The PR & Events Circuit

Global information and communications technology solutions provider Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc. supports the Global Filipino Schools Program of Globe Telecom, Inc. and Ayala Foundation, Inc. as it turns over 100 laptops for use of public elementary schools under the program. While Globe provides internet access to both teachers and students in GFS schools, additional devices such as the donated laptops are needed to allow more students to explore the internet and learn applications which are critical in ushering 21st century learning in public schools. From L-R: Fernando Esguerra, Globe Director for Citizenship; Bruce Liu, Huawei Philippine VP for Sales; Romualdo Katigbak, CFO of Ayala Foundation, Inc.; and Margarita Limcauco, Project Officer of AFI. “It is Huawei’s commitment to bridge the digital divide where everyone can link up and openly collaborate. At the same time, we continue to work with our customers and partners like Globe to build a better connected wo...

FINANCIAL resources do not measure how a person becomes responsible and determined to survive in this world.  In fact, there are a lot of people who lack financially but are willed to change their fate regardless of age even the most vulnerable sector in the society which are the elderly. LOLA Aida sells mangoes and chico in front of Iloilo City National High School. Before, only those who had GSIS, SSS and Philippine Veterans Association Office (PVAO) coverage received pension. These days, the government provides social pension to indigent senior citizens amounting to P500 as provided under the Republic Act No. 9994.

SM City Iloilo recently held its 7th Green Retail Agenda attended by attended by mall tenant representatives. It featured a roster of speakers focused on energy conservation, disaster risk resilience, preparedness, tools and best practices to strengthen and empower the retail business and community amidst natural disasters. SM City Iloilo Mall Manager Engr. Gilbert Domingo(inset) welcomes the participants to the 7th Green Retail Agenda in SM City Iloilo last July 28, 2016.  Mr. Ronnie Bolivar and Mr. Alex Jardiolen of the Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Office(CENRO) talked about Mitigation, Adaptation and Action for Climate Change while Mr. Rudgie Dolar of Philippine Spring Water Resources Inc. shared their corporate best practices.

Ilonggo booters aged 10-12 will have a chance to be part of international football camps in Malaysia and Europe this 2016. Paving the way for these young soccer enthusiasts is Globe Telecom's  TM Football Para sa Bayan - a series of 4 football clinics that kicked off in the Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo last July 23, 2016.

This coming August 13 and 14, 2016, a 2-day gastronomic fest of almost 50 of your most-loved Ilonggo food brands will be showcased at The Molo Mansion . Visitors will have have a taste of  mouthwatering recipes or just have an overall good time with friends or family, to enjoy this street to gourmet weekend market. 

" Confidence in Motion " is Subaru's battle-cry to face the challenges a head in a world that is constantly changing.  As the driving experience evolve, people are searching for new ways to enjoy their cars and driving experience and Subaru is committed to looking ahead and meeting those needs. Over the last 50 years, Subaru has earned a reputation for engineering excellence as it has strived to capture the essence of what an automobile should be.

After the successful celebration of all things motorcycle in 2015 in Manila, Iloilo City hosted the 2nd Shell Bike Fair as Pilipinas Shell takes things to the next level by hosting a bigger and grander event.  This 2016, to show Shell’s appreciation for the motorcycle community, Shell Bike Fair becomes series of three grand events in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This three-part celebration is made possible by Shell Advance, Shell V-Power Nitro+, and Shell Select. Cagayan de Oro will host the next leg on September 3 and returns to Metro Manila on September 24.

Customers of Globe Telecom in Visayas and Mindanao stand to benefit from the accelerated deployment of its additional allocation in the 2600 megahertz band as the company continues to step up its capacity-enhancement initiative to provide better mobile internet experience.  The company’s additional allocation in the 2600 MHz frequency is among the spectrum assets that it gained following the joint buyout of San Miguel Corp.’s telecommunications assets. In VISMIN, the total number of sites equipped with the 2600 MHz frequency has reached 500 sites, to cover big businesses and highly urbanized populated residential areas.

SM City Iloilo was recently awarded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resourses-Environmental Management Bureau Region 6(DENR-EMB 6) in a program held recently in celebration of the Philippine Environment Month.  The mall has been in partnership with the DENR in environmental projects by providing the venue in their exhibits and programs as well as joining in the various community initiatives of the agency.

Globe Telecom signed an agreement with the government to support the creation of a new nationwide emergency hotline number, which is 911, to replace Patrol 117. Effectively, the use of 911 will begin August 1, which is also the commencement of the transition period. Globe also agreed to provide technical support during the period. Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu (right) signs the agreement for Globe. In addition, Globe also agreed to support a recommendation to be submitted to President Duterte for the issuance of a new Executive Order transferring the authority of the Patrol 117 Commission to a new legal entity to handle the 911 system.