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    GCash Launches GCASH FOR GOOD in Cebu

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    Pinalanggang Pobre
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    Leading mobile money platform, GCash, introduces today GCash for Good, a pioneering corporate social responsibility program that enables Filipinos to donate to non-government organizations (NGOs) that champion worthy advocacies from education, environment to animal welfare among others.

    At the same time, GCash invites NGO partners from Cebu and other nearby cities and provinces to join the GCash for Good platform to create a community where doing good and giving back is open to all.

    VP for Corporate Communications Reyner Villasenor said GCash for Good is another big step to further develop the GCash app into a more socially relevant and sustainable platform that help addresses issues across different levels of society.

    He said GCash, operated by operated by Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), is well-equipped to become a springboard for donations to non-government organizations that champion various advocacies, thanks to its scale and innovative digital platform. Thus, the GCash executive is calling on all NGOs in Cebu and other cities and provinces to join the GCash for Good as their partner in spreading good to all.

    “With GCash for Good, GCash users can use the GCash app to donate to various groups to create an impact on society. This allows GCash to be a more inclusive and open platform that will help create better opportunities for millions of Filipinos. I am calling on all our NGO friends in Cebu and other nearby locales to join us as we spread the power of good through GCash,” Villasenor said.

    For interested NGOs, some regulatory requirements need to be completed before becoming official GCash for Good partners to ensure the organizations are legitimate and the money donated cannot be abused.

    The GCash for Good program currently involves 35 NGOs, which are included in the initial batch after completing their documentation requirements both from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Mynt before the program was launched.

    During the GCash for Good launch in Cebu, Villasenor also disclosed that that people now prefer to donate online, as this removes the hassle of having to go through long queues and processes, giving them more time to focus on their daily lives.

    He quoted a study by 2017 Global Trends in Giving which shows that 54 percent of individuals prefer to donate online, while the total volume of donations made online grew by a strong 12.1 percent.

    Various researches also show a growing trend in micro-donations and crowdfunding, with sites like Patreon and Kofi gaining massive support. According to Tech’s Good, micro-donations range between $0.25 and $10. This kind of donations, although small at a time, can make a huge difference once added up.

    “With innovative mobile money technology like GCash, people who want to do good are now empowered with a more efficient experience Any amount will create huge opportunities for organizations that forward different issues. With GCash for Good, users will also have direct access to where their donations go. It showcases a more transparent ad user-friendly interface for anyone to access, ” Villasenor stressed.

    WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GCASH FOR GOOD

    “The team at GCash really need to be commended for providing concerned citizens with a highly accountable platform to support the causes they are passionate about. It doesn’t matter how much one can afford to give – every Peso to a good cause counts. GCash for Good can be a powerful tool for direct citizen engagement and an important contribution to helping the Philippines to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.”

    Titon Mitra
    Country Representative, UNDP

    “Filipinos have a good heart. We have seen this time and again at Lingkod Kapamilya. They give even when they themselves are in need. Gcash for Good complements this admirable trait. It puts the channel for giving right in people’s hands.”

    Susan Afan,
    Managing Director, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation

    “After a decade in development work supporting our social enterprises, I have seen the difficulties that non-government organizations face in mobilizing funding support for even the most worthy of causes. That is why I am excited to see what Gcash for Good can do for the development community. With more Filipinos feeling comfortable about giving online, GCash for Good could be a game-changer.”

    Jeannie E. Javelosa,
    Co-Founder, ECHOstore and GREAT Women
    Director, ECHOsi Foundation

    “The past few months have been divisive for the country, so this initiative is a most welcome change for all of us. To see that a company like GCash is working to create a community of givers is truly encouraging. It shows us that the spirit of bayanihan is alive and well in our society. We live to serve. God Bless to all stakeholders.”

    Fr. Anton Pascual
    Executive Director, Caritas Manila

    “We are at a critical time in history when the impacts of climate change and unsustainable consumption could become irreversible if we do not act swiftly. The challenges that we face as an organization can be overwhelming. Knowing that we are not alone, that there are private partners like GCash who believe just as strongly in a future where humans and nature thrive, gives us hope that we can make things better. With GCash for Good, we hope more Filipinos would be more aware that every little decision they make counts.”

