BIGO Recongizes Filipino Creators at Annual Awards Gala

Sat down with individuals clad in their best shiny and off the chart black and white outfits at the BIGO Live Philippines Awards Gala in Dusit Thani Manila-Makati City. This is an annual event where the streaming platform would honor creators, agencies and community members who have done exceptionally well in making each stream a meaningful, innovative and positive one. Seeing them mostly sat together made me realize how tight nit each of them are, even if they're all individually successful in what they do. This is just a part of over 400 Million users in BIGO Live, which if you've seen them stream, have been quite a venue for talented individuals in this neck of the woods.

We were also given a treat by witnessing a couple of performers like gonggcha, RiyanMariyaa, Jfaye and Annrain who went up the stage to entertain us in between awards that were given that evening. They also gave away recognitions for the "Rising Star of the Year, Livehouse Icon, Trailblazer Agency of the Year, Super Giver of the Year, Top Family, Most Impactful Icon of the Night, Family of the Night. Meanwhile, the group PH-PTA2 and IkangMO were given the "Most Impactful Icon of the Night Award" to end the show. Some of them were also given the opportunity to go to Singapore's Marina Bay Sands last January 24 for the Global BIGO Awards Gala to represent the country amongst counterparts from different regions. 

Here's a glimpse of what happened that evening:

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There will be more creator and community centric activities lined up in the app, in hopes to give a platform for those who have different kinds of talent, which members would truly enjoy. They've been in the industry since 2016, go see their social channels and website to know more about why they've been successful all these years.

DigiP|us Gets 3 at 60th Anvil Awards

The who's who of public relations gathered together at the 60th Anvil Awards. Think of it as the Oscars of communications and public relations in the country. Getting a nod from these folks certainly means a lot especially for campaigns run in companies that significantly impact the community and industry. Well the folks from DigiP|us Interactive didn't just get one but 3 honors. A Gold Anvil was given to DigiP|us for their rebranding campaign called "DigiP|us Reimagined: Pioneering Fun, Technology and Community". They also got 2 Silver Anvils for 2023 DigiP|us Integrated Report and the B!ngoP|us Foundation "FutureSmart" initiative aimed to empower through education.

For their rebranding campaign and their efforts in making entertainment accessible, they have worked with Landor, a global brand specialist. They also used an integrated report framework for the 2023 Integrated Report to show where they are heading in the years to come. It has made them even eager to deliver value for customers and the communities they serve. They also concentrated with IT in the FutureSmart program to contribute positive change, all part of their social programs.

Congratulations on these recent achievements! Head on to their official website to know more about it.

DigiPlus Interactive Celebrate Wins at APEA

The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) is one of the most prestigious award giving bodies that honor entrepreneurs that have had remarkable achievements in countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Asia Pacific region. This 2024 was their grand return to give a nod to businesses that embody what it means to be in categories like Master Entrepreneur, Fast Enterprise, Inspirational Brands, and Corporate Excellence. They have garnered nominations last month and this December, they have announced the winners for it.

One of the proud awardees include DigiPlus Interactive which is the entity that manages Bing0P|us, ArenaP|us and Gam3Z0ne, which are some of the bullish brands in digital entertainment. They won 2 categories which includes the Corporate Excellence Award and the Fast Enterprise Award. They got these recognition because of their undeniable knack for innovations in leadership, sustainability and business practices that gives them an edge over other brands in the market. 

Their VP for Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Ms. Celeste Jovenir attributes this to their team's dedication, passion and ingenuity. This also includes the various charities they've done in communities that are under-serviced which I've featured a couple times here in the blog. This inspires them to do even more in the digital space and increase social service, impact, especially those that benefit victims of natural calamities and help those who need health services too. They also provide livelihood programs to make sure things get sustainable for families affected.

If you wish to know more, you can visit their official website digiplus.com.ph because they've got them all there!