The PR & Events Circuit

After a sold-out concert at the Mall of Asia Arena in 2016, the international EDM-Pop duo The Chainsmokers will be coming back to Manila on September 13, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena as part of their Memories...Do Not Open world tour. Globe, the #1 mobile brand in the country and the preferred digital brand of Filipinos, is behind many of the premier concerts featuring top international acts including Madonna and Coldplay. And once again, it elevates the entertainment landscape of the Philippines by bringing back the The Chainsmokers to Manila.

AirAsia is looking for young aspiring individuals with creative talents and skills in videography and photography to be part of the airline’s first-ever social media reality search called #AirAsiaCreateCamp. AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “I believe we are the first in the Philippines to launch a social media reality contest where participants will undergo rigid bootcamps across four destinations in the country to learn about travel, photography, and videography.” “CreateCamp aims to develop and empower young Filipino talents by providing mentorship programs, technical know-how, and support.” The CreateCamp search is open to any individual of Filipino nationality, 18 to 25 years old, and residing in the Philippines. Participants are required to submit a 60-seconder video as official entry. For more information please visit, www.airasiacreatecamp.com . Deadline for submission is on August 17.

Cebu Landmasters Inc (CLI) continues to be bullish in real estate as it widens its foothold in the Visayas where demand for housing, offices and commercial spaces is soaring. The newly listed company recently acquired a 4.6-hectare property in Bogo City, Northern Cebu and will soon unveil projects in Bacolod, Sibulan-Dumaguete, and Iloilo. These acquisitions are all funded from the IPO proceeds.  MiVesa Garden Residences – a new and exciting addition to Cebu’s best selling development (CBRE 2016 - Santos Knight Frank) “We acquire properties with the intent of developing them and giving more for the Filipino family,” disclosed CLI President and CEO Jose R. Soberano III, who was recently named the “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

GoWiFi, the public WiFi hotspot service of Globe Telecom, is pleased to announce a milestone in the deployment of its network – surpassing 10,000 access points in major malls, coffee chains, convenience stores, transport hubs, schools, hospitals, and many other locations across the country. The popular Free GoWiFi service provides users with free internet minutes daily to browse social media, check e-mails, watch videos, and download files at high speed. ‘Surf All Day’ with the New GoWiFi Auto GoWiFI introduces GoWiFi Auto, an affordable paid service for customers to continue browsing once their daily allowance of free WiFi minutes is fully consumed. Beyond just extending WiFi access time, GoWiFi Auto allows customers who have purchased a package to automatically connect to the GoWiFi Auto network without having to login again even when transferring between multiple locations. Customers can enjoy fast uninterrupted browsing, no ads, no timeouts, and no need to remember u

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom has provided relief assistance to earthquake victims in Kananga, Leyte and Ormoc City to help address some of their pressing needs, particularly food and water.  Earthquake victims in Kananga, Leyte line up for relief assistance A total of 400 packs of relief goods containing rice, water, and easy open canned goods were sent over to Kananga, Leyte and in various evacuation areas in Ormoc City namely: Cabaon-an Evacuation Center, Brgy. Cabaon-an;  Claretian Chapel, Brgy. Claretian; and Milagro Elementary School, Milagro Covered Court, and Franciscan Chapel in Brgy. Milagro. Earlier, Globe also reached out to the earthquake victims by setting up Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging stations in the affected areas to enable them to get in touch with their loved ones.

READY your tastebuds for an incredible rush! SET your alarm this July 31 and GO for a sweet J.CO experience with the #JCOSweetRush promo! Sweet Rush July Promo is available on July 31, 2017, from 10 AM to 12 NN only in all J.CO stores nationwide except J.CO Robinsons Galleria kiosk, and booths found in J.CO SM Baguio and J.CO SM Iloilo. Stubs will be provided from 10AM-12NN on July 31, 2017. Availing of promo is from 10AM onwards on July 31, 2017 only. The promo includes 1 dozen of Alcapone donuts and 1 dozen of choco-loaded donuts, all for only Php 500. The choco-overloaded donuts include 3 pcs. Oreology, 3 pcs. Chocomaltine, 2 pcs. Coco Loco, 1 pc. Copa Banana, 1 pc. Don Mochino, 1 pc. Meisisipi and 1 pc. Forest Glam. Each customer can only avail this promo ONCE for a maximum of 2 dozens. This promo is valid for dine-in and take-out transaction only. Any advanced orders or bulk orders on the day of the promo will not be allowed. The promo cannot be exchanged for other

AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, has announced its latest route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with four times weekly direct flights from Davao commencing 21 January 2018. Operated exclusively by AirAsia Berhad (flight code AK), the new route marks as the fourth direct route from the Philippines to Malaysia after Manila, Cebu and Kalibo. The launch event was attended by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, Ambassador Alfredo Yao, one of the Filipino investors of AirAsia Philippines and AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said, “We see Davao City as a major point of growth in the international market, especially with agriculture being the city’s largest industry. Our aim for the city is also to grow it to become a hub for financial, tourism, service and education in Mindanao. The introduction of the direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Davao could not be

Committed to make businesses better through its end-to-end communication solutions, Globe Business recently provided United Laboratories, Inc. (Unilab) with 8,000 lines of mobility solutions and managed wide area network (WAN) connectivity. Globe Senior Vice President for Enterprise Group Peter Maquera stressed the importance of enabling an organization's operations such as that of Unilab, with the most customizable plan and top-of-the-line mobile technology; backed-up by a robust network since mobility and connectivity are now integral components in running business operations for forward-looking enterprises.  (L-R) Unilab Property Services Group Communications Head Christian Resulto; Unilab Property Services Group-Business Center Senior Manager Leni Rivera; Globe Business Vice President for Enterprise Sales Dion Asencio; Globe Senior Vice President for Enterprise Group Peter Maquera; Unilab Corporate IT-Marketing Assistant Vice President Mike Fernandez; and Unilab Corpora

Professionals and fresh graduates in Cebu and Iloilo will get the chance to achieve global competitive advantage through Enhance Visa’s education and immigration expo this August. It’s Time to Move to Australia aims to help Filipinos professionals achieve global success in Australia. Attendees will be informed of the different pathways and options they can take to receive a bright and stable future abroad through a consultation and assessment on their qualifications for either study or direct immigration to Australia. They will get to hear directly from Vikram Sharma, an Australian-registered migration agent. He is also the CEO and Director of Lawson College Australia which offers courses for international students in nursing, English advancement and business management among others. The event will be held on August 19 and 26, 2017 in Harold’s Hotel Cebu and Seda Atria Hotel Iloilo, respectively. According to Sharma, “Australia is looking to invite more skilled immigrant

The province of Davao del Norte (DavNor), in collaboration with Globe Telecom and its subsidiary G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash), has launched the Alternative Government Revenue Collection and Disbursement and Citizen ID system for all provincial residents and employees.  The announcement was one of the highlights of the 50th founding anniversary of DavNor which was graced by President Rodrigo R. Duterte.   The partnership seeks to enhance access to financial and social services of DavNor residents and employees, and is part of the overall plan to increase the province’s global competitiveness through information and communications technology (ICT) and financial technology.  (From L-R) Hon. Antonio Rafael del Rosario , Davao del Norte Governor;  Luigi Reyes, Mynt VP for Business Development; and John Rubio, Mynt President and CEO present the mock up sample of the DavNor-GCash Citizen ID Card during the 50th Anniversary of Davao del Norte. “As we aim to gain vantage position in today

