• APC PowerUPS Consumer Launch is happening on September 21 at SM Mall of Asia. The event will feature live gaming tournaments, gaming activities, tech and gaming retail booths, and exclusive raffles.
• The one-day event is organized in collaboration with top tech brands Asus, Acer, and Lenovo.
• APC will also kick off its advocacy initiative that aims to support Teach for the Philippines’ Katig Training, a program that aims to capacitate public school teachers with self-management and community building skills to effectively improve learning outcomes for students.

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is bringing the Filipino gaming experience to the next level with a mall activation event titled “APC PowerUPS” on September 21st at the Main Mall Atrium of SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The event will showcase the newly launched APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming, the brand’s first gaming-focused uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device specifically created to be a powerful battery backup designed to meet gamers’ needs.

The event will highlight an interactive experience packed with activities including gaming tournaments so Filipino gamers can experience the power of the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming in action, live performances, special discounts and exciting raffles and giveaways.

Happening from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, attendees of the free event will have a chance to participate in:

• Gaming Tournament: Witness collegiate-level teams go head-to-head in a Valorant live gaming tournament powered by the newly launched APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming to stay connected and protected in the game.
• Gaming Activity Area: Enjoy immersive gameplay at the activity hub with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch consoles also powered by the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming.
• Tech Alliance and Retail Booths: Get a firsthand look at tech and gaming brands’ top-notch products. They will offer exclusive promos, up to 5,000 Steam Points, along with unique activities and special prizes available only during the event.
• Exclusive Raffles: Buy the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming at the event and score exciting prizes.

Next Level Gaming for Filipinos

Designed with Filipino gamers in mind, the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming provides unmatched protection against power disruptions, surges, and fluctuations. This allows for uninterrupted gameplay and extended protection for high-end gaming equipment, ensuring maximum performance and lifespan for consoles, PCs, and accessories.

During the event, attendees can explore the product up close including the patented reactor circle technology that offers real-time updates on battery and power status, a sleek 160-degree slant that enhances visibility from any angle, and functional lighting alerts that pulse during power anomalies. With its impressive 1320W output capacity, four surge battery backup outlets, two surge-only outlets, and three front USB ports, gamers can ensure continuous power for their most essential devices.

Available in Arctic White and Midnight Black, the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming also offers Sinewave Power, which combines surge protection and Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) with the advantages of a battery backup. This combination offers reliable and the smoothest power protection for casual and intense gamers alike.

Commitment to Innovation and Sustainable Impact

Schneider Electric’s collaboration with Asus, Acer, and Lenovo serves as a testament to the company’s dedication to innovative and sustainable solutions for the modern Filipino gamer.

“We’re committed to delivering top-notch power protection solutions for gamers, and our alliance with Acer, Asus, and Lenovo will ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the Filipino gaming community,” said Abraham Lim, Vice President, Schneider Electric Philippines Secure Power and Industrial Automation Business.

Adding to the excitement, APC retail partners PC Works, PC Express, Inforworx, Villman, Octagon, Upson, and Thinking Tools, will also be joining with their special offers which will surely make the overall event experience for attendees engaging.

As an IMPACT company, Schneider Electric extends its commitment to bridge progress to all through its partnership with Teach for the Philippines, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education of Filipino students and teachers.

APC, together with the partner retailers and alliances participating at the event, has committed a portion of the total sales for the cause. Likewise, part of the sales from select APC UPS models: BVX650I-PH, BV800I-MS, BV1000I-MS, BVX1200LI-MS, MX1600MI-MS, BX2200MI-MS and APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming sold through APC’s Official Lazada and Shopee stores, including the participating partner retailers from the event, will also go to the proceeds.

The funds raised will support the organization’s Katig Training. This program aims to equip public school teachers with self-management and community-building skills enabling them to enhance the learning outcomes for Filipino students. The advocacy initiative which is also in line with the Teacher’s Month Celebration, will run from September 21 to October 31.

The APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming retails for PHP25,500 and is available at Schneider Electric’s online flagship stores in Shopee and Lazada and selected authorized retail stores.

For more information on the APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming, visit Schneider Electric’s Facebook page.