PayMongo provides payment gateway for budding startups through its partnership with Founders Launchpad

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Leading Philippine payment gateway, PayMongo Philippines, Inc. has partnered with Founders Launchpad, initiated by AHG Lab - one of the largest independent venture builders in the Philippines, and Draper Startup House - a global community of entrepreneurs. 

Founders Launchpad is a 12-week comprehensive incubation program designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with capital, resources to build their product/Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and guidance to be ready for investors. This includes a valuable curriculum, hands-on mentoring, investment support, engaging learning experiences, and ample networking opportunities.

This September, six startups coming from various industries such as HealthTech, CleanTech, EdTech, SaaS and e-commerce will pitch their ideas to regional and international investors - namely Pharmacy Aggregator—MedsGo, Plastic Waste Management Tech—Rezbin, Learning Platform for Standardized Testing—Kippap, Escrow Service for E-Commerce Transactions—Safe, Inventory & Sales Management Software with POS–Itemcount, and Alternative Asset Marketplace–Supafaya.

As a strategic partner, PayMongo will provide startups of this cohort with a secured payment gateway with zero signup fees, setup costs, integration costs, and maintaining balance. The cohort will also receive prime customer and clientele servicing, first access to its upcoming features and releases, and the opportunity to become a design partner in further developing its platform.

“We are definitely thrilled to be part of the growth journey of these creative startups. PayMongo has always supported startups in the Philippines. As a startup ourselves, we look forward to extending this enthusiasm to other aspiring entrepreneurs and founders in the country,” said PayMongo’s CEO, Jojo Malolos.

Mr. Malolos is also set to give a workshop to the graduates of the incubator program as part of their mentorship initiative. The participants of the program will also have a chance to visit PayMongo’s office to gain a deeper understanding of their curriculum and the work PayMongo does.

“We believe that having a reliable payment gateway partner like PayMongo is critical. At Founders Launchpad, we focus on supporting tech startups. Therefore, an easy-to-use and feature-rich payment partner is highly beneficial to our founders. We are very excited to have established partnerships with companies like PayMongo to offer more tangible value to the startups we work with,” said Simon Bauer, the Program Lead of the Founders Launchpad and Partner of AHG Lab.

AHG Lab is the largest independent Philippine Venture Builder focused on empowering founders and leaders to build groundbreaking startups that digitally transform the Philippine economy, catalyze positive change in various industries, and enable sustainable growth. Draper Startup House Manila is an international chain of hostels providing an access point to a global community of innovators and entrepreneurs.

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PayMongo Philippines Inc. is a Filipino-led payment gateway startup that allows businesses to easily accept online payments from their customers online via credit/debit card (straight/installment payments), buy now, pay later platforms, e-wallets, online banking, and over-the-counter payment establishments. PayMongo is a registered operator of payment systems regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) while its subsidiary, PayMongo Payments, also holds an electronic money issuer license from the BSP.

J&T Express shares tips and hacks to avail of its big shipping discounts this 7.7!

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J&T Express, one of the leading and fastest-growing delivery service providers in the Philippines, continues to give the best deals for its customers with its latest promo and services. 

This 7.7, customers can enjoy the lowest shipping rates for as low as PHP 36 when they download the J&T Express mobile app.

The promo is offered to all customers–most especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and existing customers who are also Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card cardholders. To avail of this latest promo, book a shipment via the J&T Express App, claim the "Free P21 voucher" and don't forget to register your "Pag-big ID number" in the Profile tab to enjoy an additional 5% discount.

 

“We are happy to share this discount deal with our customers. Since most shoppers tend to add more items to their carts during double-day sales, we aim to continue pairing this with our most efficient and quality delivery service for all,” says Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express Philippines.

With more than 1,500 branches and warehouses nationwide, J&T Express remains committed to providing efficient and hassle-free delivery service made better with its advanced and high-tech facilities to improve its customer satisfaction and service quality in the Philippines.

Download the J&T Express mobile application now and avail of its latest shipping discount deal today, made better with the Pag-IBIG Fund! 

