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GMA News pillar Arnold Clavio is “Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines” awardee

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GMA News pillar Arnold Clavio is “Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines” awardee GMA News pillar and veteran broadcast journalist Arnold Clavio was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines (TOMP) by the Students’ Actions Vital to the Environment and Mother Earth (SAVE ME) Movement.

Cruising the high seas in effortless indulgence

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The majestic SuperStar Virgo will make Manila its homeport from March to May. The cruise ship offers travellers a visa-free way to visit cities in Taiwan and southern Japan. With the gentle swaying of the sea that seems to lullaby its passengers, a timely cruise can bring a much-needed calmness, even to the weariest of travellers. Just imagine, spending days at sea in complete solitude, staring at the vastness of the open ocean with nary a thought of one’s daily troubles. Days full of exciting possibilities with nowhere to be, no one to see, and best of all, no distractions - a complete cruise-cation to celebrate life.

Globe brings back unlimited internet at home with no strings attached

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The first ever unlimited plans with no-lock up, no data cap, and no throttling Globe Telecom heard the clamor of its customers and has brought back an upgraded version of its unlimited internet plans through Go Unli. Go Unli is the ultimate unlimited data offering that allows customers to stream video, play music and games without having to worry about lock-up period, data capping, and speed throttling. Go Unli works for all legal sites to make sure that Globe and its customers participate in making the internet safe for everyone. “We want all customers to enjoy a superior internet experience. This is the reason why we spend billions of pesos every year to improve our network and expand internet connectivity in the country,” said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.   Cu said that the Globe #PlayItRight advocacy plays an important role in eliminating illegal sites out of its network. In 2017, nearly 2,500 illegal sites that hosted child pornography were blocked by the ...

Search is open for 2018 GMA Network Excellence Award

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Do you have what it takes to become the next GMA Network Excellence Awardee? GMA Network is inviting all outstanding graduating students of communication and technology based courses to vie for the 2018 GMA Network Excellence Award (GNEA).

Get the Globe Wanderlove Bundle Promo for discounted tickets to Wanderland 2018

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Globe customers can save up to P1,600 with this exclusive Globe ticket bundle promo Fans are counting down the days to catch some of the most in-demand artists in this year’s Wanderland Music and Arts Festival on March 10, 2018 at the Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang.

Take a Stand with Black Panther at SM Cinema

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Get ready for an action-packed Valentines this February as Marvel’s The Black Panther comes out in SM Cinemas natiowide!

Netizens pick Batanes as the next Cebu Pacific destination

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Cebu Pacific to launch Batanes route on March 25 Batanes— with its dramatic scenery, crashing waves and idyllic landscape—is on most travelers’ bucket lists. It’s also the newest Cebu Pacific destination!

One-of-a-Kind Gift Ideas You Can Use this Valentine's Day

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Valentine’s Day is coming up, which means you’ll have to start looking for a gift soon. Let Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, introduce you to some great ideas which you can use to wow your significant other.

Win an all-expense paid trip for two to Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Maldives in the PayMaya Travel Blowout promo

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Paying with PayMaya will take you places as the country’s pioneer and leader in digital payments once again rewards customers with a chance to experience global travel destinations in the PayMaya Travel Blowout, running from February 1 to May 31, 2018.

A first in the Philippines: Netizens choose next Cebu Pacific destination

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Sleeping Dinosaur The country’s leading airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) announces the top ten picks among millions of netizens who participated in the #CEBFlyMeTo campaign. The breakthrough campaign utilized crowdsourcing to find out from netizens which destinations in the Philippines they would want Cebu Pacific to fly next.

GMA Afternoon Prime presents two women at odds fighting for family and love via 'The Stepdaughters'

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Step into a world filled with beauty, jealousy, and love as GMA Network proudly unveils its newest Afternoon Prime drama series, The Stepdaughters,beginning February 12.

International Finance recognizes Globe efforts to improve PH Internet with Best Telecom Service Provider of the Year

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The International Finance Magazine has recognized Globe Telecom for its contribution in the development of the telecom industry in the Philippines by naming the company the Best Telecom Service Provider for 2017 against other global telco operators.

So Scent-sational at Miniso!