Globe at Home recognizes the increasing demand for better connections online and offline, and is reinventing family day with the new and improved Globe At Home GoBIG plans, which are now available in more locations in Makati. With the new GoBIG plans, families can watch more videos as it comes with 100GB of Free YouTube! Starting at Plan 1299, customers can enjoy 300GB of data allocation per month with speeds of up 5Mbps. Other families can also choose more data with Plan 1599, which has a data allowance of 400GB and speeds of up to 10Mbps, or Plan 1899, which has 500GB of data and speeds of up to 50Mbps.  Globe At Home is now present in more areas in Makati including the following locations: Avida San Lorenzo, Avida West Tower Makati, Avignon Tower, Beacon Tower, Cityland Building Herrera, Discovery Primea, Eton Parkview Greenbelt, Eton Residences Legaspi, Eton San Lorenzo Makati, Forbes Park/Urdaneta/Bel-Air, Greenbelt Chancellor, Greenbelt Excelsior, Greenbelt Madison, KL M

As the demand for residential units at Iloilo Business Park continues to grow during the last four years, Megaworld Corporation officially unveils its 7th condominium tower project at the 72-hectare township. Following the success of French-themed residential property Saint Honore   launched in August last year, the property giant announces another Parisian-inspired project - SAINT DOMINIQUE . Iloilo Business Park Vice President for Sales and Marketing, Jennifer Palmares-Fong and Megaworld Senior Assistant Vice President and Head of Public Relations and External Affairs, Harold Geronimo unveil Saint Dominique during the presscon held at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo.  The 10-storey residential development will rise beside Saint Honore in the heart of the Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The tower will have 152 units on eight residential floors ranging from Studio (up to 35 square meters); One-bedroom with balcony (up to 50 square meters); Two-bedroom (up to 79 squar

Cebu Landmasters president and CEO Jose Soberano III sees the Visayas and Mindanao property market remaining strong and robust as the company hits P2.87B reservation sales for the first half of 2017. Soberano attributes the company’s success to its grasp of the Vis-Min market and thus develop projects that the local love. This shows the strong demand for properties in central and southern Philippines, said Soberano who recently led CLI to become the only Cebu-based real estate firm to IPO. Soberano’s observation is consistent with figures culled by the National Economic and Development Authority that announced a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 6.4 percent. The government has targeted a maximum of 7.5 percent in GDP growth this year.

Enjoy a basketball-filled day on July 21 with Adams and the Laker Girls Basketball fans are in for a treat on July 21 as Globe at Home presents League Exclusive in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), an adrenaline-filled afternoon of games, clinics, booths, and the chance to meet and greet NBA stars at the Titan Love Court in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). This Friday, guests can meet Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Laker Girls, the famous NBA cheerleading squad of the Los Angeles Lakers. Guests can also participate in various games such as an all-star shootout, a basketball clinic, and an NBA 2K game. Some will even get the chance to shoot some hoops with Adams himself! “This event with NBA personalities is part of many more on-ground experiences that we plan to have with families so that we can show them how online experiences can also be enjoyed offline. Our partnership with the NBA is one such avenue considering how much Fili

Tech startups from around the world are invited to join the 3rd Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international pitchfest and submit their online applications on or before the contest deadline on July 31, 2017. The startup competition focused on innovative tech ideas, which has become an annual fixture at the GOAB confab, will be giving out US$1,000 micro fund and a GOAB designer trophy to the winner. The GOAB 2017 international pitchfest will be held on August 25, 2017 as part of this year’s GOAB international tech and startup conference that will be held for the first time in Palawan, Philippines. “The GOAB pitchfest is open to all early stage tech startups with revenue and traction. Submit your applications and get the chance to pitch your product to potential investors on the GOAB stage,” said Tina Amper, TechTalks founder and GOAB lead organizer.

Goes beyond business to create meaningful experiences for businesses and the nation Through the years, Globe Business has been a trusted name by corporations for its innovative approach to enterprise information and communications technology. As it continues to provide quality service and groundbreaking technology, it is redefining how businesses work, asserting that it goes beyond functions, numbers, and performance through the right technology, infrastructure, and know-how. This commitment is highlighted in its new tagline, “Create. Beyond business,” which emanates from Globe Business’ efforts to transcend being just a solutions and services provider of the top 5,000 Philippine companies, and in fulfilment of the company’s vision of a Philippines where businesses flourish and the nation is admired.  It aims to raise the bar by offering world-class products and solutions, and using its passion to create sound business advice and wonderful experiences for enterprises, an

