Smart and Maya unveil 'Power Savings' exclusive to Smart Postpaid subscribers

<p>(PRESS RELEASE) Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with the all-in-one money app, <a href="https://www.bestcebublogsawards.com/search/label/Maya%20Bank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maya</a>, to launch 'Power Savings,' an exclusive promo that enables postpaid subscribers to grow their savings faster.  </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPt4m7Ce-9e8GidAbTdq48ZMQ4oxy4-7PH7_NBwmQEbgDFP3ZKyz1_4w1Gkr7BaYskjx-0tXqCpl2qf9ZNvPT_GkNp-qiBbHf0DIZ0KPVdPkCtQp0oWxLimkoSf7oPn9Fqj0SfxWsqNjqBbSRgLalIzNM4D-ZNMx4TC9N6yRAZeLXOpB8Uo5m6R8S/s1080/Smart%20x%20Maya%20'Power%20Savings'.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="426" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPt4m7Ce-9e8GidAbTdq48ZMQ4oxy4-7PH7_NBwmQEbgDFP3ZKyz1_4w1Gkr7BaYskjx-0tXqCpl2qf9ZNvPT_GkNp-qiBbHf0DIZ0KPVdPkCtQp0oWxLimkoSf7oPn9Fqj0SfxWsqNjqBbSRgLalIzNM4D-ZNMx4TC9N6yRAZeLXOpB8Uo5m6R8S/w640-h426-rw/Smart%20x%20Maya%20'Power%20Savings'.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Under the exclusive promo running from Jan. 16 to Feb. 28, Smart Postpaid subscribers with Plan 999 and up, and who have upgraded their Maya Savings account, can earn an interest rate of up to 7% per annum credited daily - from the base interest rate of 4.5% — one of the highest in the market.  </p><p>This gives qualified postpaid subscribers a unique opportunity to grow their money faster and extra cash daily to help them achieve their financial goals.  </p><p>Moreover, subscribers can enjoy FREE InstaPay transactions when they transfer funds from other banks to Maya and switch to Maya Savings.   </p><p>To avail of Power Savings, eligible Smart Postpaid subscribers simply have to follow these steps:   </p><p>First, join Maya and upgrade your account. First-time users can get up to PHP 60.00 Welcome Reward upon upgrade.  </p><p>Open a Maya Savings account and go to “Missions” in the app, look for “Smart Postpaid Exclusive” mission and enter the unique Smart Postpaid code (to be sent by Smart via SMS).   </p><p>Spend a minimum of PHP 999.00 using Maya on paying for your Smart Postpaid bill or any other bill, scanning to pay, paying with Maya card or shopping online. (Tip: Cash in at least PHP 1,500.00 via InstaPay and get a PHP 25.00 service fee cashback) </p><p>Enjoy the daily 7% saving interest rate (for up to PHP 100,000.00 end-of-day deposit balance) </p><p>All Maya Savings account holders may also avail of the FREE Maya Card, inside the app.   </p><p><b><u>Download the Maya App now   </u></b></p><p>Free to download and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone. </p><p>The app is powered by its very own Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)-insured bank to ensure that the money remains safe and secure. With its 99.9% uptime rate, users can expect their transactions to be seamless and with less downtimes.  </p><p>Maya was originally known as PayMaya, a leading e-wallet app in the Philippines. It recently rebranded to Maya as it evolved beyond payments with the launch of its own banking and crypto services. This makes Maya the Philippines’ first and only all-in-one money app as it brings together banking, crypto, and wallet features into a seamless customer experience.  </p><p><b><u>Register your Smart SIM  </u></b></p><p>Smart Postpaid’s exclusive partnership with Maya for subscribers is just one of the many ways the mobile services provider empowers customers with the best postpaid experience.  </p><p>On top of award-winning services, Smart Postpaid subscribers can expect more exclusive rewards and benefits this 2023. </p><p>To keep enjoying Smart's services and perks, postpaid subscribers are encouraged to complete their SIM Registration by confirming the personal information and IDs they submitted for their postpaid plan application. To do this confirmation, subscribers just need to text YES to 5858. They shall then receive a confirmation message from Smart upon successful SIM Registration and get FREE 3 GB data.  </p><p>Know the best Smart Signature Plan for your lifestyle at www.smart.com.ph/postpaid. </p><p>To know more about this exclusive offer, visit https://www.maya.ph/smartpostpaidoffers.</p>

Smart and Maya unveil 'Power Savings' exclusive to Smart Postpaid subscribers

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BPI Foundation, RAFI Turnover 41 Fishing Boats in Southern Cebu

