Meralco, PLDT, Smart, Pag-IBIG and other bills? Don't pay cash, PayMaya!

Paying for your bills now gets more convenient and ultra rewarding when you use PayMaya. Instead of spending time to line up at a payments center, just use your PayMaya app and get up to P300 cashback plus a chance to have PayMaya cover your bills next month! 



Worried about how to pay for your Meralco, PLDT, Smart and other utility bills as well as your payments for government services? PayMaya has your back with its convenient Bills Pay feature. 

To make it even better, pay for your bills via PayMaya every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of September and get a P100 cashback on your first three transactions. Don’t forget that your bills worth a minimum of P1,000 each should be paid in full and on time. 

And if you pay at least three unique bills within the month worth P5,000 and above until September 30, you also get the chance to win your next month’s worth of bill payments! One hundred (100) lucky raffle winners will take home P10,000 each, which they can use to pay for the next bill or for other purposes. 



The best part of all this? You can enjoy all these deals and rewards, by simply paying for your bill within the comforts of your own home! All you will ever need is your PayMaya app in your smartphone. 



Paying bills is a breeze with PayMaya!  



To start paying for your bills, just follow these simple steps: 


1.  Open the PayMaya app and select Pay Bills. 
2.  Choose your desired biller. 
3.  Enter the account number from your bill. 
4.  Enter the amount of your payment. 
5.  Confirm your payment. 
6.  You will be notified in-app and via SMS that your payment was successful! 


It's that easy to pay for your bills with PayMaya. Instead of wasting time on long lines and hours of traffic, now you can spend more time working on your passion project or doing the things you love with your family and friends. 



Don't have a PayMaya account yet? Download the app now for your Android or iOS phone and register to pay for your bills, shop online, send money, and even buy prepaid load, in the most convenient way. 


PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only FinTech company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device.   



To know more how you can maximize your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals

Let the cutest and fiercest little girls tell us how it’s done

For 20 years, The Powerpuff Girls have been on a mission to prove that girls rule. Now Cartoon Network is launching #Empowerpuff in the Philippines, an initiative that hopes to make a difference in the life of every Pinay.

Through #Empowerpuff, Cartoon Network will premiere a series of on-ground activities, local partnerships as well as online content to inspire Pinays to build their very own ‘ka-pow’ legacy and transform their communities. But before it officially kicks off, you can empower other young ladies in your community with these easy steps:

Encourage them to express their creativity

Creativity is meant to be expressed because it is a gift that is ever evolving. If you know someone who has a talent in creating things or making beautiful drawings, encourage them to hone their craft!

Say no to bullying!

Whether online or offline, bullying should not be tolerated. Lift each other up by saying good things that will help them become more driven and motivated.




Always be ready to help out

Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup may have their differences and fights, but they’re always there for their sisters. Whether with a big or small gesture, support goes a long way when it comes to empowering others. Watch out for the #Empowerpuff themed shirts by Merch By, so you can empower other girls one shirt at a time!

Spark up conversations

Another way to empower one another is to encourage conversation. Let your gal-pals know that they are remembered by perking up your group chats and sending them cool #Empowerpuff-themed Viber stickers starting this September 19.


Ride on to adventure

To empower others, you need to believe in yourself too. By stepping out of your comfort zone, going on adventures and meeting other people, you gain experiences that can make an impact on others. Visit different places and take advantage of every opportunity.

Teach each other things

Sharing is caring and it doesn’t only apply to material things like your baon. Talent, skills and knowledge are also valuable things that you can share and teach others. You never know; they might be encouraged to pay it forward.



Mingle with others

Empowered women never limit themselves. They go out of their comfort zone and mingle with others with whom they share the same passion. Events like It's A Girl Thing (IAGT) are designed to empower girls and celebrate uniqueness. And, as Cartoon Network partners with IAGT on November 10, girls like you are surely going to have fun as you meet your fave women who wowed the world!

In addition to international personalities like the Merrel twins, there will also be guest appearances from local celebrity trailblazers like Anne Curtis, Yassi Pressman, Karylle, Jessy Mendiola and Megan Young.

Be empowered with #Empowerpuff! Stay tuned as Cartoon Network has a lot of surprises, cool prizes, and activities in store for you! For more information about #Empowerpuff and other Cartoon Network-related news and updates, log on to www.cartoonnetworkasia.com or follow Facebook.com/CartoonNetworkAsia.

Find out how to make the best milk tea at Technolux Business Series with Monin on September 19

The milk tea craze is sweeping the country and the world at such an amazing speed!  And you, too, can be part of this lucrative business! 

Find out how to make the best milk tea with Monin, the world's leading brand in premium flavorings for cocktails, coffee and other beverage applications. The  top choice of bartenders, baristas and businesses worldwide, it offers over 200 flavors of syrups, gourmet sauces and beverage concentrates.

Technolux’s Business Series (TBS) will showcase new and unique milk tea flavors using Monin on September 19 from 2pm to 4 pm at Mall of Kitchens in Makati City. 

During the event, Monin Philippines’ beverage innovator Arjay Rebeta will conduct a demo using Monin’s trendy flavors for milk tea such as  Butterscotch Syrup, Toffee Nut Syrup, Creme Brulee Syrup, Hazelnut Syrup, Maple Syrup,Cheesecake Syrup, Flower Blossom Syrup,Tropical Island Syrup, Lychee Fruit Mix and Sipping Chocolate Powder.

These will be prepared using Manitowoc Ice Machine, Bunn Tea Brewer and Vitamix Blender, three high-quality commercial brands that are also distributed by Technolux.  Alaska Black & White,  FRIESLAND CAMPINA Milk Cap Powder and King Flower Non-Dairy Creamer  will also be featured as other milk tea ingredients.

TBS is held regularly by Technolux to introduce world-class kitchen equipment and quality ingredients to foodpreneurs, chefs and enterprises engaged in the F & B industry. The series is also aimed at helping them discover what will work best for their businesses through product demos and engagements with guest speakers from different countries.

The first 50 guests to register will receive give-aways  from Monin, Alaska, King Flower, CBSI and Mall of Kitchens. There will also be a promo for any purchases of Monin products that day.

Technolux is the country’s largest importer and supplier of a complete line of food service, small wares and laundry equipment for over 44 years. 

Culinary Best Source, Inc.(CBSI) is the sister company of Technolux that is responsible for top quality ingredients for Italian Gelato, Frozen Yogurt, Soft Ice Cream, Flavors, Syrups, Sauces, Chocolates, Imported Bottled Waters, Cake, Pastry, Pizza & Bread Flours.



To know more about Technolux, CBSI and upcoming business series, please call 896-4941, 552-3587 local 6117 or 0917-5488839. Visit www.technolux.net, www.cbsiph.com, call 8964941and 8994531 or visit its corporate office at 2176 Primo Rivera Street, Barangay La Paz Makati City. 

For your caffeine fix check out FamilyMart's Coffee Creations

Heads up, coffee junkies! A new set of beverages just made FamilyMart your new favorite destination for a satisfying yet affordable caffeine fix. Blended exclusively by renowned Japanese coffee company UCC for FamilyMart, this new line of drinks called “Coffee Creations” is yours to enjoy starting September 16. 

Whether you’re looking for a morning kick, or in need of a treat for a chill night, Coffee Creations has your caffeine craving covered at any time of the day. And whether you take your coffee hot or iced, black or otherwise, Coffee Creations is expertly and lovingly brewed in variants that best suit your preference or mood. 

The unique experience of Coffee Creations begins with the vision of the marbling as milk is poured and beautifully blends with the brewed coffee, followed by a whiff of its signature nutty aroma. Once you start sipping, the flavor hits the spot, balancing between sweetness and bitterness. To achieve this trademark taste, FamilyMart collaborated with UCC to use a mix of medium roast arabica and robusta beans, perfecting a blend that suits the discerning Filipino palate. 

Coffee Creations’ hot brewed coffee comes in two serving sizes—12 oz (P55) and 16 oz (P65). Every order comes with two sachets of either brown or white sugar, as well as two sachets of creamer. Meanwhile the iced variation is available in a 16 oz serving size, which is served black (P60), sweetened (P60) or with milk (P65). Whichever way you like it, no matter what time of the day, each cup offers great value for your money.

Coffee Creations is great enough to enjoy on its own, but a cup also goes best with your favorite FamilyMart breakfast meals, snacks, and pastries. It’s just one of the exciting new ways that FamilyMart makes sure you’ve got your daily needs covered—making you truly feel it when they say, “#WeGotchuFam”!

Visit a FamilyMart branch near you today to find out more about what’s brewing with Coffee Creations. 

