You Can Now Use GCash For Dining And Shopping In South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia!

Travel to your favorite destinations as GCash now makes your much deserved trip hassle-free and even more exciting as it partners with Alipay+, a suite of global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions by Ant Group.

Being the first e-wallet in the Philippines to enable cross-border payments, GCash allows Filipinos to have more convenient payment experience when they travel abroad with over 1 million merchants to choose from. You can now conveniently pay for meals, shopping, and experience amazing possibilities at Alipay+’s partnering merchants across the region.

“Through our partnership with Alipay+, GCash users now can travel with ease knowing they can take control of their budget by enjoying real-time forex when paying. On top of that, GCash users will not be subject to any service fees and they can access a wide variety of promos and discounts within the app,” said CEO of GCash, Martha Sazon.

Using the GCash app while traveling overseas also helps in keeping your travel budget in check. You don’t need to carry as much cash to pay for expenses since your funds are safely saved in your GCash account.

The GCash and Alipay+ partnership is currently available in top travel destinations in Asia including South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia, and more countries in the pipeline. 

For those flying to South Korea, you can use GCash in Alipay+ partner establishments located at Myeong-Dong, Dong Dae Moon, Hong Dae, Itaewon, and at Seoul Namsan Tower. These include Hyundai DFS, Lotte, Line Friends, Shilla DFS, Haidilao, Starbucks, and Paris Baguette. While those who are traveling to Malaysia, can take advantage of this service in various convenience stores like KK Mart and Happy Mart, food options such as Tealive, Mydin and Dunkin Donut, and even baking goods at Bake with Yen.  

In the meantime, those traveling to Singapore can use the GCash app at Lotte and Shilla Duty Free shops at Changi Airport, Bengawan Solo, Swensens, Fragrance and when taking a ComfortDelgro Taxi.

In Japan, you can find several retail and food merchants in select cities like Shibuya, Asakusa, Shinjuku, Odaiba where you can shop at places like Takashimaya, Isetan Shinjuku, Odakyu, and 24hr department store Don Quixote, Rayard Miyashita Park and Tokyo Solamachi Mall, or eat at favorites like Ichiran Ramen, Kani-Doraku, and Kura Sushi.

Look for establishments with an in-store display of the Alipay+ sign. To use GCash to pay overseas, simply tap the “QR” button on the GCash dashboard and either scan the QR code of the merchant or tap “Pay abroad with Alipay+” which will lead to a QR code that will be generated for the merchant to scan.

For more information on Pay Abroad with Alipay+, visit http://gcash.com.

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#LiveCleanLiveGreen At Home For A Cleaner Future

Kindness is a trait parents always try to instill in their children, kindness to people and animals, and of course, kindness to the environment. While we try to teach our kids the importance of recycling, reducing waste, and more, we also try to find affordable and accessible ways to extend eco-friendly habits to the products we buy.

Unilever, through its beloved homecare brands Breeze and Domex, empowers parents like you to #LiveCleanLiveGreen and pass on green habits to your kids. Under its Linis Pilipinas campaign, the company remains committed to create a Clean Future, by providing shoppers with good quality products that are good for the environment, as well as accessible ways to reduce, upcycle and recycle.

Starting with the large packs of Breeze and Domex, Unilever has started creating bottle packaging made from 100% recycled plastic, saving up to 19,000kg or 342,000 pieces of bottles from going into landfills or oceans that contribute to pollution annually. Moreover, Breeze Powder is formulated with EcoClean technology and does not contain any hard surfactant that can damage the environment.

To strengthen their commitment to reduce plastic waste, Unilever has also partnered with The Plastic Flamingo (PLAF). A homegrown social enterprise that collects and upcycles plastic waste to create eco-lumbers and eco-boards, PLAF uses these to build furniture and shelters for communities in need. You can join in by dropping off your clean plastics at the Breeze and PLAF’s collection point in UP Town Center.

Shoppers can also participate by purchasing the eco-friendly packed Breeze and Domex via the Linis Pilipinas Sale this coming October 22-24. Enjoy exclusive Buy 2-Take 1, eco bag giveaways and other discounts, deals, and gifts via Unilever Homecare’s official stores on Lazada and Shopee, or shop at any Robinsons Supermarkets, Puregold and Waltermart nationwide to take home a free eco bag when purchasing big packs. A portion of the proceeds during this sale period will be donated to PLAF to fund the collection and upcycling of 16,000 kg of plastic waste into eco-friendly furniture which will be donated to a beneficiary public school. Now, you can get huge savings while helping out the environment at the same time.

To learn more about Unilever’s Linis Pilipinas initiative and how you can take part, visit the Unilever Philippines’ Facebook Page.

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Maya Reaches 1M Savings Customers

One million Filipinos are now enjoying a seamless banking experience with Maya, the country’s all-in-one money app. To celebrate this milestone, Maya is launching new offers to make your digital banking experience even more awesome!

