Legarda is the first national candidate to file COC at 8 am, seeks re-election as Senator OCTOBER 1, 2021

Three-term Senator, now Deputy Speaker , Loren Legarda filed her candidacy as Senator at the Sofitel Tent in Pasay City early morning today.

Legarda currently serves as member of the House of Representatives, representing the Lone District of the Province of Antique.  Prior to her election to the current position in May 2019, she was a three-term Senator and chaired the Committees on Finance, Foreign Relations, economic affairs, environment and Climate Change, among others.   She has authored numerous laws currently being used during the pandemic, and, as Finance Chair for four years, ensured the funding of vital government programs aimed at improving the lives of Filipinos and making such programs more accessible to the people.

“Our pandemic recovery should respond to the health needs of our people and on our economic recovery and should be attuned to the climate pathway as we are also dealing with the climate crisis. With my 20 years of experience as Senator and my stint as Representative of the Lone District of Antique, I am confident that I can do much more to help solve the twin crisis, for the welfare of the Filipino people,” Legarda said

Legarda, who previously topped the Senate race twice, in 1998 and 2007, explained that she will be campaigning for the future generations and will continue to push for the advocacies she has always espoused for decades now.

“More jobs and livelihood, quality education, efficient healthcare system, stronger environmental protection and cultural preservation – these are what I have always championed since I was first elected Senator in 1998 and these are what I will continue to prioritize, given a fresh start in the Senate in 2022. I would like to continue what I have started and do much more –  provide for the needs of all Filipinos, bring the government programs closer to them especially to the marginalized and vulnerable, and ensure an inclusive, equitable, resilient and sustainable growth and recovery for all,” Legarda concluded.

Breathe healthy, eat healthy, and exercise regularly with these Xiaomi smart products

If there’s anything the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, it is the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. From a healthy diet to regular exercise, and even making sure our homes are sanitized, the frequent quarantines have given us plenty of time to examine our lifestyles so we can be more fit and be more energized to face the stresses of the new normal. 

 

To help us create a healthier home, global consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company Xiaomi has developed a suite of products designed to help improve our well-being during this critical time. Read on to find out the different ways we can improve our health with Xiaomi’s smart and cost-efficient tech products!

Breathe Healthy

 

With many Filipinos being asked to stay indoors to help prevent the spread of the virus, it is important to make sure that the air one breathes is free from germs. An air purifier would definitely be a smart home investment at this point and the Mi Air Purifier 3H (PHP 8,490) comes with the latest technology to help purify the air inside one’s home. 

 

Among its features are a high-precision laser PM sensor that detects microscopic particulates and reports changes in room air quality in real time and an integrated 360 degree 3-layer filter. The first layer removes hair, dust, cotton fibers and other large particles. The second layer consists of a premium High Efficiency filter that effectively eliminates 99.97% of bacteria, viruses, cigarette smoke, PM2.5, pollen, dust, pet dander, and other allergens as small as 0.3 microns from the air while the third layer is an active carbon filter that absorbs formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful gases.

 

Perfect for medium and large rooms, it can effectively 6,330 liters of purified air per minute in 21-37 sq. meter room. It’s also easy to use with an OLED Touch Display so owners can switch to the mode they need (Sleep, Auto, Favorite, Low, Medium and High level) and also comes with APP+AI smart voice control by linking it to your Google Home, allowing you to keep track of air quality in your home at all times and access it remotely. 

 

Eat Healthy

 

Another important aspect of overall wellness is making sure what you put on your plate is good for one’s body. Aside from switching to leaner proteins and eating green, changing to healthier food preparation is another way to maximize the vitamins in one’s food.  

 

Enter the Mi Air Fryer 3.5L (PHP 2,990), which makes it easier to cook healthy by lessening the oil and fat during food prep. It comes with 360° heated air circulation for delicious food that is low in fat and cooks quickly – and if one wants to check on the cooking, simply pull out the basket to pause and one can monitor the cooking status of one’s dish. The smart functions also make this a great option for busy moms and dads as one can pre-set the fryer and have a hot meal waiting for the family when one gets home. Cleaning is a breeze as the air fryer is wear resistant and has a non-stick surface.

