The PR & Events Circuit

As part of its Stay Fit program to provide the community with a safe space for outdoor activities, the Skypark at SM Seaside City Cebu recently opened  first-ever Roofdeck Ninja Obstacle Course in the Visayas  in partnership with Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation and the United Vismin OCR (Obstacle Course Race) Community. This pop up facility includes an over 6 ft Wall with an Underwall, Through Wall, Pull ups, Monkey bars, Rings, Inclined Push Ups, Twister Rings,  Dips, Traverse Wall, an Inverted Wall, and Rope Climbs. Guided sessions are offered to the public at the 3F Amphitheater 2 beginning this February 13 and will be every Saturdays and Sundays at 5PM via pre-registration for limited slots.  Photos show former PBA player and now Cebu City Councilor Dondon Hontiveros using the pull-up bar, and other members of the Obstacle Course Race community in Vis-Min area getting fit.

Teenage mothers share their struggles and stories in Kara David's documentary “Nuwebe, Trese, Katorse” this Saturday (February 27) on  I-Witness .   In a far-flung community in Batangas, Kara meets “Aimee” who got pregnant at the age of nine. For two years now, she takes on the responsibilities of being a mother to a child usually mistaken as her younger brother.   According to the University of the Philippines Population Insitute – more than 700,000 unplanned pregnancies are expected this year mainly because of the lockdown implemented over the course of the pandemic. But in a community in Pasay, teenage pregnancy seems to be a norm like in the case of best friends “Joy” and “Maricar.” Joy was only 13 when she first got pregnant. Now at the age of 16, she is already expecting her second child. Maricar, on the other hand, is now on the seventh month of her pregnancy.   Despite the stigma on teenage pregnancy, “Kylie” who got pregnant at age 14, was able to make ...

  San Enrique, Iloilo is a truly tranquil and peaceful town guaranteed to help you relax, slow down, and connect with nature. Visit small scale farms— sugar cane and rice fields, corn, water buffalo, and more. Meet happy, smiling people and enjoy their local cuisine. Amidst the bustling and progressive city pulsating with modern life, Pallon Farm is a unique haven for those who long for the solitude and enjoyment while communing with nature. Where the ambiance will surely soothe the senses and calm your nerves, allowing you to achieve one of the best farm holidays of your life. PallonFarm, a privately-owned farm in Barangay Bantayan is one of the unique places in Iloilo where you can come to recharge in beautiful scenery with peaceful silence in the farm fields. Only four (4) kilometers from the town center, Pallon Farm will remind you of a simple yet happy life. This 1.5 hectares developed area of the farm has a fishpond framed by fruit-bearing trees such as rambutan, lanzones, an...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, businesses have suffered great losses and struggled to stay afloat. Traditionally run businesses without a digital presence were doubly challenged to remain present in a market overrun by competitors with an already established audience. Given these challenges, Globe myBusiness is helping businesses power through this next normal. Globe offers tried-and-tested digital solutions, an impressive, reliable network, and empowering learning events—all of which are aimed at helping build stronger and better businesses this 2021.   Digital solutions offered by Globe include a range of broadband and mobile plans. Businesses heavily relying on broadband internet can avail of Globe’s Unli Internet Plan priced at only Php 1899. Get unlimited data of up to 30Mbps, a free Konsulta MD license for 12 months, and a freebie choice of either a Microsoft 365 license or a Google Workspace license for one year. The installation fee for this plan is also waived. Business ...

Himbon Contemporary Art Group with support from Boysen, UPV OICA, Eskinita Art Gallery and SM City Iloilo, currently displays a Mural and Exhibition at SM City Iloilo Northpoint running until the end of the month. The centerpiece is  a mural entitled We Hide No More - depicting a clothesline in a provincial setting - oscillates among all the meanings of halay, halayan, and hinalay in Hiligaynon or Tagalog, as distinctly spoken in the two languages.  Laundry washing has become an indispensable human ritual, and a clothesline could blur one’s mindfulness of what can be made public or kept private.  In Hiligaynon, the word for clothesline is haláyan, from the root word haláy (to hang). In Tagalog, however, the word hálay means lewdness or indecency.  In Hiligaynon, laundry put out in the sun to dry is called hinaláy; in Tagalog hinálay means abused, violated, or raped!  Laundry put in conspicuous spaces to dry invites scrutiny. The things being hung (and their usua...

  This February 22, the Kapuso Network is keeping it good with its second free-to-air channel’s fresh new look as  GTV  – offering “ the  news you trust and new shows to love. ” GTV stays true to the Network’s commitment to  Serbisyong Totoo  with a full roster of credible news programs from the award-winning teams of GMA News, GMA Regional TV, and DZBB. Viewers can still catch the live telecast of Super Radyo DZBB’s hottest reports and commentaries on “Dobol B TV”; as well as Connie Sison and Raffy Tima’s midday newscast “Balitanghali.”  GTV likewise simulcasts GMA’s flagship news program “24 Oras,” anchored by GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco, Mike Enriquez, and Vicky Morales.   Meanwhile, the channel’s primetime newscast “State of the Nation (SONA),” bannered by Atom Araullo and Maki Pulido, provides depth and context to the headlines. Local news reports continue to be accessible to more viewers via the “GMA Regional TV Strip” and “GMA Regiona...

