The PR & Events Circuit

Critically-acclaimed actress Jaclyn Jose remains a Kapuso as she renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network last Monday, January 29. Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, and Perry Lansigan, Jaclyn’s manager. “I’m happy kasi third time ko na itong magrenew with GMA 7. Hindi ako nawawalan ng trabaho at hindi ako pinapabayaan ng Network. Masaya talaga ako kaya tuluy-tuloy tayo bilang isang Kapuso. I know everyone here at family ko silang maituturing,” shared Jaclyn during her contract renewal attended by the network’s top executives.

Will you be one of the lucky few to become Wanderers? Globe Telecom and Karpos Multimedia open 2018 with an awesome music and art extravaganza that’s guaranteed to get you hyped and ready to jam out with friends. On March 10, 2018, Wanderers are set to head on to the Filinvest City Event Grounds in Alabang for this year’s Wanderland Music and Arts Festival. Register to any GoSURF promo and get a chance to win 2 tickets to Wanderland 2018! Now on its 6th run, the loyal Wanderland Community is in for a heightened musical experience with amazing performances by both local and international bands such as Irish band Kodaline, FKJ, Daniel Caesar, Lauv, Jess Connelly, Quest, IV of Spades, Ben&Ben, and Wanderband winners-Basically Saturday Night, Carousel Casualties, plus three more acts to be announced soon. There's even something for art enthusiasts as four Wanderartists - JP Pining, Sam Bumanlag, Humbly, and Cholo Cardenas - will showcase their art live at the festival.

Showcasing one of the most-loved dishes in the region, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil brought celebrity chef ambassador Donita Rose to Iloilo City last Dinagyang to recreate and add heart-healthy twist to a favorite recipe - Chicken Binakol. The bubbly chef showed her culinary skills with her tasty version of the tasty chicken soup at Robinson’s Place Iloilo during the festival. Chef Donita's version called for the addition of coconut milk (gata) on top of the original recipe - it's like tinola but somewhat sweeter with the additional of coconut juice and meat. “Ilonggos are known to be serious about their food, understand their ingredients, and are fussy with preparation." says Chef Donita. She mentioned that when she made her fusion recipe for Binakol, she made it a point not to overdo it to avoid "con-fusion" of the resulting flavors from the original.  "And with Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, everybody can enjoy delicious food while keeping it healthy

In time for Dinagyang 2018, The SM Store and Paymaya are redefining the shopping experience with a new campaign to delight the Ilonggos! Reina Donesa , Branch Manager, SM Store Iloilo ; Ma. Cecilia Abreu , Vice President and Zone Head, SM Store Visayas ; and Raymund Villanueva , PayMaya Issuing Business Unit Head, PayMaya Philippines  “We are happy to have a new way to make shopping more convenient for our shoppers,” said The SM Store President Chelo C. Monasterio. “The retail landscape is changing, and The SM Store is proud to lead the way with partners like PayMaya.” Through PayMaya QR , shoppers can pay for their purchase at The SM Store in SM City Iloilo and SM Delgado with just a few taps on their phone. It's as easy as 1-2-3  Open the PayMaya app,  Tap the “Scan” button, Point their phone camera at the QR code at the Mobile Pay Lane.  This cashless system has been made available starting last December in all branches of The SM Store nationwide. 

Globe Telecom once again partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to give Globe Platinum customers the opportunity to get inspired and explore new destinations this year with the fifth installment of its much-awaited Showcase and Travel Fair 2018.  Slated on January 26 to 28, 2018 at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center in Makati City and at the TriNoma Activity Center in Quezon City, SIA offers some of the best travel deals in renowned destinations around the world! This is also the fifth year that Globe Platinum has partnered with SIA to be able to give its customers exclusive access to various perks and privileges especially when they travel via Singapore Airlines.  “Our partnership with SIA complements the distinct experience we want to provide our Platinum customers. Through our collaboration with one of the world’s premiere airlines, we get to enable our customers’ travel goals and help them create wonderful memories for themselves or their families,” explains Vice

Globe Telecom set up four Libreng Tawag, Libreng WiFi and Libreng Charging stations in Albay province following the eruption of Mayon Volcano Residents affected by  the Mayon eruption line up to avail of Libreng Tawag services provided by Globe in Guinobatan East Central Elementary School. Specifically, Libreng Tawag, Libreng WiFi and Libreng Charging services are being provided by the telecommunications operator in Guinobatan West Central Elementary School, Gogon Elementary School and Albay Central School in Legazpi and in Guinobatan East Central Elementary School. Globe also provided assistance in bringing potable water to evacuees.

