Globe Introduces SMS Scam Shield to Help Protect Customers from Rising Text-Based Scams

Globe has launched a new SMS Scam Shield feature on the GlobeOne app to help protect users from the growing threat of text-based phishing attacks, particularly those sent through spoofed Globe or GCash sender IDs. The feature, currently available to Android users, is Globe’s latest move in bolstering customer security in the face of increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics.

Spoofing and phishing scams typically disguise themselves as legitimate messages, often from trusted sources like Globe, GCash, or banks, in an attempt to trick users into clicking malicious links or revealing personal information. These types of scams have surged in recent years, especially those generated through rogue devices known as IMSI catchers that mimic cell towers.

“SMS Scam Shield is our way of giving customers more control and peace of mind. With this built-in protection, users are alerted via the GlobeOne app when they receive suspicious messages that may contain dangerous links or impersonate Globe-affiliated brands,” said Coco Domingo, Globe Product Experience Vice President.

Once activated on the GlobeOne app, SMS Scam Shield scans messages locally on the user’s device while ensuring privacy, and alerts users with a push notification if a message is suspected to be a scam. The system also helps detect fake sender names like “GLOBE,” “GLOBEREWARD,” or “GCASH,” and flags messages with phishing links.

To date, over 34,000 GlobeOne users have enabled the feature. Since rollout, the system has already identified more than 13,000 phishing messages, just weeks into its launch.

Globe subscribers can activate and use SMS Scam Shield for free within the GlobeOne app. Once permissions are granted, the app automatically starts protecting the user from fraudulent messages. For those concerned about privacy, Globe emphasized that it does not read or store SMS messages, the scam shield runs entirely on-device and only collects harmful links to strengthen the system’s defenses.

The feature also supports community reporting through https://www.globe.com.ph/stop-spam, encouraging users to report scams and contribute to wider link blacklisting.

SMS Scam Shield is part of Globe’s broader commitment to building a safer digital experience for Filipinos. It complements the company’s other cybersecurity efforts and serves as an early step toward integrating more AI-powered threat detection and protection across its platforms.

“Security shouldn’t be an afterthought,i t should be seamless. This is just the beginning of more proactive tools we’re building into our digital services,” added Domingo.

Globe encourages all Android users to activate the feature through their GlobeOne app and take an active role in protecting themselves against SMS scams. To activate in the GlobeOne app, select “Profile” followed by Security Settings”.

Turn waiting time into quick escapes with Globe and Beetzee’s binge-worthy Piso

 Turn life’s little pauses into moments of kilig-filled escapes, action-packed breathers, or touching stories as Globe and Beetzee Play offer short, binge-worthy episodes for just Php 1 each through the GlobeOne app.

 

The first telco in the Philippines to collaborate with Beetzee Play, Globe is again redefining the mobile entertainment experience. GlobeOne users can now access seamless streaming, convenient top-ups, and Globe Rewards integration all in one place. No need to download a separate app or sign up on another platform. Simply open the GlobeOne app, tap Essentials on the dashboard and select Beetzee Play. Register your number and start watching the Piso Serye you love.

 

This partnership responds to two converging consumer trends: the rise of mobile-first, short-form content and the increasing need to deepen in-app engagement. Beetzee Play changes that dynamic by inviting customers to stay engaged through quick, emotionally resonant content designed specifically for mobile.

 

“We are always delivering ways for everyday life hacks and moments of delight to our customers, bringing happiness to them wherever we can, and our partnership with Beetzee Play does just that. We’re letting people choose what they want, when they want it, in quick but satisfying doses,” said Darius Delgado, Globe Chief Commercial Officer.

 

Globe introduced its latest Beetzee series titled “First Things Last” during The Blueprint event last August 27. The series revolves around a heartbroken Lisa, who after being dumped before a dream trip to El Nido, drunkenly searches online for a travel companion who shares the same name as her ex. When a stranger named DJ shows up, the two embark on three days of ‘firsts for the last time,’ blurring the line between healing and heartache until Lisa’s past comes calling.

 

Beetzee’s Piso Serye are bite-sized vertical dramas tailored for mobile phones and created for Filipinos who love teleserye, regularly scroll through TikTok and Reels, and prefer content in short bursts.

 

The Philippines ranks among the top consumers of short drama content in Southeast Asia, contributing to the global surge of over 475 million app downloads in 2024 alone. Globe’s highly engaged customer base, who open the GlobeOne app an average of 14 times per month, makes it an ideal platform for delivering localized, mobile-native content without disrupting user habits.

 

This appetite for quick, mobile-friendly viewing is part of a global trend. Short drama content reached over 475 million downloads in 2024, with the Philippines among the top adopters in Southeast Asia.

