Join 17th Head Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit, Globe powers HEAD tennis circuit for Filipino youth empowerment

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Globe Telecom has recently partnered with HEAD Philippines to present the 17th Head Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit and discover the country’s next big local tennis sensations.

Harnessing the potential of up-and-coming young Filipino tennis players nationwide, this year, Globe will power HEAD Philippines’ premiere tennis tournament for young Filipino tennis players from March 10 until June 7, 2015, which has widened its reach as it now covers 17 key cities across the archipelago. This momentous collaboration by the Philippines’ leading telecommunications company and the biggest name in sports equipment will lead in the grassroots tennis development program all over the country 

Albert Tinio, Globe Telecom Vice President for Mobile Cluster Sales; Liza Tang-Yuquico, Managing Director of HEAD Philippines and Dynamic Sports Corp. and Chris Cuarto, Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA).

Globe Vice President for Mobile Cluster Sales Albert Tinio said that, “participating in major sports activities is an avenue for us to manifest our desire to create a wonderful world for Filipinos. Because of their love for tennis, Globe would like to make inroads in the said sport through our team-up with HEAD Philippines on the Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit. Just as we have supported other similar engagements such as our ‘Football Para sa Bayan’ advocacy, we know we can make a difference to our budding tennisters who have the innate talent, spirit, and passion to make it big in the tennis circuits not only here but also abroad.”

“At HEAD Philippines, we believe that we are moulding a lot of young and talented individuals who are just waiting for their chance to be the next Filipino tennis superstar as they gain points and win in local and international tournaments. It is our mission to make Head Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit the springboard for up and coming players. We are aiming to produce from our very own ‘backyard’ the first Filipino tennis player who will play for the Olympics,” says Liza Tang-Yuquico, Managing Director of HEAD Philippines.

The most prestigious tennis tournament of its kind, the 17th Head Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit has served as the melting pot of local players from different regions to earn ranking points from the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA).

The singles and doubles events will be played in different age categories: 

10-years-old-and under (unisex) 

12-and-under (boys)

14-and-under (boys

16-and-under (boys)

18-and-under (boys)

12-and-under (girls)

4-and-under (girls)

16-and-under (girls)

18-under (girls)

Organized by Dynamic Sports Corporation, the 17th HEAD Graphene XT Junior Tennis Satellite Circuit is also supported by Chris Sports, Head ATP by Tennis Balls, Graphene XT, Toalson, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA), with media partners Sports Radio 918AM, Home Radio 97.9 FM, Boracay Informer, Todo 88.5 FM Aklan, Power Wheels Magazine, Motorcycle Magazine, Balikbayan The Asian Journal Magazine, Inquirer.net and HIP.PH as well as Participating Sponsors AMAX Inn Makati. 

For tournament registrations, send an SMS to 0906-3374323. 

For inquiries, check out event posters, the Head (Philippines) Jr. Tennis Satellite Circuit Facebook page or send an SMS to the Globe-Head Secretariat at 0915-5774323.

DAVID POMERANZ releases album for Filipinos

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Grammy-award winning singer and composer, known for such enduring love songs as “Born for You,” “King and Queen of Hearts” and “Got to Believe in Magic,” DAVID POMERANZ releases 13-track Greatest Hits album as a tribute for his love for the Philippines via PolyEast Records.

As one of the most prolific songwriters of all time, three remarkable compositions and new arrangements were added to a collection of Pomeranz’s best recordings of his long and illustrious career.

As fine as Pomeranz’s interpretations are, the album consists of 10 old and familiar tracks and new songs which also include the album’s carrier single “Crazy Beautiful”, new version of “Until I Fall I Love Again” and acoustic interpretation of “Trying to Get That Feeling Again.” Classic Pomeranz hits however include “On This Day”, “The Old Songs”, “Undying Admiration”, “Trail of Broken Dreams”, “Tell Me”, “If You Walked Away” (duet with Sharon Cuneta), and “Devoted To You”.

The hit-making balladeer and his songs have kept him coming back and forth to the country for shows since his first visit in 1984. He even recorded a few songs with our local musicians and his past hits has been a part of many Filipinos’ music favourites since then.

David Pomeranz Greatest Hits album is now available in stores nationwide released by PolyEast Records. For updates, follow and like us on Instagram/Twitter: Polyeast records or visit our website http://www.polyeastrecords.com.

"Mabuhay Germany 2015 - Connect Now!"

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The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (GPCCI) together with the German Embassy Manila, Goethe Institut and the German European School Manila will hold "Mabuhay Germany 2015" festival.

Less than two weeks until Mabuhay Germany turns Bonifacio High Street, once again into a festival of German products, food, culture and fun. The annual Mabuhay Germany in Fort Bonifacio is the biggest German-Philippine exhibition in the country.

Dozens of companies will showcase their high-quality goods and services on 21 - 22 February, while German organizations and institutions present their various activities in fields like development cooperation, education, and cultural work.

The weekend under the slogan "Connect Now!" will be filled with live music and performances, games for all ages like the German Chamber Bingo, and sport activities like the Run for Schools, making Mabuhay Germany an event for the whole family to enjoy.

