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What makes everyday better? Globe showcased its many firsts

Published Nov 8, 2022 06:57 pm

At the recently held Globe Innovation Fest (GIF) 2022, Globe showcased the different ways it uplifts lives. The hybrid event, held via Globe Virtual Hangouts Metaverse, brought together a series of exciting announcements and previews from its different businesses and partner brands.

Globe introduced upcoming events and offers that customers will surely enjoy in the coming months. GIF highlighted stories and platforms that allow Globe customers to experience compassion as well as life-enhancing experiences, everyday acts of kindness and generosity, and enabling programs to help them grow, learn, and thrive.

Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events at the Globe Innovation Fest, held for the first time on ground at The Globe Tower in BGC on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

World-class entertainment

Globe brings exciting entertainment experiences to Filipinos and is thrilled to announce that they will be the first telco operator to offer special packages for Filipinos to enjoy the popular streaming service, Disney+. Starting November 17, Filipinos can now enjoy the incredible collection of general entertainment content on Disney+ from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star. To avail, just download the GlobeOne app.

Globe also announced its partnership with Tap Digital Media Ventures Corp (TapDMV) for the Philippine broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on TapGO TV Pay Per View, happening this November and December. TapDMV is the Exclusive Philippine Licensee of FIFA to stream the event. Globe customers and GCash users can get an All-Access pass to the World Cup via TapGo TV pay-per-view at P1,999, with a P100 rebate.

As on-ground events make its comeback, Globe has an exciting lineup of concerts and activities that customers will surely enjoy starting with:

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira opens this year's Globe Innovation Fest, where Globe announced exciting offers and upcoming events to uplift Filipinos' digital lifestyle.

1. Globe announced the highly-anticipated return of Korean pop supergroup BLACKPINK. BLACKPINK will be here on March 25 and 26, 2023 for the Manila leg of their Born Pink World Tour. Globe users should stay tuned for exclusive offers, early access, merch giveaways, and unique on-ground experiences.

2. Thailand’s biggest stars Bright (Vachirawit Chivaaree), Win (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn), Dew Jirawat, and Nani Harunkit will hold a concert on November 19. The boys will also appear in an exclusive event for Globe customers on November 20, said Globe Prepaid Brand Manager Jam Ng.

3. The largest Asian-centric festival in America, Head in the Clouds Festival, will be held for the first time in the Philippines on December 9 and 10, 2022, focusing on the brightest Filipino talents. Globe customers stand to win tickets through various raffle promos.

4. And for the Bonifacio Global City’s annual Holiday Celebration, Globe will be holding activities for its customers at the Serenade Concert at the 5th Ave., BGC every Saturday from November 26 until December 17. The concert will feature artists Zack Tabudlo, Unique, Adie and OPM icon Jose Mari Chan, the voice behind the country’s most popular holiday music staples.

Besides concerts, Globe recently held the search for Kmmunity Kreator where Globe Kmmunity members showcased their talents inspired by their favorite K-stars. Twenty five thousand pesos (P25,000) worth of GCash credits and P2,000 worth of Shopee vouchers will be given to four (4) winners who will also officially become #HallyuTalkPH content creators for TikTok and official KmmunityPH Ambassadors.

Meanwhile, 0917 Lifestyle was relaunched as a gadgets and apparel brand focusing on bridging everyone's online and offline life. With their new pop up store along High Street in BGC, everything on 0917's online platforms can now be seen and experienced firsthand, according to Gladys Rojas, 0917 Lifestyle Head.

Product offers and innovations

1. The search for Heroes of Learning. This is Globe for Education’s initiative to honor those who have championed learning despite the everyday challenges they have faced through the use of technology.

2. Partnership with Google Philippines. Globe partners with Google Philippines to upskill Filipinos by providing scholarships through Google Career Certificates. This program allows Globe Prepaid and TM customers to receive access to IT certificate courses.

Affordable offers

1. TMBayan Fiber WiFi. This is a prepaid WiFi service that aims to deliver reliable and affordable fiber connectivity in communities across the country for as low as P50 unlimited for 3 days.

2. Globe At Home's new GFiber online channel. This offer provides end-to-end digital support, from easy application to a 24-hour installation guarantee and real-time technician tracking. Disney+ Premium Plan will soon be made available on us, to new and existing customers who upgrade to GFiber Unli Plans 2499 and up.

3. Globe At Home's Fiber-To-The-Room (FTTR) technology. This technology provides extremely fast and ultra seamless WiFi connection with a speed and coverage 10 times the traditional WiFi network and capacity to handle up to 128 device connections. Existing Globe At Home customers may simply add this to their bill. With GFiber Unli plans boosted by FTTR, the digital experience at home will reach a whole new level.

4. Globe Prepaid's new Go+ promos. Go+ enables customers to pursue their passions with an additional 8GB for their favorite apps and sites. Plus, it also allows them to get their new essentials online with exclusive lifestyle vouchers from e-commerce apps.

5. Virtual Hangouts Metaverse. The platform offers first-in-the-country metaverse and hybrid experiences for passion-driven Gen Zs to enhance their tech engagement and give them valuable learning opportunities to turn their passions into professions.

6. Globe partners with MetaverseGo. Through innovations in Web3 and the metaverse, Filipinos can live a life without boundaries by having exclusive access to Metaverse. With Globe Rewards points, Filipinos can redeem GUDI squad NFTs.

7. Globe GoGAMES. Definitely a win for gamers, Globe GoGAMES is a fun and simple way for customers to earn rewards points by playing hyper-casual games on the GlobeOne App.

8. Participation in ESGS. Globe also recently participated as the main presenter of the Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS), the country’s premier gaming convention which made a comeback as an in-person event this year.

Globe constantly aspires to uplift the lives of Filipinos. The Globe of Good ecosystem provides nutrition, upskilling, livelihood, and education to those in need and gives customers a chance to help. Customers can donate Rewards points or GCash to provide food and livelihood support for those suffering from involuntary hunger, through the Hapag Movement.

“Globe is dedicated to improving the lives of Filipinos by giving them the latest innovations, products, and solutions to address their pain points. Our customers have access to a rich ecosystem of services across health, finance, education, e-commerce, and entertainment, among others. Through all of these digital solutions, we aim to deliver the kind of service and care that our customers can count on,” said Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu.

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