Just tap and go when you link your Maya Credit Card to Google Pay!

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Filipinos practically run their entire lives on their phones — checking group chats, booking rides, and juggling a dozen errands in between. But even with everything going digital, paying with your phone can still slow you down – especially with QR codes. Scanning with your phone, waiting for SMS confirmation, or having cashiers take screenshots and double-check a QR payment? Suddenly, your quick stop turns into a waiting game.

Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, is changing that. As one of the first banks in the country to enable Google Pay for credit cards, Maya is putting next-generation payments directly in your hands. Yup, Android users can now tap and go by simply adding their Maya Credit Card to Google Wallet. Even better? Tap to Pay via the Maya app is coming soon, making paying faster and easier than ever.

Why Tap to Pay Just Makes Sense

Life moves fast—commuting, grabbing coffee, running errands between meetings. And through all of that, your phone is always in your hand. So, it only makes sense for paying to keep up.

It’s no wonder most prefer tapping with their credit cards. It’s quick, convenient, and comes with rewards. But there’s an even faster way to pay: Tapping with your phone. With Maya on Google Pay, your phone becomes your wallet. No digging through your bag, no fumbling for a card—just one motion and you’re done. Plus, you still get the rewards you love:

· Instant Maya Miles with your Maya Black Credit Card, and

· Cashback with your Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card.

An Easier & More Effortless Way to Pay

Paying with your Maya Credit Card on Google Pay is instant and incredibly smooth:

· Add your Maya Credit Card to the Google Wallet app

· Unlock your phone, open Google Wallet, and tap at any NFC-enabled terminal

· Pay anywhere Visa or Mastercard contactless is accepted globally

No extra steps. No friction. Just fast, secure, tap-and-go payments — whether you’re buying coffee, catching a ride, or checking out at your favorite stores.

Perks That Make Tapping Even Better

To celebrate this new way to pay, Maya and Visa are giving your PickUp Coffee run an upgrade. Tap to Pay with your Maya Credit Card via Google Pay and you get ₱50 off on your drink—yes, just for tapping. Your caffeine fix, now with tap-exclusive perks.

With this feature now available, you can finally ditch the unnecessary steps and go straight to the part that matters—tapping, earning, and getting on with your day. Paying shouldn’t slow your down, and now it won’t.

Visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

Sleigh Sales, Not Boxes: How Smart Warehouses Help You Focus on What Matters This Holiday Rush

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E-commerce continues to boom in the Philippines, now one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing digital markets. The 2024 e-Conomy SEA report developed by Bain & Company, Google, and Temasek, projects the country’s e-commerce sector to reach USD 24 billion, driven by a digitally savvy population that increasingly trusts online transactions. This drives e-commerce optimism in the Philippines, with a report from Singapore-based Blackbox Research pinning high consumer trust and advancement in digital payments as a unique strength that gives the Philippines a significant advantage over neighboring markets.

But while consumer confidence is high, logistics remains a major roadblock. The same report from Blackbox Research further identifies fragmented logistics infrastructure and high fulfillment costs (37%) as key barriers to e-commerce growth. This puts e-commerce players in the Philippines in a challenging position when 46% of Filipino consumers now demand faster fulfillment, while 26% consider logistics reliability a non-negotiable factor when shopping online.

With 54% of MSMEs citing logistics infrastructure and fulfillment as their key operational challenge, many online Filipino sellers, especially those without an established brand or supply chain in place, are at a disadvantage with the upcoming holiday rush. Without the systems, manpower, and proper investments, these small players are at risk of falling behind.

“The holiday season is make-or-break for many Filipino businesses when orders surge, but these issues with warehousing inventory and order fulfillment are not just a seasonal challenge,” said Sabina Lopez-Vergara, Ninja Van Philippines Chief Commercial Officer. “A seller’s ability in fulfillment provides the very foundation of his or her level of customer service, but putting this system in place is not always easy, especially when many of our Filipino sellers do not have knowledge or background in logistics.”

