Author: Jeman Villanueva

Noticed something different with GCash on their website? It seems they have a new logo. We reached out to GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines with 20M users and 63K partner merchants, through its operator, Mynt, and they confirmed that indeed, GCash is about to ‘refresh’ their brand. According to GCash Chief Marketing Officer Chris Manguera, GCash will roll out its new look in the coming weeks together with improved services through its app. “The brand refresh is more about improving rather than changing,” Manguera says. “It’s not a cosmetic change, but changing and improving the…

Much like how Disney’s 1994 original feature film won over the hearts of fans worldwide, the highly-anticipated return of Disney’s The Lion King was met with excitement and nostalgia during its big opening weekend in the Philippines With its stunning visuals and updated versions of the fan-favorite soundtrack bringing its story and characters in a whole new way, Disney’s The Lion King roared its way to blockbuster success in the Philippines as it recorded PhP265,399,494 (est. USD 5,007,538) on its first five days since it opened on July 17. The film also sets the record as the No. 1 film…

They say when you do good, the favor comes right back. What if I told you the reward could return not just a million-fold, but two? Leading mobile wallet GCash is not only making payments and other transactions convenient for its users but also makes a way for anyone to be a philanthropist. Through its pioneering feature GCash Forest, app users could help increase the country’s forest cover, with “green energy” points equivalent to a tree to be planted at the Ipo watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan. More app transactions, more green points, more trees to the user’s name.

Can you imagine a world where the sun doesn’t shine? A life where we must aimlessly walk blind with nothing but darkness to guide us? This may sound like a dystopian, post-apocalyptic scenario, but in ‘Rise Up,’ Max’s Restaurant’s newest installment of its ‘Every Kind of Family’ campaign, it is a far lighter take; one on kindness, respect, collaboration, and working together for the good of everyone. Max’s history of compelling storytelling was recently recognized by the prestigious Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards as the Advertiser of the Year for coming up with ‘End Alienation,’ which highlights our intrinsic need to belong.…

SM City Calamba designed and created an impressive float that won the top prize at the recently concluded Buhayani Festival Grand Float Competition held at Rizal Shrine in Calamba, Laguna. “We take pride in the Filipino culture as we show our support by promoting and joining fun, local celebrations, such as the Buhayani Festival. This recent win definitely makes us even more proud to be part of the community,” said Engr. John Jason Terrenal, senior assistant vice president for South Luzon Mall Operations.

The Philippine e-commerce industry has reached another milestone as Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing classifieds marketplaces, announced that it has merged operations with OLX to form a single platform under Carousell.ph. “This partnership between OLX and Carousell is a game-changer and it revolutionizes everything about the e-commerce space in the Philippines,” said Raffy Montemayor, General Manager of Carousell Philippines. “Starting from 15 July, Carousell will become the Philippines’ leading classifieds marketplace platform, offering Filipinos the best shopping experience and inspiring them to start buying and selling online.”

Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently established its newest health pod in Startek Philippines, Inc., a call center and BPO in Iloilo, to ensure better access to healthcare services for its employees. The latest health pod is a fully automated system that manages patient-queuing, and makes gathering of initial vital signs quick, accurate, and hassle-free. It offers convenient and time-saving way for employees to get their LOA (letter of authorization). The latest Maxicare health pod is located at Two Global Center, Megaworld Blvd, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. In photo (L-R): Maxicare senior assistant vice president and group head…

Portable chargers or power banks are important accessories in this digital age. Now that we’re all glued to our computers and phones, we need extra battery power to recharge our gadgets on the go. A power bank can also charge your other gadgets, such as gaming devices and cameras. If you’re using a smartphone and other high tech gadgets, then you probably have a power bank in your bag. Some people have two small ones or a big one, depending on their needs. But not all power banks are created equal. It is important that you buy yours from reputable…

The Emmy® Award-winning Queer Eye returns ready to transform the stylistically challenged and into hip and happening savants at the hands of the Fab Five. Now in its fourth season, Queer Eye’s fearless ambassadors of taste return to Kansas City to bring their infectious brand of self-love, confidence and encouragement to a whole new roster of heroes. The series returned to Netflix in 2018 going global and introducing audiences around the world to a modern aesthetic, diverse perspectives and a brand new Fab Five: Antoni Porowski (Food & Wine), Bobby Berk (Interior Design), Jonathan Van Ness (Grooming), Karamo Brown (Culture)…

Bringing Google-endorsed smartphone experience that is accessible to everyone, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, offers the latest price discounts in time for you to find the most reliable companion this cuddle weather. Discover phones that just keep getting better with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 2.1 and the now upgradeable to Android Pie (Go edition), Nokia 1. Starting today, you can purchase the Nokia 6.1 Plus for a reduced price of PHP9,990.00, the Nokia 5.1 Plus for PHP6,990 and the Nokia 2.1 for PHP4,990.00 from their original prices of PHP15,990.00, PHP12,990.00, and PHP5,990.00, respectively. Save…

Leading digital services provider, PLDT powers Asia’s biggest and longest running toy and collectibles convention, Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention—better known as TOYCON PH on June 28-30 at the SMX Convention Center. The event is known to be the top pop culture playground in Asia that showcases Filipino creativity, innovation, and talent through toys, games, entertainment and digital content. This is one of the ways PLDT Home Fibr goes beyond simply delivering world-class digital services and provide high-quality entertainment experiences for the Filipino families. It also aims to help Filipinos launch their talents on the global stage and create…