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Friday, October 30, 2020

Dress up in a nice Halloween costume and enjoy awesome deals with PayMaya

Even though we can't celebrate Halloween with fun costume parties with our friends, we can still enjoy the spookiest holiday at home with the help of digital tools like PayMaya. 

 

From dressing up in an IG-worthy Halloween costume to munching on treats from your go-to restaurants.


Here are some awesome ways PayMaya can help you spend a fun holiday at home:




Dress up in a nice Halloween costume (or fabulous loungewear) and enjoy awesome deals with PayMaya. Get a 15% discount when you pay with your PayMaya virtual or physical card at Zalora using the code PYMY2020. You can also order clothes from The SM Store via Call To Deliver and #ScanToPay for your purchase to get up to 100% Balik Bayad, an additional P100 Balik Bayad when you spend a cumulative amount of P2,500 until October 31, plus a chance to win a motorcycle at SM’s raffle!


Pay with your mobile number when ordering online at establishments like Army Navy, Burger King, Domino's, Boozy, and so much more to get up to 100% Balik Bayad. You will also get an extra P100 Balik Bayad when you accumulate a total of P2,000 for your transactions until October 31.


Shop for gaming pins at your PayMaya app for a spooky game night with your barkada. When you buy at least P300 worth of gaming pins using PayMaya, you can get a 5% Balik Bayad (with a maximum of P100), and every P300 spent will get you one raffle entry for a chance to win a year’s worth of gaming pins.


Do a virtual Trick or Treat with your loved ones and gift them with digital vouchers to their favorite restaurants or even prepaid load found in the PayMaya app. Sending prepaid load to your friends gets you 5% Balik Bayad, and extra P100 Balik Bayad when you spend an accumulated total of P600 on Smart and TNT prepaid load until November 17. 


We hope these tips will help make your holiday more fun, even while staying indoors. We sent a small token amount to your PayMaya account to help you make the most out of this spooky holiday with your loved ones at home. From all of us at PayMaya, Happy Halloween!

Shopee users can tune in to GMA’s Wowowin for a chance to win ₱1 million in cash daily until November 11

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Milyonaryo as part of its 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Milyonaryo is an interactive lucky draw contest on GMA’s Wowowin, where Shopee users stand a chance to win up to 1,000,000 in cash every weekday until November 11.

 

Users can participate by logging on to the Shopee app and claiming the raffle code[1]. The winners will be announced every weekday during GMA’s Wowowin. During the show, the winners will pick one out of six boxes, wherein one of the boxes has ₱1,000,000 in cash.



Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas is a much-anticipated occasion for all Filipinos. Shopee wants to engage more of its users this holiday by bringing back the season’s joy and excitement with Shopee Milyonaryo. We will continue to stay committed to providing our Filipino users with more initiatives that are engaging, uplifting, and rewarding.”




 

Key highlights of Shopee’s 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale 

Until December 12, shoppers can expect big deals and discounts from leading brands. 

 

      Kris Aquino as Shopee’s new Brand Ambassador: Users can look forward to seeing Kris Aquino on TV commercials, TV shows, and Shopee Live.

      11.11 Big Christmas TV Special: Viewers can win up to ₱11,000,000 worth of prizes on GMA’s Wowowin on November 11, 5:00 PM.

      Christmas deals and promotions: Shopee users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, up to 20% coins cashback, and ₱1 deals on selected items such as mobile cases and accessories, home and kitchen items, and nail care products.

      Exclusive deals from leading brands: Users can anticipate up to 70% off on leading brands such as Pampers, Nestle, Vivo, Globe, Havaianas, Unilever Beauty, Abbott, Garnier, realme, and Enfagrow. 

More details about Shopee Milyonaryo are available on https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-milyonaryo.

 

For more information about Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/11-11.

 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.



[1] Terms and Conditions Apply

Isang pagpupugay sa mga guro mula sa BDO Network Bank

Mayroon talagang mga propesyon na maituturing na hindi lang basta hanapbuhay, kundi isang bokasyon lalo na kung halos araw-araw ay kakikitaan ito ng hindi matatawarang pagkalinga sa kapakanan ng iba.

