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Saturday, December 10, 2022

PH Reps: Blacklist International, ECHO start quest to conquer the world's biggest MOBA tournament in Jakarta | #BenchPaylaBlog

MANILA, 9 December – Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines (MPL-PH) Season 10 winner Blacklist International and runner-up ECHO are now on their way to defend the country in the upcoming M4 World Championship.

This season's battle cry, "Pinas Lang Malakas" aims to ignite the players' strength, pride, and honor to bring the championship title to the Philippines again. Dubbed the birthplace of greatness, the Philippines has been the strongest nation in MLBB esports, with the most championship titles under its wing. It is also the defending country in the said prestigious competition.

"The Philippines is arguably the strongest nation with the highest chances of winning this international tournament, based on past performance. We are looking forward to witnessing both teams execute never-before-seen strategies which will cement their position as the greatest teams in the MLBB world," says Tonyo Silva, MOONTON Games, Senior Marketing Manager for Esports.

Commencing 1 January 2023, the competition will dare 16 teams to unleash their greatness as they compete to take home the most-coveted title and the lion's share worth USD 800,000. The winners can choose the M4 winner's championship skin and receive a UBS-exclusively designed gold ring.

Revealed in the M4 Group Draw press conference on 8 December, world champions Blacklist International are part of Group A alongside Falcon Esports, Burn X Flash, and Incendio Supremacy. The codebreakers are headed by coaches Kristoffer "BON CHAN" Ricaplaza and Aniel "MASTERTHEBASICS" Giandani. Johnmar "OhMyV33nus" Villaluna, Danerie James "Wise" Del Rosario, Edward Jay "Edward" Dapadap, Calvin Kiel "Oheb" Soriano, Salic "Hadji" Imam, Mark Jayson "Eson" Gerardo, and Dexter "Dex Star" Alaba will represent the team.

Meanwhile, ECHO will contest in Group C with RSG SG, Occupy Thrones, and RRQ Hoshi. The "Superteam" is headed by coaches Harold Francis "Tictac" Reyes and Robert Alexis "Trebor" Sanchez. The team will be composed of Tristan "Yawi" Cabrera, Karl Gabriel "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno, Jankurt Russel "KurtTzy" Matira, Sanford "Sanford" Vinuya, Alston "Sanji" Pabico, and Frederic Benedict "Bennyqt" Gonzales.

The Group Stage will have a single round-robin (BO1) match format. The Knockout follows, wherein the first two rounds of the lower bracket will be in a best-of-three (BO3) series. The Knockout Stage will follow from 7 to 15 January in a double elimination format that will feature competing teams facing each other in a BO5 series - save for 9 and 10 January (BO3), where matches will be played in a BO3 format. Lastly, the Grand Finals will be in a best-of-seven (BO7) format.

The Road to Greatness Begins

MPL Philippines has prepared numerous exciting online and on-ground activities to allow fans to support their teams:

Firstly, fans can submit creative video entries stating their message of support to the Philippines' M4 reps with the official battle cry of #PinasLangMalakas. This enables them a chance to win an all-expense paid flight and hotel accommodation in Jakarta, Indonesia, to witness the biggest MOBA tournament live.

Within the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang app, fans can score event items by completing tasks in exchange for rewards. They can get a Christmas profile avatar border and random skin experience cards of Blacklist and ECHO's signature heroes.

Various watch parties will be held nationwide dedicated to all the players and the whole MLBB community. Tune in to MPL Philippines' official pages to find out the participating malls, cafes, open spaces, universities, and schools.

Meanwhile, Asia's Soul Supreme KZ Tandingan and Filipino rapper Nik Makino will release M4 Philippines' theme song to showcase the Filipinos' strength and sense of pride. There will be a music video with a special dance choreography to demonstrate the PH cheer up pose, to convey the key message “Pinas Lang Malakas."

Get to know more about the biggest MOBA tournament in the world by visiting the following MPL Philippines pages:

Website: https://ph-mpl.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mplph.official
Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/463149115349162
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MPLPhilippines
TikTok: https://www.tiktok .com/@mplph_official?lang=en
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines: iOS and Play Store

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About MOONTON

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 1500 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Latin America, Hong Kong and mainland China. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 100 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence.

