The PR & Events Circuit

  DepEd TV, the Department of Education’s (DepEd) platform for multimedia classes, officially airs new episodes on GMA’s digital channel last Monday, May 24. Students staying safe at home can watch educational programs every Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. via  Channel 7  on  GMA Affordabox  and  GMA Now  as well as on other digital TV receivers.    GMA Network, as it helps make education more accessible to Filipino learners in the new normal, provides this Kapuso digital channel for free  in cooperation with Dep Ed on its implementation of its blended learning program. DepEd TV has been airing on test broadcast since early this year. Making quality education more accessible to Filipinos nationwide for free On May 24, DepEd TV aired new episodes with programs designed for  Grades 1 to 10 . Each episode runs for  20  to 30 minutes  which are both available in English and Filipino, with five-minute breaks ...

  As a way to show its appreciation to its customers, Globe At Home grants the following plan holders with a complementary speed upgrade with no additional fees.   Coming from their current subscription, eligible Globe At Home Plan 1699 subscribers can enjoy the permanent upgrade to speeds of up to 25 Mbps, while Plan 1899 subscribers can now experience speeds up to 35mbps. This is how Globe At Home makes sure that their customers are supported and, more importantly, powered by care as most households continue to safely work, earn, and learn from home with the ongoing health crisis. Globe At Home Plan 1699 and Plan 1899 customers are highly encouraged to check if they are eligible for the free upgrade through the Globe At Home app to activate the permanent speed upgrade. The Globe At Home app is available for download on Android and iOS devices. This is an added layer on ensuring convenience and protection of its customers as this allows them to monitor their data usage, settl...

  GCash and its executives were recognized by the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) during the ACG’s 8th Founding Anniversary, making it the only fintech company in the country to do so. The awards were in recognition of GCash’s commitment to the ACG’s cybercrime campaign called “Strengthening ACG Response Towards the New Normal.” Through the efforts of the GCash’s Enterprise Risk Management Group, cybercrime activities were identified and thwarted in cooperation with the ACG. GCash only fintech company to receive recognition from PNP for Anti-Cybercrime Response The awardees were led by GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon, Chief Risk Officer Don Niño Santos, Head Legal Counsel Cef Sison, and Enterprise Risk Management Head Ingrid Beroña. Representing the PNP were Police Corporal Lorengilene de Leon, Police Lieutenant Michael Bernardo, and Patrolman Paul Jordan Apolinario “We are thankful to the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group for th...

  On Sunday (May 30), The Atom Araullo Specials presents “Habol Hininga: Isang Taon ng Pandemya,” a relevant documentary which tackles the Philippines'   COVID-19 situation and examines the different programs in place   against the pandemic. After battling one of the worst COVID-19 surges in the past weeks, the Philippines has logged in more than 1 million cases, becoming the 26th country in the world and second country in Southeast Asia next to Indonesia to breach the mark.  As the number of coronavirus cases increased during these weeks, hospitals went back to a critical level, overwhelmed with patients.   Eliza de Ocampo, 50 years old, tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21. She was also discovered having diabetic ketoacidosis. The doctor informed her family that Eliza had to be admitted right away but their hospital was in full capacity and couldn't accommodate her. Instead, Eliza and her family were isolated at home, struggling to find a hospital as ...

  Through its community development partners, Globe was able to reach out to educate 5,635 teachers, parents, and students from 10 cities in Metro Manila and 23 provinces nationwide on the responsible use of technology since the start of the pandemic.   The initiative is part of Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) which seeks to heighten awareness on digital citizenship and cybersafety. It contains modules on Digital Insight, Digital Impact, Digital Ambition and Digital Discernment, and a Parent Module that Globe community ambassadors shared through a total of 155 DTP online sessions.   Globe continues to conduct training of community ambassadors with community development partners, to ensure that the education sector benefits from the online modules. Since it was integrated in the Department of Education’s K-12 curriculum in 2019, DTP has reached more areas nationwide reaching 4,101 schools and providing more than 1.9 million students access to the modules.   “...

GMA Network's top-rating family drama series 'Love of My Life' is set to capture the hearts of more viewers as it debuts on Netflix Philippines beginning May 28.     Following its successful run on GMA since its premiere in February 2020, avid fans and viewers of the well-loved series requested that the program to be made available on the popular video streaming platform.  Love of My Life joins the growing list of Kapuso shows on Netflix Philippines including the internationally-acclaimed primetime series ‘Descendants of the Sun Philippines’ and the groundbreaking program 'I Can See You' - further solidifying the Network's online presence and mission of bringing world-class GMA content to more Filipinos.     Coney Reyes leads the cast of Love of My Life Love of My Life dwells on the atypical relationship of the Gonzales family. Isabella (Coney), the matriarch, is a rich widow with high standards who would stop at nothing to get what’s best for her sons...