The SM Store and PayMaya step up their collaboration to improve the customer experience of Ilonggo shoppers. The PayMaya QR mode payment was launched in Iloilo City in time for Dinagyang 2018 for The SM Store branches at SM City Iloilo and SM Delgado.  Leading the launch (from left) Roy Gonzales, Key Accounts Officer, PayMaya Philippines; Glaiza Mercurio, Key Accounts Manager, PayMaya Philippines; William Gamboa, Branch Manager, SM Store Bacolod; Cathy Montenegro, Branch Manager, SM Store Delgado; Reina Donesa, Branch Manager, SM Store Iloilo; Ma. Cecilia Abreu, Vice President and Zone Head, SM Store Visayas; Raymund Villanueva, PayMaya Issuing Business Unit Head, PayMaya Philippines; Buford Tan, Marketing Manager, SM Store Iloilo; and Oscar Jinon, Marketing Manager, SM Store Delgado.

It’s not even summer yet, but 2018 is off to a good start with a series of festivals and parties happening all over the Philippines. Right after the colorful Sinulog Festival in Cebu comes Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo, and Globe will once again be there to create a wonderful digital experience with parties, freebies, and upgrades! Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival held on the fourth Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño. It started in 1967 when a replica of the image of the Santo Niño was brought to the San Jose Parish in Iloilo from Cebu. Since then, the city has been hosting an annual celebration that includes a fluvial procession, street dancing, the Kasadyahan Cultural Parade, and the Dinagyang Ati Competition. With all the celebrations happening this weekend, let Globe create a next-level digital experience for Dinagyang!

Kapusong Ilonggos are in for a wonderful treat this weekend as GMA Network, through GMA Regional TV, celebrates the colorful Dinagyang Festival from January 26 to 28 by bringing a number of its biggest stars to Iloilo. Kicking off the series of Kapuso events this weekend are the stars of the upcoming GMA Telebabad offering Sherlock Jr. led by Ruru Madrid and Janine Gutierrez who will banner the Kapuso Fiesta on January 26 (Friday) in Robinsons Place Iloilo at 4 p.m. Joining them are their co-stars Andre Paras and Matt Evans. Sherlock Jr., which will premiere on January 29, sees the reunion on the small screen of Ruru and Gabbi Garcia, along with an endearing dog named Serena. Janine makes a special guest participation in the series.

Globe myBusiness digital tools workshop teaches SMEs how to stand out Boracay is undoubtedly one of the areas most densely populated by sellers, thanks to its unstoppable and diverse market. But how can one retailer stand out in a sea of shops and vendors, many of which are selling the same thing? To help business owners with this dilemma, Globe myBusiness brought its tried and tested digital business solutions to the country’s prime tourist destination through a four-day workshop titled Digital Tools to Future-Proof Your Business at The Tides Hotel. Francis Miranda Well-known entrepreneurs and inspirational speakers were tapped to share their experiences to motivate the participants. Francis Miranda, an advertising consultant and an entrepreneur himself, has spent much of his life doing two things he loves most: helping businesses and guiding others with theirs; and travelling to as many places as he can.

GMA News TV’s travel and adventure program Biyahe ni Drew won the NCST Dangal ng Bayan Media Excellence Award for Tourism. The award was received byBiyahe ni Drew Senior Segment Producer Chester Alan DG. Ebora. GMA Network won big at the “1st Dangal ng Bayan Awards” by the National College of Science & Technology (NCST), taking home the NCST Dangal ng Bayan Media Excellence Award for Engineering in a ceremony held last January 12 in Cavite. GMA Network’s primetime newscast 24 Oras won the NCST Dangal ng Bayan Media Excellence Award for Communication. The award was received by Senior Correspondent Aubrey Carampel. The Network’s primetime newscast 24 Oras received the Dangal ng Bayan Media Excellence Award for Communication while news websiteGMA News Online was cited in the Information Technology and Innovation category.

