The PR & Events Circuit

Fa la la la la — it's that time of the year again! The cool holiday breeze starts brushing on your skin, Christmas carols are airing on the radios, and a colorful array of holiday trinkets and decorations are being decked up on houses and streets.  Now that travel restrictions have eased — travel bells are also ringing! Whether you're simply craving a weekend away cozying up with loved ones, or going to a festive yuletide getaway, make sure you have all the right travel essentials and gears for a smoother and more memorable holiday vacation.  As Pinoys hit the road for the holidays, Home Credit shares destination suggestions and digital gears to better enjoy those holiday travels If you are looking for your next destination, read up for travel ideas and make the best of your holidays! Take wonderful selfies in Baguio Christmas Village Want to head up north? Experience the yuletide spirit of the colorful Christmas village in the City of Pines. Get your camera phones ready ...

The Filipino spirit of giving remains in full force as people prepare for Typhoon Karding which is moving towards the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Signal no. 3 is forecasted for selected areas in Luzon. In this light, GCash mobilizes its #GCashForGood donation drive to help raise funds for the relief and recovery operations in areas that will need it the most after the typhoon. “In times of crisis, it’s vital for us to come together and extend help to those affected by Typhoon Karding. Gcash is one with government agencies and various organizations in heightening relief efforts to ensure that we can lend assistance to as many of our kababayans as possible," said Winsley Bangit, Chief Customer officer of GCash. #GCashForGood is now accepting donations starting September 25, 2022 via its #GCashGivesBack Pay Bill wallet and Quick Response Code (QR Code).  To send funds for the typhoon victims, GCash users can click “Pay Bills” on the GCash app, tap “Others”, click the “#GCashGi...

Love is truly in the air at Cebu Pacific Air, as CEB’s passenger popped the question inflight earlier last week. The couple, Christian de Leon and Angel Shae Jose, met when they were in college. To celebrate Shae’s birthday, they planned a trip to Boracay with none other than CEB as their airline of choice. Little did Shae know, Christian had another surprise planned for her on their flight back to Manila on September 12, 2022.  In the middle of CEB’s trademark Fun Games led by the cabin crew, Christian stood up to deliver his speech, and eventually popped the special question.  “For now, I would love to meet you down this aisle to answer my question – will you marry me?” Christian says as he wraps up his proposal speech. Christian had already informed the CEB team of his plan, and the airline was more than happy to take part in this couple’s special moment.  "On the day I was going to work (Boracay), I really didn’t have a fixed plan on how to propose to her. It was her ...

PLDT Home shows love to its loyal customers with the return of the Grand Giveaway promo! From September 1 to December 31, 2022, over 200 new and existing PLDT Home customers can take home grander, more thrilling rewards and prizes during the monthly draws, and a chance to win Maya credits and P5 million cash (tax-free) in the grand draw. Winners for the grand draw will be announced on January 30, 2023. Christmas sure came early because PLDT Home will be giving away P100,000 Philippine Airlines e-gift cards to five lucky winners, plus a host of exciting prizes including Apple iPads, Nintendo Switch OLED consoles, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G phones, TP Link Wifi 5 Mesh devices, and e-vouchers from Shopee and GrabFood. Joining the PLDT Home Rewards Grand Giveaway is simple! Follow these easy steps.  1.Enroll your PLDT Home account in the PLDT Home Rewards Program by clicking this link or by visiting pldthome.info/grander2022 .  2. Earn Crystals. For every five Crystals earned, you get ...

Caltex , marketed by  Chevron Philippines Inc . (CPI), in partnership with American Chamber Foundation Philippines (AmCham Foundation) and Quidan Kaisahan donated roofing materials to 227 families in Negros Occidental that were affected by Super Typhoon Odette. Odette made several landfalls in the Philippines in December 2021 damaged 68,616 houses in the province. Poor families are living in their houses still in a state of disrepair. Each family from the Municipalities of Hinigaran, Pontevedra and Murcia, received 6 GI sheets and 1 kilo of roofing nails to help them rebuild their houses. Mayors from each municipality attended the turnover ceremony and expressed their gratitude on the donation for their community. “We are truly grateful to Caltex, AMCHAM Foundation and Quidan Kaisahan for this donation. It is a big help to our people who are still trying to rebuild their lives and their homes after the typhoon,” said, Hon. Jose Maria Alonso, Mayor of Pontevedra Municipality in Neg...

The Province of Davao del Norte took a major leap in opening up its tourism frontiers by staging the Penong's 5150 Triathlon in Tagum City recently. Almost 600 athletes from all over the country with 11 participants from overseas, mixed competitive racing with camaraderie and pure touristic instincts in a fun filled September 4, 2022 weekend at the Hijo Resorts in Tagum City. Winners of the 20-24 Age Group, Female Category, first place, Sophia Gabrielle Munoz, Male Category, 1st place Joshua Alexander Ramos, 2nd place Lucian Antonio Alejo, and for 3rd place Ydnar Baldelovar. In front, (Left to right) Provincial Sports and Youth Development Officer, Giovanni I. Gulanes, Penong's BBQ and Grill President, Chad Regis and President and CEO of HIjo Resorts, Rosanna Tuazon. No less than Governor Edwin Jubajib graced the occasion by welcoming the participants and officials. "It has been a long pause for sporting events in the province which is why we are all excited to once again ...

