Tuesday, February 26, 2013

BRING HOME OFWs

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Advisory 22FEB13 UNPROCESSED GRO

As per CS the GRO was affected by the recent maintenance done last 12FEB13 so all GRO are shown as UNPROCESSED. Rest assured that all GROs will be accounted for as long as your account is qualified to EARN. It well be credited to your loadXtreme account.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

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SUN Advisory 21FEB13

FROM SUN CELLULAR:

Please be advised that there will be a scheduled server maintenance activity on February 22, 2013 (Friday) from 1:00AM-5:00AM. During the said activity, Xpressload Pro Enterprise service will not be available.

Normal services will resume after the activity.

Thank you for your understanding and we regret any inconvenience this may cause you.

For your information and guidance. Thank you!

GLOBE Advisory 21FEB13

GLOBE NETWORK ADVISORY:

Modernization is coming your way!

A cell site near you will be upgraded later today so you can look forward to a better network experience. When all stages of this activity are completed, everything you do with your Globe mobile will be better, faster & more awesome! As we change the equipment, we will do our best to minimize any inconvenience you may experience late in the evening. We request for your understanding.

Thank you.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Mr. AL PEDROCHE now a Certified VMobile Technopreneur!

The Editor in Chief of Pilipino Star Ngayon, the Tagalog Counterpart of the Philippine Star

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Diamond Heist Nets $50M Worth of Gems

In a brazen heist right out of the movies, thieves drove onto Belgium's airport tarmac and stole more than $50 million of diamonds from a plane without firing a single shot.

It took them fewer than five minutes to cut through an airport fence Monday night, drive up to a Helvetic jet in cars with flashing lights, hold up the pilot and security officials on the plane, and take 120 packages of rough and cut stones, according to the Belgium prosecutor's office.

The men carried submachine guns, were dressed in police uniforms and camouflage masks.

"It was a well prepared operation. Robbers knew exactly when Brinks diamond and jewellery services truck would load" at 8:05 p.m., Ine Vanwymersch, told ABCNews.com.

Vanwymersch said the thieves "forced open the fence between two construction sites," allowing them onto the tarmac.

She said the pilot and co-pilot out of the plane doing a pre-flight safety check and were held them at gunpoint along with the plane's security detail, and it took the robbers "just three minutes" to unload the gems from the "belly" of the plane, referring to the luggage section.

Big Diamond Heists

"It took them another two minutes to get to the tarmac and to escape in two vehicles: a black Mercedes Vito van and a black Audi A8," Vanwymersch said. The left through the same hole in the fence, she said.

None of the plane's 20 passengers saw anything, and thieves kept details about themselves to a minimum.

"We don't know the color of their skin or the language they spoke. We cannot comment on it," Vanwymersch told ABC News.

One thing about them was clear, however.

"All eight were heavily armed," she said.

The heist is one of the largest diamond thefts in history and will raise serious questions about whether the thieves were tipped off to the location of the jewels by an insider, and how they could so easily drive onto the tarmac in a major European capital.

"It's quite remarkable that you can even get to the tarmac in [Brussels airport], with two vehicles and eight armed people," an incredulous Caroline De Wolf, a spokeswoman for the Antwerp Diamond Centre, which promotes the Belgian diamond business, told Belgian TV. "That it's possible to get the goods out of the aircraft, this is unacceptable."

The prosecutor's office said it was checking surveillance images, but it wasn't clear whether the video showed the robbers entering the airport.

The stolen gems had arrived at the airport by road from Antwerp, authorities said. Police are still searching for clues. They found the burned out Vito but have announced no other leads. Antwerp is one of the world's leading diamond centers.

Last year diamonds traded in the port city had a value of $51.9 billion, accounting for 80 percent of the world's rough diamond trade and 50 percent of the trade in polished gems. Belgium hasn't suffered as serious a theft as this since 2003 when thieves stole approximately $100 million worth of stones, jewels and gold from the Diamond Centre itself in Antwerp.

Local media report that security has been beefed up since that attack, but today the airport could not explain why it was so vulnerable. "We abide by the most stringent rules," airport spokesman Jan Van Der Crujsse told reporters.