Annyeonghaseyo! Whether it be for their music, fashion, food, or dramas it is to no surprise that we are obsessed with all things Korean Cultured! Think of these items the next time you go on a K-Binge with your friends and family now all available in GLife! Just log on to your GCash app, then swipe to GLife, a feature on the app that serves as a one-stop-shop for all your favorite brands, essential needs, and everything you K-love. Match your Korean fashion idol. We’ve seen our leading ladies and oppas rock the most fashionable trends in all their dramas, so of course we can only help but get inspired to redesign our wardrobes. From spiked leather jackets and oversized shirts or bright-colored tops to sneakers and accessories, shop through Lazada’s site on your GLife to find the perfect K-Fashion to match your style. Beautify your skin care and hair routine. Koreans are meticulous about their skin care, even moreso, poreless glass skin is all the rage. Buy all the best skin care produ...

  KodeGo, 917Ventures’ new web development educational bootcamp, aims to raise the calibre of Filipino software engineers and address unemployment gaps in the country.   The venture aims to produce front-end, back-end, or full-stack web developers through extensive hands-on experience, peer-programming, and building real-world projects. “We want to produce great innovators, so we equip our students to become frontrunners in digital transformation through web development essentials, client-side and server-side programming, server hosting, activities and real-world projects as well as career development,” said Joshua Sta. Ana, KodeGo Venture Builder.   After completing the three-month online course, the graduates of the tech school are referred to partner companies including Globe and other subsidiaries of the Ayala Group of Companies to help fill thousands of job positions for software engineers.   “Since technology is continuously moving forward, more and more compan...

Globe At Home sets higher standards on customer service experience by continuously innovating to provide good and reliable home internet connectivity, and providing end-to-end proactive care from inquiry to installation even up to after-sales services.   These are the new measures that Globe At Home has taken to make customers feel that they are Powered by Care. Select subscribers can avail via the Globe At Home App  starting May 10 Loyal Globe At Home customers are eligible for a speed upgrade up to five times their current subscription. Providing free permanent speed upgrade is a timely response to the demand for reliable connectivity since most households continue to work, earn, and learn from home.   Customers are highly encouraged to check their eligibility through the Globe At Home app as certain terms and conditions apply.   “Making sure that our customers are provided with the service they deserve is our top priority at Globe At Home.  Under this new nor...

Stay active and achieve a healthier body and mind with the help of outdoor activities at ‘Fit & Festive’ — a wellness event happening at Festive Walk Iloilo, until May 31! Developing a good physical fitness routine will have countless benefits for the body which will make it look and feel better inside out. This summer, Festive Walk Iloilo wants to inspire people to get up and keep active by providing a lineup of physical activities for everyone to stay in shape in a fun and safe environment.  Feel the flow of energy and find inner peace in the yoga festival Yes to Yoga happening at 3F Sky Garden on May 22, and 29 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Participants can meet and strengthen their practice with fellow yogis too!  Show off some dance moves to the beat of summer jams in Dance to the Beat. This Zumba dance session will have guests sweating it out and burning calories! Join the high-adrenaline event at Park Square on May 15, 22, and 29 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.  Join the growi...

The rising need for food and other basic goods by disadvantaged families prompted many good-natured individuals like 26-year old Ana Patricia Non to put up community pantries in various places around the country.   Designed specifically to help the poor and augment a day's meal for families caught by the devastating impact of the pandemic, the work of these good samaritans spread like wildfire over social media.   As a way of extending support to its customers in need, Globe provided assistance to over 200 community pantries nationwide by leveraging on its partnership with PureGold through the PureGo app. “This is our way of showing  malasakit  to our customers.  By staying close to them and their communities, they know we are here to support them.  Once again, the Filipino bayanihan spirit comes to life at a time when many people are finding it difficult to cope with the health crisis,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and S...

British beauty brand The Body Shop marks another beautiful milestone as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in the Philippines. The brand, which introduced cruelty-fr ee and nature-inspired skincare and bath and body treats to Filipinos when it first opened its doors on May 16, 1996 at SM Southmall, now has over 60 standalone stores, and is in 10 The SM Stores all over the country. The Body Shop first store in the Philippines opened 25 years ago at SM Southmall in Las Pinas, MM The Body Shop is more than a beauty brand – activism is in its DNA, and like its counterparts all over the world, Body Shop Philippines has participated in many campaigns which promote real change. With the support of its customers, help was extended to The Philippine Eagle Foundation in 2018, Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation in 2019 and to SM Foundation for the typhoon victims in 2020. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, The Body Shop will be delighting everyone with amazing offers and promotions for the entire mon...

  For students entering the workforce, Globe reminds the youth that putting customers’ best interests and needs are of utmost importance.   Globe Vice-President for Consumer Mobile Business, KD Dizon, discussed the virtues of being customer-centric as she underscored Globe’s commitment to help empower the youth so they can thrive in the new normal, in her keynote speech at the recent PANAF (Philippine Association of National Advertisers Foundation) Youth Creativity Festival 2021. “Every single part of what we bring to the market must have the customer in mind,” she said. “What we must be excited about is the customer, about solving their problems, about enhancing their lives, about empowering them to create the lives that they want. That is not just in what we communicate to them, but it’s the whole ecosystem behind what we are bringing to our customers.”   Dizon noted that the mindset shift to put the customer first was pivotal in Globe’s journey at a time when the battl...