 

So whether you’re stuck in traffic, awaiting cooking time, or taking a rest in-between errands, Globe and Beetzee Play let you turn everyday pauses into a drama break, a feel-good break, or an action break.

Globe Celebrates You: GDay 2025 Honors Ka-Globe employees, Strengthens community engagement

Globe marked this year’s GDay with a heartfelt celebration centered on one of its most important stakeholders, its employees. Under the theme Globe Celebrates You, the company paid tribute to the passion, hard work, and dedication of Ka-Globe, while also turning the celebration into an opportunity to give back to communities through active partnership with cause-oriented groups.

 

Leaders kicked off the celebration by surprising employees with treats and tokens of appreciation. This was followed by a Thanksgiving Mass presided by Father Jerry Orbos SVD, setting a tone of gratitude for the day. Across offices, Ka-Globes enjoyed Activities such as food booths, games, personalized GDay pins featuring each employee’s avatar, buskers and an interactive video booth.

 

In the weeks leading up to the big day, employees joined the G Raffle Rush, which featured daily challenges and surprise prizes like travel vouchers, staycations, and exclusive 917 items. The GDay Shoutouts further spotlighted Ka-Globes, with teams nominating peers in categories such as Team Spirit, Hype Machine, Connector, Happy Helper, and Everyday Hero, recognitions that reflected everyday acts of kindness and teamwork.

 

91.7 Minutes of Globe of Good

GDay also underscored Globe’s enduring commitment to community service. Employees across the country dedicated 91.7 Minutes of Service with 7 partner NGOs, turning the celebration into a day of collective effort.

 

More than 3,000 volunteers were assigned to different activities. Some joined disaster response efforts by repacking relief and hygiene kits with ABS-CBN Foundation/Sagip-Kapamilya and Save the Children, while others worked with Ayala Foundation to prepare food packs for schoolchildren. Education and youth-focused initiatives included assembling Kindness Boxes for primary students with World Vision and holding livelihood projects with Project Pearls and GROW Nanays. To promote inclusion and well-being, Ka-Globes partnered with Special Olympics Pilipinas, an organization supporting athletes with special needs, for an athlete care kit preparation. Environmental action also played a role, as employees supported Hands On Manila’s Bokashi Project, creating eco-balls to help clean the filthy esteros in Manila.

 

Team Globe of Good Brand Ambassadors joined the efforts, dedicating their time alongside employee-volunteers and demonstrating the company’s culture of care in action.

 

Complementing volunteer efforts were fundraising initiatives such as T-Shirt for a Cause, where employees contributed a portion of their work hours or salaries. Through this collective spirit, Ka-Globes initially pledged to raise ₱917,000 for partner beneficiaries, and to date have surpassed expectations by generating over ₱2 million.

 

More Than a Celebration

For Carl Cruz, Globe’s President and CEO, his first GDay as chief executive carried special meaning. “You are the reason we are here. Every single one of you embodies the spirit of GDay, and your passion and commitment make it possible for us to serve our customers and our communities. Our employees are Globe’s greatest asset, and this celebration is more than a day of appreciation, it’s a testament to our shared purpose of care, malasakit, and innovation. Together, let’s make every day a GDay. Globe celebrates you.”

 

“Today we celebrate two milestones in our company’s history: 10 years of 917 GDay and 10 years of Employee Volunteer Time Off,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer. “Your small acts of kindness combined  create a resounding Globe of Good. And creating a Globe of Good is our purpose in action, it is relatable, impactful, and above all human and humane.”

 

For more information about Globe, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/.

Dream It, Do It: BINI and Students #GoForIt with Globe

Globe is creating spaces where ambition meets opportunity, offering internships, mentorship, grants, volunteering, and youth-led events that spark inspiration. Globe recently launched their #GoForIt campaign with BINI, pairing eight student dreamers with the eight members of BINI, not just as stars on a pedestal, but as peers who know the same late nights, doubts, and pressures.

Together, they showed that dreams come in all shapes and sizes, whether it’s becoming a photographer, digital illustrator, model, journalist, scientist, game designer, or performer. From rocking the stage to creating the next big breakthrough, every path is worth pursuing.

 

“Globe not only connects people through a network, but through communities as well,” says Clareene, a Polytechnic University of the Philippines  student dreaming of becoming a digital artist.

 

One Beat, Many Dreams

BINI knows what it’s like to chase a dream that feels out of reach. From long training days to topping the charts, they have faced the same doubts and roadblocks as many students today.

 

“Kahit din may mga doubts kami nung una, since Globe believed in us, that allowed us to believe in ourselves,” shares BINI Aiah.