The plane, bound for Zurich and operated by Swiss airlines, was ready to leave when the robbery occurred. It was subsequently cancelled, the airline said. Usually, transporting valuables on a plane is seen as safer than using cars or trucks since a plane is always kept within the confines of an airport.

"We choose to transport goods via airplane precisely because of the safe and controlled nature of this means of transportation," de Wolf said in a statement emailed to reporters, acknowledging the heist would cause "significant" damage to Antwerp's reputation.

"We do hope additional security measures can be put in place in order to safeguard a fluent and safe transport of diamonds." Later in the day a second brazen jewel heist occurred in Paris' posh Printemps department store where thieves escaped with 3 million euros in jewelry, police said.

The two armed robbers entered the store about 6:45 p.m. They may have been wearing wigs and carried semi-automatic weapons and wore bullet-proof vests, according to French news reports. The thieves ordered a saleswoman to open the diamond cases, grabbed the stones and jewelry and escaped through a rear exit of the store. No one was injured.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Air Time Sales Performance for PROJECT DO MORE of SMART

Another award from SMART:
Air Time Sales Performance for PROJECT DO MORE of SMART

M-Power Sim Raffle Promo (February 08, 2013 Raffle Draw)

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the M-Power Sim Raffle Promo (February 8, 2013 Raffle Draw)!

Activate your M-Power Sim until February 28, 2013 to get a chance to join the raffle.

Last raffle draw is on March 8, 2013.

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

SUN COFFEE TREATS!

Good morning SUNny friends!
SUN PREPAID will be having an OFFICE TOUR in Metro Manila and will be at CITYLAND Mega Plaza Office, Ortigas today until Feb 20, 2013.

Buy SUN PREPAID products and get a chance to win GCs or a phone! See you there! Have a SUNny week ahead!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

myTURF myRIDE

Good News VMobile Members!

It's myTURF, It's myRIDE raffle promo has been extended until April 28, 2013.

Raffle Draw: April 30, 2013.

Activate your myTURF account for a chance to win a MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT! myTURF activation kits available for only P499

Globe Prepaid GoSAKTO

INTRODUCING Globe Prepaid GoSAKTO, the first and only service in the world that allows you to create your own prepaid promos based on your needs and budget!

You may create your own promo in three ways:
1. Load VMOBILE myTURF products: TURFG100X, TURFG350X, TURF550X
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3. Visit our Globe Prepaid GoSAKTO Facebook App at apps.facebook.com/gosakto
4. Log on to www.globe.com.ph/gosakto

Visit www.globe.com.ph/gosakto to learn more about this innovative service, made possible only with Globe.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Laswitan, Where In The Philippines

Here's another photo of our #WhereInThePhilippines feature yesterday! The place is called Laswitan and it is in Cortes, Surigao del Sur. Did you get it right? Photo by Milo O. Ramos, Jr! :D

For Japanese companies, PH is 'most profitable' in Asia

Japanese companies see the Philippines and Indonesia as the "most profitable", according to the survey. Philippines and Indonesia beat competitors in all industries with 71.9% and 74.4% profitability, respectively. "This result came about specifically because of the very promising performance of the Philippines in export oriented business with a 72.4% profit as oppose to China in 5th place with a 54.6% profit and India at last with 55.3% revenue," JETRO Manila said. Manufacturing engineers in the, Philippines and Vietnam receive an annual salary of $7,636 and $5,441 respectively. Manufacturing managers in the Philippines and Vietnam get $17,498 and $12,245 respectively. Malaysia had the highest salary for both engineer and manager with $14,451 and $30,083 respectively. "Philippines landed on the last rank with 48.2% rating for expansion plan, while India, Indonesia, and Vietnam emerges as the target domestic markets with 83.6% , 77.3% and 65.9% respectively," JETRO Manila said.

Dinner Date for 2 by Talk N Text

Dinner date for 2 ba ang gusto mong sorpresa para sa special someone mo ngayong Araw ng mga Puso? Sagot na 'yan ng Talk 'N Text! I-tag na sa comments ang gusto mo makasama sa dinner date! 'Like and share' mo na rin para ma-reveal ang papremyong dinner date ng Talk 'N Text!

