GoWiFi expands coverage to over 2,000 sites nationwide

In support of national development by providing access to user-friendly and cost-effective internet connectivity to more Filipinos, Globe Telecom announced the expansion of its GoWiFi services to more sites around the country.

As of March 2019, GoWiFi is now accessible in 2,000 sites nationwide, up by 500 sites from the previous year. This translates to 20,000 access points from 15,000 in 2018, and to about 18 million sessions per month.

Among the expansion areas that will be covered by GoWiFi within the year range from health and educational institutions to some of the biggest retail establishments. These include the ff:

CLINICS/HOSPITALS

●     VRP Medical Center along EDSA in Mandaluyong City

●     Qualimed (select branches)

●     Healthserve in Los Baños, Laguna

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES:

●     Emilio Aguinaldo College

●     St. Paul University

●     Cebu Doctors University

MALLS/SUPERMARKETS/CONVENIENCE STORES:

●     Araneta Center in Cubao

●     All branches of Robinsons Supermarket

●     Robinsons Department Store (select branches)

●     Puregold (select branches)

●     Shopwise (select branches)

Japanese “Netsuke” Exhibition opens at Manila and Bacolod

Unique and precious miniature Japanese carvings to be presented by the Japan Foundation, Manila in collaboration with Ayala Museum and Ayala Malls

MANILA and BACOLOD  - The Japan Foundation, Manila, in collaboration with Ayala Museum and Ayala Malls, with the support of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, present “Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke”, a traveling exhibition to open at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City from May 1 to 26, 2019 and at Ayala Malls Greenbelt 5 from July 1 to 21, 2019. Viewing is free.

As kimono culture flourished during the Edo period in Japan (1603-1868), netsuke, small carvings, were created as toggles to secure the small personal items such as money pouches, inrō (medicine containers), or tobacco containers worn suspended on cords from the obi (a sash worn with kimono). What began as functional pieces to prevent those little containers from falling to the ground evolved into small but highly creative carvings. Today, classic netsuke have gained international acclaim and regard as remarkably detailed carvings. In Japan, meanwhile, some netsuke enthusiasts and carvers have managed to keep the tradition alive.

“Netsuke is unique in that daily commodities have evolved into art form in the course of time. I believe viewers can enjoy and appreciate the delicate work of art created by Japanese craftsmanship." shares Hiroaki Uesugi, Director of The Japan Foundation, Manila.

Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke, our new traveling exhibition, is an innovative contemporary crafts exhibition presenting 65 works by contemporary Japanese netsuke carvers and artists.

A series of special events are also lined up to complement the Netsuke exhibition. To celebrate Philippine-Japan Friendship Month in July, we have also invited two renowned netsuke artists and experts from Japan, Mr. Tadamine Nakagawa and Ms. Asuka Kajiura to give a lecture and demonstration about this distinct and historical art form.

Contemporary Wood-Carved Netsuke Exhibition

May 1 – 26, 2019

1st Floor, Ayala Malls Capitol Central, Bacolod City

Mall hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 AM to 9 PM; Fri-Sun 10 AM to 10 PM

July 1 – 21, 2019

3rd Level, Greenbelt 5 Phase 1, Makati City

Mall hours: Mon-Thurs, 11 AM to 9 PM; Fri-Sun 11 AM to 10 PM

Special Events:

Japanese Yukata Demonstration and Workshop

5 pm, May 1, Activity Center, Ayala Capitol Central Bacolod

Netsuke Talk and Demonstration

With Tadamine Nakagawa and Asuka Kajiura

Phase 1, Greenbelt 5

*More information to be announced

For more information and updates visit facebook.com/jfmanila or www.jfmo.org.ph

Mober and Globe myBusiness: Driving success for SMEs

From L-R:  Globe Senior Advisor for Globe myBusiness Derrick Heng, Globe myBusiness Marketing Head Celeste Porto, Mober Founder Dennis Ng, Globe myBusiness Segment Marketing Head Anne David

Sending products to various places can be a hassle for most small businesses that may not have the resources to buy their own trucks or which simply want to avoid the heavy traffic that drivers and commuters in the metropolis face every day.

As a solution to this problem, Dennis Ng founded Mober, a Filipino tech startup that offers an on-demand mobile platform for same-day delivery services, thereby, providing cost-effective, safe, and fast logistical assistance for small businesses.

Starting in 2015, Mober was the first on demand delivery tech startup that connects small businesses to their customers and clients, as well as helps families move from one place to another.

