Globe Run for Home 2011

Globe Telecoms is inviting all enthusiast of running to join the first biggest fun run of the year - Globe Run for Home 2011 set on March 27, 2011 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Globe Run for Home 2011 stand to benefit four institutions and its respective advocacies namely; Gawad Kalinga, Habitat for Humanity, Haribon Foundation and Virlanie Foundation.

The charity fun run is divided into categories that include 3K, 5K, 10K, 15K & 21K races. Competitive runners can vie for cash prizes as much as Php 15,000 for the winner of the 21 Kilometer race.

Globe Run for Home 2011
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Running enthusiasts or simply health-buffs can surely enjoy the most of the short categories especially if they are with their family and friends.

To register or know more details about Globe Run for Home 2011, proceed to www.globe.com.ph/run .

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Globe Telecoms Has 26.5 Million Mobile Subscribers at the end of 2010

At the end of 2010, Globe Telecoms has a mobile subscriber base of about 26.5 million.

In a report, Globe telecoms has said that it closed 2010 with 13.8 million Globe prepaid subscribers and 11.8 million Touch Mobile subsribers.

Globe Postpaid subscribers amount to just 1.1 million subscribers. All in all that's 26.5 million mobile subsribers for Globe at the end of 2010.

Globe Telecoms Corporate Logo
Image from Wikipedia/Globe-Telecom

Here's hoping that Globe upgraded its system and offer us, their prepaid subscribers better service, better prepaid products and better prepaid promos this 2011.

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Globe's Mobile SMS/Text Messaging Advertising Platform

Globe has recently launched its mobile advertising platform via SMS/Text messaging according to reports.

The good news is that it will be "opt in" which means we, the subscribers can choose which kind of ads will interest us.

SMS Ads or Text Spam

It was not stated however if this text/sms ads will be for postpaid or prepaid subscribers or both. As I understand it, Globe will send out text ads first with a instructions on how we can opt in or opt out. It sure is one big advertising segment to target given communication via SMS or text messaging is now an integral part of our Filipino lives.

The report also bared the initial partners of Globe's mobile advertising service thru text, namely; Unilever, McDonalds & HSBC. I would have to say that text ads about McDo's value meals is better compared to fliers, not to mention eco-friendly. Or maybe HSBC's text ads about credit cards with less interest and no annual membership fee forever. But I wouldn't be thrilled on the latest tooth whitening or hair formula from Unilever.

There are a lot of times when I received text spams like food catering and the like. With unlimited text services, any business can readily tapped the technology to send unsolicited advertisements via text. This was so prevalent in the last national election.

I wish Globe will do something to weed out unsolicited texts or text spams. Otherwise, we can clamor Manong Johnny again in the Senate if we aren't too happy about Globe's mobile advertising via sms/text platform.

Image via Brown Man Thinking Hard

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