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ArenaPlus Launches Austin Reaves As Its Newest Brand Endorser.

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, recently welcomed Austin Reaves as its newest brand endorser and celebrated the partnership with various activities on August 3, 2024, at Shangri-La the Fort.

The brand, known for supporting athletes in their endeavors, had expressed excitement at bringing Reaves into the fold. The partnership was described as a big milestone for ArenaPlus, showing how much more, it has grown and been able to work with various athletes since it was launched.

President Jasper Vicencio of Total Gamezone Xtreme, Inc. during his opening remarks.

ArenaPlus held a press conference in the morning to make an official announcement, followed by an exclusive fan meet where several fans spent the afternoon with Reaves. The day then concluded with a private dinner with ArenaPlus VIPs and a few basketball fans to commemorate both the partnership with Reaves and the support the brand has received from its players.

Press Conference at Shangri-La the Fort

In his opening speech during the press conference, President Jasper Vicencio of Total Gamezone Xtreme, Inc. had remarked upon how far ArenaPlus has come in recent years. Its efforts have allowed it to expand operations, work in even greater capacities and provide more athletes with a wider range of support.

“ArenaPlus, more than anything, places heavy importance on those who play and enjoy sports,” Vicencio continued to say, highlighting the core of ArenaPlus’ work and advocacy. “As much as we value creating memorable entertainment experiences, we also want to nourish our support to the athletes, especially those in the court.”

Shot of the press conference proper during the Q&A portion with President Jasper Vicencio (left), Austin Reaves (middle), and Reaves’ business representative Aaron Reilly (right)

This partnership comes from ArenaPlus’ belief in Reaves’ dedication and professionalism, two facets of the Lakers player that the brand deeply values. As the leading sports entertainment app in the Philippines, ArenaPlus is mindful to only work with the best so that it can further elevate sports appreciation in Filipinos.

During the Q&A portion of the press conference, Vicencio had further expounded on this as he spoke about the significance of ArenaPlus working with several well-known athletes.

“We used to have such a small reach, but now we’re being acknowledged by these amazing people and we’re able to easily offer them the support they deserve,” Vicenco said, “These partnerships are also milestones in our commitment to both elevating the quality of sports entertainment and standing alongside our athletes.”

Vicenco later addressed Reaves and his team, “To Austin and his team, I want to express my most heartfelt thanks. It truly does mean a lot to us that you’ve joined the ArenaPlus family. Having someone of your caliber among us is a source of inspiration and pride and will push us to do our best as well.”

President Jasper Vicencio (left), Austin Reaves (middle), and Reaves’ business representative Aaron Reilly (right) finalizing the ArenaPlus x Austin Reaves partnership.

Reaves recalled his experience about the warm welcome from the Filipinos. “It feels like home. I’ve been here before, so it feels like home. The Filipinos are big sports fans. They know sports well so partnering with ArenaPlus is like connecting back with everybody,”

In addition, Reaves expressed his gratitude to the brand for the opportunity given to him and his team. “I never thought in my life to get this far, being from a small town where few people get the opportunity to do what I’m doing. Every day I wake up and try to cherish that. So, to be able to be a brand ambassador for ArenaPlus is very special, not just for me but for all of us.”

ArenaPlus concluded the press conference with a raffle giveaway featuring merchandise signed by Reaves and a photo opportunity.

Fan Meet at Kerry Sports

Following the press conference, ArenaPlus brought Reaves to the Kerry Sports Gym in Shangri-La the Fort for a fan meet called the “Courtside Takeover” in the afternoon. Attendees included fans, online creators, and media partners. The meeting had several segments, including a Q&A, games, and a raffle.

Reaves during the Q&A segment of the fan meet.