“Our clients’ business is a business that we’re taking care of. We feel that this responsibility is really loaded on our shoulder, that we have to fulfill it,” Dennis said.

This commitment to service was why Dennis partnered with Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise arm of Globe Telecom which values clients’ businesses just as much.

“Venturing into a fast-paced digital world, the need to keep up with the latest trends and innovative solutions has become more evident than ever.  Therefore, we want our clients, like Mober,  to stay on top of their operations to ensure that their business is more secure and efficient.  We want them to enjoy peace of mind with the help of our easy-to-install and affordable tracking solutions,” said Celeste Porto, Marketing Head of Globe myBusiness.

Globe myBusiness provides Mober with a tracker and fleet management system to monitor their vehicles; easily coordinate with customers and drivers in case of delays, early arrivals, or other emergencies; maximize resources and improve vehicle routing with proper planning and assessment; and receive instant updates on vehicles’ or drivers’ location with live tracking functionality.

“We installed the Globe myBusiness Vehicle Tracker to our fleet,” Dennis said. “We can see the fuel consumption of the vehicle. We can also see where they’re located, so we can give real-time information to our client,” he said.

Dennis added that another thing that made them choose Globe myBusiness is the service. “We want to make sure that if there’s a problem, then they can address it right away. That’s one thing we are looking for from a partner,” he explained.

With Globe myBusiness as a partner, SMEs can easily reach their full potential and create their own success.  For more business tips, sign up to https://mybusinessacademy.ph/ today for free.

GoWiFi and Quezon City LGU partner for free, high-quality internet connectivity

The MOA signing between GoWiFi and Quezon City local government was attended by (L-R): Robie Reyes, Director, Enterprise Group at Globe Telecom, Janis Nathalie L. Racpan, Director - WiFi Business Group, Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, and Marianne Quiambao, VP - Enterprise Group at Globe Telecom

Quezon City, April 2019—Best connectivity for best productivity and efficiency.

Officials of Quezon City local government led by Mayor Herbert Bautista, together with Globe executives, signed a landmark agreement to put up GoWiFi services for employees at Quezon City Hall.

Cebu Landmasters invites golfers to its 2nd ‘Swing with the Masters’

Golfers in Cebu and other parts of the country will love the chance to “Swing with the Masters” once again as Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) hosts this prestigious open golf tournament this April 26-27, 2019.

To be held in Cebu Country Club, the tournament is open to all golfers and can accommodate up to 400 players. The tournament is an 18-hole Modified Stableford competition using a 4-man team format with full handicap.

“Following the success of our first Swing with the Masters last year, we are happy to announce that this year will be bigger,” said CLI founder & CEO Jose Soberano III, who is a golf enthusiast.

 “I’m happy because the tournament also kept us engaged with Cebu and the golfing community in the country,” he said.

HOTEL 101 GROUP CELEBRATES #365DAYSOFHAPPINESS. Launches more ways on making guests happy.

Coming from its #HappyMoments campaign last year. where guests shared moments when they experienced happiness with the hotels through a year-round social media campaign, this year, the Hotel 101 Group launches #365DaysofHAPPINESS, with the goal of spreading happiness and celebrating happy moments for each of the hotels under the group.

"The campaign #365DaysofHAPPINESS is an encouragement to our guests to celebrate individual moments of happiness, when they check-in with their family or friends, or even a business trip any time of the year", explained Hotel 101 Group General manager Lei Apostol.

The Wildest Predictions on How Avengers: Endgame Will End

The most-awaited action-packed conclusion to Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Infinity Saga will be arriving in a few weeks, and fans all over the world are gearing up for this epic finish. Reported to be the longest film in the franchise with an estimated 3-hour running time, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame has fans’ imaginations running wild on how the saga will end and how their favorite heroes will #CompleteTheMission.

With that, we have compiled some of the wildest Avengers: Endgame fan theories that will excite the Marvel geek in you!

Tony the Time Traveler

A Reddit user made an interesting theory regarding Tony Stark’s future. The theory goes:

Tony is going to have to sacrifice something, the same way Thanos had to sacrifice Gamora. But instead of sacrificing Pepper Potts, he’ll have to sacrifice something even greater. He has to go back in time to 1991 to infiltrate HYDRA, seek out the Winter Soldier, and order the hit on his parents himself. By sacrificing those he loves the most, he receives the Soul Stone to fight against Thanos - despite knowing the pain and anguish that it will incur and leading to the events of “Civil War”. It would be the hardest decision that any character has had to make in the entire MCU, and a decision that only Tony Stark himself could make, a burden that only he could bear, truly exemplifying him as ‘Iron’ Man.

