Globe leaders undergo extensive study of digital applications in Hangzhou

Globe Telecom Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala together with Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu led the company’s 120 key executives in doing extensive immersions at Alipay, Alibaba and Huawei Technologies last January 2018 at Hangzhou, China. The immersions provided unique opportunities for Globe to understand new digital technology developments, holistic market applications of financial technology, scaling up e-Commerce play and 5G technologies. 

Hangzhou is the capital city of Zheijang Province in east China, and an emerging technology hub. Hangzhou serves as the headquarters for the Alibaba group, the world’s largest retail e-commerce company, which introduced cashless payment to the city. Hangzhou is now considered by many of its citizens as a cashless society.

 Welcome to Alibaba. Globe leaders take time off at the Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou, China.

 Globe Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala with partners discuss the benefits of cashless society at the Ant Financial HQ.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu shows Globe Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala how to transact via mobile payment during the market visit with Ant Financial executives in Hangzhou, China. At the back looking on is Globe Chief Customer Experience Officer Beck Eclipse

Alibaba’s financial technology subsidiary Ant Financial Services Group, operates Alipay, a leading online and mobile payments platform with over 520 million users. Launched in 2003 in Hangzhou, Alipay transformed the city into a cashless city through its QR code payment technology. 

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology solutions provider, supporting operations of over 1,500 networks in over 170 countries and regions. Hangzhou is home to Huawei Global Training Center, offering Information and Communications Technology (ICT) learning, and capability development for partner operators.

PRO-FRIENDS brings nature park experience to Ilonggos

Property Company of Friends, Inc. (PRO-FRIENDS), the developer of Parc Regency Residences and Monticello Villas is set to bring a whole new kind of experience to Ilonggo families with its soon-to-launch one of a kind nature park.

Surrounded by century old trees, different varieties of plants, stunning flowers and green sceneries, the said nature park will serve as a relaxing haven for Ilonggo families.

PRO-FRIENDS Iloilo’s nature park boasts of its nature-inspired attractions where families can enjoy fun bonding moments together.


 A HAVEN PERFECT FOR ILONGGO FAMILIES
Commune with Mother Nature while having weekend family picnic or holding family gatherings at the nature park. Enjoy doing your favorite hobbies with your loved ones in a peaceful environment. Imagine seeing children having fun and playing in the greenest lawn or playing hide and seek at the carefully landscaped pocket gardens while parents safely walk around the park, giving them a sublime time to think about their family’s future and marvel at God’s greatest gifts.

Grandparents can also reminisce great memories under the mango trees. Teenagers can explore a new kind of adventure and discover nature, nurturing in them the appreciation for it and developing the desire to take care of Mother Earth.

A PLACE TO APPRECIATE NATURE MORE
The nature park is envisioned to be a place where one can enjoy and appreciate the gifts of nature – the majestic and iconic Buli trees that welcome every Ilonggo family; the fresh breeze and unpolluted air that invigorates the body; the chirping sound of the birds that relaxes the mind; the sweet smell of morning dew that refreshes the senses; and the sound of running water from the small creek that calms the body.

More than the beautiful landscapes, this nature park will be a testament that the best things in life are free - the radiance and sight of the blue sky, the refreshing and rejuvenating scent of the green gardens and the sun rays that nourishes and touches the skin.

A RELAXING LANDMARK FOR NATURE LOVERS
This soon-to-launch nature park will surely be a landmark for nature lovers and a destination for those who want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city living. The greeneries encapsulating the park; the smell of the morning dew from the huge Elephant Ear plants; the stunning Pepper Tulips that sprang in every corner; and the tall bamboo trees complete the refreshing feel of the park.

“We are giving Ilonggos more reasons to enjoy life at its fullest in a community situated amidst nature’s splendor,” PRO-FRIENDS Iloilo Brand Manager Karmela Jesena noted.

The nature park is being bordered by century-old trees which were preserved to provide visitors shade while enjoying their favorite hobbies. 

 Health enthusiasts will surely enjoy jogging within the nature park while breathing fresh air and gazing at the greeneries.

The Buli trees serve as icons as it welcomes everyone in the nature park.