Getting excited about German culture and lifestyle already? Experts from the Goethe-Institut Manila and the German Embassy will talk about the opportunities of learning the language and working in the country during a joint discussion, taking place on the main stage on Saturday, February 21 at 1 PM. The forum is entitled "Tara na sa Germany!" (directly translated as "Let's go to Germany!").

For more information on the topic, visit Goethe's new web project of the same name: http://www.goethe.de/ins/ph/prj/tng/enindex.htm

For more details about the program please visit: MG2015 Programme.

TV5 Opens Doors for Aspiring Hi-5 Philippines Cast

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TV5 opens its doors to all aspiring young adults who dream of becoming a part of the much-awaited local version of the world-class children’s program, Hi-5, by announcing its ‘one day only” auditions for the cast of the upcoming Hi-5 Philippines.

On February 21, TV5 calls on young adults, male and female, aged 16 years old to 25 years old, who love singing and dancing and at the same time, value the craft of acting, to take part in this one-day-only auditions. The Happy network aims to look for young individuals who can very well represent the Filipino community in this this local adaptation of the popular children’s program that will surely become a TV hit.

In line with this, TV5 has also formally signed a partnership with Hi-5 World last February 4, making this local Hi-5 adaptation possible. It was also during the contract signing where Hi-5 World GM for Global Sales and Operations Jaenani Netra mentioned her admiration for the talents of the Filipinos, “I think the Philippines has the best talent in singing and dancing”. She further mentioned how Hi-5 World is excited now that Hi-5 Philippines is coming to TV5. Netra also pointed out the most fundamental characteristic of what Hi-5 Philippines cast should have: “Being able to reach out to children is one of the primary characteristics we are looking for and we are excited to see the new show Hi-5 Philippines on TV5.”

Meanwhile, TV5 President and CEO Noel C. Lorenzana recognizes the value and popularity of Hi-5. He said that “Hi-5 is the best children’s show in the world” when asked for the reason why TV5 is doing a local adaptation of this iconic children’s show. Lorenzana also added, “Hi-5 is already a strong, successful brand that has been built through the years. So what do you do with strong brands? You capture its essence and don’t go against it. So yes, it will generally include the same familiar feel as well the same popular songs.”

As for the audition, TV5 Chief Entertainment and Content Officer Wilma Galvante said, “The message of the song and the music of Hi-5 will be there. Hi-5 World gave us the guidelines to follow aside from looking for good singers and dancers.”

This ensures that Hi-5 Philippines will not just be an entertaining children’s program but a local adaptation that will definitely be at par with the its international brand especially when Galvante mentioned that it will be faithful with the popular international show Hi-5.

So, if you think you have what it takes to become a part of the cast of Hi-5 Philippines, join the one-day-only auditions on Saturday, February 21, 10am to 3pm at the Studio 4 of TV5 Media Center (Reliance cor. Sheridan St Mandaluyong City).

Hi-5 Philippines airs this coming March only on TV5.

Globe dominates postpaid business with revenues of P29.9B and customers base at 2.3 million in 2014

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Sustains market leadership with the launch of the new MyLifestyle Plan

Globe Telecom continued to dominate the country’s mobile postpaid segment as it posted revenues of P29.9 billion ending 2014, an 11% increase from last year’s P27.1 billion. As a solid contributor to overall mobile business, postpaid revenues formed 38% of total mobile revenues in 2014.

Meanwhile, postpaid customer base has grown to 2.3 million in 2014, up 12% from previous year’s 2.0 million, with gross additions reaching over 830,000 as of full year 2014, 17% higher than over 700,000 a year. Postpaid gross acquisition in the fourth quarter was the second highest acquisition for the year, coming from the third quarter’s record-level gross additions.

“Our leadership in the postpaid business is clearly unprecedented, with sustained growth in this business and our breakthrough offers and innovations attracting new customers. Our modernized network is a solid advantage because it enables our customers to maximize their postpaid plans anyway they want it,” shares Issa Cabreira, Senior Vice President for Consumer Mobile Marketing at Globe.

In 2014, Globe led the postpaid market by offering a complete digital experience to customers. The telecom company launched innovative offers alongside premium devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. It relaunched its highly-successful Reset program for the newest iPhones, allowing existing postpaid customers to renew or extend their accounts to get the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus.

Globe also launched its two (2) new Generation 3 Stores as a way to give postpaid customers a world-class retail experience. The Globe GEN3 stores are home to various lifestyle zones with stories and exciting features for customers to experience and enjoy. These zones feature latest trends in product, people and even in business. Various lifestyle vignettes illustrate mobile and broadband technologies as connected solutions—featuring the latest devices, apps, digital connectors gadgets and services that contribute to the total interactive customer experience.

Set to continuously grow the business, Globe also unveiled the Lifestyle bundles last year, which provide mobile internet bundles available for as low as P99 for 30 days to grow mobile browsing behavior among customers. Lifestyle bundles are designed for customers who access a few apps or sites specific to their needs at work, school or their interests and hobbies.

Read : The new myLifestyle Plan: A plan built for the way customers live today.

For more details on the new Globe myLifestyle Plan, visit www.globe.com.ph/mylifestyleplan, call 02-7301010, or visit the Globe Store nearest you.