The PR & Events Circuit

Globe Telecom deployed over the last two years more than 1 million new broadband lines, enabling more customers to enjoy video-streaming content.   This places the telecommunications provider at half point of its goal of rolling out 2 million new broadband lines by 2020 in line with its commitment of creating an internet superhighway.  On top of expanding coverage and enhancing capacities for mobile, Globe is also determined on developing its wired broadband coverage in a bid to enhance customers’ quality of experience.   In terms of wired broadband facilities, Globe was able to deploy fiber broadband in 12 cities in Metro Manila as well as in 19 provinces nationwide. Majority of the company’s fiber build are located in Quezon City, Sta. Rosa and Calamba in Laguna as well as in Cebu and Davao. Globe continues to deploy VDSL and now includes 16 cities in Metro Manila and in 18 areas that include Bulacan, Cavite, Baguio, Cavite, Cebu and Davao City....

Since the inception of the religious and cultural Dinagyang Festival in 1967, Iloilo hosts an annual celebration that includes a fluvial procession, street dancing, the Kasadyahan Cultural Parade, and the Dinagyang Ati Competition. According to estimates, this year’s Dinagyang drew in  at least 50,000 spectators  who watched the competition alone. The Love Dance area after the clean-up activity In an effort to contribute to the cleanliness and maintenance of the various festival venues around the city, Globe led a clean-up activity to collect trash left after the party as part of its #GlobeDinagyang 2018 lineup of events. Volunteers finishing up the clean-up drive. The clean-up was held the day after Love Dance, a party organized by Globe in partnership with Headrush. Love Dance was attended by over 3,500 people who saw some of Manila’s best DJs including Mars Miranda, Carlo Atendido, and Deltrastreet, among others. 

Critically-acclaimed actress Jaclyn Jose remains a Kapuso as she renewed her exclusive contract with GMA Network last Monday, January 29. Present during the contract signing were GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, GMA Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi Santiago-Lara, and Perry Lansigan, Jaclyn’s manager. “I’m happy kasi third time ko na itong magrenew with GMA 7. Hindi ako nawawalan ng trabaho at hindi ako pinapabayaan ng Network. Masaya talaga ako kaya tuluy-tuloy tayo bilang isang Kapuso. I know everyone here at family ko silang maituturing,” shared Jaclyn during her contract renewal attended by the network’s top executives.

Will you be one of the lucky few to become Wanderers? Globe Telecom and Karpos Multimedia open 2018 with an awesome music and art extravaganza that’s guaranteed to get you hyped and ready to jam out with friends. On March 10, 2018, Wanderers are set to head on to the Filinvest City Event Grounds in Alabang for this year’s Wanderland Music and Arts Festival. Register to any GoSURF promo and get a chance to win 2 tickets to Wanderland 2018! Now on its 6th run, the loyal Wanderland Community is in for a heightened musical experience with amazing performances by both local and international bands such as Irish band Kodaline, FKJ, Daniel Caesar, Lauv, Jess Connelly, Quest, IV of Spades, Ben&Ben, and Wanderband winners-Basically Saturday Night, Carousel Casualties, plus three more acts to be announced soon. There's even something for art enthusiasts as four Wanderartists - JP Pining, Sam Bumanlag, Humbly, and Cholo Cardenas - will showcase their art live at the festival. ...

Showcasing one of the most-loved dishes in the region, Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil brought celebrity chef ambassador Donita Rose to Iloilo City last Dinagyang to recreate and add heart-healthy twist to a favorite recipe - Chicken Binakol. The bubbly chef showed her culinary skills with her tasty version of the tasty chicken soup at Robinson’s Place Iloilo during the festival. Chef Donita's version called for the addition of coconut milk (gata) on top of the original recipe - it's like tinola but somewhat sweeter with the additional of coconut juice and meat. “Ilonggos are known to be serious about their food, understand their ingredients, and are fussy with preparation." says Chef Donita. She mentioned that when she made her fusion recipe for Binakol, she made it a point not to overdo it to avoid "con-fusion" of the resulting flavors from the original.  "And with Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil, everybody can enjoy delicious food while keeping it healthy...

