PLDT Home, Google launch Be Internet Awesome online series

Be Internet Awesome’s lead characters - Sam Elora (L) and Robo-berto

New kid-oriented show aims to teach kids how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online

 

Following its partnership announcement to further strengthen efforts in educating Filipino kids and families about internet safety and digital responsibility, the Philippines’ leading home broadband and digital service provider PLDT Home and Google joined forces in creating a kid-oriented video series online.

The Be Internet Awesome online series combines animation and live action — featuring Gen Alpha whiz Sam and his trusty friend Robo-berto in fun-filled yet enlightening adventures on how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online. The series is based on the values of Google’s Be Internet Awesome global program and is directed by Manny Angeles, an award-winning director and producer of kid-oriented and animated shows.

PLDT Home launches online booking appointment service for store visit

 

In its aim to better serve customers in this pandemic, PLDT Home introduces an online booking appointment accessible through the PLDT Home website (pldthome.com). This new service provides existing subscribers and interested applicants the convenience to schedule an in-store or virtual appointment with a PLDT store representative.

Customers can arrange for an online one-on-one meeting with a store personnel at their preferred PLDT store location when applying for a new PLDT Home Fibr line, request for upgrade and report after-sales service concerns.

“At PLDT our commitment is to provide better customer service–anytime, anywhere, and at any given situation. With PLDT Store Online Meeting, our customers can get personal and more customized service and assistance from our PLDT store personnel. This is in-line with our vision of being the leader in customer experience and making customer engagement seamless and simple through technology,” said Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

Moira Dela Torre, PLDT Home collaborate for Valentine’s music video

 

The most streamed Filipina artist on Spotify Moira Dela Torre collaborates with PLDT Home for the music video of her latest single “Pag-ibig ang Piliin,” composed and arranged by award-winning songwriter Jonathan Manalo. As the voice for PLDT Home’s campaign this Valentine’s Day, Moira once again captivates the hearts with a song that speaks the true meaning of love.  

In its Valentine’s Campaign, PLDT Home highlights the importance of choosing to love amidst all circumstances and challenges. While the internet and social media have become important platforms for free expression and open dialogue, the #ChooseToLove campaign reminds everyone to always choose love over hate, divisiveness, fear and rejection.

This new song is a bright ray of light that is much needed today. It tells us that love is the most powerful choice through its moving lines. 

PLDT Home powers the biggest ESGS 2020 virtual experience

 

The much-awaited Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) takes on a whole a new turn—from a completely on-ground event to a virtual one, now fully livestreamed online. PLDT Home, the country’s fastest fixed network, powers the biggest gaming convention in the country that will bring in the best esports and gaming experience virtually on Facebook from October 23 to 25. 

The best of Philippine Esports and more!

Die-hard Esports fans are in for an epic gaming weekend as six (6) different Esports tournaments take center stage at the ESGS Astra Arena, featuring the most popular competitive titles such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dota 2, Call of Duty: Mobile, PUBG Mobile, VALORANT, and Rainbow Six: Siege. Adding to the thrill is the presence of the very best pro-am teams which will battle head to head in a bid to win the competition’s top exciting prizes.

Back on the court: Don’t miss all the action-packed NBA games!

 

The much-awaited 2019-20 NBA Playoffs are upon us and Filipino fans are in to watch a whole new game.

However, the pandemic has changed the way we enjoy entertainment and sports. We can no longer go to packed stadiums to watch our favorite sports teams, feel the buzz in our body as the cheers, music and drums pump into our ears, listen to the sports announcers’ thrilling commentaries, and feel the excitement of seeing our favorite players up close.

In spite of this challenging time, Filipinos can’t let their favorite basketball games play in silence. With the NBA Playoffs under way, nothing should stop Filipino fans from supporting their favorite players and teams compete for the NBA championship. Good thing, PLDT Home partnered with NBA to bring a whole new game to the fans with NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service.

