Reach your personal goals with Maya's new savings feature powered by Maya Bank! Earn 6% interest rate p.a. while working on your #LifeGoals

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A new phone, a much-needed family vacation, a seed fund for a side hustle, a down payment for a starter condo unit —these life goals are more achievable with the help of savvy money moves, thanks to Maya, the country's all-in-one money app, powered by Maya Bank.

Maya recently launched Personal Goals, the newest digital banking feature that empowers users to save for different life goals while earning 6% per annum, one of the highest interest rates in the market.  

   

Under Maya Savings, you can easily set up to five active goals at a time and put a target amount and deadline of up to six months. The best part is that you can get a 6% interest rate on your Personal Goals savings for up to P1 million, per goal.   

   

"Achieving goals, even small ones, feels great. Maya Personal Goals can help Filipinos set their own goals, track their progress, and celebrate milestones. It's a great way to help our users master their money and make the savings experience more delightful," said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President.   

 

Getting started with your Personal Goals is easy:   

1. Go to Savings on your Maya app and tap “Create a Personal Goal”  
2. Select the mood that best fits your particular goal.    
3. Enter the goal name, due date, and goal amount, and hit Continue.    
4. Check your goal details, tap Confirm, and key in the one-time password (OTP).   
5. Deposit money to start your saving goals and enjoy a 6% interest rate along the way!   

   

Putting money to your Maya Savings is easy. Customers can deposit via Pesonet to their Maya Savings and Personal Goals accounts. They can also quickly cash in to their Maya wallet for free at over 90,000 touchpoints nationwide and transfer the fund to their savings accounts at no cost. Maya's free cash in touchpoints include all Maya Centers, BPI and Unionbank online, Ministop, Robinsons Supermarket, Shopwise, Palawan Pawnshop, and more.   

   

The Maya app, formerly PayMaya, was launched over two months ago and continues to be the top-rated finance app in both Google Play and App Store. Completely free to download, it seamlessly integrates digital banking services powered by Maya Bank, such as savings and credit, with its feature-rich e-wallet with features like cryptocurrency, micro-investments, and insurance. Maya customers also get their own virtual Visa card in-app and link up to three physical Visa and Mastercard prepaid cards.  

   

Maya is powered by the country's leading digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank, one of only six digital banks licensed by the BSP. As the only all-in-one money app in the Philippines, Maya leads millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike — into a digital economy that's more inclusive, transparent, and empowering. Visit www.maya.ph and www.mayabank.ph for more information.   

 

PLDT Home, Google launch Be Internet Awesome online series

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New kid-oriented show aims to teach kids how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online

Be Internet Awesome’s lead characters - Sam Elora (L) and Robo-berto

Following its partnership announcement to further strengthen efforts in educating Filipino kids and families about internet safety and digital responsibility, the Philippines’ leading home broadband and digital service provider PLDT Home and Google joined forces in creating a kid-oriented video series online.

The Be Internet Awesome online series combines animation and live action — featuring Gen Alpha whiz Sam and his trusty friend Robo-berto in fun-filled yet enlightening adventures on how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online. The series is based on the values of Google’s Be Internet Awesome global program and is directed by Manny Angeles, an award-winning director and producer of kid-oriented and animated shows.

Available in both English and Filipino in the Philippines, Be Internet Awesome aims to teach children the fundamentals of leading a digital life which includes what kind of information to post on social media and how to deal with cyberbullying among others. This is part of the many efforts of Google to help keep people safe online.

(L-R): PLDT Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Home Group, Jeremiah de la Cruz; Google Philippines Marketing Head, Gabby Roxas; First Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Product Management and Marketing, John Henri Yanez

“Our children are true digital natives. They grew up with the internet and everything the digital world has to offer. But as they broaden their horizons for discovery and learning, it also exposes them to risks and dangers,” said Jeremiah de la Cruz, Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Home Group, PLDT Inc. “Through this original series, we at PLDT Home want to translate the teachings from Google’s Be Internet Awesome program into an entertaining and practical show that children can enjoy watching while learning about online safety early on.”

“PLDT Home’s partnership with Google for Be Internet Awesome aligns with our larger group-wide commitment: to strengthen customer-centricity. At PLDT, we not only find ways to simplify technology and experience for our customers, but we also strive to do business responsibly by putting their safety and well-being at the forefront of all our products and services,” said Alfredo S. Panlilio, President and CEO of PLDT Inc. And Smart Communications, Inc.

In 2021, PLDT also invested over P2 billion in cybersecurity and protection filtering. The country’s largest integrated telco has since been very active in detecting, responding, and preventing both domain and content-level access to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) within the network. PLDT’s Child Protection Platform has blocked almost 300,000 URLs linked CSAM by the end of May and prevented more than a billion attempts to access these illegal sites from November last year to May this year.