Globe Telecom sought private sector support in its bid to build more cell site, signing a partnership with Pilipinas Shell in line with the telecommunications provider’s initiative to enhance network coverage and capacities for better customer experience.  The collaboration would help ease challenges besetting Globe in expanding its network infrastructure. The partnership enables Globe to widen its network build amid insatiable demand for mobile services, particularly data. The collaboration also allows the leading telecommunications provider to establish GoWiFi hotspots in select Shell service stations, providing Shell customers with connectivity.    Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu (3rd from left) and Pilipinas President & CEO Cesar Romero (3rd from right) shake hands following the signing of partnership on co-location of Globe cell sites in Shell-owned retail stations as well as implementation of GoWiFi in select Shell gas stations. They are joined, from left, by Glob

Great happenings are coming your way this festival season to your favorite lifestyle and entertainment destination - SM City Iloilo! Trade fairs are set January 22-28 at the lower ground floor near Bacolod LechonHaus).These trade fairs will showcase the best of Western Visayas products and destinations. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo with the support of the Department of Tourism Region 6 (DOT VI), will hold the Iloilo 2018 Trade Fair during the said dates. 

Mobile workflow automation platform GoCanvas has awarded leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom its APAC Partner of the Year award for 2017.  Globe is a major user of the GoCanvas platform, with multiple use cases covering everything from internal expense and vacation requests, to vehicle repair request and audit checks. With a major project underway to roll out GoCanvas to its entire 7,600 workforce, Globe has become one of the largest GoCanvas clients. GoCanvas CEO James Quigley hand-delivers the award to Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu “The Philippines is at the forefront of digital transformation for businesses in the APAC region – Globe Telecom is a key factor in the rapid adoption of smartphones and the automation of workplace processes,” said GoCanvas CEO James Quigley. “We share Globe Telecom’s commitment to green initiatives and look forward to our continuing partnership helping thousands more businesses mobilize their workforce and fuel sustainable in

MET, Southeast Asia’s #1 esports tournament organizer, has partnered with Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ #1 mobile brand, to produce the Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL) 2018. The Globe PPGL 2018 will be a nationwide esports tournament featuring three major esports titles across multiple gaming platforms: Dota 2 (desktop), Tekken 7 (console), and Arena of Valor (mobile). Set to be the largest multi-title esports league in the Philippines, the Globe PPGL 2018 will be a milestone for the country’s esports industry and marks the beginning of a new era of esports entertainment in the country”  “Globe is once again embarking on a pioneering effort. After becoming the purveyor of digital lifestyle and redefining how Filipinos consume entertainment, we are set to put the Philippines on the map of gaming and eSports together with MET by launching Globe PPGL 2018,” said Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom. “We look forward to taking esports to greater heights, and

Beginning January 21, prepare to be spellbound by GMA Network’s newest adventure-filled fantasy series Sirkus. Produced by the award-winning GMA Public Affairs team, Sirkus is a family-oriented program about fraternal twins Mia and Miko who find themselves in the company of a travelling circus called Sirkus Salamanca after trying to escape from the hands of an evil villainess. On the road, the twins will discover secrets about their new-found family as well as their own identities. Portraying Mia and Miko are two of today’s promising young actors Mikee Quintos and Mikoy Morales. Mikee, who won as the Best New Female TV Personality at the 2017 Star Awards for TV, is best known for her role as Lira in the hit telefantasya series Encantadia. Mikoy, on the other hand, is a finalist in the reality TV show Protégé: The Battle for The Big Artista Break.

The New Year has become prosperous to Boracay as a total of 8 cruise ships are expected to visit the world-renowned island this January. According to the data of the Department of Tourism Region VI (DOT-VI), the following cruise ships are expected to visit Boracay on the following dates: MS Star Legend – January 15, 2018 (maiden Call) MS Chinese Taishan – January 17, 2018 MS Chinese Taishan – January 22, 2018 MS World Dream – January 24, 2018 MS Chinese Taishan - January 27, 2018 MS World Dream – January 31, 2018 These cruise ship visits are expected to bring thousands of tourists who will experience and see the beauty of Boracay.  More than that, the increasing number of cruise ship arrivals in Boracay is a proof that the island is now being recognized as a popular destination for cruise ships aside from being known as a multi-destination attraction.

Globe myBusiness has brought its valuable expertise and tried-and-tested products and solutions to the country’s favorite tourist destination, Boracay, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) become future-proof. The workshop, dubbed as Globe myBusiness Digital Tools to Future-Proof Your Business, centered on the most prominent industries currently flourishing in Boracay such as tourism, hotels and accommodations, restaurants and food establishments, and retail. Participants of the Globe myBusiness workshop for Boracay SMEs In the four-day event, entrepreneurs, managers and various other staff members from all over the island were able to pick up a wealth of knowledge that allowed them to better understand technology and what it can do for them.

