Globe’s G Music Fest ensures festival goers’ safety,
proper waste segregation and disposal
Globe is celebrating life’s big and small wins this year with an EXTRA special 917 GDay. For the first time since the pandemic, its much-anticipated G Music Fest will be held live on-ground, offering the best in music, entertainment, culture, and arts.
The National G Day on September 17, or 917, is Globe’s annual tradition of giving back to its customers, set on a date that is symbolic of Globe’s iconic mobile number prefix. This year, the event will be held at Circuit Makati, where exciting rewards and surprises await everyone, guaranteed to turn ordinary days into something extraordinary.
To ensure a safe environment, Globe, a staunch sustainability advocate, is calling for festival goers’ and their partners’ participation in observing health and safety protocols and properly disposing of their waste and limiting the use of single-use plastics during the event.
“As we come together to enjoy a fun and exciting day of music and togetherness, Globe keeps in mind that sustainability is a priority. We have set recommendations to help our festival goers follow sustainable practices while still making the most out of our extra special GDay,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.
Here are ways our festival-goers can have fun while still taking care of the environment at the G Music Fest:
- Clean As You Go (CLAYGO). Festival-goers are encouraged to keep the festival grounds clean by throwing their trash properly in the assigned bins. There will be six (6) sets of bins labeled biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and recyclables around the concert grounds. For guidance of event attendees, these are particular to:
- Biodegradable waste – leftover fooD
- Non-biodegradable waste – used utensils, paper cups and food packaging
- Recyclables – aluminum cans and PET bottles
- Use GCash for transactions. We also encourage concert goers to go cashless in transacting with establishments at the event, as all stalls are equipped to accept GCash payments.
- Electric buses. Globe is also deploying GET electric buses for festival-goers, who will be able to get a ride from two routes:
- Ayala One (Ayala Ave, Central Business District) straight to Circuit Makati
- LRT Gil Puyat Station (Buendia cor. Taft Ave.) to Circuit Makati.This service will be available throughout the whole day, making multiple trips back-and-forth from the pick-up point and concert venue. To avail of the ride, Globe and TM Customers just need to show their New Globe One app.
- Safety Measures In light of recent announcements on loosening mask-wearing restrictions outdoors, Globe is strongly encouraging all concert-goers to wear face masks at all times to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Festival goers must also bring their vaccination cards as these will be checked upon entry to the venue.Medical assistance will be available on-site with 20 medics, 3 ambulances, and 1 fire truck ready to respond in case of any emergency. A firetruck will also be on standby at the venue.Festival goers are encouraged to bring jackets, caps or raincoats, and folding umbrellas in case of inclement weather. Full-size umbrellas with pointed ends are prohibited as a safety precaution.
Please see below the other prohibited items.
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- Big posters, banners, placards and signages
- Large chains, spiked bracelets, wallet chains, large metal ring buckles
- PET bottles, containers and flasks
- Chairs
- Weapons or any sharp object
- Selfie stick
- Illegal drugs
- Candles, fireworks and any kind of pyrotechnics
- Cigarettes, vapes and illegal inhalers
- Laser pens/pointers
- Food and drinks from the outside
- Large bags (maximum allowed is 12X12 inches)
- Helmets
- Pets
- Binoculars and other spy gadgets
- Video and audio recording equipment (only mobile phones allowed)
Now in its third year, G Music Fest was born during the health crisis to inspire optimism and recognize the Filipinos’ continued patronage of Globe. It has featured some of the best local and international music artists, including LANY, Honne, BEKA, Vance Joy, SB19, The Juans, December Avenue, and more.
On top of the live performances, GDay will have meet and greet sessions with Globe Brand Ambassadors and endorsers. Different brands and rewards booths will be available at the venue for extra treats and surprises. Food halls, bars, and various merchandise will also be present at the event hall.
Learn more about GDay and G Music Fest by visiting glbe.co/ExtraGDay.
Smart boosts 7-Eleven’s Run 2022
Runners are once again invited to get ready to dash at 7-Eleven’s Run 2022, powered by PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).
From holding the Run online for the past two years, 7-Eleven’s Run 2022 returns to the streets on September 24 and 25. Around 40,000 participants from Manila, Cebu, and Davao are expected to enter the race to get a chance to win cool swag from various sponsors. TV5 will also livestream the event through Digital 5, making this year’s 7-Eleven Run comeback more exciting.
“This partnership with 7-Eleven enables us to promote an active lifestyle to the public, especially as we continue to navigate the new normal. Smart has also been supportive of activities that empower people to do the things they love. Through our fastest mobile network and our customer-centered products and services, we hope to enable Filipinos in their quest for healthier lives,” said Precy P. Katigbak, FVP and Head, National Key Accounts at PLDT and Smart.
“We are pleased to bring back 7-Eleven’s Run 2022 face-to-face, after two years of virtual events. We are thankful to have the support of Smart who has been consistently with us throughout the years,” said Jose C. Ang, Jr., General Merchandise Head at Philippine Seven Corp, the local franchisor of 7-Eleven.
