{"id":70578,"date":"2025-07-19T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=70578"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:29:06","slug":"smart-partners-with-ibp-cebu-for-ibp-run-2025-elevating-connectivity-and-community-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/07\/19\/smart-partners-with-ibp-cebu-for-ibp-run-2025-elevating-connectivity-and-community-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart partners with IBP Cebu for IBP Run 2025, elevating connectivity and community spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines \u2013 Cebu Chapter for the highly anticipated IBP Run 2025, set to take place in October. This collaboration aims to enhance the overall experience for participants and spectators alike, powered by Smart\u2019s reliable and extensive 4G and 5G network.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Integrated Bar of the Philippines \u2013 Cebu Chapter is one of the country\u2019s most dynamic and active local chapters, known for its strong commitment to public service, professional development, and legal advocacy. With a membership composed of dedicated lawyers from across the province, IBP Cebu leads numerous initiatives that strengthen the legal community and extend meaningful service to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of its flagship events is the IBP Cebu Run, a unique fun run that brings together lawyers, judges, law students, and the general public in a celebration of health, unity, and purpose. First held in 2023, the run has grown into one of Cebu\u2019s most anticipated community events, with thousands of participants yearly. More than just a race, the IBP Cebu Run is a movement \u2014 combining fitness with fellowship, and advocacy with action. The 2025 edition promises to be its biggest yet, offering exciting new features, generous inclusions, and community-powered support that reflect the heart and spirit of the Cebuano legal profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis partnership with Smart allows us to elevate the IBP Run into a truly connected experience,\u201d said Atty. Michael Francis Hubahib, Immediate Past President of IBP-Cebu Province Chapter and IBP Run Project Head. \u201cParticipants can stay informed, share their moments instantly, and enjoy a more interactive and secure event. It\u2019s a great step forward in making our run more dynamic and inclusive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart\u2019s involvement underscores its commitment to supporting community-driven initiatives while delivering superior customer experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur partnership with IBP Cebu is a testament to Smart\u2019s dedication to enriching the lives of our customers,\u201d said Christian So, AVP and Head of National Key Accounts at Smart. \u201cWith our robust 4G and 5G network, we empower Filipinos to stay connected and live their on-the-go lifestyle to the fullest\u2014including during events like the IBP Run.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IBP Run 2025 is expected to draw thousands of participants from across the region, with Smart\u2019s support ensuring a smooth, memorable, and connected experience for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThis partnership with Smart allows us to elevate the IBP Run into a truly connected experience,\u201d said Atty. Michael Francis Hubahib, Immediate Past President of IBP-Cebu Province Chapter and IBP Run Project Head. \u201cParticipants can stay informed, share their moments instantly, and enjoy a more interactive and secure event. It\u2019s a great step forward in making our run more dynamic and inclusive.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":70579,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[343,96,2727,1656],"class_list":["post-70578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-smart-communications","tag-technology","tag-technology-adaption","tag-technology-investment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70578"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70578\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70580,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70578\/revisions\/70580"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}