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Palawan: Still the ‘best Island in the world’

Known for its crystal blue waters, fantastic diving spots, and admired by both local and international tourists for its breathtaking and pristine beauty, the island of Palawan is “every beach lover’s dream destination.”  Dubbed as the “best island in the world,” according to a survey conducted by a renowned international travel magazine, Travel+Leisure, this island paradise has topped the list of the top 25 islands across the globe, a title held in 2013, 2016, and 2017.   Its recent inclusion marks the fourth time the island holds this title. If you want to check out why, here are some of the great reasons:  Sun-glazed beaches  One of the reasons why tourists worldwide love Palawan is because of its white, sandy beaches. The island boasts of many untouched beaches that are surrounded by crystal clear blue waters. With the perfect tropical climate and year-round sunshine, it really is every beach lover's paradise.  Evergreen nature trails  Palawan also offers plenty of hiking, all

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MSI unveils new Gaming and Creator laptop lineup

MSI is proud to announce its new lineup of laptops powered by the latest Intel 11th Gen H series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. Having expanded to creators’ terrain in recent years, MSI has perked up to materialize the concept where design is the bond between dreaming it and doing it through “Tech Meets Aesthetic”. The new laptops continue MSI’s trend of producing top-tier, powerful machines with aesthetic touches that enhance user experience and unleash the inner gamer and creator spirits.  With a 30% performance upgrade over previous models, the high-speed combo of PCIe Gen4, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E, heighten increased enhancements. For the gaming lineup, MSI-exclusive features like “Discrete Graphics Mode” improve graphics performance, while MSI Center allows users to overclock the GPU with ease.   MSI’s new Creator series includes enhanced features like True Pixel QHD+ and Mini LED displays. MSI has also updated their well-loved gaming series, including GE

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Hot take: Brake systems fail under the scorching heat

Summer is finally here! As we put our fans at max power and wipe the sweat off of our faces, motorists should be reminded that cars also need a break under this relentless heat, says Prestone Philippines, the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge coolants and brake fluids in the country. With authorities keeping NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal) and three other areas under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until May 14, Prestone encourages motorists to do the necessary preparations and keep their cars in their best shape for a safer journey. However, one crucial car part you need to check, especially this season, is your car's brake system. When checking every part of your brake system, remember the importance of brake fluids since it keeps the brake system's moving parts lubricated, metal components protected from corrosion, and hoses and seals remain in good condition. Brake fluids are also susceptible to scorching heat. It can lead to unwanted water

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FedEx, 2GO come together to make international shipping more rewarding for SMEs

FedEx Express has announced this month that customers who ship in participating 2GO outlets are eligible for shopping rewards through the “Ship More, Shop More” program. The campaign will run until June 30, 2021. Through alliances such as these, FedEx continues to deliver on its Purple Promise to customers by making international shipping more rewarding for small and medium customers. Whether it’s individuals sending parcels to their loved ones abroad or a small business shipping exporting to overseas markets, the program gives participating customers a chance to enjoy exciting shopping rewards. Walk-in customers and small and medium businesses can take advantage of the promotion and earn P200 worth of electronic vouchers when they send two shipments to any country, earning more points on their shipments. Eligible participants will receive the e-voucher via SMS within two weeks of their shipment. Recipients may use these special rewards to purchase items in more than 10,000 accredi

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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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