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) finished the year 2017 with P4.58 billion in total reservation sales, exceeding its target by 13.75 percent and beating the 2016 result by 55.6 percent. CLI attributed its exceptional performance mainly to newly launched residential projects: 38 Park Avenue (Cebu IT Park) with 745 units, Casa Mira South (Cebu) with 3,200 units, Mivesa Garden Residences (Cebu) with 1,514 units, Mesaverte (Cagayan de Oro) with 798 units, and the 694-unit MesaTierra (Davao City). These projects are now almost fully sold. The listed company said its sales performance is resounding affirmation that its products respond to the needs of the market and are distributed strategically to the areas where demand is strongest. “All the projects we launched were well-received by their respective markets making 2017 another banner year,” said CLI chief executive officer Jose Soberano III referring to the firm’s efforts to penetrate new markets such as Davao and Dumaguete and

The SM Store shoppers nationwide are in for a treat as GCash mobile wallet is set to raffle off 10 iPhone X from February to April this year. To qualify, existing and new GCash App users just need to pay their The SM Store purchases using the GCash scan to pay feature which all The SM Stores in the country started accepting last December.  Each single receipt value of at least P500 is equal to one raffle entry.  Promo is valid on a monthly basis from January 15 to April 15, 2018 per DTI-FTEB Permit No.0579 Series of 2018.

There is no doubt that “crowdfunding” has become the default avenue to raise funds for a campaign, a project, an appeal for help, and other issues that tug the heart. This phenomenon has reached global levels and has sparked numerous initiatives, especially in developing socially relevant projects that seek to create a difference. One such crowdfunding website is “The Spark Project,” a Filipino crowdfunding website and community spearheaded by Founder and CEO Patrick Dulay. It aims to create a “spark” among local entrepreneurs or the so-called “changemakers” and doers and empower them through an online platform to showcase their creations and projects while at the same time, attract people who are willing to provide exciting and socially-meaningful projects.   From L-R: Minette Navarrete, President of Kickstart Ventures, Inc.;  Rico Gonzalez, Chairman of Ashoka Philippines; Paolo Agloro and Luis Gaza,  Co-founders of The Spark Project; Patrick Dulay, Founder and CEO of The

The Department of Tourism Region VI (DOT-VI) is making the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2018 grander with three additional major awards for the said pageant, just in time for the celebration of the festival’s 50th anniversary. The three additional major awards for Miss Iloilo Dinagyang include Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Ecotourism, Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Farm Tourism and Miss Iloilo Dinagyang Faith-based Tourism.  The said awards aim to promote community awareness on ecotourism, farm tourism and faith-based tourism which are considered as emerging tourism products of Western Vissayas. The winners of the said awards will serve as ambasadress for tourism sustainability by dedicating their year of reign in implementing projects and address issues concerning their respective advocacies together with the DOT-VI.

Globe Telecom is taking the lead in setting standards for APIs with Project OAsIS having received the award for Outstanding Catalyst for Innovation in the recently concluded TM Forum Live! Asia 2017 in Singapore.   Short for Open APIs for a vibrant IoT ecosystem, Project OAsIS takes on bridging the fragmented IoT industry. The goal of Project OAsIs is to identify and adopt the best-suited APIs for Telco IoT applications, platforms and connected things to make them interoperable regardless of which protocol or framework they use. P roject OAsIS Team led by Globe Head of Enterprise Architecture Vincent Seet (5 th from left), receives the Outstanding Catalyst for Innovation Award at the recently concluded TM Forum Live!   At the TM Forum Live! Asia 2017 event, Globe Telecom demonstrated Project OAsIS through a workflow of working prototypes for a connected home and a connected parking use case. These prototypes included application management systems and mobile apps that

SM City Iloilo in cooperation with top universities in Iloilo come together to celebrate Iloilo's art and culture through ILO-STRATED January 14 at SM Southpoint.

