The PR & Events Circuit

Employees are a company’s backbone. For Globe, extending care to customers and providing better connectivity experience especially amidst challenging times happen because of their hard work.   Therefore, the company’s relentless dedication in treating people right to create a Globe of good is evidenced by initiatives to ensure the overall well-being of its workforce.  “Doing our part in helping the nation rise above this pandemic is not simply about what we do externally for our customers and the community, but also what we do internally to care for our employees,” said Ato Jiao, Globe Chief Human Resource Officer.   Last year, Globe promptly ensured all-around employee assistance through a holistic COVID-19 support package.  It boosted digitalization efforts to limit in-person contact and exposure, and allow employees to remain agile and efficient despite the logistical constraints. Globe particularly kept an eye on frontline workers providing essential service on-s...

Christmas is just around the corner and SM City Iloilo welcoming the most joyous season of the year with the biggest Christmas Tree in this part of the country! Measuring 60- feet tall, the Yuletide centerpiece is known as the SM City Iloilo Christmas CommuniTree and dominates the SM Southpoint area. The Yuletide symbol is made with an intricate mix of indigenous materials from and around Iloilo - lovingly crafted by local craftsmen and communities.  Another equally awe-inspiring Christmas Tree is on display and always ready for selfies at the activity of SM Northpoint. Experience the #SMallidays festivity at the SM Southpoint with Iloilo’s grandest Yuletide centerpieces from October 30, 2021 - January 9, 2022 and celebrate the beautiful Ilonggo tradition and sensibility.

Globe completed the site upgrades of its 3G legacy network to 4G LTE in Bacolod City, Boracay, Iloilo City and Cagayan de Oro as of September 2021, resulting in the improved mobile experience of its customers. Globe also installed 5G towers in these key areas, including favorite tourist destinations in Malay, Aklan. 180 site upgrades have been completed in Cagayan de Oro and now has 5G coverage in 30 key locations all over the city. In Bacolod City, Globe has expanded 84 sites and built 13 5G towers while in Iloilo City, 111 sites were upgraded and 11 locations are now covered by 5G.   In Boracay, the company has modernized its 32 sites in Balabag, Manoc-Manoc and Yapak. 5G coverage is also now present in the three barangays with Manoc-Manoc having two 5G towers.   “With the 4G LTE network, Globe customers in Bacolod City, Boracay, Cagayan de Oro and in Iloilo City now have access to high-speed internet, clearer calls and a stable mobile network. We also made 5G available in t...

While most festivities today have been rather low key or even virtual, there’s nothing like a gift to make a milestone memorable. It is one way of joining in celebrations, as well as expressing love and appreciation to friends and family - a great way of nurturing relationships especially during these times. Rediscover the art of gifting with the new The SM Store Gift Registry App and Online Website. The SM Store Gift Registry App, is your one stop gift registry for all your celebrations. It offers a wide range of products with over a hundred brands for every occasion - birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, housewarmings and any other occasion in between. And today, The SM Store Gift Registry App can provide you with a convenient, efficient, and fun gift-giving experience. Shopping for your perfect presents is now so easy: • Download THE SM STORE GIFT REGISTRY App on your mobile phone. Sign up, create or view an event for your celebration. • Manage the event page on the app and...

The City of Manila and Microsoft today began a partnership agreement to drive innovation and accelerate digital transformation in the Philippines capital city, potentially empowering more than two million citizens for the digital age. "Our collaboration with Microsoft – a global leader in software, education, enterprise, digital and cloud technologies – accelerates our ambitions to build a 21st century economy that lifts up our poor, improves job opportunities for our middle class, enhances how the City Government of Manila works internally and improves how we will deliver services externally and enhances our overall business and investment-friendly attractiveness, especially as we seek to recover from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said The Honorable Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, Mayor of the City of Manila. The Honorable Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, Mayor of the City of Manila, signed a historic partnership agreement with Microsoft to drive innovation and accelera...

Let’s face it. The internet has changed the way we consume content. We are no longer satisfied with our free TV access, but that doesn’t mean that we want to let go of it as well. Basically, we all want the best of both worlds—access to the millions of contents available online as well as the ones that local channels provide. But you can’t do that with your regular TV. Or at least, you can’t before. Turning your television into an Android TV is not only possible these days, it’s actually very easy to do. All you really need is the new Globe Streamwatch 2-in-1 Entertainment Box Powered by Android TV. Regardless if you’re a Kdrama addict, a big fan of Western TV shows, Pinoy romcom junkie, or someone who can’t get enough of documentaries, this new entertainment box lets you access all your favorite international and local content for only P149 a month. Basically, it allows you to do all of the following: Turn your TV into an Android TV Each family member will now be able to choose and do...

    Imagine for this Halloween, you are exploring a horror house that’s full of both spooks and surprises. With almost 10 rooms to explore, you have no idea what’s in store for you—will you be met by an eerie ghost, or will you discover a room full of treats?   Now imagine yourself going through that “horror house” while inside the comfort of your own home through the interactive and innovative  Halloween @ Home , powered by Globe At Home!   “With the home now an all-around activity hub, we want to bring back the excitement of weekends by making them feel special again and filled with ‘Pampamilya Moments.’ And what better occasion to do that than on Halloween?” says Barbie Dapul, vice president of Globe Broadband. “Through exciting family activities like this, we want to continue empowering our customers so they can change the way they see the home as a place not just for rest, productivity or security, but also for recreation with the whole family.” Trick or Tr...

Although her name is Small, Filipina socialite, entrepreneur, and celebrity vlogger Small Laude knows what it is to live large. Funny, exuberant, and down to earth, her effortless humor has gained her 350K subscribers and followers who love her videos on fashion, lifestyle and her own shopping adventures in her YouTube channel. She also stars in her own 4-part TV special, It’s a Small World on Metro Channel. Her latest shopping adventure takes her to SM, as host of Shop All You Can with Small Laude, where she highlights SM’s Call to Deliver service from October 15 to November 15, 2021 at The SM Store's Facebook page facebook.com/thesmstore.  As someone who has traveled and lived abroad extensively, Small admits “I didn’t shop a lot in Manila before.” She was therefore amazed when she started shopping at SM and discovered the store’s extensive offerings. “SM has everything,” she enthuses. “Even some of the items I have from abroad, SM has them! So many nice things. I enjoy shopping ...

 Megaworld Premier Offices, the office leasing arm of township developer Megaworld, grew its office lease target by 12% during the first nine months of 2021 even amid the pandemic restrictions imposed during the period.  Southwoods Office Towers in Biñan, Laguna Office take-ups reached 214,000 square meters during the first three quarters, pulling away from the modest target of 191,000 square meters, which is what was achieved during the same period last year. Thirty six percent (36%) of these leases were new deals mostly in Uptown Bonifacio, McKinley Hill, Southwoods City, and Davao Park District. Around 79% % of these new sign-ups are from the IT-BPM sector (Information Technology and Business Process Management). Other new lease transactions were also recorded in Eastwood City, McKinley West, and The Mactan Newtown during the period.  The other 64% of the leases, on the other hand, were renewals mostly from BPO companies in Eastwood City, Uptown Bonifacio, McKinley Wes...

Collectius, a leading debt restructuring partner for financial institutions across Southeast Asia, recently partnered with Microsoft and NTT Data to optimize its operations. This will ensure better services for customers and enabling more people to manage their debts effectively.  “Our business is to purchase portfolios of consumer loans and recover them by supporting customers to become debt-free using the Collectius way of collection. At Collectius, we look to be a trusted partner for our customers on their debt repayment journey, and our business has always been built upon a strong technology foundation.,” said Sarah Johansson, Chief Strategy and Project Offices of Collectius. “With a growing demand for our services and additional portfolios acquired, we saw a need to invest in a platform that is secure and compliant to international standards and could support our vision of delivering the best customer experience in debt management.” Collectius offers clients a professional and...

It can be said that gardening bloomed during the pandemic. The homebound discovered the joys of gardening, and became plantitos and plantitas almost overnight. And with more time in their hands, long time enthusiasts transformed their green spaces into amazing landscapes. This is not surprising as gardening is both healthy and healing: a good source of vitamin D, a mood booster, and an enjoyable aerobic exercise.  And of course, it provides nutritious veggies and fruits for your dinner table and beautiful flowers to decorate it. Whether you’re designing a pocket garden in your condo unit, creating an aesthetic edible garden in your backyard by mixing edibles with existing ornamental beds and borders, or growing fields of flowers, ACE Hardware has a wide selection of high quality, affordable garden supplies, tools and equipment. And ever the Helpful Place, you can now purchase these - in the comfort of your home thru ACE's hotline #11223 or ACE's official online stores at ShopSM...