Maya Flexes Perfect Attendance for Your Back-to-School Budget!

     As the back-to-school season approaches, the financial stress can be overwhelming with expenses for new school supplies, school fees, and more. Budgets are often stretched thin, and anxiety levels can get high. Good thing, Maya, the #1 Digital Bank App in the Philippines, is here to help you breeze through this season with awesome rewards and financial flexibility.

Maya Flexes Perfect Attendance for Your Back-to-School Budget!

Feature: ML Wallet App

     The advancement of technology has made our life easier and more convenient. I had my first mobile phone when I was in second-year high school and if my memory serves me right, I use it to call or send messages to my family and friends. As the year passes by, mobile phones became the tool to access the internet, send email, take beautiful photos, or a handy device for navigating and so on. Fast forward to today, they're now mobile wallets too. 

     According to clearviewfcu.org, a mobile wallet is a digital way to store credit, debit, ID, and gift cards so that purchases can be made using a mobile smart device rather than a physical card. It has advantages and disadvantages for the users but after the pandemic hit, the pros outweigh the cons. Mobile wallets became a necessity, a tool that became part of our daily life. I recently discovered a M Lhuillier's official mobile application called ML Wallet that allows users to send and receive money, buy eLoad, pay bills, shop online, and more using a smartphone. It is interesting to know that ML Wallet App offers a wide array of services making it more convenient to the users. Scroll down to know more about the exciting features of this mobile application.

Feature: ML Wallet App

Free Doctor Consultation with National mWellness Day on August 28-29

     The first nationwide medical mission in the Philippines is National mWellness Day on August 28- 29, 2021. mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health and wellness mobile app brings another radical move to provide healthcare access to millions of Filipinos especially with heightened restrictions throughout the country due to the spike of COVID-19 cases brought about by the Delta variant.

     In an unprecedented first in telehealth consultation, patients anywhere in the Philippines—Luzon’s outlying regions Ilocos, Cordillera Administrative Region, or Cagayan Valley, as well as distant and hard to reach islands in the Visayas, and Mindanao’s southernmost Soccsksargen—will have quality free doctor consultation. mWell, by Metro Pacific Health Tech, gives users the added sense of security and medical support with this latest innovation.

Free Doctor Consultation with National mWellness Day on August 28-29

mWell Health and Wellness App Launch

     Last July 23, 2021, Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (MPHTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (PSE: MPI), transforms the digital health care ecosystem with the launch of mWell, an all-in-one app meticulously created for the Filipino’s holistic well-being, providing professional consultations, wellness programs, products and delivery services. 

     Headed by MPIC Chairman, Manny V. Pangilinan is truly confident and excited with MPIC group’s newest foray in digital health care, “Through a collaboration with trusted health experts, mWell will develop an ecosystem to bring integrated digital health care closer to every Filipino, even beyond the pandemic. mWell will empower every Filipino to be in control of their health with just one app.”

mWell Health and Wellness App Launch

National mWellness Day National Vitrual Medical Mission

     Better healthcare access for Filipinos becomes a reality as mWell, the country’s first fully integrated health & wellness mobile app by Metro Pacific Health Tech, makes history with the first and largest nationwide virtual medical mission in the Philippines - the National mWellness Day.

     This two-day virtual event, an unprecedented first in the telehealth and healthcare industry, will be held on August 28-29, 2021. During the National mWellness Day, mWell app users anywhere in the country can avail of free online teleconsultations from a roster of specialized doctors including dermatologists, gastroenterologists, doctors of internal medicine, gynecologists, pediatrics, and psychiatrists, among others.

National mWellness Day National Vitrual Medical Mission

6 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Virtual Christmas Party

     The holidays are here! Flashback to last year, December was one of the busiest because of Christmas parties here and there. Almost everyone is excited to attend the most-awaited party of the year because of non-stop bonding, eating, playing, and winning. I bet you also gave extra effort into your outfits and presentations. 

