PH’s biggest gas stations drive up exciting rewards when you pay with PayMaya

Motorists all over the Philippines can now enjoy safer and more convenient payments as the country's top fuel companies have gone contactless and cashless with PayMaya. 

Powered by the PayMaya One Device, customers of the biggest gas stations in the country including Caltex, Petron, SEAOIL, Shell, and Unioil can now scan-to-pay via PayMaya QR or tap, dip, or swipe any credit, debit, or prepaid card for a safer, more convenient, and more rewarding fuel-up experience. 

And because contactless is the preferred payment option at these go-to gas stations, PayMaya is also driving up rewards every time you #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR.

By simply purchasing at least P100 worth of fuel products, you can already enjoy a 20% Balik Bayad of up to P100. You can take advantage of this exclusive treat up to three times until May 31, 2021 to enjoy as much as P300 worth Balik Bayad in total.  To check out the participating stations in this promo, simply visit https://www.paymaya.com/deals/gasup2021.

PayMaya brings Php1-M 'grand aguinaldo' to QC employee and Gawad Kalinga

For Stefan Ema Mae Corregidor, the joy of going cashless became sweeter when she learned that she won the Php1-million grand prize in the PayMayaguinaldo Raffle Promo. With this prize money, the 31-year-old employee from Quezon City is sharing and giving back the joy to her family by building a home for her mother who is currently residing in Davao City

 What made the news priceless for Stefan is also knowing that through the PayMayaguinaldo Raffle Promo, another Php1-million worth of "aguinaldo" is being given to the Gawad Kalinga School for Experiential & Entrepreneurial Development (GK-SEED) Philippines to help graduates who have set up their own enterprises accelerate the growth of their business.

As Filipinos celebrated a more somber holiday season due to COVID-19, PayMaya thought of how to make its PayMayaguinaldo promo more rewarding. First, it gave PayMaya users a chance to win 1 million pesos by simply paying via PayMaya QR and their PayMaya registered mobile number at partner merchants or purchasing prepaid load and other treats at the PayMaya in-app shop.

‘Ngayon ang ganda na’: New cell tower brings joy to Ladia, Sultan Kudarat residents

Globe customers in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao are now experiencing the benefits of the company’s massive network builds not only in urban areas but also in far flung places.

Just recently, Globe was able to install a new cell tower in Barangay Ladia that instantly improved its connectivity and widened its coverage in the municipality.

Tarhata Mastura, a resident of the barangay, said the signal was very bad in their barangay and even in the whole town as well.

“Doon kami nagpupunta sa silong ng mga puno ng niyog. Doon kami naghahanap. Minsan wala. Kahit mataas ang araw tinitiis namin (We go under the coconut trees to look for signal. Sometimes we don’t have. Even if it's hot, we bear it just to find a signal),” she recalled.

Globe named Global Rising Star in Video and Voice App Experience: Opensignal

Following its consistent performance year on year with its 4G network and 5G improvements, Globe was named a Global Rising Star in Video and Voice App Experience by international analytics firm Opensignal in its Global Awards* this March.

The company was cited for achieving a 16% improvement versus the global average of 5.8% for Video Experience, based on data comparing H2 2019 and H2 2020.

“Consistency is key in delivering better service to our customers, and this award is a validation of our efforts towards improving network service experience.  This helps inspire us to do more and continue along our path of building a #1stWorldNetwork,” said Ernest Cu, Globe’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

SB19 stakes its claim to global domination with larger-than-life single “What?”

After exciting the public with impressive teasers that raised the bar to global standards, SB19 finally unravels a new music era that not only elevates their sense of creative aptitude and sonic ambition, but also uncovers their range and discipline as thespians of their own craft. 

Released today via Sony Music Philippines, their new single “What?” stakes its claim to global domination with a contagiously massive sound that’s larger and louder than life. Veering away from the glossy, dance-pop tunes and anthemic ballads of Get In The Zone, SB19 are pushing the envelope production and songwriting-wise on their latest track, as they command supremacy of P-Pop’s explosion in the global market without resorting to formulaic tricks and pandering to trends. 

Game on with Globe Rewards

Video streaming and online gaming have become more popular and in demand among Filipinos ever since social distancing and staying at home have become the norm. Customers are now looking for more options to enjoy games, watching their favorite series, movies, sports events, and many more.

From March 8 to 14, Globe Rewards customers can enjoy more home entertainment using their points. For example, movie buffs can stream new films at P100 off on GMovies using their rewards points. Sports enthusiasts can also exchange their 85 points for an NBA League Pass GCash Voucher.

Globe 5G Roaming now available in UAE

Globe continues to expand its 5G network globally with the launch of its outbound 5G roaming service in the United Arab Emirates. Inbound roaming services, which allow subscribers of other operators to access Globe’s 5G network and services, are also set to commence this month.

Globe through its partnership with Du Telecom in UAE, Filipinos abroad will be able to stay connected and enjoy the convenience and quality that 5G connectivity brings.

The Gulf state is one of the top destinations for Overseas Filipino Workers in the Middle East, which is a regional trading and tourism hub.

Ylona Garcia releases debut single, ‘All That’ for Globe and 88rising’s PARADISE RISING label

Bonafide pop star Ylona Garcia has come a long way since deciding on pursuing what has now been a flourishing career in mainstream music. 

Ylona was only 18 when she earned her first gold record in 2019. Since then, the hits have not stopped coming as the very talented singer-actress continues to expand her musical horizons and explore diverse genres that match her creativity as an artist.

As one of the most exciting young voices in the local pop music landscape, with nearly 4M Followers on Instagram and 1M Followers on TikTok, Ylona is now setting her sights on the global landscape in the next stage of her creative journey.

Now under the umbrella of PARADISE RISING, Ylona hopes to achieve a global following with her debut release for the label, “All That.” Released this March 3, the three-minute-plus tune is an infectious dance-pop number that highlights Ylona’s soulful vocals and captivating visual appeal in the spectacularly choreographed music video directed by Suzanne Kim. 

How to save up when your salary is just “enough”

If there is one major thing that the pandemic has taught us, it is to save money. So when the need and unprecedented time arises, we have something in our pockets. But how can one save if there is just enough? 

Layoffs, closures, and retrenchment during the pandemic have left many people struggling financially. However, being financially literate can help you secure your future as long as you develop a plan and spend according to your means.

Leading online job portal JobStreet recognized this difficulty among Filipino employees. In a Facebook Live Session during the recent Virtual Career Fair, host DJ Nicole Hyala and guests Salve Dulpito, Ady Cotoco, Charm De Leon, and Jerick Vivar discussed ways to save money when salary is just enough. Here’s what they have to say. 

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Submissions for 2022 edition

Small and medium enterprises, non-profit organisations and high schools invited to submit entries before 6 May 2021 deadline

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding impact, innovation, and inspiration, has officially announced that the 2022 edition is now open for submissions.

Entries will be accepted from today until 6 May 2021, via the Prize’s online portal – across five sustainability categories: Heath, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools.

The opening for submissions follows a prudent decision that was taken by the Prize’s management earlier in September to postpone the 20201 Awards Ceremony in efforts to safeguard all attendees’ health and wellbeing, in light of the prevailing global pandemic. Applicants that had submitted for the now postponed 2021 cycle will enter automatically into the 2022 edition.