ArenaPlus makes a summer splash with LoveBoracay and Star Magic All-Star Games support

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ArenaPlus, the newest offer and first sportsbook brand under DigiPlus (formerly Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC)), made waves this summer season with back-to-back sponsorships of key events that pushed summer tourism and summer sports activities in various parts of the Philippines.

The leading sportsbook in the Philippines helped launch LoveBoracay, the 6-day beach music festival, on the iconic white beaches of Boracay. In addition, ArenaPlus helped stage the star-studded Star Magic All-Star Games at the Mall of Asia Arena, in May.

LoveBoracay, the sequel to 2022’s prime beach activity, LaBoracay, highlighted activities that promoted sustainable tourism, wellness, and the arts to celebrate Boracay’s glory and prestige regained this year. As a major sponsor, ArenaPlus supported festival activities like the cleanup drive, art exhibit, bazaar and parade, street dance competition, the local music festival, and aqua and beach sports.

ArenaPlus pledged one million pesos worth of cash prizes and helped award the winners of beach sports competitions in volleyball, football, tennis, and frisbee. Tourism Secretary Cristina Garcia-Frasco, other tourism officials, and local officials led by Aklan Governor Jose Enrique "Joen" Mirraflores, and Malay Mayor Floribar Bustista were present at the event.

 

The Star Magic All-Star Games also received major support from ArenaPlus as the annual sports-entertainment festival returned after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ArenaPlus provided both event participants and the audience with merchandise and freebies to make the event more enjoyable. The badminton matches, won by Daniel Padilla and Neil Coleta, the volleyball games and the basketball competition won by Team Showtime composed of Vhong Navarro, Teddy Corpuz, Ogie Alcasid and Eric “Eruption” Tai were made more enjoyable with perks provided by ArenaPlus.

ArenaPlus President Jasper Vicencio said the brand takes great pride and happiness in being a part of activities that promote fun and entertainment. “We will engage in more events and activities in the future that will enable us to provide more fun and happiness to our community and the public at large. We take great pleasure in advancing leisure activities like fun events and sports competitions that contribute to wellbeing and mental health,” he said.

ArenaPlus is the official sports entertainment gateway of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the official gaming partner of the Philippine Volleyball League (PVL).

For more information and updates visit https://linktr.ee/arenaplusph.

14 Filipino Scientists honored in Asian Scientist 100 for 2023

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Fourteen Filipino scientists have been honored to be listed among the most outstanding scientists and researchers in the 2023 edition of the Asian Scientist 100 of the Asian Scientist Magazine.

According to a Singapore-based institution, "the Asian Scientist 100 list celebrates the success of the region’s best and brightest, highlighting their achievements across a range of scientific disciplines.”

“To be acknowledged on the Asian Scientist 100 list, the honoree must have received a national or international prize in the preceding year for his or her research. Alternatively, he or she must have made a significant scientific discovery or provided leadership in academia or industry,” the magazine said.

Glenn Banaguas, a multi-awarded science diplomat and one of this year’s honorees said in his social media accounts, “We will continue to bring science closer to the hearts of our people and use science to transform their lives.”

Here are the fourteen Filipino scientists on the 2023 Asian Scientist 100 list:



1. Glenn S. Banaguas

Field: Sustainability

Award Classification: International

Banaguas received the United Nations’ (UN) Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction Award in 2022 for his work with Climate Smart Philippines, a centralized, multi-stakeholder platform that supplies data for an evidence-based approach to address climate change and reduce disaster risk.



2. Roel R. Suralta

Field: Agricultural Sciences

Award Classification: National

Suralta was one of the recipients of the Achievement Award at the 2021 National Research Council of the Philippines’ (NCRP) awards for his significant contributions to understanding root science leading to robust high-value crops in the face of climate change.



3. Beverly Lorraine Ho

Field: Biomedical Sciences

Award Classification: National

Ho was named one of the 2022 Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service awardees for her work in public health. Her research has contributed to policies like the sugar- sweetened beverage tax, universal health care and the implementation of health technology assessment processes.



4. Pia Bagamasbad

Field: Biomedical Sciences

Award Classification: National

Bagamasbad has been recognized as one of the 2022 Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service awardees for spearheading an RT-PCR training program for the detection of SARS- CoV-2, to support the Department of Health’s COVID-19 response.



5. David P. Penaloza, Jr.

Field: Chemistry

Award Classification: National

Penaloza, Jr. was named the Achievement Awardee for the NRCP Division of Chemical Sciences for his notable contributions in polymer chemistry research.



6. Joseph Auresenia

Field: Chemistry

Award Classification: National

Auresenia was awarded the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB) Research Exchange Award for his contributions and supporting role to further the collaboration among Asian researchers in the field of biotechnology research.



7. Erika Fille Legara

Field: Engineering

Award Classification: National

Legara was named one of the 2022 Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service awardees in recognition of her work advancing the field of data science in the Philippines.



8. Keisha Alena Mayuga

Field: Engineering

Award Classification: National

Mayuga was named one of the 2022 Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service awardees for her work on transport planning and improving mobility in Manila.



9. Rinlee Butch M. Cervera

Field: Engineering

Award Classification: National

Cervera received the David M. Consunji Award for Engineering Research from the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology for advancing research on energy storage and conversion devices, waste to energy applications and green materials.



10. Aletta Yñiguez

Field: Environmental Sciences & Geology

Award Classification: National

Yñiguez was named one of the 2022 Outstanding Women in Nation’s Service awardees for her contributions to marine science research. Yñiguez works with local communities to advocate sustainable fishing practices.



11. Allan Gil S. Fernando

Field: Environmental Sciences & Geology

Award Classification: National

Fernando was awarded the 2022 National Research Council of the Philippines’ Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to earth and space sciences.



12. Anna Oposa Del Rosario

Field: Environmental Sciences & Geology

Award Classification: National

Del Rosario is a recipient of the 2022 TOWNS Award for her work in marine ecology conservation. Through SPS, she has organized the Save Sharks Network Philippines to lobby a roadmap for shark and ray protection in the Philippines.



13. Mario Juan A. Aurelio

Field: Environmental Sciences & Geology

Award Classification: National

Aurelio was conferred the Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Basic Research by the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST) for his contributions to structural geology and geodynamics education.



14. Edwin Atabay

Field: Life Sciences

Award Classification: National

Atabay was conferred the National Research Council of the Phillippines (NRCP) Achievement Award in the field of veterinary medicine. He oversaw the implementation of Intensified Reproductive Management Program,

Celebrating Father’s Day with Camella

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With Father's Day drawing near, our hearts overflow with immeasurable love and a deep connection to our dads. Hence, we are delighted to introduce not just one but two exceptional ways to celebrate Father's Day!

In collaboration with Dear Joe, the first-ever letter-writing cafe in the Philippines, Camella is delighted to announce their Father's Day Letter-Writing Contest that will present a special opportunity to pay tribute to all our hardworking fathers through heartfelt letters while also sharing love with the world. This competition will be followed by an exciting Father's Day Quiz that will determine your dad's personality and the perfect gift to make his day!

Come, celebrate with us, the unbreakable bond between fathers and children as we forge lasting memories and offer the thrilling opportunity to win a brand-new smartphone for your dad!
The best letter-writers will win an HONOR mobile phone and gift certificate from Dear Joe as a special gift for their dads!