Gong Xi Fa Cai! Here’s What to Look Forward to this Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year is just around the corner! And while public gatherings and grand celebrations on the streets are not allowed, you can still enjoy the festivities at home. Here’s what you can do to celebrate the Chinese New Year even if you and your family are staying indoors:

Relax over the long weekend 

This 2021, the Chinese New Year falls on a Friday—which means you have three whole days to enjoy some well-deserved ‘me time’! You can opt to stay in and binge-watch your favorite shows since most festivities in Binondo are canceled due to safety precautions. Here are three items to make your binge-watching more pleasant: 

PH 10th in APAC countries on Median 5G Download Speed: Ookla® data

The Philippines ranks 10th among APEC countries with median download speed on 5G at 182.50 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence® Q3 2020 data[1].

Median 5G download speed is the aggregate speed measured in the 50th percentile of all tests taken with Speedtests on a 5G connection.

This is a huge feat for an emerging market economy aiming to have a #1stWorldNetwork infrastructure. Globe has been a steady supporter of the government's initiative to improve the country's state of connectivity.  The telco has led the industry in new site builds last year and strengthened its network with extensive 4G LTE and 5G upgrades. These sustained and vigorous efforts have resulted in improved internet speeds and higher Consistency Scores as confirmed by various independent analytics firms.

Globe paves way for Our Lady of Manaoag devotees to continue pilgrimage, business online

The Our Lady of Manaoag church in Pangasinan has welcomed hundreds of thousands of devotees. As the pandemic restricted movement decreasing the number of visitors on-site, Globe has paved the way for devotees and vendors in the area to continue their devotions and attend masses online, thanks to improved internet connectivity.

The telco continues to upgrade its sites and improve its network infrastructure to fulfill its commitment to have a 4G LTE, 5G-ready network.

“Nakakatulong -- malakas ang naitutulong ng cell site kasi kahit nasaan ka, pwede kang mag manood, mag-misa kahit saan). (It helps -- a cell site strongly helps because wherever you are, you may watch online masses anywhere),” said Dolores Villanueva, a Manaoag devotee and vendor, who is able to attend online masses even while watching over her shop.

UNIQLO Announces Its Evia Store Expansion

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, announces its expansion of their UNIQLO Evia store in Evia Lifestyle Center in Las Piñas City starting this February. 

With UNIQLO’s commitment to improve the lives of everyone through clothing and service, the expansion aims to bring more shopping convenience and accessibility to its customers. 

Located at the ground level of the Evia Lifestyle Center, the store was temporarily closed last February 1, 2021 for renovations and developments. From 660 square meters, the store will be scaled up to 1,878 square meters selling space and will offer the complete LifeWear collection for men’s, women’s, kids and babies. 

LTFRB, DOTr, select GCash as partner disbursement platform for PUV driver subsidy

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, has been selected by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), in distributing subsidies to qualified Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers, such as jeepney and bus drivers, in the Philippines.

Under the LTFRB’s PUV Service Contracting Program, approximately 60,000 PUV drivers whose livelihood are greatly affected by the pandemic will receive monetary subsidy through GCash, providing additional income for the new normal. The program is the DOTr's initiative in supporting the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act.

Amaia Land Corp. Official Statement

Amaia Land Corp. (“Amaia”) would like to address and clarify the security incidents making  rounds in social media that happened at Tower 2 of Amaia Skies Cubao (the “Project”), one of  the condominium projects it developed.  

The property manager of the Project’s condominium corporation (“Condo Corp.”) has already  reached out to Ms. Angely Dub and has taken the lead on this matter given that the operations  of the condominium are being managed by the Condo Corp. since 2018. These incidents have  already been referred to the local authorities for proper investigation, with the Condo Corp.  actively assisting in the investigation of the matter and implementing more stringent security  measures.

As for the lack of CCTVs in the hallway, we take this opportunity to confirm that the Project was  built to be compliant with all applicable laws and regulations and that Amaia had installed  CCTVs in all the required areas. 

Amaia will continue to extend assistance to the Condo Corp. in the resolution of this matter. 

Raizel Matibag 

Project Dev’t. Manager – Amaia Skies Cubao

Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi LTE Advanced is the best gift this V-Day for 'Bae'

Looking for a special gift for “Bae” during this month of love?

If you’re still thinking of what to give your special someone on Valentine’s Day, consider the gift of a “reliable and dependable connectivity” with Globe At Home (GAH) Prepaid WiFi LTE-Advanced.

Here are several reasons why having a GAH Prepaid WiFi LTE-Advanced is a winner for “Bae”.

A GAH Prepaid WiFi LTE-Advanced modem is the most practical buy. One needs a highly reliable tool  nowadays when connectivity is a must for work and online learning. With GAH Prepaid WiFi LTE-Advanced, you can never go wrong,  you're always on with loved ones anytime, anywhere and at your most convenient time. 

Arch. Kaydee Velasco’s brilliant ideas on National Development

Last February 7, 2021, The dashing and always witty Secretary Salvador Panelo discussed in his radio program under RTVM the need for urban planning and mentioned Arch. Kaydee Marie Velasco, the award winning and young protege of Arch. Felino “Jun” Palafox who is the respected and premier urban planner of our generation. 

Arch. Kaydee Marie Velasco, the group CEO of VI Group of Companies where the award winning real estate company KMV Asia Development Corp is under, was commended by Secretary Panelo for her contributions as an advocate for green architecture and for her brilliant ideas in solving the problems especially in urban planning. 

Here’s the transcript of Secretary Salvador Panelo’s talk during his program. 

Elha Nympha reasserts confidence with new soulful single, “Do It”

Listen to Elha Nympha’s “Do It”: https://ElhaNympha.lnk.to/DoIt

Elha Nympha arrives with both finesse and maturity on “Do It,” her comeback single under MCA Music Inc. 

Now exploring a more sophisticated take on R&B, pop, and neo-soul, the former champion of The Voice Kids Season 2 reasserts confidence and sass in delivering a romantic confession that appeals beyond her particular demographic. 

How 5G technology could help one’s everyday life

Globe’s nationwide rollout of 5G technology is set to impact Filipinos’ lives in more ways than one.  This next-generation network is causing a ripple of developments that can help consumers keep in step with today’s fast-paced life.

Much like how the MIT Technology Review once described 5G as a “technological paradigm shift, similar to the shift from typewriter to computer,” Globe will help usher in a new era of connectivity that will help Filipinos discover and enjoy new ways to connect, watch, play and so much more.

Globe 5G is up to 20x faster than LTE, with fiber-fast speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It has an almost real-time latency allowing faster response time needed for new technologies.