Globe myBusiness empowers business owners in PH to create perfect destinations

Globe myBusiness, the micro, small, and medium size enterprise group of Globe Telecom, is empowering local business owners engaged in food, hospitality, and related services with information, tools, and opportunities for them to create perfect destinations.

These passionate entrepreneurs put their heart and soul into their businesses, creating a niche for their customers, clients and employees alike. More than just working for profit, they work to provide jobs for others, inspire fellow Filipinos, and boost the country’s tourism industry as a whole.

 “The Philippines is proud of its many tourist spots which are hailed all over the world but Globe myBusiness wants to transform hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets in the country to be a destination of their own wherever their location may be.  We provide the connectivity that customers need to rave about the superb dish, the impeccable service, the unique souvenirs.  We help and empower Filipino business owners so that they can run their business smoothly and offer the best service to their customers,” said Derrick Heng, Senior Advisor for Globe myBusiness.

Heng added:  “Globe myBusiness’ role is to be there for entrepreneurs in every step of their business journey. Because Globe believes that the core of every business is customer satisfaction, the products we push and events we launch exist to enhance the customer experience from start to finish. This means that long before the customer even sets foot in their business establishment, they have already gotten the best digital treatment possible.”

Globe myBusiness works to develop technologies and tools that entrepreneurs can use to ease their daily operations and reach their business goals. Working hand in hand with some of the best digital companies and forming partnerships with trusted organizations, Globe myBusiness strives to provide the most up-to-date and relevant tools for entrepreneurs to improve every facet of their businesses.

These business solutions range from helping them reach wider audiences to keeping their customers happy through connectivity.  Among them are products like the Direct Internet via Radio and Basic Managed WiFi where business owners can provide customers with one of the amenities they enjoy most:  fast, stable, and seamless Internet experience. Additional business solutions allow managers and executives to answer questions, gather feedback, book reservations, and deal with concerns immediately and effectively before, during and after a customer steps foot in their establishments.

Globe myBusiness also keeps its clients on top by informing them of trends, providing tips, and bringing together communities through regular workshops, and seminars for business owners where the company has established itself as an expert and guide in the industry.

In addition, the Globe myBusiness Academy sessions teach entrepreneurs how to run their businesses, target new markets, and appeal to the generation of the future.

Globe myBusiness guides SMEs every step of the way to help them create perfect destinations and give their customers the best that technology has to offer.  

To know more about Globe myBusiness, visit:  https://mybusiness.globe.com.ph/ 

Get 6 months access to FOX+ app with Globe At Home Plans

Get a chance to fly to Paris and watch the Roland-Garros Finals live!

Globe at Home has committed itself to elevate home entertainment by providing world-class

content through its high-speed internet and partnerships with top streaming services.

Starting May 1, Globe At Home customers can now experience an even bigger selection of

content through its partnership with FOX+, giving them access to blockbuster movies, the latest

TV series, inspiring documentaries, live sports and more!

“Globe has always been at the forefront of transforming the digital Filipino lifestyle by

partnering with top global and iconic brands. Through our collaboration with FOX+, our

customers can enjoy the best in entertainment, be in the know when it comes to popular

shows, and be able to watch highly anticipated shows and events first and live, with the

experience made seamless through our high-speed Globe At Home plans,” says Martha Sazon,

SVP for Globe At Home.

FOX+ now joins the wide roster of content partners that come bundled with a Globe At Home

plan. Customers can enjoy 6-months of FOX+ when they subscribe to a Globe At Home Plan

1299 and up. Enjoy all your favorite blockbuster movies, TV series, inspiring documentaries

from NatGeo, live sports, plus more, with FOX+ app. Binge watch Logan, Good Doctor, Legion,

The Voice, Master Chef, Symphony of our World, and so much more!

Get a chance to fly to Paris and watch the Roland-Garros Finals Live!

As a treat to Globe customers, Globe is giving a chance for customers to fly to Paris, France to

watch the Roland-Garros French Open men’s live! Customers simply need to subscribe to any

Globe At Home plan and redeem their free 6 months access to FOX+. Promo period is from May

1 to 21, 2018. For more information about the promo, you may visit www.globe.com.ph/fox-

plus-promo.

FOX is also one with Globe in providing legitimate content to Filipinos and supports its advocacy

#PlayItRight. “Illegal distribution of content has no place in the digital world, and we are

pleased with FOX’s support for this advocacy. Working with top content providers like FOX

allows us to provide our customers an affordable, convenient and worry-free way to access to

all the entertainment they love, and at the same time protect our customers, our partners, and

the people behind the content from the dangers and effects of illegal content and piracy” says

Sazon. “As we provide better services, expect us to put an even stronger fight against illegal

content,” Sazon emphasizes.

