The PR & Events Circuit

Globe Telecom announced recently the five startups whose game-changing digital solutions bested 130 other entries to make it to Globe Future Makers (GFM) a social innovation program that seeks to address the various causes of poverty in the country through information and communications technology (ICT). The Top 5 winners include two that centered on Learning and Education, another two on Health and Well-being and one about Climate Change and Displacement. The winners, who came from different parts of the country, presented a diverse set of creative programs which are exceptionally unique and pioneering.   “Now that the Top 5 winners are revealed, we can all watch them create the impact to society’s ills that we anticipated their programs will address. These initiatives are all very remarkable and significant.  If they succeed, they would be of great help to the society,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe SVP for Corporate Communications who noted how GFM is aligned with...

Hundreds of Filipino professionals attended the two legs of Enhance Visa’s It’s Time to Move to Australia: Education and Immigration Expo in Cebu and Iloilo.   Australian Migration Agent Vikram Sharma shares to Cebuanos how they can achieve global succes in Australia through direct immigration or study pathways Attendees got to hear directly from Australian Migration Agent Vikram Sharma on their various options for immigration to Australia. Sharma flew all the way from Melbourne in order to share valuable information on how one can become globally competitive by pursuing meaningful careers in Australia.  As a CEO of a tertiary educational institution in Australia, Sharma also shared about opportunities for further studies in Australia. There are scholarships open for qualified applicants. “Even if you’re not a skilled migrant, if you at least have a bachelor’s degree, there’s an immigration pathway for you even without work experience. That’s through the study...

Globe Telecom is on the right track with the steady improvement of the state of the Philippine internet, as the latest Ookla Speedtest Global Index report showed 12.43 Mbps average download speeds for fixed internet, as a result of increased investment and the change in the way consumers enjoy video content.  Ookla revealed in its Speedtest Global Index that the Philippines is showing significant improvement in broadband speed. For fixed broadband, the Philippines average download speed is up 57% YoY at 12.43 Mbps, while the average upload speed doubled from last year, posting 111% growth which now stands at 10.37 Mbps.  The Speedtest Global Index is based on hundreds of millions of user-initiated tests conducted through the Speedtest website and app by Ookla, a leading global company that specializes in internet testing and analysis. 

Five students from Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Iloilo have been named finalists of #AirAsiaCreateCamp, the airline’s social media reality search for young, aspiring, and creative individuals who will showcase their best photography and videography skills to become part of AirAsia’s community of online storytellers.   Mentors (in red jackets) the Finalists (in white t-shirts) (L-R) Enzo Cruz, Rachel Halili, Patrick Martin, Jaip Saluba, Beatrice Paragas, Paolo Garrido, Cara Durano, Ray Baguilat Pao Cuarteron, Ayen dela Torre and Kyrke Jaleco The competition, which aims to develop and empower young Filipino talents by providing mentorship programs, technical know-how, and support, opened the search in July with over 500 entries received online. After an initial judging period, participants were narrowed down to 50 with select panel of judges declaring top 5 entries based on creativity, originality, and quality of storytelling.

What can you do in five minutes? Not many would claim to watch a film, but it’s a challenge that Singtel would like to make to seasoned and budding content creators with The 5-Min Video Challenge, a regional film competition where participants must create compelling content in a limited time frame. The challenge’s theme is “Connecting Lives,” which aims to explore how the connections in life can bring the world together. The competition is open to creators from Singtel Group's markets across Asia, Africa, and Australia. In the Philippines, Singtel has partnered with Globe to search for the country’s top content creators. Those interested in joining must fill out the application form available on the Globe website and submit their five minute video, along with the video poster, subtitles (if applicable), and members’ photos. Entries will be accepted until October 22, 2017. “Our partnership with Singtel’s The 5-Min Video Challenge is part of our vision to give more oppo...

