More reasons to love DITO

Affordable data promos, high-speed connectivity, and excellent customer service experience- these are just a few of the reasons why DITO Telecommunity has quickly won the hearts of Filipinos nationwide. From being an upstart telco provider in the country, DITO now stands as the Rated # 1 Mobile Network in the Philippines as awarded by Ookla, validating the love and trust of millions of Filipinos nationwide.

As DITO continues to further elevate its standards through its innovative offerings, DITO gives you more reasons to love its products and services. Here are four reasons why:

1. DITO gives you big data for your socials. Social media has played a significant role in our lives. It allows us to communicate with our loved ones through chat and video calls as well as post photos and videos to share life updates and celebrate milestones. DITO gives you more data for your socials with DITO Level-Up Socials - an all-new mobile prepaid subscription that offers high-speed, affordable, and big data allocation for your favorite META applications like Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp. DITOzens can enjoy a total of 7GB data (3.5GB for META Apps + 3.5GB all-access data) for only PhP 50, valid for seven days, giving them generous data to capture their best moments and share these memories online.
   
   
2. DITO gives you the best-value plan to FLEX. The new FLEXPlan 388 SIM-Only is DITO’s lowest and most affordable starter plan for individuals who want to start their postpaid journey. Whether you’re a fresh grad transitioning to the work force or a thriving young professional, DITO gives you the data you need to FLEX your milestones. With FLEXPlan 388 SIM-Only, you can enjoy a total of 50GB of data; the usual 25GB plus an additional 25GB of 5G data, UNLI all-net calls & texts, and a bonus 12-month Prime Video subscription- all these with absolutely no lock-in period.
   
   
3. DITO gives you affordable Wi-Fi for your home. If your idea of a perfect weekend involves chilling at home, binge-watching your favorite movies, and crushing it in online games, DITO’s got your back with its most affordable DITO Home Prepaid Starter Kit. For only Php 980, customers can enjoy WiFi connectivity for the whole family at home without interruptions. This starter kit includes a modem and a SIM card with 70GB of all access data, valid for 30 days.
   
   
4. DITO gives you an all-in-one App. DITO goes above and beyond to make sure that your experience is seamless and hassle-free. With the DITO App, managing your account, buying load, accessing exclusive offers and rewards, and reaching to online chat support is as easy as few taps on your phones- talk about convenience right at your fingertips! Positioned as DITO subscribers’ all-in-one app, the DITO App stands out for its user-friendly interface, seamless navigation, and an array of features that enhance subscribers’ convenience and satisfaction covering end-to-end journeys.

DITO is like your trusty companion; always here for you and giving you more reasons to love its products and services. Despite being a relatively new player in the industry, DITO has already proven to be a frontrunner in constantly providing next-gen mobile and home solutions and top-notch customer service, capturing the love and trust of millions of its subscribers nationwide.

Got more reasons to love DITO? Share it with us through our official social media accounts @ditophofficial on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information and updates, check out @DITOphofficial at Facebook and Instagram or visit https://dito.ph/.

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SM helps connect talent with opportunity: Trabaho para sa Super Pinoy!

A promising candidate is being interviewed on-the-spot at the Job Fair in SM City North Edsa.

In celebration of Philippine Independence Day, SM Supermalls, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Public Employment Service Offices (PESO), present "Trabaho para sa Super Pinoy." This continuation of nationwide job fairs, happening simultaneously throughout the month, reaffirms SM Supermalls' commitment to empowering Filipinos with diverse career opportunities and reducing unemployment.

Since January, SM Supermalls has hosted over 70 job fairs, engaging more than 2,000 employers and attracting 40,000 job seekers. Notably, a significant number of applicants have received hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) offers, totaling to about 6,000 employed individuals. These nationwide job fairs will continue weekly until the end of the year, providing ongoing support for job seekers across the country.

A successful Hired-on-the-Spot (HOTS) applicant finds a career match at the SM City Grand Central Job Fair.

A job seeker lands a job on the spot at the recent SM City Marilao Job Fair.

"At SM Supermalls, we believe in the power of employment to transform lives," said Steven Tan,

President of SM Supermalls. "Our job fairs bridge the gap between talent and opportunity,

helping individuals achieve financial independence."

One-stop-shop

To enhance convenience, SM Job Fairs feature on-site government booths. This includes the

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Social Security System (SSS), PAG-IBIG, and PhilHealth.

With these government agencies readily available, applicants can efficiently complete

necessary job requirements, potentially leading to immediate hiring.

The Job Fair at SM CDO Downtown draws hopeful job seekers searching for posted positions.

The job interview is in full swing as the SM Supermalls Hiring Manager dives into the applicant's experience at the Job Fair in SM City Olongapo Central.

A call to action

This Independence Day, SM Supermalls invites job seekers to secure a brighter future. Join us

at our job fairs to find meaningful employment and contribute to community growth.

June 12 Kalayaan Job Fairs

• SM Megamall
• SM Mall of Asia
• SM Center Las Piñas
• SM City Grand Central
• SM City Fairview
• SM City Manila
• SM City Marikina
• SM City Taytay
• SM City Baguio
• SM City Rosales
• SM City Urdaneta Central
• SM City Tuguegarao
• SM City Balanga Bataan
• SM City Clark
• SM City Cabanatuan
• SM City East Ortigas
• SM Center San Pedro
• SM City San Mateo
• SM City Lipa
• SM City Batangas
• SM City Masinag
• SM City Naga
• SM City Legazpi
• SM City Bacolod
• SM City Iloilo
• SM Seaside City Cebu

Other weekly Job Fairs happening in June:

• SM City Butuan (June 6)
• SM City Molino (June 13)
• SM City Tanza (June 13)
• SM City Novaliches (June 13 – 14, Quezon City (QC) University)
• SM City Valenzuela (June 14)
• SM City Calamba (June 14)
• SM City Tuguegarao (June 18)
• SM City Daet (June 19)
• SM City Puerto Princesa (June 19)
• SM City Lucena (June 21)
• SM City San Lazaro (June 25)
• SM City Laoag (June 25)
• SM City Davao (June 25)
• SM Seaside City Cebu (June 27, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and JobStreet)
• SM Megamall (June 27, SM Group)

Venues and dates may change prior to notice. For more details on the SM Job Fairs, visit

www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media.

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Transforming Hotel Comfort with LG's HVAC Innovations

In the country’s humid, tropical climate, effective HVAC solutions are essential for ensuring comfort and satisfaction in the hospitality industry. LG Electronics understands exactly what is required to meet this demand, providing tailored solutions to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency. From guest rooms to public areas, LG’s advanced HVAC systems ensure a perfect balance of comfort, efficiency, and design integration, elevating the guest experience and enhancing building value.

Hotels consist of various spaces, each with distinct characteristics and requirements. LG’s HVAC solutions are designed to address these needs comprehensively, ensuring optimal comfort and satisfaction for all guests. Whether it’s the guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, or kitchen, these systems deliver superior performance and adaptability.

LG’s HVAC solutions are not just about creating a pleasant indoor environment. The systems are engineered to integrate seamlessly with hotel interiors, offering a harmonious design that doesn’t compromise safety or aesthetics. The Hotel Reception BMS/LG Controller ensures efficient check-in/out processes and optimized room control. Guest room management includes individual controllers for tailored comfort, integrated with third-party thermostats. Public area solutions feature ceiling concealed ducts and AHUs for high ceilings and large spaces, while specialized systems for restaurant and kitchen ventilation control temperature and humidity, ensuring a comfortable dining experience.

LG provides a suite of advanced engineering tools that simplify the design and implementation of HVAC systems. These tools include LATS HVAC/CAD/Revit for precise system design and layout, air flow analysis by CFD ensuring efficient air distribution, and LATS Energy for detailed energy modeling and optimization.

The Hydro Kit system offers an energy-efficient solution for hot water supply without the need for traditional boilers. By reusing indoor heat, the system minimizes energy consumption, making it both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

LG’s HVAC solutions also prioritize enhanced safety and maintenance. Black Fin II, the anti-corrosion solution for LG VRF System, provides robust protection against corrosion, ideal for coastal installations. Ventilation systems discharge polluted air and supply fresh air, while refrigerant leakage detectors ensure customer safety. Automatic emergency functions maintain system operation during compressor failures, minimizing inconvenience.

