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Empowering and pampering Mom with GCash

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 8, 2022

Just like the super moms out there, GCash, the Philippines’ popular fintech super app, is going the extra mile to make sure mothers remain financially empowered especially on Mother’s Day. GCash is offering a full suite of digital products and services that can help moms better manage or even extend their finances. Through GCash Send Money, moms can transfer funds for their families safely and in real-time. GCash Padala makes it easier for mothers working overseas to send money to their families in the Philippines. The Scan to Pay feature doesn’t only make payments safe and hassle-free, it can also help mothers manage and track their budget. If finances are a bit tight, GCredit gives a credit line of up to P 30,000 that allows moms to pay for online transactions and essentials at a later date. Moms who are dedicated to saving money for rainy days can also enjoy […]

Alexa and KD share their love for music in a trending TikTok video

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 4, 2022

Popular musical love team KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad gave a glimpse of how they craft songs together in Alexa’s newest TikTok video, which has over 1 million views now. “Whenever I write songs, there’s always an inspiration,” Alexa shared. She specifically likes browsing the internet for various poems to read before crafting lyrics for a new song. KD, on the other hand, is continuously learning music theory through online resources since he helps create the melody after Alexa writes lyrics. The pair gave a sample for viewers as Alexa wrote new lyrics for a song about an unexpected admirer. KD tried out some chords on his guitar until they agreed on the right tune for the verse. At the end of the video, Alexa sang the short song while KD played the instrumental music. “The internet plays a big part in our song writing process,” Alexa added and shared […]

Cleene CLIO makes clean teeth possible for families this World Oral Health Day 2022

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 20, 2022

On World Oral Health Day, Cleene CLIO invites everyone to celebrate by practicing proper oral healthcare with their families. A product of proudly Filipino company PHILUSA Corporation, Cleene CLIO has been an ardent supporter of this global oral health initiative, especially with oral care given less priority during the pandemic when accessibility to dentists and visits to oral health facilities were challenging at the height of the lockdowns. To emphasize the importance of good oral health practices at home, Cleene CLIO has partnered with Manila Water Foundation and Philippine Dental Association to provide oral health kits to various barangays and schools as part of this year’s World Oral Health Day activities. Over 2,000 health kits containing Cleene CLIO toothbrushes and Dental Floss Premium from Cleene CLIO and PHILUSA were distributed to 12 barangays and to the chosen hygiene facility in Dinalaonan Elementary School in Pangasinan. And as a special treat […]

TikTok sensations Davao Conyo & Yumi share how SKY Fiber helps them achieve online success

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 5, 2022

Discover the ‘swak’ internet plan for you Internet TikTok content creators Phillip Hernandez, a.k.a. Davao Conyo who is known for his funny skits, and Yumi, one of TikTok’s biggest bird moms, unpacked their journey to fame and factors that affect their success during SKY Fiber’s “Swak Na Swak” Media Launch event. For online personalities Yumi and Phillip, who have been creating content for about four years already, the internet definitely has a major impact in their life as they earn from the branded videos they post on social media platforms, Facebook and TikTok. Phillip, who currently has 3.8 million collective followers on Facebook and TikTok for his ‘smooth promotion’ comedy skits as Davao Conyo, has a knack for performing ever since he was young. Around late 2017, he posted a funny ‘conyo’ Bisaya dub of the popular Filipino movie, “Four Sisters And A Wedding,” on a whim. After […]

SKY Fiber’s Super Speed Plan

Written by louiseinthehouse on February 7, 2022

SKY Fiber is launching its new set of Super Speed Plans on February 1 to deliver on consumers’ need for inexpensive plans with reliable internet connection. “While we all continue to adapt to the new normal, we cannot deny the significance of having a good quality internet connection at home. As an internet service provider, SKY Fiber wants quality internet connection to be accessible to more Filipinos. With our new Super Speed Plans, we have enhanced the speeds of our best value plans bundled with the WiFi Mesh without compromising its affordability,” James Dumlao, SKY’s head of Consumer Products Group, said. SKY Fiber’s new plans offer Unlimited Broadband Plans with speeds of up to 50Mbps (P1,699/month), 100Mbps (P2,299/month), and 150Mbps (P2,799/month), compared to its previous offering of 40Mbps, 80Mbps, and 120Mbps. The Unli Broadband + HD Cable TV Plans also provide higher speeds of up to 80Mbps (P2,499/month) and 150Mbps […]

GCash and PayMongo let you shop and pay later with GCredit

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 15, 2021

Online shopping has become the new norm for more people – from buying essentials, ordering food, to indulging in good old online retail therapy. GCash, one of the country’s leading mobile wallets, and PayMongo, an online payment processing platform for merchants, have teamed up to let users shop safely and conveniently with just a few taps on their phones! With the GCash app feature called GCredit, you can now shop and pay later for your orders. This definitely eliminates the stress of checking out your online purchase just to find out that you don’t have enough funds, especially if it’s an essential item you need right away. Fully verified GCash users can benefit from this in-app feature powered by CIMB Bank as it provides up to PHP10,000 personal credit line and an interest rate as low as 1%. All you have to do is choose GCash as your payment option […]

Malayan Colleges Mindanao is blended learning-ready for school reopening

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 18, 2021

Malayan Colleges Mindanao, A Mapúa School, is making preparations for the reopening of campus for limited face-to-face classes later this year or early next year. This follows the release of separate Joint Memorandum Circulars (JMC) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd) with the Department of Health (DOH), namely, CHED-DOH JMC 2021-001 and DepEd-DOH JMC No. 001 s.2021, respectively. Based on CHED-DOH’s JMC 2021-001, Engineering, HRM, Tourism, and Marine Transportation programs have been approved for limited face-to-face classes. Meanwhile, based on DepEd- DOH JMC No. 001 s.2021, pilot face-to-face classes will start on November 15, 2021. “MCM is in the process of adjusting its physical plant and facilities (campus, laboratories, library, etc.) [to follow] safety and health protocols [and] to comply with CHED, DepEd, and DOH’s Joint Memorandum Circulars.” shared Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado, Vice President for Academic Affairs at MCM. The iPeople Schools, […]

Live Safe Now with Defensil

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 11, 2021

In the midst of the current health crisis, it is very crucial to protect our families from the virus. It is good to know that Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol enables Filipinos to continue their lifestyles during the pandemic, allowing them to still do the activities they love while staying safe and healthy. For my family, it is a must to carry alcohol when we go out of the house. Also, the moment we enter our car after a trip to the bank, grocery or wherever, we always make it a habit to spray alcohol on our hands. As the rubbing alcohol brand recommended by the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Filipinos can live safe wherever they are with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol – whether commuting to work, doing essential errands such as buying groceries at the supermarket or palengke, or even working out outdoors or shopping online – since it starts to kill […]

Mynt secures $300M in funding from lead investors Warburg Pincus, Insight Partners and Bow Wave

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 10, 2021

Mynt, one of the Philippines’ major digital financial solutions provider and the company behind the popular GCash payment services app, has raised over $300 million in funding, valuing Mynt at over $2 billion. This solidifies its status as the Philippines’ only unicorn, and as one of the leading fintech companies in Southeast Asia. The investment round was led by global investment giant Warburg Pincus, New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners, and Bow Wave Capital, one of Mynt’s existing investors. The round also includes participation from Itai Tsiddon and Amplo Ventures as well as capital from Globe and Ayala. Since the onset of community quarantines as response to COVID19, Mynt has been at the forefront of digital transformation of Filipinos as the “go-to” payment and financial services solution to over 48 million users, nearly half of the national population. With the continued relevance of the app […]

New SKYCable channels for all-around entertainment

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 10, 2021

Premier Sports, SPOTV and SPOTV2, TAP Movies, TAPAction Flix, and DreamWorks available on SKYcable SKYcable continues to provide all-around entertainment for subscribers nationwide with the freshest and hottest shows today as it brings in more top-rating channels to its line-up, including Premier Sports, SPOTV and SPOTV2, TAP Movies, TAPAction Flix, and DreamWorks on its new HD Plans. Die-hard Pinoy sports fans can have a front-row seat to the most exciting competitive sporting events with the addition of Korea’s leading sports channels SPOTV and SPOTV2, and the home of the world’s big-time tournaments, Premier Sports, on its programming roster. Catch all the action in the UFC, Formula 1, NFL, WTA Tour, UEFA Champions and Europa League, and AEW Dynamite on Premier Sports, and don’t miss all the happenings in tennis’ Wimbledon and US Open, golf’s British Open, Women’s Open, and The Senior Open, motorsports’ Moto GP and World SBK, Badminton World […]