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom has joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in showcasing the beauty of Philippine forests and in encouraging the public to be part of responsible tourism and proactive reforestation.  Tree-planting activity in Mt. Arayat Globe employees took part in DENR’s Bike.Hike.Plant 2017 tree-planting initiative organized by the Forest Management Bureau to celebrate Arbor Day and the 154th anniversary of the Philippine Forestry Service.  The event was conducted to inspire various stakeholders to take care of the forests as well as widen the network of forestry champions to include bikers and hikers. The volunteers participated in a 30-km bike and trek activity that runs from the DENR Region 3 Office in Government Center, Maimpis, San Fernando City, Pampanga up to Mt. Arayat National Park. Over 1,000 participants biked around the city and hiked up to the chosen area to plant seedlings of various indigeno...

Close to 3,000 LTE sites now activated utilizing 700 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz covering 60% of physical sites in the region Globe Telecom is accelerating deployment of LTE sites in Visayas and Mindanao amid continuing initiative to enhance network capacities for better mobile customer experience. According to Joel Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical Group, the company has already deployed close to 3,000 LTE sites, covering almost 60% of its physical sites in the region.  “Our customers in Visayas and Mindanao are now enjoying the benefit of a more pervasive LTE network in the region following accelerated deployment of LTE sites using various frequencies. We expect customer experience to continue improving moving forward as we step up deployment of LTE sites,” Agustin said.

As heartfelt gratitude to all those who will subscribe to the much-awaited Mayweather vs McGregor match on SKY Pay-Per-View (PPV) Sports, a viewer gets 100 points on Kapamilya Thank You, ABS-CBN’s newly launched customer loyalty program. The earned points may be availed as SKY billing rebates, a gift certificate at the ABS-CBN store, or as a donation to the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Tulong Center, among others.  The year’s biggest fight will be broadcast live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas commercial-free, and in high definition on August 27, 9 AM.

The seven-member Southeast Asia – United States (SEA-US) cable consortium announced that the full commercial operations of the USD250-million submarine fiber cable system that directly links Asia to the US for faster data transmission, more efficient connectivity and greater network resiliency, has officially been achieved on August 8, 2017. With the recent completion of the Philippine and Indonesia portion, the cable system can now provide additional capacity for the exponential growth of bandwidth between the two continents as well as bypass congested, earthquake-prone areas to ensure business continuity even during disasters.   “We are happy that the final leg of the SEA-US cable strategically terminating in Davao, is already done.  We are proud to be part of this landmark undertaking because of the immense benefits that it brings to the country and the rest of the Southeast Asian region.  The facility will not only ease our dependence on the two internation...

Maestro Arturo Molina’s pedigree in Philippine music is unquestionable. With family into classical, jazz, and opera, and in both fields of performance and education, the Maestro is the one of the latest in the line of professionals to uphold the heritage of national music with the Molina name. Starting at age six under Adriano Garcia,a violist of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO), he later received a scholarship from the MSO to study with Prof. Oscar Yatco, MSO’s music director at the time. During those years, the MSO’s nursery of young musicians was the University of the East Student’s Orchestra under Col. Antonino Buenaventura, where young Arturo earned his stripes. As an adult, he trained in the elite conservatories of Moscow and Kiev, winning in the String Competitions that vaulted him into a concert at the famed Bolshoi Theater. Upon his return in1987, Maestro Molina joined the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, became concertmaster of the Manila Chamber Orchestra,...

Get ready for another round of adventures as Globe presents the second season of Scenezoned, an online video series featuring eight popular personalities on a meaningful journey to the Philippines’ finest. Taking them to these wondrous locations is the Philippine Airlines, the official airline partner of Scenezoned.  The new season will follow personal journeys of people like celebrity Solenn Heusaff, model and host Tommy Esguerra, and LA Aguinaldo, who each travel to a different location in the Philippines. Each one of them takes the trip with #ThePLAN in mind: A very personal goal, like conquering a long-held fear or tracing their family roots. Each odyssey is set against the backdrop of the untamed natural beauty of their destination, like Biri Island in Northern Samar or Tacloban’s Yolanda Beach.   This season, Solenn Heusaff, a Scenezoned mainstay, returns for the first episode, and #ThePLAN is to find a subject for her newest art piece.   She makes he...

