The PR & Events Circuit

  Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) gathered 16 student teams who will each receive a cash grant and various Smart products and services amounting to Php 100,000 under its Innovation Generation program.   Presented by Smart Prepaid, Innovation Generation tapped college students to develop innovative solutions that utilize wireless technologies to solve community problems in such fields as livelihood, education, and transportation.    Smart SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business Jane J. Basas shared her anticipation about the final output at the end of the participant’s 4-month innovations journey, saying the youth’s ideas are needed now more than ever.   “Our country and the world are beset by so many problems - environment, health, peace and order, and many other social issues. However, there will always be hope for a better future for all, for as long as there are people like you who will think, and feel, and act for our country and our countrymen,” she s...

Globe Telecom announced that it has partnered with twelve-time, eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, as its brand ambassador. The partnership is in line with the telco's position to stay closer to its customers who are reeling from the impact of the pandemic and the current economic downturn.     The People's Champ and Sen. Manny Pacquiao together with Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu “Manny is the epitome of a true global Filipino, a homegrown talent who rises above challenges to bring pride to the country. Much like Manny who remains unfazed by the challenges of this pandemic, Globe has remained steadfast in providing Filipinos with digital solutions, mobile and internet services that have become lifelines under the new normal,” says Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.  “Globe has always been an active supporter of local talent.  Globe and Manny share a common desire to uplift people’s lives, which makes him a fitting ambassador for us,” Cu adds....

'Seize the Deal’ also extended with PHP38,000 all-in low downpayment or PHP150,000 cash discount for EcoSport, PHP1 Ford Philippines is extending its widely-anticipated Truck Month until the end of this month, with cash discounts available to more Ford Ranger models. “We are happy to announce that the Ford Truck Month is extended until November 30 to allow more customers to get a Ford Ranger with great deals. The Ford Truck Month also just got better this month with cash discounts extended to more Ford Ranger models, giving customers the widest array of deals for our ‘Built Ford Tough’ pickup trucks,” says PK Umashankar, president and managing director, Ford Philippines. New Truck Month deals available this November include a PHP90,000 cash discount for the Ranger 2.0L Bi-Turbo Wildtrak 4x4 AT as well as for the Ranger 2.2L XLT 4x2 AT and a PHP65,000 cash discount for the Ranger 2.2L XLT 4x2 MT. The Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4x2 MT is still available this month with a PHP90,000 cash d...

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) chalked up a 14-fold improvement in third quarter net profit to P2.2-billion from only P156-million in the second quarter. This was achieved as consolidated revenues expanded by 30% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to P30.4-billion, helped by the gradual easing of community quarantines throughout the country and the further reopening of the economy. This brings AGI’s net income for the first nine months to P6.4-billion, reflecting a 67% decline from P19.3-billion the year before. Consolidated revenues fell 28% to P91.8-billion from last year’s P127.0-billion. Net income to owners stood at P5.8-billion, down 55% from its year ago level of P12.8-billion.  “We are very encouraged by the sharp improvement in earnings across all our business segments during the third quarter as the economy gets a reboot with the further easing of the quarantine restrictions. Our interim performance also validated the soundness of our diversification strategy as evidenced by ...

Since the start of the year, both Android and iOS users have chosen GCash as their finance app of choice, according to data from App Annie, the leading mobile data and analytics company, which found GCash as the top downloaded finance app with the most number of active users.  For nine consecutive months since January, GCash has been consistent in staying at the top spot for the two categories, reflecting the Filipino’s choice for their digital banking and finance needs and helping more people participate in the financial landscape.  This means that GCash was also the top financial technology (fintech) app during the period under review.  “Once again, GCash proved that it is indeed the leading fintech app in the country as it is the most trusted and partner finance app of Filipinos in navigating the pandemic towards the new normal,” GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon said. According to App Annie, a reputable global app ranking authority, GCash has recorded a breakthr...