Game changer brand realme Philippines launches the upgraded version of the #RealEntryLevelKingrealme C2

The new model comes in 2GB+32GB and 3GB+64GB storage variants, double the storage capacity of the previous 2GB+16GB and 3GB+32GB versions, butstillbudget-friendly at its original retail price of P5,490 and P6,490, respectively. The realme C2 2020 offers the same powerful features and specificationsof the realme C2 but has bigger internal storage tohold more data and let users do morewith their smartphone.

“Since the realme C2 has successfully proven itself as an entry-level disruptor by changing Filipinos’ expectation of a budget smartphone, its revamped version, the realme C2 2020, will show more of its capacity in storing more data and mobile applications to perfectly fit the Filipino youth’s lifestyle. We at realme Philippines are keen to give our fans and supporters the real value that they deserve by offering powerful yet attainable products,” shared by realme Philippines Marketing Lead Eason de Guzman.

Like the realme C2, the realme C2 2020 is powered bythe MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor for smooth and fast software executions without consuming too much power. It alsostill has a powerful image-processing capability that can run multiple games and applications. The device is packed with a large-capacity 4,000mAh battery that provides many hours of mobile application use and connectivity.

The smartphone features 13MP+2MP rear dual cameras and a 5MP AI-supported selfie camera. The dual cameras enhance portrait gradation, making photos more definite and appealing compared with snaps from single-camera smartphones.

The realme C2 2020 comes in two colors—Diamond Black and Diamond Blue—both sporting a metallic look. The smartphone’s diamond-cut design gives it a pattern-changing effect and takes inspiration from nature such as the stars in the night sky or waves in a pool of water.

The realme C2 2020 in 2GB RAM+32GB and 3GB RAM+64GB storage variantsis now available in all realme stores and kiosks nationwide.Customers may also avail up to 9 months installment via Home Credit Easy Plan.

For more information and further updates on realme Philippines, its devices and promos, customers may visit the official realme Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

For Starbucks’ Anniversary, heed the Siren’s call and dive deep into your coffee passions with the brand’s exciting offerings!

With seafaring folklore as her origin, the iconic Starbucks Siren is not a far cry from the legend. In her own way, the enigmatic beauty continues to call on those with a passion for quality coffee.

Just as sirens enchant seafarers with music, the Starbucks Siren sings the brand’s rich story with this year’s Starbucks Anniversary blend, Anniversary Card, and its stunning Anniversary Merchandise collection.

An annual tradition continues as the Starbucks Anniversary Blend returns with its bold and full-bodied coffee flavor and distinctive spice notes. Made with the finest blend of beans from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and enhanced with the addition of the iconic Sumatra, this favorite will be available in VIA and Whole Bean. This year, the Starbucks Anniversary Blend will feature a fresh interpretation of the siren on its packaging.

Celebrating the brand and its muse is the mystical Starbucks Anniversary collection, featuring design and illustrations of aquatic elements in turquoise blue, gold, and silver accents. With items including mugs, tumblers, and an adorable Starbucks Bearista siren, the collection showcases the ethereal beauty of the Siren.

Complete the set of the celestial muse of the sea with the Starbucks Anniversary Card which depicts the siren’s tail in varying shades of blue. The card will be available for an initial activation amount of ₱500 per card.

For Starbucks’ Anniversary, heed the Siren’s call and dive deep into your coffee passions with the brand’s exciting offerings!

Take a peak at “Dungaw,” and welcome Gloc-9 into the indie fold

After 22 years, seven studio albums, three EPs, and two decades of iconic hits, rap icon Gloc-9 is shifting gears and going independent.

And the song “Dungaw” featuring Keiko Necesario is the best song to do it with. 

Known to work with different voices and perspectives in his songs, this time around Gloc-9 speaks in the voice of an unnamed man, confused about the visits he was receiving, wondering about the moment the song captures. As the song unravels, so does the story of this man’s life, the choices he had made, the ones that led him to this point. 

But the final punch is in the the song’s culmination, when a final visitor allows him to ask a battery of painful questions. Why does suffering continue for many? Why are certain sins not forgiven? Why do the wealthy get away with anything? Why is there privilege, and why is there poverty? 

The answers are in the mere fact that these questions are being asked. 

Here, Gloc-9 reveals yet again that his power lies in his storytelling. That it is his songwriting that is his constant, and that it can only get better with age as he continues to insist not just on creative growth, but also and more importantly on speaking about the lives that we refuse to see, taking on the voices we refuse to hear. 

And just as the narrative in “Dungaw” unfolds, so does Gloc-9’s new chapter as an independent rapper and songwriter. 

Take a peak at “Dungaw,” and welcome Gloc-9 into the indie fold.

Liza Soberano spices things up with Jollibee and the new Crispy Spice Fries

Check out the newest addition to the Jollibee family!

Jollibee introduces the newest member of the family! The beautiful, adventurous, and fun-loving Liza Soberano and Jollibee mascot with members of the team (L-R): Jollibee Global Marketing Officer Francis Flores; Trade Marketing Officer Bing Chavez; Trade Marketing Manager Ging Ingaran; National Promotions Officer Lea Sudio; National Trade Director CS Siason; Brand Specialist Bea Bacani; Assistant Brand Manager for Fries Kat Facun; Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products Kay Segismundo; AVP for Brand Communication, PR and Digital Arline Adeva; Shine Genzola; Brand Engagement Manager Cat Triviño; and Trade Marketing Manager Paolo Tolentino.




One of the country’s most beautiful, sought-after celebrities Liza Soberano joins Jollibee’s star-studded roster of endorsers to promote the brand’s newest snack, the Crispy Spice Fries.

“I’m really happy to be part of the Jollibee family, specifically because my family really loves Jollibee, and of course, I love the food,” said Liza. “Being welcomed by them the other day was such a wonderful experience. Everyone just showered me with warmth.”

Liza Soberano’s fun demeanor and sense of spontaneity and adventure makes her the perfect match for the delicious Crispy Spice Fries.

“I believe that I’m really spontaneous, especially when I’m with my friends. One day I’ll wake up and want to be somewhere and do something new, and I do it!’” Liza shared. “That’s why I relate to the Crispy Spice Fries. When you eat it, you feel a certain rush because of the spices and the flavor. When I’m with friends and people I love, I always want to do something that gives me a certain rush, that spice!”

“We’re really happy to have Liza in our Jollibee family,” said Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products. “We can’t think of anyone more adventurous and likeable to represent our new Jollibee Crispy Spice Fries. It’s a very exciting product and campaign, and we look forward to having such a coveted personality carry that excitement with her!”

Liza’s entry into the Jollibee family will officially be unveiled on September 15 with an exciting new commercial! Stay tuned in Jollibee Philippines’ Facebook page to watch it yourself, and go grab your own Crispy Spice Fries, now available for dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only PHP 49.00 (regular) and PHP 69.00 (large).

 

The Crispy Spice Fries are now available in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only PHP 49.00 (regular) and PHP 69.00 (large).

OmniPay Diners Club: The Prepaid Card for frequent Travelers

If you happen to travel abroad, you should know by now that its easy to carry a card to shoulder your expenses for everything. Each time you convert from US Dollar or Philippine Peso to the local currency of the country you’re visiting, you lose your money’s value. That's why it is way best to travel cashless. 

OmniPay launches OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card at Shangri-la The Fort last Sept.10. 

OmniPay – one of Asia’s leading providers of breakthrough card programs and payment services – launched the OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card, in partnership with Diners Club International Ltd., a payment services company owned by Discover Financial Services, and part of the Discover Global Network.

TheOmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card is the solution for businesses who are looking to integrate travel-related benefits for their customers. 

From left to right: Mr. Simoun Ung, President and CEO – OmniPay, Inc.; Ms. Annie Zhang, Regional Managing Director-Discover Financial Services; Mr. Renato C. Valencia, Chairman – OmniPay Inc.; Mr. Umesh Ikhe, CEO – Care Risk Solutions; Mr. Hiroyuki Nakamura, Advisor – OmniPay Inc. and Mr. Subhrajit Basu, Regional Sr. Vice President, International Markets – Discover Financial Services.

What makes the The OmniPay Diners club card different is that it  backed by established global companies that have a proven track record in card services and support. 

It is a USD-based prepaid card with the capability of acting like a loyalty and rewards card, and is internationally accepted due to the Discover Global Network, which includes Discover Network, Diners Club International, PULSE and affiliated networks. It also comes with a mobile app, which allows the cardholder to gain access to payment functionalities such as real-time card-to-card transfer, QR Payments, balance inquiry and transaction history. The mobile app also allows locating ATMs in the vicinity, getting up-to-the-minute currency exchange rates, and even ascertaining local tipping etiquette across different countries.

“Diners Club knows the importance of cardholders being able to use their card of choice when travelling abroad,”said Annie Zhang, Regional Managing Director - APAC of International Markets at Discover. “Tourists from the Philippines often travel to the United States and Canada, places where we can offer wide acceptance of their OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card.”

OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Cardholders are also entitled to Diners Club’s a test destination offers via the Privilege platform. As expected, many of these privileges extend to other major locations across the world, covering a wide variety of dining, travel, and entertainment pursuits.

“Due to its undeniable advantages, the OmniPay Diners Club Forex Prepaid Card will surely spark a lot of interest and demand from local consumers,” noted OmniPay President & CEO Simoun S. Ung. “Accordingly, this will certainly be a valuable addition to the card businesses of banks, issuers, and acquirers. As always, we are here to help these companies gain market share through well-designed, attractive card offerings,”he concluded.

To learn more about OmniPay and Diners Club International, you may visit their websites,https://www.omnipay.asia/andhttps://www.dinersclub.com/

Amaia Steps Altaraza provides homes for Bulacan locals seeking a better life

Modern lifestyles are raising the bar for Filipino individuals and families seeking a better life. These days, prospective homeowners will settle for nothing less than well-designed cozy homes situated in a safe and secure environment where recreational amenities provide means for residents to relax and bond. They now also favor residential communities from which key establishments—schools, churches, health facilities, and even malls—are just a ride or drive away.

Luckily, longtime denizens of Bulacan can now experience a ‘better life’ in Amaia Steps Altaraza, a mid-rise residential condominium situated on a 1.9-hectare property, part of a 109-hectare masterplanned urban community in the province.

With Bulacan keeping in step with property developments in Metro Manila, Amaia Steps Altaraza fulfills Ayala Land’s vision of building affordable homes for Bulacan residents who want to update their lifestyles.

Amaia Steps Altaraza is the first easy-on-the-pocket project in Altaraza Town Center, which offers modern city living to hardworking locals who aim to stick around in their old hometown.

Amaia Steps Altaraza has a home for every Filipino family’s varying needs. Units include studio, deluxe, and premier rooms with sizes ranging from 22 to 26 square meters, 31 to 33 square meters, and 39 to 42 square meters, respectively.

Located in Quirino Highway corner Governor F. Halili Road in Brgy. Tungkong Mangga, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Amaia Steps Altaraza is near schools like Bulacan State University, La Concepcion College, STI College, Colegio de San Agustin, and APEC Schools; hospitals such as Qualimed Altaraza and Skyline Hospital and Medical Center; retail establishments like Waltermart and Puregold Tungko; and Grotto Church and commercial establishments like SM San Jose Del Monte.

Amaia Steps Altaraza will also have access to the Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7), a major transportation project primed to be operational in 2022. This will make travel between North Avenue in Quezon City and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan fairly easy. 

Homeowners of Amaia Steps Altaraza can likewise look forward to leisurely weekends at the swimming pool, in the multi-purpose hall, or in the play area with their kids. 

With an estimated increase of five percent annually in property value, investing in an Amaia Steps Altaraza unit is deemed a good idea for a truly better life.

Consistent with its mission to provide modern homes to all Filipinos, Amaia Land offers flexible payment schemes such as cash, deferred cash and bank financing.

Amaia continues to serve prospective homeowners with affordable and sustainable developments that aim to elevate the Filipino living experience in a well-secured environment.

For inquiries about Amaia Steps Altaraza and other Amaia properties, check out www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook.com/AmaiaLand.

2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar offers advanced medical treatment for Filipino patients

Taiwan Trade Center Manila organized the 2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar last Sept.10 at the Centennial Hall, The Manila Hotel.  The hospitals worth checking in the seminar are  Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital, The Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, ACT Genomics Co. Ltd, The Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, E-Da Hospital, The Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, The Taoyuan General Hospital, and Taipei Computer Association.

The event was led by Mr. Wen Chung-Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) and Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Enrique “Eric” Tayag,

If you need second opinion regarding your disease or someone you loved has been diagnosed with cancer and is terminal. Then,  its time to seek and consult another doctor about your cancer diagnosis. Find out more about the benefits of getting a second opinion and check your options as well.

As we all know, the costs of healthcare here is harder to come by, many of us are forced to look for quality, better and affordable medical treatment abroad.

If you feel that you are not comfortable undergoing treatment with your doctor. There is always time to get a second opinion. You may never know , but another doctor or hospital may have better options and new therapies available through clinical trials that are better for you.

In recent years, Taiwan and the Philippines have formed closer working ties in the medical sector including personnel training, academic exchange, and industrial cooperation.


With the theme “Bringing You a Total Solution in Healthcare,” the seminar highlights the increasing need for high quality human-centric medical care in developing societies like the Philippines and Taiwan’s desire to share its know-how with the rest of Southeast Asia.

It brought together top biotech innovators from the best and most advanced hospitals in Taiwan to share about their latest innovations to nearly a hundred medical practitioners and professionals from around the Philippines. Among the speakers were from the:

Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital, which showcased its state-of-the-art Treatment for Complex Congenital Heart Diseases. Its specialized Children’s Hospital is equipped with 200 beds, 300 doctors, and technologies such as the Computer Topography 3D Echo that can provide immediate 24/7 assessment and care for patients. It is also a pioneer in the holistic “from womb to home” approach that covers prenatal consultations and examinations to pre-operative, operative, and post-operative stages of treatment.

The Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, located in Southern Taiwan, also presented its various specialties, particularly its specialized HIFU Procedure, Nursing Training, and Cancer Screening. The hospital is easily accessible via direct flights from Manila or Cebu to Kaohsiung, and only a 10-minute drive away from the airport, making it a convenient destination for Filipino patients.

ACT Genomics Co. Ltd. also showcased its innovative use of Precision Medicine based on genetic technology to create tailored healthcare treatment for maximum efficacy. Through its Comprehensive Genomic Profiling procedure, cancer patients are given more options for treatments as chemotherapy is not always the most effective and cost-efficient solution. This helps patients save time and money, and reduce the burden of a painful experience in the long-run.

The Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital featured its International Medical Services and Specialist Training Programs that focus on comprehensive surgical treatments like plastic surgery and breast surgery for cancer patients, plastic surgery and blepharoptosis, robotic surgery and laparoscopic radiation prostatectomy for prostate cancer patients, laser acupuncture, and a non-invasive myoma ablation procedure that is much quicker and less painful.

E-Da Hospital also gave new insights on Reconstructive Microsurgery, where patients of various needs including trauma, tumors, congenital diseases, burns, and cancer can have access to the latest treatments that specialize in repairing form and restoring function of affected body parts.

The Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital introduced its Multi-bipolar RF (radiation frequency) Ablation for Hepatic Tumors, which uses a minimal invasive, no-touch technique that only uses targeted electrode needles in lieu of surgery.

The Taoyuan General Hospital also unveiled the Taiwan Health Care Information System (TaiwanHIS), which enhances patient safety, healthcare quality, and effective cost management through a digitally interconnected system that includes the government, academe, hospitals, and partner institutions, patients and doctors.

Lastly, the Taipei Computer Association presented its International Smart Healthcare Forum, which is part of the Smart City Summit & Expo that highlights the latest medical technologies of Taiwan.

Also featuring welcoming remarks by Mr. Wen Chung-Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) and Department of Health (DOH) Director Dr. Enrique “Eric” Tayag, the 2019 Taiwan Medical Technology Seminar aims to encourage medical practitioners in the Philippines to look to partners and counterparts in Taiwan in providing better healthcare for Filipino patients.

Being the fourth country in the world to implement the hospital evaluation system after the U.S., Canada, and Australia, Taiwan leads in world-class medical services including sound senior care, advanced biotechnology, and smart medical systems and equipment. Add to that the competitive pricing—typically one-fifth of similar treatments in other parts of the world—made possible by the local development of medical technology.

For a fraction of the cost of treatments in the U.S. and Europe, and only a two-hour flight time from Manila, Filipino doctors and patients are assured of a more viable, accessible, and practical option in seeking immediate advanced medical treatments in Taiwan.

To learn more about the latest medical technologies from Taiwan, contact the Taiwan Trade Center Manila hotline at (02) 551-7281/551-7349/551-7339 or visit the TAITRA Manila website at http://www.taiwanexcellence.org/ph. Like and follow the TAITRA Manila Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.PH) for more updates.