The PR & Events Circuit

Staying true to its commitment of making this year’s Christmas more special for Filipino families, Globe at Home brings yet another line-up of new and exciting product promos and data offers.  Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi gives more bang for your buck with their newest and biggest data package yet - the HomeWATCH promos. For HomeWATCH199, you can get 34GB with FREE 4GB of videos daily for YouTube, iWant, Netflix, iFlix, HOOQ, TikTok, and NBA. Plus, your favorite HomeSURF promos just got bigger! From 12GB, you can now score 15GB plus FREE 1GB of YouTube daily when loading HomeSURF199, and up to 70GB plus FREE of 1GB YouTube daily with HomeSURF999. With the same prices, you can stream more of your favorite movies and series with everyone in the family this holiday season.

More than 1000 job opportunities are available for Cebuanos as Tech Mahindra Ltd. opens their fourth site in FilinvestCyberzone Tower 2 of IT Park, Lahug. In the photo (from left to right): Mr. John Arfy  Ceniza, PEZA Information Officer; Atty. Ann Marie Teresa P. Ortega, PEZA Zone Manager 3; Mr. Anand Achuthan, APAC Head Tech Mahindra, Cebu Vice Mayor Mike Rama; Ms. Joy Abueg, Palawan ICT President; Mr. Jun Saa, Managing Director CIBO, Cebu City Treasurer Atty. Jerone Castillo; and Mr. Reynaldo Beluso II, Cebu HR Head Tech Mahindra “We started off with just 400 employees back in 2011 in our Fuente Osmeña branch. Now, we have 3000 people and we are looking at having 4000 to 5000 people over the next fiscal year,” said Anand Achuthan, APAC Head of Tech Mahindra Ltd. Tech Mahindra Ltd. is a multinational subsidiary of the Mahindra Group. They provide information technology and business process outsourcing (BPO) services. Established in 2011, they now have over 3000 employ

Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, and Victory Liner, one of the country’s most recognized names in the transport industry, has partnered to further boost bus services with connectivity solutions.  (L-R) Victory Liner Vice President for Finance and Marketing Marivic del Pilar and Globe Business Vice President for Sales Meanne Quiambao showcase a Globe Business WiFi-enabled Victory Liner bus.  Victory Liner has signed up for Globe Business’ Boost Data Plan, which allows the bus company to power 1044 bus units with WiFi and offer its customers fast and reliable internet access supported by a robust and broad domestic network.  “We continuously improve our operations to achieve a level of excellence that is comparable across the transport industry,” said Marivic del Pilar, Victory Liner Vice President for Finance and Marketing. “We know how important comfort and value for money is for our customers, thus we put our trust in Globe Business to help us delive

Leading local housing developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters and the Villa-Abrille family through the joint venture YHES Inc. open the 275 sqm showroom of The Paragon Davao, a P2.6 billion master-planned mixed-use development expected to be completed in 2022 and envisioned to be Davao City's lifestyle destination.  The Paragon Davao is the fourth mixed-use property developed by Cebu Landmasters in Visayas and Mindanao. Phase 1 of the development will include the 26-storey residential condominium One Paragon Place, the 263-room hotel and serviced residences Citadines Paragon Davao to be managed by The Ascott Limited – one of the world’s leading lodging owner-operators, The Paragon Davao Convention Center, and The Paragon Davao Lifestyle Mall . Phase 1 of The Paragon Davao development includes the 26-storey residential condominium One Paragon Place, the 263-room hotel and serviced residences Citadines Paragon Davao to be managed by The Ascott Limited — one of the world's

While some schools in the Philippines have integrated technology into their curriculum, many have yet to take steps towards digitalization — and may not even know where to start. Recognizing the need of educational institutions to adopt global practices of information and communications technology (ICT) enabled learning, and the lack of awareness or resources of schools to keep up, Globe is taking huge strides to ensure that key people in the academe are equipped with knowledge and skills that will help them groom future-ready students. In partnership with First City Providential College (FCPC), Globe, through the Globe myBusiness Academy, conducted E-skwela, a professional development workshop designed to educate school administrators, key decision makers, and faculty members on learning technologies and their integration in the school system. FCPC offers relevant and multidisciplinary academic programs that aim to produce lifelong learners who are globally competitive and

The investment holding company of tycoon Dr. Andrew Tan - Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI)  reported a net income of P19.3 billion in the first nine months of the year, registering a growth of 4% from the P18.7-billion level the year before. Excluding non-recurring gains, core profit grew 9% to P19.1-billion from P17.6-billion the previous year.  AGI's hotels under Megaworld and Travellers International became one of the fastest growing segments of the business. In photo is Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown that opened in Cebu Tuesday. Consolidated revenues increased remarkably by 17% to P127.0-billion from P108.8-billion during the same period last year, reflecting an accelerated growth pace from the first half.  Attributable net income stood at P12.8-billion, up 7% from last year's P12.0-billion. Excluding non-recurring gains, core attributable profit grew 11% to P12.7-billion from P11.4-billion the previous year.  "We continue to work hard to deliver the

