Globe helps typhoon victims

MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom is offering “Libreng Tawag” and “Libreng Internet” services at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City.

It has also set up a “Libreng Tawag” booth at the Mactan International Airport in Cebu for use of Tacloban City residents who are escaping the devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda.

The Globe Bangon Pinoy (#BangonPinoy) support services are on standby to assist passengers who need to get in touch with their friends and relatives upon arrival at the airport.

Globe also provided “Libreng Internet” via MyFi to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in San Jose, Antique to allow its members to respond to online inquiries on the whereabouts of residents in Culasi, Antique.

Since Nov. 9, right after the onslaught, Globe started offering free calls and text messaging to typhoon victims. To date, it has put up 15 “Libreng Tawag” centers, 36 free charging stations, eight “Libreng Tawag” and free charging booths, and two “Libreng Internet” services in affected areas in Romblon, Iloilo, Antique, Leyte, Bohol, Aklan, Capiz, and Cebu.

Globe Bangon Pinoy also continues to call for donations to the PRC, which may be done via the Mobile GCash app or by dialing *143#> GCash > Others > Donate > Amount > MPIN > Red Cross.

Overseas Filipino workers who want to help may also visit any GCash Remit partner outlet in the country where they are staying to send their donation.