SULIT DEALS ON YOUR GROCERIES WITH PAYMAYA

Whether you are planning to shop for your groceries at your go-to supermarket or from the safety of your home, PayMaya is making your Noche Buena shopping experience even more rewarding with the best sulit deals at the biggest supermarkets in the Philippines whenever you pay with the #BetterQR this holiday season.

Whenever you shop for your groceries and pay using PayMaya QR at Mercury Drugstore, WalterMart, Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, AllDay Supermarkets, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Shopwise, Amesco Drug, LCC Supermarket, Metro Retail Supermarket, Gaisano Brothers Supermarket, Gaisano Grand, Gaisano Capital, and other partner supermarkets, you can easily get up to P250 cashback for your purchases the entire month of December. 

All you have to do is #ScanToPay a minimum purchase of P1,000 via PayMaya QR to get an instant P50 cashback. You can enjoy this offer up to five times this month to get a total of P250 as savings!

But that’s not all—by paying via PayMaya QR you can also enjoy 1%, 10%, or 100% cashback of up to P500 plus a chance to win up to P1,000,000 at the PayMayaguinaldo promo. With these stacked promos, PayMaya QR is truly the #BetterQR for shopping for your holiday feast. 

If you are planning to do your grocery shopping from the safety of your home, you can also enjoy exclusive deals when you pay with PayMaya. PayMaya has partnered with WalterMart to offer you free delivery on your groceries-- just spend a minimum of P3,000 on WalterMart’s delivery app and website (http://waltermartdelivery.com.ph), pay with your physical or virtual PayMaya card, and use the code WMPAYMAYA on checkout until December 31!

“With Christmas just around the corner, we are offering our customers the best value for their money when they shop for their Noche Buena staples this December. We hope these sulit deals help make their shopping experience more enjoyable, and their family celebrations more meaningful,” said Mark Dee, Head of Growth and Marketing for PayMaya Philippines.

Getting PayMaya and paying for your purchases using the app is very easy. Just download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account, to find out what it’s like to go cashless with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything online and in stores!

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 27 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 150,000 digital touchpoints nationwide.

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 33,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

UNIQLO BRINGS LIFEWEAR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE TO THE SUCAT COMMUNITY

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO will open its store at SM City Sucat on December 18. The store provides 1,041 sqm of new shopping space to bring UNIQLO’s LifeWear clothing and unique shopping retail experience closer to the community of Sucat and nearby areas.

“In strengthening our LifeWear philosophy to improve the lives of everyone, we hope to give shopping convenience to locals and encourage new customers to experience UNIQLO and LifeWear,” says Masayoshi Nakamura, COO, UNIQLO Philippines. We aim to make our core products more accessible to locals to help them with their everyday clothing needs.

Located at the ground level of Building B of the mall, the new store will showcase the latest line-up of UNIQLO LifeWear — including a wide selection of LifeWear pieces for men, women, kids and babies.

On the opening weekend, from December 18 to December 20, 2020, customers can receive two (2) Eco Friendly Bags – one Medium and one Large - with a minimum single receipt purchase of Php 3,000.

Shoppers should also check out these exclusive limited offers from December 18 to December 24, 2020. Visit UNIQLO in SM City Sucat, located at Building B, Dr. Santos Avenue corner Carlos P. Garcia, Parañaque City, Metro Manila. Mall Hours are from 10:00AM to 9:00PM.

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF HEALTHY SKIN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Without a doubt, the biggest headline of this year is this pandemic, with our greatest achievement being alive and healthy. For having survived COVID- 19 thus far, we all deserve some respite. And one way to reward yourself is by giving yourself the gift of staying healthy. 

PRIORITIES 

The skin is the largest organ in the body but skin health is often not given the attention it needs. Priority is given to the organs that give us the sense of sight, hearing, and these days, the sense of taste and smell. Unless presented with a pressing emergency, our skin usually plays second fiddle. The skin is the first thing we see in a person because it covers most of our body. Moreover, it lets us know if our body is feeling pain, heat, coldness, or some sort of illness. That said, we should give it the same care that we do to our other body parts. 

MISCONCEPTIONS

Many may think that this pandemic allows our skin to breathe without irritants and pollution from our outside environment. But what people don’t realize is that the pandemic causes us a lot of stress² from facing the invisible enemy and the challenges that come with it. Unknown to most, wearing face masks can also take a toll on the skin, causing friction between the mask and the skin. 