Interested runners can sprint to the nearest 7-Eleven branch to register. For a P100 minimum purchase of participating items, customers can get one (1) e-stamp when they present their CLiQQ App or barcode. They can also earn additional e-stamps when they avail of booster items within the store. For every fifteen (15) e-stamps, they can redeem one (1) Run 2022 registration code for the category of their choice. Meanwhile, for every thirty (30) e-stamps, they can redeem one (1) Run 2022 registration code for 5K Buddy and 10K Buddy Run Category.
Each e-stamp also qualifies customers to one (1) entry for the raffle, where 3,000 winners can get a chance to take home products from sponsors.
Customers will also instantly receive a one-time-use 7 — Connect Reference Number through SMS or CLiQQ App, which they can use to register the race category they redeemed on the website.
Runners can register via www.run711.com, click Enter Registration Code, enter their 7-Connect Reference Number, choose a run venue, category, and confirm. The registrant will receive a confirmation email and they will be all set.
For more information, visit www.run711.com or 7-Eleven Run series FB page.
SKY calls on subscribers to join their effort to end
cable cutting and theft
Intentional cable cutting and theft have been a rampant issue nationwide affecting thousands of Filipino households, depriving them of internet service, cable TV connection, and at times, power supply.
With households affected from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, this malicious crime has been a major concern of telco and power utilities providers and the LGUs, that jeopardize customers’ access to news, information and entertainment crucial for their day-to-day activities.
Among its effects is how it disrupts the steady and seamless internet connection very much needed by professionals with remote set-up or online business owners. With disruptions affecting their connection, productivity halts, and attending to urgent tasks and clientele are disturbed.
Apart from the adverse impact to work, disruptions caused by illegal cable cutting can take a toll on the academic performance of students in hybrid learning set-up as they rely heavily on stable and reliable internet connectivity for timely submission of school work, taking online quizzes and examinations, and attending day-to-day classes. When the disruptions continue due to these illegal acts, this may lead to students having poor performance in school.
Intentional cable cuts also disrupt TV reception, which is still vital in getting the latest news and information, and providing quality bonding moments for the whole family in watching entertaining shows and movies in the comfort of their homes.
Aside from TV and internet disruption, illegal cable cutting puts the safety of individuals and the environment at risk. There have been reports that perpetrators have been electrocuted trying to cut live wirings that also resulted in fire in the neighborhood. Sometimes perpetrators also burn the non-profitable stolen wires producing harmful gas that pollute the environment and affects the health of individuals when inhaled.
In an effort to address these malicious acts and hold violators accountable by legal action, SKY partnered with other telcos and cable operators, power utilities providers, and more local government units in the country to strengthen its Oplan Kontra Putol initiative.
Oplan Kontra Putol takes prompt action to restore affected lines, to continuously monitor the situation by working closely with local authorities, and to observe the strict implementation of RA 10515, also known as the Cable Theft Law.
Those found guilty of violating the Cable Theft Law may face imprisonment from two to five years or pay hefty fines imposed by the court.
With the help of corresponding telco partners, barangay units, and local officials, SKY has filed legal charges against various perpetrators involved.
Through Oplan Kontra Putol, SKY continues to heed the call for immediate action and urges the public to join the nationwide initiative by being more alert as well as reporting related incidents to SKY’s official hotlines and their respective local authorities.
Concerned citizens can report suspected illegal cable cutting activities through www.mysky.com.ph/kontraputol, via Security Hotline number 34499111 (for Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan only), or by messaging SKY’s 24/7 messaging platform KYLA on Viber , Facebook Messenger , and SKY’s official website.
For updates regarding SKY’s efforts to restore services in areas affected by cable cutting, subscribers can check mysky.com.ph/help-service-advisories. They may also follow SKY’s social media accounts on Facebook or Twitter .
Ericsson, Smart, DepEd—Muntinlupa, PNU partnership to train teachers to use tech
Ericsson signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PLDT’s wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the Department of Education in Muntinlupa, and the Philippine Normal University (PNU) to train in-service teachers from nine public secondary schools in the city of Muntinlupa as well as pre-service teachers from PNU on the use of technology for classroom learning and instruction.
By leveraging virtual reality and internet connectivity, the training will focus on teachers’ professional development, with particular emphasis on the educators’ digital skills and pedagogical methodologies, so that a more student-centred learning environment can be created. This will be done with training for pre-service teachers studying at PNU, as well as in-service training for teachers from the nine public secondary schools in Muntinlupa.
The program in the Philippines, which is part of Ericsson’s Connect to Learn initiative, is supported by Qualcomm Incorporated through its Qualcomm® Wireless ReachTM program, that aims to bring advanced wireless technologies to the people and communities who need it most.
The MOA was signed by Cathy Y. Yang, First VP/Head, Corporate Communications, PLDT — Smart; Atty. Christina Choi Castillo, Head of Legal and Senior Group Legal Counsel, Ericsson Philippines, Singapore and Brunei; Ms. Carleen S. Sedilla, CESO V, Department of Education — Muntinlupa and Dr. Bert J. Tuga, President, Philippine Normal University, in the presence of Nies Purwati, Senior Director of Government Affairs S.E. Asia and Erica Ciaraldi, Global Program Manager of Wireless Reach from Qualcomm.
