The PR & Events Circuit

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has awarded Globe Telecom for its volunteerism efforts and “invaluable support for DENR’s pursuit for sustainable development.” The Certificate of Recognition, signed by DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu, was presented to Globe by DENR Undersecretary for Solid Waste Management and LGU Concerns Benny Antiporda during the recent celebration of National Volunteer Day with the theme “Volunterismo: Tugon sa Nagbabagong Panahon.” DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda (left) hands over a plaque of recognition to Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP, Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto (right) for the company’s support for DENR’s sustainability efforts.  Together with them is Jaypee Gulay, Program and Partner Relations Manager, Globe Citizenship and Advocacy Marketing (center). Globe is among 55 DENR partner-organizations from the business sector, government, non-government organizations, and academe who were honored for ...

Three years ago, who would have thought that you can pay your bills, make bank deposits, buy load, and send money using your mobile phone? With GCash, pwede pala! Gone are the days when you have to get out of your home or sneak out of work during breaks just to make a last-minute bill payment at the bank or at a payment center. Filipinos nowadays are looking for convenience, efficiency, and availability.  Inside the Mynt office is the Partners’ Wall, a dedication mural where the company celebrates all its partners through the years. Anthony Thomas, Mynt’s President and CEO, is seen here. Mynt is the company that operates GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet application.

JCo Doughnuts gives us more reason to celebrate an early and delicious Holiday! Indulge on your favorite JCo's with a #JCOWonderful treat on 12.12.2018   Get your 2nd dozen of pre-packed donuts for only P120 upon your 1 dozen purchase! You can save as much as P135!

Globe Postpaid customers enjoy six months of Amazon Prime Video Globe customers can get six months of Amazon Prime Video access compliments of Globe, with a postpaid plan. With this offer, Globe customers can watch movies and TV shows on Prime Video, including critically acclaimed and award-winning Prime Original series like  Homecoming ,  Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Grand Tour, Emmy nominee and Golden Globe winner  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , an all new season of  The Man in the High Castle , and more. All new and existing Globe Postpaid customers will be eligible for a six-month subscription (up to P150/monthly value) to Amazon Prime Video, which comes with Twitch Prime.  After six months of Prime Video on us, you will be charged P150/month for the next six months, and subscription renews at P300/month on the seventh month and thereafter. Stream all of these shows and more legally with Globe as it strengthens its commitment to the #PlayItRi...

Globe Telecom made it to the top 50 publicly-listed companies (PLCs) in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)  for excellent performance in the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) . This is a testament to the company’s commitment to good governance principles to create shared value for all stakeholders.   Globe SVP for Law and Compliance, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary Marisalve Ciocson-Co (3rd to the right) receives the award for Globe at the 2nd ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards Ceremony at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in Malaysia The prestigious award was conferred by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards ceremony on November 21, 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  ACGS assessed close to 600 publicly-listed companies for their corporate governance practices which aim to protect their firms from financial crises and promote greater capital market development.

Christmas is just around the corner! Start making your list as Toy Kingdom brings you the most amazing and exciting holiday picks perfect to complete your wish list this year.

It’s time to win huge amounts of cash and exciting gadgets with GoWiFi Auto’s “WiFi and Win” promo. Mobile internet users nationwide can win cash and some of the latest gadgets starting this month until December 17, 2018 just by subscribing to GoWiFi Auto. To join, open your device’s WiFi settings and connect to @GoWiFi_Auto and register to win up to P100,000. Upon registering, you will receive Free WiFi minutes. After free WiFi minutes are consumed, purchase any Auto package to earn raffle entries. Every purchase automatically earns raffle entries.

Being one of the Asian countries with lowest cell site density, the Philippines is forced to serve more internet users per cell site compared to most of its neighbors. Setting up more telecommunications infrastructure continues to be challenging in the country, hampered by lengthy permit applications and some uncooperative stakeholders. Latest data from TowerXchange and We Are Social showed that user-per-cell site density in the Philippines is now about 4,036, based on estimates of 16,600 total cell sites against internet users of around 67 million internet users as of first quarter of the year. This shows a stark difference when compared to some of its neighboring countries like India, Indonesia, China, and Vietnam.   India, with 1.459 million cell sites against 462 million internet users, has a user-per-site density of 316. Indonesia, with over 91,700 cell sites against 132.7 million internet users, has a user-per-site density of 1,446. China, with 1.95 million cell s...

Seda Atria officially lit up the spirit of the holiday season on November 15, 2018 with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Misto Lobby Dining.  In the light of festive celebration, Seda Hotels continued for the 2nd year,its partnership with Smile Train – a charity that provides 100% free cleft repair surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children with cleft lips and palates.