ArenaPlus hosted three games to increase engagement with the attendees and maintain their excitement while they waited for Reaves to arrive. The first game tested the trivia knowledge of eventgoers, with the topics centered around Reaves and the Lakers. The second game, called “Over or Under,” challenged 10 random guests to figure out which of the two Lakers players chosen by ArenaPlus had the higher point average. The last game was “Swing the Rock,” which featured five random players shooting baskets at targets of varying sizes. Winners received gift certificates and prepaid load cards, while ArenaPlus merchandise was given out as consolation prizes.

A smaller segment was held after the games, where two fans with the best Lakers merchandise were selected.

Once Reaves joined the meet, selected fans were invited to take part in the Q&A portion to get to know ArenaPlus’ newest endorser even better. The questions centered around team preparations and his source of inspiration.

ArenaPlus then treated attendees to another game after the Q&A, this time with the participation of Reaves. Dubbed the “Reaves Masterclass,” two or more players had to try and mimic basketball moves under Reaves’ instruction and coaching. Reaves judged and scored each attendee with scorecards, with the highest scoring player named the winner.

A shot of Reaves signing merchandise during the fan meet.

The fan meet finished with a raffle, followed by a meet and greet with Reaves for 20 lucky fans to have a photo-op with him as well as have their merchandise signed. The 20 lucky fans comprised 15 pre-drawn names, the winners from “Over or Under,” “Swing the Rock,” and “Reaves Masterclass,” and the two owners of the event’s “Best Lakers Merch.” Event-goers later went home with ArenaPlus loot bags to finish the day.

ArenaPlus continues to be an active member of the sports scene as it draws inspiration from the athletes it strives to support while working towards making sports more fun and entertaining for Filipinos. By inking a partnership with Austin Reaves, ArenaPlus draws closer to its goal of becoming the key source of sports entertainment in the Philippines as well as a trustworthy partner to various sports organizations.

DigiPlus is the fastest-growing digital entertainment company in the country. It operates the country’s leading digital platforms, BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, PeryaGame, Tongits+, and BingoPlus Poker, with more to come. ArenaPlus, the leading sports betting app that provides various sports live streaming in the Philippines, serves as the leading sports entertainment gateway for Filipinos. For more information, visit: www.arenaplus.net.

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ArenaPlus Celebrates Double Olympic Gold with Brand Ambassador Carlos Yulo

ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, joins with countless Filipinos across the globe in celebrating the “HIStoric” double gold medal win of its official brand ambassador, Carlos Yulo, in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Having sent Yulo off to the Olympics with a loud cheer of support last June 2024, ArenaPlus is now ready to welcome home the country’s golden boy with open arms after he became the second Philippine Olympic champion following his floor exercise routine on August 3, Saturday. The brand had been ecstatic about his initial win; the energy later shot up when a second golden medal was announced for the vault exercise on August 4, Sunday.

These hard-won triumphs have earned Yulo a grand reward from ArenaPlus, both as an acknowledgement of his hard work and a show of pride in his success.

In addition, ArenaPlus will be giving Php 5 million in cash to its official brand ambassador and golden boy Yulo, dubbed “Astig Hero Bonus.”.

Of course, ArenaPlus will not turn a blind eye to the other Philippine athletes who have raised the country’s flag at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The brand stands with each of the athletes who have fought long and hard, and recognises everything they have done and gone through.

ArenaPlus salutes the other athletes who comprise Team Philippines for the 2024 Olympics: EJ Obiena, Lauren Hoffman, and John Cabang Tolentino for Athletics; guaranteed bronze medalist Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Hergie Bacyadan, guaranteed bronze medalist Aira Villegas, and fellow ArenaPlus endorser Eumir Marcial for Boxing; Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar for Gymnastics; gold medalist hopefuls Elreen Ando, John Ceniza, and Vanessa Sarno for Weightlifting; Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina for Golf; Kayla Sanchez and Jarod Hatch for Swimming; Joanie Delgaco for Rowing; Samantha Catantan for Fencing; and Kiyomi Watanabe for Judo.

