Meet Maya: It’s everything and a bank

Maya is the all-in-one money platform bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It is powered by a unique integrated financial services ecosystem that addresses the ever-evolving financial needs of today’s generation through cutting-edge technology. 

Meet Maya: It’s everything and a bank  

Co-create this revolutionary all-in-one money app and get a chance to win P1M worth of bitcoin!  

Top-rated finance app PayMaya has evolved from an e-wallet to a powerhouse all-in-one money app called Maya. It’s everything and a bank - and it’s available for early access to users starting today.   

  

Maya combines the popular PayMaya e-wallet with new features like crypto, and an innovative digital banking experience powered by Maya Bank, to allow you to spend, save, grow, invest, and master your money — using your smartphone. 

 

Maya will make your money work harder for you than any other e-wallet or bank in the market. It is completely free to download and register from Google Play or App Store.

  

The new Maya comes with an array of features that make money handling easier and more seamless. 

  

• Maya Savings is a high-yield savings account with a 6% introductory interest rate, the highest offered by a local bank today. This initial offer is available until August 31, 2022. It is powered by the BSP-licensed digital bank Maya Bank, allowing you a seamless experience in-app when saving your money. Eligible PayMaya customers will be able to move money from their e-wallet to Maya Savings with just a couple of clicks in the app and earn interest on their balance! All you need is an upgraded Maya account to access this feature – and it requires no maintaining balance.  
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• Maya Credit is a virtual credit line that lets you borrow up to P15,000 within the app. You can use this to pay your bills, buy groceries, purchase load, or upgrade your smartphone! This credit line can be accessed in as fast as 60 seconds for eligible users – giving you cash in a flash whenever you need it.   
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• Maya Crypto is the easiest way to start your crypto journey. You can buy, hold, and sell popular coins, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tether, and more, for as low as P1 all within the Maya app!  

 

• Maya Wallet continues to have all the e-wallet features that made PayMaya the top-rated local finance app in the country – only now, it comes with a revamped customer experience. You can still enjoy free cash-in through over 90,000 touchpoints nationwide so that you spend your money on the things that matter. 

  

And that is not all. Soon, you will be able to go from light mode to dark mode on the app. To make your experience even more personalized, you can even own a username that will serve as your new Maya identity for a quicker and more convenient way to send and receive money.   

  

Also coming soon is Maya’s goal-based savings that will allow you to set aside money to buy your first vehicle or take that well-earned break.  

  

Maya integrates all these features into one seamless in-app experience. This money app is easy to navigate - with Wallet, Savings, Credit, and Crypto, just a simple swipe or tap in one app.

 

“Maya is all about challenging conventions – and this translates into the experience we’re giving our users with this new all-in-one money app. With this transformation, we want to enable Filipinos to make bolder choices with their money and seize opportunities - big and small,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya, and Co-Founder and Board Member of Maya Bank.   

  

“We are combining the power of an innovative wallet and a secure, progressive digital banking experience powered by BSP-licensed Maya Bank to transform how Filipinos experience money. This unparalleled digital app experience is supported by Maya Business, the country’s leading payment processor for enterprises, and the widest on-ground network of Maya Center agents,” he added.  

  

Co-create a revolutionary all-in-one money app  

  

Maya invites you to co-create the best all-in-one money app by joining the Maya Early Access Challenge.   

  

Apart from being the first to experience Savings, Crypto, Credit, and more – you can also have the chance to become the first-ever Maya bitcoin millionaire! All you have to do is take the challenge!  

 

Interested in joining? Here’s a quick guide:   

 

1. Just download Maya, and register. 

2. On the app's home page, tap the 'More' button and choose Missions. You'll be able to join the Maya Early Access Challenge from there. 

 3. Cash in at least P100 and upgrade your account to unlock Maya Savings with its 6% interest rate.  

 

Opening your Savings account via Maya will earn you points for the challenge. You earn more points whenever you complete more Early Access Challenge missions, including sharing your feedback on the Maya app, referring your friends to Maya using your code, and using more Maya features, including Pay Bills, Buy Load, and more.   

 

You will be assigned a Maya level, depending on your score:  

• Maya Master for the top 5% of users with the highest score  
• Maya Enthusiast for the next 10% of users with the highest score  
• Maya Explorer for the next 15% of users with the highest score  

  

The higher your score is, the more chances you have of winning this and other exciting prizes!  

  

Maya Explorer-level customers will get a chance to win P300,000 worth of Bitcoin. Maya Enthusiasts can take home P600,000 worth of Bitcoin. And Maya Masters have the chance to take home another P1,000,000 worth of Bitcoin!  

