BingoPlus Night Celebrates First Year of BingoPlus

BingoPlus marked its first year anniversary with a red carpet-BingoPlus Night on March 4 at the Grand Hyatt Manila, its first-ever evening grand event since its launch in 2022. Celebrity brand endorsers, Luis Manzano, and Maine Mendoza, led other celebrities in celebrating the event.

The glitz-and-glam party which was simultaneously live on the official Facebook page of Viva and BingoPlus started at 6:30 pm with Viva artists Bela Padilla, Sam Concepcion, and Kim Molina walking the red carpet. The main program kicked off later in the evening with a sizzling song and dance number by Josh of SB19. Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid serenaded the audience followed by first BingoPlus female celebrity endorser Maine Mendoza doing a dance number. Highlight of the show was a surprise number by the Unkabogable Vice Ganda who rocked the night with a song and dance number. The event was aired live on TV5 and One PH.

Over and above the non-stop fun and entertainment, BingoPlus gave away 1 million pesos worth of raffle prizes to its supporters. Two lucky winners of the Mega Jackpot round exclusively for the BingoPlus Night received 25 million pesos  while 20 million pesos was donated to the BingoPlus Foundation, the brand’s arm that takes care of giving back to special groups and communities. “We are grateful for the public’s overwhelming love and support for the brand during its first year of existence,” said Jasper Vicencio, AB Leisure Exponent Inc. president.

Present during the wine toasting ceremony were Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) Chairman Eusebio Tanco, LRWC Board of Directors Atty. Mardomeo Raymundo, Jr. and Atty. Jose Paras, LRWC President Andy Tsui, AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE) Chairman and CEO Elvis Chan and ABLE President Jasper Vicencio.

Key partners and industry allies from GCash, Maya, Greab Ads, Food Panda, Huawei,  PLDT, Globe, SM Supermalls, Limitless, Family Mart, Shopback and Enravision Media Donuts also participated in the event.

BingoPlus is the first live-streaming bingo in the Philippines. You may visit www.bingoplus.com and download BingoPlus App for more details.

BingoPlus Adds Smiles to MassKara Festival Celebration with Bacolod Yuhum Foundation Team-Up

Bacolod City, Negros Occidental - BingoPlus, the first live streaming bingo in the Philippines, added more life and gaiety to Bacolod’s MassKara Festival, one of the country’s biggest festivals that came back with a vengeance after an absence of two years.

From October 1 to 23, BingoPlus was in the mainstream of the celebrations as sponsor of the Festival. With the celebration theme of “Balik Yuhum” (comeback), BingoPlus joined hands with the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation to pull out all the stops in staging a memorable and super-fun return to revelry in Bacolod City.

BingoPlus brought its signature feel-good mission to the month-long celebration of food festivals, beauty pageants, concerts, racing competitions, football games, and dance contests capped by a colorful, glittering night parade and street party, making this a Festival to remember for a long, long time.

The brand’s presence was felt in major events such as the Electric MassKara, the MassKara Street Dance & Arena Competition, the Miss Bacolod MassKara beauty pageant, and the Dance Off Competition. The competition where participants donned colorful costumes and smiling masks while dancing to festive music was the highlight of the Festival.

From October 1 to 22 BingoPlus also ran the MassKara Raffle Campaign and awarded Php100,000, Php 75,000, and Php 25,000 to lucky winners.

The annual festival, first held in 1980, showcased the Bacolodnon’s joyful spirit and creative talents. MassKara made Bacolod the “City of Smiles”, which became a catalyst for the city’s development in tourism, crafts, arts, and services. It eventually became one of the major annual tourist attractions of the Philippines.

“We see the passion shared by MassKara and BingoPlus in bringing entertainment that gives rewarding experiences and added value to participants and audiences,” said Jasper Vicencio, AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE) President. “It is for this reason that we find our support of Masskara as a very meaningful CSR initiative for BingoPlus.”

Since its launch, BingoPlus has supported numerous local talents and sports events. It is the official bingo partner of the PBA’s 47th season, and is the official gaming partner of the Premiere Volleyball League.

In September, Bingo Plus held BingoPlus Day, an online celebration for its loyal supporters where Maine Mendoza was introduced as its newest celebrity endorser who will work alongside its first endorser, the most sought-after host, Luis Manzano.

BingoPlus also plans to grant scholarships to lucky dreamers who will be given a chance to take a technical course in one of the schools in Metro Manila.

BingoPlus is licensed by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the flagship brand of Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC)’s subsidiary, AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE).

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About Leisure & Resorts World Corporation

Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) is one of the leading providers in the gaming and leisure industry. Its 20-year expertise has led to its dominance in the retail gaming market, providing world-class multi-gaming platforms with a strong distribution network of entertainment sites in key locations in the Philippines. LRWC is publicly listed (PSE: LR) and functions as a holding company for all its subsidiaries in various gaming and entertainment sectors.

About BingoPlus

In January 2022, bingoplus.com was launched through AB Leisure Exponent, Inc. (ABLE). It provides bingo to players with the convenience of time and place, by bringing the game live online. The online bingo platform and bingo parlors have become community and entertainment centers, a source of revenue for the government, and a sponsor for fund-raising activities relating to social and educational programs.