Disney・Pixar’s Cars 3 is one of the most anticipated animated films of the year, and is the latest installment following the adventures of champion race car Lightning McQueen. Customers who avail of Globe at Home's new GoBIG and GoFAST plans from Plan 1299 and up can get to see the film with two free tickets! “Globe has always supported every family’s digital lifestyle by letting them be the first to experience top entertainment content right at home. This time, Globe At Home gives families more reason to spend time together with a special movie treat as Disney・Pixar premieres the new Cars 3 movie. This way, customers can continue enjoying the latest in entertainment,” says Globe Senior Vice President for Consumer Broadband Business, Martha Sazon.  From July 7 to August 15, 2017, customers who successfully have their broadband plan installed will receive an email from globeathome@globe.com.ph which will contain a GMovies code equivalent to two movie passes. Customers can

In its continuing effort to elevate the state of the Internet in the Philippines, Globe has rolled out extensive efforts in expanding broadband connectivity with a mission to connect 20 million homes in 2020. Since the telco’s aggressive rollout of leading edge network technology in 2016, the country has seen noteworthy improvements in Internet speeds and adoption rates.  Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu shares the improvements of broadband in the country and how Globe At Home aims to expand further to service more families nationwide. Based on the Akamai Report for the first quarter of 2017, PH fixed Internet speed is now 57% faster at 5.5 Mbps versus 3.5 Mbps in 2016. In terms of broadband adoption, the country registered the strongest growth in Asia Pacific region in terms of “above 4 Mbps connectivity adoption” at 39% adoption rate, growing a robust 111% year on year.  In terms of pricing, Globe At Home broadband plans have displayed more competitive pricing, now

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AirAsia yesterday (July 12) unveiled its latest in-flight offerings featuring the best of Asean flavours, savoury snacks, healthy food selections, variety of beverages, and special gift items and merchandise. The airline which has been voted the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine straight years formally introduced “Santan inflight menu and catalogue” at a press event held in Bohol in partnership with Amorita Resort. AirAsia Philippines’ Head of Ancillary Karlo Sanchez said, “We are delighted to offer variety and only the best meals from across the Asean region including our very own Filipino Adobo. These hotmeals are available on all AirAsia flights across our extensive network in the whole of Asean, extending as far as India, China, Australia, Japan and United States.” Among those featured signature dishes are Thai Green Curry with Rice, an aromatic chicken curry infused with authentic Thai spices served with fragrant white rice, Malaysia’s Nasi Lemak, Singapore’s Chick

Globe Telecom recently began a groundbreaking commercial deployment of massive MIMO technology (multiple input, multiple output) to enhance mobile internet connectivity experience of customers in high-density areas.  The commercial deployment of the MIMO technology forms part of the company’s efforts to further improve mobile and wireless broadband internet experience of its customers by expanding on its network coverage and capacities.   The first telecommunications operator to make use of the technology in the country, Globe undertook early this year an initial testing of the technology in Makati financial district.  Based on initial test results, the technology improves capacity up to 6 times when compared to a regular site. According to Joel Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical Group, the massive MIMO technology enables a mobile network to multiply the capacity of a wireless connection without requiring more antennas. The t

Globe Telecom is again joining forces with the Metro Manila Development Authority in carrying out the 2017 Metro Manila Shakedrill, aimed at building on the country’s disaster management capacities in the event a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits the metropolis. The drill has been set on July 14, 2017.  In line with the partnership, Globe will be providing various connectivity tools that would assist MMDA in implementing the drill. Such connectivity tools include prepaid SIMS, prepaid credits and internet connectivity in each of the MMDA’s quadrants as well as in the agency’s emergency operations center. Globe will also provide mobile cell sites in each of MMDA’s quadrants. MMDA Chairman Danny Lim presses the button to symbolize the launching of the 3rd MMDA Shakedrill 2017. “As a telecommunications provider, Globe Telecom is deeply aware of the need to continue building on the organization and the country’s disaster preparedness capabilities. In line with the company’s own su

It was a very  #WonderfulCebu experience to cap off the month of June and start the second half of 2017. Globe Telecom invited bloggers and media from Iloilo and Bacolod to join a number of its activities in Cebu City to highlight the latest programs and offerings Globe has in store for its millions of subscribers.

SM Foundation Inc.(SMFI) is launching the 139th batch of KabalikatsaKabuhayan farmers training program last June 16, 2017 at the Palawan Agricultural Experimental Station(PAES) in Brgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Farmers from the province who have enlisted to participate in the season-long (3 months)  training on high value commercial vegetables production using the modern technology  under the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan Program, will benefit from the project which aims to help farmers improve and increase their productivity and income through application of modern  technology like the use of plastic green house and mulch, use of organic  fertilizers and organic pesticides. is initiated by SMFI in collaboration with  HARBEST Agribusiness Corporation, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Social Welfare and Development the local government units. 

Globe Telecom, launches How to Globe, a guide for customers on how to maximize Globe products and services, as well as basic service know-how.   “With our vast selection of products and services, it will be a challenge for our customers to keep track of the basic ‘how-tos’ about our services. How to Globe aims to change that by providing quick, simple, and easy to follow steps about our products and services across our entire spectrum of brands” says Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal.   With How to Globe, customers, employees, partners and other stakeholders can expect a regular feed of basic know-how and tips covering topics such as how to maximize data, the best promos to subscribe to, or how to self-activate certain services. “As a customer, we want the information we need quick and easy to understand, and How to Globe puts that information right at the customers’ fingertips” adds de Larrazabal.  To receive the latest #HowtoGlobe tips, customers simply nee

“Western Visayas will hit its 5.5-million tourist arrivals target for 2017”, the Department of Tourism Region VI Director Atty. Helen J. Catalbas said positively. This after the partial tourist arrivals from January to June 2017 strikes a 2-million record. The target is more than 300,000 over the 2016 tourist arrivals of 5.193-million. Alubihod Beach in Guimaras Director Catalbas cited DOT VI assisted familiarization tours, photo and video shoots and product update as well as region’s hosted international meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) events in the past six months have contributed to this accomplishment. 

Globe Telecom has announced the 10 finalists among the 135 diverse social innovation program creators who submitted entries to the Globe Future Makers Program (GFM) which was launched March this year. The finalists that came from different parts of the country were chosen for displaying unique and innovative views on several social issues that contribute to poverty in the Philippines such as climate change and displacement, peace and security, health and wellness, and education and learning through the use of technology. “Trimming down the entries to 10 is really an arduous task given the diversity and innovation involved. These are all very noteworthy endeavors and we admire the creativity of these groups and individuals in helping create the change that we envisioned in dealing with social ills,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe SVP for Corporate Communications.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and private stakeholders of the premier annual tech conference in the Philippines seek to harness the startup community in helping fix the country’s environmental problems. “Aside from gathering tech entrepreneurs and professionals as we have done in previous Geeks on a Beach, we hope serial entrepreneurs, Filipino-Americans from Silicon Valley, will provide more heft to the event,” said Tina Amper of TechTalks.ph.  “Yobie Benjamin, among others, had invested in a startup that protects wildlife in Kenya and mangrove forests in Brazil and earning the carbon credits in the process. You have to listen to how he does it,” added Amper who is now organizing the fifth Geeks on a Beach or GOAB.   Yobie was awarded 2015 Technology Pioneer of the World Economic Forum and is an alumni of the University of the Philippines. 

Globe At Home launches its new GoBIG plans that come with free additional 100GB access to YouTube   GLOBE AT HOME StreamFest Online video content selections​ ​are​ growing so quickly that families can now ​spend an entire weekend just watching the latest movies, TV shows, and viral clips. To showcase how streaming can be a fun bonding pursuit for families, Globe at Home launched #StreamFest, a weekend of free movies, snacks, and loads of fun activities! Host Bianca Gonzalez, Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu, Country Head of Google Philippines Kenneth Lingan, Globe At Home Head of Marketing Barbie Dapul, Host Mikael Daez  Families enjoyed ​free ​screenings of popular Netflix titles like, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Designated Survivor. HOOQ also streamed movies like Amazing Spiderman 1 and 2, and kids spent an afternoon with the new Tangled series​ through the Disney Channel Apps. 

