Globe Brings Love Overload to Customers With 917 GDay 2026

For Globe, thanking loyal customers was never meant to fit into just one day, week, or month. At the recent Blueprint by Globe, the company unveiled how it is taking this year’s 917 GDay beyond the annual September celebration. Through Love Overload, GDay becomes a starting point for more rewarding and personalized experiences that customers can enjoy throughout the year.

The celebration begins with GDay Gift, which gives loyal mobile and broadband customers a special surprise to unwrap through the GlobeOne app. G Raffle Rush also returns bigger this year, with weekly draws leading up to major prizes including a brand-new BYD electric vehicle and Avida properties.

GDay is also going nationwide through GDay Everywhere, bringing the festivities closer to customers across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Customers can look forward to entertainment, games, surprises and special treats in GenSan, Cebu, Lucena, Cavite, Zamboanga and other areas, alongside activities at Globe Stores and Ayala Malls nationwide.

“GDay has always been our way of thanking customers for choosing and growing with Globe. With Love Overload, we want to take that appreciation beyond the celebration itself and create more rewarding moments throughout the year, whether through a surprise, a more relevant offer or simply making their everyday experience with us better,” said Darius Delgado, Globe Chief Commercial Officer.

For Globe, the bigger opportunity is to make the feeling of GDay last. Through GDay Everyday, Globe is carrying the spirit of its September celebration into the rest of the year, creating more moments of delight and ginhawa sa pang-araw-araw through rewarding, fun, and personalized experiences.

That starts with making rewards easier to earn. Beginning this September, opted-in Globe Rewards customers can earn points from telco purchases and payments across more channels, including GlobeOne, GCash and participating suking sari-sari stores. These points can go toward telco promos as pantawid or lifestyle rewards, while customers without smartphones can also receive surprises through text as they continue to load.

Everyday fun is also getting an upgrade through an expanded Goken Zone, with skill-based games, missions, and progressive challenges. New games will roll out throughout September alongside GlobeOne missions, giving customers more ways to play and unlock rewards beyond the GDay season.

Globe is also making it easier for customers to find offers that make sense for them. Through JUST FOR YOU, customers can discover deals and promos curated around their needs and usage, helping take some of the guesswork out of choosing what works for them.

These personalized offers are available to Globe Prepaid and TM customers across GlobeOne and other channels they already use, including GCash, Facebook and Instagram. Participating retailers can also access available offers through the Globe Benta retailer app or GCash, bringing more relevant choices closer to customers wherever they transact.

The same approach extends to the home. GFiber Prepaid customers can now access JUST FOR YOU through GlobeOne and GCash, with curated fiber promos based on their household connectivity needs and budget. Options include unlimited fiber starting at ₱99, as well as curated offers with speeds of up to 300 Mbps for households that may need more connectivity for online classes, work, or particularly busy weeks. With no monthly recurring bill and no lock-in, GFiber Prepaid gives households greater flexibility to manage their internet spend depending on what they need at a given time.

917 GDay may begin with a celebration in September, but the appreciation does not end there. For Globe, every day is another opportunity to give customers something to look forward to, something that makes life a little easier, or simply something that makes them feel valued.

E-Commerce Mentorship Program LaunchStrong Marks First Year, Helping Over 150 Filipino Founders Build E-Commerce Brands

Manila, Philippines — PH-founded e-commerce mentorship program LaunchStrong marks its first year, having mentored over 150 first-time Filipino founders and facilitated the development of more than 100 homegrown brands at various stages to date. The milestone highlights a growing movement of aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs turning raw concepts into viable, more accessible, and market-ready consumer products.

Founded in 2025 by entrepreneur Jungie Gumiran, LaunchStrong is a five-week live mentorship program designed to help aspiring Filipino founders navigate the early stages of building an e-commerce business. The program covers mentorship on product ideation and validation, supplier sourcing, positioning, pricing, branding, launch strategy, customer acquisition, and early-stage growth.

Based on its data, about 80% of first-time founders who joined the program without an existing product or e-commerce background have successfully progressed toward launching their first online business.

The program has supported brands across categories including wellness and supplements, food and beverage, personal care, pet care, and fashion. Among the brands developed through LaunchStrong are wellness brands Eat Move Love and Pharmatrust, food brand Magic Bowl, Bathcare Tonios, Filipino clothing brand TELA Pinoy, and pet care brand NanaPro Litter.

“E-commerce in the Philippines is becoming much easier to enter, but harder to win,” said Gumiran. “Opening a marketplace store or having a good product is no longer enough. Aspiring founders can generate sales and still lose money if they don’t fully understand business economics, platform fees, logistics, inventory, and cash flow. Success, more than just the launch, is making better decisions before putting hard-earned capital at risk so the business can survive and scale.”