I want to go to SHOWTIME!!

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Advisory 11 February, 2013

TO ALL LOADXTREME MEMBERS:

Please be informed that we will be having our LOADXTREME systems upgrade on February 12, 2013 - 11 o’clock PM until February 13, 2013 - 6 o’clock AM. Registrations and Loading transactions will not be available during the upgrade. myLX, myTURF and myLIFE PRO systems will not be affected.

Thank you.

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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Ely Buendia, Rico Blanco, Raimund Marasigan & Barbie Almalbis collaborate!

Thank you for all your support! Smart Bro's new TVC featuring Ely Buendia, Rico Blanco, Raimund Marasigan & Barbie Almalbis reached 1 million YouTube views in less than one week! watch the OPM rockstars:

‘Masters’ keep Baguio chess park alive, lively

BAGUIO CITY—For a cup of coffee or a P10 to P20 bet, a group of men, many of them retirees and the city’s old-timers, gathers at the Igorot Park here daily to play chess.

The stakes may not be high but for these men, a game of chess is enough to make their day.

“Masters” are how the best chess players in the park are called.

Sonny Selda, “Mang Sonny” to park regulars, is one of the regular masters in the park, located near the busy intersection of Magsaysay and Harrison Roads in the heart of the summer capital.

After winning P10 in a three-round game, Selda stood up with the aid of a walking stick and placed a few coins on the chess board as rent.

Selda, who has been playing chess in the park since 1995, is 68 but he has been slowed down by a stroke last year. He stopped playing for a year but is back with the same skill he had in his healthier days.

During his match, spectators are overheard saying, “The old man has not lost his touch,” or “Only carabaos age,” to compliment Selda’s moves.

Selda said he would return to the park and play chess as long as his health and vision allow him.

“As long as my vision is clear, I will play chess. That’s the only form of recreation I know,” he said.

Another park regular, Dick Capitle, has been playing there since the 1980s.

“A good player is cautious. If you’re reckless, then you won’t get far. It’s like life, you need defense,” said Capitle, an engineer.

He said his skill in numbers serves him well in chess.

Oscar Guanzon, a longtime Baguio resident, said he learned to play chess from his father. “My father would not allow us to leave the house until we beat him,” he said.

Guanzon, 64, a former waiter and city government worker, said his desire to learn chess was nourished by watching players in restaurants on Session Road here.

By reading books on chess and constant practice, he was able to regularly beat his father. “Chess is 25 percent reading and 75 percent practice,” he said.

But one park master uses his skill to teach anyone who comes to him and asks for his help.

John Soriano, 50, has been teaching chess to students of varying skill levels (from kindergarten to college).

“You cannot turn them away. Until there are people who want to learn, I’m here to teach,” said Soriano, who used to work in a cruise ship.

But of the more than 100 students he had taught, one student stood out. It was summer of 2008 when Soriano met Conrado Agaton in Igorot Park. Agaton hanged out and played in the park until he faced Soriano.

“I beat him. Since then, he pursued me and he was relentless. I did not know that I have potential to excel and [Soriano] pushed me to be my best,” Agaton said.

He was then applying for a University of Baguio chess varsity scholarship. That summer, Soriano trained Agaton and other students for free. The chess boards in Burnham Park near the old skating rink and the chess boards in Agaton’s house were witnesses to the intensive training regimen.

“He’s a good person and an excellent chess player,” Agaton said, describing Soriano. Even after training, Soriano continues guiding Agaton and finds time to watch him compete. The two, however, keep returning to where they started in Igorot Park.

Philippine bankers bare massive ATM scam

People withdrawing money from automated teller machines (ATM) are instinctively on their guard against anyone peeping from behind and seeing their bank details.

What they don't know is that the threat may have been in front of them all along.

Millions of pesos have been lost by customers of domestic banks to an international syndicate that specialises in duplicating the cards-and capturing the personal identification number (PIN)-of unsuspecting ATM cardholders, according to banking industry executives.

Related story: Who charges most for transactions through other banks' ATMs?

