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Now is the best time to save your Christmas bonus and kickstart your 2023 ipon goals as Maya continues to give up to a 6% interest rate per annum on your savings account. Maya already offers a high-interest rate of 4.5% per annum with earnings credited daily. It’s easy to boost this to 6% on your first Php100,000 for the next 30 days.
All you need is to make your everyday payments with Maya. Simply spend an accumulated amount of Php250.00 when completing these transactions until February 28, 2023.
• Pay via Maya QR code, card, or mobile number
• Settle your bills via the Maya app
• Buy load via the Maya app
By using Maya to pay for your utility bills or your groceries conveniently, you can boost your savings interest to 6% by another 30 days so you can grow your money faster. Customers can enjoy this offer until February 28, 2023. “We want our customers to be able to grow their savings even more just by doing everyday transactions. This is part of our mission to make money management as easy and as rewarding as possible. On top of offering one of the highest savings interest rates in the market, Maya bundles innovative features and top-notch security so that it becomes the only app you’ll need to efficiently and conveniently manage your money,” said Maya Bank President Angelo Madrid.
With e-wallet, savings, credit, and crypto capabilities, Maya goes by its promise to be ‘everything and a bank’ for Filipinos. Its latest feature lets you send and receive money via a @username, making transferring funds safer, more personal, and as easy as tagging friends on social media. You can even use GIFs when sending money to friends and family, which is a first in the local fintech app industry. If you have specific saving goals, Maya’s Personal Goals lets you compartmentalize your savings based on different purposes, be it a dream vacation, emergency funds, or business capital. The digital banking services in the Maya app are powered by Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed digital bank. Deposits up to Php500,000 are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation. The top-rated app also enjoys a 99.9% uptime rate – users can expect their transactions to be seamless with less downtime. Completely free to download on Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money right from your smartphone.
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AirAsia Philippines, Asilo De San Vicente De Paul Hold Second Annual Christmas Event
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AirAsia Philippines, together with McDonald’s Philippines, partners with 137-year-old orphanage Asilo de San Vicente de Paul for its Christmas Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaign “alwaysREDy: Magbigay Saya Ngayong Pasko". The Christmas CSR initiative augments the recreational program of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vicente de Paul for the orphaned children, marginalized youth, and disenfranchised individuals under their care. The alwaysREDy: Magbigay Saya Ngayong Pasko brought happiness to the 120-strong community of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul on December 12, 2022.
This year’s event featured song and dance performances from the AirAsia cabin crew, parlor games, and McDonald’s happy meals. The day’s highlight is the gift-giving activity of the toys and school supplies generated by the donation drive initiated by Filipino Allstars from November 18 to December 11. AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla shares, “Asilo de San Vicente de Paul is valuable to AirAsia Philippines. Christmas is all about the spirit of giving, and our commitment is to continue to share our company’s wins with partners like Asilo de San Vicente de Paul every year. We thank the Daughters of Charity for letting us host a Christmas event in their home. It was a privilege to engage with the entire Asilo community.” Daughters of Charity Sister Davidica Gunao shares, “We thank AirAsia Philippines and McDonald’s Philippines for always bringing happiness to the children of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul every Christmas. 'alwasyREDy:magbigay saya ngayong Pasko' is one of the most awaited Christmas events of the children of Asilo. Christmas is truly in the air at Asilo de San Vicente de Paul.”
Christmas is the most beloved season in the Philippines, especially among children. Unfortunately, not all kids have the chance to receive Christmas gifts or celebrate this holiday season. Any gift this Christmas will bring so much joy and even hope to the children of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul. For donations, interested individuals may contact 0931 836 2062 through Melca Luzon or email asilomla@yahoo.com.
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BLCKBOX By Tier One Entertainment Opened Flagship Store In PH
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Tier One Entertainment has opened the first-ever flagship store for BLCKBOX, its official apparel and merchandise division. Tier One’s first merch offering dates back to Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit (ESGS) 2019 where it released their first limited collection called the “FIRST DROP" which paved the way for a new business venture for Tier One Entertainment. June 2021 marked the official launch of BLCKBOX in the e-commerce space through Lazada and Shopee. This established BLCKBOX’s presence as a new gaming lifestyle brand, providing fans with high-quality fashion items for gamers.
2022 was also a big year in terms of moving merchandise for Tier One Entertainment. BLCKBOX was an ever-present fixture in its events as well as in various conventions and gatherings throughout the year including CONQuest Festival 2022, ESGS 2022, and the Mobile Legends Professional League Philippines (MPL-PH) playoffs among others. BLCKBOX also collaborated with internationally renowned artists Quiccs and Egg Fiasco to create bold new jersey designs for Blacklist International’s Mobile Legends team. BLCKBOX also had the Philippine eSports Organization (PeSO) as its official merchandise and apparel partner; clothing the athletes that would represent the Philippines in various international competitions. Located at the 3rd floor of Bellagio Square, 119 Scout Fuentebella Street, Laging Handa, 1103 Quezon City, the launch of the physical store aims to emulate BLCKBOX’s online success by pushing the brand as a leading eSports fashion brand in the local and global market.