The Holiday Bottleneck: When Demand Outpaces Delivery

Every Christmas season, local businesses face the same challenge— demand rises faster than their capacity to fulfill it. Missed deliveries, inaccurate stock counts, and slow updates often lead to lost sales and frustrated customers. The Blackbox report even calls logistics Southeast Asia’s “Achilles’ heel,” warning that operational strain can erode both trust and profitability.

Meanwhile, Filipino shoppers are raising the bar. They now expect real-time tracking, faster fulfillment, and transparency at every step of the purchase journey. For businesses without automated systems, keeping up with these standards is becoming increasingly difficult. As experts note, the next step of competition lies in speed and trust— and the business that masters both will win long-term loyalty.

Smart Warehouses: Turning Holiday Chaos into Growth

Ninja Van’s tech-powered Fulfillment service offers a tech-enabled, end-to-end solution that helps businesses stay ahead of demand. Through automation, real-time inventory tracking, and smart item allocation, Ninja Van simplifies complex operations into a coordinated, efficient system—customizable and scalable for businesses of any size.

Its custom-fit fulfillment approach allows businesses to tailor each step of the process—from bundle packing and barcode tagging to branded packaging and quality checks—to match a brand’s specific requirements.

From storage to delivery, Ninja Van Fulfillment offers end-to-end visibility of every step, ensuring that bestsellers remain in stock and orders are fulfilled quickly. Automated inventory management minimizes human error, while integrated returns handling turns post-holiday returns into recovery opportunities instead of setbacks.

Ninja Van’s smart warehousing model also helps businesses modernize without heavy infrastructure investments, empowering them to compete regionally and globally.

Through Ninja Van’s advanced dashboard, customers can customize order processing, track inventory in real time, and maintain synchronized storefronts to prevent overselling or stockouts. Businesses can also choose the last-mile partner that best fits their needs, ensuring every delivery runs seamlessly from warehouse to doorstep.

“Business owners pour their heart into every product they sell, so it’s natural to fear losing control once it leaves their hands,” Vergara explained. “With Ninja Van Fulfillment, we make sure every parcel is handled with the same level of care as its owner– from smart inventory systems and photo proof to item-level tracking that shows exactly where your products are and how they’re doing. Our goal is to give sellers full visibility and confidence that every order goes out right, on time, and with the same passion they put into their businesses.”

Beyond the Holidays: Building Reliability Year-Round

Faster, more accurate deliveries don’t just create happy customers— they build trust and repeat business. For small and medium enterprises, that reliability translates to reducing operating costs, better efficiency, and more time to focus on scaling. As e-commerce competition intensifies, logistics is no longer just a back-end function, but rather a strategic advantage.

“Every delivery is more than just a package—it’s a promise between a business and its customer,” Vergara shared. “That’s why at Ninja Van, we make it our mission to deliver each parcel with accuracy, care, and consistency. From storage to doorstep, we ensure every order leaves exactly as intended, giving business owners the peace of mind that their hard work is in good hands.”

OPPO and the Department of Tourism Forge Milestone Collaboration to Showcase the Beauty of the Philippines

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Leading global smart device brand OPPO and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have officially sealed a landmark partnership to strengthen the local tourism industry by showcasing scenic Philippine destinations through the lens of OPPO’s most innovative and cutting-edge smartphone technologies.

Under the banner “OPPO Loves The Philippines,” the collaboration reflects a shared vision to inspire the world to discover countless reasons to Love the Philippines through stunning, authentic, and AI-empowered visual storytelling.

It aims to highlight the country’s diverse and often unexplored destinations—including less-known freshwater and underwater attractions—through captivating imagery and user-generated content across digital platforms.

“OPPO Philippines believes technology should serve people and strengthen communities. This landmark partnership with the Department of Tourism allows us to fulfill our desire to uplift lives. We are here to help more people see the Philippines the way Filipinos do,” said Joanarc Sales, Associate Marketing Director of OPPO Philippines.

The partnership will leverage OPPO’s creator community and content production expertise through targeted skill-building initiatives for the DOT network—equipping tourism teams with both the tools and knowledge to champion tourism as a digital movement that celebrates the country.

