'Cashless on Delivery' is the new 'COD' when ordering online with PayMaya

Cashless is now replacing the "Cash" in "COD" when it comes to delivery of food and goods online as Filipinos are now opting for a better and safer way to pay with PayMaya as we live through the New Normal. 

 

With "Cashless on Delivery" gaining more popularity among consumers, PayMaya is helping ensure that customers can order from more merchants and service providers offering delivery of meals and other essentials nationwide.

 

By simply scanning the QR code or paying using cards through the PayMaya One device carried by delivery riders, customers can be assured of completely contact-free delivery whenever they order online. This also helps ensure that delivery personnel are safe and protected from unnecessary contact as they go around the city for work.

 

"For so long, 'cash' has been the usual mode of payment for many Filipinos, so much that the term 'COD' or Cash on Delivery has been coined whenever you order online. But with our current situation, 'cashless' is now quickly becoming the default, and through our innovative payment methods at PayMaya, we are excited to redefine 'COD' to mean Cashless on Delivery for the safety and convenient of both customers and riders, as we rely more on delivery services for our day-to-day essentials," said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya.

 

What’s even more exciting is that customers can enjoy this elevated COD experience whether they're planning to order a Pinoy celebration feast, or are simply craving for that classic chicken dinner. Here’s a list of establishments where you can conveniently and safely pay cashless on delivery today: 

 

1.     Classic favorites 
Satisfy your Chickenjoy, Peach Mango Pie, or Jolly Spaghetti cravings from Jollibee without a hint of worry, because now you can pay for your meals by simply swiping your card.  

2.     Pizza cravings 
Got a craving for pizza? You’re in luck—PayMaya has also partnered with Shakey’s! Order your favorite mojos at Shakeys with their new Truffle Greens Pizza and pay contactless for safer transactions.  

3.     Pinoy comfort food 
Your favorite Pinoy restaurant has also gotten in on the cashless action, as Kuya J offers cashless on delivery. Now, ordering crispy pata and halo-halo for your Sunday lunch has just gotten more convenient.  

4.     Celebration staples 
No celebration is ever complete without Amber Golden Chain of Restaurants and Goldilocks. Don’t let any milestone pass by without a fun Pinoy celebration – even with just your immediate family at home. To make it more special, order your favorite Goldilocks cake and Ambers spaghetti and have it delivered to your home. You have the option to pay for your Goldilocks order via card or PayMaya QR. Meanwhile, Ambers accepts PayMaya QR payment option for their deliveries.  

5.     Quality ingredients 
Even with all these delicious options, nothing beats a nice homecooked meal for your family. And WalterMart has the perfect solution for that. If you’re planning to treat your loved ones with your specialty dish, why not have quality ingredients delivered to your home? Waltermart accepts cashless on delivery to make your experience hassle-free.  

 

 

Apart from the safety and convenience, paying cashless on delivery can be rewarding, too! PayMaya users who #ScanToPay using PayMaya QR can get up to 100% cashback for a minimum purchase of P500 in their chosen merchants, for an even better delivery experience.

 

PayMaya is continuously adding more merchants to its growing list of partners who are offering this new and better way to pay for deliveries. So the next time you need to have food and essentials delivered, take the safer and more convenient way—go cashless on delivery with PayMaya! 

 

Getting PayMaya and going cashless for everything you want and need is very easy. Just register for a PayMaya account here, and find out what it’s like to shop with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding, to pay for anything online and in stores! Remember, for your essential deliveries and more, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! 

 

To find out about all the exclusive deals you can avail of with your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce, food, retail and gas merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies as well as local government units with digital payments and disbursement services.    

 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya  provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account with over 40,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide, more than double the total number of traditional bank branches in the Philippines combined. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

#UnboxYourNextLevelClean with LG’s AI DD Washing Machine

One of the biggest loads that became evident after half a year in quarantine is laundry. Clean clothes are important more than ever because of the risk of pathogens staying on fabric, especially with households with essential workers and frontliners. This leads to more frequent laundry loads that some washing machines can struggle to keep up with. Frequent use may lead to damaged clothes and even damaged hardware. LG, one of the world’s pioneering technological innovators, heeds the call for more intelligent home appliances with its new LG AI DD, which is a washing machine that detects, thinks, and cares.