Some 400 participants from the government and the private sector, including successful technology entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley, has gathered in Puerto Princesa, Palawan as Geeks on a Beach 2017 starts today.  For two days, participants will get to listen to valuable insights from big names in the startup and technology community. There will be keynotes, panels, and discussions with separate breakout tracks in between.   Successful Filipino-Americans Yobie Benjamin and Aldo Carrascoso lead the list of the world’s prominent names in the field of startups and technology who arrived at the Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.   

Globe Telecom won five major citations in the prestigious 14th Annual International Business Awards (IBA) or widely known as the Stevie Awards which honor achievements and positive contributions of organizations and individuals worldwide. The awards are as follows:   Gold - Globe 1st World Internet PH, Communication or PR Campaign of the Year-Issues Management;  Silver - 7 Ways to Create Wonderful Experiences, Best Annual Report-Print;  Silver -Globe Telecom, Telecommunications-Large;  Bronze - Globe Transformation and Triumph under Ernest Cu- Executive, Telecommunications; and  Bronze -Enterprise Innovation Forum, Brand Experience of the Year- Business-to-Business. "The awards given to Globe are testament to the continuous efforts that our company have exerted to improve customer experience. This recognition inspires us to do excellent work in every aspect of the business,” Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu said. 

ILOILO CITY – Around 2,000 students from at least 26 schools and universities in the province will get to watch for free the world-class performances of the renowned Manila Symphony Orchesta, which is set to visit Iloilo in a two-day concert to be held on August 25 and 26, 2017. The two-day performance of the Manila Symphony orchestra here marks a new milestone for artistic initiatives that will rebuild the image of Iloilo as a center for performing arts. Established by Viennese conductor Alexander Lippay in 1926, MSO is one of the oldest orchestras in Asia and has been performing for decades as the country’s only professional symphony orchestra. The two-day concert by the 55-piece world-class ensemble will be at the St. Anne Parish (Molo Church) on August 25 and at Iloilo Convention Center on August 26. They were invited by Ilonggo Sen. Franklin Drilon, the lead-player in the rapid developmental landscaping of the region especially Iloilo.

Who would have thought that a humble computer shop would transform into one of the most successful tech giants in the Philippines? DIGITS Trading Corporation began as a modest computer shop sidelining as a gadget assembling hub. Charles Paw started the company back in 2002, carrying only his passion and grit, and envisioning a company that would become the foremost hub of gadgetry in the Philippines. Glenn Ong, DIGITS Vice President for Customer Experience and Information Systems Management In time, the business included retail in its portfolio by launching Beyond the Box, which is an Apple Premium Reseller and Authorized Service Provider, and Digital Walker, which is the premier hub of gadgets and accessories in the Philippines. Additionally, DIGITS supplies to different dealers and organizations like Globe, Astrovision, and Lazada. Despite its current status, the path to success wasn’t easy. Glenn Richmond Ong, DIGITS’ Vice President for Customer Experience and Information...

Globe at Home is committed to connecting Filipino homes through high-speed internet, and it shared its vision at APOStech, where SVP for Globe Broadband Business Martha Sazon was the first female senior leader to give a keynote address in the conference.  Sazon highlighted Globe Telecom’s broadband brand Globe At Home and how the relevance and necessity of connectivity keeps on growing especially in the space of  video-on-demand. APOStech brings together major players in product, commerce, data and analytics, advertising, and payment in Hong Kong to improve content and delivery at media, telecoms, and technology companies. Now on its second year, the event hopes to encourage companies to drive engagement with the connected consumer through innovative executions.  In the Philippines, Sazon acknowledged the broadband situation, where an underserved market grapples with slow internet speed of up to 4.2Mbps and where service providers have to find ways to reach...

As Asia’s first symphony orchestra, founded in 1926 by Dr. Alexander Lippay and reorganized in 2001 by its longtime concertmaster, the late Prof. Basilio Manalo, until the present under the baton of Professor Arturo Molina, it produces a broad, year-round program that celebrates its legacy of performing the masterpieces while reaching out to new audiences across space and time. Steadfastly, it remains true to its mission “to enrich the Filipino’s vibrant cultural life through fine orchestral music and to enable more people to experience the power of music”. The essence of each of this orchestra’s 60 musicians and staff is fueled by the interest of the Filipino listener.  The theme for this year is Leadership & Creativity, and will be demonstrated in each of the five MSO’s Gala Season Concerts by means of an original composition to prelude the main works. 

AirAsia’s annual designer search, AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search, held its 2017 Grand Finale last August 18 at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready To Wear 2017 (KLFW RTW 2017). The finale saw a total of twenty young talents from all 10 Asean countries showcase their Asean-themed creations on the runway. Two top aspiring designers were selected to represent each country after a regionwide audition tour across Asean. The search kicked off in April in Manila before moving on to Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Jakarta, Bangkok, Vientiane and ended in Phnom Penh in June. Tran Thi Tu from Vietnam was announced as the Grand Winner and walked away with prizes including a confirmed show segment to showcase their full collection at KLFW RTW 2018, a year-long mentorship from the KLFW RTW team, P300,000 sponsored by FashionValet to produce a capsule collection to be sold on fashionvalet.com, 150,000 AirAsia BIG Points, a six-page fashion spr...

Chambray dress goes with the trend with peek-a- boo shoulders Little girls are feeling blue – in the very best way as SM Kids highlights the Hue of Blue in its new collection of dresses. These are dream dresses in sea meets sky shades that play with fabrics, patterns, and prints. Blue and white striped shift dress with spaghetti straps brings on the charm Taking a page from their older sister’s fashion playbook, these are dresses that are pretty with floral prints, touches of lace, and bows; as well as trendy with off shoulder and striped looks.  Denim dresses in chambray give a bit of edge; while boho touches have a free- spirited appeal. Party dress with a storybook charm The Hue of Blue collection is available at the SM Kids Department of The SM Store.

“Our hotel (The Mansion) will redefine customer value, where comfort is premium and everybody is relaxed and at ease; where engaging service is synonymous to an all-around pleasant and singular experience,” said Mr. Noel Sinclaire P. Sy, Chief Operating Officer of Brightside Properties and Resorts, Inc. The new brand of the heritage hotel formerly known as Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, which was wholly acquired by Brightside Properties and Resorts, Inc., was unveiled last Thursday, August 17, 2017, as The Mansion.  Owners and executives of Brightside Properties and Resorts, Inc. welcomed at least 300 guests at the unveiling and launch - mostly personalities in government service, Iloilo’s business leaders, members of Ilonggo civic societies and the hotel’s partners and suppliers who were treated to a sumptuous dinner and entertainment. Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog (front-leftmost) led the toast to officially welcome  THE MANSION in Iloilo City. Ms. Nena ...

Almost 2,000 selected students and faculty of Iloilo City schools are set to witness a world-class musical presentation dubbed as “Symphonies & Soundtracks” by the Manila Symphony Orchestra on August 26, 2017 at the Iloilo Convention Center.  This photo was taken during the orientation meeting of local school heads with Mr. Jeffrey Solares, Executive Director of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (standing, 9th from right); Mr. Raul Locsin (standing, extreme left), Ioilo Economic Development (ILED), Inc. Vice-President; and Atty. Ray Bantug (standing, 12thth from right)from the office of Sen. Franklin Drilon. Inquiries about the free-by invitation concert may be directed to the Secretariat c/o Iloilo Economic Development Office (33) 335-0333 and 337-8341.

International financial technology firm Payoneer is supporting the global startup conference Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) for the second straight year as one of this year’s most awaited event’s silver sponsors. Miguel Warren, Payoneer Philippines Country Manager, said the company is delighted to once more take part in this year’s GOAB which will be held at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines on August 24-25, 2017.  “We are in Geeks on a Beach to talk about the huge potential of e-commerce, freelancing, and outsourcing in the Philippines; and how Payoneer can help these fields with their online and cross-border payments.” said Warren. This year’s GOAB, which has been done annually since its first staging in Boracay Island in 2013, again promises to bring together some of the biggest names of the tech, design, and startup world from across the world.

