Category: Tech

TNT’s clever and creative video for SIM Registration goes viral

Think missing the SIM registration deadline is no big deal? Think again.

Mobile brand TNT’s new online video takes viewers on a thrilling ride to show just what might happen if you fail to register your SIM before the April 26 deadline.

In the witty and catchy ad, which has gone viral with over 14 million views on TikTok and 8 million views on YouTube in just two days, what starts as a cozy night for a family quickly turns into a nightmare when a stranger appears at their door.

The tension mounts as the son cautiously opens the door to a woman who identifies herself as “09854980233″. The father’s suspicion kicks in, accusing the stranger of being a scammer and urging her to leave. But as the woman persists, the family barricades themselves inside, terrified of what might happen next.

Unable to prove her identity, the woman is found alone and rain-drenched on the sidewalk, despite the fact that she is the family’s actual mother. Watch the video below:

‘Mag-SIM Reg Para Hindi SIM Dead’

The mom’s identity in the TNT video represents her SIM, which she had failed to register and was therefore permanently deactivated. Although delivered in a funny way, TNT sends a strong message about the importance of registering one’s SIM to avoid permanent deactivation and all its hassles.

With your SIM being permanently deactivated, you won’t be able to receive one-time passwords (OTPs) for your banking apps or mobile wallets, and therefore won’t be able to access or use your savings and wallet credits. You also won’t be able to access all the apps linked to your mobile number like your social media apps, messaging apps, and delivery apps, or recover a forgotten password linked to your mobile number.

“As the April 26 deadline for SIM registration approaches, we want to remind our customers of the critical need to register their SIM. Failure to do so will lead to permanent SIM deactivation and therefore disconnection from the digital world we rely on daily,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business – Individual at Smart.

“TNT has always been fun-loving brand that delivers ‘saya’ to Filipinos, which is why we thought of coming up with a public service announcement that is both informative and entertaining to effectively show the dangers and hassles that come with failing to register your SIM,” added Flores.

Viewers of the TNT video have praised it for its creativity, effectively convincing them to finally register their SIM. As of April 16, Smart and TNT continue to lead SIM Registration in the country with 35.6 million registered subscribers.

To avoid permanent SIM deactivation, register your SIM in three easy steps. 1. Go to smart.com.ph/simreg or to the GigaLife App available on Google Play and Apple App Store; 2. Input your info and upload your valid ID; and 3. Wait for confirmation and your FREE 3 GB data.

Register with the Philippines’ Best Mobile Network

TNT is powered by Smart, the Philippines’ Fastest and Best mobile network, according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.

Smart is the first and only Philippine mobile operator to win Ookla’s Best Mobile Network award.To get this rare and prestigious citation, Smart won both the Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Coverage awards within Ookla’s Q1-Q2 and Q3-Q4 2022 reporting periods.

To learn more about TNT, follow its official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or visit its official website at tntph.com.

April 19, 2023
Make your final stand in Magic: The Gathering’s “March of the Machine”

Wizards of the Coast will be releasing March of the Machine, the latest set for the world’s greatest trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. The final installment to the four-part Phyrexian storyline, March of the Machine, will see players team up with Legendary creatures and Planeswalkers from all across the Multiverse to battle against the Phyrexian invasion. The set will launch for the tabletop on 21 April 2023.

“All worlds will know perfection”

Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines and leader of the Phyrexian army, have amassed a force to take over the entire Multiverse at once. She now expands her reach to bring the glory of New Phyrexia to other planes in an attempt to complete all beings.

“One Last Stand”

Rallied by a heroic team of Planeswalkers, Legends from across all planes of existence must team up to fight the Phyrexian scourge. Popular characters from across Magic’s history will band together for the final fight with the fate of their world – and all other worlds – on the line.

March of the Machine features several new mechanics, the most exciting being a brand new card type – Battle. Battles are a new type of dual-faced card: when you play a Battle, you pick an opponent to protect it. Similarly to Planeswalkers, Battles can be damaged or attacked, and when they are defeated, flip into a powerful new card for free! This is the first new card type since the debut of Planeswalkers in 2007. With that, players can look forward to an exciting new gameplay experience.

Another feature is the creature-based mechanic, Backup. Backup allows players to add +1/+1 counters to creatures and gain additional abilities based on the creature giving the counter. Fans of the Phyrexian armada will also get to play with Incubators – artifacts that enter with a number of +1/+1 counters and can be turned into creatures by paying two mana.

Both Jumpstart and Commander product lines return for March of the Machine with five exciting themes for Commander decks:

● Phyrexian Cats

● Zhalfir Knights

● Shaman Creatures

● Convoke Angels

● Gremlin Artifacts

Five new Jumpstart booster themes will also be introduced:

● Brood

● Overachiever

● Expendable

● Reinforcement

● Buff

To capture the battles happening all across the Multiverse, March of the Machine will feature the most number of showcase art styles to date. All showcase frames from recent sets will feature in March of the Machine alongside several brand-new frames to represent additional planes. These showcase frames will primarily focus on Multiverse Legends: Teams of Legendary creatures who are fighting against the Phyrexian invasion.

Additionally, a new type of foiling process will feature in the set. The new Halo Foil pattern will appear for Multiverse Legends cards in Collector Boosters only. Lastly, the 30th-anniversary celebrations continue for Magic with three more unique promo cards released in WPN stores to celebrate the launch of March of the Machine.

March of the Machine will be available as Draft Boosters, Set Boosters, Collector Boosters, Jumpstart Boosters, Welcome Boosters, Commander decks, Bundles, and a Secret Lair.

For more information on March of the Machine, visit https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/march-of-the-machine.

April 17, 2023
Unlock Success with Engaging YouTube Shorts Tips

As internet trends evolve and short-form video takes center stage in the era of staying at home in the 2020s, YouTube introduced its own take on the format in 2021 – YouTube Shorts. This increasingly popular and exciting platform offers creators endless opportunities to connect with audiences. Here are some helpful tips for creating standout YouTube Shorts content:

Find your voice. With a wide range of topics available, from niche to mainstream, focus on the theme you’re most passionate about and build your audience and community around it.

Open strong. Use the first few seconds of your Short to grab viewers’ attention. Hook them in with something intriguing or compelling, whether it’s a question that promises an answer or a tease of something they won’t want to miss.

Get to the point. Even in short videos, it’s possible to lose focus. Edit your script well and get straight to the point, ensuring your content delivers what viewers want to see or hear.

Use trending music. When you use a sound for your Short, your content gets categorized under it. Naturally, that means using trending audio will increase the chances of more people watching your Short.

Promote your Shorts. To reach more viewers, promote your content on YouTube and other platforms. Collaborate with other creators or pitch your content to relevant outlets for earned media exposure. Consider using pinned comments to direct viewers to additional content on your channel.

Keep on experimenting and uploading content. As with long-form YouTube videos, success in the short-form format comes from consistently creating and improving your content. Be patient, and remember that success doesn’t happen overnight – even on YouTube.

For more information and to start creating your own YouTube Shorts content, visit this site now!

April 14, 2023
Uniting Art & Eco-Friendliness: Samsung and Leeroy New’s Masterpiece

Samsung continues to highlight its commitment to #EverydaySustainability as they partnered with contemporary artist Leeroy New to create a sustainable art piece for the launch of their flagship line-up, the Galaxy S23 series.

Leeroy’s art installation called Ectoplastic Fantasia was the centerpiece in Samsung’s Epic Sustainability room during the Epic House Event. The installation featured ambiguous forms of marine life made from discarded plastic that lined the ceiling of the room.

On the inspiration behind his newest piece, Leeroy explained, “These prehistoric-looking sci-fi creatures hanging above us right now made out of discarded plastics speaks about how a lot of these end up in our ocean. Having done large scale works, I have learned to think about the life cycles of the materials I use and I have put it on as a personal challenge to strictly use materials that are already available instead of buying new ones.”

Leeroy has been a catalyst in the Philippine art scene with his visions of nature and science-fiction across different fields of theatre, fashion, film, and visual art. Born in Mindanao, Leeroy has created eye-catching works of art to shine the spotlight on the problem of climate change such as his latest piece Mebuyan’s Vessel, made from discarded materials, offering an interesting meditation between science-fiction and Bagobo mythology while simultaneously raising the issue of sustainability and the climate.

Leeroy shared his rationale behind using discarded, recycled materials behind his masterpieces as he sees art as a tool in opening the discussion of sustainability and the state of the environment.

“Art can be one of the many ways we can address the issue. Art doesn’t necessarily have to represent the problem but it can be a proposal for the solution. Instead of using new materials, I challenged myself to strictly focus on making my works using surplus materials,” New explained.

Leeroy commended Samsung’s efforts of sustainability with the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, underlining how companies can have a big impact in combating climate change.

“I’m in support of big companies who can make a change and move towards a greener and sustainable way of production. Awareness is key. Taking into consideration the effects of mass production on the environment, I’m just happy to support these companies that are becoming more mindful of how they source materials, how they produce things, and their carbon footprint. It’s a slow process but the first step is becoming aware of it and moving towards [sustainability].”

Aside from Leeroy’s installation, Samsung’s epic sustainability room also encouraged guests to make a promise towards creating a greener planet at the Pledge Wall, a digital display where guests can use the S-Pen to write pledges on the wall in real time. Guests were invited to make their own commitments on sustainability by asking them “What can you do for the planet?”

Samsung has emphasized their mission to contribute to global sustainability efforts with the release of the Galaxy S23 Series to meet the urgency of the global climate crisis. Designed with the planet in mind, parts of the Galaxy S23 Series are made of recycled materials. For instance, the front case and back glass of the smartphones are made with 80% recycled PET bottles, 20% recycled, ocean-bound plastic, and 22% recycled glass for its screen. It is also the first Galaxy flagship device to integrate recycled aluminum, used in the side key, volume keys, and SIM tray of the phone. The packaging of the new series is also made with 100% recycled paper.

#ShareTheEpic with the Galaxy S23 Series

The Galaxy S23 currently retails for PHP 53,990 for the 128GB variant, and PHP 57,990 for the 256GB variant. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23+ starts at PHP 68,990 for 256GB variant, and PHP 76,990 for the 512GB variant. Lastly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at PHP 81,990 and PHP 89,990 for the 256GB and 512GB variants respectively. A Samsung Online Store exclusive 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra is also available at PHP 103,990.

From February 2 to April 30, 2023, Samsung is offering 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series, and 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro with every purchase of the Galaxy S23 Series. What’s more, customers can avail of 0% installment plans for up to 36 months starting at PHP 1,499.72/month. The Galaxy S23 Series is available through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online.

April 14, 2023
HONOR to open first experience store in SM Fairview on April 15

Viral phone brand, HONOR Philippines, has announced another big milestone with the opening of its first-ever experience store in SM Fairview, 3/F Cyberzone on April 15, 2023. In celebration of this feat, HONOR will throw exclusive offers, exciting prizes up for grabs, and a chance to meet HONOR star and GMA Artist, Sanya Lopez.

“The long wait is finally over! HONOR fans have asked for it and we heard them loud and clear. We are proud to share that our first-ever experience store in SM Fairview will open its doors to consumers starting April 15,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. “And we will not stop there. In our pursuit to provide the best service to our consumers, expect more stores to be opened nationwide,” Cheng continued.

The opening of HONOR’s first experience store in the Philippines is the perfect opportunity for interested buyers to experience first-hand the existing offers of the leading smart device provider. From its top-of-the-line smartphones – HONOR X, H, and Magic Series – to its other dependable devices – HONOR MagicBook X Laptops, HONOR Pad 8, and HONOR smartwatches, quality technology has now become more accessible to more people.

Due to popular demand, the Limited Edition HONOR X9a 5G Midnight Black will also be launched during the store opening. This crowd favorite sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display bringing users a large screen with an impressive screen-to-body ratio. HONOR X9a 5G has an impressive 64 MP Super Triple Camera and a 2-Day Battery Life.