A Winning Sacrifice for Cap

The second theory focuses on Iron Man’s “frenemy,” Captain America. Here’s what another Reddit user had to say about one of the franchise’s most beloved characters of all-time:

It’s safe to assume that “Endgame” will involve some sort of time travel, based on the trailers. One of the most common predictions is that Cap dies fending off Thanos as the other Avengers escape. But what if this scene actually takes place in 1942 after the Avengers have travelled back in time to retrieve the Space Stone? Here, Cap ‘dies’ defending the Avengers from Thanos. Towards the end of the movie, we see Bucky at the Captain America museum from “The Winter Soldier” looking at a photo of an elderly Steve with Peggy Carter and their family. A plaque under it reads STEVE ROGERS 1918-2011. Steve actually survived the encounter with Thanos and instead died of old age with Peggy. Yes, Steve dies and it’s emotional, but we get to see Steve get what he really wanted all along and a good happy ending that would satisfy fans. His character arc goes full circle. He sacrifices himself, but not really because he gets what he wants.

One Stone Left Unturned

Think about this: What if there’s a seventh Infinity Stone? What if there’s another stone that houses the overall consciousness of all seven stones? The reason that brought upon this theory stems from a sentient Marvel character that is known to have created the Infinity Stones themselves.

In the “Ultraverse” storyline of the Marvel Comics, the Infinity Stones weren’t just created at the Big Bang – they were once part of an all-powerful being called Nemesis. Lonely, she broke her power apart into the stones and scattered herself across the universe, with the seventh stone, the Ego Stone, housing Nemesis’ consciousness. So there could be another stone out there for the heroes to find and use. It could remove Thanos’ capabilities by reviving Nemesis.

FOX-y Newcomers

Need a compelling reason that would make you wait until the final seconds of the end credits? Check out this exciting speculation:

Not long ago, Fox and Disney shareholders agreed to the massive $71 billion Disney/Fox merger that will give Disney a majority of 21st Century Fox’s assets, including its film studio and its properties. That means that by early-to-mid-2019, once the deal is approved in other countries, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four will come back home to Marvel. While the merger is still in the works, fans have already theorized that Avengers 4 will feature a Fox Marvel character, who would introduce the X-Men or the Fantastic Four to the MCU. Many think this character will appear during an end-credit scene, with the fan-favorite pick being Doctor Doom and Kang the Conqueror.

Missed a few Marvel films en route to Avengers: Endgame? Don’t worry,you can have a movie marathon anytime anywhere with DisneyLife- an all-in-one app where you can catch your favorite movies, shows, and music from Marvel, Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars. If you’re a Globe Postpaid subscriber, you can enjoy a 30-day subscription to DisneyLife for only P149 per month by texting DLIFE149 to 8080.

With Globe Postpaid’s #ThePLAN and DisneyLife, catch up on everything Marvel and be up-to-speed with the wildest fan theories as you #CompleteTheMission before Avengers: Endgame finally arrives in cinemas on April 24, 2019.

Stay tuned for more exciting promos from Globe Postpaid by visiting globe.com.ph/postpaid or following Globe ICON on Facebook and Instagram.

GMovies: Changing film experience through data and convenience

GMovies, a product developed and enabled by Globe Telecom, is changing the very nature of the film going experience. By providing movie buffs a chance to purchase tickets even before the premiere date, GMovies is bringing convenience, embodying their tagline for customers to “Get Inside, Not in Line.”

GMovies is the only movie ticketing platform in the Philippines that aggregates more than 100 cinemas nationwide while including capabilities that elevate the ticket purchasing experience -- from advanced booking and automated movie alerts about showing schedules, to seat reservation, preferred cinema selection and multiple payment options.

Get movie passes to this year’s biggest superhero blockbuster Marvel Studios’Avengers: Endgame with Globe At Home and Globe Postpaid!

Excitement continues  to build up for this year’s talk-of-the-town movie set to break blockbuster records! Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, the MCU’s biggest assembly of superheroes yet, is set to premiere in the Philippines this month. If you are a full-fledged superfan who wants to get first dibs on  Hollywood’s most anticipated franchise conclusion, Globe At Home and Globe Postpaid have got you covered!

With exciting promos from Globe At Home and Globe Postpaid, you get to win GMovies passes to see Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, in cinemas starting April 24!

Globe Rewards customers donate P1.6M to plant 16,000 trees in Bukidnon

 One of the areas in Bukidnon covered by HIneleban’s rainforestation program.

