FOPM, Globe, to accelerate digitally-powered Megaworld properties

 (L-R, Seated) Globe Chief Human Resource Officer Ato Jiao, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, FOPM President Joy Salazar, FOPM First Vice President for Operation and Managing Director Rigoberto Santos (L-R, Standing) Mynt Vice President for Merchant Solutions and Sales JM Aujero, Globe Executive Vice President for Channel Management Group Bernie Llamzon, Globe Business Vice President for Sales Meanne Quiambao, FOPM AVP for Human Resources Arnel Tamodra, and FOPM Vice President for Finance and Administration Neoli Kho

First Oceanic Property Management Inc. (FOPM), the property management arm of Megaworld Corporation, and Globe Telecom enter into a strategic partnership that aims to revolutionize the property management industry through the integration of digital technology, design innovation, and connectivity into FOPM managed Megaworld developments.

“In this fast-changing digital world, we see the importance of aligning our developments to quickly adapt to new technologies, which we believe is an opportunity to disrupt ourselves and remain competitive in this ever-changing landscape,” shared FOPM President Joy Salazar.

Salazar adds: “It is about innovation, integration, and interconnectivity. The partnership between FOPM and Globe makes it easier for us to make our developments future-ready, which will greatly benefit those who own and occupy residential units in our managed properties.”

To this end, the Integrated FOPM Automated Experience (iFAE), in direct collaboration with GCash, is implementing digitized payment processes in residential and office units, through Globe at Home and Globe Business. This attentive digital service provides a 24/7 payment facility, offering “pay anywhere and pay anytime” security, and convenience in today’s fast-paced lifestyle environment.

This year, 25 FOPM-managed properties will be able to enjoy the prestigious benefits of the program. More and more properties are expected to come online in 2020, allowing all of FOPM’s residential and office customers to fully enjoy efficient, seamless, and personalized communications, through Globe Mobile offerings.

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal shares his insights on the project: “To make this program a success, we need to have robust connectivity and uncompromising performance. This has to be supplemented by affordable offerings that users can utilize. These fundamentals are the fields that we at Globe have made available, and we keep improving and expanding on these areas to ensure that property owners and users in FOPM and Megaworld will benefit and be covered.”

Aside from the different products and solutions that Globe offers, FOPM has also taken an interest to adopt the leading telecommunications’ sustainability programs. It plans to implement Project 1 Phone, Globe’s E-waste recycling campaign. The project aims to collect old and broken mobile phones, tablets, mp3 players, chargers, and other e-waste for proper disposal and recycling.

All proceeds from recycling these electronic waste go to Globe’s advocacy to help build public school classrooms around the country.

TMC Iloilo kicks off Christmas celebration with Christmas star lanterns switch on

TMC Iloilo facade adorned with the lighted Christmas star lanterns.

ILOILO City – Christmas is now felt and seen in The Medical City Iloilo as the hospital switched on the Christmas star lanterns that adorn its façade on November 18.

A total of 77 stars were lighted during the switch on ceremony held at the Iloilo River Esplanade 2 and was attended by the employees and some patient partners of The Medical City Iloilo.

(from left to right) TMC Iloilo Patient Partner Merlinda Junio, TMC Iloilo Physician Engagement and Development Unit Head Dr. Ma. Sancha Pauline Apolto-Garcia, TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa and TMC Iloilo CMO Dr. Debbie Noblezada-Uy together with TMC Iloilo Executive Committee members lead the untying of Christmas gift which signaled the Switch On of the Christmas Star Lanterns.

The event was highlighted with the untying of the Christmas gift led by TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa, TMC Iloilo Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debbie Noblezada-Uy, TMC Iloilo Physician Engagement and Development Unit Head Dr. Ma. Sancha Pauline Apolto-Garcia, TMC Iloilo Patient Partner Merlinda Junio and TMC Iloilo Executive Committee members.

The lighted Christmas star lanterns at TMC Iloilo were made by the inmates of BJMP Iloilo.

 “This is the first time that we’re having this kind of event and we’re making it more memorable as the Christmas lanterns that we lighted up tonight were crafted by the inmates the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Iloilo and symbolize the burning passion of every TMC Iloilo patient partner to bring quality service and embody what patient partnership is,” TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa said.

“By having this project which is also part of TMC Iloilo’s corporate social responsibility, we are also giving the inmates hope and more importantly something that they can share for their family this coming Christmas,” he added.

The Christmas Star Lanterns Switch On Ceremony was highlighted with performances from TMC Iloilo chorale.

TMC Iloilo Ceremonial Switch On of Christmas Star Lanterns was also made special by performances from TMC Iloilo chorale who rendered their versions of popular Christmas songs.

Have a snap of TMC Iloilo Christmas star lanterns while enjoying the natural view of the Iloilo River Esplanade and don’t forget to take a some selfies or groufies and use the hashtag #TMCIBrightensLife. (TMCI)

TM Forum lauds Globe for being one of the first few companies in Asia supporting IT agility and software architecture

The prestigious TM Forum has cited Globe as one of the 13 top telcos and vendors which are supporting the new Open API and Open Digital Architecture Manifesto that is focused on enabling a plug-and-play information technology (IT) and business architecture.

Globe along with Accenture, Axiata, China Mobile, China Unicom, CSG, Etiya, MyRepublic, Openet, Orange, Sigscale and Vodafone, have agreed to support and lead the industry towards a radical uplift in IT agility and software architecture. The 13 firms likewise are strongly promoting zero touch, interoperability and partnering.

"We at Globe are committed to a future that is open, transparent across the digital ecosystem, which then allows us to meet the needs of our customers of the future -- all digital, easy, fast and suited to the modern lifestyle of the Filipino," Gil Genio, Globe Chief Technology and Information Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, said.

By signing the TM Forum manifesto, Globe is committed to deliver a range of growth and efficiency opportunities including agility across its business and customers by providing a flexible, modular architecture enabled by the Open Digital Architecture; significantly reduce time-to-market; digital customer interactions; operate highly automated (zero-touch) operations and end-to-end management of complex services across digital ecosystems and deliver high quality services at lower costs among others.

The TM Forum has been successful in designing, standardizing and promoting architectures and APIs for Communication Service Providers (CSPs), providers and integrators. It helps its members benefit from the latest evolutions being driven by the dynamic, software-based flow of new technologies, services and platforms.

Since its launch three years ago, the TM Forum, 53 of the world’s leading CSPS and technology ecosystem participants have signed the Open API Manifesto and in the process have publicly known their support of the Forum’s suite of more than 50 Open APIs.

Cebu Landmasters expands footprint to downtown Iloilo City with residential tower

Leading Visayas-Mindanao developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) intends to further strengthen its presence in Western Visayas with the development of a P1.5 billion residential condominium project anchored by high-visibility retail spaces in a strategic Iloilo City location.

The listed firm recently signed a joint venture agreement with businessman Alfonso Tan, chairman of International Builders Corporation (IBC), for a high-rise residential tower on a prime corner lot in the city’s downtown area. CLI will own 50% of the residential development and will manage the development. IBC, who recently developed the GT Town Center Mall in Pavia, will simultaneously develop a downtown mall that connects to the residential tower. The tower will be the first condo offering in the highly accessible downtown area.

CLI chief executive officer Jose Soberano III disclosed: “We are very proud to forge this partnership with Mr. Alfonso Tan and his family. He has established IBC as the leading construction firm in the region, and both our homegrown companies are motivated by the opportunity to contribute further to Iloilo’s exceptional growth.”

The project will be planned and completed within a four-year time frame. Over the same period, CLI will also establish close to 1200 units of its top-selling economic house and lot Casa Mira Iloilo in a 14-hectare lot in Jaro. The project is wholly owned by CLI and land development has already commenced.

Cebu Landmasters which began two decades ago catering to the housing needs of employees in Cebu province’s industrializing areas currently has projects in nine VisMin cities outside of its home base Cebu City. From employee housing, it popularized residential condominium living in strategic urban locations in Cebu City, Cagayan de Oro and Davao City.

Currently, CLI has a range of housing brands from starter homes in the economic segment, to residential condominiums targeted towards mid-market dwellers to top-end residential units in prime city locations. Its versatility in the residential development prompted the firm to launch P14 billion worth of projects in the first nine months alone of 2019 in key VisMin cities including mixed-use complexes that integrate residential, office and commercial uses.

 

A number of these integrated developments in Cebu, Davao and Bacolod will include hotels. CLI’s first hotel opened in September this year with 180 rooms. The listed company is projected to have 1,350 rooms in seven locations by 2022.

CLI was named as Best Developer in Visayas and Mindanao in the recently concluded The Outlook 2019 Awards

Globe Business launches leading cloud-enabled and hardware-agnostic conferencing platform in PH

 (L-R) Globe Business Vice President for Product Development and Engineering Cocoy Claravall, Logitech Philippines VC Lead Sharleen Suarez, Globe Business Product Marketing Manager Hannah Magdaluyo, Globe Business Product Manager March Cahigan, Zoom Asia Channel Head Tien Tien Sin, Logitech Business Development Manager for ASEAN Sharon Seah, Globe Business Product Manager JM Chan, and Globe Business Vice President for Product and Marketing Raymond Policarpio

Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe, introduces another game-changing solution for Philippine businesses that will enable them with a reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room systems.

Zoom, a video-first unified communications solution provided by Zoom Video Communications, Inc., is designed to eliminate overlapping communication systems, on-premise hardware, and weak mobile experience. Zoom is able to do all of these things for one reason - Zoom’s architecture was built video-first from the ground up, which results in a platform that is highly scalable and globally distributed.

“Currently, our customers are using a mix of legacy conferencing solutions for their communication and are now seeking answers that could fix problems such as difficulty in setting up a meeting, quality of audio and video, and other complicated features,” said Globe Business Senior Vice President Peter Maquera. “Globe Business, through Zoom, will now be the top Philippine corporation’s trusted partner for all their modern communication needs.”

Globe uses the latest technology to make communications faster, with greater clarity, reliability and depth, and at a more affordable cost. In fact, Globe “walks the talk” by being one of the biggest Zoom users in the country. At present, the company has over 1,000 active users. In the coming months, it plans to deploy 21 Zoom Rooms all over the Globe office.

By remaining digitally agile, Globe is able to extend the same services to its corporate clients so that they can optimize the way they do business and harness the inevitable digital changes.

With more businesses becoming increasingly digital, maintaining an efficient means of communication is crucial to remaining competitive, not just locally but even on a global scale.

This is especially true in view of the Telecommuting Act, which allows employees in the private sector to work from an alternative workplace using information and communication technology (ICT) tools. Although the implementing rules and regulations are yet to be released, the law may hugely impact companies, necessitating the need for enterprises to be prepared for this eventuality.

Globe Business continues to redefine how businesses work—which goes beyond functions, numbers, and performance. It, likewise, enables its clients and partners to catapult their enterprises to success by providing the right technology, infrastructure, and know-how to create a positive impact and transform people’s lives.

Visit https://www.globe.com.ph/business/enterprise/voice/zoom.html to know more about Zoom and how it can move your digital future.

Blogapalooza 2019

Last November 23, 2019 the 8th Blogapalooza and the first ever Blogafest was held at The City of Dreams. Over 2,000 bloggers, vloggers, content creators and influencers graced the event making it the most attended Blogapalooza.

It was my first ever Blogapalooza experience and it was indeed a blast. I met other bloggers and vloggers from Luzon and Mindanao and spent fun and hilarious moments with them.


The whole day was filled with different talks from different resource persons who shared their experiences and advises in their field.

The event was also hyped with the different performances from celebrities and groups.

Blogafest 2019 wouldn't be complete without the exhibitors and sponsors who made this event possible. Thank you so much!

Special thanks to Cebu Pacific Air for flying us and Savoy Hotel Manila for the superb accommodation.

Paskwa Sa Panai - Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo’s First Yuletide Season Celebration

16 November 2019 - Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo ushers its very first Yuletide season celebration with the theme “Paskwa sa Panai”. The concept focuses on Iloilo City’s naturally colorful and festive Holiday customs and traditions - which the Ilonggos are known.

UN research body cites Globe's Global Filipino Schools program in latest study on broadband connectivity for quality education in ASPAC

There is no doubt that the Internet of Everything (IoE) has revolutionized the way people live and communicate, and one sector that reaped tremendous benefits is education. By connecting to the internet, students gain access to tons of crucial learning resources for all subjects, while teachers learn new and improved teaching techniques to become better educators and bring learning to a whole new level. 

Underpinning the importance of connectivity to education, one of Globe Telecom’s key initiatives, the Global Filipino Schools (GFS) program was included in a recent research study on broadband connectivity for inclusive and quality education conducted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Globe, FCPC prepare educators for tech integration in schools through E-skwela

E-skwela speakers and attendees

While some schools in the Philippines have integrated technology into their curriculum, many have yet to take steps towards digitalization — and may not even know where to start.

Recognizing the need of educational institutions to adopt global practices of information and communications technology (ICT) enabled learning, and the lack of awareness or resources of schools to keep up, Globe is taking huge strides to ensure that key people in the academe are equipped with knowledge and skills that will help them groom future-ready students.

Cebu Landmasters’ posts record high 9-month earnings, up by 77 percent to P1.6 billion

Cebu Landmasters (CLI) continues its leadership in the VisMin region, with consolidated net income rising by 59 percent from Php 1.2 billion to Php 1.9 billion year-on-year. Net income attributable to parent meanwhile grew significantly by 77 percent from Php 932.7 million to Php 1.65 million driven by substantial increase of revenue from CLI projects.

