A CHANCE TO WIN A 1-YEAR SUPPLY OF BONCHON FRIED CHICKEN WHEN YOU PAYMAYA

K-food lovers can now experience a more exciting and rewarding food adventure as they get a chance to win a one-year supply of BonChon's K-Style fried chicken when they scan-to-pay with PayMaya at BonChon. 

All they need to do to earn raffle entries is to purchase their favorite Bonchon meals worth at least P200 by scanning the PayMaya QR code displayed at the cashiers using their PayMaya app. After the successful QR transaction, they can also receive up to two BonChon vouchers via SMS for either a one-piece Chicken Boxed Meal or one Original Chicken or Seafood Bibimbowl. 

This promo runs until November 30, 2019 at select BonChon branches nationwide.  

Paying via PayMaya QR at BonChon is easy: 

1. Tap the “Scan QR” button on your PayMaya app’s home screen. 

2. Scan the QR code found at the cashier.

3. Enter the amount due and tap “Send Payment.” 

4. Show the confirmation message to the cashier, and that’s it! 

To stay updated about PayMaya’s services and promos, visit paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GRANTS QBO INNOVATION HUB OF P33 MILLION TO BUILD STRONGER STARTUP ECOSYSTEM IN PH

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña and PLDT and PLDT Chairman and CEO and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan reinforced their commitment to Filipino startups at a joint appearance last week sealing DOST’s P33 million grant to QBO Innovation Hub, a public private sector partnership among DOST, the Department of Trade and Industry, J.P. Morgan and IdeaSpace, the innovation foundation of the MVP group. The grant calls for QBO to raise the level of 12 Technology Business Incubators (TBI) around the country. Also present at the event were staunch supporters and partners of QBO Carlos Ma. G. Mendoza, Senior Country Officer for J.P. Morgan Philippines and Patricia Anne Javier-Gutierrez, J.P. Morgan Philippines Head of Communications. 

Working towards the vision of creating over a thousand innovative startups around the country, and seeing the emergence of a Filipino unicorn in the next five years, the grant will support QBO in carrying out a nationwide project to strengthen TBIs. The grant also serves to help them develop more programs that will create an enabling environment for Filipino tech founders to scale their businesses and become globally competitive. 

“I really appreciate that in addition to our own initiatives, we have a collaboration with QBO. The signing of the Innovative Startup Act authorizes us, together with DTI and DICT, to support and assist Filipino startups. So, thank you to IdeaSpace and most especially to QBO for inspiring us to help Filipino startups,” said Secretary de la Peña. 

"It’s about time to focus on science and innovation and there are efforts for that — thanks to DOST," said Pangilinan, who is also the chairman of the board of IdeaSpace Foundation. "We believe that with our stronger commitment, we will be able to put Philippine technopreneurs on par with its regional, if not global, counterparts." 

"The DOST grant recognizes the enormous progress achieved by the public private sector partnership that produced QBO,” said Rene Meily, president of QBO and IdeaSpace. “DOST has been continuously holding activities with QBO, IdeaSpace and other partners to discover the Philippines' next unicorn and we are grateful to them for their support. I hope that the golden era for Philippine startups may be just within reach.” 

DOST has been working side by side with QBO since it was established in 2016. Since its inception, QBO has grown to have more than 5,000 members and over 300 tech startups representing various verticals. On top of implementing hundreds of startup development programs, including mentorship and specialized coaching and consultation sessions that have opened global opportunities for the founders, QBO, together with DOST, DTI, and J.P. Morgan, has also yielded gains in multimillion-peso funding and revenue raised for startups. 

To learn more about QBO and its projects for startups, visit https://www.qbo.com.ph/.

PAYMAYA LAUNCHES "DON'T PAY CASH, PAYMAYA" CAMPAIGN

PayMaya launches today its "Don't Pay Cash, PayMaya!" brand campaign promoting a more convenient and rewarding payment experience for all Filipinos nationwide. 

PayMaya ramps up its efforts to increase cashless transactions in the country with the launch of its “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” Campaign, along with a fresh new look, exciting app upgrades and more rewarding promos. In this photo are executives from PayMaya Philippines (from left to right): Raymund Villanueva, Head of Growth and Brand Marketing; Mitch Padua, Chief Product Officer; Kenneth Palacios, Head of Wallets Business; Paolo Azzola, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director; Orlando B. Vea, Founder and CEO; Shailesh Baidwan, President; Miguel Fernandez, Group Chief Finance Officer; Mar Lazaro, Head of Enterprise Business; and Heidi Garayblas, Head of Brand and Marketing Services.