In an interview with the Inquirer, the bank officials revealed details of a massive "card-skimming" operation that they said was first observed in 2011 and had gradually peaked toward the end of 2012.

The problem became so widespread that the three main ATM networks operating in the country-Expressnet, Megalink and Bancnet-joined forces late last year and agreed to jointly implement measures to combat the scam.

Some banks have voluntarily recalled the ATM cards of clients whose accounts were suspected to have been compromised and replaced them with new cards.

Modus operandi

Nestor Tan, president of BDO Unibank, the country's largest bank, described the modus operandi of the syndicate or syndicates.

"The syndicate surreptitiously installs card readers on ATM machines, just on top of the slot where you (insert) your card. To the untrained eye, you will think this is just part of the machine," Tan said.

"At the same time, they install minute cameras on top which records the client's keystrokes when he enters his PIN," he added.

"Within a few hours, they can have a duplicate card and withdraw money from your account," he said.

Foreign-based syndicate

An official of the Expressnet ATM network said that investigations initiated by the local banking industry all point to an international organised crime network aided by locals.

"Based on our investigations, these activities were traced abroad to some Taiwanese, Malaysians, Sri Lankans and even Bulgarians," said Mike Bernabe, the Expressnet vice president for operations.

In other news: Top 10 highest-paying jobs in PH bared

Using the information captured by the illegally installed card readers from the ATM cards, the syndicates are able to make balance inquiries and know exactly how much to withdraw. Most accounts are cleaned out within hours via multiple withdrawals, since the syndicates also know the transaction limits for each account.

Innocuous-looking

The exact amount of cash that has been lost to this syndicate has not been fully quantified but the president of another large local bank estimates the value to be in the "millions of pesos" since the scam began.

The devices that are used to read the ATM cards' magnetic strips-where crucial account data are stored-are innocuous-looking and can even be bought from vendors over the Internet, Tan explained.

Bernabe said that local banks have managed to seize some of these illegal devices and have sent them overseas for further investigation.

"We sent some of the devices abroad to MasterCard because they have more sophisticated technology that can decipher the data," he said, adding that the initial findings pointed to a foreign-based operation.

Also read: World Bank: Good economy 'new normal' for PH

According to bank officials, one indication that the operation is based overseas is the fact that some foreign-issued ATM cards that fell prey to this scam were reported to have experienced subsequent withdrawals abroad.

"They know when the ATM or credit card [when used for a cash advance] is from abroad because the withdrawals are made abroad," said another bank official who asked not to be named.

The problem has also reached the regulators at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which has reminded banks to strengthen their security procedures.

"We are aware of this situation and have alerted banks about it," said BSP deputy governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. "Advisories are also periodically issued to remind the public," he said.

Fraud-detecting measures

According to Pascual Garcia III, president of Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), one of the country's largest savings banks, the industry first became aware of the syndicates' modus operandi in late 2011.

"Now we have deliberate measures to control that. One is by installing covers on ATM keypads to prevent [the syndicates] from being able to take videos of the passwords [when executing the keystrokes]," he said.

In an effort to get in front of the problem, local banks and their ATM networks have implemented measures to help prevent card-skimming.

"We are now installing what we call fraud-detection inhibitors," said Expressnet's Bernabe. "This is the green plastic device you see on the ATM machine which prevents the installation of a card reader."

He said the three ATM networks have also agreed to install "PIN shields" on their machines which are basically contraptions meant to cover the keypad from any video recording device that could be installed around the ATM.

Bernabe also pointed out that some banks have made it a practice to deactivate the international interconnectivity of the ATM cards they issue to prevent fraud. Instead of cards being automatically activated for use abroad, some clients now have to specifically ask their banks to activate this feature before they travel abroad.

Compensation issue

One troublesome issue for local banks is whether they should cover the losses of clients who are victimised while using the ATM machines of other banks, some of which may not have installed the appropriate security measures.

"Sometimes, compromise settlements are made in situations like those, although we hear that these compromise settlements are growing in number," Garcia said.

Some local banks have moved proactively, contacting clients whose cards are suspected to have been compromised, and replacing their ATM cards with new ones.

"If we suspect that you have been victimised, we contact you and replace your card right away," said BDO's Tan.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Jeju Air

Annyeong Haseyo Jeju Air Netizens!

We would like to intensify your Travel Tour Expo Experience!
We will be giving away Jeju Air Freebies to everyone who will like our page!

To get your reward, Just follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Like JejuAir Ph's Official fanpage http://www.facebook.com/jejuairphilippines
2. Get a proof by having a print screen copy or Take a picture of it
3. Present your proof at Jeju Air's Booth during the TravelTour Expo and redeem your price. That's easy right?

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SINGLES: No Strings Attached

“SINGLES: No Strings Attached” is on! CALLING ALL SINGLES OUT THERE! You’re invited to join us & get a chance to win a Dinner Date with Jaz Manabat and Male Celebrity this February! This activity is a FIRST of its kind because we believe that even SINGLES knows how to LOVE and BE LOVED! So come and visit our ‘NOTES’ Section entitled “SINGLES: No Strings Attached” for full details. Hurry! Start submitting your entries now!!!

How To Join:

1. LIKE these Official Fan Pages: http://www.facebook.com/wwwunisilvertimecom andhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Cardams-Shoes-OFFICIAL/123103011096908?ref=ts&fref=ts

2. Qualifications:

Must be a FAN of BOTH Unisilver Time and Cardam’s Shoes[OFFICIAL] Fan Pages.
SINGLE, male and female, 18 years of age and up.

3. Upload your chosen photo, include the following details and answer to 3 simple questions:

Title of the Activity:
FB Name:
Full name:
Age:
Birthday [mo/day/yr]:
Location:
Tell us a little something about yourself:
What do you look for in a guy or gal:
Why do you want to win a dinner date with our guest:

4. TAG 20 of your friends including www.unisilvertime.com and Cardam’s Shoes (OFFICIAL) as your first 2 tags.

5. Upon validation, official entries will be placed in the “SINGLES: No Strings Attached Official Entries” Album then we will post a confirmation message on your original post.

6. Start INVITING your friends to LIKE the Fan Pages then LIKE your entry.

7. 5 guys and 5 gals will be picked from UnisilverTIME and 5 guys and 5 gals will be picked from Cardam’s Shoes Fan Pages for a total of 20 single guys and gals.

8. The 10 Guy and 10 gals will be given a Unisilver Time watch and Cardam’s Shoes GC based on the following criteria:

Popularity [votes] 50%

Shared Answer 50%

_____________________

Total 100%

9. The 10 pairs will get the chance to participate in our Mixers Cocktail party on February 16, 2013, Saturday at SM Bacoor Activity Center.

10. The Top 3 guys and gals will be the ones to participate in the Dating Game with our guest Artists.

11. 1guy & 1 gal will win the Grand Prize based on the result of the Dating Game with our Guest Artists.

12. Prizes to be won:

Grand Prize

A. Dinner Date with Benjamin Alves

- Dinner at a restaurant after the event

- Bouquet of flowers

- Chocolates

- Gift Packs from Unisilver TIME and CARDAM’S

B. Dinner Date with Jaz Manabat

- Dinner at a restaurant after the event

- Bouquet of flowers

- Chocolates

- Gift Packs from Unisilver TIME and CARDAM’S

Consolation Prize

- 20 Gift Packs from Unisilver Time and Cardam’s Shoes for the finalists.

13. Contest duration is from February 1 to February 14, 2013 at exactly 6 PM.

14. The 10 Finalists will be announced on February 15.

15. The grand winner will be announced on the day of the event.

16. Finalists will be notified through announcement on our Fan Page Wall & Personal Message [PM].

17. Upon receipt of our PM, winners need to respond to that message providing the information requested.

18. Winners can claim their prize only if all the details requested have been submitted.

19. Claiming of the prize will be personally discussed with the winners.

NOTE: Only ONE [1] entry per fan! :)

Start sending your entries NOW!!!

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Talk N Text UNLI TEXT

Isang linggo na lang, Valentine's Day na! Wala ka pang ka-date? Humingi na ng tulong sa ka-tropa! Text U30 to 4545 para sa 3 days na UNLITEXT at 15-minute call pa!