As we face the remaining -ber months, snuggling cozily in bed while watching your latest K-drama favorites on Viu sounds like an amazing idea! This season is as good a time as any to binge watch K-dramas so to kickstart your marathon, here are the top koreanovelas on our list that make us go "daebak!" WHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM? This drama proves that a good story doesn't necessarily need an evil adversary. Park Seo Joon - the handsome lead from Fight My Way and She Was Pretty, stars in another rom-com with Park Min-young in this story about a boss-secretary relationship. Fans will be hooked to find out where they are headed!

This November, GMA Network brings forth a stirring new tale of brotherhood and sacrifice with its highly-anticipated primetime spectacle,Cain at Abel. Headlining the series are two Kapuso royalties, Primetime King Dingdong Dantes as Daniel and Drama King Dennis Trillo as Miguel/Elias, who are both looking forward to this unique project. “Yung istorya nakatutok sa dalawang magkapatid na lalaki. Dito iikot ang kwento,” said Dingdong. “It is the central plot of the whole teleserye. Para sa akin, kakaiba talaga siya. And the fact that I will be working with Dennis Trillo after a long time and of course, si Solenn fresh from Alyas Robin Hood, we’re going to explore something else here. Most of the people in the cast, like Sanya, first time ko makakatrabaho kaya these reasons excite me.”

Globe is redefining local primetime entertainment and continuing its support for Filipino talent and content by beefing up its video streaming platforms via partnerships forged with iWant and iflix in order to offer a more robust library of local shows, movies, and TV series. The move aims to satisfy the customer’s cravings for the latest and hottest flicks and shows from the local scene. iWant offers users from the Philippines access to original films and series, current and past Kapamilya shows, movies, restored film classics, music, and live concerts, for free. iflix also boasts an extensive lineup of powerhouse Filipino movies such as I Love You, Hater, Love You To The Stars And Back, Sin Island, The Ghost Bride and Bloody Crayons, alongside iflix Originals Hot Ones and Live Life With Kris, all of which are exclusive to the platform.

Imagine the fun and the thrill of experiencing the best of the Philippines—from the festive city of Iloilo, the splendid shores of Mactan, the chilly hills of Tagaytay, and the thrilling landscape of Manila—with just one privilege card.   Discover more of the beauty of Western Visayas and the cities and islands around the country—along with their scrumptious cuisines, our world-class hospitality, and more—Megaworld Hotels brings you CLUB ACCESS , an exclusive membership privilege card packed with exciting perks and discounts from some of the finest local hotel brands nationwide. Itching to know why this card is a must-have for every traveler?  Here are five reasons why you will definitely love to have your own Club Access card.

Avail of Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and load HomeSurf 599 so you and a friend can see Korean superstar Lee Jong Suk LIVE this month Get ready to swoon over one of today’s hottest Korean stars, Lee Jong Suk, as he visits the country for a once-in-a-lifetime fanmeet tour!   Be one of the lucky superfans to get up close and personal with the Korean heartthrob in five (5) easy steps:

GMA Network brings home honors for the Philippines anew after Atom Araullo’s Philippine Seas won at the prestigious Association for International Broadcasting Awards (AIBs) 2018 in London on November 7. Araullo’s first-ever documentary special in the Kapuso Network was named the best in the Science, Technology, Nature category, beating other short-listed entries from Al Jazeera English, CNN, and BBC News Digital. Another GMA News and Public Affairs entry—the award-winning episode of Reel Time ‘Batang Maestro’—meanwhile was conferred the highly commended citation in the Domestic Affairs Documentary category. Receiving the awards for the Philippines and GMA Network were (from left) Reel Time Program Manager Nowell Cuanang, Philippine Seas Program Manager Lee Joseph Castel and Executive Producer Ian Simbulan. Receiving the awards for the Philippines and GMA Network were Philippine Seas Program Manager Lee Joseph Castel and Executive Producer Ian Simbulan; and Reel ...

Philippine Gaming Management Corporation(PGMC) has tapped Globe Business, the corporate information and communications technology arm of Globe Telecom, for the use of G Suite and Secure Email Gateway (SEG) to maximize business efficiency and to strengthen its cybersecurity measures respectively. Through the partnership with Globe Business, PGMC was able to acquire G Suite licenses that allow its employees to work better together via secure and reliable workplace tools for email, calendar, text, and video chat, as well as document creation, project websites, and online storage and sync. PGMC also acquired SEG to comply with the email encryption policy requirement of being an ISO 27001 certified company. From Left: Globe Business Cluster Sales Head Mike Agustin, Globe Business Head of Sales Meanne Quiambao, Philippine Gaming Management Corporation Vice President Tan Eng Hwa, and Philippine Gaming Management Corporation Senior Assistant Vice President for IT Operations Pacifico...

SM City Iloilo, SM City Bacolod and SM City Puerto Princesa is set to lead the grand Christmas launch in the respective malls this November. EIFFEL IN LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS AT SM CITY ILOILO. Witness the official lighting of the 50ft Paris-inspired centerpiece of SM City Iloilo on November 10, 6pm at the Northpoint Event Center. Christmas comes but once a year, celebrate with some holiday cheer, as we say “Eiffel in Love This Christmas at SM City Iloilo. A 50ft Christmas tree will be unveiled at the Northpoint on November 10. The Paris-inspired centerpiece adorned with colorful decoration and lights will be the highlight of the event. Plus, a live performance of Jason Fernandez, former frontman of Rivermaya will give that extra kick of excitement.

Starting November 16, 2018, Globe Telecom will offer iPhone XR, bringing the latest iPhone innovations to more people.  The latest model in the 2018 iPhone series, iPhone XR will be available for pre-order for Globe customers beginning November 9, 2018 at  globe.com.ph/iphone-xr .

With the opening of its Rewards services to accept donations for Typhoon Ompong victims starting September 16, Globe customers generously donated a total of P1.1 million of their unused Rewards points for a good cause.  In turn, Globe Telecom matched its customers' donation 100% by donating an equal amount of P1.1 million for the typhoon victims.   L-R: Jomar Fleras, Executive Director of Rise Against Hunger; Mae Acebedo, Thrive Manager of International Care Ministries; Arlene de Leon, Chief Admin Officer of International Care Ministries; Yani Bautista, Head of Globe Rewards; Jaypee Gulay, Expert Program and Partner Relations of Globe Corporate Communications. "We thank our 17,500 customers who shared their Rewards points to benefit the victims of Typhoon Ompong. Together these small acts of kindness will help bring greater joy and hope for our fellow Filipinos in need,” said Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom.

Max’s Restaurant welcomes the holiday season  with one spiced up treat to make every day celebrations extra special—or should we say extra spicy? The new Max’s Spicy Chicken makes its debut as the latest addition to the award-winning Filipino restaurant’s list of must-try dishes. This sumptuous offering puts an exciting twist to the well-loved Max’s Fried Chicken, as it is tossed in a special chili pepper seasoning that will leave you craving for more. Best paired with Max’s house blend banana ketchup, enjoy a bite after bite of juicy chicken with just the right balance of sweet and spicy. “Our signature sarap to the bones fried chicken just got a whole lot better as we’ve added an option for customers to enjoy it spicy. Perfect for those looking for an extra kick out of their favorite Max’s Fried Chicken. So head to your nearest Max’s Restaurant, try our new Max’s Spicy Chicken, and have a fantastic dining experience!” said Max’s Restaurant National Business Unit Head P...

Employees of Globe Telecom joined hundreds of volunteers from USA, Italy, India and South Africa, in helping international non-government organization Rise Against Hunger (RAH) achieve its goal of entering the Guinness World Record with the greatest number of people assembling hunger relief packages simultaneously at multiple venues in five minutes. The activity held in celebration of World Food Day, was also a way for all parties to publicly show commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 2, that is “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.” RAH sets Guinness World Record as greatest number of people assembling hunger relief packages simultaneously at multiple locations Amid an atmosphere of excitement, 214 volunteers from the Philippines were able to complete the task of packing meals consisting of a vitamin sachet, soy, veggies, and rice, in barely three minutes. The Philippine team also had th...

Leading VisMin property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) recently signed a lease agreement with the Archdiocese of Cebu for a P900-million redevelopment of a 6,670 square-meter property in the heritage-rich downtown area of the Queen City of the South. The Patria de Cebu property, which currently offers budget-friendly accommodations for travelers, will be transformed into a mixed-use development. The approved masterplan will feature an integrated retail, office and hotel structure with a Rome-inspired plaza. The masterplan considers streetscape and pedestrian improvements for the revitalization of the surrounding downtown areas. The masterplan of Patria de Cebu will feature an integrated shopping center, office, hotel structure and a beautiful central plaza where people will be able to gather and mingle. The transformation will preserve and enhance the cultural heritage of downtown Cebu. CLI and the Archdiocese of Cebu expect to complete project by 2021 to serve a...

I nternet speeds and ping in the Philippines is experiencing a  speed  spurt. This is welcome news for the country as it tries to make a name for itself in the field of electronic sports or  E sports , which  merits faster-than-average internet speeds  to  excel in  the  emerging sport  and  is   being pushed  to be  a demonstration sport in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The increased and improved internet speeds in th e country  makes  us  not just  Esports  ready , but also measure up against  the more established and experienced  Esports  competitors globally.   Based on the Speedtest Global Index Report by leading internet testing and analysis website Ookla released April of 2018, the Philippines is now tagged as the most improved country in Southeast Asia. Internet connection in the country now clocks at a staggering  five  times faster when it comes to fixed b...

