Suit up for Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp, brought to you by Globe! Win movie passes and enjoy free 2GB data for videos and games with GoSAKTO

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Globe continues to cement its title as the purveyor of the Filipino's digital lifestyle by providing immersive, innovative experiences for customers both online and on-ground. This July, Globe is set to offer another fully immersive entertainment experience with Marvel's Ant-Man and The Wasp!

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes Ant-Man and The Wasp, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as a superhero, Scott Lang finds himself suiting up as Ant-Man once again when he must join forces with Hope van Dyne, The Wasp, on an urgent mission to uncover secrets from the past.

Get in on all the Ant-Man and The Wasp fun with a lineup of awesome activities from Globe Prepaid! Ever wanted to see yourself shrink down in size? Drop by SM Abreeza in Davao on July 13-14, or Ayala Center Cebu and Glorietta 2 Activity Center on July 14-15 to experience the Shrinking Photo Booth! Just register to GoSAKTO 140 with 2GB of data, unlimited calls to Globe & TM, and unlimited texts to all networks valid for 7 days for only P140. GoSAKTO 140 is now made even bigger with free 2GB for videos and games! Once registered, do your best Ant-Man or Wasp impersonation, get a GIF from the photo booth and a free ticket to Ant-Man and The Wasp. Don’t forget to post your GIF on social media with the hashtags #GoWATCHandPLAY and #AntManAndTheWasp!

You can also join in on the fun online with various contests from Globe pages and influencers! Watch out for posts on the Globe Facebook page. Try to spot the tiny dynamic duo and take a screenshot. You can also share a photo of you and your partner-in-crime with Globe influencers. Movie passes and exclusive Marvel merchandise are up for grabs so stay tuned!

Let Globe power your superfandom with free 2GB to GoWatch and Play all the videos and games you love. Access your favorite video streaming and gaming apps and sites including Netflix, YouTube, HOOQ, NBA, Disney, Cartoon Network, Arena of Valor, Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, and Clash Royale. Stream and play away without worrying about consuming your GoSAKTO or GoSURF MBs. To learn more about this promo, text WNP INFO to 8080.

As a proud partner of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia since 2015, Globe creates avenues for Disney fans in the Philippines to get closer to their favorite stories and characters. The collaboration gives Filipino customers access to video-on-demand, interactive content, promotions and other related services across multiple devices and affirms the relationship of Globe with Disney whose brands include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars. Past Disney films that Globe has promoted are Incredibles 2, Solo: A Star Wars Story,Avengers: Infinity War, and Black Panther.

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About Marvel Studios' “Ant-Man and The Wasp”

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes “Ant-Man and The Wasp,” a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.

Ant-Man and The Wasp is directed by Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip T.I. Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Randall Park, with Michelle Pfeiffer, with Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Douglas.

Kevin Feige and Stephen Broussard are producing, with Louis D’esposito, Victoria Alonso, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, Paul Rudd & Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari wrote the screenplay. Ant-Man and The Wasp hits Philippine theaters on July 4, 2018.

Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation to construct PSG Station Hospital

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The foundation of City of Dreams Manila is committed to implement and fund projects for environmental and health programs

Signing the Memorandum of Agreement are, from left: Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation’s Corporate Secretary Marissa Tomacruz-Academia, Foundation Vice President Armin Raquel Santos, City of Dreams Manila’s COO Kevin Benning representing Foundation President Clarence Chung and Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana. Witnessing the signing are Jose Memorial Medical Center’s Chief II Emmanuel Montaña, Jr., Antonio Mariano Almeda, Department of Health Undersecretary Herminigildo V. Valle, former Presidential Security Group Commander Brig. Gen. Lope C. Dagoy and the Department of National Defense’s Acquisition, Installations and Logistics ASEC Jesus Rey R. Avilla and Chief of Legal Affairs Service Norman Daanoy.

Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corporation (MRP Foundation, the foundation of City of Dreams Manila) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of National Defense for the construction of the Presidential Security Group station hospital in the vicinity of Malacanang Palace. The hospital will be constructed by MRP Foundation in support of PAGCOR’s directive to the integrated resorts to implement and fund projects for environmental and health programs.

Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana signed the agreement with MRP Foundation’s Kevin Benning, chief operating officer of City of Dreams Manila representing Clarence Chung, president; Armin Raquel Santos, vice president; Marissa Tomacruz-Acadamia, corporate secretary. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Brig. Gen. Lope Dagoy, until recently the Commander of the Presidential Security Group; Department of Health Undersecretary Herminigildo Valle; Jose Memorial Medical Center’s Chief II Emmanuel Montaña, Jr., Antonio Mariano Almeda; and from the Department of National Defense, Jesus Rey R Avilla, Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions, Installations and Logistics, and Norman Daanoy, Chief Legal Affairs.

At ceremonies celebrating the PSG’s 121st anniversary recently, PSG Commander Col. Jose Eriel Niembra presented plaques of appreciation to MRP Foundation President Clarence Chung and PAGCOR Chair Andrea Domingo for their continuous support of PSG’s various programs.

MRP Foundation President and Chairman Clarence Chung (center) with AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr. (left), and PSG Commander Col. Jose Eriel M. Niembra (right), after awards ceremonies on the 121st anniversary of the PSG.

The support for the construction of the PSG hospital is also part of MRP Foundation’s long-term and sustainable corporate social responsibility undertakings to support environmental and health programs. Last year, the foundation upon the agreement with PAGCOR committed to a monthly donation of P1 Million or a year’s donation of P12 Million to the government of Parañaque City’s health program to procure medicines, medical supplies and equipment for the city’s government-maintained hospitals.

On a broader perspective and to complement the MRP Foundation initiatives, City of Dreams Manila upholds its long-term commitment to contribute primarily to the communities in which the luxury resort operates its business. This responsibility to create a positive impact in society is deeply ingrained in every employee through active volunteerism. More than 4,000 of its employees or 80% of its workforce have participated in the resort’s sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs. Various CSR activities are held at least twice a month during which employees regardless of rank work hand in hand to help those in need and conserve the environment.

City of Dreams Manila’s year-round outreach programs include providing for basic needs, social and learning activities for orphans and the elderly; annual blood donations for Red Cross; donating relief goods for those affected by disasters, and participating in tree-planting and coastal clean-up drives. The various undertakings are aptly named “Spoonful of Dreams” for the care of orphans and street children, ”Connecting Dreams” for the special time spent with the elderly, “Headful of Dreams” for educational sessions for children and elders, “Hopeful Dreams“ for hospital visits to indigent patients, “Growing Dreams“ for environmental protection and “Building Dreams” for the repair of beneficiary shelters and schools and volunteering for construction work in select communities.

Globe LIVE with Elements Music Camp to take OPM global

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After bringing and staging world-class musicals in the country, Globe Telecom, through Globe LIVE, is set to revitalize the local music industry by partnering with Elements Music Camp, a platform that develops talented local singer-songwriters for global audience.

Joe Caliro, Globe Senior Advisor for Creative Marketing & Multi Media Businesses, said that the value of Globe is to ensure that the partnership with Elements Music Camp will produce talents that will cater to the global market.

Joe Caliro, Globe Senior Advisor for Creative Marketing & Multi Media Businesses

“The Philippines is full of musical talents and we should discover and prepare them globally. The world has become smaller because of the Internet.  Music distribution has evolved from record bars to online music streaming distribution such as Spotify, YouTube among others and this is where Globe comes in,” Caliro disclosed.

The project will establish Globe’s music arm, which aims to discover, develop, and promote new and quality musical talents in the Philippines. This is part of Globe Live’s plans for this year to highlight and contribute to the overall music strategy of Globe.

Globe partnership with Elements Music Camp  held the launch with the media conference held at Discovery Suites, Ortigas on July 2, 2018

Caliro added that Globe LIVE will bring in five multi-awarded and world-renowned record producers for this year’s Elements Music Camp, who, along with five local mentors, will choose the next global Filipino record artist.

Among the international record producers involved in the camp are Bernard “Harv” Harvey, who’s produced tracks for Justin Bieber; Bassie Blue Hamilton, who’s also worked with Usher, Justin Bieber and also Bruno Mars; Steve Lillywhite who’s produced for U2 and Dave Matthews Band; Def Jam Records SVP Head of A&R Ernest Clark, who has produced for Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, and also Justin Bieber; and EDM pioneer Ferry Corsten, who has worked with Benny Benassi, DJ Tiesto, and Armin van Buuren. Also back are veteran Elements mentors Ebe Dancel, Gabby Alipe, Quest, Jungee Marcelo, Jimmy Antiporda, Thyro Alfaro, Jay Durias, and Audie Gemora.

The support for Elements Music Camp shows Globe and its original production arm, Globe LIVE's active involvement and dedication in helping develop talented local artists in the music industry, and as leading entertainment provider in the country, the only brand that provides the tools to support obsessions and superfandoms to “Create. Unstoppable Love.”

“We want to create the venue for talented local musical artists to showcase their craft, assist them, nurture and curate their creative products, and help them bring their music out to the world and hopefully, discover the next great, big thing in Original Pilipino Music,” Caliro explained. “We’re excited to leverage our association with Spotify for Elements.  As the biggest ad-supported music streaming service in the Philippines, Spotify is one of the best platforms for new artists to be discovered and showcase the 10 songs that will be produced at the camp.” 

The Elements Music Camp was founded by Twinky Lagdameo, acclaimed composer Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, and businessman Julio Sy Jr. in 2010.

Previously the camp focused on three important aspects: technical, creative and business with the mentors belonging to the top tiers of the industry. The mentors talked about a wide range of topics including Philippine music history, music theory, lyric writing and musical arrangement.

“This year, we’re going to take the next step and level up. We’re focusing on the technical aspect of creating songs and help the inherent talent of the Filipino singer-songwriter and move it to the level where we feel we could make it into something that is with universal appeal,” shares Ms. Lagdameo.

The 5-day training and development workshop will include an on-site practical teaching and application in mobile recording studios and includes lessons from some of today’s best local music artists: singer-songwriter Clara Benin, known for songs including “Tila,” and “Closure;” singer-songwriter and visual artist Reese Lansangan; and independent composer and musician Bullet Dumas, among others.

With Globe at the helm and co-presented with FrontRow, the artists and producers will get leverage through Globe’s partner platforms such as Spotify, Facebook, and YouTube, so more people can experience the content and the music created through the camp.  

“We are thankful that Globe came in through Joe (Caliro), who readily agreed to provide support after a talk with Audie Gemora, who is an Elements mentor for Performance,” said Ms. Lagdameo.

Lagdameo said that what’s going to be different about this year’s camp is that it will be bigger and better—a level up on what they used to do. Compared to previous camps, the focus is now on the technical aspect. Before it was about the ability to create, to perform. Now it’s a camp where, if one has a good song, has the opportunity to share it to a worldwide audience thanks to Globe and its partners.

This year, ten aspiring music artists will snag a chance to get into the Elements Music Camp. Selection is open for all musicians/songwriters nationwide (aged 21-35), including previous Elements alumni.

Before being selected, applicants will go through a rigorous screening process after which, the team of ten highly-rated, multi-awarded record producers—five local and five international—will select the final ten campers. Campers will then be mentored and closely taught in a 5-day music camp, using sophisticated mobile studios.

To kick-off the celebrations, there will be a reunion concert featuring past mentors and campers such as Ben & Ben, Bullet Dumas, Ebe Dancel, Joey Ayala, Nyoy Volante, and many more, on July 21, 2018, at the UP Theater. Fans should also watch out for a series of videos by Globe Studios following this year’s campers as they go through the mentorship program.

For interested, aspiring, and/or unsigned singer-songwriters, they can submit a demo and fill out the application form at glbe.co/jointhecamp. Application period is from July 5 - 31, 2018.

For more about Globe Telecom, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Globe Telecom sets up new company for tower assets

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Company takes initial step to operationalize divestment of tower assets 

Globe Telecom has taken a step forward to fulfill its plans to divest its tower assets. This is in line with the company's thrust to continuously improve internet connectivity in the Philippines.

On Thursday, July 5, Globe disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that it began the process of incorporating a separate tower holding company. As soon as it gets approval from the SEC, this will operationalize the divestment of all or part of its tower assets through a separate company. Early this year, Globe announced that it has initiated talks with independent third parties for its tower assets.

“As a major industry player we understand what this country needs to improve the internet experience of our customers. Putting up more towers based on global standards within strategic areas will make spectrum use more efficient. We should work together and find all means to supplement the build for towers – either through telcos or tower companies. This in turn will bring us closer to first world internet connectivity," said Ernest Cu, president and CEO of Globe Telecom.

The company has been pushing for the establishment of tower companies similar to those found in other developed countries. "This initiative will help accelerate the deployment of more cellular towers in the Philippines and foster competition," added Cu.

With the proposed tower holding company, any player can do outright lease of the towers using standard, non-discriminatory commercial terms. The lack of cellular towers has long been identified as the greatest barrier to seamless mobile internet connectivity with no viable short term solution due to permitting issues.

"We remain open to collaborate with new and existing players in the interest of national development,” said Cu. 

The Philippines has one of the lowest tower densities in the world with under 20,000 towers serving 100 million people. Approximately 50,000 more towers should be built in order to serve current voice and data traffic that continuously grows exponentially every year.

AirAsia Guests Get Special Discounts at SM Stores

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AirAsia and SM Stores ink Fly & Shop partnership

AirAsia guests get as much as 10% discount at select SM Stores starting today until 31 December 2018.

Caption (L-R) AirAsia Philippines Director for flight operations Captain Gomer Monreal, AirAsia Philippines Commercial Director Gilbert Simpao, The SM Store SVP Eugene Saw and The SM Store VP Quennielyn Cua.

AirAsia executives led by the airline’s Director for Flight Operations Captain Gomer Monreal and Commercial Director Gilbert Simpao made the special “Fly & Shop” promo announcement during the partnership signing ceremony held recently in Pasay City with SM management represented by The SM Store Senior Vice President Eugene Saw and Vice President Quennielyn Cua.

Captain Gomer Monreal said, “Traveling is a great time for family bonding and group trips and we are making the experience more enjoyable with promotions, discount packages and treats from our mall partners who are all equally committed to deliver only the best quality service and products to our guests. SM is a home grown brand and it brings us so much pride to be working with them.”

Under the agreement, all AirAsia guests may avail of 10% discount on all regular priced items in participating SM Stores located in Mall of Asia, Clark, Telabastagan, Pampanga, Cebu, Seaside – Cebu, Iloilo, Delgado, Davao, Lanang and Puerto Princesa upon presentation of their AirAsia boarding passes and single-receipt purchase from as low as P2,000 only. The promo will run today until 31 December 2018.

The SM Store Senior Vice President Eugene Saw said, “Shopping and traveling goes hand in hand and we are delighted to partner with AirAsia, a global brand, to bring The SM Store shopping experience to their loyal guests.”

Aside from offering promo discounts, SM Malls nationwide also accept payment for AirAsia flights via payment partner option available at www.airasia.com.