The PR & Events Circuit

Globe at Home has committed itself to elevate home entertainment by providing world-class content through its high-speed internet and partnerships with top streaming services. Starting May 1, Globe At Home customers can now experience an even bigger selection of content through its partnership with FOX+, giving them access to blockbuster movies, the latest TV series, inspiring documentaries, live sports and more!   “Globe has always been at the forefront of transforming the digital Filipino lifestyle by partnering with top global and iconic brands. Through our collaboration with FOX+, our customers can enjoy the best in entertainment, be in the know when it comes to popular shows, and be able to watch highly anticipated shows and events first and live, with the experience made seamless through our high-speed Globe At Home plans,” says Martha Sazon, SVP for Globe At Home.

True to its mission of showcasing compelling and world-class entertainment, GMA Network brings its loyal Kapuso viewers another ground-breaking concept with its upcoming primetime series, The Cure, beginning April 30. The Cure’s premise is set on an experimental drug that kills cancer cells. However, its side effect causes a deeper problem—the mutation of a dangerous and highly contagious virus called the Monkey Virus Disease or MVD wherein anyone infected begins to have seizures and becomes rabid and violent. Soon, law and order is non-existent as the disease spreads not only in the city, but also throughout the entire country. Now more than ever, it is crucial to find the very thing that would save everyone—a cure.

For many Filipinos, the top two forms of entertainment are watching local teleseryes and going online. Now, Globe At Home and ABS-CBN are combining the two with the new WiFi TV Pack, a bundle that comes with the Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi device and the ABS-CBN TV Plus Box! With the WiFi TV Pack, families can watch the latest Kapamilya shows and complete the entertainment experience with fast and reliable access to the internet. Here are five reasons why you should get the Globe At Home WiFi TV Pack:

One of the country’s leading television network cooperative is now acquiring a cashless payment scheme for its members. GMA-7 Employees’ Multipurpose Cooperative (GEMPC) has forged a partnership with GCash to empower its members through financial tools and solutions. G-Xchange President and CEO Albert Tinio (center,  right) and GEMPC Chairperson Jose Vernon Jacela (center, left) seal the partnership with a handshake.  Together with them are (from L-R): Mynt Cluster Head P3 Nino Obach, GEMPC Treasurer Victoria Arradaza, GEMPC Vice Chairperson Lorna Reubal, Mynt VP for Finance Ron Testa, and Globe Cluster Head OIC Karen Cafe. The cooperative’s chairperson, Jose Vernon Jacela expressed excitement over the partnership as it provides more opportunities for their members to be financially responsible through the use of technology. “Over two decades of the cooperative’s existence, the time is ripe to slowly shift in adopting an electronic payment scheme that will still adher

Get ready for the world’s biggest boy band, EXO, as they return to the Philippines for EXO PLANET #4: The ElyXiOn. The wait is over. South Korean boy band and worldwide phenomenon EXO is finally back in the Philippines for EXO PLANET #4: The ElyXiOn! EXO-Ls all over the country are more than excited to watch Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, Xiumin, Lay, and Chen perform their hit songs live. Refer to this handy map so you know where to go on the big day! Make it a night you’ll never forget by taking note of these five essential tips and tricks as you head to the Mall of Asia Arena on April 28 , Saturday .

Enjoy a faster and smoother mobile Internet experience, plus a chance to watch Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War! With an improved digital experience powered by Globe Telecom’s robust LTE network, switching from a 3G SIM card to an LTE SIM card will not only let you seamlessly stream videos or browse the web faster, but will also give you a chance to win 2 movie passes to Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War ! To check if your current SIM card is LTE-capable, text SIM CHECK to 8080. You will receive a message informing you if you’re still using a non-LTE SIM. To upgrade your SIM for FREE, simply visit your nearest Globe Store with your old SIM card. After claiming the new LTE Upgrade SIM, text UPGRADE to 8080 using your old prepaid SIM. Insert the new LTE Upgrade SIM on your phone, enter the 6-digit upgrade code when prompted, and press OK. Restart your phone and you’ll receive a confirmation message once your upgrade is successful.

S&R will soon open a stand-alone pizza parlor serving its very popular pizza and more at Robinsons Place Iloilo. It will be the first stand-alone S&R Pizza restaurant and the second in the region after the one located at the warehouse club in San Rafael, Mandurriao. The restaurant will be open to everyone - NO S&R Membership required . But members get a 5% off on all purchase and Senior Citizen discount applies. The price is a bit higher than the warehouse clubs - mostly an additional PhP10 for each pizza slice among others.