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THE MINISO BEAUTY COLLECTION: shimmery eyeshadows, pink blushers, waterproof eyeliners, automatic eyebrow liners, high definition lipsticks as well as sweet and stylish perfume scents. Let your loved ones feel special this Valentine’s season with gifts of love, fragrance, and beauty from Japanese fast fashion brand Miniso.

Globe, Facebook, DepEd collaborate to promote responsible digital citizenship in schools nationwide

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“Digital Discernment” workshop launched to coincide with Safer Internet Day Globe Telecom, Facebook and Department of Education launched a partnership to promote responsible digital citizenship in the country. Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu (center) led the program launch. Cu is joined by from left, Globe Senior Vice President Nikko Acosta, DQ representative Galvin Ngo, Facebook Head of Community Affairs in Asia Pacific Clair Deevy and DepEd Undersecretary Tonisito Umali. Globe Telecom, Facebook and the Department of Education (DepEd) again joined hands to continue promoting responsible digital citizenship among teachers and students in public and private schools across the country under the “Digital Thumbprint Program” or DTP.

Puppy love and luck at SM Accessories Kids and Toy Kingdom

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There’s a lot of puppy love and luck as SM Accessories Kids and Toy Kingdom celebrate Chinese New Year with lovable and adorable plushies for kids of all ages.

Globe spearheads clean-up after successful Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo

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The Love Dance area after the clean-up activity 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.

Sirkus continues to wow viewers, netizens

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Viewers and netizens can’t get enough of the new fantasy series Sirkus. On its first two weeks, the new GMA Public Affairs-produced program posted winning numbers over competition and was also one of the top-trending topics on Twitter.

Iloilo welcomes Clark direct flights

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Ilonggos now have more reasons and options to chase wonders in different local destinations as AirAsia started offering direct flights to and from Iloilo and Clark starting February 3. Flying every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, AirAsia is set to bring a wonderful travel experience to Ilonggos with Clark being considered as one of the major hubs in the country and gateway to international destinations. The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI welcomes AirAsia’s Iloilo-Clark flights by intensifying partnerships with various tourism stakeholders. DOT-VI and DOT-III in partnership with AirAsia organized familiarization tour and Business to Business (B2B) session between the tour operators and hotels from Central Luzon with the same sectors in Iloilo. The said activity aims to sustain the direct flights to and from Clark through marketing and promotions by tying up with tour operators, hotels and restaurants from both Central Luzon and connected regions. “We welcome the AirAsia’s ne...

GLOBE: Tighter rules on VAS to increase customer protection

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Globe Telecom is enforcing tighter rules to protect its customers against unscrupulous practices of some third-party value-added service (VAS) providers resulting in prepaid load deduction which customers often mistake as “nakaw load.”

Turning 21 as a Kapuso: Mel Tiangco renews ties with GMA Network

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GMA Network SVP for News and Public Affairs Marissa Flores, President and COO Gilberto Duavit, Jr., GMA News pillar Mel Tiangco, Chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon, and EVP and CFO Felipe Yalong. GMA News pillar and multi-awarded broadcast journalist Mel Tiangco remains a loyal Kapuso, renewing her ties with leading broadcast company GMA Network in a contract signing held on Wednesday, January 31.

Globe rolls out more than 1M broadband lines ahead of schedule

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Enabling more and more customers to enjoy video-streaming content Globe Telecom deployed over the last two years more than 1 million new broadband lines, enabling more customers to enjoy video-streaming content.

Hotel 101-Davao rising soon

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DoubleDragon officers Edgar Injap Sia II and Ferdinand Sia with Christopher King of CK Buildiers Corp, W2JP2 Corp officers Lorenzo Jun Te and Sammy Uy The subsidiary of DoubleDragon Properties Corp has recently awarded the contract to build the Hotel 101 located in Davao City. Hotel 101-Davao is a joint venture project of DoubleDragon and Davao-bases W2JP2 Corp. The hotel will rise in a 5,300 sqm prime commercial corner lot located at Eco West Drive at the side of SM City-Davao. Hotel 101-Davao is expected to be the largest hotel in Mindanao with 519 hotel rooms, a commercial and retail strip, and facilities to cater to conventions and events.