    Joel Palma,
    President and CEO, WWF-Philippines

    “As a humanitarian organization that caters to the most vulnerable Filipinos in any part of the country, the Philippine Red Cross, too, could use some help. In this mobile-driven age, GCash for Good can open up opportunities for us to receive support from those who want to be part of what we do everyday.”

    Elizabeth Zavalla,
    Secretary General, Philippine Red Cross

    “We have always been a proud partner of GCash, and we believe that with GCash for Good, the concept of nation-building will become more accessible to people. Giving will be easier using the mobile wallet—even children can give to their fellow children who were left behind by our fallen soldiers. It makes doing good everybody’s business.”

    MGEN Victor Bayani AFP (Ret)
    Executive Director, Hero Foundation

    GMovies: Changing Film Experience through Data and Convenience

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    Pinalanggang Pobre
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    GMovies, a product developed and enabled by Globe Telecom, is changing the very nature of the film going experience. By providing movie buffs a chance to purchase tickets even before the premiere date, GMovies is bringing convenience, embodying their tagline for customers to “Get Inside, Not in Line.”

    GMovies is the only movie ticketing platform in the Philippines that aggregates more than 100 cinemas nationwide while including capabilities that elevate the ticket purchasing experience — from advanced booking and automated movie alerts about showing schedules, to seat reservation, preferred cinema selection and multiple payment options.

    It has forged strong partnerships with some of the malls chains in the country, such as Ayala Malls Cinemas, SM Cinemas and Robinsons Movieworld, in order to provide another avenue for their consumers.

    GMovies

    “GMovies was designed to address the pain points of the Filipino moviegoers,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and Chief Executive Officer. “We love going to the movies and it has become part of our culture to visit the cinema several times during the month. Our goal was always to make it easier for them, to elevate the experience, to allow them to focus on what matters: the movie and their enjoyment.”

    However, having the best platform is only one part of the equation. It is important to reach the audience in the most efficient way possible. This is where data and an effective digital strategy comes in.

    “The movie watching habits of Filipinos vary,” said Glenn Estrella, Senior Vice President of Globe Digital Ventures, the business unit that manages the platform. “Some base their selections on the genre, some on the influence of their friends, and some on when it’s convenient. There’s even a growing population that just wants to be the first to watch for fear of spoilers. You can’t just create blanket ads and hope that it reaches the right people. You have to be smart. You have to be precise. You have to make each impression count.”

    This is where the power of data insighting and smart social media targeting comes in. Utilizing transaction history, social media behavior, and Facebook’s powerful ads manager, GMovies has been constantly reaching its desired audience: Genre-based, mobile agile consumers who value convenience and efficiency brought on about digital transformation.

    The results from these Facebook ads have been nothing short of impressive as GMovies saw an increase in reach and engagement and a reduction in marketing spend. The impact on sales is also undeniable as advance booking numbers grew more than 59 times than what it was in previous years.

    “The Philippine consumer landscape is complex, and competition is tough,” says John Rubio, Country Director for Facebook Philippines. “But with Facebook for Business, we help companies spend their marketing dollars more efficiently by reaching the right customers at the right time and place. We’re happy that GMovies can deploy a more sophisticated strategy using our platform, and we’re even happier that they are changing the movie watching habits of the Filipino.”

    With its suite of features and its solid strategy, it looks like the long lines at the cinema will be a thing of the past.

    GMovies is available on Google Play and the App Store. Users can also purchase through the GMovies website and through GCash.

    Egg-citing Easter Sunday Activities at Ayala Malls Capitol Central

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    Pinalanggang Pobre
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    Egg-citing Easter Sunday Activities at Ayala Malls Capitol Central

    Eater Sunday is one of the occasions that kids and adults look forward to and Ayala Malls Capitol Central has prepared Egg-citing activities for the day.

    Ayala Malls Capitol Central will treat kids, shoppers and diners to a fun-filled afternoon full of games and suprises on April 21.

    Among their activities line up is “Hop, Hop and Away” which includes Face Painting and Caricature, Design Your Own Easter Egg Contest, and Best Bunny Hat Contest.

    One can also join the egg hunting, which will be in two batches. The first batch of participants will start at 2:30 PM while the second batch will take their turn at 3:30PM.

    The other activities also scheduled at 2:30PM are the Egg Relay and Catch the Easter Chick while participants can join the Bunny Hop game at 3:30 PM.

    There will also be a Magic with Illusion and Puppet Show, Juggling Exhibition and an Acrobat Show.

    Registration will start at 1:00PM at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center. All participants will receive loot bags as well as snacks.

    For more information, visit the official Facebook page @Ayala Malls Capitol Central.

    0917 x Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Collection

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    Pinalanggang Pobre
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    Complete the mission in style with the 0917 x Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame collection!

    Are you ready for the big finale? Show your love for all things Marvel with the latest apparel and accessories collection from 0917 – 0917 x Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame!

    In partnership with Disney and Marvel, 0917 Lifestyle has released its latest collection for the biggest blockbuster event this year. Marvel fans can feel like part of the team with the Avengers Suit Windbreaker Jacket, patterned after the Quantum Realm suits of the heroes as shown in the trailer. They can also show their Marvel pride with unique tees such as the Endgame statement tee, Thanos shirts, and classic Marvel tees. Other collection apparel such as sweaters, hoodies, caps, and pouches are available for superfans. Techies can also join in on the fun as the collection features premium iPhone cases, a 3-in-1 charger, and phone grips featuring their favorite Marvel heroes.

    As a treat to Marvel fans, 0917 Lifestyle made sure to release the collection before the blockbuster film’s cinematic release this month. The 0917 x Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame collection is already available at the Globe Online Shop, most of the Globe Stores nationwide, and the new 0917 Booth at Glorietta 4 Cinema when it opens on April 22, 2019. So come decked out in 0917 stylish apparel and nifty accessories and go look your absolute best come showtime for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame on April 24!

    Since its launch in August 2016, 0917 Lifestyle has transformed into an integrated lifestyle brand spanning originally designed 0917 collections alongside special editions in collaboration with Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars, Netflix’s Stranger Things, 0917 x New Balance 574 Collab, and more. The collections include both apparel and digital accessories such as powerbanks, phone cases, speakers, and more.

    Watch out for more 0917 Lifestyle collections by following 0917 on Instagram and Facebook.

    Tetra Pak and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Promote Carton Recycling

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    Pinalanggang Pobre
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    Tetra Pak and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf team up to promote carton recycling and here’s everything you need to know

    Manila, Philippines—In support for Global Recycling Day which takes place on 18 March 2019, Tetra Pak and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf join the rest of the world to celebrate recycling and showcase the vital role it plays in preserving the future of the planet. These two global companies are teaming up for a carton recycling initiative which will run in select The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores until 31 May 2019.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/tetrapakphilippines/videos/460136091192978/

    1. You can drop off empty drink cartons at participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf recycling collection points.

    Until May 31, you can drop off empty drink cartons of your favorite juices, milk and other carton-packed beverages at recycling bins located in the following The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf stores:

    • Eastwood Mall
    • Greenhills Promenade,
    • 26Th St. Bistro Bonifacio Global City
    • Glorietta 2, Makati
    • One Arhcers Place, Taft Avenue

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    <Caption: Drop off empty drink cartons for recycling at participating The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf branches.>

    1. Remember the 3Fs – Flip, Flap, Flatten drink cartons.

    Make sure to empty and rinse the pack first and do the 3Fs – Flip, Flap, Flat before dropping it off for recycling.

    For packages that have a straw or screw cap, push the straw back into the empty pack so or re-attach the cap when you are finished with your drink before disposing. This step will ensure that all parts of the package will be recycled together.

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    <Caption: How to handle empty drink cartons for recycling.>

    1. Cartons to Creations

    Through recycling, beverage cartons are given another life as other useful products. Once empty drink cartons go through the recycling process, the paper fibres are separated from the rest of the materials at a paper mill which are used to produce different types of paper-based products such as notebooks, paper bages, etc. The extracted polymers and aluminium are processed as a composite material, or separately, and then used to make a variety of new products such as roofing sheets, recycle bins, school desks and benches and other items.

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    Hope in a Box

    This is not the first time that Tetra Pak and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are teaming up as part of their sustainability efforts. In 2018, they embarked on a collaboration together with social enterprise, GenerationHOPE, to launch Hope in a Box, the first drinking water packed in cartons in the Philippines.

    Hope in a Box comes in environmentally sound Tetra Pak cartons and is now available in all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores nationwide. 100% of profits from the sale of Hope in a Box goes to building of public school classrooms nationwide.

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    <Caption> Hope in a Box is the first drinking water packed in cartons in the Philippines.

    The collaboration was born with the goal of encouraging consumers to make a conscious choice in choosing sustainable alternatives. Continuing its efforts into 2019, Tetra Pak and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf are now promoting carton recycling through a joint initiative wherein people can drop off their used beverage cartons such as Hope in a Box at select The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores.

    For more details, visit www.generationhope.ph, www.tetrapak.com/ph and www.coffeebean.com.ph.

    Follow facebook.com/coffeebeanphilippines, instagram.com/cbtlph and facebook.com/tetrapakphilippines to stay updated on the carton recycling initiative.

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    ABOUT TETRA PAK
     Tetra Pak is the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With over 24,000 employees around the world, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.

    More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com/ph.

    ABOUT THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF
     Born and brewed in South California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is a leading global roaster and retailer of specialty coffees and teas. The company sources the finest ingredients and flavors from around the world and hand blends coffee and tea for the freshest flavors. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® started the frozen coffee drink craze with the invention of The Original Ice Blended® drink in 1987 and is also the first and only global coffee and tea retailer to offer cold brew tea. The company currently has more than 1,200 retail locations across the globe, and has been in the Philippines since 2003.

     

    Shell’s State of the Art Retail Station Rises in Cebu

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    Pinalanggang Pobre
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    General Maxilom Avenue — more popularly known as Mango Avenue, one of Cebu City’s major entertainment spots—is now home to Shell’s next- generation retail station.

    Officially opening to the public last March 15th, Shell Mango Station boasts of a wide range of features designed to cater to the specific needs of the community surrounding it.

    “This station’s concept was co-created by Shell with the University of San Carlos students and faculty, to make sure that we offer is relevant to them” Ricky Altonaga, Pilipinas Shell District Manager for Visayas, said. “We designed Shell Mango to be an oasis, a community hub where students can study at the second floor of our two-story Shell Select while public transportation is accessible to commuters at the PUV terminal that we have on-site,” he added.

    Mango Avenue is home a number of restaurants, educational institutions, malls, churches, banks, and other establishments.

    “We believe that Mango Avenue is geographically strategic as the location of our pioneering station,” reveals Kit Bermudez, Pilipinas Shell Retail Marketing and Strategy Director. “And of course this is our way of giving back to our loyal Cebuano customers who have been supporting Shell for a long time.”

    Aside from offering world-class, high-quality fuels Shell V-Power and Shell FuelSave, the site also hosts a Shell Helix Oilchange+ that offers reliable but affordable oil change packages and other vehicle care services.

    Motorists can find respite in Shell Select and Deli2go, which offer a wide range of items such as filling meals, snacks to go, fresh food and drinks, and local delicacies. Food options are aplenty as you can also get your fill from kiosks like Potato Corner, Shawarma, and Bubble Tea Station.

    As part of Shell’s commitment to reducing environment impact and promoting more sustainable practices, Shell Mango features green elements such as solar panels to help cut down energy costs and a self-irrigating plant wall to cut down the station’s carbon footprint. It also has a rain-water collector that allows the station to use run-off water for the plants in the landscaped area. The site also uses Knoxout exterior paint to convert air pollutants into breathable air. The station also fully utilizes LED lighting and inverter technology for chillers and air conditioning units for better energy efficiency.