Globe Telecom is supporting two grade school students from Xavier School who will represent the Philippines at the VEX Robotics 2018 World Championships on April 29 to May 1, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ten year-old Sebastian Silva and eight year-old brother Miguel Silva will pit their creation named “Kilva” against other robots around the world under the VEX IQ Elementary Division of the competition. Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu said that the company will continue to support the youth with potential to bring recognition to the country. “We are proud with what the two young boys have achieved so far. They already managed to bring the country on the world stage in the fields of robotics,” Cu said.

Movie geeks and enthusiasts can now seamlessly purchase tickets for the latest movies in one of the biggest cinema chains in the country. This has been made easier thanks to a new partnership between Robinsons Movieworld (RMW) and the Philippine’s top mobile e-payment scheme, GCash Scan-to-Pay. Robinsons Movieworld has now embraced the GCash cashless payment system in all of its branches nationwide in order to bring added convenience to its moviegoers. From L-R:  Michelle Araullo, Sr. Marketing Manager, Robinsons Movieworld; Arlene Magtibay, Sr. VP and Gen. Manager, Commercial Center Division, Robinsons Land Corp.; Anthony Thomas, President and CEO, Mynt; and Jose Rodrigo Lim, Gen. Manager, Robinsons Movieworld “The push for a cashless payment system is strongly supported by Robinsons Movieworld. With Robinsons Movieworld adapting the e-payment scheme, we are confident that our customers can fully experience convenience with this feature in all our cinema branches nati

IBEX Global, one of the biggest business process outsourcing companies in the world, joins the group of pioneering BPOs driving financial inclusion in the Philippines through its recent partnership with GCash, an internationally-acclaimed micro payment service. The partnership allows web-based disbursement of salaries, incentives, and allowances to IBEX employees in real time, 24/7, using GCash PowerPay+. “GCash has already cemented its foundation in the Philippines and Globe is bullish in revolutionizing companies to go cashless by maximizing the technological resources and solutions that we have like GCash PowerPay+. With this partnership, IBEX Global will not only have the advantage of a seamless web-based disbursement platform but will also be part of a growing community that drives financial inclusion in the country,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.  Globe, together with Ant Financial and Ayala Corporation, owns Mynt, a financial technology firm which operates GC

The Medical City Iloilo (TMC Iloilo) is celebrating another milestone this month as it promises to continuously grow as one of the trusted healthcare brands in Iloilo. Now on its 8th year of giving quality and modern medical services to the Ilonggos, TMC Iloilo highlights its commitment of patient partnership.  From being an industry challenger way back 2010, TMCI is now becoming known as one of the top healthcare brands in Iloilo offering state-of-the-art facilities, topnotch medical specialists and innovative health programs.  As it celebrates its 8th year of bringing patient partnership to the Ilonggo community, TMC Iloilo proudly mark new developments that will further prove its commitment: 

Globe Telecom unveiled today Globe Gaming and a series of strategic partnerships with top industry players including Mineski, Riot Games and Garena. Globe Gaming is a holistic program designed to provide gamers and fans access to the latest titles, local, regional and global esports competitions, original content and exclusive programming. Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu stated that Globe will support the gaming and esports industry by providing fully optimized internet connectivity, world class events and tournaments in the Philippines.  “Together with our new partners, we want to accelerate the gaming industry in the country by bringing gaming and esports into homes, mobile devices, malls and competition venues,” Cu said.

Harry Styles’ solo concert in Manila is one of the most-awaited shows of 2018. To drum up excitement for his arrival, Globe invites everyone to the Harry Styles Fan Fair at the Trinoma Cinema Lobby on April 21. This is your chance to win tickets to the show! At the Fan Fair, Stylers can participate in the ballpit photobooth, a Style-oke where they can sing Harry’s songs to their heart's content, and the Style-igraphy where they can design a mural. Fans can also get a free haircut and donate their hair to the Philippine Cancer Society, which will create special wigs for cancer patients. To join, Stylers must simply load at least P100 and register to GoSURF50. Those who complete all the activities can get a chance to win concert tickets and exclusive Harry Styles shirts! Those who load up at the event get instant freebies too. 

Award-winning actress Jasmine Curtis Smith is the latest addition to the GMA Network family as she signed an exclusive contract with the Network on April 17. Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Felipe L. Gozon, Senior Vice President for Entertainment Content Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, and Vidanes Artist Management head Betchay Vidanes. For her TV comeback, Jasmine kept her faith in good timing and she feels happy to finally call GMA her home. “They have been very patient with us and very kind, so parang no-brainer na this is where I should be. It’s surreal but I’m very happy for this opportunity. I’m very excited to see what’s around the corner,” the new Kapuso star shared.