<p>The Christmas spirit was deeply felt by local fisherfolks in Southern Cebu a year and four days after the rage of Typhoon Odette. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywUdvHB4k5Hzy8lwXfnWjJ_tfW3pmlgJj_mtk5SD7yrVp0rJ2EJ-WY0M5kr3nH3KhJ37LsTNdbiqOayp6vdBuZv0e2Np5yEIRAmJXmqEExrFwttQSw2Y_chcF3HahdPJJm94xHFpLcpwEwBfVY1OTZxshzhU5Ne-yc4v_e7nbS13OlCaWQouqzsoO/s624/BPIFoundation-Ramon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="624" height="360" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywUdvHB4k5Hzy8lwXfnWjJ_tfW3pmlgJj_mtk5SD7yrVp0rJ2EJ-WY0M5kr3nH3KhJ37LsTNdbiqOayp6vdBuZv0e2Np5yEIRAmJXmqEExrFwttQSw2Y_chcF3HahdPJJm94xHFpLcpwEwBfVY1OTZxshzhU5Ne-yc4v_e7nbS13OlCaWQouqzsoO/w640-h360-rw/BPIFoundation-Ramon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Dedicated to support local fishermen and promote community resilience, BPI Foundation Inc. (BPIF), in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., through its Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response (RAFI HDPR) program, donated 41 motorized fiber glass fishing boats to selected fisherfolk associations from Sibonga, Barili, Pinamungajan, and Alcantara, Cebu last December 19 and 20, 2022. </p><p>The Balik Bugsay Program provides fishing boats to support the livelihood of fisherfolk communities that have been heavily affected by Typhoon Odette.  After thorough review, assessment, and interviews conducted by the RAFI HDPR, the following fisherfolk organizations were supported by the program:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKs9bxxxU9hC4qFwktX4FbmToooeEAGXLVPNFHfU_5vEErdzxhekxW7MX7bWk81pR5WCmLGoRuC2UxPNnV36m2eyK1rYicCvbvje1zvgDgeCBTVMVnUuwiLNjlz7fS3QXYm8ZGRnar12b9dFW0s6DS_3fu2bWQrWxdaWvY3GXRJKmvhp9fJBpDDOV/s672/bpi-ramon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="672" height="442" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieKs9bxxxU9hC4qFwktX4FbmToooeEAGXLVPNFHfU_5vEErdzxhekxW7MX7bWk81pR5WCmLGoRuC2UxPNnV36m2eyK1rYicCvbvje1zvgDgeCBTVMVnUuwiLNjlz7fS3QXYm8ZGRnar12b9dFW0s6DS_3fu2bWQrWxdaWvY3GXRJKmvhp9fJBpDDOV/w640-h442-rw/bpi-ramon.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>After a year of struggling to be back in the waters, fishermen can now set sail in their own fishing boats. </p><p>For Jimmy Eseguerra, a recipient of one of the fishing boats in Sibonga Cebu, the aftermath of Typhoon Odette left him in a tough and disheartening situation. His fishing boat was completely destroyed after Typhoon Odette rammed into his home, leaving him unable to provide for his family while facing an uncertain future. He had to settle with borrowing other people's boats or joining them in fishing trips just to get by.</p><p>“Dako kaayo akong kalipay, labi na usa ko sa beneficiary sa maong tabang nga diin makarecover mi ug balik sa among panginabuhi-an nga diin dili nami mosakay sa lahi na sakayan. Usa pod, maka bubo nami balik sa panudlanan sa kapunongan tali sa maong tabang. (…) Kami, kalipay namong dako nga bisan dako ang kadaot diri sa among kapungongan, nagpasalamat mi nga ang Ginoo nag tan-aw gyod namo ug unsa ang among kinahanglan ug adunay gyoy grasya nga nadawat,” Jimmy expressed. (“I am filled with great happiness because I am one of the beneficiaries who are granted the opportunity to recover our livelihood. Through this help, we won’t have to join in other people’s fishing trips, and we can finally revive our association’s funds. We are greatly happy that despite the immense damage, God has been looking out for us and has provided us these blessings.”)    </p><p>As the social development arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, BPIF, through the Balik Bugsay project, hopes to pursue their advocacy of Bayanihan, partnering with like-minded institutions like RAFI, to equip local associations and individuals to be economically disaster resilient by providing them with tools to recover and restore their livelihood. </p><p> “Kami sa BPI Foundation, kauban ang RAFI, nalipay sa oportunidad nga makahatag ninyo ug galamiton alang sa panginabuhi nga makatabang sa inyong pagpadayon pagkahuman sa bagyo.  Tinguha sa BPI Foundation nga molambo ang matag pamilya lakip na kamong mananagat nga dako ug kontribusyon sa atuang komunidad ug ekonomiya,” said Juvylyn Reniva, Associate Director of BPI Foundation.  (“We in BPI Foundation, together with RAFI, are happy with this opportunity to give you tools for livelihood that will help move forward after the typhoon.  It is our aspiration for every family to progress, including the fisherfolk who greatly contribute to our community and economy.”)</p><p>Similarly, with its ongoing initiatives for rehabilitation and recovery, RAFI HDPR continues to support different sectors in the community that still have not recovered from the aftereffects of Typhoon Odette.</p><p>“Kami sa RAFI, aduna kami panultihon nga, Padayon sa Pagbugsay. Karon, ania kami isip tulay gikan ni BPI gipaambit namo kining Balik Bugsay project para maabot ning mga bangka diri, para makapadayon kamo sa pagbugsay sa kinabuhi ug sa inyong panginabuhi-an. Nanghinaot mi nga kining atong mga bangka nga madawat atong gamiton para mas mo lambo ang atong asosasyon ug mas mo nindot ang atong komunidad. Ang among sab nga panglantaw, dili lang ni siya mao ang katapusan natong panagkita, sugod palang ni sa mga umaabot na suporta pinaagi sa mga adbokasiya nga among gibuhat para sa mga Komunidad,” said Pet John Rom, HDPR Head (At RAFI, we have a saying that goes, Padayon sa Pagbugsay! Today, we are here to serve as a bridge from BPI Foundation to you for this Balik Bugsay project, bringing in these fishing boats for you to keep paddling and revive your livelihood. We hope that with the use of these fishing boats, we will see a flourishing fishing association and a vibrant community. We see this as the beginning of the support that we can further give through the advocacies that we have for the community).</p><div><br /></div>

