PayMaya and The SM Store bring the best mall shopping experience with exciting rewards

 

With more people now going out to buy their essentials and enjoy some retail therapy, PayMaya and The SM Store are making shopping more convenient and rewarding with two new exciting promos!

 

Shop and get a chance to win an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Five Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max are up for grabs until March 15, 2022, as shoppers can avail of one raffle entry for every P1,000 spent at the SM Store using PayMaya QR. The raffle draw is on March 23, 2022, and the posting of winners will be on March 31, 2022, via PayMaya and The SM Store's social media accounts. 

 

Meanwhile, shoppers who will reach a total of P3,000 worth of PayMaya QR transactions at The SM Store during the promo period will get a one-time cashback of P200! To get to know more about how you can win an iPhone 13 Pro Max and get a P200 cashback, read the full promo details here:  http://pymy.co/SMStoreQRRafflePromo 

 

Double cashback for new PayMaya users

PayMaya and The SM Store also have something in store for first-time PayMaya users! Those who will register their PayMaya account for the first time from February 1 to June 30, 2022, can enjoy more rewards for their SM Store transactions.  

 

Here’s how to enjoy double cashback at the SM Store:

• Download the PayMaya app from Google Play for Android users or the Apple Store for iOS users. 
• Register using the invite code “PAYMAYASM”. 
• Cash-in at any SM Cash-in touchpoints to enjoy a 10% cashback. SM's Cash-in touchpoints include the following The SM Store customer service centers: Bills Payment counters; Business Service Centers; Consumer Welfare Desks; Government Service Express centers; Mall Information Booths; Servicio centers; and The SM Store Bills Payment center in Waltermart branches.
• Scan-to-pay at The SM Store using PayMaya QR for the first time and enjoy another 10% cashback! 
• Users can avail of a maximum of P500 each for their first cash-in and first-time use of PayMaya QR. Check out the full promo details here: http://pymy.co/paymayasmregistrationpromo 

 

Qualified PayMaya users for the two The SM Store promos can easily claim their cashback rewards on the “Vouchers” section of the PayMaya app. Cashback rewards can be credited anytime from the day of the valid transaction up to 14 business days after the promo period.

 

"Filipinos love mall shopping and as the public health situation continues to improve, we want to reward our consumers with delightful on-ground experiences. We are happy to work with the country's largest department store chain, The SM Store, in bringing joy and convenience to shoppers as we also promote the use of cashless technologies," said Pepe Torres, PayMaya Chief Marketing Officer.

 

"We are again seeing higher foot traffic in our malls and we are happy to welcome back our long-time mall-goers with the best shopping experience. With this offering with PayMaya, The SM Store shoppers are guaranteed a safe and more rewarding retail experience," said Dhinno Francis S. Tiu, The SM Store SVP and Head of Business Development.

 

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. As of end-September 2021, it provides more than 41 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 380,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. 

  

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 60,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "every day" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units. 

  

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

 

 

Xiaomi has now announced the availability of the most awaited Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G in the Philippines

Calling all Mi Fans! Following the successful launch of the Redmi Note 11, Xiaomi has now announced the availability of the most awaited Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G in the Philippines as it continues to push forward the legacy of the Redmi Note series.

 

The two new variants were announced on the Xiaomi Facebook via a livestream with Sparkle Sweethearts, Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara, together with their gamer friends Yvenne, KCBae, Mirmoooo, Fofi, Nukella, Mangobells, Beiii, and Newspade.

 

Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G rise to the challenge through offering stronger specs and features, with its powerful upgrades to the camera system, charging speed, display, and System on

Chip (SoC)—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Both phones will be available starting March 3, 2022 at participating Xiaomi Authorized stores and Online channels with prices starting at Php 12,999.

Market availability:

The Redmi Note 11S 8+128 will be available for Php 12,999 while the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G 8+128 will retail at Php 15,999. Both will be available for pre-order starting March 5 in Xiaomi’s official Lazada and Shopee stores as well as Authorized Xiaomi stores nationwide. 

Direct links for the Redmi Note 11S may be accessed here at Lazada and Shopee. For Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G version, you may access directly through these links Lazada and Shopee. 

Get a free Redmi Watch 2 Lite when you purchase the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G 8+128 in Xiaomi stores from March 5 to X, but hurry because stocks and availability for the freebie are limited!

