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.