Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom is offering Libreng Tawag services to the Philippines from eight countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North America in support of overseas Filipino workers who may want to check on their families residing along the path of Typhoon Ruby.
Gil Genio, Globe Chief Operating Officer for Business and International Markets, said that the countries identified are among those with the highest number of Filipino migrants and expatriates in the world. They include Spain, UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA, and Italy.
“We realize how important it is for our kababayans abroad to get in touch with their families especially during calamities. This is why we have set up free calling stations in these 8 countries where Globe is directly serving the Filipino communities there,” Genio said.
“In Italy, free calling services are available at the Globe Stores in Milan and Rome. For Spain, UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong, this public service started yesterday and is being offered through some of the accredited Globe retailers in those countries,” said Rizza Maniego-Eala, Globe Senior Vice President for International Business.
“For the United States, Libreng Tawag in the west coast will be available in all branches of Seafood City through our partnership with them while Filipinos in the east coast will be served via web through the subscribed access service of Lunex, the Globe partner servicing the area,” Maniego-Eala added.
Libreng Tawag will be available until 11:59pm EST on 08 December 2014.
Globe Telecom has also started offering Libreng Tawag and Charging services at Peerles Subd. entrance, Brgy. 93 Bagacay in Tacloban, Leyte from 4 pm to 7 pm of December 8.
Libreng Charging facilities are present in the following locations:
- Jiovanni Store, Brgy. 85, Nueva St., San Jose, Tacloban City
- (V&G) Cybon Store, Brgy. 96 Calanipawan Road, Tacloban City
- Benloi Grocery, Brgy. 94 Lower Nula-tula, Tacloban City
- Palo Public Market, Brgy. Cavite East, Palo
The services will be made available from 8 am to 6 pm on December 9 and 10.
Other areas affected by Typhoon Ruby to follow.
