Philippine Cocktail Week Presented by Maya Black Takes Over Manila

Philippine Cocktail Week (PHCW), presented by Maya Black, has unveiled its full international lineup, confirming the largest and most globally awarded gathering of cocktail bars ever hosted in the Philippines. 

From February 5 to 8, 2026, the city will welcome an unprecedented collaboration between 28 of the world’s most celebrated cocktail bars and 28 of Manila’s finest local bars, unfolding across four nights and four neighborhoods.

Unlike traditional cocktail festivals that center on a single venue or temporary showcase, Philippine Cocktail Week is conceived as a citywide experience, unfolding deliberately through BGC; Legazpi Village and Makati Cinema Square; Poblacion and Jupiter; and Quezon City and San Juan. 

 

“This is the first time Manila has welcomed this depth and caliber of international bar talent in a single week, working alongside local bars as collaborators,” said a representative from Philippine Cocktail Week. “Philippine Cocktail Week reflects a new chapter in Filipino hospitality—one where the city opens its doors with confidence, generosity, and a strong sense of identity.”

 

One-night-Only Collaborations, Citywide

Across four nights, internationally acclaimed bars step into Manila working alongside local bars, creating menus and experiences that exist for one night only. Each pairing is designed as an exchange where global perspective meets Filipino hospitality on equal footing, within bars that already define the city’s nightlife.

 

The international lineup brings together some of the most respected names in the global scene, many consistently recognized by The World’s 50 Best Bars and Asia’s 50 Best Bars. Among them are COA (Hong Kong), Vesper (Bangkok), Bar Us (Bangkok), Zest (Seoul), Virtù (Tokyo), Hope & Sesame (Guangzhou), and Dry Wave Cocktail Studio (Bangkok)—representing decades of collective recognition and influence.

 

Further details, including international–local bar pairings and guest bartenders, are available via @philippinecocktailweek on Instagram.

 

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An Elevated Way to Experience Philippine Cocktail Week

With Maya Black onboard, Philippine Cocktail Week becomes an experience worth remembering. Cardholders can enjoy 20% cashback at all participating bars, alongside exclusive perks and seamless payments.

 

“We created Maya Black to give our customers experiences that feel personal, elevated, and worth remembering,” said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer of Maya. “Philippine Cocktail Week reflects the best of modern Filipino hospitality, and we’re proud to support an event that positions Manila confidently on the global stage.”

 

Philippine Cocktail Week is supported by Grab as Supporting Presenter, together with participating spirits and beverage partners including Arc Archipelago, Benchmark, Buffalo Trace, Código, Don Julio Blanco, Don Papa Rum, Flor de Caña, Giffard, Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s, Highland Park, Jameson, Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, La Herencia, Luisita Rum, Martell, Monkey Shoulder, Nikka, No. 3 Gin, Ron Zacapa 23, Sazerac Rye, and Singha.

Borrow, Spend, and Unlock More Chances to Be a Twinyonaryo with Maya

 Holiday spending hits differently when it comes with a chance to win big; and this year, Maya is making every peso work harder and smarter. As the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, Maya is giving you the easiest way to become a Twinyonaryo: win ₱1 million for yourself and another ₱1 million for your chosen person just by borrowing or spending with Maya.

And here’s the plot twist: the fastest way to rack up entries? Borrowing — responsibly.

 

Maya Easy Credit: Your Instant, Smart Extra Budget

Need a little holiday boost for noche buena grocery, gifts, reunions, or last-minute bills? Maya Easy Credit gives you up to ₱30,000  revolving credit you can use instantly. No paperwork, no waiting, just tap and go. And every ₱1,000 you borrow or pay using Maya Easy Credit earns you 5 raffle entries, one of the highest multipliers in the promo. And since you can use it to pay directly at stores via QR, using your borrowed credit is fast, seamless, and holiday-rush ready.

 

 

Maya Personal Loan: Bigger Borrowing, Still Zero Hassle

For larger holiday budgets: from getting your dream gadget to booking that much-awaited trip, Maya Personal Loan lets you borrow up to ₱250,000, payable up to 24 months. Once approved, the full amount lands straight in your Maya Wallet. Every ₱1,000 you borrow gives you 5 raffle entries, too. So your big-ticket plans come with big ticket chances to win.

 

Borrowing isn’t your only way in—your everyday Maya habits earn raffle entries too: 

• 5 entries — Pay ₱1,000 via Maya Easy Credit

• 1 entry — Pay ₱1,000 using your Maya Card, QR, Wallet, or Maya Credit Cards

• 1 entry — Buy ₱1,000 load, transport, and more in Maya Shop

• 1 entry — Pay any ₱1,000 bill in the app

• 1 entry — Buy a Maya Card

• 10 entries (the highest!) — Refer a friend using your @username and get them to upgrade

 

Whether it’s borrowing for your holiday gastos or simply doing what you already do every day, every move gets you closer to that ₱1M win. Who knows? You and your chosen person might just be the next Twinyonaryos this Christmas.