Globe Telecom, in partnership with the DQ Institute and the Department of Education, are leading the way in nurturing digital intelligence in the country. With more and more Filipino having access to the internet and smartphones, there is a growing need  for discerning online citizens nationwide.  The commitment of Globe, the DQ Institute, and DepEd includes measurement of the digital intelligence quotient (DQ) of our youth through pilot surveys in public schools around the country. The study will serve as a benchmark to nurture and improve our digital intelligence as a nation. In conjunction with the research, Globe continues its push for increased digital literacy and online responsibility in schools through two key programs. Through the Global Filipino Schools (GFS) Program, every DepEd division in the country is provided a teacher training hub to bring 21st century learning in public schools through technology. The program equips one showcase school per division with

 The Bench and Suyen Global Brands will expand the use of GCash scan to pay feature to include all of its retail outlets and its other brands nationwide by mid-January, to make shopping more convenient and secure. By simply scanning the GCash QR (quick response) codes present in the stores, GCash users can pay for any item at Bench and at least 39 other affiliated brands which include Paul Smith, American Eagle, The Face Shop, Aldo, Assembly, Aldo Accessories, Bench Body, Bench Fix Salon, Bench Kiosk, Bobbi Brown, Call It Spring, Cotton On, Cotton on Kids, Cath Kidston, Charles and Keith, Dimensione, Estee Lauder, Fox, Her Bench, Human, Jo Malone, Kashieca, La Senza, Maisen, Multibrand, Marugame, Mothercare, Origin, Pablo, Pedro, Paul, Personal Exchange, Repetto, Rubi, Skin Expert, St. Marc, Typo, Under Armour and Vero Moda. Aside from the convenience of shopping without carrying cash, GCash users can enjoy a 30 percent cashback of up to P500 until January 31 this year when

Strengthening partnership with Robinsons Retail, GCash scan to pay feature is now available at all Robinsons Department Stores nationwide to provide another hassle-free cashless shopping. At the same time, Robinsons Specialty Stores Inc. has also started accepting GCash scan to pay in its brands Topshop/Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse, and G2000 in Ayala malls.  Ministop has also onboarded selected branches. (L-R: Albert O. Tinio - CEO of G-Xchange Inc., James Mauricio Aujero - Head of Merchant Solutions, Mynt, Thelma Roxas- Jacob – General Manager of Ministop, Robina Gokongwei- Pe – President and COO of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc., Ernest Cu –President and CEO of Globe, Gina Salgado – VP of Robinsons Inc.- Business Center, Jose Luis Reyes - Vice President of Business Development, Mynt) With this new GCash feature, shoppers will have faster payment experience, keep track of their expenses and minimize the risk of carrying cash.

Globe Telecom stepped up its drive versus illegal content by blocking a total of 2,471 domains or sites in 2017 that hosted lewd content and child pornography as part of its #PlayItRight advocacy campaign.  The company has taken a stronger stance to combat child pornography by blocking websites and related content as stipulated in the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009.  “As a purpose-led organization, we have a responsibility to ensure that our products and services will not be used for illegal activities.   Globe Telecom is strongly committed to help address child pornography in the country,” said Yoly Crisanto, SVP for Corporate Communications.   She emphasized that the company will actively look out for illegal sites that contain vulgar content involving children.   

In compliance with a directive from the National Telecommunications Commission, Globe Telecom will temporarily suspend mobile services within the immediate vicinity of Black Nazarene procession.  The suspension will begin 5am of January 9, 2018 until the image of the Black Nazarene returns to Quiapo Church, at around midnight of the same day. With the directive, Globe customers along the procession route may not be able to access call, text and mobile data services while the suspension of services is in effect.  Due to overlapping mobile signal from cellsites in adjacent areas, the suspension of services could affect customers in other parts of Manila and Cavite areas. The NTC directive for a network shutdown was issued upon request of the Philippine National Police. We appeal for our customers’ understanding. 

Building a better Philippines takes a collective effort and not just a one-man team. But volunteering towards nation building takes a whole lot of education and understanding before one can truly grasp the whole concept of volunteerism and create a sustainable impact. Often, there are also mismatches for demand for volunteers and availability of volunteers.  These are the pain points shared by JB Tan and Bel Padlan, the people behind iVolunteer, one of the five startups which won the Globe Future Makers social innovation competition participated in by 135 individuals and groups. Tan noted the difficulties in finding volunteering opportunities even during the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy in 2009 which opened up the floodgates for more volunteers.  People want to volunteer but they didn't know how and where to go.  The young and dedicated iVolunteer team.  From L-R:  Danielle Najos, Jasmine Salem, Jennilyn Redublo, and Danalynne Dumaliang This situation prompted Tan and Pa

