‘City of Smiles’ Bacolod enjoy K-pop good vibes with Globe’s 4G LTE

Similar to many places worldwide, the Korean Pop or K-pop wave has invaded the City of Bacolod. The catchy pop tunes and elaborate videos captured an audience with the Negrenses in the City of Smiles, home of the similarly colorful and vibrant Masskara Festival.

As more and more people consume their media online, K-pop included, a stable and reliable internet connection becomes a must, prompting Globe to double its efforts in Bacolod City and nearby areas to provide residents with the connectivity they deserve.

PLDT Home Biz powers home-based entrepreneurs with e-commerce solutions

Despite the challenges of the global health crisis, the country's small business ecosystem continues to thrive as resilient entrepreneurs make the shift and explore the opportunities of going into digital.

In its commitment to help build and enable this business sector through digital acceleration, PLDT Home Biz recently held a launch event to introduce its latest Asenso Fiber Plans featuring bigger, better, and faster digital solutions tailor-fit to the needs of the home-based entrepreneur.

“Nation-building starts with a strong economy to which everyone benefits with opportunities to live and earn better. We can surely create more entrepreneurs by helping them win in their pursuit. That is the core goal of PLDT Home Biz – to build successful businesses, one entrepreneur at a time. With our Asenso Fiber Plans, we aim to help entrepreneurs establish a strong foundation to help them succeed,” said Patrick Tang, Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Biz.

LOIR takes listeners on a fun, cozy ride with debut single “Sakay”

Filipina R&B artist LOIR invites listeners to a joyful sonic ride with her debut solo single “Sakay,” released under Sony Music Philippines.

Brimming with luscious beats and deep, laid-back grooves, the exciting newcomer’s latest song touches on the playful, romantic side of getting to know someone during a road trip in the countryside.

For her part, LOIR channels the warmth that comes with the thrilling stages of infatuation, providing soulful, understated vocals that aim for resonance rather than stylistic venture. “I’ve always been particular in capturing the essence of the material by prioritizing the message first before taking the delivery and aesthetic appeal into consideration,” LOIR explains in a statement. “Most of my songs are confessional in nature, so I make sure to sing from the heart and interpret the message clearly, but without sacrificing my own music style.” 

ShopeePay Makes Top Ups Easier with BPI

Enjoy fast and free top-ups when linking your BPI Online account to ShopeePay

Using mobile wallets has never been this easy! ShopeePay is the all-in-one e-wallet that you can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at multiple merchants nationwide as digital transactions continue to play a significant role in the new normal. 

With more Filipinos adapting to the cashless lifestyle, ShopeePay offers users an easier way to top-up their wallets by linking their BPI Online account. Once you link your BPI Online account to ShopeePay, you can get fast and free top-ups with only 2 clicks! With its enhanced two-step verification process, users can enjoy safe and secure digital transactions. Here’s how you can link your BPI Online account with ShopeePay to enjoy these benefits:  

“Kape Kape Muna Session” Brings Together Industry Professionals to Engage in a Meaningful Virtual Speed Networking Event

“Kape Kape Muna Session” powered by Glue Up was a free virtual speed networking event that gathered professionals from different industries to build new relationships, connect with old connections, and expand their business network from August 12 to August 20 using Glue Up’s Speed Networking platform.

When the National Capital Region (NCR) followed a range of restrictive measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Glue Up sought to gather industry professionals, keep them engaged, and enable them to build meaningful connections while under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).

Globe Postpaid customers empowered to control browsing experience with free SurfAlert service

Globe postpaid customers can now control their data usage to ensure worry-free surfing and prevent unexpected browsing charges using the new SurfAlert service.  This addresses a current customer pain point as mobile data has become a necessity for online transactions and activities.

With the service going live last August 6, SurfAlert is now activated for all Globe postpaid customers, allowing them to fully manage their data charges. This service is given FREE to postpaid customers. In terms of experience, customers will get a notification once their monthly data plan allowance is used up so they can decide whether to stop browsing or to avail of data add-ons.  This puts back in customers' hands the power to decide on their data experience and how much to spend, especially relevant during this pandemic.

New Shopee Users Can Enjoy Up to 100% Off* with the Code FULLYVAXXED

For those who are fully vaccinated, they can also look forward to an additional exclusive digital bundle that includes free shipping and brand vouchers

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, encourages more Filipinos to get vaccinated through its #FullyVaxxed initiatives. To further encourage the community to get both doses of the vaccine, Shopee is offering an exclusive discount to those who are not yet Shopee users. New Shopee users* can enjoy a 100% discount** on their first online purchase with the code: FULLYVAXXED, and fully vaccinated individuals can look forward to an exclusive digital bundle when they sign up on the #FullyVaxxed microsite.