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PayMaya opens gov't payments, financial services for OFWs and Filipinos abroad

Digital financial services leader PayMaya is making it even easier for overseas Filipinos to pay for government fees and for their family's utility bills through the PayMaya e-wallet app.  In time for Labor Day on May 1, PayMaya opened this service for Filipinos overseas so they can now use their Philippine mobile SIM on roaming to register for a PayMaya account, allowing them to perform transactions such as paying government dues or utility bills, as well as sending money to other PayMaya users, even while abroad.  “Our vision of Digital Finance for All Filipinos includes our hardworking countrymen abroad, our modern-day heroes,” said Orlando Vea, Founder and CEO of PayMaya. “Having a PayMaya account wherever you are in the world can empower Filipinos overseas and help them stay connected with their loved ones in the Philippines.”  According to 2020 data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority, there are an estimated 2.2 million Filipinos who are currently working abroad, w

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SKY levels up summer fun at home with multiplayer gaming from AirConsole

Filipino families can now elevate their bonding experience at home as SKY teams up with Swiss game developer, N-Dream, to bring AirConsole, an online cross-platform video game console that lets users enjoy multiplayer games by simply using their SKY Evo, computer web browsers, Android TVs or tablets as their gaming consoles and transform their mobile phones as gamepads. "The real idea of AirConsole is to bring people together, play on the same screen, either cooperatively or as competitors, and get some real bonding time," Anthony Cliquot, Chief Operating Officer of AirConsole said. Through a partnership with SKY, AirConsole provides a wide array of games for everyone in the family—from dads, moms, ates, kuyas, even lolos, and lolas. Choose from over 160 multiplayer titles, varying from different genres, such as quizzes, sports, racing, strategy, cards, classic arcade, and party games. Among the games that families can enjoy is the "Trivia & User Quiz," a fun interactive trivia extr

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Shopee supports eco-friendly brands in time for Earth Day

Every year, people celebrate Earth Day to raise global awareness and inspire millions of individuals to take action to protect the environment. As part of the international efforts to drive action among the community, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched Shop Green to encourage Filipinos to support sustainable products through Shop Green, an online sale from April 19 to 25.  In 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which listed responsible consumption and production, climate action, and sustainable cities and communities as part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, most nations are still far from reaching these goals, with the Philippines ranked 99th out of the 166 countries in terms of progress towards achieving these objectives. Committed to creating a sustainable future, brands like Klean Kanteen Philippines, Messy Bessy, and Unilever are pushing for sustainable operations and a

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Caltex, PayMaya announce winners of P700k worth of prizes in #ScanToPay promo

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), and digital financial services leader PayMaya gave away P700,000 worth of prizes to raffle winners who paid using PayMaya QR for their transactions at Caltex stations nationwide. A total of 151 customers were deemed winners through an electronic raffle draw and were officially announced at PayMaya’s Facebook page. Josephine Sy Gortega of Quezon City took home the grand prize amounting to P100,000, while 150 winners received prizes worth P1,000 or P10,000 which were credited to the winners' registered PayMaya accounts. The #ScanToPay promo, which ran from December 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021, is Caltex and PayMaya’s initiative to reward loyal customers who utilized safe and rewarding contactless payment with PayMaya QR. To earn one raffle entry, customers needed to #ScanToPay at least P100 via PayMaya QR at selected Caltex stations nationwide. "Our warmest congratulations to Josephine Sy Gortega for winning the grand prize and to t

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PayMaya expands network of cashless touchpoints with The SM Store

PayMaya is making it even more convenient for Filipinos to make the cashless shift as it expands its Add Money partnership with The SM Store, allowing PayMaya customers to easily transact and add funds to their accounts at close to 600 additional top-up locations nationwide. On top of the service being available at The SM Store branches nationwide, PayMaya users can now add money to their PayMaya account at the Mall Information Booth, Servicio and bills payment counters located in SM Supermarket, SM Savemore, SM Hypermarket, and Waltermart touchpoints across the country. These new Add Money channels are the latest addition to PayMaya’s extensive network of over 200,000 touchpoints nationwide – the widest in the country to date - where customers can add, transact, and send money for their day-to-day needs. “With cashless now being the default and preferred mode of payment for many Filipinos, giving them access to safe and accessible ways to add money to their accounts is very importa

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Churches bring ‘Visita Iglesia’ online, accept donations with PayMaya

As Filipinos spend the second Lenten season under community quarantine, Roman Catholics can not only still continue observing the Holy Week tradition of “Visita Iglesia” as churches and religious organizations go online but also opt to donate with the help of PayMaya. Mary Immaculate Parish - Levitown, Baguio Cathedral, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino Cebu, Sacred Heart Cebu, Saint Joseph the Worker Parish Iloilo, Marian Orchard Faith Foundation Batangas, Caritas Manila, and Feast Ortigas are just some of the Philippine Churches and religious organizations who are organizing online Visita Iglesia activities this Holy Week. Filipinos can donate to these churches even while at home by simply scanning the QR code displayed in their social media page using their PayMaya app or go to their organization’s website to be able to make donations and other financial contributions using cards and e-Wallets. To date, more than 80 churches and religious organizations across the country have already

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Shopee Mega Free Shipping Sale is happening today!

Looking to splurge a little this weekend? Are you thinking of finally checking out items sitting in your cart? This Saturday, you can shop all you want with all the deals available at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale. Aside from free shipping, you can enjoy big cashbacks, ₱1 deals, and discounts up to 90% off on Shopee Mall brands. You can also win up to ₱200,000 by tuning in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this March 27. Here are some ways to maximize all the perks at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale: 1. Shop guilt-free and redeem free shipping vouchers This March 27, add as many items as you want to your cart and enjoy free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend, available sitewide throughout the day. 2. Enjoy irresistible discounts and freebies from top brands Watch out for awesome deals and discounts from your favorite local and international brands on Shopee Mall. Save up to 90% off on a wide array of products from top brands such as Huggies, Realme, Pampers, Olay, Garnier, and Xi

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Passion meets fashion with Honda Genio

With the compliance in COVID-safety protocols these days, we have learned how to cope with the pandemic while valuing family and friendship bonding. But still transportation remains a huge challenge. With that challenge, there became an evolution wherein ladies have become more independent yet more fashionable. One particular example, the ladies of the OMG Lady Squad got a chance to make fashion meet their passion with the Honda Genio. Last February, the OMG Lady Squad ladies took off from Honda Prestige, Inc. in Sta. Rosa, Laguna bound for Twin Lakes in Tagaytay. These ladies made sure that each of them has a wonderful story to tell at every stop. For Jemaica Estremos, riding has never been fun after she had her Genio.   “Dahil sa Genio, I had my group. Mas enjoy ang travel because of them. Thanks to my Genio, naging enjoyable ang travel ko.” Four-time Philippine Looper and a Honda user since 11 years old, Jemelie Torres wants to inspire other female rider to follow her footsteps.

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Be geared to go places with Lenovo’s new M2 Electric Scooter

Lenovo is offering daily commuters a smarter, safer, and more stylish alternative for traveling with its brand-new M2 Electric Scooter. The travel solution incorporates patented innovative and purposeful features found in other Lenovo devices, offering top-notch performance and focus on rider safety and protection in an all-premium chassis. Lenovo’s M2 Electric Scooter may just be the answer that commuters are looking for amid the currently limited travel options. Convenient enough to be ridden and parked almost anywhere, the scooter is also designed with innovative technology that promises riders safe and comfortable travel and allows them to practice social distancing while traveling. Added with the enhanced portability and premium design that longtime Lenovo customers will surely recognize and appreciate, the M2 Electric Scooter is created to intelligently transform the daily lives of its users. “The M2 Electric Scooter is in line with Lenovo’s unwavering dedication to constantly

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The All-New Honda X-ADV: Time to Innovate and Ride Smart

People today have set their eyes to the latest, most innovative, and most convenient technology to help them make their lives easier. Now, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, makes it possible for riders and bike enthusiasts to start riding into the future with The All-New X-ADV. As the big bike market grows in the country, HPI recently unveils The All-New X-ADV for riders looking for a unique motorcycle with high performance and the latest technology that allows them to ride smoothly in the urban city or off-road with great convenience. This motorcycle model is equipped with a 5-inch TFT Full-LCD digital meter with Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS), one of the many special features that allows riders to access smartphone features through voice command. The HSVCS lets user connect their smartphone via Bluetooth using Honda Road Sync application and an intercom with Bluetooth capability. It can let users access navigation system

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