It was a cause worth every peso and point.

Less than a month ago, Globe Telecom encouraged all its mobile customers to donate their 2018 expiring rewards points to help restore the Philippines’ primary rainforest cover via Hineleban Foundation as part of the company’s rainforestation advocacy. For every 100-point donation, (1 point is equal to 1 Peso), Globe Rewards users were able to fund one tree for planting and even give it a name.

The response was unbelievable! In just 13 days, the rewards points donated by Globe customers to Hineleban Foundation reached 1,600,300 points or P1.6 million, enough to plant 16,003 trees covering 16 hectares of denuded forest areas in Bukidnon. So far, it was the highest donation amount raised in the shortest number of days since Globe Rewards opened up use of rewards points for donation. Globe Rewards is the baseline loyalty program of Globe Postpaid, Prepaid and TM. Customers can earn points and enjoy exclusive offers by simply being loyal with Globe.

Globe collaborates with BPI Foundation on “Tech for Good” Award

From L-R:  StartUp Village Director Carlo Calimon,  BPI Direct BanKo Area Regional Manager Carlo Ragaza, Villgro Philippines CEO Priya Thachadi, BPI Foundation Executive Director Maricris San Diego, BPI Business Banking Vice President Jessymel Cruz,  Globe Head of Citizenship Miguel Bermundo, and Bayan Academy for Social Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management Executive Director Philip Felipe

In collaboration with BPI Foundation, Globe Telecom integrates into the BPI Sinag Accelerate Program the “Tech For Good Award” which will be given to the social enterprise that best displays effective use of digital technology in its project.

BPI Sinag Accelerate is a business plan competition that seeks to identify, support and recognize existing social enterprises who are ready to scale up and create deeper impact.  The call out for entries is from April 4 to May 27, 2019, after which qualified participants will gain access to grants, business boot camps and in-depth mentoring, networks and impact investors. The program will culminate in a final pitch and awarding ceremony on September 13, 2019.

“Globe is in the process of creating an ecosystem of social innovators through the Globe Future Makers (GFM) program where we are encouraging the country’s start-ups to use technology to solve the Philippines’ most challenging social problems.  By partnering with BPI Foundation, we hope to expand our GFM community by including their network of social enterprises” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

To qualify for the “Tech for Good Award”, the social entrepreneurs must be 18 years old and above who are equally passionate about business—scaling-up and expanding—and making a difference.

The social enterprise must have social impact as the primary driving force for its initiative and must have a clear idea of which social problem they are solving through the use of technology, as well as their target communities.

The group must also be ready to establish their program outside Asia Pacific, thus, the technology or solution must be accessible, replicable, scalable, and sustainable in the selected country or countries.

To join, visit sinag.bpifoundation.org.

ABOUT BPI FOUNDATION

BPI Foundation is the Corporate Social Responsibility Arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands. Through its programs in Education, Entrepreneurship, and the Environment, BPI Foundation builds the Filipinos’ ability to participate in a dynamic economic landscape. BPI Foundation takes BPI’s experience as the country’s most established financial institution and infuse it with fresh perspectives, collaboration with strategic partners, and a deep understanding of the needs of communities.

Learn more about BPI Foundation and its programs by visiting its official website (www.bpifoundation.org), official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BPIFoundation), and official Instagram page (www.instagram.com/bpifoundationinc or @bpifoundationinc).

Complete the mission in style with the 0917 x Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame collection!

Are you ready for the big finale? Show your love for all things Marvel with the latest apparel and accessories collection from 0917 - 0917 x Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame!

In partnership with Disney and Marvel, 0917 Lifestyle has released its latest collection for the biggest blockbuster event this year. Marvel fans can feel like part of the team with the Avengers Suit Windbreaker Jacket, patterned after the Quantum Realm suits of the heroes as shown in the trailer. They can also show their Marvel pride with unique tees such as the Endgame statement tee, Thanos shirts, and classic Marvel tees. Other collection apparel such as sweaters, hoodies, caps, and pouches are available for superfans. Techies can also join in on the fun as the collection features premium iPhone cases, a 3-in-1 charger, and phone grips featuring their favorite Marvel heroes.

Go all out on TikTok for just P15/day with Globe!

TikTok and Globe join forces to bring Filipinos a creative platform to capture their favorite moments online. Plus, express yourself in 15 seconds or less and #CreateWithLove to get a chance to win special prizes!

