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PayMaya is now MAYA: It’s everything and a bank

By Miong - Monday, May 09, 2022

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.
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.
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!

About Maya

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.

Maya leads millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike — into a digital economy that’s more inclusive, transparent, and empowering. Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital banking services.

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Real Estate

RLC Residences launches AmiSa Private Residences’ newest tower in Cebu

By Miong - Monday, May 09, 2022

MACTAN, CEBU, May 7, 2022 – RLC Residences, the residential division of real estate giant Robinsons Land Corporation,recently held a grand launch for the unveiling of the AmiSa Tower D, the newest addition to its resort-inspired property in Mactan, Cebu – the AmiSa Private Residences.

AmiSa Private Residences Pop up showroom at Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort

The event, led by RLC Residences SVP – Business Unit General Manager John Richard Sotelo, Business Development and Design Head Stephanie Anne Go, and Marketing Head and Chief Integration Officer Karen Cesario revealed the pop-up unit of the AmiSa D Tower at the Dusit Thani Mactan. Event guests, which included agents, potential clients, and members of the media got a glimpse of the new tower’s features and interiors.

AmiSa D Private Residences with Clubhouse

“If you have dreamed of owning a luxurious vacation home—one that features an unobstructed seascape view, supports a 360 resort-like lifestyle, and utilizes technology to promote ease and comfort —then it’s about time to invest in the newest tower of AmiSa Private Residences,” Sotelo said. The 16-storey tower, with multiple studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom flat-type units, is now open for pre-selling to Philippine residents as well as foreign investors.

AmiSa D Private Residences 2 Bedroom Rendering

Strategically located at Punta Engaño in Mactan, AmiSa D offers an unobstructed view of the Magellan Bay, the Olango Island, and the Hilutungan Channel. The new tower is also home to the development’s Sky Lounge located on the rooftop area, a place where people can unwind with the refreshing 360-view of the sea guaranteed to fulfill the property’s promise of giving a ‘Life with a View.’

AmiSa D Private Residences Sky Lounge amenity

Aside from the breathtaking sceneries, AmiSa homeowners also get to enjoy exclusive resort-like facilities, property management services, and hotel perks. The new tower boasts a 24-hour concierge service and multiple leisure and fitness amenities such as swimming pools, sun loungers, a clubhouse, a grill area, a private theater, a jogging trail, and a private gym.

AmiSa D Private Residences Personal Gym

Aside from leisure-oriented features, the new tower also takes security and convenience to another level with the use of technology. Units at AmiSa Tower D consist of smart home features like a smart lock, smart lights, and an audio/video intercom. AmiSa D units are also fitted with fiber-optic technology, to provide guests and residents a fast and reliable internet connection necessary for work and personal use.

AmiSa D Private Residences Work lounge

RLC Residences has also kept up with the times, providing AmiSa D residents with unique home upgrades such as a work-from-home nook, a pantry drawer, a walk-in closet provision on select units, a glass shower enclosure, and a washer/dryer provision.

AmiSa D Private Residences Render

“We did not cut any corners in making sure that AmiSa Tower D stays true to RLC Residences’ brand promise to ‘Raise, Live, Connect.’ We are so proud to launch a project such as this because this is truly the best property one can ever have in Mactan, whether it be a private home or a source of passive income,” Sotelo said.

AmiSa D Private Residences with Dusit Thani at the background

AmiSa homeowners are also entitled to exclusive hotel perks from the nearby Dusit Thani Mactan Resort such as the eligibility for a Dusit Gold Card. With this, they can avail of hotel discounts, as well as in-unit massage and spa services.

Connect with a Property Specialist today to know more about AmiSa D and avail of the 3% launch discount on pre-selling units through this link: http://bit.ly/RLCResidences_OnlineAppointment.

Visit the AmiSa One-Bedroom Showcase on the Ground Floor of Robinsons Galleria Cebu today. For more info, like and follow RLC Residences (facebook.com/RLCResidencesPH and instagram.com/rlc_residences) or check out their website www.rlcresidences.com.

About RLC Residences

RAISE, LIVE, CONNECT

Embracing the future with the RLC Residences Brand

For three decades, Robinsons Land Corporation’s Residential Division has been committed to improving the lives of Filipinos. Vital to its success is its understanding of and responsiveness to emerging residential trends like urbanisation, digital lifestyles and work-life balance.

