PHILIPPINE Long Distance Telephone Co. is expected to report quarterly profits rose as much as 50 percent after attracting mobile users with innovative products, but rival Globe Telecom Inc. may post flat earnings after failing to launch new products.

Analysts said the fourth quarter should be better for both companies as people buy new mobiles with their Christmas bonuses.

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