{"id":1041,"date":"2025-07-03T01:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T01:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=1041"},"modified":"2025-12-02T03:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T03:36:22","slug":"bingoplus-mb-newsmaker-of-the-year-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-mb-newsmaker-of-the-year-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"BingoPlus Named Manila Bulletin Newsmaker of the Year 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MANILA, Philippines \u2014 February 10, 2025<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph?palcode=1126107487018156032\"><strong>BingoPlus<\/strong><\/a>, the country\u2019s leading digital leisure and entertainment provider, proudly received the <strong>Manila Bulletin (MB) Newsmaker of the Year Award<\/strong> during the prestigious <strong>2nd MB Newsmaker of the Year event<\/strong> held in Manila City. The recognition comes as the <strong>Manila Bulletin celebrates its 125th anniversary<\/strong>, further elevating the honor bestowed upon individuals and organizations with notable contributions to their industries and communities.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1044\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vicencio-jovenir-mb-newsmaker-2025.webp\" alt=\"BingoPlus recognized at awards ceremony\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vicencio-jovenir-mb-newsmaker-2025.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vicencio-jovenir-mb-newsmaker-2025-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vicencio-jovenir-mb-newsmaker-2025-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-mb-newsmaker-of-the-year-2024\/#Leading_the_Future_of_Responsible_Gaming\" >Leading the Future of Responsible Gaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-mb-newsmaker-of-the-year-2024\/#A_Milestone_Recognition\" >A Milestone Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-mb-newsmaker-of-the-year-2024\/#A_Double_Honor_for_DigiPlus_and_Carlos_Yulo\" >A Double Honor for DigiPlus and Carlos Yulo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/bingoplus-mb-newsmaker-of-the-year-2024\/#Committed_to_Excellence_in_Every_Game\" >Committed to Excellence in Every Game<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leading_the_Future_of_Responsible_Gaming\"><\/span>Leading the Future of Responsible Gaming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recognized for its excellence in leisure innovation, BingoPlus was awarded for its consistent delivery of quality and reliable gaming experiences tailored to the evolving preferences of the Filipino public.<\/p>\n<p>This year, BingoPlus was recognized as the MB Newsmaker of the Year for its continuous delivery of quality and reliable leisure offerings in the country, tailored to players&#8217; evolving needs. In 2024, the brand surpassed <strong>28 million registered users<\/strong>, paid out <strong>P1.8 trillion<\/strong>, and expanded to <strong>134 branches nationwide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Milestone_Recognition\"><\/span>A Milestone Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1045\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rafael-vicencio-acceptance-speech-mb-newsmaker.webp\" alt=\"AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President Rafael Jasper Vicencio delivering his acceptance speech at the MB Newsmaker of the Year.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rafael-vicencio-acceptance-speech-mb-newsmaker.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rafael-vicencio-acceptance-speech-mb-newsmaker-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rafael-vicencio-acceptance-speech-mb-newsmaker-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rafael Jasper Vicencio, President of AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE), received the award on behalf of BingoPlus. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, he shared:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are deeply honored to be recognized as one of the MB Newsmakers of the Year. We are committed to providing high-quality and innovative entertainment experiences for Filipinos. Just as Manila Bulletin has stood the test of time as a reliable and responsible paper for 125 years, we too are committed to being a responsible and reliable partner for everyone to love and for future generations to enjoy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Double_Honor_for_DigiPlus_and_Carlos_Yulo\"><\/span>A Double Honor for DigiPlus and Carlos Yulo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Furthering the night\u2019s celebration, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the parent company of BingoPlus, had the privilege of presenting the special Newsmaker award to Carlos Yulo, double Olympic gold medalist and proud <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/arena-plus\/\">ArenaPlus<\/a> ambassador. The award was handed by <strong>Celeste Jovenir<\/strong>, VP for Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, and Sustainability at DigiPlus.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, DigiPlus and ArenaPlus recognized Yulo\u2019s Olympic feat with a <strong>\u20b15 million cash gift<\/strong>, cementing the brand\u2019s commitment to supporting Filipino excellence in sports.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Committed_to_Excellence_in_Every_Game\"><\/span>Committed to Excellence in Every Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From industry milestones to corporate social responsibility and beyond, BingoPlus continues to redefine entertainment in the Philippines. This recognition by the <strong>Manila Bulletin<\/strong> underscores BingoPlus\u2019 dedication to delivering <strong>accessible<\/strong>, <strong>enjoyable<\/strong>, and <strong>responsible gaming<\/strong>\u2014anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>As the brand continues its mission to be a trusted leisure partner for every Filipino, this award serves as a beacon for even <strong>greater impact and innovation<\/strong> in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">BingoPlus Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/?palcode=1126107487018156032\">Join the BingoPlus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANILA, Philippines \u2014 February 10, 2025 \u2014 BingoPlus, the country\u2019s leading digital leisure and entertainment provider, proudly received the Manila Bulletin (MB) Newsmaker of the Year Award during the prestigious 2nd MB Newsmaker of the Year event held in Manila City. 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