Globe's biggest customer loyalty event of the year, GDay, is back!
This annual flagship campaign will run throughout the entire month and beyond, with September 17 highlighted as a special date in honor of Globe's iconic 0917 prefix.
G Day 2024 is a big opportunity for Globe to connect deeply with its customers, understand their needs, and enrich their lives through meaningful experiences and exclusive rewards.
"G Day is our way of giving back to our loyal customers who have been with us through the years," said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO. "This year, we're taking it a step further by uplifting communities and supporting Filipino-owned businesses. G Day is our way of saying thank you, and we can't wait to share these moments with you."
"We’ve made G Day easily accessible for all our customers,’ said Darius Delgado, Globe’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Through the GlobeOne app, customers can unlock delightful experiences, redeem rewards, and even support impactful initiatives.”
Here’s what Globe users can look forward to on G Day:
●G-Gantic Goals: Starting September 1, Globe users can join the nationwide cause by contributing just 1 Rewards point. Once we reach the target of 100,000 customers redeeming points, 917 families or 3,668 individuals supported by the Hapag Movement will be given grocery packs and treated to cinema block screenings across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
●G Raffle Rush: Also kicking off on September 1, customers can redeem raffle entries with their Rewards points for a chance to win big prizes, including EVs such as Gogoro Jego Smartscooters and a BYD Dolphin, travel packages, GCash credits, local grocery shopping sprees powered by ShareTreats, and even a one-bedroom condominium unit from Avida Land.
● G Day Delighters: On September 17, Globe’s tenured and most loyal customers will receive free raffle entries for the G Raffle Rush. Those who have multiple mobile and/or broadband accounts will get additional raffle entries.
●GFair: Happening on September 20 and 21, 2024 at the BGC Amphitheater, G Fair aims to promote Filipino-owned small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), highlight local products from across the country, and connect them to a broader market.
Visitors can expect to discover the latest local finds from Filipino entrepreneurs, enjoy exciting activities and treats from Globe Enterprise partners, and experience innovative solutions at the Globe Business Hub.
Confirmed partners include fashion brands Yana's Textile, Gratia Manila and Sewn Sandals; food vendors H Proper, Araro Gelato, and W Bakehouse; and lifestyle businesses Arete and Russ & Rose.
●G Fest: This event will provide a curated experience of music and creativity, inspiring the Filipino Youth in their talents and passions. The youth will also get the opportunity to interact with their idols and even share the G Fest Courage Stage with them.
G Fest will take place on the following dates in these locations:
○ September 22, 2024 - SMX, MOA Complex, Pasay City
○ October 5, 2024 - Iloilo Convention Center
○ November 16, 2024 - SMX Davao
To join the G Day celebrations, customers are encouraged to download the GlobeOne app, available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery.
THE country's leading broadcast company GMA Network receives a grant from the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) to produce a high-quality program that promotes awareness on Filipino culture, social issues, and holistic development of the youth.
GMA-7 is the sole broadcast company among the four qualified grantees to be awarded in the National Endowment Fund for Children’s Television (NEFCTV) 2022 Grants Program.
GMA Senior Vice President for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable highlights the common goal of the Network and NCCT, “We are grateful to the NCCT for choosing GMA Network as partner in this worthwhile endeavor to help positively shape the youth and their future. This project of the NCCT is very much aligned with GMA's objective to produce programs that will help in the positive development of our young audience.”
NCCT Executive Director III Desideria Mance Atienza, on the other hand, acknowledges the influence and credibility of the grantees, “We are certain that this memorandum of agreement will further our advocacy for child-friendlier television. We understand the role of engaging our families, content creators, and citizens in building a community of child-friendly media advocates.”
NEFCTV chose the theme of mental health and each content must be suitable for audiences aged 13 to 17 years old.
The Kapuso Network proposed a child-friendly show entitled “OK AKO,” a three-episode miniseries featuring light and heartwarming stories that deal with loss, anger, anxiety, bulimia, and depression. The program will air on September 8, 15, and 22 on GMA-7.
Meanwhile, the other grantees also briefly explained their creative concepts such as “Tropa Peeps,” “Lakbay Isip,” and “Friendship Puzzles.”
“Ito ang una naming proyekto na magpo-produce kami ng isang child-sensitive television program. We aim to educate the children about their rights to be protected against sexual abuse and exploitation,” Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse(CPTCSA) Executive Director Zeny Rosales mentioned.
“We want to create a safe space for our audience. At the end of our episodes, may interactive activities wherein they can write their own diary and they can express themselves through drawings,” Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation, Inc. Company Manager Carmela Millado-Manuel added.
“Friendship Puzzles is a light drama that tackles the phenomenon of children becoming more fragile due to social media. Naniniwala kami na ang mental health ay isang usapin na kailangang laging ilatag sa policy making and media programming,” The Lovelife Project for Health and Environment Creative Executive Producer Crisaldo Pablo stated.
NEFCTV is created under the NCCT, an attached agency of the Department of Education. It is mandated to encourage the creation and broadcast of programs for Filipino youth.
To be eligible for the grant, organizations must have a proven track record, expertise in video production and broadcast of children's television programs, and must possess a firm commitment to the advancement of children’s causes.
Hence, this upcoming project solidifies GMA Network’s unwavering responsibility to produce world-class and meaningful entertainment programs with values and purpose.
DIRECTOR Njel de Mesa made the Philippines proud again—with yet another award in the international scene, this time in Taipei, Taiwan.
His full-length film, “Malditas in Maldives” (starring Arci Muñoz, Kiray Celis, and Janelle Tee about three quarrelling and toxic vloggers stuck in the Maldives when their plane mysteriously disappears) won Best Picture and was cited as a “an unexpected cinematic gem with a very unique twist” by the critics in Taipei.
The prestigious award was given during the successful WuWei Taipei International Film Festival, Philippine Night Awarding Ceremony at the Westar Theater, Taipei Cinema Park, Ximending, Taipei by the jury of the Filcom Taiwan Network (FTN) who organized the event.
Direk Njel thanked all the organizations and individuals like Senator Bong Go, Surge and 1-PacMan Partylist that supported the Philippine Delegation that was a part of the Taipei film festival.
“We wouldn’t have done this without those people who believed in is, like Senator Bong Go,” Direk Njel exclaims in his acceptance speech.
Acclaimed director-writer-producer, Njel de Mesa received the award with his wife, Jan Christine and his collaborator/co-producer , Arci Muñoz.
“Some people did not get the dark humor of our film, its looping slow burn pace to make a point, and the intentions of our social commentary—but you got it!,” Director Njel de Mesa exclaims to the audience at the event while accepting the award.
During the event, the film was cited as a dark comedy de- construction of “Groundhog Day” while making a satirical comment on clout chasing, social media, and social divide between classes.
DIRECTOR NJEL DE MESA
They mentioned that its crass humor made fun of the evocative element of being in purgatory with a massive pay-off in the end. The film was also dubbed as an art film disguised as a commercial comedy film.
The future seems bright for NDMstudios and a lot of Filipinos are really hoping to finally be able to see their film in major streaming platforms very soon.
PROJECT 8 Projects and Mentorque Productions join forces to create 'Kono Basho' for this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival!
Project 8 Projects graced last year’s fest with Cinemalaya Audience Choice Award Rookie (2023) and Gawad Urian Best Film winner, 'Iti Mapukpukaw' (2023). Beyond the film fest, they also produced well-awarded movies like 'Never Not Love You' (2018), 'Alone Together' (2019), and 'Fan Girl' (2020).
As for film production company Mentorque, they have made strides with their box-office hit and critically acclaimed film 'Mallari' (2023), the first Filipino mainstream movie distributed by Warner Brothers.
