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Atom goes on a new journey in “The Atom Araullo Specials”

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For his pilot episode in “The Atom Araullo Specials” this Sunday (April 1), GMA Public Affairs’ Atom Araullo goes on an underground journey to do an in-depth investigation and comprehensive analysis on some of the country’s most pressing issues.

Globe supports DOH in promoting mental health awareness

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Kapuso stars share excitement to party with Pinoys abroad

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(From left) Dingdong Dantes, Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Alden Richards, Betong Sumaya.

Globe Business, GCash ink partnership with Shakey’s Philippines

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Enables toll-free hotline #77777 and scan-to-pay feature L-R: Anthony Thomas, Mynt President and CEO; Albert de Larrazabal, Globe Chief Commercial Officer; Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO; Vicente Gregorio, SPAVI President and CEO; Jorge Concepcion, SPAVI General Manager; and Peter Maquera, Globe SVP for Enterprise Group

GMA Network invests P154 million for Newsroom Automation System (NAS)

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Photo caption (from left): Vizrt CTO Petter Ole Jakobsen; Vizrt APAC President Michael Namatinia; GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon; GMA Network President and COO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr.; and GMA Network Executive Vice President and CFO Felipe S. Yalong. Leading broadcast company GMA Network, Inc. takes a significant step in the continuous strengthening and improvement of the Network’s News Department with a P154 million investment on a Newsroom Automation System (NAS).

DENR 6, SM City Iloilo and Community partners celebrate Earth Hour 2018

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Joining the revolution of the environmental movement that has grown exponentially over the years all over the world, The Department of Environment and natural Resources 6, SM City Iloilo and other community partners and advocates gather together to celebrate Earth Hour 2018 on March 24.

Lip Sync Battle Philippines Season 3 begins April 1

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Beginning April 1, get ready for crazy yet delightful Sundays as Lip Sync Battle Philippines returns for its third season on GMA Network.

Cebu Landmasters posts record 66% net income hike in 2017

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Jose Soberano III, Cebu Landmasters Chairman and CEO formally introduced Casa Mira Coast, the company’s first project in Negros Oriental, to Dumaguete City last February 28. VisMin real estate powerhouse Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) ended 2017, 6 months after it became a listed company, with a record 66% increase in net income surpassing the P1.2-billion target. CLI reported a net income of P1.294 billion last year with revenues reaching P3.929 billion, another record-setting 66% hike from its 2016 earnings of P2.361 billion.

VIU supports Globe #PlayItRight anti-illegal sites advocacy

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VIU, a leading Asian digital content provider popular for its online distribution of K-Drama and K-Pop shows, recently announced its full support for Globe Telecom’s anti-illegal site advocacy, #PlayItRight.

Globe wins at the Kidlat Awards for #PlayItRight Piracy Against Piracy campaign

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For the third straight year, Globe wins at the Kidlat Awards this time for its unique execution of #PlayItRight’s “Piracy Vs. Piracy,” the company’s homegrown advocacy to encourage Filipinos to download or stream content from legitimate sources.

Quality healthcare at discounted prices with KonsultaMD and Generika partnership

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Global Telehealth, Inc. CEO Maridol Ylanan and Generika VP for Operations Teodoro Ferrer, Jr. seal the partnership between the two parties KonsultaMD, the country’s 24/7 health hotline and Generika, a pioneering generic medicines retailer have joined hands to make healthcare more affordable to their customers.

Globe Telecom strengthens partnership with leaders in IT solutions

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Globe Chief Technology & Information Officer Gil Genio (extreme right) and Globe Chief Information Officer Pebbles Sy-Manalang (center) pose with representatives of key IT providers at the recent 2nd ISG Movers Award ceremonies recently held at The Globe Tower in Bonifacio Global City. Globe Telecommunications is stepping up its bid for stronger partnership with global leaders in IT solutions and technological innovations in line with the company’s goal of developing a robust digital economy in the country.

Glaiza de Castro takes on role of a vengeful woman in Contessa

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Prepare to be enthralled in a riveting story of a woman seeking justice as GMA Network proudly introduces the newest addition to its top-rating Afternoon Prime line-up with the launch of Contessa. The drama series is set to air beginning March 19 right after Eat Bulaga.

Puregold is 1st national supermarket chain to accept mobile payments via GCash scan to pay

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From L-R: Pamela P. Co, Puregold Director; Ferdinand Vincent P. Co, Puregold President; Susan Co, Puregold Vice-Chairman; Lucio Co, Puregold Chairman; Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO; Anthony Thomas, Mynt President and CEO Mobile payments pioneer GCash has partnered with Puregold, one of the country's biggest supermarket chains, to implement quick response or QR payments acceptance starting at Puregold Qi Central in Quezon City.

GMA Network pays homage to roots, embraces future in new Kapuso station ID

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GMA Network officers and employees come together to express their gratitude to the Kapuso viewers. As a tribute to its beloved viewers, GMA proudly presents its new station ID (SID) dubbed, “Buong Puso para sa Kapuso,” featuring moments in GMA Network’s history and personalities past and present that have touched Filipinos’ lives for decades. The SID shows the Network’s journey from a small radio station founded by Robert “Uncle Bob” Stewart to the country’s most respected, most trusted, and recognized media network.

Three Kapuso couples share their love stories in GMA’s “Time To Love” TV special

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GMA Network gives a romantic treat to all Kapuso viewers with a romantic special entitled “Time to Love” airing this Sunday (March 11).

Alex Gonzaga hunts down WiFi hunters in hilarious new clip

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Globe At Home’s newest ambassador Alex Gonzaga searches for WiFi hunters in a mall in this wacky, viral clip. Alex Gonzaga is on a mission: to look for WiFi hunters in public places and give them the new Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi. To celebrate having reached 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, Alex received Globe At Home prepaid WiFi units so she could share fast and reliable internet with people who need the connection.

GMA brings love and kilig to weekday mornings via ANG FOREVER KO’Y IKAW

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Weekday mornings with the whole family will be more exciting as GMA Network brings to light a romantic-comedy series that both parents and kids can enjoy with the launch of Ang Forever Ko’y Ikaw.

Six kinds of people you are likely to encounter at a music festival

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The Wanderland Music and Arts Festival, powered by Globe, is coming up and fans are counting down the days when they can see their favorite singers and bands perform. This year’s lineup features Kodaline, Jhené Aiko, FKJ, Daniel Caesar, Lauv, and Bag Raiders, along with performances from top local acts Jess Connelly, QUEST, IV of Spades, Ben&Ben, Asch, Basically Saturday Night, and Carousel Casualties.

Cebu Landmasters declares Php0.15 per share dividends, launches Php250 M buyback program

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Cebu Landmasters’ MesaVerte Garden Residences in Cagayan de Oro City topped off Q4 2017 and will be completed by the last quarter of 2018. VisMin property developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), on its first 9 months being a publicly-listed company, recently announced in a board meeting the declaration of a regular cash dividend of P0.15 per share with a record date of March 23 and payment period on April 23.The board also approved a Php250 million buyback program that will cover a period of 24 months.

How to Steal A Bargain in Sale Events

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It’s always exciting during sale events but having to work your way to get the best discounts is a little tricky since expectedly, a lot of people will flock the mall and buy their favorite items just as you do. Having a list of the sales items ahead of time and having some kind of a plan can save you a lot of time and effort during the sale day itself.

13 perfect lyrics to caption your IG photos at #GlobeWanderland!

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Upping their Insta game is probably one of the most important things Wanderland Music Festival goers will have on their list! While it’s easy to snap the day’s most memorable events, it’s the on-point captions that tie it all together for a social feed that’s guaranteed to get those double taps.

National Book Store to offer GCash scan to pay in all branches nationwide

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National Book Store Managing Director Xandra Ramos-Padilla tries the GCash scan to pay feature while (from l-R): National Bookstore VP and CFO Adrian Ramos, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, and Mynt President and CEO Anthony Thomas look on GCash and National Book Store are taking their partnership to another level. National Book Store, with over 230 stores nationwide offering books, school and office supplies, will be adapting GCash scan to pay cashless payment service in all of its stores by the end of May this year.

GMA News Pillar Jessica Soho is first-ever Filipino to be named as NYF Best News Anchor finalist

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GMA News Pillar Jessica Soho marks another milestone in Philippine broadcast history, this time around becoming the very first Filipino news anchor to become a finalist at the prestigious New York Festivals Television & Film Awards.

Globe myBusiness offers digital solutions for hotels and restaurants

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Globe myBusiness booth at the Food & Hotel Expo Manila The country’s tourism industry has just recently reached an all-time high tourist arrival of 6.6million, an 11 percent unprecedented growth compared to last year. As a result, a growing demand for quality service and five-star experience in hotel and restaurants is expected over the next years as the Philippine landscape evolves into a hub for both tourism and food culture.

SM City Iloilo engages community to curb solid waste problems

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Since it was launch years ago, the Trash to Cash Recycling Market Fair has been aiming to engage the community to take part in the initiative to curb solid waste management problems, a major cause of flooding and clogging of waterways, among others.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now available for pre-order with Globe!

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Gearing up for the most anticipated unveiling of the latest devices in the first quarter of the new year, Globe Telecom opens its pre-orders of Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, the newest flagship phones from one of the biggest tech companies in the world.

Cebu Landmasters expands Visayas footprint to Negros island

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Listed property firm Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) expands its Visayas footprint and launches this week two residential projects that will offer a combined 1,615 housing units in two key areas of Negros island targeted towards mid-income and economic housing buyers.

Netizens are in for a wonderful treat as GMA Network launches four new digital shows

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This February, GMA Network goes all out online as it launches not one, not two, not even three, but four new exciting digital programs—The Boobay and Tekla Show, All Access, Thousanaire, and Taste MNL—which will be available for streaming exclusively on GMANetwork.com and GMA Network’s Youtube channel ( www.youtube.com/gmanetwork ).

Teo eyes stricter law to preserve Boracay

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SAVE BORACAY. DOT-DENR-DILG meeting in order to preserve the Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2017 Best Island in the World The Philippine authorities assured that the full-scale government effort on the famed Boracay Island is geared towards preserving and upgrading the maintenance of its natural assets amid reports of seawater pollution and street flooding.

Globe myBusiness launches ShiftED to transform PH schools and empower Filipinos with world-class learning via technology

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ShiftEd launch with (from L-R): Debbie Obias, VP, Segment Marketing Head, Globe myBusiness; Michelle Tapia, Head for Strategy, Innovation and Transformation, Globe myBusiness; Richard Jugar, University of San Carlos; Jonathan De Luzuriaga, President, Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) and CEO, Spring Valley; Ritchie Ramos, Segment head for Education, Globe myBusiness; and Dr. Marilyn Balagtas, Philippine Normal University. Globe myBusiness has launched a campaign that will enable academic institutions in their journey towards digital transformation and empower Filipinos with world-class learning through technology.

Chef Donita Brings Heart-Healthy Flavors at Dinagyang Festival w/ Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil

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Ilonggo cuisine is perhaps one of the biggest draws of this southern part of the Panay Island. Whether you’re thinking of a comfort food fix, downing yourself with some freshest seafood catch, or satisfying your big sweet tooth, Iloilo City’s endless list of amazing flavors surely won’t disappoint.

Globe CEO Ernest Cu joins thought leaders in new, original Netflix documentary for Altered Carbon

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Top streaming platform, Netflix recently released a documentary that tackles the possibility of immortality through technology, as a brief introduction to its latest science fiction series ‘Altered Carbon’. The short video featured several prominent thought leaders in entertainment, technology, science and literature, including Ernest Cu, president and chief executive officer of Globe Telecom.

Fly to places, seize new adventures with GetGo’s partners

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Most travelers are driven by the desire to get thrilling experiences and learn different cultures when visiting new places. And with GetGo, Cebu Pacific’s lifestyle rewards program, traveling has become more interesting for individuals who are hungry for adventure.