Globe Named Top ASEAN Firm for Corporate Governance

 

Globe's Chief Compliance Officer and  Senior Vice President for Legal and Compliance Marisalve Ciocson-Co (left) and Assistant Corporate Secretary and Globe’s Head of Corporate Services Nina Mikaela Sarmiento-Tacandong (second from left), together with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Francis Edralin Lim and SEC Commissioner Mcjill Bryant Fernandez, receive the award at the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Conference and Awards (CGCA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Globe has been honored as one of the Top 50 Publicly Listed Companies (PLCs) in ASEAN, and among the Top 5 PLCs in the Philippines for its excellence in corporate governance, affirming the company’s longstanding commitment to transparency, integrity, accountability, and ethical business conduct.

 

The awards were conferred during the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Conference and Awards (CGCA) held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Representing Globe was Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President for Legal and Compliance Marisalve Ciocson-Co, who also serves as Assistant Corporate Secretary and Globe’s Head of Corporate Services Nina Mikaela Sarmiento-Tacandong.

 

The awardees were selected from a pool of 569 large-cap PLCs across six ASEAN markets which include Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Globe’s strong showing reflects its robust governance framework, which anchors its operational integrity and long-term shareholder value creation.

 

“Good corporate governance is in Globe’s DNA. It’s fundamental to how we create value, not just for shareholders, but for our customers, employees, and communities,” said Ciocson-Co. “We are deeply honored to be recognized by regional stakeholders and governance bodies for our consistent and principled approach to doing business.”

 

“This recognition reinforces our belief that sound governance strengthens trust in our services, fuels sustainable growth, and positions Globe as a responsible corporate citizen in the region,” she added.

 

The ASEAN CGCA 2025 marked the culmination of the 2024 ACGS assessment, a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) and supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The 2024 assessment employed a revised framework aligned with updated G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, placing greater emphasis on sustainability, board effectiveness, stakeholder engagement and transparency.

 

This year’s ASEAN CGCA was organized by Malaysia’s Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG), with YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia, officiating the ceremony.

 

Along with Globe, Ayala Corporation was also recognized as one of the Top 50 PLCs in ASEAN and Top 5 PLCs in the Philippines for corporate governance.

 

Globe’s governance practices are guided by its Manual of Corporate Governance and Code of Conduct, both aligned with international standards and designed to ensure transparency, integrity, fairness, and ethical leadership across all levels of the organization.

 

The full list of top-performing PLCs and ASEAN Asset Class recipients is available on the MSWG website.

 

To learn more about Globe, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/.

 

Globe accelerates network expansion in 2nd Qtr 2025, strengthens 5G leadership

 

Globe posted sequential growth in gross service revenues for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting its resilient operations and unwavering commitment to building a digitally connected Philippines. This upbeat performance is powering the company’s aggressive network expansion and 5G rollout, delivering faster, more reliable connectivity to millions of Filipinos and paving the way for next-generation technologies.

 

By mid-2025, Globe had made significant progress in rolling out its network expansion program to meet the country’s rising digital needs.

 

The company built 937 new cell sites and upgraded 4,512 LTE sites, further strengthening mobile coverage and enhancing service quality nationwide. To meet the growing demand for home internet, Globe deployed 35,821 new fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines, ensuring more households have access to high-speed broadband essential for remote work, online learning, e-commerce, and digital services.

 

As part of its network enhancement program, Globe successfully migrated over 600 towns to full fiber connectivity, phasing out legacy copper lines in these areas. This milestone not only boosts broadband speed and stability but also aligns with Globe’s green network strategy, reducing environmental impact and eliminating copper scavenging incidents that historically disrupted services.

 

Globe’s growth is also powered by its expanding 5G network. The company rolled out 444 new 5G sites nationwide, expanding its 5G outdoor coverage to 98.71% in Metro Manila and 98.19% in key Visayas and Mindanao cities by end-June 2025. These advancements are enabling more Filipinos to enjoy seamless high-speed connectivity for work, entertainment, and emerging digital innovations.  Serving Filipino travellers globally, Globe sustained its leadership through 168 inbound and 183 outbound 5G roaming partnerships across 99 destinations, keeping Filipinos connected wherever they go.

 

These milestones highlight Globe’s sustained investments in network infrastructure and 5G innovation, reinforcing its mission to bridge the digital divide and future-proof its network. Backed by financial sustainability, Globe is empowering Filipinos to thrive in a fast-evolving digital economy and positioning the Philippines as a rising hub for digital connectivity and technology adoption in the region.

 

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

Globe Elevates Davao’s 5G in Time for Kadayawan 2025

 

Globe marks its participation in Kadayawan 2025 with a clear message: Globe 5G powers Davaoeños to be at their best every day. Consumers can transact, share, stream, and connect. Whether at work, in learning, enjoying entertainment, or staying in touch with loved ones, they can do it all with fast speeds, reliable performance, and low latency that keep up with their daily lives.

