Globe telecom in partnership with Lotus F1; Globe announces 100% 3G coverage now and full 4G coverage in 90 days

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Philippines' Globe Telecom has signed a partnership with Formula One racing team Lotus F1 Team. Through the alliance, Globe becomes the exclusive business partner of the Lotus F1 team in the country and telecommunication partner of LoFilipino-Swiss Formula One racer Marlon Stockinger.

As Globe brings modern network to life, Globe Telecom teamed up with Formula One racing team Lotus F1 Team to bring to life its new and modern network, which has recently rolled-out 100% 3G coverage nationwide, including full 4G HSPA+ footprint by end of third quarter this year, providing subscribers a faster mobile browsing experience in the age of smartphone revolution.

Filipino-Swiss Marlon Stockinger

Globe becomes the exclusive business partner of the Lotus F1 team in the country and telecommunication partner of Filipino-Swiss Marlon Stockinger, the first Formula One racer to have placed the Philippines on the F1 radar.

Stockinger’s impressive track performance, particularly his first place finish at the Monaco leg of Grand Prix 3 Series in 2012, earned him a spot in the Lotus F1 Junior Team. He and six other promising drivers joined the Junior Team in February 2013 to undergo rigorous training that will boost their wellness and performance on their journey to competing in Formula One races. Currently, Stockinger is competing in the Renault World Series, a major step towards qualifying for F1 events.

Save the date, to celebrate the partnership, Stockinger will fly to Manila on August 30, 2014 to lead the Globe Speed Day at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig. The event will feature Stockinger showing off his track skills driving his Lotus-Gravity Charouz Formula Renault 3.5 race car around BGC.

It is also set to be packed with thrill and excitement as Lotus F1 simulators, booths, freebies, and games in partner-establishments around BGC await racing aficionados. 

Globe's President & CEO, Ernest Cu, also announced before guests, media and bloggers that Globe has finally achieved 100% network coverage with 3G signal and that in another 90 days, it will be able to provide full HSPA+ (LTE) coverage.

Globe Telecom Chief Operating Advisor Peter Bithos shared the excitement to mark another milestone in Globe "as we unveil our now 100% 3G-powered network and soon 100% 4G HSPA+ network to provide our customers the fastest and most seamless browsing experience nationwide. In line with this, we are bringing together one of the world’s fastest sports headlined by the one of the fastest-driving young drivers in the world, happening at the country’s fastest-developing business hub powered by the nation’s fastest and most modern network."

Globe Telecom is the first telecommunications company in the Philippines to achieve 100% 3G coverage for its entire network, providing its customers with high-speed wireless internet for faster data interchange on their mobile devices.

The telco also expects to fully equip its network with the more advanced 4G infrastructure with the HSPA+ technology by end of the third quarter this year, allowing customers to enjoy faster data connectivity even as they use bandwidth-intensive multimedia data applications such as video and photography.

Mr. and Miss Chinatown 2014 to be aired on Abs-Cbn this July

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The exciting second search for the next "Mr. and Miss Chinatown" to be aired on Abs-Cbn this July 27, 2014, following a deal signed by the network and theMiss Chinatown Foundation Miss Chinatown  last year. 

In what is to be a meeting of two cultures with shared values, this search is set to redefine Filipino-Chinese beauty, and to pave the way for better business relations. It also aims to realize cultural and artistic goals that are shared between the Filipinos and the Chinese. 

At the formal launch held in Gloria Maris Gateway, a total of 24 Filipino-Chinese candidates, split between males and females aged 18 to 25 were formally presented. These candidates will be competing for the prestigious title to represent the Filipino-Chinese community in the country by the end of the month. 

The female candidates include Glezlie Ong, Christine Grace Co, Judielyn Chang, Abegail Chua Castor, Chelsea Robato, Nicole Cordoves, Tola Orendain, Felina Lim, Sharmay Cu, Jamie Reyes, Lourdes Aurora Cu, and Anie Unson.

Meanwhile, the male candidates are Kurt Joshua Ong, Oscar Daniel Miralles, Wesley Chawn Cua, Michael Anthony Tiong, Mark Anthony Lim, John Ralph Boo, Jan Hung, Timothy Lawrence Yap, King Choi, Raven Robin Go, Cedrick Cheston Miranda, and David Sy Licauco.

The candidates from Mr. and Miss Chinatown this year, according to organizers, are a strong mix of contemporary men and women that come from some of the country's most prestigious universities, majoring in a wide range of specialized courses.

