DITO Telecommunity named Rookie of the Year award at Lazada Awards

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DITO Telecommunity achieved yet another milestone at the recently concluded Lazada Awards by bagging the Rookie of the Year award in the Electronics category.

Held last October 13, Lazada Awards 2021 honored exceptional sellers and brands that have showcased excellence and determination in their specific categories and have inspired fellow Filipinos to grow their businesses by maximizing digital platforms. During the Hollywood-gala-inspired online ceremony, Lazada celebrated select awardees from four different categories including electronics, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion, and general merchandise. Special awards such as Rookie of the Year and Most Innovative Campaign were also included in this year’s list of accolades.

Recognizing the company’s fast and exemplary progress in the last six months, Lazada’s Electronic Team Head Jheng Francisco named DITO Telecommunity as this year’s Rookie of the Year. Undeniably committed to reach more and more Filipinos nationwide and empower them through stronger connectivity, DITO Telecommunity stood out among the rest for its strategic use of Lazada’s promotional tools to increase brand awareness and promote buyer’s growth.

“We are truly honored to receive this award from Lazada Philippines. We in DITO believe that the digital space is rife with potential to transform the way brands engage with consumers and we will continue to maximize this opportunity as part of our vision to empower more Filipinos through our products and services,” said DITO Chief Administrative Officer Atty. Adel Tamano.

Learn more about DITO Telecommunity at www.dito.ph and @DITOPhOfficial’s social media pages.

Mang Inasal offers latest merienda hit: Crunchy, Chunky Chicken Empanada

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Empanada na muna! Grab a bite of this merienda favorite

                                             -- the Mang Inasal Crunchy, Chunky, Chicken Empanada

Take a break from your usual snacking fares and enjoy the satisfying flavors of the new merienda favorite from Mang Inasal -- the Crunchy, Chunky Chicken Empanada.

Inside the crisp, buttery pastry shell of the Mang Inasal Chicken Empanada is a delicious mix of chicken chunks, potatoes and raisins. It is big enough to satisfy your merienda cravings and convenient enough to bring anywhere you please.

Enjoy it solo (starts at P49), in packs of three (starts at P145) and in boxes of six (starts at P289) ideal as take-home treat or for sharing with your loved ones.

You may also pair Mang Inasal Chicken Empanada with either the Palabok or with the Extra Creamy Halo-Halo. Both Merienda Savers come with Lipton Iced Tea (starts at P95).

The Mang Inasal Chicken Empanada is now available in all Mang Inasal stores nationwide (https://bit.ly/3hBwAax). 

It can also be ordered through takeout or delivery via manginasaldelivery.com.ph, GrabFood or foodpanda.

To learn more about the latest Mang Inasal offerings and promos, follow its official Facebook and Instagram page and join its Viber community.

PLDT Home subscribers are up for exciting rewards when they pay their bills via PayMaya

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PLDT Home subscribers are up for a more rewarding and convenient experience with PayMaya. From October to December 2021, new and existing PLDT Home customers can earn cashback vouchers when they pay their bills directly through the PayMaya app.

“We want to make it easier and more rewarding for our customers to pay their broadband bills. With the pandemic, digital payments are the way to go because you can do them from the safety and convenience of your home. That’s why we are working closely with PayMaya to encourage more of our PLDT Home customers to shift to digital payments," said Patrick Tang, Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Customer Management.

"Broadband is ‘life’, especially during this time when many of us are staying safe at home. We are happy to provide PLDT Home subscribers with convenience plus rewards through the most reliable e-wallet app," said Pepe Torres, PayMaya Chief Marketing Officer.

Save up while paying bills

PLDT Home subscribers can save up and get rewarded by paying their bills through the PayMaya app.

Users who pay their PLDT Home bills for the first time will earn Php 100 cashback voucher and Php50 cashback on subsequent payments done through the app.

To pay for a PLDT Home bill in the PayMaya app, you just need to:

1. Log in to your PayMaya account

2. Tap “Bills” in the home screen

3. Select the Telecoms biller category and choose PLDT Home

4. Enter your PLDT Home account details (e.g. account number) and the amount to be paid

5. Review your payment details, then click “Pay.”

Qualified PayMaya users will receive their cashback voucher any time after their valid payment transaction to up to 14 business days after the promo period.

To know more about the PLDT Home bills payment PayMaya promo, 

Kidlat Awards 2021 celebrates creativity unlocked

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Deadline for entries of one of advertising top nods is on Oct. 27

One of the country's top advertising recognitions, the Kidlat Awards, is now open for entries after the announcement of its much-awaited return on November 26.

Kidlat Awards, the annual creative show of the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines (4As), is making its comeback after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This year, the award is going all-digital for the first time, with the submission of entries, judging, and even the awards night all transitioning online.

“We are so excited to bring you this year’s Kidlat Awards,” Russ Molina, Chief Creative Officer of Seven A.D. and Kidlat Awards Committee Chair said. “Not only will we come together to celebrate the best work from various agencies in the country, but we are feteing the people behind it, people who embody creativity in every sense. People who did not allow a pandemic to limit them but instead used it as a jumping board to create inspiring work that challenged us and dared us to think of something greater.”

Kidlat Awards is open to all agencies based in the Philippines, including creative and digital agencies, production houses, media, public relations, and design shops. Entries that have first aired, gone live, been posted online, or made available for public download between February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2021 are eligible to be entered at the 2021 Kidlat Awards. The deadline of entries will be on October 27.

There are five main categories: Creative Effectiveness, Creative Technology and Media, Creative Storytelling, Creative Purpose, and Craft. Aside from recognizing the work in the aforementioned five categories, Special Awards will also be given. The Grand Kidlat, Kidlat Sinag, Kidlat Agency of the Year, Kidlat Advertiser of the Year, Kidlat Audio Production House of the Year, and Kidlat Film Production House of the Year will also be handed out to the most deserving organizations.

“This year’s Kidlat Awards aims to honor, recognize, and celebrate the work that many of our colleagues in the industry undertook in the past two years. We are bringing together a venerable list of both international and local judges to evaluate and pick the most deserving winners in each category. In this year’s Kidlat Awards, it’s all about creativity and how we have unlocked it and used it to create the most excellent material amid such hard and difficult times,” Molina said.

To register and submit your entries please visit https://www.kidlatawards.com/. To keep updated about the latest information about the 4As, like and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4AsPhilippines.

A Festive Holiday Made Possible by Airspeed’s New Services

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Filipinos love to shop and give gifts for Christmas. Due to health and safety concerns, a lot of people are still apprehensive to leave their homes. This is why many are expected to shop online for Christmas gifts and have these delivered to the homes of their recipients.

During the holiday season where logistics services are sure to be in very high demand, supply and delivery problems are sure to arise. No worries! Airspeed, one of the largest, most trusted, and experienced end-to-end logistics solutions and express courier companies in the country offers new specialized services that will help Filipinos deliver happiness to their loved ones in a convenient and seamless fashion.

Speedgifts

Speedgifts is an online gifting platform offered by Airspeed for all Filipinos, including those overseas, who want to send gifts to their loved ones anywhere in the Philippines. Speedgifts is an easily accessible ordering website that features a wide variety of products and gift ideas that can be ordered by platform users. Orders will be delivered safely and directly to their recipients. Bulk or corporate orders are also accepted, easing the stress of companies in gift-giving to their partners and employees. Sending love through the perfect Christmas gift is as simple as logging on to www.speedgifts.ph.

UnboxMe

For the more discerning segment of online shoppers in the Philippines, Airspeed offers a service called UnboxMe.  UnboxMe is a cross-border delivery platform that allows customers to seamlessly shop on U.S. websites and not to worry on how the goods can be delivered to their Philippine addresses. Airspeed’s UnboxMe users can also choose to consolidate their online purchases for more cost-efficient shipping. Being able to shop from U.S. online stores with UnboxMe assures a worry-free experience this holiday season. Visit www.unboxmeph.com for more details.

Pinaspeed

Airspeed also now offers a new online pick-up and delivery service called Pinaspeed. Initially and currently available only in Manila, Rizal, and Cavite for this holiday season, Pinaspeed makes sending gifts easier and hassle-free. Just sign up for an account and book your shipments faster, cheaper, and safer via www.pinaspeed.com.

At no other time is the feeling of joy and love more demonstrable than during the Christmas Season. Airspeed knows this, that's why it gives Filipino families the most convenient and reliable platforms to search for, buy, and deliver presents to loved ones during the most anticipated celebration of the year.