National Artist Maestro Ryan Cayabyab leads top OPM artists in FREE virtual benefit concert with PLDT Home

National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab top bills the FREE virtual benefit concert of PLDT Home themed “At Home with PLDT: No Learner Left Behind,” in partnership with PLDT-Smart Foundation on July 14, 2020. 

With the aim to raise funds to address the needs of students, teachers, and schools nationwide as they face the new normal in online distance learning, PLDT Home hosts the livestream concert that will gather Filipino musical artists and OPM icons such as, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid alongside husband, Ogie, Martin Nievera, and Pops Fernandez. The concert will be hosted by comedian and theater actor Jon Santos and directed by the award-winning concert director, Paolo Valenciano. Viewers will likewise be serenaded with OPM favorites and timeless music by musical theater artists including 8 Taal Ensemble, Sheila Valderama, Yanah Laurel, Lara Maigue, Gabriela Pangilinan, Gian Magdangal, Arman Ferrer, Flord Tena, and David Ezra.

#DearPa: A Quirky and Heartwarming Ode this Father’s Day

On his special day, bring the spotlight to the one and only man of the house who always makes the family smile, laugh, and see the silver lining in every situation, especially during tough times.  

Each dad has an unparalleled quirky humor, whose optimism will always be a source of strength and comfort for his family. Through the ups and downs, dads never fail to make the family break into laughter with their signature dad jokes and silly antics. That’s why on his special day, PLDT Home sends a reminder to celebrate the funny guy of the home and play along with his silliness with the latest #StoriesAtHome video, #DearPa. 

Five Types of Dads We Love to Spend Time with at Home Now

Dads may differ in personalities. There are those who are strict, lenient, and there are those who are very quirky and playful. But there’s one common characteristic that we love about them: they will always have a funny “dad joke” or two on-hand whenever we need them.  

Before being quarantined at home, dads were busybodies, waking up at five in the morning and going to work for their daily grind. However, the situation in the past few months has required them to stay at home, finding ways to adjust to their new normal, thus exposing and unveiling his all-so-unique charms and quirks for the cringe-worthy enjoyment of the whole family. With Father’s Day around the corner, here’s a tribute to the types of dads everyone has encountered during quarantine: 

PLDT Home and Lendr team up to make strong Internet connection more affordable

Want to have strong internet connection at home, but just don’t have enough cash? No problem! You can now get the new PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi through affordable installment payments with Lendr!

PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi is PLDT’s first prepaid home broadband service powered by Smart LTE, the fastest mobile Internet in the country.

Easy to set up, the plug-and-play device also connects up to 5 devices simultaneously, and lets you enjoy PLDT’s pinakasulit home Internet with Home Boost 15, which comes with 1GB data valid for 1 day for only P15. Customers can enjoy Home Boost 15 as an add-on to promos like Home Boost 50 or up, for greater savings.

PLDT’s Best Buy Bundle: Everything Your Family Needs For Your Digital Lifestyle

Beyond being the ultimate comfort zone, many of today’s Filipino homes are also evolving into digital hubs where families get to spend quality time while enjoying their connectivity, entertainment, and security.

High-speed internet, the rapid development of home entertainment technologies and the ease of access to digital content from around the world have all contributed to a major digital shift within Filipino families. Bonding over online content and connecting through digital platforms have become the norm as technology has evolved to enable stronger connections at home.

When it comes to Filipino homes, the digital lifestyle basics can be summed up into three: broadband to power the home, mobile connectivity and access to home entertainment. And is always the case, these digital basics should fit into the most important criterion of any regular Filipino household—budget-friendly.

PLDT Offers Lowest Call Rate To All Networks

Leading telecoms and digital services provider, PLDT, introduces its lowest call plan offer, the All Net Fam Call 299, starting April.

The All Net Fam Call 299 allows subscribers to make 100 minutes of landline call to all networks for as low as P299 per month. Those who subscribe to the plan will enjoy an exclusive promo rate of P99 per month or P1/minute call rate on the first month of their subscription.