    “As part of our 105 years celebration of partnering with the Philippines in nation-building, we are truly proud and excited to bring this enhanced retail experience to our beloved Cebuano customers,” Bermudez added.

    For more information, visit www.shell.com.ph

    Captain Marvel x Globe: Go Higher, Further, and Faster

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    Pinoy Marvel fans, rejoice! The highly-anticipated Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is set to finally arrive in the Philippines on March 6. To celebrate this event, Globe has prepared a grand welcome for the most powerful character in the Marvel universe so Filipino fans can discover Carol Danvers as she soars higher, further, and faster as Captain Marvel.

    Globe kicked off its big campaign at the recently concluded Captain Marvel Singapore Fan Event. Lucky Globe Prepaid, Globe Postpaid, and Globe At Home customers got the chance to fly to Singapore and meet Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Gemma Chan and the film directors, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck live at Marina Bay Sands! Celebrating with the winners were Globe ambassadors Alex Diaz and Janina Vela.

    Afterwards, Globe Prepaid is heading to different schools all over the country to bring the Captain Marvel fever to students! Exciting prizes and freebies are in store for students at these school tours. They can get a chance to win free drinks, GMovies tickets, and an LTE phone by simply participating in the booth activities and answering movie trivia questions! To find out when Captain Marvel will be landing in your school, check out globe.com.ph/prepaid/captain-marvel.

    Globe Prepaid is also bringing the Captain Marvel craze to fans in Ayala Center Cebu and Ayala Abreeza Davao on March 9-10! Shape-shift like the Skrulls and take a holo-foto and answer trivia questions to get a chance to win GMovies tickets.

    You can also watch out for #CaptainMarvelPH contests from your favorite Globe ambassadors and influencers and stay tuned to #MakeItMatter news on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more chances to win movie tickets.

    Got your tickets already? Head to the cinemas and show off your Marvel pride in style with limited edition pieces from the 0917 Lifestyle Captain Marvel collection! The collection takes off from the movie’s 90s look mixed with elements from military uniforms, all bearing Captain Marvel’s logo or trademark insignia. Get yours today by visiting the Globe Online Shop, or dropping by select Globe Stores.

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    Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom. The film stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Rune Temte, Algenis Perez Soto, Mckenna Grace, with Annette Bening, with Clark Gregg, and Jude Law.

    Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Patricia Whitcher and Stan Lee are the executive producers. The story is by Nicole Perlman & Meg LeFauve and Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck & Geneva Robertson-Dworet, and the screenplay is by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck & Geneva Robertson-Dworet. Captain Marvel opens in Philippine cinemas on March 6, 2019.

    Go higher, further, and faster with Globe and Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel! For more information, follow Globe on Facebook and Twitter.

     

     

    Suit up in Style with the 0917 Lifestyle x Captain Marvel Collection

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    Are you ready to take it higher, further, faster with the legendary Captain Marvel? Welcome one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s strongest heroes in style as 0917 Lifestyle and Marvel join forces for 0917 x Captain Marvel limited-edition collection!

    The latest entry in the MCU film series, Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel is set in the 90s and tells the story of Carol Danvers, a former US Air Force fighter pilot who transforms into a mighty hero and joins Starforce, an elite military team of Kree, a scientifically and technologically advanced alien race. As planet Earth gets caught at the center of a galactic clash between two alien worlds, Danvers heads home to know more about her past and try to resolve the conflict.

    The collection takes off from the movie’s 90s look mixed with elements from military uniforms, all bearing Captain Marvel’s logo or trademark insignia. Take your pick from the different pieces – cool yet casual t-shirts, including one that features her cat, Goose; eye-catching, comfy outerwear such as a fatigue jacket and a colorful windbreaker; and nifty accessories like a tote bag and fatigue cap. Mix and match the pieces to find your new favorite OOTD!