 

Check out www.maya.ph/xmas, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for updates. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1million per depositor.

Tap and Go: Link Your Maya Credit Card to Google Pay in Seconds

 Filipinos practically run their entire lives on their phones — checking group chats, booking rides, and juggling a dozen errands in between. But even with everything going digital, paying with your phone can still slow you down – especially with QR codes. Scanning with your phone, waiting for SMS confirmation, or having cashiers take screenshots and double-check a QR payment? Suddenly, your quick stop turns into a waiting game.

Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, is changing that. As one of the first banks in the country to enable Google Pay for credit cards, Maya is putting next-generation payments directly in your hands. Yup, Android users can now tap and go by simply adding their Maya Credit Card to Google Wallet. Even better? Tap to Pay via the Maya app is coming soon, making paying faster and easier than ever.

 

Why Tap to Pay Just Makes Sense 

Life moves fast—commuting, grabbing coffee, running errands between meetings. And through all of that, your phone is always in your hand. So, it only makes sense for paying to keep up.

 

It’s no wonder most prefer tapping with their credit cards. It’s quick, convenient, and comes with rewards. But there’s an even faster way to pay: Tapping with your phone. With Maya on Google Pay, your phone becomes your wallet. No digging through your bag, no fumbling for a card—just one motion and you’re done. Plus, you still get the rewards you love:

 

• Instant Maya Miles with your Maya Black Credit Card, and

• Cashback with your Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card.

 

An Easier & More Effortless Way to Pay

Paying with your Maya Credit Card on Google Pay is instant and incredibly smooth:

• Add your Maya Credit Card to the Google Wallet app

• Unlock your phone, open Google Wallet, and tap at any NFC-enabled terminal

• Pay anywhere Visa or Mastercard contactless is accepted globally

 

No extra steps. No friction. Just fast, secure, tap-and-go payments — whether you’re buying coffee, catching a ride, or checking out at your favorite stores.

 

Perks That Make Tapping Even Better

To celebrate this new way to pay, Maya and Visa are giving your PickUp Coffee run an upgrade. Tap to Pay with your Maya Credit Card via Google Pay and you get ₱50 off on your drink—yes, just for tapping. Your caffeine fix, now with tap-exclusive perks.

 

With this feature now available, you can finally ditch the unnecessary steps and go straight to the part that matters—tapping, earning, and getting on with your day. Paying shouldn’t slow your down, and now it won’t.

 

Visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

Maya launches Its New Pink Glitter Edition Visa Card

Maya, the #1 Fintech Ecosystem and #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, just dropped its newest Pink Glitter Edition Maya Visa Card, and everyone is raving about it. This isn’t just another card in your wallet, it’s the card you’ll want to carry, use, and show off every single day.

 

All glitter. No filler.

The Pink Glitter Edition Maya Visa Card delivers on all fronts: design, function, and benefits. Its matte glitter finish gives it a premium, polished look while ensuring it slides smoothly into ATMs and payment terminals for easy, worry-free transactions.

 

It’s the perfect mix of style and smarts: cool enough to match your everyday aesthetic, practical enough to keep your finances on track, and designed so that even the little things including your daily coffee run, a grocery haul, or weekend shopping spree, actually work for you.

And it’s not just about looks. This globally accepted debit card lets you pay, shop, and withdraw anywhere Visa is accepted, all while helping your money grow with up to 15% p.a. interest on Maya Savings.

 

Your Ticket to Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments

Using the Pink Glitter Maya Visa Card doesn’t just reward you financially, it could literally take you places. From October 1 to November 11, every swipe with this glittery card could take you straight to the BLACKPINK [DEADLINE] World Tour in Manila. Thanks to Visa and Maya, your everyday spending might just score you VIP fan packages or even daily ticket giveaways! 

 

The Pink Glitter Maya Visa Card isn’t your only way in. You can also use:

·       The Maya Black Visa Credit Card —   a sleek, numberless card that gives you instant miles and global airport lounge access for no annual fees. Perfect for travelers and lifestyle enthusiasts[1].

·       The Maya Visa Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card — your cashback card for everyday purchases. Earn 5% at Landers, 2% on dining, and 1% on everything else every time you swipe.

 

Here’s how to join:

1.      Open the Maya app and go to the Tickets tab.

2.      Tap “Join today’s giveaway” to start earning entries for the monthly and daily giveaways.

3.      Get and/or use your Maya Visa Landers Credit Card, Maya Black Visa Credit Card, or Maya Visa Debit Card to earn raffle entries

 

A minimum spend of ₱500 in a single transaction qualifies you for one daily entry.

 

With Maya, your everyday doesn’t have to stay ordinary. It’s your go-to that makes spending smarter, saving easier, and moments more rewarding, whether you’re chasing miles, cashback, or the concert of your dreams.

 

Stay updated by visiting maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

 

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[1] Monthly inactivity fees are waived with at least 1 Maya Black transaction each month.

From Spending to Growing: Unlock Smarter Money Moves with Maya

 Let’s be real: Money these days feels like it disappears the second it hits your account. Prices keep climbing, bills never take a break, and that dream trip? Always just a little out of reach. If you’re already grinding this hard for every peso, it’s only fair your money hustles just as hard for you.

That’s where Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, changes the game. Unlike the small returns you get from other banks, Maya Savings gives you one of the highest rates with up to 15% per annum. You only need to use Maya for your daily transactions. That’s your money multiplying faster than your weekend plans stack up.

You can even get extra intentional with your finances by setting up to five Maya Personal Goals accounts. Each one earns 4% p.a. from the get-go, and the rate grows every time you add ₱20,000—going up to 8% p.a. on deposits up to ₱100,000. Whether it’s for travel, concert, or a rainy-day fund, every peso you tuck away is clocking in overtime. And if guaranteed returns are more your style, Maya Time Deposit Plus has you covered. You can lock in your money for 3, 6, 12 months with rates as high as 6% p.a. on deposits of up to ₱1 million per Time Deposit Plus account, and with up to 5 accounts, that’s as much as ₱5 million in total interest-earning deposits. The best part? Unlike traditional time deposits, you can keep adding funds anytime, even after reaching your target amount. It’s the ultimate “set it and forget it” way to grow your money with peace of mind.

And here’s the plot twist: growing your money doesn’t stop when you save, it happens when you spend, too. With the Maya Black Credit Card, every swipe earns you Maya Miles. Your morning latte, that spontaneous online checkout, even your flights themselves all turn into future travel, dining, and shopping wins.

If you’re a Landers loyalist, the Maya Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card is your ultimate cheat code. Imagine 5% cashback at Landers, 2% on dining, and 1% everywhere else. Whether it’s groceries, date nights, or little splurges, you’re always getting something back.

The truth is, not everyone gets handed financial advantages, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build your own. With Maya’s powerful savings and rewarding credit cards, your money isn’t just safe, it’s stretching, multiplying, and hustling right alongside you.

Visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated.Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

 

Smarter School Year Starts Here: How to Make Budgeting Easier with Maya

 Every parent knows the drill: a new school year means a fresh wave of expenses—uniforms, tuition, supplies, baon, gadgets. And somehow, you’re expected to cover all of it without blowing the monthly budget.

This year, take the pressure off. Maya, the #1 Digital Bank app in the Philippines, is helping parents power through back-to-school season with smart, stress-free money moves that protect your wallet and your peace of mind.

Stretch your budget and win big when you shop for school

School expenses can stack up fast, but with Maya Easy Credit, you get instant access to up to P30,000 in revolving credit, right inside your Maya app. Whether it’s for baon, uniforms, or last-minute school supplies, you’ve got extra budget ready when you need it.

And here’s the best part: your back-to-school spending can earn you big rewards. Every time you use Maya, you get a chance to win cash prizes. Get 5 raffle entries for every P500 spent via QR with Maya Easy Credit, and 1 raffle entry for every P250 spent using your Maya Wallet. Weekly winners can take home up to P15,000, while two lucky users will score P100,000 each month. The more you spend, the more chances you have to win, just by taking care of school essentials.

 

Approval for Maya Easy Credit is subject to credit evaluation. Users must be 21 to 65 years old to apply.

 

Savings that actually grow while you focus on the day-to-day

Maya Savings lets you earn up to 15% interest per annum, paid out daily, just by simply using Maya for all your transactions. No lock-in, no complex paperwork, just real growth from your real spending.

You can even set up Personal Goals and allocate funds for upcoming tuition fees, field trips, or allowance. Each goal earns 4% per annum, so your money keeps working while you get everything else done.

Base interest starts at 3.5% per annum. 15% interest per annum applies to your first P100,000 deposit balance. 

Already spending for school essentials? Make every peso count.

Whether you're picking up notebooks, new kicks, or stocking up on baon essentials, Maya makes sure your everyday spending works harder for your family. Use the Maya Black Credit Card to rack up  Maya Miles (soon convertible to airline miles—hello, future family trips!) or go with the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card and get up to 5% cashback on must-haves supplies like groceries.

It’s not about spending more. It’s about being rewarded for what you’re already doing, and making your budget stretch even further.

Less Mental Load, More Control

With Maya, you manage it all from one app: savings, payments, credit, banking. Pay bills, transfer money, and track spending in real-time without bouncing between platforms.

Simplifying your financial life means more time and energy for the things that matter. With Maya, you’re not just keeping up—you’re getting ahead. Start the school year strong. Save, spend, and stay in control with Maya. Download the app and explore tools designed to work around your real-life budget.

Visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to learn more.Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas  (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.