With LexMeet, legal help is now just a click away.... Legal Services Made Easy for Filipinos Via LexMeet Mobile App

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LexMeet is an online and affordable legal solutions platform that offers an ease of access to legal services, to connect with people seeking legal services through the comfort afforded by technology as to provide the public a cost-effective and high quality facility that will address their legal needs.

Legal problems that are not readily resolved usually end up being bigger problems. But many Filipinos who need legal help often feel helpless as getting a trustworthy lawyer is a luxury they cannot afford. Not to mention the proliferation of fake attorneys in social media that victimizes clients in dire need of legal service.

At present, approximately 80% of legal problems in the Philippines do not receive legal assistance based on the World Justice Project Report. Filipinos, specially OFWs and PWDs, find it extremely troublesome to deal with legal issues in the Philippines because they think it’s inconvenient, expensive, and intimidating to deal with legal issues at a lawyer’s office. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are also in need of legal assistance also lack access to affordable legal help. 

This dilemma can now be solved in just a click with LexMeet- the first legal solutions mobile app in the Philippines that aims to bridge the gap between clients and lawyers. With just a click of the LexMeet APP on a smartphone or a computer, LexMeet can give you quick access to legal services that are both competent and affordable. 

LexMeet gives Filipinos online legal service accessibility anytime, anywhere so clients can receive legal advice, legal documents and legal remedies online, at their own convenience. 

LexMeet creates legal tech products that allow clients and lawyers the ability to complete an entire legal case, from assessment to execution of judgment.

(L-R) Michael Tiu Lim, Vice President for Operations, Mega Global Corporation; Michelle Tiu Lim Chan, Vice President for Finance, Mega Global Corporation;  Monica Hipolito-Aguilar, Co-Executive Producer, The Final Pitch; John Aguilar, Executive Producer and Host, The Final Pitch; William Tiu Lim, President & CEO, Mega Global Corporation; Atty. Marlon Valderama, Founder and President, LexMeet, Inc. ; Rigie Fernandez, Vice President for Marketing and Design, LexMeet, Inc. ; Gino Carlo Cortez, Vice President for Technology, LexMeet, Inc. 

LEXMEET’S NEW PRODUCTS

LexMeet’s three new products are grouped into Assist, Consult, and Everyday Law.

ASSIST – a FREE legal crowdsourcing platform for initial assessment of a client’s legal problem. This is where a client could determine if he/she really needs a lawyer or if he/she really has a case to file in court or not.

CONSULT- a PREPAID online legal consultation platform using video conference with lawyer-client matching algorithm. Clients can comfortably request the date and time of the online legal consultation with the lawyer. They meet the selected lawyer face-to-face in LexMeet’s own video chat consultation platform where they could directly ask questions and make clarifications as well as upload additional documents for review. The lawyer chosen is informed in advance of the client’s legal problem with the attached documents. Follow-up legal consultation can be conveniently made by the client and/or they can easily arrange for another lawyer’s second opinion or advice. 

EVERYDAY LAW- FREE legal information and knowledge through blogs/vlogs.

Lawyers also benefit from LexMeet because it gives them a chance to reach a larger market and improve their individual standing.

LexMeet’s latest data as of February 13, 2020 shows a total number of 29,784 clients served by a pool of 452 lawyers solving a total number of 26,525 legal problems.

THE BEGINNINGS OF LEXMEET

LexMeet Inc. was one of the big winners during the fourth season of “The Final Pitch” a business reality show. Atty. Marlon Valderama, founder and President of LexMeet Inc. “pitched” his idea for a mobile legal app called LexMeet to an esteemed panel of investors who were hoping to own a piece of “the next big idea”.

Legal Services Made Easy for Filipinos Via LexMeet Mobile App who was a judge/investor for the show saw the potential of LexMeet and offered to invest in LexMeet Inc. He said: “Lexmeet's goal to help Filipinos who do not have legal access appealed to us. Mega Global Corporation has always been about nation building and enriching the lives of every Filipino”.