STRESSORS 

Beyond this pandemic, the holiday season can likewise bring harm to our skin. The weather, one of the coldest in the year, can lead to dryness and flaking. Moreover, the stress from holiday planning given a new normal can also lead to more stresses on the skin. But don’t fear – there's hope for your skin yet this season. From the C in Christmas, turn to another C - collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, ³ for help. Collagen provides structural support for connective tissues, muscles, and skin. Collagen helps the skin become healthy by maintaining its strength, flexibility, and elasticity. Collagen also helps hydrate the skin, minimizing dryness, flaking, and even wrinkles. 

VITAMIN FOR THE SKIN 

Vitamin C, a vitamin that helps promote collagen production making it is essential for healthy skin and hair. Since the body does not produce Vitamin C naturally, the skin needs supplementation.

POTEN-CEE + C 

Poten-Cee is the Philippines’ top adult Vitamin C brand⁷ that has hydrolyzed collagen, that is broken down for better absorption. This Christmas, give yourself the gift of Vitamin C + Collagen for that healthier, hydrated skin, so you can face the holidays and the stresses of the pandemic, full face forward.

Stay Healthy Everyone!!!

DTI LAUNCHES NATIONAL TRADE FAIR DIGITAL MALL

In lieu of the usual National Trade Fair (NTF) organized annually, the Department of Trade and Industry - Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) is launching the NTF Digital Mall.

This is in response to the unprecedented challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has adversely impacted their operations.

To help MSMEs future-proof their businesses as they pivot to online selling, the NTF Digital Mall is a platform that offers continuous promotion of the food and non-food products from the different regions, amid the physical restrictions of the pandemic. A project of the DTI-BDTP in collaboration with the DTI-Regional and Provincial Offices, the NTF Digital Mall is an e-commerce platform inside the UB GlobalLinker site.

Formally opened this December, the NTF Digital Mall, like all national trade fairs, showcases the best products of 223 MSMEs from all parts of the country. Featured products include processed food and beverages, gifts and souvenirs, houseware and decor, fashion accessories, wearables, as well as health and fitness products.

For a more convenient online shopping experience, the NTF Digital Mall features a product catalog with a facility to search for a specific product or product category. For easier transactions, buyers can connect with the MSMEs via the Viber app for secure instant messaging. Visitors will also have access to DTI webinars, and can read about the participating exhibitors; inspirational success stories.

Digital Mall Features for MSMEs

The NTF Digital Mall is hosted on UnionBank GlobalLinke, a free and innovative platform that helps MSMEs grow online with tools for efficient business management and network expansion. It is distinct from other e-commerce platforms as it is an all-in-one accessible platform that enables MSMEs to connect to both local and global B2B and B2C partners, suppliers, and customers. It has networking capabilities to help MSMEs grow and manage their business. It offers immediate access to financial service providers, point of sale, accounting, inventory, human resources, tax and payroll services, supply chain management, and B2B and B2C marketplaces.

Some of the business features offered on the NTF Digital Mall that MSMEs can readily use are:

 Linker.Store - Connect the MSME’s business to the world by launching their do-it-yourself E-commerce store for free with its inventory management and data analysis tools.

 Network – Search for and manage a global network of potential suppliers, partners, and customers, not just in the Philippines, but also in other parts of Southeast Asia.

 Biz offers - Have access to business tools that will help MSMEs manage their business, share files, and track important events more efficiently. 

 Secure multi-device access via desktop, mobile or tablet.

 Apply online for business loans, deposit products, and credit cards without the hassle.

 Biz Forum - Get tips and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs. A place for

discussing new business ideas, topics and useful articles within a vibrant business

community.

To visit the site, simply log in to https://ntfdigimall.linker.store/

For more information about the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, please follow their social media accounts @BDTP on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You may also email bdtp@dti.gov.ph.

A STRESS-FREE INTIMATE FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER TIPS

The holiday season is upon us, and it is the perfect time to wind down and spend quality time with loved ones. With celebrations, events, and travel being put on hold and large-scale gatherings no longer feasible, 2020 year-end festivities are set to look vastly different from past years.

Holiday entertaining for sure can be stressful and daunting, especially for the first time or with little experience of being hosts. With all the work that goes into cooking, cleaning, and merry-making to achieve a memorable and festive affair, here are some household and easy kitchen tips that homeowners can try for that intimate yet memorable gathering.

Choose the right cleaning tools

From scrubbing floors to decluttering mess, make every area spotless with the Samsung Jet Cyclone Stick Vacuum. It’s a lightweight cordless stick vacuum cleaner that makes vacuuming as effortlessly as possible, thanks to its Digital Inverter Motor that sustains an industry-leading suction power of up to 150W and a highly-efficient battery that delivers up to 60-minute run time.

