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Smart Communications Inc. has officially tapped Grammy-nominated Korean pop music act BTS to headline its 2021 "Passion With Purpose" campaign. As the telco's newest ambassadors, BTS is set to appear in a world class campaign slated to be released in the first quarter of 2021. The partnership intends to showcase the group's support towards Smart's goal of inspiring the Filipino youth to live their lives with passion and purpose. Considered as the world's biggest pop idol group today, BTS has become a powerhouse in the global pop scene with legions of followers among the youth that literally crosses geographies and borders.
"Aside from their remarkable talent, BTS emerged as the biggest band in the world because of their meaningful and uplifting music that brings hope and encouragement to fans especially in the bleakest of times. It is therefore a big honor to welcome BTS to the Smart family so we may inspire more Filipinos to find purpose in everything they do and ultimately live Smarter for a Better World," said Smart Communications President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio. For Smart's Senior Vice President and Consumer Wireless Business Head Jane Basas, "Just like BTS who are able to inspire millions of people around the world through their music, Smart Prepaid aims to bring about amazing experiences to the Filipino youth through technology to make life easy, fast and simple. This way, the young generation are empowered to immerse in their interests and succeed with their pursuits.
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Acer Philippines' first flagship store housed within the SM Megamall Cyberzone has finally opened its doors to tech-savvy consumers last January 15, 2020. Touted to be the largest in the country to date, the interactive and more customer-friendly tech haven houses the best products from Acer and Predator Gaming which are intricately displayed for an elevated shopping experience.
A sure eye-catcher for gaming and tech enthusiasts alike, the store is divided into two sections dedicated to both Acer and Predator Gaming. The Acer section sticks to its minimalistic personality and is designed with light earthy tones with a long table and shelves where the products are displayed. On the other hand, the Predator Gaming section comes entirely in a striking black interior all throughout. In observance of the existing health protocols imposed due to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, Acer requires everyone to: (1) wear a face mask and face shield; (2) undergo a temperature check upon entrance; (3) fill up a health declaration form; and (4) observe physical distancing while inside.
"We are very excited for gamers and tech enthusiasts to come and experience what the Acer flagship store has in store for them. It's our first opening in 2021, and definitely not the last. We are optimistic that it will allow customers to get to know our products better and eventually find the perfect device fit for their needs," said Acer Philippines Managing Director Manuel Wong. The successful grand opening was attended by Acer Philippines executives and its esteemed partners while customers who have purchased an Acer or Predator laptop were able to receive premium items during the grand opening day. Visit www.acer.com, @AcerPH on Facebook and Instagram, and @AcerPhils on Twitter for more information and updates on upcoming Acer products and deals.
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With birthday parties, family reunions, wedding ceremonies, graduation rites and holiday events being held virtually amidst the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the strict health and safety guidelines imposed to contain the spread of the virus, a reliable back-up broadband internet connection is a must-have for uninterrupted bonding and SKY Fiber AlterNet, the first postpaid backup home internet product in the country, may just be the essentially right choice for it.
Aims to eliminate the hassles brought about by momentary internet glitches that disrupts exciting moments and seamless communication, home broadband internet subscribers won't miss out on the fun as they get to easily access unlimited internet connection with a base speed of 1.5 Mbps whenever their main internet connection is down at Php199 a month. But if a digital event requires heavy video streaming, screen-sharing and the use of interactive apps, subscribers can quickly increase the speed of the AlterNet plan by topping up to either 25 Mbps, 50 Mbps or 100 Mbps for five or 15 days.
With SKY Fiber AlterNet, anyone can host and participate in a virtual celebration without being threatened by any internet service disruption. It is exclusively available in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Cebu and Davao. For more information, check out www.mysky.com.ph/alternetplan.
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Filipinos looking to secure civil registry documents from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) can now pay conveniently for their transactions as Paymaya, the country's premiere digital financial services provider, equips the agency with QR payments. Beginning at the Civil Registration System (CRS) Central Outlet in East Avenue, Quezon City, PSA is now offering Paymaya QR as a safe and contactless payment method for its clients who are securing civil registry documents such as birth, death and marriage certificates among others.
To pay for these documents, clients need to scan the Paymaya QR displayed at designated payment windows in the PSA CRS Central Outlet using the Paymaya app on their smartphones. PSA said it will offer the same convenient contactless payment facility from Paymaya in all other PSA CRS outlets nationwide. Paymaya will soon be available as a payment method in PSA's online channels, allowing account holders to pay for their civil registry documents using only their mobile numbers linked to their Paymaya accounts. Paymaya is also enabling the agency to accept any debit, credit and prepaid cash card for online transactions.
