MANILA, Philippines - Paying for news was once an issue and it held people back in getting the information they deserved. Addressing that problem, Philstar.com partnered with safezone.ph to give people a way to access all the breaking and latest news without having to spend a peso. The goal in getting more people connected and informed has now been realized.
Now, Smart and Sun subscribers can enjoy these perks as safezone.ph gives these network subscribers free access to use Philstar.com, social apps likes Facebook Lite, Instagram Lite, and Twitter Lite and travel apps like Agoda.com.
Read and discover what Philstar.com has to say about safezone.ph’s enterprise.
“We support Smart's initiative to provide free internet access to first-time and existing users. This will allow more users easy access to breaking news and a wider network of people, translating to a more informed, enhanced lifestyle,” said Rose Anne Belmonte, COO of Philstar.com.
“This is an exciting time for digital Pinoys. Now, browsing Philstar on any screen (mobile, tablet, web and via app) will be free of charge. We are basically making news, information and entertainment free for our readers using Smart or Sun Cellular data connection. Imagine the impact when a news media outlet has a zero cost barrier- it will definitely help create an informed society. Our aim is to make every Pinoy well informed with what’s happening around them so they can participate actively in community building,” Jules Salonga, VP of Operations, Philstar.com.