The Jet Cyclone Stick Vacuum is also highly versatile, with a variety of attachments to clean different types of surfaces—using the soft action brush for hard floors, turbo action brush for carpets, combination tool for curtains, sofas, and even the tabletops.

It can turn into a mop by switching to its Spinning Sweeper to easily clean off the inevitable spill of beverages during dinner.

Of course, for final touches before the start of all the festivities, be sure to turn on the Samsung 90 sqm Air Purifier to get rid of all the unwanted kitchen smell. With its 3 Way Airflow, purifying wide areas can be done much more quickly, reaching from corner to corner. It also has a multi-layered purification system designed to capture airborne particles, harmful gases, and inhibit the spread of captured bacteria. The level of air pollution can even be checked with its Numeric Display, and the 4-Color Indicator can show the level of air cleanliness and can dictate if everything’s all set and ready!

Plan the menu and the holiday activities beforehand

At least a week before Christmas, it’s ideal to have the holiday menu planned, and grocery shopping out of the way already. It’s a good thing that Samsung’s Family Hub™ has the Recipes & Meal Planner feature, as well as the Shopping List to make the pre-preparation less stressful.

With the Shopping List App, needed pantry items can be added in the Shopping List with just a simple touch or voice command. List can also be synchronized with the phone, so it’s accessible anytime anywhere. The Recipes and Meal Planner can also be of great help! Depending on what’s available inside the fridge, the Meal Planner can even recommend delicious recipes with just simple instructions.

Running out of fridge space will also not be a problem because the SpaceMax Technology™ enables the walls of the refrigerator to be much thinner using high-efficiency insulation. So it creates more space inside without increasing the external dimensions or compromising energy efficiency.

Also, start playing those Christmas playlists with the Spotify feature. Enjoy preparing in the kitchen while singing along to holiday classics, or better yet, use it as the ambient entertainment for the dinner party.

Take advantage of multi purpose cooking appliances

One more great thing about having to host a dinner for a small-sized party, is the fact that food can be prepared in small batches, and it’s a great opportunity to whip up different dishes.

With the Samsung 35L Smart Oven, one can choose from so many cooking options. Air Fry, Grill, Bake, Steam, Microwave, and even Ferment can be done in a single oven. And with the HotBlast™ technology, perfectly grilled food can be enjoyed much faster. It’s because powerful hot air is blown through multiple air-holes directly onto the food, cooking it more evenly.

For crispy and fried food staples on the holiday menu, the Air Fry function is the way to go. With hot air circulation and a heated crusty plate, food can come out juicy inside and crispy outside with only a touch of oil. Say goodbye to greasy pans and oil splatters! Cleaning the oven wouldn’t also be a tedious task because with the Smart Oven’s Ceramic Inside, its smooth and sanitary surface can be cleaned without scrubbing. It can even prevent bacteria from spreading, lasts longer, and won’t discolor over time.

The holiday season is mainly a time to bond with loved ones, so let go of worries, enjoy the process, and just keep in mind these helpful household tips.

Unwrap more joy this Christmas season with Samsung’s Home for the Holiday Sale. Start the holiday shopping stress-free and choose with these flexible payment options: straight cash payment to get a discount of up to 22% off, 0% interest up to 12 months installment via credit card or Home Credit/In-House Financing payment. Promo runs until January 31, 2021. Visit SamsungPH on Facebook and www.samsung.com/ph/offer/2020/home-holidays-sale/home-appliances/ to know more about the Holiday promo and other participating products.

PAYMAYA, AMAZON.COM OFFERING 15% OFF ON BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

Looking to shop online for awesome deals on Black Friday this November? Well, look no further—use your PayMaya to enjoy discounts at Amazon.com during this much-awaited annual shopping event.  

When you shop on Amazon.com using your PayMaya virtual or physical card from 4:00 PM on November 27 to 3:59 PM on December 1, 2020, you can get a 15% discount of up to USD$25 on top of the amazing deals you can find on the site! All you have to do is enter your shipping address in the Philippines and use the discount code PYMY15 upon checkout for a minimum purchase of USD$50 (before taxes, shipping and fees). 

PayMaya is the first Philippine eWallet to collaborate with Amazon.com, offering an even more rewarding experience to Filipino customers.  

Whether you’re looking for a nifty new gadget to give to a loved one, or unique US products for yourself, you can already start adding these to your cart and enjoy additional discounts from PayMaya especially since the holidays are just around the corner. 