 Have fun bonding moments with the whole family in this greenest lawn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Globe, Facebook launch “Digital Discernment” module to promote responsible digital citizenship

Globe Telecom and Facebook recently launched a new “Digital Discernment” workshop, coinciding with Safer Internet Day on February 6, 2018. More than 100 public school students and teachers from Manila participated in the workshop, which included topics to teach people how to think critically online, and identify credible information from questionable information.  Content includes practical tips on how to verify and examine online sources, and identify facts from opinions. The workshop promotes responsible digital citizenship among teachers and students in public and private schools across the country under the “Digital Thumbprint Program” or DTP. The workshop was led by Chelle Obligacion-Gray, Globe Director for Citizenship (2nd from left), Clair Deevy Facebook Head of Community Affairs Asia Pacific (3rd from left), Miguel Bermundo Globe Citizenship Manager (3rd from right), module facilitator Chris Kuzhuppilly (extreme left), along with DepEd representatives.

Globe myBusiness launches ShiftED to transform PH schools and empower Filipinos with world-class learning via technology

 ShiftEd launch with (from L-R): Debbie Obias, VP, Segment Marketing Head, Globe myBusiness; Michelle Tapia, Head for Strategy, Innovation and Transformation, Globe myBusiness; Richard Jugar, University of San Carlos; Jonathan De Luzuriaga, President, Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) and CEO, Spring Valley; Ritchie Ramos, Segment head for Education, Globe myBusiness; and Dr. Marilyn Balagtas, Philippine Normal University.

Globe myBusiness has launched a campaign that will enable academic institutions in their journey towards digital transformation and empower Filipinos with world-class learning through technology.

Called ShiftED, the initiative was created by Globe myBusiness to assist the government and schools in developing globally-competitive students and teachers.

“We now have a generation who is in a world that is always online. They are living in micro moments influenced by technology so we need to keep up to ensure that we communicate better and more effectively with them. We need to adjust or we won’t connect with them. We need to innovate or we won’t be able to influence,” said Derrick Heng, Globe Senior Advisor for Globe myBusiness, Globe Telecom’s arm which caters to micro, small, and medium enterprises.

He added: “Globe myBusiness hopes to create a better experience and impact the lives of people, thus, we continue to look for ways to help the education sector be future-ready by improving how students learn and educators teach with the use of technology.”

ShiftED carries education-related activities of Globe such as the Digital Thumbprint Program which promotes responsible digital citizenship and cyber wellness for students; and PRISM, a three-week digital literacy improvement program aimed at advancing the digital literacy skills of Filipino educators.

Aside from these programs, Globe myBusiness provides connectivity and solutions that can aid schools to be digitally-ready and help learners and educators stay ahead of the curve.

For instance, Globe myBusiness learning management solutions encourage students to go beyond memorization and boost their learning through interaction, critical thinking, and a readily available source of knowledge. A school management system, on the other hand, streamlines all the tasks involved in running an institution such as administrative activities and student performance monitoring to save time, money, and energy, leading to better performance of the staff and students.

Globe myBusiness also provides relevant solutions to local entrepreneurs and assists the country in its digital transformation by partnering with Spring Valley, the largest integrated technology and innovation hub in the Philippines, to bridge the academe-industry gap by helping connect college students with the right companies for on-the-job training and prepare the workforce for the demands of the industry.

Under the partnership, Globe myBusiness will power up Spring Valley’s online platform OJTPH.com, an on-the-job training matching site that allows students, companies and future employers, schools and other institutions to work together for a more efficient and meaningful student internship.

ShiftEd was introduced during Edutech 2018, a two-day conference and exhibit that aims to deliver ways on making education continuously relevant in the 21st century.

Globe readies network for emerging IoT services with 700 MHz band

PH readiness for technological innovations vital in driving economic growth

Globe Telecom is enabling its network to support emerging Internet of Things (IoT) services, making full use of all the 700-megahertz spectrum and other existing LTE spectrum assets the company is currently assigned with. Globe is now piloting Narrow Band- Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology due to its inherent advantage of long reach and range, while enhancing mobile data services.

NB-IoT is one of the three 3GPP standards-based low power wide area (LPWA) technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. NB-IoT as a standard is more developed compared to other defined 3GPP standards and the device ecosystem is evolving at a much faster pace.

Out of the 3 standards endorsed by 3GPP, Globe has enabled NB-IoT as this technology will have far reaching benefits for many people, industries, even communities and early adopters would be able to enjoy its benefits. Huawei and Nokia, Globe existing technology partners, are collaborating in this journey, ensuring network readiness to support new services.

“Given new business requirements in a highly digital environment, Globe is gearing up to deploy emerging IoT services relevant to various enterprises including the public sector. This is all part of our commitment to enable enterprises take advantage of the latest technological innovations, which is vital in driving economic competitiveness and growth in the country,” Globe Telecom President & CEO Ernest Cu said.