To start, you can now receive your savings interest daily and enjoy up to 6% per annum interest rate just by doing your everyday transactions in the app. 

Maya’s recording breaking 1 million savings customers milestone comes just five months after the leading digital banking app’s public launch at the end of April this year. 

“We’re very grateful for the warm response from the market. We’re ushering in a new banking era, and we’re excited to roll out more innovative and customer-centric digital banking features in Maya that can enrich everyday lives,” said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President. 

Here are some reasons why you should leap forward into a new banking experience with Maya: 

Seamless and integrated experience. 

Maya is not just a zero-interest-earning e-wallet now. You can make your money work harder with its savings feature. Conveniently move your money to your e-wallet to make a transaction and buy or sell crypto. What’s great about this is it’s all seamless, as digital banking is integrated into the app. No need to deal with another bank or app and submit new requirements. 

Daily savings interest crediting. 

Most recently, Maya introduced a daily interest crediting in its savings feature. Yes, you read it right – you can see your up to 6% per annum earnings daily in your Maya Savings transaction history – not monthly! 

More rewarding daily transactions. 

Maya is also pioneering mission-led rewards to encourage customers to save and use digital for everyday transactions. Starting October 15, you’ll earn an already high base rate of 4.5% interest per annum on your savings, credited daily. You can quickly increase this to 6% in the next 30 days by paying with Maya for your everyday transactions. Simply spend at least P250 when paying for your purchases via Maya QR, card, or mobile number or settling your bills via the Maya app. This offer is available until November 30, 2022. Stay tuned for more updates on your savings interest!

Personalized Goals to manage your money. 

\Maya offers an efficient way to manage your money with its Personal Goals feature. You can create up to five goals with set target amounts and timelines for organized tracking, on top of a high-yield 6% interest rate available until December 31, 2022. Soon, daily interest rate crediting will also be available for this feature.  

Easy account opening and transfers. 

Accessing Maya Savings is easy – you only need an upgraded Maya wallet account. Once you have your Maya Savings account, you do not need to worry about maintaining a minimum balance. Fund transfers to other banks and financial institutions via PesoNet are also free until December 31, 2022.  

Create your credit history. 

Every transaction you make in the Maya app, including Savings, can help you build your credit score. Maya offers eligible customers an instant revolving credit of up to PHP15,000, which you can use in your wallet or transfer to your Maya Savings. 

Reliable and secure. 

Rounding up the top-of-the-line features is Maya’s record of reliability and safety. The Maya app enjoys a 99.94% app uptime rate. Its digital banking services are powered by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed Maya Bank, and deposits are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) for up to PHP 500,000.00 per depositor. 

Maya is more about Maya, visit maya.ph or follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, IG, Tiktok, and YouTube and @mayaofficialph on Twitter. Join our Telegram community at https://t.me/TeamMayaPH

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Ayala Land Residential Properties Now Available On The GCash App Via GLife

The country’s leading mobile wallet GCash, in partnership with Ayala Land Inc.(ALI), has launched Ayala properties on GLife along with its four key brands: Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida and Amaia.

Using the GLife feature, the one-stop shop lifestyle feature on the GCash app, Filipino home buyers and property seekers can now easily browse Ayala Land’s property listings and submit an inquiry without leaving the comforts of their homes.

“With this partnership with Ayala Land, GCash enables potential homeowners and property seekers to conduct virtual unit viewing and, after they make the decision to buy a property, access cashless payment of reservation fees using their e-wallet account. Furthermore, home buyers no longer need to pay their real estate dues through traditional channels like post-dated checks, bank deposits, over-the-counter payments to property developers, or brokers. They can conveniently and safely do just all these transactions using their smartphones and via GLife on the GCash app,” GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon said.

Property seekers who want to access Ayala Land properties will now be able to easily view  property listings  by simply opening the GCash app and tapping “GLife” on the dashboard. Once on GLife, tap the “Real Estate” category, and from there, users will be able to see available listings from Ayala Land developments, check out properties nationwide and select their preferred type of property. After reading the initial information on the selected listing, interested buyers can just tap  “Inquire”, fill in the necessary details, and finally tap “submit” to forward their inquiry.

“Together with GCash, we at Ayala Land, want to make it easier for Filipinos to find the property that suits their needs. As more and more individuals are turning to the convenience of online shopping, we strongly believe that buying home and real estate properties should not be any different. By launching four of our key brands on GLife, Filipinos can now have a more seamless experience in buying Ayala Land properties,” ALI president and CEO Bobby O. Dy said.

According to GCash Chief Commercial Officer Oscar Reyes Jr., the partnership with ALI is a testament to the commitment of GCash to go beyond providing safe and convenient digital financial solutions to Filipinos.  GCash is also primed to give Filipinos easier access to affordable house-and-lot packages and condominium units to help make their dream of owning a home a reality.

With this partnership, GCash and Ayala Land are now able to provide a safer and more convenient way of purchasing real estate to the Filipinos and cater to the consumer’s evolving needs.