To know more info visit www.globe.com.ph/broadband/fox. To avail of the latest Globe At

Home plans, visit shop.globe.com.ph/broadband.

Every household should have the Globe At Home WiFi TV Pack

Here are the reasons why!

For many Filipinos, the top two forms of entertainment are watching local teleseryes and going online. Now, Globe At Home and ABS-CBN are combining the two with the new WiFi TV Pack, a bundle that comes with the Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi device and the ABS-CBN TV Plus Box! With the WiFi TV Pack, families can watch the latest Kapamilya shows and complete the entertainment experience with fast and reliable access to the internet.

Here are five reasons why you should get the Globe At Home WiFi TV Pack:

1. You can watch the latest ABS-CBN shows with better quality

With the ABS-CBN TV Plus, you can watch the latest primetime shows with better picture quality compared to analog transmission. Aside from the free TV channels, customers can also get access to exclusive channels like DZMM Teleradyo, Cinemo, YEY, and the Knowledge Channel.

2. Watch trailers, teasers, and previous episodes

Missed the latest episode of your favorite shows? Not to worry! With the Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi device, you can go online and catch highlights of previous episodes. You can also watch trailers and teasers to upcoming teleseryes and Star Cinema movies! Enjoy these on your own terms, as the Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi device does not require installation or monthly fees.

3. Catch up on the latest news about shows and celebrities online

Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi boasts 2x faster speed, 2x stronger signal and 2x wider coverage than pocket WiFi, , which means you can catch up anytime on the latest in local showbiz and what’s happening with the most popular celebs!

4. Follow your favorite Kapamilya stars on social media

With a reliable connection, stay updated on your favorite stars by checking out their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts to find out their next projects and see their OOTDs, vacation photos, and behind-the-scenes videos.

5. You get two entertainment devices in one bundle!

Get the new WiFi TV Pack in one bundle for the special price of P2,999. It’s available starting May 1, and is perfect for families who love spending time together by watching TV!

To learn more about Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi, visit the website at http://broadband.globe.com.ph/prepaid-home- wifi.html, call the Globe hotline at 730-1010, or visit any Globe Store.

Filipino-owned Philippine Bottling Beverage Launches Banahaw Spring Purified Water

MANILA, Philippines -- - Filipino-owned company Philippine Bottling Beverage (PBB), a new player in the purified water and non-carbonated drinks industry, has launched Banahaw Spring Purified Water at a well-attended media event on April 16 at the Manila House Private Club in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

According to Thor Jourdan Mutuc, Business Development Manager at PBB, the company brought one of the latest European technologies to ensure that the production process upholds international standards and quality. “Our production facility located at the foot of Mount Banahaw in San Pablo, Laguna is at par with world standards, fully automated and requires minimal human intervention preserving only the essential natural qualities of the water from the mountain,” said Mutuc.

Revealing that it took three years of research and testing before Banahaw Spring Purified Water has been finally released to the local market, Mutuc further emphasized the intricate process of producing the country’s first purified water to have been named after its source.

“Today, we are sharing with you a purified water product harnessed from sustainable natural sources and bottled with care to ensure you get only safe and quality purified water we Filipinos can be proud of,” he added.

Known for its pristine and lush rainforests, Mount Banahaw also serves as watershed for the provinces of Laguna and Quezon. The water from this vast mountain area is the source of these two provinces’ supply, which are used for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes. Acknowledging the importance of Mount Banahaw, PBB also ensures it takes care of the rural community, where it belongs, and advocates strict compliance of environmental standards in its operation.

“Water sustainability is the most significant aspect of our business,” Mutuc explained, “Beyond careful usage of water, we are putting in place measures that are geared towards protecting forests that nurture groundwater and contribute to the healthy circulation of water in nature.”

Banahaw Spring Purified Water is available in 350ml, 500ml, and one liter bottles. Aside from being free of Bisphenol A (BPA-free), each bottle is design- engineered to support core handgrip. For more information about Banahaw Spring Purified Water, visit thepbb.com.

About the Company

Philippine Bottling and Beverage (PBB) Manufacturing Corp. is a 100% Filipino- owned company whose business involves manufacturing, private labeling and tolling, as well as marketing, warehousing and delivery of bottled products. PBB has appointed Beauty Elements Ventures, Inc (BEVI), the company behind the success of the Kojie.san brand, sole distributor of its products. The appointment came as BEVI diversifies its portfolio venturing into food and beverage, among other businesses.

Latest Boracay Photos after closure

"Sumikat ako dahil sa kagandahan ko
Marami akong napasaya
Marami akong nabigyan ng magandang alaala
Marami akong nabigyan ng pangkabuhayan Marami rin akong napayamanUmaga hanggang gabiEnero hanggang Disyembrebukas ang pintuan koSa dayuhan at kapwa ko PilipinoSa katagalan, napapagod at nanghihina na pala ako.
Kung sa mga bata pa, "taymperse" muna ako.
Pahinga lang ako. Kailangan na kasi."

Text & photos by Ms. Joyce Clavecillas of ABS-CBN Iloilo.

Aliwan Fiesta 2018

Happening this weekend is the Aliwan Fiesta 2018. Festivals from around the country are expected to compete in the streetdance, float and pageant competitions.

Seen rehearsing are Guimaras Province's Hubon Mangunguma of Manggahan Festival and Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival represented by Tribu Panayanon.

Photos by Mr. Romel Flogen

See the complete list of participating groups and beauty queens here.

Globe supports 2 grade schoolers representing PH at Robotics World Championships

Globe Telecom is supporting two grade school students from Xavier School who will represent the Philippines at the VEX Robotics 2018 World Championships on April 29 to May 1, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. Ten year-old Sebastian Silva and eight year-old brother Miguel Silva will pit their creation named “Kilva” against other robots around the world under the VEX IQ Elementary Division of the competition.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu said that the company will continue to support the youth with potential to bring recognition to the country. “We are proud with what the two young boys have achieved so far. They already managed to bring the country on the world stage in the fields of robotics,” Cu said.

The VEX Robotics World Championships was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Robotics Competition with 1,600 teams from 40 countries.

The two Xavier grade-schoolers made their presence felt at the RoboRumble Vex Robotics tournament hosted by International School Manila last year where Kelva ran faster than other robots in the competition due to the innovation of the gear changing ratio they applied.

After powering the Eala siblings, Alex and Miko, to a number of successful world exposure in youth tennis including the upcoming French Open,  the Silva brothers are the second youth team that Globe is supporting that made it to the global stage.

Summer just got hotter with SM City Iloilo's #ChasingSummer concert with Sponge Cola

Will always love being on GIGS!! Enjoyed a lot. #chasingsummer #spongecola #fangirling

A post shared by Glenda Lee (@gloylee111) on Apr 21, 2018 at 12:26pm PDT

Allianz PNB LifeCEO Set Eyes on Iloilo Expansion

IloiloCity --- Allianz PNB Life, the world's number one insurer, has announced the opening of its Iloilo Regional Business Centerand the opening of two LifeTrack stations in Philippine National Bank branches here.

Dr. Olaf Kliesow, Allianz PNB Life president and chief executive officer, made the announcement during a press conference this week at the SEDA Hotel. “We have opened our agency office this morning. We also have two new LifeTrack stations in PNB branches here,” he revealed. 

According to Dr. Kliesow, Iloilo is the birthplace of the Allianz agency channel, which actually started last year, making the province strategic to its expansion in the rest of Visayas. 

“The LifeTrack Station allows us to be more accessible, to provide our customers with the financial advice, guidance, and support that they need at every life stage,” he said, adding that, “The goal of these stations would be to help customers identify the barriers that keep them from making smarter, more sustainable financial decision, guiding them through the process of selecting a financial solution that would best meet their needs, and checking in with them to ensure that their goals stay on track. We hope that Filipinos would see the LifeTrack stations as an essential stop on their journey to financial independence and well being.” 

Dr. Kliesow, who was recently elected president of the Philippine Life Insurance Association (PLIA) and the first foreigner to assume the position, further revealed the company is offering a “Life Changer Program” for those who would like to build a business as a trusted financial partner under Allianz PNB Life. 

Allianz PNB Life partnered with the Philippine National Bank through a 15-year bancassurance deal in 2016. It has recently activated its agency channels in Davao, Cebu, and Bacolod, among other areas in the country. Dr. Kliesow further showed the Ilonggo media the strength of the company sharing that it is the only insurance company given a AA credit rating by global ratings company Standard and Poor’s. Likewise, Allianz is also ranked number one insurer in the Dow Jones global sustainability index. 

Prior to his appointment to the Philippines, Dr. Kliesow was Allianz SE, Head of Global Life and Health Business Development from 2013 to 2016. He also served as Chairman and CEO from 2010 to 2013 of Allianz Life Japan. 