    Marvel fans can now get their hands on the new collection a few weeks before one of the most anticipated cinematic releases! The 0917 Lifestyle x Captain Marvel collection is already available at the Globe Online Shop, as well as in these Globe Stores — Iconic Store BGC, SM North EDSA, SM Fairview, SM Masinag, SM Taytay, SM Mall of Asia, Market Market, SM Aura, SM Manila, SM Novaliches, Trinoma, Fairview Terraces Ayala, Uptown BGC, SM Marikina, Eastwood Mall, SM Southmall, SM Megamall, Gateway, and Greenbelt. Get yours in time for the local premiere of Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel this March 6!

    Plus, complement your getup with some new digital accessories! Go “higher, further, faster” and track your physical activity with the new Flare Smart Watch. Keep your phone protected and juiced up with the Rhinoshield MOD Crashguard for iPhone XS and Jaguar 24kmAh Powerbank, as you watch Captain Marvel on the big screen. Afterwards, enjoy your favorite 90s tunes like Carol Danvers on the Fender Newport and Fender Monterey.

    The 0917 collection, a purveyor of Globe’s immersive, expressive, and integrated digital lifestyle, was launched in August 2016. Since then, it has transformed to a lifestyle brand spanning originally designed collections alongside special editions in collaboration with Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars, Netflix’s Stranger Things, 0917 x New Balance 574 Collab, and most recently, We Bare Bears. It has also released thematic seasonal collections such as Camp 917, Holiday, and Block Parade. The collections include both apparel and digital accessories such as powerbanks, phone cases, speakers, and more.

    Watch out for more 0917 Lifestyle collections by following 0917 on Instagram and Globe on Facebook.

     

    PixelMaster Grand Prix, Asus PH First Ever Nationwide Photo Marathon

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    ZenFans and ZenFone users with a knack for mobile photography can now put their skills to the test this April 2019.

    ASUS ZenFone’s renowned PixelMaster Master Class, an 8-month campaign that aims to develop the photography skills of budding ZenFone mobile photographers with help from esteemed names in the industry, is coming to a close. Because of this, the minds behind the aforementioned campaign is pulling out all the stops for the culmination of its first run, which began all the way back to May of 2018.

    In celebration of the campaign’s success, ASUS Philippines, in collaboration with the ZenFone PixelMasters, is inviting all of the PixelMaster Master Class students, ZenFans, and ZenFone mobile photographers to the first-ever PixelMaster Grand Prix.

    The PixelMaster Grand Prix is a nationwide photo marathon led by the respected and celebrated ZenFone PixelMasters: Ricky Ladia for Travel Photography, Arlene Donaire for Visual Story Telling, Jasper Tejano for Street Photography, Emir Kahn Bautista for Wedding Photography, Dail Deri for Conceptual Photography, Ken Go for Portraiture, Jay Ermitaño for Documentary Photography, and Nicco Valenzuela for Landscape Photography, all of whom the Grand Prix participants will have a chance to meet, greet, and learn from once more, if not for the first time. The event is set to happen in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao beginning April of this year and is open to all ZenFone users – from first generation to the current series, and some lucky non-users as well.

    This makes the PixelMaster Grand Prix the biggest ZenFone mobile photography event yet in Philippines. And as such, it is only fitting that the winning participants of each leg should only take home the big rewards, with over PHP 50,000.00 worth of prizes up for grabs.

    Registration is absolutely free, and already includes a marathon kit with special ZenFone merchandise for all chosen participants! Check out the complete mechanics below for the event:

    PIXELMASTER GRAND PRIX MECHANICS

    1. Interested participants should first sign-up as an official member on the ASUS ZenTalk Forum. Once a ZenTalk account has been successfully made, participants must then sign up at the official microsite at http://www.asuspixelmasterclass.com/. Participants must also indicate which leg they will be joining, as each run will be led by a particular group of ASUS ZenFone PixelMasters:
      • Manila Leg April 27
      • Cebu Leg May 4
      • Davao Leg May 5

    Participants are only eligible to win the main prizes if they are ZenFone users. However, limited slots will be opened to non-ZenFone users who will get to successfully register. These non-ZenFone users will be lent a ZenFone, but they will only be eligible to win the minor prizes.