To learn more about the promos and services offered by J&T Express, just visit www.jtexpress.ph or follow J&T in its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Tips for new and seasoned pet owners on how to keep happy, healthy pets

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Filipinos adore having pets. With 79% of Filipinos being pet owners, it’s no surprise that they find joy in taking care of animals, whether they're of the feathered, furred, or even scaled kind. But beyond the joy of companionship and protection, pets offer a multitude of health benefits, including increasing opportunities to exercise and socialize and even alleviating feelings of loneliness, allowing pet owners to live healthier, happier lives.

Pets offer unconditional love to their families, and as such, it is every pet parent’s responsibility to ensure that their pets are also living their best and healthiest lives. So if you’re planning to be a first-time pet parent or a pet parent looking for tips on how to care for your pets better, here are some tips to take into consideration.

Ensure that your pet can thrive in the environment you’re in

Yes, pets are cute and are a joy to have around but the first step for any prospective pet owner is to gauge if the pet you want to take care of can thrive in the environment you’re living in. In the Philippines, that means looking for pets that can live in tropical climates.

For furry animals like cats and dogs, this means looking for breeds that have the right kind of coats and body structures. Otherwise, pet parents should invest in creating the right environment for their pets, including proper temperature regulation and ventilation.

Feed your pets food that’s proper and healthy for them

A responsible pet parent should always do research on what to feed their pets. Like humans, pets can have intolerances, allergies, and even food that are poisonous for them. It’s important to learn about what a proper, balanced diet is like for your pet and this can be done through research and through consultations with your veterinarian.

Exercise your pets

Pets need exercise, as this not only helps them burn their energy but also keeps them limber and mentally and physically healthy, as in the case of dogs. Just make sure that the type of exercise you give your pets is appropriate for them, as different pets and breeds require different kinds of exercise.

Keep up with their checkups and vaccinations

Taking care of pets is very much like taking care of ourselves–they need proper nutrition, exercise, and regular medical checkups. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, all pets should receive a physical medical examination at least once a year. These visits include regular vaccinations and treatments to ensure that they are healthy, as unlike humans, pets may not be able to communicate or show outward signs of disease or injury–things a trained veterinarian can spot and provide treatment and guidance on.

Invest in pet insurance

Routine vet visits and even unexpected medical emergencies can put strain on a pet owner’s finances, which is why it’s important to consider getting a pet insurance product like Pet Insure,

Pet Insure is a customized non-life product specifically designed to protect the health of dogs no matter their breed, allowing dog parents to fully address the needs of their fur babies, including emergencies and accidents. 

Regional insurtech Igloo, together with Malayan Insurance and GCash, created Pet Insure to afford owners convenience and security as it offers three-in-one coverage that includes medical reimbursement for veterinary care up to a maximum of P100,000; owner's liability coverage of up to a maximum of P250,000; and a personal accident cover for dog owners worth P50,000 for as low as P650 for a one-month coverage on the GCash GInsure marketplace.

Having pets is a huge responsibility, and every pet owner must recognize the importance of ensuring that their pets are healthy, thriving, and happy. Learn more about how Pet Insure can protect your pet here.

 

 

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About Igloo:

Igloo is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. It has offices in Singapore, Indonesia,  Thailand,  The  Philippines,  Vietnam  and  Malaysia  and  tech  centres in China and India.  With a mission of making insurance accessible for all, the firm leverages big data, real-time risk assessment, and end-to-end automated claims management to create B2B2C insurance solutions for platform companies and insurance companies. Igloo’s insurance solutions enable companies  to  eliminate  their  exposure  to operational  risk,  create  new  revenue  streams,  and optimise  and  enhance  existing  products  and  services.  Igloo  has  partnered  with  over  55  well-known   brand   names   across   the   markets   in   various   verticals,   including   insurance, telecommunications, e-commerce, hospitality, health tech and financial services.

For more information, please visit https://www.iglooinsure.com/.

 

TOYCON Philippines 2023: Celebrating 20 Years of Play

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Philippine TOYCON, recognized as the biggest pop culture convention in the country, celebrates its milestone 20 years as a destination event, happening from July 7-9 at the SMX Convention Center Manila,

As one of the longest-running pop culture events in the Asian region, this year’s edition promises to raise the bar again for pop-culture events as it returns back to form as the collectors’ mecca and an ultimate destination for pop-culture fan engagement.

With each iteration, the Philippine TOYCON has gotten bigger and better, establishing itself as a cultural juggernaut and one of the most anticipated events of the year, as thousands of con-goers take part in a weekend of fun, nostalgia, and fabulous finds!

TOYCON this year will feature almost a hundred toy exclusives from partner exhibitors, with top toy brands like Funko, Lego, Bandai, Hot Toys, Pop Mart, JoyToy and many others. We will be featuring the top toy designers in the country, from the region and from the US. World-renowned toy designers like Quiccs, Wetworks, Creon Chknhead, Arman Kendrick and more, add to the hype with their limited edition TOYCON releases

TOYCON also partners with international brand and licensing giant, MINDstyle, to bring you the FanXperience, where con-goers can sample the latest trends in upcoming art toys and purchase Pop Asia exclusives. Fans also get to interact with top creators and designers like Punk Drunkers and Reen Barrera. You also get to check out the Secret Fresh merchandise and exhibits. And one the most anticipated toys of the convention brought in by MINDstyle is the very first ever Philippine Convention exclusive in the form of TOYCON’s brand mascot, TC-02, as an official Funko Pop collectible!

Globe is this year’s event co-presenter and they are bringing in the Globe Playboxx Booth where one can unleash their inner child. They also bring the Globe Premium and VIP Passes loaded with awesome toy exclusives, merch and vouchers. Avail of these VIP passes to be the first to own these much sough-after toy exclusives like Creon Chknheads CCW Buck Philippine Colorway, and Punk Drunkers convention exclusive Pops.

Still very much a highlight for the event is the ongoing live-action adaptation of the beloved Robot Romance Trilogy anime known as Voltes V. This Philippine production, known as Voltes V: Legacy with GMA TV, has received rave reviews for its cutting-edge special effects and attention to detail, clearly serving as a love letter from its makers to the source material. The cast of Voltes V Legacy and its show-runner, Director Mark A. Reyes will have a fan interaction on the TOYCON stage. GMA will also bring in other stars to grace the event.

But that’s not all, because from our homegrown talent taking on a much-beloved Japanese franchise, we also get to welcome some special guests from the Japanese Tokusatsu (“live-action special effects”) universe. 

First up, we have Tetsuo Kurata, aka Robert Akizuki, as he was locally known when he played Masked Rider Black and Black RX. With him of course is Ryosuke Kaizu, who played Red Mask in Hikari Sentai Maskman. All those who grew up with these 90’s heroes will have a blast to see them up close and personal along with their props and vehicles in the Toku Spirits booth.

Cosplay also returns to TOYCON in a big way with arguably the most entertaining and most talked-about cosplay competition in the country. The Cosplay KO heightens the excitement for individual cosplayers on Saturday with a P20,000 cash prize for the best anime and the Anime S Cosplay World Stars local qualifiers in the Duo Category and the Cosplay Pop Duo Contest liven up the TOYCON stage on Sunday. Celebrity Cosplay photographer, Jay Tablante, also conducts a Cosplay Photography workshop sponsored by Canon.

Movie fans will celebrate in the immersive cinematic displays as Warner Brothers sets up for Barbie the Movie and the highly anticipated DC superhero movie, Blue Beetle. Paramount Pictures also joins the fray with a booth for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

TOYCON also brings to the fore the top local and international creators with not just one but three Creative Zones: the Comics Zone powered by Komiket, with top comic book artists and illustrators, and two Toy Designer Alleys with the best local and international toy designers including Hot Actor, Pucky, Chino Lam, Unbox Industries and more! Enjoy more than 80 toy exclusives to be released by more than 40 toy designers around the world!

And of course, the heart of the event is the TOYCON Collectors Gallery where around 80 toy collector groups will display their collections with exciting panel discussions and competitions for Custom Toys, Toy Photography, Best Display and Awards for the Best Toy Collectors Group sponsored by the Philippine Toy Groups Association. And definitely, the shopping and collectibles hunting is unsurpassed in TOYCON with more toys, comics, collectibles to be found in more than 250 vendor booths!, And even bigger fan experiences than you could possibly imagine await you over this epic weekend!

An absolute epic experience awaits all fans this July 7-9 at the SMX Convention Center as we celebrate 20 years of TOYCON with the TOYCON MINDstyle FanXperince. The only question is: will you be celebrating with us, or will you be missing out on one of the hottest events of 2023? The choice couldn’t be clearer - see you there!

