Globe opens first two-storey GEN3 store in the Ph

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Brings the complete digital retail experience to Manila’s central business district with 4th GEN3 store in Makati

The number 1 mobile brand in the country and leader in the digital space Globe Telecom is set to bring the world-class retail experience to more customers nationwide as it opens its first two-storey GEN3 store in Greenbelt 3 in Makati, its 4th GEN3 store in the country since it launched in December last year.

Located at the central business district home to the country’s biggest offices, retail establishments and corporate headquarters, the previous average-sized store is converted into a two-storey version that showcases the major features of the new Globe GEN3 stores. From the reconfigurable major lifestyle zones such as Music, Entertainment, Life and Productivity to the self-service customer kiosks, more customers in Manila will now be able to experience next-generation retail in a dynamic and interactive space.

The launch was formally opened with warm welcoming remarks by Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.

Each lifestyle zone is curated to feature the telco’s topnotch roster of content from the best music on Spotify, in-demand movie and TV titles on HOOQ and the latest in mobile gaming such as Clash of Clans and Candy Crush, among others.

Leading a toast to open the new Globe Gen3 Store in Greenbelt were Ayala Corporation and Globe Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (3rd from left) together with Singtel Group CEO Ms. Chua Sock Koong (3rd from right), Singtel Chairman Simon Israel (2nd from right), Head of Stores and Retail Transformation Management Joe Caliro (Leftmost), Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu (2nd to the left) and GEN3 Store designer and Founder and CEO of Eight, Inc. Tim Kobe (rightmost) 

Veering away from the usual display of smartphones and postpaid plans, Globe GEN3 stores illustrate mobile and broadband technologies as connected and experiential solutions. 

Joe Caliro 

“Our journey to transforming the customer experience continues with the opening of another GEN3 store in the country, this time in Makati, the country’s central business district. This is the first two-storey store which means that more customers will be able to enjoy the innovative and interactive experience that the GEN3 store offers. In the same way that Globe has transformed the Philippine mobile landscape by recognizing the digital shift and responding to the needs of our customers, we also see GEN3 creating a new standard for telco retailing not just in the Philippines but in the world,” says Ernest Cu, President and CEO at Globe.

Globe Head of Retail Transformation and Stores Management Joe Caliro shares, “Each one of our GEN3 stores is a product of our team’s mission of giving our customers the best differentiated service that only Globe can provide. We ensure that we have maximized every corner of this new store to give everyone who walks in a chance to discover and learn something new every time.”

GEN3 also carries an up-to-date selection of digital connectors turning the store into a one-stop digital lifestyle hub. GEN3 serves as a platform to showcase the latest technologies, making them more readily available to everyone. 

This season, GEN3 is the first store in Asia to carry the ZAGG machine, a revolutionary device that customizes industry standard screen protection for almost all available smartphones, tablets and smart watches in the market.

Apart from new technologies, GEN3 is also a space that gives up and coming personalities a place to tell their stories. Each lifestyle zone will feature stories of various individuals that are blazing a trail in their respective industries.

As the GEN3 store in Greenbelt opens, customers will get to know the latest musical discoveries in Spotify’s recent online artist search, Emerge – finalist Marion Aunor and grand winner Shehyee. With changing content every quarter, customers can expect new activities to experience and new stories to get inspiration from. 

Ayala Corporation and Globe Chairman of the Board, Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala further expressed his excitement for the new GEN3 store.

The Globe GEN3 stores are designed by Tim Kobe, founder and CEO of Eight, Inc. His most famous work is the Apple Store in New York, alongside his other dynamic designs for international retail stores such as Nike, GAP and Coach, among others. 

Globe is set to open one more GEN3 store at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong by October. Globe also earlier announced the construction of the Globe Iconic Store that is set to be the biggest and grandest Globe store. Its pioneering design will feature a bridge that will link two Globe stores from opposite sides. The Globe Iconic Store will soon rise right above the Bonifacio Global City amphitheatre at the Bonifacio High Street Central in Taguig City.

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Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli in Cinema One's “Single\Single”

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Cinema One and The Philippine Star’s first project, “Single\Single” with Kapamilya stars Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli.

Shaina Magdayao and Matteo Guidicelli

Shaina and Matteo are teaming up for the first time in an original cable TV series that merges engaging comedy and relevant issues for the urban singles living in a complicated, modern world on Cinema One this August 29 (Saturday) at 8PM.

“Single\Single” Team with Shaina Magdayao, Matteo Guidicelli and Cinema One and The Philippine Star during the media launch held at the Abs-Cbn Bldg., Quezon City, August 13, 2015. 