Through the upbeat consumer campaign, the digital financial services leader unveils an enhanced PayMaya mobile app, exciting new features, and more compelling merchant partner promos, as well as the best cashback promos and discounts for an overall more rewarding experience for all users. 

PayMaya's new brand campaign features a catchy jingle with lyrics promoting the best perks of going cashless, set against the tune of the song "Ligaya" popularized by the iconic OPM band Eraserheads. Through the campaign, PayMaya encourages all Filipinos to get more joy and value out of daily transactions by opting to use PayMaya instead of cash for all their payments needs. 

CUTENESS OVERLOAD: Attendees of the “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” Launch were entertained by PayMaya’s official mascots, Maya, who danced to PayMaya’s newly launched jingle to the tune of the iconic Eraserheads anthem "Ligaya."

Better than cash rewards 

PayMaya is taking the lead in unlocking the multiple rewards and benefits of going cashless. With the pre-holiday and e-Commerce sales just around the corner, using a PayMaya account for everyday transactions is the best way to get the best discounts and cashback for all your purchases. 

Cashless convenience, just a click away: Attendees of the event experienced firsthand the cashless convenience featured in the “Don’t Pay Cash. PayMaya!” campaign launch with seamless payments via PayMaya QR available at the Eat Together Food Hall in Capitol Commons.

Just for September alone, PayMaya users can get as much as P5,000 in cashback from the various promos rolled out by the brand. All one has to do is use the PayMaya app for prepaid load and gaming pins, bills payments, sending money, PayMaya QR transactions with partner merchants, and online shopping. 

Even getting a PayMaya account gets more rewarding as PayMaya is giving as much as P200 just by registering with a referral code and upgrading their account. 

Better than cash experience 

To usher in a next-level experience, PayMaya has updated the mobile app to make it easier and safer to use. 

The most popular services such as Sending Money, Buying Load, or Sharing Treats are now easily accessible with just one tap at the home screen of the app. Under the PayMaya Shop, one can also find more variants for digital goods such as telco load, gaming PINs, and treats vouchers - with the best discounts through promos. 

Funding one’s PayMaya account is also easier–users can add money from your bank account through InstaPay or by linking their credit* or debit card. 

PayMaya places high importance in security. All PayMaya users are encouraged to upgrade their accounts not only for higher transaction limits but also for safer transactions. To facilitate this, PayMaya has introduced a simpler and faster Upgrade process featuring selfie and AI technology. PayMaya also recently unveiled a sexier and safer black card design with the card number and other sensitive information at the back, instead of being displayed at the front. 

Better than cash: Influencer Ashley Chan shows off her PayMaya card which sports a new, sleek design, as well as an added layer of security for instagram-savvy Pinoys. With her PayMaya in hand, she can easily hop on the cashless lifestyle and unlock awesome rewards! 

The new app design, initially available to Android users and also soon for iOS devices, prominently features the latest promos and perks that account holders can take advantage of, so that they can easily discover ways to make the most of their money with PayMaya. 

Don't pay cash. PayMaya! 

With all these brand-new features and exciting new promos for users, PayMaya's "Don't Pay Cash. PayMaya!" campaign targets to accelerate digital payments adoption in the Philippines. This is in support of the National Financial Inclusion goals of the country and the aim to increase digital transactions in the country to 20% by 2020 under the National Retail Payment System (NRPS).

PayMaya is the only financial technology company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device. It is the financial technology arm of Voyager Innovations, the leading technology company in the country backed by PLDT, KKR, Tencent, World Bank’s IFC and the IFC Emerging Asia Fund. 

Its “universal payments platform” enables the country’s top eCommerce sites, major retail and quick-service restaurants and government institutions, as well as MSMEs to accept multiple kinds of cashless payments. 

To know more about how you can maximize your PayMaya account, visit paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

SAMSUNG, LAZADA BRINGS TWICE THE DEAL FOR SUPER BRAND DAY SHOPPING EVENT ON SEPT 27

Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania and Lazada, Southeast Asia’s most popular e-commerce portal, brings twice the deals at this year’s 24-hour Super Brand Day shopping event. Shoppers in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines will be able to join their friends in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam to experience the fun and deals this year starting from midnight on 27 September 2019. 

