With Globe myBusiness, entrepreneurs can make Wonderful happen for their own businesses

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Globe myBusiness is providing business owners and their SMBs new products, services and solutions that help them rediscover a world full of possibilities, opportunities, and brighter tomorrows.

It's one where business owners and their SMBs are able to do business with greater ease, with more efficiency at less cost, and attain sustainability and growth.

"We launched Globe myBusiness in support of business owners and their SMBs. We call it 'Globe myBusiness' as we endeavor to serve the owners and their businesses as if they were our own. It reflects the level of service we provide which is highly personalized and targeted. We are not a mere network provider to them but their business advisor in the most real sense.

"At Globe myBusiness, we listen to our customers’ needs and help them customize a suite of solutions and services designed to address their specific requirements. Globe myBusiness' differentiator is the ability to understand and deliver on the needs of business owners and their SMBs in a way nobody else can," said Martha Sazon, Globe myBusiness Head.

Martha Sazon, Globe myBusiness Head

Sazon pointed out that business owners and their SMBs are a very "sophisticated" market. They know what they want and how to get it. "It all comes down to fulfilling our promise to business owners and their SMBs - that through our team we can make their businesses better by helping them maximize our services. It's ultimately about being a trusted business adviser and constantly delivering on that," she explained.

One perfect example of how a partnership between Globe myBusiness and business owners and their SMBs can produce beneficial results is the case of restaurateur Happy Ongpauco. According to her, she is able to live a wonderful personal life while growing her business. And she has Globe myBusiness to thank for. As a result, she’s been a loyal Globe subscriber for 20 years already. 

Happy still remembers the wonder she felt when she got her very first cellular phone from her dad. It was a postpaid handset from Globe. At that time, when cellular phones were not as common as they are today, the instant connections that Globe provided her added a different dimension to her life.

Happy Ongpauco

“Communication between family and friends became so much easier. And when my managers and staff got their own cellular phones, running my restaurants became more efficient. I was able to save on operating costs as we could exchange information more quickly and make decisions faster. We were also able to cut-down on the time and cost of transportation because face-to-face meetings became unnecessary in many cases,” said Happy. 

Happy comes from a family of restaurateurs—they own the Barrio Fiesta Group of companies. She learned the ropes of running a restaurant by working in her family’s various outlets, which include Barrio Fiesta, Bakahan at Manukan, Singing Cooks and Waiters, Atbp., and Isdaan. She also studied to become a chef at the Culinary Institute of America.

So it was no surprise when she started her very first restaurant, World Topps, in Timog Avenue, Quezon City in year 2000. She had to borrow money to turn a 60-square meter space into her first restaurant concept which was all about serving global cuisine as rice toppings. In 2011, she opened a second World Topps branch and also a new concept restaurant, Bento Box.

Happy’s other businesses include three other restaurants: Hawaiian Bar-B-Que, Pamana Restaurant, and the I Luv Backyard BBQ joint. She also established the Chef Happy’s Home Made Specialties and Catering Kitchen, and My Happy Carts, which are themed food carts for kiddie parties. Those interested in availing of the services of any of Happy’s businesses should visit the website http://www.happyconceptgroup.com/

Despite having her own restaurants, she is still involved in the Barrio Fiesta Group. These past two years, she’s been busy with opening and taking charge of two Barrio Fiesta branches in Dubai, and one in Canada. She will open another branch in Qatar by the first quarter of 2014.

Happy has also expanded from the food business into the travel and tourism sector. She established The Boutique Bed & Breakfast, a seven-bedroom boutique hotel in Tagaytay. More recently, she put up Slim At Home, a mobile slimming clinic and spa that offers home services to clients. All of these enterprises are operated under the umbrella of her Happy Concept Group of Companies.

According to her, she has enjoyed the benefits of a wonderful life through the advantages that Globe myBusiness has brought to her businesses. “Thanks to the innovative and relevant products of Globe myBusiness, it’s much easier for me to run my business while also having the time and energy for my family and personal hobbies.”

Happy explained that her businesses benefitted greatly from the package of customized services that Globe myBusiness helps create for them. “The MySuper Plans that we got from Globe myBusiness help me, my managers, and my staff keep in touch constantly. In our businesses, we have a lot of people who use their mobile phones differently. Some rely on texting most of the time. Others need to make a lot of voice calls. And then we have people who need to use their smartphones for Internet browsing.

“The good thing about MySuper Plan is that we can choose different packages of features and services for the needs of different people in our organization. And because we only pay for the services we actually need, we are able to bring our telecommunications costs down.

Happy pointed out that Globe myBusiness provides her with 24/7 access to after sales support and customer service. “We’ve also been getting advice about Globe myBusiness products and services through various touchpoints. I get all these through our dedicated Globe myBusiness account manager, or via Globe Stores, the hotline, website, Twitter or Facebook.” Happy has also been doing transactions with Globe online, whether for purchasing products and services or paying their Globe bills.