In last year's competition, the first ever Mr. and Miss Chinatown competition, the title of Miss Chinatown Philippines went to Interior Design student Ronili Lim Pineda, while the title of Mr. Chinatown Philippines went to Randy See. They took home P500,000 cash, also winning a trip to China (either Beijing or Shanghai, with pocket money), and a possible contract with Star Magic. 

This year, the candidates are in the running to win P500,000 worth of cash & prizes for the MR & Ms Chinatown, 1st runner up will win 300,000 worth of cash & prizes & 2nd runner up will win P200,000.00 worth of cash & prizes.

ABS-CBN and the Miss Chinatown Foundation deem this as an event to open doorways towards unified communities and better goals—beginning with a celebration of the shared values of the Filipino and Chinese communities and cultures, ultimately geared towards strengthening the fusion of the two in honing and shaping the potential of this generation.

Watch out for the Grand Coronation set this month and will air live on ABS-CBN.

For additional details and information, follow @MsandMissChinatown on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the official Facebook page of Mr. and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2014 at www.facebook.com/MrandMissChinatown.

Tatt Awards 2014 Celebrates Greatness in Social Media

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Globe Telecom officially opens the nomination for Tatt Awards 2014. As it celebrates in social media  and known for its strong stance on making a mark in the world, Globe Telecom's broadband brand Tattoo has continued to offer the best product portfolios and top notch services that arms every customer to do just that. From blazing speeds to reliability in connection, each customer now equipped with the right tool, is able to conquer their own social media space, with some even taking it further. 

The annual Tatt Awards took shape with only one solid goal -recognizing greatness online. With the brave, the witty and the bold standing out, Tattoo stood witness to the evolution of social media. From creative photos and videos down to socially relevant online movements, social media has gone bigger, with its influence felt even on ground - hence, the Tatt Awards. 

From the online mavericks to the digital rock stars, Tatt Awards continues to celebrate people whose presence on social media continues to move and influence the majority despite the medium’s constant change. 

As Tatt Awards reaches its 4th year, the unexpected becomes the undefeated. Being the foremost award-giving body in social media, Tatt Awards 2014 will recognize the masters of reinvention - those who have adapted to the medium, and have flourished with it, remaining relevant across generations. Tatt Awards also takes it up a notch, aiming to reach an international audience through its strong partnerships with worldwide digital outlets and special categories that will be awarded to international personalities.

As SVP for Tattoo Broadband Business Gilbert Simpao shares "Tatt Awards is Tattoo’s testament to making a mark and moving the world. Our mission to recognize greatness in the unexpected brings to life the brand’s philosophy alongside our portfolio of products and services that pave the way to fuel each and everyone's different passions, giving each customer the power to express and make a difference.”

Starting July 1, 2014 until July 11, 2014 anyone with a Facebook or Twitter account will be able to nominate groups or individuals in 11 different categories:

- The One 

- Trending Twitter Phenom of the Year

- Youtube Phenom of the Year

- Instagram Phenom of the Year

- Best Social Media Movement Award

- Best Digital Music Artist Presented by Spotify

- Best Style Blog/MicroBlog Award

- Best Fitness Blog/MicroBlog Award

- Best Tech Blog/MicroBlog Award

- Best Podcast Award 

- Best Lifestyle Blog/MicroBlog Award

The rigorous process of nomination, deliberation and public voting, will then be led by a select group of individuals called the Tatt Council. The Tatt Council is made up of personalities from different backgrounds and expertise.

The Tatt council will be shortlisting the nominees down to 5 (five) finalists per category through the following criteria: 

- content quality (20%)

- social media impact (20%)

- relevance to the specific category (10%)

- The remaining 50% will then be decided through public voting. 

Screening of nominations will be from July 10, 2014 leading to the announcement of the finalists on July 15, 2014. Public voting will then be open starting July 15, 2014 to August 3, 2014. After the tallying of votes, the winners of Tatt Awards 2014 will be revealed on August 8, 2014. 

This year’s Tatt Council are VP for Globe Platinum Dong Ronquillo, Music Advocate Jim Paredes, Multimedia Host Bianca Gonzalez, Sports Maven Mika Aereen, Award-Winning Director Erik Matti, Youngest Female Mayor Pie Alvarez, Mashable Journalist Bianca Consunji, Celebrity Heartthrob James Reid, Rappler Social Media Head Stacy de Jesus.

Bianca Valerio, Jim Paredes, Bianca Gonzales

 Dong Ronquillo

Winners of the major categories of Tatt Awards 2014 will receive a cash prize of Php 100,000.00 and special awards will receive Php 50,000.00.

To know more about the Tatt Awards and its detailed mechanics, visit TattAwards.com.

Here are some photos during the Tatt Awards 2014 celebration.

Stacy de Jesus, Mayor Pie Alvarez, Bianca Gonzales, Dong Ronquillo

Tim Yap

Margaux Miranda, Matt Gozun, Jake Galvez, IC Mendoza

Mic Coson, Frank Briones, Dong Ronquillo, Dan Mejia,Francis Tolentino

Benjamin Alves and Jonas Gaffud

Xiaomi Mi 3 Madness!

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Xiaomi Mi 3 madness revs up with Lazada.com.ph. Last June 26, Xiaomi and Lazada Philippines teamed up for the release of the most anticipated phone of the season—the Xiaomi Mi 3.

Orders from enthusiastic customers started pouring in as the sale opened and even with floods affecting many parts of Metro Manila, customer orders started shipping within the day. Most Metro Manila customers were delighted to receive their Mi 3 phones just hours after they had placed their orders.

Lazada Philippines’ and Xiaomi’s social media pages received hundreds of feedback messages from the new Xiaomi Mi 3 owners sharing their awe on the superior product quality of Mi 3 and the retail and logistical agility of Lazada Philippines.

This July 4, 11AM, Xiaomi and Lazada Philippines will again hold a Mi 3 flash sale with 2,000 units up for grabs.

Once again, the virtual shelves of Lazada.com.ph will be opening for you so that you can enjoy the superior product quality of the season’s most anticipated phone – Mi3 – offered exclusively by the country’s biggest online shopping mall – Lazada.com.ph, for an effortless shopping experience.

For updates and details on this exciting offering from Xiaomi and Lazada Philippines, be sure to subscribe to the Lazada Philippines Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines.

Shop and Win Condo Promotion

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SM Supermalls gives away 10 fully-furnished SMDC condominium units to lucky shoppers. SM launches its latest and grandest offering with the Shop & Win Condo Promotion where for a minimum of P1,000 purchase along with an E-Plus, SM Advantage, Prestige or BDO Rewards card entitles shoppers to a raffle entry for a chance to win 1 of 10 condo units.

Shown in photo are SM top executives during the press launch last June 24, 2014 at the SMDC Grand Showroom, MOA Complex, Pasay City. (L-R) Baldwin Golangco, President, SM Advantage Card; Jomari Banzon, Executive Vice President of SM Development Corp.; Hans T. Sy, President, SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Steven Tan, Senior Vice President, SM Supermalls; and Edgar Tejerero, President, SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. 

Ten (10) lucky shoppers will get to experience star-life condo living as the country’s largest chain of malls, launches their biggest and grandest promotion, the SM Supermalls Shop and Win an SMDC Condo Promo. The country’s largest shopping mall operator teamed-up with SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the leading real estate company in the Philippines, to give away 10 fully-furnished condominium units in prime locations. 

To join, one need only to shop or dine for a minimum of P1,000 single or accumulated purchase in any of SM Supermalls’ 56 mall locations nationwide including SMDC Jazz and Sun Mall. Shoppers simply present their receipt/s along with their E-Plus Loyalty card, SM Advantage card, SM Prestige card or BDO Rewards card for an e-raffle entry. Double e-raffle entries will be given with the use of the E-Plus Loyalty card. 

Every month, two condominium units from SMDC’s prime properties will be given away, strategically located in key areas across Metro Manila. These are Field Residences, M Place South Triangle, Light Residences, Sun Residences, Princeton Residences, Blue Residences, Grass Residences, Sea Residences and Jazz Residences and an 80-square meter penthouse at Mezza Residences.

“SM will continue to provide not only affordable luxury and family fun mall experience but also a chance to experience the SMDC star-life condo living!” Steven Tan, Senior Vice President for Operations of SM Supermalls said during the recent Shop and Win Promo launch last June 24, 2014 at the SMDC Grand Showroom.

The SM Supermalls Shop and Win Promo starts from June 22 up to November 22, 2014. Visit www.smshopandwin.com for more details. Like and follow SM Supermalls on facebook.com/smsupermalls and on Twitter and Instagram (@smsupermalls) for regular updates.