Globe CEO Ernest Cu: Philippines a ‘great alternative’ for SEA hyperscalers
The Philippines has the potential to be the next key data center hub in Southeast Asia, said Ernest Cu, Globe Group President and CEO, as he cited the company’s venture into the data business with the intent to own the space in the next few years. In an interview with Bloomberg Singapore, Cu noted that […]
GCash launches new ‘GCash Card’ powered by Visa
Gives millions of unbanked Filipinos access to benefits of having a payment card The Philippines’ leading finance super app, GCash, teams up with global payments leader Visa to introduce the new GCash Card – giving millions of unbanked Filipinos access to the benefits of owning a payment card. “GCash is giving every Filipino, whoever or […]
STT GDC’s largest data center in PH build on track
Construction of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Philippines’ (STT GDC Philippines) Fairview site is on track for completion following its groundbreaking earlier this year, its CEO shared at a recent media briefing. The Fairview site is touted to become the country’s largest data center once finished. In line with their focus on delivering on their […]
GCash offers online shopping protection via GInsure for only PHP 34
From clothes and appliances to groceries and utilities, almost anything can be bought online nowadays — and many Filipinos are doing just that. In line with its commitment to uphold safety and security across its operations, the Philippines’ #1 finance super app GCash offers ‘Online Shopping Protect’ (OSP) via GInsure to help Filipinos purchase online, […]
Globe named Best Company to Work For in Asia for three years in a row
Leading digital solutions platform Globe recently scored a three-peat after being named by top regional human resource publisher HR Asia as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Asia (Philippines Chapter) from 2021 to 2023. The award was presented to Globe at the recent gala night held at the Manila Marriott Hotel. Aside […]
Globe extends free connectivity to Filipinos in Israel amid unrest
Globe has announced it is offering free connectivity, including roaming call, text and data to Filipinos in Israel to help them keep in touch with loved ones amid reports of the worst militant attacks in the area. Globe postpaid and prepaid customers currently using roaming services in Israel may connect with their loved ones with […]
GCash supports COMELEC’s Kontra-Bigay campaign
GCash expressed its full support for the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) Resolution No. 10946, also known as “Kontra-Bigay”, ahead of the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Officials from the fintech company attended the campaign’s launch at the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila, earlier in September. The launch was also attended by distinguished representatives […]
Globe fetes Alex Eala for historic double bronze win in Asian Games
Globe congratulates its ambassador, tennis sensation Alex Eala, for making history for the flag anew after winning two bronze medals in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the country’s first podium finish in tennis in the regional tilt in 16 years. Eala scored a double bronze win in her Asiad debut ending the country’s nearly […]
From the airport to hawker centers: GCash expands further in Singapore
Top PH e-wallet can now be used to pay merchants accepting Alipay+ and AlipayCN GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app, doubles down on its presence in Singapore as it can now be used as a cashless payment option in both Alipay+ and Alipay China-enabled (AlipayCN) merchants. This further expands GCash’s availability in one of […]
Mynt to acquire ECPay to serve MSMEs better, boost bills payment business
October 2, 2023, MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Mynt, the holding company of the Philippines’ number one finance super app, GCash, has entered into an agreement with Globe Telecom Inc. and Payment One, Inc. to acquire a 100% stake in Electronic Commerce Payments, Inc. (ECPay), for PHP3.0 billion. Mynt believes its acquisition of ECPay will strengthen its […]