Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. is looking to transition 20 of its facilities to using renewable energy (RE) over the next five years as part of its commitment to attain a zero carbon footprint by 2050. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 21, Globe said it tapped the retail electricity supply (RES) unit of...
Mitsubishi Corporation’s acquisition of an indirect 6.8 percent stake in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt) is seen to boost investor interest in the planned initial public offering of the GCash owner and its shareholders. Stock analysts said strategic investment by Mitsubishi will also open...
Reaffirming its commitment to addressing involuntary hunger, SM Advantage Card (SMAC) has donated ₱14.93 million to Globe’s Hapag Movement, marking a significant milestone in Globe’s drive to beat involuntary hunger and uplift communities across the country in time for World Food Day. Unite...
Globe Telecom reported that it has started blocking non-photographic imagery (NPI) of child sexual abuse– those made using artificial intelligence, computer-generated imagery (CGI), animation, cartoon, drawings and other non-live methods. As it ramps up measures against malicious content, Globe...
From left: Atty. Pedro H. Maniego, Jr., Institute of Corporate Directors Chairman; Atty. Roel A. Refran, PSE EVP and COO; Atty. Marisalve Ciocson-Co, Globe's Chief Compliance Officer, SVP for Legal and Compliance and Assistant Corporate Secretary; Atty. Emilio B. Aquino, SEC...
The country’s three mobile network operators (MNOs) have presented a blueprint to Malacañang to reach over 7,000 Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) by expanding network infrastructure with new tower builds between 2025 and 2028. In a recent meeting of the Private Sector...
The Ayala Group’s Globe Telecom reported that it has successfully held end-to-end satellite SMS customer trial in a remote area with no reception in Zambales through the low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites of partner Lynk Global Inc. The telecommunications firm said this is a milestone in its...
Asticom Technology Inc. and GTI Telecom, both part of the Globe Telecom ecosystem, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand Asticom’s global reach, with a focus on the United States and Singapore markets. This move underscores Asticom and GTI’s shared vision of harnessing their...
Globe Telecom has appointed Juan Carlo C. Puno as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Treasurer, and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) starting Oct. 16, 2024 following the retirement of Rosemarie Maniego-Eala. In a statement, Globe said Puno, 39, is currently its Corporate Strategy Officer and Senior...
Globe Telecom reported that it suffered an average of 245 cable incidents per month in the first half of the year as thieves continue to target internet cables, derailing the company’s efforts to continuously enhance the network. In the first half of 2024, Globe said it logged 1,472 cases of...
Globe Telecom of the Ayala Group has renewed its strategic partnership with First Gen Corporation, a leading renewable and clean energy firm, to further its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050. The telco said the partnership will contribute to expanding Globe's Renewable Energy (RE) sites...
The Ayala Group’s Globe Telecom expects to complete by the end of 2024 its landmark tower sale and leaseback deal which is seen to generate a total of P96.3 billion. "We are aiming to complete 100 percent of our tower sale by this year. However, even if we only reach about 92 percent by...
