Globe volunteers join SarBay Fest celebration, cleanup

The Sarangani Bay Festival or SarBay Fest is the biggest beach festival in Mindanao. It has always been a vibrant celebration of music, culture and coastal beauty. But this year, Globe made sure the spotlight also shone on something deeper: protecting the very shores that bring thousands of people together.

Over 100 volunteers gathered at Reyes Beach in Barangay Gumasa for the annual SarBay Coastal Cleanup. Among them were Globe employees, Globe Trade Distribution partners, representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, students from Mindanao State University–General Santos, Bantay Dagat members, and staff from the provincial government of Sarangani. Together, they collected more than 100 bags of waste — from plastic bottles and straws to cigarette butts, old clothes, tin cans and rubber debris.

“It’s easy to celebrate a beautiful beach — but it takes real heart to help preserve it,” said Waldem Hassan, Globe’s territory business head. “At Globe, we believe that real progress isn’t just about faster connections or new technology. It’s also about showing up for the communities we serve, and that includes protecting the environment they call home. This cleanup is one small act in our bigger commitment to create a Globe of Good.”

SarBay Fest draws massive crowds to the white sand shores of Glan, Sarangani. But beyond the vibrant concerts, parties and coastal fun, SarBay also promotes environmental consciousness through activities like mangrove planting and beach cleanups, all aimed at preserving the natural beauty of Sarangani Bay.

Globe is proud to support SarBay Fest and other local celebrations across the Philippines, showing up not only to bring connectivity, but also to contribute to the joy and meaning behind every community gathering. Whether it’s a small town fiesta or a major cultural event, Globe continues to be present at festivals nationwide — celebrating local spirit, supporting sustainability and helping create moments that truly matter.