Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – With the Department of Tourism announcing the reopening of the country to international travelers from 157 visa-free countries beginning February 10, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race organizers and skippers start arriving at Clark International Airport, where strict measures are in place to ensure compliance with health standards and IATF requirements. The race is set to restart in March 2022 from Subic.
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Delegates from London UK
The Clipper Round the World race is one of the most prestigious yacht races in the world. Covering 40,000 nautical miles, and having been held every two years since 1996, the 2019-20 iteration was suspended mid-race in March of 2020 as teams returned to their home countries as the Philippines closed its borders due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The yachts have, since then, remained berthed in Subic Bay Yacht Club.
Bi Yong Chungunco, CEO of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) which operates Clark International Airport welcomed the teams back to the Philippines: “We welcome the organizers and racers of the Clipper Race at Clark as we bid them the best in their goals to complete the long-overdue race. Their arrival is a testament to the role of Clark as the gateway to Luzon, serving Northern and Central Luzon destinations like Subic. We look forward to making Philippine destinations more accessible as we open up to leisure travelers in line with the protocols set by our authorities.”
Race participants started arriving on February 4 for the preparations for the restart of the race. All participants are fully-vaccinated and will undergo testing on arrival in the country, in compliance with IATF rules.
Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Now that many Filipino families consider online access as essential for their daily activities, mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has unveiled UNLIFAM 999, a new offer that comes with unlimited data valid for 30 days meant to cover all the connectivity needs of every household.
Available to all users of Smart Bro Home WiFi and PLDT Home WiFi-branded devices and those with the Smart Bro Prepaid SIM and Smart Bro Rocket SIM, the new UNLIFAM 999 offers true unlimited experience with no restrictions, data-capping, or speed-throttling.
Smart unveils its best unlimited data offer for the family with UNLIFAM 999
Enjoy freedom and worry-free connection
With UNLIFAM 999, subscribers enjoy freedom to use their unlimited data however they like – whether it is for productivity or entertainment. Professionals working from home can rely on it for sending heavy work files or joining online meetings and presentations, while online students can make the most it as they attend their virtual classes and surf the web for their research.
The whole family can also maximize the UNLIFAM 999 as they binge-watch the latest series and films on ultra-high definition, play high-bandwidth online games, and constantly stay in touch with friends and loved ones through video calls or via social media.
And since the promo is valid for 30 days, customers don’t have to worry about running out of data while in the middle of an important online activity.
“As the new normal progresses, many Filipino families now find themselves in need not only of a reliable internet connection, but also value-for-money services to cover all their digital activities. This is why we came up with UNLIFAM 999, our best unlimited data offer for families so they may realize their unlimited potentials and get closer to their passions online,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.
Register to UNLIFAM 999 via the GigaLife App
To register to UNLIFAM 999, subscribers can simply log into the GigaLife App and choose UNLIFAM 999 under the available data offers.
Users can make the most of their Smart Bro and PLDT Home WiFi devices by linking them to the GigaLife App. Downloadable on Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei Mobile Services, GigaLife lets subscribers instantly access their account details with just a few taps on their smartphone. Through the app, users can also earn and accumulate GigaPoints, which can be used to redeem exciting data rewards and lifestyle perks.
To link any Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device to GigaLife App, simply:
Download the GigaLife App;
Connect your smartphone to your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device;
Open the GigaLife App and enter the mobile number of your Smart Bro or PLDT Home WiFi device;
Add your primary smartphone number as a secondary mobile number to receive important messages about your account; and
Input the One-Time Pin (OTP) sent to your primary phone number and wait for the GigaLife enrollment confirmation.
Aside from the GigaLife App, UNLIFAM 999 will also soon be available at accredited Smart retailers nationwide.
PH’s fastest mobile network according to Ookla
Smart Bro is powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network as reported by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence.
According to Ookla’s latest Global Market Index Analysis, Smart had the highest Speed Score among top mobile operators in the Philippines during Q4 2021.
In a separate report, Ookla also declared Smart as the country’s fastest 5G mobile network and the winner of its Speedtest Awards for Q3-Q4 2021 with a Speed Score of 201.95, while its closest competitor posted a Speed Score of 116.08.
Smart posted a median download speed of 218.82 Mbps and a median upload speed of 22.46 Mbps to bag this award, while its closest competitor posted a median download speed of 116.92 Mbps and a median upload speed of 10.81 Mbps.