 

On top of this, all participants with a Maya Savings account will get a chance to win P1,000,000 worth of Bitcoin.

  

To know your point score, you will receive an SMS with a tally of your score, and you can also check the leaderboard on the Maya homepage.  

 

Maya will make your money work harder for you than any other e-wallet or bank. Download the app now and register to experience this new all-in-one money app and get a chance to become a bitcoin millionaire

 

GCash Pera Outlets can now be found all over Barangay Buhangin in Davao City

Davao City embraces cashless transformation with GCash

 

Aside from being the largest city in the world, Davao City now holds the distinction of having a fast-growing digital ecosystem, thanks to GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the country.

To help ensure safe and cashless transactions in Davao City, more and more private and public sector entities are accepting payments via GCash. For instance, all the three utility companies in the city namely, the Davao City Water District, Davao Light and BP Waterworks now accept payments from consumers via Pay Bills in the GCash app. Top retail establishments like the Gaisano Mall, NCCC Group, Felcris Group, Davao City Hardware, Amesco Drugstores, and Trust Hardware also offer GCash as a payment method for their consumers.

All over the city, residents have embraced the use of GCash for everyday purchases. There are currently 1,547 formal merchants that accept payments via QR codes, more than 500 cash-in stations and a total of 3,010 informal sellers accepting payments via GCash in Davao City.  In addition, 793 public market vendors and 644 tricycle drivers in the city are also accepting payments via GCash. With these numbers, both the entrepreneurs and consumers in Davao City have access to safe and convenient payment methods.

According to Martha Sazon, president and CEO of GCash, innovative thinking and a strong commitment to the communities of GCash partners are keys to achieving financial inclusivity in communities like Davao City. “At the heart of everything we do at GCash is our purpose to make Filipinos' everyday lives better,” she added.

To recognize the efforts of government agencies and enterprises for embracing digital financial solutions for the benefit of their constituents and customers, GCash held the GCash Digital Excellence Awards. During the first run for Public Sector achievers in December 2021, the Davao City Water District received  the “Excellence in Digital Ecosystem Innovation Award.” 

“With the help of GCash, the Davao City Water District has made water bill payments safe and convenient for our customers. This also supported the city’s campaign for residents to stay at home and stay safe. We look forward to more years of partnership with GCash as we continue to improve our services in Davao City,” said Eduardo Bangayan, Chairman of Davao City Water District.

In April 2022,  GCash bestowed the “Industry Pioneer” award to the NCCC Group of Companies during the awards night for enterprise and MSME partners.

“We continue to create innovative ways to provide our customers with a safe and convenient shopping experience. Through our partnership with GCash which started in 2017, we were able to embrace the digital transformation phase to serve patrons from Davao City, Davao del Norte and eventually in Puerto Princesa, Palawan,” said Lafayette Lim, CEO of NCCC Group of Companies.

Aside from Davaoeños being able to pay their fees on utilities like water through the pay bills feature, they can also maximize other services such as send money, buy load and bank transfer. GCash also offers its users easy access flexible payment options via credit line with GCredit, shop now pay later with GGives, COVID-19 health insurance for as low as P39 a month via GInsure, a savings account with GSave, investment starting at only P50 in a market fund with GInvest, and a one stop online shop for essentials, food and more on GLife. 

By establishing partnerships with the public and private sectors in Davao City, GCash is enabling Davaoeños to have access to safe and secure digital financial services as part of its vision of financial inclusion for all. 

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.

Climate Change Commission and Nestlé PH announce Klimathon Champions

 

Three teams emerged as winners in the recently concluded “Klimathon: Our Race Towards A Net Zero Reality,” a joint initiative of the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and Nestlé Philippines that provided a platform for the youth to develop innovative and sustainability-based solutions addressing the impacts of climate change.

Climate Change Commission and Nestlé PH announce Klimathon Champions

The Klimathon grand finals ceremony was held virtually on April 22, 2022 with the top ten finalists presenting their project concepts to the judges chaired by Dr. Maria Angela Zafra of the National Panel of Technical Experts of CCC, with members Ms. Adona Princesa San Diego of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); Ms. Laarni Piloton of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Ms. Antoinette Taus, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and founder of CORA Philippines; and Ms. Jasmine Estacio, Innovation Portfolio Management Head of Nestlé Philippines.

The proposals were judged based on their relevance to climate action, innovativeness, community impact, and sustainability.

Klimathon Champions

Team Econique from the Ateneo De Naga University bagged the third place for their entry, “PH Green Energy Harvesting Using Modified Triboelectric Nanogenerator (M-TENG),” while Team Genoplas from The Mabini Academy placed second for their proposal, “GENOPLAS: A Revolutionary Sustainable Multifunctional Bioplastics from Upcycled Fish Waste Components.”

  

Team Neutralizer from the University of Mindanao emerged as the first-ever Klimathon Champions with their project concept, “Synthesis of Engineered Bamboo Nanocomposite Through Sol-Gel Technique: A Breakthrough in Automated Vertical Farming using Hydroponics in the Philippines.

 

“We are really honored to become the first-ever Klimathon Champions. All our hard work over the past six months to hone and improve our proposal has been worth it. We would like to thank CCC and Nestlé Philippines for believing in what the youth can do for the environment; for giving us the opportunity to showcase our ideas and learn first-hand from industry experts through the mentorship program,” said Jeremiah Malalis and Larry Competente from Team Neutralizer

 

The top three winning teams received cash prizes that they can use as seed money to further develop and/or implement their project concepts. Special awards were also given to teams that developed embodying and promoting gender empowerment, originality, and community participation:

• Team Genoplas - Gender Empowerment
• Team Econique - Originality
• Team Tagubtub - Community Participation

 

“As we commemorate Earth Day, let us continue to invest more in our youth, in our communities, and in our creativity and intellect as a nation towards sustainability and resiliency. This is the only way to go in order for us to secure a better future for our nation,” said Secretary Robert E.A. Borje, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Director of CCC.

 

Youth as inheritors of the planet

During the program, House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda expressed her support for the Filipino youth and what they are doing for the environment through a special message.

 

“It is encouraging to see young people already very heavily involved in climate action, all the more because you are doing this in the face of immense challenges and uncertainties because of the pandemic. You are an inspiration to us all,” Deputy Speaker Legarda said. “The next few years ahead will be critical in securing a livable future for humanity. To do so, we will need to stimulate and scale up innovation. The youth of the world are going to be key partners in this endeavor.”

 

 

The youth participants committed to use their capabilities toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the Klimathon Pledge led by Ms. Antoinette Taus.

In his closing remarks, Nestlé Philippines Chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki emphasized the importance of initiatives like the Klimathon in keeping with the inclusive approach of empowering the youth and consumers to take action. 

 

“Through Klimathon, we are privileged to be able to work with the youth in particular, providing a platform for developing science-based solutions to climate change,” he said. “To our youth participants, you are among the most passionate and creative members of society, and you can make a difference. It is for you to apply the knowledge and insights that you have gained, to be the changemakers that the world needs today.”

 

In order to achieve its goal of net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, Nestlé Philippines continues to engage in partnerships with like-minded stakeholders and work with different sectors in the country. 

 

Over 5,000 items are available at 0% interest installments at all participating stores nationwide until May 31

Score the best deals this summer at Home Credit’s Great 0% Festival

Just when we thought summer couldn’t get any more exciting this year, the country’s leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Home Credit Philippines offers Filipino shoppers 0% interest installments from its wide selection of over 1,000 items at its first-ever Great 0% Festival.

 

Starting April 11 until May 31, customers who wish to purchase their summer budol may get to avail of their chosen items through an affordable installment plan with Home Credit. For up to 3 different items in one loan contract, customers may choose a flexible payment term of 6, 12, 15, or 18 months at 0% interest at all participating stores nationwide. 

 

Make Your Summer Budol Worth It

Filipinos spend the summer season in all different ways. Some like to travel to places with their loved ones, while some spend most of their time at home just doing the things they love. But either way, there's one thing Filipinos love to do during summer-- shopping!

 

Shoppers can make their summer budol worth it as Home Credit Philippines offers 0% interest in all its items from home appliances and furniture, bicycles and motorcycle accessories to electronics and hardware, sports equipment and apparel, and many more. Select gadgets such as laptops and smartphone devices can also be purchased at 0% interest installments.

 

To help Filipino shoppers find the items they’d like to buy, they may visit Home Credit’s Marketplace and may also check available items and existing promos through the Home Credit App. They may also make use of the website to find the nearest Home Credit partner stores. With only 2 valid IDs, customers may get approved in as fast as 1 minute.

 

Biggest 0% Interest Promo Nationwide

The Great 0% Festival is the biggest and longest-running 0% interest promo of any BNPL brand nationwide, with Home Credit having more than 5,000 items in 0% interest installments, running for almost 2 months. This promo of Home Credit Philippines aims to make more Filipinos enjoy their summer experience through shopping without hurting their pockets.

 

“Summer is a season of experience, and it’s also a perfect time for us Pinoys to buy something we like -- be it for our personal use or for home entertainment. It is why we at Home Credit Philippines offer Filipino shoppers an easy and more affordable way to purchase the items they want this summer through the Great 0% Festival,” shares Home Credit Philippines’ Chief Marketing Officer, Sheila Paul.

 

Sheila added, “We hope that through this summer promo of Home Credit, more Filipino families will have a fun and memorable summer experience, be it in or outside their homes. Go ahead and visit any of our partner stores near you and enjoy a worry-free shopping experience with Home Credit. Happy shopping!” 

 

Stay updated on the latest details and announcements about Home Credit by visiting their official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow them on their official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are also encouraged to download the Home Credit App on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what’s new in the Marketplace.

Five Simple Tricks to Create Legendary Lashes

 

Five Simple Tricks to Create Legendary Lashes

When it comes to lashes, you don’t have to compromise

The eyes are the windows to the soul. While a bold eye shadow will definitely catch anyone’s attention, lashes with visible length and volume will keep them coming back for more!

So if you’re wondering how you can up your allure for the next date night, lock everyone’s attention during presentations, or simply bring the focus on your eyes while wearing a face mask – here are foolproof ways you can create lashes that stand out in terms of both length and volume, no falsies needed.

1.    Curl your lashes first, girl

Some ladies, especially those on-the-go, might skip this step before applying mascara to instantly up their lash game. However, a simple preparation will give you that extra edge.

The secret? Curling your lashes for about ten seconds. This gives it enough time to be bent to a more ideal shape while also respecting how delicate lashes actually are – once is enough! After that, you can apply a lash primer or a clear mascara which helps lengthen the lashes and reduce clumps. Let it stay and dry before applying the regular mascara.

2.    Avoid the clumps

Being at home for a while gave us fewer chances to need lashes with extra oomph. This might have affected the mascara formula, which when applied could result to clumpiness.

Set your mascara back to its original consistency by warming the tube (with the cap tightly secured, of course!) in a glass of hot water for a couple of minutes. When taking out the wand, don’t dip; twirl it instead to evenly distribute the formula onto the brush. Still got some excess? Wipe the brush on a clean tissue before applying it on your lashes for an even spread.

3.    Start at the root and wiggle your way up

For mascara newbies, it might make sense to apply the product right at the tip but that’s actually one of the beauty no-no’s.

Start by wiggling the brush at the base of your lashes, and then start pulling up while maintaining that wiggling motion to keep the lashes separate from each other and create that desired illusion of full lashes. A flick of the wrist upward as you reach the end also extends the curl.

4.    Take time to layer your lashes

Remember: applying mascara to your lashes adds a layer of product to your natural hair follicles. With each layer applied, the more length your lashes will have, so take time to build it up as you go.

Aside from the clear mascara or primer mentioned earlier, a quick and easy way to add layers is by applying translucent powder in between coats of mascara, which will help the product cling to your lashes and make them thicker as you go. You could also mix and match other variants like waterproof mascara to make sure they’re protected from the elements.

5.    When it comes to your lashes - size matters

You’re already making a huge effort to make your lashes stand out, so keep everything on fleek by using Avon’s new and exclusive Legendary Lengths Mascara.

Extend your lashes up to 50% with 3x the volume thanks to the next generation polymers expertly formulated in the product, applied with the instalength tapered brush, giving you 100% Lash Satisfaction from root to tip that can last all day.

Avon Legendary Lengths Mascara

 

"Why choose between length and volume when you can have both?”, says social media sensation Mimiyuuuh, who refuses to settle when it comes to her look and the beauty products that she uses. With the help of Avon Legendary Lengths Mascara, Mimi turns heads with volumized and longer lashes that are just to die for, without having to compromise one for the other.

Photo credits: Avon Philippines Facebook Page

To get your own Legendary Lengths Mascara, contact an Avon Representative near you or visit www.avonshop.ph to purchase. 

#GlowandBehold the Game-Changing Sunscreen by SNAILWHITE

Your skin deserves perfect protection this summer! And SNAILWHITE got you covered! Get up to  35% off on your SNAILWHITE purchases only on Shopee Beauty this April 13!

SNAILWHITE is Expertly Designed to keep Asian Skin Healthy, Glowing and Beautiful. 

Summer is here, don't miss your chance to head out and enjoy the sun! But also, don't forget to stock up on your summer skincare essentials with 35% off SNAILWHITE on Shopee Beauty! With that being said, here are just a few of my SNAILWHITE shopping list!

