Liza joins the no. 1 Digital Banking app, Maya

As she continues to chart her own path, multihyphenate star Liza Soberano has made another big move in pursuing her true passions. A decision that is bold but nonetheless made by herself, for herself. Liza joins the no. 1 Digital Banking app, Maya. 

 

After shooting to fame as one of the generation's brightest stars, Liza recently decided to take control of her career and take on new challenges - such as shooting her first Hollywood film alongside young Hollywood stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse. The same bold mindset led to her new role as Brand Ambassador and Chief Advocacy Officer at Maya.  

 

As Brand Ambassador, Liza co-created Maya's new marketing campaign, breaking the mold of traditional celebrity endorsements and changing the game for marketing financial services.  

As Chief Advocacy Officer, Liza will champion shared advocacies for financial inclusion with Maya and lead key initiatives. This starts with joint initiatives for Save The Children, the world's leading independent organization for children, which Liza has been the ambassador of since 2021. At the same time, she will help drive the advocacy agenda within Maya from their product roadmap to company culture.    

With Maya, Liza finds herself in charge of an imaginative and meaningful partnership that ultimately drives financial empowerment, especially with the youth. Liza's collaboration with Maya also opens a new door for her as she finally gets the chance to be on the other end of the lights and cameras, co-creating the brand's latest campaign. 

 

"The past year has given me an opportunity to reflect on what I want for my life and my career. And when it comes to brands, I've decided to be more intentional about my partnerships. I want to work with brands that resonate with me personally, with products I actually use, and with companies I believe in,” Liza shares.  

“I'm excited for everyone to level up their banking experience with me through Maya because I love using their app. On top of that, working with Maya truly feels like a level up for me - it's a joy to collaborate with them creatively, and I'm excited for the professional challenge of becoming their Chief Advocacy Officer," she adds.  

“There's no greater partner for Maya than Liza,” says Maya Chief Marketing Officer Pepe Torres. He continues, "Liza resonates with Maya's values of defiance and optimism. She has defied conventions for Filipino actresses and taken her career into a bold new direction, reshaping what it means to be successful for this generation. And she lives with optimism, knowing she can use her personal platform to advocate for meaningful change. We are thrilled to embark on this meaningful collaboration and journey of empowering Filipinos to do banking their way alongside Liza, who is as much a game-changer as Maya." 

  

Positioned as everything and a bank, Maya is the no. 1 digital banking app that brings Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. Among the many superior innovations of Maya is its best-in-class consumer savings account that offers easy account opening with just one valid ID, a high-interest rate with daily payout, and customizable personal goals. As an added boost, Maya customers can save with up to 10% daily interest rate per annum, starting March 7, 2023.*  

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Maya is the first finance app to offer customers their own @username, making sending money as easy as tagging friends in TikTok or Instagram. Customers also love its sleek black Maya card, accepted by over 80 million merchants worldwide.  

 

These innovations have made Maya the no. 1 digital banking app and the highest-rated finance app on the App Store and Google Play, beating leading e-wallet and bank brands. Maya is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and deposits are insured up to P500,000 per depositor by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporate (PDIC).

 

Watch Liza's first short film collab with Maya, and tell us what you think! Like Liza, master your money in exciting new ways and embrace your #MyMoneyMyBankMyWay era! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayaiseverything/, Twitter: @mayaofficialph, and Instagram: mayaiseverything.

Landers Superstore invites everyone to support local through its latest community project - the Farmer’s Market

Looking for the freshest fruits and vegetables? Maybe it’s time to go local! Buying local ensures you get freshly picked veggies and fruits while helping our farmers who worked hard to harvest and bring these nutritious food on your table.

 

Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest-growing membership store, invites everyone to support local through its latest community project - the Farmer’s Market. Occupying a central space in all their stores’ Fresh section, the Farmer’s Market features an expansive selection of high-quality local produce sourced straight from farms across the country – from fresh strawberries and lettuce from the North to juicy pomelos and pineapples from the South. 