 

The Mi Air Fryer is a great value because it is so multifunctional – it also works as a yogurt maker, fruit dryer and can even stand in as a microwave oven and electric oven. 

 

 

Exercise Regularly

 

While the quarantine may prevent one from going to the gym, there are plenty of ways to get some exercise while indoors, from checking out YouTube videos or doing more chores. One can also keep track of our fitness regimen with the Mi Band 6, the Mi Watch or the Mi Watch Lite.

 

The No. 1 Wearable in the World, the Mi Band 6 (PHP comes with a 40% larger dynamic AMOLED touch screenand offers a total of 30 fitness modes (19 are new), including activities like HIIT, Basketball, Boxing, and Zumba. Exercise duration, calories burned, and heart rate are clearly visible at a glance, making for more efficient exercise sessions.

 

The Mi Band 6 also comes with embedded SpO2 sensors and PPG biosensors to monitor your oxygen levels and heart rate during cardio workouts and includes REM and nap sleep monitoring that tracks your sleep quality. It even keeps track of your stress levels and gives suggestions for easing and recovering from stress. Daily health intelligence reports are delivered to your Mi FIT or Mi Wear App.

 

The Mi Band 6 comes with a long-lasting125mAh battery and magnetic charging. It fully charges in only 2 hours with convenient USB magnetic charging that snaps securely on or off and offers long lasting battery life with up to 14 days of standby time. 

 

Or if you’re looking for a fitness tracker with even more features, the Mi Watch (PHP 4,990) is a fantastic choice. It comes with a staggering 117 exercise modes, empowering all kinds of active lifestyles. It also offers round-the-clock monitoring of many essential health metrics, including accurate heart rate tracking and blood oxygen level monitoring, and additional indicators on users’ sleep cycles, stress levels, and energy levels to ensure comprehensive awareness of one's health. 

 

Plus, it has a large 1.39” AMOLED display to ensure a clear view of essential information, and an outstanding 16-day battery life* from its 420mAh battery after just two hours of charge, so users only need to plug it in twice a month to receive over two weeks of uninterrupted activity.

 

Those looking for a more compact version can opt to get the Mi Watch Lite (PHP 2,490) – it comes with a stylish 1.4” inch TFT LCD color display and comes with over 120+ watch faces. It has a built-in GPS and GLONASS to capture wider signal coverage, providing better accuracy and faster positioning to map running routes and navigate the outdoors. It also comes with professional grade health monitoring like heart rate monitoring, sleep detection and even guided breath training to help one cope with stress. 

 

Equipped with a 230mAh battery, the Mi Watch Lite offers up to 9 days of battery life and only requires 2 hours of charging to be fully charged. 

 

Have a healthier home and stay fit with Xiaomi! For more information on Xiaomi smart products, visit their official Xiaomi Store on Lazada and Shopee or visit an Authorized Xiaomi Store nearest you. Follow Xiaomi Philippines' official Facebook page and the Xiaomi site to stay up to date on their latest news. 

 

Here’s a quick adulting checklist for all you independent millennials

Were you born between 1981 to 1996? If you answered ‘yes,’ then you’re a millennial! Millennials experienced life before smartphones, social media, and the internet, while also living and thriving in the current digital age. Although millennials sometimes get an undeserved bad rap, this generation, in fact, displays high levels of maturity and responsibility—they’re socially aware, financially conscious, and tech-savvy. 

Do you consider yourself a financially independent millennial? Here’s a quick adulting checklist for all you independent millennials: 

 

You pay your household and utility bills on time. 

Tired of getting late notices for your bills? Now, you are more responsible with your spending and settle all your financial obligations on time. Through ShopeePay, you can pay for your utility bills right from the comforts of your home and enjoy up to 25% cashback. These include companies such as Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, PLDT, SkyCable, and many more. 

You have enough to give to your family.

In Filipino culture, it’s considered an act of love and a way to show gratitude when children extend monetary support to their parents. With enough savings, you can give back to your parents by helping them financially and even have sufficient funds for yourself. Sending money to your loved ones is easy and free with ShopeePay. To transfer money, just click “Transfer” on your ShopeePay wallet and input the recipient. You can also make your transfers more special with themed virtual cards! Before transferring cash, make sure that your ShopeePay is verified.

You have your own place.

...and you’re way ahead of your rent. There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to afford your own place where you can relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Did you get a loan to fund your apartment’s security deposit? Through ShopeePay, you can settle your loans on time and with ease from third-party lenders such as Dragonloans, Home Credit, SkyPay, and Cashalo.

You know where to find the best deals.

You’re practical and are always on the lookout for the best deals out there. With ShopeePay, you can maximize discounts, cashback, and “Buy 1, Take 1” promos at thousands of partner merchants nationwide. You also don’t miss out on ₱1 deals which can be used for adulting essentials like groceries, food, and gas. ShopeePay partner merchants include Puregold, Potato Corner, Seaoil, Lawson, National Bookstore, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Tiger Sugar, and more.

You donate to charitable causes. 

Another Filipino trait most millennials possess is generosity. Even with the global situation right now, you’re still giving towards others. ShopeePay lets you donate to these partner organizations: Caritas, Gawad Kalinga, GMA Kapuso Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Philippines, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Save Philippine Seas, Save The Children, UNICEF, Virlanie Foundation, World Vision, and many more.

 

Want to know more about ShopeePay and its benefits? Check out https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay for more details. 

 

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

PLDT Home and Viu connects its subscribers with their favorite heroines with unlimited and uninterrupted access

No matter how ordinary our lives seem to be, we are the heroines in our own stories.

 

Such is the inspiring narrative written in many K-dramas and perhaps is one of the many reasons for the genre’s enduring popularity. Whether intellectually or emotionally, no matter the age, K-drama fans relate so well with these fierce femmes on their favorite shows.

 

With PLDT Home and Viu, Filipino Hallyu fans can connect more with their fave K-drama  heroines with no interruptions. PLDT Home offers unlimited access to the best K-drama series and films for a better K-viewing experience Filipinos can all enjoy at home!

 

Need a guide on which K-drama shows have the best plots featuring empowered female characters? Read on!

 

Find the best version of yourself like Kim Mi-so from “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim”

It may be hard to find courage to leave a situation when you no longer feel fulfilled but take your cues from Kim Mi-so--she’s the perfect secretary of a very demanding and spoiled boss and yet when the situation no longer works for her, she decided that she’ll quit and take that time to reassess about what she really wants to do with her life. In the same way, those who are longing to figure things out and take charge of your life, you may want to keep tabs on this self-love queen. 

 

Never be afraid of admitting you’re wrong and setting it right a la No Seung-hye from “Sky Castle”

No Seung-hye may have started out like other mothers in Sky Castle—demanding and perfectionist kind of parent. But as she learns how destructive her husband’s stance is to her children, she decides to stand up against him and put her children’s happiness a priority. Her journey towards self-realization reminds women who may be going through the same struggles that they can change things around, and do things better. 

 

Find your inner strength like Do Bong-soon from “Strong Woman Do Bong-soon”

Don't be fooled by her petite frame and nerdy personality, Do Bong-soon wields superhuman physical strength that can terrify any living wrestler. But what is remarkable is how she uses her power to help other people suffering injustice like a bus driver being harassed by gangsters while working toward her dream of creating her own video game where she is the main character because there’s always time to do a good deed while chasing your dreams.

Always choose to do the right thing like Kang Kwon-joo from “Voice 4”

Kang Kwon-joo is a person with a very strong sense of justice and uses her enhanced hearing abilities to solve crimes, even one from her own childhood. But despite all the heartbreaking revelations and heinous crimes, Kang Kwon-joo reminds her golden team (and herself) that one does not have to become a monster to beat one, a very important lesson to live by. 

Never let society define your happiness a la Bae Ta-mi from “Search: WWW”

Women finding success in only one of two things (say, career versus romance) is a tired story. Bae Ta-mi, a headstrong director of a web portal company proves throughout the show that she, too, can be as passionate and hardworking when it comes to matters of the heart. She basically lives the mantra: Why choose one if you can be good at both?

 

Stand up and keep going a la Choi Ae-ra from "Fight for My Way"

Choi Ae-ra’s dream is to become a TV/sports/radio announcer. After so many attempts, she faced a lot of rejections and landed a front desk job at a local mall. Despite the failures, she remains optimistic—facing her every day with perseverance and learning one life lesson after another. No hopia vibes ever from this go-getter!

