realme partners with TÜV Rheinland in creating a new quality standard for smartphones with the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification

The TÜV Rheinland Certification, serves as the new quality standard for smartphones in major markets worldwide. The good thing is, realme C21 and realme C25 are the first two smartphones from realme that obtained the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification.

 

Staying true to its promise of offering high-quality smartphones with cutting-edge features and trendsetting design for the youth, the fastest-growing smartphone brand realme collaborates with the world-renowned authority in quality management TÜV Rheinland in creating a new quality standard for smartphones with the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification.

 

realme is the first smartphone brand in the world to get certified with high reliability and quality by the leading technical services provider, with realme C25 and realme C21 obtaining the certification. This is a testament to the brand’s commitment to bringing more quality products with trendsetting designs powered by leap-forward technology for its main consumers -- the youth.

 

Ensuring the best quality of its smartphones

realme believes that all high-quality products start from excellent design. With this, the brand has to follow an established set of principles and criteria when designing and producing products for its consumers. It is why all realme smartphones are designed with quality in mind first and then incorporating with trendsetting designs powered by leap-forward technology. When processed accordingly, it will be produced through rigorous quality control.

 

To bring the quality control procedures of its smartphones to the next level, realme collaborates with TÜV Rheinland to create standard procedures that will be used for quality control and testing across all realme smartphones.

 

Setting a higher quality standard with TÜV Rheinland

Last year, realme has started working with TÜV Rheinland to improve the quality of its smartphones by designing the next generation of quality standards. realme and TÜV Rheinland aim to improve the standards currently used in the industry and raise the quality of entry-level models to flagship standards. Both leading authorities also hope to improve the smartphone experience during its initial 3-year life cycle.

 

The TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification process encompasses 23 major tests, including 10 daily use test scenarios, such as drop, wear, and tear; seven extreme environment test scenarios, including super extreme temperature, extreme humidity, voltage fluctuation, button life, static electricity, air pressure; and six component reliability test scenarios. 

 

Quality designed for young leapers

There is a 6-stage smartphone design process on how smartphones are designed, developed, and tested in realme’s facility. The Quality Control team is 100 percent involved in every step of quality checking.  If the product fails to meet the set standards, the Quality Control team has the prerogative to redesign the product from scratch.

 

Aside from setting a good benchmark for creating high-quality products, realme wants to bring its product quality standard to the next level by understanding exactly how digital natives use smartphones. The brand has been reaching out to customers and fans to conduct product experience surveys and getting feedback during the mid-product life cycle. realme deep dives into the results to design high-quality smartphones that fit into the lifestyles of its consumers.

 

Based on young users’ scenarios, such as travel and outdoor extreme outdoor sports, realme has done more vigorous tests set in environmental settings. To withstand accident drops in popular outdoor sports such as skateboarding and parkour, the products go through more aggressive drop tests at a height up to 1.8 meters at multiple sides on different surface materials. realme also simulates extreme temperature from negative 40 degrees Celsius to 75 degrees Celsius in an outdoor environmental setting to make sure all realme products can remain to function well.

Aiming to be fully automated in the future

realme has been investing in a smart factory that aims to be fully automated in the future. Through it, realme can improve the efficiency and precision of its complex manufacturing processes. One such automation example is the SMT production line, responsible for putting components onto the PCB motherboard. The current automation rate in the smart factory is 87.5 percent, which is already way above industry standard. With the AI automation capability, the current realme AI smart factory can produce 60 million devices every year. 

 

First realme smartphones certified by TÜV Rheinland

The C-Series is a powerful smartphone line-up from realme packed with well-rounded features, capable of handling the digital-heavy lifestyles of users. The realme C21 and realme C25 are the first two smartphones from realme that obtained the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification.

 

The leading smart technology brand realme Philippines is excited to introduce its latest addition to the local C-Series line-up this April. realme squad and fans are encouraged to tune in on realme Philippines’ official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagramaccounts for more details about this announcement.

Save Ralph, calls for an end to cosmetic testing on animals around the world

Hollywood filmmakers and movie stars have joined forces with Humane Society International (HSI) to produce a powerful stop-motion animated short film, Save Ralph, calling for an end to cosmetic testing on animals around the world. Although banned in 40 countries, the practice is still perfectly legal in most of the world, including the Philippines, and is even making a comeback in some regions, subjecting untold thousands of animals to needless suffering and death.