“We’re happy to open up the wide range of products offered by Amazon.com to all Filipinos nationwide, along with exciting deals to give the best value for their money, while shopping from the comforts of their homes. This groundbreaking collaboration reinforces PayMaya's commitment to provide the best and most rewarding way to pay for all Filipinos, especially during this holiday season,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya. 

To start shopping with these awesome deals, just go to http://pymy.co/blackfriday2020. Getting a PayMaya account and taking advantage of this year’s Black Friday sales is easy. Just download the PayMaya app from the Google Playstore and sign up to find out what it’s like to shop with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything online and in stores! Remember, this Black Friday, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! 

To find out about all the perks and rewards you can get through your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce and "everyday" merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services.      

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account, with the widest 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya remittance agent network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

ABS-CBN'S ANC REBOOTS WITH BRAND NEW PROGRAMMING

When leading Filipino media and entertainment company ABS-CBN celebrated in 2016 the 20th anniversary of its ANC channel, it was hailed in the media industry as a successful pioneer in Philippine broadcast journalism: a 24/7 channel devoted to news. 

Through the years, ANC’s position was cemented as the gold standard and primary source of Philippine news and analysis for the country’s business and political leaders. And because the news was delivered in English, it also made significant inroads in reach in overseas markets.

 

Today, ANC, an international premium channel of ABS-CBN TFC, has continued to strengthen its brand promise to be the best, most reliable and relevant news channel about the Philippines. But with the consumers’ growing preference for a news channel fused with entertainment that informs, delights, and inspires, ANC underwent improvements in its original programming. 

 

Enter the new ANC – now an international indispensable guide and companion to living and thriving wherever you are in the world. 

 

ANC is robust and dynamic: packed with exclusive news on business and politics, lifestyle trends, talk-oriented programs, and insightful commentaries.  Its exciting programs include engaging Current Affairs shows, stirring and enlightening documentaries, and the latest lifestyle entertainment offerings on food, travel, health, and fashion. 

 

ANC’s impressive new line-up of shows includes: 

• Pia’s Postcards – Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach invites viewers to have a fun, casual and immersive experience exploring the local vibe in various destinations; 
• Dateline Philippines – delivers newscasts unmatched in the comprehensiveness of their scope;  
• Headstart – Host Karen Davila sets the news agenda for the day by breaking the most significant stories and issues unfolding in the country early in the morning; 
• 24 x 24 – chronicles the 24-hour life cycle of real women, capturing their habits, hobbies, hacks, personal styles, daily challenges, little victories, intimate relationships, and professional networks – all presented in a 24-minute timeline; 
• EIC On The Move – Metro Society Editor-in-Chief Raul Manzano takes the viewers to his exclusive travel, fashion, and food escapades domestically and internationally, so viewers get a feel of the VIP treatment in his personalized accommodations and trips; 
• REV – the ultimate guide in finding your next new car, this takes you from the showroom to your next road trip destination.  REV helps viewers navigate the unique and exciting world of the Philippine automotive industry; 
• LSS: The Martin Nievera Show – Hosted by the inimitable Martin Nievera, this half hour one-on-one talk program makes the Long Story Short (LSS) about the most interesting business leaders, political figures and well-known personalities;  
• G Diaries – continues its mission to share the love as it provides support for communities and people through the various charity initiatives of the ABS-CBN Foundation; 
• Casa Daza – Chef Sandy of the famous cooking Daza clan shares easy-to-follow recipes with interesting backstories that will encourage both kitchen newbies and experts to celebrate cooking and eating with the whole family. 

 

Get these and so much more when you subscribe to the new ANC.  To get your ANC now or for more info, visit myTFC.com.

 

PAYMAYA THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON TO RECEIVE PAYMAYAGUINALDO

This Christmas, PayMaya is offering Filipinos more rewards as it launches its "PayMayaguinaldo" campaign, where users have a chance to win as much as 1 million pesos in the Grand raffle draw and an opportunity to help micro entrepreneurs around the country. Users also have a chance to win up to P285,000 worth of prizes to be given away in the weekly raffle draws from today until January 10, 2021.

By going cashless, you can easily earn a raffle entry every time you #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR at any of their partner merchants, use your PayMaya-registered mobile number when you buy items online, or purchase prepaid load and other treats at the PayMaya in-app shop with a minimum of P100 purchase.

Every time you pay with PayMaya, you not only earn a raffle entry to win cash prizes, you also get a chance to help fellow Filipinos. With each purchase, you are also giving a PayMayaguinaldo to help micro entrepreneurs in underprivileged communities as PayMaya will also be donating a P1 million Grand Aguinaldo to Gawad Kalinga to help establish more resilient communities via micro-entrepreneurship around the country.  