The Department of Tourism Region VI (DOT-VI) intensifies its campaign to attract Chinese tourists as it targets to increase Chinese tourist arrivals this year. Data of the DOT-VI revealed that China is the second biggest foreign market of Western Visayas in 2017 with 386,021 tourist arrivals which is about 33.27% of the total market share. Topping the list of the foreign markets is Korea while Taiwan, USA and Australia place third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Cabugao Gamay Island  in the GIgantes Groups of Island in Carles, Iloilo The said move is in support to the goal of DOT of hitting 1.5 million Chinese tourist arrivals this year from 986,447 last year which is 43.33 percent higher than the 675,663 tourist arrivals Chinese nationals listed the previous year.

Globe Telecom is calling on private organizations and non-government agencies to collaborate and join the company’s volunteerism program by providing opportunities to volunteer or fielding volunteers to create a Globe of Good. Yoly Crisanto, Senior Vice President for Globe Corporate Communications, divulged that the company aims to share its unique culture of volunteerism to more Filipinos by partnering with like-minded organizations who are open to engage volunteers within their operations. Crisanto added that GLobe will help connect interested volunteers to activities nationwide so that more people can spread and share acts of kindness to those in need.

Summer has officially started and everybody is gearing up to feel the heat! Whether with family or friends, or just having that alone time, summer is the time to be carefree, attend concerts, go to the beach, and just simply lounge around to catch up on a much needed break.   Summer is our reward-- This is a time where we can truly slow down, and not worry about the things that bother us all year round. There are a lot of aspects of summer one can enjoy. And one of them is the Chasing Summer event on   April 20-21, 2018   at SM Southpoint, the new favorite hangout at SM City Iloilo. Manila bands Up Dharma Down and Sponge Cola will set the fire onstage with their hits on  April 20 and 21 , respectively, as they join the party in these two nights of fun with delectable food offerings and drinks available in the area. A Squad Goals Movie Tour will also bring stars Julian Trono, Andrew Muhlach, Vitto Marquez, Dan Huschka and Jack Reid on  April 20 . To join the par

The fight against illegal streaming and downloading of movies will never stop as long as Filipinos patronize such illegal acts online. From the latest data on We Are Social, Philippines ranks #10 in terms of torrent downloads. 55% of visits to movies and series sites are done on illegal sites. To educate and remind Filipinos of their responsibilities as movie enthusiasts, Globe Telecom is strongly leading efforts through its #PlayItRight advocacy that endeavors to convince Filipinos to watch movies they love the right and legal way. Under #PlayItRight, Globe activated Piracy vs Piracy to further its cause. Tackling the issue of piracy head on, the campaign delivered its message by using channels where piracy happens: torrent and streaming websites. Last December 23, 2017, while stars took to the streets to join the Metro Manila Film Fest (MMFF) Parade of Stars, Globe took to torrent sites, streaming sites, and even social media and uploaded copies of the MMFF films and other b

THE National Museum of the Philippines assumed on April 11, 2018, the full operation of its Western Visayas Regional Museum after undergoing rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the former Iloilo Prison, which was built in 1911 and later rechristened the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC). National Museum Director Jeremy Barns, with Assistant Director Ana Labrador and other National Museum officials, flew in from Manila to receive the converted IRC from the Provincial Government of Iloilo headed by Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. and members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in a ceremony held during the opening of the 117 th Semana sang Iloilo celebration. Also present during the unveiling of the IRC Historical Marker were Provincial Engineer Gracianito Lucero, and project contractor, Engr. Joselito Lim.   National Museum Director Jeremy Barns and Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. unveil the marker of the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (otherwise known as Provincia

Globe Telecom conquered  recently   the World Communications Forum-Global 2018: "Communication Power"   by winning three major awards in different categories at  the prestigious Communication For Future (C4F) Davos Award 2018  in Geneva, Switzerland. Globe corporate advocacy and communications campaigns were recognized in their respective categories by the international jury board of the C4F Davos Award 2018 putting the Philippines on top against 13 other countries all over the world.     Globe SVP Yoly Crisanto ecstatic as Globe becomes 1 st  Filipino company to be honored with C4F Davos Awards Globe became the first Filipino company to be recognized by the WCFA for its “1 st  World Internet PH” campaign which bagged the Communications of the Future Award, and the “7 Ways We Create Wonderful Experiences” Annual and Sustainable Report which captured Media of the Future Award.  Both are under the corporate categories.

Bob’s, one of the pioneers in the Bacolod City restaurant scene, now leads the cashless revolution as it becomes the first homegrown establishment in the City of Smile to adopt GCash scan to pay payment option.    Bacold’s own, Bob's, leads cashless revolution as it adopts GCash scan to pay payment option. In the photo are Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu together with Bob’s owner Bob Magalona This well-loved Bacolod icon is known for its affordable American menu such as BBQ, Baby Back Ribs and Cheeseburger and is a must-visit place for local and foreign tourists.            