For ArenaPlus, the Olympic gold is more than just an incredible achievement on the global stage. It also stands as a source of inspiration that will push Filipinos, as well as ArenaPlus, to continue pushing forward to attain their goals. Truly, Yulo, alongside his fellow Philippine athletes, have won the “Ginto para sa mga Astig na Atleta.”

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Increased Assistance from SM to Communities Affected by Typhoon Carina

Thanks to the SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, the SM Group has stepped up its assistance efforts following the devastating effects of Typhoon Carina on Luzon and Metro Manila. Those impacted by the torrential rains and widespread flooding have received over 23,000 “Kalinga” aid packets from the foundation.

Several impacted areas, including Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Rizal, and Cavite, have received Kalinga Packs from SM employee volunteers in the field. To ease the urgent demands and bring comfort to families who have been relocated, these bags contain necessities.

As part of a concerted effort, SM Supermalls and the Philippine Red Cross have set up OPTE booths. These booths are central locations for providing aid and distributing relief supplies to those in need.

The SM malls have gone above and beyond to serve the community by providing free WiFi and phone charging stations, free overnight parking for those who are stuck, and other amenities to help people stay connected with their loved ones. Help desks have also been set up at several SM Supermalls to give locals the information and support they need during this difficult time.

In the event of a disaster or emergency, the SM Foundation, SM Supermalls, and SM Markets work together through their social responsibility initiative, Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), to ensure that people receive prompt assistance. More than 800,000 Kalinga packs have been distributed across the country since the campaign began.

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SM Investments has been recognized as the most strong Philippine firm in Corporate Governance by HK magazine

Alpha Southeast Asia, a magazine located in Hong Kong, honored SM Investments Corporation at its 14th Institutional Investor Corporate Awards for having the strongest adherence to corporate governance of any Philippine company. Winners were chosen from among 586 investors and analysts from the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia, making it SM’s ninth triumph in the category.

According to Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and chief executive officer of SM Investments, “At SM, we uphold the highest standards of corporate governance in keeping with our commitment to attain shared value for our stakeholders—toward responsible and sustainable development for the communities we serve.”

For the thirteenth year in a row, SM Investments has won Best Strategic CSR and was also ranked among the top five performing businesses in Most Organized Investor Relations.

Participating in the Alpha Southeast Asia survey were equities and fixed-income brokers, as well as buy-and sell-side analysts, big institutional investors, insurance firms, pension funds, hedge fund funds, private banks, and fund managers with a focus on Southeast Asia. For this year’s ranking, we looked at 38 publicly-traded firms in Southeast Asia. These companies exemplified the very best in terms of CSR, dividend policy, financial management, investor relations, disclosure, transparency, and overall corporate governance.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that invests in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines, with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers, as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth largest private domestic bank.

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Magna Prime Chemical Technologies, Inc. Is Now ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED

Magna Prime Chemical Technologies, Inc., a major player in the chemical and construction industries, has achieved its objective of obtaining an ISO 9001:2015 certification from SGS Philippines, the preeminent testing, inspection, and certification firm in the world. The company’s relentless pursuit of perfection and resolve to strengthen its position in the market led to its ultimate achievement of worldwide recognition.

Celebrating ISO 9001:2015 Certification Milestone Achievement: (From left to right) QualityPlus President Henry O. Palaca, Magna Prime CEO Mr. Derrick Tan, and SGS Operations and Sales Manager Mr. Eric Bernabe.

What this means for Magna Prime is that they are very good at following the basic ideas and principles of the ISO quality management system (QMS), as well as the requirements that come with it. By adhering to this standard, the organization maintains its self-assurance and is constantly prepared to deliver top-notch products and services. Magna Prime’s inventor, CEO, and recipient of the Agora Award, Derrick Tan, states, “It is to see our country be at par with world-class construction chemical products,” when asked about the company’s desire to become ISO certified.