 

“‘Di kailangan magmadali para magwagi, buhay ay ‘di karera,” adds BINI Maloi, reminding everyone that life and dreams are not a race against anyone else, but a personal journey you take at your own pace.

 

These moments with BINI show that they’re not just stars, but young women who once dreamed like today’s students. Whether in music, medicine, entrepreneurship, or digital art, one truth stands: no matter the dream, hold on to it, and go for it.

 

Globe’s Game Plan for Student Success

“It’s a lasting commitment, this is Globe’s promise to give young people the tools, skills, and support to turn ambition into achievement.  We empower today’s youth through the Globe Student Program, which connects classroom learning with real-world experiences. Students can explore opportunities to join special Globe events, volunteer initiatives, and exclusive student raffles designed to inspire and engage,” says Roche Vandenberghe, Globe’s Chief Marketing Officer.

 

Beyond experiences, the program also unlocks Student Rewards on the GlobeOne app, where exciting perks await. From partners like Ayala Museum, Museo Pambata, beep™ card, Timezone, Jollibee, and more, students can enjoy discounts, treats, and learning experiences tailored just for them.

 

Simply search “Student Specials” on the Globe Rewards page in the GlobeOne app to discover offers tailored to students. Whether through reliable connectivity, learning platforms, digital tools, or mentorship, the challenge isn’t being alone, but being ready to Go For It!

 

The Rhythm of Ambition

Like BINI’s music, Globe’s message speaks to Filipino student youth from all walks of life. There is no single path to success, it starts with courage, grows with persistence, and flourishes when the right support is within reach. That is why #GoForIt is not just a message but a movement for every student, dreamer, and future leader to take their shot.

 

Different Dreams. Same Drive. #GoForIt with Globe.

Find out how Globe can help you chase your own dreams at globe.com.ph/student-program

 

For more information about Globe’s network security efforts, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/.

Create the Life You Want: Globe’s G Raffle Rush is back with incredible prizes

Create the life you want as Globe brings back G Raffle Rush, an exciting key feature of the annual G Day festivities that celebrate the company’s iconic 0917 prefix.

Running from September 1 to 30, 2024, G Raffle Rush lets Globe customers dream big. Imagine traveling to your favorite destination, worry-free grocery shopping for an entire year, or owning a brand-new electric vehicle—all for as little as one Globe Rewards point. Plus, the sooner you join, the more chances you have to qualify for weekly draws, so don’t wait! 

In the first draw last September 10, lucky winners took home grocery shopping spree vouchers at SM worth Php 120,000, powered by Share Treats as well as HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro smartphones, and other Huawei devices.

The excitement continued in the second draw on September 17 where 5x P100,000 GCash or Samsung S24+ smartphones, and other Samsung devices were given away.

The stakes get even higher in the third draw on September 24, where one lucky winner will get to drive home a brand-new BYD Dolphin EV, while two others will win one of 2 Gogoro Jego smart scooters. 

The final draw, set on October 4, offers the most coveted prize yet: a one-bedroom Avida Astrea condominium unit or a luxury vacation for four at El Nido, Palawan.

Winners will be announced on Globe’s social media channels after each draw after a callout validation. So always keep your lines open as you might be the next G Raffle Rush winner!

How to Join:

Simply download the GlobeOne app, join the Globe Rewards program, and redeem raffle entries using your Globe Rewards points. Each Rewards point equals five raffle entries, and the more points redeemed, the more chances to win— up to 250 entries for just 50 Rewards points. For every redemption, you will also get a free discount voucher from our partners - Yellow Cab, Jamba Juice, Krispy Kreme, Grab, and Move It!

In addition to the online raffle, Globe is also hosting an interactive G Raffle Rush on-ground activation at the GDAY Mega Weekend happening on September 20 and 21, 2024, at BGC C1 (in front of Shake Shack).  It will feature fun activities where customers can win prizes such as Angkas vouchers, gadgets, and additional raffle entries for G Raffle Rush. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to test-drive Gogoro Jego units, making the experience both engaging and immersive.

“G Raffle Rush exemplifies Globe’s dedication to making everyday moments special. This initiative reflects our commitment to not only recognize our loyal customers and show them our appreciation but also enhance the wider community through memorable experiences and exclusive rewards,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.

G Raffle Rush has been made possible in partnership with Avida Land, Huawei, Samsung, Gogoro, ShareTreats, GCash, Yellow Cab, Jamba Juice, Krispy Kreme, Grab, and Move It. 

Unlock these wonderful prizes by downloading the GlobeOne app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery to redeem Globe Rewards points.

To learn more, please visit  http://glbe.co/GDayEveryday.