Leading VisMin property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is on-track to meet its P7 billion reservation sales target this year after sales rose 24 percent in the first three months. From January to March, the listed company sold P2.7 billion of its ongoing developments, reaching already 38 percent of its full-year goal. “I’m happy to report that CLI is off to a record-breaking start in 2018, recording our highest quarterly reservation sales at 2.7 billion," said Jose R. Soberano III, CLI chief executive officer. "This validates that our Visayas and Mindanao expansion has been well-received by the market, and we still see several opportunities to expand in these key VisMin cities.” Casa Mira Coast brings 543 housing units to Sibulan, Negros Oriental. The development has a 24-hour security system, 40 percent open spaces, lovely views of the seaside, and includes generous amenities like swimming pool, a club house, multi-purpose court, playground and chapel.

SM Cinemas will be opening its doors to teachers, students, and environmental advocates, who will get the opportunity to watch various film and video materials about the environment, through the Green Film Festival 2018. At SM City Iloilo  during the launch, EMB VI Environmental Education and Information Unit (EEIU) head Rabbie Cris Carvajal,said the GFF will feature audio visual presentations and movies about climate change, global warming, air quality protection, water conservation, solid waste management, biodiversity and other environmentally-related topics. SM City Iloilo Public Relations Manager Troy Camarista welcomed the participants from the different schools as well as youth organizations like the Iloilo Red Cross Youth and Girl Scouts of the Philippines Iloilo Chapter. 

EXO is considered one of the “biggest boy band in the world” and the “Kings of K-Pop” with their chart-topping hits, well-attended concerts, and multiple awards. Following a two-day sold-out concert in Manila in 2016, the South Korean-Chinese boy band will be back on April 28, 2018 for EXO PLANET #4: The ElyXiOn. Now you can get the chance to see them live because Globe is giving away tickets to 12 lucky customers!                                                                                                 Prepaid and TM customers are eligible to join as long as they are subscribed to any GoWATCH variant from March 28 to April 23, 2018 . Every P5 of the GoWATCH promo availed will earn one raffle entry. To join, customers must register by texting EXOREG <Name/Address/Birthyear> to 2346. Customers can also check the number of raffle entries by texting EXOPTS to 2346.

Globe myBusiness moves a step further to expanding its foothold in the Philippine retail and personal services industry with its newly-formed partnership with the country’s premier waxing salon Lay Bare. Globe myBusiness helps the waxing salon navigate the digital world, first by powering Lay Bare’s pop-up booths that unveiled the new features of the store during its recent National Sales Conference with the theme “Next Generation Lay Bare. Create A Digital Experience” held at the Globe Tower recently. Juan Paolo Hilario,  President of Lay Bare Franchising Corporation talks about the next generation Lay Bare booth showcased at The Globe Tower “We in Lay Bare believe in the power of automation and have made significant strides in digitizing our business. Trying to be in the forefront of innovation possesses significant challenges, even greater being an SME. By having an established partner in Globe that enables us to create meaningful technologies that match our needs, we

Mynt, the financial technology company owned by Globe Telecom, Ant Financial and Ayala Corporation, is eyeing the youth to help drive awareness and acceptance of new financial products and services using digital platforms and mobile technologies that make transactions more secure and convenient. Anthony Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mynt, said the younger population has less affinity with the traditional need for physical financial access and are more open to accepting new technologies, thus, they could ultimately influence the next generation of thinking.  “We can start with the early adopters who would eventually spread the word about fintech, mostly through social media,” he said in an interview during the “Digital Transformation Series 2018: Fintech and Blockchain Innovation Summit” organized by Global Chamber Manila and Enderun Conferences. 

HMR Trading Haus will open Iloilo branch on  April 7, 2018 , offering Ilonggos quality surplus goods at affordable prices in time for the summer season. HMR Iloilo, HMR’s second branch in the Visayas and the 21st in the country, will be located inside SM Hypermarket, Corner Commission Civil, Jalandoni Street, Jaro, Iloilo City. Soon to serve the Ilonggos - HMr Trading House Iloilo at SM Hypermarket in Jaro, Iloilo City. (Photo above shows HMR Pampanga)  “After we launched in Cebu, our first in the Visayas, we were already looking forward to opening more branches in the region,” said Juliet Ines, Retail Marketing Manager of HMR Philippines. HMR sells a wide range of items --- from industrial tools, home and office furniture, audio and video equipment, electronics and gadgets, sporting goods, branded apparel, toys, and other novelty items.