Ford Philippines launched the refreshed Ranger lineup, which boasts of new design and exterior enhancements across its Ranger XLS, XLT, and Wildtrak variants to offer customers a new look more attuned to today’s needs and lifestyles. “Our new Ford Ranger lineup will allow us to continue building on our leadership in the pickup segment in the country,” says PK Umashankar, president and managing director, Ford Philippines. “The new Ranger is set to deliver on its promise of functionality and capability while enabling the diverse needs and lifestyles of our customers.” New Look and Design The new Ranger sports a bolder look and new design elements, giving it a stronger impression and tougher stance on the road. The new Ranger Wildtrak variants feature a new eye-catching trapezoidal shape grille with Saber accents, reflecting the Ranger’s brand of unmatched design. Complementing this bolder look are painted gloss black wheels and gloss black accents on its front grille, lower bumper, rear ...

At least 280 retailers from communities devastated by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses last year were the latest beneficiaries of Globe’s Community Development program. These new Globe partners received livelihood opportunities through a retailer package with LTE phones, SIM starter kit, and initial load.  Beyond disaster response, Globe provides a more sustainable intervention for communities affected by typhoons Rolly and Ulysses through technology-based livelihood opportunities. “We’re starting the year by supporting the most affected communities and helping them rebuild their lives. We’re committed to helping communities in their rehabilitation and recovery efforts by including them in our value chain. This makes our intervention more sustainable and meaningful especially for our partners and customers,” said Bernie Llamzon, Globe EVP for Channel Management. The Globe livelihood program now includes beneficiaries from 62 cities and municipalities in 8 areas devastated by the two typh...

The inspiring story of Ben Cantomayor from Oton, Iloilo is an example of trying to find the light amidst the dark realities hounding his present condition in life. Ben is a college freshmen who qualified in the SM Foundation Inc.(SMFI) college scholarship program last 2018 and is now a Civil Engineering student at Central Philippine University. One could not imagine that the frail physique of this boy walks kilometers on a daily basis just to get to school in the aim of giving his family a better future when he graduates.   Consistently on top of his class, the small nipa hut with the soil as their floor is the testament of Ben’s achievement—the wall is almost covered with his medals both from his academic and extra-curricular feats. He is a self-taught artist—his paintings hang in a small room where he rests after his daily grind with his books and school assignments. An exceptional student, so to speak. Despite all the challenges he faces every single day, he m...

The blessings just keep on coming for award-winning Kapuso actress Glaiza de Castro. After being engaged recently, Glaiza renewed her ties with GMA Network after signing another exclusive contract with the Network on Monday, February 8.    Present during the contract signing were GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, GMA Vice President for Drama, Redgie Magno, GMA Artist Center Assistant Vice President and Head for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer, GMA Artist Center Senior Talent Manager Tracy Garcia, and Senior Program Manager Nini Matilac.   Glaiza expressed her gratitude for the Network as it continues to give her meaningful projects that inspire fans and viewers, “Being part of the shows that have brought joy, inspiration, social and cultural awareness is what makes me feel proud as a Kapuso.” Aside from being a mainstay in the weekend variety show ‘All-Out Sundays,’ Glaiza is gearing up for her role in the upcoming GM...

  1 in 3 Filipinos is on GCash   Mobile wallet leader GCash continues to boost the financial inclusion efforts of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), onboarding more Filipinos into the financial system as digital transactions become an indispensable part of the lives of consumers due to mobility and travel restrictions. GCash has grown its registered base to over 33 million as of last year or 65 percent higher compared to the 20 million users in end-2019, showing that almost one in three Filipinos now has a GCash account. Martha Sazon, CEO of Mynt which operates GCash, said the company has emerged as the “trailblazer” of Philippine digital adoption.  “GCash continues to empower more Filipinos with digital financial tools and services, allowing for safe and convenient transactions amidst the various levels of quarantines,” Sazon added.   Filipino consumers have adjusted to the new normal by adopting, among others, fintech services to make their financial lifestyles...

  Globe, in partnership with Microsoft held an E-skwela Partner-Led Learning Session on January 22, 2021. Entitled  Office 365 for Education: Learning Essentials for 21st Century Educators , the webinar was an online effort of Globe and Microsoft to help partners in the academe be informed and gain access to tools that would provide quality learning experience to their students.   The webinar shed light on the current difficulties and challenges faced by educators and learners—one of which is the change of mindset and attitudes of learners due to the absence of face-to-face interaction. Mark Arthur Abalos, Segment Head for Education of One Globe Education, mentioned that virtual classes have caused a noticeable shift in student behavior. And as such, Globe is committed to help educators understand and adjust to these changes.   Fides Ricasa, Microsoft Chief Partner Officer of Microsoft Philippines, has pointed out that the partnership with Globe has helped in providi...

The Valentine Dinner Buffet at The Promenade at Days Hotel Iloilo is no doubt among the top Valentine gastronomic events in the city during Hearts' Day. But with CoViD-19 still within our midst, this post will just be made of the taste memories of the previous year. Dubbed as FEAST OF THE HEART, it is one of the most indulgent buffets the hotel has to offer throughout the year with its wide selection of food. From hors d'oeuvres, soups and breads to the  organic salad bar, sushi & sashimi, main entrees, carvint station and desserts, it's all one big delicious   gastromantic  celebration! And for the NTH year, I spent Valentine's Day 2020 together with the Iloilo Bloggers Inc. indulging in the sumptuous offerings Days Hotel Iloilo has in store during the most romantic day of the year. Here's what we enjoyed last Valentine at The Promenade at Days Hotel Iloilo's  FEAST OF THE HEART  Let's whet up our appetites with the HORS D' OUEVRES/APPETIZERS/SOUP...