Get comic this pandemic with TV5’s back-to-back game shows

Follow the rules and save money are some of the practices we have learned to embrace in this new normal. What if we turn them into something fun and challenging with a chance to win cash prizes? These all-familiar terms pasaway, ayuda, and even Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) popularized at the height of this pandemic are now mainstays on TV5’s all-new game shows “ “Fill in the Bank” and “Bawal na Game Show” with its back-to-back airing this Saturday, August 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

How are you saving for the rainy days in the next normal? Premiering this Saturday, August 15 at 6 p.m. is TV5’s hilarious game show filled with wits, laughter and yes money! Hosted by TV comedians Jose Manalo and Pokwang, “Fill in the Bank” puts an interesting spin on  the local term ayuda and the timely PPE through game rounds that involve Ayuda Teh! Machine (ATM) and Panghakot na Papremyo Equipment (PPE).

Teleperformance fosters vibrant people culture through global talent competition

Even during the pandemic, the passion and creativity of Filipinos shone through as Teleperformance Philippines, the leading global group in digitally integrated business services, gave their employees a chance to display their talents in a competition.

To showcase its diverse employees and to spread positivity during the crisis, Teleperformance organized the COVID-19 Fight Challenge, a global talent competition held virtually for its employees. 

In the local competition, the more than 47,500 employees of Teleperformance Philippines were encouraged to use their talents to express their feelings about their COVID-19 experiences and about what the future holds for all. Employees were able to submit in any of the four categories, namely, Music, Writing, Art, and Dance. Based on their originality, talent, and presentation, the judges shortlisted three finalists per category and announced the local champions via a Facebook Watch Party hosted by TV and radio personality Gino Quillamor.

DC FANDOME Announces Epic Lineup Of Talents & Hosts

The most epic lineup ever!  Warner Bros. has just announced the host and talents participating in #DC FanDome, the immersive virtual fan experience that’s free for all fans globally to join for 24-hours only on August 23 (Manila Time) at DCFanDome.com.

Check out the host (including Philippines’ own celebrity DJ, Gino Quillamor) and talent lineup below!

Smart launches GIGA Pro with bigger and better data for the new normal

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has unveiled GIGA Pro, a much bigger and better data pack that makes it simpler for subscribers to deal with their growing mobile data needs in the new normal.   

Available to all Smart Bro Prepaid and Smart Prepaid subscribers, GIGA Pro offers a generous combination of 3 GB per day of any GIGA offer – whether it’s Video, Study, Work, Games, or Stories – plus open access data allocation to cover all their online activities. 

More than a Shoebox: Helping Kids Bounce Back through Education

My Dream in a Shoebox Continues to Fight for Children’s Education 

This year is one of many drastic changes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere stayed at home as much as possible as part of the collective effort to flatten the curve. While the battle against the pandemic pans on, children’s education continues. The president announced that face to face classes will resume next year but for the meantime, the Department of Education (DepEd) has provided the academic community the option to continue schooling by pivoting to other learning delivery modalities stated in the Basic Education Learning Continuity Program for the safety of students and educators. This new educational set up entails the need for long-term supplies. However, not all students have the resources to continue their education in this new system.

GCash extends P1.8B in microcredit facility in H1

GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, extended over P1.8 billion of microcredit facility during the first half of the year through its sister company Fuse Lending, helping stretch the budget of Filipinos amid the national health situation.

PLDT Home launches all-new Prepaid FamLoads for Videos Every Day

Be Work and Watch-Ready at home with Bigger Data Packs

PLDT Home introduces all-new family-sized Home Wifi Prepaid FamLoads so families can get the best online experiences for work, study, and entertainment at home. The new prepaid FamLoad Video and Video Plus are packed with bigger data allowance that can be used for popular video apps and open access data for all sites and apps.