BDO wins Award of Excellence in 17th Philippine Quill Awards

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BDO Unibank was bestowed the Award of Excellence for a TV documentary that tackled its “We Find Ways” philosophy and how it transformed the lives of Filipinos and contributed to nation-building, among others, at the recently held 17th Philippine Quill Awards of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

The bank was likewise among the top five finalists for the Communication Skills division, joining ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., Jollibee Foods Corp., Ripple 8, and Manila Electric Co.

The bank received the prestigious accolades for its institutional video titled "Finding Ways, Forging Futures: Promoting National Development Through Financial Inclusion" produced in partnership with CNN Philippines.

The video features anecdotes from BDO's senior officers and some of the bank's top corporate clients on how BDO is finding ways to expand its network and make its services more accessible, especially to the unserved and underserved markets.

Roughly a third of the country's cities and municipalities still do not have a banking presence, and about 70% of Filipinos still do not have bank accounts.

"We need to get where the money is, and channel it to where it's needed. And BDO plays its role in the economy by having a wide market coverage to reach out where the funding is coming from and to be able to make the right assessments to that it is channeled to the right projects and the right priorities,"BDO president and chief executive officer Nestor V. Tan said in the video.

The Philippine Quill is the country’s most prestigious awards program in the field of business communication, bestowing the seal of approval to the most reputable organizations and corporations in the nation for almost two decades, emphasizing the use of excellent communication to achieve business goals, and to make a difference in society.

Award in Excellence. The BDO Corporate Communications team, led by its chief, Senior Assistant Vice President Honey M. Reyes(second from left) and composed of (left to right) Ana Marie M. Tanglao, Carlo Leo C. Manuel, and Lionel Albert D. Lopez-Dee,receives the Award in Excellence trophy on behalf of BDO Unibank during the 17th Philippine Quill Awards held last August 30 at Manila Marriott Hotel.

About BDO Unibank, Inc.

BDO is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust banking, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards, credit card services, and stock brokerage services.

BDO has one of the largest distribution networks, with more than 1,300 operating branches and over 4,000 ATMs nationwide. It also has a full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as 23 overseas remittance and representative offices in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits, and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of March 31, 2019. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

‘CoCo Chill Camp’ Is a way of CoCo's thanksgiving to hordes of CoCo Tea lovers and fans

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Cult favorite milk tea brand, CoCo which recently won the People's Choice Awardee for Favorite Milk Tea brand, has officially kicked off its much buzzed-about 3-day CoCo Chill Camp at the SM Mega Fashion Hall, uniting CoCo fans in one big happy celebration. 

The CoCo Chill Camp is CoCo's way of expressing its warmest thanks to its hordes of fans who have tirelessly queued up in all its branches nationwide, to get their personal favorite drinks. 

Ever since young entrepreneur Larry Evans Tan brought CoCo to the Philippines five years ago from the milk tea capital of the world, Taiwan, CoCo has rapidly become a top player in the Filipino milk tea craze and is one of the strongest markets of the CoCo brand worldwide.

CoCo leads in the global tea market with a formidable 4,000 branches spread out across the world and posting an incredible sale of 100 cups per second globally. 

In the Philippines, where it has become the go-to milk tea brand, one CoCo cup is sold every 4 minutes via delivery alone—further proving the love for CoCo that expands beyond the physical store.

Larry Evans Tan 

“We’ve seen how well CoCo was received by Filipinos. The CoCo Chill Camp is our way of showing our loyal fans and supporters that we feel their love. And so we want to give them back the happiness that our drinks have brought to their lives, by giving them an experience that’s uniquely created for them,” said Tan, CoCo Philippines General Manager.

The CoCo Chill Camp showcased fun activities for everyone’s delight, including a CoCo Panda Pit, CoCo Pachinko, and CoCo Pearl Toss. These games come with with exciting prizes for lucky guests.

Exclusive limited edition CoCo merchandise were also sold at the CoCo Chill Camp, including the CoCo shirts with cool designs that would make every CoCo lover wear it with pride.

Social media rockstars, who are self-confessed CoCo lovers, ThatsBella, Rei Germar, Janina Vela and LA Aguinaldo, joined the other CoCo fans on the opening day, sharing their love for the brand and revealing their favorite CoCo drinks. ThatsBella and Rei also had the opportunity to visit Taiwan last month to interview CoCo founder Chairman Tommy Hung.

And if CoCo fans could not seem to get enough of the bestsellers—Panda Milk Tea, 3 Buddies Milk Tea, White Pearl Milk Tea, and Passion Fruit Tea Burst, CoCo launched a new flavor that is quickly starting to be the new favorite—the Caramel Chocolate Cream, EXCLUSIVE to the Philippine market.

