BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, and more at the 2021 American Music Awards, live exclusively on Smart GigaPlay

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. through its new GigaPlay App is bringing the 2021 American Music Awards (AMAs) exclusively to its subscribers, live on November 22 at 9am PHT. Hosted by multi-awarded rapper Cardi B, the 2021 AMAs is set to excite the hearts of music fans everywhere when it brings together the biggest artists at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. In this time of pandemic, Smart makes the biggest acts available to Filipinos through amazing live streaming technology.

Headlining the event is Korean supergroup and Smart endorser BTS (방탄소년단), who will be doing two separate performances during the show. First is the remix of their hit song “Butter” live for the first time together with fellow AMAs winner and nominee Megan Thee Stallion and a performance of their recent chart-topping collaboration with Coldplay, “My Universe.” The six-time AMA-winning group is also nominated for three major awards this year, including Artist of the Year—a first for any Asian act.

Smart Infinity members enjoy Palacio de Memoria’s art and cultural events

Members of leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)’s Infinity plans got to enjoy exclusive art, cultural, and historical experiences at local heritage destination Palacio de Memoria’s slate of events last October.  

The two-day Flea Market held last October 23 and 24 saw collectors and enthusiasts explore and purchase exquisite artworks, antiques, and pieces from various local galleries at the Flea Market, while enjoying food and drinks served by The Loggia—the work of world-renowned Filipino chef Margarita Fores—and an open bar by Distileria Limtuaco and Don Papa.  

Flagship-level HUAWEI nova 9 is now open for pre-order

Achieve that flagship-level experience with this lite version of the HUAWEI P50 series! 

Huawei Philippines finally announces a pre-order for their newest HUAWEI nova 9 - a lite version of HUAWEI P50 Series that is packed with a flagship-level 50MP RYYB Ultra Vision Camera. This super device was highly awaited since it sparked anticipation earlier this month of November. Designed for youth who love taking photos and sharing video content, the HUAWEI nova 9 is expected to redefine mobile content creation. 

HUAWEI nova 9 comes in two vibrant colors – premium-looking Black and the eye-catching Starry Blue. Starting today until November 25, 2021, customers may pre-order the HUAWEI nova 9 at PHP 23,999 with FREE HUAWEI FreeLace worth PHP 3,490 and HUAWEI Cloud benefits worth PHP 9,449 via Huawei Experience Stores, online HUAWEI Store, Shopee and Lazada. The Starry Blue variant will be available for a limited time during the pre-order period.

Globe’s 917Ventures launches iNQUiRO; empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions via AI-powered products

Globe’s corporate venture builder, 917Ventures, recently introduced a new portfolio company, iNQUiRO, to help businesses make data-driven decisions in their operations.  This start-up offers a suite of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered products that allows small, medium, and large enterprises to create exciting value for their customers.

iNQUiRO aims to address the challenges encountered by businesses in their journey towards data-driven insights, especially during the pandemic. These include access to the right data, tools, and technology. With its unique and unparalleled access to rich omnichannel data, iNQUiRO has developed products that can extract quick and actionable insights.

“By providing organizations of all sizes with access to otherwise unobtainable insights, we enable them to make exceptional and impactful data-driven decisions. This is what makes iNQUiRO truly a game-changer, “said Pancho Reyna, Chief Operating Officer at iNQUiRO.

Viu launches first Pinoy original STILL

The first Viu Original musical created by award winner Pat Valera with a powerhouse cast and a production backed by the brightest in the Philippines' theater and music industries

Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, proudly launches its first original musical narrative series featuring a powerhouse cast of Filipino artists from the country’s music, film and theater scene.

STILL was created by Palanca-awardee Pat Valera, who is known for award-winning shows Dekada ‘70 the Musical and Mula Sa Buwan. Theater industry greats Giancarlo Abrahan and Nicco Manalo co-created the series with Valera. On the director’s chair is Treb Monteras II of the internationally-acclaimed rap musical Respeto. Multi-awarded screenwriter, director, producer and editor Monster Jimenez produced the series.

Smart gives back to subscribers with bigger and better GigaMania

Win data packs, gadgets, and a brand new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making the holiday season even more special by giving back to subscribers and turning them into big winners via this year’s GigaMania promo on the GigaLife App. 

Running from Nov. 15, 2021 to Feb. 6, 2022, Smart’s GigaMania promo offers millions worth of prizes in the form of daily freebies like data vouchers and GigaPay credits; weekly gadgets including iPhones, MacBook Air, Samsung devices, and gaming consoles; and a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid as grand prize. 

Safeguard Continues Hand Hygiene Effort as Pilot Face-to-Face Learning Begins

Handwashing has been an integral habit to protect our health from the threats of germs and bacteria transmitted by touch, even before the pandemic. As the country continues to lift strict protocols, resume face-to-face classes, and slowly ease in reopening, ‘di pa rin pwede, ang pwede na! The demotivation caused by pandemic fatigue has caused Filipinos to settle with “pwede na” hand hygiene, even at time when it’s vital to maintain proper handwashing. 

Procter & Gamble’s Safeguard reinforced the importance of proper handwashing with the SafeWash Movement last 2020. Now, the brand continues to ensure that Filipino families are safeguarded from the threats of germs and bacteria with every handwash.

Janine Releases Relatable, Feeling Single "Pagod Na Ako"

 A song about the importance of taking a break produced by Juan Karlos

Janine Berdin leaves a lasting reminder to take a break when life gets overwhelming in her latest self-penned single, “Pagod Na Ako.”

“When writing this song, I wanted to tell myself that it’s okay to feel exhausted. It’s okay to feel like something’s draining you,” she said, adding that denial and putting up a front will only add more gravity to someone’s existing woes.

Produced by former “The Voice Kids” alumnus Juan Karlos Labajo, the new Star Music release lyrically encapsulates the raw emotion of being drained by one’s circumstances but also puts a positive spin on the very human feeling of not being completely fine.

Ben&Ben to push the boundaries of concert production on a scale that’s never been done before with ‘Kuwaderno’

Different forms of art intertwine on the nine-piece band’s most ambitious concert so far

Ben&Ben are redefining the virtual concert-going experience with the biggest headline show of their career. 

Aptly titled Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert, the Filipino nine-piece collective are pushing the boundaries of music shows in the new normal setting by integrating creative disciplines such as drama, dance, orchestra, and technology with a live performance. Their highly anticipated major concert will be staged at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, and will be streamed live on December 5, 2021, from 8pm to 11pm via digital streaming platform, KTX.ph. 

“We can’t deny the fact that it’s the biggest project we’ve undertaken so far, and I think you just somehow know that it’s a leap of faith when the streams of guidance and providence lead you to the right people who believe in the same vision you have: To bring the music and the messages they carry to life,” the award-winning group said. “This spirit of collaboration was one of the defining themes of our album ‘Pebble House Volume One: Kuwaderno’ and it was only by natural desire that we brought the same spirit and attitude when we began working on the concert. As for the play between grand and intimate, we really wanted our listeners to relish in the grandiosity of what their support means to us. Doing a concert on this scale and bringing them closer into that bigger picture is our way of expressing immense gratitude to them as well.”

Former PRSP Academic Scholar in PLM leads student programs of PRSP and IABC and joins PRCA APAC’s Next Gen PR World Cup Jury and CIPR International Committee

From an academic scholar of public relations to a thought leader in the communications field, award-winning communications practitioner and COMCO Southeast Asia’s Regional Integration & Chief Executive Director, Partner and Co-Founder Ferdinand L. Bondoy has been appointed to lead the industry’s student programs – the Students’ PR Congress (rebranded to Students’ PR Con) and Grand Prix (Hack Sprint edition) of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) and the Student Quill Awards of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

COMCO Southeast Asia’s Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director Ferdinand L. Bondoy together with some of the graduates of Camp COMCO Mentorship Program