Building on the growing ‘shoppertainment’ trend, Samsung is partnering with Lazada to co-host a series of digital activation during this year’s event to entice and wow shoppers with exclusive products and experiences. This includes the creation of Space by Samsung, a bespoke invitation-only venue for content creators to get to know Samsung products. Online influencers will be able to film unboxings and product demos as well as share with fans their insights and experiences of Samsung devices.

Other key activities include SG Landmark Art Challenge where influencers will pit their creativity through a drawing contest of the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport on the Samsung Tab S6, Bokeh Challenge using S10+ to feature 3D depth photography at Gardens by the Bay and a Food Porn Challenge using Note 10, and more.

In addition, customers in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand can exclusively get their hands on the Samsung Galaxy M30, a mobile device with a 6.4” AMOLED, triple rear camera and an incredible 5000mAh fast-charging battery. The one-day only shopping event will showcase the entire suite of Samsung products including mobile, smart watches, digital appliances and visual displays to Lazada customers at highly competitive prices.

With over 350 million people now online in Southeast Asia, and US $23 billion spent online in 2018 —double 2017’s figure — ecommerce is growing at an unprecedented rate^[1]. Consumer patterns continue to evolve and the Lazada x Samsung Super Brand Day directly taps into the rising demand for greater convenience, enhance connectivity, and frictionless shopping experiences as they navigate their active lifestyles.

Product and deal highlights include:

MOBILE

Gift with purchase:

-          Galaxy A50s FREE Galaxy Fit e worth P1,990

-          Galaxy M30 FREE JBL Go 2 Bluetooth speaker worth P2,299

-          Galaxy Note10+ FREE Galaxy Fit worth P4,990

NEW! Online Exclusive Color – Galaxy Watch Active2 40mm (Pink Gold)

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Exciting discounts and offers on:

TVs  & Soundbar  - 75” RU7100 UHD TV, Soundbar HW-R550

Digital Appliances -  Smart Oven MC35J8088LT, Top Mount Refrigerator RT-35K5532SL/TC, S-Inverter Air Conditioner AR5500M, Top Load Washing Machine WA10J5750SP

Monitors - 24" FHD Monitor LS24F350FHEXXP

Follow the Store raffle: Amazing prizes to be given away such as an HW-N400 TV Mate’ Soundbar and 24" Flat & Curved Monitor during Facebook Live on September 27. (Mechanics will be revealed same-day)

For more information on Super Brand Day, follow our Lazada Flagship Store.

GET P200 FOR FREE WHEN YOU SIGN UP TO PAYMAYA UNTL SEPT 30

Unlocking cashless convenience has just gotten more rewarding with PayMaya! This September, score up to P200 when you sign-up to get your own PayMaya account, upgrade, and start using it to shop or send money to your loved ones until the end of the month!

To get your P200 reward from PayMaya, all you have to do is complete these three challenges FOR FREE:

1. Sign up and upgrade your PayMaya account using an invite code from another PayMaya user to get P100. Pro tip: Ask a friend who has an upgraded PayMaya account for his invite code. Both of you will get P100 when you use his code so it’s definitely a win-win!
2. Earn another P50 after successfully upgrading your account. Just tap ‘Upgrade for Free’ at the app, fill out the necessary information, pose for a quick selfie, and submit a valid ID! Your account will get upgraded within 1-2 days, provided that your requirements are complete and satisfactory.
3. Start using your PayMaya account! Send at least P1 to a friend or use PayMaya to shop or pay for your bills to get an additional P50!

You can also enjoy more rewards by introducing your friends to the cashless life brought by PayMaya. Make sure your account is upgraded to automatically get an invite code which you can share with your friends. Earn P100 more every time a friend uses your code, and get as much as P5,000 for your referrals!*

Now that you and your friends have your own PayMaya account, you already have access to a fast, secure, and hassle-free way to shop online, pay bills, or send money to your friends. Now you can shop for trendy new outfits at Zalora, book a flight to your dream destination, or even pay for your bills at the comforts of your own home, in the easiest way, even without a credit card.

All that’s left to do is add money to your account. You can choose to do it anytime, anywhere, in more than 30 bank partners via Instapay, or through the more than 40,000 PayMaya Add Money channels nationwide.