The biggest innovation that the LG AI DD washing machine has to offer is its cutting-edge artificial intelligence. LG’s next-generation Direct Drive motor makes intelligence-based laundry a reality by leveraging big data to recognize fabric softness and applying the optimal washing pattern, leading to 18% more fabric protection. The technology goes beyond just the tag of your clothes and analyzes a number of fabric characteristics and properties. AI DD detects the difference and decides the suitable washing pattern from the big data patterns.

The LG AI DD also offers Steam+ technology, which reduces allergens with the 'Allergy Care' cycle. Use the 'Allergy Care' cycle and the Steam feature when you need to eliminate potential allergens like dust mites and pollen from clothing and bedding. It also has TurboWash 360˚, which promises that your laundry can be thoroughly cleaned in just 39 minutes without compromising fabric protection, thanks to 4 directions of 3D multi nozzles which reach every inch of your laundry. You get more energy efficiency and the damage to your loads are lessened. 

LG also ensures that you get all of these innovations at no expense to size. You get a bigger drum capacity in the same space. Durability is also taken a notch higher with an elegant external tempered glass door with refined hygienic and stainless lifter. Since the LG AI DD employs the use of artificial intelligence, it can also be controlled using LG’s app. With ThinQ technology, your washer just got smarter, from operating your laundry remotely to downloading additional cycle settings. Interact with your washing machine and access the latest innovations.

To formally launch the LG AI DD to the local market, LG Philippines will be hosting a Facebook Live event. The campaign, dubbed as #UnboxYourNextLevelClean, will be held on September 28 at 5PM hosted by Binibining Grand International of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Nicole Cordoves.

LG AIDD starts at PhP 61,995 for the 10.5kg washer model. The washer and dryer units are pegged at 10.5/7kg at PhP 67,995, 15/8kg at PhP 78,995, and 19/12kg at PhP 88,995. The LG AI DD Washing Machine is available in Lazmall and other authorized online sellers and dealers nationwide. For a complete list of retailers, please visit www.lg.com/ph

TikTok commits to transparency and accountability with the release of its global Transparency Report for January-June 2020

TikTok released its global Transparency Report for the first six months of 2020 on September 22, 2020. The report provides insight into content removed from TikTok for violating its Community Guidelines or Terms of Service. It also covered how the company responded to copyright content take-down requests, law enforcement, and government agencies. 

 

“We know how vital it is to build trust by being transparent with our community, and we're committed to leading the way when it comes to bringing accountability to the tech industry. It's why we release these reports to hold ourselves accountable to our community and provide transparency into the actions we take to help keep TikTok safe for everyone. It's the reason we opened our global Transparency and Accountability Centers, where lawmakers and experts can see first-hand how we moderate content, secure our platform, and prioritize user safety and content diversity as we build TikTok. At our physical centers, we've even made TikTok's source code available for testing and evaluation by experts,” said Michael Beckerman, VP, Head of US Public Policy & Eric Han, Head of Safety, TikTok US.

 

Hundreds of millions of people around the world come to TikTok for entertainment, self-expression, and connection. According to Beckerman, their focus remains on promoting a safe app experience that fosters joy and belonging among its growing global community. 

 

Here's what's covered in TikTok’s global H1 2020 Transparency Report.