     This year's Christmas party will be a bit different as we transition to the new way of celebration- virtual party. For those who are not sure if this kind of party will work, think again. Virtual Christmas parties are holiday celebrations conducted over video conferencing platforms like Zoom or Google Meet and there are party games, activities, and entertainment. Wanna make your virtual Christmas party fun and one for the books? Make it hassle-free with PayMaya! Sharing these 6 awesome party ideas that you can make do to make the most out of your virtual Christmas parties!

6 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Virtual Christmas Party 

Experience Safe and Efficient Housing Transactions with Ohmyhome

     Adulting gets real when you're already serious about one of the basic needs of the family- shelter. Having a place to call your own gives you a sense of fulfillment. The place that you call home is where all your dreams will come true. It doesn't need to be your own at first since you are still starting but this is what your goal should be, which according to houseey.com "Staying in the same home provides a better financial and emotional investment in both your community and living space.

     I'm lucky because my parents already had invested in real property during my childhood days and we have a house to call our own when I was in elementary. That being said I wonder how it feels to move from one house to another, what are the hassles of renting and moving out or looking for a new house. We can't blame the families or individuals who are renting or leasing properties as of the moment, they have reasons for doing such but whatever it is, the process should not be a pain. Have you experienced disappointments, frustrations, or even nightmares in buying, renting, or leasing a property? I hope not but if you're experiencing headaches on everything house transactions, there's one promising app that you need to know- Ohmyhome! Know more about Singapore’s leading PropTech startup which is set to disrupt the local real estate industry by bringing innovation to the way people buy, sell, and rent their properties.

Experience Safe and Efficient Housing Transactions with Ohmyhome

How to Cook Kinamatisang Manok for Your Family

     It has been more than 100 days since quarantine and for us who stayed at home for the longest time (unless we need to go outside for work or essentials), discovering a new hobby or skill became an achievement. I know some are not used to staying at home for three months but those who enjoyed this quarantine made a lot of bonding moments with their loved ones through baking or cooking. As we adapt to the new normal way of living, safety precaution must be observed at all times that's why in order to practice social distancing and minimize contact from the outside world, shopping online is still the best option when buying essentials.

     Did you know that you can purchase groceries via PayMaya online? Yes, that's how convenient to have a PayMaya app installed in your mobile phones especially now that we are avoiding the risk of cash handling. We do our weekly grocery of ingredients like fresh produce, meat, and other food items through online stores and use PayMaya as our payment method. Speaking of cooking, there's one recipe that we enjoyed cooking over and over again because it's made of simple ingredients, easy to cook, and healthy. Sharing the recipe of Kinamatisang Manok after the jump.

How to Cook Kinamatisang Manok for Your Family

5 Safety Tips in The New Normal

     Welcome to the New Normal- the most used and abused word in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to star.com.my, "new normal" means a new way of living and going about our lives, work, and interaction with other people. It's an adjustment that we have to do and follow daily as long as the world has not found a cure or vaccine for COVID-19.

     Basically, this "new normal" is all about safety and how we are going to protect and prevent the spread of the virus inside our homes and in the community as we shift from strict to a more relaxed quarantine here in Metro Manila. We are given a new set of rules, do's and dont's, and protocols that will keep us safe at all times as we go on with our lives starting today until the world declares that we won this war against COVID-19. There's no need to panic because everyone is doing their best to keep themselves and their families safe in these trying times.

5 Safety Tips in The New Normal

5 Dad-Approved Restaurants for a #DontPayCashPayMaya Father's Day Celebration

     Father's Day is just around the corner and you're in for a hassle-free celebration for dad with the help of PayMaya! While the current public health situation means we can’t go out and celebrate as we used to, it won’t stop us from enjoying our family’s company. Today's celebration under the New Normal entails that we have to be more mindful about physical distancing, including staying at home as much as possible. So if you’re in for an awesome celebration at home like family lunch or dinner, treat your dads with great food from his favorite restaurant 

     You can easily organize Father's Day celebrations from the comfort of your own home as most restaurants today already accept online transactions. And with PayMaya, paying for your orders is not only much easier, but it is also more rewarding. Pay for your meals using only the mobile number registered to your PayMaya account for an added layer of convenience and security. With this payment option from PayMaya, paying is much quicker and easier. By paying online, you also avoid the risk caused by cash handling plus you can even enjoy 1%, 10%, or 100% BalikBayad on your order. 

