D|GIPLUS Takes 6 Quills From IABC

A little on the third quarter but DigiP|us ain't letting those awards go as they earn 6 Quills from the 21st edition of the Philippine Quill Awards. They share this feat with their platforms B!ng0P|us, Ar3n@P|us and Gam3Z0ne as they get honored by this prestigious body that recognizes the best in business communications organized by IABC. This consists of an award for excellence and 5 merits because of their many initiatives this year. 

The Award for Excellence was particularly for their website which they dubbed as The Digital Gateway to Entertainment Excellence which won in the Comms for the Web category.

The Award for Merits on the other hand came from their efforts on Investor Relations, Customer Service, Audio-visual, Publications, Marketing, Advertising and Brand Comms for the year in review. To date, they are a performing pretty well at the Philippine Stock Exchange and remains bullish on Fortune 500 at the SEA region. 

They also won with their work in transforming from usual physical establishments to digital ones including their responsible g@ming campaigns in the same year. They also have achieved merits on showcasing transparency on their platforms and are thankful to be recognized for it. 

Their Chairman Eusebio Tanco thanked the award giving body and IABC and attributes their win to the men and women from their side that has upheld their commitment to great comms. This happened last August 27 and they're super grateful to win these accolades and wish to continue to do more in the future too. 

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Big Promos with Riot Games and Globe

Globe has another promo coming up with one of the leading gaming companies Riot Games and it's going to be BIG. It's called RiotGo80 wherein you can get up to 5GB of data plus a chance to unlock special items in game. 

 

Ms. Rina Siongco says "This is a special treat from Globe and Riot Games. We've been connecting to family and friends during the pandemic through Wildrift. We have continued to support them through tournaments and tours via the Philippine Pro League. As part of our commitment, we bring innovations to Philippine gamers. We've developed the best experience to Wildrift. Globe All Access Data plus Leage of Legends in Game Content for subscribing to RiotGo80. It's a pleasure working with Riot and the LOL community. Keep on gaming! See you on the rift! With Globe, atin ang  mundo!"

Globe Prepaid brand head Eric Tanbauco says "Globe has always been in the forefront of gaming, we aspire to find new and exciting things for our customers. For Filipino gamers, we have always wanted to increase your experience. GoPlay80 gave gigs so you can keep on playing, improvement of 4G networks and launched 5G. Coupled with this is our new promo, RiotGo80. Free Champions, emotes, icons, all in game and can be accessed on the Globe One App and GCash including 5 Gig of data for any site or their gaming needs."

Mark Sargeant of Riot Southeast Asia says "We want to level up the gaming experience of everyone in the Philippines. Wild Rift is a MOBA and is part of League of Legends, and now that it's accessible via mobile platform, you can unlock in game goodies. You need RiotGo80 to unlock these which if you would grind for it, would take lots of time. You'll have a champion that would suit your style, in addition, you can get icons within the game plus Filipino flare with a Poro character and a jeepney on emoticons. If you need to return to base, you will have a recall effect that will be in style."

Justin Hulog the GM of Riot Games in Southeast Asia says "We know how important mobile games are in the Philippines, which is why we have them on Alpha test right now. Player response on Wild Rift is just overwhelming. We now have teams playing on ESports, and we're constantly looking for brands with like minded ideas hence this partnership with Globe. We want user experience to be the best, then elevate it. You'll see more of this for 2021 and beyond. We'll have more for the fans soon, so please enjoy!"

They also have options to add on more data if you're a little too hungry streaming games, videos while playing Wild Rift. It's fun (I've tried it!) more so if you've got family or friends enjoying each game while we're all still locked in on our homes. See you at the rift!

More Original Telemovies at Sari Sari Channel!

It looks like their stepping up to the plate and making new original telemovie content for the Viva Communications and TV5 owned SARI SARI CHANNEL. They're gearing towards a wider Filipino audience and promises interesting and great new shows this side of town. They have already featured classic movies and tv programs but making one from scratch is a little unusual. They want to get more of these kind of shows out there using their home grown artists too, so you always see something fresh and you get choices because they've got everything in when it comes to Philippine entertainment.

First up is "Ang Kwarto Sa May Hagdanan" (The Room Under the Stairs) which is starred by Andrew Mulach. The show talks about JM, who had to stay in a friends house and encounters a ghost from his past. It'll be shown on July 30, 2016 and will include Aubree Caraan, VJ Marquez and Mayton Eugenio. The second feature would be "Wives of House No. 2" starred by Katya Santos, Pheomela Barranda, Antoinette Taus and Sarah Paglicawan. It's a story of friends who put up a cafe so mistresses like them would be able to spend Valentines day or any other special occassion like normal people. The show will premier either late August or September.