About Mobile Legends Esports

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Latin America.

Media Contacts

MOONTON Games:

Keith Medrano

Regional Public Relations Manager

Mobile: +63 927 437 5575

Email: medranokeithnino@moonton.com

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Win a trip to Jakarta to watch the biggest MLBB esports in the world! | #BenchPaylaBlog

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MANILA, 26 November – Fans in the Philippines can now have a chance to go to Indonesia and watch the world's biggest multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) tournament. MPL Philippines officially launched its "Lipad Tungo sa Tagumpay" online contest to provide a lucky fan with an all-expense paid flight and hotel accommodation in Jakarta for the upcoming M4 World Championship from 14-16 January 2023.

Starting 26 November 2022, fans can submit creative video entries stating their message of support to the Philippines' M4 representatives. To officially submit an entry, fans are required to follow the mechanics listed below:

Create a video in a vertical orientation

Post the output on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok with the hashtags #PinasLangMalakas, #MLBBM4, and #MPLPH
Ensure that the entrant's profile is set to public
Follow and tag the official MPL Philippines account in the post.

The videos should relate to and mention the PH team battlecry "Pinas Lang Malakas" which aims to ignite the players' strength, pride, and honor to once again bring the championship title back to the Philippines.

Fans should meet all of the following criteria to qualify for the contest:

Should be a Filipino citizen aged 18 and above
Should have an active MLBB account
Should have a passport valid for 6 months starting January 2023
Should be available to fly to Jakarta on January 14-16
Should possess proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (vaccination card or vaccination certificate from the Department of Health)

The qualifying entry with the most reactions will be declared the winner. Meanwhile, 10 lucky winners will be randomly chosen from the selection to be awarded Mobile Legends: Bang Bang in-game diamonds (up to 4,000). Another set of 10 random winners will be awarded an official M4-branded shirt from the official peripheral partner GANK. The deadline for submission is until 10 December 2022 only.

Get to know more about Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines and stream the upcoming M4 World Championship by visiting the following official social media platforms:

Website: https://ph-mpl.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mplph.official
Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/463149115349162
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MPLPhilippines
TikTok: https://www.tiktok .com/@mplph_official?lang=en
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Philippines: iOS and Play Store

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About MOONTON

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 900 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide.

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

About Mobile Legends Esports

Media Contacts

MOONTON Games:

Keith Medrano

Regional Public Relations Manager

Mobile: +63 927 437 5575

Email: medranokeithnino@moonton.com

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Maine Mendoza, Newest Ambassador for 51Talk | #BenchPaylaBlog

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51Talk's newest Brand Ambassador and Guest Teacher is the viral Internet Sensation turned TV Host and Actress, Maine Mendoza. 

Just like 51Talk's hardworking teachers, Maine is exceptionally enthusiastic and has this remarkable ability to concentrate on different facets of her career and life while also advocating for causes and initiatives that are close to her heart yet still finding ways to enjoy her personal time. 

And as for me, working from home means you’ll learn to thrive on self-motivation, self-discipline, determination to get things done, and focus. Being in the field of sales and marketing, there are days I go out for trade checking work but with this setup, I realized that somehow I can get more work done and be more efficient while making my couch my office chair. Just keep it professional, meet deadlines and always be responsive and available, whether it's by phone calls, e-mails, or other means.

51Talk, the biggest online English education platform has officially revealed its newest brand ambassador and guest teacher, our very own "Yayadub", the Maine Mendoza. 

Join the growing community of highly skilled #51Talk teachers all over the country with just 3-easy steps: 
1. Apply online.
2. Meet the requirements.
3. Start teaching.
As easy as that, right? 
Or sign up on the link below:
 http://bit.ly/SignUpToTeachAt51Talk


May of this year was Mother's Day Month. I'd like to share something about our superwoman, our pillar, our Mama Connie. 