“After launching Be Internet Awesome in 2021 in the Philippines, we are glad to have found a like-minded partner in PLDT who champions the same values when it comes to protecting kids online. Through PLDT and more potential partners in the future, we hope to scale Be Internet Awesome and provide more families with a practical way of teaching digital safety and wellness to their children so they can become responsible, confident explorers of the online world,” said Bernadette Nacario, Country Director of Google Philippines.

Actor and TV host KC Montero and family

Stratworks PR Director Mark Christian Parlade and sons

Edu-preneurs and media personalities Edric and Joy Mendoza with their family

(L-R) Actor, singer and writer Franco Laurel and daughter with PLDT Assistant Vice President and Head of Marketing PR

The Be Internet Awesome online series will premiere on the PLDT Home YouTube channel on July 8, 2022.

No. 1 OLED laptop brand, ASUS joins Shopee Super Brand Day Sale

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From July 12 to 13, score up to 13% on Vivobook laptops with free shipping and an additional P1,000 discount voucher

Now is the time to get a new device because the no. 1 OLED laptop brand, ASUS is joining the Shopee Super Brand Day Sale. Fans can enjoy as much as P7,000.00 discount on select Vivobook laptops from July 12 to 13 only.

ASUS OLED displays, now found across the Vivobook lineup, let you enjoy an incredible viewing experience. It features high contrast ratio, deeper blacks, and fast response time, with 70% less blue light reduction that also protects users from eye strain - a bank-for-the-buck investment if you are looking for a long-term device. ASUS fans can enjoy these industry-leading features from the #1 OLED Laptop brand for an exclusive discount during the promo period. To know more about the benefits of OLED display, you may check it here ASUS OLED.

Level up your daily activities with these bang-for-the-buck Vivobook lineups

Students and young professionals looking for an everyday laptop can get the ASUS Vivobook Pro  14 OLED (K3400PA). This 14-inch laptop boasts a 2.8K high resolution OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 screen-to-body, a perfect combination to achieve an immersive binge-watching experience and entertainment time. It also features an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 H-series processor and an excellent cooling system that allows this laptop to maintain high performance during moderate to heavy workloads. The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA) comes at a discounted price of P47,995.00 from its original price of P54,995.00 over at the ASUS Shopee store. It is also bundled with a free 3-month Adobe Cloud subscription.

Meanwhile, light to moderate laptop users can get the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED  (K513EA). This device will surely upgrade your laptop experience because it boasts a 15-inch full HD OLED screen display. It also features up to 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, the specs you need to achieve any task without a sweat. The Vivobook 15 OLED (K513EA) comes at a discounted price of P41,995.00 from its original price of P44,995.00 over at the ASUS Shopee store.

Smart and practical laptop users can get the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA). This laptop boasts 2.8K OLED display technology with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series CPU and an excellent cooling system, allowing the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) to maintain high performance during light to moderate content creation. The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) comes at a discounted price of P54,995.00 from its original price of P59,995.00 over at the ASUS Shopee store. It is also bundled with a free 3-month Adobe Cloud subscription.

ASUS fans can also enjoy a 2-year International Global Warranty and Platinum Protection Warranty for every purchase of an ASUS laptop. ASUS Shopee Store will offer free shipping and an additional P1,000 voucher discount during the Shopee Super Brand Day Sale on July 12 to 13. Add to cart now at ASUS Shopee to enjoy these great rewards from the no. 1 OLED laptop brand in the Philippines.  Don’t forget to follow ASUS, ROG, and ASUS for Business on Facebook or visit the official website of ASUS Philippines and ROG Philippines.

Jollibee Group and Yoshinoya International hold partnership ceremony

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The Jollibee Group and Yoshinoya International hailed its partnership in a ceremony that culminated in a beef bowl toast led by Jollibee Group President & CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong (front row, 3rd from left), Asia Yoshinoya CEO Tetsuya Naruse (front row, 4th from left), Jollibee Group President for Philippine Business Joseph Tanbuntiong (front row, 2ndfrom left), and Jollibee Group Chief Real Estate and Design Officer William Tan Untiong (back row, 3rd from left).

The Jollibee Group welcomed Yoshinoya International executives in a Partnership Ceremony on June 25 to celebrate their collaboration that will bring the authentic Yoshinoya Japan beef bowl experience to the Philippines.

Yoshinoya, Japan’s world-famous Beef Bowl Chain, is the first foray into Japanese food by the Jollibee Group. Jollibee Foods Corporation formed a joint venture with Yoshinoya International Philippines Inc. (“Yoshinoya International”) to operate the Yoshinoya stores in the country, with plans to expand to 50 stores in the long term.

The Yoshinoya International executives who attended the private ceremony were Tetsuya Naruse, CEO of Asia Yoshinoya International Sdn Bhd (“Asia Yoshinoya”); Shigekazu Miyata, President of Yoshinoya International; and Shigeo Kurokawa, Director of Yoshinoya International.

Asia Yoshinoya CEO Tetsuya Naruse hailed its partnership with the Jollibee Group during the partnership ceremony. “In the history of Yoshinoya, I can say that we have never encountered a company such as yours. I’ve met the best partners that we could work with and I’m really looking forward to this partnership.”

"We would like to thank Yoshinoya International for partnering with Jollibee Group. Together, under Yoshinoya Jollibee Foods Inc., we will grow and expand Yoshinoya in the Philippines, and we will work hard to make it the No. 1 Japanese restaurant in the country," said Joseph Tanbuntiong, President for Philippine Business of the Jollibee Group.

In a disclosure released in February 2021, the Jollibee Group said it aims to be the leading market developer of foreign restaurant brands in the country, as these foreign franchised brands are expected to contribute to the sustainable growth of its domestic business. Jollibee Group continues to see the success of brands like Burger King, Panda Express, and PHO24 and will apply the same success drivers in expanding Yoshinoya.

Partnership for success

Like the humble beginnings of the Jollibee Group, Yoshinoya started as a family-run shop located at Nihonbashi Fish Market in Tokyo. Today, Yoshinoya has more than 2,000 global locations.

“Our dreams to make it big one day in our respective markets have driven Yoshinoya and the Jollibee Group to continuously work hard and always strive for excellence,” said Tanbuntiong. “With similar values and a true love for great tasting food, we see a strong foundation for success in this partnership.”

“I met Jollibee Group Founder and Chairman Tony Tan Caktiong, and after our conversation, I concluded that there is no other company that we would like to do this partnership with. And although some years have passed since then, we have reached this moment today and it’s all thanks to all your efforts,” added Naruse.

“Part of who we are in Yoshinoya Holdings is being ‘For the People,’ which means reaching as many people as possible with our tasty and value-for-money food—this is also what the Jollibee Group is all about. I look forward to working well together and I commit that we in Yoshinoya will give our full support to the Jollibee Group,” he added.

Now ready to serve the same superior tasting and authentic Japanese Beef Bowls, Yoshinoya is set for its grand opening slated this July.

ABS-CBN Entertainment remains the No. 1 YouTube channel in Southeast Asia with 40 million subscribers (as of July 2022)

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ABS-CBN Entertainment is still the most subscribed YouTube channel in all of Southeast Asia as it achieved another milestone by hitting 40 million subscribers on the popular video streaming platform.

The YouTube channel currently has over 53.5 billion lifetime views as of June 2022, according to Tubular Labs, one of the most trusted global video measurement and analytics platforms.

As the country’s biggest content provider, ABS-CBN is now offering its Made for YouTube exclusive shows on a special weekend primetime block via Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube

Feel the ‘kilig’ and good vibes from Maris Racal and Carlo Aquino in “How to Move On in 30 Days,” the first YouTube co-production in the Philippines, which has already garnered over 20 million combined views since its premiere. Catch the series on Saturdays at 9 PM.

Join Alora Sasam at 10:30 PM for the fun roving quiz show “IQ Ang Nagwagi,” where she visits ABS-CBN shows and surprises Kapamilya stars by quizzing them about random tricky questions.

Go behind-the-scenes with the “It’s Showtime” family at 10:45 PM for “It’s Showtime All Access,” where the hosts and staff play fun games, raid each other’s dressing rooms, and ask amusing questions.

Get relatable love and life lessons in “Dear MOR: Celebrity Specials” at 11 PM, featuring the voices of Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza, Kiara Takahashi and Benedix Ramos, and Vivoree Esclito and Zach Castañeda.

Meanwhile, cap-off the weekend by enjoying a night full of music on “One Music Play PH.” Watch intimate live performances from “The Music Room” and “Gold School,” where multi-talented Filipino artists perform and share the stories behind their songs, and feel the concert vibes in “Yeng Constantino: Salamat sa Sampung Taon” and “Double Hearts Digital Concerts” at 9 PM every Sunday.

Kapamilya Online Live also continues to give viewers access to free livestreaming and on-demand viewing of ABS-CBN teleseryes. Tune in to the Philippines’ longest-running action-drama series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” KathNiel’s “2 Good 2 Be True,” the sizzling romantic drama “A Family Affair,” and Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte’s “Love in 40 Days.”

ABS-CBN’s efforts to continue to serve with entertaining and inspiring stories boosts the company’s transition into being an agile digital company with the biggest online presence among all media companies, and a growing list of digital properties that appeal to a wide array of audiences.

Join ABS-CBN’s growing family by subscribing to the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.