Globe celebrates GDay with music festival featuring international and local artists

The iconic 0917 is now more than just a mobile prefix for Globe subscribers. Over the past years, Globe has taken 0917 or September 17 as an opportunity to treat its customers to exciting experiences, rewards, and surprises. It is one way that Globe thanks its customers for their loyalty and support, a celebration that transforms ordinary days into something extraordinary.

This year, Globe is back with a bigger, larger-than-life 917 GDay celebration full of all things EXTRA for the whole month of September.

The focal point of this year’s 917 GDay celebrations is the G Music Fest, which will take place on September 17, 2022.

The G Music Fest is going to be an exciting whole-day festival that will feature the best talents in music, entertainment, culture and art. This year’s G Music Fest will be a hybrid event, with the live experience hosted at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds, Ayala Malls Circuit, Makati, and also streamed online through Globe VH Metaverse.

“The past couple of years have been incredibly challenging for everyone. Now that the world is slowly opening up and we can enjoy life together face-to-face, we’re excited to once again bring all the uplifting, lighthearted experiences that our loyal customers may have been missing and needing,” said Globe Marketing Head Pia Colby.

Seventeen local and international acts are slated to entertain live and online audiences, including Thai indie-pop, neo-soul singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit and Kpop act BugABoo, a six-member South Korean girl group, for whom the G Music Fest will be their first live Philippines performance.

Other confirmed musical acts are homegrown talents The Juans, Kaia, Matthaios, Unique, I Belong to the Zoo, JOEM, Lola Amour, Arthur MIguel, Paul Pablo and many more surprise guests.

As the G Music Fest is about extraordinary experiences, Globe has also invited celebrated contemporary artist-designer Leeroy New, to showcase his larger-than-life art installations.

New, who hails from General Santos City, has had his works showcased at, among others, the Singapore Biennale, Fukuoka Asian Art Triennial, and more recently at Palais de Tokyo, Biennale of Sydney, Honolulu Triennale, and Somerset House. He was also selected to build an installation for Burning Man 2020. Another artist who will share his talent is TRNZ, who ventures into the world of NFTs.

His past work has been exhibited in Hong Kong, Europe, South Korea, Jakarta, Los Angeles & New York, with an upcoming exhibition in Paris. TRNZ is the exclusive artist of Superordinary Friends, a collection of unique avatars each holding iconic food items. These limited edition illustrations combine quirky visual appeal with nuanced storytelling and will be launched in October.

Adding to the excitement, festival goers will also have the chance to own their first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) through Globe’s partnership with MetaverseGo!. The two brands have joined forces to create Gudi, a unique NFT in celebration of 917 #ExtraGDay and can be redeemed using Globe Rewards points.

Complementing the top-tier musical line-up and larger-than-life installations on the festival grounds is Globe Passion City where festival goers can use their Globe Rewards Points to enjoy fun & immersive Gaming (GGWP), Korean (Kmmunity Ph) and Anime (Sugoi Society) activities and merch collections.

Digital natives will also get to enjoy exciting activity booths and win vouchers from their favorite apps TikTok, Tinder, foodpanda, Kumu, and many others. Specially curated festival grub and pours, and exclusive 0917 merchandise are also available for guests to enjoy.

These are just some of the wonderful things one can expect at this year’s G Music Fest, and Globe still has a lot more surprises up its sleeve. Now in its third year, G Music Fest was born during the pandemic to inspire optimism and recognize every Globe customer’s continued patronage of the brand. Past performers include American pop rock band LANY, and proudly homegrown talents Kiana Valenciano, Ben & Ben, UDD, and SB19 among others.

“A lot of things have changed since the pandemic hit, but a lot of things have remained the same. We continue to be grateful to our customers and we’ll never tire of making wonderful, extraordinary experiences for them. We look forward to meeting everyone at the G Music Fest on 9-17, and we promise you an #ExtraGDayEveryday,” Colby added.

The G Music Fest Festival Pass pre-selling period is from September 2 – 9, 2022 and the regular sale period is on September 10 – 17, 2022. Festival Passes may be redeemed for just 15 Globe Rewards Points via the Globe One app or a special price of PhP 917.00 via Tickelo during the pre-selling period, and 30 Globe Rewards Points via the Globe One app or PhP 1,500.00 via Tickelo during the regular sale.

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ASUS ROG Ally: The handheld gaming device to be excited about, priced

The ASUS ROG Ally is a handheld device that aims to provide an immersive gaming experience and stands as a strong competitor to the Steam Deck. We’ve had the chance to attend a technical seminar held by ROG Philippines and here’s what you can expect on this device once it becomes officially available here in the Philippines.

Display and design

It boasts a 7-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, ensuring sharp and vibrant visuals. With a high 120Hz refresh rate and a quick 7ms response time, the ROG Ally offers smooth and responsive gameplay, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

I was able to play Forza Horizon 5 on it and the visuals are a lot smoother than playing at home on my 60Hz TV. And the additional capability to connect to ROG’s XG mobile — an external GPU with additional ports for input — makes the Ally all the more flexible as you can go for bigger displays for better immersion.

In terms of build quality, the device features Corning Gorilla Glass DXC and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, providing durability and protection against scratches and accidental damage. The body comes with a textured finish to ensure good grip during usage and its white color, to me, closely resembles a PS5’s DualSense controller.

Internal specs

ASUS offers two variants: the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally Extreme. The ROG Ally is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 4nm CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads, along with an AMD Radeon GPU featuring 4 compute units (CUs) and 2.8 Teraflops of graphics performance. It also comes with a 256GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD for fast and ample storage.

On the other hand, the ROG Ally Extreme variant aims to take gaming performance to the next level with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU boasting 8 cores and 16 threads. It also features AMD Radeon Graphics with 12 CUs, delivering an impressive 8.6 Teraflops of graphics performance. Additionally, it offers a larger 512GB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD for increased storage capacity.

Both variants come with 16GB LPDDR5 6500MT/s dual-channel RAM, enabling smooth multitasking and efficient gaming performance. The ROG Ally emphasizes audio quality with its two stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos support, Hi-Res audio certification, and AI noise-canceling technology — ensuring an immersive and high-quality audio experience. Biometric security is provided by a fingerprint scanner, allowing for quick and secure access to the device.

Other noteworthy features include Aura Sync support, allowing users to synchronize the device’s lighting effects with other compatible ASUS peripherals. The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone/mic audio jack enables easy connection of headphones or external audio devices. And as mentioned earlier, the ROG XG Mobile Interface provides additional connectivity options, allowing users to connect external devices for enhanced gaming experiences.

In terms of ports, the device offers a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that supports DisplayPort and DC power delivery, providing versatile connectivity options. Additionally, it includes a UHS-II microSD card slot for expandable storage.

The ROG Ally is powered by a 40WHr 4-cell Li-Ion battery and supports 65W USB-C charging, offering decent battery life and quick charging capabilities. With its compact dimensions of 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.12 ~ 3.24cm and a weight of 608g, the ROG Ally is designed to be portable and convenient for gaming on the go.

Vs Steam Deck

Compared to the Steam Deck, the ASUS ROG Ally has the advantage of a higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals and a more responsive gaming experience. Additionally, the ROG Ally Extreme variant offers a more powerful GPU with 12 CUs and 8.6 Teraflops of graphics performance, surpassing the capabilities of the Steam Deck.

These features, along with its advanced audio technology, expandability, and biometric security, make the ASUS ROG Ally a compelling option for gamers seeking a high-performance handheld gaming device.

Price in the Philippines

The price for the ROG Ally in the Philippines is still under embargo, but the company promises it’s going to be a very competitive price point for what it offers. Stay tuned for the official announcement of its price.

 

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Availability & Pricing
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme-equipped model is now available at PhP 43,995, while the ROG Ally model with the Ryzen Z1 processor will be available this August for PhP 39,995.

Both models will have 512 GB storage and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and is available at ASUS and ROG Concept Stores. 

The first 100 buyers of the Ally will get a chance to obtain the handheld’s perfect accessories set —  The ROG Ally Travel Case and Gaming Charger Dock worth PhP 6,000 when they register here.

For gamers looking to purchase online, visit ASUS’ newest e-shop or get it through Shopee’s 6 months 0% interest SPayLater installment plan plus free shipping from July 20 – 31, 2023.
The ROG Ally offers a two-year ASUS International Warranty with ASUS Premium Care to feel secure with ASUS’ nine-step exclusive preventive maintenance program.

A special pop-up booth in One Bonifacio High Street Mall for the ROG ALLY will also be present from July 21-30, 2023. Special ROG merch and prizes will be given away so make sure to follow the ASUS Republic of Gamers on all social media channels to get exciting updates.

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