LG’s dedicated controller solutions offer optimized room control based on occupancy and check-in status, integrating seamlessly with third-party systems. This ensures energy efficiency and personalized comfort for each guest.

LG Electronics continues to set the benchmark in the HVAC industry with its innovative and tailored solutions for the hospitality sector. By addressing the specific needs of hotels in the Philippines, LG’s advanced systems not only enhance guest comfort and satisfaction but also optimize energy efficiency and safety. With a commitment to quality and excellence, LG’s HVAC solutions are poised to transform the hospitality experience, ensuring that every guest enjoys the perfect climate, no matter the season.

For more information about LG’s HVAC solutions and how they can enhance your hotel’s comfort and efficiency, please visit For Consultants | HVAC | LG Philippines Business. You may also follow the official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LGAirSolutionsPH and Instagram account @LGPhilippines.

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DITO Launches Exciting New Prepaid Promo "Level-Up Socials"

DITO Telecommunity DITO Level-Up Socials, an all-new mobile prepaid data promo packed with big data allocation designed for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp usage.

One may argue that social media is the new poster boy for modern communication.

For instance, we always access our Facebook and Instagram to share life updates and interact with the world around us. Be it a fun travel getaway, a new achievement unlocked, or daily routines at home, we curate our feeds with IG-worthy photos, post stories showing our day, and create aesthetic reels to share our best moments and life happenings. Moreover, we also use these social apps to promote our businesses, support causes, and catch up on the latest news and trends.

Staying in touch with family and friends has also been easier through instant messaging apps like Messenger and WhatsApp. We bond over group chats by sending funny videos and memes while video calling our best friends to share the latest chika, making socializing more fun, faster, and convenient.

Indeed, social media has become an integral part of our lives by providing a platform for entertainment and information, supporting businesses, and fostering communities. Therefore, having access to affordable and generous data is no longer optional but a “must-have” to stay online and connected anytime, anywhere.

At the forefront of providing affordable and value-packed data subscription is DITO Telecommunity, the fastest-growing telecommunications provider in the country, which now officially launched DITO Level-Up Socials -- the newest and exciting mobile prepaid data subscription that offers high-speed and affordable data allocation for Meta apps (Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp), giving Filipinos more reasons to love DITO!

This new prepaid promo aims to provide bigger data allocation so Filipinos can level-up their socials and experience the best of Meta apps at a pocket-friendly price, enabling them to continuously like, heart, and share photos and create video contents for the world to see!

“The launch of Level-Up Socials underscores DITO’s commitment to continuously provide affordable and reliable connection to all Filipinos. Through this, customers can now enjoy subscriptions packed with generous data allocations for META such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp,” said Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer business.

With DITO Level-Up Socials, customers can enjoy a total of 7GB data (3.5GB for Meta Apps + 3.5GB all-access data) for only PhP 50, valid for three days. Other Level-Up Socials data subscriptions include Level-Up Socials-20 packed with 2.5GB data (2GB for Meta Apps + 500 MB all-access data) valid for one day and Level-Up Socials-70 with a total of 10GB data (5GB for Meta Apps + 5GB all-access data) valid for seven days.

For users looking for higher data allocation and a longer validity period, Level-Up Socials-299 comes with a total of 40GB of data (35GB for Meta apps + 5GB all-access data), valid for 30 days. Level-Up Socials-399 has a total of 60GB data (50GB for Meta Apps + 10GB all-access data), while Level-Up Socials 499 and 599 have a total of 75GB data (60GB for Meta Apps+ 15GB all-access data) and 90GB data (70GB for Meta Apps + 20GB all-access data), respectively.

“In this increasingly digital and interconnected world, we’re adding this exciting new product to our portfolio to give our prepaid customers more options for their data subscriptions, especially for Meta apps enthusiasts. Filipinos are heavy users of social media, since we love to stay in touch with our family and friends online; hence, through Level-Up Socials, we are enabling them to stay connected and empowering them to create and share more content for the people they love,” Jimenez added.

Prepaid customers can now purchase DITO Level-Up Socials promos via the DITO App and DITO Authorized Retailers and Partner Stores nationwide.

For more information about DITO Level-Up Socials and other prepaid promos, visit https://dito.ph/prepaid.

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ShopBack showers amazing cashback perks on 10th birthday

ShopBack, the leading online shopping and rewards platform in the Asia-Pacific and the Philippines, is kicking off its 10th birthday with a series of exciting activities this June.

Founded in 2014, ShopBack is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, marking a decade of success across the region. With a presence in over 12 countries, ShopBack serves more than 45 million users across three continents. In the Philippines alone, ShopBack boasts over 6.5 million users and partnerships with more than 900 merchants.

10 years of creating a rewarding experience for users

ShopBack’s vision is to be the most rewarding way to shop. By offering cashback on every transaction, users can enjoy significant savings, allowing them to shop even more.

Justine Victoria discovered ShopBack in 2022, initially creating an account while in Singapore and then another upon returning to the Philippines. "I was able to withdraw ₱500,000 and bought two Vespa motorcycles," she says.

MJ Aoki, another ShopBack user, utilizes the platform for travel bookings. "If you're going to make a purchase, you might as well get some money back," she says. MJ has accumulated over ₱58,000 in cashback from her transactions.

Justine Victoria

Kicking off the birthday with a money rain
ShopBack Philippines launched its 10th birthday celebration with a "cashback rain" activation on June 1. In partnership with Ayala Malls Manila Bay, users experienced over ₱50,000 worth of cashback literally raining down on them. Hundreds of mall-goers were rewarded with cashback, which was eventually credited to their accounts.

Month long deals and prizes
ShopBack’s 10th Birthday campaign runs throughout the entire month, beginning with the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale and leading up to the main birthday celebration from June 14-22. During this period, each category—travel, fashion, food, and marketplaces—will feature special highlight deals.

The top prize for users is a chance to win 24K gold, simply by making three transactions across three different categories. Additionally, a month-long rewards page will feature exclusive vouchers and challenges, enabling users to earn instant cashback through easy actions.

Some of the top deals include:

• Exclusive voucher drops from Lazada
• Nike: Up to 10% cashback for both 6.6 and Birthday
• Zalora: Up to 20% cashback during the Birthday, also during their Big Fashion Sale
• Klook: Up to 14% cashback for both 6.6 and Birthday
• Puma: 25%-30% cashback - for both 6.6 and Birthday

Exciting Partner Deals

Several partner brands are also on board to give exciting perks to ShopBack users.

• KFC: giving away thousands of meal vouchers plus two winners of one year supply of free chicken!
• Ayala Malls Manila Bay: official mall partner with activations all throughout June
• Havaianas: Free Havaianas for first 50 ShopBack users on June 15 in their BGC branch
• SEAOIL: PHP20K free gas vouchers for ShopBack users with an offline giveaway on June 14 in their C5 branch
• INSPI: 10th Anniversary special design collab available on their online store

Timothy Tuason, Commercial Director for PH says: "This campaign is our way of thanking our loyal users for their years of support. We've worked hard to secure the best deals, making this birthday celebration truly rewarding for them. We hope they are excited!"

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“VENOM: THE LAST DANCE” trailer unleashed

Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the Venom trilogy. Venom: The Last Dance comes to theaters this October.

In Venom: The Last Dance, Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance. Watch the trailer here:

Venom: The Last Dance stars Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, Alanna Ubach and Stephen Graham. The film is directed by Kelly Marcel from a screenplay she wrote, based on a story by Hardy and Marcel. The film is produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, Kelly Marcel, Tom Hardy and Hutch Parker.

In cinemas October, Venom: The Last Dance is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #Venom @columbiapicph

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The Renaissance Art Gallery holds exhibition on the works of National Artist Arturo Luz

The Renaissance Art Gallery presents the much-awaited exhibition of National Artist for Visual Arts Mr. Arturo Luz, titled: “STREAMLINED: The National Artist ARTURO LUZ EXHIBITION,” on July 2-13, 2024 at the Art Center gallery, 4F of SM Megamall Bldg. A.

The works on display demonstrate the primary virtues that distinguished Arturo Luz from the rest of his contemporaries: linear and geometric, minimalist in conception, and executed with superlative technical skill and finesse.

Arturo Luz stripped Philippine art of its excesses in color and form, as evidenced by his classic subjects, ranging from cyclists, musicians, and performers down to his still lifes and Asian cities and architecture.

All the works are authentic and original, supplied with written and visual documentation.

The gallery is curated by Cid Reyes.

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