 

Globe 5G now reaches more than 95 percent of Davao’s key areas through over 200 sites across the city. This level of coverage puts Davao in the same league as Metro Manila, Cebu, and Iloilo when it comes to advanced connectivity for both personal and business use. Tests in busy Kadayawan spots have shown strong, steady performance, even with thousands of people online at the same time.

 

Globe also continues to expand its role as a reliable partner for Davao’s business community. From retail and logistics to tourism, education, and agriculture, enterprises are leveraging Globe’s 5G-powered solutions to digitize operations, enhance security, and scale efficiently. These are not trial runs but active deployments creating impact across industries.

 

With this infrastructure in place, small businesses and large enterprises alike benefit from faster point-of-sale activations, more reliable online learning platforms, and IoT-enabled tools for monitoring farms and tracking supply chains. Globe’s nationwide network reach and consistent service make it a dependable choice for organizations aiming to modernize.

 

“Davao is a city that honors its roots while embracing what’s next. By strengthening our 5G footprint here, we’re not just powering one festival, we’re supporting a growing hub of culture, commerce, and innovation,” said Al Siao, Assistant Vice President and Territory Lead, Network Technical Group at Globe. “Kadayawan is a celebration of life, and we’re proud to be part of that by making every connection count, whether for a small business, a content creator, or a community on the rise.”

 

From August 15 to 18, Globe will activate its full experiential booth platform at Ayala Abreeza, offering immersive games and interactive activities supported by a COW (cell site on wheels) to ensure strong, stable 5G connectivity throughout. A Festival Blitz at Rizal Park will also bring light, engaging experiences to more attendees across the city. These activations, including a music showcase on August 17, are designed to complement the festival spirit while riding on the same 5G backbone that supports Davao’s everyday users and growing business community.

 

Everyday is a chance to be your best with Globe 5G.

 

 

Globe Expands Broadband Reach To Speed Up Digital Inclusion

  

Globe is reinforcing its commitment to digital inclusion by expanding access to its fiber broadband services, strategically utilizing previously built network capacity.  Through targeted investments and customer insighting, Globe is enabling more Filipino households and small businesses to participate meaningfully in the country’s digital future.

 

“Fixed broadband continues to be a growth engine for the business.  We see user data consumption now surging past 30 GB/month per user.  We are fine tuning our fiber strategy to more than connectivity, it’s about empowering households, enabling SMEs, and growing the digital economy,” said Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz.

 

According to the Digital 2025 Report, Filipinos spend almost nine hours online daily.   This shows digital services are now integral to everyday life, making high-quality broadband more crucial than ever. Despite this, fixed broadband access is still inconsistent, with only 33% of households connected as of 2024, based on the latest figures from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

 

Globe’s expanding GFiber portfolio anchored on postpaid plans and the contract-free, reloadable GFiber Prepaid are responding to the increased demand. As of the first quarter of 2025, Globe has 1.83 million broadband subscribers, with GFiber Prepaid alone growing 53% quarter-on-quarter to serve 400,000 Filipino homes.

 

“We’re building more than infrastructure, we’re enabling opportunity,” Cruz emphasized. “By expanding access to reliable broadband, we’re opening doors for millions of Filipinos to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.”

 

Focused Expansion

 

Globe’s network strategy is aligned with national digital goals, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) National Broadband Plan and programs for Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs). By focusing on high-need and high-impact areas, Globe is helping advance digital equity while supporting inclusive economic participation.

 

Through ongoing migration from legacy fixed wireless and wired to fiber in targeted regions, as well as participation in shared infrastructure initiatives, Globe is addressing coverage gaps while ensuring network scalability and operational efficiency.

 

Globe has successfully migrated over 600 towns in at least 70 provinces nationwide to full fiber connectivity, increasingly eliminating copper from its network. This transition provides faster, more reliable internet for residents and supports Globe's sustainability agenda of reducing environmental impact and discouraging illegal salvaging.

 

“Modernization is one of Globe’s key success factors. When we made the leap from 2G to 4G, it unlocked massive gains. Now, we’re continuing that momentum not just for speed, but for service equity and sustainability,” Cruz said.

 

Investing in Long-Term Growth

 

Globe has invested ₱228 billion in capital expenditure and ₱236 billion in operational expenses over the last three years to modernize its network. These investments are not just about infrastructure, they are about economic empowerment, digital resilience, and long-term national competitiveness.

 

“We are not just building faster networks, we’re building a more connected society,” Cruz said. “Fiber broadband is the backbone of digital life. And as the digital economy continues to grow, Globe is committed to expanding our reach strategically, sustainably, and always with the customer at the heart of it.”

Globe Expands Connectivity in Underserved Areas—Where It Matters Most

 

Globe is deepening its commitment to digital inclusion by expanding mobile connectivity in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) and underserved communities—supporting the country’s digital transformation where it’s needed most.

The strategic push was highlighted by Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz at the recent Bloomberg’s The Look Ahead – Manila event at Shangri-La The Fort in BGC, Taguig City, where he laid out a future-forward vision for Globe as a telco enabling equitable digital access.

