Banking Giant BDO and Huawei Collaborate to Provide Inclusive Financial Services for Filipinos

More than 50 million citizens — over half the population — do not use any form of online banking.

The average person in the Philippines spends more time on the Internet than any other country in the world. Filipinos are online over 11 hours each day, compared to a global average of just six hours. Indeed, with a total population of more than 100 million, 71% of Filipinos are active Internet users, creating the perfect environment to develop the country’s digital economy through Financial Technology (also known as FinTech).

Despite being the most active online, more than 50 million Filipinos — over half the population — do not use any form of online banking. According to an official government report published in 2019, only 8% of Filipino adults have an active online account. This, combined with the 97% of Filipinos who still trade in cash, has created increased risks during the global pandemic when in-person interactions are limited.

Free cash-in via BPI, BDO, Unionbank and other banks with InstaPay - GCash

Users of GCash, the undisputed leading and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, can enjoy FREE cash-in services using banks with apps and websites that are powered by InstaPay.

GCash users who have bank accounts that allow them to digitally top up their e-wallets may use the cash-in service for FREE. For instance, GCash users who are also BPI account holders may use their BPI mobile app to transfer money to their GCash wallets for FREE.

SM and BDO Make Christmas For OFWs Extra Special

Diane Reyes had spent the last six years working in Japan as a teacher. This year she looks forward to finally spending Christmas with her family.

SM Supermalls has made Christmas for Reyes even more special with its Pamaskong Handog para sa Global Pinoys celebration last December 10.

Spearheaded by SM Supermalls, BDO, SM Global Pinoy and SM Store, the Pamaskong Handog Para sa Global Pinoy gave Overseas Filipino Workers like Reyes and their families a special day to celebrate the uniquely Filipino Christmas celebration in participating SM malls nationwide.

“The Pamaskong Handog Para sa Global Pinoy is really for our modern heroes and their families because it’s not every year that they get to experience Christmas here and so we want to them to experience the unique Filipino Christmas to make them homecoming memorable and truly heartwarming,” said Mr. Glenn D. Ang, Senior Vice President for Operations and Program Director of SM Global Pinoy.

SM Consortium confident to win light rail single ticketing project

SM Consortium, led by SM Investments Corp. with members BDO Capital and Investment Corp., Advanced Card Systems Ltd. and Penta Capital Investment Corp., is confident of a favorable result in the ongoing financial evaluation of the MRT/LRT Automated Fare Collection System Project.

“With no cost to the government to build and modernize the ticketing system and a one-time concession fee of P1,088,000,000 to be paid to the government unconditionally, we believe that our proposal is most advantageous to the government and the riding public,” said Norman T. Pe, senior vice president of Penta Capital.

The Department of Transportation and Communication is now evaluating the proposals of the three bidders – AF Consortium led by BPI, SM Consortium and Comworks Berjaya Consortium – which passed the technical proposal stage.

The SM Store Makati "Exclusive To Members Sale"‏

Prestige cardholders rejoice!

Get crazy shopping with this rare one day sale and get up to 50% off on your favorite brands! 

The SM Store Makati's EXCLUSIVE TO MEMBERS SALE!

August 15, 2013 | 10:00am-9:00pm

Plus!

Extra 10% off on top of markdown prices and on regular-priced items. Exclusively for SM Prestige, BDO Rewards Sapphire and Diamond members.

Get a free P100 savings coupon when you shop during the 3-Day-Sale!

Here's a quick guide to the 3-WAY SAVE P100 savings coupon! Read it well okay?

MECHANICS

Shopper gets a free P100 savings coupon for every P2,000 single-receipt purchase during The SM Store's Saturday & Sunday 3-Day Sale.

(If you purchase P2,000 worth of items, you get one (1) free shopping coupon; if you purchase P5,000 worth of items, you get two (2) free shopping coupons.)

3 Day Sale This March!

Are you ready to enjoy huge discounts and fabulous prizes at The SM Store’s 3-DAY SALE!!! 

Join us on MARCH 01, 02 & 03, 2013

CUBAO • SOUTHMALL • MANILA • FAIRVIEW • TAYTAY • PAMPANGA • TARLAC • BACOLOD • GEN. SANTOS

Introducing... The 3-WAY SAVE!!!