YouTube Shopping launches in the Philippines, expanding partnership with Shopee in Southeast Asia

 

YouTube, in partnership with Shopee, launches YouTube Shopping in the Philippines. With this launch, the YouTube Shopping affiliate program is now available in six countries across Southeast Asia, further fueling the burgeoning video commerce in the region. YouTube Shopping seeks to elevate the purchase experience and create more opportunities for viewers, content creators, and even advertisers.

Win P1M cash, a brand-new car, and Free broadband for life with PLDT Home’s OMG Promo

 

Get ready for the biggest and most exciting promo of the year - PLDT Home’s OMG (One Mega Giveaway) is back, and it’s grander than ever!

Get a chance to ‘experience’ Squid Game in real life with PLDT Home!

Ever watched Squid Game and thought you could do better in the challenges? Here’s your chance to test your skills in adrenaline-pumping games – minus the real danger, of course, but with loads of fun and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Book Nook Bringing Communities Together Through Books and Art

This year, Book Nook expands beyond book readings with a lineup of art workshops, cultural activities, and interactive storytelling sessions at SM Aura and SM Podium, inviting families, students, and aspiring creatives to explore new ideas and perspectives.

Jed Madela, Eleven11 join PLDT Home’s Fiber Fest in Batangas

The leading P-pop trio Eleven11 and PH's top balladeer Jed Madela will be the main acts at PLDT Home's exclusive Fiber Fest 2025. Attendees will have a unique experience at this much-anticipated event, which takes place in Tanauan City, Batangas, this Saturday, April 5.

Here’s how Filipinas are being protected online and offline

 

The latest available data from the Foundation for Media Alternatives  show women are disproportionately targeted in online gender-based violence in the Philippines, with 22.2% of reported cases in 2023 involving threats, blackmail, and abuse. During a Women's Month event, DICT, Google, BSP, PNP, and NPC outlined their efforts to combat this. 

What we learned about family, friendships, and life from Netflix’s latest sci-fi action ‘The Electric State’

What would you do if you had the chance to find your long-lost brother, sister, or friend after they’ve been away? What lengths would you go to help a loved one in need? Should you instantly aid someone who’s got a big problem?

PLDT Home’s Fiber Fest goes wider, bigger for the 2nd year

PLDT Home’s pioneering broadband festival is back for its second year, with bigger surprises in more areas nationwide. Fiber Fest widens its reach in 2025, bringing same-day fiber installations, ultra-fast broadband, and exclusive digital experiences to more communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

 

Bringing Fiber Connectivity, One Barangay at a Time

 

With PLDT Home’s ever-expanding fiber network, more Filipino families can now enjoy next-level connectivity with Wi-Fi 6-ready plans supporting speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Whether for remote work, streaming, gaming, or smart home setups, these high-speed fiber plans ensure seamless performance.

 

“Fiber Fest aims to make reliable internet more accessible to broader communities,” said Patrick Tang, First Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Acquisition Marketing. “By bringing PLDT Home’s broadband and digital services to more barangays across the country, we promote digital transformation, encourage community development, and create growth opportunities.”

 

Building on its success, Fiber Fest is expanding to even more barangays, accelerating the rollout of PLDT Home’s reliable fiber network—especially in underserved communities.

 

What to Expect at the Fiber Fest

 

Here’s what Fiber Fest-goers can look forward to:

·       Exclusive Deals: Get the best broadband deals and rewards available exclusively at Fiber Fest. Enjoy free speedboost and save up to P3,600 waived installation and activation fees for new subscribers. Switching to PLDT Home Fiber plan?  Then enjoy a 50% off monthly service fees for six months.  Existing PLDT Home subscribers upgrading to Fiber Netflix Plan, Fiber Unli All, or Fiber Unli Plan also get free speedboost and exclusive rewards.

·       Same-day Installation: Customers will enjoy same-day installation of their PLDT Home Fiber plan when they apply at the Fiber Fest.

·       Exciting Rewards: Sign up for Home Rewards program and receive 120 free Rewards Crystals which can be redeemed for bill rebates, discounts, and exclusive treats.

·       The Best Digital Offers, All in One Place: PLDT Home has partnered with Smart, Maya, mWell and Next Upgrade to bring exciting promos for the best digital experiences – mobile connectivity, seamless cashless payment, health and wellness services, and smart home solutions.

·       Local talent and Interactive Entertainment: Experience an action-packed day of games and entertainment, featuring Netflix-inspired activities and the Barangay Olympics. PLDT Home has also partnered with TikTok to showcase the best local talents and connect them with wider online audiences with the country’s first-ever TikTok Star Search at the Fiber Fest.

·       Live Celebrity Performances: Enjoy electrifying performances from Eleven11, and special guest appearances from PLDT High Speed Hitters.

 

First Stop: Pasig City

 

Kicking off in Pasig, Pasigueños enjoyed activities and surprises from PLDT Home. Celebrities and guest performers including Dylan Menor, Eleven11, and PLDT High Speed Hitters including Mika Reyes, Majoy Baron, Jessey de Leon, and Rachel Austero also joined in the fun.

 

Catch the next runs of Fiber Fest in Batangas, Bulacan, Pasay, Cavite, and more! The full schedule of Barangay Fiber Fest locations and events will be announced soon on PLDT Home’s official pages.

 

Stay tuned and be part of the country’s biggest fiber festival.