The Ultimate Guide to Scoring Cash and Cool Gadgets from Maya this Back-To-School Season!

     The back-to-school rush is in full swing! As you navigate this busy season, Maya, the #1 Digital Bank App in the Philippines, is here to help you ace it with a chance to win ₱10,000 in cash and cool HONOR gadgets. Here’s how you can rack up those raffle entries and boost your chances of winning big:

The Ultimate Guide to Scoring Cash and Cool Gadgets from Maya  this Back-To-School Season! 

Miss Universe PH 2024 and PLDT Home Ambassador Chelsea Manalo bares all in Metro.Style cover

     Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and PLDT Home Ambassador Chelsea Manalo talks about staying connected with her loved ones and being her best self in Metro.Style’s latest digital cover story.

     Chelsea impressed the whole nation with her performance in Miss Universe Philippines’ swimwear and eveningwear segments. But it was her Q&A about overcoming restrictive beauty standards that captured the hearts of Filipinos and ultimately secured her the win.

Miss Universe PH 2024 and PLDT Home Ambassador Chelsea Manalo bares all in Metro.Style cover

PLDT Home New Fiber Unli All Plans with Unli Mobile Calls and 2x Faster Speeds

     PLDT Home is revolutionizing family connectivity with its new Fiber Unli All Plan1399. This plan has unlimited mobile calls and double internet speeds, ensuring everyone stays connected effortlessly. PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plans now have enhanced Unli Fam Call, a feature that lets the whole family enjoy free calls and texts from mobile to mobile, unlimited calls from mobile to landline, landline to landline, and landline to mobile. To enjoy this feature, customers can nominate five (5) Smart or TNT numbers as part of the Unli Fam Call.

     The Fiber Unli All 1399 delivers speeds of up to 100 Mbps, which is twice as fast as the previous plan at 50 Mbps. The Fiber Unli All Plan 1399 delivers great value for money – combining in one bundle a family calling circle and high-speed internet with unlimited Cignal TV– which allows customers to enhance their lifestyle while spending less for their digital services.

PLDT Home New Fiber Unli All Plans with Unli Mobile Calls and 2x Faster Speeds

Love, Bonito's First Permanent Store in the Philippines Now Open

     Love, Bonito, Southeast Asia’s leading omnichannel womenswear brand, is proudly expanding internationally with the opening of its first permanent store in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Spanning over 2,000 sqft, the store is located at the premium Greenbelt 3 Mall and officially opens on August 4, 2024. The announcement comes off the back of the brand’s rebranding and assortment revamp this March, and further hones in on its brand vision to be the go-to destination for Asian women globally.

We know the malling culture is huge here in the Philippines and we’re so excited to finally put our roots down. We have received overwhelming support from the Filipina community, where we experienced 90% YoY growth in 2023 solely through online orders! Through customer data from our e-commerce website and various pop-ups around Manila, we’re finally hard launching our first brick-and-mortar store, with unique elements that cater to the Filipina customer,” shares Dione Song, Chief Executive Officer of Love, Bonito, in her opening speech.

Love, Bonito's First Permanent Store in the Philippines Now Open

PLDT Home Powers Bantayan Island, Boosts Local Tourism

     Bantayan Island, a pristine gem in the Visayas, has transformed from a tranquil escape into a thriving hub attracting tourists, remote workers, and digital nomads alike, providing a perfect blend of productivity and relaxation.

     Internet connectivity has been pivotal to this development in Bantayan Island. Now powered by PLDT Home’s most reliable fiber connection, Bantayan Island is primed to further enhance the quality of life of its locals and boost its economic growth. Fast and stable internet connection enable businesses in the Island to operate efficiently, empower residents to access essential online services, and allow visitors to enjoy seamless work and leisure experiences.

PLDT Home Powers Bantayan Island, Boosts Local Tourism

L-R (clockwise): Madridejos Vice Mayor Vincent Y. Villacrusis welcomes PLDT Home representatives

during a courtesy visit in Bantayan Island, Belvin Fariolen, a home-based mom-preneur in Bantayan Island High Speed Hitters Shiela Kiseo, Mika Reyes, and Iza Viray graced PLDT Home’s Beach Volleyball Clinic in Bantayan Island

Living the Dream: Tourism and Micro-Entrepreneurs Thriving in Bantayan

     Bantayan’s pristine beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality have always drawn tourists. Now, with PLDT Home’s high-speed internet, the island is an ideal destination for digital nomads and remote workers seeking a blend of productivity and relaxation. The stunning natural beauty, combined with reliable connectivity, creates a perfect environment for inspiration and work.

Internet is one of the necessities of our tourists. Before they book, they ask if the area has a good internet connection. Here at Myrna’s Pension House, we have two [fiber plan] accounts with PLDT Home. For as long as tourism is booming here, I can say that I’m stable here,” says Madelle Tibay, a Pension House Manager in Bantayan Island.

     For home-based entrepreneur and virtual assistant Belvic Fariolen, a reliable home internet helps their family thrive in the Island. She’s grateful for having access to digital opportunitiesso that she can work and earn from home while also being a full-time mom.“My home business is online selling of bags, perfumes, and clothes. I’m also a virtual assistant. I like the work set up I have now because I’m just at home and I don’t have to spend a lot. The most important thing is that I can also focus on my children.”

Enhancing Island Life

     Beyond economic advantages, PLDT Home’s connectivity empowers the local community, significantly enhancing life in three (3) municipalities of the island: Bantayan, Madridejos, and Santa Fe. Residents now have better access to online education, healthcare services, and government programs. This digital transformation has improved the overall well-being of the island’s population, ensuring that everyone can thrive in this connected environment.

     Madridejos Vice Mayor Vincent Y. Villacrucis enthusiastically supports PLDT Home’s initiatives for Bantayan Island’s digital transformation. “Thank you for providing fast internet solutions in our province and providing a grassroot program through volleyball.”

     Bantayan Island represented Cebu Province, winning bronze at the Palarong Pambansa, a highly anticipated national sports event. To also support Cebu’s initiatives to encourage tourism through sports development in the province, PLDT Home brought PLDT High Speed Hitters Mika Reyes, Iza Viray, and Cebu’s very own Shiela Kiseo for an afternoon of Beach Volleyball Clinic at Santa Fe, Bantayan Island.

     As Bantayan Island continues to become more popular as a tourist destination, PLDT Home provides the digital infrastructure needed for its growth. By connecting and empowering more communities, PLDT Home is here with every Filipino family inmaking life better at home.Know more about how PLDT Home is enhancing the island life in Bantayan, watch this video.