When it comes to shopping online or in stores, paying bills, buying load, and sending money–don’t pay cash, PayMaya! Download the PayMaya app now to switch to a fast, secure, and convenient way to pay and unlock awesome rewards along the way.

PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only FinTech company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device.    

To know how you can maximize your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals

GET SET FOR THE X FACTOR 2019: CELEBRITY

This year, The X Factor is back but not as we know it... Well-known faces with dreams of becoming superstar singers will be fighting for the chance to be crowned The X Factor 2019 Champion in The X Factor: Celebrity.

This brand-new take on UK’s most talked about music talent show will make its debut on Blue Ant Entertainment same day as the UK on 13 October, Sunday at  7:55 PM (6:55 PM JKT/BKK) and will feature some of the biggest names from the world of music, film, sport, television and social media.

The celebrity hopefuls will be leaving their comfort zones at the door as they battle it out in LA to make it through the first stage and all the way to the live shows in London to ultimately win a life-changing record deal.

Music mogul Simon Cowell, ‘Shermazing’ Nicole Scherzinger and fan favourite Louis Walsh are returning as judges and reuniting with Mr. Saturday Night himself, Dermot O’Leary for this unmissable series.

The celebrity singing sensations lined up to sing for Simon and co in LA are:

OVERS

Journalist, Martin Bashir

Talk Show host, Ricki Lake

Quiz show champion, Jenny Ryan

Actress, Victoria Ekanoye

UNDERS

Reality star, Megan McKenna

Model and Actress, Hayley Hasselhoff

Soap star, Jonny Labey

Film star, Olivia Olson

Actor, Kevin McHale

GROUPS

Reality stars Samira Mighty, Zara McDermott, Wes Nelson and Eyal Booker who form The Islanders

Sports stars Ben Foden, Thom Evans and Levi Davis who form Try Star

Professional dancer, Brendan Cole and actor, Jeremy Edwards who form Cole and Edwards

Social Media Stars and CBBC Presenters Max and Harvey

Influencers Sofia, Alondra, Laura, Wendii and Natalie who make up V5

So, can the Love Islanders really hold a tune? Can Ricki Lake sing as well as she can talk? Will Martin Bashir crumble under the pressure? Viewers will have to wait and see, on what promises to showcase these celebrities as they’ve never been seen before. The X Factor: Celebrity airs every Sunday starting October 13, 7:55 PM (6:55 PM JKT/BKK), same day as the U.K., on Blue Ant Entertainment.

SAMSUNG'S AMAZING BUNDLE PRODUCTS FOR BLUE MONTH SALE

Blue Month Offer is in full swing as Samsung’s way of giving thanks to Filipinos for more than 20 years of love and support of the brand. To celebrate their anniversary, Samsung is offering free premium product bundles this season upon purchase of Samsung’s participating products.

Those looking to buy a new phone can also kickstart their wellness journey this month. With every purchase of the Galaxy A70, A80, S10, or S10e, it comes with a free Galaxy Fit or Galaxy Fit e—Samsung’s newest wearable devices that can track up to 90 workouts.

Meanwhile, families who are looking to upgrade their homes can buy the latest digital appliances including washing machines and refrigerators as these come with a product bundle of Galaxy Fit or Fit e or a Galaxy A20.

They can also upgrade their entertainment systems with the latest Samsung TV. Each purchase of a QLED, Premium UHD, or UHD television comes with a special gift such as the latest Galaxy tablet, a soundbar, a refrigerator, headphones, or its newest flagship device—the Galaxy Note 10.

Gamers also get to level up their gaming experience with a new Samsung monitor for a more immersive game time which will come with Sodexo gift certificates.

These Samsung purchases can also be availed of through 0% Citi Paylite up to 24 months in participating stores nationwide.

Hurry and get the best deals until September 30 only! Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/blue-month-offer/to know more about the Blue Month Sale.

REDEEM GETGO POINTS FOR A FREE GETAWAY WITH REDEEM AWAY PROMO

This September, GetGo members are in for the most exciting points redemption spree with the Redeem Away for a Getaway promo! One lucky member can win a Cebu Pacific Fly Easy Flight plus Hotel Getaway package for two (2) to any one of these exciting destinations: Taipei, Seoul, Macau, Hong Kong, or Melbourne!

The trip includes roundtrip airfare and an all-expense-paid three-day, two-night hotel stay courtesy of Cebu Pacific! The winner can choose to fly as early as November 10, 2019 to spend their holidays abroad or welcome the New Year in a whole new country! Or they can choose to redeem their getaway on a long holiday as the travel period runs until August 31, 2020.