The Philippines is a good use case for a number of emerging IoT services that include parking sensors, water meter reading, lighting control, garbage collection and flood control, among others.

“Fundamentally, IoT is about creating a digital ecosystem for services that are being used by various organizations. The use of IoT-related services is growing significantly around the world and it is time that we adopt them in the Philippines so that local enterprises can take advantage of the business benefits derived from these new technologies,” Cu stressed.

Globe has also been aggressively deploying LTE sites nationwide. Globe has deployed to date around 1,750 LTE sites across the country using the 700 MHz band. More than

700 cell sites are located in Metro Manila, providing pervasive LTE mobile connectivity to its customers.

Globe has also deployed Massive MIMO (MM) as part of its technology roadmap. MM is the fundamental radio access technology for 5G. The 5G network targets to have higher speeds, lower latency and better capacity, enabling higher density of mobile broadband users and supports device-to-device connectivity and massive machine communications.

South Star Drug now accepts GCash in Metro Manila outlets

From L-R: Christine Tueres, South Star Drug Deputy General Manager; Robina Gokongwei, Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. President & COO; Anthony Thomas, Mynt President and CEO: Luigi Reyes, Mynt VP for Business Development; Dahlia Dy, South Star Drug Managing Director; Thaddeus Sanchez, South Star Drug AVP for Operations; and Manuel Dy, South Star Drug SVP for Business Development.

 

South Star Drug, one of the biggest drugstore chains in the Philippines, becomes the first drugstore in Metro Manila that allows customers to purchase medicines and other items using GCash scan to pay mode of payment.

The medicine retailer has over 450 stores nationwide and still growing. The use of GCash in South Star Drug's Metro Manila outlets is being piloted in six branches – two in Pasig (C. Raymundo cor. F. Legaspi, Dr. Sixto Ave.), two in Makati (Herrera, Guadalupe Unimec), one in Pasay (Balabag Merville), and one in Las Pinas (Philamlife). By end of the year, all South Star Drug outlets are expected to accept GCash scan to pay.

GCash is being operated by Mynt which is owned by Globe Telecom, Ant Financial and Ayala Corp. "Mynt's partnership with South Star Drug is part of our company's efforts to make payments more convenient, safer and easier. This brings us another step closer to our goal of making the Philippines a cashless country," says Anthony Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Mynt.

Christine Tueres, General Manager of South Star Drug said: "South Star is always working to improve customer experience and find ways of doing things better - that includes giving our customers more payment options. With GCash QR code feature, even without cash or credit card, our customers can make a purchase in any of our stores with just a few taps on their smart phones".

Using GCash is easy. A customer with an iPhone or an Android smartphone only needs to download or update to the latest version of the GCash App, register for an account, and fund their GCash wallet at any of over 12,000 GCash Partner Outlets nationwide. This includes Robinsons Business Centers. Once done, the customer just has to tap on Scan QR, point a phone's camera at the partner's QR code, and key in the amount to be paid.

 

 

BuffnBody Diversion Now Open

 

Fitness enthusiasts who regularly go to the gym to work-out constantly need proteins to help grow and maintain their muscles. So instead of munchin on several chicken thighs everyday, supplements provide their protein needs as well as other helpful vitamins and minerals for a healthier body.

 

BuffnBody Supplements has opened along Diversion road or Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Ave. recently providing the Ilonggos with a variety of supplements with competitive price tags so that they won't need to ship it here. Among their products are Whey proteins, Mass Gainers and more.

 

 

 

 



 

 

 



Globe Telecom lauded for supporting search for Model PNP Families

 

 

 

 

Globe Telecom was recently given citation by the National Police Commission for its support for the Search for Model PNP Families, in line with its commitment to nation-building. Photo shows Globe Vice President for Security and Anti-Fraud and Investigation Division Ronald Uychutin receiving a plaque of appreciation from Napolcom Commissioner Felizardo Serapio, Jr. The project aims to highlight the PNP’s capability as leader and partner of the community in the maintenance of peace, order and security for an improved socioeconomic system. It endeavors to build up public confidence and support to the police force, help community members in making positive changes in its social environment through model police families, highlight the image of the police as a family man or woman, and emphasize the importance of strong family ties in the overall success of preventing crimes and other forms of lawlessness.



