The PR & Events Circuit

The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo honored local media and bloggers for their significant contribution to healthcare journalism through “Paglaum: TMC Iloilo Media Excellence Awards” held on April 28 at Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo. “Paglaum: TMC Iloilo Media Excellence Awards” is one of the highlights of TMC Iloilo’s 13th anniversary with the theme “Beyond Borders: Bridging Communities into Innovative Healthcare”. The said award is the first media recognition program in Iloilo that honors the local media and bloggers in the field of healthcare journalism. As part of Paglaum: TMC Iloilo Media Excellence Awards, the healthcare institution gave special awards to the excellent healthcare stories they have gathered from its media and blogger partners.  For the Healthcare Newsmaker, ABS-CBN News was named as winner for its news article entitled “Iloilo City announces lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19”. The nominees for the said special award include Aksyon Radyo Iloilo for “After Them, We H...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, encourages every Juan to fly easy by signing up for a MyCebuPacific account and using other online tools such as Online Booking and Online Check-in to enjoy a seamless and rewarding passenger experience this peak summer season. CEB will hold on-ground simulations to be conducted in SM Lanang Davao from April 29 to May 1 and in SM Seaside Cebu from May 5 to 7 to continuously educate passengers on the convenience of having a MyCebuPacific account and performing Online Booking and Online Check-in. Guests can try these tools firsthand during these activations. Those who finish the activities and fun games can also receive a special surprise gift that will quite literally take them to places. With a MyCebuPacific account, passengers will be able to book their flights conveniently from the comfort of their homes and have access to exclusive promos and perks such as seat sale alerts and member-only Travel Fund features which they can ...

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has achieved a Five-peat win at the  Ookla ® Speedtest  Awards ™  2022 -- a first for PLDT, and for the Philippines.     Global benchmarking company  Ookla ® announced that PLDT, the country’s largest digital services provider, achieved a top speed score of 86.52 in 2022, affirming the telco’s dominance and consistent performance in delivering the country’s fastest Internet speeds for the fifth consecutive year.  Leading the Philippines’ digital transformation PLDT has consistently dominated the  Ookla ®  Speedtest Awards™ for five consecutive years  as a   result of  the telco giant’s aggressive network expansion and drive to lift the quality of customer experience.  The PLDT Group has been supporting the country’s digitalization by bringing the benefits of connectivity and other digital services to more areas in the Philippines. In 2022, PLDT recorded a total of 6.08 million fiber-powered ports...

Which squad will outshine the rest, romp to victory, and claim this year’s cheerleading crown? The much-awaited epic showdown of school spirit is set to be seen as broadcast giant GMA Network airs the return of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 98 Cheerleading Competition this Sunday (April 30) at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum and airing on GTV at 2 PM. Ready to wow the crowd with their heart-pounding routines, in order of performance, are the Golden Stags Cheerleading Squad of San Sebastian College-Recoletos; Mapua Cheerping Cardinals of Mapua University; Altas Perpsquad of University of Perpetual Help System-Dalta; LPU Pirates Pep Squad of Lyceum of the Philippines University; Letran Cheering Squad of Colegio de San Juan de Letran; AU Chiefsquad of Arellano University; JRU Pep Squad of José  Rizal University; Benilde Blazers Pep Squad of De La Salle - College of St. Benilde; EAC Generals Pep Squad of Emilio Aguinaldo College; and San Beda Red Corps of ...

SM Cares just launched the latest leg of “The Blackout Zone”, the organization’s highly successful exhibit designed to simulate blindness in SM City Tanza, Cavite last April 24, Monday. Present at the launch were Engr. Bien Mateo, Senior Vice President of SM Supermalls, Arch. Jaime Silva from the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc., Marlo Lucas from the Resources for the Blind Inc., and Jayme Marino of the National Council on Disability Affairs. Also present during the launch are Dr. Florencio Costa of the Tanza National Comprehensive High School, Mr. Joebert Guzon of FEAPITSAT, and Coralyn Perez of Tanza Municipal Social Welfare and Development representing Mayor Yuri Pacumio. Influencer The Young Juanderer trying out the challenges inside The Blackout Zone at SM City Tanza. The exhibit will run until May 14, 2023   “The Blackout Zone” is the first exhibit simulating the blind experience in the Philippines which is mounted inside a mall, promising an...

Globe senior leaders took part early this year in the Soul Leadership program, which aims to develop leadership skills through bringing their entire self, body, and being into their leadership roles. Taking a new approach to leadership development, Globe has launched a program that aims to develop caring, authentic, courageous, and inspiring leaders, nurture employees’ well-being and drive the organization's creative productivity. In photo (L-R) Front row: Chief Human Resource Officer Renato Jiao, Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala,  Chief Transformation and Customer Experience Officer Rebecca Eclipse, Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, GCash (Mynt) President and CEO Martha Sazon, and Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu. Back row: Director of Globe Capital Venture Holdings, Inc. Bernie Llamzon, Globe Digital Growth Head Karthik Krishna, and Globe Chief Information Officer Raul Macatangay.  Called the Soul Leadership Program, this development course was ...

Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH) brings back Gawad Madiskarte, a tribute to outstanding women entrepreneurs, with over P1 million worth of prizes.  Nine moms from all over the Philippines have the chance to win cash prizes, gadgets, PLDT Home Fiber line for 12 months, mentorship program, and more!  A Facebook community launched in the thick of the pandemic, Madiskarte Moms PH encourages entrepreneurship among moms wanting to earn from home through online businesses while still enjoying quality time with their families. The community has more than 154,000 members who regularly share ideas, and offer each other advice,  encouragement,  and inspiration.    The mompreneur group also empowers their fellow women and the people around them. They have the ability to draw strength from their life experiences,  challenges,  and hardships. And most especially, this community helps women turn their startups into scalable businesses that can financially support their...

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, recently hosted the Threat Experts Summit (TES) in Cebu City from February 28 to March 2. Some 150 threat experts from around the world, from North America, Asia, and Europe, gathered for the three-day summit to explore tactics, trends, and countermeasures for the ever-increasing dangers in cyberspace.  With “The Power of One” as its theme, the summit sought to strengthen the international community of threat researchers and subject matter experts in the face of growing cybersecurity concerns everywhere. Participants engaged in group exercises in threat mitigation, discussions on global cybersecurity trends, and team-building exercises. To underscore the importance and urgency of a more empowered cybersecurity community, in 2022, Trend Micro blocked an astounding 146,408,535,569 attacks, including email threats, malicious URLs, and malicious files. With this context, the conference gave participants a platform to talk about the most recen...

BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) won the Best Cash Management Solution in the Philippines award at the 16th Annual Best Deal and Solution Awards 2022. BDO was recognized for its collections solutions for the Bank’s client, International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), known to be among the world’s top 10 global terminal operators. The award was given by Alpha Southeast Asia, an institutional investment publication focused on Southeast Asia which includes the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.   BDO has consistently been providing innovative solutions specific to the institutional client’s need in managing their cash flow requirements through the Bank’s efficient payments and collections processes supported by its enhanced digital technology. The Collections Facility which allows Real-time Settlement and Notification of each payment received enables the Bank to fully cover the reconciliation and matching requirements of ICTSI’s customs and dutie...

Filipinos can start using GCash with British and Canadian numbers The Philippines’ number one financial app, GCash, further expands its global reach as it officially rolls out in both the United Kingdom and Canada, enabling the first 1,000 Filipinos there to start using the e-wallet with their international mobile numbers. Filipinos in Canada and the UK can begin signing up for GCash regardless of their SIM cards and start supporting their families back home by sending money for free (GCash to GCash), paying bills, and buying them prepaid load credits. GCash officially launches in the UK and Canada with select users now able to sign up for the e-wallet using their international mobile numbers “GCash is now available to our kababayans in the UK and Canada thanks to strong support from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),” said Martha Sazon, president of GCash. “As we prepare for the full launch of our overseas service later this year, we’ll be sure to make their experience of using th...

This Easter Sunday (April 9), Sparkle stars Benjamin Alves and Herlene Budol, as well as popular food vloggers will join Jessica Soho in exploring the latest food trends from various regions across the country in “Titikman: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special.” Jessica will bond with the locals of Pangasinan over their traditional, special ‘kakanin’ known for its complicated cooking method. The team behind The Chui Show will explore and show the viewers some hole-in-the-wall restaurants as well as the ‘most talked about’ food hubs in Metro Manila. Benjamin will brave the heat and stroll the streets to taste different versions of one of the most popular Pinoy desserts – halo-halo. Donning her tour guide hat, Herlene will take the viewers on an exciting food trip in her home province Rizal. She will focus on the region’s delectable Lenten specialties. Team Canlas TV – the popular YouTube channel that made Cebu’s porcupine soup famous – will also introduce some of Cebu’s heirloom recipes. La...

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) received the Best Employer Brand, the highest award at the LinkedIn Talent Awards, in recognition of its strong commitment to engage talents in a meaningful way.  CEB was conferred the Best Employer Brand award among companies with 1,000 to 5,000 employees on LinkedIn. Felix Dan Lopez, CEB’s Chief Human Resources Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the company in a ceremony held on March 22. “We are grateful for this recognition from LinkedIn, but we are not resting on our laurels as we will only get better from here. After all, making moments count for our employees and future employees is a marathon, not a sprint,” said Lopez. Cebu Pacific People Team receive the award for Best Employer Brand on March 22, 2023 Second to fourth persons to the left: 1Aviation HR Head Jam Dela Vega, Cebu Pacific Talent Management Manager Chrissie Perfecto, Cebu Pacific Chief Human Resources Officer Felix Dan Lopez The LinkedIn Talent Awards is an annual event that acknow...

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀! This April 8, the first ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival takes place at SM Cinemas film lovers will surely enjoy! The festival showcases a wide variety of our own local films, making it a must-see event for movie lovers in the Philippines. The festival runs until April 18, providing ample opportunity for audiences to catch their favorite films. The event is a collaborative effort between SM Cinemas and local film industry partners, who work together to curate a diverse selection of films that cater to the interests and preferences of all movie-goers. The eight official entries for the Summer MMFF are:  Apag starring Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Jaclyn Jose and Gladys Reyes;  Singlebells starring Aljur Abrenica, Alex Gonzaga and Angeline Quinto;  About Us but not About Us starring Romnick Sarmienta and Elijah Canlas; Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko starring RK Bagatsing and Meg Imperial; Unravel A Swiss Side Love S...