Double up your shopping deals this 9.9 with Maya's unique free Bitcoin promo

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Getting your carts ready for the nationwide 9.9 sale? You can get a BIT more for your 9.9 shopping when you pay with Maya via Number, Card, or QR!

This 9.9, all-in-one money app Maya gives customers double the rewards when shopping for the best discounts and deals. Just pay with Maya at any Maya partner stores around the country and online to get free Bitcoin plus the chance to win PHP 1,000,000.00 worth of the popular cryptocurrency! You can enjoy this reward on top of the already sulit deals from your favorite stores.

Each eligible Maya transaction can give you free Bitcoin worth 1%, 10%, or 100% of your purchase (capped at PHP 500.00 monthly). For example, a PHP 500.00 purchase can guarantee either PHP 5.00, PHP 50.00, or PHP 500.00 worth of Bitcoin, which you can check in your crypto wallets after receiving an SMS notification.

On top of the free Bitcoin, each qualified and verified Maya payment will be equivalent to one raffle entry for a chance to win the coveted PHP 1,000.000.00 bitcoin prize. This first-of-its-kind promo will run until September 30, 2022.

Paying with Maya for your 9.9 hauls online or in-stores is super easy. Here are four ways you can pay to enjoy free Bitcoin!

For your online shopping at Lazada, Shopee, Zalora, Amazon, Agoda, Grab, FoodPanda, or any merchant that accepts Visa or Mastercard, just pay using your Maya virtual card! You'll find this when you click the 'cards' button on your app.

You can also use your Maya mobile number to pay for your online purchases at the Tiktok Shop, Lalamove, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, McDelivery, Jollibee app, Codashop, Midasbuy, and many more! Just proceed with these apps and websites, and complete your transactions by logging in to your Maya account for payment!

For in-store transactions, just scan-to-pay via Maya QR at stores like McDonald's, Jollibee, SM Store, Starbucks, Watsons, Shell, Petron, and many more!

You can also use your Maya physical card to pay at SM, Ayala Malls, Robinson's, Nike, H&M, Uniqlo, Waltermart, or wherever Visa or Mastercard are accepted! You can even pay using this card abroad!

"9.9 is a happy day for shoppers, and Maya's Bitcoin promo can make it even more rewarding for them. With free Bitcoin on top of multiple 9.9 deals from various brands, paying with Maya might just be the smartest way to spend this 9.9," said Pepe Torres, Maya Chief Marketing Officer.

"We want more Filipinos to experience the best of crypto through our seamless all-in-one money experience. On top of the rewards, it's also the easiest and most risk-free way to experience crypto – so pay with Maya now!" he added.

Cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital currencies that one can use to make transactions online. Crypto holders often wait for the value to increase and then sell them for a profit.

Maya is a licensed Virtual Asset Services Provider (VASP) authorized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to engage in the exchange of cryptocurrency and other virtual assets.

The Maya Crypto feature lets users buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies for as low as PHP 1.00, making it ideal for crypto novices and enthusiasts. Those who earn from crypto can reap the additional funds to pay bills, buy load, shop for groceries, or even save on their Maya Savings feature, which can grow even further by up to 6%.

Maya is the all-in-one money app bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It empowers users to manage all their finances in one app. Completely free to download and register, it 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.

Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital banking services. To know more about Maya, visit maya.ph or follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, IG, Tiktok, and YouTube and @mayaofficialph on Twitter. Join our Telegram community at https://t.me/TeamMayaPH

Kumu is 4 U and You and You: The Philippines’ Leading Social App Celebrates Four Years with Stars and Fans Alike

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Now in its fourth year, social entertainment app Kumu marked the occasion with a bang at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier, in partnership with Globe and Sunsilk; with media partners Spot.ph, Candy Magazine, Pep.ph, One Music PH, When in Manila, and Geektalk PH; and wardrobe sponsors Dave Ocampo, Designers Circle Philippines, and Mabuhay PH. Kumu gathered roughly 1,000 guests, comprising the biggest streamers, the most active users, and a huge roster of the talents that had their dreams of stardom—however unorthodox—through the app.

Celebrating Homegrown Talent

Seasoned host and television personality KC Montero—also Kumu’s VP of Content—opened the show with the official Kumu story, reflecting on how far the app has come since 2018. Alongside him were co-hosts Samantha Bernardo, Kelly Canoza, Kimpoy Feliciano, Aldwin Steven, and Prince, all of whom have been power users and supporters of Kumu throughout the last few years. They later welcomed two of the Kumu is 4 U campaign winners, Andrea Roxas and Princess Jeal, as co-hosts for some segments throughout the evening.

Super groups BINI, BGYO, VXON, KAIA, CALISTA, G22, and Press Hit Play are just some of the names attendees who later graced the stage, as well as solo acts like Anton Diva, Vinz Tiu, and JM Bales—just to name a few. There was also a special performance from the winners of Top Class, the recently concluded reality competition hosted by Catriona Gray.

As the night progressed, it became clear that the Philippines’ local music industry has only just begun to thrive. With the rise of P-Pop also comes a resurgence of OPM, thanks to new drops and covers alike. This was highlighted by a solo performance by certified hitmaker and proud Kumunizen, Adie, along with some more campaign winners—Shone Ejusa, Eunice Janine, Jhiefel Naguit, Maica Bermejo, Pauline Denum, and Mitzi Faye Borja—whose prize was the chance to perform onstage with Sofronio Vazquez, FANA, and Sing Pilipinas grand champion, Chloe Redondo.

The voice of Kuya from Pinoy Big Brother also made itself known, introducing the current lineup of PBB Housemates—Kobie, Andrea, Ralph, Gail, Jordan, Karen, Rob, Maxine, Laziz, Isabel, Zach, Seham, and Benedix—before their group song and dance number.

"This Kumu concert is a celebration of not only our Kumunity, but also everything we went through the past four years as a company,” says James Rumohr, Co-founder and Chief of Staff of Kumu. “We’ve had highs and lows, successes and challenges... this concert shows the very heart of Kumu—our passion, our relationships, and being there for each other in this journey, even in the years to come. And there will be more."

To cap off the evening, Montero introduced the founders and current chiefs of Kumu, showcasing the company’s fast-paced growth over just four short years. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a celebration without wishing Karlito—the Kumu tarsier mascot—a proper happy birthday. As for what’s next for Kumu? It seems only time will tell. “The way we’ve grown is crazy, but it seems we’re just getting started,” shares Alex Tshering, Chief of Growth at Kumu. “It started out as this humble goal of connecting Filipinos around the world, but now it’s about making new friends, finding new talent, exploring new possibilities—from everywhere.”

Teleperformance Philippines commits to strengthen gender and disability inclusivity in the workplace

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Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, raised awareness among their employees on the struggles that persons with disabilities (PWDs) encounter in the workplace and how to create an inclusive workplace for all.

In an internal forum titled “Interweaving Inclusion in our TP DNA,” which was organized by TP Women, Teleperformance’s gender inclusivity arm that aims to promote gender and disability inclusivity, TP featured key resource persons and Teleperformance Philippines employees as speakers on PWD inclusivity in the workplace, especially women with disabilities.

“No DE&I journey ever stops. It’s a constant process of having conversations, of learning, of growing, and of building a culture in the organization,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Senior Vice President of Human Capital Resource Management, in his opening remarks. “We do this not because we’re supposed to, but because it’s the right thing to do.”

During the forum, TP Philippines employees with disabilities recounted their experiences, observations, and recommendations in a roundtable discussion on being a person with disabilities in daily life and in the workplace.

Participating in the discussion was Marilyn Ventenilla, TP Women Chair and Senior Director of Communication and Marketing, who identifies herself as a PWD. “What we’re doing now is a significant first step,” said Ventenilla. “Learning, experiencing, and observing what persons with disabilities are going through are essential for us to empathize with them and understand their expectations.”

Meanwhile, among the guest speakers were Ryan Gersava, Founder and CEO of Virtualahan, Inc., and Jennifer Anne Mendoza, Membership and Client Care Specialist of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE).

Jennifer Anne Mendoza of the PBCWE did a talk on disability inclusive leadership, addressing the need for inclusivity in the workplace and the added challenges of women employees with disabilities. “A workplace diversity and inclusion initiative that overlooks the issue of disability fails to address the needs of a large segment of the population,” said Mendoza.

Meanwhile, Ryan Gersava of Virtualahan, Inc., an online vocational school providing inclusive training and empowering companies to become inclusive employers, spoke about the importance of disclosure and the challenges of non-apparent disabilities and promoting disability-inclusive employment. “Disclosure is the key to solving the systemic and intergenerational problem,” said Gersava. “It is very personal and it is very difficult, and it requires a very strong support system: a strong support system that you and I can build together.”

The forum event closed with attending leaders making a digital pledge to actively promote and foster gender and disability inclusivity in the workplace. Leaders came up with personal ways on how they plan on doing so and shared them on the call. Among them was Teleperformance Philippines Chief Executive Officer Francisco Lara Padilla.

“It’s not enough to just talk about it. We’ve got to do something, we’ve got to prioritize it – especially if we want to achieve real changes,” said Lara in his closing remarks. “We may not have the answers 100% – but we will get there. We all have to start somewhere.”

Teleperformance Philippines also recently received their 5th consecutive Great Place to Work® Certification. The Great Place to Work® certification is awarded to companies based on its level of credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie as surveyed by employees. TP Philippines was the first company to be certified in any industry and is the largest employer in the county to be certified this year.

To learn more about Teleperformance, visit their website at www.teleperformance.com.

Beko Unveils Latest Home Technology Innovations At IFA Berlin 2022

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Guided by their belief that healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet, global appliance brand Beko has developed products and technologies such as the HarvestFresh and SteamCure technology that not only make consumers' lives easier but also preserve nature while allowing people to enjoy and live a convenient and healthy lifestyle.

Last Friday, September 2, Beko showcased its new product innovations at IFA Berlin 2022, one of Europe's largest home electronics and consumer trade shows. These latest home solutions include Beko's new game-changing innovation, SaveWater.

The SaveWater technology will be globally launched in September this year. This technology in dishwashers, washing machines/tumble dryer couples has been crafted to provide quality and water-efficient cleaning. Developed with water efficiency at heart, the new SaveWater line by Beko gives back a total of up to 7.8 liters of water at every cycle to you and the world.

Alongside SaveWater, Beko's line of products at IFA reflects its deep commitment to sustainability and mission to develop durable and quality products that help consumers live healthier and in harmony with the environment.

Make Your Dishes Perfectly Clean And Use Water Efficiently With Beko's SaveWater Dishwasher

Beko's SaveWater dishwasher delivers water-efficient cleaning while offering the lowest water consumption in the Beko range.

With a capacity of 16 place settings, it consumes only 6.9 liters of water to wash a full load efficiently. The SaveWater feature saves water from the last rinse phase in the dishwashing cycle, storing it hygienically and safely in the machine's specially designed water tank. This can be re-used at the beginning of the next wash, helping to save households 2.6 liters of water with every wash using the Eco program.

The water in the tank is discharged after a maximum of 72 hours if the dishwasher is not used during that time to ensure hygienic and safe conditions.

Conserve Water And Still Have Quality Cleaning With Beko's SaveWater Washing Machine/Tumble Dryer Couple

Designed to provide water efficient and quality cleaning, the SaveWater washing machine and tumble dryer couple also have a gentler impact on the environment.

The SaveWater tumble dryer feature works with compatible Beko washing machines where water collected during the drying cycle is fed directly into the washing machine to be used in the next washing cycle.

Ideal for busy households, the tumble dryer feature conveniently collects up to 5.2 liters of water during each drying cycle, safely storing this to supply the washing machine with water. The innovative technology was specifically developed to solve the challenge of clean, reusable water collected in tumble dryer tanks, which is typically safe for household cleaning.

The SaveWater technology conserves water sources by saving water for further use, as it is designed with water efficiently at its heart.

Consume Up to 30% Less Energy Than Class 'A' Energy Rating With Beko’s New Washing Machines With AquaTech® Feature

Beko's AquaTech® Washing Machine harnesses the cleaning power of water to conserve energy while continuing to deliver quality cleaning results.

The intuitive solution premixes detergent with the water used in the wash and cascades this onto fabric before cleaning, which saves power at the start of the washing machine cycle.

This waterfall effect enables the detergent to penetrate textiles deeply, boosting the efficiency of the power of the wash itself and helping to ensure a stellar result from a fast and gentle wash.

Beko's AquaTech® Washing Machine also conserves energy by reducing vigorous drum movements and utilizing the powerful force of the water itself to produce clean results.

The innovative AquaTech® technology enables households to benefit from fast and gentle programs and consumes up to 30% less energy than the class 'A' energy rating limit.

An 8kg load of laundry could now be washed within 30 minutes, removing the need for multiple cycles and reducing the risk of textile damage from the washing.

So, this September, get ready to see the game-changing and environmental-friendly impact of Beko's SaveWater technology.

It is no wonder that Beko has become one of the top large home appliances brands in Europe and one of the pioneers in sustainability alongside its parent company, Arçelik. Their sustainability mission, a holistic approach to implementing innovative technologies in production to minimize environmental impact, and a way of applying environmentally packing alternatives helped them do so.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page.

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ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. It is one of the top three large home appliances brands in Europe* in the white goods sector.

Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko’s brand mission is ‘healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet’. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

The brand has been in the Philippine Market for seven years and is currently available in select All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Cetrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Center, Fair N Square, Goldtech (S&R), Great World, HAT, Lazada, Manila Imperial, Robinsons Appliance (Landers), Savers, Shopee, SM Appliance and Western Appliance. This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels.

Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

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U-Ber Cherry discounts this September at Shopee and Lazada 9.9 Sale

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The official Christmas countdown is on as we step in our first “Ber” month. Start your holiday shopping early by checking out these CHERRY items that you can score at lower prices during the Shopee and Lazada 9.9 Sale on September 9-11, 2022.

Be creative with your Christmas list by giving smartphones and gadgets to your nearest and dearest. Here are some ideas from Cherry Mobile:

• · A smartphone that’s as low as P1,499? That’s possible! Grab the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Lite from its original SRP of P3,299 exclusively this 9.9 Sale. This works best as a secondary phone for those who are hands-on entrepreneurs with its provision for dual SIM cards. It can also be used to take product photos and send real time to customers with 8MP + 2MP Dual Rear & 5MP Front Cameras.

• · The superbly stylish Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Prime is all yours for as low as P3,999, a huge chop from its P7,999 OSRP. It features 16MP + 5MP Dual Rear & 16MP Pop-up Front Cameras for those who enjoy taking photos and is also perfect for endearing fashionistas with its available hues: Emerald Blue and Ocean Pearl.

• · Delight your inaanak with a back-to-school essential that’s totes perfect for his classes. Get the Cherry Mobile Superion S2 Tab with FREE Keyboard for only P2,999 from P3,699. It runs on Android 10 Go Edition and is equipped with a 7-inch screen so it can be easily carried around, perfect for little kids and their tiny school bags!

• · Know a globetrotter? The Cherry Roam T1 Style ought to be the most useful present. Get it with a Credit Voucher Card worth P500, all for only P2,740 from P5,490. This compact device provides internet connection outside the country to up to 5 devices.

Aside from mobile gadgets, homebodies are also in for a treat with these Cherry Home products that are available at huge discounts:

• · What tita wouldn’t jump for joy when they receive the Cherry Digital Air Fryer which you can buy for as low as P2,499 from P3,990. It comes with seven cooking presets for easier food preparations and a healthy frying option that cuts fat up to 80%, highly ideal for those with strict diet.

• · Cold months are coming so it pays to be extra protected. Feel confident this season by equipping your loved ones with the Cherry Ionizer with Air Purifier and Humidifier which you can score for just P2,499 from its original P4,000 SRP. It has 99.98% PM 2.5 purification rate with 4-stage air purification, and emits up to 170 million negative ions (healthy anions) for cleaner and more breathable air at home.

• · Make a furparent smile by gifting them with the Cherry Pet Smart Pet Fountain for as low as P3,499 from P5,500. It keeps canine and feline friends hydrated, ensuring that they take in sterilized water with a UVC light to kill germs and 3-stage filtration system. It can also be controlled remotely through a smartphone via the Cherry Home app.

More Cherry Mobile and Cherry Home products are set to fill up your Santa bag on September 9-11, 2022 so make sure to save the date as early as now. 

To purchase, visit:

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/cherryhomeph

https://shopee.ph/cherrymobileph

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/cherry-home/

https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/cherry-mobile