Globe announces additional Free 1 GB for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube daily

Globe is giving its Prepaid customers an additional Free 1 Gigabyte (GB) of access daily to popular social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to further enhance their digital experience.

To avail of the additional data allocation for Facebook and Instagram daily, Globe Prepaid customers only need to register to any Prepaid promo priced P20 and up.  On the other hand, Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi customers subscribed to HomeSURF199 and up can enjoy free 1GB of YouTube daily for the duration of the promo.  

Globe, ABS-CBN Foundation to offer toll free calls to Bantay Bata #163 for all Globe customers

(L-R) Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Managing Director Susan Bautista-Afan, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Program Director Jing Castaneda-Velasco, Peter Maquera, Globe Business Senior Vice President.

Globe and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. have joined forces to advocate for the health and safety of all Filipino children by offering toll free calls to Bantay Bata #163 helpline for all Globe and TM mobile phone users beginning November 18, 2019.

Through the recent signing of a memorandum of agreement, the two parties will be able to strengthen the efforts of Bantay Bata in protecting disadvantaged and at-risk children through a nationwide network of social services such  rescue and rehabilitation, training and advocacy on child abuse prevention, rehabilitation of families in crisis, educational scholarships, community outreach and medical and dental missions.

A Dazzling Christmas Unfolds at Iloilo Business Park

Megaworld’s 72-hectare township development ushers in the merriest season of the

year with its sparkling 40-foot Christmas Tree and giant lighted installations at the

‘Enchanted Forest of Lights’

Mandurriao, Iloilo City – Property giant Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park officially kicked off the Christmas season with a dazzling display of lights and color as over 38 giant animal installations lit up along Megaworld Boulevard, Festive Walk Mall, Festive Walk Parade, and Plaza Delgado.

Globe vows to continue supporting Alex Eala's bid to put PH in global tennis map

Alexandra Eala’s bid to crash the elite Top 10 of the International Tennis Federation’s Juniors World Ranking for Girls 18 and under years old received a tremendous boost after Globe reiterated its support to the newest tennis phenom of the country.

Eala is the highest ranked female Southeast Asian athlete in the current ITF World Juniors after rising to career best 13th last month. 

Phoenix, Globe Business, provide free mobile calls to #78737 LPG delivery service

(L-R) Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc. General Manager for VisMin Evelyn Gerodias, Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc. President Henry Fadullon, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, and Globe Business Senior Vice President Peter Maquera make the partnership between Phoenix Petroleum and Globe Business official

Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.,  now offers free mobile calls to its SUPER LPG delivery hotline #SUPER (#78737) powered by Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom.

ITZY PREMIERE SHOWCASE TOUR ‘ITZY? ITZY!’ IN MANILA

#GlobeKPOP K-mmunity PH members can get first dibs on tickets or a chance to win a VIP experience!

Pinoy MIDZYs, the long wait is over! Get ready to #StanUpTogether with the shiny, edgy, and fiery ITZY as they prepare to conquer Manila with their premiere showcase tour in the country! Globe continues to bring the best of Korean entertainment to the country by partnering with JYP Entertainment and PULP Live World for ITZY PREMIERE SHOWCASE TOUR ‘ITZY? ITZY!’ IN MANILA on December 8, 2019 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.

Rookie girl group, ITZY is a new Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment. They debuted in early 2019 and are composed of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna. They gained global recognition with their single “Dalla Dalla” and “Icy”. ITZY is unstoppable—with two successful album releases and recognitions such as the 2019 Genie Music Awards' Female New Artist, 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards' Rookie Award, and 2019 Brand of the Year Awards' Female Rookie Idol of the Year, they are set to end 2019 with a bang through their showcase tour which our K-mmunity shouldn’t miss!

First dibs on concert tickets and a chance to win an exclusive VIP concert experience are in store for Globe Prepaid, Globe Postpaid, and Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi customers! Join the K-mmunity PH Facebook group to get details on the Globe Exclusive Pre-Sale and Ultimate Stan Experience. Be the first to know more about upcoming K-Pop events, and interact and bond with fellow K-Pop fans by joining the K-mmunity PH group at glbe.co/KmmunityPH.

Two hundred fifty lucky K-mmunity PH members will win pre-selling codes, which they can use to purchase their tickets ahead of everyone else at the Globe Exclusive Pre-Sale event on November 9, 2019 at all Ticketnet Outlets (no online purchase). Public selling will start on November 10, 2019 (12NN) at TicketNet outlets nationwide and online through www.ticketnet.com.ph. Plus, another 10 lucky members will win the Ultimate Stan Experience and receive VIP tickets,and a Special VIP experience to the venue on concert day! 