Winner will also get to experience the best travel lifestyle with the Fly Easy prize. This includes the CEB Wi-Fi Kit so they can stay connected on-the-go, CEB Getaways for hassle-free hotels accommodation, as well as CEB inflight-meals, premium seat selection, free 20kg baggage allowance, and CEB Travelsure roundtrip insurance.

To join the Redeem Away for a Getaway promo, members must download the GetGo mobile app to access their account. Once logged in, they can proceed to the Offers tab and select the specific promo.

From now until September 30, 2019, members can redeem as much points as they want to get raffle entries to their desired destinations. Each destination is equivalent to a certain number of points:

Points	Raffle Entry	Destination
8 GetGo Points	1 raffle entry	Hong Kong or Macau
88 GetGo Points	20 raffle entries	Hong Kong or Macau
188 GetGo Points	50 raffle entries	Hong Kong or Macau
88 GetGo Points	10 raffle entries	Seoul or Taipei
188 GetGo Points	30 raffle entries	Seoul or Taipei
188 GetGo Points	15 raffle entries	Melbourne

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to fly for free and redeem those points for a getaway! Who knows—you might just be able to spend a White Christmas in Seoul; or experience the lively nightlife in Macau or Hong Kong! Or you can explore the popular night markets in Taipei or sightsee around the local neighborhoods in Melbourne!

The GetGo mobile app is available for download on the Play Store and App Store. Travel period is between November 10, 2019 to August 31, 2020. Per DTI-FTEB permit no. 17695, series of 2019. Learn more about the promo by visiting http://bit.ly/YourTripIsOnUs-Promo.

For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Never miss out on exclusive member offers and the latest news on partner promos by subscribing to GetGo email alerts. Just log-in to your account, go to ‘Profile’, select ‘Preferences’, click ‘My Settings’, and choose ‘Count Me In’. You can also like and follow the official GetGoPH official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

TAIWAN CULTIVATES AGRICULTURE 4.0

Besides being a technological hub, Taiwan also has a flourishing agricultural sector. Indeed, just in the first half of 2019, Taiwan's Council of Agriculture reported that the island republic has logged US$2.7B (nearly 140 billion pesos) worth of agricultural exports. 

This number is only expected to grow as the nation recalibrates its agricultural strategy. Taiwan aims to optimize its farming techniques by using high-precision technology as it commits to the Agriculture 4.0 movement.

Agriculture 4.0, or precision farming, refers to a redefined farming system that integrates high-technology innovations. According to the World Government Summit, Agriculture 4.0 is a green agricultural revolution with science and technology at its heart.

In an effort to sustain its growth, the Taiwanese government is currently raising its investments in Agriculture 4.0 with a pledge of up to $300 million by 2020.

To properly implement Agriculture 4.0, the following materials are needed: Solar technology for energy needs, lighting technology as different plants grow best at different wavelengths, drone technology for soil and water modeling purposes, Internet of Things for smart sensors, semiconductors to manufacture sensors, control software and data mining algorithms, and robotics to assist in planting and harvesting.

As a leading tech hub, Taiwan produces thousands of electrical engineers, semiconductor specialists, and robotics experts each year. The workforce then feeds into a supply chain of thousands of enterprises that create the components required in smart farming.

On the industry side, Taiwan is the second largest in the semiconductor industry, as well as a manufacturer for most of the sensors used in IoT and high-tech projects such as robotics, drones and solar technology. Companies have also developed specialized horticulture LEDs that can fine-tune wavelengths to increase plant growth and yield.

Solid examples of smart farming innovations include Owlting, a Taipei-based startup that supplies farmers with big data to optimize operations by monitoring rain, temperature and chemicals in the soil. Another innovation is LeBio's Spectral X, which is a new type of agriculture net that adjusts sunlight and RGB spectrum ratios to improve plant health and growth over time.

A number of Taiwan Excellence awardees also have a range of hi-tech autopilot helicopters made to help farmers. Robotics giant Thunder Tiger has the Thunder Hawk, which can spray pesticides across a hectare of land within eight minutes, greatly improving agricultural efficiency and reducing human and plant exposure to pesticides. Additionally, there's Alpas II, from Geosat Aerospace and Technology, another unmanned drone equipped with computer-controlled flight settings, as well as dual laser sensors, allowing precise and automatic spraying.