With Mega Global Corp’s investment, Atty. Valderama says: 

“We will be able to make LexMeet known to more people. We will also add more features to our existing products based on the feedback and learnings from our users. Using the fund, we will also start to develop two of our other products, (Lex)Docs, a chatbot legal document assembly and (Lex)Notary, a prototype electronic notarial system with blockchain component. We’ve also decided to put up a Singaporean holdings company called Lex Prime Holdings Pte. Ltd. in preparation for our possible expansion in Southeast Asia in the near future”.

LexMeet is the technological realization of a lawyer’s dream to provide Filipinos all over the globe with an affordable, convenient and simple solution to their legal problems. With LexMeet, legal help is now just a click away. 

For more information, please visit www.lexmeet.com and/or download the app on AppStore or Google Play Store. 

Get legal advice online! Register at www.lexmeet.com

 DOWNLOAD the Mobile App on App Store for iOS mobile at: http://bit.ly/LexMeetiOS or Google Play Store for Android at: http://bit.ly/LexMeet

BDO Remit Spain sets up donation drive for Taal eruption victims

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BARCELONA, SPAIN—BDO Unibank's remittance office in Barcelona, Spain has organized a donation drive to the distressed victims of the Taal eruption by putting up drop-off boxes for Filipinos who want to donate in kind.

DONATION DRIVE FOR TAAL VICTIMS. BDO Kabayan savings account holder Lee Mababangloob (far left), together with other members of the Filipino community in Barcelona, do their part in donating in kind to the victims of the Taal eruption, as facilitated by BDO Remit Spain. Assisting them is Marissa Manonson (far right), a BDO Remit Spain representative. Among the items that were donated include towels, mats, toiletries, and Euro coins, among others.

These donation boxes will then be delivered to BDO's corporate social responsibility arm, BDO Foundation, in the Philippines for distribution to the affected areas. Filipinos living in Barcelona are mostly from Batangas and Cavite, areas that continue to bear the brunt of the volcanic eruption.

Officers and staff of BDO Remit Spain have also visited Filipino communities in Barcelona including Filipino Asian stores, restaurants, medical providers, clinics, freight forwarders, travel agencies and grocery stores to promote their donation campaign. 

The St. Agustin Parish in Barcelona has likewise utilized the parish community to spread the word on the said charitable efforts. They posted BDO Remit's materials about the donation drive within church premises and regularly announced during the Sunday mass that drop-off donation boxes were put up.

"We have already filled up the first box of donations and is now on our 2nd box. More people are now donating and sending as a result of our info drive," said Gerard Ian M. Belarmino, marketing officer in BDO Remit Spain. "We are receiving positive responses from our Kabayans for our efforts especially the waived fees for those who want to donate anonymously. Filipino community leaders are also grateful to us for accepting coin donations to be remitted to the Philippines."

Local banks in Spain charge commissions for coin transactions. By remitting this through BDO instead, every Euro cent would be sent to the Taal victims.

These coin donations have totaled 700 Euros to date.

Last January 14, BDO waived its remittance fees on cash donations sent through the different BDO Remit offices abroad for the victims of the Mt. Taal eruption. This campaign runs up to March 31, 2020.

Cash donations sent through BDO Remit offices will then be coursed through different foundations namely BDO Foundation, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc., GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc., and Philippine Red Cross. In turn, these foundations will facilitate the purchase and distribution of relief goods in evacuation centers that temporarily house the Taal victims.

BDO has extensive remittance coverage across the globe, with overseas remittance offices and partners across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. 

Aside from the different BDO Remit offices, the Bank's global remit partners are also receiving cash donations for the benefit of the Taal eruption victims, including Remitly, Small World, WorldRemit, Azimo, UAE Exchange Centre, and Xpress Money. Regular remittance charges apply.

XTREME Summer Xtravaganza Promo!

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Be summer ready this 2020 with the XTREME Summer Xtravaganza Promo!

Get up to Php 3,995 worth of item (TV, Microwave oven, or rice cooker) when you purchase  select products from XTREME from March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020! 

WHAT: XTREME Summer Xtravaganza Promo

WHEN: March 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020

WHERE: XTREME Stores Nationwide

How: Get a free item when one you purchase select XTREME Appliance

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Ghie Pangilinan opens 2020 with successful “Skin Magical Learn and Earn Caravan” and Skin Magical Cares

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The award winning entrepreneur and recognized as Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year under the 14th Gawad Pilipino Awards, Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical knows how to start the new year with a bang.

Ghie Pangilinan, the CEO and the woman who has grown Skin Magical to be the best distributors of beauty products in the country in a period of four short years. 

On the second day of 2020, Pangilinan kicked off the First Skin Magical Caravan in her hometown of Morong, Rizal. About 150 people took part in the caravan where they learned about Skin Magical, how they could start their own business and how online selling works.

“I really want to share this business with as many people as possible,” Pangilinan said. “I give them tips on how to succeed in this business and I always tell them that they should treat their clients as friends, that they should focus on this business and that they should remain loyal to the brand.”

Pangilinan added that she will never get tired of sharing her story because if it were not for Skin Magical, her husband Jerry might still be an overseas Filipino worker.

“It takes perseverance, determination and a lot of hard work to make it big in the online business,” she said. “You also have to be honest in all your dealings with your partners and clients.”

The highlight of the caravan, which also took place in Quezon City, Bulacan, Pampanga, Caloocan and Laguna for the month of January, was the Live selling portion titled “Gandang Palaban Reseller.” The participants showed off their selling skills and the winners were awarded reseller packages.

The second wave of the Skin Magical Caravan is currently ongoing. For the month of February, the caravan has already made waves in Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Tarlac and Bataan. 

The Skin Magical team took a break from its caravan activities when Taal Volcano erupted last January 12, 2020. Through Skin Magical Cares, the team led by the Pangilinan couple, responded to those in need by conducting relief operations in the towns of Bauan, Tanauan and Alitagtag, all in Batangas. More than 400 families benefitted from the relief operations.

“We know how it feels to be down and out and taking part in relief operations is our way of helping our fellow Filipinos to literally rise up from the ashes of Taal,” Pangilinan said. “There is only one way to go for those who are already down and that way is to go up. We are just doing our share to help them overcome this calamity.”

This year, Pangilinan is scheduled to launch her own book and Skin Magical brochure to be published by ABS-CBN Publishing.

“Please watch out for the launch of my book because I will share with you tips on how to make your own Skin Magical business a success,” she said. “We will keep you posted.” 

Heads up, podkids: SM Supermalls teams up with #TheLinyaLinyaShow for a special ‘self-love’ podcast episode

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Who said love month is just for couples? It’s for singles (a.k.a. self-partnered), too! 

SM Supermalls and The Linya-Linya Show team up for special podcast episodes featuring pop-doctor-slash-love-guru Gia Sison. 

Let’s talk about self-love this Valentine’s season as SM Supermalls and The Linya-Linya Show team up for special podcast episodes featuring pop-doctor-slash-love-guru Gia Sison with show host Ali Sangalang! 

“We value self-love just as much as any other forms of love. With our diverse retail offerings and leveled up malling experiences, we give our shoppers all the reasons to celebrate love at SM whether they are single or partnered,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin. 

With their crazy antics and playful banter, Ali and Doc Gia take listeners on a #WisdomWalk at SM Megamall as they talk about the true meaning of self-love in this day and age, and how they can practice it through the many fun lifestyle experiences available in SM malls nationwide. 

Make sure to catch the latest #TheLinyaLinyaShow special podcast episode on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DiyfIBzjAh6plD0CF3H4k. 

While you’re at it, you may also listen to your favorite valentine hits on SM Supermalls’ “Pinoys In Love” playlist. 

Join SM’s #MeForMe online promo for a chance to win a Linya-Linya shirt! Check out the @smsupermalls Facebook page to know more. For updates on SM Supermalls’ latest activities and events, visit www.smsupermalls.com. 

Filipino Design Thinking: Why the Philippines Pavilion is the Story of the Filipino

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Bangkota, the Philippines Pavilion at the 2020 Expo in Dubai is more than just an architectural masterpiece showcasing the Philippines. Woven within its undulating and free-flowing form is the 4,000-year journey and history of the Filipino people. 

Designed by visionary architect Royal Pineda, the “Bangkóta is a living coral reef, pulsating with people, movement, activities, flora and water features, all functioning as one global ecosystem.” Measuring a total outdoor area of 1,268 square meters and 385 square meters of winding path, with a total landscaped area of 676 meters that includes water features, the Bangkota is surrounded by a see-through and free-form wire mesh that exoskeleton that shelters visitors from morning and afternoon sun. 

Tapping into his own design philosophy of ‘Nature is Peace’, Royal took inspiration from the fact that coral reefs spread and thrive across the oceans, just as how Filipinos thrive across the world. This makes the Bangkota a transcendent architectural masterwork as it is as much about Filipinos as it is about the Philippines. 

The Philippines Pavilion is both an indoor and outdoor experience, with the undulating external structure acts as a protective, fertile habitat to the hidden treasures within. It thus becomes a venue to appreciate nature and its light and shadows, depth and expanse, widths and heights, breeze and humidity, warm and comfort, and the feel of raw and refined. 

At its core, the Philippines Pavilion is a monument to the creativity and compassion of the Filipino, as well as their unique bayanihan spirit. Further, Architect Pineda sees the Bangkota as an exploration of the Filipinos’ history that spans well before 1521, when Spanish colonizers first arrived in the Philippines, with famed curator Marian Roces responsible for piecing together the Filipinos’ millennia-long story, to ensure that the exhibits within the pavilion are based on solid historical and cultural facts. 

Inside, visitors play an active role in creating the narrative sequence by being given freedom to roam the pavilion’s spaces and exhibits. The interior spaces are designed to elicit both thought and action, offering varying levels of immersive experiences through art and film installations. Each visitor thus becomes part of the story, where digital interactive art forms cinematically surround the viewer. 

In the same vein, the Bangkota is a celebration of the Filipino creativity. This is the reason why an entire network of collaborators such as National Artist for Music Ramon Santos, visual maverick Avid Liongoren, and 11 of the Philippines’ prominent artists have been called upon to contribute their own interpretation of the Bangkota’s overarching theme of permeability, connectivity, and sustainability. With artists, designers, and creators lending their skills and talents, the Bangkota is truly a product of the bayanihan spirit and a genuine example of design thinking that Filipinos can call their own. 

The Bangkota will open in Dubai on October 20, 2020.

Embrace New Beginnings Partner with PSBank this 2020

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The New Year is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times of the season. This is the period when people, young and old alike, take the chance to remember the events of the year that has passed and look forward to the many opportunities that are in store for them.

As families and individuals enter a new decade, goals are created, revived, and are actively set in place. PSBank, as everyone’s “simpleng maaasahan bank” recognizes these aspirations in the lives of its customers—and purposefully presents solutions that allow it to be a reliable, consistent partner in the achievement of these important plans.

With its wide, innovative, and secure range of banking services and products, PSBank ensures that excuses fly out of the window—surely, there is no better time to seize the moment and take the chance to live life to the fullest.

Check out these PSBank offerings today, and see how you can make 2020 your best year ever:

PSBank ATM Savings – Grow your money and have the benefit of earning a fixed interest rate with a bank you can trust, as you work towards accomplishing your goals. Have the privilege of accessing your account anytime of the day via PSBank, Metrobank, and BancNet ATMs nationwide, as well as Mastercard ATMs worldwide.

PSBank Cardless Withdrawal – Forgot your ATM? PSBank assures you that you don’t have to worry about it, ever. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you’ll able to safely withdraw your hard-earned cash from over 599 ATMs nationwide. That’s peace of mind—right in the palm of your hand.

PSBank Mobile Check Deposit – New year, new way of depositing checks. No longer do you have to physically go to a bank to get them cleared. Now all you have to do is take a photo through PSBank’s Mobile App, and you’re all set.

PSBank PaSend – Sending cash is no longer a chore with this remittance service. For a very minimal transaction fee, you can easily send money to family, friends, and partners, anytime and anywhere—even to those who don’t have an account with the Bank. The funds you send may be withdrawn 24/7 at any PSBank or Metrobank ATM.

PSBank Time Deposit – Be more as you do more with your money. With PSBank’s Time Deposit offering, not only do you enjoy a low initial deposit amount, but you also gain profit in as fast as 30 days. Talk to PSBank and we’ll help you understand and manage your account as our firm commitment.

PSBank Auto Loan– Have you been eyeing a new car for your family or for yourself? PSBank has got you completely covered. Offering competitive interest rates and a fast approval time, the Bank will surely make possible the deal you’ve been craving for. Enjoy the bank’s Prime Rebate feature when you avail its Auto Loan which lets you earn discounts on your loan when you make advance or excess payments on your monthly due.

PSBank Home Loan – Experience the family lifestyle you’ve been working so hard for this coming year through PSBank’s Home Loan. Enjoy loan approval in as fast as 24 hours, with convenient terms, and even better rewards. Benefit from Bank’s Prime Rebate feature—making the process of purchasing your new house even more fulfilling.

PSBank Personal Loan – This 2020, have the funds that will enable you to realize your travel and other life goals. PSBank’s Flexi Personal Loan, which also comes with Prime Rebate, is a collateral-free personal loan product with a revolving credit line and a fixed-term loan. The product comes with an ATM card, allowing you access to day and night banking from PSBank ATMs nationwide.

PSBank Money Market Fund – Create new possibilities in the coming decade: instead of being just a depositor, be an investor! With PSBank’s Money Market Fund, the Bank’s first Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF), you can have a team of experts closely manage your investment for a minimum of PhP 10K. These partners will choose from different low-risk financial instruments to optimize your returns, giving you an affordable liquid investment option. Now is the time to invest in your future!

PSBank’s Senior Vice President and Marketing Group Head Emannuel A. Tuazon says:

“Celebrate new beginnings this year with the Bank that journeys with you everyday, a trusted and reliable group that puts your best interests at the heart of everything it does. With PSBank’s full suite of future-ready offerings, you can now confidently seize opportunities and make this new year, this new decade, a time of turning your big dreams into reality. We invite you to check out our products and services today!”

About PSBank

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) is an industry trailblazer in innovative and future-ready banking, and is the country's consumer and retail bank of choice for almost 60 years. Its primary objective of delivering quality customer service, simplified processes, quick credit decisions, and consumer-focused products are underscored by a clear promise: Simple Lang, Maaasahan.

It is the retail banking arm and a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company. To date, PSBank's nationwide network has already reached 250 branches and over 559 in-branch and offsite ATMs - ready to serve its ever-growing client base.

The Scrumptious Tuna Lasagna Supreme is #nandiTUNAulit! The Tuna Lasagna Supreme is back (for a while only)!

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This is it! Foodies everywhere, rejoice! 

Greenwich has just announced that the scrumptious Tuna Lasagna Supreme is #nandiTUNAulit! 

Following last year’s overwhelming response, plus the innumerable requests from its customers, the number one pizza and pasta chain in the country has decided to give Greenwich kabarkadas a special treat by bringing back the crave-worthy Tuna Lasagna Supreme this 2020! 

The Tuna Lasagna Supreme is prepared with layers and layers of al-dente lasagna noodles with herby-tangy tomato sauce, tuna chunks, and rich, creamy cheese. This multiple layered pasta is so tasty that pasta fans won’t be able to stop themselves from munching bite after flavorful bite. 

“There was such a huge positive reaction from our Greenwich kabarkadas when we introduced the Tuna Lasagna Supreme last year. Since then, we’ve been getting inquiries to put it back on the menu. We value our Greenwich kabarkadas, kaya #nandiTUNAUlit ang Tuna Lasagna Supreme this summer – made with patong-patong na sarap of tuna chunks combined with other delicious ingredients you love in Greenwich’s best-selling Lasagna Supreme,” said Pam Reyes, Greenwich marketing head. 

This crave-worthy pasta is only available in stores until April 12, 2020, so catch several servings of it while you can! The Tuna Lasagna Supreme is priced at PhP89 for a la carte, and PhP99 for a meal, at all Greenwich stores nationwide, via delivery at #5-55-55 or greenwichdelivery.com.