Most recently, Globe has brought massive KPop acts like GOT7, EXO, TWICE, BLACKPINK, Wanna One, and Super Junior to the country to delight Filipino K-Pop fans. With more exciting artists like ITZY lined up, Filipino fans are sure to experience world-class music entertainment—a commitment that Globe will continue to strengthen for years to come. For more information, join the K-mmunity PH group at glbe.co/KmmunityPH or follow Globe ICON on Facebook and Instagram.

For more about Globe Telecom, visit www.globe.com.ph.

UNSTOPPABLE LIYAB WINS LEAGUE OF LEGENDS SEA TOUR INVITATIONAL AT CONQUERORS MANILA 2019

Members of Team Liyab, the professional esports team of Globe in partnership with Mineski, accept the check worth P1-M for winning the League of Legends (LoL) SEA Tour Invitational Championship at the recently concluded Globe Conquerors Manila 2019 at World Trade Center in Pasay City. 

Liyab, the professional esports team of Globe in partnership with Mineski, routed Steelwolves GAIA, 3-0 to emerge as the grand champion of the League of Legends Southeast Asian Tour Invitational at Conquerors Manila 2019 held last Sunday at the World Trade Center recently.

TMC Iloilo highlights network’s 52nd anniversary thru ‘Give Back’ campaign

TMC Iloilo team with the medical staff of Rep. Pedro Trono Memorial District Hospital.

ILOILO City – The Medical City (TMC) network launched the “Give Back” Campaign this October in line with the celebration of the network’s 52^nd anniversary.

Carried out by the different network hospitals of TMC, the said campaign served as TMC’s way of thanking the community for the always choosing TMC their partner in health.

Globe myBusiness, PSIA team up to help IT professionals achieve emotional balance

Conduct seminar series for ICT industry

Guest speaker Dinah Salonga, YogaPlus managing director, teach IT professionals how to find emotional balance

Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) arm of Globe, has partnered with the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) in helping information technology (IT) and software professionals find emotional balance in such a fast-growing industry.

Software companies based in the country service clients as far as Japan, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. This booming industry has a strong pool of talent that needs constant inspiration, training, and guidance, thus, the decision to hold a series of seminars dedicated to educating and inspiring IT and software professionals in the country.  

Its recent seminar acknowledged the importance of striking an emotional balance even in the most talented, driven, and competent individuals. Aptly titled "#HugotNoMore — Finding Emotional Balance in this Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) World", the event sought to fulfill several objectives, such as understanding the nature of emotions and why they are important; strengthening awareness of one’s emotional triggers; creating a strategy for responding to triggers; and developing a basic understanding of mindfulness as a tool for managing emotion.

Guest speaker Dinah Salonga, YogaPlus managing director who also started her career in IT,  pointed out that day-to-day challenges, both at home and at work, put the body in a fight-or-flight mode which compromises the immune and digestive system and causes metabolism to slow down. It can result in various diseases if the body is constantly in a stressful state. 

Since it is difficult to avoid stress or VUCA conditions, Salonga said everyone must learn how to cope with it by developing emotional intelligence.  Benefits could be outstanding leadership, stellar performance, and happiness.

“Monitoring our own emotions requires self-awareness that can lead to emotional awareness. Self-awareness is the foundation domain. Without it, we can not develop self-management, motivation, empathy, and social skills,” she said.

Thus, Salonga suggested to explore mindfulness or paying attention to what is currently happening,  as a tool to help develop self-awareness, and eventually, emotional intelligence. “Our mind has a tendency to wander or ruminate especially when we are idle. Developing mindfulness allows us to be more focused and to think more clearly on demand. Mindfulness is the foundation practice for self-awareness. Through mindfulness, we are able to observe our natural tendencies and patterns so we can switch to awareness,” Salonga added.

Through the seminar, Globe and PSIA hoped to encourage key decision makers to invest in the emotional balance and personal welfare of employees, since balanced and driven talent are known to deliver the best results at work.  

Both partners believe that an effective way to make the industry more globally competitive is by providing education to current IT and software talent. This is also an opportunity to forge strategic partnerships and empower the tech community, as well as an avenue to garner insights on the IT and software field while encouraging a healthy discourse between the industry and academe.

"As a partner, Globe myBusiness supports the long term goal of PSIA in developing local talents. Part of this is making sure the PH Tech Industry is equipped not only with adequate knowledge of the latest trends and on the technical topics, but also on their well-rounded development. Getting a firm grasp on one's emotional intelligence is equally important as the technical skills, in succeeding in this fast paced industry."

For more information, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/business/sme/industries/bpo.html