DITO Telecommunity launches now in NCR, offers data, call and text promo

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MANILA - DITO Telecommunity, as the country’s third telco finally launches its services in the National Capital Region and offers data, call and text promo as announced during the media press launch on Monday.

DITO announced that is offering 25GB of data for P199, which will be valid for a month.

DITO said the promo also includes unlimited texts and free 300 minutes of calls to other mobile networks, as well as unlimited DITO-to-DITO calls and texts.

DITO Telecommunity Corporation, the country’s third major player in the telecommunications industry, after a little more than two months from its commercial launch last March 8, 2021 has finally reached 16 cities and one municipality in Metro Manila.

As of today, DITO is already present in 100 cities and municipalities and available in more than 3,000 stores nationwide, covering 29 million Filipinos.

DITO NA KAMI: THE DITO JOURNEY SINCE THE COMMERCIAL LAUNCH

Tracing back the milestones that DITO has achieved in the past two months,  DITO Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dennis A. Uy attested to the company’s fulfillment of its promise of bringing stronger connectivity to our countrymen, 

“Our commercial activities began with 15 cities na sinimulan natin doon sa Cebu at sa Davao with our ongoing CSR program of providing free service to our front liners in ten cities as one of the pillars of our launch. Last April 16, we added 21 more cities. In just another two weeks, 18 cities were added, reaching as far north as Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon for a total of 54   cities.”

Prior to DITO’s NCR launch, DITO had already opened close to 2,000 stores in various areas nationwide, including four DITO Stores in Cebu and Davao as well as online via Shopee and Lazada.

“Network optimization has been happening at full speed. Tower and infrastructure roll-out have continued unabated despite the pandemic to ensure that our subscribers numbering close to half-a-million Filipinos continue to enjoy top notch experience --- speed and service we truly deserve,” Mr. Uy further mentioned.

The announcement was greeted by Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Gregorio Honasan II and National Telecommunications Commission Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba with much satisfaction as they spoke of the hard work and partnership with DITO to make the dream of a third telco possible.

EMPOWERING YOU TO MOVE AT THE SPEED OF LIFE

Fully recognizing the clamor of Filipinos for better internet services for the longest time, DITO remains committed to empower Filipinos by providing them affordable, reliable, and fast data services that allow each and every one to move at the speed of life.

DITO Chief Administrative Officer Atty. Adel Tamano said that for its initial entry in NCR, DITO from May 17 to June 30, 2021 offers 25GB of high-speed data for 30 days along with free unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited DITO-to-DITO calls, and free 300 minutes of calls to other mobile networks for only Php 199.

DITO’s welcome offer will be available in various channels, both offline and online, such as DITO Stores, device retail partners, DITO online store, Shopee and Lazada. 

“More products and offers are on their way as this is only the beginning of our long-term commitment to elevate the industry through digital transformation and connectivity,” ended Tamano. 

Jasper Evangelista, DITO Brand and Marketing Director echoed what Atty. Tamano said, “At DITO, we hear you and we are here for you. We are constantly developing our products, offers, and services, bearing in mind challenges that Filipinos encounter every day. Rest assured, we intend to continually improve our network by listening to you our customers.”

Mr. Evangelista ended with what has been DITO’s stand since the beginning, “At DITO, we put Filipinos at the forefront. You will be our co-builders in this goal of weaving together telecommunities through stronger connectivity.”

For more information on where to buy DITO SIMs, the attractive welcome offer, and other details, please visit the official Facebook page of DITO at www.facebook.com/DITOphofficial or the website at www.dito.ph.

Eco-friendly ways to save money

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Save money while helping the environment along the way.

There’s a common misconception that going green can be expensive, but that is not always the case. Making a few environment-friendly changes to your lifestyle may be more cost-efficient in the long run. AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, is encouraging you to try these energy-saving tips:  

Use reusable water containers. It takes a tremendous amount of energy and resources to produce plastic bottles. Not only do they have a large carbon footprint, but they are also ruining the ocean and killing sea life when disposed of improperly. By having your flask, jug, or tumbler with you all the time, you can just simply fill your bottle with potable water from tap -- no need to spend on single-use plastic water bottles when on the go. 

Go paperless. If you have the option to go paperless for items like your bills, documents, and insurance policies, go ahead and choose that option. This will save a ton of trees, cut down on pollution, reduce transport, and even save water. What’s more, you can control the clutter in your house, and you can also easily access your documents anytime and anywhere through your gadgets. You save on storage space—win-win.

Switch to energy-saving light bulbs. You can instantly make your homes eco-friendly by switching all your lights to energy-saving light bulbs. Some of the great options you can consider are LED lights or compact fluorescent lights. Up front, they might be more expensive than the regular light bulb, but they will last much longer. 

Line-dry your clothes. Using the dryer to dry your clothes may be quicker, but it’s one of the home appliances that uses a lot of energy. It also has the tendency to shrink your clothes or ruin the fabric. Your best solution is to line-dry your clothes. Not only are you saving on electricity, but you’re also preserving the quality of your clothes, making them last longer. At the same time, you’re saving money from not constantly buying new clothes. 

Use eco bags when shopping. These days, more and more retail establishments are charging customers for shopping bags. This is part of their initiative to encourage customers to bring their own eco-bags instead of using plastic bags; thereby lessening plastic waste. Avoid this extra expense by bringing your own eco bags. They’re stronger than the ordinary plastic or paper bags, which means you can use them over and over again when shopping. 

Reduce, reuse, recycle. These three “R’s” are great initiatives that can make a big difference for the environment. Before throwing something away, think of creative ways to give it a new life. For example, use plastic bottles as plant pots or, instead of throwing away scratch paper, maybe you can make art out of it. Also, reduce your packaging consumption by buying goods in bulk and reusing materials, such as reusable grocery bags, mason jars, or microwavable containers to store food. Think before you throw! 

At AXA, we try our best to do our share in helping save and care for our planet by implementing “Go Green” initiatives such as the use of tissue paper recycled out of office paper waste. We also recently implemented an eco-friendly switch to minimize physical document touch points. The company is promoting contactless delivery as it transitioned to fully paperless issuance of statements and notices since December 1, 2020. Customers may view an electronic copy of their policy when they register and log in to the MyAXA web portal or via the Emma by AXA PH app. Download the app for free via the Google Play or App Store or at bit.ly/emmabyaxa.

Save money while helping the environment along the way with these practical tips from AXA Philippines. To know more about AXA, visit www.axa.com.ph and follow @AXA.Philippines on Facebook and Instagram. 

GCash announces more cash in options to serve Filipinos during the pandemic

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Cashing in to the GCash wallets can be done easily online and for free in the GCash app.

The importance of digital transactions during this time of the pandemic has been very crucial for every Filipino, be it for remittance, bills payment, online deliveries, groceries, medicine, food, allowance, and the like. GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the country today, remains true to its mission of providing financial access for all, especially during this health crisis. It aims to provide services to Filipinos every day, leveraged on its extensive digital ecosystem present across the country. 

To enable these various transactions, GCash has established key partnerships across the country and the globe for users to Cash In to their GCash wallets. 

Cashing in can be done easily online and for free in the GCash app via a linked BPI or UnionBank account. For clients of other banks, users have the option to cash in conveniently from their bank apps via the InstaPay and PESONet fund transfer networks.

GCash continues to expand its over-the-counter network as well for its unbanked users. From the 17,000 Cash In doors in 2019, GCash has expanded to what is presently over 40,000 doors. Major partners include the likes of Alfamart, Ministop, Puremart, Puregold, Robinsons Department Store, SM Store, Waltermart, and Southstar Drug among others.

Freelancers and entrepreneurs can easily access their funds from their Payoneer and PayPal accounts by linking them right in the GCash app. Likewise, Filipinos can now also receive their International Remittances directly in the GCash app, without having to step outside their homes, with GCash’s growing list of global remittance partners including Western Union, MoneyGram, AlipayHK, Skrill, SBI Remit, Wall Street Exchange, and more. 

The mobile wallet and its importance have been highlighted during the series of lockdowns the country has experienced. From basic financial services such as GCash to GCash and inter-bank transfers, bills payments, receiving of remittances; and opening of savings accounts to more sophisticated services such as investments, insurance, and credit, GCash has enabled these services in order to help Filipinos, both banked and unbanked, cope with these trying times. One can even use the app to shop online, pay for store purchases via QR, and buy products from partners in GLife among others!

With this increased demand, GCash in continues to gain traction as it now services over 38 million Filipinos from 20 million in 2019. As the business grows, the GCash team is committed to expand and ensure that the services they bring are top-notch and are accessible to as many Filipinos as possible by forging partnerships with like-minded organizations, businesses, and the government.

“GCash will remain true to its purpose to serve the financially underserved and expand financial services access to all Filipinos from different walks of life. We feel empowered by the overwhelming reception of the market and Filipinos to our platform. We will continue to service all Filipinos through our platform even beyond this pandemic,” said Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

To enjoy the experience, download the GCash App for free today on App Store, Google Play Store, and the Huawei App Gallery. For partnerships, media inquiries and other synergies, please contact the Corporate Communications Department at chito.maniago@mynt.xyz.

 

 

I Am Hope Org Founder Rina Navarro with Bea Alonzo and Vina Morales first to respond to PGH Fire

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Fire hit the government medical facility of the Philippine General Hospital past midnight today that lasted for 5 hours, prompting the transfer of some patients to several facilities.

Most affected major parts of the Hospital especially the pedia care for the newly born babies.

PGH posted the pictures of babies that were transferred temporarily to the PGH Chapel to keep them safe and away from the fire. 

Rina Navarro, founder of I am Hope Org saw this, and quickly, with her co-founder Bea Alonzo, and friend Vina Morales donated diapers, milk, snacks, mineral water, fruit juices and electric fans directly to the PGH Pedia resident Dr. TJ Ablaza. 

Bea Alonzo, Rina Navarro and Vina Morales

Rina, also the founder of Unfiltered Skin Essentials, posted call to help on her timeline and friends who wants to be anonymous will be donating another batch this coming Wednesday some 20 electric fans, 100 blankets, 50 boxes of diapers and 50 boxes of mineral water. 

Thank you to the kind hearted empowered women who are the first responders of the PGH fire. We hope there will be more courageous men and women who can share and lend a hand to the affected innocent newly born young babies at the PGH Pedia Care.

Huawei partners with DOT to showcase the beauty of Philippines worldwide

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HUAWEI has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism (DOT) today to promote the Philippines' tourist destinations, arts and culture to its more than 600 million users around the world.

Attendees present at the signing ceremony were Department of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, DOT Assistant Secretary Howie Uyking, Huawei Philippines Vice President Daniel Guo, and Huawei Hong Kong Service COO, Mr. Wang Zhihui.

The partnership aims to showcase the Philippines' world-class tourist spots, Filipino products and tourism-related events to HUAWEI Themes users in over 170 countries and regions. Under the MoU, HUAWEI Themes users can explore the Philippines curation series now under the “Pinoy Favorites” category on the app homepage.

The DOT will be the photo contributor under this partnership to provide source images related to the Philippines’ arts and culture. Among others, the popular tourist destinations in the Philippines such as beaches, islands, heritage towns, and deep seas will be featured in the app. Moving forward, DOT will also offer domestic tourism vouchers for hotels, attractions and tours to HUAWEI Themes users.

In her speech, DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat expressed her gratitude to Huawei for supporting the DOT's efforts in handling the pandemic's effect on the tourism industry by lending its wide reach of smartphone users.

"Our strategy for the safe and gradual reopening of tourism in the Philippines will be greatly supported by this digital content partnership as it will offer Huawei users anywhere in the world with glimpses of our country's beautiful destinations and allow them to customize their mobile devices with images of our tourism offerings," Romulo-Puyat said.

The Tourism Secretary hopes that through this project, Huawei smartphone users will be inspired to visit the Philippines once the government resumes international travel.

Meanwhile, Huawei Philippines Vice President Daniel Guo emphasized that Huawei's collaboration with the DOT is in line with the "glocalization" approach of Huawei Philippines and Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). "Huawei has established an extensive cooperation with the government, local businesses and communities, to continuously bring innovative digital services to consumers and create greater social values," he said.

"Through the collaboration, we will curate a series of Philippines-centric wallpapers and smartphone themes, including the scenery landscapes and tourist attractions of the Philippines, as well as creative themes created by local artists, photographers, cartoonists and animators," Daniel Guo added.

The MoU will not only help promote beautiful places in the Philippines but will also open a door of opportunity for talented Filipinos. Mobile themes created by passionate marine environment artist AG Saño and digital artists Mariel Garcia, Nelvin Supilanas, Rehts Merejilla and Mark Magnaye are now available in HUAWEI Themes.

HUAWEI Themes is one of the first self-developed apps by HMS, In 2020, it achieved over 1.8 billion total themes download. By end of 2020, 96% of the PH local top apps, including Gcash, Paymaya, BDO Digital Banking, UnionBank Online, and SSS Mobile, have integrated with HMS Core and onboarded to AppGallery.

Through the open HMS Ecosystem, Huawei shares a number of innovative capabilities with its partners from various sectors, including tourism, which enable high-quality, convenient and safe applications to reach every Huawei device user in a more direct way. Through this, Huawei is able to lower the connectivity cost and expand service coverage, bringing modern digital services to a wider user base. By providing localized service applications in more countries and regions, Huawei makes All-Scenario services more accessible to users, jointly improving service efficiency and digitization level of services.

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