RLC presents RLC Residences, a new brand that every modern family and young urban professional will be proud of. This brand integrates Robinsons Luxuria, Robinsons Residences and Robinsons Communities into a singular brand. With the merging of resources and a simplified structure in place, RLC Residences is more empowered to deliver a seamless customer journey for its clients. Equally, RLC Residences has redefined its core product offering encapsulated into its tagline 'Raise, Live, Connect.'

'Raise' is about ‘raising the game’ by elevating the design and quality standards of new residential developments by RLC Residences, with the engagement of globally recognized firms in the design and property sector resulting in standout developments that every homeowner would be proud to showcase and own. Embracing the future with the RLC Residences brand

'Live' stands for smart and productive living. It promises to deliver innovation with the provision of smart home features and storage solutions to address the lifestyle needs of start-up to growing families as well as the highly driven and career-oriented young professionals. It also provides venues for day-care centres or study halls and incorporates work-from-home spaces in the developments making work-life integration possible.

'Connect' is all about allowing homeowners to connect with their loved ones in a convenient manner. RLC Residences projects are smartly placed in destination estates or the bustling or emerging CBDs. Developments are also transit-oriented and boast of rest and recreational amenities suited for bonding and relaxation. These elements combined provide time and energy savings for homeowners so that they can swiftly be in places and with people that matter to them most.

RLC Residences embraces the future with much optimism. It brings with it experience and credibility in delivering an impressive and growing portfolio of projects over the last 30 years and its redefined purpose of building beautiful and well-designed residential projects that all of its stakeholders will be proud of.

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Society

Cebuanos Gets a Glimpse of Isko Moreno and Lineup during ISKOncert Cebu Grand Rally

By Miong - Friday, May 06, 2022

Cebu is No. 1 Vote rich province at ~ 3.2 Million registered voters as of 2022 ComElec Elections. No doubt hopeful for Government positions especially in the National positions have to visit Cebu Province compose of Metro Cebu cities: Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, Talisay City, Toledo City, and all the towns extended for the Metropolitan Cebu. Outside the Metropolitan scope are other big cities and towns that are also capable of delivering votes to their eyed Candidates. In May 4, ISKO Moreno and his National team lineup visits back Cebu City before the May 9 National Elections in a series of community visits, forums during the day and Rally & concert in the evening.

Isko Moreno together with his National Team, Vice presidentiable Willie Ong, Party List Nominee MOCHA USON, Senatorial lineups Carl Balita, Samira Gutoc, Jopet Sison and John Castriciones attended the ISKOncert Grand Rally Cebu MAY 4, 2022 at the 3rd Avenue Street across Robinson's Galleria Cebu and Pier 4. The weather was fine at the start of the evening event flock by hundreds to thousands of Cebuanos who are excited to hear and see the candidates in person but a heavy rain fell around 9:30 in the evening causing dispersed crowds at the later part of the event.

ISKO Moreno addresses the Cebuanos and playfully converse through the crowd which in return excitedly respond to the presidential Candidate. Cebu solon Pablo John PJ Garcia, brother of Cebu Province Governor Gwen Garcia, made a quick intro before ISKO vibes with the Cebuano Crowd.

Mocha Uson is able to converse with the crowd her Party List MOCHA and connect with Cebuanos with her plans and hopes for a seat in the Congress.

Isko and Team also have forum with Leaders and Supporters at Radisson Blu and discuss plans and paltforms including edge among Presidential Candidates. He cited that a true progress is made by moving on from color tagging: Red Green Yellow Pink. If these colors continue to rule then there will be no change. According to Isko, letting him have the presidential seat will change the course of the ongoing rivalry of colors and neutralize when non of these leading Candidates will hold power.

Manila and Cebuano performers were also there to compliment the people's effort in staying the evening. Here are glimpses of the performances:

Magnus Haven performs "IMAHE" where the crowd participative during the whole playing of the song especially the iconic phrase"PINAGTAGPO, NGUNIT DI TINADHANA" translates Acquainted but not destined to be.

