DigiPlus Champions World-Class Golf in PH, Marking a Major Milestone in Sports Tourism If

 DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, recently marked a new milestone after successfully bringing in the first-ever world-renowned golf tournament, International Series Philippines, placing the country as a premier  world-class golf destination.

Presented by DigiPlus’ flagship brand, BingoPlus, the International Series Philippines held from October 23 to 26 at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club, marked the first time the country hosted the global tournament and was participated by world-renowned sports personalities including golf star players Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, Dustin Johnson, and Filipino pride Miguel Tabuena, who was hailed champion at the prestigious tournament.

Filipino pride Miguel Tabuena wins the first-ever International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, flagship brand of leading digital entertainment company DigiPlus. The successful staging of the international golf tournament has positioned the country as a premier world-class golf destination.

“DigiPlus is honored to have championed the inaugural International Series Philippines. The event proved that the Philippines is ready to shine as a premier global sporting destination, showcasing both our world-class talent and our renowned Filipino hospitality,” said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio H. Tanco. “The International Series Philippines marked a major milestone—not only in global and local golf history but also for the entire Philippine sports community.”

Tanco added that the company’s goal was to help position the Philippines on the world stage as a hub for world-class sporting events while inspiring the next generation of Filipino athletes. “By hosting an event of this caliber, we have shown that the Philippines can proudly stand alongside other global sporting destinations, sharing our nation’s warmth, talent, and spirit with the world,” he said.

The International Series Philippines was a week-long celebration that blended elite sports with high-energy entertainment from October 21 to October 26. Highlights included pre-event mall tours, press conferences, a gala night, and the culminating music festival, "Swing for the Filipino Sports Dream."

 

Held at the Aseana City Concert Grounds, the music festival was top-billed by Norwegian DJ and EDM superstar Alan Walker and Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.Ap, alongside Filipino icons Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar, Sandwich, LILY, Urbandub, Kiara, and dance groups A-Team and UPeepz.

 

The ISP presented by BingoPlus Music Festival will be shown via delayed telecast on GTV, BingoPlus social media pages, and partnered media Facebook pages on October 31 from 8PM to 10PM. GMA7 will also broadcast the concert on November 2 starting at 10AM.

The successful staging of the International Series Philippines reflected DigiPlus’ broader vision to merge sports, entertainment, and cultural engagement. More than just a tournament, it became a platform that successfully bridged local enthusiasm with international attention and signaled the country’s growing capability to host global-scale events. 

 

DigiPlus Wins Gold for Asia’s Best Integrated Report at the 10th AIRA Awards!

 DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer in digital entertainment in the Philippines and the company behind leading brands BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, SpinPlus, and GameZone, has been awarded Gold for Asia’s Best Integrated Report: First-time Category at the 10th Asia Integrated Reporting Awards (AIRA).

DigiPlus’ 2023 Integrated Report, titled "Ushering a New Era of Digital Entertainment," chronicles its strategic transformation, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible business growth. The report is aligned with international reporting standards, ensuring a comprehensive and transparent disclosure of the company’s strategy, governance, and performance. 

 

“We are honored to be recognized among the best in Asia for our first-ever Integrated Report. This award reaffirms our commitment to transparency, responsible business practices, and sustainable growth,” said Celeste Jovenir, Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability at DigiPlus. “At DigiPlus, we always aim to build a resilient enterprise that will create lasting value for our stakeholders.”

 

 

 

Raising the bar for integrated reporting

 

As a globally recognized benchmark for excellence, AIRA honours reports that exemplify transparency, integrated thinking, and value creation. The 2024 AIRA Awards received entries from leading companies across seven countries. Winning reports undergo a rigorous, multi-layered evaluation by an independent panel, ensuring only the most outstanding integrated reports receive recognition.

 

"At the Asia Integrated Reporting Awards, we celebrate organizations that drive excellence in corporate reporting. DigiPlus stands out for its commitment to high-quality integrated reporting, exemplifying best practices in integrated thinking and multi-capital management for value creation," said Rajesh Chhabara, Founder of AIRA and Managing Director of CSRWorks.

 

By clinching a gold award in its debut year, DigiPlus solidifies its position as a corporate leader dedicated to accountability and responsible business growth, ushering a new era of digital entertainment, with sustainability at its core. 

 

 

DigiPlus Interactive Empowers 75,000+ Filipinos for Typhoon Season Resilience

 In response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Carina on Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, DigiPlus Interactive, through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, mobilized significant resources to support affected communities and strengthen resilience in barangays amidst the typhoon season ahead.

Digibuddy volunteers joined BingoPlus Foundation in delivering essentials to affected communities.

In coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Foundation distributed essential goods to 15,160 households in NCR and affected provinces or an estimated 75,800 individuals. “Digibuddy” employee volunteers joined in repacking activities and distribution of relief goods in barangays across Marikina, Valenzuela, Navotas, Rizal, Bulacan and Pampanga.

The Foundation further provided rice and milk to the DSWD Pag-Abot Center and other shelters for abandoned children and elderly, in support of 787 homeless individuals rescued and housed in halfway homes. These initiatives align with the Foundation’s advocacy pillar focused on Community Resilience.

 

In the days leading up to Typhoon Carina, BingoPlusFoundation’s Barangay Bigayan efforts centered on bolstering the resilience of vulnerable communities. In Bulacan, a total of 610 residents in Norzagaray, including members of the nomadic Dumagat community, received a rainwater catchment tank and household water filtration systems, in partnership with Waves 4 Water. The initiative aimed to empower barangays with sustainable access to clean water amidst the impact of climate change.

 

Furthermore, the children of Dike Adwas Elementary School received emergency go bags and disaster preparedness training in a fun and engaging way through the donation of “Masters of Disaster” learning game sets designed by the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation. These efforts underscore the companies' commitment to not only provide immediate relief but also to invest in long-term resilience and disaster preparedness.

 

The ongoing support aligns with the 10 million pesos commitment made during BingoPlus Day in Cebu, which continues to assist affected Filipinos in their recovery. DigiPlusInteractive and BingoPlus Foundation are actively engaging with public and private partners to rehabilitate livelihoods impacted by the typhoon and to enhance disaster response capabilities in vulnerable communities.

 

As the country anticipates more typhoons in the months ahead, DigiPlus Interactive and BingoPlus Foundation remain dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient Philippines.