Gumiran’s practitioner-led approach stems from his experience scaling his own homegrown wellness brand, JUJU Lifestyle. Founded in 2021, JUJU has served more than 300,000 customers and expanded to over 20 retail partners within its first year of entering physical retail, including SouthStar Drug, HeyDay, Wellness Plus, and various specialty clinics and fitness studios. Gumiran also brings lessons from scaling digital marketing agency frameworks and experiencing major early-stage setbacks, which shaped his focus on risk mitigation and strict product validation.

Through his educational platform, AdsLevelUp, Gumiran has also coached over 30,000 CEOs, freelancers, marketers, and business owners across 200+ training sessions and workshops since 2019.

Entering its second year, LaunchStrong aims to continue supporting more aspiring and first-time Filipino founders across every stage of building a brand— from ideation, validation, supplier sourcing, positioning, pricing, branding, launch, customer acquisition, and early-stage growth.

“Our vision is to give first-time founders the practical perspective to realize that they can build a brand from scratch, regardless of where they are starting from,” Gumiran said. “In our second year, we want to equip more Filipinos with the skills, discipline, and execution capability to build sustainable consumer brands that can compete nationally and eventually scale beyond the Philippines.”

The program is set to launch its next five-week live mentorship cohort in December 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs to discuss the practical challenges of building and scaling e-commerce businesses.

LG’s AI Home Vision: Building Smarter, More Responsive Homes

The future of the home is becoming increasingly intelligent, connected, and personalized, and LG is offering a glimpse of what that future could look like with its AI Home vision. Focused on creating technology that better understands people and their daily lives, LG is exploring how artificial intelligence can transform the way households interact with their devices and living spaces.

At the heart of LG’s vision is technology's ability to recognize everyday routines, personal preferences, and changing household needs. Rather than simply responding to commands, future smart-home devices could become more proactive—learning from how people live and adapting accordingly.

This approach brings together several important aspects of modern home life, including convenience, personalization, comfort, connected living, energy management, and security. Appliances and connected devices could work more seamlessly together, helping households manage daily tasks while creating an environment tailored to the people who live there.

For example, AI-powered systems could potentially recognize patterns in household activity and adjust settings based on established preferences. Lighting, temperature, appliances, and entertainment systems could work together to create a more comfortable experience without requiring constant manual adjustments. At the same time, intelligent energy management could help homeowners understand and optimize how electricity is being used.

Security is another important part of this connected ecosystem. As homes become increasingly digital, AI can help monitor activity, identify unusual patterns, and give homeowners greater awareness of what is happening around their property.

LG’s innovations showcased at IFA 2026 provide a look at how these technologies could evolve. The focus is not simply on adding artificial intelligence to individual products, but on creating a more integrated ecosystem where devices can communicate, learn and respond to the needs of the household.

This vision represents a broader shift in consumer technology. The smart home of the future may not be defined by the number of connected devices it contains, but by how naturally those devices work together.

As AI continues to develop, homes could become more intuitive and responsive—anticipating needs, reducing friction in everyday routines, and helping people manage their living environments more efficiently.

LG’s AI Home vision suggests that the next generation of smart homes won’t just be connected—they’ll be capable of understanding the people who call them home.

Globe AT HOME Unleashes Ultimate GFiber GG Bundle Packed with Premium Gaming Rewards

Globe AT HOME has expanded its home internet portfolio with GFiber Plan GG Bundles, a new gaming-focused offering built for PC, console, and mobile gamers. The new plans bring together high-speed fiber connectivity, AI-powered network optimization, Always Connected features, and gaming rewards to deliver a more responsive and reliable experience at home.

Customers can enjoy speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, supported by an AI-enabled modem that optimizes network performance for smoother gameplay, lower latency, and more seamless streaming. Under this bundled plan, gaming traffic is prioritized using Globe’s Fast Lane technology. Gamers will experience a more responsive connection, especially since every move counts.

“Gamers know that you can have the perfect play lined up, but a single network spike can change everything,” said Abby Cardino, Vice President and Head of Globe’s Broadband Brand Management. “Just imagine, nasa winning streak ka na, kaso nag-lag. Game over. That is why the GFiber Plan GG Bundles were designed to give gamers the kind of connection they can trust. It’s fast, intelligent, and built to support the way you play. We want Filipino gamers to stay in the game, keep improving, and enjoy a better experience every time they log in.”

The plans also come with Globe’s Always Connected features, including Trouble-Free modem technology, which helps keep customers stay online even during unexpected service interruptions. For gamers who spend hours competing online, creating content, or streaming to their communities, that added layer of reliability can make a major difference in how they play and stay connected.