In recognition of its positive impact on the lives of over 66 million Filipinos, GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet, has been awarded with the Philippine Technology Excellence for e-wallet under the Financial Technology category in the prestigious Asian Technology Excellence Awards. “While we at GCash are humbled by this recognition, we are not one to rest on our laurels. This only strengthens our resolve to continue pursuing our goal of empowering Filipinos through meaningful digital financial services,” shared GCash President and Chief Executive Officer Martha Sazon. GCash was given the accolade for creating innovative digital products and services that greatly improved the lives of Filipinos and for its quick response to the needs of its customers, especially during the pandemic. It has served as a lifeline for many who lost their jobs because of the lockdowns. GCash helped numerous micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) build and sustain their businesses despite pa...

The Kadayawan Festival, one of the biggest and most awaited festivals in Davao City, was back on the streets for the first time since the pandemic. GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet, leveled up the celebrations by offering exciting promos and deals during the events while introducing the benefits of safe and convenient cashless transactions to Davaoeños. During the festival, GCash helped in highlighting the bountiful harvest, diverse stories, and heritage of the City, starting off with the biggest food park in town, the StrEAT Food Park situated in the heart of Davao where locals were able to experience the new way to dine by paying for their food and drinks using GCash. As an added treat, sodas and water were sold for only PHP1 via GCash’s GTreats while festival goers enjoyed nightly concerts and jamming sessions. With the help of GCash, 140 merchants and stores showcasing the best of Davao City were able to offer safe and fast cashless transactions to over 15,000 customers at the...

SM Supermalls began its 100 Days of Happiness last September 16, where they aim to create a circle of happiness with 76 participating malls, shoppers, the marginalized communities of women, persons deprived of liberty, artisans, cause-oriented organizations, and select local government units. “We want to create a circle of happiness in all our SM malls by featuring products of cause- oriented programs which we will offer to our shoppers who, in turn, give them to friends and family, and ultimately, benefit the communities that created these products,” said SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan. Through the campaign, SM Supermalls encourages Filipinos to support the advocacies of individuals and organizations that provide opportunities and create livelihood for their communities. For this year, SM partnered with bag designer Zarah Juan, Spark PH, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists of the Philippines, UNICEF, and the Quezon City LGU for it...

Exactly a year after the Tokyo Paralympic Games saw the participation of six Filipino Paralympians, the homegrown athletes continue to relish their achievements by striving to perfect their craft while enjoying the company of family. The Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The games intend to create a more inclusive world through Parasport and help paralympians achieve sporting greatness. As an ultimate test that builds courage, determination, inspiration, and equality, paralympians are considered champions the moment they step on the starting line. Recognizing the level of commitment that it takes to compete in an international sporting competition, no less the highly sought-after Tokyo Games which hallmarked the Philippines’ first gold medal win, Cebu Pacific (CEB) gifted the Olympic and Paralympic delegation with free flights that they can use for themselves and for friends and family. Furthermore, CEB is the only airline that has g...

mWell, the Philippines’ fastest-growing health app under Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (PSE: MPI), made history by gathering hundreds of doctors, medical specialists, and mental health experts to give free online consultation and sound medical advice to patients and health-conscious Filipinos from all over the country last August 27 and 28, 2022. Despite hectic schedules, doctors and mental health experts from all over the country willingly donated their time and expertise to provide free consultation via the mWell app. National mWellness Day, mounted for the 2nd time since its inception in 2021, has achieved a milestone in its mission to bring quality healthcare to more Filipinos nationwide in the new normal by providing free online consultation to hundreds of patients from all over the country through the mWell PH app. The two-day advocacy event was helmed by hundreds of family doctors and specialists from Metro Manila, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, and Zamboanga who donated thei...

A night of glitz, glamor, and good television awaits the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, with the small screen’s brightest stars congregating for their big moment. Viewers can expect another memorable and star-studded Emmys – from the stellar mix of shows that have redefined quality viewing the past year to Saturday Night Live’s longest-running cast member Kenan Thompson hosting this year’s program. Stream the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards from anywhere in the Philippines only on Lionsgate Play – powered by PLDT Home! From anywhere in the Philippines, Filipinos can stream the Emmys 2022 live on September 13, 8 a.m. (Philippine time) as it happens at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Viewers can catch every bit of the awards show only on Lionsgate Play with their PLDT Home Fiber connection. Next to frontunners Squid Game, Stranger Things, and Euphoria, Lionsgate Play series Gaslit ranks among the Emmy candidates ready to quietly stun the show with four nominations. The politica...