 

 

Globe CEO Ernest Cu joins thought leaders in new, original Netflix documentary for Altered Carbon

Top streaming platform, Netflix recently released a documentary that tackles the possibility of immortality through technology, as a brief introduction to its latest science fiction series 'Altered Carbon'. The short video featured several prominent thought leaders in entertainment, technology, science and literature, including Ernest Cu, president and chief executive officer of Globe Telecom.

Cu is an immensely forward-thinking leader and tech innovator, who believes in empowering the Filipinos by elevating their digital lifestyle within the global standards. That vision has shaped the trajectory of Globe as a purveyor of all things digital. Hence, Netflix decided to profile Cu, along with Altered Carbon author Richard K. Morgan, Steve Aoki, Jesse Wellens, and other thought leaders to discuss how technology is changing the landscape of human society and how technology deeply affects the lives of individuals. They were also asked to imagine the various possibilities of living forever.

'Altered Carbon' is the new Netflix original series based on the classic cyberpunk novel written by Richard K. Morgan. Its story is set 300 years into the future, in which technology allows human consciousness to be digitized and stored in discs called "stackers" or uploaded to the cloud. When a person dies, this stacker is recovered from the body (called a "sleeve"), or downloaded from the Cloud and reinserted into another "sleeve", thus ensuring that the person lives again. Since the process is very expensive, only the rich can afford to live lengthy and seemingly immortal lives. This status quo has led to a careless disregard for human lives among the wealthy.

Takeshi Kovacs, the protagonist in the series, is the lone survivor of a group of elite interstellar soldiers that was defeated in an uprising against the new world order. After 250 years in ice, Kovacs is revived by Laurens Bancroft, an impossibly wealthy, long-lived man, to solve Bancroft's suspicious death.

From writer and executive producer Laeta Kalogridis, Altered Carbon stars Joel Kinnaman, James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Will Yun Lee, and Dichen Lachman. Altered Carbon is on Netflix starting February 2.

Globe customers can enjoy six months access to Netflix with Globe At Home Plan 1299 and up, while Postpaid customers can get six months worth of Netflix with Plan 999 and up. To learn more, just visit www.globe.com.ph/content/netflix.

Globe myBusiness, Spring Valley partner to help connect students with right companies for on-the-job training

 
 From L-R: Grace Anduiza - Managed Services & Solutions Head, Globe myBusiness; Derrick Heng - Senior Advisor, Globe myBusiness; Cleo Santos - Sales Head, Globe myBusiness; Jonathan de Luzuriaga - President & CEO of Spring Valley; Jorge Cosgayon - Head of Development, Spring Valley

Globe myBusiness, the micro, small and medium-enterprise arm of Globe Telecom, has joined forces with Spring Valley, the largest integrated technology and innovation hub in the Philippines, to bridge the academe-industry gap by helping connect college students with the right companies for on-the-job training.

Under the partnership, Globe myBusiness will power up and provide funding for Spring Valley's online platform OJTPH.com, an on-the-job training matching site that allows students, companies and future employers, schools and other institutions to work together for a more efficient and meaningful student internship.

"Globe myBusiness creates a Globe of Good by providing relevant solutions to local entrepreneurs and assist in the country's digital transformation. At the same time, we want to prepare the workforce for the demands of the industry so that there will be a perfect match between skills and available jobs," said Derrick Heng, Globe myBusiness head.

He added: "We are confident that this partnership with Spring Valley will strengthen and enhance the country's student internship program as well as on-the-job training -- the best way to equip college students with the necessary tools to ensure that they get the best possible exposure in their chosen field and get a better chance at landing their dream job after graduation."  

"It is an honor to be working with Globe myBusiness for OJTPH.com. Globe has done a great job of reaching out to the youth, and has a long history of supporting the ICT industry. Through this partnership, we will be able to reach more people and organizations, strategically bringing us closer to our goal of making OJTPH.com the go-to platform for students' on-the-job immersion. Derrick Heng mentioned wanting to do a "Globe of Good", which mirrors the Spring Valley mantra, "Tech for Good" - this just makes us more confident that this collaboration will make a positive impact on our talents and their future," said Jonathan de Luzuriaga, Spring Valley CEO.

As the current Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) President and Director for the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), Luzuriaga knows too well the challenges of the academe-industry gap that plagues the Philippines.

According to him, 70 % of the country's talents come from the provinces, and only 30% come from Metro Manila. However, most companies are in the capital city, preventing talents in the provinces from getting much-needed relevant experience in their chosen field unless they can afford to move to the big city as a student.

