Globe donates preloaded mobile phones to frontliners

MANILA, Philippines — Globe continues to support the connectivity needs of those at the forefront of the country’s COVID-19 response efforts by turning over 1,000 mobile phones to police, military and naval forces, as well as to select hospitals nationwide.

The mobile phones are preloaded with 30-day unlimited AllNet Call & Text to all networks to enable quicker emergency response, as well as communication with colleagues and family, without worrying about telecom expenses.

“We understand the hardships that our frontliners are facing and we are thankful for their heroic deeds. To help, we are doing our best to provide them with the connectivity they need to save lives, protect the public, and get in touch with their loved ones,” said Yoly Crisanto, chief sustainability officer and senior vice president for Corporate Communications at Globe. 

“On behalf of the Rizal Medical Center community, we thank you for your kind donation. Your support will enable our frontliners to enhance communication as we continue providing excellent health care. This bayanihan spirit galvanizes us to continue in this battle. Together, we will overcome,” said Primo Valenzuela, officer in charge at Rizal Medical Center (RMC).

Aside from RMC, other hospitals that received mobile kits are Baguio General Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital, National Center for Mental Health, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, Tondo Medical Center, Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, Valenzuela Medical Center. Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, National Kidney Transplant Institute, Manila Naval Hospital, Veterans Hospital, Northern Mindanao Medical Center. Ospital ng Maynila, Pasig City General Hospital, Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Caloocan City Medical Center, Manila East Medical Center, San Juan Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, Ospital Ng Makati, Philippine General Hospital, Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, and Research Institute of Tropical Medicine.

Other recipients include the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, and the Ranao Rescue Team.

Earlier, Globe provided Free GoWIFI internet connection in various hospitals and supermarkets across the country to address the connectivity requirements of frontliners, patients, and the general public.