AirAsia launches MyCorporate, a suite of products exclusively made with the business traveler in mind. MyCorporate consists of three bundle options, depending on the requirements of the traveller and the company budget - Fare Only, Corporate Lite and Corporate Full Flex .  The Fare Only product is the air fare only, with all add-ons available for a fee.   The Corporate Lite bundle includes air fare, a complimentary meal, standard seat assignment and dedicated check-in counter. Guests can also change their flight once up to 24 hours before departure with no flight change fee*.   The Corporate Full Flex bundle includes air fare, a complimentary meal, Hot Seat assignment, 20kg baggage allowance, dedicated check-in counter, XPress immigration, Xpress Baggage, Premium Red Lounge access**, priority boarding, travel insurance*** and full flexibility with unlimited flight changes up to two hours before departure with no flight change fee*.  Corporate Full Flex guests w

More than half of households in Dasmarinas Village have no decent mobile coverage due to continued resistance of some homeowners preventing the rollout of decent telco services in the area.  This is based on a coverage map recently released by Globe Telecom. The map also indicated that without the use of the company’s outdoor distributed antenna system or ODAS network within the upscale subdivision, only about 44% are able to get good mobile signal.  According to Globe, residents in Dasmarinas who oppose the use of ODAS are violating the rights of other residents. In June 2016, the UN Human Rights council declared that internet access is now a basic human right.  “These people who oppose ODAS in Dasmarinas should be considerate of other residents' need for connectivity and reliable mobile services within their villages and allow telecommunication operators like Globe to improve mobile services with the installation of additional equipment and infrastructure such as O

As a purveyor of digital lifestyle, Globe Telecom takes it upon itself to ensure that society as a whole remains safe from numerous threats facing anyone using the internet – from viruses, Trojan, and Ransomware which put multi-million-peso businesses at risk, hacking attempts for illicit purposes, and cases of cyber bullying to name a few. This concern gave birth to the #makeITsafePH campaign under Globe Telecom’s CyberPinoy cyber wellness program. The campaign covers all stakeholders such as big corporations, small and medium-scale enterprises, government agencies, colleges and universities, and the general public. For businesses and the government, the unprecedented growth of technology has made data protection and safety a bigger challenge more than ever. This prompted Globe Business, the enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) arm of Globe, to take a more proactive stance.

Startup stakeholders have expressed confidence the Philippines will top its ICT industry performance as emphasis shifts to digital innovation instead merely focusing on call centers. The world economy now gives primary importance to digital innovation. The recent Tholons Services Globalization Index (TSGI) 2017 (Global Outsourcing Index) tell us we are on the right track, said stakeholders of the Philippine startup community during a press conference in Manila on July 4, 2017. From (L-R): GOAB Panelists and Supporters.    ASPACE Community Lead Micah Asistores, Co-founder of Smart Deleveloper Network Paul Pajo, DICT Undersecretary Mon Ibrahim, Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala, Founder and CEO of MobKard Carlo Calimon, GOAB Organiser Tina Amper, PSIA President Jonathan de Luzuriaga,    Asspociate Director for Business Partnerships and Development of Ideaspace Inc. Goldy Yancha, Director for Technology and Cybersecutiry at Business Profiles Inc. Sagiv Massad and