5 Dad-Approved Restaurants for a #DontPayCashPayMaya Father's Day Celebration

Feature: PayMaya Negosyo

     As we enter the 'New Normal', more and more Filipinos are resorting to other means of income. One of the highly recommended is starting your own business at home by selling online. I presume that some of you have experienced shopping online and in times that we are urged to stay at home because of the pandemic, online shopping is the most convenient way to shop for goods and services.

     Do you have an online shop or planning to start an online business but having second thoughts on how to manage your payment system? Here's how you can give your business a much-needed boost in as fast as 24 hours! Introducing PayMaya Negosyo- an app that enables merchants to quickly and easily receive QR and online payments from their customers. This comes in perfect timing, as more customers shift to online payments due to the pandemic. My sister is an online seller and one of her concerns now is how to include contactless mode of payment as most of the customers prefer online fund transfers. Whether you have a physical store or an online shop, PayMaya Negosyo App ang Kasama mo #MagNegosyo! Sharing more information about PayMaya Negosyo and the reasons why you should download the app now :)

Feature: PayMaya Negosyo 

Feature: FarmFetch Same Day Vegetable Delivery

     With the increasing number of Covid 19 cases here in the country, it looks like we are still staying at home in the coming months unless there is a very urgent matter or thing to do outside. This pandemic urges everyone to stay at home, stay healthy by building strong immune system and make frequent handwashing a part of our daily life. Aside from taking Vitamin C, one way of boosting our immune system is eating vegetables every day and we are glad that we don’t need to go outside to replenish our stocks at home because there's FarmFetch.

     FarmFetch is a farm-to-table SAME-DAY DELIVERY service that makes it easy for people to get their vegetable supply in just an hour via GrabMart. There are two options available with 5 kilos each of clean, fresh, and carefully picked vegetables. Sharing more information on how to order your favorite veggies at FarmFetch store below :)

Feature: FarmFetch Same Day Vegetable Delivery

Stay at Home, Stay Safe and Keep Secure Online

     How are you, dearies? We are in the fifth week of Enhanced Community Quarantine and everyone is strictly advised to stay at home and stay safe. As people are required to stay home due to coronavirus, more are turning to the internet for various reasons. These include working and studying, connecting with loved ones, shopping for necessities, and keeping up with the news.

     I presume that everyone is online most of the time and it's keeping us sane these days that's why even at home, safety must be your number one priority. Here are some tips to stay safe, secure, and responsible even on the world wide web. 

Stay at Home, Stay Safe and Keep Secure Online

We found SALLY and she is...

     Let's go back in the early days of 2020 wherein Metro Manila commuters, while stuck in traffic, saw billboards about a certain "SALLY." The billboards, spotted on EDSA, C5 and in Commonwealth, sounded like someone is in need of SALLY. I presume you've seen lifestyle bloggers here in the Philippines were also looking for her. "SALLY, where are you?" "I need you, SALLY." "Wish you were here, SALLY." "Has anyone seen SALLY?" "Help me, SALLY."

     So who exactly is SALLY? SALLY is a coined term for Shopping Ally. This is what the newly launched PUREGOLD MOBILE stands for. Taking the grocery shopping experience to the next level, the app was designed by Puregold and Globe Telecom to adapt to consumer’s evolving needs and to keep pace with the technology in offering a better way to shop. Scroll down to know more about SALLY :)

We found SALLY and she is...
Globe Business Development Manager Roy Baviera and Puregold Senior Manager for Marketing Ivy Piedad

7-Eleven’s Childhood Classics Promo

     Nothing beats the classics! If you're a 90s baby, prolly you are proud of all things 90s! Feel like a kid again with 7-Eleven’s Childhood Classics promo and don’t miss out on a chance to relive your childhood at Hong Kong Disneyland! 