Cebu Talents excites the crowd more with their darling songs and storytelling, Jerika Teodorico made them sing with here all along. She performs her newest song "IHATOD TIKA" and the song that made here to the air waves "LABYU LANGGA"

Earlier at noon was a visit to the people of Mambaling Cebu City where Isko helped fire victims in 202, revisit the victims how they have cope up the tragedy.

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Lifestyle

Unbelievable deals during the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival

By Miong - Thursday, May 05, 2022

Enjoy up to 50% off brand bundle deals, shipping discount vouchers, and 10% off vouchers, on top of incredible price markdowns on brand items available this May 5!

Are you ready to score unbelievable brand deals and surprises all throughout the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival? Available all-day this May 5, enjoy 50% off on brand bundles, 10% off vouchers, and sitewide shipping discount vouchers.

Whether you’ll be in the office, working from home, or out for errands, set your alarms throughout the day so you won’t miss the variety of brand deals for every type of product you’re looking for.

Tech lovers who open their app at exactly 12 midnight will be rewarded with big discounts on appliances and gadgets at the Big Midnight Sale. Upgrade your living room set-up with this ACE 32" Slim HD Smart TV, equipped with wireless connectivity for your Netflix nights. Take your daily selfies and capture office adventures better with this Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 and its 48mp triple rear camera! Explore healthier home recipes made easy with a PerySmith 8.5L Dual Speed Air Fryer, that can cook food 30% faster without the added calories.

Start your day right with the great deals available at the Big Morning Sale. Get the Deerma CM800 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, perfect for keeping your bedroom spotless. Become a barista at home with the B Coffee Co. White Cup Bundle Pack that will give you that much-needed energy boost before work. If you've been looking to buy a new phone that won't hurt your pocket, realme narzo 50A Prime is a great all-around smartphone that packs a powerful punch with a 50 MP camera and 5000 mAh massive battery.

While you're on your mid-day break, check out the Big Lunchtime Sale for bigger discounts on brand products that support your hobbies, from baking to going on adventures. If you love experimenting in the kitchen, consider this Home Zania Portable 7 Speed Baking Hand Mixer, with its comfortable ergonomic handle, efficient for whisking and mixing for baking and dessert making. While for avid travelers, this Baseus Laptop Sleeve is a perfect companion with its waterproof and scratch-resistant material to ensure your gadgets are protected. Embrace the comfort and vibrance of the iconic Crocs Classic Solarized Clog that you can wear in all your adventures.

Treat yourself after a long day’s work by shopping in the Big Price Drop Sale. Hop on the smartwatch trend with this water-resistant OPPO Band B1 Bluetooth Watch that allows you to monitor your health and track exercise. Buy the Ensure Gold Strawberry 850g Bundle of 2 for your parents’ and grandparents’ nutritional needs. Let the kids enjoy their vacation while wearing the classic Birkenstock Arizona Sandals, made with two straps and adjustable pin buckles.

Enjoy the thrill of last-minute shopping in the Last 3 Hours Sale. Level up your game with this comfortable, multi-functional Amaia Gaming Chair, complete with removable armrest, backrest extension, and pillow. Surprise a loved one with this classy and versatile Casio Gold Stainless Steel Strap Watch, ideal for everyday wear. Stay hydrated with this trendy Hydro Flask 32 oz Cobalt 2.0 Wide Mouth, that you can take with you wherever you go.

Seize the day by shopping all-day in the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival! Visit https://shopee.ph/m/5-5-opening-sale for more information.

Already feeling the rush? Here are more reasons that will add to your excitement. ShopeePay is giving you a chance to become a millionaire! Join the next run of the ShopeePay Milyonaryo promo from May 6 to 14 and you can win ₱1,000,000 when you send money for free. With ShopeePay, enjoy instant transfers to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user with no hidden fees. To qualify, simply go to your Shopee App, register via ShopeePay Milyonaryo, and start sending money. During the 5.5 rush, ShopeePay is also giving away free ₱200 when you send money for the first time. Simply register here and send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet, or Shopee user on May 5. With ShopeePay, you can also look forward to more offers when you buy load and pay bills. Get up to 50% off on load across all networks and up to 100% cashback on your monthly bills from over 60 billers. Activate ShopeePay now for a more rewarding experience.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

About Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and shipping discount vouchers. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities.

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.