pmbautista, Author at The Smart Ako Blog

MPL PH Season 11 Finals Recap: Echo Continues M4 Dominance

Current Events by pmbautista May 16, 2023

MPL Philippines Season 11 came to a close last Sunday with ECHO continuing to dominate since last January’s M4 World Championship. The current world champion echoed its run from January, coming back from being sent to the lower bracket and ultimately sweeping…

LOL! These TikTok Posts Capture How We All Feel About the RTO Life

Lifestyle by pmbautista May 15, 2023

During the lockdown, there was a significant shift in the way we all worked. From spending an entire workweek in the office, most employees had to get used to working from home instead. Today, three years into the pandemic and with…

Best Side Hustles You Can Do on Your Phone

Lifestyle by pmbautista May 14, 2023

With the right apps and tools, your phone can do a whole lot more than just games and social media. Did you know you can use it to earn more money on the side? Start your journey towards financial stability by using…

How to Have a Meaningful Mother’s Day Celebration on a Budget

Current Events by pmbautista May 13, 2023

Celebrating Mother’s Day with the number one woman in your life doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Ask any mom and she’ll tell you the best gifts don’t always come with a high price tag. What’s truly important…

Are Tourists & Foreign Nationals Required to Register Their SIM?

Current Events by pmbautista May 12, 2023

Republic Act No. 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, was enacted last year. The new mandate of registering all SIM cards—whether prepaid, postpaid, or broadband—was implemented to lessen fraudulent and criminal activities that rely heavily on SIMs. Some of these are phishing,…

Reached Your Data Limit? Here’s How You Can Avail Data Boosters via Your Smart Signature Plan

Current Events by pmbautista May 10, 2023

With more of us being accustomed to remote working, distance learning, and video conferencing, having the means to stay online is becoming more and more important. There's truly no limit to what you can do online, from buying food and paying for…

Try These Apps to Help You Transition Back to the RTO Life

Technology by pmbautista May 8, 2023

To increase productivity and foster collaboration, the workforce is now slowly moving to a full onsite or hybrid work setup. A huge chunk of this group has been working remotely for the past two years, and this sudden change may impact their…

Smart Follows Through ‘Best Network’ Award with Ookla® Citation as Fastest Mobile Network in Q1

Current Events by pmbautista May 5, 2023

Smart builds on its prestigious distinction as the Philippines’ Best Mobile Network as it continued to provide significantly higher download speeds for customers in the first quarter of 2023, according to the latest report by Ookla®, the global leader in mobile and…

Samsung S23 Ultra: A Phone That Matches Your Passion

Technology by pmbautista May 2, 2023

The world has opened up again to offer many new experiences and exciting activities. People who have put a lot on hold--their careers, solo traveling, reunions with friends and family, passion projects, and hobbies--are finally getting the ball rolling and becoming busier.…

Smart Empowers SIM-Registered Subscribers with Exclusive Offers via the GigaLife App

Current Events by pmbautista April 26, 2023

Smart Prepaid subscribers have more reason to register their SIM as the mobile services provider has rolled out value-packed offers exclusively available to SIM-registered users. Among these exclusive offers are Power All 50, which comes with 5 GB for all sites and…