Not yet on GCash? You can download the GCash app for free on Google Play and the App Store.

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Make Life Greater With Globe At Home

As we move in sync with the demands of a hyper-connected world, the role of home internet connection has become more relevant than ever. That’s why the name of the game no longer just stops at speed, but how it extends to making homes greater with life essentials and unparalleled customer service that allow each family member to thrive and succeed in this fast-evolving digital age.

Welcome to GFiber-Strong City

To bring #ExtraGDay to its users, Globe At Home took them on an immersive journey through GFiber-Strong City, where they got to experience first hand the power of GFiber connectivity and what life-changing opportunities it can bring to their homes to be able to thrive in a hyper-connected world.

“We wanted to demonstrate through this event how Globe At Home continues to redefine the fiber experience for Filipinos with our GFiber offerings that go beyond unlimited connectivity and speed. Through GFiber, we bring customers into the Globe ecosystem to uplift the lives of every Filipino family by supporting them in their pursuits anchored on the things they are passionate about and giving them more confidence to be great because they are backed by Globe’s reliable fiber,” said Janis Racpan, Head of Globe At Home Brand Management.

The brand showcased the ultra-speeds its postpaid plans offer and all the kinds of things families can do with a GFiber subscription. Participants were also able to experience GFiber’s rich lifestyle and entertainment partners, and learn about Globe At Home’s rewards and innovative wifi promos.

Several Globe At Home ambassadors joined the event, including Kryz and Slater Young, lifestyle content creators and owners of an intelligent home; Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona, one of the podcast show pioneers in the country; as well as Bianca Gonzalez, actress, TV host, and proud mother of two.

The future is now with GFiber

Globe At Home has been ramping up its customers’ migration to fiber and introducing innovative connectivity products in response to the demand for faster and more reliable internet connection at home as millions shifted to a  hybrid work or learning setup.

GFiber can even power up homes with up to 1Gbps in internet speeds, which means an uninterrupted and high-quality digital experience for every household member.

Make homes greater with WiFi-strong connections

Families can experience the power of connectivity right in their own homes with any of the GFiber plans available. With GFiber Unli Plan 1699, they can enjoy up to 150mbps fiber connectivity that would allow them to stream high-quality videos, increase their productivity and even create a seamless intelligent home experience.

Globe At Home also recently launched the fiber-to-the-room or FTTR technology–the first in Southeast Asia. This new WiFi solution allows users to enjoy the strongest, most consistent, and fastest fiber connectivity at home as fiber is extended to the individual rooms of the home. It works best with 1Gbps fiber connectivity powered by GFiber Unli Plan 7499 as it provides full home Gigabit WiFi coverage.  Aside from making video calls, streaming videos in 8K HD, or playing online games without any interruptions, users can also enjoy a better intelligent home experience with FTTR technology.

In a video, Kryz and Slater Young discussed how they are able to enjoy better family experiences because of their intelligent home and how crucial it is to have an internet connection that can power up their gadgets.

“It’s important to have a well-connected home because all our smart home gadgets run on the internet so it’s important to have high-speed connection, which is made possible by Globe At Home,” said Slater Young.

Make homes greater with life and entertainment essentials that matter

GFiber plans also come with complimentary subscriptions to entertainment content that bring joy, inspiration, and creativity. Customers can enjoy 3-month exclusive access to Amazon Prime video, HBO Go, Viu, and the latest addition to this power line up, discovery+.

They can also make sure to prioritize their health by getting a free 3-month family access to licensed Filipino doctors via the telehealth service KonsultaMD with their GFiber subscription.

“We believe that having access to different content platforms can definitely fuel one’s creativity. That’s why we’re so happy that with our GFiber plan, we’re able to access a wide array of world-class streaming apps,” said Jim Bacarro.

Globe At Home continues to power up customers’ digital lifestyle as it enables them to enjoy uninterrupted gaming and elevated digital experiences–all made possible by GFiber’s ultra-fast connectivity.

Make homes greater with unparalleled customer care

To make sure that its customers get the best experience, Globe At Home offers guaranteed 24-hour installation and 24-hour repair visit. They also extend access to ramped up rewards and a seamless experience via the OneGlobe plan. Meanwhile, VIP customers who avail of GFiber Unli Plan 2499 and up are given exclusive access to a VIP customer service hotline and Globe VIP Home Squad–a team of professional tech-experts ready to assist customers with their home WiFi and digital needs.

“All of us at home enjoy the strong and seamless connection because of GFiber, and I especially appreciate the fast and efficient customer service, all in just a few clicks” shared Bianca Gonzalez.

Globe At Home continues to work hard to give its customers the full GFiber experience and to bring the far-reaching benefits of fiber connectivity to every Filipino household to make more homes greater.

Life made greater. Apply for a Globe At Home GFiber Unli plan today via https://new.globe.com.ph/gfiber.

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