By introducing these digital innovations to the farming routine, the expected results are increased yields, reduced operating costs, reduced crop damage and minimized water, fuel and fertilizer usage.

These advantages will also flow to the consumer side as it ensures cheaper yet better quality produce for everyone.

PETRON LAUNCHES "FUEL WISE" ADVOCACY FOR FILIPINO MOTORISTS

As the only Filipino-owned oil major, PETRON – with its commitment to sustain the country’s fuel requirements spanning more than 85 years – has always placed the needs of the Filipino motorists at the forefront of its endeavors. 

Taking this promise a step further, Petron is launching its “Fuel Wise” advocacy, a comprehensive campaign that aims to help Filipino motorists choose wise options to ensure that they are safe on the road, that their vehicles are properly maintained, that they get good fuel mileage, and that they use high-quality fuel. Here are some examples of Petron Fuel Wise tips: 

ROAD SAFETY: “Going for a long drive? Aside from checking your engine and gears, remember to take note of emergency hotlines and emergency stops on major highways. Fuel Wise.” 

CAR CARE: “Replacing clogged air filters regularly can improve engine performance and increase acceleration time and gas mileage. Fuel Wise.” 

FUEL EFFICIENCY: “Did you know that having the right tire pressure provides less road friction and less road friction means less fuel consumption? Fuel Wise.” 

FUEL QUALITY: “Cheaper price does not guarantee quality. The few pesos you save today may end up costing you more tomorrow. Fuel Wise.” 

CONSUMER PROTECTION: “Always ask for your receipt. Fuel Wise.” 

With the roll-out of the Petron “Fuel Wise” advocacy, commuters will see road safety reminders, car-care advice, fuel efficient driving tips, and fuel recommendations in electronic billboards as well as banners and streamers in strategic locations. Stickering activities are also being conducted nationwide to enjoin more motorists in supporting the advocacy. 

Through a dedicated R&D team constantly creating fuels that will deliver optimum performance and efficiency for every type of vehicle, Petron has been acknowledged as a fuel innovator and a trusted source of quality fuel. It invested USD2 billion in upgrading its Bataan refinery to ensure that its products, while processed locally, meet and even surpass global standards. And, with the widest network of more than 2,400 stations nationwide, even the more remote countryside areas are sure to have access to the products and services offered by Petron. 

With its deep understanding of Philippine driving conditions and utmost concern for the welfare of motorists, the new advocacy further strengthens Petron’s commitment to provide Filipino consumers with the best experience at every touch point, with a guarantee that they are indeed being ‘Fuel Wise’ with Petron.

UP ALUMNUS CITED FOR HELPING POULTRY FARMERS

The top executive of Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) has been cited by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association for helping farmers join the local poultry industry through a broilers grower program.

BAVI president and general manager Ronald Mascariñas received the 2019 UP Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award in Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation from UP President Danilo Concepcion, during ceremonies at Ang Bahay ng Alumni at UP Diliman in Quezon City.

Joining Mascariñas as Distinguished Alumni awardees were Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri (Enterprise Development in Renewable Energy) and Associate Justice Marvic Leonen (Law and Judiciary). The Most Distinguished Alumnus Award was given to former Finance Secretary and Ambassador Edgardo Espiritu.

Also cited "for being a successful 'rags-to-riches' businessman in the country's highly competitive food sector”, Mascariñas graduated with a degree in agriculture from UP Los Baños in Laguna in 1982. He started BAVI’s operations in 2002 and led it to become the country’s top chicken rotisserie chain with retail brands Chooks-to-Go, Uling Roasters, and Reyal.

In 2004, UP Los Baños also named Mascariñas as Most Outstanding Alumnus in Entrepreneurship.

REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID AND SON NATE, TOGETHER IN PINAKA-SWEET JOLLIBEE COMMERCIAL

Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid deeply treasures the relationship she has with her son Nate. The mother-son duo’s sweet connection is put front and center in their newest TV commercial for Jollibee.

Their second commercial together for Jolly Spaghetti, features Regine and Nate’s pinaka-sweet moments as they spend quality time together bonding over the best-tasting (most delicious) Jolly Spaghetti.

Their mother-and-son relationship is full of intimate and loving moments, such as those we see in the video. “He's very sweet,” Regine says of Nate. “He really is malambing ever since. He’s always spending time with me, and our favorite bonding moment is watching TV together. He loves that, and he always wants me to watch what he’s watching.”