Bryan Dy, Executive Producer under Mentorque Productions, shares what compelled him to bring this story to life: “What drew me to Kono Basho was the powerful story the director embodies hope in the face of adversity. Witnessing the rebuilding efforts of Rikuzentakata and the community's unwavering spirit is incredibly inspiring. I want audiences to feel the warmth and solace that "Kono Basho" offers.”
With the success of their debut film 'Mallari', Dy found significance in supporting filmmakers who put heart in every story they make. He says, “it's important for me to continue supporting filmmakers who bring such impactful stories to life, emphasizing the strength of the human spirit.”
With two creative forces combined, Kono Basho magnificently narrates the story of two estranged half sisters, Ella (Gabby Padilla) and Reina (Arisa Nakano), who reunite at their father’s funeral in Rikuzentakata where they end up forging a bond to heal their personal wounds.
SATOSHI NIKAIDO, REIKO KATAOKA, GABBY PADILLA & BRYAN DY
In the process, Ella, a 28-year-old Filipina Anthropologist, confronts the cultural and emotional complexities entwined with her father's second family, particularly her half-sister, Reina, who was born and raised in Japan. Amidst the intricate layers of their relationship, Ella and Reina find solace and connection as they both strive to reconcile their differing perceptions of their shared father.
The half sisters’ voyage of self-discovery becomes interwoven with the healing of Rikuzentakata, a city profoundly impacted by the devastating March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan. Hand in hand, Ella and Reina find ways to carry their heavy anchors amidst the waves, steer the boat through rough family tides, and surface their unresolved traumas that would change their relationship forever.
The movie stars Gawad Urian and Cinemalaya Best Actress nominee Gabby Padilla, who is known for her outstanding roles in 'Kalel, 15', 'Billie and Emma', and 'Gitling'.
When asked about her experience shooting the film, Gabby says:“The community we built in Japan while shooting in Rikuzentakata was one of my favorite things about the whole Kono Basho experience. Being able to work with an amazing team in such a magical place was already a gift in itself.”
ARISA NAKANO & GABBY PADILLA
The Filipino actress added, “noong nabasa ko siya, medyo tumagos siya sa akin, kasi may sister din ako. And the film is about the two sisters going through the loss of their father together. And that something that I experienced with my own sister.”
Padilla gracefully shares the screen with Arisa Nakano, an actress from Japan who is best known for her pivotal role in the Oscar nominated movie 'Perfect Days'. Having lived in Japan, the disaster in Rikuzentakata hit closer to her.
She expresses her sentiment and hopes for the Filipino audience seeing this film: “Having lived through the big natural disaster in Japan, I’ve seen how people’s lives changed because of it. I hope people in the Philippines get a glimpse of that reality through this film.”
Padilla also admits her admiration to Arisa, “Si Arisa magaling po siya. Sobrang husay niya at sobrang generous niya as an actress. Kaya hindi mahirap to share a scene with her.”
DIRECTOR JAIME PACENA II
'Kono Basho' is a personal tale made by visual artist, curator, teacher turned filmmaker and director Jaime Pacena II. He draws inspiration from the time he spent in Japan researching and immersing in Rikuzentakata, a city devastated by the 2011 Tsunami.
Pacena artistically reflects on his thirteen years worth of archival photographs and videos as remnants and memories, a key theme that can be seen all throughout the movie.
“Seeing Rikuzentakata rebuild and reform after the disaster for several years is what drew me in writing Kono Basho. The hope amidst loss and pain is such an inspiration,” Pacena shares.
Marrying his past as a visual artist and curator with his now role as a filmmaker and director, Pacena (along with the talented production team) shot the entire movie in Japan to showcase the cultural and emotional distinctions brought by the characters’ identities.
His debut feature film is dedicated to and inspired by Pacena’s three eldest sisters who gave him a profound understanding of the importance of family, and most importantly the role of siblings in shaping who we are becoming.
“Kono Basho for me is a warm hug that you might not want that you actually needed,” he continues.
