BPI Express Mobile App Partners with Globe Telecom

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Another banking first is here. We are happy to share that our access to the BPI Express Mobile banking app is now FREE for all Globe and TM subscribers.

With the BPI Express Mobile banking App, you can bank with your cellphone, wherever you are, whenever you want! Get unequaled banking flexibility and experience banking freedom whenever you're on-the-go.

BPI positions itself as the Philippine’s first bank to offer access to their mobile banking application with no data charges for all Globe and TM subscribers. This offer, powered by Globe's robust mobile data network, was envisioned to help people get wiser with their money using their smartphones; a device that has become indispensable in their everyday lives.

Banking has never been easier and more accessible with the BPI Express Mobile banking app. BPI clients can pay their bills, transfer money to other BPI clients, invest, and even reload their prepaid account, all through their mobile phones. All these services can be accessed by Globe and TM subscribers for free - at no cost to their prepaid load or postpaid bill.

One FC Presents Ana Julaton Open Workout

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ONE Fighting Championship welcomed boxing world champion Ana Julaton into Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization today with an open workout in Manila, The Philippines. Julaton demonstrated to the media in attendance her trademark boxing skills that earned her the nickname ‘The Hurricane’, as well as her newly acquired grappling skills.

ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES on May 2, 2014, is set to be the largest mixed martial arts event ever witnessed in the history of the Philippines. Held at the 20,000-capacity Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, the event promises a stacked fight card featuring the explosive battle for the ONE FC Bantamweight World Championship title belt in the Main Event. 

After conquering the boxing world, Ana Julaton will now make her mixed martial arts debut this Friday in a highly anticipated bout against Middle Eastern kickboxing champion, Aya Saeid Saber. Julaton is the first Filipino American boxer to win the Women's WBO Super Bantamweight and IBA Super Bantamweight titles. ONE FC: RISE OF HEROES will mark the first time she competes in the Philippines. She excitedly stated, "Aya Saber is an experienced MMA warrior and champion in kickboxing. I know she will bring her very best on May 2nd. I'm training for my ONE FC homecoming fight in Manila harder than ever before and what gives me strength through my ups and downs are the hearts of my Kababayon all over.”

Millions of MMA fans around the world have also been eagerly anticipating this moment when the ONE FC Bantamweight Grand Prix winner, Masakatsu Ueda, will rise up to challenge the reigning and defending world champion Bibiano Fernandes for the honor of being crowned the ONE FC Bantamweight World Champion.

Aliwan Fiesta 2014: Philippines' Grand Festival of Champions

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Dubbed this year as the Philippines’ Grand Festival of Champions, Aliwan Fiesta gathered once again some of the best festivities in the country showcasing the unique culture, colours and creativity of the regions.

This vibrant 3-day event, organized by the Manila Broadcasting Company and now on its 12th year, is a grand competition among the municipalities that vie for prestige and top prize in each of the three categories: the cultural street dance, the float parade, and a beauty contest titled as Reyna ng Aliwan.

Delegates proudly parade their respective larger-than-life float, enchanting muse, and folk dance interpretation of their festival starting from Quirino Grandstand to Aliw Theater.

A total of 14 street dance groups, including the Hall of Famer Sinulog Festival of Cebu, and 17 municipal floats painted the Roxas Blvd a festive hue.

A number of marching bands also graced the event. For years, the Festival of Festivals is giving away top cash prizes. This year, PhP 1,000,000 has to be given away for the Grand Champion in the cultural streetdance and PhP 500,000 for the Best Festival Float.