Kidnapping Report In Sulu Clarified

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Nasri Abubakar and Dennis Aluba who were reportedly kidnapped in Baranggay Latin in Patikul, Sulu are not Globe employees.

This was clarified by Globe Telecom last Wednesday, November 6, 2013.

Yoly Crisanto, head for Globe Corporate Communications, said that the incident is very unfortunate but explained that the two victims are actually technical staff of QTel which was tapped by Nippon Electric Company (NEC) to set-up network transmission requirement in the area as contractor of Globe.

“We have assisted our sub-contractor QTel in reporting the incident to the military. Globe will cooperate fully with the authorities as necessary. We empathize with the families of the victims and we are hopeful for their safe recovery,” Crisanto added.

Globe Service Restoration in Visayas Underway; Iloilo, Roxas Now Up

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Globe Telecom said on Saturday that restoration of its communication services is now underway in areas severely affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

In fact, communication services are now up in two key areas namely Iloilo and Roxas City following service disruption on Friday as the super typhoon wrought havoc in the area.

Service restoration in areas hard hit by the weather anomaly is expected within a 48-hour period, Yoly Crisanto, Globe Head of Corporate Communications, said.

According to Crisanto, back-up power facilities have been fully utilized in the company's major regional exchange centers.

“We have activated our Disaster Coordination Center in Lahug and our Regional Operations Center to expedite restoration efforts in the Visayas region. Globe technical teams in the region continue to do coordination, monitoring and site assessments in the affected areas,” Crisanto said.

Halo-Halo Win Halloween Party at Mabuhay Restop Cafe

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Mabuhay Restop Cafe conducted a remarkable and rare Halloween party last October 19, 2013. It was a successful event as the kids together with their parents soared high with laughter and learning.

It was a Halloween party where kids have to enjoy in a seat with eyes wide open while watching a play. A kid who joins with the most creative Halloween costume wins.