MoneyGram Helps to Bring OFWs Closer To Their Families; Robin Padilla Continues as Brand Ambassador

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MoneyGram, a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, continues its legacy of connecting consumers with their loved ones with fast and reliable transaction by launching its new global campaign “MoneyGram – Bringing Our Customers Closer”.

Alex Chan Lim, MoneyGram Philippines Country Manager and Robin Padilla at the MoneyGram launched of new global campaign and renews Robin Padilla as brand ambassador, on July  6, 2016 held at The Peninsula Manila, Makati City.

The remittance company also renewed its contract with multi-talented Filipino actor Robin Padilla acting as its global brand ambassador.

MoneyGram, whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. In making sure the OFWs' families’ financial and communications needs are met at the time they need them.

Alex Chan Lim, MoneyGram Philippines Country Manager, leads all in-country efforts in this important remittance country and focus on managing relationships and growing MoneyGram’s network, products and market share. Alex represents MoneyGram with regulators and builds relationships within government agencies which support and manage the Overseas Filipino Workers program. In addition, he develops corridor plans aligned with send markets that tap into the global remittance market.

MoneyGram recognizes that modern-day Filipino heroes or “Heroes of the Sea” don’t need to do great feats or wear capes to be called heroes. They battle bouts of loneliness and nostalgia each day as they are separated from their loved ones. At the same time they continuously strive to work hard to be able to provide a better life for their families back in the Philippines. This is already a legitimate reason to salute and celebrate them. 

“For more than 75 years, MoneyGram has been helping people around the world and their families to stay connected across borders and boundaries, oceans and countries. It is our honor to be able to assist and support our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in sending money to their loved ones and becoming their bridge to a better life” says Yogesh Sangle, senior regional director of MoneyGram for Asia & Pacific.

MoneyGram offers global network of approximately 350,000 locations in 200 countries and territories worldwide and more than 12,000 locations across the Philippines. This allows Filipinos to send and receive cash from anywhere in the world.

Receivers can conveniently claim their remittances in the Philippines through trusted partner locations. Additionally, OFW family members can now send their remittances directly to their loved ones’ bank accounts at any bank in the Philippines through MoneyGram’s cash-to-account service. 

Each family member plays an active and vital role in pulling the family closer together in the absence of one or both OFW’s parents. The amount of emotional devotion that is required from them is something that both MoneyGram and Robin Padilla admire.

“I am delighted to be a part of MoneyGram once more because I believe in what they stand for. OFWs are there for their family and friends to financially assist them with life challenging situations” shares Padilla. 

“MoneyGram’s priority is to connect our consumers with their loved ones by providing convenient and reliable financial connection for life’s essentials and daily needs. We allow them to be as close as possible by providing financial support for their children” adds Sangle.

With reliable, 10-minute money transfers, subject to agent’s operating hours and compliance with regulatory requirements, MoneyGram positively impacts millions of people every day by providing industry leading customer experience at every interaction and access to financial services for consumers and businesses around the world.

MoneyGram, whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. 

More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com. 

Enjoy CLIQQ rewards every day at 7-Eleven #JustCLiQQIt !

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7-Eleven makes life easier in just a click!  7-Eleven makes visiting the leading convenience store chain more fun with the CLIQQ mobile app.

7-Eleven now rebranding its Every Day! Rewards Card to CLiQQ.

Mr. Emmauel Lee Esguerra, 7-Eleven Marketing Communication Chief at the rewards app CLIQQ launch on July 7, 2016, Thursday,held at Ascott Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

As 7-Eleven takes its loyalty program to a whole new level by offering more exciting rewards for customers through the mobile app, CLiQQ WiFi allows you to access the internet using your points. All 7-Eleven stores are CLiQQ WiFi zones.

By downloading CLiQQ from Google Play or App Store to their mobile phones, customers access all its features at any 7-Eleven store they visit. 

Using CLiQQ and enjoying its benefits is easy and gratifying. The app includes a loyalty barcode that lets 7-Eleven customers earn points every time they make purchases worth P50 or more. These points can then be used to redeem items from the CLiQQ Rewards Catalog, which includes a wide array of products. Customers can even share their points with friends, letting them have their pick of rewards as well.

The CLiQQ mobile app also enables customers to know more about 7-Eleven’s latest promos and offers via the News & Promos tab. They can also share suggestions and comments about the app using the Send Feedback menu.

Customers can also stay connected with the CLiQQ app. Now that all 7-Eleven stores are CLiQQ WiFi Zones, customers can easily access the internet by using the app’s WiFi feature and connecting to the hotspot. Once signed in, customers get 70MB of free data, and can use their points to top up their allocation.