Globe and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. have joined forces to advocate for the health and safety of all Filipino children by offering toll free calls to Bantay Bata #163 helpline for all Globe and TM mobile phone users beginning November 18, 2019. (L-R) Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Managing Director Susan Bautista-Afan, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Program Director Jing Castaneda-Velasco, Peter Maquera, Globe Business Senior Vice President. Through the recent signing of a memorandum of agreement, the two parties will be able to strengthen the efforts of Bantay Bata in protecting disadvantaged and at-risk children through a nationwide network of social services such  rescue and rehabilitation, training and advocacy on child abuse prevention, rehabilitation of families in crisis, educational scholarships, community outreach and medical and dental missions. By making Bantay Bata #163 toll-free for all Globe and TM Customers, it will be

Pinoy MIDZYs, the long wait is over! Get ready to #StanUpTogether with the shiny, edgy, and fiery ITZY as they prepare to conquer Manila with their premiere showcase tour in the country!  #GlobeKPOP K-mmunity PH members can get first dibs on tickets or a chance to win a VIP experience! Globe continues to bring the best of Korean entertainment to the country by partnering with JYP Entertainment and PULP Live World for ITZY PREMIERE SHOWCASE TOUR ‘ITZY? ITZY!’ IN MANILA on December 8, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.

Volunteerism knows no boundaries, geographical or otherwise; global citizens are better together and should care for the planet as one.  With this in mind, employee volunteers from Singtel of Singapore visited the Philippines once again to take part in the Singtel Group’s 8th overseas volunteering program hosted by Globe Telecom. Globe and Singtel volunteers learned how to make useable stone sculptures from lahar rocks, as well as plates and baskets by weaving Nito vines. These products are a key source of livelihood for the people of Jessmag Aeta community. The group of six Singtel and 13 Globe volunteers went to the Iba Botanicals eco-village in Iba, Zambales to plant Acacia, Kakawati, Langka and Kasuy in areas that have been widely deforested.

Globe myBusiness gives back to its loyal business partners in recognition of the constant support for Globe products and services that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) provide over the years. Globe myBusiness client Bicol Isarog receives treats from their account manager.  (From L-R): Estella Joson - Sales and Marketing Officer of Bicol Isarog, Liz Constantino - QC Sector 3A Customer Development Manager of Globe myBusiness, Arnold Mendoza - Sales and Marketing Manager of Bicol Isarog, Michael Angelo Villanueva - AVP, Head, Office of Strategy Management of Bicol Isarog. Beginning with the Globe 917 celebration last month which was inspired by the company’s original 917 prefix, Globe myBusiness lined up a number of customer rewards and surprises for its long-standing clients as a way of saying thank you.

One of the most anticipated events of the Masskara Festival, the Electric Masskara, will kick off at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central this year. The Electric Masskara 2019 will start with the sending-off of floats and the Grand Masskara Light Show at the Corte Area of Ayala Malls Capitol Central at on October 25, 2019, 5:30 PM. The exciting night parade is bigger and grander this year with performances of local artists such as Nadine Lustre, Kristel Fulgar, Juan Karlos, Rivermaya, and G-Force Philippines. Local food stalls featuring a taste of Bacolod City will also be set up in designated areas along Lacson Street during the festival.

It's that time of the year when La Union's waves are crashing on the shore and surfers are in their element. Want to see the best of the best shred those waves?  Take a break and enjoy the beach as Globe, in partnership with Karpos, brings you La Union Surf Break 2019. This time, you will not only be able to enjoy the sun and sand, you will also be able to do your part of saving the beach by participating in the clean-up and plastic collection activity.

Google Developer Group (GDG) Cebu is bringing back the biggest Google Tech Conference in the Philippines, DevFest Cebu 2019 on November 16, 2019. GDG DevFests are large community-run events that provide the opportunity for tech-savvy individuals to learn about the latest technologies and other developer products. International and local experts will discuss different topics such as machine learning, automated testing, internet of things (IoT), mobile development and other technologies by Google.

One of Bacolod’s most awaited night of the year, the coronation of the MassKara Queen 2019, is happening at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. Ten candidates will be competing to be crowned MassKara Queen 2019 of this year’s MassKara Festival, the biggest festival in Bacolod City. The candidates are Christine Mendoza, Roem Alcaen, Moira Maci Abesamis, Andrea Sagario, Trecia Tuquero, Vina Marie Peña, Chaira Victoria Juarez, Chainee May Ang, Janine Cabrillos, and Queenie Edessa Amarante.

With many schoolchildren being able to access the internet without adult supervision, they are inadvertently exposed to indecent photos and videos which may not be limited to just actual search anymore. Online sites have found creative ways to lure the youth into checking out sexually-charged materials through keywords that may seem harmless, spam emails, or unrelated topics, to expose them involuntarily to sexual activities. Much worse is that friends and even strangers are able to force children to share naked photos or videos of them engaging in sexual activities. 

