Free cash-in via BPI, BDO, Unionbank and other banks with InstaPay - GCash

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Users of GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, can enjoy FREE cash-in services using banks with apps and websites that are powered by InstaPay.

GCash users who have bank accounts that allow them to digitally top up their e-wallets may use the cash-in service for FREE. For instance, GCash users who are also BPI account holders may use their BPI mobile app to transfer money to their GCash wallets for FREE.

Aside from BPI, over 30 banks allow their account holders to top up their GCash wallets for FREE, including BDO, Metrobank, RCBC, etc. Cashing in via bank apps and websites may differ per financial institution.

“GCash provides great value to the lives of Filipinos, especially now that we are transitioning to the so-called new normal. Digital finance will play a big role during these times, and providing the free cash-in via bank apps and websites through the InstaPay service will help GCash users maximize the use of their mobile wallets,” GCash President & CEO Martha Sazon said.

Aside from being free, cashing in via bank apps and websites is also real-time, which means that the amount transferred from a bank account to a GCash account should reflect immediately. Cash In via Instapay is free for most banks.

GCash users may use their mobile wallets for a variety of financial services. GCash empowers users to pay for physical and online transactions to over 75,000 merchants, transact with over 400 billers, and transfer funds to over 40 banks in the Philippines.

They may also use their GCash wallets to buy airtime load, save money, invest in money market funds, and purchase insurance products.

Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), which operates GCash, is part of the portfolio companies of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe Telecom Inc.

For more information regarding bank app cash-ins, customers may visit https://help.gcash.com/hc/en-us/sections/900000085683-Cash-In-via-Bank-EMI-Apps.

Iloilo consumers elevate appeal to President Duterte and Supreme Court

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MORE POWER,  electricity service provider, wallops Iloilo with double whammy of brownouts, bill shocks

MORE Electric and Power Corporation has been pummeling Iloilo City consumers with double whammy of persistent brownouts and soaring electricity bills, hence, they are now pleading for urgent action and attention from President Rodrigo Duterte himself.

The Iloilo consumers are also elevating their hue and cry to the Supreme Court, which is the ultimate judicial body that could resolve the ownership of the power utility that could end their dilemmas of never-ending service interruptions and electric bills that have doubled and with errors yet without explanation being offered by MORE Power to the affected customers.

Ruperto Supena, chairman of the Koalisyon Bantay Kuryente (KBK) in Iloilo City, has raised emotionally during the recently held webinar press conference and said, 

“Iloilo is dying and needs the help of President Duterte and the Supreme Court. The lights are out in Iloilo because of MORE Power. Their long and frequent brownouts are killing our businesses and livelihoods, and they are disrupting our essential medical services.” 

Supena stressed  “most especially, we need the President to intervene, so he can keep a watchful eye on those who would exploit us.”

KBK Coordinator Jose Allen Aquino reiterated their plea to Congress on immediate investigation of the brownouts in the area, as they vowed on hastening information gathering and collating all consumer-complaints that will then be submitted as evidence and basis of the probes that shall be done at the legislative branch.

Supena also called on Congress to review the franchise granted to MORE Power, stressing that “there is still time for Congress to change its mind on granting that franchise to MORE given the technical incompetence they have been exhibiting in their provision of service to Iloilo consumers.”

He further appealed to the other national government agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for serious and immediate action, as he emphasized that while the plight of the customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are given paramount attention, the uproar of Iloilo City consumers seems continually falling on deaf ears.

“Meralco is being investigated by the government, so why is our situation not being looked into?” he asked; while he reiterated that “we need the Supreme Court to settle this matter, and for the DOE and the ERC to step in and make sure we are no longer abused by lack of service.”

In a recent Council meeting, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas forthrightly told MORE Power President Roel Castro that “the people of Iloilo deserve more, and MORE Power promised “more”; and we are still waiting for MORE to give us the “more.”

Iloilo City Councilor Alan Zaldivar, for his part, has castigated Castro, telling him that: “our clear message to MORE is that, you are not ready to give quality service to Iloilo City.”

Another City Councilor Ely Estante had also given the chief executive of MORE Power a dressing down, stressing that “mas mayo tani nagbakal na lang sila sang ila facilities, other than e-expropriate mo kag kwaon ang facilities ng PECO (Panay Electric Company), dapat kuntani hindi pa sila magastusan sang todo for the repair.” (Mas mabuti sana kung bumili na lang sila ng kanilang facilities kesa e-expropriate pa nila ‘yong mga facilities ng PECO, di pa sana sila gumastos ng todo para sa repair).

Councilor Ed Peñaredondo further urged MORE Power to commit what it can do soonest to improve power supply in the area, since this is already turning out to be a major dilemma in attracting investors in Iloilo City.

“Power supply is very bad. Water, power, infrastructure – roads and bridges, then good governance. But number one is: water and power should perform. Sometimes you meet the supply requirements, sometimes you do not supply. So, if that is the case, we cannot convince our investors to come over,” the city councilor pointed out.

Based on data logs, it was noted that the frequency of brownouts caused by MORE Power already totaled 326 hours since it took over power distribution in Iloilo City in February until end-June this year.

Mikel Afzelius, corporate communications and external affairs officer of PECO, said “there have been a total of 326 hours when Iloilo had been plunged into darkness. We have to let that sink in – 326 hours of suffering of our people. That already doubled the outage duration when compared to PECO within the same timeline last year.”

He noted in particular that “the 13-hour, more or less, power outage that happened on June 20 in Mandurriao, based on the information from MORE itself, is something that could have been fixed in around one hour at most.”

Catch the Shopee 7.7 Flash Deals on Wowowin and Eat Bulaga for Amazing Promos ! On July 7, users can enjoy sitewide free shipping, big discounts, and exclusive offers from premium brands

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MANILA, JULY 4, 2020 - Grab the best deals on Shopee’s Shake & Win TV Special on GMA’s Wowowin and Eat Bulaga this coming July 6 and 7. 

In addition to that, users can enjoy offers such as low-priced deals, free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend for featured stores, up to 90% off on selected products, and cash prizes: 

Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte LIP & CHEEK TINT

Maybelline Fit Me Matte+Poreless Liquid Foundation Tube 18mL

L’Oreal Paris Excellence Crème Triple Care Hair Color [World’s No. 1]

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water 

Cream Silk Conditioner Triple Keratin Rescue Gold Ultimate Repair and Shine

Mikana 18k Rose Gold Plated Katsura Pendant Necklace

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash 1L With 650ml Refill Set

Surf Fabric Conditioner Antibacterial with Mint 1.5L

Anker PowerCore Select 10000mah, Portable Powerbank 

Vivo Y15

Enjoy the best deals on Shopee! 

Catch the Shopee 7.7 Shake and Win TV Special on GMA’s Wowowin and Eat Bulaga to Win Over ₱2 Million Worth in Prizes Tune in on July 7 and watch your favorite celebrities perform

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MANILA, JULY 3, 2020 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will celebrate the peak of 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta with TV Specials in partnership with Wowowin and Eat Bulaga, screened exclusively on Shopee Live and GMA. On July 7, users can tune into Shake & Win at 11:30 AM on Shopee Live; 12 NN at Eat Bulaga GMA and Shake & Win TV Special from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Wowowin GMA for a chance to win a total of ₱1.9 million in cash prizes. In addition, users can also win up to over ₱1.8 million Shopee coins, non-stop prizes and giveaways, low-priced deals, and up to 90% off on leading brands.

Joining Wowowin host Willie Revillame are Kapuso stars Gabbi Garcia, Rita Daniela, and Julie Anne San Jose. Users can also catch top celebrities Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza on Shake & Win TV Special on Eat Bulaga. 

Key highlights of Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta 

On July 7, consumers can expect fun games, amazing promotions, and big cash prizes. Key highlights include: 

● All-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend

● Shopee Shake: Users can win a total of  ₱1.2 million cash prizes during the Shopee Shake segment on Eat Bulaga and Wowowin.

● Salamat Shopee Suki: One lucky winner will win either ₱50,000 or ₱100,000 via lucky draw. To join, users have to register on the Watch and Win microsite from July 1 to 6. 

● Shopee Quiz: Participants of the game can win a total of ₱250,000. There will be five questions, and players advance to the next round when they answer correctly. 

● Watch & Win: To participate, users have to register on the Watch and Win microsite before July 7. Seven lucky winners will take home ₱50,000 in cash and a Shopee grocery cart worth ₱10,000. Users can register at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-live-gma-registration-2. 

● 90% off on selected items: Get amazing deals across different categories.  Users can enjoy exciting discounts up to 90% for items, including Knight Black WaterProof Sport Watch, Transcend SD Card with 128GB of memory, JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker, and 33 cm-Inflatable two-ring swimming pool. 

● Exclusive promos from leading brands: Users can look out for exclusive offers and up to 90% off on products from leading brands such as Globe, Pampers, Nestle, Unilever, Maybelline, Wyeth, and The SM Store. 

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to team up with Wowowin and Eat Bulaga to bring greater fun and bigger rewards to all Filipinos across the country. As people adapt to the new normal, Shopee is redoubling our efforts to connect and engage consumers better via our platform while they shop from home. We are excited to partner with popular programs such as Eat Bulaga and Wowowin to deliver on this commitment to each of our users. We want to invite all Filipinos to join us at the peak of 7.7 Shopping Fiesta on July 7.”

To find out more about the Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta, head over to https://shopee.ph/m/double-double. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Latest appliances from XTREME to gear your home this new normal

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The months of quarantine have taught us to be practical and wiser consumers. As Filipinos gear up for the new normal, people are seeking value for their money on premium quality items. 

XTREME is elevating the game by introducing a new line of appliances that promote productivity and efficiency at its best price. Unleash your master chef skills at home using these new kitchen staples. 

Multi-Cooker

Available in 1L and 1.8L sizes, these Multi-Cookers are versatile and functional in many ways. It has an auto keep warm function to preserve heat of your food. A removable large steam ventilation, easy-to-read LED and an inner pot with non-stick coating are some of its benefits. It also comes with accessories such as scoop, measuring cup, and food steamer. For a more classic look, a jar type 1.8L cooker has professional porridge cooking function. It can also be used in making other dishes like noodles and stew

● Digital Multi-Cooker 1.0L 2,495 PHP

● Digital Multi-Cooker 1.8L 2,995 PHP 

● Jar-type Multi-Cooker 1.8L 1,995 PHP 

Blenders 

Boost your immune system by mixing healthy juices and marinades. The new blenders of XTREME come in 3 different sizes and modes, 2 have a traditional plastic jar body and 1 has BPA free plastic bottle type. All of them have interlock protection and anti-slip suction feet for security purposes. The plastic jar blenders have food grade material blade and 1.5L capacity. The only difference between the two of them is one has 2 speeds with pulse function. The personal blender has a handy size and travel lid, perfect for making protein shakes, salad dressings, and smoothies.

● Plastic Jar Blender 1.5L 1,695 PHP

● Plastic Jar Blender 1.25L 1,495 PHP

● Personal Blender 600ML 1,295 PHP

Electric Kettles

Keep calm and sane by brewing refreshing drinks. The XTREME Electric Kettles are easy to use and sold in 2 designs. The glass transparent body has a blue light filter and the other type has a double stainless wall for protection of the hot exterior. There are few similarities with the kettles like pop-up lid, cord storage, and ample capacity that is enough to boil up to 8 cups at a time.

● Stainless Electric Kettle 1,495 PHP

● Glass Electric Kettle 995 PHP 

Induction Cooker 

The new XTREME Induction Cooker lets you prepare and heat your meals faster and appetizingly. It features a soft touch control, high temperature protection, and 8-stage power setting. The product has 6 cooking programs that suit your different cooking requirements. It includes modes like normal fry, deep fry, hot pot, porridge, soup, and braise. The product is affordably priced at 1,995 PHP.

This current situation is letting us stay more often in our humble homes and XTREME Appliances wants to support your daily chores and household needs with functionality and quality.

For updates about the brand, visit XTREME Appliances Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok accounts.The complete list of products is available on XTREME website, Lazada and Shopee pages. 

About XTREME Appliances

XTREME Appliances is a #OneStopShopAppliances brand that offers premium and affordable home and commercial appliances that ranges from TVs, aircon, refrigerator, washing machine, gas range, microwave oven and many more. XTREME Appliances is now available in 2,500 stores and business partners nationwide.