Globe's Guide for Pinoy travelers on getting the best roaming experience while in the US

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Planning a trip to the US? Have the best time with Globe via our partner networks T-Mobile and AT&T.

Staying connected is easy with Globe’s wide range of Roam Surf offers for as low as P149/day! Choose from all-access data packs like Roam Surf Longer Stay or app-only data packs like Roam Facebook, Roam Viber and Roam WhatsApp. These data roaming offers are available with both AT&T and T-Mobile.

Aside from data, regular calls and texts are also available with T-Mobile which still supports 2G services.

Early this year, AT&T decommissioned its 3G network technology while its 2G network has already been shut down since 2017. Because of this network reconfiguration, Globe roamers in the USA can no longer make and receive regular calls and send and receive text messages via AT&T.

In case you need to use calls and texts, customers have the option to manually select T-Mobile:

● Android users may simply go to Settings > Mobile Network > SIM Info & Settings > Carrier, then untoggle “Auto Select” for the device to scan other networks available in the area. This may take a while until all networks are loaded. Choose T-Mobile as your preferred network.

● For iPhone users, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Plans > Network Selection > then untoggle “Automatic” and then choose T-Mobile. For Prepaid customers, it's recommended to set your phone to 2G mode if you don't have any active Roam Surf subscription.

If AT&T signal is stronger in the area where you're located, affordable data roaming promos are available for you to choose from so you can make and receive calls and messages through your favorite messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, or WeChat.

“As our global partners shut down their 2G and 3G technologies, we want to ensure that our customers will still have a worry-free roaming experience while abroad. We've made Roam Surf more affordable even for long trips so they can stay reachable and always online for the entire duration of their stay,” said Coco Domingo, Vice President, Globe Postpaid and International Business.

Subscribing to roaming promos is now made easier with the GlobeOne app. Once registered, you can easily track your usage via the app's main dashboard.

To see the list of countries where 2G and 3G are no longer available and learn more about Globe roaming services, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/international/roaming.html

Manage your Western Union remittance better with all-in-one money app, Maya

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Managing your remittances via Western Union is much easier with your Maya app on-hand.

With Maya, you can claim your Western Union remittance from 200 different countries worldwide from the comforts of your home – no need to travel and line up at physical touchpoints. You just have to ask the sender to cash in the funds to your Maya app via Western Union.

Apart from making receiving remittances a breeze with just your smartphone, Maya lets you manage all your finances in just one app – so you can pay your bills, shop for groceries, grow your savings with a 6% interest rate, and even buy some crypto just minutes after you receive your funds!

“Maya has always been committed to making money management convenient and rewarding for users, and that includes receiving international remittances,” said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer for Maya Philippines. “Together with Western Union, we simplify the movement of money from our OFWs to the recipient across the country, and enable them to do more with their money through our relevant services.”

On top of taking advantage of Maya’s all-in-one features, you can also enjoy exclusive perks when you pay with Maya. Whether you’re dining out with your family, or shopping for groceries, you can get a 100% cashback or cryptoback, max of P500 when you pay with Maya QR, card, or mobile number until October 31, 2022.

Once you’re done spending for your essentials, you can even put extra funds in a Maya Savings account and watch it grow by a massive 6% interest rate! If you're interested in crypto, why not buy one via your Maya app for as low as P1?

Maya empowers users to manage all their finances in one app: pay bills in under a minute, grow their savings by up to 6%, and many more. Completely free to download and register, Maya packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone.

For more information and updates from the country’s all-in-one money platform, visit maya.ph and follow Maya on Facebook.

Mark Your Calendars, It’s GCash’s Birthday! On October 17 to 23, GCash is Celebrating its Birthday with Bigger Rewards and Exciting Deals

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Mark your calendars because GCash is once again celebrating its birthday, and it's going to be a big one! From October 17 to 23, you're invited to join in the #ReadySetGBirthday festivities as GCash Birthday returns with bigger rewards and exciting deals everyday.

This year, the #GBirthday2022 celebration is going to be voucher-tastic, treating everyone to 5 days of thrilling vouchers worth over 240M to get the best out of every transaction!

The #GBirthday2022 celebration offers a variety of exciting vouchers that you can look forward to each day to make every transaction extra special. And don’t forget to stay on the lookout for exclusive freebies and limited time offers from top GCash partners that will only be made available during birthday week.

Here’s a sneak preview of all the exciting deals you can look forward to at this year’s GCash Birthday:

1. Citibank Credit Card – Discount for the whole month of October!

Apply for a Citi Credit Card and get 8% discount on an iPhone 14 purchase plus get Php 1,000 GCash eGC via giftaway, as long as you make your first spend within 60 days.

2. Citibank Personal Loan Card – Freebies

Avail a Citi Personal Loan and get as much as Php 5,000 GCash eGC via giftaway.

3. Zalora – Voucher Discounts when you Pay Online via GCash

Zalora is giving away vouchers up to 2.5M worth! For a minimum spend of Php 2,000, enjoy 25% off when you pay online via GCash.

4. Globe at Home Broadband – Load Voucher when you Buy Load via GCash

Get P15 Load Voucher when you buy GoEXTRA129 Load via GCash. Valid until January 31, 2023

5. Globe at Home Broadband – Voucher Discounts when you Purchase a Globe Home Prepaid Wifi Device on GLife

Purchase a Home Prepaid Wifi device via GLife, get a voucher worth Php 150!

6. Globe Prepaid – Voucher Discount when you Buy Load on the GCash app

Buy Load Go+99 and receive P10 Buy Load voucher, daily cap of 10k vouchers.

7. TM – Voucher Discount when you Buy Load on the GCash app

Buy Load EZ90 Doble Freebie and receive P10 Buy Load voucher, daily cap of 15k vouchers.

8. Smart – Voucher Discount when you Buy Load on the GCash app

Get P10 or P15 Load Voucher when you load PowerAll 99 and 149!

9. Pancake House – Buy One, Take One Freebie when you Pay with GCash

Buy One, Get One on 2pcs. Classic Pancakes when you pay using GCash.

10. Bo’s Coffee – Buy One, Take One Freebie when you Scan to Pay with GCash

Buy 1 any Large Beverage from Espresso and Froccino Category and get (1) small drip coffee for Free when you pay via GCash QR code.

11. Zing – Get additional points when you Scan to Pay or Pay Online

a. Get 100 Zing Points, minimum spend Php 1,000, one time. For succeeding transactions, get 10 Zing Points, minimum spend Php 1,000 when you Pay with GCash with Linked Zing Account to GCash in Ayala Malls.

b. Get Ayala Mall GC worth 100 pesos, with a minimum spend of Php 1,000 when you check out with GCash on ZingMall.

GCash takes convenience to another level with its many uses that allow you to progress financially and reach your financial goals. You can use GCash to send money, buy load, pay bills, or shop within the app with GLife and you can be rewarded instantly! You can also tap the A+ Rewards mini app on GCash to discover daily deals, special offers, and exclusive freebies and rewards.

You can also find an array of financial services on the GCash app that provide you with pay later options while still earning you more rewards as you use them! GCredit is a credit line that provides qualified users with another payment source for your purchases that you can pay later.

GCash also has a lending feature that qualifies users for a loan with GLoans, with personal plans that you can use to pay bills or shop online, while GGives offers light and flexible instalment plans that can fit your budget and can be used for online payments, online purchases, and even offline via Pay QR.

Find more exciting offers from October 17 – 23 by visiting the GCash website. Download the GCash app today on the AppStore or Google Play Store.

mWell launches the country’s first health app wellness tracker via the nationwide Zumba® Fitfest Tour

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Continuously breaking new grounds in digital healthcare, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app, is partnering with the country’s top Zumba masters to launch the mWellness Score via the mWell Fitfest Tour Zumba challenge that kicked off in Cebu.

mWellness Score is a personal in-app health tracker which measures the amounts of exercise, light activity, sedentary behavior and sleep everyday using data-driven methods.

The mWell Fitfest Tour is led by celebrity dance diva, choreographer, and top Zumba instructor Ms. Regine Tolentino. Through it, Zumba communities around the country will get the first crack at mWellness Score via the nationwide Zumba challenge that kicked off in Cebu last Oct. 7 where hundreds of participants danced the weekend away in the Dance Workout 3.0 Marathon held at the Insular Square in Mandaue City.

