Keep the number you love when you move DITO

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DITO Telecommunity invites mobile phone users to make the move to DITO while keeping their existing phone number. Starting September 30, thanks to the Mobile Number Portability law, Filipinos can now avail the service for free when they change network providers or switch to a different subscription plan.

What is Mobile Number Portability or MNP?

In compliance to the Republic Act 11202 or the Mobile Number Portability Act, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) gives mobile phone users the freedom to choose their telco service provider conveniently and seamlessly. Aside from being free of charge, MNP also offers subscribers the flexibility to transfer from one telco to another or switch from prepaid to postpaid and vice-versa without having to give up their phone numbers.

To enable the porting services for the Mobile Number Portability law and ensure its smooth implementation, all three Philippine telcos formed an alliance through the Telecommunications Connectivity Inc., (TCI) which will oversee all the activities under MNP.

How to apply for MNP?

To start the process, applicants must first submit an MNP application to their existing provider, after which they will be given Unique Subscriber Code (USC) that they will need to provide when applying for either a new plan or a different network.

For those switching providers, it will take 24 to 48 hours to activate the transfer, and there will be a 60-day period before a user is allowed to request another transfer. Another good news for subscribers is that there is no limit to the number of times one can switch between telcos.

Easy and seamless porting when you move to DITO

Now covering almost 300 cities and municipalities nationwide and boasting over 3 million subscribers since its launch this year, DITO is offering a seamless and hassle-free porting experience to new subscribers. To move to DITO, applicants can submit the requirements through any of DITO’s Experience Stores nationwide.

To transfer to DITO from a different network provider, a subscriber must ensure that they meet the following requirements: must not have any outstanding financial obligation with their current mobile service provider; mobile number is not locked to any service provider; have no porting request in the last 60 days; mobile number is not prohibited from porting by a court of law; subscriber has not been blacklisted by a network provider for fraudulent activities; must have an active mobile number; mobile number must not be part of a bundled service or product of another network provider; mobile number is not the principal contact number in a multi-number account.

To start the process, applicants must first submit an MNP application to their provider to get their Unique Subscriber Code (USC), which they need to provide when applying. DITO currently only offers prepaid plans.

For more details, visit DITO.ph to check out the FAQ page for Mobile Number Portability and DITOPhOfficial’s social media pages.

DITO expands presence to 45 new areas this October

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DITO Telecommunity, the newest major player in Philippine telecommunication industry, announced its expansion to 45 additional areas on October 1 and October 8. 

The following areas are as follows:

OCTOBER 1, 2021 (17 cities)

1. Samal, Bataan

2. Abucay, Bataan

3. Talisay, Camarines Norte

4. Vinzons, Camarines Norte

5. Noveleta, Cavite

6. Canaman, Camarines Sur

7. Pamplona, Camarines Sur

8. Libmanan, Camarines Sur

9. Sipocot, Camarines Sur

10. Murcia, Negros Occidental

11. Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental

12. Bago City, Negros Occidental

13. City of Tanjay, Negros Oriental

14. Nabas, Aklan

15. Ibajay, Aklan

16. Baloi, Lanao Del Norte

17. City of Iligan, Lanao Del Norte

Mindanao = 2 cities

South Luzon = 22 cities

OCTOBER 8, 2021 (28 Cities)

1. Santa Rita, Pampanga

2. Mayantoc, Tarlac

3. San Clemente, Tarlac

4. Bayambang, Pangasinan

5. Cabiao, Nueva Ecija

6. Candaba Pampanga

7. Daet, Camarines Norte

8. Basud, Camarines Norte

9. Ocampo, Camarines Sur

10. Bombon, Camarines Sur

11. San Jose, Camarines Sur

12. Sagnay, Camarines Sur

13. Naga City, Camarines Sur

14. Pili (Capital), Camarines Sur

15. Bato, Camarines Sur

16. Iriga City, Camarines Sur

17. Baao Camarines Sur

18. Bula, Camarines Sur

19. Malilipot, Albay

20. Legazpi City (Capital), Albay

21. City of Ligao, Albay

22. Daraga (Locsin), Albay

23. Camalig, Albay

24. Oas, Albay

25. Polangui, Albay

26. City of Sorsogon (Capital), Sorsogon

27. Irosin, Sorsogon

28. Bay, Laguna

For more information on the points of sale, data offers, and other details, please visit the official Facebook page of DITO at www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial or the website at www.dito.ph.

DT One and DITO partnership expands global airtime top-up to millions of Filipinos abroad and at home

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DT One, the number one B2B digital transfer network for mobile top-up and data solutions available in more than 160 countries, partners with the Philippines’ newest telco player, DITO Telecommunity Corporation, to offer a wide range of services to DITO customers – both in the Philippines and across the world.

Through this partnership, DT One will enable airtime and data* top-ups, extending digital services to millions of Filipinos both at home and abroad*. The DT One x DITO collaboration allows users in the Philippines to top-up airtime, using popular Philippine-based partners like Coins.ph, the top blockchain-based mobile wallet in the Philippines, and GrabPay, the online payment solution of Grab and the leading everyday superapp in Southeast Asia.

"We are very excited to partner with DITO, connecting their customers to valuable services and helping one of the largest diaspora communities stay connected. At DT One, we believe in joint growth, and our partners' successes are our successes. With the recent launch of DITO Telecommunity in the Philippines, we continue to expand our coverage of the entire telco network in the Philippines," says DT One Executive Vice President (APAC) Krishnadeep Baruah.

DITO and DT One believe in the power of digital and leveraging next-generation technologies to support and complement digital lifestyles. The DT One partnership offers DITO a wider reach for load distribution, providing customers with broader access to DITO's products and services. Both partners focus on continual innovation, delivering valuable new experiences to customers.

"In line with our goal of bringing fast and reliable connectivity closer to more Filipinos, we are very pleased to partner with DT One in making our products and services accessible not just nationwide but also outside of the Philippines. Through this partnership, we are confident that both companies will have more opportunities to utilize the power of digital transformation in uplifting the lives of many,” says DITO Chief Administrative Officer Adel Tamano.

Through DITO and DT One, customers in the Philippines can now enjoy digital services at the speed of life, fulfilling their work, school, and social obligations easily and without delay.

“We’re always looking for ways to deliver better service to our customers. With DITO as our newest load partner, DITO subscribers can use Coins to top-up airtime online from anywhere using their mobile wallet - supporting our mission of promoting financial inclusion and making financial services more accessible,” says Nauman Mustafa, CEO at Coins.ph.

"In addition to the convenience of digital payments to top up their DITO airtime through Grab’s Load feature, our Filipino customers also earn rewards points for every DITO loading transaction. These points can be collected and exchanged for discounts and spendbacks through GrabRewards. GrabPay aims to provide everyday value to Filipinos through its wide range of cashless payment solutions which are simple, convenient, and rewarding,” says Erwin Yamsuan, Head of Grab Financial Services in the Philippines.

From October onwards, customers in the Philippines using Coins.ph or Grab to top up with airtime will receive 2% additional load for every top-up of DITO100 and DITO200 denominations.

Partners who are keen to explore and find out more about DT One - the world’s leading global network for mobile top-ups and data bundles, innovative mobile rewards, digital vouchers, bill payments, and phone-to-phone solutions, can find out more at www.dtone.com.

Interested parties can get in touch with DT One directly by emailing Kelvin Gian at kelvin.gian@dtone.com.

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About DT One

DT One is a leading B2B digital transfer network for mobile top-up and data solutions. It interconnects more than 1,000 telecommunications, digital and business partners across 160 countries, delivering smart digital connectivity solutions for over 5 billion mobile consumers across emerging economies, helping them maintain quality digital and social connections. www.dtone.com.

About DITO

DITO Telecommunity Corporation, formerly known as Mindanao Islamic Telephone Company, Inc. (MISLATEL) is the newest major telecommunications company in the Philippines after it was awarded a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity by the National Telecommunications Commission in 2019.

Commercially launched on 8 March 2021, DITO commits to provide world-class, fast, affordable, and secure, telecommunications services that connect the Filipino people situated in more than 7,641 islands to the rest of the global community.

DITO is a Filipino company and is a consortium that includes Udenna Corporation, Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure, and China Telecommunications Corporation.

About Coins

Coins.ph’s mission is to make financial services easily accessible to anyone, including those without a bank account, through their mobile phone. Using Coins.ph, customers have access to a mobile wallet and services such as remittances, mobile airtime, bill payments, transportation providers and digital currency purchase. Coins.ph is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the only blockchain-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

About Grab

Grab is the leading superapp platform in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter to consumers. Today, the Grab app has been downloaded onto millions of mobile devices, giving users access to over nine million drivers, merchants, and agents. Grab offers a wide range of on-demand services in the region, including mobility, food, package and grocery delivery services, mobile payments, and financial services across 428 cities in eight countries. www.grab.com.

Expands commercially to 18 more new locations, DITO now in 210 cities and municipalities nationwide

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DITO Telecommunity, the newest major telco player, just announced its commercial expansion to 18 new areas starting August 20, 2021 ramping up its presence to 210 cities and municipalities nationwide.

DITO is now available in the following areas:

• Don Carlos, Bukidnon

• Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

• Baungon, Bukidnon

• Libona, Bukidnon

• Impasug-ong, Bukidnon

• Maramag, Bukidnon

• City of Gingoog, Misamis Oriental

• Lugait, Misamis Oriental

• San Simon, Pampanga

• San Carlos City, Pangasinan

• Lingayen, Pangasinan

• Pura, Tarlac

• Agoncillo, Batangas

• San Nicolas, Batangas

• Lian, Batangas

• Calatagan, Batangas

• Tuy, Batangas

• Magallanes, Cavite

New and existing subscribers can avail of DITO's 25GB of high-speed data for 30 days with unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited DITO-to-DITO calls, and 300 minutes of calls to other mobile networks for only Php 199.

Another value-for-money promo available to DITO subscribers is the DITO 99 offer with 10GB of data for 30 days for only PHP 99, unlimited DITO to DITO calls, 300 minutes of calls to all mobile networks, and unlimited SMS to all networks.

For more information on the points of sale, the attractive new offers, and other details, please visit the official Facebook page of DITO at www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial or the website at www.dito.ph

Enjoy the latest offers from DITO! Get 2GB FREE data when you avail of DITO's 25GB for 199 and 10GB for 99 promos

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Check out the growing list of covered cities by DITO Telecommunity

In continuation of DITO's 2M subscriber milestone celebration, DITO announced its exclusive offer to reward subscribers with an additional 2GB data once they avail of the 25GB High Speed Data and DITO 99 promos from August 12 to 18, 2021.

The additional 2GB data will be received by subscribers the next day after activation of the 25GB High Speed Data or DITO 99 promo. This special, value-for-money offer is available via the DITO App, MyDITO, DITO Experience Stores, and retail partners.

"Every success we celebrate at DITO is something we want to share with our subscribers. Their trust and support allow us to reach more Filipinos to provide stronger connectivity through reliable and affordable high-speed data services," said DITO Chief Administrative Officer Atty. Adel Tamano.

Aside from this exclusive reward, DITO also announced 7 new cities where its services will be commercially available:

• San Manuel, Tarlac

• Guiguinto, Bulacan

• Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija

• General Tinio, Nueva Ecija

• Licab, Nueva Ecija

• Cagayan De Oro, Misamis Oriental

• Claveria, Misamis Oriental

For any questions or additional information on coverage areas, point of sales, or phone compatibility, check out your DITO App, DITO's website (www.dito.ph) and @DITOphofficial social media pages.

GOMO: Data that never expires fulfills the needs of digital Pinoys nationwide, #1 selling SIM on Shopee

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GOMO, the first fully digital telco brand in the Philippines, continues to deliver innovative products and solutions by giving customers more freedom with their data. Since its launch in October 2020, it has allowed customers to stay connected with its game-changing offers and seamless digital experience from buying a SIM, to purchasing promos, and managing data amidst the pandemic.

It is the only SIM in the country that offers data that never expires, and unlike other mobile phone plans, GOMO does not issue bills nor require load. Customers may likewise convert their unused GBs (data) to actual calls and texts with ‘Mo Creds. So far, there have been 2.4 million 'Mo Creds conversions to calls and texts. To make the digital experience even better, each GOMO SIM is already 5G-ready for users to enjoy a leveled-up digital experience, with connectivity that won’t hold them back and allowing them to do more with their data.

In the last few months, GOMO has been named the #1 bestselling prepaid SIM on Shopee. Just recently, GOMO has also been awarded as the Top 3 Best-Selling Brand in Shopee’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale under the Mobile Accessories category.

“Our mission is really to simplify the digital experience for Filipinos, so they can do more with their valuable time. That's why GOMO has no contracts, no bills, no confusing plans, or promos. With GOMO, there are no restrictions to hold you back since the SIM is compatible across all devices, with 5G-ready network availability nationwide. All you need is one mobile app with everything you need and a single data promo that doesn't expire,” said Bianca Villareal, GOMO Head of Brand Acquisition & Digital Marketing.

To thank its beloved customers, GOMO is having a flash sale on Shopee from June 18-19, 2021! Get a SIM with 30GB No Expiry data for only P249 (that’s P50 off from its SRP of P299!). GOMO also offers free delivery on their SIM.

Shop GOMO on Shopee here: https://shopee.ph/gomoofficialstore and follow GOMO on Facebook, Twitter @Gomo_PH to know more about flash deals and new promos! Learn more about GOMO and visit www.gomo.ph.

There’s No Mom Like You! PLDT Home releases new video series that celebrates every parenting style

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Parents only want the best home for their families. But what if the home that they tirelessly build is constantly challenged by criticisms and judgments? In a new video series, PLDT Home reveals the most pressing issues that many parents face today and calls on families to speak up, connect, and celebrate each other’s uniqueness.

A perfect home is not defined by the bigness of its structure, intricate interiors, art-decorated walls, and the sturdiest roof one can buy. Ultimately, the home is a place where people build relationships and make meaningful memories with their loved ones. But for many parents, there has always been a constant challenge of being at the receiving end of unwanted remarks and shaming for the way they raise their families. 

Andi Manzano-Reyes, Marie Lozano, and Camille Co

 

Starting this month of May, PLDT Home introduces a new video series tackling real stories of parents who continue to overcome parent-shaming, the struggles of parent guilt, and the challenges of raising young children in this pandemic. Frontlining the series are parents and content creators Andi Manzano-Reyes, Camille Co, and media personality Marie Lozano.

For Andi Manzano-Reyes, a mother of two girls (Olivia and Amelia), while pandemic parenting has been tough, the solid support system of her loved ones helped her get through and overcome parent guilt. “Stop second-guessing yourself, go by it daily and be focused. I’m thankful for the support system I have at home: the whole pandemic has made me realize the core people I need in my life,” she said.

 

Media personality Marie Lozano shares, “Pre-pandemic, I was out a lot for work and I missed out on a lot of things with my son. This situation where we are now has made me realize what really matters. We have such high expectations for ourselves in how we parent but what matters most is we show or remind our children that we love them.”

 

As a new mom, Camille Co reveals that there’s a whole lot more about parenting that people don’t see on social media. She says, “Being able to grow a human inside you and sustain the baby once you give birth is the most special thing that a mother can experience. But it’s not all peaches and cream. Sometimes you get so sad and frustrated and it’s okay. We need to trust the process and enjoy this experience as parents.”

 

Indeed, there is no one-size-fits-all in parenting. And to honor parents for their relentless efforts and unique ways to raise their children the best way they can, PLDT Home fosters a movement that inspires them to embrace their own parenting styles and support one another to do the same.

 

As the country’s fastest fixed network, PLDT Home enables families to enjoy the strongest connections that allow them to do all things better and together at home. PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Home Business Butch G. Jimenez shares, “Digital connectivity has always been at the core of every home. PLDT continues to innovate and provide the most reliable digital services so that families can stay strongly connected and do better at home with our fastest home broadband.” 

 

In the new video series, PLDT Home emphasizes that “there’s no time like this and there’s no parent like you.”

Watch the latest heartwarming digital video series in this link: PLDT HOME and join the movement by posting online with the hashtag #NoMomLikeYou.

 

DITO Telecommunity expands service coverage to 21 more cities, enters Luzon

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DITO Telecommunity, the third major player in the Philippine telecommunications industry, after a successful commercial launch last March 8 in 15 selected cities in Visayas and Mindanao, announced the inclusion of 21 more cities starting April 16, 2021.

Atty. Adel Tamano, the Chief Administrative Officer of DITO, said, 

"We are very excited to announce that in just a few weeks after our commercial launch in Cebu and Davao, more Filipinos can now experience stronger and reliable connectivity with DITO's Luzon expansion."

The DITO CAO mentioned that, included in the DITO expansion are the provinces of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Cebu, and General Santos; and that sim cards are now available in more than 300-partner stores, and will be available very soon in three DITO-owned stores in Cebu and Davao. 

The specific areas where DITO services are now available are as follows:

1. General Santos City (South Cotabato)

2. Compostela (Cebu)

3. Cordova (Cebu)

4. Malvar (Batangas)

5. Tanauan (Batangas)

6. Lipa City (Batangas)

7. Santo Tomas (Batangas)

8. Silang (Cavite)

9. Tagaytay City (Cavite

10. Los Banos (Laguna)

11. Calamba (Laguna)

12. Baliuag (Bulacan)

13. Palayan (Nueva Ecija)

14. Santa Rosa (Nueva Ecija)

15. Science City of Munoz (Nueva Ecija)

16. Talavera (Nueva Ecija)

17. Cabanatuan City (Nueva Ecija)

18. Tarlac City (Tarlac)

19. Capas (Tarlac)

20. Concepcion (Tarlac)

21. Gerona (Tarlac)

“In line with DITO’s expansion of commercial operations, we have also launched a new promo to get more and more Filipinos experience the true difference of DITO,” added Atty. Tamano. “We are currently offering our subscribers 25GB High Speed Data for PHP 199 valid for 30-days. With this value-for-money promo, Filipino subscribers can also enjoy unlimited DITO-to-DITO calls and texts, call waiting, call forwarding, video over LTE, and unlimited texts and 300 mins calls to other mobile networks.”

Atty. Adel Tamano reiterated what was said on March 8 during the launch that the successful launch of DITO is an example of how cooperation, and active collaboration of government and private corporations, is key to bring about true recovery led by advancements in the realm of communications and connectivity. 

“This we believe is not just a triumph of DITO but of the Filipino people,” ended Atty. Tamano.

For more information on the points of sale, and other details, please visit the official Facebook page of DITO at www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial or the website at www.dito.ph.