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On Sunday (October 1), Kapuso travel-reality program ‘Road Trip’ takes celebrity foreignoys to one of the favorite tourist destinations in the country—Negros Oriental.

Farm tourism stakeholders from the different parts of the country will gather here for the 5th Farm Tourism Conference and Festival on October 2-4 at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel. On-site registration is encouraged. Registration fee are as follows: P6,000.00 (Regular rate), P4,500.00 (Government rate) and  P3,600.00 (Student rate).

Now is the best time to try Globe At Home broadband with a ‘no commitment’ trial plan for customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connection without the standard 24-month lock-up period.

GMA Artist Center proudly announces former U-Kiss member and My Korean Jagiya star Alexander Lee as its newest artist.

On #GlobeLiveIAGT Stage from L-R: Branded Co-Founder & CEO, Jasper Donat, Host Riki Flores, Janina Vela, Abby Asistio, Pamela Swing, Kiana Valenciano, Remi Cruz, and Globe Senior Advisor for Creative Marketing and Multimedia Business, Joe Caliro. Brought to you by Branded, the co-producers of YouTube FanFest along with their partners and co-producers Globe Live, It’s a Girl Thing, is a world-class festival designed to inspire, educate and empower teenage girls whilst celebrating the privilege of being a young woman.

From Top Left to Right (Glenn Batiancila of Saregen Taxi, Paul Corominas of CTC Taxi, Richielda Cabucos of Richielda Tax, Danny Tariman of DT Taxi, Chiquito Obeso of Spider, Airland & Scorpion Taxi, Terence Blanco of World Wide tax and Peter Corominas of RP Corominas Taxi); Seated (Leny Gok-Ong of SD Taxi, Stella Erasco of E Tax, Joy Mangubat of Angel JM and Marites White of Marmic Taxi) Homegrown taxi-hailing app Micab got a boost when it launched its partnership with the Metro Cebu Taxi Operators Association (MCTOA) in a launching ceremony at the Casino Español in Cebu City last September 19.

Mynt, the financial technology (fintech) subsidiary of Globe Telecom, said ordinary Filipinos can now avail of affordable financial products and services like mobile banking, remittance, insurance, loans, and credit as the use of technology and innovation continues to be more pervasive in the Philippines.

ASTRA CENTRE, CEBU - A mixed-use development launching in 2017 with a hotel, condominium, offices and retail mail LISTED Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is set to roll out at least P10.61 billion worth of projects in the remaining months in the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) where demand for housing continues to expand. This amount is in addition to the P7.09-billion programmed projects, which have already been unveiled in the first half of the year, bringing the total amount of developments launched to reach P17.7 billion for this year alone.

Globe holds the SEA-US cable system ceremonial launch in Davao City led by Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu (3rd from left) and Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar (2nd from left). together with them are (from L-R) Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba, Globe Head Council Atty. Froilan Castelo and Globe SVP for Enterprise Group Peter Maquera. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Friday, September 22, commended Globe Telecom for their invaluable contributions to the telecommunications industry and for improving the internet connectivity.

We all know that SM started out with shoes. And although the company has grown phenomenally since Mr. Henry Sy, Sr. opened his first store in 1958, it continues to expand its footwear legacy as it aims to serve more customers in more communities around the Philippines.

Over 2,000 Ilonggos join the PRO-FRIENDS Family Fun Run As one of the highlights of its year-long 10th anniversary celebration, Property Company of Friends, Inc. (PRO-FRIENDS) Iloilo held its first ever Family Fun Run on September 9.

Kids eat for free on all AirAsia flights on 28 September 2017 AirAsia introduces a brand new inflight meal, Lil’ Star Combo, specially created to suit the taste buds of young flyers.

Globe Telecom and Facebook have joined hands to promote digital literacy and online responsibility among students, teachers, and the general public through the Digital Thumbprint Program which advocates cyber wellness and judicious use of the Internet.