“Even though our Christmas celebrations won't be the same as they have been before, there are a lot of creative ways where families can keep the holiday spirit alive. Through our 'PayMayaguinaldo' campaign, we hope to inspire hope and generosity among Filipinos as we offer them more reasons to give to their friends and families, share their blessings to their officemates, and even give back to underprivileged communities whenever they pay using their PayMaya accounts," said Mark Dee, Head of Growth and Marketing at PayMaya.

A Christmas store in your hands

On top of the exciting prizes from the PayMayaguinaldo raffle promo, you can also enjoy instant discounts and vouchers from top brands and merchants when you visit the PayMayaguinaldo Christmas store in the PayMaya app.

Shoppers can get exclusive deals offered by brands such as Unilever, Goldilocks, Rustan's, Boozy, Sariwon Korean Barbecue, Soban K-Town Grill, Boteyju, Wingzone, Pepi Cubano, Papermoon, FreshMart, Memo Xpress, Vamos, and Pet Warehouse, among others which they can enjoy when you pay using their PayMaya account at these merchants.

Check the PayMayaguinaldo Christmas store to know which new brands are offering discounts so that you can get the best value for your money when you do your shopping with PayMaya!

PayMaya is the #BetterQR for your holiday shopping

And because shopping for gifts in malls has become a time-honored tradition among many Filipinos, PayMaya is also offering a safer, more convenient, and even more rewarding shopping experience with the #BetterQR this holiday season!

Get to enjoy the following perks in various malls around the country when you #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR:

• THE SM STORE: Take home one of the 100 motorcycles being given away when you #ScanToPay at least P1,500 at The SM Store until January 15, 2021.
• MEGAWORLD LIFESTYLE MALLS: Get an instant P200 cashback when you spend an accumulated amount of P2,000 PLUS a chance to win P10,000 when you #ScanToPay at least P500 using PayMaya QR at participating merchants in Megaworld Lifestyle Malls (Eastwood City, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Forbes Town, Southwoods Mall, Uptown Mall, McKinley Hill, Newport Mall, and Festival Walk Mall Iloilo) until January 10, 2021. You can enjoy the P200 cashback reward twice during the promo period, for a total of P400 savings!
• POWER PLANT MALL and SANTOLAN TOWN PLAZA: Enjoy exclusive perks and prizes when you shop at participating merchants using PayMaya QR. Stay tuned for more details!

"PayMaya is really the #BetterQR when it comes to shopping for your friends, officemates, and loved ones this holiday season. You not only get to stay safe while shopping in your favorite malls, you also enjoy the convenience and the exciting rewards whenever you pay cashless using PayMaya," said Raymund Villanueva, Business Head for QR Ecosystems at PayMaya.

The best way to give this holiday season 

With all these exciting offers, using PayMaya is clearly the best way to give gifts to your loved ones this Christmas season – especially for ninongs and ninangs who prefer to stay at home in the holidays.  

With PayMaya on hand, you can easily take advantage of the exciting PayMayaguinaldo offers and get a more rewarding experience when you choose to shop for your gifts at PayMaya’s partner establishments online and in-stores, or send treats to your inaanaks purchased from the PayMaya in-app shop. If you’re the type who lets your inaanak buy their own gift, you can easily send them aguinaldo money via PayMaya from the comforts of your home! 

PayMaya enables all kinds of creative ways to give this season—the joy is in discovering them and making your loved ones happy! 

Getting PayMaya and paying for your purchases during the holidays using the app is very easy. Just download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account using the invite code BETTERWAYTOPAY to earn P100, to find out what it’s like to go cashless with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding, to pay for anything online and in stores! Remember, for everything you need to pay, don’t pay cash. PayMaya! 

WIN A MOTORCYCLE WHEN YOU SCAN TO PAY WITH PAYMAYA QR AT SM STORE

Digital financial services leader PayMaya and The SM Store have teamed up to bring shoppers around the country a special gift this Christmas season as they raffle off 100 motorcycles when customers #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR in-store and and via Call To Deliver for their holiday shopping at The SM Store branches nationwide.

Starting last October 15 until January 15, 2021, you can get a chance to win one of the 100 motorcycles being given away in the raffle. All you have to do is shop at The SM Store, whether in person or via their Call to Deliver service, and #ScanToPay with PayMaya QR. Every single-receipt purchase worth at least P1,500 gets you one entry, and you earn more entries as you continue shopping for your gifts and essentials using PayMaya.

