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Cebu Landmasters intensifies Visayas expansion

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MiVesa Garden Residences – a new and exciting addition to Cebu’s best selling development (CBRE 2016 (Santos Knight Frank) Cebu Landmasters Inc (CLI) continues to be bullish in real estate as it widens its foothold in the Visayas where demand for housing, offices and commercial spaces is soaring.

7 things to look out for in Disney's Newsies

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Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical dazzle audiences with hit Broadway musical #GlobeLive9WTNewsies cast on stage Extra, extra! Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical’s production of Disney’s Newsies is bringing in rave reviews and packed audiences, and those who haven’t seen it still have time to catch what many are calling a dazzling and spectacular show. "Globe Live and 9 Works Theatrical have created a triple-threat extravaganza that rivals some of the best local productions seen in recent memory," from Broadwayworld.com.

Farm tourism is WV’s newest tourism product

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The Department of Tourism Region VI in collaboration with the Province of Negros Occidental will conduct Fun Farms Orientation on August 4, 2017 at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol Social Hall, Bacolod City.

AirAsia’s CreateCamp Opens Search for Online Storytellers

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Over one-million pesos worth of prizes, trips, and mentorship program are up for grabs! AirAsia is looking for young aspiring individuals with creative talents and skills in videography and photography to be part of the airline’s first-ever social media reality search called#AirAsiaCreateCamp.

Disney・Pixar’s Cars 3 movie tickets up for grabs for new Globe At Home customers

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Disney・Pixar’s Cars 3 is one of the most anticipated animated films of the year, and is the latest installment following the adventures of champion race car Lightning McQueen. Customers who avail of Globe at Home's new GoBIG and GoFAST plans from Plan 1299 and up can get to see the film with two free tickets!

DOT VI wants tourism frontliners to provide quality service

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The Department of Tourism Region VI in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines – Kalibo International Airport conducted a Customer Service and Work Values Seminar for drivers, operators and transport personnel on July 18-19, 2017.

Davao del Norte partners with Globe, GCash on revenue collection and Citizen ID system

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Hon. Antonio Rafael del Rosario , Davao del Norte Governor; Luigi Reyes, Mynt VP for Business Development; and John Rubio, Mynt President and CEO present the mock up sample of the DavNor-GCash Citizen ID Card during the 50th Anniversary of Davao del Norte. The province of Davao del Norte (DavNor), in collaboration with Globe Telecom and its subsidiary G-Xchange, Inc. (GCash), has launched the Alternative Government Revenue Collection and Disbursement and Citizen ID system for all provincial residents and employees. The announcement was one of the highlights of the 50th founding anniversary of DavNor which was graced by President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

Robust real estate market in Visayas-Mindanao seen

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Cebu Landmasters reports P2.87B reservation sales for first half Cebu Landmasters president and CEO Jose Soberano III sees the Visayas and Mindanao property market remaining strong and robust as the company hits P2.87B reservation sales for the first half of 2017.

Achieve success in Australia through Enhance Visa’s expo

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Professionals and fresh graduates in Cebu and Iloilo will get the chance to achieve global competitive advantage through Enhance Visa’s education and immigration expo this August.

AirAsia Strengthens Davao As a Gateway City With Direct Flights To Kuala Lumpur from PHP99

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(5th from left) AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador, Ambassador Alfredo Yao, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, has announced its latest route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with four times weekly direct flights from Davao commencing 21, January 2018.

TPB and DOT VI conduct product-update in Iloilo, Capiz and NegOcc

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Emerging tourist attractions/activities in Iloilo, Roxas City, Capiz and Bacolod City, Negros Occidental were included on the recently concluded Familiarization Tour-Product Update Program for tour operators and travel trade media by the Tourism Promotions Board-Domestic Promotions Department in partnership with the Department of Tourism Region VI.

Globe At Home leads charge in bringing first-world entertainment to more families in PH

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Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu shares the improvements of broadband in the country and how Globe At Home aims to expand further to service more families nationwide. In its continuing effort to elevate the state of the Internet in the Philippines, Globe has rolled out extensive efforts in expanding broadband connectivity with a mission to connect 20 million homes in 2020.

3rd Geeks on a Beach international pitchfest deadline already on July 31

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Tech startups from around the world are invited to join the 3rd Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international pitchfest and submit their online applications on or before the contest deadline on July 31, 2017.

Globe launches How to Globe, an information campaign to deliver basic know-how and tips

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Globe Telecom, launches How to Globe, a guide for customers on how to maximize Globe products and services, as well as basic service know-how.

DOT VI conducts farm-tour with CWDs

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The Department of Tourism Region VI in coordination with SPED-Integrated School for Exceptional Children is set to treat a class of children with special needs for a farm-tour on July 21, 2017 in relation to the celebration of the 39th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week.

Hotel 101 Group brings top accounts to Iloilo

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Hotel 101 Group Top Accounts attendees enjoying the view on top of Injap Tower Hotel, the tallest building in the whole of Western Visayas region. The Hotel 101 Group held an appreciation party for their top accounts, corporate bookers, and partners from Iloilo, at the Horizon Café in Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo City.

AirAsia delights guests with gourmet meals at affordable prices

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Asean flavours, Chicken Lasagne, and much more are featured in newest Santan inflight menu Amorita Resort Head of Marketing and PR Kata Agmata and AirAsia Philippines Head of Ancillary Karlo Sanchez are joined by AirAsia cabin crew during the unveiling of the airline’s latest inflight menu and catalogue in Bohol. AirAsia yesterday (July 12) unveiled its latest in-flight offerings featuring the best of Asean flavours, savoury snacks, healthy food selections, variety of beverages, and special gift items and merchandise. The airline which has been voted the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine straight years formally introduced “Santan inflight menu and catalogue” at a press event held in Bohol in partnership with Amorita Resort.

SM Foundation launches farmers training program in Puerto Princesa

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SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) is launching the 139th batch of Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan farmers training program last June 16, 2017 at the Palawan Agricultural Experimental Station(PAES) in Brgy. Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

Ten finalists of Globe Future Makers program announced

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Globe Telecom has announced the 10 finalists among the 135 diverse social innovation program creators who submitted entries to the Globe Future Makers Program (GFM) which was launched March this year.

DOT VI positive to achieve 2017 target tourist arrivals

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“Western Visayas will hit its 5.5-million tourist arrivals target for 2017”, the Department of Tourism Region VI Director Atty. Helen J. Catalbas said positively. This after the partial tourist arrivals from January to June 2017 strikes a 2-million record. The target is more than 300,000 over the 2016 tourist arrivals of 5.193-million.

Globe Telecom: 6 subdivisions approve cell site proposals

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Telco operator also begins discussion with 3 upscale villages Globe Telecom said 6 villages have already approved cell site proposals made by the telecommunications operator as part of its efforts to continuously improve mobile experience of its customers.

GMA Network, Davao City Government ink partnership for ‘Kean Gabriel Hotline Information Drive’

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GMA Regional TV Department Officer-in-Charge Oliver Amoroso (third from left) and Davao City Mayor Hon. Sara Duterte-Carpio (second from right) led the partnership signing between GMA and Davao City. GMA Network, through its regional arm GMA Regional TV, recently partnered with the City Government of Davao for the “Kean Gabriel Hotline Information Drive” to help strengthen the local government’s fight against child violence.

'Hakab Na! 2017' to highlight benefits of breastfeeding

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In celebration of the National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August, the non-government organization Breastfeeding Ilonggas (BFI) will organize a one-day breastfeeding activity called "Hakab Na! 2017" on August 5 at SM City Iloilo Activity Centre.

Globe Telecom strengthens broadband, mobile connectivity in Cebu

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Aggressive expansion will make Globe At Home available in more locations in Cebu Officially launching #Streamfest from L-R were: Globe SVP for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto; Globe At Home Head of Marketing Barbie Dapul and Globe At Home Head for Go-To-Market, Michelle Fernandez-Castillo I n line with its vision of providing connectivity to 2 million homes in 2020, Globe At Home has started its aggressive rollout of facilities in major locations around the country. The province of Cebu is one of its key locations and Globe is working hand-in-hand with the Cebu City and Mandaue City governments for its various builds.

Haplos adds passion and enchantment to GMA Afternoon Prime beginning July 10

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Haplos is topbilled by GMA’s multi-talented and home-grown talents Sanya Lopez, Thea Tolentino, Pancho Magno, and Rocco Nacino which airs beginning July 10.  GMA Network continues to be the home of remarkable traditional drama that captures the hearts of viewers every time.

AirAsia Targets Business Travellers with Launch of MyCorporate

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AirAsia to launch MyCorporate, a suite of products exclusively made with the business traveller in mind. MyCorporate consists of three bundle options, depending on the requirements of the traveller and the company budget - Fare Only, Corporate Lite and Corporate Full Flex.

Globe #makeITsafePH campaign: keeping businesses and consumers safe online

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As a purveyor of digital lifestyle, Globe Telecom takes it upon itself to ensure that society as a whole remains safe from numerous threats facing anyone using the internet – from viruses, Trojan, and Ransomware which put multi-million-peso businesses at risk, hacking attempts for illicit purposes, and cases of cyber bullying to name a few.

Startup stakeholders upbeat on Philippines to level up

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Amid fall of Manila, Cebu in Tholons global BPO index From (L-R): GOAB Panelists and Supporters. ASPACE Community Lead Micah Asistores, Co-founder of Smart Deleveloper Network Paul Pajo, DICT Undersecretary Mon Ibrahim, Endeavor Philippines Managing Director Manny Ayala, Founder and CEO of MobKard Carlo Calimon, GOAB Organiser Tina Amper, PSIA President Jonathan de Luzuriaga, Asspociate Director for Business Partnerships and Development of Ideaspace Inc. Goldy Yancha, Director for Technology and Cybersecutiry at Business Profiles Inc. Sagiv Massad and World Startup Report Founder Bowei Gai. Startup stakeholders have expressed confidence the Philippines will top its ICT industry performance as emphasis shifts to digital innovation instead merely focusing on call centers.

Globe brings 21 st century learning, cyberwellness training to public schools in Cebu City and Mandaue City

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Globe  Telecom executives officially turned the Global Filipino School (GFS) mobile cart to Cebu City National Science High School (CCNSHS). Realizing the power of Information and Communications Technology in providing meaningful 21 st century learning, Globe Telecom brings its Global Filipino School (GFS) program to Cebu City National Science High School (CCNSHS) even as it ensures online health and safety of the Visayan youth through the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) cyberwellness advocacy which will be implemented in Mandaue City public schools starting this school year.