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Globe Telecom launches Direct Carrier Billing for Windows Mobile Store

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Globe Telecom rolls out its new service that lets Windows phone and Microsoft Lumia users to pay mobile apps and in-app content without having to whip out their credit cards.

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The Direct Carrier Billing from Globe started its service since June 18 which allows Globe Postpaid, Prepaid, and TM subscribers to charge their Windows Mobile Store purchases to their postpaid bill or prepaid load — eliminating the hassle to provide all the details for credit card payment.

“This new innovation that will benefit our customers using handsets running on Windows OS is another testament to our thrust to bring the country to the global digital landscape. The expansion of our direct billing service to cater to purchases via the Windows Mobile Store now presents a truly hassle-free and content-rich mobile experience to all our customers using Windows phone devices,” says Griselda Go, Vice President for Content at Globe.

To access the Windows Mobile Store, users must first set up their device’s location to determine which Windows Mobile Store catalog and payment options will be made available on the device. The app will automatically recognize Globe as the mobile phone’s carrier and will determine it as one of the payment methods available.

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Globe upgrades network capacity, adds over 4000 new LTE cell sites

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Mobile network giant Globe Telecom announced that it had activated 4,300 new LTE-TDD and LTE-FDD cell sites around the country as part of their current infrastructure upgrade program.

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This move enables the network to strengthen their mobile data service in major metropolitan areas such as Manila, Cebu, Davao and other key cities and tourist destinations in the country, enabling customers to explore and share online at faster internet speeds. The said upgrade, according to Globe, is needed to accommodate the increasing demand for smartphones and other data-capable devices.

RELATED: Globe claims 100% 3G coverage, 4G/LTE in 3 months

The network, according to its statement, completed its $700 million network modernization program to deliver the most advanced network infrastructure in the country, putting in a brand new access, transport, and core network nationwide. As part of the initiative, the company also completed a nationwide rollout of 4G network using HSPA+ technology.

Globe also touts to have better latency levels compared to arch rival Smart Communications by 99 percent, clocking their network’s latency speeds at 93.3 milliseconds, according to an OpenSignal report.

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Singapore Airlines & SilkAir Launch Exceptional All-inclusive Fares

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(Seated from left) Alvin Brian Cotaoco, Merchant Partnership Marketing Head of BPI Adrian Kong, Area Director, Philippines and Brunei of Singapore Tourism Board Carol Ong, General Manager of Singapore Airlines, Maricris Bernardino, Marketing Senior Division Manager of Ayala Land, Inc , Jesus Enrico Domingo, Vice President, Globe Platinum and Roaming of Globe Telecom, Inc

(Standing from left) Stephanie Faye Celorico, Retail Merchant Partnership Head of BPI, Camille Rose Pacis, Senior Marketing and PR Executive of Singapore Airlines, Michiko Francine De la Cruz, Marketing Associate – Glorietta of Ayala Land, Inc., Isabel Katrina del Carmen, Director – Globe Platinum of Globe Telecom, Inc.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir (MI) have partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Ayala Malls, Globe Telecom, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to bring their exceptional all-inclusive value fares to Pinoy travelers. For sale from 21 January to 28 February 2015, these exceptional fares are applicable for travel from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Kalibo to Singapore and a whole host destinations around the world.

On top of these great fares, customers can also look forward to a series of exciting travel fairs across the country from 6 – 8 February 2015. The Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair will be held at the Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City while the SilkAir Travel Fair will take place at Ayala Center Cebu. There will also be a SilkAir booth at Abreeza Mall Davao. At these fairs, customers will be able to book flights to exciting destinations at exceptional fares. Customers who purchase itineraries beyond Singapore at these travel fairs or Singapore Airlines and SilkAir ticket offices from 6 – 8 February, can also redeem a complimentary Changi Dollar Voucher, with no minimum spend required, that can be used at participating shops at Singapore Changi Airport.

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are offering Economy Class tickets to Singapore starting from USD145, to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam from USD210, to India from USD690, to Australia from USD700, and to various destinations in Europe from USD899. Exceptional Economy Class fares to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Maldives, New Zealand and South Africa are also available. On top of this, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are also offering special Business Class fares to Singapore and Southeast Asia from USD800, to Australia from USD 2,500, to South Africa from USD 3,200, Europe from USD 3,500 and New Zealand from USD 3,800. Business Class travelers can also purchase tickets to Maldives and Dubai. Ticketing period is from now until February 28, 2015 and are available via the Singapore Airlines/SilkAir Reservations and Ticket Offices. Tickets may also be purchased at the showcase and travel fairs. Travel period is from 01 February until December 31, 2015.

