The PR & Events Circuit

GCash, the Philippines’ number one financial super app, is enabling young professionals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to unlock their financial goals through the many accessible digital financial services it offers like savings, loans, insurance, and even investments. GCash recently shared that young professionals are becoming more independent, budget conscious, and open to trying simple ways to earn more while owners of MSMEs struggle to find accessible financing to expand their business and reach more customers. #GCashFinanceForAll That’s why GCash has been ramping up its line-up of financial services to help individuals achieve financial freedom while giving micro to small entrepreneurs the lifeline they need to keep their business afloat or the additional funds to support their expansion. GCash has a slew of services which help users manage their wealth and gain financial security. For one, GSave, a digital savings account, offers a higher savings rate of up to 2

Japanese lifestyle retailer Miniso recently launched its Miniso Wink Rewards Card loyalty program with lots of exciting perks and rewards. Now, there’s more reason to check out and shop for Miniso’s fun and fashionable finds. That’s because cardholders get a 10% off on regular items upon registration, a double reward points during special days and occasions, and priority lane access when you visit the store. There are also promo of the month’s discounts and offers exclusive to members only, and a 20% off discount on regular priced items during the member’s birth month. And the good news is that the card can also be used as a Beep Card at all partner merchants and transport stations like P2P, LRT, MRT, etc. and it has the same function as the ordinary blue beep card which is reloadable and can be also used to pay at merchants/terminals that accept beep. The Miniso Wink Rewards Card which only costs P200 can be used to earn points on all merchandise purchases and redeem points for in-sto

During the COVID surge of 2021, Howie Severino’s I-Witness team didn’t have to travel far to produce a relevant documentary. Just on the shores of Manila Bay was an overlooked danger created by COVID, the litter of countless used and discarded masks that were considered hazardous waste. Hidden in the sea were even more used masks threatening corals and marine life.  A toxic side effect caused by a global crisis, mask pollution was an issue that apparently resonated with an international jury that recognized the documentary, “Mask Land,” as deserving of honor at the  Deauville Green Awards in France, one of the longest running environmental film festivals in the world.  “Mask Land” won a Silver Green Award in the Health and Living Environment category. “Like everyone else in 2021, our movements were very limited. Good thing my team found an urgent topic nearby that many around the world could relate to,” said program host and writer Howie Severino, who went to Deauville, France to recei

Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH), an online community for aspiring and experienced mother entrepreneurs or mompreneurs, won a Silver Stevie Award for Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Relations at the 2022 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. The awarding body recognized MMPH’s role as a safe space and go-to resource for moms who want to start or grow their own online home businesses. Started in the thick of the pandemic lockdowns, Madiskarte Moms PH was created by PLDT Home and a group of mompreneurs. Madiskarte is a beautiful Filipino term used to describe someone who is both creative and resourceful. PLDT Home Biz supports a community of creative, resourceful, and resilient mompreneurs The Stevie Awards is widely considered to be the world's premier business awards group, conferring recognition for achievements in the workplace over the past 20 years. Judges of this year’s Stevie Awards recognized organizations in 22 markets across multiple categories and considered more than

Lionsgate Play — the fast-growing Southeast Asian streaming platform of the global content studio behind major franchise properties such as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Power, and many more — launches in the Philippines this June. Enjoy a bigger, bolder, and more powerful entertainment viewing experience at home today as PLDT Home, the Philippines’ fastest broadband service provider, partners with premium streaming platform Lionsgate Play. Lionsgate is a leading Hollywood studio that has created and distributed some of the world’s biggest properties, including the blockbuster film franchises The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, and Saw; and the television series Mad Men, one of the most acclaimed shows in television history. By simply subscribing to a PLDT Home Fiber Plan 1699 or up, Filipinos can enjoy and experience the best of global content across action, comedy, drama, horror, and thriller genres — and more of Lionsgate Play’s signature offerings from the comfort of one’s h

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline,  has reached another delivery milestone as it safely transports over 60 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country.  To date, CEB has safely airlifted life-saving vaccines to 31 provinces since March 2021, namely: Bacolod, Basilan, Boracay, Bohol, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cauayan, Cebu, Coron, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Jolo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Masbate, Naga, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose, Siargao, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Tawi-Tawi, Virac, and Zamboanga.  Cagayan de Oro received the highest number of vaccine shipments among the provinces, followed by Tacloban, Cotabato, Zamboanga and Legazpi.   All vaccines were stored in containers with the established temperature limit to ensure that doses are preserved until arrival at the designated stations.   “These vaccine deliveries are vital for supplying booster shots for everyJuan.  We are happy to keep on doing our part in the

The IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines marks its return to Cebu in post-pandemic times in grand fashion with a new title sponsor, Megaworld’s The Mactan Newtown, as the race gets ready to welcome thousands of athletes from various parts of the world for the ultimate test of endurance and mental toughness. The premier endurance race, which will be hosted for the very first time by the property giant’s The Mactan Newtown, a 30-hectare township development in Lapu-Lapu City that has its own beachfront, is set for August 7, 2022. The Mactan Newtown will serve as the starting and finishing points of the race, and at the same time, it will also be the base for all the participants. Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ Savoy Hotel Mactan will be hosting as the main hotel for the participants and their families. “We take pride in being part of this great undertaking and we hope to sustain this partnership in the years to come. We are very excited to have them here at The Mactan Newtown and showcase how the v

