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Globe postpaid plans for Galaxy S21 series

Exclusive items worth PhP 20,000 are also up for grabs

Published

January 21, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

Soon, Filipinos will be able to avail themselves of the latest and greatest Samsung flagship, the Galaxy S21. Pre-orders are now open for both the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra on Globe. Globe offers a wide selection of postpaid plans ranging from its standard ThePLAN to the upscale ThePLATINUM Plan with each offering 5G connectivity and an assortment of perks.

Thankfully, subscribers don’t have to sweat themselves on choosing the best postpaid plans for their Galaxy. We’ve compared different plan tiers for both the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra. There’s no S21 on Globe yet, but it will come at a later date for those looking for a more affordable option. For this comparison, we’ve only compared Globe’s offering on ThePLAN.

So, here’s what subscribers are getting for their money:

Galaxy S21+

Galaxy S21+ will come in only one variant, the 8GB/256GB model. Customers can choose from two colors: silver or violet.

	ThePLAN 599	ThePLAN 799	ThePLAN 999	ThePLAN 1299	ThePLAN 1499	ThePLAN 1799	ThePLAN 1999	ThePLAN 2499	ThePLAN 2999
One-time cashout	PhP 40,800	PhP 39,600	PhP 37,200	PhP 34,800	PhP 31,200	PhP 30,000	PhP 27,600	PhP 22,800	PhP 22,800
Monthly fee	PhP 599	PhP 799	PhP 999	PhP 1,299	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,799	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,499	PhP 2,999
Text allocation	Unli to all networks
Call allocation	Unli to Globe/TM	Unli to all networks
Data allocation	2GB	3GB	5GB	8GB	10GB	15GB	16GB	21GB	31GB
Additional perks	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free Konsulta MD subscription Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free 6-month Amazon Prime Video Free 3-month iflix VIP subscription
Total one-time cost	PhP 41,399	PhP 40,399	PhP 38,199	PhP 36,099	PhP 32,699	PhP 31,799	PhP 29,599	PhP 25,299	PhP 25,799

Galaxy S21 Ultra

Both the 8GB/256GB and 8GB/512GB models will come in two colors: silver and black.

256GB model

	ThePLAN 599	ThePLAN 799	ThePLAN 999	ThePLAN 1299	ThePLAN 1499	ThePLAN 1799	ThePLAN 1999	ThePLAN 2499	ThePLAN 2999
One-time cashout	PhP 52,800	PhP 51,600	PhP 49,200	PhP 46,800	PhP 43,200	PhP 42,000	PhP 39,600	PhP 34,800	PhP 34,800
Monthly fee	PhP 599	PhP 799	PhP 999	PhP 1,299	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,799	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,499	PhP 2,999
Text allocation	Unli to all networks
Call allocation	Unli to Globe/TM	Unli to all networks
Data allocation	2GB	3GB	5GB	8GB	10GB	15GB	16GB	21GB	31GB
Additional perks	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free Konsulta MD subscription Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free 6-month Amazon Prime Video Free 3-month iflix VIP subscription
Total one-time cost	PhP 53,399	PhP 52,399	PhP 50,199	PhP 48,099	PhP 44,699	PhP 43,799	PhP 41,599	PhP 37,299	PhP 37,799

512GB model

	ThePLAN 599	ThePLAN 799	ThePLAN 999	ThePLAN 1299	ThePLAN 1499	ThePLAN 1799	ThePLAN 1999	ThePLAN 2499	ThePLAN 2999
One-time cashout	PhP 60,000	PhP 58,800	PhP 56,400	PhP 54,000	PhP 50,400	PhP 49,200	PhP 46,800	PhP 42,000	PhP 42,000
Monthly fee	PhP 599	PhP 799	PhP 999	PhP 1,299	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,799	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,499	PhP 2,999
Text allocation	Unli to all networks
Call allocation	Unli to Globe/TM	Unli to all networks
Data allocation	2GB	3GB	5GB	8GB	10GB	15GB	16GB	21GB	31GB
Additional perks	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free Konsulta MD subscription Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free 6-month Amazon Prime Video Free 3-month iflix VIP subscription
Total one-time cost	PhP 60,599	PhP 59,599	PhP 57,399	PhP 55,299	PhP 51,899	PhP 50,999	PhP 48,799	PhP 44,499	PhP 44,999

Exclusive items worth PhP 20,000

Customers can also snag exclusive items worth PhP 20,000 when they pre-order the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra until January 24. Exclusive items include the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Galaxy Buds, and the recently-launched Galaxy SmartTags.

Subscribers can pre-order via Globe’s online store or select concept stores nationwide. Meanwhile, platinum subscribers may avail the S21 of their choice through relationship managers, Facebook Messenger, and this link.

All plan tiers are 5G-ready. Right now, Globe’s 5G network is active in 17 cities across Manila and select areas in Visayas and Mindanao.

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OPPO Service Day Anniversary: Games, giveaways, discounts

Enjoy perks and discounts on services, exciting games

Published

October 9, 2025

GadgetMatch

OPPO Philippines is inviting users to join its OPPO Service Day Anniversary. Already in its fifth year, the event is bigger than ever.

What started out as a simple act of gratitude for OPPO users has transformed into a nationwide tradition for treats, exclusive deals, and special perks.

This year, the campaign will last from October 10 to 17. Customers can take part in both online games and avail of in-store discounts and perks.

On the OPPO Care-PH Facebook page, customers can take part in a “Guess the Mystery Emoji” challenge.

By identifying the emoji correctly, participants can win a Mini Portable Fan which can be claimed at any OPPO Service Center. Winners do not have to avail of repair services at all.

OPPO also invites fans to their “Share Your O-Moment” activity by posting Service Day stories.

Participants who join will have the chance to win prizes, including:

OPPO Enco Air 3 Pro
OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro
OPPO Pad Neo
food e-vouchers

There will be 10 lucky winners to be announced on October 24.

Meanwhile, offline, customers who avail of repairs during the anniversary period will receive a free 2-in-1 Pillow.

They can also enjoy special 10% discounts on:

screen and motherboard repairs
battery replacements
OPPO accessories and IoT devices
OPPO Protection Plan products
Ollie Elemental Set

Visitors will also benefit from waived labor fees, free software upgrades, complimentary phone cleaning, and refreshments.

The fifth OPPO Service Day Anniversary campaign will be held in several OPPO Service Center branches across the country.

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The new Lenovo Legion Tab comes with a free GameSir G8+ this month

All-in-one package to unleash mobile gaming

Published

October 5, 2025

GadgetMatch

Lenovo has whipped up an enticing promo for gamers on the go, involving the new Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3.

Until October 31, the just-launched tablet (ZAEF0080PH) built primarily for gaming fittingly comes with a free GameSir G8 Plus Bluetooth mobile controller, along with a Folio Case and Glass Film.

That’s a freebie bundle worth more than PhP 3,000 in total. The offer is exclusive to the following resellers:

GameOne
Datablitz
Joneco
PC Express
VillMan
Robinsons Appliances

Upon purchase, customers will instantly receive their freebies in-store. Lenovo actually launched the promo as early as September 15.

The Lenovo Legion Tab is priced at PhP 29,995. It is built for gaming performance and immersive gameplay.

Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The processor is complemented by Lenovo ColdFront cooling to ensure steady gaming sessions.

Moreover, the tablet has an 8.8-inch 2.5K 165Hz display in front for smooth visuals. This panel has 98% DCI-P3, up to 900 nits of peak brightness, and TÜV certifications.

To complete the audiovisual experience, there is dual speaker system that supports Dolby Atmos for immersive sound.

The slate runs on Android 14 or later and has a 6550mAh battery with 65W charging.

Other handy features include haptic feedback and Legion Space software. There is likewise a 13MP main camera at the back and 8MP front camera.

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Celebrate your teacher and win rewards with this PMC campaign

Join Power Mac Center’s To My Teacher campaign

Published

October 4, 2025

GadgetMatch

Power Mac Center (PMC) has launched a “To My Teacher” campaign in celebration of National Teacher’s Month, inviting everyone to pay tribute to their mentors in school and in life.

The initiative kicked off on October 1st through on-campus activations across major universities across Metro Manila.

PMC placed photo walls at the University of Santo Tomas, U.P. Shopping Center, and De La Salle University Manila stores from October 1 to 4.

Alongside these were PMC Mac Clinic booths to offer students and faculty free external device cleaning, assessment, and consultation on select dates.

PMC also has an online photo contest that all students can join. To participate, simply post a photo with your teacher on Facebook along with a heartfelt message.

The message should complete the statement, “To my teacher, ___.” It should answer the question “How does your teacher improve your learning experience with the help of technology?”

Don’t forget to include the hashtag #PMCToMyTeacher and set the post to public.

This contest is open until 11:59 P.M. on October 15. Each person may only submit one entry. They may submit entries via this link.

Judges will deliberate the entries based on the strength of the narrative and overall creativity. More details on that on PMC’s Facebook post here.

A total of six (6) winners — three student-teacher pairs — will each receive PhP 3,000 PMC Gift Certificates plus accessory bundles worth PhP 6,000. Winners will be announced on PMC’s official Facebook page.