ILOMOCA rolls out Month-Long Celebration of Iloilo Charter Day

This August, the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art is celebrating Ilonggo creativity through workshops by and for Ilonggo artists.

ILOILO CITY - The Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, as an art center that upholds learning aims to engage with a wider audience in the community to celebrate Iloilo City's Charter Day with a month full of workshops, concerts, and talks open to the public when they visit the museum. ILOMOCA will highlight Ilonggo creativity with workshops and sessions to be conducted by Ilonggo artists.

Life Drawing at The Box | Aug 3
Figure Drawing session will be held at The Box with artists and students learning to draw the human
anatomy as well as gestures and movements. Come join this live drawing session with your fellow
Ilonggos. Registration fee of P700.
See event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/384817672169895/

Learning Digital Drawing | Aug 10
This workshop will be facilitated by Goldberg Villanueva, a freelance graphic artist for 10 years and has
worked for clients both locally and abroad, who will give useful tips, especially for beginners. His projects
include comics and graphics design. Registration fee is P100.
See event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/469348566945245/

Scapes: Watercolor Workshop | Aug 17
Wilfredo Calderon will teach the audience basic techniques in watercolor painting, also to beginners. He has been a watercolorist for 30 years and is a member of the prestigious The Singapore Watercolour Society as well as Siningapor - a group of Filipino based in Singapore.
See event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/673897296407212/

Jovita Fuentes, Jose Contreras Music Institute Concert | Aug 21-24
The celebration continues with music from the faculty of the first Jovita Fuentes and Jose Contreras
Music Institute who will perform classical pieces, with the theme “Linking the Art of German lied andmFilipino Kundiman”, in partnership with the University of San Agustin.

Iloilo Charter Day | Aug 25
In celebration of the Iloilo City’s 82nd Charter Day, the entrance fee to the museum will be waived for Iloilo City residents who will present their IDs reflecting Iloilo City as their address. ILOMOCA’s Gallery 1 is home to artworks by artists with Ilonggo roots; a must-view for Ilonggos.

Globe myBusiness joins hands with AFFI to promote franchising among Filipino employees

Guest franchise operators guides interested employees on how to become a franchise owner

In an effort to promote entrepreneurship in the Philippines, Globe myBusiness has joined hands with the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI) in bringing franchising opportunities to employees who desire to become business owners.

Franchising is a growing trend in the Philippines, thus, Globe myBusiness is upbeat on the numerous opportunities that the franchising industry brings.

Cleo Santos, Globe myBusiness sales head, pointed out that franchising is especially beneficial to those who need independence and flexibility such as company employees who are often stuck in the typical 8 am - 5 pm job. It is also a good start for those without any business experience since trainings and support are provided by the franchisor.  Likewise, franchisees could bank on an established product and do not have to engage in advertising to promote the brand.

Globe myBusiness also sees franchising as a means to provide employment and increase the rate of job opportunities.

“As the trusted advisor and partner of MSMEs, we want to inspire and educate our entrepreneurs, especially those who are venturing into their initial foray in business, on the potential and promise of franchising.  Franchisees can be assured that they can rely on Globe myBusiness on the technology front while at the same time, AFFI can provide them with the skills and business know-how in order to address any challenge that they may face,” said Santos.

Starting at its home turf, Globe myBusiness and AFFI conducted a one-day franchising seminar and exhibition called “Be Wise, Franchise!” for over 7,000 employees of Globe which was participated in by 26 franchising brands such as Aquabest | Laundrybest, Ate Rica's Bacsilog, Big Apple Express Spa, Cold Layers Cafe, Ecosteam, El Bonito's Pizza, G-Spot Burger Bar, Galileo, iFranchise, Kerrimo, Lucky Lulu, Maxi Mango, Mr. Softy Ice Cream, Nitro 7, Over Mango, Pomodoro Pizza, Ritea, Shanghai Siomai, Suds Laundry, Takeaway Sisig, Tokyo Tempura, Trueblends, Ahead, Adobo Connection, Zen Zest, Cyclehouse, and EC Gas.

AFFI President and Tokyo Tempura Founder Jorge Wieneke was joined by JC Martinez of EC Gas Michelle Velasquez of Maxi Mango, and Victor Fernando of Big Apple Express Spa in sharing tips and experiences to the employees to guide them in their franchising decisions.

The event is part of Globe myBusiness Saludo SMEs campaign which recognizes the important role that small and medium-size enterprises play in nation-building. 

As the SME arm of Globe, it is the goal of Globe myBusiness to help every enterprise reach its full potential through industry-specific tips, lessons from experts in the field, and business solutions tailored to answer every business owner's needs. The brand launch events all over the country via Globe myBusiness Academy to offer business solutions and workshops, and work with experienced entrepreneurs to inspire newer business owners in honing their craft and making the most out of digital technology.  Learn more about Globe myBusiness by visitinghttps://mybusinessacademy.ph/.

UnionBank lauds Globe Business as efficient partner in transformation journey

Cementing its status as an industry game-changer with various prestigious awards tucked under its belt, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) continues to harness technology with the end goal of pushing inclusive and sustainable prosperity for all Filipinos.

Twice awarded by Asiamoney as Best Digital Bank Philippines and The Asset Triple A Awards as Digital Bank of the Year Philippines, UnionBank has continuously led transformation initiatives to better service the public.

But the bank is quick to point out that its successive achievements would not have been possible without the help of its partners, among them Globe Business - the enterprise arm of Globe which aided the swift and efficient migration of the bank’s business-critical data to the Globe Data Center.

“UnionBank’s project team would not have been able to execute without the help of each and everyone from the Globe team who patiently granted and accommodated all our requests. From preparation up to execution, we experienced one-of-a-kind service and malasakit (concern). Everyone in the UnionBank team was overwhelmed with the Globe team’s effort and support and we would like to thank everybody for their commitment and hard work,” said UnionBank Head of Service Level Management Donald Liwanag

Globe Business Senior Vice President Peter Maquera thanked UnionBank for trusting them.

“It is truly rewarding to receive positive feedback for the hard work and dedication that each Globe Business employee exhibits,” Maquera said. “This validation will only further fuel us to provide a more efficient and consistent service to our clientele.”

Globe’s enterprise arm maintains a wide range of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, which include cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, mobility (plans and devices), voice, business applications, and data center. All these services aim to help companies such as UnionBank have an end-to-end digital transformation -- one that starts from infancy to adoption, sustaining to henceforward.

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.html  to know more about its products and solutions and how it can move your digital future.

Living like a local: A personalized Cebu experience care of your friendly Ascott Hosts

Soon-to-open Citadines Cebu City ensures long-stay guests a personalized stay by taking the much-loved Ascott Host program to new levels and combined with warm Visayan hospitality.

Imagine being welcomed home the moment you open your door – with a gift basket of your favorite treats based on your preferences. Your Ascott Hosts know just what you like—whether it’s the mangoes you rave over, the cookies your children love, the kind of water you drink, or anything else your family adores.

Ascott Hosts will be there to make you feel more at home and get to enjoy your stay like a local.  They will let you know the best Cebuano delicacies and where you can find them, providing you with their mobile number so you can reach them whenever.

Got questions about Cebu? Your Ascott Hosts are ready to give you tips on the best spots, whether you are looking for pristine beaches, lush forests, or dive spots. They can help you find the best lechon and just about any local treats you want.

Just when you are beginning to miss home, you can always turn to your Ascott Hosts to help quash your blues and bring you back to enjoy the moment with birthday cards and small gifts. On some cases, they might even surprise you with notes from folks back home! Along with other Ascott Hosts, they would also organize pocket events and activities that you can attend such as neighborhood get-togethers, celebrations, and a quarterly gathering of residents.

Of course, your hosts will also remind you of the essentials – your security, parking, internet, and other concerns.

The warm yet unobtrusive presence of your Ascott Hosts ensure that your Cebu experience is exactly what you would like it to be. From the moment you step into the main lobby, you know that your comfort is assured.

Vibrant living in the Queen City

Designed to be both functional and cozy, Citadines Cebu City boasts spacious apartments that combine all the conveniences of a modern home and the services of a hotel. Each unit has its own fully-equipped kitchen, wireless internet access, and even a built-in a washer and dryer in some. For business travelers, it also has conference and meeting facilities, as well as a gym to help tenants stay fit and healthy.

Slated to open in September 2019, Citadines Cebu City boasts a local, fun, and functional vibe. Visitors are greeted by a burst of tropical coastal colors intermingling with natural wood, latticework, cane waves, stones, shell inlays, and local weaves.  Accent lighting, cove ceilings, niches and trellises, all made by local craftsmen, evoke a natural feel.

“Cebu has so much to offer in terms of business and travel opportunities, but we would also like our guests to experience the service par excellence of our Ascott Hosts,” said Daniel Wee, Country General Manager for The Ascott Limited,Philippines.

Citadines Cebu City, located at Baseline Center along Juana Osmeña Street, is the fourth Citadines Apart’hotel property in the Philippines, joining Citadines Salcedo Makati, Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila, and Citadines Bay City Manila.

Recognizing the opportunity to meet growing expectations, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, formed a synergistic partnership with leading developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) to open Citadines Cebu City, as a way to level up  the hospitality industry.

“Visayas is on a high-growth phase and we would like Ascott to be there, to provide options that travelers are looking for,” said Mr. Wee.

For more information and updates, visit Citadines’ Facebook page and website.