“Single\Single”, Cinema One and The Philippine Star’s first project, is the cable channel’s first TV series that focuses on issues ranging from quarter-life crises to relationship dilemmas in a digital world. More importantly, the series aims to underscore the importance of handling finances, career path planning, and having a work-life balance for the urban millennial.

Cinema One's first breakthrough series follows the story of Joee (Shaina) and Joey (Matteo), two single strangers who will exchange sparks or non-sparks as an odd couple forced to share an apartment for practical reasons and tries to answer the question, “when strangers have no choice but to share the rent, will it be a disaster or a happy ever after?”

As a first of its kind project on Philippine cable TV, “Single\Single” combines the power of cable and print media to talk to Filipino millennials about how to cope as a single individual in an entertaining format. Each week after an episode airs on Cinema One, in-depth discussion about wealth management will be provided in the Philippine Star’s Business Lifestyle section by wealth management expert and inspirational speaker, Francis Kong.

The show’s lead stars also serve as role models to millennials. Shaina, who grew up in showbiz, is one of the many young celebrities who has managed her finances well. She owns several business ventures, including a salon and a summer camp for kids. Meanwhile, Matteo who hails from Cebu, also has a background in entrepreneurship as his family has established businesses in his hometown. 

Also joining the cast of “Single\Single” are Cherie Gil who plays Matteo’s single mom in a very offbeat parent role; award-winning Cinema One Originals actress Anna Luna as Shaina’s career-driven buddy; and theater actor Brian Sy as Shaina’s gay friend. Indie favorites Mara Lopez and Matt Daclan will also be completing the cast in guest roles.

“Single\Single” is under the direction of international award-winning independent cinema director Pepe Diokno, who also marks his first venture into cable TV and comedy. Palanca winner Lilit Reyes serves as the series’ writer, while film producer of the highest grossing Pinoy indie movie “That Thing Called Tadhana,” Bianca Balbuena produces the series. 

Cinema One aims to support and uphold Filipino produced movies and shows by screening Filipino movies and showcasing Filipino filmmaking talent through Cinema One Originals. It is also a pioneer in the cable industry through its originally produced shows that give an in-depth discussion about the film and entertainment industry such as “Inside The Cinema Circle” and “CinemaNews.” It belongs to the family of cable channels under Creative Programs, Inc. (CPI), a subsidiary of ABS-CBN.

“Single\Single” premieres this August 29 on Cinema One. New episodes will air every Saturday at 8PM with replays on Wednesdays at 830PM and Sundays at 10PM.

#WeNeverStop : Casino Filipino Angeles presents Anne Curtis in “The Forbidden Concert Round 2: Annekapal”

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Casino Filipino patrons will have the chance to watch Anne Curtis in her hit show ‘The Forbidden Concert Round 2: Annekapal’ at Casino Filipino (CF) Angeles on August 20, 2015.

Said production is Anne’s second successful major concert after ‘Annebisyosa: No Other Concert’ in 2012. The actress and TV host is expected to entertain the audience with her repertoire of high-pitched songs and grand production numbers. 

Anne’s ‘The Forbidden Concert’ is also one of the highlights of CF Angeles’ grand launch of its new tagline, “@CFA We Never Stop…” on August 20.

According to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR’s) Assistant VP for Entertainment Bong Quintana, Anne’s upcoming concert at CF Angeles is one of the biggest shows ever staged by the state-owned gaming firm for Casino Filipino’s loyal patrons. 

“Anne Curtis embodies what top-rate entertainment is all about – fun, exciting at lumelevel-up. Her show promises a lot of fun and surprises. Audience should expect the unexpected during her concert in Casino Filipino Angeles,” Quintana said. 

The ‘Annekapal’ concert is the first among the big celebrity shows to be held in CF Angeles during the second half of 2015. “We want to ensure that we give our patrons only the best. So we lined-up big names in the entertainment offerings of CF Angeles in the remaining months of this year,” Quintana said.

Meanwhile, CF Angeles Branch Manager Redentor Rivera cited that showcasing big artists at CF Angeles is one of the branch’s ways of bringing its entertainment and gaming offerings to new heights. 

“With the launch of our new tagline, ‘@CFA We Never Stop…’, we hope to make CF Angeles a one-stop-venue for gaming, leisure and entertainment in the North. Part of this is to offer top-notch celebrity shows like Anne Curtis’ Forbidden Concert for our patrons,” said Rivera.

