NTC to Congress: Give us more ‘teeth’ to impose telco rules

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/24/2017

The country’s telecommunications watchdog is encouraging Congress to give them more “teeth” in imposing circulars on existing telco players, compelling them to improve services and address the country’s slow internet connection. “We’ve issued a memorandum setting a…

Cell site shutdown

Editorial 01/17/2017

Barring any last-minute tragedy, there may be some justification for last week’s Metro Cebu–wide enforcement of the “zero signal” shutdown of cell sites to ensure the safety of both spectator and contingent during the Sinulog celebration. At…

No signal, no problem for Sinulog visitors

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/15/2017

FIRST time visitors to Cebu City’s Sinulog chose to enjoy yesterday’s grand parade and dance presentation rather than dwell on the inconvenience caused by the tight security and the temporary cell site shutdown. Max Cañada, a 21-year…

PNP asks NTC to shut down cell signal for Sinulog

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Nestle L. Semilla 01/12/2017

Be ready to shift back to basics again. Mobile phone signals from telecommunication companies are likely to be shut down during the solemn procession of the Sto. Niño de Cebu on Saturday and the Sinulog grand parade…

Globe makes difference through giving

PR 01/11/2017

FOR the children at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Pediatric Cancer Clinic and for those who lost their homes and belongings when Typhoon Nina hit the Bicol region last month, Christmas was certainly a challenging time which…

Globe media awards winners bared

11/29/2016

Globe Telecom announced the winners of the 5th Globe Media Excellence Awards – Mindanao who have shown exemplary communication skills in promoting sustainable development and bringing social issues to the attention of the public via print, broadcast,…

Short-list for Globe media awards bared

PR 11/21/2016

Globe Telecom has announced the roster of short-listed entries for the 2016 Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) in Mindanao. Eighty-nine short-listed entries were chosen from a total of 444 entries submitted by print, online and broadcast journalists,…

Globe, Phivolcs team up in developing hazard and risk information maps

11/17/2016

GLOBE Telecom has teamed up with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in developing data base for 56 provinces. The information are integrated with the Phivolcs-developed Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (Redas) software, a hazard…

It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark

Jeff Ruffolo 11/10/2016

THIS is a true story. Many decades ago, a very old man had a vision. Some called him mad. To others, a prophet. He said it came to him in a dream that every member of his…

Globe wants phone apps teaching Cebuano

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/26/2016

GLOBE Telecom urged local internet applications developers to mount mobile apps that will teach kids in Cebu how to read and write in Cebuano. Michelle Tapia, head of Education and Digital Learning under Globe’s Corporate Strategy and…

Globe’s Ernest Cu: one of world’s most powerful telco execs

PR 10/12/2016

ERNEST Cu, Globe Telecom president and CEO, retained his spot as one of the most powerful telecommunication executives in the world following his inclusion on the elite list of Global Telecoms Business Power 100 for 2016. Again,…

Globe bares media awards winners

PR 09/28/2016

Globe Telecom announced the winners of the 5th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA)-Visayas who have shown exemplary communication skills in promoting sustainable development and bringing social issues to the attention of the public via print, broadcast, or…

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