The Philippine Cacao Industry Council, in cooperation with the Region VI Cacao Industry Council and in partnership with the regional offices of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture, will gather all cacao industry stakeholders to establish stronger linkages for sustainable and inclusive growth in the Visayas Region.

GCash President and CEO Albert Tinio and Facebook Product Lead for Mobile Financial Services Ginger Baker doing a thumbs-up on the GCash and Messenger partnership. GCash, in partnership with Facebook, is excited to announce an easy new way for people in the Philippines to pay bills and buy prepaid load using Messenger, with the ability to send money to friends and family coming soon.

AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, today unveiled the world’s first Freedom Flyer Programme aimed at making it easier, faster and better for loyal guests to earn AirAsia BIG Points.

Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo returns to GMA-7 to be part of the Network’s News and Public Affairs group Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo returns to GMA-7 to be part of the Network’s News and Public Affairs group, which is widely regarded as the most credible and most internationally-awarded broadcast news organization in the country.

Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines will hold its annual Korean Film Festival starting this September 2017. The Korean Film Festival is one of the largest celebrations of Korean cinema in the country, with screenings of the greatest Korean films across the country.

Country’s largest food market chain embraces cashless convenience of GCash James Mauricio Aujero, Head, Merchant Acquisition of Mynt (right) talks about the new GCash app scan-to-pay feature at Mercato BGC. With him are Mynt Chief Operating Officer Anthony Thomas (center) and Mercato Centrale co-founder RJ Ledesma (left). Both consumers and merchants of highly-popular night food market Mercato Centrale do not have to worry anymore about paying smaller bills and giving out exact change as GCash, the leading mobile money service provider in the Philippines, rolls out the first QR mobile payments service at the country’s largest foodpark chain.

All-in promo fares from as low as P990 are up for grabs now at airasia.com AirAsia is introducing direct flights from Manila to one of the most vibrant and biggest cities of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, further strengthening the airline’s commitment as an Asean carrier.

Take time to unwind this month, with the exclusive perks from Globe Rewards as it celebrates 917 day! As a way of saying “thank you” to all its valued customers, Globe Rewards offers exciting deals and discounts for their preferred type of entertainment.

The Department of Tourism is implementing a Survey on the Accommodation Capacity on the different Tourism Development Areas identified in the National Tourism Development Plan. The survey includes all existing and under construction accommodation establishments in the area.

Globe customers get to enjoy Samsung’s much-anticipated phablet, the all new Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Packed with powerful and innovative features, here are top 5 reasons why the all new #GlobeNote8 is a must-have device!

GMA Network proudly unveils its newest series, Super Ma’am, top billed by no other than Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera-Dantes on September 18.

Globe Business Senior Vice President Peter Maquera (center, left) and PSBC Chairman and CEO Andres Cornejo (center, right) officially seal the G Suite partnership. Together with them are Globe Business Cluster Sales Head Tisha Sadorra (left) and PSBC Vice Chairman Sandra Mendoza (right). Aggressively growing banking and financial services company Producers Savings Banking Corporation (PSBC) is the first Philippine bank to sign up with Globe Business, the corporate information and communications technology arm of Globe Telecom, for the use of G Suite office collaboration tool.

The country’s longest-running provincial trade fair in Metro Manila, the Negros Trade Fair, will once again embark on September 27-October 1, 2017 at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City. The said trade fair provides venue for the small and medium enterprises of Negros to showcase their products ranging from food, natural and organic, fashion accessories and garments, furniture and furnishing, gifts décor and housewares.

Globe myBusiness, Mercato Centrale, and the rest of the Restaurant Business Network partners. Globe myBusiness, in partnership with Mercato Centrale, launches Restaurant Business Network, the first restaurant- and café- specific business ecosystem devised to provide relevant services to companies in the food industry.

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Province of Aklan will again come together and showcase their products in the Aklan Green Product Exposition ’17 at SM City Iloilo Event Center from September 25 to October 1.

