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Get the chance to compete with the best in Asia, Africa and Australia and win as much as $30,000 What can you do in five minutes? Not many would claim to watch a film, but it’s a challenge that Singtel would like to make to seasoned and budding content creators with The 5-Min Video Challenge, a regional film competition where participants must create compelling content in a limited time frame.

CAE to acquire AirAsia’s shares of the Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence, AirAsia to fully outsource its training to CAE AirAsia and CAE (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) have concluded a sale and purchase agreement concerning the Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence (AACE), which is currently a 50:50 CAE-AirAsia joint venture. The transaction of US$100 million (including earn-out) will give CAE full control over AACE’s three training centres – located in Sepang, Malaysia; Singapore; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – as well as its share of the Philippine Academy of Aviation Training (PAAT), a joint-venture training centre between AACE and Cebu Pacific, located in Manila, Philippines.

Globe Telecom won five major citations in the prestigious 14th Annual International Business Awards (IBA) or widely known as the Stevie Awards which honor achievements and positive contributions of organizations and individuals worldwide.

Over one-million pesos worth of prizes, trips, and mentorship program are up for grabs! Five students from Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Iloilo have been named finalists of #AirAsiaCreateCamp, the airline’s social media reality search for young, aspiring, and creative individuals who will showcase their best photography and videography skills to become part of AirAsia’s community of online storytellers.

The Cebu-based Carmen Copper Corporation will continue to go beyond compliance and carry on as a model for responsible mining amid outrage about the destruction caused by some mining operations in the country.

Glenn Ong, DIGITS Vice President for Customer Experience and Information Systems Management Who would have thought that a humble computer shop would transform into one of the most successful tech giants in the Philippines? DIGITS Trading Corporation began as a modest computer shop sidelining as a gadget assembling hub. Charles Paw started the company back in 2002, carrying only his passion and grit, and envisioning a company that would become the foremost hub of gadgetry in the Philippines.

As heartfelt gratitude to all those who will subscribe to the much-awaited Mayweather vs McGregor match on SKY Pay-Per-View (PPV) Sports, a viewer gets 100 points on Kapamilya Thank You, ABS-CBN’s newly launched customer loyalty program.

Globe At Home SVP Martha Sazon giving her keynote speech at the AposTech Conference Globe at Home is committed to connecting Filipino homes through high-speed internet, and it shared its vision at APOStech, where SVP for Globe Broadband Business Martha Sazon was the first female senior leader to give a keynote address in the conference.

Grand winner from Vietnam walked away with prizes worth at least P4 Million pesos including production of their capsule collection to be sold on FashionValet and a confirmed slot to showcase at KL Fashion Week 2018! AirAsia’s annual designer search, AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search, held its 2017 Grand Finale today at Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready To Wear 2017 (KLFW RTW 2017).

Get ready for another round of adventures as Globe presents the second season of Scenezoned, an online video series featuring eight popular personalities on a meaningful journey to the Philippines’ finest.

Around 2,000 students from at least 26 schools and universities in the province will get to watch for free the world-class performances of the renowned Manila Symphony Orchestra, which is set to visit Iloilo in a two-day concert to be held on August 25 and 26, 2017.

Coming to SKY Sports Pay Per View on August 27, Sunday live and in high definition from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the year’s most anticipated fight between the contemporary era’s greatest fighters, boxing great Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and UFC (Universal Fighting Championship) superstar Conor McGregor.

Maestro Arturo Molina’s pedigree in Philippine music is unquestionable. With family into classical, jazz, and opera, and in both fields of performance and education, the Maestro is the one of the latest in the line of professionals to uphold the heritage of national music with the Molina name.

The subsidiary of DoubleDragon Properties Corp. today signs a joint venture agreement with Davao- based W2JP2 Corp. to build Hotel 101 – Davao City in a 5,300 sqm. prime commercial lot located at Eco West Drive at the side of SM City – Davao.

The Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is on its 91st year As Asia’s first symphony orchestra, founded in 1926 by Dr. Alexander Lippay and reorganized in 2001 by its longtime concertmaster, the late Prof. Basilio Manalo, until the present under the baton of Professor Arturo Molina, it produces a broad, year-round program that celebrates its legacy of performing the masterpieces while reaching out to new audiences across space and time. Steadfastly, it remains true to its mission “to enrich the Filipino’s vibrant cultural life through fine orchestral music and to enable more people to experience the power of music”.

International financial technology firm Payoneer is supporting the global startup conference Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) for the second straight year as one of this year’s most awaited event’s silver sponsors.

The Mansion redefines customer value The new brand of the heritage hotel formerly known as Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, which was wholly acquired by Brightside Properties and Resorts, Inc., was unveiled last Thursday, August 17, 2017, as The Mansion. 

AirAsia Philippines is the official airline partner of this year’s Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international tech and startup confab.

