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.

Boosting user growth and expanding partnerships keys to financial inclusion for Filipinos

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Boosting user growth and expanding businesses are the key strategies to achieving financial inclusion for Filipinos.

This was one of the significant points highlighted by GCash, the country’s no. 1 e-wallet, during the Digital Pilipinas 2021 launch, a forum that is part of the annual World Fintech Festival which brings together Southeast Asia's technology champions.

According to Winsley Bangit, GCash chief customer officer who was one of the speakers during the forum, while GCash has more than 44 million registered users to date, there is still a large opportunity to serve the general public and the underbanked. As such, GCash strives to continuously democratize financial services and innovate on game-changing products for credit, savings, investments, and insurance ensuring that these are accessible, affordable and easy to understand for everyone.

“We do acknowledge that the Philippine market is unique. So at GCash, we are pro-customer with a ruthless focus on the Filipino consumer as we are grounded on improving the everyday lives of Filipinos,” said Bangit. “For this reason, we work with global best practices, world class platforms and partners to serve our customer better.”

On the app, users can make use of GSave, an online savings bank; GInvest, an easy investment feature; GInsure for insurance for medical emergencies such as dengue, COVID-19, and accidents; GCredit, a personal credit line with up to P30,000 credit line and up to 3% prorated interest rate. As a superlife app, GCash also has GLife, the e-commerce feature on the GCash app that allows users to shop exclusive deals from 35 brands across retail, food, gaming, entertainment, and transport.

GCash has formed key partnerships with financial services institutions and with more than 600 billers nationwide to offer relevant and affordable products to customers. CIMB, Atram, and Singlife, for example, have helped GCash launch more affordable financial solutions.

GCash has also partnered with Ant Group Financial, which allowed the app to have access to global and best-in-class platforms and capabilities, enabling GCash to scale up rapidly, while ensuring user security.

Meanwhile, Globe Telecom, known for its nationwide reach in mobile and network, has helped GCash quickly expand its reach and provide exclusive promos to Globe subscribers while Ayala Corporation has opened opportunities for GCash to partner with companies across varying industries.

GCash remains focused on its efforts on nation-building and financial inclusion for all Filipinos and will continue to drive innovation by bringing to life its purpose of making Filipino lives better every day, focusing on its customers, and ensuring the development of its employees to deliver only the best for its users.

Bangit concluded, “Fintech in the Philippines is a very enticing space to be in right now especially with the increased demand for digital financial services. We’re at the forefront of innovation.”

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.