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The Philippines’ Best Tourism Municipal Festival: Banaag Festival 2018 ignites with more spectacular performances

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More people are expected to flock to the charming town of Anilao, Iloilo this month to witness for themselves the much-awaited and talked about festivities of what has been officially proclaimed as the Best Tourism Municipal Festival in the country -- the Anilaonon’s very own Banaag Festival.

Ford brings Global Safe Driving Program to Iloilo

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Ford Philippines brought its globally-recognized safe driving program Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) to Iloilo for the first time as part of its commitment to educate drivers on the benefits of smart, safe, and fuel-efficient driving.

GMA Network showcases a new face of infidelity in Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko

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What if the person you loved the most is also the one who will bring you the greatest pain? Beginning October 22, GMA Network brings viewers a different face of infidelity with its newest Afternoon Prime series, Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko.

Carmina Villaroel and twins Mavy and Cassy Legaspi bring happier weekends in GMA’s SARAP, ‘DI BA?

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Prepare for fun-filled Saturday mornings with the whole family as GMA Network brings to Filipino homes its newest talk-variety show, Sarap, ‘Di Ba?, beginning October 20 after Maynila.

GDG Cebu celebrates 10th year anniversary with DevFest x BizFest

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Google Developers Group Cebu (GDG Cebu) will celebrate its 10th year anniversary with the biggest tech event of 2018: DevFest x BizFest Cebu 2018.

Globe Business’ Leadership Innovation Forum to boost culture transformation of Philippine enterprises

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From left: Rampver Financials’ President and CEO Rex Mendoza, Leadership Motivational Speaker Ron Kaufman, and Google Philippines’ Country Manager Ken Lingan Globe Business, the corporate information and communications technology (ICT) arm of Globe Telecom, once again gathered the country's top business and enterprise leaders for a day of insightful learning, discussion, and sharing of best practices on how leadership innovation and digital transformation can help sustain a company's competitiveness and relevance in today’s ever-changing landscape.

Globe Telecom bags the best workplace in Asia award for 2018

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The accolade celebrates the company’s strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment  At Globe, the workplace doubles as a playground for the imagination. In its headquarters in Taguig City, employees can strike a balance between work and life through various in-house facilities: a gym, bank, salon, pharmacy, and carwash, among others. Globe Telecom was recognized as Asia’s Best Workplace of the Year at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES). This is a testament to its efforts in creating the most wonderful experience possible for each of its about 8,000 employees nationwide.

Get ready to scream in SM Cinema’s 1st Sine-Sindak Horror Film Festival!

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This coming Halloween, prepare yourselves to be horrified and get ready for your loudest scream as SM Cinema, the largest film exhibitor in the country, together with CrystalSky Multimedia, a key distributor of internationally renowned films, brings you the scariest film fest of the year, the 1st ever Sine-Sindak Horror Film Festival!

Team Up: League of Legends 101

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Get the lowdown on LOL with FREE INTERNET from Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi! It is an understatement to say that League of Legends (LOL) is popular—over time, it has grown into the symbol of mobile gaming of today’s generation. The game may be pretty daunting for a newbie but have no fear, we’ll walk you through the basics of what LOL is, and how to build a winning team. What is LOL? League of Legends is a free multi-player online (MMO) battle arena computer game available for PC. The game is set on the Summoner’s Rift, where teams have their own base that they must guard while attacking the opponent. The two teams are identified by their colors: the Blue team whose base is on the lower left and the Red team whose base is on the upper right. Each team has turrets in each of their three lanes that will deal damage to any enemy within its range, and protects a central structure called the Nexus. After a team destroys the enemy turrets on the map, the enemy’s Nexus may then be

Globe Telecom, KonsultaMD launch Hope Bank for people needing mental health support

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Globe Telecom, in partnership with 24/7 health hotline KonsultaMD, has launched Hope Bank, a safe online space for everyone to openly express their feelings and thoughts about mental health.

GMA Network executives honored at UP CMC Glory Awards

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Two GMA Network executives were honored at the second Glory Awards by the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communications (UP CMC) held last October 6.

Rodjun Cruz renews ties with GMA Network

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Highly-talented actor and performer Rodjun Cruz is looking forward to more years as a Kapuso after renewing his management contract with GMA Artist Center on yesterday, October 9.

Globe Telecom wins Gold Stevie Award for Employer of the Year

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This serves as a testament to the company’s strong commitment to employee empowerment and enrichment Globe senior leaders, headed by President and CEO Ernest Cu (center) and Chief Human Resource Officer Renato Jiao (center), gather as they celebrate win at third annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers Globe Telecom bagged the Gold Stevie Award for Employer of the Year in the field of telecommunications at the third annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. The international award-giving body acknowledged the company’s efforts in developing innovative programs that help its about 8,000 employees expand and forge their careers.