But that's not all--when you #ScanToPay at The SM Store with PayMaya QR, you can also enjoy up to 100% cashback, worth up to P500 per transaction--no minimum spend required!

"As we go into the holiday season, more Filipinos will no doubt be going to their favorite SM malls to kickstart their gift shopping for friends and relatives. Through our partnership with The SM Store, we aim to make that experience not just safe and convenient at this time, but ultimately rewarding as well, especially when they use PayMaya for all their purchases," said Raymund Villanueva, PayMaya Business Head for QR Ecosystems.

With these awesome rewards, shopping for your essentials or gifts to loved ones is not just safer and more convenient – it’s also more rewarding because you get the best value for your money with your trusted PayMaya in hand.

Getting PayMaya and paying for your purchases using the app is very easy. Just download the PayMaya app using this link https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register for an account to find out what it’s like to go cashless with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything online and in stores! Remember, for everything you need to pay, don’t pay cash, PayMaya!

To find out about all the perks and rewards you can get through your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, and government. Aside from providing payments acceptance for the largest e-Commerce and "everyday" merchants in the Philippines, PayMaya enables national and social services agencies, as well as local government units, with digital payments and disbursement services. 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides millions of Filipinos with the fastest way to own a financial account, with the widest 57,000 Add Money touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya remittance agent network of over 30,000 partner touchpoints nationwide serves as last mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

STARBUCKS LAUNCHES MOBILE ORDER AND PAY

Starting every day with coffee is more than a routine. Perhaps now more than ever, it opens a fresher day and is a link to the familiar. 

As Starbucks Philippines navigates through the new normal, the company announced the nationwide availability of Mobile Order and Pay on iOS and Android devices, a new feature of their popular mobile app that allows customers to place and pay for their order in advance and pick it up at any Starbucks store. Following the successful launch of the new Starbucks Rewards program, mobile ordering is the company’s latest digital innovation providing Starbucks Rewards members a contactless alternative for getting their favorite beverage. 

“The app is the easiest place to find a store, order ahead and make a payment using your Starbucks Rewards account. Bringing Mobile Order & Pay to customers is about meeting their needs for convenience and safety, while still providing an exceptional store experience,” said Keith Cole, head of Marketing, Starbucks Philippines. 

To make the experience even more enjoyable, Starbucks Rewards members can redeem rewards and collect Stars through Mobile Order & Pay. 

Earn E-Stickers 

Starbucks Rewards members who login to their account and join the Starbucks Christmas Traditions promotion will earn e-stickers on eligible mobile orders. E-stickers will be credited to their Starbucks Rewards account, which they can use to redeem the 2021 Starbucks Planners & Organizers. 

Order ahead 

After opening the app and logging in to their Starbucks Rewards account, customers must simply tap on “Order”, choose and customize their beverage, select the stores nearest them and pay using their Starbucks Rewards account. The app estimates wait time. When their order is ready, the customer can breeze in at the pickup area and ask a barista for their freshly made beverage. 

Enjoy the fastest, most fun and rewarding way to order at Starbucks with the new Starbucks Rewards Mobile Order & Pay. Download the Starbucks PH app (via App Store™ or Google Play) and sign up for Rewards to order on-the-go. 

STARBUCKS LETS PEOPLE CARRY THE MERRY THIS 2020 HOLIDAY

This season, Starbucks lets people in to experience waves of joy and gratitude as they Carry the Merry to ignite a wonderful encounter in each one’s life. “The presence of Starbucks has been continuously felt in the holiday celebrations of Filipinos,” shared Keith Cole, Starbucks Philippines Head of Marketing and Category. “This year, our global message Carry the Merry is an invitation for everyone to celebrate the spirit of the season, by sharing the love and gratitude through Starbucks holiday staples that bring them cheer.”

Happy Holi-yays!

Tasting the first sip of one’s favorite holiday beverage marks the anticipation of the hopeful season that lies ahead, and coffee lovers can carry the merry with new and returning favorites from Starbucks. The new Jolly Baked Apple Latte sparks multi-sensory delight with its creamy blend of espresso and spiced apples that is topped with a delicate drizzle of apple sauce and candied apple sprinkles. The fan-favorite Toffee Nut Crunch Latte also returns to bring the familiar and comforting layers of buttery toffee with notes of sweet and toasted nuts. A catalyst for the season, the icy and minty peppermint Mocha now celebrates its 18th year of carrying the holiday joy with its flavorful taste inspired by traditional holiday candies.