Rivera added that featuring quality shows have proven to increase customer attendance in CF Angeles. “Our celebrity shows have drawn potential patrons to Casino Filipino Angeles. Customer attendance increases from 3,000 up to 5,000 per night when there are celebrity performances,” he said.

Rivera added that with the upcoming shows of famous celebrities, the number of patrons flocking to CF Angeles is expected to further increase.

‘The Forbidden Concert Round 2: Annekapal’ will be held at the Celebration and Entertainment Center of Casino Filipino Angeles at McArthur Highway, Balibago Angeles City, Pampanga. The show starts at 9:00 PM.

For inquiries, please call CF Angeles’ customer hotline number at (045) 625-7604 or the Branch Marketing and Entertainment Section at (045) 625-7597 local 218, 219 and 311.

Win Big with LG G4 at LG’s 3-Day Big Sale!

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From August 14 until August 16, 2015 get the LG G4 with Php 4,000 discount PLUS Php 4,700 worth of FREEBIES.

LG Mobile has a treat for those wanting to have the chance to get their hands on their own LG G4 this weekend. For three days, consumers can enjoy a big Php 4,000 slash off LG G4’s original price!

This three-day-only promo lets consumers get the genuine vegetable-tanned leather-backed powerhouse smartphone in tan, black, and red from Php 32,990 down to Php 28,990 only. Or if they’re after the sleeker version of the most ambitious smartphone to date, they can get the metallic back with diamond-cut detailing in titan gray, shiny gold, or ceramic white from Php 31,990 down to Php 27,990 at this weekend’s sale.

The LG G4 is equipped with impressive camera features: 16-megapixel laser autofocus rear camera with f/1.8 aperture level perfect for low light photography, 8-megapixel front camera, RAW file format capability, and the Manual Mode which enables the user to adjust ISO levels, brightness, aperture level, shutter speed, and white balance similar to a professional DSLR camera. The mobile technology leader is letting users enjoy this by including a FREE 32 GB microSD Card valued at Php 1,000. If that’s not enough, LG is also including an additional 100 GB worth of Google Drive storage with a two-year period extension valued at Php, 2,200.

The LG G4 is one of the remaining smartphones to retain its removable back plate that exposes its removable battery and expandable memory with microSD Card slot. And for those who are anxious to know the feel of genuine leather on their hands, LG’s including one leather-back case for free valued at Php 1,500 in different limited edition colors—light blue, yellow, pink, and orange—when they purchase the leather back variant.

For those who will be purchasing the metallic LG G4, they can also get a Quick Circle Case free in gray, gold, and white, also valued at Php 1,500.

“We are happy that the LG G4 has been welcomed in the Philippines with positivity since we launched it here. Through this sale, we want to express our gratitude to our customers who have been loyal to our brand and our products,” Vice President for Mobile Communications, Jay Won said.

So on top of the Php 4,000 price slash off, consumers can enjoy up to a total of Php 4,700 worth of freebies when they get their LG G4 this weekend at a steal.

The big LG G4 sale will be running from August 14 to August 16, 2015 only. For more details about the “LG 3-Day Big Sale,” visithttp://www.lg.com/ph/inside-lg/3-day-big-sale.

To learn more about LG G4, visit www.lg.com/ph; like LG Philippines’ Facebook page; or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

Ariana Grande Live in Manila 2015 : The Honeymoon Tour

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MMI Live presents: Ariana Grande Live in Manila 2015 on August 23, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

American singer and actress, Ariana Grande has appeared in theatre, television and film roles and lent her voice to animated television and films. Grande has been featured on the cover of numerous teen and music magazines.

Few acts had a bigger year in 2014 than pop’s new diva, Ariana Grande. With 2 albums to date; Yours Truly (2013) and My Everything (2014), Ariana has become a household name. Both albums topped the Billboard chart and went viral all over the world. Some of her most popular songs include “Problem”, “Break Free”, “Bang Bang”, “The Way”, “Baby I”, “Right There”, and “Love Me Harder”. She has collaborated with artists like Zedd, Mac Miller, Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Big Sean, and Iggy Azalea.

With her incredible vocals and catchy hits, Ariana rose to the top as one of the best new artists in the music scene. She is definitely one pop diva you should check out live in Manila, because her career will definitely stay for a long time.

Ariana Grande Live in Manila 2015 Ticket Prices:

VIP A – P15,999

VIP B – P12,999

Patron A – P13,999

Patron B – P11,999

Lower Box A – P9,999

Lower Box B – P7,999

Upper Box – P4,999

General Admission – P2,099