Leading digital solutions platform Globe has fired up over 600 TMBayan Fiber WiFi hubs as of the end of October to address the growing need for connectivity nationwide as the economy opens up and mobility improves.

TMBayan Fiber, Globe’s pioneering prepaid fiber offer, reached this milestone just two months after the service was launched to reach more Filipinos in different parts of the country. It especially caters to the youth, providing powerful and reliable connectivity for undisrupted bonding with their barkadas.

Globe continues to expand its TMBayan hubs by tapping more local retailers to serve as connectivity partners, providing them a new way to earn.

“Our TMBayan Fiber WiFi service provides our partners a new earning opportunity as many Filipinos are still working towards recovery from the worst of the pandemic. It is a way to further empower and boost their businesses as they become the community’s new favorite “tambayans” or hangouts,” said Janis Legaspi-Racpan, Globe At Home Brand Management Head.

Globe launched its first prepaid community fiber in the National Capital Region (NCR); Luzon including Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, and Laguna; Visayas, specifically, Cebu and Tacloban; and Mindanao, including Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Zamboanga.
The hubs provide neighborhood tambayans such as sari-sari stores and other community centers with fast and reliable fiber connectivity crucial for gaming, browsing, streaming and creating content to share with friends.

Through TMBayan Fiber WiFi, Filipinos can access Fiber strong internet connectivity at P50, unlimited for three days.

TM subscribers, Globe and even non-Globe customers only need to purchase a promo by loading through their neighborhood sari-sari stores and connecting to the TMBayan Fiber WiFi portal. They can go to WiFi device settings, look for @TMBayanWiFi, input the mobile number, and verify access using the one-time password (OTP) received via SMS.

“There is a segment of the market that is predominantly prepaid but are now in need of better speeds and more reliable connection that fiber can provide. As such, Globe continues to roll out prepaid fiber hubs to cater to the growing number of the digital Filipino. Our TMBayan Fiber WiFi is Globe’s response to the public clamor and the government’s call for reliable and affordable internet connectivity accessible to the masses,” Racpan said.

This affordable connectivity service is in line with Globe’s push for providing inclusive connectivity as part of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9, highlighting the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

After spending a record P92.8 billion for its capital expenditures last year, Globe has spent P74.4 billion in capital expenditure as of the third quarter of this year to build its fiber assets, put up more cell sites, upgrade towers to 4G/LTE, and roll out 5G technology and in-building solutions.(PR)

TACLOBAN CITY – Naval town Mayor Gretchen Stephanie Espina announces the opening of the “Dasig Naval Paskuhan sa Munisipyo” which will be opening this December 1.

The “paskuhan” is the municipal government annual event every Christmas season to give joy to their residents and neighboring places. This was temporary stopped in 2020 due to the corona virus pandemic.

For this year’s paskuhan, the local government has prepared various competitions among barangays and best ‘parols’.

In the barangay-based or the Paskuhan sa Barangay, entry barangay must decorate their area with aesthetic lightings.

Winners will receive P 150,000 worth of barangay project for 1st prize; P100, 000 worth of project for 2nd prize; and P50, 000 worth of project for the 3rd prize.

Special prizes will also be given to barangays for their best Christmas decorations like the Best Lighted Christmas Village (P5,000), Best Belen (P5,000), Best Parol (P5,000), and Best Christmas Tree (P5, 000).

Ceremonial lighting for the Paskuhan sa Barangay is slated this December 9.
For the giant parol, entry sized must not exceed 5-feet, and must have the 5-point star shaped configuration of typical parol.

The parol may be made from recycled and indigenous materials but may also use any commercial materials but for inner frames only.

Paint may also be used for the parol and this should be lighted.

Winning entry will receive P30,000 (1st prize), P20,000 (2nd prize), and P10,000 (3rd prize). Non-winners will receive P1,000 as consolation prize.

Mayor Espina said that aside from the competition, they will also open this December 2 the Paskuhan sa Tabing Dagat wherein residents and visitors may enjoy eating at the banquetto, and barbeque stalls, visit the night market, and enjoy the pasko playground. (ROEL T. AMAZONA)

TACLOBAN CITY-The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 8 through the Special Area of Agriculture Development (SAAD) Program recognized ten outstanding farmers’ associations during the SAAD SAGA 2022 on November 8, 2022 at the Leyte Academic Center (LAC), Palo, Leyte.

The main objective of this activity is to promote and market products of SAAD beneficiaries and showcase the impacts of SAAD Phase 1 and to recognize and acknowledge the outstanding farmer beneficiaries as they reach this milestone.

The awardees of this year’s SAAD SAGA were the following:Magatas Rice Farmers of Brgy. Matagas, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte;Balao Farmers Association of Brgy. Balao, Baybay City, Leyte; Nagkaurusa nga Kababayen-an san Danao 1 ( NAKADA) of Brgy. Danao 1, Calbayog City,Samar; Lucerdoni Farmers and Fisher Folks Association of Brgy. Lucerduni, Tarangnan, Samar; Pingan Vegetable and Livestock Producer of Brgy. Pingan, Gen. MacArthur, Eastern Samar; Chitongco Farmes Association (CFA) of Brgy. Chitongco, Mondragon, Nothern Samar; Brgy. Alang-alang Organic Farmers Association (BAOFA) of Brgy. Alang-alang, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar; Esperanza Bontoc Irrigators Association (EBFIA) of Brgy. Esperanza, Bontoc, Southern Leyte;GM Osias P4MP of GM Osias, Gamay, Nothern Samar; and Palayanon Unlad Farmers Association of Brgy. Cabatianuhan, San Miguel, Leyte.

Mr. Ulysses Lustria, Jr. the SAAD National Program Director, together with RED Angel C. Enriquez, RTD Larry U. Sultan, and Gov. Sharee Ann Tan led the awarding of the outstanding beneficiaries of SAAD.

RTD Larry U. Sultan, SAAD Regional Focal Person acknowledged the guests and participants of the event. He also shared a glimpse of the accomplishments made under SAAD during its six-year implementation.

Department of Agriculture Regional Executive Director Angel C. Enriquez thanked the farmers for serving as living examples of what the government is actually doing. RED Enriquez said that the farmers today are very blessed and their presence showed that the government is on the right track to its commitment to serve the people.

Anita Taran, Provincial Agriculturist of Samar shared that the implementation of SAAD program in Samar had a very big impact for it helped lower the poverty incidence rate in the province.

Dir. Venus M. Jornales, Acting Regional Director of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) emphasized in her message that “in every calamity, the cry of the people is food and your presence today further cements that indeed the backbone of this country are our farmers.”

Another highlight of the activity was the KADIWA-SAAD Product Exhibit together with the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) where SAAD beneficiaries showcased their products such as fresh vegetables, fruits and processed food products.
The SAAD Project started in 2016 and have consistently delivered its promise to help the marginalized farmers to emancipate from poverty. In addition, SAAD is viewed as a component of long-term socio-economic resilience and adaptive development models which assist communities in preparing for catastrophes, reducing economic risks, and most significantly, “building back better” from pre-conditions. (PR)