Smart and Dark League Studios join forces to further grow Esports in the Philippines

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PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Esports event management and production team, Dark League Studios (DLS) to further advance Esports and empower aspiring gamers from the grassroots to level up to the pro leagues and become national athletes.

Smart and DLS will also work together to bring more exciting and immersive gaming experiences through the Smart GIGA Arena, the country's first all-in-one Esports platform that offers tournament experience to amateur players of popular games including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Call of Duty Mobile, Player’s Unknown Battleground, and League of Legends Wild Rift.

ESPORTS FOR ALL. PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. and Dark League Studios have formally launched their groundbreaking partnership to help boost the national esports program and provide a platform for aspiring esports players across the country to fulfill their dream. In the photo are: Bobby Y. Rosales, Co-founder and Chairman of Dark League Studios; Al S. Panlilio, PLDT and Smart President and CEO; and Alfrancis P.. Chua, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Dark League Studios.

The partnership will allow Smart to further grow GIGA Arena in terms of the number of tournaments, onboarding of game developers, and provide consumer centric activities within the platform.

Since its launch in 2022, Smart GIGA Arena has hosted over 2 million users in nearly 1,000 tournaments, offering more than PHP 4.2 million in prizes.

Through this partnership, Smart and DLS have also committed to work closely and collaborate with the Philippine Esports Organization (PeSo) to adopt industry best practices and maintain the highest standards of integrity.

Both Smart and DLS are gearing up to engage more Filipino gamers with new tournaments and enhanced features on the GIGA Arena platform.

Bringing the best gaming experience to Filipinos

“Our partnership with DLS is in line with our commitment to provide the best gaming experience to Filipinos. We at Smart have always believed in the ability of Filipinos to dominate sports of all kinds – including Esports. Through our collaboration with DLS, we hope to empower more aspiring Esports athletes to level up their gameplay and compete in a much bigger arena," said Al S. Panlilio, PLDT Inc and Smart Communications President and CEO.

“We share Smart's vision for Philippine Esports, and we are excited to leverage our expertise and experience in engaging the gaming community and inspiring Filipino gamers to fulfill their dream," said Alfrancis Chua, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Dark League Studios.

“We are glad to see the support of Smart to elevate the industry and align our initiatives in favor of the sport. This will help generate more opportunities for aspiring Filipino gamers to showcase and develop their skills as they aspire to become the next generation of Team SIBOL athletes.” said Marlon Marcelo, Executive Director of Philippine Esports Organization.

The Philippines’ Fastest and Best Mobile Network

Smart empowers Filipino gamers with the Philippines' fastest and best mobile network, as recognized by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

Smart is first and only Philippine mobile operator to win Ookla’s Best Mobile Network award in Q1-Q2 2022 and Q3-Q4 2022. To get this rare and prestigious recognition, Smart won both the Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Coverage awards within the same reporting periods.

As of end-March 2023, Smart's 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G network covers 97 percent of the country's population.

To learn more about Smart's Esports programs and efforts and services, follow its official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, or visit its official website at smart.com.ph.

Mediaquest and TV5 officially welcomed TVJ and the ‘legit Dabarkads’

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This is it! The iconic showbiz entertainment trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, has signed an agreement with TV5 and MediaQuest Ventures.

MQuest Ventures has signed an agreement under which it will acquire 51% equity of TVJ Productions, Inc., the media production company set up by the iconic entertainment trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.

This agreement solidifies the partnership between Mediaquest and Tito, Vic, and Joey to produce media content for the various distribution channels and platforms of Mediaquest.

TVJ Productions’ initial project is the new noontime show of TVJ which is set to air its pilot episode on July 1.

“Welcome home, TVJ.”, said MQuest Ventures President and CEO, Jane Basas.

“Our new show with TVJ and Dabarkads is only the beginning. We plan to make TV series, live shows, and movies at TVJ Productions. This will surely delight Pinoys here at home and overseas.”, she added.

“This is it. It’s good to be home.”, said former Senator Tito Sotto, Chairman of TVJ Productions. “We appreciate the warm welcome from our Mediaquest family. Now it’s time to get to work.”

PH healthcare mega app mWell brings holistic wellness to the workplace via mWell@Work

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Now more than ever, employees need healthcare solutions that will enable them to face the numerous challenges of both work and personal life. With this in mind, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ healthcare mega app, launches mWell@Work-- a fully loaded wellness program designed to empower employees of enterprise partners to overcome health challenges and become physically and mentally stronger. This holistic approach creates a healthier and more productive workforce through mWell’s wide range of health and wellness features.

mWell Chairman and MPIC Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan says, “As the number of our users continue to grow, mWell shall deliver programs and features to provide our countrymen with innovative and responsive healthcare solutions through our fully integrated health and wellness platform recognized globally.”

mWell CEO and President and MPIC Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla underscores the value of holistic wellness. “Health is important to remain productive and provide for family needs. With mWell, office workers can consult our best partner doctors and health experts to help them overcome work-related health issues.They can also use the app’smWellness Score feature to track their health daily or get into fitness and nutrition programs designed by experts. All of these will help employees power through the challenges at work as they keep both their mind and body healthy.” Cabal-Revilla said.