It will be a weekend full of amazing surprises for Bacolod City as several events are lined-up at Ayala Malls Capitol Central in time for the MassKara Festival. There will be a three day mallwide sale where shoppers can enjoy up to 70% discount on their favorite brands starting on October 18 to October 20, 2019. On October 19, mall hours will be extended until midnight. “This year’s MassKara Festival Celebration is extra special for us. We look forward to celebrating this event with our shoppers as we join the biggest event of the year for Bacolod City,” said Stephanie Soriano, Marketing Manager, Ayala Malls Capitol Central. Aside from the mallwide sale, three more events will happen at the same time. The international brand, Uniqlo, will open its 60th store in the Philippines at Ayala Malls Capitol Central on October 18. Located at the first floor of the mall, shoppers will get the chance to avail of limited offers on their opening weekend. The Metro Stores

Cine Europa goes back again in Iloilo City for the 7th time from 9 to 13 October 2019.  "De Marathon" from Netherlands will certainly capture your heart and bring not only smiles but laughter as you watch this comedy-adventure film.  Directed by Diederick Koopal, the film talks about four out-of-shape men working at a car shop who decided to join a marathon to recuperate from a debt. How they try to cope with life's adversities and maintain their good relations will be the theme of the story.  Diederick Koopal, a noted director, won for this film the "Audience Award" and the "Dutch Film Critics Award" in the Netherlands Film Festival.  Public screenings will be held at SM Iloilo and at the Film Development Center Cinematheque. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.  The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Saskia de Lang, Mr Rafael de Bustamante, First Counsellor, EU Delegation to the Philippines

The HMR Group of Companies announced the opening of its new HMR Trading Haus store as it hails as the No.1 Discount Superstore, facilitating the overflow of reverse logistics stock in the country. This new location in Mindanao offers pristine products that include a wide range of goods: branded appliances, housewares, gadgets, electronics, power tools, industrial supplies, outdoor products, sporting goods, and furniture for home, office and hospitality industry needs – all at affordable prices compared to other retailers. Located inside Puregold at Lapasan, this 1,500 sqm HMR store is the 29 th  store; and the company plans to establish more than 30 stores before the year ends. "We plan to steadily grow through opening destination stores around major cities nationwide. We are also building our wholesale market by franchising to extend our demographics into the provincial pockets and provide opportunities to local entrepreneurs within those regions", said Sharl

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Globe have entered into a strategic partnership for the promotion and digital transformation of the Philippine Tourism industry while jointly advocating for the adoption of sustainable practices among all stakeholders concerned. DOT, GLOBE kick off partnership at Globe Siargao Sustainability Week As the official telecommunications partner of DOT, Globe has created a new official tourism video ( https://youtu.be/y-YYPuxQ59s ) to be used for domestic and international promotions in order to encourage more travelers to visit the country and experience the warmth of the Filipinos.  The video celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the Filipino people, manifested through culture and values, as reasons why “It’s Always More Fun in the Philippines.” “It is the Department of Tourism’s thrust to promote and build the Philippine tourism industry and make it competitive globally and we warmly welcome Globe’s support for this undertaking.  Through G

Township developer Megaworld is building its first full-scale mall development in Central Luzon, the Capital Mall, inside the 35.6-hectare Capital Town in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. To be completed in 2022, the Capital Mall will be a three-level mall with a gross floor area of around 33,000 square meters. The company is allocating P1.8-billion to build the mall in two years. Construction will start by first half of 2020. The Capital Mall is highlighted by its unique architecture that mimics the sugar mill, reminiscent of the original structure that stands on the same spot of the township. The area in which the township is being built used to be the site of the historic sugar central of Pampanga Sugar Development Company (PASUDECO) built a century ago. New mall to pay tribute to PASUDECO’s history and heritage; to highlight a unique, first-of-its-kind architecture and interiors The mall, which will be operated and managed under the Megaworld Lifestyle

Globe, as part of Singtel group,  joins more than 50 mobile operators from all over the world in addressing the growing problem of climate change through a commitment to disclose the impact of its operations on the environment using the internationally-recognized CDP global disclosure system.   This is part of a major GSMA-led initiative to develop a mobile industry climate action roadmap that will  create a decarbonization pathway for the mobile sector by February next year. The end-goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 aligned with the aim of the Paris Agreement in 2016 to  reduce the risks and harmful effects of climate change by limiting the increase of the global average temperature to 1.5 degrees celsius. By reporting its climate impacts via the CDP system, Globe will enable full transparency of its initiatives to investors, customers and other stakeholders which the company already started locally in 2008 when it released its first sustaina

Students are among the heaviest Internet users in the Philippines, particularly for study and research purposes, and of course for surfing the web, hanging out with friends via social media, streaming their favorite shows or movies or trying the latest apps. The modern learning experience also entail faculty and staff to go online to learn and adapt the latest teaching methods, classroom interaction techniques, instruction tools, and learning modules.    (L-R) Francesca Gonzales, Regional Marketing - Globe Telecom; Aprille Manga, Customer Development Manager - Globe Telecom; Timmy Ang, Business Development Manager-GoWiFi; Dr. Ma. Antoinette Montealegre, Officer-In-Charge- Philippine Normal University; Prof. Jason Orozco, Director of Admissions - Philippine Normal University; Zenaida Reyes, VP- University Relations and Advancement- Philippine Normal University; Aurora Filigencio, Dean of Student Affairs & Student Services- Philippine Normal University To be able