GCash Save Money set sights to improve Filipinos’ lives with more rewarding ways to save

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GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, has rolled out offerings for GCash Save Money which seek to provide Filipinos with more rewarding ways to save and accumulate long-term wealth in a safe and secure way amid the challenges presented by the pandemic.

GCash Save Money goes beyond saving and draws closer into an investment platform with its limited-time promo of 4% per annum interest growth rate for GCash Save Money account holders.

On top of that, GCash Save Money also provides free insurance coverage for its account holders.

Both the special rate promo and the free insurance will apply to users who maintain a minimum of P100,000 in savings in their GCash Save Money accounts.

“We at GCash are committed to uplift the lives of our users further by providing them with more rewarding ways to save money. Now that we are experiencing huge hardships during these times, these efforts by GCash Save Money are deep rooted in our vision of providing finance for all,” said GCash President Martha Sazon.

The special 4% per annum interest rate promo runs from June 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The promo of 4% interest rate per annum will be merited to the GCash Save Money account holders who maintain a balance  of P100,000 and up.

Regular GCash Save Money accounts have a standard interest rate of 3.1% per annum, still the best-in-the industry when compared to traditional banks, which offer an average of 0.25% interest per year.

For GCash Save Money Free Insurance, account holders should have an average daily balance of at least 100,000 in a given month. Fulfillment of such will make the GCash Save Money account holder eligible for free insurance during the next month.

The Free Insurance offer is exclusive to GCash Save Money account holders until July 1, 2021. The insurance package includes free life insurance coverage equal to their ADB up to P1 million, zero fees, zero monthly premium, and no medical check up required.

Powered by CIMB Bank Philippines, GCash Save Money Money is a feature of GCash which functions as a savings account. Compared to opening a traditional bank savings account,

GCash Save Money is a simple, easy, effective and seamless way to do savings without the hassle of bringing documents to physical bank branches.

With its remarkable interest rates, GCash Save Money presents users the opportunity to increase their savings effortlessly at around the same pace with existing investment instruments in the market currently.

Using GCash Save Money is safe and secure as each account is insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) for up to P500,000 and is also regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

“GCash champions the easy, seamless, safe and secure mobile wallet experience. It is one of the factors why we are leading in terms of digital payments. It also remains as our loudest battlecry, to first and foremost protect our account holders above everything else,” Sazon said.

“As GCash’s user base continues to grow by the minute, our commitment is to continue incorporating more protection and security to an already secured system like GCash,” Sazon added.

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.

GCash is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, kindly visit https://www.gcash.com/.

UBX’s online shop builder Sentro now with over 13,000 sign-ups

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Online shop builder Sentro of UBX, the fintech arm of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has gained significant traction from entrepreneurs with now over 13,000 platform users, barely four months since its launch.

Sentro provides an outlet for people looking to showcase their products online or have their own website.

The platform is particularly relevant as businesses pivot to digital to survive amid the public health crisis.

Entrepreneurs can create their online shop that accepts payments in minutes, for free with no set-up fee nor commission from sales.

For casual sellers or small businesses who are interested to go online, sell and grow their business, just log on to sentro.ph.

Sentro is one of four ventures of UBX that aim to provide clients with the much needed access to technology, and create marketplaces that have otherwise been impossible for other companies to offer during the pandemic.

For its notable contributions in leading the Filipino finance market’s digital revolution, UBX was recently honored by the London economic magazine Capital Finance International (CFI.co) with the Best Digital Community Impact Initiative Southeast Asia 2020 award.

Shopee Now Offers Users An Easy and More Convenient Way to Pay for their Utility Bills

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Users can conveniently pay for their utility bills via ShopeePay, and on September 9, can enjoy all-day vouchers and discounts of up to 25% off.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, offers an easier and more convenient way to pay water and cable bills via its mobile wallet, ShopeePay. Shopee users can now easily pay for their Maynilad, Manila Water, Cignal, SkyCable bills, and more with just a few taps on their smartphones.

Shopee has observed an accelerated shift towards digital payments during the pandemic. According to Facebook and Bain & Co’s annual report, 22% of consumers now say that digital payment is their preferred way to pay, compared to 14% in 2019. As a response to this trend, Shopee is now providing users an option to skip the long lines at billing centers and pay their bills using the Shopee app.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “At Shopee, our goal is to empower consumers with more options and to make it even easier for them to shop and make payments online. Through ShopeePay, we aim to deliver a seamless experience, greater cost savings, security, and convenience to our users.”

Here’s a guide on how users can pay their utility bills online with Shopee: 

Step 1: Go to the Load, Bills & eServices Product Module, then tap Postpaid Mobile, Landline & Internet, TV Cable, or Water.

Step 2: Select Biller and add necessary details, then tap Continue.

Step 3: Select the preferred payment method, then tap Confirm.

Step 4: Tap Pay Now. Once payment is successful, you will receive your order details.

ShopeePay Promos on 9.9 Super Shopping Day

On September 9, ShopeePay users can enjoy all-day discounts and flash vouchers of up to 25% off. They can also look forward to a coins cashback amounting to ₱250 for new ShopeePay users and ₱150 for current users if they pay their bills through ShopeePay.*

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run until September 9. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily flash deals for as low as ₱9, exclusive discounts of up to 90% off on leading brands, exciting prizes via in-app games, and many other exciting offers. 

For more details on billers accepting payments via Shopee, check this link https://help.shopee.ph/s/article/Shopee-Biller-Guide-List. 

You can learn more about ShopeePay on this link https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

Go healthy, go Aussie: Navel Oranges are back in season

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It goes without saying that maintaining our health has become even more vital this year, which is why fueling our bodies with rich nutrient fruits is so important. So, if you’re looking to strike a happy balance between nutritious and delectable, then look no further than Australian Navel Oranges.

Famously known as an immunity booster, oranges are high in Vitamin C content and contain natural flu-fighting properties which aid in fending off cough and colds. These fruits are also renowned to help in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels and a healthy heart.

Amidst another productive harvest season, Taste Australia is once again bringing in its high quality Navel Oranges straight from Australia’s pristine south east regions for Filipinos to enjoy. 

To mark the occasion, Hort Innovation hosted an online launch under the Taste Australia banner last September 03, 2020, which featured Celebrity Chef, Luigi Muhlach, who demonstrated the versatility of oranges as a sweet snack or a savoury dish.

“Oranges can make for a quick and easy snack. They’re also packed with antioxidants, fibre, folate and potassium,” said Muhlach. “It’s also incredibly versatile and we can utilize it in a number of unique recipes.”

Picked fresh from only the highest quality crops, Australian oranges are in peak season until October and Taste Australia strongly encourages consumers to make the most of this harvest period and indulge in this colourful, sweet, and nutritious fruit. 

"The Navel Oranges are grown with a lot of love and care and we are very proud to share Australia's best produce with Filipinos.” said David Daniels, General Manager, Citrus Australia.

“We highly encourage consumers to taste this vibrant fruit at major supermarket chains across Manila."

Taste Australia allows consumers to take advantage of these much loved seasonal sensations, with products branded or promoted under its banner guaranteed to be perfectly ripe, fresh and sweet. This season’s pickings are available in Rustan’s Supermarket, Shopwise, Marketplace by Rustan’s, Robinsons Supermarket, and S&R, and thru e-Commerce partners like AlwaysFresh, Dizon Farms, Baytown’s Produce and Crate2plate. 

Consumers can also view trending recipes, learn helpful tips and tricks, or be involved in the latest conversations by following Taste Australia - Philippines on Facebook and @TasteAustraliaPH on Instagram.

MILO Home Court Huddle Connects Parents to Experts Online, Championing Conversation and Sharing Tips on Holistic Health of Kids in the ‘New Normal’

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MANILA, Philippines, 6 September 2020 – As parents and kids gear up for a new school year, they are faced with many adjustments during these challenging times. Today, online learning has become the norm; home is the new school and video conferences are the new classroom. With its commitment to nourishing champion ambitions in sports and in life, MILO is set to hold the MILO Home Court Huddle – an insightful and helpful parenting webinar to talk about the “Holistic Health of Kids sa ‘New Normal’”, tackling how today’s young champions can be physically, mentally, and emotionally well, even at home.

MILO Home Court Huddle gathers a distinguished panel of sports experts and seasoned parents to lead a discussion on the importance of staying active and healthy while at home, and how sports affects a child’s overall wellness and character formation. The event will be hosted on MILO Philippines’ official Facebook page (@milo.ph) and streamed LIVE on September 6, Sunday, starting at 7pm: https://bit.ly/MILOHomeCourtHuddle-FacebookLive.

Beyond the physical benefits of sports, there’s also the significant impact it brings to the emotional and mental well-being of kids. And with the unique circumstances faced today, this takes an even greater importance as a timely and relevant topic. Join celebrity mom and TV host Suzi Entrata-Abrera as she facilitates the conversation with MILO Champion, SEA Games Gold Medalist, and dad of two Japoy Lizardo and U.P. College of Human Kinetics – Department of Sports Science Asst. Professor and Sports Psychology Consultant Mona Adviento-Maghanoy, MAPsych.

Learn about practical tips and advice on caring for your child’s holistic health through their informative talks and inspiring testimonials. Parents can also be a part of the conversation by sending in questions and queries in the comments section during the program.

“We are looking forward to encouraging and educating more parents on the role of sports and physical activity in the overall well-being and development of a child,” says Nestlé Philippines Assistant Vice President and MILO Sports Manager Lester Castillo. Faced with unique circumstances, MILO understands the challenges facing parents today. This inspired the brand to carefully pivot our longstanding sports programs from onground to online with our partner organizations. Through the MILO Home Court campaign, we are bringing sports closer to the homes of Filipino families amid this pandemic. MILO remains unwavering as a parents’ partner in continuing kids’ champion journeys even at home.”

With the MILO Home Court Huddle, MILO sports programs, together with the new MILO Champion Formula that contains more milk, mas siksik pa sa Champion Energy Nutrients na PROTOMALT, Iron, at Vitamins B2, B3, B6, and B12, at mas sulit dahil mas pinarami na ang isang sachet at the same suggested retail price, parents will be able to equip their kids with the right energy to remain active and healthy at home.

Stay up-to-date with the Huddle and all MILO Home Court activities through the MILO Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/milo.ph/) and check out https://www.milo.com.ph/ for more information.