“The ceremonial signing between the Department of Tourism and OPPO honors and symbolizes our united commitment to pursue tourism advocacies that ultimately contribute to nation-building. This partnership is anchored on the DOT’s advocacies of sustainability, responsible tourism, inclusiveness in our tourism promotion and development, and effective communications,” said Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

As part of this initiative, OPPO will equip the DOT’s Tourist Rest Areas with advanced technologies to enhance convenience, safety, and the overall traveler experience. Tourism Information Desks will become one-stop hubs offering real-time updates and assistance through OPPO’s IoT solutions, while Hop-On Hop-Off Tours will benefit from smarter, more seamless mobility innovations powered by OPPO’s smart ecosystem.

For OPPO, the partnership reinforces its broader commitment to nation-building and cultural appreciation. By enabling local content creators, tourism workers, and communities to produce compelling digital narratives, OPPO aims to spark renewed pride in the Philippines’ rich natural and cultural heritage.

This collaboration marks a new chapter where innovation meets passion for place—where every photo, every story, and every shared moment helps the world deepen its appreciation for the wonders of the Philippines.

For more updates, visit www.oppo.com/ph/ or follow OPPO Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Maligayang PaskOPPO: OPPO celebrates Christmas worth PHP 500 Million in Prizes Up for Grabs

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Christmas is coming—and so are huge prizes! Be part of OPPO’s Maligayang PaskOPPO 2025 campaign for a chance to take home a share of up to PHP 500 million in prizes for a brighter and merrier holiday season!

Until January 6, 2026, OPPO together with Santa Ollie will give away exciting gifts, including a grand prize of PHP 500,000 in cash, OPPO smartphones and IoT devices, and gift vouchers for fashion, beauty, sports, and travel products.

Join the My OPPO App Grand Christmas Raffle

Loyal My OPPO App users nationwide can win amazing treats by joining the My OPPO Grand Christmas Raffle through the app. Simply follow these steps:

1. Open the My OPPO App on your OPPO phone.
2. Tap the homepage banner to enter the game.
3. Tap “Click to Win” and wait 15 seconds to instantly receive a prize.

Each user gets TWO (2) FREE PLAYS PER DAY, with additional chances available for 200 OPPOINTS per round.

Win These Prizes for a True Maligayang PaskOPPO

Be ready to join the My OPPO App Grand Christmas Raffle and get the chance to win the PHP 500,000 grand prize and the following OPPO devices:

OPPO Bundles:

1 Winner – OPPO Grand Prize Bundle

● OPPO Find X9

● OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G

● OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G

● OPPO A6 Pro

● OPPO A5 Pro

● OPPO Pad SE

● OPPO Enco Air4

● OPPO Watch X2 Mini

1 Winner – OPPO Flagship Line Bundle

● OPPO Find X9

● OPPO Pad 3

● OPPO Enco Air4 Pro

● OPPO Watch X2 Mini

1 Winner – OPPO Premium Line Bundle

● OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G

● OPPO Pad SE

● OPPO Enco Air4

● OPPO Watch X2 Min

1 Winner – OPPO Entry Line Bundle

● OPPO A6 Pro

● OPPO Buds2 Pro

● OPPO Pad SE

These OPPO devices are also up for grabs:

● 1 unit OPPO Find X9

● 1 unit OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G

● 1 unit OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G

● 1 unit OPPO A6 Pro

● 3 units OPPO A5 Pro

● 3 units OPPO A78 (8GB + 256GB)

● 4 units OPPO A3 (8GB + 256GB)

● 4 units OPPO Reno8 Pro

● 59 units OPPO Enco Air4 Pro

Win Exciting Vouchers

Participants also have the chance to win over a thousand vouchers:

● 50 winners of PHP 1,000 Decathlon vouchers each

● 50 winners of PHP 1,000 Uniqlo vouchers each

● 22 winners of PHP 1,000 Adidas vouchers each

● 20 winners of PHP 1,000 The Travel Club vouchers each

● 250 winners of PHP 500 Aquaflask vouchers each

● 370 winners of PHP 500 Happy Skin vouchers each

● 150 winners of PHP 500 Giftaway Universal vouchers each

● 300 winners of PHP 500 SM Gift Pass each

● 400 winners of PHP 100 Grab vouchers each

Plus, My OPPO App users can be among 2,000 winners of 200 OPPOINTS each.