“We’re no longer connecting only where it’s profitable—we’re connecting where it matters most,” Cruz told Bloomberg’s Haslinda Amin. “We’re building more than infrastructure—we’re enabling opportunity. We are opening doors for millions of Filipinos to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.”

This vision comes to life in Globe’s support for the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s Bayanihan SIM initiative, which provides mobile access to students, teachers, health workers, and LGUs in remote communities. The program is a clear example of how public-private collaboration can deliver immediate, measurable impact—especially in areas left behind by traditional connectivity models.

7,063 barangays are classified as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), home to nearly 25 million residents. As of 2024, over 600 Globe cell sites were already operational in GIDAs.

Active Digital Population

Despite the Philippines being one of Southeast Asia’s most active digital populations—with Filipinos spending an average of 8 hours and 52 minutes online daily, according to the Digital 2025 report—access remains highly uneven.

As of 2024, only 33% of households nationwide were subscribed to fixed broadband, based on the latest figures from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Mobile connectivity in many GIDAs remains unreliable or unavailable, leaving vast segments of the population excluded from the country’s digital momentum. These gaps underscore why inclusive access is no longer just a development aspiration—it’s a national imperative.

Globe is responding with deliberate investments in expanding its mobile footprint to cover underserved areas. This includes the enhancement of existing cell sites, the deployment of energy-efficient infrastructure, and the gradual migration from legacy networks to more reliable LTE services. The company is also optimizing its use of shared infrastructure to reach farther, faster.

“If user data consumption is surging past 30 GB per month per user, then our strategy is not just about connectivity—it’s about empowering households, enabling SMEs, and growing the digital economy,” Cruz said.

These efforts are part of Globe’s broader commitment to equitable growth and long-term nation-building. Connectivity in underserved areas is more than a business opportunity—it’s a responsibility. By delivering mobile access in areas where education, health, and livelihoods depend on digital tools, Globe is helping to uplift communities, unlock potential, and close the access gap.

“We’re committed to connecting the unconnected,” Cruz emphasized. “Because when we bring connectivity to underserved areas, we’re not just improving signal—we’re improving futures.”

With connectivity now a lifeline, Globe continues to lead with purpose—ensuring that progress reaches every corner of the country.

To learn more or support the cause, visit globe.com.ph.

Globe earns recognition as Climate Leader in Asia-Pacific for second year in a row

 

For two consecutive years, leading digital solutions platform Globe has been recognized as one of Asia Pacific’s Climate Leaders. The list developed by the Financial Times and Global Market Research Firm, Statista honors companies that are making significant strides in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 

Globe is the only Philippine telco company included in this year’s line up. The company sees this recognition as a testament to its commitment to climate action, backed by its energy-efficient technologies and sustainable network operations.

 

“Being recognized by the Financial Times as a Climate Leader for the second time reaffirms our commitment to make a positive impact to the environment.  This inspires us to continue on our path to net zero. We believe that collaboration between us and our stakeholders is key in our roadmap towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Group's Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.

 

Globe’s inclusion in the list was a result of the rigorous process conducted by the Financial Times and Statista, where they examined the carbon footprint of thousands of companies in the region. 

 

The assessment considered factors such as revenues, independent emissions data reporting, adherence to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reporting, and CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) ratings among others.  Globe stood out for its substantial reductions in its core emissions intensity between 2016 and 2021, demonstrating not only its financial growth but its dedication to climate action.

 

A core part of Globe's success comes from the implementation of numerous climate action initiatives over the years, from deploying green network solutions, piloting off-grid network technologies in remote and disaster-prone areas, adopting eco-friendly batteries, adopting green, low-carbon optical networks technologies, and shifting to renewable energy consumption in its key sites.

 

In line with these, Globe has also ventured into engaging its supply chain, establishing sustainability criteria in its procurement and vendor assessment processes, and rallying business partners to support and follow sustainable practices.  The move propelled a collective, company-wide journey towards greener operations, in line with its commitment to achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050.

 

Coming from the company’s commitment to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2021, Globe is set to submit targets to SBTi for validation and approval this year. Ahead of its submission, Globe achieved a 4.42% reduction in its total Scope 1 and 2 emissions driven by the company’s energy management programs and continued shift to renewable energy sources for its high energy sites. This exceeded its interim voluntary reduction target of 4.2% Linear Annual Reduction Rate (LARR) set in 2022, aligned with the SBTi reduction rate for the 1.5˚C global warming scenario.

 

To learn more about Globe’s sustainability commitments and strategies, visit Globe’s Sustainability page. For the latest Globe Integrated Report, click this link.

 

The Longest Hapag, part of the Hapag Movement

 

“The Longest Hapag is part of the Hapag Movement, a Globe-led program that aims to help families experiencing involuntary hunger through supplemental feeding and livelihood programs in collaboration with partner organizations. 

Under the Longest Hapag, Globe partners with restaurants, food chains, chefs, commercial centers, brands, and civic organizations for fund-raising efforts through food offerings in their respective areas. The activity aims to unite all partners under one message: Be part of the Longest Hapag and help make a difference.”