Advisory : BDO EMBARKS ON NEXT PHASE OF UPGRADE

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FOLLOWING last month’s successful implementation of key improvements involving its electronic banking services, BDO Unibank will launch the next phase of its system upgrade this coming Holy Week. 

As a result, the following services will be temporarily inaccessible to clients starting 8PM on April 19 (Good Friday) to 12nn on April 20 (Black Saturday): 

· ATMs

· Mobile and Online Banking

· Debit and Cash Card transactions

Branches, meanwhile, will be closed from April 18 (Maundy Thursday) to April 21 (Easter Sunday) in observance of the Holy Week. Regular operations will resume Monday, April 22. 

“We are advising our clients and the general public to perform their banking transactions ahead of this scheduled activity to avoid any inconvenience,” BDO said in an advisory. 

Once completed, the system improvement will allow BDO to provide better service to its growing number of clients and offer banking convenience to even more Filipinos. 

Capture the joy of traveling with the reliable Vivo V15 Pro

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Traveling has now become an essential part of life, allowing people to make unforgettable adventures and wonderful memories. One’s bucket list will not be complete without a visit to a dream destination. With affordable travel, the world has become a smaller place in a good way, with people being able to experience different cultures.

There are different types of travelers—backpacker, experiential, luxury—with each one having their reasons for wandering, and along with it, their own set of travel must-haves.

Not all backpackers are budget travelers. They just find it easier to move around a city or a province with just a bag on their backs. What these adventure seekers need is a sturdy backpack made of light but durable materials, a good pair of shoes that can help make walking more comfortable, and clothes made from light materials that are not bulky to carry.

For experiential travelers who want to immerse themselves in a country's culture, a language translation app would be very helpful in starting off a conversation with the locals. A pocket Wi-Fi is also essential especially if you rely on Google Maps or navigation apps.

Luxury travelers may not have to worry about many things, but they too should be mindful of travel essentials like cash especially since there are countries which still prefer currency over a credit card.

While they may have unique goals that require different items, these wanderlust-stricken individuals all share one travel need—capturing the priceless moments in their trips—that can be satisfied with using a high-quality smartphone that features the latest camera technology, like the Vivo V15 Pro.

Having a smartphone with a powerful 48MP AI (artificial intelligence) Triple Rear Camera can bring peace of mind that every exciting moment is captured in images. Travelers can take professional-grade photos that are not only IG-worthy but also ideal for printing. The lenses are powered with 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor, an 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, and a 5MP Depth camera.

The 32MP Elevating Selfie Camera now also serves as a personal photographer because gone are the days when selfies will only be that, selfies. With the Vivo V15 Pro, travelers can take their photos with the beautiful background. The photo might not look like a selfie shot because it can capture landscapes or even tall buildings.

Before, the panorama feature of phone cameras somehow distorts the image making the photos look like taken with fisheye lens. But what if you just want a normal looking photo of a beach from end to end? The V15 Pro’s 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle will do the job of having your photograph and the background as well.

One of the most common nuisances among mobile photography enthusiasts is the low-light mode of some smartphones. Vivo V15 Pro's AI Super Night Mode does the trick of shooting a beautiful city skyline. Nothing beats the happiness of a city slicker traveler when he or she is able to shoot an almost perfect night scene with either colorful lights or bokeh.

When a really good photograph is a must-have for a traveler, then a really good camera phone with the latest AI features should be a primary consideration when deciding on what smartphone to buy. Vivo V15 Pro just wants every traveler to eliminate needless worries like missing a good shot. Its design, especially the camera, lenses, and display, is perfectly suited not only for day-to-day photo ops but also for different kinds of travel, so you won’t miss a single shot that captures the joy of traveling.

Limited time offer

Those who want to get the Vivo V15 Pro for its AI camera technology are in for a treat as Vivo is also giving away a set of exclusive perks for those who make advance orders of its latest flagship smartphone.

Customers who pre-order the V15 Pro online until April 11 can score a JBL Clip 3 portable Bluetooth speaker, an extended 6 months phone warranty and can also avail of a screen protection warranty, wherein they will only need to pay P500 to have their damaged or broken screens replaced within 6 months from receiving their pre-ordered units. To pre-order the Vivo V15 Pro today, visit https://vivoglobal.ph/v15preorder/.

The V15 Pro will be available in the local market starting April 12. Vivo will offer the smartphone at 0% interest, thru 6-9 months installment payments using major credit cards and Home Credit, at all participating stores nationwide.

Roma Pradhan Stages Charity Concert "Musical Soirée V" on April 27

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A wonderful night of alluring and beautiful songs from Indian singer Roma Pradhan takes the stage once again for "Musical Soiree V."

This annual event bringing great music will be staged at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza, Makati City on April 27 from 6 to 8 PM. 

Roma Pradhan started Musical Soiree in 2014 as a way of giving back to the community. 

The fifth installment of her annual fundraising show promises to be even better than previous years as Roma will be performing a variety of Hindi music genres, ranging from Bollywood classics to more the modern hits of today. As per previous years, she is also known for performing a Tagalog song at each show; this year she will be singing "Tagumpay Nating Lahat," a song originally sung by award-winning international Broadway star Lea Salonga.

A successful artists who uses her God-given talent for the good of others, Roma, who hails from Calcutta, India, grew up in traditional household. She and her brother loved music and singing. She started learning Indian Classical vocal music from the age of 7. 

She is also a Sangeet Prabhakar in Hindustani defined as a Bachelor's degree with Music from a recognised University and B.Ed. Sangeet Prabhakar examination of the Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. This makes her an expert in Hindustani classical music and she has won numerous singing competitions and awards, achieving highly impressive feats.  This led to her becoming a sought after singer who has performed professionally up until 20 years ago. 

Roma found herself moving to Manila along with her family and her husband and currently has a career in recruitment. She is also a passionate Buddhism practitioner, and led her to use her musical talent for the betterment of a country that gave her so much.  

Musical Soiree came  into fruition ib 2014 due to this idea of giving back to the comminity. Roma feel fulfilled by this event, which gives her an opportunity to singthus bringing her joy while creating value in our society. 

Proceeds of "Musical Soiree V" will go towards financing the education of 33 elementary school students from Tahanan ng Pagmamahal. This is the second year that Roma's concert will be benefiting this Taguig-based non-profit organization. In its first year, the profits of this charity event helped the organization Ang Misyon. The Musical Soiree events have also supported the orphanage "Shepherd of the Hills" for the past two years. In addition, the show exposes these organizations to potential donors, further supporting these charitable cause.

Musical Soiree V is sponsored by Citi, Globe, HGS and Gulf Oil. Ticket price is P900. For inquiries or reservations, call 09088885888.

Endless Looney Tunes playtime awaits kids with latest Jolly Kiddie Meal

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This April, Jollibee is giving young ones the chance to play with our all-time favorite Warner Bros. characters – Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian, Sylvester, Tweety, Daffy Duck and Taz - with the Jolly Kiddie Meal Looney Tunes.

With the licensed collectible set from the country’s largest fast-food chain, kids will surely have lots of fun playing with the Looney Tunes fun squad as they goof around and chase each other around the house and in the backyard, just like in the animated series!

Kids can place the ever-adorable Bugs Bunny on top of his skateboard and launch him in three different directions to escape Taz which can spin wildly by squeezing his legs. They can also let Marvin the Martian pilot his flying saucer with a pull of a cord to catch Daffy Duck who always gets thrown off a big ACME rocket when it hits a hard surface. They can also help Sylvester spring up using his pogo stick to reach sweet little Tweety Bird swinging inside her cage.

Collect all six toys with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with Rice (P120), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal (P135), each with its own Jolly Joy Box.

So, what are you waiting for? Hurry and start collecting the Jolly Kiddie Meal Looney Tunes fun squad which is available until April 30 only. Go to the nearest Jollibee branch to complete all six toys!

Get ready to own the spotlight with TikTok and Globe!

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TikTok and Globe join forces to bring Filipinos a creative platform to capture their favorite moments online. Plus, express yourself in 15 seconds or less and #CreateWithLove to get a chance to win special prizes!

Being online is now second nature to us. All the different apps today give everyone the freedom for expression - whether it’s sharing our works, opinions, love for art, music, and many more. Online, we can share important moments and spread the fun to others! Our access to the internet also comes with a digital responsibility, to be mindful of what we post and how we interact with others online.

Leading the charge in giving Filipinos a complete and rich digital lifestyle, Globe partners with the latest app taking the online world by storm, TikTok. Known as the world’s leading short video platform, the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets for TikTok in South East Asia.

On TikTok, creators can unleash their imagination and set new boundaries in capturing their favorite moments online—be it song, dance, comedy, travel, food, fitness and many others. Users can easily create unique short videos with amazing effects and stickers that they can share with friends and family all around the globe.

“Today’s youth are more expressive and creative than ever. Growing up in a highly-digital time has given them a platform to be more inspired to share more of what they love whether it’s funny short videos, trending dance moves, or new music they like. This almost-unlimited access for sharing and receiving everyday moments goes hand-in-hand with digital responsibility as an essential skill. We at Globe are excited to partner with TikTok to provide exclusive data offers and strengthen our commitment to the cyberwellness of our users — giving Filipinos a better overall digital experience,” shares Jil Bausa-Go, Globe Vice President for Content Partnerships.

“TikTok is designed for the new generation of creators as it has become the preferred platform for expression, given its lowered boundaries for sharing, creating, discovering — all made easy on mobile. We are thrilled to partner with Globe Telecom to empower more Filipinos to bring their imagination to life and making the most out of capturing their favorite moments in 15 seconds,” said Steven Tannason, Strategic Partnerships (SEA), TikTok.

To let more Pinoys enjoy the app, Globe has partnered with TikTok for worry-free and value-for-money data promos! Globe mobile customers can subscribe to special standalone TikTok offers that fits their needs - TIKTOK15 with 100MB for 1 day, TIKTOK50 with 600MB for 7 days, and TIKTOK199 with 1GB for 30 days. They can register to their preferred promo by texting the keyword to 8080. Now users can better create and share more trending clips and funny videos! Special promos for Globe Prepaid GoSURF and Globe At Home HomeSURF users will also be coming soon.

On top of these exclusive offers, Globe is also holding an exciting contest for its customers - the #CreateWithLove Challenge! Similar to previous viral TikTok videos such as the Clothes Swap Challenge and Rotation Challenge, participants can get in on the next trending topic with #CreateWithLove. They just have to film themselves expressing their love for anyone or anything they’re passionate about through hand gestures, poses, or animations, and creating their own heart versions in any way possible. On the TikTop app, tap on the "Hashtags" button, type #CreateWithLove and #GlobeTikTok, and post it publicly.

The top 5 most viewed videos will win Prepaid load cards, Globe Streamwatch Xtreme Prepaid, discount vouchers from partner establishments, and TikTok premium merchandise! There will also be special awards for Globe Prepaid's Choice and Globe At Home's Patok of the Town. Contest runs from April 12 to May 3, 2019.

Aside from offering a premium for content creators and enabling them to express their creativity through the video platform, Globe and TikTok are committed to the safety and digital wellbeing of its users. Under its #MakeITSafePH campaign, Globe has conducted Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) workshops for students to help them understand how to be safe and responsible for their online activities and has provided practical, easy-to-digest information about cyber threats to its customers.

To further promote a positive and safe app environment, TikTok has improved its content moderation system. Aside from its advanced content moderation technology, it also has a human moderation team - based in over 20 countries and regions and covers 36 languages - to help monitor if the posts being uploaded on the app follow its community guidelines.

In support of this year’s Safer Internet Day, TikTok also launched the Filipino version of the #BetterMeBetterInternet campaign as part of TikTok’s global safety initiative. Most recently, TikTok also introduced upgraded safety features for Filipino users, allowing them to filter comments in English, Tagalog and Cebuano, as well as empowering them with upgraded screen time management options.

For Globe and TikTok, it’s all about empowering creators to be innovative — safely and securely — in the way they express themselves through the TikTok platform.

Unleash your creativity and express yourself in 15 seconds or less! #CreateWithLove and capture everyday moments that matter on TikTok with Globe. Visit globe.com.ph for more information and follow Globe ICON on Facebook and Instagram. Not on TikTok yet? 

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