Advisory 07 February, 2013 for SUN Cellular

SUN CELLULAR ADVISORY: Please be advised that there will be a scheduled server maintenance activity on February 08, 2013 (Friday) from 1:00AM-5:00AM.

During the said activity, Xpressload Pro Enterprise service will not be available.

Normal services will resume after the activity. Thank you for your understanding and we regret any inconvenience this may cause you.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

loadXtreme TIPs

Laging tatandaan ang Loadxtreme Gateway ay parang highway.

1. Do not choose your own gateway, this could cause traffic or congestion. If your gateway is always congested it's because of some people not following their own assigned gateway. Contact customer service to give you a gateway that is not congested.

2. Huwag ikakalat sa public ang mga gateway para hindi magkagulo ang assigning ng gateway.

3. Teach people how to use the gateway properly dahil sa mga baguhan madalas ang gamit nila ay ang mga gateway sa quick guide.

4. Loadxtreme is the traffic enforcer that will assigned your gateway kung saan ka puede dumaan at iwasan ang traffic o congestion.

5. Please cooperate and observed the traffic rule.

Happy SelfLoading!

FAIRVIEW BOM CARAVAN

The myLIFE PRO Caravan goes to FAIRVIEW!
Free admission - FEBRUARY 9, 2013, 5pm. Jollibee Fairview.
Join Dahlia Gonzaga Laudit and team, together with Ingo Hansen during this BOM Caravan in Fairview.
Be amazed with the new Mylife Pro program offering of Vmobile.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

GLOBE FAQs

What is Free Zone powered by Google?

Free Zone is a mobile internet bundle offered by Globe in association with Google, allowing Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers to use Google

, Gmail, and Google Search without any data charges. You can access it by going to http://libre.ph on your phone.

How do I use Free Zone?

To access Free Zone you need to have an internet-capable phone and a Google account. Use the phone’s default browser and visit http://libre.ph to sign in to Free Zone. You may also text LIBRE to 8888 and click on the link in the SMS. Those without Google accounts can easily sign up and create one by following the Create an account now link on their mobile phones. Signing up is also free. You may also register by going tohttp://g.co/FreeZone on your computer.
Note that you’ll see an advise-of-charge page each time you try to click on a link which leads you to a chargeable page. If you don’t see that warning, you’re within Free Zone and not being charged.
Tip: If you’re accessing the Internet on your phone for the first time, please make sure to download the correct settings for your phone by texting GO to 2951 for free.

Who can avail of this product?

Free Zone is available to all Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers.

Do I need a data plan to use Free Zone?

No, you don’t need a data plan to use Free Zone as it allows access without incurring data charges to Google Search, Gmail, and Google via mobile phone. All you need is a data-capable phone to surf and a Google account to sign in.
Note: If you are using a Smartphone, please make sure that you don’t have applications running in the background which require internet connection. You may need to configure your phone and/or phone applications to stop automatic syncing to ensure no data charges are encountered. On most phones, you can configure this by changing your applications sync preferences.

How do I set up my phone to connect to the internet?

To set up your phone for internet connection, simply text GO to 2951. You will receive an SMS notification together with the configuration settings for your phone. Just click save and you’re good to go.

How does Free Zone benefit me?

When you use Google

, Gmail and Google Search through Free Zone on your mobile phone, you won’t be charged for data. You can use Free Zone even if you are not subscribed to any data plans.

Which products can I use for free in Free Zone?

You can use Google

, Gmail and Google Search for free.

How long will I be able to use Free Zone?

This promo is open to all Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers until March 31, 2013.

On which mobile phones can I use Free Zone?

Free Zone is available on any internet capable phone but will work best with feature phones.
Note: If you are using a Smartphone, please make sure that you don’t have applications running in the background which require internet connection. You may need to configure your phone and/or phone applications to stop automatic syncing to ensure no data charges are encountered. On most phones, you can configure this by changing your applications sync preferences.

Which browsers can I use with Free Zone?