In the future, the platform aims to integrate various games and will serve as a one-stop shop for various products, bringing a revolutionary experience to its players.

BingoPlus Awards P54 Million to Luckiest Single Jackpot Winner; Introduces Maine Mendoza as First Female Celebrity Endorser at BingoPlus Day 2

Buoyed up by the success of its fun and extravagant BingoPlus Day last July, BingoPlus staged a bigger online celebration for BingoPlus Day 2 and introduced Maine Mendoza as their first female celebrity endorser.

The Eat Bulaga host, actress and popular commercial model joins Lucky Manzano in the BingoPlus family and the online community of BingoPlus users who put a premium on entertainment and feel-good moments that can be experienced and shared.

Mendoza was chosen because of her charisma and her lovability among her fans, said AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE) President Jasper Vicencio, the company that launched the BingoPlus brand. “She is a natural entertainer and she can make people happy, effortlessly. As a brand, we are out to spread joy through entertainment and rewarding experiences. It was a no-brainer to choose Maine who has an endearing, effervescent personality.”

Vicencio revealed that the second BingoPlus Day – a live show where audiences can also participate in games and activities online – guest-starred other exciting performers like Morisette Amon, Gloc 9, the Beks Battalion and Ogie Diaz, who hosted the show for the second time.

“BingoPlus Day 2 was more interactive than the first BingoPlus Day”, revealed Vicencio. “Live audiences participated in on-stage games like Pera o Baraha, but online viewers were also able to win cash prizes by answering trivia questions and playing games like “TutokTanong” and The BingoPlus Day 2 Passcode”.

Cash prizes for the Tutok Tanong game ranged from P1,000 to P30,000, while the winner of the Passcode game won P50,000 just by being the first commenter about the right arrangement of the code. Trivia game winners also received cash prizes of P500 for every correct answer.

During the BingoPlus Day 2 celebration, BingoPlus’s biggest jackpot winner so far (username 1980sboy) was awarded his prize of 54 million pesos. Since it was launched in January 2022, BingoPlus has already given away 35.7 billion pesos of winnings.

“BingoPlus Day is our way of thanking our loyal supporters and our way of giving back to them for their patronage. We are constantly exploring new games and new entertainment possibilities to make our user experience more interesting. We plan to hold more fun and exciting entertainment events in the coming months,” Vicencio said. “BingoPlus is also planning for a BingoPlus Night that will be the most exciting show yet, so far.”

Those who missed the live and virtual show may watch the replay on BingoPlus’ official Facebook page (@bingoplusph) and on Youtube @Bingoplus this weekend, October 1-2.

Maine Mendoza, other Celebs, Shoot Beyond Limits with New Vivo V17 Pro

Leading global technology company, Vivo, has unveiled its second flagship midrange smartphone for the year through an event that enabled guests to discover and experience innovative technology that lets them shoot beyond limits.

Led by Vivo Philippines Vice President for Channel Sales, Hazel Bascon, and celebrities such as TV and movie actress and brand ambassador, Maine Mendoza, the Vivo V17 Pro grand launch was held at the Shangri-La Hotel at The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Inside the venue, guests were welcomed by displays and elements that showcased the V17 Pro’s signature Knight Black and Crystal White colorways.

Model and actress Chienna Filomeno danced to the medley of Don’t Call Me, Taki-Taki and Señorita to open the event and build up anticipation for the V17 Pro’s big reveal.

Vivo Philippines Trade Marketing Supervisor, Jomarie Morales talked about the Vivo V17 Pro’s prime features, including its overall design and unprecedented set of 6 cameras. Renowned photographer, Xander Angeles, also shared how he uses the smartphone’s different lenses while showcasing some images he captured.

The highlight of the grand launch was the unveiling of the smartphone’s first ever local TVC, retail price and pre-order details revealing the P21,999 price tag on Vivo’s latest midrange flagship handset.

Renowned photographer Xander Angeles uses the V17 Pro’s dual elevating selfie camera to take a groufie shot with fellow Vivo brand ambassadors, including phenomenal star Maine Mendoza.

Phenomenal star Maine Mendoza (center) joins Chienna Filomeno, Verniece Enciso, Vern Enciso, TJ Monterde, Xander Angeles, and other Vivo brand ambassadors in welcoming the V17 Pro.

Prior to the grand launch event, singer-songwriter TJ Monterde hosted a pre-event livestream on Vivo’s Facebook page where Vivo ambassadors such as celebrity vlogger siblings Vern and Verniece Enciso talked about their favorite V17 Pro features.

The V17 Pro boasts of six cameras, a Super AMOLED display, and a long-life battery with dual-engine fast charging. Its six optics—including the dual front elevating selfie cameras and AI quad rear cameras—capture fuller and clearer selfies and super macro and super-wide clear images, even in low-light conditions, to enable users to shoot beyond limits.

From October 10 to 18, Vivo fans can avail of exciting freebies when they pre-order the Vivo V17 Pro exclusively at Shopee or in Vivo stores nationwide.

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.