BPI Foundation, RAFI Turnover 41 Fishing Boats in Southern Cebu

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Jumpstart your money goals this 2023!

<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Jumpstart your money goals this 2023 </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Commit to saving more with these exclusive deals from Maya </i></div>  <br />New year, new goals! We all want to live through the year in a financially secure position. If you’re looking for a way to jumpstart your money goals this 2023, fret not! Maya, your all-in-one digital bank, has got you covered. <br />  <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-ejBSYJKd2hpymr31dRptFVarley3BrMaGSlckzCtvzf6owN_GTA15ln-Q-SkGLyfd26xmY9ngQSW-QX9P--5yAVAvpl6t57AMpFSVtVlssXGktOLNem8eEwk7LO_JLe7sKH9AxcCgZNGj95C9N34hf1S6_RD3AmuKc8rh7jHm_AeWYXseoSL-jd/s3328/Maya.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3328" data-original-width="3206" height="640" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-ejBSYJKd2hpymr31dRptFVarley3BrMaGSlckzCtvzf6owN_GTA15ln-Q-SkGLyfd26xmY9ngQSW-QX9P--5yAVAvpl6t57AMpFSVtVlssXGktOLNem8eEwk7LO_JLe7sKH9AxcCgZNGj95C9N34hf1S6_RD3AmuKc8rh7jHm_AeWYXseoSL-jd/w616-h640-rw/Maya.png" width="616" /></a></div><br /><br /> <br />Whether you are looking for ways to save on shopping, travel, boost your savings, or get your bills covered, Maya runs down tips and tricks to master your money and get you closer to your 2023 money goals! <br />  <br />Boost your savings <br />Grow your hard-earned savings with up to a massive 6% p.a. with Maya Savings for deposits up to P100,000. All you have to do is spend a total of PHP 250.00 on bills, load, or Maya payments (QR code, card, or online). In excess of P100,000, you also earn a base interest rate of 4.5% p.a on your deposits up to P5 million. You also get to watch your money grow as savings interests are credited to your account, daily! <br />Maya Savings also lets you set up Personal Goals and earn a guaranteed 6% interest per annum on deposits of up to PHP1M. What’s more, you can create up to 5 different Personal Goals. Think one for each life goal like emergencies, home, car…  just what being in control of your own finances looks like.  <br /> <br />Save on fees <br />Get cash in your Maya wallet for a minimum of PHP 1,500.00 via InstaPay and get your InstaPay fee (up to PHP 25.00) as a cashback! <br />No need to worry about transfer fees when you cash in your Maya wallet from any of your linked banks, or from other over-the-counter channels (up to PHP 8,000.00 per month). <br /> <br />Spend and save <br />Shop at Robinsons Malls and get some money back with Maya! For a minimum PHP 1,000.00 single-receipt spend, you can receive a PHP 100.00 cashback from your first-ever Maya QR transaction and PHP 50.00 consecutively after. <br />Need mobile load? Collect 5% cashback each time you accumulate PHP 500.00 worth of load. New to Maya? Enjoy 20% cashback (up to PHP 50.00) when you load up with Smart or TNT! <br />  <br />Traveling? Save on these deals! <br />Enjoy 50% off (up to PHP 1,500.00) on hotels and 1,500 AirAsia points by booking a hotel worth at least PHP 1,500 through the AirAsia super app or website. Simply enter your Maya Visa card details upon checkout and input the code “VISA50”. <br />Get 8% off when you book for hotels via agoda.com/visaph and pay using your Maya Visa card. <br />  <br />Completely free to download and register, Maya packs a feature-rich money app, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to manage your money – save, borrow, spend, invest and more, right from your smartphone. <br /> <br />Maya's digital banking services are powered by Maya Bank, Inc., a digital bank supervised by the BSP. Deposits are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) for up to PHP500,000 per depositor. To learn more, visit maya.ph and mayabank.ph. Follow Maya at @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok and @mayaofficialph on Twitter.   </div>