All the Starbucks holiday beverages will be available in hot, iced, and blended formats. 

People who work in the safety of their homes can also feel the coziness of starting their morning with the ready-to-drink Starbucks beverages. The canned Starbucks Doubleshot embodies deep and invigorating espresso flavors, in both the sweet Milky Espresso and the chocolatey Dark Mocha. Coffee lovers can also power through their day with the bottled Starbucks beverages, such as the Caramel Frappuccino® for a buttery taste, or the Vanilla Frappuccino® for an enjoyable treat with a low-fat milk option.

Those who want to be an at-home barista can master their craft as Starbucks brings back the Starbucks Christmas Blend and Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast. The Christmas Blend has been masterfully roasted to create a sweet cup with cedary spiced layers. This whole bean comes in VIA and Origami variants, as well as ground version so coffee lovers can discover the brewing methods that fit them best. The Christmas Blend Espresso Roast, on the other hand, features a deeper, darker blend and complex flavor profile with plummy sweetness and earthy spiciness.

Back for the holidays is the Starbucks Reserve® Christmas 2020 with the new inclusion of Sulawesi coffee. These hand-selected beans from Indonesia bring about a delicate aroma of butterscotch sweetness. These flavors evoke memories of the holiday’s past while one celebrates the joys of the present. The Starbucks Reserve® Christmas 2020 blend is exclusively available in Starbucks Reserve stores.

Oh, Starry Bites

What better way to delight in the coffee nestled snug in one’s hands than indulging in classic and heartwarming Starbucks bites? Chocolate lovers can indulge in Starbucks returning favorites like the 17-layer Chocolate Crepe Cake with Belgian chocolate filling, and the big and chewy Chocolate Overload Chip Cookie. There are also new flavors in store, such as the Triple Chocolate Cake, a three-layer creation veiled in a velvety dark and milk chocolate mousse, and the Chocolate Chip Doughnut that combines the goodness of a cookie and a doughnut.

Those in search of meatier pairings can also opt for the returning Chicken Fajita Roll, the new Italian special Prosciutto Cotto and Mozzarella Panzerotti, and the slow-roasted Holiday Ham, Eggwhite, Cheese on Croissant Bun. Meat-free breakfast delights are also available at Starbucks, including the crispy and light Mushroom Bun, and the buttery Cheesy Spinach Tree.

Starbucks also brightens the season with more new options that deliver tidings of cheerfulness and joy. Loaded with apples and three kinds of berries, the Apple Berry Crumble Cheesecake is a smooth and creamy treat topped with delicious butter crumbles. Well-suited for coffee fans, the Starbucks Holiday Coffee Cake brings in layers of moist espresso confection, with a light meringue and creamy coffee mousse. Another sumptuous treat for those on-the-go is the PBJ Doughnut, which comes with creamy peanut butter filling and strawberry jam covered in confectioner’s sugar.

Merry Little Cards 

There’s nothing like reuniting with those that one holds dear in their hearts. Show love and thoughtfulness with Starbucks holiday cards, which will be available in four designs — the Maligayang Pasko card, the Snowman Card, Holiday Tree Card, and the Holiday Animals Card — for an initial activation amount of ₱300. Meanwhile, a special Red Cup 2020 Card will also be released for an initial activation amount of ₱500.

Cheers to 23

2020 marks the 23rd year of Starbucks in the Philippines. With the brand being a part of Filipinos’ holiday celebrations, Starbucks brings a commemorative 23 rd Anniversary Journal and Card Gift Set inspired by the iconic Siren. Priced at ₱2,700, the whimsical gift bundle is inclusive of a journal, a leather clutch, plus a Starbucks Card with an initial activation amount of ₱1,000.

Joy finds away

While Starbucks keeps its doors open for those looking to delight in their holiday favorites, they also continue to put the safety and health of its partners (employees) and customers as a top priority. To learn how Starbucks cares, read how they implement safety measures in all its in-store, to-go, and drive-thru channels. Guests ordering in stores can also pay safely and conveniently all while earning loyalty Stars, through the Starbucks Rewards mobile app.

Carry the merry and share the joy of giving this Christmas with Starbucks. Enjoy joyful holiday offerings by ordering in-store or via drive-thru at Starbucks branches nationwide or through GrabFood starting November 3, 2020.

STARBUCKS 2021 PLANNER AND ORGANIZER

The annual Starbucks Christmas Tradition sparks joy with the 2021 Planners and Organizers With Christmas around the corner, Starbucks ignites hope as they Carry the Merry little by little Starbucks has always believed in the power of coffee and art to spark meaningful connections between people and their communities. Through craftwork, the creative stories passed on from growers to roasters, and baristas to customers, remain to live in people’s collective memory.