Breastfeeding Ilonggas  (BFI) issued the statement below regarding the session at the Iloilo City Council a few days ago that stemmed from this Bombo Radyo Iloilo FB post. It mainly involved Vice Mayor Joe Espisosa  III and and Councilor Ed Penaredondo who joked about the BFIs Hakab Na event at SM City Iloilo held weeks ago to celebrate N ational Breastfeeding Awareness Month . After the online uproar from the radio's FB page, both politicos issued their separate apologies - Vice Mayor Joe III and Councilor Ed Penaredondo . -------------------- Many of us personally did not hear what the Vice Mayor and the City Councilor said about breastfeeding during a council session yesterday. In fact, we requested for a copy of the transcript to get a perspective of how the discussion started and how it evolved, provoking a lot of listeners especially women. The transcript however won't be available till next week according to our contact from the city hall. A lot of concerned...

Hospital Management Asia (HMA) announced the finalists of the 16th Asian Hospital Management Awards (AHMA). Hosted by leading health technology company, Philips, the awards received 418 entries from 102 hospitals in 17 countries in Asia Pacific and the winners will be awarded on Thursday, 24th August 2017 at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila, Philippines. For sixteen years now, AHMA has been recognizing hospitals in Asia that have implemented outstanding programs and best practices that served patients, hospital employees, and the community. Thirteen awards categories were vied for. The AHMA 2017 finalists will be displaying posters of their respective programs during the two-day Hospital Management Asia conference on August 23 and 24 at Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila, Philippines. The poster display will offer a venue for the finalists to share the benefits of their winning programs with the HMA community.

AirAsia Philippines is the official airline partner of this year’s Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international tech and startup confab. This year’s edition of GOAB, renowned for its unconventional work and play by the beach format, will be held in Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on August 24-25.  AirAsia, which has been supporting GOAB since 2015, is servicing several flights to Puerto Princesa, Palawan from Manila and has recently introduced flights from Davao and Cebu to Palawan last April. “For the third straight year, AirAsia is supporting GOAB as part of our efforts to support promising startups and grow the tech scene in the Philippines,” said Captain Dexter Comendador CEO of AirAsia Philippines. 

First-time GMovies users get ₱50 off on participating Pista movies In line with the partnership between Globe Telecom and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) for the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, more Filipinos will now be able to purchase tickets for their chosen participating movies via the GMovies app.  By downloading the GMovies app for free on Google Playstore or on the App Store, first time GMovies users get ₱50 off their movie ticket/s to any Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) film by using the promo code PELIKULA.   “We fully support FDCP in their major initiative of giving Filipinos this ground breaking movie festival. Through accessibility of tickets on the GMovies app, we hope to encourage moviegoers to catch all PPP films, and movies in general, through legitimate sources whether in movie houses or in authorized streaming platforms,” says Glenn Estrella, Vice President for Digital Ventures, the innovator of GMovies. This e...

With the support of the United States Department of State, AirAsia Foundation has organized training sessions across AirAsia hubs in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia to raise awareness on human trafficking. Three officials from Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), led by its president (4th from left) Nancy Rivard, Andrea Hobart, AAI’s Director of Trafficking Awareness Program, and (second from right) Donna Hubbard, Flight attendant with American Airlines and also a survivor of trafficking, were in Manila last August 14 to conduct training sessions to pilots, cabin crew, ground services team, airport immigration officers and security team. As a responsible airline, AirAsia is concerned about the situation in view of global statistics that 25% of trafficking victims originate from Asean. Human trafficking is a global security challenge which requires a global response the airline said. By linking up to a network of airlines, AirAsia intends to play its part to c...

