The PR & Events Circuit

In its pursuit to showcase various local Ilonggo talents, Robinsons Place Jaro opens The Centerstage to feature homegrown talents. And for its initial offering, The Centerstage presented “The Virtuosos” – a violin and piano duet featuring Jonathan Rei Dago (violin) and Rofel John Parreňo (piano).

Megaworld, the country’s largest developer of integrated urban townships, is launching the first phase of the Festive Walk Parade in the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park township in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Western Visayas’ longest retail and dining strip opens to the public this Christmas season At 1.1 km long and divided into four phases, the Festive Walk Parade is considered as Western Visayas’ longest retail and dining strip. It will showcase local and legendary Ilonggo restaurants as well as international brands. “With the opening of the first phase of the Festive Walk Parade this Christmas season, Ilonggos will get a taste of the experience that a Megaworld Lifestyle Mall offers,” says Kevin L. Tan, senior vice president and head, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.    "The line of retail shops and restaurants fronting wide arcades, surrounded by beautifully landscaped walkways, makes a stroll along the entire stretch of the Iloilo Festive Walk a truly captivating ex...

After more than two years of being a "rumor" S&R Membership Shopping finally opens in Iloilo this coming Dec. 16, 2016. Two more days to go and Ilonggos will have a new shopping experience... S&R is a membership shopping store that only members can gain entry and shop (and dine inside). It is patterned after warehouse stores in the US that sees a whole range of products from grocery items to furniture plus bakeshop and delicatessen. An estimated 80% of the goods sold is imported mainly from the US so this is like a US balikbayan box but you have the control of what's inside.

Traditions are essential in every culture and create different experiences for everyone. For Filipinos, the Christmas season is one of the most celebrated traditions across the nation. As early as September, malls, establishments, and even homes are already decked out in holiday colors as families make plans for their usual Christmas activities. Whether it’s the annual Christmas Dinner, gift shopping, or traveling to wonderful destinations, the true meaning of the season is anchored on togetherness. Some may be miles apart but the love for each other brings everyone closer.  At the Wonderful World with Globe 12, the company prepared a thanksgiving dinner where they showcased their latest offers that are perfect for creating new traditions with the whole family. Today's digital lifestyle allows old traditions to be relived and made more exciting.  Turn them into new ones by using the latest digital trends from Globe and let everyone create new memories for a lifetim...

SM City Iloilo will launch the Brillante Mendoza Film Festival (BMFF) this coming December 15, 2016, 4 pm, at SM City Iloilo Northpoint. Highlighting the event is the screening of the director's internationally acclaimed film - Ma' Rosa on December 16, 2016 at SM Iloilo Cinema 6 and 7, 8 am.  The film is about ROSA, who owns a small community convenient store connected to their home in the slums of Metropolitan Manila. Together with her husband, NESTOR, they use their convenient store as cover-up for selling illegal narcotic, Methamphetamines. Their fate changes when their neighbor sets them up for a police raid leading to the couple’s arrest - a ploy for extortion. Backed against the wall, Rosa seeks help from her children, JACKSON, RAQUEL, and KERWIN as they do the daunting task to buy their parent’s freedom.

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom, together with its thousands of iPhone 7 customers, collaborates with Hineleban Foundation, Inc. on the Rainforestation of Six Mountain Ranges of Mindanao as part of the company’s commitment to sustainable development and good corporate citizenship.  MoA Signing between Globe and Hineleban on Rainforestation Program.   Signatories are Hineleban President Edgar Bullecer (2nd from left) and Globe SVP for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto (2nd from right). Witnesses are Globe Program Coordinator Neil Konrad Binayao (left) and Globe Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Rofil Sheldon Magto (right) together with the seven tribe leaders of Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. At the same time, Globe signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Hineleban for a five-year Rainforestation Program composed of three key components, namely: reforestation, food security, and sustainable livelihood development. The foundation is a non-prof...

Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu (2nd from left) and Metrobank President Fabian Dee, (2nd from right) shake hands following the signing of 12-year and 15-year P20 billion term loan facility. The loan is intended to finance partial acquisition of San Miguel’s telecommunication assets. The transaction, which is expected to provide benefits to mobile internet customers, exemplifies the company’s continuous commitment and investments in improving the network and quality of service. These investments will help support the data needs of existing and new customers and allow them to enjoy their digital lifestyle. Globe Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala (left) and FMIC president Rabboni Francis Arjonillo (right) witnessed the signing.

As part of its tradition of celebrating the Christmas season, Property Company of Friends, Inc. (PROFRiends) Iloilo condcted its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) program in Guimbal, Iloilo on November 18.  PROFriends Iloilo turns over some corporate donations to Guimbal SPED Program  that they can use in teaching the children with special needs. For the past two years, PROFriends Iloilo spends its early Christmas in different institutions. These include the SOS Children’s Village in Zarraga in 2014 and Asilo de Molo in 2015. This year, they have chosen the students with special needs of Guimbal SPED Program to share love and joy this Christmas. The activity was highlighted with a magic show, fun games and the turning-over of corporate donations to the beneficiaries. 

A motif of gold, silver and bronze highlighting locally made products make up Seda Atria's holiday centerpiece - the "Alibangbang" Christmas Tree.  Made from burlap (jute sack), buri (taffia), nito (rattan) and the world-renowned “Hablon” fabric , the tree pays tribute to some of Iloilo's heritage cottage industry industry.  Launched last December 2 2016 through a Tree Lighting ceremony, it serves as a Holiday attractions for guests at the Hotel and at Misto Restaurant.