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To celebrate the milestone, Smart has gathered local eSports athletes for a mobile gaming phone versus PC crossover battle through cloud gaming. In case you don't know, cloud gaming allows players to run games on cloud servers instead of their preferred devices making it possible for them to enjoy the game on any device with a screen - without the need for a gaming console or desktop computer - as long as they have an internet connection. Anyway, PLDT-Smart Omega players armed with Smart 5G-powered handsets clinched a landslide victory over members of Team LuponWXC on their PCs in DOTA 2 with the score of 34-6.
"We kicked off this year with the country's first 5G-powered Mobile Legends match last February. Now, we are upping the ante by powering Gariath Concepts to become the country's first 5G-powered gaming hub. Gaming is at the forefront of technology and we believe 5G will pave the way for innovative platforms and exciting products that will dramatically enhance the experience of gamers," said Jane Basas, Smart Communications SVP (Senior Vice President) and Consumer Services Business Unit Head. "Our goal is to unlock the many benefits of 5G and make them available to Filipinos. The 5G future is closer than we think as we continue to deploy our 5G network and make available Smart 5G certified handsets very soon."
Watch the highlights of the exciting crossover DOTA 2 exhibition match between PLDT-Smart Omega and Team LuponWXC on the official Facebook page of Smart Communications. For more news and updates on Smart 5G, visit www.smart.com.ph.
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More than four million Filipinos have opened their own bank accounts through Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings, a product of leading microfinancial services provider Cebuana Lhuillier's banking arm Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank. This allows these previously unbanked individuals to have access to their own basic savings account in order to securely save their funds. Providing unbanked Filipinos with a more convenient and affordable means to earn, save and secure their hard-earned money, opening a Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account required one valid ID and a minimum deposit of Php50. Account holders can deposit and withdraw funds at their own most convenient time, owing to Cebuana Lhuillier's network of more than 2,500 branches nationwide.
"We are thrilled that millions of Filipinos have adopted our financial wellness philosophy and realized the importance of having savings. I assure our new clients that we are with them in their journey towards financial inclusion, especially during the pandemic," said Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier. On the other hand, Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank president Dennis Valdez stated that there will be more exciting features coming to Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings within the year so that new and existing account holders can expect a better micro savings experience moving forward.
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Following its partnership with the National Basketball Association in time for its 2019-2020 season restart, TV5 is now the official home of ONE Championship in the Philippines cementing itself as the premiere sports channel in the country. This was announced by no less than ONE chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong on his official Facebook page, with commending the fastest-growing broadcasting company in the country as the nation's leader in digital innovation.
The seeds of the multi-year partnership forged between TV5 and the largest and most valuable global sports media property in Asian history were planted when the network aired the promotion's historic 100th event, ONE: Century, last October 2019 much to the delight of Filipino viewers and fight fans. It would eventually kick off with the recent airing of ONE: No Surrender, the promotion's first major event in five months, last July 31st. Filipino viewers can enjoy ONE Championship's live events and original programming on TV5 and its sports arms One Sports and One Sports+ (Cignal SD channel 91, HD channel 261).
"We are excited to bring ONE Championship to Filipino viewers on our pay TV and free to air platforms. It is a welcome addition to the growing list of world class sports properties that we offer. This is yet another step in our continued mission to deliver the best sports content to our viewers and subscribers," said Cignal TV and TV5 President and CEO Robert S. Galang. "Fight sports has always been a strong content offering in Cignal. When the opportunity for a partnership with ONE Championship presents itself this year, we knew that it was something we could not pass up," said Cignal TV First Vice-President and Head Of Channels And Content Sienna Olaso. "It started out as a one-off broadcast of ONE's 100th event in October 2019 and, because of the event's success on the platform, we knew that a partnership like this was something that would definitely excite our Cignal subscribers."
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Marvel's new mobile strategy card game, MARVEL Duel, is now available on Google Play and Apple App Store for players in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Players from these aforementioned countries who have downloaded the game and logged in can receive ten (10) General Expansion Packs and begin their thrilling adventure into the Marvel universe.
Over 150 Marvel superheroes and villains are already available for selection, which makes MARVEL Duel the game having one of the most inclusive rosters in any Marvel game. Summon your own unique team of superheroes and villains and defeat your opponents through strategy and tactics. Endless character combinations and free deck selection guarantees the ultimate personal Marvel mobile gaming experience complemented by stunning in-game visuals that bring Marvel characters to life.
Watch your favorite characters unleash their powers in breathtaking 3D combat. Exquisite modelling and superb details craft faithful recreations of some of the most well-known characters including Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Elektra and more. Experience interestingly authentic Marvel storylines and join in epic battles in the game's brand new PvE mode. Various battlefield companions such as Cosmo, Throg and Chewie will help guide you towards these intense battles. Furthermore, unlock delicate Card Backs and legendary Hero Skins to perfect your own Marvel deck collection. Keep in mind that MARVEL Duel is not an official worldwide release title.
