Heavyweights tie up for co-branded games, ambassadorship, MannyPay integration
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, on Wednesday, March 25, rang the bell on a landmark partnership with global sporting icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.
Launched at an exclusive event at Shangri-La The Fort, the collaboration signals a “new round” for the Philippine digital entertainment landscape with DigiPlus, combining world-class entertainment with the grit of an eight-division world champion, looking to deliver a powerhouse ecosystem designed to elevate the Filipino player experience.
Pacquiao’s legacy in pixels
A prominent feature of this synergy is a content-driven collaboration that transcends traditional branding through a suite of nine Manny Pacquiao-themed titles.
Unlike standard celebrity-branded games, the collection is made for Filipinos, carefully designed to reflect Pacquiao’s achievements and indomitable fighting spirit. The collection, bannered by flagship titles such as Super Ace Pacquiao, Pacman’s Color Game, Wild Bounty Pacquiao, Pacquiao Fortune, Gates of Manny Super PacMan, and Fortune Gems Pacquiao, has already received strong positive feedback from users.
The full lineup for the year, which also includes Boxing King Pacquiao, Pacman’s Bingo Boom, and Manny Punch, is built on mechanics from popular games in the Philippine market to ensure a meaningful and relatable experience.
Champion meets champions
The partnership also spotlights Pacquiao’s role as the official brand ambassador for ArenaPlus and GameZone. More than a digital collaboration, his ambassadorship serves as the prelude to an enduring alliance, with ArenaPlus committed to standing in the boxing icon’s corner for his upcoming fights, while GameZone brings his champion mindset to life through the GameZone tour, the pioneer of table game tournaments in the Philippines. Here, players rise through the ranks with skill and strategy to become the “Alas” in their own game, transforming traditional Filipino card games such as Tongits and Pusoy into modern competitive experiences and shaping the future of skill-based gaming.
As the new face of DigiPlus’ premier sportsbook and elite card and table game tournament hub, Pacquiao perfectly embodies the world-class Filipino entertainment that DigiPlus champions. This endorsement bridges sporting excellence and digital innovation, keeping Pacquiao’s legacy of determination at the forefront of the DigiPlus ecosystem. True to a champion’s code, Pacquiao’s ambassadorship also reinforces a shared commitment to integrity, typifying the fair play and responsible gaming standards that DigiPlus has steadfastly been promoting.
Frictionless wins and more ways to transact via MannyPay
The collaboration is anchored by a new payments integration with MannyPay, Pacquiao’s premiere payment platform. DigiPlus, together with its suite of platforms—BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone—is the first official gaming partner of MannyPay.
MannyPay, which is powered by Traxion Pay Inc., is a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed payment infrastructure. DigiPlus partners only with BSP-accredited payment channels in accordance with the requirements of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), ensuring that all player wallet transactions are processed through secure and compliant payment platforms.
Engineered for the demands of 24/7 gaming, MannyPay guarantees continuous operations so players can benefit from smooth transaction processing and same-day settlements, ensuring the management of player wallet funds is as seamless as the games themselves.
“As the digital entertainment scene in the Philippines continues to evolve, our audience is seeking more than just games. They want authentic, narrative-driven experiences,” said Eusebio H. Tanco, Chairman of DigiPlus Interactive Corp.
“And so this collaboration allows us to combine the legendary story of our boxing hero—the ‘PacMan,’ the ‘People’s Champ,’ the ‘Pambansang Kamao,’—with our robust technological infrastructure, providing our players with an innovative, secure, and truly local experience,” he added.
“This partnership with DigiPlus is special because it was created with our countrymen in mind. Whether it is through the games that tell my story, or handling payments with MannyPay, we are showing the world what Filipinos are capable of,” said Pacquiao, Chairman of MannyPay.
“I am also honored to be representing ArenaPlus and GameZone as we continue to champion the spirit of The Winner in everything we do,” he added.
In line with DigiPlus’ industry-leading standards, all activities are backed by robust player protection frameworks and complemented by in-app responsible gaming tools. All player balances remain safeguarded by the DigiPlus surety bond, protecting verified player wallets up to ₱1 million each. The Pacquiao-themed games and MannyPay wallet features are available today to all eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer)-verified players across the BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone platforms.
Relive the revelries of the historic collaboration in this series of photos below:
