MANILA, Philippines - It was a star-studded affair at the New Glorietta in Palm Drive last month as top bands, artists and performers took part in some music and merrymaking to mark two important milestones for Globe Telecom: The celebration of a faster and stronger Globe network in Makati City and the midnight countdown to the best Christmas gift ever, the much-anticipated iPhone 5.
The new hip place at the heart of the Makati Business District was filled with over 3,000 spectators, eagerly waiting for the night’s festivities, surprises and celebrity sightings. Dubbed as Pamasko ng Globe, the event was the biggest Christmas present of Globe to its subscribers, which comprised of performances and greetings from the brightest stars, games and raffle activities.
Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay led the guests who graced the affair to celebrate the modernized Globe network in Makati. “Makati City can now look forward to crystal-clear calls, prompt SMS exchanges as well as super fast data delivery on their phones and gadgets, even at peak times and critical business hours,†said Ernest Cu, Globe president and CEO.
Adding glitz and glamour to the event were Xyriel Manabat, Zaijian Jaranilla, 6cyclemind, Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar, The CompanY, Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Dingdong Dantes, Paulo Avelino, Robi Domingo, Cesca Litton, Nikki Gil, Billy Crawford, Rovilson Fernandez, Marc Nelson, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Zia Quizon, Cesar Montano and Kris Aquino.
“This is the gift of Globe to all of you, a brand-new network to strengthen ties, connect lives and enhance relationships,†said Kris, who, as a Globe subscriber since 1996, testifies to the bright future of Globe and its millions of subscribers with its massive network transformation program that will build a brand-new Globe network.
Further drawing excitement from the audience were raffle items given away such as gift certificates, overnight accommodations, out-of-town trips, home appliances and gadgets. Videos from Globe endorsers such as Sarah Geronimo, Angelica Panganiban, Bianca Gonzalez, Gerald Anderson, Vice Ganda, Pokwang and Coco Martin were also shown.
At the strike of midnight, hosts Rovilson and Marc, together with Globe senior advisor for consumer business Peter Bithos unveiled the newest iPhone 5, complete with fireworks and celebratory music much to the delight of the audience. Lawyer Leo Dominguez became the first Globe subscriber to experience the iPhone 5 from Globe under its innovative roster of genius offers.
Carrying the iPhone for the past five years, Globe sets itself apart from competition with its most affordable and fully-customizable plans with unlimited surfing and free calls and texts. For as low as P1,799 monthly under Unli Surf 999 with monthly cashout of P800, subscribers can maximize the features of the latest iPhone with unlimited mobile surfing and a call and text freebie.
The iPhone 5 is also available at P1,999 monthly under Unli Surf P1,799 with P200 monthly cashout complete with unlimited data, P800 monthly consumable for calls and texts and three call and text freebies.
Aside from superior plans, Globe offers easier payment terms for monthly cashouts, where subscribers can enjoy zero percent installment of up to 24 months using major credit cards.