As part of its mission of financial inclusion for all Filipinos, GCash, the country’s no.1 mobile wallet, is helping address local farmers’ limited access to business and financial resources through a first-of-its-kind financial literacy program designed to help them adopt digital financial solutions aimed at improving their livelihood. Filipino farmers have long been experiencing many challenges to keep the country’s agriculture industry alive. Aside from dealing with constant extreme weather conditions, which seriously impact their livelihood, many merchants or middlemen also buy the farmers’ fresh produce at measly prices. To allow farmers to take advantage of digital financial solutions in managing and growing their income, GCash has partnered with Sakahon, an award-winning agritech social enterprise that enables farmers to sell their products directly to consumers. GCash provided the materials and expertise on financial literacy to the farmers who are part of Sakahon. The initiati

We have #OnlyOneEarth. In line with this year’s theme of World Environment Day (WED), Globe is encouraging the public to continuously look for ways to live and operate sustainably. This year’s theme of WED promotes transformative changes to policies and choices to enable cleaner, greener, and sustainable living in harmony with nature. For the digital solutions group, this commitment goes beyond the campaign, as it implements an Energy Management System (EnMS) based on ISO 50001 in all of its key facilities, in alignment with the requirements of Republic Act 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. Globe recently became the first telecommunications company in the Philippines to achieve an enterprise-wide ISO certification on its Energy Management System, following their recent audit and evaluation against the ISO 50001 standard requirements. With this, Globe aims to demonstrate high standards of energy efficiency and conservation practices that would contribute to reducing i

 The Philippines' leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) continues to enable everyone to fly juans more across its widest domestic network as it launches its special JUNEdependence sale this #CEBSuperSeatFest. From June 10 to 12, 2022, everyJuan can take advantage of booking tickets for as low as PHP12, one-way base fare, with a travel period from February 1 to May 31, 2023.  Encourages everyJuan to fly more across its widest domestic network As the airline that continues to lead the domestic travel recovery through its trademark low fares, CEB’s newest sale encourages everyJuan to keep looking ahead and enjoy the freedom of travel as it gives SUPER low rates to all Philippine destinations in its network – both iconic and off-the-beaten path destinations. Passengers may choose to go on vacation to famous leisure destinations such as Cebu, Bohol, Siargao, Boracay, and Davao; or reunite with their loved ones in General Santos, Ozamiz, Surigao, Zamboanga, and Calbayog. “Time and tim

GCash has sustained its market dominance as the country’s number one finance app, breaching the P500-billion mark in Gross Transaction Value in March 2022 alone. GCash user engagement continues to thrive even as the world opens up, showing that it has become a major part of people’s everyday lives. Active GCash users are now 5x larger than the next e-wallet, with daily logins and transactions of up to 29 million and 19 million, respectively.   Eighty-three percent of the Philippine adult population, or 60 million Filipinos, already have a GCash account, further inspiring the popular e-wallet platform to look for more innovative solutions to address various financial needs of the public.   With GCash reaching out to the unbanked population, its GSave savings account now has 5.3 million depositors.  Its investment marketplace, GInvest, has 3 million registered users representing 77% of the Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) accounts in the Philippines.   GCredit, the first foray of GCash

Now that more offices are opening up, there is a real want for returning employees to chat in real life, work next to their colleagues, and go back to work events again. But with work from home – as well as hybrid - arrangements still very much in practice, it’s time to give your working wardrobe a reboot with a little help from The SM Store. The pandemic has fast-tracked the move towards smart/casual dressing once reserved for dress down Fridays. That’s because companies have realized that you don’t have to dress strictly corporate to look professional and do you jobs properly. Now it is acceptable to bring some personality and self-expression to work. This means having a wardrobe full of smart separates, key pieces that will get you spot-on and enjoy dressing in a more creative and interesting way. While it’s clear dress codes have relaxed, it’s still important to look professional at work. It is really part of your tool kit for success as well as showing you mean business, and take

Township developer Megaworld is allocating P50-billion for capital spending this year, 39% higher than last year as the company expects improved mobility and a more revitalized economy this year. Around 75% will be spent for real estate developments, particularly on the construction of new residential properties and land development of townships, while 25% will be used for investment properties and land banking.  Megaworld is launching 14 new projects with a total sales value of P30-billion. The company recently launched its luxury spa resort-inspired Maple Grove Park Village inside its Maple Grove township in General Trias, Cavite. Last year, actual capital spending reached around P38-billion, almost 6% higher than the programmed spending as eased restrictions allowed the resumption of construction activities during the period. “We have accelerated some projects to pave the way for opportunities coming from the pandemic recovery,” says Kevin L. Tan, chief strategy officer, Megaworld. 

GMA Public Affairs proudly brings a story that merges mystery and romance with folklore and filmmaking via  Love You Stranger , airing on GMA Telebabad beginning June 6. In their first-ever primetime TV series together, real-life Kapuso couple  Gabbi Garcia  and  Khalil Ramos  try to unravel the mystery surrounding the legend of a shadow creature. Love You Stranger  tells the story of  LJ (Gabbi) , a young lady who dedicates her life taking care of her mother,  Lorraine (Andrea Del Rosario) , who has an unexplained fear of shadows and aversion to strangers.   “Isang paniniwala dito sa Sta. Castela na kapag bilog ang buwan, lumalabas ang Lilom para kumuha ng kaluluwa. Noong gabing iyon, kinuha ka sa akin ng anino.” Since she was 12 years old, LJ has been taking care of her mother, Lorraine, who avoids contact with the outside world and has not left their house in more than ten years. The nature of her mother’s condition is unknown to LJ, save for a connection to a legend from the town w