Jumpstart your money goals this 2023!

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Sinulog 2023: Big Mountain Concert In Savoy Hotel Mactan

<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u> QUINO OF BIG MOUNTAIN CONCERT IN SAVOY MACTAN</u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>(Mactan, Cebu January 2023) –  Reggae Festival by the Beach with Quino of Big Mountain and other local reggae artists and bands happening on January 11, 2023, at Mactan Newtown Beach, as their official event venue. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwnaRvIVkOPMyAxQTevxK0LE1fibNzn7aLXfjmEOli58tixxEzD7Mi_y3niDMobj1wxILYogcwqq5seWXrZgayztekxrPRA-Zw13mxpD2z_F1VYwskZG_MieEVVdu0hD4UmlnPXm6oRJ_qSe2XLYzYo-h7bIyEDa8b72hp0BtidGSUyzbNtg7ZkK4/s1280/319360826_688915752616100_1866816266651335613_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="904" height="640" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwnaRvIVkOPMyAxQTevxK0LE1fibNzn7aLXfjmEOli58tixxEzD7Mi_y3niDMobj1wxILYogcwqq5seWXrZgayztekxrPRA-Zw13mxpD2z_F1VYwskZG_MieEVVdu0hD4UmlnPXm6oRJ_qSe2XLYzYo-h7bIyEDa8b72hp0BtidGSUyzbNtg7ZkK4/w452-h640-rw/319360826_688915752616100_1866816266651335613_n.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In Photo: Present in the contract signing from the left, Geofrey Gonzales, DMC Philippines Managing Director Jesse Gonzales Cambosa, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown’s General Manager Josef Victor Chiongbian, and Belmont Hotel Mactan Newtown General Manager Johnson Del Valle.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Welcome the year with a taste of reggae culture through love, good food, and the music of island life.  Join us on the beautiful sandy shore of Mactan Newtown Beach and unite with reggae performers & local artists.</div><div><br /></div><div>Complete your #ReggaeByTheBeach experience by availing of our room package for only Php5,000 NETT.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i>Superior Deluxe Room with Breakfast Buffet</i></li><li><i>General Admission Tickets for two</i></li><li><i>Complimentary use of hotel facilities such as pool and gym</i></li><li><i>Valid on January 11, 2023, only.</i></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Get your tickets at Savoy Hotel Mactan Front Desk or SM TICKET NET with the rate of Php 1500 for VIP and PHP 1000 for General Admission.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Produced by Mojitos and DMC Philippines, Quino, lead singer of Reggae band will kick off the year with their classic reggae hits and famous hit song “BABY I LOVE YOUR WAY”, which became a top 10 hit single in the US in early 1994 reaching No.6 on the US Billboard Hot 100, No.1 on the Mainstream Top 40 and No.2 in the UK.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information, you may contact us at +032 494 4000 / +63 917 3127562 or email sales@savoymactan.com. You may also follow us on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown | Facebook / @savoymactannewtown / Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown.</div><div><br /></div>

Sinulog 2023: Big Mountain Concert In Savoy Hotel Mactan

 QUINO OF BIG MOUNTAIN CONCERT IN SAVOY MACTAN (Mactan, Cebu January 2023) –  Reggae Festival by the Beach with Quino of Big Mountain and ot...

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