The PR & Events Circuit

A Filipina that inspires hope and endurance for PH Filipino pride shines  brightest in moments of breakthrough. Globe brings the iconic breakthrough tennis star Alex Eala closer to Filipinos with a special homecoming fan meet  in Manila. More than a fan event, the celebration turns Alex’s inspiring run on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) circuit, along with her historic success at Wimbledon, into a shared moment for the people who had followed her journey with pride. The event featured a personal on-stage conversation, meet-and-greet opportunities, and a global livestream, allowing more Filipinos to join the celebration wherever they are. “I genuinely felt everyone’s love and support during each match, so it’s wonderful to be home again and to have this special fan meet, thanks to Globe,” said Alex. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to inspire and elevate Filipino talent on the global stage. I’ve worked with Globe as an ambassador for many years because of its larger purpo...

Every morning, parents send their children off to school with reminders to behave, and a familiar instruction:  Mag- ingat  ka. Today, that reminder must extend to the digital world. Whenever children go online to study, play, watch videos, or chat with friends, they may encounter suspicious links, fake giveaways, hacked accounts, online strangers, cyberbullying, misinformation, and manipulated content. The internet offers many opportunities to learn, create, and connect. But it can also expose children to suspicious links, fake giveaways, hacked accounts, online strangers, cyberbullying, misinformation, and manipulated content.   Just as in the physical world, parents need  to ensure that children enter and engage with digital spaces that are age-appropriate and child-friendly.  Before letting children go online and access apps, parents must check and enable available parental controls, privacy settings, content restrictions, and other safety features to reduce...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, today announced it will introduce Starlink, the world’s most advanced satellite constellation engineered by SpaceX, bringing the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky to its passengers. The rollout is expected to begin in 2027. Starlink delivers an unparalleled broadband experience inflight, with high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi capable of HD streaming, online gaming, productivity and more. Beyond enhancing the passenger experience, Starlink will also support improved operational connectivity for Cebu Pacific's flight crews and operational teams, enabling greater operational efficiency. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for Philippine aviation and positions Cebu Pacific as the first low-cost airline in Southeast Asia to bring Starlink onboard. The rollout forms part of Cebu Pacific's continued investment in customer experience and digital innovation as it expands into one of the youngest and largest fleet in the regio...

ILOILO CITY — Rising generation and transmission costs continue to push up power rates across the country, with distribution utilities affected whenever the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) places the Visayas under yellow or red alert. Manual load-shedding during these alerts, caused by supply shortfalls, has disrupted normal operations. Limited supply amid high demand has driven prices higher, forcing many distribution utilities and electric cooperatives to raise their rates. In June, MORE Power relied more on bilateral suppliers because prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged. Sixty-two percent of MORE Power’s supply came from bilateral contracts and 38 percent from WESM. Spot market prices climbed from ₱4.45/kWh to ₱10.30/kWh. Overall, the generation rate rose by ₱2.10/kWh, reaching ₱7.735/kWh. Meanwhile, MORE Power’s average distribution charge remains unchanged at ₱1.85/kWh and has been stable for more than three years. This June, MORE Powe...

  PHINMA University of Iloilo (UI) is officially expanding its footprint to Capiz, bringing its signature brand of accessible, career-focused education to Roxas City. The expansion comes after securing official approval from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on July 6 to open local campus operations. For its initial rollout this coming school year, PHINMA UI Roxas will focus on two high-demand sectors, offering Bachelor’s degrees in Tourism Management and Information Systems. PHINMA UI Roxas is located at  Roxas Avenue Extension, Brgy. Lawa-an, Roxas City, Capiz. The school offers a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management. This move aims to eliminate the need for young Capizenos to leave their hometowns in pursuit of top-tier tertiary education. By establishing a physical presence in Roxas, PHINMA UI is making it easier for local students to balance their academic aspirations with the comfort and support of staying clo...

  Enjoy perks, rewards ,  and discounts when you load your Fiber Prepaid via GCash GLoad   PLDT Home has partnered with GCash to make Fiber Prepaid reloads more accessible and rewarding for Filipino households. Through GCash GLoad, customers can conveniently reload their Fiber Prepaid subscriptions while enjoying exclusive rewards, discounts, and promotional offers, helping support their everyday needs for work, learning, entertainment, and livelihood.    “As digital lifestyles continue to evolve,  PLDT Home makes fiber services   simpler , accessible ,  and adaptable to the changing needs of Filipino families .  Together with GCash, we aim to empower more Filipinos by making it easier to enjoy reliable internet with greater flexibility and convenience, while enabling more inclusive digital experiences for all ,” said  John Y. Palanca, PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business.   PLDT Home introduced Fiber Prepaid to ...

ILOILO CITY – The continuing thin power supply in the Visayas has affected electricity rates across distribution utilities in the region, prompting the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to place the grid under several yellow alerts since May. In Iloilo City, MORE Electric and Power Corporation said it is hoping that power supply in the Visayas Grid will return to normal as soon as possible so that electricity rates may also go down. A yellow alert means available supply is not enough to meet demand, which may lead distribution utilities to implement manual load dropping or rotational power interruptions. Based on the latest data, MORE Power recorded around 428,308.60 kWh in power losses from May 13 to June, affecting 177,727 consumers. NGCP said the tight supply situation in the Visayas was caused by the outage of three major coal-fired power plants: Units 1 and 2 of Aboitiz Power Therma Visayas Inc., which have a capacity of 169 MW each, and Panay Energy Development ...

SM Supermalls is bringing more giant-sized fun, immersive experiences, and memorable moments to communities across the Visayas and Palawan with the expansion of the SM Giant Squad to SM City Iloilo, SM City Roxas, SM City Bacolod, and SM City Puerto Princesa. As part of SM Supermalls' commitment to creating meaningful and engaging experiences for Filipino families, the country's most loved mall continues to grow its roster of larger-than-life characters designed to inspire fun, discovery, and community connection. Through the Giant Squad, mallgoers can enjoy more shareable moments and "Gala to the Max" experiences that make every visit more exciting and memorable. Leading the newest wave of Giant Squad characters is Lilo, the Lovable Bear of SM City Iloilo. Innovative, warm, and always bringing people together, Lilo inspires exciting adventures and unforgettable moments for mallgoers. At SM City Roxas, Roxy, the Bubbly Octopus, brings playful energy and endless surpri...