First-time GMovies users get ₱50 off on participating Pista movies In line with the partnership between Globe Telecom and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) for the first Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, more Filipinos will now be able to purchase tickets for their chosen participating movies via the GMovies app.

With the support of the United States Department of State, AirAsia Foundation has organized training sessions across AirAsia hubs in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia to raise awareness on human trafficking. Three officials from Airline Ambassadors International (AAI), led by its president (4th from left) Nancy Rivard, Andrea Hobart, AAI’s Director of Trafficking Awareness Program, and (second from right) Donna Hubbard, Flight attendant with American Airlines and also a survivor of trafficking, were in Manila last August 14 to conduct training sessions to pilots, cabin crew, ground services team, airport immigration officers and security team.

As part of Globe Telecoms advocacy for creativity and innovation, Globe Art Gallery features the works of Hans Brumann, an exhibit that explores the use of unconventional materials, like kamagong and molave, coral, nacre or mother-of-pearl. This is in partnership with one of the oldest and most prestigious art galleries in Manila, the Hiraya Gallery.

The internationally –acclaimed Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will hold a half-day workshop in Iloilo City on August 26, 2017. The free musical workshop is exclusive for a pre-selected group of 100 students from Iloilo City.

Enhance Visa Iloilo can now welcome more Ilongos who wish to explore opportunities abroad as they relocate to a more accessible and bigger office.

Globe Telecom commercially launched today the $250-million Southeast Asia-United States (SEA-US) submarine cable system which provides direct links between Davao and the United States for richer and enhanced international connectivity for businesses in Mindanao and the rest of the country.

MSMEs enrolled in the ‘Kapatid’ Mentor ME Program of the DTI Capiz Provincial Office will showcase their learnings after several weeks of mentoring program through the presentation of their respective business improvement plans (BIPs).

Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu, (middle) answers a query during the recent analyst briefing where he reported that service revenues in the first half reached a new all-time record. Cu is joined (from left) by Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala, Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, Chief Information and Technology Officer Gil Genio and Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo. Globe Telecom said its board approved the third quarterly distribution of cash dividend of P22.75 per share for holders of its common shares. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on record as of August 22, 2017, payable on September 6, 2017.

Newly listed CLI on track to surpass 1.2-billion net income by year-end 38 Park Avenue is now undergoing land preparation after its recent groundbreaking. Fast project turnaround and strong sales take up have boosted first-half revenues of newly listed Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) to P1.807 billion, and increased net income by 164 percent to 634M year-on-year (YOY). This shows positive outlook for the company to surpass its P1.2-billion net income target by year-end.

Globe Telecom soared to new all-time high levels, with consolidated service revenues reaching P62.9 billion as of the first half of 2017, or 5% higher than the P59.9 billion reported in the same period of 2016.

In its fifth year, the annual Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) international tech and startup confab encourages more corporates to connect with the local startup and technology community and jumpstart their digital innovation.

Paves the way for cashless ecosystem Leading mobile money service provider GCash launches the nation’s first QR payments via smartphone, a move which is expected to change the landscape of how Filipinos usually pay for their purchases.

KonsultaMD and AIDE teams do an “All hands in” signifying cooperation and support led by Maridol Ylanan (3rd from left), CEO of Global Telehealth, Inc. which operates KonsultaMD and Paolo Bugayong, co-founder and managing director of AIDE (3rd from right). Together with them are (from L-R): Vinchi Sy-Quia, GTI Business Development Head; Dra. Gia Sison, GTI Chief Medical Officer; and AIDE co-founders and managing directors Pamela Bugayong, and Dr. Patrick Bugayong. KonsultaMD, a 24/7 health hotline service of Global Telehealth, Inc. (GTI), announced today that it partnered with home care app AIDE to provide people the convenience of acquiring medical care without leaving the comforts of their own home.

The new Digital Thumbprint Ambassadors from the province of Batanes Twenty-five public school teachers from the province of Batanes were certified recently as ambassadors under the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP), an award-winning program by Globe Telecom, Optus, and Singtel created to turn the youth into responsible online citizens.

Provincial Director Ermelinda P. Pollentes (center), Jose Florencio Del Rosario (in white next to PD Pollentes )as Guest Speaker representing Governor Antonio Del Rosario, PMSMEDC Vice Chair Ronald U. So(fourth from left, front row) along with partner agencies and MSME exhibitors during the opening of the Trade Expo at the Robinsons Place Roxas This year’s four-day trade expo garnered a cumulative sales of P 601,366.50, with day four garnering the highest sales of P 248,769.00. Handicrafts marked the topmost purchased goods with 41.37 percent of the total sales.

Globe Studios in partnership with TBA Studios bring Birdshot to the big screens for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. In this photo, L-R: FDCP Chairperson Liza Dino, Mary Joy Apostol, Producer Pam Reyes, Director Mikhail Red, Vincent Nebrida Globe Telecom partners with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) through Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) for its #PlayItRight advocacy in a bid to encourage the public to play content from legitimate sources as well as provide an opportunity for local movies and film-makers to grow their business and expand to more audiences. By bannering PPP, one of the biggest Filipino film festivals that hero homegrown talent, Globe is also able to show its support to the Philippine movie industry. PPP has the largest number of screenings for films nationwide with 790 theaters showcasing 12 top-rated locally-produced movies chosen by the FDCP. “We intend to elevate the quality of entertainment in the country. There’s a boundless supply...

Casa Mira South, an economic housing project with high-end amenities such as a chapel, clubhouse, swimming pools, pavilions and multi-purpose courts. With 5,600 units in the supply pipeline, the brisk sales of Davao City’s residential condominium projects have transformed this Southern Mindanao capital into a real estate investment destination. Notwithstanding robust market conditions, Cebu Landmasters Inc.’s (CLI) first project in Davao MesaTierra Garden Residences set new benchmarks when 81 per cent of its 694 residential units were taken up since launched last March.

Taken during the orientation meeting of local school heads with Mr. Jeffrey Solares, Executive Director of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (standing, 9th from right); Mr. Raul Locsin (standing, extreme left), Ioilo Economic Development (ILED), Inc. Vice-President; and Atty. Ray Bantug (standing, 12thth from right)from the office of Sen. Franklin Drilon. Music like it has never been played before will soon be heard in Iloilo with the coming of the Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO).

On August 12, 2017, the whole world is celebrating International Youth Day. The National Youth Commission (NYC) as the sole policy-making coordinating body of all youth-related institutions, programs, projects and activities of the government commemorates this very significant event in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao simultaneously.

Employees join Bike2Globe launch As part of its commitment to a sustainable environment, Globe Telecom encourages bike commuting among its employees as an alternative option of transportation to reduce carbon footprint.

Fly the world’s best to all 10 Asean countries from as low as Php950 only AirAsia is celebrating Asean’s 50th anniversary with low fares to all destinations across its regional network. Get to know the rest of Asean or something a little closer to home by exploring destinations such as Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Clark or discover amazing attractions in Singapore via Cebu or fly-thru Cebu – Kuala Lumpur and connect to Langkawi, Johor Bahru, Penang, Medan, Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh and many more from as low as Php950*. The promotion is in conjunction with Asean Day today, which commemorates the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on 8 August 1967. To seize this great offer, simply book on airasia.com or the AirAsia mobile app from today to 13 August 2017 for travel between 7 August 2017 and 8 February 2018 to any destination in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos or Vietnam. AirAsia Group CEO Tan...

Anne David, Globe myBusiness Segment Marketing Director for Manufacturing, Education, and BPOs opens the Globe myBusiness Academy: Automate. Globe myBusiness continues to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, this time powering Cebu-based furniture manufacturer Coast Pacific, by offering digital solutions to enhance its day-to-day business operations through technology and communications.

Mendero Medical Center in Pitogo, Consolacion, Cebu is launching its Mitsumi-Generali Ward with a ribbon cutting ceremony to be attended by hospital officials and community members on August 4.

YouTube creator Jayden Rodriguez (standing, 3rd from left) serves as special guest at the Globe Digital Thumbprint program workshop Recognizing the impact of the internet on the Filipino youth, Globe Telecom in collaboration with Australian YouTube creator Jayden Rodrigues, has conducted a Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) cyber wellness workshop for Kalayaan National High School students to inspire them to turn their ideas into reality with the use of technology.

There’s truly something for every food lover at Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s restaurant outlets. From popular comfort food to gourmet indulgences, Richmonde’s menus are filled with offerings to satisfy not only hunger pangs, but your palate’s cravings as well. And not to be overlooked are the chic and modern yet cozy ambience, plus the warm, cheerful and gracious service of the staff to complement each guest’s dining experience.

GMA Network’s Regional TV Department forged a partnership with The North Face, through the Primer Group of Companies. Under the partnership, The North Face will provide the day-to-day attire of GMA RTV news teams in Dagupan (Balitang Amianan), Cebu (Balitang Bisdak), and Davao (24 Oras Davao) starting August.

After a sold-out concert at the Mall of Asia Arena in 2016, the international EDM-Pop duo The Chainsmokers will be coming back to Manila on September 13, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena as part of their Memories...Do Not Open world tour.

Consumer organization in the Province of Guimaras received consumer eco-bags and information materials, as part of the advocacy, information and education campaign program of the DTI.

Broadcast leader GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) continues to be the country’s TV network of choice based on data from the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Promo seats from as from as low as P999 are up for grabs now! AirAsia today announced it will operate three flights daily between Manila and Iloilo starting October 1.