Plus, 7-Eleven stores feature CLiQQ Kiosks where customers can buy load and e-pins, pay bills and add cash to e-money accounts.

Download it now at the Google Play store and get fun and exciting rewards at your fingertips!

For more information on the 7-Eleven CLiQQ loyalty program, visit www.cliqq.net.

#justCLiQQit

ASUS Philippines Concludes Three-leg Workshop Series Facilitated by Industry Mavens Jason Magbanua, RJ Ledesma and Victor Basa

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ASUS Philippines wraps up a three-part workshop series aimed at empowering people for their life’s passions.

A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office,

Recently, ASUS Philippines successfully concluded the Incredible Workshop Series with the final session hosted by one of the country’s most sought-after wedding videographer and storyteller, Jason Magbanua, at Blue Leaf Filipinas in Macapagal Avenue, ASEANA Complex, Paranaque City.

The event was the last of three legs of the series that aimed to inspire and empower respective workshop attendees to take that big leap towards their life’s passions—particularly fashion and lifestyle blogging, starting a business, and video editing and wedding film making. All three legs were hosted by a luminary from fashion, business and wedding videography industry.

Celebrity Style Blogger Victor Basa talks about the path towards discovering personal style.

The first leg of the Incredible Workshop Series was held last May 24 at the Century Mall Events Center in Makati City and was hosted by premier actor, model, host and blogger Victor Basa who shared his journey to self-expression in fashion through his personal experience as a style blogger. Basa talked about finding the right inspiration towards personal style, and as well as the value of having the necessary and reliable tools to be used in his profession — particularly the ASUS Zenbook (UX305).

Basa believes that the ASUS Zenbook is integral to his true personal flair—the notebook’s sleek exterior, superior power and battery life, and breathtaking picture and video quality effortlessly compliments the fashion blogger’s mobile and stylish lifestyle. 

Multi-hyphenate entrepreneur RJ Ledesma inspires the audience to create their own recipe for startup success.

Furthermore, the second leg, held last June 2 at the same venue, was hosted by entrepreneur, author and columnist RJ Ledesma. Ledesma, who founded the successful and pioneering food market Mercato Centrale and a host of other night food markets, plied the audience with insightful tips about finding the right recipe for a successful business start-up, and about his secret weapon, the Vivobook (TP301). 

Ledesma swears by the Vivobook’s innovative flexibility—almost literally, as the notebook impressively rotates through a 360-degree hinge, allowing Ledesma to work, surf and present ideas to potential business partners however way and from whatever angle he needs and wants to.

From L-R: ASUS Philippines Technical PR Manager Alvin Estacio, Jason Magbanua with the ASUS Zenbook, and ASUS Philippines PR Head Anvey Factora at the last leg of the Incredible Workshops Series.

Ending the three-leg ASUS Incredible Workshop Series is Jason Magbanua—who came fresh from documenting the weddings of celebrity “It Girls” Georgina Wilson and Solenn Heussaff—was an inspiring session on wedding video storytelling. In his presentation, Magbanua stressed the importance of timing, of always approaching from a fresh perspective, and of having the best tools, like the ever reliable ASUS Zenbook (UX305) and Vivobook (TP301).

The ASUS Zenbook and Vivobook is Magbanua’s answer to his on-the-go, active and high-powered lifestyle. The notebook’s powerful 8GB RAM and other key features allows Magbanua to breeze through the technological demands of his daily life.

On the successful reception of the Incredible Workshop Series, ASUS Philippines PR Head Anvey Factora shares that “at ASUS, we’d love to do more of this meaning engagements. Inspiring our partners is a role we take very seriously. We’d like more people to know that with the right tools and focused mindset, they can actually chase after what they’re most passionate about.”

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Robin’s golden touch

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There is this famous figure in Greek mythology, King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold. 

And then there is action star Robin Padilla who seems to be like King Midas. Recently, it looks like everything or every person that Robin supports or endorses turns “golden.” 

Take the case of new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte whom Robin supported in the last elections. Robin was very vocal about his support for Duterte. He even campaigned for Duterte to OFWs in Hong Kong. 

Even before the former Davao City Mayor confirmed that he was running, and even before he was leading in the surveys, Robin had already stated that he wanted Mayor Duterte to be the highest leader of the land. On his birthday last November, Robin said that his wish was for Mayor Duterte to file his candidacy and become president. Robin got his wish!

Robin firmly believes that Duterte is what the Philippines needs. He says, “Totoo na si Mayor Duterte ay handa ng gawin ang nararapat para makamit ang tunay na pagbabago para sa Inang Bayan… Ang rebolusyon na isusulong ng Alkalde ay tunay at magkakaroon ng kapangyarihan ay ang mga ordinaryo at manggagawang Pilipino.”

Robin’s touch worked again at “Pilipinas Got Talent” (“PGT”) Season 5 wherein the Power Duo composed of acrobatic dancers Anjanette and Gavin emerged as winners (the first set of dancers to win in “PGT” history). Robin served as judge on “PGT,” and it was he who first spotted the star potential of the Anjanette and Gavin when he hit the golden buzzer that sent them to the semi-finals.

Robin also wields magic in the advertising world where he remains as top celebrity endorser. Moneygram renewed their contract with the action star whom the remittance company believes has a strong appeal to the OFWs and OFW families which are their market. 

Other advertisers, namely, Kawasaki, Liveraide and Talk N’ Text have also renewed their contracts with Robin, affirming that the star continues to draw in sales for their products. 

Northern Cement also recognized Robin’s influence and so it recently got him as endorser. Same with Hotel Sogo that enlisted Robin and wife Mariel Rodriguez to be its ambassadors now that the hotel chain is repositioning itself as a family-friendly destination. 

Speaking of Mariel, the “Showtime” host is now three months pregnant and Robin couldn’t be happier. “Ang tagal naming hinintay magkaanak,” says Robin. “Pagkatapos ng ilang pagsubok, eto nga at tatlong buwang buntis na si Mariel. Pareho naming ipinagdarasal na maging safe at smooth ang kanyang pagbubuntis. Malaking blessing ito para sa amin. Alam kong malaking sakripisyo ang pinagdadaanan ni Mariel, hindi madali ang kanyang pagbubuntis. Kailangan ng pag-iingat.” 

Everything seems to be going well in Robin’s professional and personal lives, we couldn’t help but ask the star what he has been doing to be gifted with this seemingly golden touch. “Eh, wala naman,” he declares humbly. “Matagal na akong going straight,” he says referring to his checkered past. “Ang akin ngayon, gusto ko lang patuloy na gumawa ng mabuti para sa pamilya, para sa kapwa, at lalong-lalo na, para sa bayan.” 

Bringing joy to everyone around him—his family, friends, his kababayans— is what Robin with the golden touch wants to continue doing. Fans of Binoe in London and Canada will be thrilled to know that he will visit them in July for a series of shows for The Filipino Channel (TFC).

Continue touching our lives, Robin!

5th TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO 2016 at SMX

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Travel Madness Expo 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia in Pasay City where participating leading travel agencies and exhibitors offers the discounts from the raffle draws can be applied to transactions involving the purchase of tickets for airline and cruise ships, trains and ferries, hotel accommodations and tours, park admissions and transfer services, and other products and services.

And here's more: 

5^th TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO  EVENT GUIDELINES

Date                 :          BPI Cards & Mabuhay Miles Exclusive Preview Sale

                                   July 7, 2016 (12nn to 5pm)

                                   5th Travel Madness Expo

                                   July 8 to 10, 2016 (9am to 7pm)

Venue                 :        SMX Convention Center Halls 1 – 4

                                   Seashell  Drive, Pasay City

Entrance Fee     :        Php 50.00 per customer

1. The Preview Sale on July 7, 2016 (12nn to 5pm) is open exclusively to all BPI Cardholders (Credit, Debit* and Prepaid) and Mabuhay Miles (Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler) members.

* BPI, BPI Family Bank and BPI Direct Debit cardholders

2. The 5^th Travel Madness Expo from July 8 to 10, 2016 (9am to 7pm) is open to the public.

3. All customers, including BPI cardholders and Mabuhay Miles members, shall pay an entrance fee of Php 50.00.

4. All customers must bring a copy of their passport and one (1) valid Government-issued ID. 

SPECIAL PROMOS

• Free Packing Cube Set for every purchase of Delsey luggage at The Travel Club (Booth #153).
• Free Samsonite Passport Cover for every P12,000 spend at Samsonite (Booth #173).

PREVIEW SALE PROMO: FREE MABUHAY MILES

1. The promo is open exclusively to all BPI Cardholders (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) and Mabuhay Miles (Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler) members with BPI Card.

2. To qualify, BPI Cardholder (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) must use any of his BPI Card to purchase Philippine Airlines tickets at Philippine Airlines or any of its IATA-accredited travel agency resellers during the Preview Sale on July 7, 2016 (12nn to 5pm).

Required Minimum Single Receipt Purchase (Straight Transactions Only)	FREE Mabuhay Miles
Php 50,000	9,000 Mabuhay Miles for domestic flights
Php 100,000	19,000 Mabuhay Miles for  Hong Kong and other destinations

3. To redeem the free Mabuhay Miles, BPI Cardholder must visit the TME - BPI booth (# 185) from July 7 to 10, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

4. BPI Cardholder must present the following for verification:

• BPI Card used for the transaction
• Charge/transaction slip and Philippine Airlines Itinerary
• Mabuhay Miles Number

5. For non-Mabuhay Miles member, BPI Cardholder is required to sign up for free Mabuhay Miles membership at the TME – Mabuhay Miles booth from July 7 to 10, 2016 or through Mabuhay Miles website (www.mabuhaymiles.com).

6. For BPI Cardholders present at the Preview Sale but was unable to purchase his Philippine Airlines tickets (i.e. due to Philippine Airlines’ queue cut-off), he will be given a special voucher to honor his Philippine Airlines ticket transaction at the Travel Madness Expo from July 8 to 10, 2016.  This transaction shall likewise qualify for the Free Mabuhay Miles promo.

7. The corresponding free Mabuhay Miles will be credited to BPI Cardholder’s Mabuhay Miles account within ten (10) banking days from transaction date or until July 22, 2016.

TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO: MABUHAY MILES DAILY RAFFLE PROMO

1. The promo is open exclusively to all BPI Cardholders (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) and Mabuhay Miles (Elite, Premier Elite and Million Miler) members with BPI Card.

2. To qualify, BPI Cardholder (Credit, Debit and Prepaid) must use any of his BPI Card to purchase Philippine Airlines tickets at Philippine Airlines or any of its IATA-accredited travel agency resellers during the Travel Madness Expo from July 8 to 10, 2016 (9am to 7pm).

3. Every Php 5,000 spend using any BPI Card will entitle the cardholder one (1) raffle entry.  There will be five (5) daily winners of Mabuhay Miles:

Daily Raffle Prizes	Mabuhay Miles
1st Prize	1 winner of 29,000 Mabuhay Miles for Japan and other destinations
2nd Prize	1 winner of 24,000 Mabuhay Miles for Singapore and other destinations
3rd Prize	1 winner of 19,000 Mabuhay Miles for Hong Kong and other destinations
4th Prize	2 winners of 9,000 Mabuhay Miles for domestic destinations

4. To redeem the raffle entries, BPI Cardholder must visit the TME - BPI booth (# 185) from July 8 to 10, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

5. BPI Cardholder must present the following for verification:

• BPI Card used for the transaction
• Charge/transaction slip and Philippine Airlines Itinerary
• Mabuhay Miles Number

6. For non-Mabuhay Miles member, BPI Cardholder is required to sign up for free Mabuhay Miles membership at the TME – Mabuhay Miles booth from July 7 to 10, 2016 or through Mabuhay Miles website (www.mabuhaymiles.com).

7. BPI Cardholder must completely accomplish the raffle entry and drop in the designated drop box located at the TME – BPI booth (#185) from July 8 to 10, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.  Charge/transaction slip’s transaction date must correspond to the date indicated on the drop box.

8. Raffle draw will be held on July 15, 2016 (Friday) at the BPI Cards Head Office.  Winners will be notified via SMS and/or e-mail address within 5 (five) banking days.

9. The corresponding free Mabuhay Miles will be credited to BPI Cardholder’s Mabuhay Miles account within 10 (ten) banking days from notification or until August 5, 2016.

10. Employees of Bank of the Philippine Islands, Philippine Airlines and Travel Innovators are disqualified from the raffle promo.

TRAVEL AGENCY EXCLUSIVE: SPECIAL INSTALLMENT PLAN (S.I.P.)

1. BPI Credit Cardholders may avail of Real 0% S.I.P. in selected TME travel agencies from July 7 to 10, 2016.  Minimum S.I.P. purchase requirement and installment terms may vary per travel agency.

2. BPI Credit Cardholders may also avail of S.I.P. with low monthly add-on rate of 0.99% (from 3 months to 36 months installment terms) from any TME travel agency.

3. 100% Bonus Madness Limit will be awarded to qualified BPI Credit Cardholders.

4. Buy Now, Pay Later option is available for S.I.P. transactions with 12-month installment term and above.

Refer to the S.I.P. Terms and Conditions for more details.