The 20th TOYCON Philippines and MINDstyle FanXperience is presented by Globe, in partnership with Great Toys Online, Filbars, Hobbiestock, CalicoToys, Gaming Library, Funtastik, Talent High, Solid Toys, Collectors Base, Stormy Vault, Devil Toys, the College of St. Benilde, Bostik, Cybercraft PH, Grimalkin, JoyToy, Gnarly, and supported by Canon, GMA Store, Quiccs, Toku Spirits, Funko Funatic Philippines, Big Boys Toy Store, Image World, Yori, Warner Brothers Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Del Monte Potato Crisp, with hotel partners, Citadines and Heritage Hotel. Also powered by Exlink Events, Anime Alliance, Ambox Events, Komiket, IPMS, the Philippine Toy Group Association and Creon Chknhead.

Tickets are available at SMTickets.com or onsite during the event dates at the SMX Convention Center. The Globe Premium Passes and Globe MINDstyle VIP Passes are available on Tickelo.com

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Lalamove announces the opening of ‘Partner Driver Center’ at PITX

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Lalamove Philippines, one of the country’s leading on-demand delivery platform, announced the opening of its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

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The facility is intended to empower the leading on-demand

 delivery service provider’s vast partner driver community

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The Partner Driver Center, which is open starting July 3, Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (except on holidays), functions as an all-around facility designed to accommodate everything related to Lalamove’s partner drivers.

Delivering Success Together: Lalamove, PITX, and LGU of Parañaque inaugurate the new Bossing Center, a hub designed for our valued partner drivers. IN PHOTO (L-R): Mohit Malhi, Chief Executive Officer of Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Djon Nacario, Managing Director of Lalamove Philippines, and Mark Allen Besa, Parañaque City Environment and Natural Resources Department Head (CENRO), representating Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez

“The Partner Driver Center is the realization of Lalamove’s mission to continuously empower our partner drivers, our Lalamove Bossings, who are among the most essential part of our nearly seven-year journey in the Philippines,” Lalamove Managing Director Djon Nacario said at the ceremony. “It is our way of extending our gratitude to the ever-growing partner driver community, as well as to the Filipinos wanting to become part of our commitment to deliver the best service to our customers.”

Nacario was joined by Lalamove Star Drivers, as well as representatives from PITX and Paranaque City’s Local Government Unit, in the momentous event, where participants got their first glimpse of the Partner Driver Center and won exclusive prizes from Lalamove and its partners.

Lalamove Bossings can roam around and mingle with their fellow partner drivers while waiting for orders. Merchandise booths are available if they are in need of Lalamove Bossing essentials such as the iconic LalaJacket, LalaBag, and LalaVest.

Interested applicants may also do walk-ins and undergo the onboarding and enhanced driver training process on the same day, while current partner drivers having issues or concerns with their Lalamove Driver App accounts may also approach personnel for assistance.

Meanwhile, Lalamove partner drivers who need reskilling and retraining are welcome to undergo the Balik Biyahe program in the facility.

“As we continue to grow our fleet, it is vital that we simultaneously grow our partner driver community. The Partner Driver Center, which is located within our soon-to-reopen multi-modal hub in PITX, is a testament to this commitment,” Nacario said.

Earlier this month, Lalamove announced the relocation of its logistics hub from Makati City and Quezon City to PITX to strengthen inter- and intra-city deliveries and provide a wider space for its partner drivers to come together.

With the growth of Lalamove’s fleet to include six-wheel and 10-wheel trucks, PITX’s close proximity to other major transport hubs makes it an ideal location to create more livelihood opportunities for Filipinos in a more accessible way.

Lalamove invites all individuals seeking flexible livelihood opportunities a chance to join the thriving community of partner drivers and additional avenues to earn.

Visit the Lalamove website to learn more and apply to be a partner driver today. Get the latest updates on Lalamove by following it on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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ABOUT LALAMOVE

Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform born with a mission to empower communities by making delivery fast, simple, and affordable. At the click of a button, individuals, small businesses, and corporations can access a wide fleet of delivery vehicles operated by professional driver partners. Powered by technology, Lalamove seamlessly connects people, vehicles, freights and roads, moving things that matter and bringing benefits to local communities in 11 markets across Asia and Latin America