Filipino blogs and forums have a plethora of discussions and comments about the new iPhone. Too bad for some Pinoys last June 29 last year when the 1st Gen iPhone was released in Cupertino; but too good for us now because Globe Philippines was able to tie-up with Apple to sell the 2nd Gen iphone in the Philippines!

Abe Olandres, a blogging mogul in the Philippines, mentioned in his blog Yugatech that they got a email tip from an alleged Globe insider that 3G iPhone will be softly launched with the following rates for postpaid plans:

G-Max 3500 iPhone 3G
Initial Fee: Php9,995
Monthly Fee: Php3,500
Free Text: 650
Free Calls: 750 mins.
Globe to Globe: Php3.50/minute
Globe to Non-Globe: Php4.50/minute
Excess SMS Rates: Php0.50/text

Globe Platinum 5000 iPhone 3G
Initial Fee: FREE
Monthly Fee: Php5,000
Free Text: 650
Free Calls: 1,100 mins.
Globe to Globe: Php3.50/minute
Globe to Non-Globe: Php4.50/minute
Excess SMS Rates: Php0.50/text
Optional: Additional Php2,000/month for Unlimited 3G Plans (Globe Visibility). Plans have 2-year lock-in period with Globe.

Prices quoted may not be so appealing, but hey, the one who spilled the tip to Yugatech is an alleged email from a Globe insider. For more info, you can check out http://www.yugatech.com.

Meanwhile, you might want to look at the new 3G iPhone ad unveiled last WWDC ’08.