Part of the challenges when transitioning from working from home to work in the office is the daily traffic. But there’s something that I love the most when in the office, it’s that you have a lot more choices in your meals and drinks than staying at home. My source of delectable food selections, of course, is GrabFood. It’s easy! First, open your Grab App and go to GrabFood. Second, click the Start at P99 tile and lastly, browse through the different restaurants that offer your favorite meal. I’m sharing my Top 5 below. 

1. Roasts Beef Classic Rice – Jafar’s Shawarma Station – P180  

When craving for warm and aromatic Shawarma lunch, this is on top. I love the balance of flavors and  fresh vegetables that come with it that surely recharge you for the rest of the day. 

2. Original Sizzling Burger Steak with Egg – Orange Brutus - P175  

3. Avocado Oreo Large - Zip ‘N Sip - P190  

Sometimes a perfect meal isn’t complete without tingling your sweet spot, the Avocado Oreo from Zip  ‘N Sip completes the ideal meal to get refreshed and be ready for the tasks ahead. 

4. Chicken Breast, Ngohiong and Siopao – Ngohion Express – P198  

5. House Steak – Jonie’s Sizzles & Roast - P199  

To complete my list is the House Steak of Jonie’s, you might notice that from my list it says my general  preference when it comes to food while in the office. Anything that sizzles and offers a spicy and  flavourful experience is where I lend my attention. 

That’s my Top 5, what’s yours? Explore the GrabFood App now and get exclusive everyday promos that  you and your officemate can enjoy!

Getting your carts ready for the nationwide 9.9 sale? You can get a BIT more for your 9.9 shopping when you pay with Maya via Number, Card, or QR! 

This 9.9, all-in-one money app Maya gives customers double the rewards when shopping for the best discounts and deals. Just pay with Maya at any Maya partner stores around the country and online to get free Bitcoin plus the chance to win PHP 1,000,000.00 worth of the popular cryptocurrency! You can enjoy this reward on top of the already sulit deals from your favorite stores.

Each eligible Maya transaction can give you free Bitcoin worth 1%, 10%, or 100% of your purchase (capped at PHP 500.00 monthly). For example, a PHP 500.00 purchase can guarantee either PHP 5.00, PHP 50.00, or PHP 500.00 worth of Bitcoin, which you can check in your crypto wallets after receiving an SMS notification.

On top of the free Bitcoin, each qualified and verified Maya payment will be equivalent to one raffle entry for a chance to win the coveted PHP 1,000.000.00 bitcoin prize. This first-of-its-kind promo will run until September 30, 2022.

• For your online shopping at Lazada, Shopee, Zalora, Amazon, Agoda, Grab, FoodPanda, or any merchant that accepts Visa or Mastercard, just pay using your Maya virtual card! You'll find this when you click the 'cards' button on your app. 
• You can also use your Maya mobile number to pay for your online purchases at the Tiktok Shop, Lalamove, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, McDelivery, Jollibee app, Codashop, Midasbuy, and many more! Just proceed with these apps and websites, and complete your transactions by logging in to your Maya account for payment!
• For in-store transactions, just scan-to-pay via Maya QR at stores like McDonald's, Jollibee, SM Store, Starbucks, Watsons, Shell, Petron, and many more!
• You can also use your Maya physical card to pay at SM, Ayala Malls, Robinson's, Nike, H&M, Uniqlo, Waltermart, or wherever Visa or Mastercard are accepted! You can even pay using this card abroad!

 "9.9 is a happy day for shoppers, and Maya's Bitcoin promo can make it even more rewarding for them. With free Bitcoin on top of multiple 9.9 deals from various brands, paying with Maya might just be the smartest way to spend this 9.9," said Pepe Torres, Maya Chief Marketing Officer. 

 "We want more Filipinos to experience the best of crypto through our seamless all-in-one money experience. On top of the rewards, it's also the easiest and most risk-free way to experience crypto – so pay with Maya now!" he added.

Cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital currencies that one can use to make transactions online. Crypto holders often wait for the value to increase and then sell them for a profit. 

Maya is a licensed Virtual Asset Services Provider (VASP) authorized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to engage in the exchange of cryptocurrency and other virtual assets. 

The Maya Crypto feature lets users buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies for as low as PHP 1.00, making it ideal for crypto novices and enthusiasts. Those who earn from crypto can reap the additional funds to pay bills, buy load, shop for groceries, or even save on their Maya Savings feature, which can grow even further by up to 6%. 

Maya is the all-in-one money app bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It empowers users to manage all their finances in one app. Completely free to download and register, it 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. 

Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital banking services. To know 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

Winds flow over your shoulders during morning strolls on the highway, your feet against the grains of sand on the seaside, or maybe discovering the story behind the walls of Intramuros. There’s no limit on what you can do as a tourist. But with Bajaj Three-wheelers, you can experience a next-level sakay at byahe around your favorite destinations!

Sakay at Biyahe that can go further.

You can reach further tourist spots now because of Bajaj’s powerful 198.88 – 236.22 CC engine with smooth performance, ensuring a relaxed biyahe throughout. 

A safer trip along the way.

Your trip is safer with Bajaj Three-wheeler because of the built-in Rear Seat Metal Doors. Plus, the symmetrical design ensures the balance of the whole vehicle while traveling.

Comfortable and weather-resistant travel.

Worry about the weather no more! With Bajaj’s wide upright windshield and symmetrically transparent hood, weather-resistant trips are on. Another comfort feature Bajaj Three-wheeler has is its ergonomic seats, both riders, and passengers can travel further without feeling soreness from a day-long biyahe.

Be Entertained.

Long-distance rides are notorious for bringing boredom to the passengers. Be entertained with the built-in MP3 player while appreciating the scenery while traveling.

Today, Tagaytay, Siargao, and Bohol are some examples of tourist hotspots that adopted the next-level travel experience with Bajaj. To get inspired for your next vacay destination, watch out for the 6 festival-inspired Bajaj REs operating around the cities of Pasay-Manila and experience the next level commute!

 Hop in this tourism month with your own Sakay at Biyahe, and get your own Bajaj RE for only Php 6,999 Down Payment! Click here to inquire: https://bit.ly/bajajinquiretourismpr 

Manila, Philippines – In a historic first, on August 18 Concentrix Philippines simultaneously launched its 3 newest sites nationwide: Giga Tower in Bridgetowne, Quezon City, One Montage in Cebu Business Park, and Davao Finance Center in Davao Park District. Concentrix staff, leaders, partners from government and private sector also attended the launch and tour of facilities in their respective cities. Concentrix President and CEO Chris Caldwell was also present. 

The launch event called “One Concentrix Nation” highlights the remarkable growth of Concentrix and the company’s investments to bring career opportunities throughout the country. The 3 sites’ locations correspond to the 3 major island groups of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao respectively. 

The expansions also reinforce Concentrix’s position as the nation’s undisputed largest private employer with approximately 100,000 staff, and brings the company’s total sites in the Philippines to 50, located in 20 cities for its brick-and-mortar operations.

According to Amit Jagga, SVP and Country Leader for Concentrix Philippines, “Our journey in the Philippines has always been about growth. In 16 years, we have grown from a handful of people to a 100,000-strong team today. Launching 3 new sites altogether is a big growth milestone representing close to 5,700 combined staff in these locations and the opportunity to grow further. It’s visible proof of our continued growth, and a tangible message of our continued commitment to the Philippines: we’ll continue to invest in providing meaningful career opportunities to as many talented Filipinos as possible. Further, the multi-site launch being nationwide also demonstrated that when we expand our presence to more people and places, it translates to employment and other economic opportunities also spreading to those communities..”

All 3 sites: Giga, One Montage Cebu, and Davao Finance Center operate 24/7, and have close to 30,000 sq.m of space in combined total. Staff support clients in industries such as Communications, Financial Services, Retail, Technology, Travel, Healthcare, and Content Moderation. Giga and Montage both have Recruitment Hubs for the high volume of jobseekers in Quezon City and Cebu City. 

With a solid commitment to continued growth and investment in the country and its talent, Country Leader Amit Jagga is excited about the positive impact it will continue to make, He says “We anticipate the growth rate to continue being significant levels in line with the growth in business that clients give to us, including new client logos, all of which increase our hiring requirements. So we’re very excited to share about our sites and for more people to join Concentrix. If this trajectory continues leading up to 2023, and while we cannot give forward-looking statements as a publicly traded company, if we get close to double-digit % growth from the 100K scale we have today, that’s anywhere from 8,000 to 10,000 staff net growth that we can expect.”

Concentrix Philippines is a recipient of “Highly Commended” recognition for Excellence in Employee Experience in the global Gartner Communication Awards 2022 and is among Asia’s Best Employer Brands for 2 years in a row. It is also the sole recipient of ICT Awards 2021 special award for “Outstanding Use of ICT Services To Fight COVID-19.”

About Concentrix

Concentrix Corporation (Nasdaq: CNXC), is a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, improving business performance for some of the world’s best brands including over 100 Fortune Global 500 clients and more than 125 new economy clients. Every day, from more than 40 countries and across 6 continents, our staff delivers next generation customer experience and helps companies better connect with their customers. We create better business outcomes and help differentiate our clients by reimagining everything CX through Strategy + Talent + Technology. Concentrix provides services to clients in our key industry verticals: technology & consumer electronics; retail, travel & ecommerce; banking, financial services & insurance; healthcare; communications & media; automotive; and energy & public sector. Visit www.concentrix.com to learn more.

GCash CEO says collaboration, not competition, is key to exponential growth and financial inclusion

As digital payments rapidly become a staple for many Filipinos, GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines and the country’s first ever double unicorn has achieved yet another milestone as it grows its number of registered users to 66 million as of June 2022. This was one of the key highlights shared by the GCash president and CEO Martha Sazon during the recent Mobile 360 Asia Pacific FinTech Summit held at JW Marriott South Beach in Singapore.

During the summit, Martha shared how collaborations with banks and other fintech providers have helped GCash maintain a strong growth momentum amid the pandemic which has enabled it to add six million users from the first quarter to 66 million at the end of the second quarter of 2022

“We’re not a digital bank. We are an e-wallet. But what’s good about that is we’re able to partner with any bank and any financial institution. This is a conscious thought that we make because we know that financial inclusion is a complex, difficult journey. So, we choose to collaborate rather than compete,” Sazon said.

With this in mind, GCash has partnered with the most innovative and the biggest financial institutions -- such as BPI, ATRAM and CIMB, as well as various government agencies, insurance, and fintech companies -- to address the population’s need for more accessible financial services. GCash also teamed up with Ant Group Financial, allowing the app to access global and best-in-class platforms and capabilities and enabling GCash to scale up rapidly and ensure user security.

Driven by its goal to deliver fast, safe, and convenient digital products and services to the masses, most especially the millions of unbanked Filipinos at the height of the pandemic, GCash became a key partner of the government for the Department of Social Welfare’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP) which was disbursed via the GCash app with over P16 billion received by more than 2 million recipients. Moreover, GCash also empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by partnering with different insurance providers to offer convenient digital business solutions such as business insurance products. More similar services will soon be launched on the GCash app.

As financial inclusion is the core of its business, Sazon also said that GCash continuously democratizes financial services by adding strategic collaborators to help innovate its game-changing products such as Send Money, Pay Bills, Cash-in, Cash-out, GInsure, GLoan, GInvest, GGives, GCredit. This has enabled them to deliver solutions that meet every Filipino’s needs and demands.

“The people that we need to include are the masses. We are talking about riders, tricycle drivers, sari-sari stores, and even market store vendors. This is very important because these are the very people who comprise our MSME industry,” Sazon shared.

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.ph