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Globe Telecom, DTI enable consumers to air concerns with 1-DTI hotline

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(L-R) Globe Business Industry Sales Head Odel Hernandez, Globe Business Pre-Sales Manager Grace Derro, Globe Business Account Manager Katrina Salarda, Globe Senior Legal Counsel Terry Montano, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo, Globe Business Cluster Sales Head Robie Reyes, and Globe Head of Sector Relations Bobby Aquino flash the one sign for the 1-DTI hotline partnership between Globe and DTI. Globe Telecom, through its enterprise Information and Communications Technology arm Globe Business, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) make it easier for Filipino businesses and consumers to air their issues and concerns via the 1-DTI (1-384) consumer hotline which is now ready to accept calls.

Students show increased cyber safety literacy after joining Globe Telecom’s Digital Thumbprint Program

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Students have shown positive changes in cyber safety behavior after taking up Globe Telecom’s Digital Thumbprint Program, according to a recent study made by the Nielsen Company.

Boracay water transports OK DOT's repair,repaint proposal

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI proposed to water transport cooperatives in Boracay for the free repair and repaint of their boats in preparation for the Boracay reopening on October 26, 2018.

CLI 1H net income rises 30% as sales surge

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Base Line Center, CLI’s first mixed-use development located in Cebu City, another contributor of the company’s first half of the year robust sales. Leading VisMin-based developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) announced that its net income jumped by 30 percent in the first six months as sales from its property projects surged.

San Carlos City tagged as ‘sustainable destination’

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San Carlos City in Negros Occidental was named one of the Top 100 Sustainable Destinations for 2018 by Green Destinations.

TM Sports Para sa Bayan gives talented youth opportunities to improve lives through sports

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Four of the most outstanding TM SPSB players from San Carlos City. From L-R - Stephannie Ann Logastua, Adrian Jupiter Juanillo, Elijah Zedric Ballesteros, Steve Lawrence Nieves Football hardly caught the fancy of Filipinos until recently, when the country's national team figured prominently in international competitions. While the growing interest in the sport didn't come as a surprise, the amount of talent that can be mined, especially among the youth, did.

DOT-6 office to transfer in Casa Real on Aug 20

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI office will transfer to Casa Real, the Old Iloilo Provincial Capitol effective August 20, 2018.

Globe hosts 12th Singtel Group Regional CTO-CIO Forum

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Gil Genio, Chief Technology and Information Officer of Globe, talks about digitalization. CEBU, Philippines -- Continuing its decade-long commitment to strengthen the relationship among Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leaders across Asia, Singtel once again brought together some of the most influential experts and decision makers in ICT with Globe Telecom as host of this year’s powerhouse event.

GMA Network Excellence Award recognizes top graduates from Visayas

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(L-R) GMA Network Excellence Award Ambassador Benjamin Alves, GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon, 2018 GMA Network Excellence Awardee (Communication category) Mark Roland Romas, YesPinoy Foundation Chairman Dingdong Dantes, and GMA Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Communications Angela Javier Cruz. Mark Roland Romas of University of San Jose Recoletos - Cebu and John Elmer Loretizo of Central Philippine University - Iloilo are the recipients of the 2018 GMA Network Excellence Award (GNEA).

Money Under 30 – Pocket Guide for a Millennial

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Over a century, Sun Life has been an advocate to help people deal with their life goals and financial situations. They have seen the worst scenarios a mortal can undergo during a crisis. This caused them to pursue more on financial literacy campaigns all over the country hoping to create a generation with a brighter life.

Exciting plot twists on Inday Will Always Love You

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Kapuso rom-com series Inday Will Always Love You (IWALY) remains unbeatable on its timeslot and viewers can only expect more plot twists on the Barbie Forteza-starrer in the coming days.

WV film Manggagarab joins Cinemalaya 2018

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For the first time, a Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI Western Visayas Film grantee has been included in 2018 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival on August 3-12, 2018.

Globe Telecom partners with SAP to transform business processes

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Digitalization of finance processes to enable real-time decision making, support agile environment Globe Chief Human Resource Officer Renato Jiao, Globe Chief Information Officer Pebbles Sy-Manalang, Globe Chief Finance Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala, SAP President and Managing Director (Southeast Asia) Scott Russell, SAP Concur Managing Director (Southeast Asia) Madanjit Singh, and SAP President and Managing Director (Philippines) Edler Panlilio during the signing for Globe travel and expense transformation journey Globe Telecom recently signed a three-year deal with SAP, a German-based multinational software corporation, for business suite platform and service solutions aimed at digitalizing its finance processes, enabling real-time decision making and supporting agile environment.

