Globe Extends “Libreng Tawag” to Serve Typhoon Ruby-affected Families

Globe Telecom announced that it will be extending its “Libreng Tawag” service abroad, which has helped overseas Filipinos connect with family and friends back in the Philippines as Typhoon Ruby (international codename “Hagupit”) barreled its way through the country.

With the free calling service well-received by Filipinos overseas, Globe will continue the “Libreng Tawag” program in the said countries and territories until 11:59 PM EST on December 9 or about 12:59 PM on December 10 in the Philippines.

“Globe is bringing its ‘Libreng Tawag’ initiative to eight countries around the world with some of the biggest OFW and migrant populations, knowing how important it is during these trying times for families separated by geography to communicate with each other and send messages of encouragement. We are pleased to extend this service overseas for one more day as our way of being united with our countrymen who may be affected by Typhoon Ruby,” said Globe Senior Vice President for International Business Rizza Maniego-Eala.

The “Libreng Tawag” of Globe was well-received overseas that, upon learning the severe weather disturbance will hit the Philippines, Filipinos trooped to various convergence points where the telco provided free calling stations. With this in mind, the telco will continue providing services for an extra day on the following locations:

In Saudi Arabia, at the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, the downtown district in Balad as well as partner stores of Globe, including in Riyadh, will serve as locations for the calling stations.

In Spain, Filipinos based there may avail of “Libreng Tawag” at four strategic points along Joaquín Costa Street in Barcelona. In Italy, the new Globe store in Rome, which opened last December 6, as well as its six month-old counterpart in Milan, will have calling stations for Pinoys in the Italian peninsula.  Those in the United Kingdom will also be able to call home at no cost at Earl’s Court in London.

In Hong Kong, particularly in Central District, Filipinos can have the privilege to contact the Philippines for free, while OFWs in Singapore may avail of the service at the Lucky Plaza along Nathan Road.

In Canada, Filipinos can get call cards for free in Winnipeg in Manitoba; Joyce-Collingwood in Vancouver; Calgary in Alberta; St. Catherine’s in Niagara; Montreal in Quebec; and in Eastern and Western Ontario.  Pinoys based in the US can also have complimentary Globe call cards at Seafood City branches across the said country.