Globe is turning corporate legal expertise into a force for social good with Konek kay Attorney, an initiative that connects underserved communities directly with the company’s lawyers for free legal guidance. By giving its employees an avenue to advocate beyond the workplace, Globe is actively bridging the justice gap, safeguarding rights, and proving that its commitment to uplifting lives extends far beyond business targets.
In partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Rizal-RSM Chapter, Konek kay Attorney offers free one-on-one consultations to qualified beneficiaries, including underserved individuals referred by Globe’s local government and NGO partners, as well as members of the Globe community. The program has also reached partner communities across Taguig, Mandaluyong, and Pasig, bringing legal assistance directly to their barangays.
“Access to legal guidance can make a meaningful difference when people are faced with situations they may not know how to navigate. Through Konek kay Attorney, we want to help people better understand their rights and options, while giving our legal professionals a meaningful way to put their skills in service to others,” said Atty. Marisalve Ciocson-Co, Globe Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President for Legal and Compliance. “It is one way we can use the resources and capabilities within Globe to create a positive impact beyond our business.”
Atty. Eric Paul I. Fetalino, President of the IBP Rizal-RSM Chapter, emphasized that making the law accessible requires bringing legal professionals and communities closer together. “The law can only fulfill its purpose when people can reach it, understand it, and use it. Through Konek kay Attorney, we bring lawyers closer to communities and show what can happen when the private sector and the legal profession bring their respective strengths together for a common social purpose,” he said.
The event brought together leaders from the legal profession, government, and the private sector around a shared commitment to make legal assistance more accessible to communities. Supreme Court Associate Justice and Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) Board Chairperson Alfredo Benjamin S. Caguioa delivered the keynote address. He then joined representatives of Globe and the IBP to formalize their collaboration through a ceremonial signing.
“A company built around connecting people has found another meaningful way to do precisely that, connecting communities with legal assistance,” Justice Caguioa said. He added that through Konek kay Attorney, Globe and IBP are helping “bring legal assistance closer to people’s homes, workplaces, and communities,” making access to justice more meaningful.
The program also included a fireside chat on online safety featuring actress and advocate Angel Aquino; Atty. Juan Paolo F. Fajardo, Deputy Commissioner of the National Privacy Commission; Atty. Renato “Aboy” Paraiso, Executive Director of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center of the Department of Information and Communications Technology; and Globe Legal Counsel Joseph Malcontento. The discussion covered deepfakes, emerging digital risks, and government online safety initiatives, helping participants better understand how to recognize threats, protect themselves, and exercise their rights in digital spaces.
For Globe, the program reflects a broader approach to employee volunteerism that encourages its people to use their professional skills to respond to real community needs. Through Globe of Good, the company continues to mobilize its people, partnerships, and resources to create opportunities for employees to make a difference through what they do best.