SM Visayas Malls reinvent Visayan Festivals in Jeans

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It was a colorful, musical, and magical simultaneous affair across SM Visayas malls when streetdancers and fashionistas celebrated their local Visayan festivals in a style overhaul on July 29, 2018.

Globe, Sophos team up to help businesses fight cyber threats

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Julius Suarez-Sophos ASEAN Systems Engineer, Margaret Acibron - VP Sales for NetPlay Inc., Jett Ching-Sophos Territory Manager for Netplay Inc. , William Arnaiz - Globe Business Consulting Manager, Jojo Rafaeles- Globe Business Industry Sales Head at the Globe Business-Sophos Cybersecurity Forum Globe Business, through its partnership with NCSI Philippines, welcomes Sophos as part of its Cybersecurity portfolio. Sophos is an English security software and hardware company that arms businesses with the necessary tools to keep their operations secure and protected from cyber threats.

Cebu Landmasters launches P3.6 B mixed-use Astra Centre development in Cebu

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Astra Centre is Cebu Landmasters’ second full-range mixed-use property that will rise on a 1.2-hectare lot on A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City's lifestyle hub within striking distance from Cebu City. Listed property firm Cebu Landmasters Inc. yesterday launched Astra Centre, a P3.6 billion project in a strategic Metro Cebu location expected to help address the metropolis’ surging need for integrated developments.

Upgrade to the Huawei Y6 2018 LTE Smartphone at 25% Off!

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Enjoy a leveled up mobile phone experience plus FREE 600MB data for only P4,490 at the Globe Online Shop! Globe is now making it easier for you to take your digital lifestyle and mobile experiences to the next level! This August, you can now get your hands on the new Huawei Y6 at 25% off with a free Globe Prepaid LTE SIM via the Globe Online Shop .

SM City Iloilo is a pet-friendly mall

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Mr. Jun Buenaflor, a balikbayan from the US, with his dog Pepper was spotted sharing some fun time in the SM Cyberzone area of SM City Iloilo. Your furry fellas are most welcome in SM City Iloilo! Yes! You can tag along your pets inside the mall and bond with them as you shop and enjoy.

Globe Telecom among ASEAN’s best in corporate governance

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Firm named top Philippine publicly-listed company from the services sector in 2017 scorecard  Globe female executives, led by CFO Rizza Maniego-Eala (center), receive recognition in the 2017 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard. With Maniego-Eala are Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto (rightmost), Globe Chief Audit Executive Carmina Herbosa (2nd to the left), Globe Governance Ambassador Maria Virginia Tolentino-Uy (2nd to the right), and Globe Sustainability Manager Abelyn Evangelista (leftmost) Globe Telecom was among the 10 top-performing publicly-listed companies (PLCs) in the Philippines under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) 2017.

GMA Regional TV keeps rainy July bright with various events nationwide

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GMA Network’s regional arm, GMA Regional TV (RTV), kept the rainy days bright for Kapuso fans, kicking off the third quarter of the year with jam-packed events nationwide.

GCash, Xend Group partner for 1st QR-paid shipment service in PHL

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Bjorn Pardo, President and CEO of Xend Group, Mynt President and CEO Anthony Thomas, and JT Solis, Xend Group VP for Partnerships and Business Development. Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc, (Mynt) which operates GCash, the Philippines’ largest mobile money provider, and the Xend Group recently partnered up to enable GCash QR code payment acceptance on all Xend branches in the country. This will enable said branches to accept digital payments with GCash.

GMA Network increases nationwide TV ratings lead in July

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Broadcast leader GMA Network continued to widen its lead over competition in nationwide television ratings based on the latest data from the industry’s widely-trusted ratings service provider, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Globe engages employees in Rise Against Hunger movement

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Globe and its employees are donating a portion of every Taste N’ Go transaction to the international hunger relief organization Rise Against Hunger Representative Jomar Flores (3rd from the left) and Globe Chief Human Resources Officer Renato Jiao (middle) launch an initiative to help fund hunger relief activities Globe Telecom has launched a program where employees can help fund the initiatives of Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAH) through in-house meal pre-ordering and seat-reservation app called Taste N' Go. This is part of its ongoing efforts to engage employees in its social responsibility practices.