Through OJTPH.COM, students, educational institutions, companies, and other organizations can easily register and get connected to one another. With this platform, students can take control of their on-the-job learning experience by working with and for companies and organizations that best suit their individual areas of expertise. On the other hand, schools can monitor student progress and training while companies and organizations can more easily screen OJT applicants that fit their culture and needs.

Created by the Spring Valley Crew - De Luzuriaga's team of software developers and creatives composed of local Capiz talents - the OJTPH platform is just one proof of the wealth of talents in the countryside. The same group also creates and maintains several software, internet of things (IOT) projects, games, and other products and services for various companies and organizations in the Philippines.

To sign up and be part of this groundbreaking project, students, schools, companies, and other organizations can go to OJTPH.com to create their own profile.

Globe brings back unlimited internet at home with no strings attached

The first ever unlimited plans with no-lock up, no data cap, and no throttling.

Globe Telecom heard the clamor of its customers and has braought back an upgraded version of its unlimited internet plans through Go Unli. Go Unli is the ultimate unlimited data offering that allows customers to stream video, play music and games without having to worry about lock-up period, data capping, and speed throttling. Go Unli works for all legal sites to make sure that Globe and its customers participate in making the internet safe for everyone.


Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO; Martha Sazon, SVP for Globe At Home; Dipashree Das, Netflix Partner Marketing Manager for India and SEA; Albert De Larrazabal, Globe Chief Commercial Officer; Barbie Dapul, VP for Marketing, Globe At Home; Winsley Bangit, VP for Globe At Home Prepaid Business; Chesca Ambrosio, Globe Content Business Group, SVOD Head; Jil Go, Globe VP for Portfolio and Partner Management, Content Business Group.


Globe executives together with its newest partner Viu. From L-R: Winsley Bangit, VP for Globe At Home Prepaid Business; Erin Chau, Business Development Digital Media PCCW; Arianne Kader-Cu, VIU PH Country Manager; Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO; Helen Sou, SVP Digital Media PCCW; Albert De Larrazabal, Globe Chief Commercial Officer; Barbie Dapul, VP for Marketing, Globe At Home; Chesca Ambrosio, Globe Content Business Group, SVOD Head; Jil Go, Globe VP for Portfolio and Partner Management, Content Business Group; Beverly Robles, Head of Content and Device, Globe At Home Marketing; Binky Piedad, Globe Content Business, SVOD Manager



Globe officers with one of its biggest global partner Neflix. From L-R: Barbie Dapul, VP for Marketing, Globe At Home; Chesca Ambrosio, Globe Content Business Group, SVOD Head; Albert De Larrazabal, Globe Chief Commercial Officer; Martha Sazon, SVP for Globe At Home; Dipashree Das, Netflix Partner Marketing Manager for India and SEA; Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO; Gerry Soler, Globe Content Business, Head of Content Integration

  “We want all customers to enjoy a superior internet experience. This is the reason why we spend billions of pesos every year to improve our network and expand internet connectivity in the country,” said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.

Cu said that the Globe #PlayItRight advocacy plays an important role in eliminating illegal sites out of its network. In 2017, nearly 2,500 illegal sites that hosted child pornography were blocked by the company through the #PlayItRight program. “Our efforts to protect our network against illegal sites will continue so we can give our customers the best internet service they deserve. You can expect us to put up an even stronger fight against illegal content this year,”said Cu.

Go Unli wired plans start at P1,699 a month, which come with unlimited surfing and streaming up to 5Mbps. Faster speeds are also available with the following plans: Plan 1899 for speeds up to 10, 15 or 20Mbps, Plan 2499 for speeds up to 50Mbps, and Plan 2899 for speeds up to 100 Mbps.

To avail of the no-lock up offer, interested parties need only pay for a one-time modem fee of P2,500 or P4,500 depending on the chosen plan. Those who choose to discontinue their subscription within the first 15 days will get a 100% refund of their modem fee upon the return of the modem and telephone set provided during installation. For those looking for an option without modem fees, 24-month contract plans are also available. All plans come with free landline with unlimited calls to Globe and TM for 24 months, six months access to Netflix and Disney Channel Apps, and two months access to HOOQ.

Globe is bringing in more content partners, with VIU and FOX+ now joining its extensive roster of content providers giving Globe customers access to a wide library of premium shows. VIU delivers the latest Korean entertainment, and FOX+ provides an unrivalled combination of TV, blockbuster movies, sports and documentaries. Starting April 15, 2018, Globe At Home Postpaid Plans will come with 6-month access to FOX+. Meanwhile, Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi devices will come with free 3-month access to VIU starting April 30, 2018.

