Globe welcomes arrival of Netflix in PH

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With a Globe Home Broadband Plan starting at Plan 1299, customers can enjoy Netflix with Google Chromecast for a more inclusive entertainment experience at home.

Globe Telecom is gearing up for the arrival of Internet television network Netflix in the Philippines with its roster of home broadband plans which come with free access to Chromecast, allowing customers to enjoy Netflix from any mobile device to a bigger screen.

Customers on a Globe Home Broadband Plan 1299 and up can access Netflix with Chromecast, a thumb-sized media streaming device that plugs into the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) port of one’s television set at home. With Chromecast, customers can cast their smartphone, tablet, or laptop to a bigger screen for a better and more inclusive viewing experience. Chromecast is compatible with Android devices, tablets, iPhones, iPads, Macs or Windows laptops or Chromebooks, allowing users to cast their favorite entertainment and apps to the big screen.

Globe Platinum Broadband customers can also avail of Chromecast for free starting at Plan 2499 to Plan 9499. 

“Netflix finally lands on Philippine shores and we at Globe are committed to continue enabling the digital lifestyle of our customers with our portfolio of home broadband plans which offer fast and consistent broadband internet connectivity as well as access to Chromecast for a for a better and more inclusive viewing experience at home,” shares Dan Horan, Senior Advisor for Consumer Business at Globe.

Globe is also offering Filipinos a seamless subscription experience via its GCash Mastercard as a payment facility. With the GCash Mastercard, even non-credit card owners can subscribe and get a Netflix account to enjoy access to 100 million hours of TV shows and movies per day.

GCash Mastercard is a reloadable prepaid card that allows customers to make purchases in retail stores anywhere in the world, shop online in local and international e-commerce sites, withdraw from ATMs or GCash outlets nationwide, load money instantly, and track all spending via the GCash app or by dialling *143#.

To get a Globe Home Broadband plan, users can go to any Globe Store, any authorized Globe agent, call 730-1010 or visit http://tattoo.globe.com.ph. To get a GCash Mastercard, users can simply visit a GCash Mastercard caravan nationwide, get a GCash account, activate the GCash Mastercard account by linking it to a user’s Globe/TM number, and fund the GCash wallet via GCash outlets, Bancnet ATMs, GCash app, or online bank transfer. Users can also apply for a card online which they can pick up at select Globe stores. To know more, visit www.GetGCashMC.com.

Netflix is a leading Internet television network with over 69 million members in over 60 countries enjoying more than 100 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries, and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause, and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. 

Netflix is also available for Android and iOS-powered mobile devices and tablets using mobile data or Wi-Fi connection.

'The King of Romance' Dan Hill in Manila

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Well known with his major international hits songs "Sometimes When We Touch" and "Can't We Try",  dubbed as "The King of Romance," Dan Hill will be having his concert here in Manila in time of Valentines Day.

Canadian pop singer and songwriter, Dan Hill's concerts brought to us by Red Stone and Tag Media. Special guests are Jenine Desiderio, The Mobb Band, and The Angelos.

Dan Hill's concerts will be on February 10, 2016 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila and on February 13, 2016 at the Midas Tent at the Midas Hotel & Casino.

Sometimes When We Touch – Dan Hill – Official Video 1994

I Fall All Over Again Dan Hill

Dan Hill & Vonda Shepard – Can’t We Try

For tickets, visit http://ticketnet.com.ph/

The 1st WISH 107.5 Music Awards

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All roads lead to the SMART Araneta Coliseum for the much-awaited 1st Wish 107.5 Music Awards.

One of the fastest rising radio stations in the metro, WISH 107.5 FM will launch its 1st music awardswith a concert on January 26, 2016 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

WISH 107.5 is the only radio station in the country that invests in new media extensively to promote music and highlight global recognition to videos.

WISH 107.5 program's list includes MORNING WISH, hosted by Tbowne, which features the right mix of songs of different genres and starts one's morning right, airing Monday to Saturday from 5AM-9AM; WONDERLAND, hosted by Princess Leigh & Alice, which smoothly blends music and no-nonsense listeners’ points of view on certain topics by the use of the social media, airing Monday to Saturday from 9AM-1PM; WISH LIST with Ray Holiday, which makes one's requests come true as it plays requested song and hits from different genres, airing Monday to Saturday, from 1PM-5PM.

Bringing music along the major roads of Metro manila is the first-ever, state-of-the-art FM Mobile Bus through THE ROAD SHOW with Jelly Kiss, airing Monday to Saturday from 5PM to 9PM.

