Globe 5G Roaming now available in UAE

Globe continues to expand its 5G network globally with the launch of its outbound 5G roaming service in the United Arab Emirates. Inbound roaming services, which allow subscribers of other operators to access Globe’s 5G network and services, are also set to commence this month.

Globe through its partnership with Du Telecom in UAE, Filipinos abroad will be able to stay connected and enjoy the convenience and quality that 5G connectivity brings.

The Gulf state is one of the top destinations for Overseas Filipino Workers in the Middle East, which is a regional trading and tourism hub.

Ylona Garcia releases debut single, ‘All That’ for Globe and 88rising’s PARADISE RISING label

Bonafide pop star Ylona Garcia has come a long way since deciding on pursuing what has now been a flourishing career in mainstream music. 

Ylona was only 18 when she earned her first gold record in 2019. Since then, the hits have not stopped coming as the very talented singer-actress continues to expand her musical horizons and explore diverse genres that match her creativity as an artist.

As one of the most exciting young voices in the local pop music landscape, with nearly 4M Followers on Instagram and 1M Followers on TikTok, Ylona is now setting her sights on the global landscape in the next stage of her creative journey.

Now under the umbrella of PARADISE RISING, Ylona hopes to achieve a global following with her debut release for the label, “All That.” Released this March 3, the three-minute-plus tune is an infectious dance-pop number that highlights Ylona’s soulful vocals and captivating visual appeal in the spectacularly choreographed music video directed by Suzanne Kim. 

How to save up when your salary is just “enough”

If there is one major thing that the pandemic has taught us, it is to save money. So when the need and unprecedented time arises, we have something in our pockets. But how can one save if there is just enough? 

Layoffs, closures, and retrenchment during the pandemic have left many people struggling financially. However, being financially literate can help you secure your future as long as you develop a plan and spend according to your means.

Leading online job portal JobStreet recognized this difficulty among Filipino employees. In a Facebook Live Session during the recent Virtual Career Fair, host DJ Nicole Hyala and guests Salve Dulpito, Ady Cotoco, Charm De Leon, and Jerick Vivar discussed ways to save money when salary is just enough. Here’s what they have to say. 

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Submissions for 2022 edition

Small and medium enterprises, non-profit organisations and high schools invited to submit entries before 6 May 2021 deadline

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact, innovation, and inspiration, has officially announced that the 2022 edition is now open for submissions.

Entries will be accepted from today until 6 May 2021, via the Prize’s online portal – across five sustainability categories: Heath, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools.

The opening for submissions follows a prudent decision that was taken by the Prize’s management earlier in September to postpone the 20201 Awards Ceremony in efforts to safeguard all attendees’ health and wellbeing, in light of the prevailing global pandemic. Applicants that had submitted for the now postponed 2021 cycle will enter automatically into the 2022 edition.

Choosing Contemporary Curtain Designs For Your Home

Decorating your home seems easy but is really challenging. But once you get that perfect harmony through design and colors, your home becomes a place you can really be comfortable with. And one  way to start with is your windows.

As the passage of light and air, windows gives illuminations and soul to the homes. It would be hard to live in a house without windows which feels confined and small. So it’s a good thing to take note of what kind of windows we have so we can know how to improve it.

Though most windows we have are permanent fixtures, we can change the look and feel with curtains. Coming in different shapes, sizes, colors, and textures,  curtains can improve even the underwhelming window pane to something very posh and sophisticated.

Choosing window curtains does require studying the window, like its height from the floor, the theme of the room, and the furniture that blends well to the curtain. Yet there are also contemporary curtains available that blends easily for most windows that we can get in shops like Our Home.

Ookla® data: Globe most improved in mobile average download speed in all technologies in Q4 2020

Globe’s aggressive and sustained network builds and upgrades are showing enhanced overall customer data experience as the telco emerged as the most improved in mobile average download speed across all technologies to 16.44 Mbps in Q4 2020 from 13.50 Mbps in Q4 2019, a 22% improvement according to Ookla data[1].

Based on a report from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the company has led new cell site builds; a testament to Globe’s support towards the government’s initiative to improve the country’s overall state of connectivity. To date, around 90 percent of Globe’s cell towers are now equipped with 4G LTE technology.

10 Finds for Every Kind of Woman at the Shopee’s International Women’s Day Fair

Is your bestie one of these women? This March 8, make her feel special with gifts up to 90% off that she’ll truly love

Every kind of woman is worth celebrating no matter what they choose to do in life. Whether she’s a boss babe or a wonder mom, each one is special and can be a wonderful inspiration for little girls out there. They all represent different facets of womanhood and chase after equally important dreams.

This International Women’s Day, show your appreciation for all the strong, independent ladies in your life. Shower these women with sweet, thoughtful products tailored to their interests. Shopee’s International Women’s Day Fair features the perfect presents up to 90% off. What better way to honor the different kinds of women you love than with the wonderful gifts below?