 

Promoting safety and community on TikTok 

In the first half of 2020, numerous improvements in continuous effort to offer a safe and uplifting experience for people on the  platform were made, which includes the following:

• Expanded Community Guidelines, including new policies to counter misinformation and disinformation
  

• Introduction of fact-checking programs to help verify misleading content about the novel coronavirus, elections, and more
  

• Addition of in-app educational PSAs on hashtags related to important topics in the public discourse, such as COVID-19, the elections, Black Lives Matter, and harmful conspiracies, such as QAnon
  

• Launch of Family Pairing, a suite of industry-leading youth safety features that let parents and guardians connect their TikTok account to their teens' accounts to guide the type of content available to their teen, promote healthy screentime habits, and choose appropriate message settings
  

• Built global partnerships with leading safety organizations, such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and WePROTECT Global Alliance
  

• Creation of a Content Advisory Council of experts on topics like hate speech, inclusive AI, and youth safety
  

Community Guidelines enforcement 

TikTok has experienced incredible and continued user growth in 2020. As more lives moved online, people increasingly found meaningful ways to connect with each other on the platform. With significantly more content being created by its global community than ever before, TikTok content removals have increased compared to the last report. 

• 104,543,719 videos were removed globally for violating the Community Guidelines or Terms of Service, which is less than 1% of all videos uploaded on TikTok. Ninety-six point four percent (96.4%) of these videos were found and removed before they were reported, and 90.3% were removed before they received any views.
  

• Of the total videos removed globally, 9,822,996 (9.4%) were removed in the US. Diving into some of the areas of particular interest over these six months:
  

• 41,820 videos (less than 0.5% of those removed in the US) violated TikTok’s misinformation and disinformation policies.
  

Learn more on how TikTok combats misinformation and election interference

• 321,786 videos (around 3.3% of US content removals) violated TikTok’s hate speech policies.
  

Learn more on how TikTok works to counter hate speech, behavior, and groups

• In the US, 91.5% of violating videos were removed in less than 24 hours after they were uploaded to TikTok.
  

 

 

 

Legal requests 

The volume of legal requests also increased as the TikTok community grew over the first half of this year.

• 1,768 requests for user information from 42 countries/markets were received 
  

• Of those requests, 290 (16.4%) came from US law enforcement agencies.
  

TikTok received and evaluated: 

• 126 subpoenas (when a US governmental entity issues a subpoena, we may disclose user data that includes basic subscriber information)
  

• 90 search warrants (when a US governmental entity obtains a search warrant, TikTok may disclose user data that include video content and user interactions)
  

• 6 court orders (when a US governmental entity obtains a court order, TikTok may disclose user data that includes log data)
  

• 68 emergency disclosure requests
  

•  TikTok received 135 requests from government agencies to restrict or remove content from 15 countries/markets, and 4 of those requests came from US government agencies
  

• TikTok evaluated 10,625 copyrighted content take-down notices globally
  

 

The report has the full details on how TikTok evaluates and complies with the requests.

 

TikTok’s commitment to transparency and accountability

 

“TikTok strives to be the most transparent and accountable company in the industry when it comes to how we're keeping our users safe. We're proud of the progress we've made to increase visibility in these areas, and we aim to keep providing more information in each report,” Beckerman shared.

 

According to Beckerman, the full disclosure of the report is part of the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. TikTok is also working towards being able to report this information and the progress made on a quarterly basis to increase accountability to its community. 

Yanyan won the TikTok All-Star Southeast Asia Competition

Yanyan de Jesus has been creating content on TikTok for 3 years now. In this time, he has grown a following of over 9.6M on the platform, and has won the TikTok All-Star Southeast Asia Competition. Popular in the Philippines and the United States, Yanyan’s viral videos gain thousands of likes in mere minutes. 

 

He discovered the app through some friends, and was immediately hooked after posting his first video, Hand Gestures. This was the start of Yanyan’s TikTok journey, and soon he would become viral after posting a comedy video, Red Hotdog.

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While going viral meant getting countless likes and encouraging comments from would-be fans, Yanyan also started receiving negative reactions from other users. Instead of letting this bring him down, he chose to focus on the good that he could do on this platform. [1] As a content creator, he believes that it is his job to make people smile, and this is precisely what he has done over the years.

 

The global TikTok community to which Yanyan belongs, along with so many other content creators, is one where everyone can become your family. This community has been there for Yanyan through thick and thin, and he considers them to be, not just followers, but also his friends. He encourages more people to join this community, spread positivity through the app, and show support for the various content creators around the world.

 

Yanyan is best known for his stellar dance videos, as well as his highly entertaining POV comedy skits. His true secret to TikTok success is authenticity, and the courage to fully allow his personality to shine through in all of the content that he creates. He clearly has a lot to offer, and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. With his innate talent, along with TikTok’s awesome video effects, Yanyan de Jesus is truly limitless. 

 

Anyone can start creating content on TikTok. For Yanyan, there are a few things that you need to remember if you want to make it on the platform. First, showcase your talents. Don’t be afraid to show your true self. Always be authentic, just like he has been. And finally, have a good heart. 

 

Share your video creations as part of the #itstartsonTikTok hashtag challenge, or take it a step further by creating a hashtag of your own. Download TikTok today on your iOS and Android devices to get started.

 

 

For working millenial moms: Did you know that meditative journaling has its benefits?

These times are extra difficult to deal with, especially when it comes to finding balance between our work and personal lives. Just imagine how a regular day unfolds for a working millennial mom, who tries to hustle while caring for her family, and herself. It may seem like a tough job really, but some of them turned to meditative journaling, also known as mindful writing, as a healing method to get through the day. But how?

It makes them start and learn something new. For working moms who are mostly busy with their responsibilities, there’s this sense of hunger for new discoveries and tasks but they need to be light, rewarding, and easy to maintain, too. The habit of regular writing itself is already a form of a new process – something that is not usually part of our daily lives. But it gives one the freedom to express emotions and create something as they feel it. No pressure. It’s just that joyful connection between the self and those blank pages – the kind of beginning that is comforting than intimidating.

 

It makes them become more open. Working millennial moms usually feel anxious, unheard, and unseen. It is a struggle to share their sentiments with other people because of the fear that they may not understand it, or simply because they don’t know how to articulate what they’re going through. For the times that they couldn’t catch up with their friends, journals serve as their perfect outlet. The beauty about writing an entry is that there are no rules or boundaries. They can acknowledge their feelings, rant, or even sketch what they feel. At the end of the day, it’s all about taking a pause, seeking comfort, and finding their light. 

 

It makes them remember more things. Juggling multiple responsibilities at the same time can really make us forget a lot. Meditative journaling can help us find our center and remember all the important things, the little wins, and even our failures. It’s like the flow and reminder they need every day. By turning various moments into written tangible experiences, they’re able to keep track of time, pay more attention to details, and regain this sense of control. 

 

It makes them respond to their needs quickly. Narrating your feelings and daily experiences is not only a form of expression, but more importantly, it gives you more signs and ideas on how to care for yourself. If you have noticed how the past few weeks have been consecutively rough, maybe it’s time to realign and change your routine or perspective. If you’ve noticed changes when it comes to your body, maybe it’s time to ask if you’re still okay, happy, or healthy, and make adjustments that are comfortable for you. Listening to yourself is an important element of meditative journaling.

 

It relaxes them and rewards them at the same time. Mindful writing is like a me-time that is easy to squeeze in every working woman’s hectic schedule. The key to a rewarding meditative journaling is to set a particular time for it, and treat it not as an additional assignment, but a form of self-care. Write based on your observations, feelings, reflections, and needs. It’s like talking to yourself – and choosing to be kind to yourself.

 

Whether you want to keep a journal for growth, self-love, reconnecting with yourself, finding your light, or simply capturing your thoughts and feelings through words, Viviamo offers different styles and formats that could match any undertaking.

Belle De Jour (BDJ) Power Planner’s Earth theme inspires you to acknowledge your existence, struggles, and victories, through beautiful, motivational graphics and quotes. Everything Is Possible design encourages you to take little steps towards your goal, while NAVI’s Lighthouse theme embraces the wanderlust in you. FOCUS planner reflects ambitions and bold dreams through its geometric designs, while Essentials Planner and Petit collections remain perfect for those on the minimalist, sleek, and elegant side. 

 

Go to https://go.crazyaboutpaper.com/viviamoplanners to view more of their products, and start your meditative journaling this 2021. 

 

 

NutriAsia wins Bronze Stevie Award for eco-friendly “Bring Your Own Bote” (BYOB) Campaign

NutriAsia, the leading condiments manufacturer and distributor in the Philippines, was named as a Bronze Stevie Award winner at the 17th Annual International Business Awards. 

 

The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - are eligible to submit nominations. The 2020 IBAs received entries from organizations in 63 nations and territories.

 

More than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Company of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Startup of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others.  This year’s competition also featured a number of free-to-enter categories to recognize organizations’ and individuals’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

NutriAsia entered its 2019 “Bring Your Own Bote” (BYOB) Campaign under the competition’s Corporate Responsibility Communications or PR Campaign/Program of the Year category. Launched on July 30, 2019, it pushed the company’s zero-waste advocacy by launching BYOB Stores in Metro Manila.

 

The first store was established at The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City. Explicitly designed to be an eco-friendly space, the BYOB Store was half-built with walls made of glass, so the public can see the refill process, while the other half is made out of eco-bricks which include shredded used plastic as a component.

 

Serving as both a refilling and selling station, the BYOB Store encouraged consumers to bring their own reusable containers to stock up on their condiments such as vinegar, soy sauce, catsup, and cooking oil. All products were sold at prices lower than packaged counterparts in the market. BYOB also served as a drop-off point for recyclable plastics, which will be repurposed into school furnishings for its beneficiary school. 

 

The first BYOB Store was originally slated to end its operations in September 2019, but due to popular demand, it became a permanent set-up on the location and has since been officially made into the first 

 

NutriAsia BYOB branch. Following social distancing protocols for COVID-19 prevention, the NutriAsia BYOB Store in BGC has added new innovations to better serve customers during this time. An online order form via https://cdn.jotfor.ms/nai.byob/orderform as well as cashless payments via GCash and BPI are currently in place to reduce physical contact during transactions.

 

In February 2020, a second branch in Quezon City was set up in partnership with the local government unit (LGU).

 

So far, as of March 2020, the BYOB campaign has already refilled more than 2,000 bottles of condiments and collected 1,000 kilos of plastics for repurposing. NutriAsia says it is receiving more inquiries from other local government units and private entities that want to put up their own BYOB stores.

 

As the ongoing COVID-19 crisis will prevent winners from receiving their awards on stage during a traditional gala IBA banquet, winners will be celebrated instead during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, 1 December.

 

 

Great deals on Burgers and Free Cajun Fries with Popeyes' Monday and Tuesday promos

Start the week right by treating yourself to some of Popeyes' irresistible Cajun-inspired delights! You are surely in for a poppin’ treat as you get to enjoy more of your favorites with new promos that will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

 

Every Monday from September 14 to November 16, you can avail of the Cajun MOODay Promo where you can get free extra Cajun Fries for every purchase of select Popeyes meals. Enjoy an extra serving of Popeyes' crispy and flavorful Cajun seasoned fries when you order a one-piece chicken rice meal with fries and drink, three-piece chicken tenders with fries and drink, or any Popeyes Burger with fries and drink.

 

If that's not enough, there's another special promo for you to try. Every Tuesday from September 15 to November 17, you can get the Burger TWOsdays Promo where you can enjoy two of any Popeyes Burgers and save as much as Php 50.

 

You have the option to choose between the Chicken French Quarter with its perfectly cooked boneless chicken with bacon strips, red peppers, lettuce, and our roasted garlic mayo; the Shrimp Burger with its delicious breaded shrimp patty with a tangy mayonnaise sauce and fresh lettuce; the Fish Burger with its light and flaky whitefish fillet that has been seasoned with a special blend of Cajun spices; or the Chicken Burger with its appetizingly crispy, deep-fried chicken patty with a special BBQ mayo dressing.

 

You can get both promos by visiting Popeyes for dine-in and take-out or by ordering for pick-up and delivery via www.centraldelivery.ph. Download the Central Delivery app via the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store to get exclusive deals on your favorites.

Popeyes is open in ArcoVia City, Alabang Town Center, SM San Lazaro, NU Mall of Asia, Eastwood, SM Southmall, Alimall, Kroma Tower, and Robinsons Place Manila.

 

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