Listeners can share their favorite songs and the stories behind them throughWISHPERS OF LOVE, with Dr. Clark which airs Monday to Saturday, 9PM-12MN.

And lastly, MOONLIGHT WISHES with John Journey plays beautiful music through the night to the wee hours of the morning, from Tuesday to Sunday, 12AM-5AM.

Cast your votes by logging on to www.wish1075.com/wishawards and registering until Jan. 26, 2016 and get a chance to win tickets. Instructions on how to proceed will be given online. 

All on-line votes will be tallied at the end of the polling period and winners vying for titles will be revealed during the 1st WISH MUSIC AWARDS happening on Jan. 26, 2016 – Tuesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum 8PM. 

Listen to Wish 107.5 and join on air promos and visit their facebook account to win exclusive tickets for the said event.

Netflix bring your entertainment to the next level, Enjoy Netflix now with PayMaya

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You can now enjoy watching your favorite and most-awaited movies anytime. 

With the recent release of Netflix to more than 130 new countries around the world, including the Philippines, Filipinos can now enjoy streaming thousands of popular movies and TV shows from Netflix such as the Batman Trilogy or How to Get Away with Murder on their devices - even without a credit card, thanks to the leading digital payments app PayMaya.

Watch unlimited movies & TV shows on Netflix

Netflix is an internet TV service that lets you instantly watch unlimited movies and TV show episodes, including original series, documentaries, and feature films, anytime, anywhere, over almost any Internet-connected device without commercials. As per their announcement, there are three plans available, with the minimum at P370 for the Basic Plan, P460 for the Standard Plan and P550 for the Premium Plan. 

Subscribers get 1 free month to try the ultimate binge watching experience and can cancel their subscription anytime. Payments for subscriptions however, can only be made through credit card or PayPal. So for the movie buffs and tv show aficionados who don’t have their own credit card or a PayPal account, this is where you can use PayMaya.

Subscribe to Netflix without a credit card

Developed by PayMaya Philippines (formerly Smart eMoney, Inc.), the digital financial services unit of PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), PayMaya is an online payment app that generates your own instant virtual prepaid Visa on the app which you can then use to subscribe to Netflix. 

All you have to do is to go to the Google Play Store or App Store, download the PayMaya mobile app, and register with any mobile number. Once you have a PayMaya account, you’ll see your own virtual Visa on the app which contains your card number, security code or CVV, and the expiration date--all the details you need for making online payments. 

Before you can use your PayMaya account, you must first load it up at PayMaya Load-Up Centers at 7-Eleven Cliqq kiosks, SM Business Centers, and Robinson’s Business Centers. Once you have reloaded your PayMaya account with funds, you can then go ahead and use it to pay for your Netflix subscription. As PayMaya is a prepaid Visa card, Netflix will just deduct a minimum amount equivalent to one month subscription to validate your payment account. PayMaya can be used for recurrent payments such as Netflix, just be sure to reload your account in time for the next billing period. 

"With PayMaya, we're opening the doors to the digital life to Filipinos who don't have credit cards by enabling access to services such as Netflix," said Paolo Azzola, co-Chief Operating Officer at PayMaya Philippines. 

Don’t miss out on the fun

Movies and TV shows are a common bonding point between people. Whether it’s meeting someone new, catching up with old friends, or bonding with the people you love, the stories you watch will always be something you can talk about. It’s also an inexpensive but a guaranteed fun way to get together. 

So whether you get comfortable on your own with a series and some snacks or invite friends over for dinner and a movie marathon, Netflix will bring your entertainment to the next level - all with the help of your PayMaya account. 

To learn more about why PayMaya is now the leading digital payments mobile app in the Philippines and how you can enjoy it , visit www.paymaya.com.

TPB hypes sports tourism with IPTL

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) hyped tennis fans from all over the world as they boosted sports tourism in the Philippines with the International Premier Tennis league (IPTL). IPTL is the first city-based professional league in the world and one of the most anticipated events of tennis enthusiasts all over the globe. It brought together current champions, tennis legends, upcoming talents and top-ranking tennis stars to compete in intense and never-before-seen matches. 

In line with TPB’s Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015, the IPTL attracted sports enthusiasts and athletes from around the world and increased tourist arrivals in the country. Next year, the Philippines is also expected to host major international sporting events as part of TPB’s Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016 campaign with the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, Asia-Pacific Taekwondo Invitational Championships, Asian Rugby Championships, Le Tour de Filipinas, and Asian Masters Fencing Championship. Photo shows top tennis player Rafael Nadal.