This holiday season, Starbucks brings to life the stories behind its brand through the 2021 Starbucks Planners and Organizers. Featuring four (4) Philippine-exclusive designs, the new Starbucks Planners and Organizers serve as a fresh canvas for people to chronicle dreams, hopes, and whims, as they Carry The Merry into a brighter year ahead.

Carry The Merry is an invitation of Starbucks for people to celebrate life’s gratefulness through things that joyfully transpire. Through the pages of this year’s planners and organizers, people who have evolved with the brand are given an ode, that they may find a deeper connection with the Starbucks Experience.

Starbucks Siren (Green) Planner 

Marking a friendly and familiar face, Starbucks shares its tradition of coffee-making mastery through its iconic Siren. It paints a picture of its wonderful journey in delivering the best-tasting coffee, from the sourcing of the beans, to the serving in one’s cup. The 2021 Starbucks Philippines Planner in the brand’s signature green color comes in a hardbound recycled PU (synthetic) leather cover, with meticulous details of the mythical Siren debossed on its front cover.

Starbucks Teavana™ Youthberry (Yellow) Planner

The Starbucks Teavana™ sets the trail for a fun, modern spin on tea-drinking. It’s fun and fruity flavors are inspired by traditions from many cultures, as well as a fun, modern, Western spin on tea-drinking, with the aim of giving zest to people’s vibrant and joyful passions. Bringing more colors to people’s lives, the 2021 Starbucks Teavana™ Youthberry Planner arrives in a fresh yellow hue. It features intrinsic details of the Siren Tail in gold, embossed on its recycled PU leather cover. As the brand introduces this year’s much-awaited planners, Starbucks stays true to its commitment to supporting sustainable movements. 

The pages of the Starbucks Siren and Starbucks Teavana™ Youthberry Planners are produced with eco-friendly paper in a facility certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) — an independent, non-profit organization to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.

Starbucks Frappuccino® Coral Pink Organizer (with multifunctional carrier)

If there’s any beverage that gets people creative in expressing their truest selves, it would have to be the Frappuccino. This delicious and creamy blend fuses multiple indulgent flavors that make the best sip of the season. The Starbucks Frappuccino® Organizer in coral pink pops in a posh and youthful color with a sleek multifunctional carrier laced by a premium rose gold Starbucks logo zipper pull.

It consists of several built-in pockets where people can conveniently place their IDs, credit cards, Starbucks Cards and even hand sanitizers, enabling them to house their essentials as they deliver on their state of play.

Starbucks Reserve® Black Organizer (with multifunctional carrier)

Exquisite coffees are the heart and soul of Starbucks Reserve®. Through rare coffees and a plethora of beverage platforms, Starbucks underscores its commitment to pursuing great craftsmanship and innovation when it comes to coffee-making. The 2021 Starbucks Reserve® Black Organizer is grounded on the first-rate quality of its premium coffee lineup. It dawns on a classic black color that exudes a minimalistic yet elevated feel for Starbucks customers. Take it with you as your lifestyle companion that houses your essential items.

All of this year’s planners and organizers come with more blank pages to fill so people who love to journal, write, or draw, can satisfy the creative junkie in them. To complement all the unique features of the 2021 Starbucks Planners and Organizers, each choice provides a bookmark, a set of fun and colorful stickers, along with tear-off vouchers that people can use throughout the year as they spend it with Starbucks.

“To many, Starbucks is a reassurance that the holiday is here. It has always been part of festivities with its rich mix of familiar and new flavors. And while our celebrations sing a different tune this year, our goal is to ignite a spark of joy and hope in people. This time around, we bring an invitation to carry the merry, little by little, and inspire people to share moments of joy,” says Jo-Ann Ramos, Starbucks Philippines Marketing Manager.

Fill your year with heartwarming stories of hope and passion with the 2021 Starbucks Planner and Organizer. Get hold of the most-coveted items by collecting a total of 18 stickers using either the paper promo card or the e-promo card in Starbucks Philippines Mobile app, with one (1) sticker awarded for any purchase of a Tall, Grande, or Venti Starbucks® handcrafted beverage in-stores. The collection of stickers will start from November 3, 2020, to January 4, 2021 — in all Starbucks stores nationwide. 

Starbucks Rewards members can also order their favorites via the Mobile Order & Pay feature of the app. Starting November 17, they can place their beverage orders using the Starbucks app or mobile device and claim them safely in-stores.