Smart gears up for amazing 5G Max Experience in BGC on Dec. 14! Catch performances of Bamboo, Belle Mariano, Moira Dela Torre, AC Bonifacio, and Arthur Nery

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Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc., (Smart) is pulling out all the stops as it showcases how it empowers subscribers via the Smart 5G Max Experience, happening on Dec. 14, Saturday, on 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

Catch Bamboo, Belle Mariano, Moira Dela Torre, AC Bonifacio, and Arthur Nery as Smart puts the spotlight on the many amazing ways Filipinos can harness the power of 5G—from streaming ultra-high-definition movies and shows, sharing content on social media in real time, to playing high-bandwidth mobile games without lag.

“Everyone is talking about 5G and its impressive speed, but the true value of 5G lies in its ability to enhance experiences— whether it's gaming, streaming, or sharing content. With Smart 5G Max, we’ve made 5G seamless in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), and we plan to expand this coverage across the country in the coming months,” said Kristine A. Go, Senior Vice President for Smart Wireless Consumer Business.

“Gone are the days of fluctuating connections from 5G to 4G and even 3G. With Smart 5G Max, you can enjoy, fast download speeds for streaming, instant uplink for sharing, and low-latency for gaming — all without interruption and on-the-go,” she added.

The latest wireless technology, 5G or fifth generation brings four things to the table: super-fast speeds for downloads and uploads, ultra-low latency for gaming and responsiveness, greater bandwidth for more devices, and a much better quality of service.

Everyone can experience these first-hand at the Creator’s Lab, Game Arena, Stream Theater, and 5G-powered Stage and Store.

Explore Smart 5G at the Creator’s Lab

Get the chance to explore the Creator’s Lab, an interactive area where you can experiment on creating content and upload it on TikTok in a snap.

The Creator’s Lab has a complete livestream set-up, and green screen backdrop dance challenge floor, and duet singing booth for your instant TikTok content.

Level up your gameplay with Smart Omega

Take your gameplay to a whole new level at the Game Arena, where you can get a chance to go up against the Smart Omega team on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to win a prize!

The Game Arena will feature a 5v5 set-up with high end gaming smartphones to maximize the power of Smart 5G Max.

Watch your favorite shows at the Stream Theater

If you are into binge-watching, the Stream Theater is the best place to catch up on the latest shows on MAX and Netflix!

Expect surprise celebrities to drop by while you watch Max’s Dune and Netflix’s Squid Game in glorious 4K – complete with exclusive swag!

Generate your Avatar, interact with robots

The event will also have a generate-your-own-avatar section, where you can simply take a selfie, generate a digital image, and get a QR code for easy download.

You can also interact with a Service Delivery Robot and Robot Dog at the event.

Bamboo banners FREE concert

The must-not-miss live performances of Bamboo, Belle Mariano, Moira, AC Bonifacio, and Arthur Nery will cap the event with a free concert.

Lucky fans will get the chance to meet and greet AC and Belle and take their photos with them to share on social media.

Mark your calendars and experience the power of Smart 5G Max on Dec. 14, starting at 2 p.m., on 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. To know more, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, X, TikTok and IG.

Explore Possibilities at the Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival 2021

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Calling all Mi Fans! Xiaomi Philippines is once again celebrating its annual Mi Fan Festival (MFF) with a host of great deals, a virtual concert and the launch of a special edition Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The 2021 MFF will center on the theme “Explore the Possibilities”, and to cultivate the spirit of this message, Xiaomi is offering an online sale and fantastic discounts on its Mi smartphones that comes with tickets to a special online concert. The shopping extravaganza will kick off on April 6 with special offers on Mi Stores and authorized channels.

Mi Fan Festival 2021 In-Store Deals and Melody with Mi Digital Concert

At MFF 2021, Mi fans who buy featured Mi Fan Festival smartphones and products from April 6 – May 9 at authorized Mi stores and other official retailers can score tickets to Melody with Mi, an exclusive digital concert in partnership with ABS-CBN, KTX, and TFC with iconic Pinoy singer Bamboo on May 23, 8 p.m. Also, as a limited time offer, Mi Fans who purchase featured Mi Fan Fest products via the Lazada and Shopee Xiaomi online stores will also get tickets to Xiaomi's virtual concert. Purchases of P25,000 and above not only include tickets to the concert but even includes access to the Meet & Greet and the festive fan After Party!

Fans of the Redmi Note series can rejoice at the arrival of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the 108 MP voyager, in the Philippines. This innovative smartphone goes on sale for PHP 12,590 for the 6GB + 128GB and PHP 13,590 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, with each purchase giving you three tickets to the concert.

See more participating products below! Purchase of these models will score you two tickets to the concert.

Model	SRP	Mi Fan Festival Price
Redmi Note 10 Pro 6GB + 128GB	PHP 12,590	-
Redmi Note 10 Pro 8GB + 128GB	PHP 13,590	-
Redmi Note 10 4GB + 64GB	PHP 8,490	-
Redmi Note 10 6GB + 128GB	PHP 9,990	-
Redmi Note 9 Pro 4GB + 64GB	PHP 11,990	PHP 10,990
Redmi Note 9 Pro 6GB + 128GB	PHP 10,990	PHP 9,990
Redmi Note 9S 4GB + 64GB	PHP 11,990	PHP 9,490
Redmi Note 9S 6GB + 128GB	PHP 12,990	PHP 10,490
Redmi 9T 4 GB + 64G	PHP 6,990	-
Redmi 9T 6 GB + 128 GB	PHP 7,990	-
Redmi 9A 2GB + 32 GB*	PHP 4,690	-
Mi Band 6	PHP 1,990	-

*Purchase of this model entitles buyer to only one (1) ticket to the Melody with Mi Digital Concert.

To get your tickets, simply scan the QR code in the Melody with Mi poster, fill out the form and attach your proof of purchase. Tickets will be sent to valid customers via email or SMS.

 

More discounts in Xiaomi’s official Lazada and Shopee stores!

But that’s not all! Mi fans can also score sweet deals online with discounts of up to 40% off from April 6 – 11 at the Xiaomi official stores on Lazada and Shopee.

 

Model	SRP	Mi Fan Festival Price
Redmi Note 10 4GB + 64GB	PHP 8,490	PHP 7,990
Redmi Note 9 Pro 4GB + 64GB	PHP 9,990	PHP 8490
Redmi Note 9 Pro 6GB + 128GB	PHP 10,990	PHP 9,990
Redmi Note 9S 4GB + 64GB	PHP 10,490	PHP 7,490
Redmi Note 9S 6GB + 128GB	PHP 11,490	PHP 10,490
Redmi 9A 2 GB + 32 GB	PHP 4,690	PHP 3,990
Mi 10T 6GB + 128 GB	PHP 17,990	PHP 17,990

 

Redmi Note 10 Pro Mi Fan Festival Special Edition

At this year's Mi Fan Festival, Xiaomi is also launching Redmi Note 10 Pro MFF Special Edition with the slogan "Explore Infinite Possibilities", which will serve as a unique MFF souvenir that Mi Fans can take home. The MFF special edition phone represents the adventurous spirit of Xiaomi and seeks to encourage Mi Fans to explore the infinite possibilities in life by connecting Smartphone x AIoT.

To echo the theme of infinity, Redmi Note 10 Pro MFF Special Edition comes in a package with a cosmic-inspired design. The front of the box features an image of astronauts floating through galaxies, representing Xiaomi and Mi Fans exploring the infinite possibilities of life together.

The box also contains a Mi Fan Festival postcard featuring an image of Mi Bunny astronauts. The back of the postcard is a Mi Fan Festival theme sticker, which can be stuck onto items such as mobile phones, computers and suitcases to add an extra touch of Xiaomi to users' lives.

The Gradient Bronze version of Redmi Note 10 Pro in a natural metallic luster color was selected for this year's Mi Fan Festival, and the exclusive Mi Fan Festival 2021 icon will be printed on the back.

“Xiaomi has always put Mi Fans and users at the core of everything we do. Mi Fan Festival or MFF is an iconic representation of our Mi Fan culture. This year marks the 10th MFF, and the 11th year since Xiaomi's establishment. Every year, we celebrate this festival together with Mi Fans, users, and partners around the world to express our gratitude for their support -- which is one of our key drivers to continue exploring and innovating. With the announcement of Redmi Note 10 Pro MFF Special Edition and the launch of a series of MFF activities, we hope to convey our brand proposition of providing innovation and smart lifestyles to everyone, and our commitment to always be there for our Mi Fans and users," said Xiaomi spokesperson.

Please stay tuned to Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram pages for other updates.

Save the Children Philippines launches eSave Natin ang Pasko

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Christmas is the most awaited season for most Filipinos, especially children, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way the upcoming holidays will be celebrated—it’s going digital!

Save the Children Philippines is launching eSave Natin ang Pasko, an online fundraising campaign that encourages everyone to unite in saving the Christmas spirit through a series of joyous and meaningful activities to provide joy and hope to children. These include 22 million learners, who have been experiencing major challenges such as the lack of access to learning materials and internet connection, as they struggle to learn from home.  

The proceeds of the Christmas fundraising campaign will support the learning needs of children in poor households in Metro Manila, typhoon-stricken places in Eastern Visayas, and the conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. It will also support children with disabilities, those from indigenous communities and from hard to reach areas.

“Even if classes are conducted through distance learning or will resume via face-to-face, millions of children will still need our support as they continue to be deprived of their right to education since their families do not have the means to support their learning needs,” said Atty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines.

eSave Natin ang Pasko also promotes the importance of a nurturing home through the “Mapagkalingang Tahanan” advocacy – where every member of the family, especially children, receives the support they need so they learn, survive, and are protected.

“Mapagkalingang Tahanan” emphasizes the critical role of parents, guardians, and caregivers in the continued learning of children and aims to provide them the knowledge and skills to facilitate their children’s learning. 

Also, in keeping with the tradition of Christmas caroling, eSave Natin ang Pasko features “Namamasko po!” – a fun group activity by schools, families, and companies showcasing their musical talent and creativity.

eSave Natin ang Pasko will be highlighted by a digital concert entitled “Awit Para Sa Mga Bata” on December 18 where Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Regine Velasquez Alcasid, Ogie Alcasid, Arnel Pineda, Bamboo, Gian Magdangal, Lara Maigue, Kayla Rivera and Sam Shoaf will serenade the audience in the Philippines and those living abroad with Christmas songs. The digital concert will be produced by prominent theater artists Menchu Lauchengco Yulo and Michael Williams, together with Save the Children Philippines’ Bianca Elizalde. Catch Awit para sa mga Bata online on December 18, 2020, starting at 7pm. If you can’t catch the concert live, the video link will be active until December 19, 2020.

To watch the concert, make a donation through https://ticket2me.net/e/32182.  Each ticket is P800. Your donation will provide one family with a Family Learning Kit to help children learn during the pandemic. 

Donors and participants who will pledge their support to eSave Natin ang Pasko will receive tokens of appreciation and a chance to be featured on the social media pages of Save the Children and its Ambassadors Katarina Rodriguez, Xia Vigor, and Ria Atayde. 

“Education empowers children especially those in dire situations, and supporting their learning needs will save their lives and their future,” said Muyot.

You can read about all the projects under eSave Natin Ang Pasko and how you can help here: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/get-involved/esavenatinangpasko/

 

With Freeniversaya: A FREEnet Concert , Voyager delivers a one-of-a-kind digital concert experience to Filipinos

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Since opening the doors of the digital life and rewards to users three years ago, freenet today continues to give access to the most exciting rewards and experiences to its users this time  through a one-of-a-kind digital concert extravaganza dubbed FREENIVERSAYA: A FREEnet Concert.   

In celebration of the 3rd anniversary of freenet, Voyager Innovations’ free internet and rewards platform, freenetizens were given free and exclusive access to an evening of music, prizes, and celebration at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last September 20. Concert-goers jammed to the hits of the country's biggest OPM artists today: Bamboo, KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Shanti Dope, Gloc-9, Ben&Ben, and Hashtags, while Kaladkaren Davila and Luis Manzano brought the more saya by giving away lots of freebies and prizes to the thousands of fans in attendance. 

“We'd like to thank all the loyal and passionate freenet fans who joined us during the Freeniversaya: a FREEnet concert! This was a spectacular opportunity for us to give them a truly unique digital experience whether they were with us at the concert venue or even those who tuned in at home via Facebook Live. We hope all of them had fun listening to their favorite artists and getting all the free perks, because this is just the beginning of a free, fun, and rewarding life with freenet!" said Dindo Marzan, Managing Director for Marketing Technologies at Voyager Innovations.  

Complete Digital Experience 

The digital experience of freenetizens started with getting concert passes by redeeming desired tickets in the freenet shop using the freenet points they have collected over the past months. These points are earned once they complete in-app missions which include visiting sites, downloading apps, as well as referring their friends to freenet.   

During the concert, paying for food and drinks was also a breeze thanks to the quick and easy cashless transactions brought by PayMaya QR. Concert-goers were able to pay for refreshments from various merchants inside the venue using only the PayMaya app installed in their smartphones. Freenetizens who used PayMaya QR were not only able to pay conveniently, but they were also surprised with instant rebates ranging from P9 to P999 with just a minimum purchase of P99 at participating merchants during the concert.  

But the digital fun didn't stop at the concert venue, because freenetizens from all over the country were also given free access to the Freeniversaya experience through Facebook Live, so they can listen to the songs and jam to the hits of their favorite artists wherever they may be in the country, united under the hashtags #Freeniversaya and #GrabeAngSaya all throughout the night. 

Exciting perks and rewards 

But for those who were lucky enough to join the concert live on September 20, they were treated to an evening of not just musical spectacle, but exciting perks and rewards as well from freenet, PayMaya, Lendr, Smart Padala, and many other brands. 

For one, select freenetizens at the audience were able to join a special edition of the Dailygaya Raffle Promo where three lucky winners were each able to take home one of the following prizes: a brand-new Yamaha SZ16, roundtrip tickets for two to Taiwan, and 1 million freenet points, which the winner can use to redeem endless rewards at the freenet in-app shop including airtime load, data packages, gaming pins, and many more.  

In addition to this, three lucky freenetizens from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao were also given the VVIP experience during the Freeniversaya concert complete with VVIP tickets plus a backstage tour before the show, hotel accommodations, as well as roundtrip tickets for two to those who live in the provinces. 

Throughout the night, freenetizens enjoyed one reward after another. Concert-goers were treated to an exclusive prepaid load flash sale courtesy of PayMaya. All PayMaya users were given 30 minutes to get a 100% cashback on their prepaid load purchases worth P20 via the PayMaya app. 

“I think it's an understatement that we really went all out in giving exclusive perks and prizes to all freenetizens during our anniversary concert.  We really want to drive home the message that it's really more fun and rewarding to be a freenet user. To our freenetizens, watch out as we have a lot in store for our dear community, ” added Heidi Garayblas, Associate Marketing Director at Voyager Innovations. 

Throughout its three years of giving a free and rewarding experience to more than 8 million Filipinos nationwide, freenet has definitely become one of the go-to apps of mobile Internet users, making it the top free lifestyle app and a consistent trending app in the same category on Google Play. 

To make sure you don't miss out on these exclusive perks, prizes, and even more surprises, download the freenet app on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store today! For updates, follow @freenetph on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit www.thefreenet.com for more information. 

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