Your Holiday Win Starts Here

Celebrate the holidays the OPPO way! Open the My OPPO App, join the My OPPO App Grand Christmas Raffle, and explore the rewards waiting for you. One tap might be all it takes to bring home a holiday surprise.

Watch out for more Christmas surprises from OPPO in the coming days. Open your My OPPO App to learn more about the My OPPO App Grand Christmas Raffle.

To know more about the Maligayang PaskOPPO 2025 Christmas Campaign, visit www.oppo.com/ph/ or follow OPPO Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Social Security System and Manulife Philippines Strengthen Financial Security for SSS Retiree and Surviving Spouse Pensioners who Availed of the SSS Pension Loan Program with Group Credit Life Insurance

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Social Security System (SSS) and Manulife Philippines have formally expanded their partnership to provide Group Credit Life Insurance coverage to pensioners who availed of the SSS Pension Loan Program, following a ceremonial contract signing held at the SSS Head Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Present at the contract signing are executives from both organizations, led by SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph de Claro and Manulife Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Rahul Hora.

Manulife Philippines President and CEO Rahul Hora, Chief Corporate Solutions and Alternative Distribution Officer Erwin Go, and Vice President and Head of Corporate Solutions Cheryl Asinas formalize the partnership with Social Security System President and CEO Robert Joseph Montes De Carlo and Executive Vice President for Investments Sector Ernesto D. Francisco, Jr.

Previously available only to 2 million retirement pensioners across the country, the expanded coverage now also includes approximately 1.2 million surviving spouse pensioners, ensuring that their financial obligations of loan borrowers are protected through comprehensive credit life insurance. This milestone marks a significant step toward strengthening financial resilience for Filipino families.

"This partnership represents our shared commitment to protect and empower our clients, especially those who rely on financial assistance to make their dreams happen, secure their families’ future, or rebuild their lives after a calamity," said Robert Joseph de Claro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Social Security System. "Through this agreement, we help ensure that our borrowers are not left vulnerable in times of unexpected loss, illness, or tragedy.”

"Expanding this partnership reflects our dedication to helping build a more inclusive financial landscape where Filipino families can access the protection they need," said Rahul Hora, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Philippines. “With this initiative, we reinforce our goal of enabling more Filipinos achieve greater financial security, especially during times when support is needed most."

Strengthening financial resilience: Enhanced insurance features and benefits

The enhanced program builds on the successful implementation of the SSS Pension Loan Program (PLP), announced on Labor Day 2025, which provided accessible, low-interest loans to pensioners. With Manulife as the Group Credit Life Insurance provider from 2025 to 2026, both retirement and surviving spouse pensioners benefit from:

● Comprehensive protection: Manulife’s group credit life insurance covers outstanding loan obligations in the event of the borrower’s passing, relieving families of financial burden during difficult times.

● Inclusive coverage: The insurance now extends to surviving spouse pensioners, ensuring broader protection across the pensioner base.

● Seamless integration: The insurance is embedded within the pension loan process, with no additional steps required from members to access coverage.

Building trust through proven partnership

Manulife’s continued collaboration with SSS underscores the power of public-private partnerships in expanding the reach of social protection programs. Since the original five-year group credit life insurance contract began in August 2022, Manulife has leveraged its insurance expertise to support government initiatives that promote financial security for Filipino families, advancing its nation-building efforts.

With this landmark enhancement, Manulife builds on its 118-year legacy in the Philippines, reaffirming its role as a trusted financial partner of Filipino customers. The company continues to deliver innovative insurance solutions that meet customers’ evolving needs across all life stages.