 

You can catch all these K-drama women heroines and discover more badass women on Viu. Download the Viu app on the App Store, Google Play, select Smart TV, and by visiting www.viu.com and enjoy its vast collection of best-loved Asian shows.

 

Get Viu Premium subscription by adding it on top of your PLDT Home subscription. Visit www.pldthome.com/viu for more information.

 

Avon’s got you covered with products that nourish your own beauty

Most women will have heard or read someone make an unsolicited remark about how they look whether at home, outside, or online. Social media is especially widespread not just with comments, but also with unrealistic beauty standards from brands and celebrities. Some get the notion that it’s “normal,” but that shouldn’t be the case.

It’s best to remember that there’s no definite standard of what it means to be beautiful, so there should be nothing or no one to hold you back from owning your version of it! When you acknowledge every part of yourself and use it to your advantage, nobody will be able to put it against you.

Beauty might be skin-deep, but self-love runs deeper. That’s why it’s time you Bare to Declare your beauty standard—after all, Avon’s got you covered with products that nourish your own beauty. 

Skin So Soft and So You

Every Filipina can feel sexy with radiantly soft skin with the new and improved Skin So Soft Hand and Body Lotions by Avon, now formulated with Deep Absorb Technology that can penetrate up to 10 layers of skin which means that all the nourishing and protecting ingredients are deeply absorbed, making skin look and feel amazing from within. 

Don’t be afraid to enjoy the sunshine when you put on Skin So Soft Radiance + SPF15 Hand and Body Lotion which protects you from UV rays, while also improving dull skin in just 3 days with active Glutathione formula.

Go from uneven to flawless skin with Skin So Soft Perfectly Even Hand and Body Lotion with 99% Kojic concentrate and SPF6, which is powered with 5A complex that will make any skin tone naturally even, sun-protected, and nourished. 

Dry & sagging skin? That’s no problem with Skin So Soft Firm Bright Hand and Body Lotion, infused with Vitafirm complex and Carrot root extract that keeps skin look and feel firmer in just 3 days.

Keep your skin silky-smooth throughout the day with Skin So Soft Silky Moisture Hand and Body Lotion that’s infused with Argan Oil and Vitamin E for long-lasting moisture.

Last but not the least, you can achieve radiant skin faster and brighter than ever before with Skin so Soft Ultra Radiance Hand and Body Lotion, now with 4x more Glutathione. Combined with Gluta Booster Technology, you can increase your natural Gluta in the skin by up to 27%. Furthermore, this formula is 99% enforced with pure Vitamin C, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), and Amino Acids.

Go Nude with an Attitude

Avon has recently strengthened their position to be more inclusive for every size, skin tone, gender, and identity through Intimate Apparel.

Last May, the brand encouraged women to “Own Your Stage” with the Invisicool collection that can support you at whatever stage in life you are – be it a striving mom, a plus-sized queen, or even an experienced boss. By July, the brand invited every body and everybody to “Come As You Are” with the first gender-free Limitless underwear collection in the country.

This time, women are encouraged to take on the world with a nude attitude with Avon Intimate Apparel. It has additional shades that can complement morena, medium-tone, and fair skin tones. It also offers a variety of designs to choose from: signature lace bras, nude printed bras, and innovative and moulded bras. 

Whether you’re working from home or running a quick errand, you can still take it light and easy with the 3-piece loungewear collection that you can wear from day to night. A true level-up from your usual house clothes, this selection is made with innovative, lightweight fabric, and moves sweat from your body so you can be comfortable throughout the day. It comes in a versatile nude that pairs well with your skin, regardless of complexion.

Find the perfect support for your body and don’t let anyone dim your glow! As long as you feel good, you’re already on your way to being the best version of yourself. There’s no pressure to give in to what other people might say. Because whichever you choose, Avon encourages you to #BareToDeclare your version of beauty.

Check the whole collection now at avonshop.ph or contact your local Avon representative!

Shopee concluded its second Shopee University Summit

As consumer behavior shifts, brands and retailers turn to online platforms to support and promote their businesses. Because of the transition, many new online sellers need the proper guidance and e-commerce knowledge to maximize the industry’s potential. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, successfully concluded its second Shopee University Summit, with the support of vivo, PULUZ, CameraHaus, Human Nature Manila Branch, WM Shop, and Design Center of the Philippines. During the event, participants learned about developing the correct business branding, product photography skills, and leveraging Shopee tools and social media platforms to promote their businesses.  

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is proud of its successful second Shopee University Summit that aims to equip entrepreneurs with the right tools and knowledge to thrive in the e-commerce industry. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, Shopee ensures that sellers and entrepreneurs alike are ready to face the challenges and overcome them with confidence.”

A majority of brands and micro, small, and medium enterprises adapt to the current retail landscape challenges. Shopee and brands like Human Nature and PULUZ shared the best e-commerce marketing practices to support small businesses to recover and thrive in the competitive digital space.

Jillian Co, Branch Operator at Human Nature Manila Branch, said, “With Shopee, we overcame challenges to remain open for business. Being on Shopee also opened many growth opportunities and enabled us to continue to thrive. Its user-friendly platform and available marketing tools were convenient for the business to promote and sell our products. As the e-commerce industry rapidly expands and attracts many consumers, its impact will have a long-lasting mark and will change the industry.”

Carmella Peña, Brand Manager at PULUZ Philippines, said, “With our partnership with Shopee, we grew the business through their support and different tools in the Marketing Center such as Shopee Feed and Shopee Live. We can promote our products to attract more buyers. Shopee helped us reach a wider audience to share about our brand; we achieved almost 30,000 views on livestream in a month, something we couldn’t have achieved before on our own. We will continue to maximize the positive changes in the e-commerce landscape as we step up our business.”

Robenson T. Ong Lo, Vice President at CameraHaus, said, “Shopee helped us fulfill our goal to ‘be a friend to all Filipino photographers’ by bridging us to photographers in different parts of the country. With Shopee, we ensure photographers buy legitimate and brand new cameras with a warranty included. It also gave us access to widen our market range and reach people through the power of online convenience. Truly we are grateful for this digital platform.”

 

Missed the second Shopee University Summit? Watch the full video on Shopee’s official Youtube page: https://youtu.be/NYXH0BWUoOM. To learn about the onboarding process or if you’ve decided to start your e-commerce journey with Shopee, sign-up at bit.ly/ShopeeUniOnboarding. 

 

Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

JCI Philippines bolsters its #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto. campaign

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines bolsters its #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto. campaign initiatives to encourage more Filipinos to register with the registration extended until October 30.

Voter’s registration will be temporarily put on hold from October 1 to 8 to make way for the filing of certificates of candidacy but will resume on October 11 and last until the end of the month. Registration will be open 8AM to 5PM, Mondays through Fridays, no Saturdays except on the last day (October 30). Eligible voters may accomplish the registration form on the COMELEC website or visit the nearest local election office.

[L-R] In celebration of JCI Senate Philippines' 53rd Anniversary, the public was invited to listen and learn from Asian Institute of Management Associate Prof. Richard Anthony Cruz for Business Innovation and Digital Transformation; Relationship Counselor Elyn Inocencio Aracid on Family Relationship and Mental Health; National President of the Philippines Association of Realty Consultants and Specialists Atty. Rey Cartojano on Estate Planning for Filipinos During The Pandemic; and B&L Properties Representative Reginal Naguiat on Real Estate: Renting or Buying at the kick-start of A Talk with Thought Leaders live sessions.

As it continues to harness digital platforms to shore up campaign efforts, JCI Philippines, the first nationally organized leadership development organization established in Asia, has lined up an online leadership training for the general public. The recently held first session, A Talk with Thought Leaders, was a Facebook live event featuring leaders and experts from different industries. The 3-hour session covered topics such as business innovation and digital transformation, family relationships and mental health, estate planning and real estate. 

JCI Philippines is also set to kick off its Emerging Leaders program, which aims to help the youth develop leadership skills and learn the principles of building positive relationship. It will also guide them in improving decision making, priority setting, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. The first Emerging Leaders session is scheduled for the last week of October and will include eight to 10 trainers. The main topics will go live on Facebook and all other workshops will be conducted over Zoom. Plans are afoot to make this a quarterly initiative beginning next year.
JCI will also be launching other online interactive activities such as trivia nights, a digital art competition and raffles to engage more netizens. 

Getting netizens engaged

To reach more Filipinos, in particular the youth, JCI Philippines has been onboarding social media personalities in the #AmbagKo campaign. 

[L-R] #AmbagKo campaign’s Tito Tuesdays hosts Glenn Dasmarinas and Dyard Magsipoc interview famous singer and songwriter Janine Berdin as they discuss a gen-Z’s POV on registration and voting amid the pandemic 

A recent episode of Tito Tuesdays, the campaign’s weekly podcast on Facebook, featured Tawag ng Tanghalan season 2 grand champion Janine Berdin. The It’s Showtime personality joined hosts Dyard Magsipoc and Glenn Dasmarinas in discussing why young people should register as voters. Berdin also shared her registration experience, admitting that she was unequipped with the necessary information when she intended to register after turning 18 last year. She said the accessibility of information online was helpful in understanding the procedure and completing the registration process.  

TikTok star Jae Miranda gives JCI Philippines big shoutout and support for #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto on Facebook 

Other social media influencers have been joining #AmbagKo as well. Jae Miranda, a fan-favorite TikToker, shared a photo of his purple thumb mark on his Facebook page with the caption: “With Filipinos 18 to 35 years old numbering 40 million or 37 percent of the entire electorate eligible to vote in 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority and COMELEC, millennial and Gen Z Filipinos play a key role in shaping the future of the Philippines.” 

COMELEC reported it has processed 63 million voters for next year’s elections, including 5 million new registrants, 871,000 individuals reactivating their data and 3.2 million who applied for transfer of voter data. While the total number of registered voters to date is higher than the 59 million target, it is still 10 million short of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s projected voting population.^[1]

Learn more about the #AmbagKo Rehistro. Boto campaign. Visit its website at at ambagko.ph and follow its pages on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram to catch updates, weekly podcasts and live sessions. 

Bayad partners with M Pioneer Insurance Inc.to bring insurance protection closer to every Filipino in this time of global health crisis

Bayad, the biggest & widest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines, and M Pioneer Insurance Inc., a non-life, health and travel insurance provider, have recently entered into a partnership to bring insurance protection closer to every Filipino in this time of global health crisis. 

 

Since 2019, M Pioneer has been part of Bayad’s extensive biller network, empowering policy holders with wider payment options and convenience. Furthering this service, M Pioneer products can now be easily availed through Bayad Centers and soon through Bayad’s digital channels. 

M Pioneer has an extensive line-up of insurance products designed to safeguard individuals, families and businesses against unforeseen risks. Its product range includes protection for Property, Motor, General Accident Line, Marine, Surety, Homeowner’s and packaged insurance products in addition to health and travel insurance.

 

Formerly known as Republic Surety & Insurance Company, Inc. (Republic), M Pioneer is a joint venture between Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation (Pioneer) and Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). Putting customers at the heart of what they do, M Pioneer continuously reach out to their customers and provide a better service. Its partnership with Bayad will enable them to fully respond to the various needs of their target market. 

 

“We develop relevant products and look for the right partners who share our goal to bring insurance to Filipinos from all walks of life. We are glad to move closer to this goal with Bayad as its network and reach allow us to offer affordable insurance to more customers across the country,” said M Pioneer President and CEO, Gerardo P. Castañeda.

Photo shows (from upper left to right) Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer; MPioneer President and CEO, Gerardo P. Castañeda; (from lower left to right) Bayad Chief Product Officer, Edward Joseph Inza-Cruz and Assistant to the President and CEO, Atty. Maria Olivia C. Valera

 

Meanwhile, according to Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Y. Ferrer, “This partnership enables us to further the financial services that we offer on top of bills payment. We see insurance, particularly this pandemic, to be a very relevant service.  With our resources combined, we aim to create meaningful impact especially for the underserved and unbanked communities.”

 

With M Pioneer insurance products now available at Bayad Centers located nationwide, more Filipinos can buy and pay their insurance conveniently. In the coming months, this service will also be available in the Bayad App, an all-in-one pera transaction mobile app and Bayad Online, an extension of Bayad Centers that offers the same safe, hassle-free, and reliable payment acceptance that is available 24/7 for our kababayans and can be accessed anywhere from the world. 

 

Through this partnership, peace of mind and preparing for the future is made easy and more convenient. Filipinos can now be insured in the easiest way possible, helping them achieve peace of mind as they prepare for the future. 

 

To be part of Bayad’s extensive network, contact bcs@bayad.com or call +63 998 962 4552. For businesses interested in leveraging Bayad's multi-channel network and seamless bills payment solutions, they may reach out to billeronboarding@bayad.com, call +63 998 963 7880 or fill out Bayad’s biller onboarding form to get started: https://link.bayad.com/BeABayadBiller. 

 

It’s Christmas in October with Beko’s Early Christmas Deals!

It’s Christmas in October with Beko’s Early Christmas Deals where you not only enjoy discounts on select models but also get free gifts like a free standard hood, vacuum cleaner or flat iron upon purchase!

Included in this special once-a-year promo until October 31, 2021 are refrigerators, washing machines, freezers, freestanding cookers, built-in hobs and ovens, standard hoods and small appliances like vacuum cleaners, coffee makers and flat irons.

With many Filipinos still working and learning from home, this is the perfect time to replace appliances that have worked very hard for us during the pandemic. Beko, Europe’s No. 1 Appliance Brand, supports the need for people to live healthier and safer lives with appliances that make use of technologies to make things better for those who use them.

Among the appliances on sale are refrigerators with HarvestFresh technology, which keeps vegetables and fruits for longer by mimicking daylight and night time. The fridge also works on an inverter motor so energy costs are cut. The RDNT401E50VZK, a 14.4 cu ft top mount fridge freezer (freezer top, 66 cm),  with HarvestFresh and NeoFrost Dual Cooling, is at Php32,391 from Php35,990. The GN163123P, a 22.7 cu ft side by side fridge freezer with NeoFrost Dual Cooling and Active Fresh Blue Light, is priced at Php55,791 from Php61,990. 

For those who want a bottom mount refrigerator, the RCNT340E50VZP is a 12.0 cu.ft. with NeoFrost Dual Cooling and ProSmart Inverter Compressor at Php28,791 from Php31,990. If you’re looking for a chest freezer, the CF100WPH is a 100L at Php9,891 from Php10,990. 

Cooking healthy meals is very important these days. The 90cm freestanding cooker, GM15321DXNS with High Efficiency Gas Burner and seven cooking functions is at Php67,491 from Php74,990 and comes with a free gift (Standard Hood with SRP of Php6,990). Those with smaller families or people who live alone but still cook their meals can go for the 50cm freestanding cooker, CSG42010GB with Gas Safety, Clean Zone and High Efficiency Gas Burner at Php14,391 from Php15,990. This also comes with a free gift (Standard Hood with SRP of Php6,990).

Beko’s super-efficient washing machines are also included in the promo. 

The 10-kg Front Load Wahser Dryer WCV10746M, with the Xpress Super Short 14 Min Programme which lets you do up to 2 kg of laundry in just 14 minutes and has the amazing SteamCure and Hygiene+, is priced at Php37,491 from Php 49,990 This comes with a free gift of a bagless canister vacuum cleaner with SRP of Php5,990 while the 10.2-kg Top Load Washing Machine BTD1059S, with Aquawave and Aquasonic Technologies, is at Php20,891 from Php25,990. The BTD1059S comes with a free gift of a flat iron (SRP: Php3,990)

Also part of the Early Christmas Deals promo are the dryers, including the DH10444RX0 10.0 kg. front load dryer with Heat Pump Technology (Php32,191 from Php37,990), best paired with Beko washing machines with SteamCure and Hygiene+. This comes with a free gift of a flat iron (SRP: Php3,990). Select models of vacuum cleaners, flat irons and coffee makers are also on sale. 

Check out the complete list of models and what stores they are available in at Beko Philippines’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/bekoph/). You may also call Beko’s toll-free number ar 1800-10-888-2356 for more information.