Thompson, Brownlee thank ArenaPlus for Supporting their Gilas Journey

MANILA, PHILIPPINES –Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts Scottie Thompson and Justin Brownlee had a special shoutout for ArenaPlus, the 24/7 online sports betting app and official sportsbook of GILAS Pilipinas upon their return to the Philippines early Sunday morning.

Thompson, the brand’s official endorser and brand ambassador, thanked ArenaPlus for going all out in their support for the Philippine team in the recently concluded 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.

"Thank you for always being there and for your support for GILAS Pilipinas. Personally, for me, it means a lot to have ArenaPlus with us every time I play," Thompson said.

Series top-scorer Justin Brownlee chimed in and said ArenaPlus' support was instrumental in the team's victory. "To the ArenaPlus family, thank you for the support throughout our GILAS journey in the Asian Games. Yeah! Thanks for being there with us; we brought home the gold, and it was all worth it!"

The momentous victory of GILAS Pilipinas marked not just a bounce back after the Philippines’ FIBA World Cup bid, it moreover ended a 61-year gold drought for the country at the Asian Games.

Throwing its support behind the team and its program development as it strives for world-class and quality basketball, ArenaPlus joined the Filipino community in celebrating the moment of victory and pride and welcoming the conquering heroes wioth a warm reception.

“The brand is fully committed to providing more unwavering support to GILAS Pilipinas, Philippine sports and Filipino talents, ensuring a quality and truly entertaining experience for everyone,” said Jasper Vicencio, ArenaPlus president.

Among the winning lineup besides Thompson and Brownlee who were welcomed by ArenaPlus were FIBA World Cup veterans June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar and RR Pogoy. ArenaPlus was also a solid supporter of the FIBA World Cup and its official sportsbook. It is also the official sportsbook partner of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

For more information about ArenaPlus, visit arenaplus.net and download the app from Google Play and the App Store.

HONOR Goes Beyond Luzon and Visayas, Opens Experience Store at Gaisano Mall of Davao!

Davao, Philippines, October 7, 2023 – HONOR, the leading global tech provider of smart devices, unveils its HONOR Experience Store at the 3^rd level of Gaisano Mall of Davao.   

“We are overjoyed because starting today, Davaoeños can finally experience the HONOR’s powerful devices, which they have been looking forward to check out and avail in store. Truth be told, this is the first of the many stores to be opened, and expect more stores to be unveiled here in Davao and other key areas of Mindanao in the months to come,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.   

 
The event was officiated by HONOR Philippines’ GTM Manager, Steven Yan, PR Manager Pao Oga, National Training Head Jaynard Lamarca; Karla Nangcas, Trade Marketing Manager, along with Mr. Johny Ong of MikroCell Davao. The event was attended by top Davao publications, both from print, and online, along with top Davao content creators.  

 

The recently launched powerful HONOR devices, HONOR 90 5G and its successor HONOR 90 5G Lite, were highlighted and reintroduced to consumers and media guests. HONOR fans and mall-goer consumers participated in the Guess The Phone Challenge, where they had the chance to win special prizes from HONOR.   

 

 

Mall-goers and HONOR fans got crazed about the newest HONOR Experience Store and the latest devces.  

 

Let’s Make it Happen this 10.10  

 

This HONOR 10.10 Sale, you can get to over Php 10,000 discount on HONOR products, just head on to Shopee (bit.ly/HONORShopeeShine99), Lazada (bit.ly/HONORLazadaShine99), and TikTok (bit.ly/HONORTikTokShine99) from October 10 to 15, 2023! 

  

Get HONOR MagicBook X14 from Php 34,990 to just Php 22,403 still with a FREE Premium HONOR bag worth Php 2,000. Crowd-favorite HONOR 70 5G is also getting a slash from Php 26,990 to just Php 18,990! HONOR X Series is also up for grabs with a hefty discount too! 

 

HONOR X9 will be on sale for Php 8,490 from its Php 14,990 price tag. HONOR X8 is available with Php 6,500 less, now only Php 6,490. HONOR X7 and HONOR X6 will also be up for grabs for only Php 5,990 and Php 5,490, respectively. 

 

HONOR’s most powerful hero smartphone HONOR 90 5G is also getting a price drop, now only at Php 23,990. And the recently-launched HONOR 90 Lite 5G, HONOR X6a, HONOR X5 Plus, and HONOR Pad X6 will also come at a discounted price.  

 

For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/. 

Para Athletes Advocate for Mental Resilience, Inclusivity, and Sports with PLDT and Smart

To celebrate this year’s World Mental Health Day, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue their advocacy to champion mental health and wellness through sports with the Better Today: Power Move Project.

In partnership with the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) and Football for Humanity (FFH), PLDT and Smart have organized the third Better Today: Power Move Project. But this year’s campaign has been made more special because the storytellers are athletes with disabilities and personalities from Obstacle Course Racing, football, among many others – who embody the true meaning of persistence, bravery, and mental resilience.

“As Filipinos, our love for sports helps strengthen the belief that anything is possible. It defines what true greatness is all about. These athletes, in their own extraordinary ways, have underscored the important message of how sports do not discriminate. Instead, sports instill a deep sense of community and solidarity,” said Jude Turcuato, PLDT and Smart FVP and Head of Sports, and MVPSF Executive Director.

A fundamental part of the telco’s advocacy on digital wellness, the Better Today: Power Move Project has reached over 15 million social media reach since launching the program in 2021, featuring various athletes backed by PLDT, Smart, and MVPSF and advocacy partners.

“In PLDT and Smart, through sports and mental resilience, it is our goal to help cultivate a culture of empathy and safe spaces. By creating a more inclusive community, we become champions of a better, safer, and more resilient world and a better tomorrow which starts today,” added Turcuato.

The Power Move Project is also a continuing effort to inspire the Filipino youth to become better citizens and help in the fight against discrimination and abuse.

“Through this project, we want to prompt a social change and hopefully, help break down barriers by promoting a culture of solidarity and inclusivity through sports,” said Belle Tiongco, VP and co-founder at Football for Humanity.

Making this year’s Better Today: Power Move Project more inclusive is a step toward PLDT and Smart’s push to empower people with disabilities.

PLDT and Smart have recently partnered with non-profit organization ATRIEV to train people with visual impairments in using the Android Accessibility Suite program so that they can maximize the use of their smartphones for daily living.

“PLDT and Smart have long championed digital inclusion, accessibility and innovation. Together with our partners, we support inclusive programs that break barriers and ensure that no one is left behind,” said Stephanie Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Management at PLDT and Smart.

Beyond sports, PLDT and Smart’s Better Today program has also partnered with local governments, organizations, youth leaders, educational institutions, and social media influencers nationwide to advocate for mental health awareness and train frontliners in psychological first aid. Through this initiative, PLDT and Smart seek to uplift and improve the overall digital wellness of Filipinos, underscoring the commitment of PLDT and Smart to the UN Sustainable Development Goals #3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Catch the Power Move Project on Better Today’s Facebook and Instagram.