Finally, the 4438 mystery was revealed yesterday as Globe sent special messages to its 25 million Globe and TM phone subscribers.
More than 90% of all the subscribers were able to get the expected message yesterday with the rest expected to be delivered today. However, I wasn't able wait and decided to be proactive so I sent an SMS to 4438 witht he message "REWARDS" and got the following reply:
My Rewards.My Globe is a subscriber program intended to reward Globe subscribers.
Whether you’re on postpaid or prepaid, My Rewards.My Globe gives special points based on load spent amount and length of time as customer.
Rewards
Options for great deals include free call/text services, gift checks from family favorites like Jollibee and Duty Free, and free passes to summer spots like Avilon Zoo, Manila Ocean Park, and Enchanted Kingdom.
Familiar Frequent-Flier-Points system is also present here which can earn additional PAL Miles for trips to places like Palawan, Cebu, Kalibo, and foreign destinations including Bangkok, HongKong, Sydney and Los Angeles.
For the tech-inclined and gadget lovers, iPod 4GB and Nintendo DSi are just the start. Photography enthusiasts can opt for the Canon Digital Camera. For dads who eyes the home entertainment center, TCL LCD TV, Deviant portable DVD player and WOW Magic Sing Fiesta are your heaven. For the textaholic, get more of Globe’s ImmortalTXT, UnliTXT, and even IDD Suki
Discounts hunters can choose from brands like Folded & Hung, TimeZone, Fully Booked, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and KFC, among others
Mechanics
How to Join
- All active Globe subscribers are automatically part of the free My Rewards. My Globe loyalty program
- This is a permanent program by Globe which started April 4, 2010
- Earn reload points with every reload
- Earn extra points the longer you stay with Globe
- Text REDEEM ITEM CODE to 4438 for free
- Text BAL to 4438 for free
- You may share points to other Globe/Tattoo/TM members
- Just txt SHARE AMT 09XXXXXXXXX to 4438
- Php 1/transaction
- Upto 5 transactions/day
There is also a similar TM counterpart offer called 'TM Astig Rewards'.
For more information on My Rewards, My Globe, text keyword REWARDS to 4438.