April 2, 2024
Digido wins 11 awards, including two ‘Best’ accolades from Global Banking & Finance Review
March 23, 2024
Road trip this long weekend? Here are some tips to keep it hassle-free
With the long weekend coming up, many Filipinos are gearing up for a well-deserved break. Road trips are a popular choice during this time, especially to beach destinations as summer approaches.
Here are some tips to ensure your road trip is smooth sailing:
- Plan your route.
Long weekends may involve road closures, maintenance, or
construction, so it’s best to check the news for updates. Navigation apps will
prove helpful during this time. The holiday rush may also affect traffic, so
beat other travelers by leaving earlier, if possible.
- Check your car.
A vehicle in top condition will be your best friend during a long
journey. Ensure your tires are aligned and balanced, car fluids and battery are
secure, and lights and turn signals work. Inspect your car before the trip to
ensure everyone’s safety.
- Pack essentials.
Long drives call for ample snacks to keep hunger at bay and a
steady water supply to prevent dehydration. Bring essential medications and a
first aid kit for any untoward incidents.
- Go cashless.
Long lines at ATMs during holidays are inevitable. Embrace hassle-free travel by going cashless. Opt to pay through bank transfers, QR codes and the like.
- Use Easytrip and
Autosweep RFIDs.
Streamline your tollway transactions with RFID payments. By eliminating the need for cash transactions, drivers can breeze through tollways, avoiding long lines and unnecessary delays.
For a stress-free road trip this long weekend, effortlessly set up a PSBank account by simply downloading their mobile app. Enjoy cashless transactions through QR codes, and instantly reload your Easytrip and Autosweep RFIDs with PSBank.
For more information on PSBank’s
products and services, visit psbank.com.ph or facebook.com/psbankofficial.
February 22, 2024
Home Credit Philippines signs additional 7B Loan Credit Facility with BPI
January 18, 2024
Smart partners with UnionBank to reward subscribers with up to P5,000 Welcome Gift
November 2, 2023
BPI AIA welcomes Neri Miranda as their Newest Brand Ambassador
Celebrity mom and entrepreneur Neri Miranda joins BPI AIA as
their newest brand ambassador. Known for her savvy business acumen and
entrepreneurial pursuits, she represents the new breed of Filipinas who strive
to work hard and constantly look for ways to provide more for their family.
Together with her husband and Parokya ni Edgar frontman,
Chito Miranda, who is currently a BPI AIA ambassador himself, the couple
continues to inspire many Filipinos because of their shared values, love for
their family, and advocacy of spreading financial literacy and securing the
future of Filipino families.
In a vlog published on the BPI AIA YouTube Channel and
Facebook Page, Chito and Neri shared their story and journey of love, and how
BPI AIA has been a part of their lives, especially in building their family and
business.
“We are pleased to have Neri join us as our newest brand
ambassador. Together with her husband, they both share the same principles,
values, and vision of BPI AIA to help Filipinos live healthier, longer, and
better lives,” said Karen Custodia, BPI AIA CEO. “As part of the AIA
Philippines Group, we at BPI AIA continue to strengthen our commitment to
empower individuals and growing families like theirs through our financial
solutions fit for any life stage.”
The launch of the partnership is part of BPI AIA’s latest
campaign, “Love is Better Said” which emphasizes that protecting your family’s
future through financial security is a great way to express one’s love. BPI AIA
encourages everyone to take the step towards a more secure future through
proper financial planning. In this way,
we are able to show how much we love our families because love is better said
with BPI AIA.
BPI AIA invites you to watch Neri and Chito’s trip down
memory lane as they share their story of love together with BPI AIA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLRL0kE9-F4
May 7, 2023
Allianz PNB Life Philippines appoints Joseph Gross as new President and CEO
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March 11, 2023
Here’s why you should upgrade to the UnionBank SSS UMID Pay Card
January 29, 2023
Gov’t should double down on open finance to hasten financial inclusion goals – ECCP-SCOFFI
January 16, 2023
Reminder to qualified UMID applicants: Upgrade to UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card today
SSS members with pending UMID ID releases may avail of free upgrade online
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is reminding members of
the Social Security System (SSS) who are qualified for a free upgrade to the
UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card to avail of the offer now so they can enjoy an
easy and convenient way to receive their SSS proceeds.
Announced a few months ago, the UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card is a
government-issued ID card and fully functional ATM card that is linked to a
UnionBank savings account, where SSS members can receive the proceeds of their
benefits, loans, and refunds. The savings account doesn't require maintaining
balance.
SSS members who are registered on My.SSS and have applied for the
standard UMID card but have not received it yet may avail of the UnionBank SSS
UMID ATM Pay Card upgrade for free. To let them know about the upgrade option,
SSS also sent invitations to qualified members via email, so they may want to
check their email. The upgrade will be available to all SSS members applying
for the UMID card eventually.
Qualified members may upgrade their card by logging in to their
My.SSS account, or register if they haven’t yet. They will then need to go to
the "E-Services" tab, access the "Data Sharing Consent for UMID
Pay Card" option, and give their consent to share their information with
UnionBank.
Next, they must download the UnionBank Online app, which is
available on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery. They
can also visit https://www.unionbankph.com/unionbankonline
and or scan the download QR code.
On the app, they need to select the "Open an Account"
option, choose "Government ID," click "SSS UMID Pay Card
Account," and then click “Agree to the Terms & Conditions and
Data Privacy Consent” to continue. After making sure that their SSS
information is updated and correct, they will need to complete the form to open
their savings account. More details are available at https://www.unionbankph.com/sss-umid.
Upgrading to the UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card comes with a few
perks. Once the free upgrade is completed, funding the account with a minimum
of PHP1,000 entitles the owner to a free Jollibee eGC worth P200 and a chance
to win a brand-new Mitsubishi Xpander GLS sponsored by UnionBank. Account
holders must fund their account on or before Feb 28, 2023 to enjoy these perks.
Because the card is linked to a UnionBank account, users will be
able to enjoy fully-featured ATM transactions, as well as digital banking
services and advanced features like financial goal setting and payment requests
via the UnionBank Online app.
UnionBank has been a long-time partner of the government in the
issuance of two-in-one ID and pay cards that have benefited countless Filipinos
over the years, and the new UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card is just one of the
many innovative offers that have come from its partnerships with government
agencies like the SSS and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), to
name a few.
To learn more about the UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card, visit https://www.unionbankph.com/sss-umid.
December 30, 2022
BENCH Techs-up with UnionBank: Digital payments enhanced in 800+ stores across the nation
December 18, 2022
Start your 2023 savings journey with Maya, the all-in-one digital bank app!
Get up to 6% interest p.a. for your savings account
Maya already offers a high interest rate of 4.5% p.a., with earnings credited daily. It's easy to boost this to 6% on your first P100,000 for the next 30 days!
All you need is to make your everyday payments with Maya. Simply spend an accumulated amount of PHP 250.00 when completing these transactions until February 28, 2023:
- Pay via Maya QR code, card, or mobile
number
- Settle your bills via the Maya
app
- Buy load via the Maya app.
By using Maya to pay for your utility bills or your groceries conveniently, you can boost your savings interest to 6% by another 30 days – so you can grow your money faster! Customers can enjoy this offer until February 28, 2023.
"We want our customers to be able to grow their savings even more just by doing everyday transactions. This is part of our mission to make money management as easy and as rewarding as possible," said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President. "On top of offering one of the highest savings interest rates in the market, Maya bundles innovative features and top-notch security so that it becomes the only app you'll need to efficiently and conveniently manage your money."
With e-wallet, savings, credit, and crypto capabilities, Maya goes by its promise to be 'everything and a bank' for Filipinos. Its latest feature lets you send and receive money via a @username, making transferring funds safer, more personal, and as easy as tagging friends on social media. You can even use GIFs when sending money to friends and family, which is a first in the local fintech app industry.
If you have specific saving goals, Maya's Personal Goals lets you compartmentalize your savings based on different purposes, be it a dream vacation, emergency funds, or business capital.
The digital banking services in the Maya app are powered by Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed digital bank. Deposits up to PHP500,000 are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation. The top-rated app also enjoys a 99.9% uptime rate - users can expect their transactions to be seamless with less downtime.
Completely free to download and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone.
To learn more, visit maya.ph and follow Maya Center on Facebook and @mayaiseverything on Instagram.
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About Maya
Maya is the all-in-one money and digital bank platform bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It is powered by a unique integrated financial services ecosystem that addresses the ever-evolving financial needs of today's generation through cutting-edge technology.
Maya leads millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities,
and government agencies alike — into a digital economy that's more inclusive,
transparent, and empowering. Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end
digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital
banking services.
November 5, 2022
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October 14, 2022
How to set up an urban farm with limited home spaces
Recently, Professor Vern Compas, with support from Bank of China Manila, launched his book entitled “Crafting an Innovative Urban Garden” at the Ascott in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The book looks at how city dwellers can now realize small-scale home-based farming technology to produce vegetables right in their own home and small yards.
Known as “Mr. Organic” among his partner farmers and organic farming advocates, Compas has been advocating organic and urban farming, healthy food, food security, and the environment including population and development for already a decade.
Deng Jun, Country Head of Bank of China Manila, and Professor Vernie Compas advocate for urban farming and sustainable development in the Philippines.
As an advocate of development, Compas envisions raising the interest of Filipinos living in an urban setting to become self-sufficient and generate healthy food and income through urban farming technology.
In his book, Compas gives out the following tips for those who want to set up their own urban garden even with limited spaces:
1.
Choose
an indoor or outdoor space. For the outdoor garden,
choose areas where the morning sunlight can reach your plants. If not, a net
can be used to provide shade to minimize heat and moisture. For an indoor
garden, it is best to support it with full light spectrum grow lights. These
grow lights contain colors that help indoor plants produce chlorophyll and
support their germination and growth development.
2.
Choose
the type of urban farming setup. There are different kinds of
urban farming setups based on the available spaces and resources. A hydroponics
setup using the Kratky method or Nutrient Film Technique can support planting
lettuce in a vertical design. There is also container gardening using recycled
bottles, containers, and jars. No matter the gardening model or the plants to
be produced, it can all be done with the right technology and skills, available
resources, and the commitment of the urban farmer.
3.
Proper
Watering System. Now, every plant needs water to grow and produce
the right yield or harvest. In the case of urban farming, whether soil-based
farming or water-system farming, the amount of water should be based on the
needs of the plants. In the case of lettuce production through a hydroponics
system, much water is required based on the method and technique used. But in
soil-based lettuce urban farming production, the drip system makes sure that
the soil has enough moisture. There are also available soil-testers, moisture-
testers, and water-testers in the market for use in determining the level of
moisture, acidity, and alkalinity of the desired growing medium.
4.
Proper
Fertilization System. Each plant needs fertilization to ensure better
growth development, color, and higher yield. However, the use of synthetic
fertilizers or synthetic nutrient solutions is not recommended. The author
recommends that the urban farmer use an organic nutrient solution as they are
also available in the market. Compas highly recommends that the urban farmer
learn how to produce their own concoctions from their kitchen waste. The urban
farmer can produce Fish Amino Acids (FAA) from fish intestines or bones,
Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ), or Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) right from their
kitchen waste.
5. Effective Pest Management System. As described in the fertilization section, the use of organic nutrients solution has an ingredient that protects the plants from insects, fungus, and diseases. Compas warns against the use of chemical-based pesticides or insecticides as they can contaminate the plant, soil, water, and the air. They can also be harmful to the gardener and the community as a whole.
For Bank of China, supporting Compas is part of its larger mission of embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives into its activities. According to Deng Jun, Country Head at Bank of China Manila, this is because sustainability is a core long-term strategy at Bank of China. “The Group continues to integrate sustainable development into its overall business development strategy and daily business operations, promoting sustainable development through various innovative transformation and digitalization, green operation initiatives, sustainable finance, and green financial products and services,” he said.
“This book should not be an end in itself,” shared Compas. “The hope is that more people integrate urban farming within their local communities. Together, we can build greener communities and help address the issue of food scarcity.”
“I
am very thankful to Bank of China for supporting this advocacy,” said Compas.
“I hope that this book inspires others to integrate urban farming within their
local communities so that we can create greener communities in the cities of
the Philippines.”
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About Bank of China
Founded in 1912, Bank of China is China’s most international and diversified bank with operations in over 60 countries and regions around the world where it provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers. In the Philippines since 2002, Bank of China continues to pursue its mission of bridging Chinese and Philippine trade and investments through corporate banking, personal banking, and financial markets services, facilitating more Chinese investments in key sectors of the fast-growing Philippine economy, and investing in a Renminbi (RMB) transfer system to encourage the settlement of payments in RMB.
Bank
of China Manila is the official RMB Clearing Bank in the Philippines.