Solar Entertainment Corporation stays on top of its game

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Network unveils channels’ new look and more exciting things ahead

Solar Entertainment Corporation remains to be the largest content provider and channel operator in Southeast Asia. The network is comprised of seven (7) channels—ETC, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV, CT, Solar Sports, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium. The viewers are in for a treat when they tune in to Solar Entertainment’s roster of channels on Sunday, October 16, as the first integrated rebranding execution of the channels will be revealed.

In hindsight, it was an effort done separately by the stations. Solar Entertainment Corporation President and CEO Wilson Tieng says, “[This year], we are doing the change of the broadcast design simultaneously for higher impact and to bring more excitement for the channels and its viewers. Through this venture, we aim to boost viewership and market share by giving a fresh take on our channels and topnotch content tied with the new look.”

While the technology of content delivery to the market is evolving, the TV network continues to grow and keep up with the changing landscape. “Solar has kept its fingers on the pulse of media-savvy Filipino audiences,” says Tieng. “We pay attention to emerging viewing habits while at the same time, setting the trend and changing mindsets.”

With the emergence of digital media, Solar stays on top of its game as the pioneer in providing Filipino audiences the access to international shows, sporting events, films, and eventually online content. Tieng confirms, “We have to open all the avenues for marketing and revenue. It creates the challenge of gaining traction with your audience, especially the millennials, and support from advertisers. There are more exciting announcements for this last stretch of the year and onto 2017, specifically for the channel content and digital assets of Solar. We are definitely going for more.”

Don’t miss the channel flip of ETC, 2nd Avenue, Solar Sports, and Basketball TV happening on October 16 at 8 PM.

ETC is on UHF channel 21, Sky Cable channel 16, Destiny Digital channel 16, Global Destiny channel 28, Cignal channel 9, or Cablelink channel 34.

2nd Avenue is seen on UHF Free TV Ch. 29, SkyCable Ch. 19, Global Destiny Cable Ch. 29, Cablelink Ch. 35, and Cignal Ch. 28.

Solar Sports is on SkyCable Ch.70, Destiny Ch.35, and Cablelink Ch.58 and Basketball TV is available on SkyCable Ch. 33, Cignal Ch. 35, and Global Destiny Ch. 34.

“Jane The Virgin” shows more of her lovable antics this October on Sony Channel

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Avid viewers of Jane the Virgin are surely in for a surprising treat when everybody’s favorite telenovela returns to Sony Channel for a third season this October.

The new season begs an all-important question: Will Jane finally lose her virginity? And if she does, to whom? Will it be to her husband Michael (Brett Dier), who has loved her for a long time? To her boss Rafael (Justin Baldoni), who starts to have feelings for her? 

Or to Sam (Miles Gaston Villanueva), a childhood crush who suddenly vies for her affection?

Jane continues to manage the many things going on in her life as she endures an unexpected change, and her life suddenly becomes as dramatic and complicated as the telenovelas she has always loved.

Jane the Virgin Season 3 premieres within 12 Hours of the U.S. telecast on October 18, every Tuesday at 8:50 pm. First & Exclusive on Sony Channel.

Sony Channel is seen on SKYCable Channel 35, Cignal Digital TV Channel 60, GSat Channel 48, Global Destiny Cable Channel 62, and Cable Link Channel 39.

Over 51,000 education benefit payouts released for 2nd Semester of SY 2016-2017

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With increasing tuition fees and extended years of basic education, having an education plan has become even more relevant nowadays. Many parents who have made a decision decades ago to invest in a good education plan for their children, are now reaping the fruits of their hard-earned savings, thanks to Philam Life. 

In May of 2016, 50,000 scholars received their education payout for the 1st semester of SY 2016-2017. This second semester, Philam Life released over 51,000 education benefit payouts to policy owners. Most of the benefit payouts were made through CTA (credit to account) as part of the company’s “ease of doing business” drive to ensure policyholders receive their benefit payments in a fast and convenient manner. 

“Providing the best education for their loved ones continues to be a key priority among Filipinos. Nothing is more important and more fulfilling for parents than to see their children finish school,” said Philam Life CEO Aibee Cantos. “We understand this real life need and we are proud to be part of the journey in helping parents send their children to school,” Cantos concluded.

In a related matter, Philam Life introduced a new education product called ‘Future Scholar,’ which addresses the needs and specifications of middle-class families who want the best education for their children. 

Future Scholar is an investment and life insurance plan that provides long-term growth potential and guaranteed education benefits. It allows access to Philam Life’s expertly-managed funds, offers guaranteed education benefits, waiver of premium, an optional term insurance for the payor, which the family can use to expand education costs in case the unexpected happens. Customers can also choose from two simple payment options – pay over 5 years or pay regularly until the child turns 17 years old. 

Philam Life remains a trusted partner of parents in ensuring the continued education of their children. It has delivered timely payouts of over PHP10 billion in education benefits for the past 10 years, and over PHP131 billion in insurance benefits for the past six decades.

For more information, please visit http://www.philamlife.

Globe Telecom’s Ernest Cu retains spot as one of most powerful telecom executives worldwide

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Globe Telecom President & CEO Ernest Cu retained his spot as one of the most powerful telecommunication executives in the world following his inclusion on the elite list of Global Telecoms Business Power 100 for 2016. Again, Cu is the only Filipino executive to make it to the Power 100 and among the top 10 in Asia. 

Similar to the new selection process it adopted last year, inclusion in this year’s list of Power 100 was divided into a number of different categories such as operators in various parts of the world, over-the-top and content providers, hardware companies, handsets and chips. 

Globe Telecom President & CEO Ernest Cu

Cu was listed in the Top Ten Operators from Asia. Officially appointed as President & CEO of Globe in April 2009, Cu has been passionately driving a sweeping transformation across the company, including modernizing its network and IT infrastructure, creating a collaborative and service-oriented culture, and product innovations in its mobile business. Under his visionary leadership, Globe has outperformed industry growth with the company breaking records across all key product groups, brands and market segments by making the Globe brand as the purveyor of Filipino digital lifestyle. The company is now recognized as the number one mobile brand in the country. 

Cu is currently leading the company in elevating the state of internet in the Philippines by maximizing the newly assigned 700Mhz spectrum to provide a faster mobile internet experience to its customers and by investing heavily to improve the fixed-line internet to connect 2 million families nationwide by 2020 and. With this, Globe managed to drive the mobile internet speed ranking of the Philippines in the top 6 in Asia Pacific with an average speed of 8.5Mbps according to the 2nd quarter Akamai State of the Internet report. The country has now a mobile internet connection speed faster than Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. 

Aside from Cu, other telecom executives included in the Top Ten Operators from Asia include Mukesh Ambani, Managing director, Reliance Jio; Alex Jinsung Choi, CTO, SK Telecom; Chua Sock Koong, CEO, Singtel; Li Ka-shing, Chairman, CK Hutchison; Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Airtel; Andy Penn, CEO, Telstra; Masayoshi Son, CEO, SoftBank; Hiroo Unoura, CEO, NTT; and Shang Bing, Chairman, China Mobile.

Global Telecoms Business is the only magazine and website dedicated for senior executives of telecommunication companies worldwide.

Philippine SME Business Expo to launch on October 21-22, 2016

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Manila – The Philippine SME Business Expo, known to be the Philippines’ Largest Business-2-Business Expo, Conference and Networking Event for Small and Medium Enterprises will launch its 4th year this October 21-22, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center Hall 3, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

The Philippine SME Business Expo is [PHILSME] is the leading trade show dedicated to promote Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in the Philippines.

For the Past 3 years, Philippine SME Business Expo has been providing information on the latest innovations and trends presented in an interactive program composed of seminars, forums, workshops, product presentations and other activities that provide growth opportunities enabling SME’s to be competitive in the ASEAN Economic Community.

The 4th Philippine SME Business Expo will feature over 118 companies from various business sectors in over 1,815 sqm exhibit space. This 2-day event is intended for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Directors, Managers, Business Professionals, Executives, Interested Franchisees, Businessmen, Investors, Academics, Returning OFWs, Media and Press, Trade Association Members and Government Officers.

“The Philippine SME Business Expo is perfect for small and medium enterprises in the Philippines. There they can find business solutions for their growing businesses. Also for those who would want to enter in a new business, get a franchise or be a retailer, Philippine SME Business Expo is the perfect place”, said David Abrenilla, the Founder and Managing Director of Philippine SME Business Expo and CEO of Mediacom Solutions Inc. 

The Philippine SME Business Expo is sponsored by PLDT SME Nation, Esquire Financing, Mac Graphics Carranz International Corporation, Regus, Philhealthcare Inc., Cebuana Lhuillier, Mober, BCS Systems & Technologies Inc., Federal Express Pacific LLC, 2GO, and Benchmark. 

To attend the show, register for free at www.philsme.com. For inquiries contact Sunshine Sy at +63-2-509-4792, +63-927-395-1575 or email sunshine@philsme.com.

Join the community at www.facebook.com/PhilippineSMEBusinessExpo.