GFiber Plan GG customers will also receive exclusive gaming perks, including Razer Gold Credits worth P5000 and PC Express vouchers worth P4000, giving them more value from their subscription while helping them upgrade their gaming setup. These rewards can be used for games, in-game content, accessories, and PC upgrades, adding more value to the bundle beyond connectivity.

The launch reflects Globe AT HOME’s effort to go beyond traditional broadband and create plans that match the passions and lifestyles of Filipino households. With gaming now a major part of everyday digital life for many customers, GFiber Plan GG brings together the speed, reliability, and gaming benefits that matter to them in one plan.

For more information about Globe AT HOME’s products and services, visit https://glbe.com.ph/GAH-PR

Diversifying Your Investment: How to Make the Leap from Gold to Bitcoin

Gold has always been a go-to safety net for protecting money, but today’s investors aren't stopping there. More and more people are pairing traditional assets with newer digital investments to get the best of both worlds: securing their wealth and giving their money room to grow.

Adding digital gold to the mix is a strategic way to build lasting wealth—and it's catching on fast across the region. A report by The Economist highlights that Asian countries account for 64.5% of global demand for gold jewelry and bullion, while the World Gold Council noted that digital gold products have seen a major breakout in recent years.

But sticking only to traditional gold and stocks can mean missing out on bigger returns. That’s why many investors view Bitcoin as a complementary pair for gold when it comes to building a well-rounded portfolio.

“Today, Filipinos are looking for ways to protect the value of their hard-earned money amid everyday financial pressures," says Alden Paul Yburan, Head of GCrypto. "By offering digital gold and curated crypto options side-by-side, GCash aims to enable users to build long-term financial resilience and balance their portfolios right within a platform they already trust.”

Why Gold Investors are Looking at Bitcoin

Digital gold offers the stability and inflation hedge traditionally associated with physical gold, holding its ground when the economy gets rocky. However, the digital version eliminates the logistical baggage of physical ownership—there’s no need for trips to a jeweler, no massive upfront cashouts, and zero worry about secure vault storage.

Building on this foundation, investors looking to accelerate portfolio growth are increasingly turning to Bitcoin. As a decentralized digital asset, it has established itself as one of the fastest-growing investments over the last five years, outperforming many traditional funds and local stocks.

A study by Bitwise notes that adding a manageable allocation of Bitcoin to a diversified portfolio has historically improved risk-adjusted returns, allowing investors to increase potential returns without proportionately increasing the portfolio's overall risk.

Bitcoin also operates on global networks that trade 24/7, giving one the ability to manage or convert your holdings right from your phone. Because its price movements are generally independent of traditional markets, it ensures the portfolio is not entirely exposed to the same market pressures at the same time.

“When you pair them, they complement each other perfectly to balance your portfolio: when traditional markets dip, digital gold acts as your cushion, and when technology and digital adoption skyrocket, Bitcoin acts as your accelerator,” said Yburan.

Moving From Gold to Crypto In One App

Users can manage both digital gold and Bitcoin directly from their phones using GCrypto on GCash.

Acquiring digital gold has been made accessible through GCrypto. Entry begins at just ₱500, allowing one to grow holdings at their own pace through small, consistent contributions. GOLD in GCrypto is also fully insured, certified, and backed 1:1 by physical gold stored in high-security vaults in Switzerland, with full visibility to monitor, buy, or sell 24/7.

“Transitioning from a stable asset like gold into the broader world of cryptocurrency follows that same user-friendly path," says Yburan said. "Growing investors can gain direct exposure to Bitcoin—historically one of the fastest-growing modern asset classes—without the hassle of managing multiple external applications. We are removing traditional barriers and enabling more Filipinos to take part in building long-term financial resilience, right within a platform they already trust.”

For those who are feeling a little overwhelmed by the crypto world, GCrypto offers access to A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto, right inside the app, to help understand Bitcoin and other major tokens. The tokens available on GCrypto are also curated for market strength and credibility, helping avoid scams and ‘rug pulls,’ or instances where new coin creators abandon a project and take raised investor funds.

Like GOLD in GCrypto, there’s no need to shell out a massive lump sum to start. GCash users can start exploring Bitcoin and supplement their digital gold investments for as low as ₱500.

Upgrading your financial strategy doesn’t mean abandoning classic financial moves. It’s about expanding your investment choices—giving you both financial peace of mind and the upside of watching your wealth grow.

Ready to explore? Simply open the GCash app, go to the Invest tab, then choose GCrypto to begin building your cryptocurrency investment through Bitcoin. Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. Kaya mo, i-GCash mo!

The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice. You should always consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. All investments carry inherent risks, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any reliance you place on the information provided is strictly at your own risk.