 

Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn, Pom Klementieff, Tricia Helfer and others have come together to help HSI change that by providing the voices for the Save Ralph film, which aims to shine a light on the suffering animals endure and engage consumers and policy makers in HSI’s mission to ban it. 

Writer and director Spencer Susser(Hesher, The Greatest Showman) and producer Jeff Vespa (Voices of Parkland)teamed up with the Arch Model studio of puppet maker supreme Andy Gent on the production to bring Ralph to life. The film is also being launched in Portuguese, Spanish, French and Vietnamese with Rodrigo Santoro, Gad Elmelah, Denis Villeneuve, George Lopez and others voicing the characters in those languages, and Maggie Qproviding a video message of support.

 

Find the short film and educational materials on the current status of animal testing and how you can help at hsi.org/Ralph

 

Jeffrey Flocken, Humane Society International’s president, says: “Save Ralph is a wake-up call that animals are still suffering for cosmetics, and now is the time for us to come together to ban it globally. Today we have an abundance of reliable, animal-free approaches for product safety assurance, so there’s no excuse for making animals like Ralph suffer to test cosmetics or their ingredients.”

 

The film features HSI’s campaign spokesbunny Ralph, voiced by Taika Waititi, being interviewed as he goes through his daily routine as a “tester” in a toxicology lab. HSI’s #SaveRalph campaign tackles the disturbing issue of animal testing in an original and unexpected way—using the story of one bunny to shine a light on the plight of countless rabbits and other animals suffering at this very moment in laboratories around the world. It engages viewers to help ban animal testing of cosmetics once and for all.

 

Director Spencer Susser says: “Animals in cosmetic testing labs don’t have a choice and it’s our responsibility to do something about it. When the opportunity came up to create a new campaign for Humane Society International, I felt that stop motion was the perfect way to deliver the message. When you see the horrifying reality of the way animals are treated, you can’t help but look away. What I was hoping to do with this film was create something that delivers a message without being too heavy handed. I hope that audiences fall in love with Ralph and want to fight for him and other animals like him, so we can ban animal testing once and for all.”

 

Aduane Joseph Alcantara, Humane Society International’s ASEAN campaign manager, says: “Consumer support for ending cosmetics testing on animals is growing. A 2019 Ipsos poll commissioned by Humane Society International found 93% of people in the Philippines and an average of 87% of citizens across the ASEAN region, support a ban. The #SaveRalph public advocacy and awareness campaign aims to show the terrible suffering that animals endure in testing. It is also a reminder to lawmakers that we need robust animal testing bans in place because no animal should suffer and die in the name of beauty. We urge everyone to be an advocate for Ralph by sharing our film with friends and family. Together we can put an end to this outdated practice.”

 

Troy Seidle, HSI’s vice president for research and toxicology, says: “It’s easy to assume that companies are the problem, but the truth is they are a vital part of the solution. It’s laws that need to be changed, and industry leaders like Lush, Unilever, P&G, L’Oréal and Avon are working with us to secure meaningful animal testing bans in many of the world’s most influential beauty markets. We’ve recruited Ralph as our spokesbunny to help get these laws over the finish line.”

 

Actor Maggie Q says: “I believe in people. I feel if they knew about the enormous suffering caused to animals in the name of beauty- they would demand differently. Animal testing for cosmetics is still legal in many places around the world, including Southeast Asia. I encourage consumers in this region to think twice about where they put their dollars. For me, I know I don’t need cruel products to be beautiful. And neither do you! Let’s make a statement together!!”

 

The campaign is focused on 16 countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, South Africa, and 10 Southeast Asian nations, with partner organizations, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, focused on legislation in the U.S. HSI is also standing up for bans that are already in place, like in Europe where authorities are attempting to exploit a legal loophole by demanding new animal testing of cosmetic ingredients under chemical law. #SaveRalph will shine a spotlight on all these countries, driving them toward the cruelty-free future that the public and consumers expect.

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Stay comfortable this summer with UNIQLO's collection of T-Shirts

Its summer and the heat is on! Check out UNIQLO's T-shirts made from Supima Cotton. Below are UNIQLO’s T-Shirts line-up that everyone can enjoy this summer. 