 

Ilan sa ganitong trabaho ay ang pagiging nurse, doktor, kawani ng pamahalaan, at iba pa. Pero sa lahat nang nabanggit, iba rin talaga ang taas ng pagtingin ng lipunan sa mga guro.

 

Mula sa mga obrebo hanggang mga pangulo, mula siyentipiko hanggang bilyonaryo, walang makakapagsabi na may narating sila sa buhay nang walang tulong, maliit man o malaki, at malasakit mula sa kanilang mga guro.



Malaki ang utang na loob natin sa mga guro. Kaya naman talagang nakakagaan ng loob kapag nakakarinig tayo ng kwento ng mga titser na umaasenso dahil na rin sa determinasyon, lakas ng loob, pagsisikap, at pagiging wais.

 

Isang halimbawa dito si Veronica Delima, PhD. Isa syang guro na sa loob ng maraming taon ay lubos na namahagi ng kaalaman sa kanyang mga estudyante. Ang mga leksyon na itinuturo nya ay hindi lamang tungkol sa asignatura, kundi pati na rin mga aral sa buhay, tulad ng pagpupursigi, tiyaga, tiwala sa sarili, at tamang paggamit ng pera.

 

Si teacher Veronica at ang kanyang asawa ay hindi nanggaling sa mayamang pamilya. Ikinasal sila noong 1991 nang walang ipon o kapital para makapagpundar ng anumang ari-arian. Ang asawa ni Veronica ay nagtatrabaho noon bilang pedicab driver at wala man lang siyang sariling pedicab.  Ang ginagamit pa niya sa pasada ay luma na at parating nasisira.

 

Si Veronica naman ay nagtuturo noon sa isang pribadong paaralan. Kahit pagsamahin ang kinikita nila, mistulang isang kahig-isang tuka ang kanilang pamumuhay. Madalas silang nagkakautang sa 5/6 kung saan sinisingil sila ng 20 porsyentong interes.

 

Araw-araw silang nagbabayad ng utang. Paunti-unti man ito, tila wala namang katapusan. Gayunpaman, patuloy nilang naitaguyod sa ganitong paraan ang isa’t-isa at ang kanilang apat na anak.

 

Sa pagnanais na magkaroon ng mas malaking kita, nag-apply si Veronica sa isang public school. Natanggap naman siya at salamat sa mas malaking sweldo, nakaipon si Veronica ng sapat na pera upang magpagawa ng maliit na bahay-kubo. Maliit man ang tahanan mas mabuti na rin dahil pag-aari na nila ito.

 

Ayon kay Veronica, nagsimula ang pag-angat ng kabuhayan nila nang matuto siyang mag-ipon ng pera at kumuha ng loans para gamitin sa mas matalinong paraan. Aniya, hindi masama mangutang basta ang loans ay gagamitin para sa mga mahalagang bagay tulad ng edukasyon at sa pagtatayo at pagpapalawak ng negosyo. Lahat nang yan ay babalik bilang dagdag-kabuhayan.

 

Naglakas-loob si Veronica na kumuha ng maliit na bank loan mula sa BDO Network Bank (kilala pa noon bilang One Network Bank).  Ginamit niya ang pinakauna niyang loan para bumili ng bagong pedicab para sa kanyang mister. 

 

“Yung bagong pedicab ay naging inspirasyon para sa mister ko para magsumikap sa kanyang trabaho. Iba ang dignidad na dulot ng pagkakaroon ng sariling pedicab, lalo pa't di na kailangang mag-boundary ng pampasada,” sabi ni Veronica.

 

Matapos mabayaran ang kanyang loan para sa unang pedicab, nag-reloan muli at bumili pa ng isa si Veronica para sa kanyang kapatid na lalaki. Unti-unti, natuto pa lalo si Veronica sa tamang paggamit ng loan. Dahil good borrower, naging maganda ang record niya sa bangko at mas madali nang maaprubahan ang mga susunod niyang loans.Nagpapasalamat rin si Veronica dahil maliit lang ang sinisingil na interes ng BDONB. “Mas mababa talaga ang interes ng BDONB loans kumpara sa ibang banko,” aniya.

 

Ginamit ni Veronica ang mga loans na ito para suportahan ang kanyang nanay at mga kapatid.  Natulungan pa niya ang isang kapatid na mabawi ang naisanlang sakahan nito.

 

Sa mga sumunod na taon, unti-unti nakabili ng lupa at ari-arian si Veronica at naipasok sa kolehiyo ang tatlong anak. Ang bunsong anak niya ay kasalukuyang nasa Grade 8.

 

Siya mismo ay natulungan ng loans para matustusan ang pag-aaral niya sa graduate school hanggang sa makamit niya ang kanyang Ph.D.  Salamat sa natamong doctorate degree, naging karapat-dapat si Veronica para sa promotion at mas mataas na sahod mula sa kaniyang public school.

 

Ang payo niya sa mga gurong tulad niya ay ang magpatuloy sa pagsisikap para makamit ang mas magandang buhay. Ani pa nito, dapat ay huwag mawalan ng pag-asa at laging kumilos para sa ikabubuti ng sarili at mga mahal sa buhay. 

 

Giit niya hindi hadlang sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap ang kawalan ng kapital. Kailangan lang maging madiskarte sa pagkuha ng loan at sa paggamit nito. Halimbawa, gamitin ang loans para magtayo ng maliit na negosyo at para sa iba pang pagkakakitaan. Sa ganitong paraan, madadagdagan ang income na pumapasok kada buwan.

 

 

Para kay Veronica, ang BDONB ang naging ka-partner at kaagapay niya para magtagumpay sa buhay. “Dalawampung taon na akong natulungan ng BDONB (na nuon ay kilala bilang ONB). Dahil sa mga loan na nakuha, napabuti ko ang aking sarili, nakatulong sa aking pamilya at iba pang tao. Hindi man ako maituturing na mayaman, sumasaludo ako sa BDONB, dahil sa pagtulong nitong mapaunlad at mas maging maayos ang aming pamumuhay.”

 

Makikitang si Veronica ay huwaran sa ibang guro, ina, at asawa. Kahanga-hanga rin na ang mga nakamit niyang mga pagpapala ay ibinahagi pa niya sa pamilya, kamag-anak, at iba pang nangangailangan.

 

Tulong na hatid ng BDONB 

 

Sa loob ng maraming taon, patuloy ang BDONB sa pagtulong sa mga gurong tulad ni Veronica para makamit ang mga mithiin sa buhay. Kaya naman espesyal at makahulugan ang National Teachers Month para sa bangko.

 

Isang inspirasyon si Veronica at hatid nya ang magandang aral para sa iba. Ipinakita niya na hindi masama magkaroon ng loan. May mga paghihiram ng pera na nakakatulong at mayroon ring nakakasama -- depende na lamang kung paano natin ginagamit ang mga ito.

 

Ang mga ‘bad debts’ ay yung ginagastos lang natin para sa mga bagay na walang return of investment o ROI. Halimbawa, kung ang inutang ay naubos lang sa bisyo, nagiging masama ang resulta.

 

“Ang mga loans na nakakatulong ay yung ginagamit natin para tustusan ang mga bagay na maaring pagkakitaan at magbalik sa atin ng dagdag na kabuhayan. Makikita natin sa kwento ng buhay ni Veronica na ang makabuluhang paggamit ng loans ang siyang tumulong sa kanya para magtagumpay sa buhay,” sabi ni J. Antonio Itchon, presidente ng BDONB. 

 

Maaaring makipag-ugnayan at magtanong ang mga teachers tungkol sa BDONB sa bagong official BDONB Facebook Page nito sa https://www.facebook.com/BDONetworkBankPH/ para sila rin ay matulungang makamit ang mas magandang buhay.

 

The Jollibee Champ is finally back!

The Jollibee Champ is finally back! After being phased out from the menu in January this year, the classic Champ, made with 100% pure beef, 1/3 lb langhap-sarap patty, with cheese, lettuce and tomato, makes a grand return with two new exciting variants that are sure to satisfy what loyal fans have been waiting for.




 

The new Bacon Champ makes everyone’s favorite Champ even better with two strips of bacon. Meanwhile, the new Amazing Aloha Champ turns the classic Champ into a sweet-savory burger with honey mustard dressing and two juicy pineapple rings.


 

“We’re very happy to bring back a product that has received so much clamor from its loyal fans. The return of the Jollibee Champ is a result of the passionate clamor for everyone’s favorite langhap-sarap BIG burger made even better with two new variants to satisfy more cravings for different flavors,” says Cathleen Capati, Jollibee AVP for Bestsellers category.

 

The Jollibee Champ burgers will land on select 324 Jollibee stores across the country starting October 30, 2020. The classic Champ is available solo starting at Php150, while the Bacon Champ and Amazing Aloha Champ are at Php185 and Php199, respectively.

 

Have your favorite Jollibee Champ burger safely delivered to you via the Jollibee Delivery App, JollibeeDelivery.com, #87000, GrabFood, foodpanda, and LalaFood! Also available in Drive-Thru and Take Out counters at select Jollibee stores. For a list of stores, you may visit www.facebook.com/notes/jollibee/champ-stores/3387883211259780/.

 

For more info and updates on Jollibee products, like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier lists 5 simple and practical steps to achieve financial freedom

Talking about financial freedom during this pandemic may seem counterintuitive. Many people have lost their jobs and more are just trying to survive on a daily basis. But as the most successful businessmen would say, it is precisely during crises when golden opportunities arise that can turn one’s fortune around.

 

Financial freedom may appear to be a lofty goal reserved only for the well-off but it is actually an achievable dream even for those who may be swimming in debt right now or living in a hand-to-mouth existence. 


Here are five simple and practical steps to empower you to take control of your finances and let go of money worries:




 

1.     Reflect

 

This is your starting point. Take stock of where you are right now – your sources of income, owned assets, monthly expenses, outstanding debt, and many others that impact on your financial situation.

 

Then make a realistic target of where you want to go. It can be wiping out your debt or building your dream house or sending your son to a prestigious university. Seal it with your desired deadline.

 

2.     Reduce

 

It may be disheartening to see your expenses and debt payments to be much more than your income sources and assets. But no matter how deep in the red you might be, there’s always a way to go back to black.

 

The simplest but may not always be the easiest way is to cut expenses. It can be from just cooking at home than having food delivery or bringing down electricity charges by turning off your airconditioners or electric fans during cold, rainy nights.

 

Next is reducing debt. Most people will advise you to pay off those with the highest interest rates first. But to help build up your confidence, it may be helpful to settle the low amounts first so that you’re encouraged to push ahead when you see these small victories.

 

As a final measure, you can let go of unnecessary stuff and turn them into cash. It can be things that are just gathering dust at home like old books or hardly used clothes and shoes.

 

3.     Add

 

Having a 9 to 5 job may not be enough for you to achieve your goals within your set timeframe. Thus, you need to look for additional sources of income. During this pandemic, business opportunities are boundless from re-selling anything to home-cooked food deliveries or growing and selling succulents for your neighborhood plantitos and plantitas. The work from home set-up can also open doors for you to take side jobs that match your knowledge and skills set.

 

4.     Invest

 

The point to all these is for you to live a happy life, right? So, go ahead and invest in things that make you happy whether they’re experiences or material stuff. We use the word invest here, and not splurge, because these “investments” should bring you some kind of a return. They should uplift you and not bury you deeper into debt and desperation.

 

5.     Save

 

The last but definitely not the least important step to financial freedom is to save. Save for rainy days. Save for emergencies, like this pandemic. Save for your dreams. Save for your retirement.


And saving has been made easier by Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank with its Micro Savings Product that allows anyone to open a savings account with just one valid ID and P50 initial deposit through its 2,500 branches nationwide.

 

In the spirit of World Savings Day on October 31, Cebuana Lhuillier invites everyone – especially the millions of unbanked Filipinos - to take this journey with them towards financial freedom.

 

Move into affordable, ready for Occupancy housing at BRIA Homes in Magalang, Pampanga

When the pandemic hit the country, I have been thinking about the safety of those who are not settled yet. Like, having a house of your own is a necessity in these trying times. I have been thinking about settling in a province, now that I am working from home or have a vacation house somewhere in Pampanga. 

 

When a global pandemic wreaks havoc in our lives, when we feel threatened by a deadly but unseen enemy, we naturally seek stability and security where we are sure to find it—at home, with our loved ones. Thus, we hastily retreat into the safety of our homes, a place that we regard as a buffer between us and the chaotic world outside.

 

Filipinos, who are especially known to be protective of their families, will attest to this. Although quarantine restrictions compel us to stay home, there’s really nowhere else we’d rather be. Our homes shelter us, calm our fears, ease our anxieties, give us peace, and empower us to hurdle the challenges engendered by a severe health crisis.



More than six months into the pandemic, Filipinos, especially, heads of families and other breadwinners, have quickly adapted to a digital lifestyle. Most have gone into Work From Home (WFH) mode. Students are bravely coping with the challenges of distance learning. Scores of families are even opting for food and other essential goods delivered by online sellers.


Once again the home is reclaiming its status as the center of every Filipino family’s life. With the distractions of modern living—shopping malls, entertainment and leisure hubs, the night scene—losing their allure, Filipinos are realigning their priorities. Instead of spending their hard-earned money on superficial pursuits, a great majority of them now aspire to invest in affordable house and lot packages located in safe and secure residential communities. 

 

This emerging market is what’s driving top housing developer BRIA Homes to build more projects and make home ownership a reality for all Filipinos. With more than fifty projects already in place across progressive towns and cities in the Philippines, a BRIA home is now considered their ‘home of choice’, not only for their aesthetically designed houses but also for their wholesome and serene communities.

 

For prospective buyers in Central Luzon looking for a quick and easy way to move into brand-new houses, there’s BRIA Homes in Magalang, Pampanga. Touting proximity to both Mabalacat, Pampanga, and Concepcion, Tarlac. It is also just 35 minutes away from Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone which is the center of business, tourism, entertainment and gaming centers of Central Luzon. BRIA Homes Magalang currently offers affordable Ready for Occupancy (RFO) house and lot packages. 

 

Purchasing an RFO house in BRIA Homes Magalang has distinct advantages. Once the paperwork is done and payments are made, one can immediately move into it. BRIA Homes Magalang’s modern amenities like the multi-purpose hall, covered basketball court, and the landscaped garden are already in place, as are the security features like the perimeter fence, guarded entrance and exit, and 24/7 CCTV coverage.

 

Once a member of a BRIA community, homeowners also benefit from its enhanced property management, which has been adapted to the needs of the times. To date, its responsibilities include enforcing government-mandated protocols in all its communities, including regular sanitation, social distancing, and promotion of frequent handwashing among homeowners and staff. 

 

Assured by all this, families can happily settle into their new BRIA home and enjoy the fresh country air and the tranquil setting that mark all BRIA developments. Homemakers can plan the interiors and furnish these according to their needs. 


Finally, a well-built RFO BRIA home also makes for an incredibly smart investment. You can occupy it yourself or have it leased out, creating a steady source of income. 

 

“We understand that the need for housing remains an urgent concern for many Filipinos nationwide,” says Red Rosales, president of BRIA Homes. “With scores of RFO homes available at our developments, we hope to see more Filipino families moving into affordable and comfortable dwellings in as fast a time as possible.” 

 

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN BRIA Holdings, Inc., one of the largest real estate companies in the country. BRIA Homes is primed to bring quality and affordable house and lot packages and condominium units closer to ordinary Filipino families. This is the goal that drives every single employee in the company, for which the ultimate fulfillment is seeing a client happily moving into BRIA's homes.

 

To know more, visit their website at www.bria.com.ph, like and follow "Bria Homes, Inc." on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Viber Community, Telegram Channel, Kakao Talk, LINE and WhatsApp, or call 0966-277-5944.



Reference:

(1)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/bria-homes-is-digital-ready-in-more-ways-than-one/


(2)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/house-and-lot-package-why-you-should-invest-now/


(3)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/keeping-homeowners-safe-in-communities/


(4)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/bria-homes-expands-product-lines-heading-into-2021/


(5)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/the-sweet-tamarind-capital-of-the-philippines/


(6)   https://www.bria.com.ph/property/bria-magalang/


(7)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/sentro-the-new-center-of-convergence-in-bria-communities/


(8)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/bria-homes-offers-enhanced-property-management/


(9)   https://www.bria.com.ph/articles/homes-that-are-ready-for-you-why-you-should-invest-in-rfo-units/




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