PLDT ramps up its Infoteach Outreach Program with a webinar series

Empowering teachers and students for blended learning

To enable various sectors in the new normal of online teaching and learning, leading telco PLDT, through its Infoteach Outreach Program, is conducting a webinar series called "Gearing up for the New Normal in Teaching and Learning.”  

Smart launches new Giga Study data pack for learning

As the world continues to deal with the pandemic, many schools have resorted to online classes as a safe and innovative way for students to continue learning new knowledge and skills.

To help students adapt to this new normal, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. has launched Giga Study, a prepaid data pack aimed at giving students simpler access to a selection of learning apps and productivity tools.

Register via *123# or the new Smart App

Available to all Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers, Giga Study 99 comes with 1 GB of data for specific study apps every day for 7 days, plus 2 GB of open-access data for only P99. To register, simply dial *123# and choose Giga and select Study. Subscribers can also avail of the promo conveniently via the new Smart App.

David Chua Joins ALV Talent Circuit

Don’t let his K-pop looks fool you. Despite his Eurasian lineage, model/actor David Chua is proudly Filipino, and can speak Tagalog with full conviction.

Prior to his showbiz career, David was a Fine Arts student at the UST, where he was discovered via Mr. and Ms. Ideal Thomasian, the campus-based personality pageant (2006-2007). This led to modeling stints, where he became a staple in high-profile fashion shows and print ads.

The ‘accidental celebrity’ was thrust into the showbiz limelight in 2008, when he was cast in ABS-CBN’s ‘My Girl,’ the Kim Chiu-Gerald Anderson starrer, where he played the twin brother of Alex Gonzaga and Kim’s close friend.

World Vision Celebrity Ambassadors and Advocates Unite for “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert

World Vision’s celebrity ambassadors and advocates will unite for “One Voice for Children”, a one-night inspirational concert that aims to support the child-focused organization’s most vulnerable children and their families and communities.

The “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert will be happening this August 29, 2020 (Saturday), 7PM on World Vision’s official Facebook page. This event will be live and free for all.

Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Quest, and the Perkins Twins will be performing in “One Voice for Children”, a fundraising concert directed by Paolo Valenciano, while also sharing their child-focused advocacies as ambassadors for World Vision.

In addition, other World Vision ambassadors and advocates such as Kim Atienza, Christine Babao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, JJ Dolor, Tippy Dos Santos, Matteo Guidicelli, Gretchen Ho, Marc Nelson, Enzo Pineda, Miriam Quiambao, Bianca Umali, Janina Vela, and Gelli Victor have been invited to share their messages of hope for affected children and their families of the COVID-19 pandemic.

YORI launches Kaoku Sofa, now available in select SM Home branches nationwide

The Kaoku Sofa is a part of the Kaoku Series of lightweight chairs and sofa. You can use it to create your dream living room that you can enjoy with your loved ones, even your pets.

KAOKU CHAIR

Give your favorite cozy spot a refreshing and spacious look with our easy to assemble Kaoku Chair.

Width: 61.4 cm

Height: 75.5 cm 

Side: 65.5 cm

Weight: 8.8 kg

Use PayMaya QR At Your Favorite Supermarkets!

If you're planning to do a grocery run this weekend, make sure that the supermarket you're heading to has contactless payment options to ensure your safety as well as the personnel handling your transaction. Paying via QR or ordering online are much safer options as these reduce the risk of spreading the virus often associated with cash handling. 

You can pay using PayMaya QR at your trusted supermarkets such as Rustan's, Landers, Robinsons Supermarket, Shopwise, Super8, and now, All Day Supermarket. You can also have your day-to-day essentials delivered straight to your doorstep and pay using your PayMaya card when you shop via the All Day Market website (https://www.alldaymarket.com/). 

NBA League Pass now available for PLDT Home subscribers

PLDT Home partners with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to offer NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service.

PLDT Home subscribers can now conveniently access NBA games and exclusive programs live and on-demand for as low as Php 485 per month by charging their NBA League Pass subscription to their existing PLDT Home account. 

Beginning the 2019-20 season restart, NBA League Pass’s coverage of the seeding games will include enhanced statistical overlays, alternative audio and multiple viewing options.  Subscribers will have access to League Pass’ Next-Generation game viewing enhancements, including new camera angles, multiple in-language streams, celebrity influencer commentary, in-depth analytics and statistical graphics, fantasy and gaming options, trivia and social media integration.  Viewers will also have the ability to impact visual effects and sounds in the venue through a “tap-to-cheer” function.

LG, together with UNTV and WISH 107.5, stands together in the fight against COVID-19

Throughout the entirety of the pandemic, private companies, groups, and institutions have all come together and mobilized in order to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. This constituted of donations, fundraising drivers, and in some cases, actual buildings built dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients.

Breakthrough and Milestones Production International (BMPI), operator of UNTV 37 and WISH 107.5, is one of groups from the private sector that stepped up in providing much needed help to their locale. BMPI conceptualized a COVID-19 facility that acted as an answer to the urgent need in accommodating the rising number of patients that were spilling over from other health institutions.

The world of 5G is within your reach with Globe’s 5G-ready sims

As more Filipinos embrace fully the fast-paced digital life, Globe continues to introduce breakthrough innovations to impact the lives of its customers 

In 2019, Globe was the first to launch 5G for broadband in South East Asia. This also positioned the Philippines as the third country in Asia to offer 5G connectivity, after South Korea and Japan.  With broadband Airfiber, Globe at Home customers stay connected with the world right at home, with lightning-fast internet connection. In February 2020, Globe unveiled the first 5G service for mobile and introduced the first 5G device in the country, followed by more affordable 5G-capable smartphones.

Tanghalang Pilipino rolls out new online productions this August to celebrate Buwan ng Wika

The beauty of the Filipino language takes centerstage as Tanghalang Pilipino releases performances that are based on Philippine literary works,  in celebration of Buwan ng Wika. These performances will be streamed online under 'PansamanTanghalan', found at the official TP Youtube channel.

'Pamanang Pahina' consists of dramatic readings of Filipino children's books from OMF Library-Hiyas, which will be performed by members of the Actors Company, with Anino Shadowplay Collective providing the striking visuals. Starting off the storytelling series is “Ang Bagong Kaibigan ni Bing Butiki” written by Yna Reyes (with Illustration by Jason Moss)  and adapted for this performance by Nono Pardalis. This episode, about an encompassing friendship between unlikely characters, is now available online.