She's the epitome of passion and hard work for giving us the most outstanding variety of TLC a mom could ever offer. She showed us that being a good mom is not about having it all together. All moms struggle, get tired, and sometimes she doesn't have all the answers. And my Mama said, "Being the best mom is about showing up, never hold back to any challenges and try to do the best you know for your family."
Just like Maine Mendoza, she proved to us over the years that being a celebrity, doing businesses, and other stuff won't hinder us in bagging a quality work-life balance.
51Talk teachers are exactly like Maine and my Mama. All of them are hardworking and passionate in everything they do. In any way you want to be part of the 51Talk family, sign up on the link below and become a 51Talk teacher now.


Learning new things every day is what gives me tremendous motivation to work hard. Thus, learning is a process that should never stop, they say.  
As an employee in the sales and marketing industry, there is a high degree of competition, especially during these trying times. I just reminded myself to be ready to strive for progress while reinventing my core to be better and productive. It also increases my confidence and has given me the source of an urge to work hard and do more.
In addition, the love and support I am receiving from my family gave me the drive to make sure I hit my deadlines with the quality of work on top of it.  I saw my parents' commitment to working and running our family farm, and it made me realize to always look up to them and be like them. Seeing them being self-motivated individuals strengthens me to look into the positive side of life even though sometimes, life may be challenging.
Just like Maine Mendoza and our 51Talk teachers, they are hardworking individuals and are very passionate about everything they do. 


Inspired by Maine Mendoza's story, who do you idolize that epitomizes the passion and hard work and why?
Well, to answer that, there's a person I have in mind whom I look up to, whom I celebrate with every hurdle and challenge she passed, every small win she made, and a lot more. I call her "Mami Mayo". May Ann Macanoquit Olmilla, the person on the photo above.
Aside from taking care of her family, Mami Mayo represents the epitome of passion and hard work. Why? Because from being a former bank employee to joining the insurance selling industry and just recently, she opened her Milk Tea shop back in her humble hometown. That's a lot of work, right? Undeniably, she's driven on doing these things she loves because this is for the people she's doing it for. 
Working moms like Mami Mayo are incredibly brave and unmatched despite the challenges of balancing work demands and the demands of her home life. It is unimaginable to be a super-employee and a super-mommy at the same time but Mami Mayo effortlessly did it anyway. Kudos Mami! 
Just like Maine Mendoza and our passionate 51Talk teachers, these people are amazing and worthy to be appreciated and I am lucky enough to know Mami Mayo for being one of them.

ICYMI, last June 8, 2021, Maine Mendoza did a fun-filled English lesson here on Facebook Live. Here's the link: https://fb.watch/61DIWjJwq8/ | WATCH AND ENJOY!


ABOUT 51Talk
Jack Huang started the 51Talk platform when he saw the need for proper teaching of conversational English in China. With the establishment of this platform, the Chinese are given access to quality online English lessons conducted by Filipinos. Jack considers Filipinos the perfect online English teachers because of their high English proficiency, happy and friendly nature, and familiarity with the Chinese culture.

Since 2011, 51Talk has delivered about 100 million online English lessons.

Monday, March 22, 2021

Holcim Launches Build To Win Promo Exclusively for Mindanao Region | #BenchPaylaBlog

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Being one of the Philippines' leading providers of building solutions, Holcim Philippines launched its grandest promotion to date raffling off brand new Toyota Wigos, Toyota Vios, Ford Raptors, and many more. This promotion aims to encourage Mindanao customers to use Holcim's quality products in building heavy-duty, long-lasting, and premium quality building structures.

PROMO SPECIFICS

Promo Name: HOLCIM BUILD TO WIN (MINDANAO-WIDE only)

Promo Duration: March 01, 2021 - November 30, 2021.

Participating Products: Holcim Premium, Holcim Excel, Holcim Solido, Holcim Wallright, Holcim Skim Coat & Holcim Tile Adhesive.

COMPLETE PROMO MECHANICS

1. Holcim BAGS: For every purchase of ten (10) bags of Holcim Excel, Holcim Solido, Holcim Wallright customer earns one (1) raffle entry.

2. Holcim DRY MIX: For every purchase of five (5) bags of Holcim Skim Coat and/or Holcim Tile Adhesive customer earns one (1) raffle entry.

3. BULK: Institutional accounts will also be given 1 (one) raffle entry for every 800kg of cement (Tonner and Bulk).

4. End-users should fill-up the raffle coupon/entry stub with correct details: Complete Name, Address, Mobile Number, Store ka-Partner (Hardware Store Name) & Signature. Do take note that incomplete details will automatically invalid.

5. Partner Retail Stores will also have the chance to win! Retail outlets as store ka-partner should be indicated in the raffle stubs.

6. There will be three (3) raffle draws within the promo period. There will be consolation and major raffle prizes in every draw.

7. Major Prizes can be claimed in Holcim Davao and Lugait Plant and isn't convertible to cash.

8. Prizes are as follows:

9. Deadline of entries as follow, 5PM at every dropbox in participating hardware stores:

10. During the raffle draw, a DTI, and Holcim Philippines representatives will be around to witness the announcement of winners. Also, strict implementation of the Health Standard Protocols will be observed. This can also be viewed via Excellent Squad Facebook page through Facebook Live.

11. An individual can only win once. In case the customer will win 2x or more during a particular raffle date, he/she gets the higher prize and will be published in local newspapers.

12. Winners will be notified by email, registered mail & phone call. All unclaimed prizes will be forfeited 60 days after the draw.

13. Winners should present two (2) valid government IDs and the original stub for validation.

14. Employees of Holcim Philippines, Inc, its affiliated suppliers, service providers, and its relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not qualified to join the promo. Immediate family members of Store owners and dealers are also not allowed to participate in the raffle.

Holcim Philippines Vice President and Head of Sales for Visayas and Mindanao Paulo Tan: “We are excited to hold this timely contest in Mindanao, which we expect to have a strong construction activity this year and moving forward. Aside from driving sales, the Build to Win contest is another way to reward our customers here while encouraging more people to try our various products. We at Holcim Philippines are confident that end-users will find that our offerings can help them build strong, durable and high quality structures and encourage them to become regular customers.”

For more information about this promo, you may check Holcim Philippines Facebook page.

ABOUT HOLCIM PHILIPPINES

Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Philippine Stock Exchange: HLCM) is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs.

With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental, and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country.

Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).

Holcim Philippines is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry present in 80 countries with over 75,000 employees.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

MULTIFIX, A Newly Launched Mortar Product by Holcim Philippines | #BenchPaylaBlog

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Holcim Philippines has launched a new cement product that is simple to use and flexible to help its partner builders advance the quality of their construction projects for walls, floors, and tile installation.

A mixture of sand and cement enhanced with a polymer, this product is called Multifix. Only by adding water, this multi-use product works effortlessly. There is no need for a mixture of too many items to manufacture mortar products. Multifix is doing its magic.

SPECIFICS OF HOLCIM MULTIFIX

1. Quick and simple to use - quality product, just add water

2. High Performance and Multipurpose – an innovative construction solution that delivers high-quality results that are beneficial for homeowners and value for money

3. Applicable also for Screeding & Tile-Laying – finishing layer of concrete slabs for leveling floors

4. Eco-friendly – screening of sand isn’t necessary therefore it offers less wastage of construction supplies and saves up time for additional building projects

5. Philippines only all-in-one dry mix product – modified with polymer for excellent adhesion and produces the best quality walls

6. Available initially in 25kg Bags – offered last December of 2020 in select Luzon locations and by the first quarter of 2021 in Mindanao region. This also comes with other Holcim dry-mix products such as Holcim Skim Coat and Holcim Tile Adhesive

"Holcim Multifix helps address common challenges of builders in producing mortars such as high-quality raw materials and varying skill levels of workers. Poor quality of mortars is one of the main reasons that impact the quality of walls." - Ram Maganti (Holcim Senior Vice President for Marketing and Innovation)

ABOUT HOLCIM PHILIPPINES

Holcim Philippines is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry present in 80 countries with over 75,000 employees.