Globe Telecom Signs P5-B and US$45-M Term Loan With Metrobank

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Globe Telecom, Inc. signed a 10-year P5 Billion and 7-year US$45 Million term loan with Metrobank. The loans shall be used to finance Globe's capital expenditures.

“This new loan facility from Metrobank will help us address the demands of our customers in their continuing shift to a digital lifestyle. Globe is committed to invest in additional network capacities to handle the robust growth in data traffic from our customers“, said Alberto de Larrazabal, Globe Chief Financial Officer.

Globe invested about P11.4 Billion in capital expenditures in the first half of 2015. Bulk of the investment was allocated for data-related projects, including investments for the company’s broadband network, capacities for wireless data, LTE, and domestic and international transmission facilities.

Globe Telecom, Inc. closed the first half of 2015 with record-level consolidated service revenues of P53.8 Billion, 13% higher than the P47.7 Billion reported a year ago, on the strength of robust revenue gains on mobile data and broadband, as more customers adopt a digital lifestyle. On a sequential basis, Globe posted its highest ever consolidated service revenues of P27.6 Billion for the second quarter of the year, outpacing both the record-level revenues in the seasonally strong fourth quarter of 2014 of P26.3 Billion and last quarter’s P26.2 Billion by 5%.

Power Mac Center Partners With PAL Mabuhay Miles For Awesome Travel Rewards

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Power Mac Center, the premier Apple partner in the Philippines, takes its customers to a new adventure as it partners with the country’s most prestigious travel rewards program for the PAL Mabuhay Miles - Power Mac Center’s “Adventure Awaits.”

“This partnership is important for PAL because it will allow us to tap into Power Mac Center’s market. Since we have the same brand profile, this will allow us to reach their customers and engage them,” said PAL’s Asst. VP - Loyalty Program, Marietta Casanova.

From October 1 to November 15, Power Mac Center customers who are PAL Mabuhay Miles members with a minimum purchase of ₱80,000 in a single transaction receipt will get 10,000 Mabuhay Miles. And if a single purchase transaction fetches more than ₱120,000, customers get double the miles or 20,000 Mabuhay Miles.

“Our latest promotion aims to reward customers of Power Mac Center with the chance to enjoy their Apple devices while traveling with the country’s premier flag carrier, Philippine Airlines,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director, Joey Alvarez.

Claudine Barretto at the Blogcon for Etiquette for Mistresses

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"Etiquette for Mistresses" is already showing and recently had its premier night last September 30 but the forever beautiful Claudine Barretto, just like all the other equally beautiful Barretto ladies, still gave us the opportunity to interview her at a bloggers' conference or what we call as "blogcon" for short.

The blogcon was held at the Star Cinema office on October 1, the very first day of showing of the said movie, and will also be shown at other countries as we write this for the benefit of our fellow Filipinos who are abroad, and of course, also for the foreigners who already appreciate Pinoy movies.

Claudine was without doubt so stunning as always when she came in the room. She really is still one of the most beautiful faces in showbiz. She hasn't lost her appeal and even though she is a bit bigger now, she still has that charming overall appearance that you'll definitely make full notice everytime she passes by. She is always deserving your full attention for who couldn't resist staring at her angelic face that also has made the Barretto clan belonging to the most beautiful faces of Philippine entertainment. From her sisters to her nieces, and also her daughters, you would really see them stand out among a sea of faces.

We were really starstruck for this will be our first time to see her again for years. We've seen her before at some presscons and appearances at certain gatherings but this will be our first time to meet her in a blogcon.

Thanks to Star Cinema for finally noticing WazzupPilipinas.com and inviting us as well to their events.

We took a video coverage of the entire blogcon interviews so be sure to watch out for it soon here at our blog site and also at our YouTube channel.