Globe, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, embarks on a massive effort to help Filipinos affected by the floods to rebuild their lives.
Globe Bangon Pinoy program is an integrated effort that allows communities severely affected by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng to benefit from relief operations, financial assistance, network restoration and a series of community-rebuilding activities.
“Bangon Pinoy is our way of rebuilding the country by lending a hand to those who badly need assistance during these times. The program enjoys the full support and cooperation of the communities, the local government, Globe employee volunteers, and even partner NGOs. As we keep the Filipino ‘bayanihan’ spirit alive we are optimistic that we as a nation will be able to overcome this ordeal,” said Ernest L. Cu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Globe.
The program also underscores the commitment of Globe to 100% full restoration of its network services in areas damaged by the floods.
For its initial operation, Globe visited Gawad Kalinga Camacho in Marikina for a clean up drive. It visited Concepcion Integrated School to restore the school’s broadband internet connection and bring new computers for use of students and faculty. In cooperation with the local government units and different church groups several Libreng Tawag, Libreng Internet, and Libreng Phone Charging stations have been set up in affected areas in Metro Manila and North Luzon.
Bangon Pinoy is also scheduled to distribute farm implements in Globe-Gawad Kalinga Bayan Anihan farms in Luzon. It will visit Baguio City schools to bring new chairs, tables, and books and begin the construction of a two-classroom building.
“The program also provides a first of its kind offer to Globe subscribers, especially those located within the damaged areas,” adds Cu. Globe rebate offers one month free mobile service to identified postpaid subscribers and one week free load for identified prepaid subscribers, the amount of which will be determined based on their historical reloading patterns. Rebates will also be given to affected Globe Broadband subscribers, covering the period September 26, 2009 until service in their area has been restored. Broadband subscribers will have the option to suspend their postpaid broadband service for a period of one to three months.
Through Bangon Pinoy, Globe helps local entrepreneurs get back on their feet by preparing short- and long-term programs that will help them rebuild their business. Globe will work with cooperatives to help businesses affected in North Luzon. Likewise, Globe load retailers in Marikina and Rizal will be given special assistance packages.
To date, Globe has provided relief packages to 17,000 families in Marikina, Rizal, Muntinlupa, Laguna, and Pangasinan. Globe BridgeCom donated P5 million to various foundations for the flood victims.
Globe has restored 99% of its wireless services and 92% of its broadband services in typhoon affected areas including Antipolo, Pasig, Cainta, Tanay and Marikina.
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