The PR & Events Circuit

KonsultaMD is offering the public a 30-day free access to medical advice through its telemedicine hotline to complement existing government efforts in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The free Konsulta subscription is open until April 13 to anyone without existing membership. They may call 78880 via Globe/TM mobile phone or (02) 77988000 via Globe landline, other landline in Metro Manila, and other mobile networks. KonsultaMD is a 24/7 health hotline service manned by skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who provide medical assessment and advice, including basic healthcare and permissible medication, over the phone. With KonsultaMD, the public will be able to get immediate and affordable medical attention, anytime, anywhere in the Philippines. Due to limited capacity of medical institutions compared to the fast-growing number of people needing immediate medical attention, the Department of Health is looking at telemedicine, particularly primary care teleconsultation

Globe joins forces with digital learning experts to discuss the future of education amid COVID-19 pandemic  With schools closed for the duration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in Luzon, many educators deem it as the perfect time to harness the power of communications technology so that students can still learn while in the comfort and safety of their homes.  Globe MyBusiness supports this idea, and is encouraging an in-depth discussion through a webinar that is open to educational institutions, with experts offering insights on the right tools and techniques for utilizing and maximizing digital learning.  The E-Skwela webinar, which will be held on March 31, will discuss the possibilities of current learning technologies and their integration in the school system during the time of the COVID-19 crisis. The webinar will help school owners and educators understand digital learning and how it can be implemented remotely.   Moderated by Gerson Abesamis, Executi

Up to 30GB data starts now! During these uncertain times, Globe At Home is taking steps to help you adjust to the new realities that we now face together.  That’s why beginning March 21, HomeSURF199 will receive a big data boost, so you need not worry too much about your data allocation running-out, and have a more worry-free stay at home. From 22GB, you will now have access to up to 30GB of data (23GB open access + 1GB of Youtube daily) valid for 7 days until April 21, 2020. With HomeSURF199, you can do office work, take classes online, manage your business, learn new skills, and have video calls with your families and friends. Furthermore, to arm yourself with the right information to keep your family safe, you can also access the official sites of the Department of Health (DOH) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC) free of any data charges. “Globe At Home understands that this is the time when everyone in the family needs to stay co

GMA Network tightly held its leadership in the nationwide television ratings as it continued to expand its viewership advantage in key urban areas, which now include Urban Visayas, according to the latest data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. Cast of the Philippine adaptation of DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN airing weekdays on GMA Telebabad GMA, which posted a higher margin from the previous month, remained victorious in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) with  35.2 percent  average total day people audience share. The Network outscored ABS-CBN’s 32.1 percent for February (with February 23 to 29 based on overnight data). The Kapuso Network’s overall lead was mainly driven by its steadily improving numbers in the morning and afternoon blocks. GMA’s  29.4 percent  won against rival’s 26.3 percent in the morning block, while its  38.4 percent  performance in the afternoon block was clearly ahead of competition’s 30.9 percent. GMA similarly ruled

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI), the holding firm of tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, is donating one-million liters of 70% disinfectant ethyl alcohol to help strengthen government's efforts in fighting the spread of COVID-19.  Around 850,000 liters of 96-percent ethyl alcohol will be denatured in order to convert them into sanitizing and disinfectant alcohol, which can be used by hospitals, clinics, and government agencies that are tirelessly working to curb the spread of the coronavirus all over the country.  "Through the Department of Health, we hope to distribute disinfectant alcohol to as many, if not, all the hospitals and clinics that are treating COVID-19 patients all over the country. We need to protect our frontliners — the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare and medical personnel — whose lives are at risk in protecting and treating people from this virus," says Kevin Andrew L. Tan, chief executive officer, AGI.  Aside from hospitals and other

Solidifying its support to healthcare workers and institutions, Globe called for its loyal customers to join in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by donating their Globe Rewards points to the PGH Medical Foundation, Inc.   In line with this, the telco giant extended the validity of Globe Rewards points earned in 2019 from March 31 to June 30, 2020 so customers can continue to enjoy using their points to stay connected or donate their points to the foundation while staying #SafeAtHome. Donated points shall be used to provide much-needed test kits, alcohol, and complete sets of personal protective equipment (PPEs) such as surgical masks, face shields, and surgical gowns. Globe Rewards also made an initial pledge of P5M in cash donation to augment PGH’s supplies and support the tireless efforts of its healthcare frontliners. “The circumstances that we face today require the solidarity and cooperation of everyone more than ever,” said Ernest Cu, President

To provide its customers with reliable updates on COVID-19 and Taal volcano status, Globe Telecom is offering free data access to websites of the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At present, there are numerous conflicting reports about the origin, effects, and reach of COVID-19 ranging from the absurd to the plausible.  Likewise, there are varying information on the status of Taal volcano and the affected cities and barangays.  The situation often leaves people confused and sometimes, in panic. This prompted Globe  to act by making data access to the websites of DOH, PHIVOLCS and NDRRMC available for free to its mobile and prepaid home WiFi customers. “As a public service, we want to direct our customers to the proper sources of information about COVID-19 and Taal volcano status so that they won’t be misled by fake news which may only ca

Leading residential developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) recently expanded its footprint to Bohol with the launch of a residential development in Dauis, Bohol targeted towards the robustly growing mid-market segment. Velmiro Greens Bohol has generous open spaces and landscaped parks, a multi-level clubhouse with function rooms, swimming pool, fitness gym, basketball court and playground. Velmiro Greens Bohol is the fourth project under CLI’s Velmiro Brand after it was successfully launched in Cebu, CDO and Bacolod. The community gives the balance of urban comfort and rural bliss of which the brand is known for.  Velmiro Greens Bohol is a secured and gated community with a generous open space and premier amenities which offers leisure and relaxation such as a swimming pool, multi-level clubhouse, fitness gym, basketball court, kids playground, function rooms and landscaped parks.   Velmiro Greens Bohol in Dauis, Bohol offers townhouse and single-detache

Globe Telecom, BPI Foundation Inc. (BPIFI), and YGOAL Inc. joined hands to promote financial education, and digital literacy and responsibility in public schools nationwide. The partnership is being carried out through the inclusion of Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) in the learning packages for teachers and students under the BPI Senior High School Acceleration Program for Employment and Entrepreneurship (BPI SHAPE) and BPI Manny and Me programs, with YGOAL as program implementor.   Marisse Catangay, YGOAL Program Manager holds training for teachers “As the leading telecommunications company in the country with a strong foothold on corporate social responsibility and education programs, we believe that Globe Telecom is the ideal partner in expanding the digital responsibility content of the BPI SHAPE and BPI Manny and Me programs to further empower and educate our teachers and students,” said JR Demecais, YGOAL President and CEO. YGOAL is a social enterp

For helping achieve record revenue targets and delivering a breakthrough in cloud native network platforms, NCSI Philippines and Mycom OSI bagged the top honors in the 2019 Globe Information Services Group’s (ISG) Mover Awards. NCSI won the ISG Overall Mover of the Year trophy for its work in stabilizing the Autoload Max and Share-A-Load system that resulted in the highest one-day revenue and highest one-month revenue of all time, both recorded last December 2019. The accomplishment is notable also for the minimization of incidents and customer complaints during the year. Mycom OSI took the prestigious CTIO Mover of the Year for its collaboration with Globe in delivering the first fully cloud native network assurance platform in South East Asia. The highly available and scalable platform has opened the door to agile deployment of automation solutions by combining data sources such as alarms, performance key performance indicators, tickets and probe data. This provides a