“I just love the way I am able to access Globe myBusiness whenever, wherever and however I want.” she said. “For me, Globe myBusiness consistently delivers its promise. I can always count on them to help us with both our personal and business needs. I can truly say that they are our trusted business adviser," she added. 

Happy Ongpauco and Globe myBusiness. Partners for life. Wonderful.

Like Happy, you too can discover the wonderful life as you grow your business through the products, services, and excellent customer support of Globe myBusiness.

To know more, call the dedicated hotline 730-1288;

 email (mybusinesscare@globe.com.ph);

Visit its Web site at mybusiness.globe.com.ph; or

Follow their official Globe myBusiness Facebook Page and 

Twitter (Twitter @GlobemyBusiness)

Upgrade to the wonderful world of postpaid with Globe

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Being on a postpaid plan has its perks and privileges. There are attractive plan bundles tailor-fit for every kind of user, and the security it offers you is unbeatable. In cases of theft or robbery, you can easily have your mobile phone replaced and number retained. With a postpaid plan, your number is not just a string of digits which people can dial to reach you, it becomes part of your identity.

Your postpaid plan indeed becomes who you are, especially with how Globe Telecom made postpaid plans more customizable with mySUPERPLAN, allowing subscribers to create and design a postpaid plan that fits their communication needs.

Taking personalization to the next level, Globe recently unveiled its latest roster of devices packed with features that let users enjoy an upgraded mobile experience beyond calls and texts, while catering to varied interests and lifestyles. Check out the latest device offerings from Globe and see what fits you and what you do:

For the consummate surfer on a budget

Surfing the 'net in breakneck speeds while on-the-go shouldn't break the bank. Enjoy the most affordable Long Term Evolution (LTE) device together with the lowest LTE plan available in the market today exclusive from Globe. The Huawei Ascend G526 LTE is a dual-core Android smartphone equipped with a unique power-saving technology, allowing you to surf at speeds of up to 42 Mbps without quickly draining your battery. The best part? You can get this handset free at Plan 499 complete with consumable surfing and free calls and texts.

For the couch potato on the go

There's no need to rush home to catch your favorite local TV show, not when you have the super cool Cloudfone Excite 451TV. This handy and slim smartphone is not only a mini-computer in your pocket, it doubles as a TV, too! This Globe-exclusive device can be yours for free at Plan 599, allowing you to watch your latest TV addiction anytime, anywhere using the device's built-in TV feature. You can call a friend afterwards to gush about the latest episode since your plan is equipped with unlimited calls and texts to your fellow Globe and TM subscribers.

For the all-around gamer

If your social life has been wrecked by Xbox, you can now rejoin the living and leave home because you can now play Xbox games with your Nokia Lumia 1320 LTE, another Globe LTE-exclusive handset. This slim and colorful "phablet" runs Windows Phone 8, and combines user-friendly features with powerful specs. The stylish Lumia 1320 houses a crisp and vivid screen that makes it perfect for games like Assassin's Creed, NBA Jam, Need for Speed Undercover, and many more. The Nokia Lumia 1320 LTE is free at Plan 1299 complete with mobile surfing of up to 42 Mbps and free calls and texts.

"From a an affordable device that lets you enjoy LTE, a smartphone that gives you access to your favorite TV shows, to a gaming device that allows you to play XBOX games wherever, whenever, Globe allows you to create a postpaid plan that fits your needs as well as upgrade to a new smartphone of your choice, giving you a premium postpaid experience like no other," said Raul Macatangay, Head of Postpaid Business and Devices at Globe.

All postpaid plan offers for the new devices are bundled with one month free Globe Gadget Care, the most comprehensive mobile phone protection against theft, robbery, and accidental damage in the market today. Apart from perks and privileges, Globe postpaid subscribers also get 24/7 access to Globe customer service channels available on the mobile phone and landline, e-mail, online chat, Twitter, and Facebook for after-sales queries and concerns.

What are you waiting for? Upgrade to a wonderful experience with a postpaid plan and gadget of your choice with Globe.

Know what gadget and plan best fit you by visiting www.globe.com.ph/upgrade-to-mysuperplan or calling the Globe Sales Hotline at 730-1010.

Make the Beautiful Transformation with Jergens

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“When we give our skin the TLC it deserves, we’re not just taking care of how we look on the outside, but on the inside as well. You won’t just improve your skin’s health; you will look and feel more confident, allowing you to take on life’s biggest challenges,” says Bautista.

The hustle and bustle of an on-the-go lifestyle can take its toll on your skin, shaking your self-confidence along the way. But it is never too late to take better care of your skin, since you can easily revive its alluring glow along with your confidence with the help of the Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer.

