Netizens clamor for second season of Puregold Channel’s GVBoys

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PUREGOLD Channel officially breaks new ground with its newest online series GVBoys as it is now a certified smash hit as it officially breaches the 3M mark in consolidated viewership on Facebook and YouTube where it is streaming brand episodes for free every Saturday evenings since it piloted last July 10.

Puregold Channel is conceptualized by Puregold Price Club Inc. to provide the public a free source of entertainment that they could all enjoy in the privacy and safety of their homes.

Directed by veteran film and top-rating TV director Don Cuaresma with a script written by Sherwin Buenvenida and Joaquin Acosta, GVBoys is the wackiest, laugh-a-minute digital comedy series today that stars Jerome Ponce, Dave Bornea, and Nikko Natividad with Wilma Doesnt, Elsa Droga, and Ms. Carmi Martin.

GVBoys revolves around the adventures and misadventures of Jawo (Ponce), Zeus (Bornea), and Dax (Natividad) in the hopes of raising money to redeem their boarding house owned by Aling Pearly (Martin) from a debt incurred from her old frenemie Loisa (Doesn’t).

Since its successful pilot, the GVBoys has been going through the zaniest and wackiest exploits in raising the money to save their boarding house from being repossessed – Jawo tries his luck in acting while dealing with his narcolepsy; Zeus seasons the series with the ambiguity of his true gender; Dax falls in and out of love; Kathyn B (Elsa Droga) provides the group with additional comedic flavor; and Aling Pearly and Loisa continue to bicker like cats and dogs.

The on-going run of GVBoys upped the subscribers of Puregold Channel on YouTube while the hilarious scenes of the series are now favorite trending materials amongst TikTokers with netizens clamoring in unison for a second season mid-way through the hit comedy series.

“We feel so honored that netizens are really having a blast laughing with the GVBoys,” says Dave Bornea. “The series has not yet reached its conclusion and yet we have been receiving a lot of positive comments and requests for a second season. Right now, we do not know if Puregold Channel will greenlight a second season but I am really hoping that Puregold management does because this is really one of the most fun series that I ever did.”

On the series’ 6th episode streaming this August 14, Jawo’s weeksary date with Loisa turns sour; Dax leads the GVBoys in putting up sexy car wash business; Zeus reminds the group a valuable lesson on honesty; Aling Pearly and Kathryn B ventures into a sideline; and Loisa gets a chilling phone.

“We have three more episodes left and it only becomes crazier,” says Wilma Doesnt. “We are all stressed enough as it is and we should all reward ourselves with a major dose of good vibes.”

GVBoys streams Saturday evenings (7:00 p.m.) for free on Puregold Channel’s YouTube and Facebook platforms.

For more information and exciting updates, like Puregold on Facebook, follow @puregold_ph on Instagram and Twitter, and subscribe to Puregold Channel on YouTube.

Lazada unveils Hallyu super star Hyun Bin as first LazMall regional brand ambassador

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Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform Lazada today announced internationally celebrated South Korean actor and Hallyu (Korean Wave) superstar Hyun Bin as LazMall’s first regional brand ambassador. LazMall is a partner of choice for brands around the globe and is currently home to over 32,000 local and international brands on the platform.

One of South Korea’s most internationally acclaimed celebrities, Hyun Bin is known as one of the key figures driving the Hallyu with his versatile and award-winning performances. 

Hyun Bin has starred in numerous successful television dramas and box office hits, including Secret Garden, Memories of the Alhambra, The Negotiation, and more recently Crash Landing on You, which garnered him accolades including Most Popular Actor at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards and Most Popular Korean Artist at the Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards. Hyun Bin received a Presidential Commendation during the 2020 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

Mary Zhou, Chief Marketing Officer of Lazada Group shared, “Lazada was the first to bring the virtual ‘mall’ concept to Southeast Asia and we are delighted to welcome renowned superstar Hyun Bin as LazMall’s first regional brand ambassador. With his expansive portfolio of critically-acclaimed films and television dramas, Hyun Bin is a familiar personality respected for his genuine personality and extraordinary dedication to his craft by fans all over the globe. This highly resonates with LazMall’s brand promise of authenticity, quality, and a trusted online destination for consumers to enjoy a convenient shopping experience.”

For the kick-off celebrations of LazMall’s third anniversary and 9.9 Big Brands Sale, the first of the year-end mega campaigns, Hyun Bin will headline a short film capturing the imaginations of fans in a character reminiscent of his popular action sequences. In the TVC, Hyun Bin will star as an agent on a covert mission commandeering a crew of operatives. In a fun and celebratory twist, his character will release thousands of LazMall care packages for the public.

On his LazMall ambassadorship, Hyun Bin said, “I’m very happy to be joining the Lazada family and connecting with fans in Southeast Asia as LazMall’s first regional brand ambassador. I look forward to creating lots of fun times together, starting with the 9.9 Big Brands Sale. I wish everyone good health and hope you stay safe until we can meet again in person.”

He added, “Shooting the short film for the campaign was incredibly fun, especially when we got creative in demonstrating the efficiency, reliability, and variety of products that LazMall offers to shoppers through a secret agent mission storyline.”

Earlier in August, LazMall introduced a new personalized portal, LazMall Prestige, featuring an extensive portfolio of four categories with over 50 premium brands such as L’Occitane, Shiseido, SMEG, Bang and Olufsen, Tempur, Dyson, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger with the latest addition La Mer.

In addition to popular features like Brand Mega Offers and a bold returns policy of up to two times compensation in the Philippines, consumers will gain access to their favorite brands through an intimate, visual storytelling experience. Consumers also have 30 calendar days from receipt of shipment to initiate the return of items purchased under LazMall including those under LazMall Prestige.

The 9.9 Big Brands Sale event will bring together the region’s most renowned brands as well as favorite Lazada marketplace merchants, and delight Southeast Asian consumers with exclusive deals and offers via an exclusive curation of time-limited Brand Mega Offers and Flash Sale promotions on September 9 to 11.

Syncing up with the festivities, Lazada’s mascot Lazzie will also make his idol trainee debut via Lazada’s newest addition on LazGames – Lazzie Star. Shoppers can help Lazzie to “level up” to become a Super Star, by completing a series of daily tasks and special missions that will unlock exclusive platform and seller vouchers as well as Lazada Bonus rewards.

ICYMI: realme is looking for new brand ambassadors —PHP 50,000 cash, 1-year influencer contract, and other prizes at stake!

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Are you up for the challenge? The search for new ambassadors for the no. 1 smartphone brand in the Philippines continues with Dare To Represent Season 2.

As part of its mission to be a champion for today’s youth, realme, the no. 1 smartphone brand in the Philippines for Q1 and Q2 2021, is looking for new authentic voices to represent and collaborate with through the second installment of Dare To Represent, the online search for realme’s next brand ambassadors.

This initiative is part of this year’s realme Global Fan Festival celebration this August, as the brand continues to show its gratitude to the realme community for their continuous support. With the theme “Dare To Be You”, realme’s month-long celebration highlights the importance of staying unapologetically real for today’s generation. As a brand that’s proudly for the youth and by the youth, realme empowers today’s generation to stay authentic and true to themselves despite judgment or criticism.

In line with this theme, interested participants are tasked to upload a short video on their social media accounts, explaining how they encourage themselves to stay unapologetically real despite what other people may say.

Entries will be accepted until August 20, and the announcement of winners will be on August 26. Two lucky participants will get to take home a P50,000 cash prize, and a 1-year contract as brand influencer, and other content collaboration opportunities with realme. 

For the full set of mechanics, visit this link and the realme Philippines Facebook page.

For the latest info and updates on the realme Global Fan Festival, be sure to follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #DareToBeYouwithrealme #realmePH

Cash in to your PayMaya account for FREE via BPI, Ministop, Smart Padala

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You can now cash in to your PayMaya account FOR FREE via BPI (linked account), Ministop, and your trusted Smart Padala agent - making it easier than ever to go cashless for your everyday transactions.

Wherever you are, and whether you want to do it online or in your go-to establishment, PayMaya offers the most accessible way to cash in to your account for free! 

Here’s how:

Cash in via BPI

If you’re a BPI account holder, there’s no need to go out of your house because you can quickly cash in to your PayMaya account for free by simply linking your BPI account to your PayMaya e-wallet. Just follow these easy steps:

• Select the "Cash In" icon on your PayMaya app’s home screen. Tap “Bank Account," then select the BPI logo.

Enter the desired amount, then select "Continue". You will get a prompt to log in to your BPI Online Banking account. 

Select your source account, click “Continue” Review your transaction details, and click “Send Code” to proceed.

Input the one-time PIN you'll receive via SMS. Click “Submit”

Once your transaction is successful, you will receive a text confirmation from PayMaya. And that’s it! Now, you can save on cash in fees and complete your hassle-free transaction with just a few clicks from your phone.

Cash in via Ministop

You can also enjoy free cash in at over 400 Ministop branches across the country. With this, you can save as much as P200 on fees - which you can now use to buy your favorite snacks or chicken meal at Ministop!

To start cashing in to your PayMaya account at your go-to branch, simply follow these instructions:Select the "Cash In" icon on the home screen of your PayMaya app, and tap the Ministop logo

• Enter the desired amount, then select "Continue".

• Go to any Ministop branch and present your generated barcode to the cashier, along with the cash in amount to the cashier.

• Wait for the SMS confirmation before leaving the store, and that’s it!

Cash in via Smart Padala

Wherever you live, there’s always a Smart Padala agent near you, and this makes putting money to your PayMaya account so much more convenient. With over 55,000 Smart Padala agent network touchpoints nationwide, cashing in is as easy as heading to your neighborhood sari-sari store.

Now, completing this transaction is also sulit, as PayMaya gives you a 100% cashback on your service fee whenever you cash in to your account until August 31, 2021. This cashback promo is valid for cash amounts of P10,000 and below.

Cashing in to your PayMaya account at your trusted Smart Padala agent is easy. 

Here’s how you can do it:

• On your PayMaya app, tap “Cash In,” then select “Smart Padala via Code” and enter the amount you want to add to your account.

• Present the Cash In Code and a valid ID to your Smart Padala agent and and provide the cash in amount and the 1% cash in fee.

• You will receive a confirmation message via SMS regarding your transaction as well as the 100% cashback on your cash in fee.

With more ways to cash in to your PayMaya account for free, you can now enjoy cashless convenience when buying groceries, transferring money to your loved ones, or paying your bills completely worry-free. To top it off, you can spend what you saved on cash in fees on things that matter to you – be it an extra order of your favorite food or perhaps a small donation to those in need through your favorite charitable institution.

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, enterprises, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the leading payments processor for "everyday" merchants in key industries such as retail, food, transportation, utilities, and eCommerce.

PayMaya provides more than 38 million registered users with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently cash in, pay, cash out, and remit through its over 300,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of 55,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services.

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Smart Signature and Infinity customers to get FREE Landers membership

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Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving Smart Signature and Smart Infinity customers the opportunity to enjoy the best grocery shopping experience with a FREE one-year membership to Landers Superstore, the fastest-growing membership shopping store in the country.

 

Under this special treat, Smart Signature and Infinity subscribers residing in Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan, and Cebu who have opted into Smart’s promos will receive a unique voucher code via text message.

Subscribers may redeem their FREE Landers membership by simply heading to any Landers Superstore branch to present their voucher code. For a safer and contactless experience, subscribers may also redeem their FREE Landers membership online.

New members may follow these steps to redeem their voucher online:

1. Register and log-in to your account.

2. Select “Apply Membership.”

3. Choose “Premium Membership Card.”

4. Enter your personal information.

5. Enter the voucher code received via SMS from SMART and click “Apply.”

6. Proceed to checkout.

 

On the other hand, existing members may follow these steps:

1. Register or log-in to your account. Make sure you have linked your valid or expired membership card.

2. Go to “My Membership” and enter both your Membership Card Number and Full Name as stated on your membership card.

3. Choose “Apply Membership.”

4. Fill in your membership card details and click “Renew Now.”

5. Enter the voucher code received via SMS from SMART and click “Apply.”

6. Proceed to checkout.

 

To opt into Smart Signature and Smart Infinity’s promos, simply visit http://apps.smart.com.ph/privacy or call *888 (for Smart Signature) or *800 (for Smart Infinity). Qualified customers residing in Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite, Bulacan, and Cebu may still opt-in until November 30, 2021, so they can receive their Landers membership voucher code the following month. The voucher code is valid until February 28, 2022.

 

The FREE Landers membership is just one of the many special lifestyle perks and exclusive benefits that Smart Signature and Infinity customers enjoy for being with Smart. 

For more info about the promo, you can visit https://x.smart/freelanders.

 

Smart customers also enjoy the best digital experiences powered by the country’s fastest mobile data network, as reported by third-party mobile internet analytics firms like Ookla and Opensignal. For updates on Smart promos and services, follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.