Globe Group’s channels ready to support customers
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO--Globe’s service channels are ready to provide support to the needs of customers as tighter restrictions are enforced in Metro Manila and other areas amid a rise in Covid cases.
Globe's customer support Hotline Digital Assistant (02) 7-730-1000 isavailable24/7tocater to self-service transactions. Customers may also opt to visit Globe’s official Facebook and Twitter for assistance.
GoWiFi, the largest public WiFi service in the Philippines, is extending free and unlimited internet access in select hospitals nationwide starting January 5 to January 31, 2022, to provide connectivity to medical frontliners, patients, and their loved ones. Globe’s GoWiFi is also present in over 3,700 areas including supermarkets, malls, local government units (LGUs), airports, and transport terminals, where free minutes of internet connection is accessible daily.
To use free GoWiFi, simply connect to @Fr eeGoWi Fi or @< si t e> _Fr eeGoWi Fi hotspots using a WiFi-enabled device, and start surfing. The service is available to all users regardless of their network provider.
Oral antiviral drug vs. COVID-19
now available via HealthNow
Molnupiravir, the investigational drug used to prevent the spread of COVID-19, is now officially available on the HealthNow app. Molnupiravir helped cut the rate of hospitalization and death by half in a trial of mild-to-moderately ill patients who had at least one risk factor for the disease, according to reports.
COVID-19 positive patients interested in Molnupiravir may consult with a doctor on the HealthNow app to check eligibility. Just use promo code MOLNUCON to get P100 off the Consult Later service.
HealthNow gives users convenient access to healthcare providers for teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and soon, home-service diagnostics through its easyto-use app.
KonsultaMD meanwhile, a portfolio company of 917Ventures the country's largest corporate venture builder wholly-owned by Globe, is also offering patients a fast-pass service for only P500 per consultation. Talk to a doctor within a waiting time of 5 minutes or get your money back.
Regular KonsultaMD plans remain as low as P60 per month for individuals, and P150 per month for groups of five.
"Our situation has taken away the reluctance of many Filipinos to try telehealth services. People are looking for ways to stay safe from the virus while our hospitals are overwhelmed with patients. KonsultaMD has become a platform that connects Filipinos to much-needed medical consults for nonemergency cases,” said Cholo Tagaysay, CEO at KonsultaMD.
Another 917Ventures portfolio company, EdVenture is extending a P500 voucher for any single tutorial session. Just type in the promo code HELLOEDV to avail of the voucher. This is part of the firm’s initiative to help parents with their children’s education especially in the wake of tighter restrictions.
EdVenture is an online learning platform that provides support to parents, teachers, and other school stakeholders. It offers online tutorials for students, online consultation for parents, and professional opportunities for Filipino teachers. To know more about EdVenture, visit https:/ / edventure.ph/ . (PR)