GrabPay and Trendsetter’s Bazaar Team Up for a 3-day Cashless Shopping Experience

An exciting and rewarding online shopping experience await customers with GrabPay

Grab, the Philippines’ leading everyday app, teams up with Trendsetter Team to push for a safer and more rewarding cashless shopping experience through GrabPay.

As more businesses in the Philippines slowly resume operations, hygiene and safety continue to be a top priority. As such, more and more Filipinos are opting for a total cashless experience, especially with the call to practice social distancing and lessen physical contact. This cashless revolution not only gives way to a more seamless shopping experience, but also helps in the recovery of small businesses greatly impacted by pandemic. Easing the strain brought by the challenges faced by brick and mortar stores, a cashless shopping experience allows merchants and customers to transact in the safety of their homes.  

'No learner left behind' MVP leads School-in-a-Bag turnover

PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel V Pangilinan, who is also known as MVP, recently marked his birthday through various activities that aim to help schools prepare to reopen classes. 

MVP led the turnover of the School-in-a-bag (SIAB) donation to North Bay Boulevard North Elementary School in Navotas, Metro Manila. The SIAB donation forms part of the $50K grant from Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc. to the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF). 

We Should Stay Strong, Healthy, Safe, and Insured!

In the mist of the pandemic, which still continues up to this writing, it has been a very stressful and anxious. It has been months of a lot of things that have changed the way we live. This has affected everybody from all walks of life and almost everyone in the whole world.

It really seems sad that what we were used to are now changed despite the progress we have made. But this should not the case because it also opened up a new world of opportunities that we also can shift to. People have made their own businesses and sold them online, people are now working from their homes and also making other gigs online, and some converted from office work to deliver goods and some services.

We also owe our health and safety to our frontliners who works hard and exposed to infections just to provide the essential needs and keep the economy afloat. There were times that they have to walk far, and even if they have vehicles, seating and sharing is limited. Now that we eased up to fewer restrictions, there are still a lot of risks out there that is on top the current crisis that we are all in.

Honda Philippines Donates Water Pumps for Rizal Park

Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer and distributor of Honda’s power product in the Philippines, recently donated Honda power products to help restore and maintain the Japanese Garden at the Rizal Park, Manila.

The Japanese Garden is found in the middle of the Rizal Park (Luneta Park), built to promote the friendship between Japan and the Philippines. Known for its lagoon and a bridge, the Japanese Garden brings serenity and beauty to the bustling city of Manila.

Coinciding with the Philippines-Japan Friendship Day, Honda donated a Honda WX10T and a WL30XH water pumps, which will be useful in cultivating and preserving the garden.

917Ventures, AC Health team up for new healthcare app

With the current pandemic, it’s not easy for Filipinos to take care of their health. There have been delays in seeking medical help due to fear of contracting the virus when they go out to visit a doctor’s clinic or a pharmacy.

Healthcare providers, on the other hand, are also facing a challenge, as they have to handle a tremendous volume of patients while making sure that everyone receives the appropriate help at the right time.  

917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe, is collaborating with ACHealth to provide solutions to these problems. The collaboration resulted in HealthNow, an all-in-one health app that will help Filipinos get the healthcare they need anytime, anywhere.  

Globe teams up with Bataan LGU to streamline SAP processing

The general community quarantine still follows the same guidelines from the enhanced community quarantine: go out only when necessary, practice social distancing, and wear masks at all times. To help maintain these guidelines, the Bataan local government unit (LGU) has tapped Globe to streamline the processing and approval of its Social Amelioration Program (SAP) for constituents. 

Globe via its innovative developer arm, Globe Labs, and Bataan LGU harnessed technology through Amber, the telco’s SMS blasting tool that allows businesses and organizations to send branded and customizable messages to engage their target audience.

Complete Your OOTD Look with These Stylish Yet Comfy Shoes from Skechers at Shopee’s 8.8 Fashion Sale

On July 29, shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off on selected Sketcher items from Shopee

Calling all shoe-fanatics! Trying to find the perfect pair of shoes? Look no further as Skechers is having their end of season sale on Shopee. On July 29, shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off on selected pairs of shoes at Shopee’s 8.8 Fashion Sale. Here are eight pairs of kicks shoppers can indulge in: