The PR & Events Circuit

National University's Ar. Shaunn Remzzo T. Blanco, led the 1370 (out of 2205) board passers, taking the top spot with an overall rating of 83.50% in the January 2022 Architect Licensure Examination. A son of a registered nurse and an architect, Shaunn dreamt to be an architect since he was young, “When I was a child, I (only) wanted to build my mom her dream house. But when I entered this profession, (I realized) it wasn’t just about building houses or structures, it is actually about creating these and the special experiences that everyone would remember.” His father wanted him to become an engineer, but he was always inspired and fascinated with what his father did. He then talked to his godfather who shared a lot of things about National U. ‘’One thing I remember was when he talked about prestigious and famous architects from NU, that’s when I realized that if National University was able to produce those architects, then they can mold me into the architect I’ve always dreamt to...

Now is the best time to clear the clutter, clean your closets, and share your extras with the less fortunate in the SM Store’s Share Your Extras campaign.  A joint project of The SM Store in partnership with SM Foundation and local Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), shoppers can donate their slightly used or brand new clothes (tops and bottoms) for infants to adults. All the items collected will be for the benefit of those affected by the recent Typhoon Odette. Shoppers can drop off their donations or purchase new ones from The SM Store until February 15 in all branches in Metro Manila, and from February 1 to 28 in the rest of the stores nationwide.  Each donation will entitle shoppers to a P100 discount coupon voucher courtesy of The SM Store. The discount coupon can be redeemed at any The SM Store branch, from January 15, 2022 until February 28, 2023 with a minimum P1000 single-receipt purchase of any denim item from SM Woman, GTW Urban, Just Jeans, Code Bl...

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, steps up its efforts to protect everyJuan amidst the COVID-19 surge through the roll out of booster vaccination for its employees.   The CEB/JG Covid Protect Booster Vaccination Program is open to all employees regardless of the source of the primary series, whether from the office or other external sources.  On January 11, 2022, CEB administered a total of 200 employees through the booster vaccination program of the Gokongwei Group's COVID Protect. The program will run for several days with 200 employees to be boosted per day. CEB and its subsidiaries were among the first to be inoculated in the group.  Prior to this rollout, CEB has continuously encouraged its workforce to get protected at the earliest time possible. Therefore, it forged partnerships with the Pasay LGU and the Project Balik-Buhay of Cebu, alongside LGU vaccination programs where employees reside. ...

Ring in the new year with a brand-new Ford vehicle and avail of cash discounts, low downpayment and financing options, and service freebies for the Ford Ranger, Ford Everest, and Ford Territory.   This January, customers can enjoy the widest range of deals available for the Ford Ranger pick-up truck, as well as cash discounts for the Ford Everest SUV and free service for the Ford Territory SUV.   Widest range of deals available for the Ford Ranger, Free 3-Year Scheduled Service Plan Extended for the Ford Territory This Month Get as much as P100,000 cash discount for a Ranger 2.0L Wildtrak 4x2 with free 3-year scheduled service plan (SSP) for both A/T and M/T variants, and a financing offer of 0% interest up to 36 months for the M/T variant. Meanwhile, a financing offer of P98,000 all-in low downpayment or 0% interest up to 36 months is available for the Ranger 2.2 XLS 4x2 M/T variant.   A cash discount of P70,000 is up for grabs for the Ranger 2.0L Bi-Turbo FX4 MAX 4x4 A/...

The Philippines’ leading digital mobile wallet company GCash announced it has virtually planted 1 million trees through GForest, the environmental sustainability feature on the GCash app. As of December 19, 2021, a total of 1,060,000 trees have been planted virtually by GForest users. The virtual trees are planted by GCash users via the GForest on the app, and GCash in turn plants the real trees on their behalf.  Since GForest’s launch in 2019, it now has 9 million users.  The users can earn green energy points by using the various cashless services of GCash, such as Send Money, Pay Bills, or Bank Transfer on the app – digital financial services that also lessen their carbon footprint, in addition to planting trees. GForest users can also collect green energy every time they walk if they enable GCash to access their health app or fitness tracker. These green energy points can be used to plant virtual trees. As of November 2021, more than 133 million digital, paperless transact...

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability and security, as the country grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our company is building its sustainability roadmap alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This includes responsible sourcing, production, consumption and developing the capabilities of communities for better livelihood,”  said Laurent Levan, URC’s Senior Vice President for Corporate Development & External Affairs. KABALIKAT VILLAGE HUB URC’s Agro-Industrial Group has rolled out its Kabalikat Village Hub, wherein anyone can start their own business by running a “hub” that a neighborhood can turn to for their food needs. URC supplies these hubs with its wide range of premium-quality products, including fresh meats and eggs, processed meats, and even pet care needs.   These hubs, in turn, become a source of livelihood for households. They lik...

