The PR & Events Circuit

ANNUAL EVENT CELEBRATES A DECADE OF SUCCESS FOR  THE ARCHIPELAGO’S FINEST DEVELOPERS AND PROJECTS • Long-running awards programme returns to Manila as pandemic restrictions ease and property market welcomes improving fundamentals • Exclusive gala dinner and ceremony set for 7 October 2022 at Fairmont Makati, to be livestreamed on AsiaPropertyAwards.com and partner digital channels • Entries from eligible companies and nominations from the public accepted until 5 August 2022, with many new categories at stake PropertyGuru (NYSE: PGRU), Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company, hosted a media roundtable at the Fairmont Makati to launch the 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints. Marking its first decade of success, the most prestigious real estate awards programme in the Philippines is chaired once again by Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure & Hospitality Group Inc. She was th...

To provide Filipinos more convenient, secure and innovative digital financial solutions amid the ever-evolving digital age, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, now enables users to conveniently buy cryptocurrency or crypto, a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, at very affordable rates across popular crypto exchanges such as Binance, Philippine Digital Assets Exchange (PDAX), and Paxful, with many more to be added soon. “With the continued expansion of the digital age, it’s vital for financial institutions like GCash to keep up with the trends and customers’ preferences, like cryptocurrency. And at GCash, we are doing just that to further enhance the customers' experience and enable them to power up their finances for better lives. GCash will also continue to innovate and provide safe, relevant, and accessible financial services for all,” said Martha Sazon, GCash President and CEO. With over 55 million registered users, GCash is also widely accepted...

As part of its aggressive presence across continents around the world, Emperador Brandy, a proudly 100% Filipino brandy company and currently the world’s number one selling brandy, is now available in The Original Barracuda at the Barracuda Beach Resort, Al Shebeakah in Umm Al Quwain, which is known to be the largest liquor shop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to date.  Umm Al Quwain is one of the seven emirates of UAE, which is just less than an hour away from Dubai.  Currently, Emperador Brandy variants that are currently being sold at The Original Barracuda include Emperador Light 1L, Emperador Brandy Original 750mL, Emperador Red 750mL, and Emperador Hotshot 750mL. Apart from brandy, Emperador’s The Bar Gin Lime, Pink and Dry 700mL, and Andy Player Whisky 500mL are also being sold in the store.  “The UAE, particularly Dubai, is one of the biggest markets of Emperador outside the Philippines – consumed both by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and Emirati locals. We a...

GMA News pillar and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez is back on television and on radio just in time for GMA Network’s most comprehensive Eleksyon 2022 coverage.   “It feels great to be back in harness, so to speak. Paraphrasing one of my favorite World War 2 generals Douglas MacArthur, ‘People of the Philippines, I have returned!’” exclaimed the veteran radio-TV anchor. Beginning Monday, March 28, Mike will be back as one of the anchors of GMA’s flagship newscast “ 24 Oras”  with fellow GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco and Vicky Morales.  He also hosts the long-running public affairs program,  “Imbestigador,”  every Saturday. Mike’s return could not have come at a better time. In less than 60 days, the country is electing its next set of leaders and GMA Network is all set to deliver the most comprehensive election coverage across all platforms through “ Eleksyon 2022.”    “We are now doing our preparations for our huge and, more impor...

The soon to open NUSTAR Resort & Casino is anticipated to elevate luxurious and indulgent experiences as it establishes itself as the key regional icon in the beautiful island of Cebu. Poised to attract tourists and those longing to escape the daily confines of routine, the resort--guided by its vision in delivering unmatched hospitality in the Philippines--will offer an exceptional service in entertainment, leisure, dining, retail, and gaming. The New Star Player Propped up to be the first Integrated Resort in Cebu and in the southern Philippines, NUSTAR Resort and Casino is eponymous to it being the new star player in the Integrated Resort industry. With an impressive set of business units under its wing, from premium hotels and upscale restaurants to luxury retail brands, the NUSTAR brand will signify the best in service and hospitality that will primarily cater to the Cebu and southern Philippine market and the rest of Asia. The name also alludes to the northern star that act...

 The Philippines’ leading digital mobile wallet company GCash announced it has planted 1 million trees through GForest, its environmental sustainability feature on the GCash app. Since GForest’s launch in 2019, more than 10 million users have joined the cause. As of December 19, 2021, a total of 1,060,000 trees have been planted virtually by GForest users, 1 million of which have been converted to actual trees planted in various locations. This is considered a huge feat for all those who actively participated in the program as they champion environmental stewardship, in fact, if the amount of carbon emissions that GForest users saved were combined, GCash has actually collected enough green energy to fuel over 25 trips around the Earth by plane! “We are helping 55 million Filipinos go digital and cashless for more efficient and environmentally friendly transactions. Our environmental conservation and awareness efforts extend towards giving back further with GForest. This also double...