Enriched with proteins and citrus extracts, Jergens’ Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer is formulated to reinvigorate skin, transforming dry and damaged areas into visibly smoother and softer skin. Well-moisturized skin, Bautista notes, lets you break out of your shell as it makes you less conscious about how you look.

Embark on your beautiful transformation with Jergens today!

Jergens moisturizers are available in selected health and beauty stores, department stores, and supermarkets nationwide.

Jergens. The Beautiful Difference.

Enjoy your favorite plates and they are available To-Go at Marriott Café

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Here are some exciting news from Marriott Café! Everyone’s favorite dishes are now available for take-away! 

Marriott Manila’s main outlet Marriott Café can turn your parties into lavish celebrations with gastronomic delights you have come to enjoy – wherever you may be!

From intimate events to large gatherings, you can experience a magnificent spread that will make your events all the more extraordinary. Feed a party of 10, 15, or 20 people with gourmet choices that will fill your guests to their hearts’ content. 

Sushi

Allow for a Japanese culinary treat with Assorted Sashimi Platter (P6500 for 15 persons), a mix of salmon, tuna, and snapper sashimi; or Sushi Platter (P6000 for 15 persons) with an assortment of ebi sushi, tuna sushi, California maki roll, and spicy salmon roll.

Sample the freshest catch of the sea mixed with the enticing flavors of Baked Whole Salmon Fillet (P6500 for 10 persons) and Gambas al Ajillo (P6000 for 10 persons). For those yearning for a taste of Italy with a twist, scrumptious dishes such as Linguine with Shrimp in Garlic & Olive Oil (P5200 for 15 persons) and Ocean’s Harvest Lasagna (P6000 for 15 persons) may satisfy your pasta cravings.

US Prime Rib

And for those who want to bring home our renowned Slow Roasted US Prime Rib, now it’s possible! Available in whole (P19300 for 20 persons) or half (P9500 for 8-10 persons) servings, this succulent dish comes with corn on the cob, mashed or roasted potato, glazed carrots, and buttered vegetables. You may also choose your sauces from pepper cream sauce or wild mushroom sauce. 

Plan your events and call at 9889999 at least 24 hours before your party, so you can pick up your freshly cooked meals at Marriott Café on the day of your event! It is undeniable that Marriott can deliver nothing but distinct epicurian elegance in their dishes.

Warmest Homecoming Welcome to Winter Olympian Figure Skater Michael Martinez

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Filipino ice skater, winter Olympian and homegrown skating rink talent Michael Martinez comes home from a much-lauded performance at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia as he went straight to SM Mall of Asia this Sunday February 23, for his homecoming welcome and press conference set up by the SM group.

During the warm welcoming for Martinez, an awarding ceremony inside the mall, the SM group prepared  “surprise” gifts for the Olympian.

Figure skater Michael shared his feelings his inspiring journey and dedicates his breakthrough stint in the 2014 Winter Olympics to fellow Filipino athletes who also deserve support for representing the Philippines in the international sporting scene.

Martinez thanked his family, sponsors and the public for supporting his journey in Sochi, Russia, where he captured the world's attention as the first Southeast Asian to compete in the men's singles event.

SM Prime Holdings president Hans Sy pledged to support Martinez in his goal to qualify and hopefully earn the country's first medal in the Winter Olympics in the 2018 edition in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

During the press conference, Martinez was given a "Lifetime Skating Privilege" and $10,000 by the SM group. Businessman Manuel Pangilinan earlier gave the same amount to the skater's mother.

“We are very proud of Michael. Not only did he give honor to our country, but he is also a shining example for the youth as someone who saw no limits to what he can achieve. He has already inspired millions by following his dreams and by competing in the Winter Olympics. He will continue to inspire us all as he works towards earning medals in the future Olympic competitions,” SM Prime Holdings president Hans Sy said.

During his formative years as a figure skater, Martinez frequented SM Southmall in Las Piñas and much later on, SM Mall of Asia for figure skating competitions despite frequent bouts of asthma.

Since skating at nine years old, Martinez has garnered 194 medals and trophies from various international and local competitions. He is currently ranked 19th in the world based on his recent performance at the Winter Olympics.

Martinez clinched 7th place at the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy in Germany that qualified him for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Through the years, SM and the Philippine Skating Union have conducted several figure skating competitions that bred international champions such as Martinez.

SM operates ice skating rinks through SM Lifestyle and Entertainment, Inc. at the SM Megamall Building D in Mandaluyong, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, and SM Southmall in Las Pinas.

Michael Christian Martinez is a worth emulating, an inspiration not just for our young people but for every Filipino.

Congratulations Michael and we are proud of you !