  Globe is giving its customers free access to UNICEF’s SaferKidsPH platform, in line with efforts to democratize information on proper data protection and reporting cases, when witnessed, as well as curb online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). When visiting the  SaferKidsPH online platform,   Globe and TM customers will not incur any data charges. The website offers plenty of information about OSAEC -- what it is, ways to fight it, and the different channels to report such cases.   “As a strong advocate of child online safety, we want to keep Filipino children safe even as they are constantly exposed to the internet. Our partnership with UNICEF for SaferKidsPH is not only a commitment, but also a call for our customers to join us in fighting OSAEC together,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.   Globe and UNICEF, through SaferKidsPH have been working hand-in-hand to promote online s...

The Body Shop launched the first ever Body Butter in 1992. Created in the kitchen of no less than The Body Shop Founder Dame Anita Roddick, the very first Mango Body Butter was given its name by her daughter who, while making a piece of toast, simply said “it’s like butter…for your body”. The rest is history. Today, these iconic moisturisers are loved so much that one is sold every 3 seconds across the world.  And these body-loving favourites just got even better.  The new Body Butters are now registered by The Vegan Society (a gold standard for vegan certification), made with at least 95% ingredients of natural origin, love skin with 96-hour moisture and come in their most sustainable packaging yet made with 100% recycled plastic tubs. The new and improved Body Butters are made with at least 95% natural origin ingredients, including handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, which harnesses the nourishing power of Community Fair Trade shea butter from the Tungte...

Super Typhoon Odette may have disconnected communities in Visayas and Mindanao over Christmas and New Year, but PLDT and Smart engineers’ value for teamwork and community have brought back communities online over the holidays. Helping hands from North and South Luzon, Metro Manila, Western Visayas, Davao, and Northern Mindanao have come to aid restoring communications in Odette-hit areas. Smart engineers Ramon Ratac, 50, and Mark Lumame, 28, from North Luzon are among the second batch of volunteers deployed in Cebu to fast-track restoration operations. “I’ve been doing this job for 21 years, but I admit it’s never easy to leave your family for duty," said Ratac. I’m thankful that they’re very understanding. I promised we’d re-enact Media Noche when I get back." Ramon shared that his family understood the nature of his work, including the days when he’ll be deployed in storm-battered areas. As for Lumame, helping restoring Visayas over the holidays also meant enabling him to p...

Globe announces the temporary closure of select Stores in NCR and other areas, as Covid cases surge.  Globe is not spared from the current challenges of rising community infections.  This move is done to also ensure the safety of customers and store personnel. The list of Globe Stores that will be temporarily closed are as follows: Closed until January 11 Lucky Chinatown, Binondo, Manila PowerPlant Mall, Makati City Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City SM City Novaliches, Quezon City SM City Sta. Mesa, Quezon City SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City Closed until January 12 Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces ICONIC Globe Store, BGC, Taguig City - Market Market, Taguig City SM Center Lemery, Lemery SM City Bacoor SM City Batangas, Batangas City SM City Marikina, Marikina City SM City Masinag, Antipolo City SM City Taytay, Rizal Closed until January 13 Nepo Mall, Dagupan SM City Lipa, Batangas SM City Naga, Naga City SM City Rosario, Cavite Closed un...

Want to buy a smartphone so you can stream better content on social media? Are you thinking of buying mom an automatic washing machine on her birthday but don’t have enough funds yet? Now, you can use your e-wallet to make life better for you and your loved ones as GCash introduces GGives, the newest feature on the GCash app where users can shop from their favorite brands, treat themselves or buy gifts for their loved ones, and pay for them later through easy and flexible installments. GGives offers select users the opportunity to buy items valued up to PHP 25,000, which they can pay in up to 24 installments or “gives” over 12 months. To make payments even lighter, GGives allows users to pay twice a month during paydays. With the launch of GGives, no need to worry about downpayment and processing fees, too! Registering for GGives through the GCash app is easy and convenient. For eligible users with a high GScore on the GCash app, they can activate GGives in just three easy steps. Right...

Globe's telehealth service provider, KonsultaMD (KMD), has partnered with Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, in developing a bot that aims to better track families who have been affected in the Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan regions, as well as provide critical healthcare services. The bot can be accessed through any Viber account on either mobile or PC devices, which includes the following features: ●Marking one’s self safe - aims to track individuals who may not yet be accounted for in local records ●Accessing the live list of individuals marked safe within affected regions and provinces. ●Direct links to donation channels, telehealth services, and emergency response, as may be needed. To avail of free teleconsults, users need only to follow these three steps: 1) Visit the Viber chatbot at  https://vb.me/viberphdirectory 2)             Tap “free doctor consultation” 3)          ...