DIRECTOR DAN VILLEGAS
What makes this film even more special is Director Dan Villegas’ comeback as a cinematographer. After focusing on directorial roles that bagged him the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director in 2014, as well as producing movies and TV shows, Villegas comes back to his roots as a Director of Photography to further bring to life the stories of Ella and Reina. Aside from his role as DOP, Villegas also serves as the Executive Producer and Producer of this film under Project 8 Projects.
Beyond the amazing talents, The Japan Foundation also played a big part in painting this story. With the film being shot entirely in Japan, the production team was assisted by the foundation to ensure that the culture and sensibilities of Rikuzentakata, Japan were properly captured and honored.
Kono Basho is a story about family, loss, identity and renewal. It delves deeply into the complex issues surrounding the Filipino diaspora, set against the backdrop of the traumas caused by the March 2011 tsunami, offering a profound reflection on these themes.
Grief comes in waves. But you don’t have to ride it alone. Sometimes the people we expect the least to help us are the ones who make it bearable.
Take a trip to Japan with 'Kono Basho', an official film entry to the 20th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
Watch the trailer below:
Don't miss your chance to watch this movie and get your tickets for the remaining screenings at the following cinemas:
August 9 TriNoma Cinema 1 & Market Market Cinema 2 at 2:00 PM and on August 10 - UP Town Center Cinema 3 & Greenbelt Cinema 3 at 5:00 PM.
After Cinemalaya, the team of 'Kono Basho' is hoping to share the must watch movie in the international film festival.
ArenaPlus joins the rest of the nation by celebrating the momentous double gold medal victory of Carlos “Golden Boy” Yulo in the 2024 Olympic Games.
To honor Yulo’s historic achievement, ArenaPlus is awarding the Olympian an “Astig Hero Bonus” of ₱5,000,000 in cash. This gesture of ArenaPlus’ pride and gratitude to Yulo for representing the country in the most prestigious sporting event in the world.
DigiPlus, the parent company of sports betting platform ArenaPlus, has been proudly championing Carlos Yulo since the start of the Olympic games. As one of ArenaPlus’ official brand ambassadors, Yulo has had the company’s full support throughout the entirety of his Olympic campaign.
In a pre-Olympics send off with representatives from ArenaPlus, Yulo even spoke on the value of his partnership with the company. “Maraming maraming salamat po na recognize niyo po ako at gusto niyo ko supportahan,” he said. “Ibubuhos ko lahat at tatapatan ko po yung mga suportahan at salamat sa suporta niyong lahat at ipagdasal natin ang mga kasaling atleta sa Olympics.”
Yulo’s hard work and dedication resulted in the historic win
of two gold medals in men’s artistic gymnastics.
Yulo’s hard work and dedication resulted in the historic win of two gold medals in men’s artistic gymnastics in the men’s floor and men’s vault exercises. The victory makes him only the second ever Filipino Olympic gold medalist, and the most awarded one in history.
DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco spoke on the hopes for Yulo’s future after these Olympic games. “Carlos Yulo truly embodies the ‘astig’ Pinoy spirit,” said Tanco. “We coudn’t be prouder of how he has represented both our country and DigiPlus. Our warmest congratulations to him!”
Yulo is only the second ever Filipino Olympic gold medalist,
and the most awarded one in history.
Yulo’s success in the Olympics also aligns with ArenaPlus’ vision of a thriving and diverse interest in sports here in the Philippines. With the money provided by ArenaPlus, Yulo now has the means and funding to further hone his skills and improve his training conditions. This will only aid him in his athletic career moving forward, setting him up for greater success down the line.
At the same time, ArenaPlus hopes Yulo’s victory turns eyes to the wide variety of athletic endeavors that can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Young athletes should consider a wide variety of sports, and their interest should be nurtured. It’s only through young people exploring the diverse options of various sports that the country can achieve the highest potential of the Filipino athlete.