As part of Globe Telecoms advocacy for creativity and innovation, Globe Art Gallery features the works of Hans Brumann, an exhibit that explores the use of unconventional materials, like kamagong and molave, coral, nacre or mother-of-pearl. This is in partnership with one of the oldest and most prestigious art galleries in Manila, the Hiraya Gallery. Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Andrea Reichlin (left), Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu (center) and Hans Brumann (right) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of Brumann’s Variations in Mother of Pearl exhibit at the Globe Art Gallery in Bonifacio Global City.

The internationally –acclaimed Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will hold a half-day workshop in Iloilo City on August 26, 2017. The free musical workshop is exclusive for a pre-selected group of 100 students from Iloilo City.  Jeffrey Solares, Executive Director of the MSO said the students were highly recommended by their schools based on their musical aptitude and the level of performance in playing their choice of musical instruments. “This workshop will enhance the students’ stock knowledge of orchestral music and hopefully, through this brief exposure, they will find enjoyment and appreciate a different genre of music,” Solares said.

Enhance Visa Iloilo can now welcome more Ilongos who wish to explore opportunities abroad as they relocate to a more accessible and bigger office. Opening this August 25, 2017, the relocation highlights the company’s commitment to delivering reliable and dependable services to their clients. “Iloilo is one of our solid local markets and we want to give our present and future clients easier access at a bustling area in the city,” says Eden Dumont, managing director of Enhance Visa. Their new location at Plazuela de Iloilo Benigno Aquino Avenue, Mandurriao Iloilo City will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony during opening day to be led by the company’s top executives. Guests will get to enjoy prizes, discounts and giveaways. The company’s Iloilo branch was established 16 years ago and has a growing steady demand for immigration and visa consultancy services. 

Globe Telecom commercially launched today the $250-million Southeast Asia-United States (SEA-US) submarine cable system which provides direct links between Davao and the United States for richer and enhanced international connectivity for businesses in Mindanao and the rest of the country.  “First world connection is more than just fast internet but is also about building a better nation that transcends borders and opens infinite possibilities for everyone. We are excited about this development because of the immense benefits that the undersea cable system will bring to the Philippines.  For one, it will provide support for the expanding business requirement for data in the Mindanao region where the cable landing station is located and in the country as a whole.  This will also ease our dependence on international cable systems and ensure the resiliency of the country’s internet connectivity,” said Ernest L. Cu, Globe President and CEO. The SEA-US cable system is ...

Music like it has never been played before will soon be heard in Iloilo with the coming of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO). This 55-piece world-class ensemble conducted by Prof. Arturo Molina,  is set for  two performances with a diverse repertoire in its premiere with the Iloilo crowd.  Slated on August 25, 2017, the orchestra will present “Sweet Symphonies: Bach vs. Beatles” at Molo Church while the concert dubbed as “Soundtracks and Symphonies” is scheduled on August 26, 2017 at the Iloilo Convention Center.  Ilonggos will have an inspiring experience of orchestral music that features soundtracks from American and Filipino hit movies. 

Globe At Home has provided easier access to reliable internet with the first ever Prepaid Home WIFI, which lets customers enjoy internet speeds 50% stronger than regular mobile WIFIs. It offers fast and reliable connectivity with no installation and monthly fees.  The experience gets even better  through the new Globe Home-Fi app that allows customers to manage their accounts easily. The Home-Fi app lets one load credit charged to any Globe mobile number, track total data usage consumed by those who connected to the device, as well as boost data allocation by allowing one to register to surfing promos right away. The app will  also notify users once their data allocation has been consumed. “We are happy with our customers’ positive feedback on the  Globe at Home Prepaid Home WIFI. This is  why we want to make their experience even more seamless with the introduction of this convenient Home-Fi app. This way, any member of the family can easily reload, ...

