Globe Virtual Hangouts Kicks Off Metaverse Platform for Exciting Gen Z “Phygital” Experiences

Globe Virtual Hangouts continues to evolve and reinvent itself to give Gen Zs and more digital fun, innovative, educational, and passion-filled experiences.

For the second half of the year, expect the launch of its metaverse platform, the first in the Philippines, with “phygital” experiences to be hosted by Globe Prepaid.

Using technology to bridge the physical and digital worlds,  Globe Virtual Hangouts metaverse promises unique interactive activities that visitors can explore. Users can create their avatar and chat and do video calls with their fellow Gen Zs inside the portal. 

Surprise celebrity guests and special prizes, among them a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Phone, also await everyone inside this new platform. 

The event will also have a 360 gallery featuring “Timplada: The Art of Ilonggo Cuisine,” an exhibition of 10 artworks inspired by Ilonggo food from the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA), the first art institution in the Visayas and Mindanao. The pioneering exhibit on Virtual Hangouts was first showcased in the last quarter of 2021 in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

“We are excited to transform Globe Virtual Hangouts into a metaverse to keep the fire going for passion-filled Gen Zs and other prepaid customers. We want to be the bridge that will help them fulfill the things they love through experiences that they enjoy,” said Eric Tanbauco, Globe’s Vice President for Mobile Prepaid Business.

The Globe Virtual Hangouts started in 2020 so GenZs can hang out with each other, showcase their passions and see all the happenings that Globe Prepaid has in store. 

Early this year, it created the Passion Portal where Gen Z’s got to turn their passion into a profession through Globe Prepaid’s Virtual Hangouts Masterclasses. There were various pillars catering to different passions of Gen Zs, namely:

• GoJAM — An onstage talent search which brought together promising young Pinoy artists in a digital music camp to hone their talent and arm them with the know-how to succeed in the music industry.

• GoWATCH – For movie enthusiasts and those who want to be the next Antonette Jadaone or Cathy Garcia-Molina.  There was a GoWATCH Film Lab in partnership with ANIMA for those who wanted to learn or sharpen their filmmaking, story writing, and production design skills. Film Lab sessions were led by award-winning filmmakers such as Jadoone, Erik Matti, JP Habac, and Jade Castro. 

• GoHUSTLE – A six-stage GoHUSTLE Boss Up Bootcamp where participants learned from topics about creating stories, branding, marketing, finance, and having an entrepreneurial mindset. 

• GoESPORTS – Aspiring esports streamers and casters who wanted to level up their skills underwent training on the basics of content creation, self-presentation, pre-and post-game analysis, and more. 

• GoKOREAN – For K-wave fans who have a passion for fashion, Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts teamed up with the top fashion and design school in the country to introduce a full-blown fashion and styling curriculum offered nowhere else. 

Virtual Hangouts is best experienced on Globe’s 5G network. Be part of  Globe Virtual Hangouts of The Future launch by visiting  www.globevirtualhangouts.ph.

J03m Manzanares wins big at Globe’s Virtual Hangouts’ first GoJAM Talent Search

Joshua Emerson “j03m” Manzanares took home the plum prize, winning Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts’ first ever GoJAM On Stage Talent Search with a heartfelt rendition of his original track, “Gustong Gusto Kita”.  j03m Manzanares’ performance bested those from nine other budding Filipino artists which made the GoJAM Talent Search Finale a showcase of musical brilliance and artistry.

jo3m went home that night not just with the top prize and bragging rights, but with a recording contract from newly-launched entertainment company Kroma Entertainment and industry recognition that puts him on the path to success.

 

The onstage competition was the highlight of Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts’ first digital music camp and competition for promising young artists. The digital music camp was developed to give young Filipinos a chance to #OwnTheFuture by honing their musical talent and skills through masterclasses in songwriting, arrangement, branding, and digital marketing from leading industry experts Yumi Lacsamana & Thryo Alfaro, the camp’s mentor–songwriter-producer; Zel Bautista of December Avenue; Argee Guerrero of I Belong To The Zoo; Enzo Valdez, Managing Director of UMG; Vicky Malong, Marketing Director of Warner Music Philippines; John Lozano, seasoned celebrity stylist; Rayms Fabul, A&R Director of Sony Music Philippines; Brian Lotho, respected musician, arranger, producer, and two-time Awit Awards Album of the Year awardee; and Ian Monsod, CEO of Kroma Entertainment.

Other young artists who were specially selected to be part of the exclusive camp were Pauline Rose Tan, Owen Greyson, Gen Matthew Largo, Jan Christine Quiambao, Athena Gail Obre, Serene Le Madrid, Miguel Justin Segismundo, Jacob Yulo, and John Lloyd Reyes.

 

Over the course of a few weeks, participants actively participated in the GoJAM On Stage Talent Search’s masterclasses from the comfort of their homes on the interactive passion portal, Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts.  

 

“The idea behind Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts GoJAM On Stage Talent Search is to leverage the power of digital technology to give our young people more opportunities to express themselves and unlock their musical talent as they connect with others who share their passion. On Globe Prepaid’s Virtual Hangouts interactive platform, we hosted masterclasses accessible through our online passion portals, led by big names in the music industry. These are designed to nurture homegrown talents and give them an avenue to grow and #OwnTheFuture,” said Givielle Florida, Head of Globe Prepaid.

  

The workshop recently culminated in a live musical showdown at the Bonifacio High Street Central Amphitheater which was streamed via Globe’s Facebook page and Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts passion portal and made more exciting by special performances from Lola Amour, I Belong to The Zoo, and Unique.

 

No one went home empty-handed as, at the end of the night, the event hosts announced that the original songs performed by each of the finalists would also be officially released and distributed by Kroma Entertainment.

 

As Virtual Hangouts’ GoJAM On Stage Talent Search drew to a close, Anna Baldos, Head of Brand Engagement for Globe Prepaid, invited young Filipinos to continue honing their passions through Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts, so that, like jo3m, they, too, can #OwnTheFuture: “Whether it’s on the musical stage, on the runway, behind the camera, or even in international gaming arenas Globe Prepaid Virtual Hangouts can help you achieve your dreams through our different passion pillars.  Whatever you want to pursue, we’ve got you covered.”

 

For more passion-filled experiences and exclusive events, head on over to globevirtualhangouts.ph and discover the passion portal that suits you.