#TruthInAction: Globe holds forum to help students fight fake news

Globe encourages the Filipino youth to be more discerning and more responsible in using technology and the Internet as it joins the PANAF Youth Creativity Festival (YCF) on April 29-30.

As a staunch advocate of the fight against fake news, Globe brings together esteemed journalists from the country’s top print and online media to talk about the importance of being responsible digital citizens especially for young communicators amid the alarming proliferation of fake news.  

What it means to be a survivor advocate

Once an aspiring architect, Louie Teng recalled the biggest turning point in herlife back in 2007 when she discovered she had extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) called Tuberculosis Meningitis (MTB). Regarded as a rare form of TB, Meningeal Tuberculosis affected her brain causing her to lose her eyesight in the process of treatment. For Louie, battling TB was one of the most difficult stages in her life, and losing her vision made it even worse. This led her to experiencestages of depression, anxiety, and fear of discrimination from something that she considered to be an “old disease” which eventually progressed into a disability, resulting in double discrimination.

Flash News: Huawei Band 6 Hot Sales Announcement!

Just a few days after its official local launch, Huawei Band 6 is now sold out for pre-order in Huawei Online Store - proving that Huawei Band 6 is a crowd favorite not just for fitness enthusiasts but to everyone!

This new product from Huawei was officially launched on April 19 and it boasts powerful features such as 2-week long battery life, automatic SPO2 monitoring, 96 workout modes, FullView display, and so much more! If you missed out on buying Band 6 during its pre-order phase, no need to worry! Huawei Band 6 will be available nationwide in the Philippines starting April 30. Stay tuned for more updates!

Globe launches mobile number portability for Globe and TM customers to further ease customer experience

In line with Globe’s mission to improve overall customer experience, the company is officially launching its internal mobile number portability (MNP) capability on April 21. This covers all Postpaid to Prepaid, Prepaid to Postpaid, and Prepaid to Prepaid customer movements within Globe and TM brands

The MNP capability allows the customer to retain their existing mobile number when changing their subscription type. For example, those who have been wishing to move from Prepaid to Postpaid (and vice versa) will finally be able to do so, while keeping their original mobile number.

Catriona Gray, Noel Cabangon, Juris, Keiko Necesario and more artists join forces in the star-studded “Bagani” music video

Several Filipino artists from all over the country have banded together to record “Bagani,” the official theme song to celebrate the 500th year anniversary of Victory of Mactan and the Philippines’ role in the first circumnavigation of the world. 

The music video, which is officially out today, Friday at 8:00 PM, features an all-star performance from an ensemble put together by PhilPop and The National Quincentennial Committee, with the help of Jude Gitamondoc of Kadasig and Jeremy Sarmiento of MinPop.

Comfortable and High Quality UNIQLO Clothing Essential for Everyday Wear

As more Filipinos embrace a stay-at-home lifestyle, where they work, relax, and achieve their fitness goals indoors, there is a greater need for clothing that is comfortable, lightweight, and functional.

UNIQLO’s LifeWear clothing embodies the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. It is ever-evolving to meet the changing needs of consumers. Crafted with the best fit, fabrics, and innovations, they can complement everyone’s home, wellness, neighborhood, and new work life.

Beat the init with these top tips for buying an AC

“Ang iniiiiit!”

You may have uttered (or screamed at the top of your lungs) this phrase a few times by now as these summer months get even hotter. With many of us staying safely at home to live, work and play, one thing is very clear: we need an air-con in our room, and fast!

For those buying an air-conditioner for the first time (or looking for an additional unit for your other spaces), the decision to buy an AC may have come easy. But the decision on which one to get isn’t as simple, because there are so many options to choose from—window type vs. split type, inverter vs. non-inverter, smart features vs. basic features, not to mention the various sizes and horsepowers available. 

If all these considerations are getting you flustered more than the weather does, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top things to keep in mind when buying an AC: