PLDT, Smart, TV5 and Solar Unites For the Ultimate Miss Universe 2016 Experience!

The Miss Universe competition for 2016 is around the corner, and has united PLDT, Smart Communications, TV5 and Solar Entertainment each respectively the leading players in each of their fields with the goal of bringing the best possible experience for the Filipino People.

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“With the Miss Universe crown currently in our homeland, the enthusiasm for and connection of Filipinos to the global pageant is now stronger than ever,” PLDT Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan said. “With the combined reach of PLDT, Smart and TV5, we are providing our countrymen more ways to enjoy the pageant. We are giving them exclusive access to behind-the-scenes and key events such as the very popular swimsuit and long gown competitions, and of course, real-time viewing of the much-awaited coronation night. With our robust network capabilities and the largest consumer base of over 75 million Filipinos, millions of fans can watch the pageant events via multiple platforms, whether on TV, laptop or mobile - whenever they want, wherever they want. For years, we have been revolutionizing the way entertainment is consumed in the nation, offering our subscribers an extensive entertainment portfolio featuring top digital entertainment partners. Miss Universe is one platform we would not miss out on.”

Powered by the Country's widest Fiber broadband network, PLDT and smart will be the fixed broadband and mobile connectivity provider for the Miss Universe Pageant throughout their stay in the Philippines. Clocking in at 1Gbps symmetrical speeds coupled with Smart's leading LTE network, the Filipino people are assured of the ultimate coverage of the Miss Universe experience!

“The Internet and social media will undoubtedly play a substantial role in Miss Universe in the Philippines,” PLDT and Smart Chief Revenue Officer Eric Alberto said. “We are ready to contribute our top notch products and services to make it a more engaging experience for everyone. Miss Universe 2016 will be using PLDT and Smart’s services throughout their entire journey, while fans will be able to immerse themselves in not only the coronation night, but also on all the exciting events leading up to it. True to our promise of bringing the ultimate Miss Universe experience, our subscribers will get a chance to witness the coronation night live via free ticket promos.”

TV5 subscribers are in for a surprise with access with the preliminary show where the long gowns and the swimsuits are at the centerstage!

“Filipinos can look forward to watching their favorite contestants compete even before the grand finale, which is something only TV5 can offer,” TV5 President and CEO Chot Reyes said. “We aim to bring the pageant to life by bringing it closer to the hearts and enthusiasm of every Filipino.”

Taking pride with its collaboration with TV5, PLDT, and Smart, Solar Entertainment aims to deliver the ultimate broadcast coverage for this momentous event that showcases the beauty and wonder of the Philippines, and the best Miss Universe Experience.

“Bringing Miss Universe to the Philippines is one of the top events that we have ever invested in. It is an opportunity that we did not want to miss,” said Mr. Wilson Tieng, President and CEO of Solar Entertainment Corporation. “For Miss Universe, we have jam-packed activities that will be happening at the same time and we’re excited to share it with the viewers.”

With Solar Entertainment and TV5's signed partnership will encompass air, ground and PR values with the block time airing of the Coronation Night at the 30th of January with exclusive airing of the swimsuit and long gown preliminaries on the 28th and the 29th which will be online on the same day that is brought to you by Smart and PLDT.

Source: Smart Press Release