Jagat user and delivery rider Jess Mar Mallari received the parcel of a lifetime by snagging a brand-new BYD Sealion 6 DM-i after participating in the ultra-popular, real-life Coin Hunt.
Overcome with emotion at the sprawling BYD dealership in BGC, Taguig, the 30-year-old family man from Tondo, Manila, struggled to find the right words to describe the joy and shock he felt upon discovering the winning card near his home.
“Mayroon na ring tatlong buwan na rin, lagi kaming nauunahan. Ang dami rin kasi talagang naghahanap ng coins,” Mallari said.
“This time nakatiyempo kami na mas nauna kami doon sa mga naghahanap. Di ko naman expected na mayroong [BYD] card, na may prize pa palang ganoong kalaki.”
After three months of playing without any luck, Mallari admitted that his fateful trip to seek the winning BYD card would not have happened had his son not invited him for one more hunt along the infamously chaotic streets of Tondo.
“Actually kakauwi ko lang noon galing trabaho. Tapos nagpahinga lang ako kaunti, pero nagyaya yung anak ko na mag-Jagat. Nakita ko na may malapit sa amin. Natiyempuhan namin wala pang nakakakita,” Mallari continued.
“Ang saya po, sobra. Ilang araw hindi ako makatulog nang maayos. Paano ba naman yung kaba ng dibdib ko, di ko alam kung paano ko ipapaliwanag, kung totoo ba to o hindi. Di ko alam anong klaseng saya yung mararamdaman ko.”
Though admittedly only knowledgeable in driving motorcycles, Mallari said he’s willing to learn or at least ask for help from his friends for a while, as he wants nothing more than to first take his family out on road trips with his brand new BYD, notably worth more than P1.5 million.
Mallari is just one of many lucky Filipinos who have won exciting prizes in the highly successful Coin Hunt event, which used real-world tokens that corresponded to a wide array of prizes, from cash to phones to gaming consoles.
Coincidentally, Mallari is no stranger to winning, as he has also long been an avid patron of BingoPlus, Jagat’s key collaborator in this viral campaign.
The number one and most trusted online entertainment platform in the Philippines, the DigiPlus-owned BingoPlus, was also present at the interactive awarding ceremony at the BYD dealership in BGC, where Mallari gamely posed for photos and shot videos of his newest, most prized possession.
Like most BingoPlus players, Mallari reminded everyone to game responsibly, as he knows full well how great a stroke of luck can feel when chanced upon in moderation.
“Maglaro lang tayo nang naaayon sa estado sa buhay,” he said. “Huwag namang sagarin yung sarili masyado sa pagsusugal. Focus lang sa goal mo at huwag mong ubusin ang pera mo.”
A winner in whatever platform he tries his luck on, Jess Mar Mallari goes back home to Tondo a richer man, having reaped the rewards of his hard work and responsibility.
About DigiPlus
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced the leading platforms BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, widely known for their engaging interactive gaming and sports entertainment experiences. DigiPlus also operates GameZone, with more to come. For more information visit www.digiplus.com.ph.
About BingoPlus
BingoPlus is the Philippines’ leading and most comprehensive digital entertainment platform. It has redefined digital gaming in the country. Launched in January 2022, it introduced the first-ever interactive, live-streaming digital bingo platform. BingoPlus is an affiliate of DigiPlus Interactive Corp. and is an advocate for responsible gaming. BingoPlus is licensed by the PAGCOR. For more information, visit www.bingoplus.com.
