OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON FULL COMPLIANCE OF ONE YEAR EXPIRY OF PREPAID LOAD

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Globe Telecom has fully complied with the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 05-12-2017 issued jointly by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), extending the validity of all prepaid load to one (1) year.

Effective July 5, 2018, all Globe prepaid load, including those with denominations below 300 pesos, will carry a one year expiration period. It was on January 6 when Globe and other carriers started implementing the one year expiration period for prepaid load worth 300 pesos and above.

We are grateful to the NTC, DICT, and DTI for giving us ample time to prepare for the smooth and seamless implementation of the extension of the expiration period across all denominations.

All-new Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 Plus: Achieve work-life balance in style

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Built-to-last and flagship hero performance to rely on to complete tasks while enjoying life’s experiences

From beating morning rush-hour traffic, meeting deadlines at work and clinching that presentation, braving the rain or floods to staying in touch with loved ones, getting fit or pursuing other personal goals such as enrolling in a culinary class or starting jiu jitsu, finding that delicate balance between work and personal life is a daily challenge. Young urban professionals seek to get a head start on their careers while also enjoying their independence, seeking out new adventures and experiencing fully what life has to offer.

HMD Global, the new home of Nokia phones, makes sure Filipinos are always on top of their game, whether at work or in other aspects of their personal lives, with innovative technologies that are also reliable. The built-to-last and flagship hero quality of the all-new Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 Plus, combined with Android technology for smartphones, let young urbanites juggle the challenges at work, home and other aspects of life with ease and style.

Shannon Mead, country manager of HMD Global Philippines, said:

“We at HMD Global understand that Filipinos have a very active and dynamic lifestyle so we made it our vision to provide reliable and innovative technology that would meet the needs of the local market without compromising style. The latest of our smartphone offerings, the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus, both live up to the Nokia mobile’s legacy of durability, premium quality and advanced features to enable end-users to achieve work-life balance seamlessly.”

The Nokia 6.1: Built to last for busy millennials

Built to adapt to the fast-paced lifestyle of working millennials, the upgraded Nokia 6.1 offers powerful performance and new features in a more compact and durable body. Backed by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform, the phone delivers efficient performance that is 60 percent faster than its predecessor. This means less time to load apps and more time for checking with colleagues at work, chatting with loved ones or simply catching up on the latest movies or games.

By combining a sculpted 2.5D display with damage-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the new Nokia 6.1 is able to withstand the challenges of daily urban grind. Its USB-C fast-charging feature provides as much as 50 percent power in just 30 minutes, allowing users to quickly get back to their to-do list for the day.

The Nokia 7 Plus: The flagship hero for urbanites

Designed with top-class performance and durability in mind, the Nokia 7 Plus is the modern career person’s best friend. The vivid 6-inch 18:9 full-HD+ display allows for convenient and efficient content browsing, perfect for productive and on-the-go professionals who need to stay updated about work and other important matters. With its powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 Mobile Platform processor and 3800mAh battery, the flagship hero smartphone can keep up with the demands of a busy lifestyle, delivering reliable performance with style.

The smoothly curved back, slim edges and copper highlights of the Nokia 7 Plus create a sleek, comfortable yet strong look that goes well with both classy and bold individuals, making the phone a stylish partner anyone can rely on.

Capture moments, tell stories

Both the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus offer enhanced ZEISS optics and Dual-Sight technology for clear and sharp images that capture both sides of every story. The phones’ innovative optical hardware and imaging algorithms combined make weekend adventures extra memorable with true-to-life images of special moments with family and loved ones.

The two new additions to the Nokia mobile Android family also now come with the pro-camera mode. The advanced camera settings allows for quick and easy manual control over photos, thus making sure memories from long road trips or quick get-togethers are preserved beautifully without filters.

The Nokia 6.1 boasts a 16MP primary camera and an 8MP front-facing camera while the Nokia 7 Plus is equipped with a 12MP primary and 13MP secondary rear cameras and a 16MP front-facing camera.

Pure, secure and up-to-date Android One experience

The Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus receive monthly security updates up to three years to ensure a secure smartphone experience. With the Android Oreo™ upgrade on purchase, millennials can enjoy the latest Android features of the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus, including Picture-in-Picture for multitasking, Android Instant Apps to discover and run apps with minimal friction, 60 fantastic new emojis and battery-maximizing features such as limiting background app use.

As part of a stronger commitment to a pure, secure and up-to-date Android experience, the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 Plus are the latest additions to the Android One lineup with 2-letter upgrades, bringing AI-powered innovations and security protections. Android One features vivid displays, picture-perfect cameras and the latest Google innovations such as auto-adjusting power usage, built-in Google Play Protect that dynamically prevents viruses and malware, and a small, curated set of preloaded apps that gives room for more storage.

Availability and pricing

The Nokia 6.1 is available in Blue/Gold while the Nokia 7 Plus comes in both Black/Copper and White/Copper variants. Both phones also offer a 4GB RAM / 64 GB ROM configuration.

Until August 31, get free JBL T450BT Bluetooth headphones worth PHP3,000 with every purchase of the Nokia 6.1 at participating dealers. During this period, you can also get the Nokia 6.1 for PHP15,990 with 0% interest for 6 months and the Nokia 7 Plus for PHP21,990 with 0% interest for 9 months from Home Credit.

Explore FUN TAIPEI 2018 ! The perfect place for travelers, foodies and shopaholics

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Taipei is a city bursting with life and what better way to explore some of its most popular spots and landmarks and food? 

Enjoy traveling to Taipei, you will discover different awesome places, capture and share moments of your journey. 

Deputy Commissioner of Taipei City’s Department of Information and Tourism Chen Yu-hsin expressed her gratitude to the Filipinos for choosing Taipei as one of their favourite travel destinations.

Taiwan has EXTENDED the Visa­Free entry policy for Filipinos until July 31, 2019.

Accordingly, the number of Filipino visitors has hit new highs, with the number reaching 290,784 since Taiwan approved the visa-free program for visitors from the Philippines in November 2017, which is just extended until the end of July, 2019. This is staggering 68.59% increase from the same period in the previous year, which attracted 172,475 people in 2016.

Explore FUN TAIPEI 2018

And more exciting for the food-loving nature of Filipino, the Department of Information and Tourism has created a promotional theme - a 24-hour non-stop eating tour !

During the FUN TAIPEI 2018 media launch held at the Filipinas Ballroom, Ascott Hotel in Makkati City on July 3, 2018, they feature Taipei’s famous food and beverage service providers!

 

 

 

Including Taipei’s popular breakfast brand My Warm Day, hottest Ma La hot pot, award-winning pastry and bakery Sunmerry, always packed Smoothie House, world-famous beverage maker KQ Tea. 

This delegation visits the Philippines introduce chic hotel chain Amba Hotels & Resorts.

And also dry noodle maker Asha-food and Fried Chicken Master that you will buy as your take home for your loveones and family to enjoy. 

Taipei Double-decker Sightseeing Bus

Taipei Double-decker Sightseeing Bus service and the trendy hotel chain are also drawing attention for the Philippine visitors during the product launch event.

• Taipei Double-decker Sightseeing Bus service will guide you to discover major landmarks in Taipei by exploring from 23 bus stops across two routes.  

• Hop on and off at your preferred attractions along the Taipei sightseeing bus route for maximum flexibility.

• Visit top attractions such as National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Ximending, Taipei 101 and many more. 

• Share your traveling moments with free WiFi available on the Taipei double decker bus.

• Enjoy introductions of attractions with a headset commentary in a choice of languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. You will be provided with a headset that offers introduction to Taipei in English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. You will also have access to free Wi-Fi onboard the Taipei sightseeing bus, allowing you to capture and share moments of your journey. 

Travel and Explore Taipei

The famous local travel agency Jeron Travel has launched its latest travel promotion: an airfare and hotel deal with Taiwan’s top airliner EVA AIR, including a ticket for the Taipei double-decker sightseeing bus.

The ticket sale is set to start on 5th July in the Philippines at a minimum price of USD 400. Also available is the limited amount of Fun Pass Taipei and “FUN TAIPEI” surprise package. This will give Filipino get to enjoy a series of super deals once they board the flight until they return home.

Deputy Commissioner Chen Yu-hsin says the Department of Information and Tourism also host a tourism business matching session for the first time right after the press conference to follow the local customs of the tourism industry. More than 40 local tourism operators and agencies are invited to meet with the business delegates from Taipei I the hope of encouraging more Filipino visitors to come to Taipei.

On Friday, July 6, another promotional event will be held at the Activity Center of Glorietta 2. Mickey will perform the song “My New Crushie.” 

“My New Crushie”
Taipei City in the eyes of Mikey Bustos,  Filipino Internet Sensation

Taipei City collaborates with Filipino You Tube Star Mikey Bustos to promote travel and food through a music video.  The music video debuts at the FUN TAIPEI 2018 media launch and also travel seminar held at the  Ascott Hotel last Tuesday.

Deputy Commissioner of Taipei City’s Department of Information and Tourism Chen Yu-hsin claims that the comedian-singer is the first foreign celebrity to be invited as Spokesperson to promote Taipei as perfect city for foodies and shopaholics.

The song titled “My New Crushie,” which is based on the theme song of the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei City, was performed by Mikey before the members of Manila-based media and select travel agents.

With playful and catchy lyrics, the music video takes the viewers to get a sneak peek into Taipei’s amazing food scene. Mikey, who dabbles in comedy and singing, boasts of the tasty food he feasted on during the music video shoot – including beef noodle, mango-shaved ice, fried chicken and the world famous stinky tofu. He shared his fun experience during the shoot including that of the time when it rained heavily while sampling the street food.

“The taste is so unforgettable and I wish I can go back to Taipei to try more things that I didn’t get to eat last time,” narrates Mikey.

2018 Travel Madness Expo / Fun Taipei 2018

There will be food stations featuring dishes from Taipei for free, a DIY session and an interactive photo studio. Members of the public are welcome to attend the event to see a live performance, sample Taipei’s food. 

You can even win a prize when you take pictures at the event and tag FUN TAIPEI. And capping off the series of promotional events for Taipei City is the 2018 Travel Madness Expo at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, happening from July 5 to 8. Now is the best time to explore the many sides of Taipei.

Since Taiwan extended their free visa until July 2019, what better way is to book your travel with your loved ones as early as today. To get a feel of what Taiwan has to offer, Taipei City Government partners with EVA Air for the "Fun Taipei 2018" campaign and travel seminar which aims to promote the best of Taipei when you visit the city .

Smart Online Store now accepts PayPal for safer and easier online shopping

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Whether you're getting a new Smart Postpaid Plan or simply buying Smart Prepaid load, you can now enjoy a safer and easier online shopping experience on the Smart Online Store at store.smart.com.ph, which now accepts PayPal™ as a payment option.

The official digital shop of PLDT's wireless arm, the Smart Online Store is a web platform that gives you the convenience of buying Smart products and services anytime and anywhere - on your desktop, smartphone or tablet.

Through the Smart Online Store, you can sign up for the latest devices bundled with a Smart Postpaid Plan that suits your needs, renew or upgrade your existing plan, top-up with Smart Prepaid load, or buy phone accessories and add-ons, among others. The Smart Online Store also offers exclusive deals, discounts, and freebies.

With PayPal, your transaction on the Smart Online Store is safe and secure with 24/7 transaction monitoring and anti-fraud technologies.

PayPal also makes your online shopping quick and hassle-free because once you're logged in, you won't need to enter all your credit card details every time you pay.

To use PayPal on the Smart Online Store, just click the PayPal button as payment option and log into your PayPal account. Then, simply choose your preferred linked debit or credit card to complete the payment process.

Not yet a PayPal user? Sign up for free now at https://www.paypal.com/ph/home and shop at over 10 million online stores across more than 200 markets worldwide.

Aside from PayPal, the Smart Online Store also accepts other payment options to make your online shopping experience easier and safer. The Smart Online Store accepts Mastercard, Visa, ECPay, and Bancnet, as well as allows payments via LBC, SM, Cebuana Lhuillier, and Cash on Delivery.

Visit the Smart Online Store now and enjoy the convenience of transacting with PayPal.

Safe and comfortable living at affordable BellaVita Homes

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The main dream people always have is to ensure the family’s safety, security, comfortability, and convenience.

When it comes to thinking of the right home for you and for the family and loveones, you have to think of what is suitable for your needs and budget. That’s why it is essential that you are well-informed about every option that you might come across when looking for your family home. 

Affordable BellaVita homes

BellaVita Land Corp. offers affordable house and lots built to be self-sustaining with communities accessible to commercial areas, educational establishments, shopping malls, hospitals, transportation hubs, and churches- everything a Filipino family needs.

BellaVita's quality homes in the country’s social enterprise communities, allowing residents to enjoy a comfortable living experience – from the house designs to the village features; one will get a sense of how living and livelihood may be seamlessly integrated. 

Bellavita Homes modern house and lot with amenities

In Bellavita homes, there are amenities people can enjoy - there is clubhouse, kids can play at the playground, sports and recreation facility, people can play basketball and can have bonding with family, relatives, new and old friends. This happy community contributes to our health in a positive way. When we are healthy we feel good about ourselves and will be happy with our lifestyle with people around us.

Bella Vita Amenities and Facilities

• Bella Vita Amenities and Facilities:
• Guarded Entrance/Exit
• Central Park
• Clubhouse
• Basketball Court
• Playground
• Pocket Parks
• Common Parking
• Elevated Water Tank
• Future Community Retail

There are three (3) model units to choose from

1. Gemelli - Duplex units

2. Poli End - End units of Quadruplex and Multipod units

3. Poli Inner - Inner units of Quadruplex and Multipod unit

Poli Inner

• Floor Area – 22 sqm
• Lot Area – 36 sqm
• = P450,000
• (Reservation fee = P3,500)

Poli End

• Floor Area – 23 sqm
• Lot Area –50 sqm
• = P650,000 – 900,000
• (Reservation fee = P5,000)

Gemelli

• Floor Area – 24 sqm
• Lot Area – 60 sqm
• = P900,000 – 1,200,000
• (Reservation fee = P3,500) 

Affordable house and lot at BellaVita homes' financing is through with Bank, Pag-Ibig, Cash, Deferred Cash, Inhouse, Cebuana Lhuillier and BPI Bank. 

Bella Vita Homes provide 24 hour security to ensure safe and secured community.

Here are places with BellaVita's homes: 

• Tayabas, Quezon
• Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
• Capas, Tarlac
• Pililla, Rizal
• Porac, Pampanga
• General Trias, Cavite
• Lipa, Batangas
• Rosario, Batangas
• Alaminos, Laguna
• San Pablo, Laguna
• Pila, Laguna
• Naga, Bicol
• Iloilo
• Cagayan De Oro

For inquiries/tripping schedule,visit BellaVita FanPage: 

https://www.facebook.com/BellaVitaLandCorp/

BellaVita Land Corp. is a subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) that offers quality homes in the country’s social enterprise communities, allowing residents to enjoy a comfortable living experience – from the house designs to the village features; one will get a sense of how living and livelihood may be seamlessly integrated.