As to highlight this concept, the launch included the Day One collection which commemorates the 5th year anniversary of Tier One Entertainment. This collection will be an annual release showcasing the history of Tier One Entertainment and provides an opportunity for the fans to be immersed in the culture and iconic moments of Tier One. Other fresh drops at the store launch include the SIBOL 2022 line, a new BLCK cap, and the MLBB Championship Jersey. The launch also featured a freedom wall where fans can leave words of encouragement for Blacklist International’s Mobile Legends team before they compete at the M4 MLBB World Championship on January 1-15, 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Coinciding with the physical store launch is the launch of BLCKBOX’s official Instagram account where fans can expect news about upcoming drops, lookbooks, and more. The BLCKBOX flagship store opens regularly daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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Epson Powers Annual CCP Christmas Show And Building Façade Lighting
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For the Philippines, a country known to have the longest Christmas season in the world, holiday festivities are in full swing. Weaving distinct cultures and continuing the Paskong Pinoy traditions to celebrate the joyous season this December, global technology company Epson is collaborating with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) for Binurda, CCP’s annual Christmas show and building façade lighting. As the official Visual Display Partner, Epson lends its high brightness projectors to showcase the rich embroidery heritage in the Philippines and to highlight the cultural traditions interwoven with the Filipino people’s stories. Conceptualized by CCP Production Design and Technical Division, this celebration of Christmas and culture is brought to life by Epson’s state-of-the-art technology. Throughout the holiday season, CCP’s main building façade is transformed into a symbolic pina jusi textile with beautiful callado or the intricate embroidery and needlework with Sampaguita detailing.
“The tone-on-tone design of the CCP holiday decoration provides an understated elegance to the façade during the day, and seamlessly transitions to a dazzling light spectacle at night. We at Epson are excited to join in on the Christmas festivities with the CCP. As the official Virtual Display Partner, we are honored to share our visual imaging innovations to light up the CCP façade, spread an appreciation for the beautiful Filipino heritage, and further boost the holiday spirit among audiences,” said Epson Philippines Marketing Division General Manager Ed Bonoan. Binurda opened its concert and lighting event to the public on December 15, 2022. The façade decorations will run until January 2023.
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Post Office Opens SM City Bacolod Branch
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In its continuing effort to relocate Post Offices to a more convenient location to better serve the public, the Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) opened another branch located at 3rd Level, Government Service Express (GSE), Rizal Street, Reclamation Area, SM Bacolod City, 6100 Negros Occidental. On hand to formally opened the Post Office are Regional Postal Area 6 Director Donabel Asuncion, Regional Postal Area 6 Acting Support Service Manager Atty. Stevenson Conlu, Regional Postal Area 6 Postmaster Rinald Rosadia, SM Bacolod Tellering In Charge and Cashier Ronald Vilches, and SM City Bacolod officials including Mall Manager Mr. George Jadriolin, Assistant Mall Manager Ms. Julia Javellana, Property Manager Van Sombito, Building Administration Manager Enzo Benedicto, Public Relations Manager May Castro and CRS Manager Glen Sazon.
“I would like to thank SM, one of the largest and most extensive over-the-counter one-stop shops for government services in the country, for giving us the opportunity to bring Post Office services closer to the public," Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said. He added, “I believe the Post Office can do so much in bringing daily convenience in the lives of the Filipinos by means of this partnership with SM Supermalls on government-private sector collaboration in order to expand its accessibility by bringing the Post Office closer to the community.”
“The Post Office today is way faster, more reliable, convenient, and innovative than it ever was in decades. In an effort to digitize and modernize the services of the Philippine Post Office, we launched early this year a new range of innovations to improve the operations and delivery of the country’s postal system”, he said. Regional Postal Area 6 Director Ms. Donabel Asuncion said that shoppers will be able to conveniently and quickly mail letters and express packages, buy stamps and other philatelic products, apply for Postal ID, and send electronic Postal Money Orders, postal cards, and so much more.
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CCP Calls For 2023 Earth Day Outdoor Installation Proposals
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The CCP Visual Arts and Museum Division (CCP VAMD) calls for proposals for the 2023 Earth Day Outdoor Installation as part of the center’s Earth Day Celebration. Deadline for submission is on January 9, 2023. Proposals should follow the 2023 World Earth Day theme, “Invest In Our Planet", and should highlight relevant environmental issues through public art.
Interested artists must submit their installation concept, with description of the project and the idea/s behind it. It should include the background information of the artist/curator/artist group, as well as the contact details of the proponent/s, and documentation of past works. Preliminary studies/works-in-progress and similar past works should be included in the proposal. Proposals (should be in a single PDF file) must be sent via email at ccp.exhibitproposal@gmail.com. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality and maturity of artistic skills, innovativeness and contemporaneity, sensitive awareness of the artist’s responsibility to the Philippine art society, consistency with the Earth Day theme, and appropriateness, feasibility and adaptability to specified venue/site.
The selected proposal will receive a grant to cover the cost for professional fees, materials, and preparations, among others. It will be presented from April to May at the CCP Front Lawn during the Earth Day Celebration. For more information, contact the CCP VAMD at (632) 8832-1125 loc. 1504/1505 and (632) 8832-3702 and via e-mail at vamd@culturalcenter.gov.ph. Follow the CCP and CCP VAMD official social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok for the latest updates.