Cebu Pacific’s month-long Super Seat Fest for its 26th anniversary continues with a super surprise as the Philippines’ leading airline brings back the first-of-its-kind and highly sought after CEB Super Pass, from 10AM on March 21, up to March 27, 2022. As travel restrictions continue to ease following the decline of COVID cases across the country, CEB is gearing up to cater to every Juan’s long-overdue travel plans. For just 99 pesos (one-way base fare), the CEB Super Pass gives passengers the flexibility, convenience, and affordability to revisit their favorite PH destinations, or explore new places across the airline’s widest domestic network, whenever they like – from March 28, 2022, all the way until April 30, 2023. Now on its third run, the CEB Super Pass allows everyJuan to purchase as many travel vouchers without having to commit to a specific date or destination just yet. These vouchers may be redeemed for travel from 30 days to a week prior to the intended date of departure –...

Tuguegarao City is always top of mind when exploring the natural wonders of the north. This major urban center in Cagayan Valley, after all, has long been considered the gateway to Ilocandia and the Cordilleras as it is where the provinces of Cagayan, Kalinga, Apayao, and northern Isabela converge. Go Hotels Plus Tuguegarao is situated along the main thoroughfare and in a prime location within the bustling city and right beside Robinsons Place Tuguegarao Travelers keen on discovering the region now have a brand-new place to call their home away from home, as Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) opens Go Hotels Plus Tuguegarao this March 17, 2022.  Aside from being Go Hotels' first-ever property in North Luzon, it's also the first hotel under RHR's Go Hotels Plus category, which boasts a new and refreshed signature look for the Philippines' largest essential value hotel chain. Go Hotels Plus Tuguegarao also offers upgraded amenities while still maintaining its affordable p...

According to Harvard Business Review, when done right, ‘’all-remote organizations may indeed emerge as the future of work’’. Now more than ever, there’s an undeniable need for technologies that enable work anywhere, whether in the office or at home. For employees, stable network connectivity is essential to make productivity possible outside office premises. Easy access to work tools and applications while working remotely is also fundamental. On the other hand, employers must ensure the security of vital information that's being handled by employees outside the office. These challenges, if not prioritized, will be major roadblocks to a company’s progress in a digital landscape. Addressing the challenges of digital transformation Globe Work Anywhere Solution addresses these challenges through three key technologies: connectivity, the Cloud, and cybersecurity. Each of these plays a role in a business' digital transformation; Connectivity provides the base, the Cloud serves as th...

Megaworld Corporation, the country’s largest developer of integrated urban townships, grew its net income by 36% to P14.4-billion last year from P10.6-billion recorded in 2020, just as the company registered gains in line with the improving business environment. Net income attributable to the parent company registered at P13.4-billion, higher by 36% as compared to P9.9-billion the year before.  Consolidated revenues increased by 17% year-on-year to P50.8-billion from P43.5-billion previously. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 reflected a 37% jump to P13.9-billion from P10.1-billion the previous year as all core businesses registered double digit growth. Ongoing construction of the commercial district inside Megaworld's Maple Grove township  in General Trias, Cavite Real estate sales grew by 25% year-on-year to P31.1-billion from the previous year’s P24.9-billion as construction activities picked up during the year. Reservation sales, on the...

Beginning  March 14 , GMA Network and Regal Entertainment offer another top-notch series that will bring good vibes and kilig to viewers with  'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss.' The heartwarming program is headlined by three of the Network's sought-after stars:  Ken Chan  as Richard Lim,  Kelvin Miranda  as Nestor Lorenzo and  Bianca Umali  as Irene Pacheco.  'Mano Po Legacy: Her Big Boss' tells the story of a headstrong woman who tries to balance her career and her romantic life. Irene (Bianca) has her life planned out. In two years, she will marry her longtime perfect boyfriend Nestor (Kelvin) and move to Australia to join the rest of his family. But life takes a turn when Irene finds a job as assistant to Richard (Ken), a geeky Filipino Chinese businessman who needs to eaprn the trust of his father to head the family business. As the boss and his bubbly assistant work together, feelings change, and this causes confusion in Irene’s heart. Taki...

Leading mobile wallet company GCash recently teamed up with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the biggest banks in the country, to further broaden its retail offerings and provide customers with more opportunities to grow their funds. This follows GCash’s move to make it possible for Filipinos to avail of retail investment offers for as low as P50 through GInvest, the investment marketplace featured on the app. Through its partnership with BPI, GCash now gives its customers the opportunity to invest in BPI Investment Management Inc.’s (BIMI) ALFM Global Multi-Asset Income Fund (GMAIF) and the Philippine Stock Index Fund under GInvest. Customers can therefore start investing for as low as P1,000 in ALFM GMAIF, a US dollar-denominated feeder fund that provides a stable stream of dividends and generates long-term capital growth. “We are grateful for this partnership with BPI as we look forward to more collaboration between fintech and financial institutions moving forward. ...