Ilonggo car enthusiasts and interested buyers can test drive Ford SUVs and pick-ups in an arena that features an outdoor course with a water-wading drive-thru to highlight key features and capabilities of the Everest, EcoSport and Ranger.  Test drive the Ford EcoSport, Everest and Ranger! The Ford Island Conquest venue represents a cross between a scaled-up showroom and a test drive venue with highlights and design twists that will offer the ultimate test drive the Everest mid-size SUV, EcoSport compact SUV, and the segment-defining Ranger pickup. Fun-filled activities are also available for the whole family.  Ford Philippines is bringing its experiential test drive roadshow to Iloilo in a bid to reach out to more customers amid the growing demand for suburban utility vehicles (SUVs) and pickup trucks in the province.

Globe Telecom said its board approved the third quarterly distribution of cash dividend of P22.75 per share for holders of its common shares. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on record as of August 22, 2017, payable on September 6, 2017.  Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu, (middle) answers a query during the recent analyst briefing where he reported that service revenues in the first half reached a new all-time record. Cu is joined (from left) by Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala, Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, Chief Information and Technology Officer Gil Genio and Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo. “The third quarter cash dividend payment total is about P3 billion, an increase of 3% over last year’s distribution in line with the company’s commitment in creating shareholder value,” Globe Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala said. 

Fast project turnaround and strong sales take up have boosted first-half revenues of newly listed Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) to P1.807 billion, and increased net income by 164 percent to 634M year-on-year (YOY). This shows positive outlook for the company to surpass its P1.2-billion net income target by year-end.  The property developer described its financial growth in 1H 2017 as “outstanding” with its six-month revenues up by 107% YOY to P1.807 billion and net income after tax (NIAT) of P634 million higher by 164%.  38 Park Avenue is now undergoing land preparation after its recent groundbreaking. CLI chief executive officer Jose Soberano said, “We’re proud to be a homegrown VisMin brand that has captured the needs and preferences of our target market as reflected in the sales velocity of our developments. We have also leveraged on our deep relations with our business partners and suppliers to ensure that our constructions progress as scheduled. We’re highly awa...

On August 12, 2017, the whole world is celebrating International Youth Day. The National Youth Commission (NYC) as the sole policy-making coordinating body of all youth-related institutions, programs, projects and activities of the government commemorates this very significant event in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao simultaneously. This year, Iloilo City is hosting the 2017 International Youth Day (IYD) Celebration in partnership with NYC in the Visayas. The IYD Celebration coincides with the month-long celebration of the City of Iloilo marking its 80th Charter Day this August with the theme: Celebrating 80 years of Ilonggo’s Culture and Pride.  By virtue of RA 8044, NYC aims to encourage wide and active participation of the youth in all government and non-governmental programs, projects and activities affecting them; and also seeks to harness and develop the full potential of the youth as partners in nation- building.

KonsultaMD, a 24/7 health hotline service of Global Telehealth, Inc. (GTI), announced today that it partnered with home care app AIDE to provide people the convenience of acquiring medical care without leaving the comforts of their own home. AIDE is the first home care booking app in the Philippines where users can choose the best, available health care professional based on their needs with just a simple tap of a button on their smartphone or any portable digital device. The app offers an easier way to access these services without leaving their homes or offices.   KonsultaMD and AIDE teams do an “All hands in” signifying cooperation and support led by Maridol Ylanan (3rd from left), CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc. which operates KonsultaMD and Paolo Bugayong, co-founder and managing director of AIDE (3rd from right). Together with them are (from L-R):  Vinchi Sy-Quia, GTI Business Development Head; Dra. Gia Sison, GTI Chief Medical Officer; and AIDE co-founders and ma...

Globe Telecom soared to new all-time high levels, with consolidated service revenues reaching P62.9 billion as of the first half of 2017, or 5% higher than the P59.9 billion reported in the same period of 2016.  Revenues posted record highs for two consecutive quarters this year with the second quarter ending at P31.8 billion, outpacing the prior quarter’s record-level revenues and the same quarter last year by 2% and 6%, respectively. The robust performance remained broad-based with both the mobile data and home broadband segments posting outstanding results, spurred by the continuous expansion of the broadband customer base, and the excellent market execution of the company’s game-changing initiatives. This result was likewise boosted by Globe Telecom’s reliable network that supports the enhanced digital lifestyle of its customers.