Flagship-level camera setup to deliver outstanding photography

Raising up the flagship camera experience, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S once again feature 108MP primary sensors, allowing you to capture and share moments of your life in high resolution and true-to-life details. Utilizing the Samsung HM2 sensor with a large 1/1.52" sensor size, the main camera leverages 9-in-1 pixel binning technology as well as dual native ISO to deliver incredible images with higher dynamic range and colour performance, with excellent results even in dim light. The 8MP ultra-wide angle camera extends your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle, and the 2MP macro camera captures fine details from up close. Additionally, the 2MP depth camera on Redmi Note 11S allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots. The front of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S feature a 16MP front camera that can capture clear, natural-looking selfies.

FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 120Hz refresh rate & trendy flat-edge body

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G boasts a high refresh rate up to 120Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 360Hz while Redmi Note 11S reaches 90Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 180Hz. Both phones enhance your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.67-inch and 6.43-inch, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S respectively are equipped with a FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide color gamut, provides more vibrant colours and details, while also reaching as much as 1000 nits for Redmi Note 11S and 1200 nits for the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

The beautiful display is packed into a trendy flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

Speedy and powerful performance at all fonts

Raising up its performance, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is powered by the advanced octa-core processor Snapdragon^®695. This chipset offers 5G connectivity and superb performance, thanks to the flagship-level 6nm technology and clock speed up to 2.2 GHz. Redmi Note 11S rises to the challenge with advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Additionally, both phones equip you with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery. Alongside this exceptional battery capacity is Xiaomi flagship-level 67W wired turbo charging in Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which takes as fast as 15 minutes to fill 50% of battery*, while the Redmi Note 11S features 33W Pro fast charging, allowing you to charge to 100% in around an hour precisely 58 minutes*.

 

Quick Specs: 

	Redmi Note 11S	Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Display	90Hz 6.43” FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay	120Hz 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay
Rear camera	108MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera 2MP depth camera	108MP main camera 8MP ultra-wide camera 2MP macro camera
Front camera	16MP in-display front camera
Dimension & Weight	159.87mm x 73.87mm x 8.09mm 179g	164.19mm x 76.1mm x 8.12mm 202g
Processor	MediaTek Helio G96	Snapdragon® 695
RAM+ROM	LPDDR4X UFS 2.2
Audio	Dual speakers 3.5mm headphone jack
Security	Side fingerprint sensor AI Face Unlock
Charging	5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 33W wired Pro fast charging	5,000mAh (typ) battery Supports 67W wired turbo charging
Connectivity	Dual SIM + MicroSD NFC** IR blaster	SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) NFC** IR blaster
Variant**	8GB+128GB
Available color**	Graphite Gray, Twilight Blue, Pearl White	Graphite Gray, Polar White, Atlantic Blue

 

Australian Government and Macquarie invest in Women SMEs in the Philippines

The Australian Government in partnership with the Macquarie Group Foundation, through the Investing in Women RISE Fund, supported 13 women-led small and medium-sized enterprises, sustaining over 1,000 jobs during the pandemic.

 

Economic disruptions caused by COVID-19 have disproportionately affected women. In April 2020, the Philippines registered a 17.7 per cent unemployment rate, with women being overrepresented in job losses. To address this, Investing in Women – an initiative of the Australian Government – and the Macquarie Group Foundation launched the Macquarie-Investing in Women RISE Fund (the Fund) to support women’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adapt and respond to emerging business opportunities during the pandemic.

 

The Fund has enabled local partners: the Foundation for a Sustainable Society Incorporated and InBest Ventures provide investments to 13 women’s SMEs, across rural and urban markets in the Philippines, including agriculture, tech, and infrastructure. This helped sustained over 1,068 full-time, quality jobs and continues to expand new economic opportunities through business growth.

 

Australian Ambassador Steven J. Robinson AO and Mr. Eric Yaptangco, Division Director, Manila Technology and Office Head, Macquarie Group met with the initiative’s local partners and the women entrepreneurs to celebrate the achievements of the Fund.

 

“This Women’s Month, I pay tribute to women entrepreneurs who continue to drive the country’s economic recovery. Australia is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs and contributing to the resilience of local communities. The Macquarie-Investing in Women RISE Fund has highlighted the central role that women play in economic recovery from COVID-19,” explained Ambassador Robinson AO.

 

“The Macquarie-Investing in Women RISE Fund has been integral to our efforts to provide relief to COVID-19 affected communities in the Philippines. The Fund has expanded access to much needed capital for women’s SMEs, who contribute to a more resilient, inclusive, and broad-based economy. Working through impact investors, our support has helped businesses to restart economic activity in hard-hit areas of the Philippines,” said Susan Clear, Macquarie Group Foundation.

 

As part of its countless aid efforts for the Philippines, the Australian Government, in partnership with the Macquarie Group, spearheaded an event for the Macquarie Group Investing in Women RISE Fund last March 1 at the Manila Peninsula.

 

In attendance are (from left) David King Pangan, Co-founder of InBest Ventures; Dr. Julia Newton-Howes, CEO of Investing in Women; His Excellency Steven Robinson, Ambassador of Australia to the Philippines; Susan Clear, Director of the Macquarie Group Foundation Asia; Eric Yaptangco, Macquarie Group’s Division

Director of the Manila Technology and Office Head; and Christie Rowena Plantilla, Board of Trustee and Treasurer for the Foundation for a Sustainable Society Inc.

 

The Macquarie Investing in Women RISE Fund is just one of the many pandemic aid projects extended by the Australian Government. Just last year, the Australian Government increased its pandemic aid by Php 433 million, which adds to a total of Php 1.8 billion aid released by Australia to the Philippines. 

 

 

From left: Carmina Bayombong, CEO and Co-founder of InvestEd.ph, a consumer lending fintech enterprise; Virginia Andrada, Chief Products Creator and Owner of JustGoLowCarb Bakery and Product Shop; Elreca Fe Pacamalan-Varga, Acting Manager of People Sustainable Consumer Cooperative (PSCC); and Maria Teresa A. Geniston, General Manager of Fatima Multi-Purpose Cooperative (FMPS) share their insights on the journey of these women enterprises in a panel discussion moderated by Eric Yaptangco, Division Director, Manila Technology and Office Head

 

UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON 2022 Spring/Summer Collection

UNIQLO today announces that it will launch the UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON 2022 Spring/Summer collection on Friday, March 18. The collection is part of an ongoing collaboration with the London-based brand that has revolutionized contemporary fashion. The rich heritage of Britain’s sailing and seaside culture inspires this season’s concept of At Home with the Sea. The collection combines the evolving simplicity and quality of LifeWear with JW ANDERSON’s playful craftsmanship.

Designer Jonathan Anderson says that, “The sea has been integral to my life ever since I was a child. It inspired this collection, and I hope people enjoy incorporating this maritime styling in their wardrobes.

 

The lineup features shirts, caps, and socks with embroidered sailboats in playful hues, as well as a knot dress and yacht parkas that look great against the blue backdrops of the sea and sky. Combining water repellency, mesh fabrics, and other functional elements typical of UNIQLO with such signature JW ANDERSON elements as patchwork and asymmetry delivers comfort and design. 

 

Color blocking and borders add a touch of contrast and feature hues from nature, including oceanic blues, beige from the shores, and vivid reds and greens, for a relaxing seaside look.

 

Collection

The lineup includes 12 items for women, 10 items for men and 4 accessories.

 

Note for select items that are available in ALL Stores: Women’s UNIQLO x JW Anderson Linen Blend Belted Sleeveless Lapel Dress, UNIQLO x W Anderson Roll-Up Shorts, UNIQLO x JW Anderson Oversized Work Short Sleeve Shirt, and UNIQLO JW Anderson Socks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item	Pricing	Item	Pricing
Outerwear	Php 1,990 - Php 3,990	Bottoms	Php 1,490 - Php 2,490
Dresses	Php 1,990 - Php 2,490	Shirts	Php 1,490 - Php 1,990
Cut & sewn items	Php 990 - Php 1,990	Accessories	Php 990 - Php 1,990

 

UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON special site

https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/contents/collaboration/jwanderson/22ss/

 

About UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON

The line was developed on the theme of British classics: designed for life today. This LifeWear offering combines the innovative designs that JW ANDERSON brings to Britain’s traditional apparel with UNIQLO’s commitment to fit, materials, and functionality.

 

About JW ANDERSON

Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson established JW ANDERSON in 2008. At first an elaborate collection of accessories, it quickly attracted attention and enabled the fledgling label to show on-schedule during the 2008 London Fashion Week season. The success of this debut collection earned both critical acclaim and commercial success for Anderson, whose label is now regarded as one of London’s most innovative and forward-thinking brands. UNIQLO and JW ANDERSON first launched in Fall/Winter 2017.

  

JW ANDERSON has evolved into an internationally renowned and award-winning brand, receiving these awards:

 

2012 British Fashion Awards for Emerging Talent, Ready-to-Wear

2013 The New Establishment Award

2014 Menswear Designer of the Year 

2015 British Fashion Awards for Menswear and Womenswear Designer of the Year

2017 British Fashion Awards for Womenswear Designer of the Year