ArenaPlus joins the rest of the nation by celebrating the momentous double gold medal victory of Carlos “Golden Boy” Yulo in the 2024 Olympic Games
DigiPlus is the fastest-growing digital entertainment company in the country. It operates the country’s leading digital platforms BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, PeryaGame, Tongits+, and BingoPlus Poker, with more to come. ArenaPlus, the leading sports betting app that provides various sports live streaming in the Philippines, serving as the leading sports entertainment gateway of Filipinos. For more information, visit: www.digiplus.com.ph or www.arenaplus.ph.
As one of ArenaPlus’ official brand ambassadors, Yulo has had the
company’s full support throughout the entirety of his Olympic campaign.
THIS September, the iconic Music Museum in Greenhills will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) as Asia’s Acoustic Icon, Ice Seguerra, marks his 40th (+1) birthday with the much-anticipated third edition of "Videoke Hits."
Set for September 13th, this unique concert promises an unforgettable interactive experience that invites fans to be an integral part of the show.
For fans of Ice Seguerra, "Videoke Hits: OPM Edition" is not just another concert. It's a one-of-a-kind event that melds the energy of a live performance with the communal joy of videoke singing, a beloved Filipino pastime. The concert will kick off at 8 PM, with Ice performing iconic videoke classics and fan favorites.
The highly interactive "By Request with Ice, Please!" segment will give attendees a rare chance to sing along with Ice, ensuring that the audience becomes a vital part of the performance.
Adding to the excitement, the "Jam with Ice" segment promises a night full of collaborations and surprises, as Ice invites special guests to join him on stage. With the evening filled with non-stop hits and boundless energy, fans can expect a truly immersive experience.
Moreover, Ice will showcase his unique take on popular karaoke classics in the "Ice-fied” segment, delivering fresh and exciting interpretations of beloved songs.
The innovative "VIDEOKE HITS" concept was sparked by Fire and Ice CEO and creative director Liza Diño’s visionary idea, leading to a creative collaboration with Fire and Ice LIVE! team that has evolved into this extraordinary immersive live performance.
"This isn't just any concert; it's an interactive sing-along event where fans are part of the show! Ice will bring the Karaoke vibe live on stage, giving you a chance to hear your favorite hits like never before," said Liza.
And with “Videoke Hits: OPM Edition,” this concert promises to be a nostalgic yet fresh take on Original Pilipino Music. It is going to be about celebrating the heart and soul of OPM, offering unique renditions of the most beloved karaoke hits that have defined generations and transcended genres.
Reflecting on his previous shows, Ice shared his excitement for the upcoming event. "I felt bitin during my last Videoke Hits dahil hindi ko nakanta ang mga paborito kong OPM songs. Napakaraming OPM songs ang masarap kantahin sa videoke. I also want to do this for my fans. Instead of celebrating my birthday with just friends, this time around, I wanna enjoy my time with my fans kasi hindi ko ito normal na ginagawa. I don’t usually celebrate my birthday with other people, so ngayon, it's one giant videoke birthday concert experience," Ice enthused.
Tickets for "Videoke Hits: OPM Edition" can be purchased through TicketWorld and Fire and Ice LIVE! (09175420303). Prices range from ₱1500 for Balcony seats, ₱2000 for Orchestra Side B, ₱3000 for Orchestra Side A, ₱3500 for Gold, ₱4000 for Patron, ₱5000 for VIP with additional options for a Soundcheck Experience (₱1500) and a Meet & Greet (₱1000) with Ice Seguerra. VVIP seats are for ₱7000 which includes a Soundcheck Experience and Meet and Greet.
For VVIP ticket holders, the sound check experience provides a personalized glimpse into the preparation and performance, making it a truly unique and memorable engagement. “Our VVIP ticket holders can also see me as a performer and director of my show sa Soundcheck experience."
Join the conversation on social media using the official hashtags #VideokeHitsOPM, #IceSeguerra, #VideokeHitsniIce, #IceBidyokeBday, and #FireAndIceLIVE. For more information, please contact Anna at info@fireandice.ph or call 09175420303.
Don’t miss out on this unique chance to celebrate with Ice Seguerra and be part of an incredible videoke birthday party!
