DITO Powers Up Palarong Pambansa 2024
DITO Powers Up Palarong Pambansa 2024: Connecting Athletes and Celebrating Filipino Galing
DITO Telecommunity, a champion of Filipino talent and youth development, proudly served as the main co-presenter for Palarong Pambansa 2024. Partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd), DITO provided essential technological support and seamless high-speed connectivity to enhance the experience for athletes, delegates, and spectators at this prestigious national sporting event.
Empowering Athletes Through Next-Generation Tech
DITO’s next-generation technology played a critical role in powering 20 billeting quarters, 34 sporting venues, and all command centers. This comprehensive support benefited over 30,000 athletes and delegates. They gained vital access to digital resources and remained connected with loved ones, fostering a sense of unity regardless of distance.
Strengthened Network for Seamless Communication
A key highlight of DITO’s contribution was the deployment of a cell site on wheels. This innovative solution ensured stronger and more reliable network service, guaranteeing hassle-free communication for all attendees throughout the event.
Elevating the Experience with 5G
“To elevate the athlete experience, DITO powered various headquarters and gaming venues with high-speed 5G connectivity,” stated Ret. Maj. Gen. Rodolfo “Genboy” Santiago, DITO Chief Technology Officer. “This offered greater capacity, wider coverage, and internet speeds 20 times faster than 4G. Participants could easily connect to DITO’s WiFi hubs and experience the reliability of our technology.”
Connecting Filipinos Nationwide
DITO ensured a seamless live stream of the July 9th opening ceremony on social media platforms. This allowed Filipinos and spectators across the country to witness this vibrant showcase of Filipino culture and “Galing” (excellence) in high definition.
Celebrating Local Talent: Galing DITO and Alamat
The opening ceremony was further amplified by a stunning performance by rising P-pop boy group and GalingDITO ambassadors, Alamat. Their rendition of the song “Ang Galing DITO” not only thrilled the audience but also resonated with its message of celebrating local talents and diversity.
Evelyn Jimenez, DITO Chief Revenue Officer for Consumer Business, emphasized the alignment between DITO’s “Galing DITO” campaign and Palarong Pambansa. “Both initiatives celebrate undiscovered talents and champion diversity. We empower Filipinos to showcase their ‘Galing’ in various passions, providing a platform for local artists like Alamat.”
Making DITO Accessible
DITO also set up activation booths to bring their value-driven mobile and home products closer to Cebuanos and delegates. Attendees could learn more about DITO’s offerings, including mobile prepaid’s Level-Up Socials, mobile postpaid’s FLEXPlan 388 SIM-Only (the most affordable plan), and DITO Home’s Unli 5G and Prepaid Home WiFi. These booths also offered exciting freebies to new subscribers.
Celebrating Champions and Galing
The Palarong Pambansa culminated in a closing ceremony on July 16th, recognizing the winners in various sports and acknowledging the dedication of all young athletes. Among the awardees was Asia Paraase from Region 7, the first gold medalist and a recipient of the “Most Inspiring Story” award.
Through its innovative offerings and unwavering support for Palarong Pambansa, DITO Telecommunity empowered young athletes to reach new heights. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to nurturing Filipino talent and fostering a spirit of “Galing” nationwide.
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