Free Zone should be accessed with your phone's default browser. Third party browsers like Opera Mini, QQ and Bolt are not supported.

Can I use Free Zone on my smartphone?

Yes, you can. However, because Free Zone is designed to be used on all internet-enabled phones, the experience will not be as rich or feature-packed as your Google applications on smartphones.
Note: If you are using a Smartphone, please make sure that you don’t have applications running in the background which require internet connection. You may need to configure your phone and/or phone applications to stop automatic syncing to ensure no data charges are encountered. On most phones, you can configure this by changing your applications sync preferences.

Can I use Free Zone on my computer or tablet?

No, you can only use Free Zone on an internet-enabled mobile phone.

How different are Google Search, Gmail, and Google features on Free Zone vs accessing them via m.google.com?

Free Zone hosts the same version of Google Search, Gmail, and Google

you’d get if you accessed it via a regular data plan. So as not to overload feature phones, this version compresses images and content and Gmail won’t carry attachments. Pictures may be viewed as long as they can be compressed. Users need not worry about getting charged unknowingly as they will be prompted by a notification page if they are about to enter a chargeable page.

What happens if I click on a link, picture, or attachment?

If you click on a link that takes you outside Google

, or Gmail, you will be prompted if you want to continue browsing at regular browsing rates. If you proceed, you will be charged P5 for 15 minutes unless registered to a mobile internet promo. If you are not registered to a data plan yet, you will have the option to sign up for one.

Does it work with any APN?

For Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers, please make sure to use either myGlobe Connect (www.globe.com.ph) or INET (http.globe.com.ph) APN.

What happens when I click on a link in the search results page?

Clicking on a link within the search results page is free of charge. This will allow you to view contents of your chosen site. However, clicking further into the page will be subject to default browsing rates of P5 for 15 minutes unless registered to a mobile internet promo. Before you are charged, you will see a notification page. If you are not registered to a data plan yet, you will have the option to sign up for one.
Example: Your first click on a search link to a Wikipedia article is free but if you click on a link in the article, default charges will apply unless registered to a mobile internet promo.

How many times can I click on a link in the search results page for free?

You may search within Free Zone for as many times as you wish. Clicking on the results (from the Google search results page) is also free. However, clicking on links further within the chosen sites will be subject to regular browsing charges. So if you have clicked through to a link and want to find out more, simply return to your search page and you can click on another link or search again for free. There are no limits on the amount of searches you can make.
Note: You will always be prompted with a notification page when you are clicking on a link that leads to a chargeable page.

Who do I contact if I have problems with Free Zone?

You may reach Globe’s customer service hotline via 730-1000 or dial 211 from you mobile phones, toll free. You may also reach Globe via Facebook and Twitter (@enjoyGlobe / @talk2Globe)

Can I still use Free Zone if I travel to another country?

No, this promo is available only in the Philippines. Regular roaming rates will apply once you step out of the country.

How do I get help for Google, Gmail and Search?

You can get help athttp://www.google.com/support/mobile/. If you’d rather use your computer, please go tohttp://www.google.com/support/.

Can I access Free Zone while registered to a mobile internet promo?

Yes, you can still register to any mobile internet promo while accessing Free Zone. While on PowerSurf, accessing Free Zone will not deduct minutes or KBs from your active subscription. PowerSurf will allow you to surf other sites or click on other links within Free Zone without being charged regular browsing rates.

How often should I log-in to Free Zone?

You will only need to log-in to your Google account once. If someone else uses your phone, and you do not wish him/her to view your account, please log off before exiting the browser.

What should I do if I encounter the certificate of authenticity prompt? Is this safe?

Yes, This is safe and should not harm your mobile device. Please click on continue until you are able to log on to Google Free Zone successfully.

I've tried to use Free Zone, but it is not working. What could be wrong?

While Free Zone can be used on most internet-enabled phones you could run into issues if you are using:

a smartphone which does not allow you to change the APN settings
a phone that does not support the security certificates Google use with Free Zone* (mostly devices released prior to 2009).
a BlackBerry
a Google Apps account to login, please create a @gmail.com account and try again
2-factor authentication on your Gmail account
a browser with cookies disabled