AboitizLand joins Kababayans in 118th Philippine Independence Day Celebration

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AboitizLand, the real estate development arm of the Aboitiz Group, recently joined the festivities celebrating the 118th Philippine Independence Day in New York, U.S.A.

Organized by the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI), a nonprofit organization, the all-day cultural activity is the largest outside the Philippines, attended by a number of OFWs to honor Filipino talent, culture and tradition.

“Events that showcase the unique character of the Filipino, those that highlight the importance of remaining true to one’s roots, are very much aligned with AboitizLand’s development principles.” shared John Amon, AboitizLand VP for Marketing.

AboitizLand is proudly homegrown – having nurtured Cebu’s residential, industrial, and commercial communities with pioneering concepts and ambitious development undertakings.

AboitizLand, Inc. remains one of the country’s most trusted real estate developers for over twenty years. As the real estate arm of the Aboitiz Group, one of the Philippines' oldest and biggest business conglomerates, the homegrown developer provides valuable investment opportunities to Filipinos through developing thriving residential, commercial and industrial communities. Indeed, AboitizLand is the perfect choice for the global Filipino.

From left to right: Dr. Prospero A. Lim, President of the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI); Joey R. Zamora, AboitizLand AVP for Marketing; Msgr. Oscar A. Aquino, JCD (PIDCI Parade Grand Marshall 2008); H.E. Jose L. Cuisia Jr., PH Ambassador to the U.S.; Ambassador Mario Lopez de Leon, PH Consul General of NY; Mrs. Eleanor de Leon; H.E. Lourdes O. Yparraguirre, PH Permanent Representative to the U.N.; John Amon, AboitizLand VP for Marketing; and Albert Asistores, AboitizLand AVP for Sales.

Globe Partners with Netflix in the Philippines

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Fans of Netflix original titles and content can now subscribe to the internet television network through Globe Direct Carrier Billing services

Further strengthening its content offering to customers, Globe announced its much-awaited partnership with Netflix, the world’s leading internet television network. Home to some of the best original series and extensive library of TV and movie titles, Globe and its partnership with Netflix will provide Filipinos access to the streaming giant’s top quality entertainment via their mobile or broadband service.

On June 24, Globe announced its partnership with Netflix making it the first Philippine mobile and broadband to offer Netflix on its mobile/broadband platform. Soon, Globe customers will be able to subscribe to Netflix through Globe, and enjoy its content anytime, anywhere, on nearly any internet-connect screen, while conveniently charging the monthly subscription to their Globe mobile or broadband accounts.

“The Filipino’s swift adaption to the digital lifestyle and our shift to smartphones also changed the way we enjoy entertainment. Today, everyone demands primetime shows, anytime. Our partnership with Netflix gives us this extensive library that will allow us to give our customers their much-awaited TV and movie titles whether they are at home or on-the-go”, says Globe Chief Commercial Officer, Albert de Larrazabal.

Sta. Rosa City Named RP’s National Earth Hour Capital

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Half of all people live in cities, which generate 70% of global CO2 emissions. As more Pinoys troop to these increasingly-crowded hubs to find jobs – heavy traffic, polluted air, clogged waterways and rising living costs have become a daily urban reality for millions. Three cities, all finalists for WWF’s Earth Hour City Challenge, are showing the country what can be done to make our cities a little greener.

Proclaimed as the Philippine Earth Hour National Capital, Santa Rosa City in Laguna has initiatives ranging from the erection of solar street lights to the construction of a composting facility designed to minimize landfill waste. Santa Rosa City will now be recognized along with 2016 Global Earth Hour Capital Paris this coming October in Quito, Ecuador. Santa Rosa City additionally placed 5th in WWF’s We Love Cities Campaign, a related social media contest which was won by Bogor, a green city in Indonesia.

Placing 4th in the We Love Cities Campaign is San Carlos City in Negros Occidental, which has positioned itself as the emerging Renewable Energy (RE) hub of Asia, hosting two solar parks, a bioethanol, plus a biomass power plant. WWF believes that a swift but careful transition to RE is critical to curb climate change.

Not to be outdone, Makati City in the National Capital Region is developing a center to provide barangay officials with the basic knowledge and design skills to be able to promote urban design projects designed not just to be eco-friendly, but to promote the respective cultural identity of each barangay. Makati placed 19th in the We Love Cites Campaign.