The PR & Events Circuit

The world’s most sought after mobile technology is finally here in the Philippines as Globe successfully completed the first-ever international 5G video call in the country with the 5G mobile network of AIS Thailand. The call, which lasted more than three minutes,  was made recently after Globe received the technical call from AIS when the mobile operator tested its own 5G network in Bangkok last Friday, February 21. Alan Garchitorena, Globe Director for Technology Enablement & Services Planning, took the call from Hui Weng Cheong, President of AIS, as the Bangkok-based company ran its first 5G video call test. The call went on without a glitch with zero lag  and practically ushered in a new era of communication for both Globe and AIS. “It went very smoothly.  Superb.  My appreciation for the support from the Globe Team,” Hui said after the call was made. AIS has just officially acquired its new 5G spectrum the same day it made the call...

Ford Philippines is boosting its SUV lineup with the addition of a new Ford Everest variant, the new Ford Everest Trend, offering customers a new mid-size SUV variant that offers great value with enhancements in its smart and safe features.  The new Ford Everest Trend has a new front grille design, rear view camera, power liftgate, LED projector headlamps with daytime running lamps, and additional driver knee airbag, bringing total number of airbags to seven. “We are expanding our SUV lineup to provide customers with another reliable Ford Everest variant that suits their diverse needs and lifestyles. The new Everest Trend comes with features such as seven airbags, LED headlamps, power liftgate, and leather seats that make it one of the most competitive and feature-packed mid-size SUVs for its pricing,” said PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippines.  Proven performance  The new Everest Trend is powered by Ford’s proven 2.2L TDCi diesel en...

Globe myBusiness brings together Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs of all ages and business stages to attend the opening salvo of Create. Modern Tao Ke (Boss): Chinoypreneurs’ Guide to a Prosperous Year of the Metal Rat. Alvin Kingson Tan, President, Fil-Chi Media Productions, Inc. (second from left); Maritess Allen, Feng Shui Expert (8th from left); Celeste Porto, Marketing Head, Globe myBusiness (9th from left); Gaile Guevarra, Director, Regional Marketing Services, Globe myBusiness (3rd from right); and Gian Villaceran, Regional Sales Head for Manila, Globe myBusiness (2nd from right) Globe myBusiness is all about being one with the Filipino entrepreneur. More than a provider of  solutions, services, and technology know-how, it aims to be a trusted partner that shares in the Filipino SME’s success. To celebrate with the Filipino-Chinese business owners of Metro Manila, Globe myBusiness celebrated Chinese New Year last January 25, 2020 by joining Chinese New Year Parad...

Industry experts will be helping businesses prepare for the industrial revolution during the Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2020 this March 25-29, 2020 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay, Metro Manila. Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), FAPHL continues to be the country’s main capacity-building event for the Philippine franchising sector for 28 years now. With the theme Franchising of FIRe or the fourth industrial revolution, FAPHL 2020 will talk about what the franchising industry needs to do to make the latest industrial revolution a tool for further growth and better opportunities.   “We are now at the dawn of the 4th industrial revolution and we would like to help the franchising sector prepare for the challenges and the opportunities ahead,” said Sherill Quintana, PFA President. Aside from talks, the week-long activity will feature franchise seminars and business matching activities. More than 80 renowned industry experts...

In celebration of Safer Internet Day, Globe Telecom joined civic groups Child Rights Network and Plan International in creating awareness on, and stopping online sexual exploitation of children in the Philippines. Miguel Bermundo, Director for Globe Citizenship and Advocacy Marketing, talked about three major efforts of the company to keep the children safe during the media launch of Child Rights Network #ShutDownOSEC (Online Sexual Exploitation of Children) campaign, and Plan International’s Safer Internet Day activities attended by hundreds of students, parents and other stakeholders with the topic  “Building Resilient Online Community Against Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children.” "These days, many children turn to the internet when they search for information, play, and communicate with their peers. However, without proper guidance, there is now a higher danger of children being exposed to sexual solicitation, cyberbullying, lewd and violent materials, ...

Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) will be showing Dumaguete artist, Kris Ardeña, in a solo presentation titled, “Basahan,” i this year’s Art Fair Philippines. “This is our (TFI) first time and the first time that a Cebu-based organization will be joining Art Fair Philippines,” said Chris Fussner, co-founder of TFI. The show “Basahan” continues as one of Ardeña’s narrative paths of finding beauty in everyday Filipino culture, picking these details out and using them to inspire his work. His work is based on the socio-economic conditions that surround his studio and practice. “The concept of ‘basahan’ is ubiquitous in the Philippines – we see it every day, we touch it every day. The practicality and simplicity of the upcycled object holds ideals of the future and carries a distinct symbol woven into each piece,” said Ardeña. TFI is a multidisciplinary think-tank studio that works closely with the Cebu gallery 856G in putting together a broad base of cultural ...

Johnder was born in the Muslim Badjao tribe on the islands of Sulu where cleft lips, a cut on the lip; cleft palates, a hole in the roof of the mouth; and other disabilities are a common sight due to lack of access to healthcare. His parents would have been content to live a quiet life in their little coastal community until one day, they heard that they could get a free surgery to fix Johnder’s condition. Seven-year old Johnder and his mom holding an old photo of his condition The family moved to the outskirts of Davao City, building their own home on stilts, this time on trash-filled canal waters connected to the main road by flimsy man-made bridges reminiscent of their coastal roots. Their living conditions have been difficult, with Johnder’s father earning only a small living selling knock-off signature sunglasses, but amidst all these challenges, his mother recounts their story with light and hope in her eyes. Now a seven-year-old boy with a newly-operated lip wh...

Ford Philippines, together with Fairlane Automotive Ventures, Inc. (FAVI), kicked off the construction of its 50th dealership facility in the country in Talisay City, Cebu with a ceremonial groundbreaking event. Present at the Ford Talisay groundbreaking ceremony are (L-R) Hon. Marietta Bucao, Councilor of Talisay City, Cebu, Mr. Jose Daniel Borromeo, Corporate Planning, FAVI; Hon. Alan Bucao, Vice Mayor of Talisay City, Cebu, Mr. Andre Borromeo, General Manager, FAVI; Mr. PK Umashankar, Managing Director, Ford Philippines; and Mr. Jonathan Legaspi, Sales Director, Ford Philippines. “The construction of Ford Talisay is yet another milestone for Ford Philippines as we build our 50th dealership facility in the country, which is a testament to the growing preference for the Ford brand nationwide,” shares PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippines. “This is in line with our commitment to expand our reach to new customers in the province of Cebu and in the greater V...

Globe stands by its commitment to help communities in need by once again partnering with Rise Against Hunger to provide 100 food boxes for 18,000 people affected by the recent eruption of Taal volcano. Alongside all of the company’s disaster response initiatives since the eruption, one hundred Ka-Globe together with the company’s senior leaders as well as celebrities Yayo Aguila and Lester Giri, shared their time and effort to help in the meal packing activity. Although the alert status for Taal Volcano was already lowered down to Level 3, many residents, especially those who live in areas within the seven kilometer radius from the main crater, are still prohibited from returning to their homes.  Thus, there is a need for continuous assistance to the families who are still in evacuation centers. So far, Globe has conducted relief operations in 39 evacuation centers in Batangas and Cavite, benefitting 4,007 families or 20,035 individuals.  It has also r...

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), the leading housing developer in the Visayas and Mindanao region, announced today its 2019 reservation sales of P12.67 billion, a 31 percent increase from the P9.6 billion posted in 2018. The full-year reservation sales surpassed the firm’s P12.5 billion target owing to the strong take up of key projects mostly in its home base Cebu City which contributed 58% of the booked sales. Davao City accounted for 15%; Cagayan de Oro, 13%; Bacolod, 12%; and Dumaguete, 2%. “Reservation sales is an indication of future revenue and with the robust sales performance of our projects, we are again anticipating outstanding financial results from CLI,” says CLI chairman and chief executive officer Jose Soberano III. CLI exceeded market expectations particularly in Cebu City with Mivela Garden Residences, a mid- market residential condominium in the prime location of Banilad, which sold 80% of available inventory in less than a month. The strong take u...