He studied Law at the University of Bonn, Germany from 1986 to 1990. He completed his Doctorate at the University of Münster, Germany and graduated summa cum laude in 2000. He earned his diploma in Economics at St. Gallen Management Institute, Switzerland in 2009. 

About Allianz The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 86 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing over 650 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers while our asset managers Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO manage an additional 1.3 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold a leading position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2016, over 140,000 employees in more than 70 countries achieved total revenue of 122 billion euros and an operating profit of 11 billion euros for the group.

   

SneaksByMe Shoe Design contest

Catch The SM Store Iloilo's #SneaksByMe DIY shoe design contest by Sugar Kids and Tough Kids and get a chance to win up to P10,000 shopping money on April 20,2018 at SM Cyberzone 2-5pm! Simply purchase a pair of Sugar Kids & Tough Kids canvass shoes at The SM Store and display area in front of Breadtalk and style it with your favorite design! So see you and style away!!

Let’s Go Chasing Summer

Summer has officially started and everybody is gearing up to feel the heat!

Whether with family or friends, or just having that alone time, summer is the time to be carefree, attend concerts, go to the beach, and just simply lounge around to catch up on a much needed break.

Summer is our reward-- This is a time where we can truly slow down, and not worry about the things that bother us all year round. There are a lot of aspects of summer one can enjoy. And one of them is the Chasing Summer event on April 20-21, 2018 at SM Southpoint, the new favorite hangout at SM City Iloilo.

Manila bands Up Dharma Down and Sponge Cola will set the fire onstage with their hits on April 20 and 21, respectively, as they join the party in these two nights of fun with delectable food offerings and drinks available in the area. A Squad Goals Movie Tour will also bring stars Julian Trono, Andrew Muhlach, Vitto Marquez, Dan Huschka and Jack Reid on April 20.

To join the party, all you have to do is present any single-receipt purchase with a minimum of P1000 from any SM City Iloilo tenant or any single-receipt purchase with a minimum worth of P500 from any SM Southpoint tenant to avail of one (1) ticket. Ticket is valid for the 2-day event on April 20-21, 2018. 4. Only one (1) ticket per receipt will be accepted. Gate opens at 5pm.

For more details and inquiries, please contact the Marketing Department at telephone number 3209609 local 16 or visit the official Facebook page of SM City Iloilo.

HMR Trading Haus Iloilo to open April 7

HMR Trading Haus will open Iloilo branch on April 7, 2018, offering Ilonggos quality surplus goods at affordable prices in time for the summer season.

HMR Iloilo, HMR’s second branch in the Visayas and the 21st in the country, will be located inside SM Hypermarket, Corner Commission Civil, Jalandoni Street, Jaro, Iloilo City.

“After we launched in Cebu, our first in the Visayas, we were already looking forward to opening more branches in the region,” said Juliet Ines, Retail Marketing Manager of HMR Philippines.

HMR sells a wide range of items --- from industrial tools, home and office furniture, audio and video equipment, electronics and gadgets, sporting goods, branded apparel, toys, and other novelty items.

“When you choose to buy surplus, you can get quality products for only a fraction of the retail price. Plus, most of our items in HMR are overruns and shelf pulls from leading retail outlets all over the world as well as second hand furniture from five star hotels and quality pre-owned office equipment. They are as good as brand new,” said Ines. 

“Ilonggos now have a place to shop for personal use and for their businesses. HMR caters to various industries including contractors, hotel & resorts, Logistics companies, business owners and bargain buyers. In line with our product range we also offer generator and aircon installation as well as maintenance services. We also specialize in customized shelving and racking systems,” said Sharlene Carman-Powell, Sales & Marketing Director of HMR Philippines.

“Ilonggo families can buy all their summer season needs including a whole range of tents, outdoor recreational equipment as well as durable inflatable fishing boats and paddle boards,” said Ines.

Other HMR Trading Haus locations also include Subic Olongapo, Novaliches QC, Araneta QC, Cubao QC, Ever Commonwealth QC, Fairview QC, Adriatico Malate, Pioneer Mandaluyong, Sucat Muntinlupa, Las Pinas, Sta Rosa Laguna, Pampanga, Batangas, Cebu City, Festival Supermall, Jaka Plaza, Market Market BGC, Circuit Sta Ana, Dasmarinas Cavite and Biñan Laguna.

For more information call (02)548-6999 or email info@hmrphils.com or visit www.hmr.ph. Follow HMR Philippines on Facebook for updates @HMRTradingHausOfficial.