PLDT Home filled the weekend with games, prizes and exclusive deals as it brought the Fiber Fest to Cebu. PLDT Home ambassadors Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles, singer Jona, theater actor and model Markki Stroem, and Cebu-based dance group Nyxie joined the festivities last September 21 at the Cebu Children’s Park and Playground in Brgy. Suba, Cebu City.

The ultimate Fiber Festin Cebu followed the previous runs in Antipolo and Nueva Ecijalast June and July respectivelyand will be going next month to Zamboanga and Batangas.

 “PLDT Home Fiber Fest aims to make reliable internet more accessible to Filipinos, and by doing so, we can help improve their lives by enabling more opportunities for work, empowering students with their studies at home, and helping families bond meaningfully at home,” said PLDT First Vice President and Head of Acquisition Marketing – PLDT Home Patrick S. Tang.

 

Fiber Fest Cebu started the morning with an energetic zumba exercise and fun games such as bingo and blind karaoke challenge. Prizessuch ashome appliances and premium items from PLDT Home, and its partners - Cignal, Smart, mWell, Maya and PC Express, were given away to the winners of the hourly raffle segment. 

Celebrity couple Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles brought in fun and laughter to the audience and belted through their popular musical duet ‘Makita Kang Muli.’Singer Jona and theater actor Markki Stroem serenaded and charmed the crowd with their solo performances.  

The Cebu leg offered exclusive deals never seen before. Cebuanos who signed up and got their application approved enjoyeda fast same-day installation,plus, a big savings of P3,600 for the free installation and activation fees. Those who already had an existing broadband but switched to PLDT Home enjoyed a 50% discount on monthly service fees for 6 months or a free speedboost for a year.

 

On top of all these, the biggest star of the PLDT Home Fiber Fest was the new Fiber Unli All Plans – anall-in-one broadband, entertainment, and mobile bundle packed with grand rewards. For as low as P1399, Cebuanos get to enjoy unli mobile calls, unli fiber internet of up to 2x faster speeds, and unli entertainment via Cignal TV in one convenient broadband plan.They also get to enjoy 220 Rewards Crystals in exchange for exciting treats, bill rebates, and discounts.

 

PLDT Home’s ongoing One Million Giveaway (OMG) promo drew excitement from the crowd as well since one (1) lucky PLDT Home subscriber can get a chance to win a P1 Million pesos cash prize.Also,ten (10)new subscribers can get the chance to win P100,000 each, and 50 new subscribers can win free PLDT Home Fiber plan for a year.

 

Watch out for more as PLDT Home brings Fiber Fest with more exciting deals and promos to Zamboanga on October 5 and Batangas on October 26. For more information on PLDT Home Fiber Fest, visit this link.

From L-R: Kent Dela Cruz, 2024 Starbucks Philippines Barista Champion, Jamie Silva, senior manager of Marketing, DCE & Loyalty, Starbucks Philippines, Adrian Santos, 2023 Starbucks Philippines Latte Art Champion

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is proud to present the BPI Awesome Travel Fair 2024, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing travel accessibility for Filipinos. Scheduled for September 28-29, 2024 at The Gallery, Ayala Center Cebu, this event emphasizes BPI’s commitment to empowering individuals to realize their travel aspirations. 

 By collaborating with leading airlines and travel agencies, BPI facilitates access to exclusive offers that not only make travel more affordable but also create memorable experiences.  

 

 

Participating merchant partners include Philippine Airlines (PAL), AirAsia, China Airlines, EVA Air, Sunlight Air, The Travel Club, Uni Orient, Bai Hotel and Bluewater Maribago. With these partnerships, BPI aims to alleviate financial barriers, making travel an achievable goal for many. 

 

Join us at the BPI Awesome Travel Fair 2024 to explore how BPI is reshaping travel experiences, making them more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. 

 PRESS RELEASE - The inaugural batch of youth trainees under the Jollibee Group Foundation's (JGF),  Access, Curriculum, and Employability (ACE) Program and Youthworks PH is set to begin their on-the-job training in select stores in Cebu of Jollibee, Chowking, and Greenwich. This program is a collaboration between the Jollibee Group, and Primary Structures Educational Foundation, Inc. – School of Knowledge for Industrial Labor, Leadership, and Service (PSEFI-SKILLS), together with the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

The 21 “Not in Education, Employment, or Training” (NEET) youth trainees kickstarted their work-based training at Jollibee Group stores This is the second part of their training after 10 weeks of classroom training that Jollibee Group funded, including the trainees’ allowances and accommodation. Apart from that, Jollibee Group and JGF also worked with PSEFI-SKILLS in the development of the curriculum for the Quick Service Restaurant Operations (QSRO) track, which is designed to fill the gap for professionalized personnel training in the food service industry. 

The QSRO is one of the two tracks under the ACE Scholarship Program; the other track focuses on agriculture, which is done in partnership with technical-vocational training institutions to provide youth from low-income families the opportunity to stay in school and eventually improve their livelihoods.

The Supervised Industry Learning (SIL), an aspect of the Youthworks PH program, will run from September to December 2024. During this phase, the trainees will work alongside experienced store managers and crew members within Jollibee Group stores and will undertake a range of tasks including customer service, food handling, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and other operational procedures. 

Launched in 2018, YouthWorks PH is a private sector initiative to increase access to quality training and employment opportunities for unemployed and out-of-school Filipino youth. 

During the kick-off event last September 23, at Jollibee Parkmall in Mandaue City, Ruth Angeles, Chief Human Resources Officer for Jollibee Group Philippines emphasized the importance of SIL for the trainees.

“We are excited to welcome our trainees into the next phase of their program, where they will gain hands-on experience as skilled service crew. This part is crucial because it puts them in real-world situations and gives them the practical skills they need to handle the challenges of their job,” said Jollibee Group Chief of Human Resources Officer Ruth Angeles.

As one of JGF’s core commitments in uplifting underprivileged youth, JGF President Gisela Tiongson underscored the value of investing in the future of the youth and creating pathways for their success.

"This initiative reflects our commitment to drive social change and open up more opportunities to help the next generation succeed and reach their dreams,” said Tiongson. “At Jollibee Group and JGF, we believe that by investing in youth education, we can build a more inclusive and resilient society where more people have a chance at a better life.”

Jessa Marie Jumao-as, one of the trainees of the YouthWorks PH program, said the workforce development training program has been a “transformative gift” for her. Prior to participating in the program, she used to be part of a cleaning service group, which made her realize that she is happy with work that deals with more people.

“I am very grateful to Jollibee Group and PSEFI-SKILLS for giving me the opportunity to become one of the ACE scholars and trainees of the YouthWorks PH program of PBED and USAID. I am grateful to them because they taught me new skills to be able to work in the food and beverage sector, and to have a better future. This has been a transformative experience,” said Jumao-as.

Youth unemployment is at 11.2%, despite the high number of vacancies in different industries.

“We are elated to see the pilot batch of 21 out-of-school youth in Cebu City jumpstart this opportunity. This project is a testament to what we can achieve when we break down silos and work together. When government, businesses, educators, and communities join forces, we can empower young people, unlock their potential, and build a brighter future for all," said Executive Director of PBED Justine Raagas. 

To continue improving the skills and opening more opportunities for more NEET youth trainees, Jollibee Group and JGF, together with PSEFI-SKILLS, PBEd and USAID, will continue to expand the ACE Scholarship and YouthWorks PH programs by bringing it closer to more trainees in other parts of the country.

 The Queen City of the South is about to get treated to a new level of fun! PLDT Home's Fiber Fest 2024 is making its next stop in Cebu on September 21, bringing the ultimate broadband festival experience. Get ready for an electrifying event filled with exciting activities, exclusive deals, and unforgettable entertainment, all powered by PLDT Home.

 

Headlining this exciting event are the Fiber Fest squad celebrity couple and PLDT Home Ambassadors Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles, singerJona, and theater actor, radio host, and model Markki Stroem who are set to light up the festival with their vibrant energy and charisma. Cebu-based dance group Nyxie will also join in the fun and showcase their talents.

 

The Fiber Fest 2024 successfully kicked off in Antipolo City and Nueva Ecija last June, and now it's Cebu's turn, with Zamboanga next in line.

With PLDT Home's Fiber Fest, Cebu is stepping into a brighter, faster, and more connected future, unlocking new opportunities for Cebuanos to thrive in the digital world.

Watch out for more details and event announcements about the PLDT Home Fiber Fest events on PLDT Home’s Facebook page.

Running for 13 episodes, HeartH will air every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. This season introduces an innovative segment titled the "Build it Right Guide," aimed at educating lower-income homeowners on how to build better and more affordable homes.

 

 The launch of the Build it Right Guide is a collaborative effort between TV8 and Habitat for Humanity's Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter in the Philippines. This partnership focuses on developing a consumer education program that provides lower-income households with essential information and motivation to construct safer homes, particularly regarding walls and foundations.