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

April 13, 2023
PetPal revolutionizes Pet Care in PH with innovative all-in-one digital solution

In yet another innovative offering, Globe’s corporate venture builder 917Ventures has launched a new service set to revolutionize pet care in the Philippines.

PetPal, the newest tech start-up from 917Ventures, is a digital service that provides fast, easy and convenient access to healthcare from licensed and accredited veterinarians.

It aims to ensure that pets live their healthiest and happiest lives, with a complete and convenient healthcare journey and a digital pet booklet in one easy-to-access platform.

“At 917Ventures, we are committed to identifying and addressing the evolving needs of consumers. More than two-thirds of households in the country have a pet, the highest in Asia. Majority of them have more than one. Pets are members of the family and with PetPal we are bringing together all the providers and pet owners under one platform. Your pet’s health is our reason for being – a healthy pet, a better world,” said Glenn Estrella, Head of Ideation and Acceleration at 917Ventures.

PetPal offers a variety of services, including online consultations from anywhere in the country. It also provides home vet visits, home vaccinations and offline booking with partner vets for customers in Metro Manila. The PetPal website is easy to navigate, accessible, and provides full flexibility, with daily services from Monday to Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“We believe pet care should be stress-free for both pets and their owners. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the need for a more convenient and accessible way to take care of our pets’ health,” added Natasha Bautista, 917Ventures’ Head of Growth and Programs.

PetPal has partnered with dozens of licensed veterinarians across the country to ensure pets receive the best possible care. In addition, the company will be launching a mobile app this year, available on both Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The app will include a comprehensive online pet profile, allowing users to document their pet’s healthcare journey, record medicine intake, and track vaccinations.

“The upcoming PetPal mobile app will further enhance the user experience by providing a one-stop-shop for all pet healthcare needs. With our innovative platform and strong network of veterinarians, we’re confident that PetPal will become the go-to solution for pet owners in the Philippines,” said Carlo Flordeliza, Venture Builder and 917Ventures Head of Growth.

With PetPal, pet owners can now spend more time enjoying treats, cuddles, and walks with their beloved companions, and less time worrying about their health.

Learn more about PetPal and book a consultation by visiting https://petpal.asia/

April 13, 2023
Globe and She Talks Asia Showcase Women Redefining Roles in Business

As more and more women today are pushing the limits, changing the norm, and revolutionizing industries, their voices deserve to be amplified, their horizon of possibilities expanded, and the great strides they are making sustained well beyond what they have already achieved.

As in previous years, Globe joined the International Women’s Month conversation as co-presenter at She Talks Asia 2023: Rebuild, a one-day summit recently held at the Globe Tower. This movement celebrates the modern Filipina, empowering more women to embrace their power and reimagine the active role they play in driving their dreams and ambitions.

Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Gueverra-Cabriera at She Talks Asia 2023

The event was graced by a powerhouse of inspiring young and fearless women, who led discussions about self-confidence, financial independence, work-life balance, and all the things that matter for women in rebuilding their personal well being, finances and career.

For its part, Globe sponsored a segment that brought to the forefront empowering stories of success by trailblazing Filipina entrepreneurs and executives.

During one of the sessions at the Globe and She Talks Asia Summit, Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, the first female Chief Commercial Officer of Globe, shared her colorful journey of breaking through the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry.

As part of the women taking up nearly half of leadership positions in Globe, Guevarra-Cabreira spoke about her own experiences and those of other strong female leaders in achieving success amidst a challenging environment. She revealed her secrets to thriving in an industry with a gender gap, to inspire more women to feel unfazed and empowered despite the norms.

“What we are as women is more than the work that we do because we are many things at the same time. At different times of the day, we play multiple roles. Like now I am Chief Commercial Officer, but also part of our women’s community, a daughter, mother, and a friend,” said Guevarra-Cabreira.

“This means a range of challenges for which we need the right support so that we can overcome and inspire others with our own experiences and say these were worth going through,” added Guevarra-Cabreira.

Rizza Lana-Sebastian, the mindful entrepreneur behind skincare brands Mink and Lana PH, was also one of the featured guests at the summit, representing Filipina social entrepreneurs who continue to shatter stereotypes and thrive in the industry.

Lana-Sebastian talked about her business journey as a woman and how she grew her brands, shared the pivots that changed her life and her initiatives, and dished life lessons and enabling tips for budding women entrepreneurs. One of the highlights of her talk was also on the importance of embracing technology and digitalization in entrepreneurship.

“Success is all about being true to ourselves and our passions and being open to new things. All these combined with the best partners in business will enable us to thrive and succeed. Globe Business has been one of my brands’ reliable partners that provide empowering digital solutions and connectivity to achieve breakthroughs, resilience and continued success,” said Lana-Sebastian.

To further support not only women but also the underprivileged youth, 100% of the ticket sales from She Talks Asia went to the Mano Amiga Scholarship fund for girls to give them more access to educational resources and help promote early proficiency in technology.

Mano Amiga is a school that provides affordable, high quality education to disadvantaged learners. Its partnership with Globe brings to life the “Globe Maker Lab and Innovation Hub”, which is a program designed to enhance the delivery of world class STEM education to underprivileged K-12 students as part of Globe’s commitment to the 10 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To know more about the event and how Globe’s ecosystem of solutions and services empower women today, you can watch the She Talks Asia Summit here.

April 11, 2023
Elevate your family’s Easter celebration with Globe At Home

The Holy Week break is the perfect time for families to reunite and bond with each other after a challenging year due to the pandemic. Globe At Home understands the significance of this season for Filipinos and wants to be part of their Easter celebrations as they make up for lost time.

One of the highlights of Globe At Home’s Holy Week lineup is the new GFiber Plan 1699. The plan includes 12 months of Disney+ mobile access and 3-month premium access of HBO GO, Viu, Prime Video and Konsulta MD. It offers speeds of up to 200Mbps, perfect for streaming movies, playing games, and video calling loved ones
who may be far away.

To showcase the power of GFiber, Globe At Home has prepared several activities for the whole family to enjoy. It is hosting an Easter experience in the greater Manila area and key cities nationwide. It comes with activities such as the digital egg hunt, where participants can scan QR codes to search for hidden digital eggs and even
paint one on the big screen.

In some booth activations, visitors can also experience a voice-activated digital home, complete with smart lights, an automatic air purifier, and a pet feeder powered by the GFiber Unli plan. To bring their experience to another level, the Globe Home Squad will be at hand to assist.

The recently launched Globe Home Squad offers a range of services to ensure a whole-home connectivity experience, enable a digital lifestyle, and provide customized network solutions at home. The team of technicians is trained to configure devices from Xiaomi, Samsung, Cherry Home, TPLink, Huawei, Linksys and other brands to keep homes connected.

Those feeling competitive can hop like a bunny and reach speeds of up to 1Gbps to claim amazing prizes. Once all activities are done, they can take home exclusive prizes from Globe At Home.

To experience Globe At Home’s Easter treats, there were full experiential booths at SM The Block from March 31 to Apr 2, 2023, while booths at the BGC Amphitheater will follow from April 8 to 10, 2023.

Aside from GFiber, Globe At Home offers FamSURF199, the best promo paired with Home Prepaid WiFi, for the family’s daily connectivity needs that is “Loaded sa Love” without breaking the budget. With just P199, subscribers can share connectivity with family and friends. FamSURF199 comes with 23GB shareable data, including 7GB of free access to watch, chat, learn, and earn apps.

Globe At Home also encourages subscribers to register their Home Prepaid WiFi SIMs to continue enjoying FamSURF promos. SIMs will be deactivated by April 27 if users fail to register before the April 26 deadline.

“We value family moments like Easter, and our goal is to make their celebrations even greater with Globe At Home. We want to enable families to live a digital lifestyle and enjoy their favorite activities virtually so they can make the most out of their time at home,” said Globe At Home Brand Management Vice President Raymond Policarpio.

Apply for a GFiber Plan or load up on FamSURF and create unforgettable Easter memories with Globe At Home.

Apply for a GFiber Plan now via glbe.co/GFiber. You may also book a Globe Home Squad visit qt glbe.co/HomeSquad

April 5, 2023
Garmin Celebrates 20 Years of the Forerunner, The World’s First GPS Smartwatch

Garmin is commemorating 20 years of Forerunner, the world’s first GPS smartwatch designed to help runners adopt accurate and sophisticated data to train safely, achieve personal bests and reach new heights.

Garmin first set foot in the aviation industry with cutting-edge GPS navigation products in 1989 and expanded into automotive, marine, outdoor products and subsequently fitness wearables in 2003, with the launch of the world’s first running smartwatch – the Forerunner 201.

Every Run Starts Here – Forerunner for Runners

For the past 20 years, the Forerunner series has been providing runners with precise data analysis – the running smartwatch tracks a runner’s precise positioning while analyzing data including distance, speed, elevation gain as well as heart rate, blood oxygen and more.

In 2022 alone, there were over 320,000 new Forerunner users across Asia. Despite the global pandemic, running activities clocked by Garmin users in Asia grew by 24 percent from 2020 to 2022, with Vietnam, Indonesia and India in the lead with the most growth, demonstrating the unstoppable love for running in Asia.

“From the first time a Garmin engineer awkwardly strapped a GPS device to a wrist, the Forerunner series has evolved into a trusty companion for all runners around the world. We remain committed to achieving our personal best by delivering innovative technological breakthroughs to push users to their personal bests,” said Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.

Likening runners to planets tracing their own orbit, revolving around their common passion for running, every runner is in pursuit of their individual fitness goals and to take on bigger challenges.

Empowering Runners with Running Science

Committed to expanding on Garmin’s expertise in GPS navigation technology and combining it with industry leading smart technology, Garmin has utilized Firstbeat Analytics for more than a decade before acquiring the industry-leading physiological analytics companies in the world.

Developments through the years include Heart Rate Variability (HRV) sensor data to provide the most advanced analysis and metrics in the areas of stress, sleep, maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 Max), training status/load, training effectiveness, and respiration rate.

This allowed Garmin to empower users with the most advanced and accurate health and performance data to make more efficient and data-driven decisions during training and recovery.

In conjunction with this momentous celebration, Garmin has released their most powerful Forerunner smartwatches yet, the Forerunner 265 and 965 today.

Forerunner 965 Series

The Forerunner 965 is equipped with a titanium bezel, a 1.4-inch AMOLED display and an amazing battery life of up to 23 days on smartwatch mode. It currently holds the record for having the world’s longest battery life for a running watch with an AMOLED display.

Unique to the Forerunner 965, the watch comes equipped with the Stamina and Acute Chronic Workload Ration features to track and help users manage their physical exertion throughout a run, to prevent “bonking” by overexerting too early in a run and to determine overall training load metrics for proper training scheduling respectively.

This smartwatch is designed for marathon and triathlon enthusiasts who will benefit from features like Wrist-Based Running Dynamics, where users can access detailed metric through on-wrist running dynamics including stride length, vertical oscillation directly from the watch in real-time.

The forerunner 965 series will be available in the Philippines starting April 2023.

Forerunner 265 Series

On the other hand, the Forerunner 265 comes with a Ground Gorilla Glass 4 lens, with an option of 1.3-inch AMOLED display, featuring a battery life of up to 13 days or 1.1-inch AMOLED display (on the Forerunner 265S) featuring a battery life of up to 15 days. Forerunner 265 includes performance monitoring tools from Garmin Firstbeat Analytics like VO2 max, performance condition, training effect and more.

Rigorous and Comprehensive Testing Procedures for Quality Assurance

Designed for runners, by runners, Forerunner 965 and Forerunner 265 series are purpose-built in both form and function to help athletes better plan, prepare, perform and connect.

To ensure that Garmin’s products can keep up with users’ vigorous training regimens, the products are put through diverse extreme tests to simulate real-life usage scenarios, including but not limited to low and high temperature tests, 10-bar stress tests, acceleration detection tests, altimeter tests, repeated drop tests, watch band wear cycle tests. The variety of tests would ensure that customers would experience superior product quality and build.

Getting Runners from Zero to Hero

Garmin places great importance on community – building run communities throughout key Asian cities through Garmin Run Club activities to bring people who love running together.

The Season 3 of the Garmin Run club’s Manila leg started last February and will run until May 2023. Garmin welcomes everyone to join the run club every every Monday and Thursday at 7pm held at Toby’s Sports Bonifacio Global City.

The program is led by three Garmin-accredited Coaches: Precious Que, Jules Aquino, and Jasper Tanhueco. Discover new friends, experience a well-planned running program and run with the Garmin running community!

Run with Garmin and experience their most powerful smarwatches out in the market. The Forerunner 965 retails for Php 37,660.00 while Forerunner 265 is at Php 28,250.00. For more information about Garmin Philippines, visit their website or Facebook page.

April 3, 2023
Level-up Gaming Experience DITO!

The online gaming scene in the Philippines continues to rise, with more and more Filipinos expressing their interest in playing online either through consoles, mobiles, or PCs. In a survey conducted by Rakuten Insight in April 2022, results showed that 80% of Filipino respondents said they play online games, with the majority saying they play daily.

While gaming for leisure and relaxation remains to be the compelling reason for playing online games, the eSports industry in the Philippines also continues to grow, with a projected market revenue of $7.12 million this 2023. Despite its relatively young age in the industry, eSports has gained popularity in the country, with a growing number of Filipinos expressing their interest and passion for the craft. As the country’s youngest and newest telco provider, DITO Telecommunity continues to support Filipino online gamers as they go all-out and TODO in pursuing and nurturing their talent and passion for online gaming.

Powered by its next-generation technology and strong connectivity, DITO is home to a wide variety of affordable mobile games that Filipinos can enjoy and experience. DITOzens can level up their mobile gaming experience by getting game currencies and gaming credits using their load balances via the DITO App for various gaming platforms such as Mobile Legends, Garena, Gameclub, Go Cash, EA Play, IMVU, Minecraft, Nintendo E-Shop, Roblox, Steam, Unipin, Xbox, PubG Mobile, and Growtopia.

For Mobile Legends Bang Bang, subscribers can get diamonds which can be used for custom skins, emotes, and events like draw, bingo, or starlight membership pass) while for Garena (Call of Duty – Mobile), CP currency can be used for battle passes, custom bundles (skins for guns, clothing, and vehicles), and events.

Avid gamers can also enjoy ad-free gaming on available games via DITO GameZone and Steam; validity varies from 1 day to 30 days. For Steam, subscribers can access and play games like NBA2k23 and GTAV, while DITO GameZone carries games from Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Angry Birds, and more which are ideal for kids and those young at heart!

“Here at DITO, it is part of our mission to support the Filipino online gaming community as they try to go all-out in making the most of their talents, interests, and passions for online gaming. We may be the youngest telco player in the country, but we strive to always provide avid Filipino online gamers with the best possible mobile gaming experience fueled by our next-gen technology and strong connectivity. As we continuously innovate and try to expand to new horizons, DITO will continue to be an ally of Filipino gamers in the country as they pursue and nurture their passion and represent the Philippines on the global stage,” said Jasper Evangelista, DITO Telecommunity Brand & Marketing Director.

Start enjoying DITO’s mobile games, with its easy-to-access and convenient gaming products, using DITO load balances via the DITO App. Subscribers just need to follow these easy steps: log in to the DITO App, click “Buy App Subscription” on the homepage and choose the preferred subscription, enter a valid email address to receive the voucher code, and lastly, wait for the confirmation message.

DITOzens can also enjoy an ultimate gaming experience by subscribing to DITO App Boosters. For as low as Php 50, subscribers can get 7GB of app access data with a bonus 1GB of open access data, valid for 7 days.

In line with Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Registration Act (SRA), subscribers who register their SIMS will also receive a bonus of 2GB all-access data, which they can use for gaming upon successful SIM card registration. For more information about SRA, click here: DITO SIM Registration

For more information, check out @DITOphofficial at Facebook and Instagram or visit https://dito.ph/.

March 30, 2023