L-R: Nonoy Yulo of Centrex Corp, VP for Suppliers; Jing Lagandaon of Global-Link MP Events International Inc., President; Pamela Pascual of World Trade Center, Treasurer; Agnes Pacis of SMX Convention Center, Trustee; Xialeemar Valdeavilla of RX Int’l Events & Marketing Consultancy Co., Trustee; Sonia Sayaman of Alta Fairs & Exhibits, Inc., Trustee; and Joel Pascual of PEP Tarsus Corp, VP For Exhibitions The Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS) elected its new set of officers last July 11, 2017 at the Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City.

Globe Rewards launches the best perks for the 917 celebration 917 Day is held each year on September 17, and is one of the most special celebrations of Globe. 0917 after all is its first and most iconic mobile prefix.

Known as the Philippines’ last ecological frontier, the province of Palawan is a natural wonder with its vast tracts of tropical rainforests and a huge expanse of marine wilderness.

Globe myBusiness VP for Segment Marketing Debbie Obias reveals the enhanced Globe myBusiness Academy, a free learning program for aspiring retail and personal services entrepreneurs in partnership with Manila Workshops. Aspiring retail and personal services entrepreneurs now get free access to business and training tools through the enhanced Globe myBusiness Academy Program. Business owners of retail brands, spas, salons, and the like will get to engage with industry experts to gain more insights that will help them stay competitive in the market.

Up to 5 million promotional seats are up for grabs now at  airasia.com Up to 5 million promotional seats are up for grabs in AirAsia Group’s red hot seat sale campaign. Book seats via airasia.com or the AirAsia mobile app from 11 to 17 September 2017 for travel between 1 March to 21 November 2018 to enjoy fares from as low as P17.00* for flights from/to Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Palawan, Bohol, Kalibo, Caticlan/Boracay, Tacloban and Iloilo.

TM Forum CEO Nik Willetts talks about digitalization at the 2017 Globe Innovation Forum TM Forum CEO Nik Willetts challenged communication service providers (CSPs) to capitalize on the value of digitalization and shared how companies can effectively transform digitally during his keynote speech at the recently concluded Globe Innovation Forum held in The Globe Tower, Taguig City.

Kapuso Network congratulates seasoned actor Gabby Concepcion for bagging the Asian Star Prize in the 12th Seoul International Drama Awards held yesterday, September 7 at the KBS Hall in South Korea.

For the second straight year, the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF) with support from Globe Telecom, is holding the Hope in 40 Seconds animated digital video competition to raise mental health awareness and help those suffering from it realize that they are not alone in the struggle. It also encourages everyone who needs guidance to call HOPELINE, NGF’s free 24/7 hotline.

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) supports Passi City Government’s initiative to develop an Economic Zone by sharing to the government 40,329 square meters of its land in Passi City. Inking the partnership are (From left) URC President and CEO Lance Gokongwei, Passi City Mayor Hon. Jesry Palmares, and URC Sugar and Renewables Business Unit General Manager Renato Cabati. Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has agreed to let the City Government of Passi, in Iloilo province, use a portion of a property it owns for a thoroughfare leading to a proposed economic zone.

Asean Business Advisory Council chairman Joey Concepcion, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes, Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez AirAsia has won this year's Asean Business Award for Priority Integration Sector - Tourism. The award recognises outstanding performance in the Asean priority integration sector of tourism.

Tree-planting activity in Mt. Arayat Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom has joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in showcasing the beauty of Philippine forests and in encouraging the public to be part of responsible tourism and proactive reforestation.

Globe Telecom announced recently the five startups whose game-changing digital solutions bested 130 other entries to make it to Globe Future Makers (GFM) a social innovation program that seeks to address the various causes of poverty in the country through information and communications technology (ICT).

Australian Migration Agent Vikram Sharma with Enhance Visa Staff Hundreds of Filipino professionals attended the two legs of Enhance Visa’s It’s Time to Move to Australia: Education and Immigration Expo in Cebu and Iloilo.

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, Property Company of Friends, Inc. (PRO-FRIENDS) Iloilo will be holding its first ever Family Fun Run on September 9, 2017, 5am at SM City Iloilo grounds.