MANILA, Philippines - At the exclusive hub of the first-to-haves—Members Only at the Fort, Manila’s style and taste setters gathered for what is to become the “IT” gathering for the city’s slickest multi-taskers. Supreme spotted real estate heiress now club princess Divine Lee, mogul-in-training slash most eligible bachelor Kevin Tan (last we heard he’s engaged), sexy and savvy restaurateurs Luis de Terry and Abba Napa of lu and L’Opera restaurants, respectively, all sporting the latest “must” in modern lifestyle. Yes, they’re all sporting a Globe Blackberry phone. ”We like to be first all the time, that’s why we’re here, ahead of the pack,” we overheard one talk to the rest of the pack.
Outside Members Only, the latest models of Ford were up for display. Salivatingly high tech-models that were ready for voice command and mobile phone compatible were up for grabs for the tech and car savvy. It was irresistible, to say the least.
A line, composed of the city’s slickest, was formed outside the club. They were all eager to sample the goods that Globe and Blackberry had prepared for them.
And why not, when we all have to admit that when it comes to the best deals, Globe is it. Yes, we have all read it on twitter — when our celebrity friends get mind-boggling bills that reach from here till eternity — till they turned Globe. “Finally, goodbye to sky-high bills through Globe’s Plan 1200,” said a high-profile celebutante, wishing for anonymity, lest people think she was up for an endorsement. ”Globe’s plans plus the tie-up with Blackberry made me save so much — so much that I can spend on other things other than my phone bill. Now, that’s real service. I’m happy to have made the switch,” as she tweeted nonstop to her 100,000th follower on twitter. We canot agree more. With others, it’s more of highway robbery.
We meet Menchi T. Orlina, Globe chief marketing officer, and this is what she has to say.
“Globe and Blackberry are a natural fit; both with a track record of innovation and both dedicated to giving our customers products and services to make their lives easy, fulfilling and always a fun place to be. With the Blackberry Bold 9700, available first from Globe, you’ll get everything you need to work hard, play harder, and savor every minute of life and everything in it.”
Work hard, play harder. Surf more, pay less. Can there be a better deal? So what are we waiting for?