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO is offering a way to stay comfortable this summer with its collection of T-Shirts. The high-quality apparel comes in a wide range of colors and designs and can be enjoyed in any situation indoors and outdoors.

 

“UNIQLO’s T-Shirts address our customers’ need for everyday wear that is both versatile and stylish. These t-shirts are a testament to our commitment to LifeWear, our high-quality and timeless apparel made for everyone, everywhere. They are universal in design and comfort and are innovated with unique technologies to make them a closet essential,” says Masayoshi Nakamura, Chief Operation Officer of UNIQLO Philippines. 

 

Technologies and materials of high-quality that give lightness and better comfort

AIRism is woven with special fibers that diffuse moisture and release heat, alleviating that sweaty feeling. Apart from quickly absorbing and evaporating moisture, AIRism neutralizes odors caused by sweat. The fabric is highly breathable and is cool and smooth to the touch. 

 

Select T-Shirts are also made from Supima cotton. This superior and super-soft fiber has been dubbed the “cashmere of cotton” and represents less than 1% of all cotton grown worldwide. 

 

Below are UNIQLO’s T-Shirts line-up that everyone can enjoy this summer. 

Men’s and Women’s Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-Shirt

The basic T-shirt has been perfected by Uniqlo U, led by our Artistic Director and UNIQLO Research & Development Team in Paris. Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-shirt is designed to be durable, thanks to a sturdy heavy cotton material made from low-count yarn with a compact knit. Its binding specifications help keep the garment in shape, so it doesn’t stretch out. It also comes with a trendy, relaxed silhouette in a wide range of casual and sophisticated colors.

Php 590.00

 

Men’s, Women’s and Kids’ Uniqlo U AIRism Cotton Oversized Crew Neck T-Shirt

The apparel may look like a normal cotton t-shirt, but it comes with AIRism technology to make it lightweight, breathable – with a smooth and dry touch. Its relaxed cut makes it an ideal choice for casual wear, while its elegant, muted colors can dress the look up. Its easy-care design means the t-shirt does not wrinkle after washing.

Php 790.00

 

Men’s Uniqlo U Oversized Crew Neck T-Shirt

Men’s Uniqlo U Oversized Crew Neck T-Shirt

This T-Shirt is made with compact 100% cotton and a boxy cut with a drop shoulder for a breezy and comfortable fit. 

Php 790.00

  

Women’s Smooth Cotton French Sleeve T-Shirt

UNIQLO added a thick new cotton fabric this season, with a soft and silky-smooth touch and just the right amount of drape. Its relaxed cut with a slightly longer body length and French sleeves make it perfect for dressing up in elegant looks.

Php 590.00

Men’s SUPIMA Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt

The cotton crew neck t-shirt is made from 100% Supima© cotton, designed with a special spinning method to give it a high-quality texture. This season, UNIQLO updated the garment with a looser fit so it drapes beautifully towards the hem. Despite the update, the shirt’s clean and simple design still looks timeliness. 

Php 590.00

 

For more updates, please visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph and download the UNIQLO App via Google Play Store or Apple Store.

 

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

BDO and its partner American Express, are coming together to support local businesses

BDO partners with American Express to support local businesses; those hit hardest by the pandemic. American Express is bringing its global Shop Small movement to the Philippines.

American Express cares deeply about thriving communities and believes small businesses are at the core of every thriving neighborhood. That's why — inthe midst of the recession in 2010 American Express created Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encouragepeople to Shop Small and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses.

To encourage shoppers to show their love for local businesses, BDO and American Express are launching a special Shop Small offer of 5x Rewards* for purchases made at participating Shop Small merchants using BDO-issued American Express Cards from March 15 to June 30, 2021.

With over 1,000 merchant locations, ranging from retail shops, restaurants and specialty stores, reward points earned can be used to redeem a reward of choice from a selection of gift certificates, gadgets, appliance, air miles and more.

“Together with BDO, we are bringing Shop Small to the Philippines to lend our support to local businesses. They are such an important part of our lives, and they have been particularly affected by the pandemic,” said Sanjiv Malhotra, Vice President and General Manager, Global Network Services, South East Asia and South Pacific, American Express. “We want to play our part to support them and we hope our Shop Small movement encourages everyone to support their local businesses.”