During the third quarter, they will also release a horror-mystery flick called "Where is Franco?" starring Julius Garreza. His character got lost when they were playing hide and seek when they were kids and later on goes back to haunt his playmates played by Issa Pressman, Arkin Del Rosario, Kiko Ramos, Kenzo Ortiz, Cliff Hogan and Angelica Yap. It might start late August and September too. The SARI SARI CHANNEL is on CIGNAL channel 3, you should be one of their 1.18 Million subscribers today and get these shows exclusively on CIGNAL. Like their page Facebook.com/SariSariChannelPH or follow them on Twitter @SariSariChannel for more updates!

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New Year, New Smartphone: The MyPhone My28 from Smart!

Starting the year with a crazy offer is our lovely friends from SMART. What do I mean?

It's a really good smartphone, a MyPhone My28 that they're offering for only Php 888.00. Nope they're not joking and it's only a one time fee! They're also throwing in a Smart Prepaid SIM bundled with a one year free data up to a 100MB per month. If that ain't cool, they're also giving you 7 days of FREE Facebook, Twitter, Viber and a rebate of P30 if you load up P100 minimum. Isn't that crazy?

More crazy because in the MyPhone website it actually costs almost Php 2K, Smart is offering this though for only Php 888.00 and is only exclusive on this awesome network. If you think about it, the Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, the Spreadtrum SC7731 chipset, the 1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor, 8GB internal storage and Dual SIM capability can't be matched hardware wise at this price point. You also have iFlix and Spinnr pre loaded so you don't have to waste your precious MB's for downloading them. It's super affordable, then you have all the perks that comes with the Smart Prepaid connection, how can you beat that?

You just can't, you just can't *SMH in disbelief*. All you need to do now is hurry and go to http://smart.com.ph/smartphonekit and get one now! It's like a late Christmas gift waiting to happen OMG! This is the real #SmartPhoneForAll!

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It's Your Turn!

Hi world! I'm a Mama's Boy. I'm not ashamed to admit that.

My Mom taught me a lot of things. She taught me how to read and write, even if it was a little traumatic to tie me up on a chair and write "The Quick Brown Fox" a thousand and one times, I got my handwriting to a T and learned a lot from that. I was always a "kumag" which means if they tell me to do one thing, I'd be doing the exact opposite and laugh about it afterwards. She got me to markets and lift heavy baskets, but that's where I learned to shop, for things at a reasonable price. Then when we got home, I always watched her how to cook. I've seen her cram every time she gets home late so she could get us dinner on the table. She was a magician, taking anything she can see on the refrigerator and whip up a dish with no name and it still tastes homey. I think that's where I got my style of cooking, a useful thing because I can cook practically anything from scratch now.

I do now have my own personal style but it all stemmed from what I learned from my parents. From tying my shoe, to talking to people, to being respectful and being brave when I see the need to... all that I learned from my folks. They're my inspiration, and I'm so lucky to have them til now and I could still show them how much I love them everyday.

They're non techies, but I sure tried to teach them what I can about mobile phones so they can still get in touch with my brother in Dublin, Ireland. I saw how special that moment was when I watched this video.

Touching right? But let me ask you, have you done the same thing to your parents too? Did you try to teach them how to use phones and stuff? If not, I think it's time you do something for them... even if it's a small thing. They'll love you for that.

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SMART Announces Exclusive Partnership With Disney!

This one's a bit personal. I love my name, it's not too common, it's not too weird. I was named after a saint (since it was required a long time ago) and after a cartoon character. Who do you say? Yes! You are correct, I was named after Mickey Mouse. Consequently, "Michael" was a more appropriate name so they stayed with that; but the origin wasn't the saint too as I thought it would be. It's cute, I know, when my Mom told me about it I almost coughed out the hot coffee I was having that afternoon, but I figured why I was so fond of Disney even at a very young age.

My brother got to love Donald Duck so we were like them years ago. Yes, we used to chase play tricks on each other as if we were cartoon characters, it was that close. Later on, Marvel was pretty popular and we got to play games in arcades, cards, and just about any merchandise they had on their coffers, we got it! But now, it's all about our phones and the hundreds of games available in it. You might think it's going to be expensive, but you haven't seen anything yet. Take my advice because I just discovered that the biggest network SMART Communications Inc. has got us hooked up with the latest Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm titles. Oh yes! This is an EXCLUSIVE partnership with Smart Communications which means you can now get your favorite E-Books, Online Games, Activities and Wallpapers without the need to use a credit card. Check out the Disney content they are offering on the Smart Disney Page and see how you can enjoy Frozen, Big Hero 6, The Avengers, Star Wars and many more!  

Finally, we can all have this generation fall in love with Disney all over again! Thanks to SMART!

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Smart Accepts iPad Air 2 & iPad Mini 3 Registration Now!

If you're still finding that one thing you want for Christmas, Smart Communications Inc. just came out with it as they open registrations for interest on the latest models iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3. 

The iPad Air 2 is the thinnest but most powerful iPad ever. It's got the best features of previous iPads including the Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor. They also re-engineered the 9.7 inch retina display and included the A8X chip with 64bit architecture making it faster and stronger in computing rates. It's also got faster wireless capability because of the device's wireless AC standard plus MIMO technology. You'll get crisp HD videos on Facetime too, iOS8 and about 10 hours of battery life. Isn't that neat? Well there's more!

The smaller form fitting iPad 3 Mini on the other hand is almost as powerful, though it has an A7 chip with the same architecture. The device also has the iSight It's got faster LTE speeds and with Smart as your network, you know you're going to get your money's worth. 

If you would want to register now, head on to http://www.smart.com.ph/ipad now and experience how it is to be with the biggest network and the best offers!

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Smart Ways to Stream on Blink Without Credit Cards

I've used this app several times to watch live TV and several NBA games as it's pretty handy on my iPhone and Android devices. The Blink App which is available in the Apple Store and Google Play is the best local video on demand streaming service in the country. Add to that the site www.blink-now.com and a gigantic array of Hollywood movies, TV series and live cable channels, this is just something you can't live without if you're indulgent in watching shows. The problem though lies in paying for it, but I think this news might be just the answer to your questions.

The country's biggest network Smart Communications has just recently partnered with Solar Entertainment so that you would be able to  access their services even without the need for credit cards. How? That's easy. Grab your smartphones and Text the keyword BLINK 60 for catalog movies, BLINK 90 for new movie releases and BLINK 250 so you can have unlimited access to all TV series to 3161 for Smart and TalkNText or 2354 for Sun. After texting, you'll receive a confirmation for the purchase and the ePIN which you can use as a promo code. Proceed to the www.blink-now.com website or your Blink-Now App and watch your favorite shows wherever, whenever. This means, you don't need a credit card to purchase it and just get access paying with your prepaid load or postpaid bill instantly. Convenient, I know. The deal is, can you see the possibilities now that you can do it on these channels?! Exactly.

If you are in EDSA and stuck in traffic, or chilling at home while it's raining, even when there's no electricity... you can only think of one thing if you want streaming right. Go make yourself useful and make your smartphone your window to the world. It's this easy because it's Smart! Check out their BLINK offers here!

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The Smart - Deezer Launch With Rico Blanco, Ely Buendia and More!

Listen. It's the only thing that you have to do to enjoy one of the biggest and strongest tie up ever brought to Philippine shores. Smart Communications, the country's biggest network and Deezer, one of the world's biggest web streaming services just recently launched their partnership at the posh club Raven in BGC.

The event was hosted by rockstar royal daughter cum VJ/DJ Sanya Smith. Deezer had so many things to offer Smart subscribers and that only spells 30.6 Million tracks as of this minute, the ability to create and customize playlists of your own, share that to millions of people and have it in almost all your gadgets. 

To start off, we were treated with music from indie band "The Ransom Collective". They played a few originals and covers. Pretty sick. What puzzles me is that they're still in high school... would you believe that? Their album is also available in Deezer so check them out there.

Deezer's Business Development Manager for Asia Steven Frank says there's no opportune time to actually do this but now - because people are hungry for more music. Deezer's 30 Million songs would be the perfect thing to have for the millions of Smart subscribers in the Philippines.

Ms. Kathryn Carag, Smart's Postpaid Marketing Head also announced the packages meant for subscribers. Smart will also be giving Unlisurf Premium Plan early birds a P175 bill rebate for six months. Aside from that, existing Postpaid subscribers can take advantage of Deezer Music Packs that includes Deezer Premium. Subscribe to Deezer Daily for PHP 25 which you can do 1 day Deezer access plus 25 SMS and 10MB of mobile data for Deezer streaming. Or you can opt for Deezer Weekly for PHP 125 for 7-day Deezer access plus 125 SMS and 50MB of mobile data which you can use for Deezer streaming. Or better yet try Deezer Monthly for PHP250 so you can get 30 day Deezer access plus 250 SMS and 100MB of mobile data for streaming. These and more offers for Smart Prepaid subscribers will be also available soon. 

Cheers! Here's to a strong partnership with Deezer and Smart Communications. On this shot, Deezer's Business Development Manager for Asia Mr. Steven Frank, Mr. Charles A. Lim Smart's EVP and Wireless Consumer Division Head, Ms. Mellissa Limcaoco from Smart's Innovation and Product Development Group, Ms. Kathryn Carag Smart's Postpaid Marketing Head, the gorgeous Ms. Gina Daryanani Deezer's PR Manager for Asia and Ms. Dona Inthaxoum Deezer's Label Relations Head for Asia & Oceania.

Smart Launches Newest Innovation: The Smart Bro Dashboard

Smart, the nation's leading communications provider always wants you to be at the forefront of technology. Other than that, they want your experience to be at your ultimate convenience that's why they've been coming up with new products and projects to make that a reality. Just this week Smart Bro announce their latest innovation called the Smart Bro Dashboard.

This means that you can now easily access the information about of your broadband accounts. This includes seeing your own SIM card's number, your current load balance, promo subscriptions and its validity plus broadband packages which you can subscribe to and see the date when it expires. Aside from that, you can also take advantage of their new service called "Load Protect" which you can use to avoid unwanted charges so you know whether or not to allow data charges when your subscription expires. Now you'll be informed and given warning if you want to subscribe again. 

Ms. Michele Curran, the Data and International Services Marketing Head of Smart Communications says "With the Smart Bro Dashboard, we've taken the guesswork out of managing your prepaid load and subscribing to our latest broadband promos. It also makes users online experience easy and convenient so they can enjoy super fast broadband internet whenever and wherever they want!"

They've spent the last few years taking care and modernizing the network. Doing that means they have to also start modernizing the existing software platforms and make that be useful by their subscribers. You can even already see that each time a Smart Prepaid balance check is done. Now it's more detailed and changed because of it. This is an innovation that they have worked on for quite a while. The new SMART BRO DASHBOARD will be a huge convenience to everyone that lives and breathes the Smart Bro service. 

Shane Dimagiba Senior Product Manager of Smart

 Mr. Shane Dimagiba Senior Product Manager of Smart says "This is what we do to make your online experience made easier. We are addressing the common problems of subscribers and putting them in one account management tool. Now, it's easier to know your number, buy packages, have load protect features  (which is ON by default) and know the number of minutes left on your internet connection."

 This will be the splash page where you will be redirected every time you would need to access the Smart Bro Dashboard. Subscribe to almost all their services at a click of a button. You can also buy packages with their partners and set up WIFI connections with the most common phones and devices using their step by step instructions and wizards. The Smart Bro Dashboard also is the place to change your WIFI password or Network name all in the same tool. No need to get complicated if you need to do so. Oh and yes, there's free Facebook and Twitter too through SmartNet! Woohoo!

 As far as I know, the other networks haven't even though about that yet. You can check out http://tomorrowishere.smart.com.ph/brodashboard for more information. Need I say more?

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Twitter Tweet Up! Live More!

I was ecstatic when I saw a Twitter Tweet Up was happening in Manila. Let alone that the actual people from Twitter were going to be here. Thanks to the good people from Smart Communications Inc., Smart's Social Media Team and Smart Bro for hooking us up just to get to see them in the flesh. From developers, social media professionals, celebrities, power twitter users and bloggers, it was a nice occasion to see the faces behind the usernames.

They started to show a short clip about how Twitter started and how a small social networking and microblogging tool just became a part of our lives. Today, Twitter has around 200 million registered users who send over 400 million tweets daily. The Philippines is a powerhouse and we ain't called the selfie capital of the world if we weren't one of the biggest countries in terms of traffic. You know how powerful we are trending various topics from Mactan to Tirad Pass. Aside from that, the executives, developers and engineers from Twitter were there to have fun with the Pinoy Twitter public!

And of course, the Philippines know how to party! The simple tweet up that was meant for 30 people just ballooned into 200 in just a few hours! Imagine that!

They went ahead and entertained our questions later in the evening. They also gave away official Twitter goodies by asking Trivia questions to the audience. Thanks to founders Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass,Evan Williams and Biz Stone we now have a platform where to express our thoughts in cyberspace through 140 characters.

Shout out to our friends from Twitter @foshihzy @arvindergujral @dbedingfield @lsellier @timw @amishah, I hope you had a great time in Manila and wish you could do more of this TwitterTweetUps soon! Smart Bro promised there will be a next one - and I'm sure that will be even bigger! You can click this for more photos of the TwitterTweetUp in Manila.

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