Joint Globe, Police Entrapment Operation Leads To Arrest Of Tattoo Modem Fraudster

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A buy-bust operation conducted by a joint police and Globe Telecom security team resulted in the arrest of a fraudster in Cabanatuan City engaged in illegal sale of Globe Tattoo LTE modems.

Arrested was Paul John Edison Ramirez, 21 years old, a resident of No. 219 Ilang-ilang St. Barangay DS Garcia, Cabanatuan City. Ramirez is believed to be engaged in a modus operandi that involves retrieval of LTE or WiMAX modems from legitimate customers on pretext of an upgrade or repair. The modems are then reconfigured and sold at a one-time cost payment in popular social networking sites such as Facebook.

Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo said the unscrupulous sale of Globe Tattoo modems could compromise mobile data services provided by the company to its legitimate customers.

“We would like to call on our customers to report to us any dubious offers involving Globe Tattoo modems particularly those that are inclusive of free internet offers. We would like to inform our customers that such offers do not exist and are coming from illegitimate sources. As Globe will not tolerate any unlawful use of our network, rest assured that we will continue to work closely with police authorities in resolving such illegal activities,” Castelo said. He emphasized that appropriate criminal charges will be filed against those who engage in illegal sale of Globe Tattoo modems.

Globe Charge Expands Market Presence in Western Visayas with Kalibo Cable Partnership

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The country’s leading mobile Point-of-Sale (POS) provider Globe Charge has partnered with Kalibo Cable, the most renowned cable provider in Aklan and Antique, to further boost its presence and distribution in Western Visayas.

The tie-up allows Globe Charge to reach out to more Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and help them reach their potential by being able to accept credit card payments for their business. Kalibo Cable started selling Globe Charge together with its other innovative digital and technological products and services last month.

“We are glad to have Kalibo Cable as part of our extensive distribution network for Globe Charge since we want more MSMEs to enjoy easy, affordable, and convenient way to offer different payment options, accept more customers, and grow their business,” said Xavier Marzan, President and CEO of G-Xchange, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom which operates Globe Charge.

With Globe Charge, local entrepreneurs and professionals can start accepting MasterCard and Visa card payments by transforming their smartphone or tablet into a credit card terminal. Customers only need to avail of the Globe Charge Mobile Card Reader, download the mobile app, and apply for a merchant account. Connection via mobile data or WiFi is free with the Globe/TM SIM. Globe Charge is available for a one-time purchase for only P999, or as a postpaid bundle for a low monthly fee of P499.

Infinite FOSSibilities at Software Freedom Day Bicol

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Software Freedom Day is a global event developed by the Software Freedom International (SFD) which aims to promote and celebrate Free and Open Source Softwares (FOSS). It aims to empower the people to create and share in a digital world that is participatory, transparent, and sustainable. Now, 8Layer Technologies, Inc. and 8Layer Academy in partnership with Bicol University Main Campus and Polangui Campus and with the support of the local government unit of Albay through Gov. Joey Salceda, altogether, will be bringing Software Freedom Day to Bicol.

This will be held on September 19, 2015 at the Albay Astrodome, Province of Albay bannering the theme “Infinite FOSSibilities”, Software Freedom Day Bicol will be a gathering of thousands of students and academe personnel from different universities all over the region to attend the biggest IT event geared on the improvement and progress of the society. This solidifies the objective of the 8Layer Academy which is to empower citizens by offering people everywhere the opportunity to advance their careers, lead in their professions, develop their personal passions or simply learn something new by learning through the collaboration of the community, academe, government and corporations.

Intel, Fragranze PH, Ginger and Sage, Corporate Partners: MaraLabs, Web Ninja Technologies Services, Epson Philippines

Protees Project, MSI ECS, Iontech. Organization Partner: DOST ICTO, GONegosyo, CEMIT, ACCESS. Community partner: Kahel OS, Drupal Pilipinas, Raspberry Pi Philippines, Ubuntu PH, Mozilla PH and FOSS PH. Media Partners: Inventiv, Vigattin Radio, UNTV, and WazzupPilipinas.com