The PR & Events Circuit

Through a nationwide survey conducted among thousands of real Thai consumers, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Thailand’s Jack n Jill Fun-O came out as the most popular brand in the category of biscuits and crackers. Marketeer Business Magazine awards Universal Robina Corporation (URC) Thailand's Fun-O as No.1 Brand Thailand for 2019-2020, Biscuits & Crackers categories. Receiving the award are URC Thailand’s officers: (L-R) marketing manager Porntip Leelalertwong, senior advisor Premchai Navarasuchitr, general manager Tanant Suwanraks, marketing director Jane Bernardo, and brand manager Vipa Vanlopnusorn. The survey was conducted by Marketeer Magazine in partnership with Kadence International (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — Japan’s leading Market Research Agency. Thus, Marketeer Business magazine awarded Fun-O as No.1 Brand Thailand for 2019-2020, Biscuits & Crackers categories. URC Thailand’s Marketing Director, Jane Bernardo said, “This award inspires us even more to continu...

In strong support of the government's ICT infrastructure initiative Riding on the momentum of receiving clearance from various local government units (LGUs) to build cell sites across the country, Globe continues to make significant headway in its tower builds through partnerships with several tower companies (towercos). Globe Chief Finance Officer and Chief Risk Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala says that the company’s partnerships with Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC), ISOC-edotco, Transcend Towers Infrastructure (Philippines), CREI Philippines (CREI) and Frontier Towers & Associates (FTA) have advanced to active acquisition and build phases. “The partnerships with towercos will greatly complement the company’s target in expanding its capacity and coverage throughout the country. These projects will be a catalyst for change in the industry as telcos are empowered to deploy beyond their individual capabilities in a cost efficient manner,” Maniego-Eala explains. Gl...

To ensure the safety of the learning community in this time of pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to move the classes for the upcoming school year online, and allowed the adoption of distance learning. For teachers, this means they have to make use of the internet as their main platform to conduct classes, upload learning materials, and monitor their students’ progress online. Globe At Home recognizes this pressing demand of educators for a fast, reliable, and affordable internet connection. Through its WiFi2Teach program, Globe heeds DepEd’s call to support their Distance Learning program by making a donation of 1,000 Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi modems to equip selected public school teachers with connectivity, ensuring that education remains unhampered in the country despite the current global health crisis. WiFi2Teach is also part of the telco’s ongoing efforts and contribution under the Brigada ng Ayala - Ayala Group of Companies' group wide part...

You can now buy popular goodies by Universal Robina Corporation (URC) online, through Lazada. URC, one of the biggest food and beverage makers in the country, has recently opened its official store in Lazada’s LazMall.  Through this, Piattos, Nova, Cream-O, Cloud 9, Nissin Cup Noodles, Great Taste, C2, Maxx and other URC snack, candy, biscuit, chocolate, and beverage favorites can easily be purchased in just a few clicks. To order, simply use the Lazada mobile app or visit its website, enter the LazMall channel, search for URC products, and add them to a virtual basket. Upon checkout, customers can opt to pay cash on delivery or use credit/debit cards—allowing for a convenient and safe way to satisfy food and drink cravings, all from the comfort of their homes. To fast-track the process, simply head to  https://www.lazada.com.ph/ shop/universal-robina/  to get your snack stash today. Learn more about URC by visiting  www.urc.com.ph .

As more Filipinos embrace doing things digitally, from the way they learn to the way they make a living, the clamour for better internet connectivity is stronger than ever. The desire to serve this need is what propels Globe to bring internet connectivity, particularly the latest 5G technology, to more Filipinos.  Back in February, Globe introduced 5G to its most elite set of customers, Globe Platinum. Shortly after, the said technology was extended to all Globe Postpaid customers. And, starting August 24, Globe Prepaid and TM customers are now able to access Globe’s 5G network in areas like Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati CBD, Rockwell Center, Ortigas CBD, and strategic areas along EDSA and C5. All these customers need to do is to ensure they are on a Globe LTE or TM  LTE sim and have a 5G-enabled mobile phone. No additional fees will be charged to enjoy this lightning-fast connection. “As the Philippines is largely a Prepaid market, we are thrilled to be the fi...

