Twenty-year-old Angel Apduhan of Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental could hardly believe she was one of the grand prize winners of Smart’s Balik Tuition Promo 2. Apduhan has won ₱100,000, which she says will greatly help pay for school fees.
“I’ve never been lucky with raffles, but I took a chance and registered for the promo. I prayed for a laptop, which I need for my Information Technology course, but I have received a bigger blessing,” she said, adding that keeping herself in school was a challenge, as her parents’ incomes were barely enough for their everyday needs.
On top of the cash prize, Apduhan also won 50 Smart Bro Pocket WiFi kits for her school, the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Oroquieta. Smart has raffled off more than ₱2 million worth of prizes including 20 smart phones, 10 laptops and 10 tablets in the ‘Balik Tuition Promo 2’.
Apduhan also wins 50 Smart Bro Pocket WiFi kits for her school.
The college sophomore juggled her studies and side hustle selling clothes online. “Now, I no longer have to worry about dropping out because of financial difficulties. Thank you so much, Smart, for this big opportunity,” she added.
Aside from getting a new laptop, Apduhan is also setting aside a portion of her cash prize for her parents’ maintenance medications. She’s also saving up for emergencies. Apduhan’s mother Theresita, couldn’t express her gratitude enough. “God heeded our prayers, through Smart, to help my daughter fulfill her dreams,” she added.
Smart’s improved connectivity and affordable data promos have been a huge help with Apduhan’s online schooling. “I’m thankful that with Smart’s All Data and Giga Video promos, I can attend my online classes. Smart’s faster internet speed in our residence has also helped me finish my school activities on time,” she said.
“Smart empowers the Gen Z with unlimited opportunities to pursue their passion. Giga Power’s open access data enables them to access their favorite apps and sites, so they can discover what they love and live a more enjoyable, more fulfilling life,” said Antonette Orpilla, Smart Head of Communities Marketing.
Smart continues to roll out new offers that enable young go-getters to achieve their goals with the newest Giga Power available on the Giga Life App and other channels. It comes with open access surfing at a more affordable rate.