Globe Telecom turns over ICT equipment to Cebu City National Science High School as part of its Global Filipino Schools program. Known as Globe Digital Learning Lab , it is a digital learning cart composed of netbooks, 20 tablets, 10 Globe Prepaid Supersticks and 2 projector kits with screens - powered with 10mbps connectivity. Turn-over ceremony with Globe Telecom, DepEd and CCNSHS officials (L-R) Mr. Miguel Bermudo - Manager Globe Citizenship Division, Mr. Bianito Dagatan - Schools Division Superintendent, DepEd Cebu City, Mrs. Evelyn Pielago - Principal II, Cebu City National Science High School, Ms. Barbie Dapul - Head of Broadband Marketing, Globe Telecom, Dr. Juliet Jeruta, Regional Director DepEd Region VII and Ms. Yoly Crisanto, SVP for Corporate Communications, Globe Telecom  ) “Quality education goes hand-in- hand with ICT which allows learning to take place not only within the classroom but even beyond it. Mobile internet adoption and the availability of affordable

In celebration of the National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, Breastfeeding Ilonggas (BFI) invites everyone to ‘Hakab Na! 2017’.  Now on its fourth year, Hakab Na! 2017 will gather breastfeeding families, lactation experts, peer counselors, and breastfeeding advocacy supporters, to boost awareness of the health and economic benefits of breastfeeding, promote the importance of providing proper support to breastfeeding mothers and ultimately, create a breastfeeding nation.

In line with its vision of providing connectivity to 2 million homes in 2020, Globe At Home has started its aggressive rollout of facilities in major locations around the country. The province of Cebu is one of its key locations and Globe is working hand-in-hand with the Cebu City and Mandaue City governments for its various builds. Globe is strengthening its partnership with the local government units, recognizing that local officials’ support is essential in realizing its goal of enhancing connectivity to boost economic development in the country. To improve its mobile services in Cebu, Globe continues to ramp up deployment of LTE sites using the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. Since the company gained access to new spectrum assets in the middle of last year, close to 600 LTE sites have already been activated in Cebu alone.

Globe Telecom said 6 villages have already approved cell site proposals made by the telecommunications operator as part of its efforts to continuously improve mobile experience of its customers. Following positive response from homeowner associations concerned to cell site proposals made by Globe, the permitting process for the establishment of new cell sites in 6 villages is now proceeding well. These villages are Maria Luisa Subdivision in Cebu; Palmera Hills II in Taytay, Rizal; Meralco Village in Binangonan, Rizal; Pamana Village in Novaliches, Quezon City; Victoria Valley in Antipolo City and Grand Valley Subdivision in Angono, Rizal.  “We are grateful for the support that we’re generating from homeowners in these villages so we can effectively make good of our commitment to improve mobile service experience of our customers in these areas. We are hopeful that other HOAs, such as those in exclusive villages, will provide the same cooperation afforded to us by residents in

JCentre Convention Hall was fully booked and action packed as more than 1000 students, developers, tech enthusiasts attended this year’s Google I/O Extended. Remembering Google I/O Extended 2015 with 50 attendees and Google I/O Extended 2016 that multiplied to 500 participants, this year’s Google I/O Extended did not just match its previous count but also doubled the population with a total of 1036 participants.  The whole day event was composed of a series of keynotes, talks, breakout sessions, and workshops on topics such as Internet of Things, Firebase, Progressive Web Apps, AR and VR, Machine Learning and TensorFlow, Android: Kotlin, Accelerated Mobile Pages, Polymer and 2017’s Web Trends.  

Fans of pop culture will soon unite for The Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention (TOYCON), Asia’s biggest and longest-running convention for collectibles, toys, anime, comics, cosplay, and gaming. This year’s run will be held from June 30 to July 2, 2017 at the SMX Convention Center, and Globe will be a proud sponsor for the event. Customers and guests can drop by the Globe Postpaid booth where they will get to learn more about the all-new GoWATCH399, a service that dedicates 10GB worth of data for streaming on popular platforms Netflix, YouTube, Tribe, HOOQ, NBA, Cartoon Network, and Disney Channel Apps. Guests may also play the various booth activities to win premium items. At TOYCON, attendees can participate in celebrity live panels, join games, check out exhibits, and watch musical performances from local and international acts. Fans of cosplay can join or watch CosFanX, an international cosplay competition, while comic book aficionados can visit Artist