These promotional fares are exclusive to BPI Credit Cardholders, Globe Platinum and Globe Blue customers, Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall Davao shoppers, and KrisFlyer members. Customers will have the choice of purchasing these fares using BPI’s Real 0% Special Installment Plan.

Singapore Airlines & SilkAir Launch Exceptional All-inclusive Fares

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(Seated from left) Alvin Brian Cotaoco, Merchant Partnership Marketing Head of BPI Adrian Kong, Area Director, Philippines and Brunei of Singapore Tourism Board Carol Ong, General Manager of Singapore Airlines, Maricris Bernardino, Marketing Senior Division Manager of Ayala Land, Inc , Jesus Enrico Domingo, Vice President, Globe Platinum and Roaming of Globe Telecom, Inc

(Standing from left) Stephanie Faye Celorico, Retail Merchant Partnership Head of BPI, Camille Rose Pacis, Senior Marketing and PR Executive of Singapore Airlines, Michiko Francine De la Cruz, Marketing Associate – Glorietta of Ayala Land, Inc., Isabel Katrina del Carmen, Director – Globe Platinum of Globe Telecom, Inc.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir (MI) have partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Ayala Malls, Globe Telecom, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to bring their exceptional all-inclusive value fares to Pinoy travelers. For sale from 21 January to 28 February 2015, these exceptional fares are applicable for travel from Manila, Cebu, Davao and Kalibo to Singapore and a whole host destinations around the world.

On top of these great fares, customers can also look forward to a series of exciting travel fairs across the country from 6 – 8 February 2015. The Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair will be held at the Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City while the SilkAir Travel Fair will take place at Ayala Center Cebu. There will also be a SilkAir booth at Abreeza Mall Davao. At these fairs, customers will be able to book flights to exciting destinations at exceptional fares. Customers who purchase itineraries beyond Singapore at these travel fairs or Singapore Airlines and SilkAir ticket offices from 6 – 8 February, can also redeem a complimentary Changi Dollar Voucher, with no minimum spend required, that can be used at participating shops at Singapore Changi Airport.

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are offering Economy Class tickets to Singapore starting from USD145, to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam from USD210, to India from USD690, to Australia from USD700, and to various destinations in Europe from USD899. Exceptional Economy Class fares to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Maldives, New Zealand and South Africa are also available. On top of this, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir are also offering special Business Class fares to Singapore and Southeast Asia from USD800, to Australia from USD 2,500, to South Africa from USD 3,200, Europe from USD 3,500 and New Zealand from USD 3,800. Business Class travelers can also purchase tickets to Maldives and Dubai. Ticketing period is from now until February 28, 2015 and are available via the Singapore Airlines/SilkAir Reservations and Ticket Offices. Tickets may also be purchased at the showcase and travel fairs. Travel period is from 01 February until December 31, 2015.

These promotional fares are exclusive to BPI Credit Cardholders, Globe Platinum and Globe Blue customers, Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall Davao shoppers, and KrisFlyer members. Customers will have the choice of purchasing these fares using BPI’s Real 0% Special Installment Plan.

Caltex stations help monitor rains and floods in Metro

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Automated Weather Stations in 18 Caltex stations share weather data online

When rain starts pouring, the thought of wading through floods or getting stuck in traffic worry people the most as they make their way home. But there’s help with near real-time data that anybody can access for free to avoid being stuck in traffic caused by floods.

In a project called Metro Weather, Caltex is helping people survive severe weather conditions by hosting Automated Weather Stations (AWS, photo above) in 18 Caltex stations out of 30 sites spread throughout Metro Manila.  Accurate weather data from the AWS can be accessed free at www.metroweather.com.ph or www.weatherlink.com/map.php.
Smartphone users can also download the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) application at www.mmda.gov.ph to get the twin benefits of traffic and weather data.

The AWS, located in flood-prone areas identified by the MMDA, collects and stores weather data that show, among others, intensity of rainfall that can indicate flooding. “The 18 Caltex-hosted AWS units, all maintained by the Caltex stations,  are part of Chevron’s commitment to public safety and environmental awareness,” said Raissa Bautista, manager of Policy, Gov’t and Public Affairs, Chevron Philippines Inc., the marketer of  high quality Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants.

This project is being implemented in collaboration with the other Metro Weather project partners namely the Manila Observatory, Globe Telecom, MMDA, and the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU).