May 6, 2023

5 classic shows to satisfy your kilig fix this summer

The hot season keeps getting hotter with these binge-worthy romantic movies and series you can watch with no interruption with your PLDT Home connection

With so much content available for streaming these days, it’s easy to miss out on good movies and series. Two must-watch categories on our list are classics and modern romance that give us the feels to be in love. More than any other time of the year, summer is the best season to catch the love bug, whether it’s the kilig we’re looking for or the wistfulness over passions that didn’t work out.

The lazy days, especially when we’re on break, might as well give us enough free time to catch up and binge on titles that inspire these emotions. Here are five shows and films tackling love in all its forms: obsessive, cute, romantic, challenging, and ever-changing — all of which you can stream without interruption especially if you’ve got PLDT Home’s blazing fast and super reliable internet connection.

1. Letters to Juliet (2010)

This movie expertly weaves people’s notions of love from the Elizabethan era with the 21st century. Letters to Juliet is set in Verona, Italy, where Shakespeare located three of his plays including Romeo and Juliet in 1594. There is a tourist attraction in Verona called Juliet’s House that features a balcony much like in the play, where letters that people write to Juliet are taped.

The New Yorker fact checker Sophie (Amanda Seyfried, Mean Girls) visits the place with her fiancé chef Victor (Gael Garcia Bernal, The Motorcycle Diaries). One day, she finds a letter tucked behind a brick in the wall written 50 years ago by the then teenage English girl Claire (Vanessa Redgrave, Girl, Interrupted) to Lorenzo, whom she leaves behind in Italy. Claire writes an impassioned letter to Claire who, now widowed, comes to Verona with her short-tempered but protective grandson Charlie (Christopher Egan, The Prince). What follows is a story of fateful love and romance involving Sophie, Claire, and Charlie that you’ll need to follow and see through to the end.
Stream Letters to Juliet on Lionsgate Play.

2. Endless Love (1981)

Starring Brooke Shields (The Bachelor) as Jade and Martin Hewitt (Secret Games) as David, this romantic drama directed by Franco Zeffirelli was based on the eponymous book by Scott Spencer.

In Endless Love, Jade lives in suburban Chicago with her bohemian, counter-culture family and falls in love with David. The two begin a sexually intense relationship that affects the 15-year-old Jade’s schooling, leading her father to ban David from their house for 30 days. This results in a chain of events that leads to tragedy and, ultimately, love.
Stream Endless Love on Lionsgate Play.

3. Summer Guys (2021)

The web drama series was filmed on Jeju island, South Korea, in the summer of 2020, starring Lee Jung Shin, Kang Mi Na, Kwon Hyun Bin, Lee Jung Shik, and Lim Na Young.

The title is derived from the beachfront bar Summer Guys, which is failing despite the popularity of the resort where it’s located. The barkeeper (Kang Mi Na) is determined to revive its glory days before summer begins and enlists the help of three friends who could be bartenders. One is an Ivy League graduate from a wealthy family, another is a devout Buddhist who wants to help people, and the third is a baseball player. It’s a summer to remember on an island known for its beaches, food, holidaymakers, and romance.
Stream Summer Guys on Viu.

4. My Summer Prince (2016)

My Summer Prince takes the Shakespearean literary device of mistaken identity that leads to love but in the very modern context of crisis management and public relations. Rebellious royal Prince Colin of Edgemere (Jack Turner, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) is in small town Greenbriar in Idaho on a state visit when gets into mischief, for which he is arrested by the sheriff. His mother, Queen Rosalind, hires cutthroat PR boss Deidre Kelly (Lauren Holly, Crank: High Voltage) for damage control and she brings her assistant Mandy Cooper (Taylor Cole, 12 Rounds) along with her.

Unfortunately for Deidre, she gets chickenpox when they land in Greenbriar. She is then forced to send her younger assistant Mandy to deal with the crisis. When Mandy is mistaken for Deidre by the Queen’s assistant Penelope and by extension the Prince, she doesn’t correct them until the deception gets too deep to walk back. Mandy and Prince Colin get to know each other as they strike a deal with the sheriff for him to do community work. The Prince, who is set to be engaged to Lady Isabella as soon as he gets back to Edgemere, falls in love with “Deidre” and finds that duty and what his heart desires don’t always have to be in conflict with each other.
Stream My Summer Prince on Lionsgate Play.

5. Rush to the Dead Summer (2017)

The Chinese TV series spans a period of 10 years for a group of friends, starting in summer when they are in high school. Starring Chen Xuedong, Zheng Shuang and Bai Jingting, the 2017 series is about friendship and betrayal between a quiet artist, a kind and sincere girl, and a protective friend who goes to prison for defending a friend.

The story follows them through graduation and after they go their separate ways and live their own lives. Like in real life, people grow and change — and not always for the better. The summer of their youth fades away and in comes reality with its lessons and hard-fought wins.
Stream Rush to the Dead Summer on Viu.

Keep that kilig flowing this summer and watch these romantic classics in crispier detail and uninterrupted through PLDT Home‘s fastest and strongest connection. Stream these titles on Lionsgate Play when you activate your complimentary voucher from PLDT Home and on Viu Premium for only P80 a month charged to your PLDT Home account.

You’ll definitely say MOTHER with these mom’s day bundles from Taco Bell

 


She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment!

Nothing makes us say “mother” like, well . . . our literal moms! With the way they cared for us while growing up, showing us love and supporting us even when nobody else would, it's a no brainer that the word now has the same meaning as "iconic" and "queen tingz." We say DASURV!

And with Mother's Day just around the corner, now is the best time to show her how much you love her!To help you celebrate with mom on her special day, 

Taco Bell has cooked up two bold and flavorful Mother's Day bundles that will surely make your celebration more exciting and fun, available from May 1 to 31, 2023 only.

Enjoy a flavorful celebration for two with the Mother's Day Bundle For 2, which starts at P419 per set. Choose between two Crunchy Beef Tacos or two Soft Beef Tacos, complete with two servings of Nachos Sprinkles, two 12oz servings of refreshing soda, and one Oreo Chocodilla for that sweet ending.

Or, go all out and make her day really special with the Mother's Day Bundle For 4, which starts at P799 per set. With this, you'll get two Crunchy Beef Tacos AND two Soft Beef Tacos together with one Cheese Quesadilla, one Oreo Chocodilla, two servings of Chili Lime Twists, and four 12oz servings of refreshing soda.

Celebrate Mother's Day with these offers and your other favorites from Taco Bell by visiting your nearest store for dine-in and take-out, or get them delivered straight to your doorstep by calling the 8911-1111 hotline. You can also order for delivery through Taco Bell's official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo. Prices may vary.

Don't miss the latest news, offers, and deals from Taco Bell by following and giving the brand a like on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also visit www.tacobell.com.ph.

Need funds? GCash introduces easy and accessible way to borrow money for different needs

GCash’s suite of lending products GGives, GLoan, and GCredit aims to provide Filipinos with easy and flexible borrowing terms

Almost 5 out of 10 Filipinos have outstanding loans, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) latest Financial Inclusion Survey in 2021. Of this number, day-to-day expenses, emergencies, and fulfilling financial or life goals are the top three reasons why Filipino adults borrow.

However, only two out of ten Filipinos have access to formal financial services offered by banks and government institutions like the Social Security System (SSS) and Pag-IBIG, with some resorting to borrowing from individuals or lending companies with unfairly high interest rates.

Moreover, BSP notes that 25% of Filipino adults were forced to use up their savings during the pandemic, which means that on top of having to deal with everyday finances, they may not have enough cash to cover emergency expenses.

In line with its goal of making affordable loans accessible to more Filipinos, e-wallet app, GCash introduces new ways for Filipinos to conveniently manage their finances. On top of using the GCash app to pay bills, send money, buy load or pay for online and in-store purchases, users can now easily borrow money in the form of GLoan, GGives, and GCredit.

“We at GCash are working hard to give every Filipino access to fair loans not just to help them meet their basic needs but also empower them to achieve their life goals,” said Zo Canaria, FUSE Lending Growth Marketing Head. “Through GCash’s in-app innovations, we hope to give Filipinos an easy way to fund the lifestyle they deserve and fulfill long-standing goals they were previously unable to achieve due to financial challenges.”

GLoan: Fast-cash loan offering

GLoan, the loan product of GCash, offers instant cash up to P125,000 straight to eligible users’ GCash wallets, which can be used for starting or expanding a business, cover emergency expenses, celebrate special occasions or even to pay for different necessities. Through GLoan, eligible users can borrow from P1,000 to P125,000 as good as cash, with an interest rate of as low as 1.59%.

To borrow, users simply submit their loan application within the app with no additional documents needed and wait for the loan to be reflected straight to their GCash wallet within 24 hours. The loan can then be paid for as low as P265 a month for 5-24 months.

GGives: Light and easy installment plan

Meanwhile, GGives is GCash’ light and flexible installment plan which allows eligible users to purchase big-ticket items and pay for it in up to 24 months. GGives allows eligible users to purchase items amounting up to P125,000 in one transaction and choose their payment terms in installments from 3, 6, 9, or 12 months and up to 24 gives.

GGives can be used for both in-store and online purchase of selected merchants. Unlike other installment products, GGives does not require additional documents during application and does not need an upfront downpayment and processing fees.

GCredit: Always-ready credit line

GCredit, powered by CIMB, is an always-ready credit line by GCash that can be used to pay for select bills, as well as products and services in-store and online. Eligible users can get up to a Php 50,000 credit line that they can use for bills payment, online buys, and in-store QR purchases to cover everyday expenses.

With GCredit, users are only charged based on the number of days they borrow. This prorated interest means users who pay earlier get charged a lower interest. GCredit’s Minimum Amount Due also allows users to pay as low as 15% of their dues on their billing and/or due date.

To be eligible for GLoan, GGives, and GCredit, users must have a fully verified GCash profile and must maintain a qualified GScore, which is the app’s trust rating reflecting their GCash activity. GScore is the primary basis to qualify for GLoan, GGives, GCredit and enjoy benefits such as lowest interest rates and highest credit line or loan amount.
As your GScore is computed based on GCash activity, users must maintain an active GCash wallet balance by cashing in regularly and using different GCash services. For those who are already using any of the GCash borrow products, such as GLoan, GGives or GCredit, they must pay their dues early or on time to maintain their GScore and be eligible for future credit transactions.

Users may access GLoan, GGives and GCredit through the GCash dashboard or find it under “Borrow.” No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery! Kaya mo, i-GCash mo!

RUSH launches eStore Charge, the ultimate affordable solution for efficient social selling


RUSH Technologies Inc. (RUSH) introduces eStore Charge, their most affordable eCommerce package that empowers busy entrepreneurs to accept orders and payments from all social pages and messaging apps through one user-friendly platform. It elevates social selling to make order management and fulfillment as efficient as possible.

The solution is tailor-made for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the early stages of digital commerce which rely on Facebook or Instagram shops and similar online platforms. These entrepreneurs often lack the time or resources to maintain their own sales channels.

With eStore Charge, merchants can create checkout links that they can send to their clients to simplify the checkout process. From this link, customers can review, modify, and complete their orders on one web page.

Although conversational commerce helps social media sellers without any cost, the limited features of these free tools still present various challenges, including extensive message exchanges, prolonged checkout processes, and laborious manual order monitoring, among others. Through eStore Charge, businesses can offer an easy shopping experience to their customers and grow with RUSH without moving out of their free platforms- until they are ready to launch their own digital storefront.

"We understand the struggles of micro and smaller enterprises. Social media sellers in particular are keen on growing their online business, but maintaining their own sales channel, even a sales website, is intimidating for them. We are so excited to introduce the cart-linking capability of eStore Charge to address these pain points and help these budding entrepreneurs scale their social media selling without breaking the bank," said Jeferson Cruz, RUSH Chief Commercial Officer.

Julianne Fernandez, RUSH Chief Product Officer, added: “Making digitalization easier for entrepreneurs is at the core of what we do, and we want to make every feature as intuitive as it can be. We developed eStore Charge with starting entrepreneurs in mind, making sure that they can operationalize a seamless checkout and order fulfillment process across their existing sales platforms,”

For an introductory price of Php 250.00 per month, merchants can create unlimited checkout links for order and payment acceptance. The offer is valid for sign-ups until May 30, 2023, with a one-year lock-in period. For more information, visit https://www.rush.ph/promotions/estore-charge-offer.

RUSH eStore Charge also grants access to a content management system, where sellers can upload unlimited products, activate secure payment options, build their customer base, and keep track of transaction history. Additionally, the RUSH Merchant app enables inventory updates, order management, and instant delivery rider booking.

David Tse, Rakuten Viber SVP in Asia Pacific, noted in a 2022 statement that conversational commerce will continue to rise in the coming years. RUSH eStore Charge is designed to help entrepreneurs capitalize on this trend.

RUSH, a portfolio company of 917 Ventures, Globe’s corporate venture builder, powers more than 1,000 brands and serves over six million customers across various industries in the Philippines. RUSH aims to help businesses of all sizes thrive in the competitive eCommerce space without the need for additional platforms and software solutions.

For more information about RUSH Technologies Inc. and its services, visit https://www.rush.ph/. Learn more about 917Ventures and its startups by visiting https://917ventures.com/.


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About RUSH

RUSH is the all-in-one eCommerce solution that takes care of the whole path to purchase from Discovery to Delivery. As the leading loyalty solutions provider in the Philippines, it has over 5M registered users, over 160 merchant partners, and has served over 6,000 doors. RUSH is a portfolio company under Globe’s corporate venture builder, 917Ventures.

Enjoy guilt-free shopping at 0% interest, P300 off your purchase at SM Store with Home Credit


There's no doubt that many Filipinos really love to shop. Looking for a birthday gift, shop! Going on a summer getaway, shop! Preparing for a new school year, shop! We shop our hearts out whenever we feel we deserve it. But there’s one more thing that Filipinos love – a good deal for their purchases!

That is why Home Credit Philippines, the shopping partner of every Filipino, teams up with the country’s largest department store chain, the SM Store, in providing customers the most affordable option in making their dream purchases come true. Customers may enjoy P300 off their purchase and no processing fee when paying through Home Credit’s 0% interest offer with SM Store.

Now Home Credit and SM Store take away the guilt from shopping through their buy now, pay later magic. Get ready to tick off your shopping lists and discover what we have in store for you below.

Shop at the nearest SM Store in 4 easy payments

Been saving up for something that you have always wanted? Wait no more, as Home Credit’s partnership with SM Store will now allow you to buy the products you want in 4 easy payments with a discount of P300 and no processing fee! Certainly, an affordable option to achieve your ultimate shopping goals!

Be a shopper for all seasons

Shopping is not only made affordable, but also flexible. You can now get a variety of SM Store products anytime at any season, ranging from cosmetics, apparel, stationeries, travel essentials, home improvements and a whole lot more.

With SM Store’s 0% interest offer and no processing fee through Home Credit, you can now be a trendsetter! Mix and match summer OOTDs, score the latest gadgets for your upcoming trips, grab the sweetest gifts for your nanays and lolas this Mother’s Day, or get those rainy-day essentials ready for the wet season to come, all at 0% interest rates.

Shop now and worry less! Drop by the nearest SM Stores in your area and achieve your ultimate shopping goals guilt-free through Home Credit.

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Don’t miss out on updates from Home Credit Philippines. Visit their official website www.homecredit.ph and Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to catch the latest promos and see what’s new in the Marketplace.








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About Home Credit

Home Credit Philippines is the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, providing access to credit through fast, convenient, and affordable financing in more than 14,000 partner stores nationwide. The brand offers a wide range of products from smartphones and laptops, home appliances and furniture, bicycles and motorcycle accessories to electronics and hardware, sports equipment and many more – offered at low or 0% interest rates in easy monthly installments.

Nearing its 10th year in the Philippines, Home Credit has served close to 10 million Filipinos. Beyond installment financing and related insurance services, Home Credit also offers cash loans, a virtual spending limit named Qwarta, and a credit card for its existing qualified customers. With the My Home Credit app, Filipino customers are just a click away to get the products they want for an elevated lifestyle. More information on HCPH is available at www.homecredit.ph.

More information on HCPH is available at www.homecredit.ph.


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