Customers Enjoy Bigger, More Exciting Rewards with PLDT, Smart, and Maya at SM Store

Shoppers can enjoy bigger and more exciting rewards during all of SM Store’s 3-Day Sale schedules in 2024 nationwide from the country’s largest integrated network provider PLDT Inc. (PLDT), the fastest mobile network Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and the all-in-one money app Maya.

“Our partnership with SM Store has enabled us to delight our customers and elevate their customer experience, serving them with rewards that help them meet their connectivity and technology needs at home or on-the-go,” said Chito M. Franco, Consumer Sales VP and Head of Key Accounts at PLDT and Smart.

From March 15 to 17, shoppers can enjoy these benefits at SM Bataan, Batangas, Bicutan, Cebu, Calamba, SM Center Dagupan, SM Center Muntinlupa, SM Center Pasig, SM Center Sangandaan, SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown, Cubao, Dasmarinas, Estancia, Fairview, Iloilo, Makati, Marilao, Puerto Princesa, Quiapo, Sorsogon, Sta. Mesa, Tanza, Tarlac, Southmall, Taytay, and Telabastagan.

“SM Store is happy to have PLDT, Smart, and Maya as our partners in achieving our goal to make the shopping experience of our customers more convenient, exciting, and fun,” said Dhinno Francis S. Tiu, EVP and Operations and Sales Support Head at SM Store.

Mobile customers can purchase P1,000-worth of Smart prepaid products to get a chance to win a Smart Prepaid 5G smartphone kit during the raffle. They can also enjoy a 12% discount on the Call and Text Card 500, and 8% off on CTC 300 and electronic load 100.

Meanwhile, PLDT Home customers will be able to get a free installation (worth P3,600) when they successfully apply for Fiber Plan 1399 and up. Maya users, on the other hand, can get a chance to win all-expense paid trip to Boracay or Palawan for four when they use Maya to pay at SM. They can get raffle entries when they spend at least Php100, or when they cash in for free up to P10,000.

SM is also raffling off P10,000 shopping money to a lucky customer who will purchase any amount from SM Store during the promo period. Customers will also be entitled to play “What’s in the Bag” for more goodies and prizes.

Shoppers can monitor official SM Store and Smart social media accounts for the announcement of other 3-day sale dates and locations.

Enjoy the Long CNY Weekend abroad with the Whole Family with Globe Roam Surf4All

Booked a trip abroad with family or friends this Chinese New Year weekend? With Globe Roam Surf4All, your data roaming GBs are now shareable! Enjoy a more rewarding travel experience, as each one in your group can stay online with just 1 shared connection.

You and your travel buddies can say goodbye to the limitations of bulky pocket WiFis because now, you can stay connected without the need to stick together. As long as you’re registered as a member under the same Roam Surf4All promo, you're sure to have data even when you explore on your own!

 

Globe Roam Surf4All is every travel group’s dream offer as it allows up to five users the ability to share the same data promo, with each getting reliable connectivity at up to 5G speeds that don’t slow down even as you add more members or use up more GBs.

 

Even better is that you can conveniently split the cost of the Roam Surf4All package, with rates as low as PHP73 per person per day for up to 15 days. No need for add-ons like security deposits, courier charges and insurance fees that come with renting pocket WiFis, and with availability in over 100 countries, you can count on Roam Surf4All to be there when you need it.

 

Here’s how to register:

 

●       Access GlobeOne

●       Click “Buy Promos”

●       Click “More Promos Abroad”

●       Look for the Roam Surf4All promo you prefer:

 

PROMO	ALLOCATION	VALIDITY	PRICE /PERSON/DAY (up to 5 users)	TOTAL PRICE
Roam Surf4All 2599	Shareable 5GB all-access data roaming	Valid for 5 days	PHP104	PHP2,599
Roam Surf4All 5499	Shareable 10GB all-access data roaming	Valid for 15 days	PHP73	PHP5,499

 

 

Promo members can be Globe Platinum, Globe Postpaid, Globe Prepaid or TM customers.

 

Here’s how to share your group data:

 

●       Click “Add Member” in the group data dashboard

●       Click the Phonebook icon to choose from the contact list or manually type in the number of the member

●       Once added, both owner and member will be notified

 

The Chinese New Year is a time for family, food, and connectivity. So be sure to kick off your long holiday with Globe Roam Surf4All, the first-ever shareable promo where your travel group can surf with no worries.

 

Globe Roaming x Samsung Raffle

 

As an added treat, Globe Roaming is giving travelers a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, perfect for your next trip abroad. Raffle is open to all Globe Platinum and Postpaid customers who successfully register to a Globe Roam Surf4All promo (Roam Surf4All 2599 or Roam Surf4All 5499) via GlobeOne, from February 7, 2024 to March 15, 2024. Once successfully subscribed to the offer, customers must completely fill-out the form via glbe.co/rs4agiveaway in order to enter the raffle contest.
 