Regine shares that they still spend a lot of time together even though Nate is already going to school. “When he doesn't have school, we'll just be in bed together,” she says. “He'll be tinkering with his iPad, then we'll watch TV, then we'll buy Jolly Spaghetti and eat.”

This personal side of Regine and Nate is true to life. She shares that long before they did this commercial, they went to a Jollibee and did something like what they did in the ad. “We went to Jollibee, Nate ordered Jolly Spaghetti for us, we ate and took pictures,” she recounted. “It’s the exact scenario.”

It’s no coincidence that Regine and Nate are Jollibee’s endorsers of choice. Nate simply couldn’t get enough of the meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti.

“He loves Jolly Spaghetti. This is no joke,” Regine says. “On his first day of taping, he’s like, ‘I want to eat it!’ But he couldn’t yet. If he has a choice, he’ll eat it. He really loves it.”

You also won’t be able to resist the meatiest, cheesiest, sweet-sarap Jolly Spaghetti—especially since the best-tasting Spaghetti is now made even more affordable. You can now get your favorite Jolly Spaghetti Solo for only P50, PHP55.00 for the Jolly Spaghetti w/ Drink, and for birthdays or special occasions the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan (Good for 4-5) is only PHP200.00. All of which are available in Jollibee stores nationwide for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru.

Don’t forget to like Jollibee Philippines on Facebook, subscribe to Jollibee Studios on YouTube, and follow @jollibee on Twitter and Instagram for more info and updates.

GET AN ULTRA REWARDS BY PAYING YOUR BILLS USING PAYMAYA

Get an extra rewards by paying for your bills using PayMaya. Instead of spending time to line up at a payments center, just use your PayMaya app and get up to P300 cashback plus a chance to have PayMaya cover your bills next month.

All you have to do is to used Paymaya when paying your Meralco, PLDT, Smart and other utility bills as well as your payments for government services. PayMaya has your back with its convenient Bills Pay feature. To make it even better, pay for your bills via PayMaya every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of September and get a P100 cashback on your first three transactions. Don’t forget that your bills worth a minimum of P1,000 each should be paid in full and on time.

And if you pay at least three unique bills within the month worth P5,000 and above until September 30, you also get the chance to win your next month’s worth of bill payments. One hundred (100) lucky raffle winners will take home P10,000 each, which they can use to pay for the next bill or for other purposes.

The best part of all this? You can enjoy all these deals and rewards, by simply paying for your bill within the comforts of your own home. All you will ever need is your PayMaya app in your smartphone.

Follow these simple steps:

Open the PayMaya app and select Pay Bills.
Choose your desired biller.
Enter the account number from your bill.
Enter the amount of your payment.
Confirm your payment.
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STARBUCKS ANNIVERSARY SIREN COLLECTION 2019

The iconic Starbucks Siren is not a far cry from the legend, her enigmatic beauty continues to call on those with a passion for quality coffee. Just as sirens enchant seafarers with music, the Starbucks Siren sings the brand’s rich story with this year’s Starbucks Anniversary blend, Anniversary Card, and its stunning Anniversary Merchandise collection.

An annual tradition continues as the Starbucks Anniversary Blend returns with its bold and full-bodied coffee flavor and distinctive spice notes. Made with the finest blend of beans from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and enhanced with the addition of the iconic Sumatra, this favorite will be available in VIA® and Whole Bean. This year, the Starbucks Anniversary Blend will feature a fresh interpretation of the siren on its packaging.

Available in Whole Bean (₱595) and VIA® (₱450). Flavor: Caramelized sugar and bittersweet chocolate. Complementary Flavors: Chocolate, caramel and toffee.

Starbucks Anniversary Card which depicts the siren’s tail in varying shades of blue. The card will be available for an initial activation amount of ₱500 per card.

Available in all stores starting today September 10, 2019.

Celebrating the brand and its muse is the mystical Starbucks Anniversary collection, featuring design and illustrations of aquatic elements in turquoise blue, gold, and silver accents. With items including mugs, tumblers, and an adorable Starbucks Bearista siren, the collection showcases the ethereal beauty of the Siren.

For Starbucks’ Anniversary, heed the Siren’s call and dive deep into your coffee passions with the brand’s exciting offerings.