In line with the app’s Mind Health advocacy, mWell@Work spearheaded a series of webinars in partnership with YMP Lead, a group composed of experts on professional growth and Ateneo Bulatao Center, the service and research arm of the Psychology Department of the Ateneo de Manila University. YMP Lead’s session focused on ways to stay mentally healthy while Ateneo Bulatao Center’s session was centered around steps to take when an employee is in distress. Hundreds of attendees from Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, PLDT, Smart, and MedExpress actively took part in the discussion. The mind health webinars will also be conducted for employees of PhilCare and Generali.

mWell also formed a groundbreaking partnership to make employees of the Philippine Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) winners in wellness. This is the first-ever collaboration between a Government Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) and a digital health app. With mWell’s holistic approach to wellness, PAGCOR employees can now consult with over 1,000 doctors 24/7 using their health passes. They can also monitor their physical activity, step count, and sleep using the mWellness Score, an exclusive daily health tracker found on the mWell app. To reward them on their way to wellness, mWell created the PAGCOR Steps Challenge, the in-app competition encourages employees to increase their step count to move up the leaderboard to win exciting prizes.The mWell@Work sign-up event was held in PAGCOR Pasay, Manila, and Tagaytay.

PAGCOR Senior Medical Officer Dr. Al S. Arriola says, "Very nice personnel from mWell, very helpful, knowledgeable. Employees and management are happy with the simultaneous booth set-up. Excited to start the steps challenge! We will refer mWell to other PAGCOR company partners."

mWell is also the official health and wellness partner of Delegate CX (DCX PH Inc.), a company composed of highly trained global talent specializing in providing Promotional industry service to clients in the US. Using their mWell app, DCX team members can take part in the Steps Challenge, spread good vibes, and inspire their colleagues to get moving towards a healthier lifestyle.

“One of our biggest priorities at DCX is the health and well-being of our team members and to provide them with the resources and encouragement to improve their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Our partnership with mWell offers our team with a healthcare and education resource and an activity tracking tool to accomplish their wellness goals. We've seen increased enthusiasm and participation with our physical activity challenges and are excited by the commitment our team is making to live a healthier lifestyle,” said DCX Executive Vice President Retention and Culture Brad Penman.

To fully support the healthcare needs of enterprise partner employees, mWell offers customizable and stackable health plans which include doctor and mind health consultations, accident insurance, emergency room coverages and more. For as low as P2499 per year, employees and their dependents without HMO coverages can avail of health packages, providing them security and peace of mind.

Companies that wish to partner with mWell in responding to the health and wellness needs of their employees may email support@mwell.com.ph

mWell was recently named the winner of two Gold Stevie® Awards in the Innovation in Health & Wellness and Most Innovative Startup of the Year- Business Service Industriescategories in the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. It is the only Philippine entry to bring home the Gold Award in these two categories. Bronze winners include Vietnam, Taiwan, and Australia.The two Gold Stevie® Awards come at the heels of being chosen as the Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life in the 2023 Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards, held during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to working towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s GabayKalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

To consult with partner-doctors and access a wide range of wellness features, simply download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.

From work to entertainment, PLDT Home lets you have it all at home

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What better way to enjoy everything at home with a broadband plan that gives you an all-in-one unlimited access to the internet, Pay TV, and mobile services.

The new PLDT Home Fiber Unli All plan offers the best value for money with a bundled package that comes with unlimited fiber internet, unlimited entertainment content from Cignal TV, and unlimited calls to PLDT, Smart and TNT.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the new Fiber Unli All plans available and their internet speeds:

PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan	Unli Speeds	Unli Entertainment	Unli Calls
Fiber Unli All Plan 1399	Up to 50 Mbps	85 Cignal channels with free setup box	Landline calls with unli FamCall to PLDT and up to five (5) Smart and TNT mobile numbers
Fiber Unli All Plan 1799	Up to 200 Mbps

Whether you want to stream your favorite videos, TV series, and movies, the new Fiber Unli All plans deliver what the whole family wants with the fast broadband internet and a wide range of entertainment options on premium Pay TV. With the Philippines’ largest Pay TV provider Cignal, the new Fiber Unli All plans also give families a wide selection of high-definition channels and content ranging from sports, kids, and documentaries.

The Fiber Unli All plans are perfect for the whole family as it also comes with a health pass from mWell, a fully integrated health and wellness app. The mWell health pass comes with consultation session, Emergency Quick Response by Lifeline, e-prescription, e-medical certificate, e-lab request, fitness and nutrition programs, and wellness recipe library at no cost.

Make the most of your digital lifestyles by getting a broadband plan that gives you the best value for your money! Subscribe or upgrade now to the new PLDT Home Fiber Unli All plan and enjoy having it all at home. To find out more, visit this link.

Go for Gold: College of Nursing of the Our Lady of Fatima University Golden Anniversary and Grand Alumni Homecoming

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It is a dream come true for many Filipinos to finally become a nurse and serve the country and the world but for the College of Nursing of the Our Lady of Fatima University in Valenzuela City, it is a testament to its vision more than 50 years ago to form men and women highly professional imbued with the sense of mission to care for the sick.

Fifty years after its first batch of graduates in 1973, the College of Nursing of the Our Lady of Fatima University- Valenzuela Campus has become the home not only of so many topnotchers in the Nursing board exams but most of all, the seedbed of some of the most caring nurses in the country and the world.

A month after celebrating the International Nurses Day (May 12), the College of Nursing of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela Campus celebrates its 50th founding anniversary and grand alumni homecoming on June 24, 2023 at the RISE Tower corner Fatima Ave. and McArthur Highway, Valenzuela City.

Registration starts at 4:00 PM.

The weeklong celebrations kicked off last Sunday with its annual free medical-dental clinics at the quadrangle of the Valenzuela campus. Rendering services were students and faculty members of the College of Nursing and some alumni who have come home from the US and Europe to attend the Gala Night on Saturday.

For all alumni, please get in touch with Ms. Roselle Rustia at 0935-852-7556 or Ms. Rosanna Suva at 0920-979-0253.

They may also check with the Alumni Affairs Office at alumniaffairs@fatima.edu.ph.