Globe Telecom, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), is expanding the Global Filipino Schools (GFS) program to realize presence in 15 regions nationwide. The GFS program is a long-term and modern approach to education that allows 21st century learning methods to be introduced and implemented in public schools nationwide.  Around 60 schools were added to the program this year, bringing to 142 schools the total number under its fold. The program now covers 15 out of 17 regions around the country. This was revealed during the presentation and turnover ceremony conducted recently between Globe and DepEd.  Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones (center) is all smiles following a report made by Globe Telecom, represented by Globe Director for Citizenship and Advocacy Marketing  Maricel Gray (2nd from left) on the telecommunication provider’s commitment to bring all 17 regions in the country under its Global Filipino School program. They are joined, from le

Your favorite cinema is now app-cesible! Skip the long lines and go straight to your movie – SM Cinema launches its free app for quicker reservations and paperless movie tickets. SM Cinema developed its very own app that allows you to find your preferred movie at the nearest theatre, reserve or purchase your tickets in seconds and directly enter the cinema through a QR code that you could scan at the gate. You can avoid arriving early, waiting in line, or printing your ticket at the booth and focus on the movie magic instead.

While today’s school teachers focus mostly on imparting knowledge, this group of educators thought otherwise. They believe that learning is not just about knowledge but also building character, attitude and skills. “The impetus behind the creation of our organization is that we recognize, especially in the Philippines, that there is a big achievement gap in school, and the gap exists because kids need more than just academics to thrive and survive in the 21st Century. Unfortunately, kids struggle not only to learn Math and English but also in developing their attitude, character and skills such as strength and resilience, courage and drive,” according to Mara Eala, Content and Learning Manager at The Ultimate Learning Accelerator or TULA. From L-R:  Kickstart President Minette Navarrete, Ashoka Philippines Chairman  Rico Gonzalez, TULA teachers Mara Eala and Elise Zulueta, TULA Founder James Centenera, and Globe Telecom Head of Innovation Mikey Garrovillo TULA is a chain

Finding a sustainable source of income is one of the biggest challenge that People with Disabilities (PWD) face on daily basis. People with medical, mental and physical limitations are not just battling for their condition but enduring the inequality in the workplace primarily because of discrimination. Virtualahan, a social enterprise based in Davao City is changing the system using a business model that upskills, employs, and empowers people with disabilities to become productive members of society.  ( From L-R):  Kickstart Ventures President Minette Navarrete; Globe Telecom Head of Innovation Mikey Garrovillo; Virtualahan co-founders Ryan Gersava, Rose Gersava- Villamor, Elsie Losala-Gersava, Josh Gersava;  and Ashoka Philippines Chairman Rico Gonzalez. Virtualahan is one of the five winners of  Globe Future Makers Program. “We equip people with skills and the right mindset so they can start working online as remote employees for digital businesses around the world. W

GCash is expanding its scan to pay feature in the transport industry through a partnership with Emotors, Inc. Emotors, Inc. is the operator of Zum e-Series which provides e-shuttle service for tenants and employees of the W Group, Globe Telecom, and Mynt.  "This is just the beginning of our foray into the transport sector.  Wherever cash is used, we want to offer a quick and hassle-free alternative,” said Ernest Cu, chief executive officer of Globe Telecom.  Globe, together with Ant Financial and Ayala Corp., owns Mynt, the financial technology company which operates GCash mobile wallet service. Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest Cu trying GCash scan to pay for Emotors e-shuttle service.  EMI CEO Elizabeth Lee holds the GCash QR sticker while Mynt President and CEO Anthony Thomas (right) and W Group CEO Francis Wee (2nd from left) look on. Globe Telecom's collaboration with Emotors, Inc. is hinged on three factors: innovative technology, clean and sustainable

SM City Iloilo employees recently held a gift-giving program to bring joy to children in partnership with the One Meal Program and the Department of Social Welfare and Development VI. The children were treated to a story-telling session, games, mascot appearance by Jollibee, SM Storyland rides, food and were given the SM Cares Bears of Joy. The program is part of the Employee Volunteerism Program (EVP) that aims to encourage the employees to take part in worthwhile community projects outside of their work routines. The budget used for the project came from their personal efforts which are proceeds of their fund-raising project inside the office.