“Assigning the appropriate task to capable individuals is crucial,” Tan says, highlighting the critical function of delegation within the business and recognizing the necessity of ISO. When a business grows without solid foundational procedures in place, mayhem follows. ISO is a resolution for a more efficient corporation that can achieve long-term success. Magna Prime has been able to secure its position as a forerunner in the worldwide construction chemical products industry by obtaining ISO certification, which ensures that its expansion is backed by efficient procedures. This allows the company to maintain high levels of efficiency and quality even as it grows.

Buildrite Construction Chemicals, Sinclair Paints, and Max Bond Adhesives are three of Magna Prime’s popular products that Tan founded. Tan is a pioneering innovator with four patents that solve problems and ease concerns in the construction sector. In the Philippines, we created a new category for construction chemicals by filling in the gaps, educating the sector, and developing innovative products and techniques. Then Tan goes on.

Magna Prime’s achievement of ISO 9001:2015 is proof of its unwavering commitment to quality, which serves as the basis for its success. As a result of their rigorous quality management system, they are able to provide unmatched quality at every stage of their business process, from product design and development to sales and distribution, service delivery, and customer relations. This not only benefits their customers but also their business partners. The use of tools and testing techniques that are up-to-date and above industry standards is something that we ensure at all times, according to Tan.

Magna Prime is always taking the initiative to maintain its standards, which is a reflection of the firm’s dedication to excellence. For example, the company has strengthened its customer relations team to provide more personal service and tightened supplier accreditation to guarantee the best quality raw materials. The company is also committed to strengthening each team through strategic reorganization, acquiring new laboratory equipment to ensure all products adhere to ASTM standards, and establishing precise departmental quality objectives. These initiatives will help mitigate future challenges.

These things show how committed Magna Prime is to making sure all of their services and processes are optimized to provide consistently high-quality results.

Hiya, Malasakit, Tiyaga, and Malikhain—the four pillars upon which Magna Prime is built—remain unshaken as the company rises to the top of the global standards food chain. All products and services will be quality-checked to ensure they meet or exceed international standards. “If we can’t get ourselves in order at home, how can we expect to be organized when we venture out into the world?” How do we earn the market’s trust? “We are committed to upholding integrity and excellence in both domestic and international markets,” says Tan, representing the company’s commitment.

Under the leadership of its creator, Derrick Tan, Magna Prime Chemical Technologies, Inc. has reached a major milestone in its quest for market. dominance and excellence; as a result, the firm is now equal to the world’s leading manufacturers of construction chemical products.

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Anglo Watsons Glass Inc. Partners With TeaM Energy To Enhance Its Environmental Sustainability

Officials of Anglo Watsons Glass Inc. (AWGI) and TeaM Philippines Energy Corporation (TPEC) led by AWGI President Alec Tempongko (4th from left) and TPEC President Tristan Taghoy (4th from right) shown after recently signing a retail electricity supply agreement. Under the agreement, TPEC’s supply of electricity to AWGI’s bottle manufacturing plant in Laguna shall be 100% backed by an International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) from a domestic renewable energy plant. This will allow the glass manufacturer to attain zero emissions for its energy usage during the supply period. Tempongko affirmed AWGI’s commitment to sustainability by taking measures to reduce their carbon footprint. Taghoy stressed TPEC’s commitment to contribute to the success of AWGI. AWGI is a subsidiary of Emperador Distillers Inc. under the Alliance Global Group, Inc. alongside its other affiliates such as Megaworld, Golden Arches and Travellers International Hotel. Others in photo are (L-R): Keisuke Osuga, EVP for Business Development, TeaM Energy Corporation; Reggie Tarrosa, Senior Manager for Capacity Sourcing, TPEC; Redentor Sioson, Plant Manager, AWGI; Abbey Lim, Manager for Marketing, TPEC; Charyl Carino-San Diego, Purchasing Manager, AWGI; Sonny Malacca, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Technical Support, TPEC.