CoCo favorites: Panda Milk Tea and 3 Buddies Milk Tea 5

This latest concoction of sweetness, as Tan described it: “waves of caramel blended with chocolate slush over velvety salty cream makes a drink that is decadent for the local palate.”

The New  CoCo: Caramel Chocolate Cream slush 

Explaining the rationale behind this new Philippines-only product, Tan said, “We wanted to create a unique offering that we know the Philippine market would be drawn to. What’s better than caramel and chocolate? This is definitely something new beyond the milk tea that CoCo is known for.” Tan explained.

CoCo favorites: White Pearl Milk Tea and Passion Fruit Tea Burst

The overwhelming reception of CoCo in the Philippines made Tan very much optimistic with the future of CoCo among Filipino milk tea lovers. “We are definitely responding to the clamor of our customers into bringing CoCo more accessible to them, we are opening our 2nd branch in Cebu by the end of the month and we’ll be opening our 1st Mindanao branch soon.  And we continue to explore with new flavors that we know our customers would love,” he revealed.

The CoCo Chill Camp run until September 19 and Tan invites all CoCo fans to join in the fun and bring their friends and families to experience the dynamic vibe in the camp that the brand is known for. 

CoCo favorites: White Pearl Milk Tea and Passion Fruit Tea Burst,  Panda Milk Tea and 3 Buddies Milk Tea and  the New  CoCo: Caramel Chocolate Cream slush 

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate’s new pinaka-sweet Jollibee commercial together is a must-watch

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Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid deeply treasures the relationship she has with her son Nate. The mother-son duo’s sweet connection is put front and center in their newest TV commercial for Jollibee.

Their second commercial together for Jolly Spaghetti, features Regine and Nate’s pinaka-sweet moments as they spend quality time together bonding over the best-tasting (most delicious) Jolly Spaghetti.

Take a glimpse of the mother and son duo’s tender moments in this new Jolly Spaghetti video

Their mother-and-son relationship is full of intimate and loving moments, such as those we see in the video. “He's very sweet,” Regine says of Nate. “He really is malambing ever since. He’s always spending time with me, and our favorite bonding moment is watching TV together. He loves that, and he always wants me to watch what he’s watching.”

Regine shares that they still spend a lot of time together even though Nate is already going to school. “When he doesn't have school, we'll just be in bed together,” she says. “He'll be tinkering with his iPad, then we'll watch TV, then we'll buy Jolly Spaghetti and eat.”

This personal side of Regine and Nate is true to life. She shares that long before they did this commercial, they went to a Jollibee and did something like what they did in the ad. “We went to Jollibee, Nate ordered Jolly Spaghetti for us, we ate and took pictures,” she recounted. “It’s the exact scenario.”

It’s no coincidence that Regine and Nate are Jollibee’s endorsers of choice. Nate simply couldn’t get enough of the meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti.

“He loves Jolly Spaghetti. This is no joke,” Regine says. “On his first day of taping, he’s like, ‘I want to eat it!’ But he couldn’t yet. If he has a choice, he’ll eat it. He really loves it.”

You also won’t be able to resist the meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti—especially since the best-tasting Spaghetti is now made even more affordable. You can now get your favorite Jolly Spaghetti Solo for only P50, PHP55.00 for the Jolly Spaghetti w/ Drink, and for birthdays or special occasions the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan (Good for 4-5) is only PHP200.00. All of which are available in Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru.

Don’t forget to like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram for more info and updates.

Globe spearheads the digital transformation of Manila

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Globe signs MOA with Mayor Isko Moreno to deploy  GoWIFI and to empower scholars with GCash.

Globe  spearheads the digital transformation of the country’s capital by providing fast and reliable internet connectivity in key areas with GoWiFi and delivering financial technology services to the city’s scholars with GCash.

The use of GCash as the official financial services platform to send allowances and other monetary benefits to about 15,000 scholars under the Office of the Manila City Mayor. Students will receive a corresponding GCash Mastercard to withdraw their cash allowance, and will also serve as their official identification card as a bonafide scholarship beneficiary of the city.

Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno today signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to make GoWiFi available at Manila City Hall, Ospital ng Maynila, Tondo Medical Center, Gat. Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center, Tondo National High School, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and Universidad de Manila.

“Providing free WiFi services via GoWiFi and bringing financial inclusivity via GCash are just the initial undertakings from our end to contribute to the digitalization efforts of the city. Our goal is to provide the entire digital ecosystem of Globe for Manileños to enjoy their digital lifestyle,” he revealed as he stressed that the collaboration with the City of Manila is a first step in contributing to the city’s digital transformation initiatives.

Cu also signified intention to improve the Globe network in the city to enable its digitalization. ”We need to build additional 100 wireless sites to improve the signal in Manila,” Cu said.

Globe also has several ongoing corporate social responsibility initiatives as part of its sustainability program directly benefited Manileños, such as the Globe Plastic Xchange program held in Brgy. 455 last September 14 where single use plastics were collected in exchange for rewards points, turnover of information and communication technologies equipment and a computer lab to Manila Science High School, roll-out of Globe‘s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to Manila Science High School students in 2016 to teach them responsible use of the internet and which will be adopted in the curriculum of the Department of Education for all public schools including those in Manila City, and Globe’s participation in the Manila Bay coastal clean-up with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources this September 21.

GoWiFi continues its expansion plans nationwide, particularly in high-traffic areas like malls, hospitals, and schools to make high-quality internet connection accessible and affordable to more Filipinos. As of the first half of the year, GoWiFi is accessible in 2,500 sites nationwide, up by 500 sites from the previous year.

To date, GCash has made financial transactions easier for its 20 million registered users. And with over 70,000 partner merchants in the country, it truly has helped revolutionize the way Filipinos transact.

Tunog Transcom Tayo” Rocks on its 2nd Year

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On the second year of the Transcom's musicfest dubbed as Tunog Transcom Tayo, more than 2,000 employees from Transcom Worldwide Philippines’ Manila sites gathered at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City on September 14, 2019 to celebrate camaraderie and togetherness.

The event was graced by live performances from various well-loved Filipino musicians and bands such as Ebe Dancel, Mayonnaise, Chiquerella, Sponge Cola, Where’s Ramona, This Band, Ben&Ben, and Aegis.

"As we've been transforming our business in recent years, creating a positive culture where our folks can express themselves has been and continues to be a key focus. Tunog Transcom Tayo, our annual musicfest, is just one building block in the foundation that is Transcom Tayo and sits alongside our annual CSR activities, our support for the LGBTQ community and our HIV and AIDS awareness campaign in conjunction with The Red Whistle,” said Mark Lyndsell, Transcom’s CEO for the Global English Region.

This is also the second year that a Karaoke-inspired singing contest which Transcom coworkers participate in was incorporated in the music event.

"Our awesome multi-talented coworkers are placed at the heart of Tunog Transcom Tayo and have been auditioning for months as part of our very own Viral Voice competition. Filipinos are known across the globe for their musicality and singing abilities and this is no exception here at Transcom where our finalists will be showing off their talent alongside bands such as Sponge Cola, Ben&Ben, and Aegis,” Lyndsell further shared.

Tunog Transcom Tayo will also be held at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City on September 21 and at the SMX-Bacolod City on September 22. The event is sponsored by Seda Hotel, Caronia, Jergens, and Liese.

Light up the holiday season at SM Supermalls

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The echoing sound of Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas in Our Hearts" Only means one thing: 'ber' months have finally arrived! This September 16, SM Supermalls begins to light up the holiday season as it kicks off the country's much-awaited Christmas countdown! 

"This Christmas season, friends and families can look forward to bigger and brother events, installations, and activities at SM, the 'Home of the Family Reunion', as we continue to light up everyone's lives in SM malls nationwide, " Said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan. 

Here's what to expect at SM starting this September to get you into the holiday spirit: 

1. Christmas Gift Ideas. Now is the perfect time for an early Christmas gift shopping! Starting September 15, shoppers may get their holiday Christmas baskets starting at PhP350 from SM Markets or an awesome selection of gift with Watsons Gift Sets for as low as PhP99 starring October 1.

2. Holiday Deals. Get up to 50% off in children's wear, shoes, accessories, and toys with the Barbies & Kids' Sale at The SM Store from October 1 to 31. Haven't stopped for your Christmas party outfits yet? Mallgoers can also score great deals with up to 70% off at SM's Pre-Holiday Sale from October 5 to November 3! 

3. #DearSMSanta. Send your Christmas wishes to SM Santa and get a chance to be one of the 60 lucky winners who will have their wishes granted with the #DearSMSanta promo. To see the full mechanics, visit www.smsupermalls.com/dearsmsanta/.

4. Spotify Holiday Tunes. It is time to put your holiday tunes on the queue! Set the mood by listening to SM Supermalls' Christmas-curated Spotify playlist featuring your favorite holiday jams including SM's Christmas Jingle, "SM Mallidays"! 

5. Spirit of Giving. Christmas is also about sharing love and happiness with the less fortunate. For only PhP200, you can buy two SM Bears of Joy — one bear to keep, while the other to be donated to the mall's chosen charity. 

Light up the Christmas spirit and may your SM Mallidays sparkle at SM Supermalls! 

For more information visit www.supermalls.com.

CENTURY PARK HOTEL: RUBIER THAN RUBY - Truly Terrific F&B Treats on 43rd Anniversary

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Get ready for a load of treats as Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Manila, celebrates its 43^rd anniversary this September.

Deli Snack

Deli Snack, known for its wide array of cakes, pastries, and cold cuts, offers Piña Colada Tranche, the Cake of the Quarter. Savor a Hawaiian vibe with every bite for only P100net / piece.   Century Park Hotel’s Anniversary Cake will also be available for P270net. 

The hotel’s pastry and deli shop also offers you a heavenly set of mini cakes. First on the list is the Matcha Opera Cake, perfect for lovers of green tea and white chocolate for only P215net. Next is the Tiramisu Cake, a bittersweet mix of cocoa and coffee that will tease the taste buds for P225net.  For a nutty flavor, the Pistachio Salted Caramel Cake topped with fresh blueberries can be yours for only P225net. The Chocolate Praline Dome is a guaranteed sweet surprise with its moist chocolate goodness and creamy texture for only P235net. Last but not the least, the Raspberry and White Marquise, for only P225, will keep you craving for more!

For deli enthusiasts, Hungarian Sausages are available and perfect for DIY meat subs or your cocktail party’s hors d'oeuvres for only P780net / kilo.

Atrium Lounge and Café in the Park

Check out Atrium Lounge and relax with our Drink of the Quarter, Cranberry Apple Whiskey, for only P350net. Enjoy a concoction of Tanduay Embassy whiskey mixed with cranberry and apple juice served over ice that you surely won’t get enough of. If you are in the mood for a mocktail, go for a Lemon Tonic with just a tease of Angostura Bitters.

It’s a buy one take one treat on local beers and cocktails with our Happy Hour from 7PM-8PM.

Upgrade your dining experience with our Anniversary Crossover Special all Saturdays of the month for only P1,600 net which includes a dinner buffet at Café in the Park and lets you enjoy one round of pica-pica & two standard drinks at the Atrium Lounge while listening to the soothing sounds of the house band or lounge singer.

Century Tsukiji

For a dose of Japanese cuisine, Century Tsukiji offers fresh, superb and authentic dishes starting off with our Yakitori Set Menu for only P895net.

A complimentary Shake Aburi Roll is also available for a minimum spend of P1,500 as a way of saying ‘thank you’ on our anniversary month.

Palm Grove

Do not let the rainy day dampen your outdoor plans. Swim to your heart’s content with our outdoor temperature-controlled pools and jacuzzi.  Our water amenities are open from Mondays to Sundays from 6AM to 8PM. Entrance fee for walk-in guests is P450 for adults and P250 for kids.

After your swim, fill up your tummy with our classic comfort food: Century Lomi, Arroz Caldo and varieties of Mami are available for your indulgence.

“September will surely be an exciting gustatory delight at Century Park Hotel.  Our 43^rd anniversary is a milestone we are honored to share with our guests and what better way to observe it than to give them a lot of treats they truly deserve,” said Anthony Tan, CPH’s General Manager.

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. 

To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.ph and telephone numbers: (632) 528-8888 and 0917-5285888.

Meralco, PLDT, Smart, Pag-IBIG and other bills? Don't pay cash, PayMaya!

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Paying for your bills now gets more convenient and ultra rewarding when you use PayMaya. Instead of spending time to line up at a payments center, just use your PayMaya app and get up to P300 cashback plus a chance to have PayMaya cover your bills next month!  

Worried about how to pay for your Meralco, PLDT, Smart and other utility bills as well as your payments for government services? PayMaya has your back with its convenient Bills Pay feature. To make it even better, pay for your bills via PayMaya every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of September and get a P100 cashback on your first three transactions. Don’t forget that your bills worth a minimum of P1,000 each should be paid in full and on time.  

And if you pay at least three unique bills within the month worth P5,000 and above until September 30, you also get the chance to win your next month’s worth of bill payments! One hundred (100) lucky raffle winners will take home P10,000 each, which they can use to pay for the next bill or for other purposes.  

The best part of all this? You can enjoy all these deals and rewards, by simply paying for your bill within the comforts of your own home! All you will ever need is your PayMaya app in your smartphone.  

Paying bills is a breeze with PayMaya!  

To start paying for your bills, just follow these simple steps: 

1. Open the PayMaya app and select Pay Bills.  
2. Choose your desired biller.  
3. Enter the account number from your bill.  
4. Enter the amount of your payment.  
5. Confirm your payment.  
6. You will be notified in-app and via SMS that your payment was successful!  

It's that easy to pay for your bills with PayMaya. Instead of wasting time on long lines and hours of traffic, now you can spend more time working on your passion project or doing the things you love with your family and friends.  

Don't have a PayMaya account yet? Download the app now for your Android or iOS phone and register to pay for your bills, shop online, send money, and even buy prepaid load, in the most convenient way.  

 

PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only FinTech company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device.    

To know more how you can maximize your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals