The PR & Events Circuit

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.  ...

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...

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 T...

The GMovies ticketing app further enhances the cinema experience of its customers with the introduction of reversed quick response (RQR) coding technology that eliminates the need for users to line up at the ticket counter, saving them time and effort. The upgraded GMovies app still follows the same easy online booking steps but with added convenience. Customers only need to head to the cinema porter and scan their QR codes via the “Scan QR Code” button located below their e-tickets.  Once the transaction is verified, they can go straight to their seats. “GMovies continues its mission to provide the best film ticketing service in the country,”  said Glenn Estrella, Senior Vice President for Globe Digital Ventures. “With the RQR technology, we are able to provide our customers with hassle-free experience at the movies by shortening the time it takes to enter the cinema even more. This is a frictionless customer experience at its best.”  The RQR code is cur...

It’s official! A total of six Liyab bets received the call up to carry the country’s colors in the inaugural esports tussles in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games where at least six gold medals are stake. In a testament to their skills, Liyab’s whole Arena of Valor squad will banner the country’s bid in one of the most exciting team competitions in esports while Enderr took one of two  berths in the StarCraft ll event. The AoV team, skippered by Kevin "Gambit" Dizon with Jervan "Bents" Delos Santos, Jeremiah “1717” Camarillo, Lawrence "Rubixx" Gatmaitan and Miguel "Miggie" Banaag, topped the final qualification set by the national training pool to earn the right to compete for the inaugural esports medal in the biennial games.  “It’s a dream come true for me and the whole team. If you asked me a few years ago we would compete in the Southeast Asian Games, I would say no right away. But here we are. Hopefully we will not fail the expec...

Globe has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tran scend Towers Infrastructure (Philippines) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, to build more towers in the Philippines. In support of the common tower initiative of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the agreement will have Transcend Towers build an initial 150 sites for Globe in North Luzon. Globe Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala said that American Tower Corp Subsidiary will play a critical role in improving the density of Globe’s sites in North Luzon. “There is a significant need to accelerate our infrastructure build for our customers to fully enjoy the benefit of a digital lifestyle,” Maniego-Eala said. This is the third MOU signed by Globe after ISOC Infrastructure Inc. and Malaysia-based tower giant edotco Group Sdn. Bhd. last June and Aboitiz InfraCapital, and Frontier Tower Associates Philippines (FTAP) last July. Photo Caption...

True to its mission of providing Internet access to more Filipino families, Globe At Home Prepaid has made it even easier to get online connection with exciting new deals and bundles! In partnership with Home Credit, Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi is now made even more affordable and easier to get for everyone in the family with financing for data and device bundle offerings.  For as low as P500/month for 9 months, Home Credit customers can get one unit of Streamwatch Xtreme Prepaid or Home Prepaid WiFi that comes with free 10GB of data upon account activation via the Globe At Home app. Users can also get 65GB or P999 worth of data which are pushed monthly via the Globe at Home app for up to 4 months. Moreover, Home Credit customers who are planning to get a new home appliance can also bundle it with a Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and pay monthly via installment. Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi is 2x faster with 2x stronger signal and 2x wider coverage than your usual pock...

Two of the country’s regional real estate leaders have joined forces to expand their foothold in Cebu.   Aboitiz Land Inc. (AboitizLand), the real estate arm of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), and VisMin leading developer Cebu Landmasters (CLI) recently sealed a partnership  to form Aboitiz CLI Cebu Developers Inc.  The joint-venture company’s project is a mid-market, mixed-use, multi-tower condominium development in Mandaue City. The project, which is yet to be named, is scheduled to be launched in 2020. “With our roots in Cebu, AboitizLand and Cebu Landmasters understand the Cebuano market well. Our partnership is a first and a milestone for both companies. We have decided to collaborate for the betterment of Cebu contributing to quality housing needs of the community,” says CLI chief executive officer Jose Soberano III. Erramon Aboitiz, president and CEO of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, says:  “As AboitizLand continues its aggressive e...

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI, in cooperation with 23 other government agencies will be conducting the Government Express at the Mall (GEM) on September 23-26, 2019 at SM City Iloilo Northpoint. The GEM, which also aims to provide public access to various frontline services of the government, is one of the highlights of the 119th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration in Western Visayas. There will be an opening program at 2pm on September 23, which will be grace by CSC Commisioner Leopoldo W. Valderosa, Jr. The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6(DSWD 6) will have the awarding ceremony of Huwaran nga Pamilya on September 26, as part of the celebration. A government job fair will culminate the event on September 27 in the same area. The Government Express at the Mall is a long time partnership of the Civil Service Commission 6 in cooperation with the various government agencies and SM City Iloilo. The public can trans...

Globe has forged a partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to provide the agency with internet communication support as well as substantial knowledge of digital citizenship and cybersafety through online training. In photo:  Secretary Isidro Lapeña, Director General, TESDA (center) together with Miguel Bermundo, Head, Globe Citizenship and Advocacy.  With them are the TESDA team (from L-R): Elmer K. Talavera, Executive Director National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD); Belen C. Magpantay, Senior TESD Specialist, Partnerships and Networking Division-Partnerships and Linkages Office (PND-PLO); Rebecca J. Calzado, Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Linkages; Emely Q. Tesoro, Head; National Inspectorate for Scholarship Program (NISP); Sonia S. Lipio, Executive Director Partnerships and Linkages Office (PLO), Maria Gerty D. Pagaran, Chief, Public Information Division “The partnership...

Federal Land paints Cebu’s skyline anew with the rise of Marco Polo Parkplace, the fifth tower of its luxury condominium, Marco Polo Residences. The 30-storey building perched atop Cebu's exclusive Nivel Hills is Federal Land’s newest offer for the Visayan region, capturing a panoramic view of the city’s bluest coasts and hillsides next to its thriving metropolis. Amid tremendous success in Metro Manila, Federal Land continues to expand its footprint to cater to the strong market demand it found beyond the country’s capital. Proving success knows no physical boundaries, Federal Land remains committed to contribute to the progress of the communities it operates in. Setting foot on Visayas’ potent lands  In 2010, despite the decline of construction in the country’s major business districts in the National Capital Region (NCR), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a stabilizing economy in Western and Central Visayas. This was attributed to the surge in Touris...