 

Since its introduction in the stores, the initiative has helped countless of Landers’ partner farms gain new consumers for their harvests, resulting in a steady, sustainable income especially at the height of the pandemic. Landers believes that protecting the stability and success of these farms will greatly contribute in securing food stability for everyone in the years to come.

Of course, members also benefit from this arrangement because they can enjoy their favorite fruits and vegetables at a more affordable price. Reducing the middlemen, traders, and retailers that these produce go through allows the store to price them reasonably and give fair compensation to the farmers at the same time.

 

Landers Superstore has long been on the forefront of creating community-based initiatives and disaster response efforts in the country. Together with the Philippine Army, Landers organized donation drives during natural calamities such as typhoons and earthquakes, serving as a drop-off center for donations which received overwhelming support from its members and volunteers.

                             

During the pandemic, Landers also launched the “Share the Hope” campaign to help small business owners sustain their businesses by giving them a space where they can sell their products at Landers Superstore branches. 

 

So the next time you go for your grocery run, head to Landers Superstore and fill your shopping carts with fruits, veggies, and more from their Farmer’s Market. They’re guaranteed to be fresh and of the best quality – but best of all, you’ll also be championing the cause of local farmers. 

 

Meanwhile, if you’re a farmer looking to find a new market for your fresh produce, Landers Superstore is more than happy to partner with you. You can get in touch with their team when you visit any Landers Superstore branches nationwide. Landers’ Farmer’s Market will surely help you reach more premium consumers and business owners who are always on the look-out for fresh, high quality produce.

 

Here are Landers Superstore current branches: Landers Balintawak – 1240 EDSA Balintawak, Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; Landers Otis – 1890 Paz Guazon St., Paco, Manila; Landers Cebu – 23 Minore Park, Cardinal Rosales Ave. cor. Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu; Landers Alabang West – Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City; Landers ArcoVia City – 1604, 99 Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Pasig or Landers Uptown Bonifacio - 1240 The Uptown Palazzo, 9th Ave. Cor. 36th St. Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City. Stores are open from 9AM to 9PM. Shoppers can also buy fresh produce online at www.landers.ph. 

 

For more information about Landers Superstore’s exclusive offerings, visit http://landers.ph/. 

 

SureServ: Your healthcare within your reach

SureServ held its media launch on Friday, gathering partner merchants and industry leaders to offer them a first look at the Philippines’ first micro-financing app for healthcare. 

The app was introduced as the all-Filipino-powered company’s bid on “much-needed healthcare modernization for hardworking Filipinos,” according to SureServ President & Founder Johnny Bondoc.

Introducing revolutionary and convenient access to quality healthcare for corporate groups and businesses.

 

Since its conception in 2019, SureServ has benefitted Manufacturing, Manpower, Retail, SME, and BPO employees from privatecorporations who have availed their services. When the pandemic hit in 2020, this timely revolutionary idea only proved that much-needed quality healthcare should be conveniently accessed by everyone right at their fingertips.

 

Being the first of its kind in the country, SureServ created a closed-loop system where members from corporations, employee beneficiaries, service providers, and partners can make convenient and secure transactions using the healthcare credit line app. Especially in times of need, users can benefit from this app instantly and simply pay the amount through salary deduction, making the entire credit system efficient and seamless.

SureServ President & Founder Johnny Bondoc
 

Providing accessible credit line for Filipinos achieved

 

With Partner merchants with nationwide coverage & industry-respected doctors at present, Sureserv can now serve more businesses and its employees who share the goal of making healthcare conveniently accessible to their employees, creating a healthier future for Filipinos.

 

Bondoc remarked, “…this opportunity to uplift our kababayans’ healthcare and financial situation is too good of a mission to notpursue, that we simply need to say, ‘why not.’ The SureServ solution is simply too good, too helpful. We need to pursue this mission. Why not!”

 

 

(From left, SureServ Board of Directors: Johnny Bondoc; Darvin Tuazon; Jerwin Lavilles; JM Aujero)

Partnering up with healthcare and corporate merchants for Filipinos

 

SureServ is pleased to announce that the SureServ Media Launch was graced by several merchant partners and attested to howreliable and trustworthy SureServ services are, including SureServ’s medical clinic and diagnostic laboratory partners: Dr. Sally Gaspar, Vice President & Medical Director of Aventus Medical Care, Inc.; Mr. Jan Denton Chua, CEO of Healthcube; Ms.Donabelle Palisoc, Assistant Manager for Sales & Marketing of MyHealth; Mr. Carlos Valdez, National Sales Manager of New World Diagnostics; medical hospital: Mr. Lynard Longcop, Head of Business Dev. & Marketing of Capitol Medical Center; specialty medical doctor: Dr. Lemuel Delos Reyes of LDR Medics Inc. Occupational Medicine; online and brick-and-mortar pharmacies: Dr. Joel Adrian Javier, President & CEO of MedExpress; Ms. Tina Sabarre, Chairman & Founder of Mediclick; Ms. Jinky “Khay” Guanlao, Merchandising for Specialty Medicines / Vaccines & Oncology of Southstar Drug; Rose Pharmacy; and corporate merchant partner: Ms. Justteen Marasigan, President & Owner of Love Beyond Words by Serenata & Gragale Builders Inc.

Amore at Portofino celebrates Tuscan's love for art, food, and culture

Love, Amore: A Private Wine-Tasting Event

 

Arts, wines, and sweets - a private Tuscan-inspired wine-tasting event for homeowners was recently held at the Alfresco di Amore at Portofino in Villar Land. 

With a warm and inviting atmosphere, homeowners and guests had the opportunity to try three wines from different parts of the world - red, white, and bubbly, paired with canapes, cheeses, and sweets, each personally selected by Winery PH sommelier Chie Gatchalian. 

Residents and guests indulged in decadent, gourmet bites and relaxing jazz music.  While enjoying the wines, they were surrounded by the beautiful environment of Amore and its charming landscapes. 

Amore at Portofino celebrates Tuscan's love for art, food, and culture through various activities exclusively organized for its homeowners. 

The exclusive event allowed homeowners to learn about and taste an amazing selection of wines. Knowledgeable wine experts from Winery PH were on hand to tell the stories and subtleties behind each bottle of the wine selections poured throughout the night.

The attendees also had the chance to mingle with the representatives of Winery PH and learn more about their products. The wine experts shared the different techniques on how to taste wine and understand one’s palate, tips for food and wine pairing, as well as the different aspects of making the wine and getting it into the bottle. 

 

Both wine connoisseurs and novices enjoyed the artistic wine experience and the opportunity to socialize and enjoy cheerful moments with fellow homeowners. 

Amore at Portofino is Brittany’s 35-hectare Tuscan-inspired community in the heart of Daang Hari, Villar Land. Amore at Portofino serves as a love letter to and from Tuscany, offering a sense of home where luxury and nature coexist harmoniously, accentuated by landscapes that seem to be drawn by the hand of an artist. 

 

Offering premium lots that range from 400 to 900 square meters, its third development phase features expansive premium lots, green open spaces, and upgraded house models.

Brittany Corporation, the company behind this Italian-inspired development in Villar Land, also offers a fine selection of home designs, high-end condominiums, and lot-only properties in excellent locations such as Forresta in Vista City, Crosswinds in Tagaytay, Georgia Club and Augusta in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and Bern in Baguio.

 

For more information on Brittany Corporation’s collection of luxury properties, visit www.brittany.com.ph. You may also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

 

Palawan Pawnshop has redefined the pawning industry with its commitment to fair and affordable services

 

Pawnshops have long been an essential source of financial assistance for many Filipinos. They provide quick access to cash without the hassle of dealing with stringent requirements imposed by banks. Despite their significance, pawnshops have carried a negative reputation since most were seen as taking advantage of people's financial difficulties. However, this is all changing with Palawan Pawnshop.

Palawan Pawnshop, established in 1985, has redefined the pawning industry with its commitment to fair and affordable services. The company offers very low interest rates with high appraisal rates, giving customers the advantage of saving more. They have a tiered interest rate system with only 1% for a loan of 11 days, 2% for 22 days, and 3% for 33 days. Moreover, Suki card holders can enjoy discounts of up to 5%.

Palawan Pawnshop customers receive automated notifications on their cellphones to remind them of their due and renewal dates, preventing them from incurring additional fees. They can also opt to renew their pawned items at any Palawan Pawnshop branch. 

 

What sets Palawan Pawnshop apart is its brand of service – Matatag, Maaasahan at Mapagkakatiwalaan. People are guaranteed excellent customer service thanks to the approachable and friendly employees. Palawan Pawnshop is renowned for its VIP treatment of its customers, wherein all staff from the associates down to the guards, are accommodating and respectful. They handle your items with the utmost care to ensure their safety at all times.

 

With over 3,300 branches and authorized agents nationwide, Palawan Pawnshop continues to grow as one of the most reliable and leading pawnshops in the Philippines. From its beginnings as a pawn brokering business, Palawan Pawnshop has expanded its services to include money remittances, microinsurance, bills payment, electronic mobile phone loading, cash-in of e-wallets, money exchange, ATM withdrawal, and cash disbursements.

 

"At Palawan Pawnshop, we are dedicated to providing fair and affordable services to Filipinos in need of financial aid. Our commitment to excellence in customer service, combined with our low interest rates and high appraisal rates, sets us apart as a leading pawnshop in the Philippines." Said Karlo Eugene Josef M. Castro, Palawan Pawnshop Sr. Vice President & Chief Operations Officer.

 

For those who are looking to pawn their items, Palawan Pawnshop is currently offering a special promotion of "Libreng Interest" for one (1) month with a 2.5% loan interest rate. This offer is open to all new, lapsed, and existing Suki customers who wish to pawn their items at any Palawan Pawnshop branch nationwide. The promo is available from February 1 to April 30, 2023. Details can be found on their website and Palawan Pawnshop’s Official Facebook Page.

Palawan Pawnshop is transforming the way Filipinos perceive pawnshops by offering low interest rates, high appraisal rates, excellent customer service, and an extensive network of branches, which make them a reliable source of financial aid for those in need. Additionally, the company's commitment to excellent customer service and its wide array of multiple services beyond pawning which include money remittances, bills payment, cash-in and cash-out of e-wallets, and microinsurance, make it a one-stop-shop for all financial transaction needs. Palawan Pawnshop's services prove that pawnshops can provide a reliable and convenient option for Filipinos in need of financial assistance. Palawan Pawnshop, Palawan Express, and PalawanPay are supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. For more information, go to Palawan Pawnshop and PalawanPay Websites.

Star for all Seasons Vilma Santos - Recto joins Angkas

Angkas, the leading app based ride hailing service, recently launched Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto as their new celebrity ambassador. She was joined by Angkas CEO George Royeca at a press briefing held at Makati Atrium last February 27. 

Star for all Seasons Vilma Santos-Recto shared how she is excited about this new endeavor and how she hopes it will lead more people to discover more about Angkas’ unique mobility and riding solutions. Vilma Santos, supported Angkas to help address the worsening traffic and improve the riding public experience.

@lola_lamon Angkas celebrity ambassador @starforallseason3 at the #Angkas presscon. @angkasph ♬ original sound - Lou Sv

During a press conference in Makati this morning, the former public servant said she has been looking forward to this project with Angkas which will help uplift and support the country’s motorcycle taxi industry. “Maganda ang project na ito kasi gusto ko talagang suportahan ang mga organisasyon na nagbibigay ng oportunidad sa marami. They are helping our commuters beat traffic. Mabilis na, safe pa, diba? Pero higit sa lahat, gusto ko yung nakakatulong silang magbigay ng libu-libong trabaho sa ating mga kababayan. Grabe, 30 thousand na motorcycles na pala ang nabigyan ng trabaho”, Santos-Recto said.

​This is not the first time Santos-Recto is helping push for jobs creation and additional livelihood opportunities. During the 18th Congress where she served as the Representative of the 6th District of Batangas, she served on the Committees on Poverty Alleviation and Labor and Employment where she worked on legislation to address widespread national concerns about unemployment and poverty.

@lola_lamon Here's the new Angkas teaser with Ms @starforallseason3. Ate Vi is the new ambassador of @angkaspadala #angkasph @georgeroyeca ♬ original sound - Lou Sv

 

​During the press conference, Santos-Recto conveyed the practicality of booking an Angkas in various situations. These include getting home early to spend quality time with family as well as saving on transportation costs since motorcycle taxis are cheaper compared to four wheels, “Masaya talaga ako sa project na ito. Alam kong malaki ang matutulong nito para i-angat ang sektor ng motorcycle taxis sa ating bansa”, the Star for All Seasons said.

When asked whether her upcoming project is a new movie in partnership with Angkas, Santos-Recto only had this to say, “Kailangan niyo po abangan. Ang masasabi ko lang po sa ngayon, marami po ang matutuwa at matutulungan ng bagong project na ito.”

Meanwhile, Angkas Co-Founder and CEO George Royeca is grateful to the Star for All Seasons for her continued support to help create jobs and livelihood opportunities in the country, “It is amazing that Ms. Vilma Santos-Recto and Angkas share the same beliefs and hopes for our country in terms of providing jobs for Filipinos and alleviating poverty. Kaabang-abang po talaga ang project na ito dahil sigurado akong pag nakita ninyo, mas lalo pa ninyong mamahalin ang ating nag-iisang Star for All Seasons,” Royeca said.

BDO Unibank, Inc.’s (BDO) net income increased to P57.1 billion for the full year 2022

BDO Unibank, Inc.’s (BDO) net income for the full year 2022 increased to P57.1 billion from P42.8 billion in 2021, driven by robust growth across its core businesses. This led to Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) of 13.0% improving to 15.3% for the fourth quarter, from 10.5% in 2021 and 12.8% in pre-COVID pandemic 2019 period.  

Gross customer loans went up by 9% year-on-year on broad-based growth due to the economic re-opening. Total deposits rose by 14%, with Net interest income growing by 14% to P149.2 billion.

Non-interest income climbed by 17% to P71.5 billion bolstered by strong performance of our fee income, FX and fixed income client-flow businesses. 

 

Positive operating jaws continued with revenues up 15% for the year, versus operating expenses up 9% on back of new branches in underserved/rural areas and continued Information Technology spend for digital initiatives. 

 

Asset quality improved further, with Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio dipping to 1.95% and NPL coverage strengthening to 167%.  

 

Total capital expanded to ₱461.5 billion, with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) Ratio both comfortably above regulatory minimum levels at 14.5% and 13.4%, respectively. Book value per share rose by 9% to Php 86.20 YoY.

 

While macroeconomic challenges remain with persistent inflation and foreign exchange and interest rate volatility, BDO believes that its established business franchise and strong balance sheet will allow the Bank to surmount near-term risks and capitalize on structural growth opportunities to attain long-term sustainable growth.  

 

Customers can now easily tip any amount to their riders when they order from foodpanda

Day in and day out, delivery partners brave the heat and traffic to deliver good food and groceries to our doorsteps – and if there is anyone more deserving of receiving some special love, it’s them. Given the challenges they face, they need our love and support to get through the tough times.

 

For the delivery partners of foodpanda, love is in the air all-year round as the leading online quick commerce platform assures its Ka-pandas with substantial support and assistance amidst rising costs of commodities and fuel prices. 

 

As shared by foodpanda Philippines operations director Patricia Jacinto, the company’s efforts go beyond the livelihood opportunity itself but also include various programs and initiatives available at the disposal of their delivery partners, aimed at helping them during these difficult times. 

Tipping your riders

 

One of the ways to assist riders in augmenting their income streams is through rider tipping. On the rider app, customers can now easily tip any amount to their riders when they order from foodpanda via credit card or e-wallet, with 100% of the amount going directly to the accounts of the riders.

 

On February 28, for every tip you give your rider using the app’s rider tipping feature, your Ka-panda will receive double the amount. The added amount, as per Jacinto, is covered by the company. “In our own way, we want to show our delivery riders gratitude and appreciation, especially during the month  we celebrate love. At the same time, it is also an encouraging measure for our app users to tip their assigned riders,” she announced. 

 

Support and assistance to Ka-pandas

 

Providing much-needed support to Ka-pandas is crucial for their well-being and safety, and foodpanda's efforts to extend this ensure that their delivery partners can continue to provide customers with reliable and efficient service. According to Jacinto, these initiatives have been ongoing since last year and will continue this year as the present situation still calls for them.

 

To help with the burden of high fuel rates, exclusive discounts from tie-ups with fuel provider partners like Unioil, Caltex, PriceLOCQ, Seaoil, Phoenix and Limitless, and Jetti are offered to Ka-pandas. 

 

In terms of the safety of their delivery partners who are always on the road, foodpanda also provides healthcare assistance and insurance protection in line with their existing programs. “The Panda Care program, in partnership with Igloo, is an insurance coverage in the event that our Ka-pandas get into unexpected road accidents while on their shifts,” Jacinto explained. “Meanwhile, MAPFRE Insurance gives them a considerable discount on their Compulsory Third Party Liability (CPTL), one of the requirements for delivery riders in their motorcycle registration or renewal.” 

 

Jacinto also mentioned that even essential health and wellness maintenance are also part of the company’s initiatives to promote the well-being of its delivery partners. “We have discounts on eyeglasses, medicines, vitamins, and medical supplies with selected partners and locations such as Top Vision Center Optical - Pasig, Multigro Healthcare x Grovic Pharma - Malabon, and Generika Drugstore. This is especially needed to help them stay fit and healthy while working daily.”

 

Providing additional income streams is what foodpanda also hopes to give its delivery fleet, especially during this challenging time. “Through what we call “quests,” our Ka-pandas will receive incentives for accomplishing specific tasks or milestones.”

 

It is indeed remarkable what Ka-pandas, and delivery partners, in general, have contributed to the online food delivery industry. Jacinto assured that foodpanda would continue to explore ways to ramp up their existing efforts and look for opportunities to help Ka-pandas, who have become an important part of their customers’ online food delivery routines nationwide.

Sarah Geronimo is the new face of Personal Collection

Personal Collection Direct Selling, Inc. embarks on its second decade as a leading direct selling company in the Philippines with influential popstar Sarah Geronimo as the company’s new ambassador for championing the Great Life nationwide.

One of the many things Personal Collection and Sarah have in common is the vision to share the Great Life with everyone. “Ang pangarap, sobrang personal nyan. Kung mas personal sayo, mas malaki ang nakasalalay: kinabukasan mo, pamilya mo, lahat ng mahahalaga sayo,” Sarah said.

 

Like Sarah, Personal Collection believes that the Great Life is a personal choice driven by personal goals and ambitions. As an organization, it caters to the personal interests of its employees, allowing them to enjoy the great perks of working at a reputable company that offers career growth, work locations close to home, and plenty of opportunities to proactively care for the environment and future generations. 

 

Personal Collection also provides its millions of dealers with great earning potential and business growth. They can start their business instantly with modest capital and without going through a rigorous process to qualify As a result, PC dealers and their families have the potential to live the Great Life and grow with Personal Collection. 

 

Coming from its humble beginnings in 2003, Personal Collection has become the first Filipino-owned company to make the shift from recyclable to biodegradable packaging for consumer goods as part of the #GreenLifeGreatLife movement – its lifelong commitment to creating a greener world for future generations.

 

Over the last two years, Personal Collection has planted 110,437 mangrove seedlings and 55,400 trees, and collected thousands of kilos of trash. The company anticipates the widespread impact of its environment-centric initiatives in the years to come.

On its 20^th year, Personal Collection continues to champion the Great Life through dealership opportunities and promising career development.

 

Interested dealers can start earning and growing their own businesses by signing up for free at https://bit.ly/PCDSI_DealerRegistration. Discover great career opportunities with Great Life and great success in mind by checking visiting https://bit.ly/PersonalCollectionCareers.

For more updates and information, visit Personal Collection’s website, and follow the Facebook and Instagrampages.