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myWorldmyDSL: Broadband Connecting Made Hassle-Free

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010


myWorldmyDSL: Broadband Connecting Made Hassle-Free

PLDT makes applying for a myDSL plan easy and convenient with just a few clicks– without the trouble of multiple inquiries, having to fill up long application forms and the anxious wait to be connected. PLDT makes broadband connecting completely hassle-free with the relaunch of www.myworldmydsl.com and its evolution from a basic website to a complete myDSL online application portal.

Get instant feedback on whether your area is DSL-ready. Check out the menu of provinces and cities anywhere in the country on the myWorld site, and you will find out on the spot, down to how many lines are available in your very own barangay. Feedback is guaranteed no later than 48 hours for all inquiries and applications.

Gain freedom from the tedious process of filling up long application forms. At myWorld, only a few fields are required to get started, saving you precious time by having to provide only the most relevant and necessary information. Choose
the perfect plan to suit your internet needs, from the most affordable 990 DSL Bundle with landline at 384 kbps to the High-Speed 3000 at 3MB or get the Quick Install Kit (QIK) to get instantly connected once your application is approved.

Taking it a step further, myWorld not only gets customers connected to DSL hassle-free but also opens up a whole new portal into the world of Watchpad, where myDSL subscribers get information about and exclusive access to 20 TV channels, the hottest videos, movies and games for free. What’s more, check out the latest exciting deals, win fantastic freebies and get great discounts with PLDT’s promos at myWorld.

For those already with a myDSL connection, it is time to experience the triple play service advantage only from watchpad. Simply register for free at www.pldtwatchpad.com.

Make www.myworldmydsl.com your next stop once you log on. It is everyone’s online application portal for getting broadband connected, the gateway to unlimited Triple Play Service at home, plus the one-stop shop to everything myDSL to give you the experience of truly going beyond broadband.

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Two Cebuanas make it to the 10 Finalists of the PLDT MYDSL WATCHPAD CREW

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

After a nationwide search that commenced in March and generated thousands of entries, the journey from anonymous to famous is on its homestretch as the top 10 finalists of the PLDT myDSL WatchPad Crew was unveiled online recently.
PLDT myDSL is not just looking for the usual eye-candy as the finalists were chosen based on their unique personalities, love for the internet, and a passion in life ranging from music, sports, the performing arts, and even advocacies relevant to today’s generation. Simply put, these are teens who want to stand out and make a difference.

Two Cebuanas have made it to the coveted circle of young, vibrant personalities from all over the country and with Cebu’s support may just become part of the coolest crew in town joining the ranks of Rhian Ramos, champion drifter Alex Perez, Isabel Oli, Gino de la Peña, Viktor Aliwalas and Steph Henares. The top five with the most online votes will have a chance to become a part of the 5 new  PLDTnew PLDT myDSL WatchPad Crew. Public online voting is open until May 23.

Carole “Blinky” de Leon, dubbed as “The Do-Gooder” is a junior in the University of San Carlos and a pioneer host of a well-renowned show. Bubbly 20 year-old Blinky, however busy she is, finds time for her interests. When she’s not in class or on cam, she spends her free time dancing, swimming, food-tripping and internet-surfing.  Blinky uses the net for entertainment and to communicate with her loved ones.


Dani Miranda dubbed “Dan The Man” is not your average girl. She’s cool, funny, strong-willed and can be considered “one of the boys”. A sophomore in the University of the Philippines Cebu, 19-year old Dani slows down from the stresses of school life by shopping, eating and cooking for her friends.  She also loves surfing the net especially to watch her favorite TV shows.

Rounding up the rest of the finalists are George Schulze, Mara Schnittka, Nikko Ramos, Goldameir Gamir, Arbie Baguios, Yassi Pressman, Paolo Villanueva and Jacqueline Milner.

The new WatchPad Crew will also each win a brand new Sony Vaio laptop with free myDSL subscription for a year, a chance to be part of WatchPad events, campaigns and ads and P100, 000 in cash. They will also participate in the Gabay Guro program of the PLDT-SMART Foundation, helping change lives of the teachers and equip them with English proficiency and computer literacy training.

As the new faces of PLDT myDSL, the Watchpad crew will be privileged to represent not just a Superbrand*, but a status like no other—a Platinum status** that’s Most Trusted by Filipinos. They’ll be featured on the hottest entertainment portal in the country.  Watchpad has 18 of the hottest channels absolutely free with every myDSL subscription some of which are not available on local Cebu cable: Channel [V], CNN, National Geographic, E!, PBO, CNBC, Cartoon Network, Animax, History, The Biography Channel, Crime and Investigation, Living Asia, RCTV, Go, Splash, Smart Shopping, TBN-Word,  and myView.

Vote for Cebu’s very own Blinky and Danielle to be broadband generation’s next icons at http://www.pldtwatchpad.com/watchpadcrew.

*Based on Superbrands International awards 2010-2011
**Based on Reader’s Digest 2009 Annual Survey Research Results

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PLDT MyDSL Speed Circuit 2010 Drifting Exhibition in Cebu

Monday, April 12th, 2010






Smoke billowing, tires screeching as champion drifters made their mark on the road.

Cebuanos are once again presented with high-packed drifting action. Precision and speed at its best as PLDT MyDSL brings to Cebu “Speed Circuit 2010 Drifting Exhibition” held at SM City Cebu parking lot with no less than the 4-time drifting Champion Alex Perez with Gio Rodriguez and the lovely lady drifter, Pia Boren.

Drifting is a motor sport that originated in Japan when tires loses grip on the road and swerves. That’s when the precision and control of a professional drifter comes in which was clearly seen as drifters showed their jaw-dropping stunts, as they throw rings into the street cones, skid around the hosts and an amazing near collision stunts. Alex Perez gave basic drifting lesson and let some lucky Cebuanos experience the G and ride the drift cars with the champs.

According to Ms. Myla Villanueva, Senior Product Manager of PLDT myDSL,they incorporated drifting with their PLDT myDSL since it brings the sense of speed and the innovation relating to their DSL service. Drifting is non-traditional, unique and has an appeal to their target market – the hip, young and cool.

Celebrity guest includes Ryan Agoncillo and Isabel Oli.

This Cebu event is organized by bigSEED Media and Marketing Solutions.

Special thanks to:

  • Jaja Chiongbian-Rama & April Rama of bigSEED Media and Marketing Solutions for inviting CebuCentral.Com

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    Speed Circuit 2010 Drifting Exhibition

    Friday, April 9th, 2010

    From the jam packed Live and Loud event last March 28, PLDT myDSL continues to surprise us with top-notch entertainment with Speed Circuit 2010 on April 11, Sunday at the SM Cebu Parking Lot and streamed LIVE and Free via the Watchpad MyView channel for all myDSL WatchPad subscribers nationwide.

    Get ready for the country’s biggest drifting event as a bigger and better PLDT myDSL Speed Circuit goes full throttle in sunny Cebu. Prepare to witness more screeching tires and new heart-stopping stunts from 4-time drift champ Alex Perez and the nation’s master drifters including the first Filipina drifter Pia Boren, plus get to meet myDSL icons Isabel Oli, Ryan Agoncillo and the rest of the WatchPad crew in the year’s most
    exciting drifting spectacle yet. With also a performance from Live and Loud Battle of the Bands winner Dance With Me Kris.

    Log on to http://www.pldtWatchpad.com and experience the latest in broadband entertainment. PLDT myDSL Watchpad, the country’s pioneering internet TV, just keeps on getting bigger and better by giving myDSL subscribers added value through both local, national and international content. PLDT myDSL subscribers can now experience internet TV viewing at its best and the hottest shows from 18 free channels to choose from on their DSL-powered PCs, some of which are not available on local Cebu cable: Channel [V], CNN, National Geographic, E!, PBO, CNBC, Cartoon Network, Animax, History, The Biography Channel, Crime and Investigation, Living Asia, RCTV, Go, Splash, Smart Shopping, TBN-Word, and myView.

    Not yet on Watchpad? Log on to www.pldtwatchpad.com to get your free username and password.

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    WANTED: Watchpad Icon from Cebu

    Monday, March 1st, 2010

    The Search for the PLDT myDSL WatchPad Crew Auditions in Cebu open to all
    students 16-20 years old are on:

    March 2 & 3:
    Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT), 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    March 4, 12 & 20:
    VUDU at the Crossroads on from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    March 6:
    The University of Cebu (Banilad), 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    March 11:
    Bigfoot Mactan, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Deadline for uploading videos is on April 15.

    Qualifications:
    * 16-20 years old
    * currently enrolled for the school year 2010
    * passionate about making a difference
    * articulate in English and Filipino
    * net savvy and shares a passion for music, fashion, fitness, film and
    technology

    Prizes: The 5 winners will each get
    * a laptop with free one-year myDSL subscription
    * a chance to be part of WatchPad events, campaigns and ads
    * P100,000 in cash.

    Be famous for the right reasons and join the ranks of Rhian Ramos, champion drifter Alex Perez, Isabel Oli, Gino de la Peña, Viktor Aliwalas and Steph Henares

    Grab the opportunity to represent Cebu again in another nationwide search. From reality shows to beauty pageants and talent competitions, it may be time for another Cebuano to shine and become famous, this time as the broadband generation’s next icon. Let your journey from anonymous to famous begin by joining The Search for the PLDT myDSL Watchpad Crew. If you are a 16-20 year old student that is currently enrolled for the school year 2010, passionate about making a difference, articulate in English and Filipino, net savvy and shares a passion for music, fashion, fitness, film and technology, then you have what it takes to be a part of the WatchPad Crew.

    This exhilarating journey begins with the question “Why should we pick you to be a part of the Watchpad crew?” Answer this in a 2-3 minute video, and you might just be one of the ten finalists that will be chosen from all over the Philippines.  The WatchPad team will be visiting selected schools and partner establishments in Cebu from March 2-20, 2010 where application forms will be available and audition booths will be set up for submission. Catch them at the Cebu Institute of Technology (CIT) on March 2 & 3 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., VUDU at the Crossroads on March 4, 12 & 20 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., The University of Cebu (Banilad) on March 6 and Bigfoot Mactan on March 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    The ten WatchPad Crew finalists will be unveiled and subject to online voting on April 26.  The top five with the most votes will be the newest members joining the ranks of Rhian Ramos, champion drifter Alex Perez, Isabel Oli, Gino de la Peña, Viktor Aliwalas and Steph Henares. The five new WatchPad Crew members will each win a laptop with free one-year myDSL subscription, a chance to be part of WatchPad events, campaigns and ads and P100, 000 in cash.

    Be famous for all the right reasons and be a part of the coolest crew in town with PLDT myDSL WatchPad. Spread the word to all Cebuanos and grab the chance to possibly represent Cebu.  For more details, go to www.PldtWatchpad.com.

    PLDT myDSL Watchpad, the country’s pioneering internet TV, just keeps on getting bigger and better. PLDT myDSL subscribers can now experience internet TV viewing at its best and the hottest shows from 18 free channels to choose from on their DSL-powered PCs, some of which are not available on local Cebu cable: Channel [V], CNN, National Geographic, E!, PBO, CNBC, Cartoon Network, Animax, History, The Biography Channel, Crime and Investigation, Living Asia, RCTV, Go, Splash, Smart Shopping, TBN-Word and myView.

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