Globe has also introduced innovations such as the Globe At Home App and Globe Tech Squad to improve overall customer experience. The Globe At Home App allows customers to easily manage their account, track their data usage, and add more data for applicable plans and promos. Meanwhile, the Globe Tech Squad is a special tech service team that provides end-to-end support for WiFi connectivity and home related needs.

New customers can apply for the new Globe at Home plans online, in Globe Stores, at booth activations and through accredited Globe sales personnel. Existing subscribers can download the Globe At Home app to check if they are eligible to upgrade. Promo period is from January 8 to June 30, 2018.

For more information on the new unlimited plans, visit the website at http://www.globe.com.ph/help/globeathome-gounliplans, call the Globe hotline at 730-1010, or visit any Globe Store.

Globe myBusiness showcases world class digital solutions for tech-ready schools at EduTech 2018

Globe myBusiness is harnessing innovation to provide Filipino students with world-class learning solutions in line with Globe Telecom’s vision to transform and empower schools with the latest technology.

At the upcoming EduTech 2018 forum to be held on February 21 to 22, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Globe myBusiness will be presenting its line up of digital solutions that will allow educational institutions to be future-ready and prepare students and teachers for digital transformation.

EduTech 2018, will gather over 1,400 education and technology leaders as well as business, technology and library managers. There will also be 80 speakers and 30 exhibitors at the forum led by representatives from key government agencies such as Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, Technical Educational Skills Training Administration and National Economic Development Authority, Teachers’ Association and Unions and Examination Boards and Bodies.

As Head for Small and Medium Business Group Derrick Heng says, “integrating digital solutions to today’s learning methods greatly empowers our students and teachers. These solutions make us at par with our neighboring countries and at the same time opens up more opportunities for our students to broaden their knowledge.”

At EduTech 2018, some of the products that Globe myBusiness will be showcasing are Business-Grade Connectivity for campus-wide WIFI requirements; School Management System portfolio to automate school administrative processes; and the Learning Management System that will allow students and teachers to collaborate on a single platform effectively and efficiently.

Select Globe executives will also be participating as key speakers during the event, touching on different topics that would provide participating institutions valuable insights and trends on the Education industry. Among them are Grace Anduiza to talk about the importance of making the right IT Investments with Building Blocks of Digital Transformation: Future-Ready Infrastructure; Apol Salud on Cloud & Security Trends and how it is transforming the infrastructure needs of schools; Mitsch Tapia on Change Management: Rationalizing IT Expenses as a Wise Investment; Arlynn Ronquillo with the topic: Empowering your IT Infrastructure; and finally Heng with Be Future-Ready with Globe myBusiness.

Likewise, Globe partners Rogelio B. Dela Cruz, Jr. and Melissa Espiritu will talk about Adapting Technology: A Consensus Between Involved Stakeholders; and The “Super Classroom”, Connecting Young Global Citizens Who Want to Save the World, respectively.

To learn more about EduTech 2018 visit their official Facebook page www.facebook.com/edutech.philippines. To know more about Globe myBusiness and its portfolio of products and services, visit https://mybusiness.globe.com.ph/solutions/.

Valentine's Day at The Mansion

Valentine's Day is coming up! It's one of the most anticipated day of the year. People all around the world look forward to celebrating this special day with their partners or loved ones. And here in Iloilo City, the City of Love there are many choices to choose from for that perfect venue this occasion. If you don't have any plans yet, make this Valentine's your most memorable ever, yet.

• The Mansion

You don't have to go far to celebrate this day in a way you'll never forget. For only, P799.00 per person, you can bring your loved one/s to The Mansion's A Romantic Affiar at the Lobby.

Contact 033-3351021 or e-mail sales@themansion.ph

But wait, there's more good news! Scroll down and get to know the mechanics for you to win free buffet dinner passes on the 14th.

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1) Like The Mansion's FB Page

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3) Use the hashtag #SayILYAtTheMansion

Participants, PLEASE NOTE: Your Facebook profile needs to be set to PUBLIC in order for them to verify your shared post & tags. The lucky winner will be announced here on Feb 13, 2018 at 4pm and will be contacted via Facebook. www.themansion.ph

• Days Hotel

Get a chance to win an overnight stay for 2 at Days Hotel Iloilo and spa gift certificates at Wellness Club Spa. For inquiries and reservations, call ‎‎(033) 3373297.