     We have our Disney Classics reboots, old school playlists, and 90s fashion comebacks but nothing says ultimate throwback quite like 7-Eleven’s latest Childhood Classics promo. Scroll down below to read more!

7-Eleven’s Childhood Classics Promo

4 Reasons to Make Grandparents Day a Memorable One

     They have doted on us since we're babies. Our grandparents  always welcome us with a warm embrace or a loving kiss on the forehead or cheek, and they never fail to ask “how are you, apo?” They cheer for us in our moments of achievement and uplift us when we’re down. Now that their day has come, it’s our turn to show them how much we love and care. 

     Grandparents Day is just around the corner and everyone is excited to celebrate it this coming weekend. Are you ready? If you're having a hard time thinking of gift ideas and activities to enjoy with lolos and lolas, here are some ways to show appreciation for our grandparents, made even simpler by GCash Scan to Pay. Just make sure your GCash mobile wallet has sufficient funds and you can use Pay with QR at more than 50,000 GCash partner merchants all over the Philippines. 

4 Reasons to Make Grandparents Day a Memorable One
photo from pexels.com

Promil Four Spot The Gift App

     It sounds cliche but it's true that we have asked our child a couple of times what they wanted to become when they grow up. I presume you've heard different answers too like "I'm not sure, maybe a doctor?" or a resounding "I'll be a race car driver". It's too early to tell what they really want that's why we base this matter on the talents and the skills they're trying to show.

     I believe that there's a hidden talent waiting to be discovered in our children. We parents need to spot and nurture the gifts while they are growing up. How do we spot their talents and gifts that are waiting to be discovered? It will only take 15 minutes or less with the help of Promil Four Spot The Gift App. We took the test and were surprised that the results were accurate to what talents my son is showing now.

Promil Four Spot The Gift App
Kenzo loves race cars! 

honestbee x Shopwise

     Rush- one word that I hate to hear during the holidays. It is during this time of the year that our schedules turn into a whirlwind because of the gatherings, reunions, and preparations for Noche Buena and Media Noche. I also noticed that it's not only in preparing meals but also in buying gifts as well. All things related to Christmas may bring hassles in jampacked times.

     In these busy times, I thank the geniuses behind honestbee- Asia's fastest growing foodservice powered by community and technology that makes shopping for food and grocery items a breeze. They recently partnered with another leading hypermarket chain, Shopwise to give more choices to the growing population of online grocery shoppers.

honestbee x Shopwise

honestbee x The Marketplace by Rustan's

     I had a conversation with my husband last week on what to prepare for the holidays. I told him that I wanted something special and not the usual 'handa' because I want to celebrate Christmas up a notch with premium food items on the dining table.

     When I say premium, these are the products or deli items that you will not see in a regular grocery or supermarket. The ingredients in making special dishes need imported or hard to find brands that are usually available in premium stores like The Marketplace by Rustan's. But when I think of the holiday rush, all I wanna do is stay at home and order my groceries from honestbee. Do you want to shop for premium grocery items in the comfort of your home? It's possible now that honestbee recently partnered with The Marketplace by Rustans. Check out the premium brands you can score after the jump :)

honestbee x The Marketplace by Rustan's

honestbee Christmas Offerings

     It's Christmas! I can't believe that three weeks from now we are going to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. December is the busiest month- parties here, gatherings there, and reunions everywhere. These celebrations mean eating- a lot! The perfect excuse to feast on your favorite holiday guilty pleasures we've been craving for all year long.

     Think of artisan cakes, gourmet ice creams, Lechon, truffle pasta, and all the viands best served during the holiday season, yum!!! But before these get inside your tummy, the holiday rush sinks in. Traffic and long qeues add to the stress on preparing these treats. Forget about the hassles as honestbee recently launched carefully curated food and gift items delivered to your doorstep. Sharing their Christmas food offering and Philippines Daily Inquirer's Best Desserts selection for that unforgettable Noche Buena feast :)

honestbee Christmas Offerings