The workout series continues in Mandaue, Bohol, Pampanga, Marikina, Las Pinas and Quezon City. Zumba enthusiasts may join the event for free, dance their way to a healthier lifestyle and get the chance to bring home gift vouchers, shirts, and smartwatches. All they have to do is download the mWell app, start using the mWellness Score feature and flex their scores on their social media pages.

“I’m really excited to partner with mWell for this event. You won’t feel like it’s a dreaded workout. Just dress up, feel beautiful and empowered as you move to the music. You’ll burn a ton of calories too! It will be a blast. By monitoring my mWellness Score as I teach Zumba, I can easily stay fit and healthy, lower the risk of getting sick and be more productive,” she adds.

In support of the fitness campaign, MPIC’s Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer and wellness enthusiast Ms. Chaye Cabal-Revilla says, “Zumba is a happy pill. It’s a fun and easy way to be healthy and beat stress at work. In our spare time, we even have Zumba breaks in the office. And with the mWellness Score, you can track your performance versus other mWell app users. This feature also helps monitor step count, physical activity, and sleep.”

Through the mWellness Score, mWell mobile app users can easily access a handy guide to developing a healthy lifestyle for long-term health, without having to spend on extra gadgets or wearables.

Designed for those who lead a busy life, the mWellness Score enables app users to be in control of their health, reach their fitness goals and make informed lifestyle choices to prevent chronic diseases. No need for a drastic lifestyle change. All it takes are a few tweaks to make space for physical activity and adequate sleep regularly. To make the path to fitness more exciting, mWell users can set personalized goals, or interact with others on the app, making wellness organically part of their lifestyle. They can get their daily mWellness Score for free by simply clicking on the Wellness icon on the app.

This latest innovation from mWell comes on the heels of National mWellness Day, the biggest nationwide digital medical mission. The fastest-growing health app which provides doctor consultations and serves as a wellness guide, has earlier won Best Initiative in Technological Innovation in The Asset ESG Corporate Awards--one of the world’s leading and longest-running honors in the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) space.

Aside from the mWellness Score, mWell has also made available customized fitness and nutrition programs developed by Olympians and exercise physiologists as well as calorie-controlled recipes created by dietitians and nutritionists.

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.

ABOUT mWell

mWell, is the health technology platform developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation that offers telemedicine, health and wellness programs, e-commerce, among others, in an integrated, tech-based healthcare digital ecosystem. Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, the leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with investments in various infrastructure assets including healthcare. As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

4th Impact wows Korean crowd at the 2022 Asia Song Festival

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The Filipino girl group returns to the global spotlight with their top-tier performance

Filipino girl group 4^th Impact recently wowed the Korean audience with their impactful performance at the 2022 Asia Song Festival last October 14, 2022.

Drawing praises for showcasing their vocal chops and versatility, the award-winning sister act put their deft spin on BTS’ global smash “Dynamite,” while dishing out their own originals “Tapat Sa’yo” and “Here We Go” like pros.

After a well-received performance, the ShowBT/Sony Music Entertainment talent took time to express their gratitude to the international fans who supported their performance on the prestigious music showcase.

“Thank you so much to 2022 아송페 Asia Song Festival for having us,” posted the former British X Factor finalists on social media. “We are honored to be with great artists.”

This year’s Asia Song Festival aims to promote cultural exchanges among Asian countries through music performances that feature the finest acts from the region, as well as established and up-and-coming K-Pop artists. Hosted by Korean stars Daehwi Lee and Seunghee, the 2022 Asia Song Festival put a spotlight on music acts hailing from Kazakhstan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

4^th Impact, the country’s delegate to the globally renowned music festival, is no stranger to the international audience. They first made waves in the UK after placing fifth in the competition, and earning the distinction of having the most viewed video in the history of X-Factor with their incredible take on Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj’s “Bang Bang.” They have also notched a hit in Brazil with their 2020 “K(NO)W MORE” peaking inside the top 10 of iTunes.