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Come On Board the Nutella Express and Spread the Spirit of Christmas!

Monday, December 08, 2025

     Christmas in the Philippines is unlike anywhere else in the world. As early as September, streets, malls, and homes come alive with twinkling lights and decorations. Christmas carols fill the air, and families begin planning reunions, vacations, and gifts for loved ones.

     But with the holiday rush, the spirit of gift-giving can sometimes lose its heart. It’s easy to settle for something generic and forget what makes the Christmas gift-giving in the Philippines come alive: The love, sincerity, and care that go into every present, making each gift extra special.

Come On Board the Nutella Express and Spread the Spirit of Christmas!
The Nutella Express train that housed the Nutella treats and products.

5 Must-Haves to Start Living on Your Own

Friday, December 05, 2025

     Adulting is expensive. There’s no clearer proof than the growing number of Filipinos delaying moving out of their parents’ home. According to a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), today’s Gen Z and millennials are “putting off living independently as housing prices and the overall cost of living continue to climb.”

     Still, there comes a time when independence calls and you’ll need to step out, even if it means starting small. Whether you’re moving out for the first time, saving to rent your own place, or slowly building your dream home, the game plan stays the same: to be budget-savvy from day one and save where you can.

5 Must-Haves to Start Living on Your Own

The Season of Giving Just Got Easier: Send Pamasko and More with Coins.ph's Effortless and Affordable Fund Transfers!

Monday, December 01, 2025

     Tired of getting hassled by high fees and slow transfer times when sending money to your family and friends? Coins.ph, the country's largest crypto exchange and one of the fastest-growing mobile wallets, can help you level up your lifestyle by making fund transfers super easy and affordable, especially this yuletide season.

     Whether you're helping mom pay for the grocery run, funding your sibling’s online shopping spree, settling up with your friend for last night’s samgyup, or sending that much-awaited cash gift (pamasko) during the holidays—Coins.ph is your ultimate companion app for everyday Filipino money moves.




Coins.ph understands that every peso counts, especially during the busy holidays. That's why they’ve structured its service fees to be among the most sulit in the country, ensuring your hard-earned money stays right where it belongs: in your wallet.

Here’s how Coins.ph helps you maximize your funds and spread the holiday cheer:

Coins-to-Coins Transfers at Zero Fees

     Want to send money to another Coins.ph user? Just tap, send, and it arrives instantly—for absolutely P0 fee. This is a game-changer! Unlike some other mobile wallets that charge a "convenience fee" even when sending money within their own app network, Coins.ph keeps it completely free. It’s the perfect, worry-free way to send padala, pay back friends, or pool money for a quick getaway without losing a single cent to transaction charges.

Affordable Transfers to Other Banks and Wallets

     For instant needs, you can use InstaPay to send money from your Coins wallet directly to any major bank or other e-wallet 24/7 for a flat fee of P10, making it the quickest option for urgent payments. Alternatively, if you're sending a larger amount and can wait a few hours or within the same banking day, PESONet is your budget-friendly choice, costing only P5 for transfers from Coins.ph to any major bank or e-wallet.

High Daily Limits for Flexible Transactions

     Coins.ph also supports your big moves, offering some of the highest transaction limits in the mobile wallet space. Once you are Identity Verified (Level 2), you can cash in and cash out up to ₱1,000,000 daily. For Enhanced Verified (Level 3) users, this limit skyrockets up to ₱10,000,000 daily, ensuring you never hit a wall, whether sending payments for your business, managing serious investment funds, or sending cash gifts to friends and family.

Sending and Spending Made Easy

     “There’s more to Coins.ph than just trading,” says Amira Alawi, Coins.ph Global Marketing Director. “The direction that Coins is focusing on is building a superapp—a place where users can trade, pay, send, and manage their digital assets without jumping between multiple platforms.”

     Alawi explained that this evolution is driven by how people live today. “Consumers want simplicity. They want speed. They want everything in one place. That’s why our peer-to-peer transfers have become such a go-to feature, especially with the holiday season right around the corner.”

     “Whether someone is sending ₱500 as a small cash gift or ₱50,000, we try to make it as easy and convenient as we can. It’s the same with spending money, we’ve heard all user feedback and have a lot of exciting updates in store.”

      From managing monthly remittances to shopping, to surviving spontaneous lakwatsa moments with friends, Coins.ph is making sure your money moves as fast as your life does.

    To know more about how you can send and receive money using the Coins.ph app, visit www.coins.ph and follow the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/coinsph

Holiday Tables Get a Twist: Makes Christmas Gathering Creative with MR. HAT GULAMAN

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

     Christmas is all about traditions—familiar flavors, family gatherings, and tables full of dishes that remind us of home. But in between the classics, there's always space for something new. Whether you're hosting Noche Buena for the family , attending an office potluck, or planning a barkada get-together, it’s the perfect time to bring something unexpected to the table. This season, the question is: Bagong dessert sa handaan? #NasaHatkoYan. One ingredient that’s been quietly stepping up its game this season? MR. HAT GULAMAN.

     Often seen as a summer staple, gulaman is being reimagined in kitchens everywhere—not just as a nostalgic treat, but as a flexible, creative base for sweet and savory holiday creations. MR. HAT GULAMAN opens you up to new food and drink recipes during Christmas. And when it comes to potluck-ready, crowd-friendly food ideas, MR. HAT GULAMAN offers more possibilities than you might expect.

Holiday Tables Get a Twist: Makes Christmas Gathering Creative with MR. HAT GULAMAN

Holidays Around the World at GH Mall's International Christmas Display

Friday, November 21, 2025

     For Filipinos, Christmas is never a quiet affair because of the sheer joy from being together. Christmas is laughter shared over food, children running toward twinkling lights, and families strolling hand in hand through bright streets and malls. It’s the sound of choirs, the scent of Christmas ham, the sound of church bells during Simbang Gabi and the feeling that everyone you love is a little closer this time of year.

     This is the spirit that fills GH Mall as it ushered in the most anticipated season with its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last November 14 at the East Wing Atrium. The ceremony was graced by special guests and city officials, including San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, Ortigas Land President and CEO Junie Jalandoni, EVA Airways Corporation General Manager Rick Hsieh, and RCBC Chief Commercial Officer Mylene J. Bico, who all joined the community in officially welcoming the season of joy and giving.

Holidays Around the World at GH Mall's International Christmas Display
GH Mall Lit Up For Christmas. Ortigas Land President & CEO Jose Emmanuel “Junie” H. Jalandoni, with EVA Airways Corp. Junior Vice President Rick Hsieh, led the ceremonial Christmas Tree lighting at the GH Mall. Joining them were San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora with family; Vice Mayor Angelo Agcaoili, members of the Ortigas family, and RCBC executives.

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