Started in 2010 in the United States, American Express’ Shop Small is a movement to celebrate the contributions local businesses make to their communities and the economy, and to encourage shoppers to support them. Since then, it has been introduced in countries around the world including Singapore, Australia, the UK, India and Japan.

“Shop Small is one of the ways we can support local businesses in the country,” said Ma. Nannette R. Regala, BDO Senior Vice President and Consumer Banking Marketing Head. “With this initiative, we’re encouraging Filipino shoppers to do their share and help small and medium enterprises bounce back. Every spend can help make a difference.”

To learn more about the Shop Small movement and view the complete list of partner merchants, visit americanexpress.com.ph/shopsmall

Make the most out of your sweldo with the deals on health and wellness essentials at Shopee’s Payday Sale

Stay safe, healthy and well and dont forget to shop your health and wellness essentials on April 15 at Shopee!

Staying on top of your health is one of the most important things you must do these days. With COVID-19 cases continuously rising, minimize your exposure by staying home and ensure that you and your loved ones stay in tip-top shape by eating a balanced diet, practicing good personal hygiene, and drinking vitamins. As they say, prevention is better than cure! 

 

To stay healthy, it’s imperative to keep your household well-equipped with health and wellness essentials including medicines, supplements, and hygiene products. Be ready for anything by stocking up your pantry with food items with long shelf lives as well. Aside from giving you peace of mind that you and your family have enough to eat in case of emergencies, a loaded pantry helps you minimize your trips outdoors.

 

This April 15, enjoy big savings by buying your daily necessities at Shopee’s Payday Sale. Make the most out of your sweldo with the deals on health and wellness essentials below:

 

‘New normal’ staples you need to stay healthy

 

 

Going out to work and run errands? Wear Ilwoul KF94 Mask, which comes with four layered filters to protect you against fine dust, bacteria, and viruses. While you’re on the go, remember to apply Zenutrients Sanitizer, which contains ethyl alcohol and soothing peppermint essence to keep your hands clean and virus-free. Make sure you’re also stocked up on alcohol at home. CleanSol Isopropyl Alcohol contains a gallon of 70% isopropyl alcohol for the whole family’s disinfecting needs. Boost your loved ones’ immunity with Wellspring Vitamins, which promotes healthier skin and guards against diseases.

 

Grocery basics to keep your pantry filled

 

 

Reduce your trips to the supermarket by always keeping your kitchen stocked with your grocery basics, including products that are ready to eat and drink. Prepare a quick, fuss-free breakfast with Capitan Del Mar Milkfish. Each can contains tomato paste, olive oil, and bangus. For lunch, whip up a bowl of Knorr Nido Oriental Soup by simply adding its contents to a saucepan with water, bringing it to a boil, and adding a fresh egg. Then, keep your family’s bones healthy with an easy-to-prepare glass of Bear Brand Powdered Milk, fortified with zinc and calcium.

 

New mom must-haves for taking care of your baby

 

 

Moms, your babies deserve nothing less than the best with these top baby care items. Tender Care Baby Wash is scented with jasmine, gentle, and safe for babies. Pampers Diaper Pants will keep your baby dry and comfortable by evenly distributing and locking away wetness. UniLove Baby Wipes is infused with aloe vera, lanolin, and vitamin E for mild yet effective cleansing of your baby’s delicate skin. Ensure that your baby bottle is free from breastmilk residue and ready for the next feeding with Cradle Bottle & Nipple Cleanser.

 

Personal hygiene products to take better care of yourself

 

 

Personal grooming is the first step to good health. Keep your locks healthy with L'Oreal Paris Shampoo and Conditioner. Its sulfate-free formula washes away pollutants, prolongs hair color, and strengthens hair. Stay squeaky clean using the Protex Antibacterial Soap, which eliminates 99% of bacteria and provides long-lasting freshness. Next, moisturize your body with Nivea Body Lotion. This product minimizes dark spots and rough skin. Lastly, brighten your face and protect it from harmful UVA/UVB rays with Garnier Serum and Sunscreen.

Make spending time at home more comfortable by ensuring you have all these health and wellness essentials. Get all these deals at Shopee’s 4.15 Payday Sale. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale. 

 

Don't forget to top up and shop with ShopeePay to enjoy more discounts and rewards. Check out https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay for details.

 

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

 

TV5 is off to a strong head start in 2021 with the launch of TV5 TODOMAX

Get entertained everynight with TV5 TODOMAX starting April 5!

TV5 remains unstoppable in delivering top-notch and high-calibre entertainment with a revitalized program lineup  that intensifies the network’s roster of news, entertainment, service, and variety shows, through the banner TV5 TODOMAX. 

 

Headlining the jam packed offerings for Filipinos of all ages is TODOMAX PRIMETIME SINGKO happening on weeknights, from 5:30PM to 10:00PM featuring the earliest primetime news and information source, Frontline Pilipinas, followed by TV5’s newest shows: the country’s original karaoke show, Sing-Galing and the dramedy, Niña Niño starring Maja Salvador and Noel Comia Jr. It follows the story of two siblings who are facing poverty, hopelessness, and miracles in life. After which, viewers can get their dose of the highly-followed life and adventure of fictional character Cardo Dalisay of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano which will be aired alongside Huwag Kang Mangamba, Walang Hanggang Paalam, and Count Your Lucky Stars. The binge watching continues until midnight, with Filipino-dubbed foreign series Beauty Inside, Betty in New York, and Tierra de Reyes.

Fun and learning for the kids flourish through TODOMAX KIDS, airing from 6:00AM to 10:30AM, which showcases a children’s programming block of animated and live-action shows. All-time favorites like Ben 10, Codename: Kids Next Door, Adventure Time, and Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Batibot, and Istorifik Pidol’s Kwentong Fantastik, of Comedy King Dolphy are featured during this time slot.

 

TODOMAX SERBISYO through Raffy Tulfo’s Idol in Action delves into the controversies and issues of real-life problems in Philippine society. The show is a go-to for aggrieved parties looking to resolve their issues in the best and quickest way possible. 

 

Audiences get a chance to experience TODOMAX PANALO from 12 noon to 5:30PM, through a trove of prizes given out by Billy Crawford, famously known as ‘Daddy Bills’ on the show, and the rest of the Lunch Out Loud crew. Mexican soap opera, Maria Mercedes, made iconic by Mexican superstar Thalia, and Thai telenovela The Loyal Wife up the ante for a kilig afternoon drama. Cine Cinco caps off the exciting block with free movies for all audiences.

 

TV5’s amazing lineup until the end of the week with TODOMAX WEEKEND, eliciting more excitement and thrilling shows to enjoy for the entire family. Every Saturday, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM, five programs will dominate households with their sure-fire entertainment for everyone. The game shows The Wall Philippinesand 1,000 Heartbeats-Pintig Pinoy, hosted by Billy Crawford and Xian Lim respectively, keep everyone on their toes with their nerve-wracking and unpredictable endings. Kdrama fans get to witness the local adaptation of the international top-rated show Encounter, starring Cristine Reyes and Diego Loyzaga. Reality show Born to Be a Star is for viewers keen on following the lives of hopeful dreamers looking to be the next big thing on stage. Wanted: Ang Serye is for fans of Raffy Tulfo’s Idol in Action, as the show is a dramatization of their most controversial cases presenting an unrivaled mix of public service and drama. 

 

On Sundays, ASAP NATIN’ TO invites you to party, sing, and dance at home with their all-star cast. Those who miss old-school Pinoy action movies, can catch the classics featuring Fernando Poe Jr. on FPJ: Da King, right after. Meanwhile, John Estrada and Ellen Adarna star in the lighthearted family comedy, John En Ellen, suitable for sitcom enthusiasts in need for a good laugh or two. Gen Z, a coming-of-age themed series, focuses on the wide-ranging personalities of the new generation, their relationships, and their outlook in life. If one prefers a thriller option, Kagat ng Dilim is ready to bring different genres of the most sought-out horror stories to scare enthusiasts. Lastly, the upcoming Pop Pinoy,  the biggest boy band search of its kind, hopes to find the new pop idols that will captivate and win the fans’ hearts. 

 

With all these and more, TV5 remains consistent in their promise to churn out new and exciting content putting utmost importance to the Filipino audience’s welfare, to keep them entertained with old and new favorites, especially in these times. TV5 is off to a strong head start in 2021 with only better things to come in the next months. To know the latest updates, stay tuned to the Kapatid Network with TV5 TODOMAX.

 

Create a successful and profitable online business with these simple steps

How do you market your business online? Have you set up your social media platforms to promote your products? 

Now would be the perfect time, with everyone at home, logged onto their social media accounts every single day. With the power of the Internet comes great opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.

 

To create a successful and profitable online business, here are the most important steps.

 

1. Choose a profitable product or service

 

All kinds of businesses start from one thing: an idea, hobby, or passion that turned into an opportunity. The first step to creating a business is knowing what to offer by researching and identifying the pros and cons of the product or service. See to it that the product or service has an existing audience, thereby proving its potential in the marketplace. An important reminder: do not jump on trends, fads, and bandwagons that are deemed fleeting.

 

 

2. Build the core strengths of an online business

 

With an online business, the non-negotiables are a website, an email list, and a good social media following. A clean and simple website should make the business’ credibility available for all to see online. An email list, on the other hand, comes in handy for marketing needs. Lastly, a strong social media presence is essential to further widen the brand’s reach thereby converting followers into customers. Identify the top platforms used by the target audience and prioritize building a great following in those same platforms.

 

3. Keep the audience engaged

 

A strong social media presence is the result of a great following and engaging content. Keep in mind that an aesthetically-pleasing Instagram feed can have a lot of followers and likes, but the goal is to keep the followers coming, retain them, keep them entertained, and most importantly, entice and convert them to becoming customers. Focus on posting engaging content about the business that they will not only like, but also share and comment on. 

  

4. Establish a wide network.

 

A vast network is crucial when it comes to starting a business. Start building a relationship with entrepreneurs, suppliers, and even couriers by joining groups, events, expos, and online caravans to know the in’s and out’s of the digital landscape. In these trying times, collaboration, not competition, is key to the survival of a business.

  

5. Get the right connection.

 

The right connection matters -- literally, in the case of online businesses. What good is an online business without a reliable and stable Internet connection? This is where PLDT Home Biz comes in. Get a strong Internet connection with affordable PLDT Home Biz Plan, plus access to a wider network through readily available ecommerce solutions that come with each subscription and virtual trade expos that PLDT Home Biz provides in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

 

With many people starting their businesses online, the need to stand out and get the attention and loyalty of an audience seems difficult, to say the least. But with the right tools and a solid foundation, any startup online business has the potential, not only to survive, but more so, thrive.

 

With PLDT Home Biz, anyone has the power to create a successful home-based online business. Find out more at www.pldthome.com/biz.

 

The City Government of Marikina has tapped PayMaya to roll out contactless payments

The City Government of Marikina has tapped digital financial services leader PayMaya to roll out contactless payments for real property and other business taxes within the city. 

 

Using PayMaya's payment platform, residents and businesses can now pay for their city government fees online from the safety of their own homes. All they have to do is log-in to Marikina's online portal powered by PayMaya Checkout and pay using any credit, debit, or prepaid card as well as their PayMaya wallet. This initiative is in collaboration with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). 

 

“Through this cashless initiative with PayMaya and DBP, we are empowering our constituents with a safer way to pay for taxes and other fees online so that they don’t have to physically go to the city hall, especially at this time. This will contribute towards safer and more efficient government transactions during this pandemic. At the same time, this will allow us to continue delivering critical services to the public,” said Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro. 

“We thank Marikina City for being our partner in enabling the public sector with safer cashless payment solutions. Digital payments is a key component of the transformation of our local governments and we are excited to bring this forward with other digital financial services ecosystem initiatives,” added PayMaya Founder and CEO Orlando Vea. 

 

Marikina City is the latest in over 60 national agencies and local units that have already embraced cashless solutions powered by PayMaya, which includes cashless payments acceptance as well as disbursement solutions. 

 

Other national government agencies and local government units that have embraced cashless technologies powered by PayMaya's platforms include the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Social Security System (SSS), Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Bureau of Customs (BoC), and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), as well as the cities of Manila, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Pasig, Caloocan, and Valenzuela, among many others. 

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.  

 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide.  

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 37,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.