Globe to delight consumers with exciting entertainment from Disney+

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The long wait is over.

Globe, the country’s most reliable mobile network, is the first telecommunications operator to distribute the highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+, in the Philippines from November 17.

With Globe’s reliable high-speed network and extensive coverage, subscribers of Disney+ will be able to access a vast library of content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star.

“We are proud to be the first telco to distribute Disney+ to Filipino viewers who have been eagerly awaiting the streaming service to become available here,” said Globe Group President and CEO Ernest Cu.

Globe has undertaken various ventures with Disney since 2015, with both brands having their own history of storytelling that has captivated Filipinos for decades. Globe customers have been treated to first dibs on select Disney theatrical viewings, video streaming via DisneyLife, Disney Interactive’s mobile games, and Disney Lifestyle products.

In time for the holiday season, Globe and Disney+ have a lot in store for customers who have longed to experience The Walt Disney Company’s unrivalled storytelling and the power of stories that spark hope, inspire imaginations, and energize spirits.

From iconic movies from Walt Disney Animation Studios, to heartwarming and powerful storytelling from Disney and Pixar, to blockbuster films from the thrilling worlds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, to the Star Wars films and latest series, to compelling documentaries and specials from National Geographic and the incredible collection of general entertainment series, movies, documentaries and other content under Star, there’s something for everyone on Disney+.

Subscribers of Disney+ will be able to follow quirky Mirabel as she saves Encanto. Join Thor the God of Thunder as he tackles the threat of a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder. Discover the complicated life of single lawyer, Jennifer Walters, who turns into the green superhero She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Keep your blood pumping with the pursuits of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Embark on a path that is destined to turn Cassian into a rebel hero in Andor. Catch BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA and be prepared to fall in love against all odds with the K-drama, Snowdrop.

“We’re thrilled that Disney fans and families will soon be able to access our incredible library of entertainment content on Disney+ including exclusive Disney+ originals, blockbuster films, series, documentaries, and other content from Disney’s iconic suite of brands and franchises,” said David Shin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, The Walt Disney Company.

Disney+ features over 1,800 films and 32,000 episodes, including an extensive and ever-growing collection of Disney+ Originals and beloved library titles, spanning almost a century of unforgettable storytelling.

“A good story can entertain us, but a great Disney story does so much more - it mirrors our values, strengthens our convictions, and pushes us forward to embrace each day. It is our wish that this collaboration between Globe and Disney will reignite the spark that compels us to better our lives para pagandahin ang araw-araw,” said Pia Gonzalez-Colby, Globe Chief Marketing Officer.

Globe customers can get Disney+ on an a la carte basis at P159 per month or P1,150 per year for a Mobile Plan. A Premium Plan, meanwhile, will allow streaming on four devices at P369 per month or P2,950 per year. Customers may also use their Globe Rewards points to subscribe.

Prepaid customers may also enjoy special offers by subscribing to Disney+ packages via their load credits. Postpaid customers may charge the subscription to their monthly bill and Globe Platinum customers will be able to include their chosen Disney+ subscription in their consumable allowance.

Existing subscribers of GFiber 2499 internet plans and above will be able to enjoy an annual Disney+ premium plan on us. Download the GlobeOne app to learn more.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Win Gold and more exciting treats at Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale, featuring a caroling challenge with Jose Mari Chan!

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Expect big things this 11.11 and 12.12 with Shopee’s ‘Shop to Win Gold’ promo, a caroling challenge with Jose Mari Chan, and many more

Gear up for a dash of holiday fun as Shopee gives users a great deal of exciting prizes this 11.11 and 12.12. From a chance to Win Gold or a year’s supply of essentials, to a caroling challenge with Shopee Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan, and a wider assortment of mas mura deals, here are a few things that shoppers can look forward to at Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale:

1. Win gold, groceries, or electricity when you shop on Shopee

Welcome Christmas with bigger, brighter prizes at Shopee’s ‘Shop to Win Gold’ promo. Claim your unique lucky code when you shop until November 11 for a chance to win either a gold bar, a year’s worth of groceries from Procter & Gamble and Rebisco, or subsidy for a year’s worth of electricity. Stream the grand draw via Shopee Live on November 12 and see if you're one of the 12 lucky winners who brings home gold or a year-long supply of groceries or electricity.

2. Win ₱10,000 and get a chance to sing with Jose Mari Chan

Channel your inner Jose Mari Chan and let your inner idol shine at Shopee’s caroling challenge. Form a group with your best buds or be a daring soloist and record a 30-second video singing your favorite Christmas carol for a chance to interact with Shopee Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan on Shopee Live and win ₱10,000 via ShopeePay.

Fans of Jose Mari Chan can also check out his golden rendition of the Mas Mura Sa Shopee jingle on Shopee’s latest TVC. Visit Shopee’s official pages on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to stay updated on the most exciting content featuring the beloved Christmas icon.

3. Play Spin & Win to win appliances from American Heritage

Shopee and American Heritage are also treating lucky users with a chance to spruce up their homes with brand-new appliances. From November 5 to December 11, shoppers can test their luck by playing Spin & Win's Home Makeover Raffle and see if they stand a chance to win up to ₱500,000 worth of American Heritage prizes. Users just need to spin the wheel on the Shopee Prizes page in the Shopee app and collect as many golden tickets daily. Winners will be drawn on December 12, where a total of 11 winners can win up to ₱11,000 worth of American Heritage discount vouchers.

4. Get up to ₱2,000,000 Worth of Prizes with ShopeePay

More prizes can be won on Shopee’s Mega Pamasko Sale as ShopeePay hands out exclusive deals and exciting raffle prizes worth up to ₱2 Million this 11.11. Users who send at least ₱50 to any mobile number or Shopee user can play the Lucky Draw and get a chance to win 5% off load vouchers, ₱1,000 off on bills payment or up to ₱10,000 cash prize. Each transfer and Lucky Draw transaction also earns users a raffle entry to win any of these Samsung products: a Galaxy S22, a Galaxy Tab S8 or a Galaxy Flip4.

5. Shop and get mas mura discounts from your favorite brands

Stock up on go-to essentials or get a headstart on your holiday shopping at mas mura prices from leading brands like OPPO, Uni-care Hygienic Products Inc., Infinix, Unilever Beauty, realme, Johnson & Johnson, Enfagrow, Garnier, Maybelline and L’Oreal Paris. Visit and follow their official Shopee stores to know more about their latest promos this 11.11.

Win gold this Christmas and experience holiday shopping like no other. Download the Shopee app from leading app stores and visit https://shopee.ph/m/11-11 for more details.

Premier Mobile Sportsbook Site SportsPlus Officially Launched

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SportsPlus hopes to drive the shared Filipino passion of sports towards a more exciting experience than ever before.

There’s nothing quite like being an avid sports fan. Regardless of your game of choice—be it basketball, soccer, volleyball, boxing, or any other spectator sport—there is an unmistakable thrill from following the struggles and successes of world-class athletes. In many ways, fans share in the losses and victories of their favorite teams and athletes from around the world, creating a communal experience unlike any other.

 SportsPlus offers hoop fans competitive odds to bet on their favorite basketball leagues like the NBA and PBA.

Now, this experience gets richer and more immersive than ever with SportsPlus, the premier mobile sportsbook site that offers a convenient and seamless experience for users all across the country so that they, too, can “Win the Game.”

SportsPlus users who love soccer will find themselves hooked onto every goal of the Premier League and FIFA World Cup as they bet on their favorite teams.

Officially launched on November 2, SportsPlus capitalizes on the world-renowned passion Filipinos have for their favorite sports—and hopes to drive this passion towards an experience that is more exciting than ever. By offering competitive odds, SportsPlus allows fans to feel the same surge of excitement over their victories being tied to the results of each game.

 SportsPlus’ seamless UI and UX puts users first, and is designed to make the user experience smooth and convenient.

Through competitive odds and a diverse array of sport offerings—from the NBA and UFC to Premier League and NFL—Pinoy sports fans are sure to have a fun and “sulit” sportsbook experience with SportsPlus.

More than that, the PAGCOR-accredited service has designed SportsPlus for maximum ease of use. Registration is quick and simple, enabling all users—who must be at least 21 years old—to immediately enjoy the site’s benefits. With rapid registration, faster KYC, and strong data privacy, SportsPlus users can enjoy the game to its fullest without worrying about any bumps or buffers.

The site is also designed specifically with the modern mobile user in mind. There’s no need to download an app as the site itself offers a seamless experience on any standard mobile browser, which means you can play anywhere. The seamless UI and UX are also geared to maximize convenience and minimize eye fatigue.

Registration with SportsPlus is quick and simple, enabling all users to immediately enjoy the site’s benefits.

Users 21 and up can rest assured knowing that SportsPlus is a PAGCOR-approved site, making it safe, fun, and regulated.

SportsPlus is made simple, as well, with the site’s integration of GCash’s services. Cashing in and out is as simple as channeling funds to and from your GCash e-wallet. Thus, the payout experience is essentially done in real-time, allowing users to play and win whenever they choose.

To ensure that users receive the best possible service, SportsPlus offers 24/7 online customer assistance in any need and concern.

All in all, SportsPlus is primed to become a can’t-miss destination for dedicated sports fans all over the country. Offering competitive odds as their premier sportsbook mobile site, SportsPlus elevates the experience for every user.

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UBX leads multi-sectoral initiative to drive accelerated digital transformation in PH government

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#DigiPinas Initiative to capacitate national, local governments with digital tools and solutions to bring services closer to Filipinos

UBX, the financial technology (fintech) venture studio of the Aboitiz Group, is leading the multi-sectoral initiative that will drive the accelerated digital transformation in government to help bring essential and critical services closer to Filipinos.

On Thursday, October 27, UBX officially introduced the Digital Transformation ng Pilipinas (#DigiPinas) Initiative, a multi-stakeholder advocacy group that will work closely with all relevant stakeholders towards the digital transformation of the country.

A response to the call of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos, #DigiPinas is composed of platforms and solutions providers, local chief executives, policymakers, national government agency representatives, members of the academe and people organizations.

Together, #DigiPinas members will champion digital transformation in government, supported by enabling laws, policies, and regulations, including Republic Act (RA) 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act; RA 8792 or the Electronic Commerce Act; Executive Order (EO) 170 or the Adoption of Digital Payments for Disbursements and Collections; and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) National Strategy for Financial Inclusion and Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap.

“One of our core values and advocacies in UBX is to include everyone and even though we have come a long way towards a more inclusive Philippines, there is still much more to be done. #DigiPinas is our response to the call for an accelerated digital transformation in government to help bring essential and critical services closer to Filipinos,” UBX President John Januszczak said.

The ongoing pandemic, albeit receding, forced the Philippines to accelerate its digital transformation initiatives over the last two years. This helped push the Philippines in the latest International Institute for Management Development (IMD)’s 2022 World Competitiveness Yearbook, which ranked the Philippines 48th in 2021, a four-notch improvement from the year prior, but still considered second lowest in the Asia Pacific.

With this, #DigiPinas intends to help the government in the development of technologies that transform everyday experiences, particularly government services and transactions.

“Digital transformation is one of the leading thrusts of President Marcos and we have a long way to go to achieve a digital Philippines. We need the partnership from the private sector, working simultaneously with synergy to achieve that goal,” Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Director Jose Reyes said.

The Philippines is facing obstacles in achieving digital transformation such as low digital adoption, lack of awareness, gaps in access, digital skills gap, and complex regulations. Only 26 percent of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were aware of digitalization programs offered.

Meanwhile, 32 percent of households in the National Capital Region (NCR) had access to the internet, but only 5 percent had access in rural regions such as the Bicol province.

“The private sector plays a big role in this vision. We are hoping that a lot of private sector groups will come in to fill the gaps,” Dr. Brian Poe Llamanzares of the Office of Senator Grace Poe said.

#DigiPinas will identify national government agencies and local government units that it can support through digital transformation, equipping each government partner with digital tools and solutions to bring their services closer to their constituents.

“Digitalizing government services will help reduce inequalities and inequities, as the Internet, as they say, is the greatest equalizer. But we are still far from the new digital world that we seek. #DigiPinas takes a multi-stakeholder approach to address barriers and challenges and help hasten development not only in major cities and provinces, but in rural towns and far-flung areas,” #DigiPinas Spokesperson Mikan Leachon said.

OnePlus 10T5G: An ultimate performance flagship device for your next travel adventure

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Latest smartphone from OnePlus offers flagship triple camera systems, innovative features

Global technology company OnePlus recently released in the Philippines its OnePlus 10T5G; an innovative device dubbed as an ultimate performance flagship due to its advanced specs that offers the smoothest experience for tech-savvy users.

Showcasing the OnePlus signature specs, the burdenless and borderless design and other exceptional features, such as the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen1 mobile platform, 150W SUPERVOOC charging system, and 3D Cooling System 2.0, the OnePlus 10T5G sets to make smartphone users evolve beyond speed. To top it all off, the OnePlus 10T5G is ready to revolutionize photography with its flagship triple camera system.

With its innovative features and its flagship-grade camera systems help bring your travel photography to the next level.

Featuring the smarter power – OnePlus 10T 5G

When travelling, it pays to have a device that is more than capable of running smoothly. That's exactly what you should look forward to in the OnePlus 10T5G. This device boasts a smoother and faster user experience with its Snapdragon® 8+ Gen1 mobile platform, enabling a higher CPU, GPU, and APU performance while using less power.

It also features a 150W SUPERVOOC charging system, making it the fastest charging technology in the entire OnePlus ecosystem. You also don't have to worry about your phone overheating when taking long videos because it powers a 3D Cooling System 2.0 that is viable to run multiple apps at once. Lastly, to match your sophisticated style and inner creativity, the OnePlus 10T5G has a burdenless and borderless design that captures the signature OnePlus design and guarantees durability.

All these features, plus its triple camera systems, make the OnePlus 10T5G a true ultimate performance flagship device.

Flagship-grade triple camera systems

OnePlus 10T5G ensures that you make the most of its rear cameras. It features a 50MP main camera with Sony IMX766 sensors with OIS which allows users to take clear, vivid, and stable pictures, whatever the subject is. It also has a 1/1.5" sensor making it the most mature camera in the entire OnePlus ecosystem.

Meanwhile, its other two rear cameras are an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 119.9 degrees of field of view (FOV) and a 2MP macro lens. The phone can produce the best pictures without sacrificing quality and sharpness, perfect for capturing either landscape or portrait photos. Combining everything will create blur-free images with bright colors and tones.

New and improved ICE 2.0

OnePlus 10T5 G's Image Clarity Engine or ICE 2.0 algorithm solves this issue as it allows users to shoot multiple pictures without sacrificing the details of the subject.

Once you press the shutter button, the device can take several photos without a hassle, and an AI with a 65 percent success rate will choose the clearest shot as the final image. Take note that the ICE 2.0 algorithm's process is even faster than before, which enables you to capture every moment without missing a single thing.

Take enhanced photos with Super HDR and TurboRAW algorithm

The Super HDR and TurboRaw algorithm is a DSLR-like feature that can balance out the foreground and the background of the picture. It also enhances the subject's brightness and contrast. You can utilize this when shooting sceneries when traveling.

Light up nights with Nightscape 2.0

Improve your night photography with Nightscape 2.0. Night photography is better because it is complemented by Sony IMX766 and OIS, the next-generation Nightscape algorithm. What this does is that it takes the best low-light pictures with enhanced clarity and reduced noise.

As you shoot a subject at night, the Nightscape algorithm will enhance the overall detail of photos. This pro-grade feature will automatically improve the brightness and sharpness of an image.

Video taking with EIS technology

With the OnePlus 10T5G, shooting a vlog or short-form videos is easy and fun since its front camera supports EIS or Electronic Image Stabilization, an ideal feature for shooting video content. At the same time, the rear camera can shoot up to 4K, which is perfect if you want to share your videos at their highest quality.

The OnePlus 10T5G 8GB + 128GB variant is now available in the Philippines in two colors, Moonstone Black and Jade Green. Aside from the best camera imaging system, the ultimate-performance flagship OnePlus 10T5G boasts other powerful features that you should not miss.

Retailing at PhP35,990, you can get your new OnePlus 10T5G (8GB + 128GB) at OnePlus Official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

To learn more about the OnePlus 10T5G, visit the OnePlus Philippines' official website at https://www.oneplus.com/ph. You can also check out OnePlus Philippines' official Facebook page.