Churreria La Lola spreads happiness one churro at a time with RUSH-powered loyalty app

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In recent years, churros (Spanish fried dough pastry) have become a staple snacktime treat among Filipinos. A plethora of kiosks have popped up offering the deep-fried goodness in numerous malls nationwide. But one name stands above all when the word “churros” spring to mind: Churreria La Lola.

Global Filipino Schools program reaches all 17 regions in the PH

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Initiated by Globe Telecom and DepEd, the program aims to transform public schools into ICT centers of excellence (L-R) Globe Channel Management Group Area Sales Head for South Mindanao James Norman Chiong, Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto, DepEd ARMM Regional Secretary Rasol Mitmug, and DepEd ARMM Chief of ICT Aratoc Macarambon during the GFS event in Cotabato City. Photo courtesy of Bureau of Public Information About 214 schools across all 17 regions in the Philippines, latest of which are those in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), are being equipped with information and communications technology (ICT) tools and methodologies on 21st-century education through Global Filipino Schools (GFS) program. The GFS program is part of a long-term partnership between Globe Telecom and the Department of Education (DepEd), meant to forward 21st-century learning principles and ICT integration in public schools nationwide. It aim...

DOT VI needs biz total compliance for tourism sustainability in Boracay

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 6 is positive in sustaining tourism in Boracay Island. DOT Region 6 Director Helen Catalbas said that total compliance is a tough job for the business establishments in Boracay but it is also the best way to sustain tourism in the island.

Premier taxi hailing app hirna answers the call of Western Visayas passengers

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Better Taxi is hirna! Fresh from achieving its dominant leadership position in Mindanao, currently being embraced by key cities such as Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, hirna is now set to offer its innovative ride hailing app in Western Visayas. The passengers in the region have long been clamoring for a reliable, safe and 'zero-booking fee' hailing service...and hirna is finally addressing their request.

Alden Richards takes on an extraordinary mission in GMA Network’s Victor Magtanggol

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Expect no less than the best from GMA Network with the launch of the highly-anticipated and ground-breaking telefantasya, Victor Magtanggol.

SM City Iloilo joins National Children’s Book Reading Day

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SM City Iloilo joins the other SM Malls in the celebration of the National Children’s Book Reading Day on July 17, 2018, 10 am at the Northpoint Event Center.

Globe, partners start long-term Boracay conservation drive

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Globe partners with Save Philippine Seas, Manila Water Foundation, and Boracay Island Water for Boracay conservation initiatives Boracay public school teachers participate in an activity, which helps determine decomposition timeline of different plastic products. Globe Telecom, along with its partners, has kicked off initiatives to help address environmental issues besetting the country’s top tourist draw, Boracay Island. It recently held an environmental education and leadership workshop, donated a communal septic tank, as well as provided communities with organic septic waste treatment solution, Vigormin.

Globe and Viu bring Filipinos closer to their favorite Koreanovelas

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Globe mobile customers can #PlayItRight and enjoy their K-dramas anytime, anywhere Do you want to know What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Are you itching to keep up with Miss Hammurabi? Do you fangirl over Gong Yoo and just watch Goblin over and over again? If so, then Globe and Viu have got you covered by playing it right!

The Rise of Voice: Globe Labs, Nexmo team up to deliver powerful voice solutions to SEA market

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Globe Labs, the innovative developer community of Globe Telecom, in partnership with Nexmo (part of Vonage (NYSE:VG), a global business cloud communications leader, have teamed up to deliver powerful voice solutions to the Philippine market and the rest of Southeast Asia.

MBPTF to join DOT VI Boracay trainings

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Metro Boracay Police Task Force (MBPTF) will be joining the trainings and seminars of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI in Boracay to ensure peace and be well-oriented for the reopening of Boracay Island.

Globe intensifies disaster preparedness campaign

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Its #GlobeREADY program is in preparation for the upcoming metro-wide earthquake drill Globe Business Continuity Management team visits MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim to discuss support for the upcoming Metro Manila Metrowide Shake Drill Globe Telecom continues to strengthen its #GlobeREADY campaign. The company will join the Metro Manila Metrowide Shake Drill this month, in line with its effort to fortify awareness of business continuity management and build resilience against calamities.

DOT to conduct Focus Philippines in India

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The Department of Tourism through the Office of Product and Market Development-India will conduct Focus Philippines roadshow in Goa, India from July 25 to July 28, 2018. Western Visayas will be participating in this inbound tourism mission.