In time for Dinagyang 2018, The SM Store and Paymaya are redefining the shopping experience with a new campaign to delight the Ilonggos! Reina Donesa , Branch Manager, SM Store Iloilo ; Ma. Cecilia Abreu , Vice President and Zone Head, SM Store Visayas ; and Raymund Villanueva , PayMaya Issuing Business Unit Head, PayMaya Philippines  “We are happy to have a new way to make shopping more convenient for our shoppers,” said The SM Store President Chelo C. Monasterio. “The retail landscape is changing, and The SM Store is proud to lead the way with partners like PayMaya.” Through PayMaya QR , shoppers can pay for their purchase at The SM Store in SM City Iloilo and SM Delgado with just a few taps on their phone. It's as easy as 1-2-3  Open the PayMaya app,  Tap the “Scan” button, Point their phone camera at the QR code at the Mobile Pay Lane.  This cashless system has been made available starting last December in all branches of The SM Store na...

Globe Telecom once again partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to give Globe Platinum customers the opportunity to get inspired and explore new destinations this year with the fifth installment of its much-awaited Showcase and Travel Fair 2018.  Slated on January 26 to 28, 2018 at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center in Makati City and at the TriNoma Activity Center in Quezon City, SIA offers some of the best travel deals in renowned destinations around the world! This is also the fifth year that Globe Platinum has partnered with SIA to be able to give its customers exclusive access to various perks and privileges especially when they travel via Singapore Airlines.  “Our partnership with SIA complements the distinct experience we want to provide our Platinum customers. Through our collaboration with one of the world’s premiere airlines, we get to enable our customers’ travel goals and help them create wonderful memories for themselves or their families,” expla...

Globe Telecom set up four Libreng Tawag, Libreng WiFi and Libreng Charging stations in Albay province following the eruption of Mayon Volcano Residents affected by  the Mayon eruption line up to avail of Libreng Tawag services provided by Globe in Guinobatan East Central Elementary School. Specifically, Libreng Tawag, Libreng WiFi and Libreng Charging services are being provided by the telecommunications operator in Guinobatan West Central Elementary School, Gogon Elementary School and Albay Central School in Legazpi and in Guinobatan East Central Elementary School. Globe also provided assistance in bringing potable water to evacuees.

The SM Store and PayMaya step up their collaboration to improve the customer experience of Ilonggo shoppers. The PayMaya QR mode payment was launched in Iloilo City in time for Dinagyang 2018 for The SM Store branches at SM City Iloilo and SM Delgado.  Leading the launch (from left) Roy Gonzales, Key Accounts Officer, PayMaya Philippines; Glaiza Mercurio, Key Accounts Manager, PayMaya Philippines; William Gamboa, Branch Manager, SM Store Bacolod; Cathy Montenegro, Branch Manager, SM Store Delgado; Reina Donesa, Branch Manager, SM Store Iloilo; Ma. Cecilia Abreu, Vice President and Zone Head, SM Store Visayas; Raymund Villanueva, PayMaya Issuing Business Unit Head, PayMaya Philippines; Buford Tan, Marketing Manager, SM Store Iloilo; and Oscar Jinon, Marketing Manager, SM Store Delgado.

It’s not even summer yet, but 2018 is off to a good start with a series of festivals and parties happening all over the Philippines. Right after the colorful Sinulog Festival in Cebu comes Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo, and Globe will once again be there to create a wonderful digital experience with parties, freebies, and upgrades! Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival held on the fourth Sunday of January to honor the Santo Niño. It started in 1967 when a replica of the image of the Santo Niño was brought to the San Jose Parish in Iloilo from Cebu. Since then, the city has been hosting an annual celebration that includes a fluvial procession, street dancing, the Kasadyahan Cultural Parade, and the Dinagyang Ati Competition. With all the celebrations happening this weekend, let Globe create a next-level digital experience for Dinagyang!