Leading Philippine telecommunication company Globe Telecom and Wattpad, the global multiplatform entertainment company for original stories, have joined hands to promote proper online behavior and responsible internet usage among the youth to keep them safe from numerous threats present in the internet—from viruses and other malicious software to cyberbullying and sexual exploitation, to name a few. Wattpad now reaches more than seven million people in the Philippines, with Millennial and GenZ users making up more than 80% of its audience.  As home to the right demographic for its #makeITsafePH cyberwellness campaign, Globe saw Wattpad as a promising platform to reach out to the sector that is most susceptible to negative aspects of the internet.   Wattpad has built a community and technology that taps into the people’s shared desire for stories and has seen continues growth in the Philippines, its second largest market. Filipinos  spend some 400 mil...

Seventy year-old Catalina Balgos of Roxas City didn’t know that she has a heart condition until she was admitted in the hospital after feeling unbearable intermittent chest pains. Balgos is the first patient partner of The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo granted with PhilHealth’s Z-Benefit Package for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG).  Her daughter Emily narrated that her mother was first diagnosed with a coronary artery disease last May when they decided to bring her to the hospital after feeling discomfort in her chest. “She started to feel chest pains last March. It became worst last June,” Emily recounted. “Every three months, she has her regular check-up. However, her heart health was disregarded. We only checked her cholesterol and blood sugar levels but we forgot her heart condition,” she added.

The Bistro Group, a collection of international and homegrown casual dining brands, has launched the Bistro Frequent Foodie (BFF) loyalty app in partnership with Globe Digital Ventures, Globe Telecom’s in-house digital enabler. The BFF app complements the BFF card and provides Bistro Group’s customers the total Bistro experience offline and online.  It allows customers to keep track of their vouchers, receive exclusive discounts and make reservations.    Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest Cu (5th from left) and The Bistro Group President and COO Jean Paul Manuud (6th from left) show the new BFF mobile app.  Together with them are (from L-R):   Rechele Tiongson, TBG VP Operations (TGIFridays); Stephanie Kubota, RUSH Product Manager; Glenn Estrella, SVP Globe Digital Ventures; Lisa Ronquillo. TBG VP Marketing;  Amy Palisoc, TBG VP Business Development; Meanne Quiambao, Globe Business Sales Head; Jane Mancia, Globe Business Cluster Sales Head; Lui...

Get the lowdown on LOL with FREE INTERNET from Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi! It is an understatement to say that League of Legends (LOL) is popular—over time, it has grown into the symbol of mobile gaming of today’s generation. The game may be pretty daunting for a newbie but have no fear, we’ll walk you through the basics of what LOL is, and how to build a winning team. What is LOL? League of Legends is a free multi-player online (MMO) battle arena computer game available for PC. The game is set on the Summoner’s Rift, where teams have their own base that they must guard while attacking the opponent. The two teams are identified by their colors: the Blue team whose base is on the lower left and the Red team whose base is on the upper right.

This provides customers with lower latency for European content  and therefore greatly enhances their internet experience Globe Telecom has extended internet reachability further in Europe by connecting its network to Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange (DE-CIX), the world’s largest internet exchange point (IXP) by size. This is part of the company’s efforts in improving the quality of   internet experience of its customers worldwide. The company recently peered at the DE-CIX in Germany. DE-CIX is a carrier and data center-neutral IXP operator situated in Frankfurt, with a peak traffic of over 6.4 Terabits per second, interconnecting more than 800 member networks from around the world. “This initiative will further complement existing infrastructure and enable users direct access to European content. At the same time, it functions as alternate internet gateways to the Philippines from that region as the internet is two-way,” said Gil Genio, Chief Technol...

The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo is pioneering another medical service in Western Visayas as it introduces the Non-Surgical Ablation cancer treatment. Non-Surgical Ablation is an emerging cancer treatment option that uses heat, cold or chemical agents and often performed for tumors found in soft tissues such as liver, lung, colon, and kidney among others, as well as tumors in the bones. BASED on the data of World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide with approximately 14 million new cases and 8.2 million cancer related deaths in 2012. In the Philippines, cancer remains to be a national health priority noting that it is the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country, according to the 2009 Philippine Health Statistics. 

Prepare for fun-filled Saturday mornings with the whole family as GMA Network brings to Filipino homes its newest talk-variety show, Sarap, ‘Di Ba?, beginning October 20 after Maynila. This program is hosted by no less than celebrity mom, actress and TV host Carmina Villarroel together with her talented twins Mavy and Cassy Legaspi. Carmina, who is recognized as one of the country’s well-loved endorsers and most admired female personalities, returns to hosting but this time, she will be joined by her children in this family-oriented program.