    Registration Period: March 6, 2019 – April 20, 2019

    1. ASUS Philippines will be filtering the participants who have successfully signed-up due to the limited slots available for each leg. Shortlisted participants will be messaged via SMS and Email as early as April 5, 2019. Shortlisted participants are then given until April 12, 2019 to re-confirm their availability on the leg day. No confirmation means forfeiture of slot/s.
    2. ASUS Philippines will be releasing the official list of participants for each leg by April 22, 2019 via the ASUS Philippines Facebook and Instagram accounts. Official participants will also be receiving an SMS from an ASUS representative.
    3. A theme will be announced on the day of the scheduled Grand Prix, which participants must follow. Each leg will have their own theme.
      • Participants will be given the freedom to roam anywhere on their own during the photo walk-proper.
    4. Participants must submit their chosen photos within the day of the official leg.
      • Entries are eligible if and only if:
        • The entry was posted on Facebook, in public, between 12:00NN-5:00PM of the official leg day.
        • The entry was passed to the uploading station, between 4:00PM-5:45PM of the official leg day.
          • Upon uploading, the participant must present the raw file and the link to the social media post to the event official before passing the official entry.
    5. One (1) grand winner per leg will be chosen according to the following categories.
      • PixelMaster Scores (70%)
      • ASUS Score (30%)
    6. Top 3 winners will all be awarded at the culmination of the leg day:
      • Grand Prize: PHP 15,000 Cash Prize, DJI Osmo Mobile 2, and All-expense Paid Local Trip for One (1)
      • Second Place: PHP 5,000 Cash Prize and Mobile Photography Accessories
      • Third Place: PHP 5,000 Cash Prize

    To join as well as to see the official mechanics of the PixelMaster Grand Prix, just visit the official ASUS PixelMaster website at www.asuspixelmasterclass.com from March 6 2019 to April 20, 2019.

    For more information on the PixelMaster Grand Prix and the PixelMaster Master Class, head over to ASUS Philippines’ official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and the ZenTalk forum.

     

    Win P300k Shopping Spree, P1M Journey When you Deposit in Maybank

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    Would you like to go on a trip to the US worth P1million or any other destination in the world? Or how about spending P300,000 in a shopping spree in any place or shop of your preference?

    “Maybank clients can experience these adventures of a lifetime with the iSave. iShop. iFly Promo. By simply turning deposits into a chance to win wonderful adventures, saving becomes delightful,” said Donna Michelle Barroga, Head of Marketing of Maybank Philippines.

    In addition, she said, winners of the iSave.iShop.iFly promo can customize how they want to enjoy their prize, giving them the flexibility to create their own travel or shopping package. All these are made possible simply by opening an iSave account. All Maybank iSave Accounts will earn one raffle entry for every Php 10,000 month-to-date average daily balance maintained in their accounts from February 1 to July 31, 2019.

    They will be automatically registered for the draw and will be informed through SMS. All iSave Accounts will continue to earn raffle entries until the end of the promo, Barroga said.

    There will be three preliminary draws with three winners each of a shopping spree worth Php 300,000, Php 200,000, and Php 100,000, and there will be one (1) grand draw winner who will win a trip to the U.S.A. or any preferred destination worth Php 1,000,000, TAX FREE.  iSave depositors can join in all raffle draws, but can only win once per draw.

    Vincent Dexter Go, Head of Virtual Banking of Maybank, explained “Opening an iSave savings account in the Maybank2U PH app makes it easier for every Filipino to get a bank account.”  iSave as an online only savings account that can be applied through the Maybank2U PH App. The Maybank account is convenient and hassle-free because one can open it without going to a branch.

    Moreover, the account is affordable.

    Go explained that there is no initial deposit and zero maintaining balance. The client earns interest of 0.25% per annum at PHP 20,000 balance. He or she can withdraw from any BancNet ATM in the Philippines for free.  The account is accessible via any Maybank ATM in Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia with no charge and can enjoy better conversion rates. It comes with an EMV Enabled ATM, thus very secure. The client enjoys banking transactions online via the Maybank2U PH App.

    So iSave now and get to create delightful memories with Maybank.

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