Short-form video platform TikTok and its global community base is taking over social media in the Philippines, one of its fastest-growing markets in South East Asia. With its easy-to-use tools and features, TikTok has become a space where everyone can be a creator and share their own 15-seconds-or-less videos.

Globe has just announced its partnership with the worldwide hit app, offering exclusive and affordable data promos for its customers. Globe mobile users can now access TikTok and share their own videos for as low as P15 per day with TIKTOK15! For hardcore video creators, there are bigger data promos such as TIKTOK50 with 600MB for 7 days and TIKTOK199 with 1GB for 30 days. They can register to their preferred promo by texting the keyword to 8080. Special promos for Globe Prepaid GoSURF and Globe At Home HomeSURF users will also be coming soon.

Team Liyab bags two championships at PPGL 2019

Team Liyab, the professional esports team of Globe in partnership with Mineski, secured their first Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL) titles at the League of Legends (LoL) and Arena of Valor (AOV) events. The team defeated fellow local greats TNC, Resurgence and Kidlat in last weekend’s tournament held at Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig to take home the crown and a total of P400,000 in prizes.

The Liyab LoL squad faced fellow powerhouse Arkangel in the semifinals of the first day. Arkangel managed to surprise Liyab in the opening game, and took the lead of the series. Nonetheless, the team’s championship experience led them to reign supreme over competition and took over the next two games in dominating fashion to book their spot in the grand finals.

Be a brave creator and craft one-of-a-kind stories with the new Huawei P30

Pre-order from April 5 to 12, 2019 on Globe Postpaid’s ThePLAN

Smartphones have become an extension of how we express ourselves. It becomes our tool to create new, offbeat, moving stories about our everyday lives and share it with the world. It's essential to have the right device that allows you to capture the details and see the world from a new light - no matter the situation. 

The new Huawei P30 and P30 Pro promises to be the ideal tool. These latest flagship devices are now available for pre-order on Globe Postpaid’s ThePLAN - made to complete a high-powered device and fast-paced lifestyle. Starting April 5 to 12, 2019, customers can pre-order theirs at globe.com.ph/huawei-p30.

Huawei P30 Elle Aurora

It’s not Huawei without a full force of cameras that can capture different points of view. Both the P30 and P30 Pro come with a Leica super camera system - a 40MP Super Sensing Camera, an Ultra Wide Angle Lens (16MP for P30 and 20MP for P30 Pro), an 8MP telephoto lens, and an additional HUAWEI Time-of-Flight (TOF) Camera for the P30 Pro. Whether you want to zoom in on a subject with the 10x Hybrid Zoom, focus on a single item with the Gradient Multi-Level Bokeh, or capture even the tiniest of details with the Multi-View Recording, the P30 has the perfect tools for the job.

With the two stunners’ display screen size (6.1” for Huawei P30 and 6.4” for P30 Pro), watch your favorite films and shows on Amazon Prime Video and DisneyLife - free for 6 months on ThePLAN. Enjoy your free 3 months Spotify with the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro’s Acoustic Sound Emitting Display technology. This innovative take on sound uses electromagnetic sound levitation, where sound vibrations are projected from the display itself.

Huawei P30 Pro Vogue Aurora

You don’t even have to worry about the safety of your photos and videos with the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro’s in-screen fingerprint sensor for opening and locking to keep your personal files under guard. You also get to enjoy all these with 25% more battery life than its P20 predecessor.

The Huawei P30 powered by Globe Postpaid is the perfect pair that empowers you to be a brave creator. Bring home the P30 for only P2,199 (ThePLAN 1799 + P400/month cashout) or P30 Pro for only P2,799 (ThePLAN 1799 + P1,000/month cashout)! Create the life you want with larger-than-life data allocation of up to 16GB. Plus, Globe Postpaid customers who pre-order the P30 from April 5 to 12, 2019 will get the new Huawei GT Watch for FREE! Experience its 1.3-inch AMOLED touch-screen display, GPS and Bluetooth connectivity, and up to 30-day battery life!

Device Monthly Cashout for Huawei P30 (24 months)
ThePLAN	P30	P30 Pro
599	900	1,500
799	800	1,400
999	700	1,300
1299	650	1,250
1499	500	1,100
1799	400	1,000
1999	300	900
2499	100	700
2999	100	700

To pre-order, visit globe.com.ph/huawei-P30. For re-contracting customers, call ‎(02) 730-1300. Learn more about Globe Postpaid plans at globe.com.ph/postpaid/theplan. Follow Globe ICON on Facebook and Instagram.