When the government implemented quarantine protocols all over the country, one of the consequences that has impacted local government units (LGUs) is the travel restriction imposed on their constituents, making access to healthcare and medical facilities more challenging specially for those coming from remote barangays all over the country. In the Liveable Cities Challenge (LCC) Liveable Cities Labs Webinar Series dubbed, “Digital Transformation in a Post GCQ World: Building Healthy Cities and Municipalities,” KonsultaMD is giving LGUs the option of extending telemedicine to their constituents who live in far-out or remote barangays. KonsultaMD  is a subscription-based telehealth service that’s available 24/7, allowing access to skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who can provide safe medical assessment and advice on basic healthcare and proper medication. It is operated by Global Telehealth, Inc., a joint venture of 917Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Teleco...

PLDT and its subsidiaries Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and ePLDT have signed an agreement with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to help improve its cybersecurity capabilities. Under the agreement, PLDT Group, through its Cyber Security Operations Group (CSOG), will provide training for the PAF’s “Cyber warriors”, enhance the military service's cyber operations and upgrade the security of its digital infrastructure.   The cybersecurity training program will utilize learning modules of PLDT, Smart and ePLDT which combine lectures and hands-on sessions. Participants will also work side-by-side with PLDT’s cybersecurity team in hands-on management, operation and administration of cybersecurity operations. The partnership agreement also includes ePLDT’s Security Operation Center for PAF, which will provide PAF with their own dashboard to monitor their own cybersecurity operations, as well as a cyber intelligence platform to protect PAF’s infrastructure against cyber ...

Consulting with a licensed doctor, getting a prescription, buying medicines, and securing laboratory appointments can now be done at home with just a few taps on your mobile phone. Powered by 917 Ventures, a wholly-owned corporate incubator by Globe, and Vigos Health, a subsidiary of AC Health, HealthNow delivers a hassle free experience by providing patients with the healthcare services that they need. Available in Google Play for Android and the App Store for iOS, anyone can register using their mobile phone number, email address, or even their Facebook account.  The app provides freedom of choice and flexibility, as users are provided with the options to consult with a doctor anytime, anywhere using video calls. Patients can also ask for an e-prescription and have medicine and vitamins delivered to their homes. Finally, they can also easily book appointments for face-to-face consultations and diagnostic tests and even have their lab results interpreted online. ...

Serving customer needs and staying ahead of the competition is challenging enough without a pandemic dampening economic activity. For most businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic is a turning point.  For some, this crisis presents opportunities for enterprises willing to explore new ways of succeeding. To ensure business resilience, Globe Business helps organizations recreate and adopt the best-of-breed public cloud and SaaS solutions by leveraging the most advanced tools and technology available. Now, companies can enable remote work and automate operations to the maximum extent. “Companies that embrace change will emerge from the crisis stronger and more resilient. Those who fail to adapt will be at a competitive disadvantage. The world has changed, and with it, so has IT,” explained Peter Maquera, Senior Vice President for Globe Business. “Cloud-empowered companies can use digital channels to bring their services to customers whose mobility has been hindered. Moving dat...

We heed the call of the president to improve telco services.  Service performance and increased consumer demand for data are the key reasons why we have been investing billions of dollars to upgrade and improve our network. This year Globe has earmarked 1.2 billion US dollars in capex, majority of which goes to network and capacity builds.  These substantial investments are paying off as we experience marked service improvements. Today, the Globe network is running at 4G/LTE. Last year, we launched 5G for Globe At Home and soon we will be launching mobile 5G services in the country. Globally, we are being cited for having improved internet experience. Only recently, independent mobile analytics Open Signal ranked the Philippines as the 4th most improved country in mobile video experience. The ranking was included in its State of Mobile Network Experience in 2020 report. Although we have seen marked improvements, the industry is not without its challenge...