Globe, Disney wrap up Time Please with 22.1 million volunteering hours

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Bukidnon-based team with 209 volunteering hours win all-expense paid HK trip Time Please winners John Mark Panares (2nd from left) and Jade Mabalos (middle) with Seshasaye Kanthamraju, Executive Director for Communications & Citizenship, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (left), Miguel Bermundo, Director of Globe Citizenship and Advocacy Marketing (2nd from right) and JB Tan, Founder and Executive Director of iVolunteer Philippines (right). Time Please, a collaboration between Globe Telecom and The Walt Disney Company Philippines, wrapped up its three-month volunteering program with a staggering 22.1 million volunteering hours, proving the Filipinos’ inherent desire to make a difference in other people’s lives and to help in nation building.

Globe myBusiness, GDAP upskill teachers through weekend game development activity

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From L-R: Globe myBusiness Senior Advisor Derrick Heng, Globe myBusiness VP for Segment Marketing Debbie Obias, GDAP President Alvin Juban, and GDAP Executive Director Ria Lu Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, has partnered with the Game Development Association of the Philippines (GDAP) in giving practical experience to programming and multimedia teachers by having them collaborate to develop games in the first ever Academic Game Jam.

Underprivileged Filipino kids join int’l football training programs via TM Sports Para sa Bayan

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The 12 talented Philippine delegates to Astro Kem Bola Advanced Training Camp in Malaysia Twelve Filipino tweeners from different regions in the Philippines landed an opportunity to further hone their football skills at the Astro Kem Bola Advanced Training camp in Malaysia through Globe Telecom’s TM Football Para sa Bayan Program. The program was held in Kuala Lumpur recently.

SM Employees share blessings to Ticud Elementary Students

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Christmas came early to a thousand students of Ticud Elementary School in the district of Lapaz in Iloilo City.

Globe myBusiness commits to support emerging industries in PH

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Sees fashion industry as next big business growth sector Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, affirmed its commitment to support the development of more businesses in emerging industries like the fashion industry.

An ironic view on Belgian nostalgia and intergenerational conflicts

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A nostalgic, yet ironic glimpse of the disappearing past will be the highlight of the Belgian entries in this year’s featured films in Cine Europa.

Globe Telecom collaborates with DepEd, MetroBank Foundation in celebrating National Teachers Month

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Globe Citizenship Head Miguel Bermundo speaking at the National Teachers Month Press Conference. With him are (from L-R): DepEd Undersecretary for External Partnership Service Toni Umali, DepEd Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla, DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones, and Metrobank Foundation President Aniceto Sobrepeña Globe Telecom joins the Department of Education (DepEd) and Metrobank Foundation in honoring the teachers and acknowledging their crucial role in developing globally-minded students and shaping the future of the nation.

Globe SD-WAN is now 4G-LTE ready

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Connectivity among multiple branches made faster, easier Globe Business Head of Solutions Sales Anchit Mendoza presents the different solutions that Philippine retailers can take advantage of at the 25th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo (NRCE) Philippine companies with multiple branches around the country can now take advantage of Globe Telecom’s ubiquitous 4G-LTE mobile network to set up a secure, reliable, and cost-effective plug-and-play connection among their offices even those located in remote areas.

Secure surfing and year-round entertainment for your home

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With new device bundles from Globe At Home! Are you a Globe Mobile Postpaid customer? If you are, then your home internet experience can get a major upgrade! Get your hands on the latest offer from Globe At Home, exclusive for Globe Postpaid Mobile customers: the Secure WiFi and Entertainment Bundles! These packages come with wonderful add-ons that can enhance your home internet experience.

CLI has fully used IPO funds, bullish in expanding to new VisMin areas

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Cebu Landmasters recently launched Astra Centre, its second mixed-use property strategically located at the heart of A.S. Fortuna Street in Mandaue City, Cebu. It will have residential towers, modern office spaces, an upscale boutique mall and world-class hotel for millennials, Radisson RED, which is also the first in the Philippines. Phase 1 of the development will be finished in the fourth quarter of 2021. Barely a year after its initial public offering, Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has fully spent the funds raised from the sale of shares and has built up its landbank to 976,302 sqm.

Retirees explore Iloilo City, Province

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Honoring the contribution to society of retirees, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI conducted the Senior Citizen Tour in the Province and City of Iloilo on September 21, 2018.

Be on The Next Move with the newest collection from 0917 Lifestyle!

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Globe 0917 Lifestyle teams up with New Balance for latest streetwear collection Need to step up your streetwear game? 0917 Lifestyle has you covered! The lifestyle brand of Globe has teamed up with New Balance for its Fall collection, The Next Move. Stand out in style with the collection’s athleisure shirts, jackets, caps, and even 0917-exclusive New Balance 574 sneakers.

#IbaKaTeacher: Globe Telecom pays tribute to teachers across PH

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A scene in the #IbaKaTeacher video created by Globe to pay tribute to the teachers “Saludo talaga ako sa mga guro, para lang matulungan ang mga anak natin matuto ng tamang disiplina at magsipag para makapagtapos” – Marissa Isa sa mga malaking bahagi ng ating mga buhay ay ang ating mga guro. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng turong inyong ibinahagi” – Alexandra