To learn more, visit glbe.co/roamsurf4all.

Smart Powers NBTC Nationwide Tournaments via Smart LiveStream App

Basketball fans can catch and support high school and club teams from all over the Philippines as they compete in the upcoming National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) tournament, as the Smart LiveStream App streams the games for free.

 

Kicking off in North Luzon on January 19 – 21, followed by its Mindanao leg on February 2 - 4, Visayas leg on February 16-18, South Luzon on March 1-3, and ending in Pasay in March, 68 grassroots teams will vie for a spot in the regional championships, where four teams from each region will advance to the nationals and battle it out on the hardcourt against Metro Manila and invited foreign clubs.

 

“Aligned with our advocacy to support grassroots sports development in the Philippines, Smart is enabling Filipinos nationwide to watch NBTC via mobile phones or Smart TV with the Smart LiveStream App, and also to raise awareness and provide exposure to our homegrown basketball talents,” said Jude Turcuato, FVP and Head of Sports at PLDT and Smart.

 

Prominent names like Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto, Kamaka Hepa, Kihei Clark, Jeron Artest, and Kai Ballungay all competed in the NBTC.

 

“Sports, particularly basketball, has always been at the heart of many Filipinos. We are glad to have the support of Smart in helping the Filipino youth cultivate their love for the sport and in inspiring them to become the best athletes that they can be, especially when they suit up for their teams in the future,” said NBTC Program Director Eric Altamirano.

 

Smart subscribers can catch all the NBTC action on the Smart LiveStream App using their smartphones or tablets while connected to Smart mobile Internet or their PLDT Home WiFi, which allows subscribers access to absolutely free streaming and no monthly app subscription needed. Smart LiveStream App offers a user-friendly interface and high-quality streaming to make the experience more fun for fans.

 

For a much more immersive viewing experience, Smart users may also stream the NBTC games on their Google-certified Android TV on Android 8.0 version by downloading the Smart LiveStream TV App from the Android TV Google Play Store and linking their Android TV to the app. To do this, subscribers simply need to open the Smart LiveStream Mobile App, go to Menu, click Link Device, and enable the camera to scan the QR code displayed on the Android TV. 

 

Alternatively, Android TV users may go to smart.com.ph/livestream to sign into their account, then go to Menu, click Device Management to add their Android TV by entering the code displayed on the TV and activate their Smart LiveStream TV App.

 

Powered by the Philippines’ Fastest and Best Mobile Network

 

The Smart LiveStream App is powered by the Philippines’ fastest and best mobile network, as cited by Ookla, the global leader for mobile and broadband network intelligence. Smart is the first and only Philippine mobile operator to earn such rare and prestigious recognition for three consecutive reporting periods - in Q1-Q2 2022, Q3-Q4 2022, and Q1-Q2 2023. 

 

To know more about the NBTC on the Smart LiveStream App, follow Smart’s official Facebook or go to smart.com.ph/Pages/livestream.

Quirino Promotes Mental Health Awareness through PLDT and Smart’s #BetterToday Program

In partnership with PLDT and Smart, the Provincial Government of Quirino recently held a mental health awareness summit with students and government employees from the province of Quirino.  Advocating mental health awareness in communities, PLDT Group featured mental health professionals, including Riyan Portuguez (“Your Millennial Psychologist”), doctor and podcaster Dr. Gia Sison, and popular content creator Macoy Dubs.

“We are grateful to our partners from PLDT and Smart for bringing this mental health awareness summit to Quirino. This is an important initiative that aims to shed light on the importance of taking care of our mental health. By providing this space to talk about mental health and wellness, we are able to destigmatize these important matters and are able to share the message that there is hope,” said Provincial Governor Dakila Carlo “Dax” E. Cua.

“With our Better Today program, we aim to provide a safe space for everyone to create and spark inter-generational conversations on mental health and wellness. As a community platform, Better Today strengthens the vision of togetherness and camaraderie – and how, in every way, it becomes an important reminder that you are not alone. This is a key part of our advocacy in PLDT and Smart to provide a safe, inclusive space for everyone, to help enhance the positive impacts of technology in the lives of Filipino people,” said Cathy Yang, First Vice President and Group Head for Corporate Communications.

The summit enabled the participants to process the lessons learned during the breakout sessions. They were also given an opportunity to engage with Portuguez by asking their questions on mental health-related topics, including self-care, managing and regulating strong emotions, and creating healthy habits to enhance one’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

Promoting digital wellness is a key part of PLDT and Smart’s continuing commitment to help the Philippines contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) #3 that stands for good health and well-being.