SNAILWHITE Protection Perfection Trio  35%off

Game-Changing Sunscreens features the following: SNAILWHITE Sunscreen CC Cream in a 50mL handy pump bottle. This is uniquely designed for daily use. It's an ultra-lightweight CC cream that provides natural coverage and sun protection (SPF50+/PA+++) Plus the SNAILWHITE Body Booster, This is a moisturizing body lotion good for everyday use. Leaves your skin with an instant glowy finish with added sun protection (SPF30/PA+++ comes in 50mL & 350mL)

Check these posters out and get to know more about what's in your SNAILWHITE Sunscreen!

*Photo Credit to SNAILWHITE Facebook Page

And this SNAILWHITE Beauty Glow Drops is a must-buy for it can revitalize and instantly illuminate dull skin with just three drops, giving you a glass-skin complexion that looks good on its own or even as a luminous, dewy base for a “no makeup makeup” look.

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Cooldown the heat with the New Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel!

Keep your family extra cool and germ-free this summer season! Cooldown the heat with the new Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel!

The summer season is officially here which can only mean one thing: outdoor family fun for everyone! The hot weather pushes more families to have more quality time while cooling down—enjoying frozen treats at home, watching movies again at the cinemas, going on beach trips, or simply playing with one another outdoors.

But with the pandemic still not over, it’s going to be double the effort for parents as they keep their families safe not only from intense heat, but also from germs. Fortunately, both of these worries can be eased with the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel which is perfect for the hot summer season!

Dermatologically tested and formulated with menthol and eucalyptus, the

Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel instantly soothes and calms the skin with long-lasting freshness and cooling sensation against the heat of the season! It also helps to fight 99.9% of disease-causing germs that thrive on the skin, all while retaining moisture with Avon’s Germ Defense + Moisture Lock Technology—leaving the skin moisturized all day long!

Since the lotion gel is lightweight and quick-absorbing, the skin won’t feel greasy or sticky, wherever the season takes you—whether you’re lounging at home, enjoying the beach, visiting the amusement park, spending time at the playground, or exploring the great outdoors!

Get ready to plunge into a hot new season and keep everybody in the family cool and germ-free with 400mL or 250mL available sizes. Shop for the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel and more of your favorite Avon products at www.avonshop.ph or contact your local Avon representative.

My Summer-Ready Skincare Essentials Featuring NIVEA + BEST-SELLERS on BOGO DEALS!!!

Deal with that scorching heat with my Nivea "summer-ready" skincare essentials. Yes, time to get out and enjoy the sun, but please, keep in mind that too much sun is harmful to our skin. That's why I see to it that I have my skincare goodies for every need. Here are a few of my picks from Nivea which consist of face cream, body lotion, deo spray, lip balm, and body wash!

NIVEA Sun Protect & Radiance Face Cream with SPF 50 You gotta love that SPF for extra protection! This has a caring formula, developed especially for the face, that immediately protects skin from sunburn and premature aging with its UVA/UVB filter system. It helps reduce skin pigmentation and melanin production to effectively lighten the skin and prevent uneven skin tone, leaving the skin protected, fair, and radiant. Buy now!

NIVEA Body Lotion Extra White Repair and Protect with SPF 30 Even being indoors you need to take care of your skin, especially now with that summer heat. So better get this body lotion with a unique formula with Deep White Essence and 50x more Vitamin C to brighten and repair damaged skin. With NIVEA’s highly effective SPF30 PA++, it protects your skin from further skin damage caused by harmful UV rays. With regular use, enjoy noticeably whiter and smoother skin that you can feel! Special Price: Php250 on 4.4!

This should be the number one on my list but I'm really torn between sunscreen and this NIVEA Deodorant Extra Whitening Anti-Perspirant Spray, Get up to 48-hour protection and extra whitening. It cares for your underarms with 2x more whitening ingredients. Enriched with 10 skin nutrients and vitamins, it minimizes pores and intensely whitens, nourishes, and smoothens dark and damaged underarms leaving it dry and fresh all day. Buy now!

NIVEA Lip Care Cherry Shine Lip Balm Get that juicy watermelon pink shimmer and shine with NIVEA Watermelon Shine Lip Balm! Provides long-lasting moisture for your lips with a fruity aroma. Also available in Ultra Care, Strawberry, Cherry, Peach variants. 

Last but not the least, Body Wash!!! And this is an awesome deal you should not miss. Buy 1 Take 1 NIVEA Bath Rose & Almond Oil Body Wash, 500ml This will make you enjoy your baths even more!

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