BDO reminds clients: “Think twice before you post on social media”

The Philippines remains the world’s social media capital, ranking at number one for the 6th straight year in the annual report by research agencies Hootsuite and We Are Social, which tracks global social media and internet usage.

In 2020, Filipinos logged in four hours and 15 minutes on social media every day. This record not only breaches its average of three hours and 53 minutes in 2019, but also the global average of two hours and 25 minutes in 2020.

With this much time spent on social media, BDO Unibank cautions the general public to be careful of the information they share. Scammers lurk online to steal personal information, which they use to access online bank accounts and steal money. They can also use it to open new bank accounts.

BDO Leasing earns P9.5 million in 1Q21

 

BDO Leasing and Finance, Inc. (BDOLF) posted a net income of P9.5 million in the first three (3) months of 2021, generated solely from investment income following the discontinuance of the Company’s former financing operations and the sale of all its leasing and loan portfolio to the BDO Unibank Group in October 2020. BDOLF’s investments registered a fair value gain of P13.6 million, while total expenses stood at P4.5 million.

The company’s 1Q21 performance is not comparable to the P83.3 million profit recorded a year-ago, given that last year’s results reflected business operations prior to the full implementation of the Group’s restructuring of its leasing business. The restructuring entailed the full transition of BDOLF operations to BDO Finance Corporation (BDO Finance), established in 2019 to offer customers continued access to lease products and services. BDO Finance likewise assumed the lease transactions booked in BDOLF to ensure continuity to the latter’s existing clients.

BDO reminds clients: “Think twice before you post on social media”

 

The Philippines remains the world’s social media capital, ranking at number one for the 6th straight year in the annual report by research agencies Hootsuite and We Are Social, which tracks global social media and internet usage.

In 2020, Filipinos logged in four hours and 15 minutes on social media every day. This record not only breaches its average of three hours and 53 minutes in 2019, but also the global average of two hours and 25 minutes in 2020.

With this much time spent on social media, BDO Unibank cautions the general public to be careful of the information they share. Scammers lurk online to steal personal information, which they use to access online bank accounts and steal money. They can also use it to open new bank accounts.

Take on inter-bank fees & digital banking fraud

Last April 7, Philippine banks has started adopting the “acquirer-based automated teller machines (ATM) fee charging” (ABFC) model. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) mandated ABFC is a market-based pricing model that lets the ATM-owner—who invests in the machines and infrastructure to service cardholders—set the fees for transactions.

For the past seven years, ATM withdrawal fees range from P10 to P15. Now, the standard rate for withdrawal is P18, and P2.50 for balance inquiry. These fees are still reasonable considering the convenience that ATMs provide to consumers.

Under the ABFC, when you use your own bank’s ATM terminal, it shall remain FREE of charge. However, using ATMs of different banks will still incur fees but don’t worry because you have the option to choose an ATM terminal that charges the lowest fees and provides more reliable service.

WorldRemit and BDO Remit create even more ways for Filipinos to receive money with USD payouts

 

WorldRemit, a leading international cross-border payments company, has expanded its longstanding partnership with BDO Remit—the remittance service brand of BDO Unibank that has the most expansive branch network in the Philippines.

Through this partnership, recipients of money transfers in the Philippines can now receive payment straight to their USD account with BDO Unibank or for USD cash pick-up at BDO Unibank branches; BDO Remit counters inside the branches of The SM Store & SM Business Services and; Villarica Pawnshops.

“We’re delighted to broaden our partnership with such a reputable brand and payout network as BDO to offer a comprehensive payout service. Ensuring our customers are able to transfer money to family and friends back home conveniently, safely and as quickly as possible is why we exist. We’re confident that making it possible to send money to USD bank accounts in the Philippines & BDO Remit cash pick-up locations will give our customers more flexibility and options to receive support from their loved ones abroad”, said Earl Melivo, Country Director for the Philippines at WorldRemit.

Landers Superstore partners with BDO for free membership

Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest growing membership shopping establishment, partners with BDO, the largest bank in the Philippines, to make the customers’ shopping experience even more blissful with free membership application and renewal for all BDO credit cardholders.

To qualify for the promo, members can simply visit any Landers Superstore branch and purchase a minimum of P5,000 in a single receipt. Non-members, meanwhile, must present their BDO credit card at the main entrance to be given a temporary pass to shop at Landers Superstore. All principal and supplementary BDO credit cardholders can avail of the promo up to two times. 


Promo runs until February 28, 2019 and is valid for premium membership only, not for business membership or extension card renewal.

Shop, Dine, And Win PAL Tickets With UnionPay

Stand a chance to fly in style and discover the wonders of Asia with UnionPay’s “Spend and Win Business Class Tickets” promo.

From 24 November 2017 to 28 February 2018, 8 lucky UnionPay Cardholders will each stand to win a pair of Business Class roundtrip tickets from Philippine Airlines (PAL) when they use UnionPay Cards issued in the Philippines for any transaction at domestic or overseas merchants.  There is a total of 8 pairs of Business Class roundtrip tickets to be won!

Here’s How You Can Get An Extra 18% Discount On Your Bookings On TravelBook.ph!

Finally! You can now get an extra 18% discount when you book your hotels on Travelbook.ph!

With the acquired partnership of Travelbook.ph with BDO, Metrobank, EastWest Bank, PNB and GCash, cardholders are now entitled to an additional 18% discount just by providing the first 6 digits of their debit or credit card upon booking.

Debit card and credit card holders of BDO can just log on to www.travelbook.ph/bdo and provide the first 6 digits of their card in order to avail the additional discount. Upon entering some necessary details, customers can now proceed to their preferred payment option, with the additional 18% discount reflected on their total payment.

BDO Brings Whole New Meaning To Gift-Giving With Junior Savers Account​​

Nothing secures a child’s future better and, at the same time, teaches them the value of saving than by gifting them with a BDO Junior Savers account this Christmas.

Children age 0-12 years old can open a BDO Junior Savers account and get a free BDO Junior Savers ID Card for as low as Php100.00 in initial deposit. On the other hand, kids from 7-12 years old may opt to get a BDO ATM Debit Card instead of a BDO Junior Savers ID Card.

50% off at North Park with your BDO and AMEX Credit cards

50% North Park with your 

BDO and AMEX credit card

Hungry for more?  Then you just gotta have North Park Noodles in soup and Congee!  You got a BDO or AMEX credit card?  Then lucky you!  Get 50% discount on North Park Noodles in Soup and Congee from August 15 to September 30, 2014 from 2pm to 6pm daily.

I'm taking my dinner early!  Yup get to enjoy a warm bowl of congee and noodles at half the price!  This offer is valid at all North Park branches except on September 6, 2014.  Valid for dine-in only.  50% off is not applicable on the Ultimate Noodles... ahh too bad.

But still a great deal overall.

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Celebrate Pamaskong Handog para sa Global Pinoy this December 2!

A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TREAT 

TO ALL SM GLOBAL PINOY MEMBERS

In the Philippines, celebrating Christmas is considered as the longest and the merriest season of all. Filipinos live its true meaning by gift-giving; joy and love fill the hearts of everyone. This Christmas, SM Supermalls invite all Global Pinoy members and BDO Asenso Kabayan members to come with their family and be the stars of the holiday season at the Pamaskong Handog para sa Global Pinoy happening this Saturday, December 7, 2013. Just in time for the homecoming of our courageous Overseas Filipino Workers.

Earn Points and Win a Vios with your BDO Rewards Card

Win a Vios with your BDO Rewards Card

From October 1 to December 31, 2013, get 1 raffle entry for every 10 points earned from qualified bank transactions. For remittances  to a BDO Personal Savings Account, just earn at least 10 points to get 5X more raffle entries!

1. Only points earned from bank products and services qualify for raffle entries. Refer to www.bdo.com.ph/Rewards for a complete list of qualified bank transactions and their corresponding points.
2. BDO Credit Card rewards points transferred to a BDO Rewards Card qualify for raffle entries.
3. The following points transfer transactions are not qualified for raffle entries:
   • From your SM Advantage Card to your BDO Rewards Card
   • From your BDO Credit Card to a third party BDO Rewards Card
   • From your BDO Rewards card to another BDO Rewards Card
4. Members may inquire on their total number of raffle entries by logging on to www.bdo.com.ph/Rewards.
   
   Prizes:  
   
   Major Prize – Toyota Vios 2013 Model 1.5 G A/T (1 winner)           
   Minor Prize - Samsung Galaxy S4 (5 winners)
   P1,000 Sodexo Premium Pass (2,000 winners)

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Gift Gate Big Sale at NBC tent

Gift Gate Big Sale at NBC Tent!

Calling all Hello Kitty and Sanrio enthusiasts, this is for you.  The first ever Gift Gate BIG sale will be held on August 25, 2012 at The NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig from 10am until 10pm.
 

Kids and kids at heart will definitely enjoy this once in a lifetime event as Sanrio with other characters and brands offer them a wide variety of items such as plush toys, stationeries, bags, accessories, shoes, infant wears, jewelries, clothes, pillows and a lot more!

But wait! Aside from our cute and lovable items, we will also be offering discounts for up to 80% off and different activities are also in store for our loyal customers! So save the date and we’ll see you there.

Entrance fee is P20, while 2012 Sanrio Fans Club members and Banco De Oro (BDO) cardholders can get in plus one friend for FREE! For more details and updates, please visit our official Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/sanriogiftgatephil or follow us on twitter @ilovegiftgate. 

You can also visit the following stores: Sanrio SM North EDSA Annex, Gift Gate Megamall, Sanrio Surprises Megamall, Gift Gate Robinsons Place Ermita, Gift Gate Alabang Town Center, Gift Gate Greenhills Shopping Mall and Gift Gate Trinoma

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BDO Race for Life 2012

BDO's Race for Life

BDO Unibank, in coordination with the BDO Foundation, will hold its 4th annual fund raising run dubbed as "Race 4 Life". It will be held on March 25, 2012 (Sunday), from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Marathon Route of Mall of Asia in Pasay City.  Proceeds will help fund the housing projects of BDO Foundation, Inc. for typhoon victims.

Entry fees as follows:

	Category	Amount
	3K for Men and Women Division	Php 450.00
	5K for Men and Women Division	Php 550.00
	10K for Men and Women Division	Php 650.00
	15K for Men and Women Division	Php 750.00

For queries, please call us at:

840-7062, 0922-8197915 -- Jheff Lim of BDO HRG-Internal Corporate Programs 622-0266, 0917-5225044 -- Moi Yamoyam of Tri 'N Motion

Runners shall be issued with one (1) Race Kit, consisting of singlet, bar coded race bib, race map and race guidelines.  Online registration starts Jan. 20, 2012.

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Spicy Inasal FREE with BDO credit cards

Free Spicy Inasal from BDO credit cards

BDO Credit Card single transaction of at least P2,000 from October 1, 2011 to November 15, 2011 entitles the cardholder to one (1) free Mang Inasal Spicy Paa Paborito Meal.

Redemption of treat is from October 1, 2011 to January 15, 2012 from any Mang Inasal outlet nationwide. Please visit www.manginasal.com to view the full list of branches.

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Pre Anniversary Blog Giveaway: Win Tickets to the BEST DEALS ON SALE

 BEST DEALS ON SALE

The Megatent, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

September 2 - 4, 2011

Before my blog's 2nd anniversary arrives in September, Malibu Enterprise and Manila Life would like to invite you to BEST DEALS ON SALE at The Megatent, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, happening on Sept. 2-4, 2011.

BDO credit card holders get in for FREE!  First 3 hours of the first day (Sept. 2) is devoted only to BDO credit card holders (10am - 1pm). They also get chances for hourly raffle draws for a minimum charge of P500 on the event.  Entrance for non-BDO cardholders is P50.00

But here is the chance for you to get in for FREE!  Just follow the mechanics:

• Like Manila Life and Best Deals on Sale by Malibu Enterprise on Facebook

• Click the FB share on top of this post and Post this on your wall " I love to go to (TAG) @Best Deals on SALE by Malibu Enterprise with (Tag) @Friend1 and @Friend2 with FREE tickets from @Manila Life."

• Post your FB link on the comments section of this post together with your full name and email address. If I cannot see your post on Manila Life's FB page, then you do not qualify.

• One person, One entry only.

• Tickets giveaway is from August 23 - 29, 2011. Winners will be announced here on August 31 and on Manila Life's FB page 

• 5 winners will get 2 tickets each, to be claimed at the Sale event on site.

If you want to win more tickets to the  BEST DEALS on SALE at the Megatent, then also Join ticket giveaways from The Food Alphabet and Tales From the Tummy.

See you at the BEST DEALS on SALE at the Megatent.

California Pizza Kitchen treats from BDO credit cards

Promo Mechanics:

1.  The promo is open to all active principal and supplementary cardholders of BDO MasterCard, BDO Visa, BDO UnionPay, BDO JCB and The American Express® Credit Card, of good credit standing.
   
2. Cardholders must use their BDO Credit Card from August 15, 2011 to October 15, 2011 and reach the minimum spend requirement to redeem the following treats:
   

   • TREAT	Single-Receipt Spend Requirement
     FREE Personal Size Tomato Basil Spaghettini OR Marinara Linguini with Chicken OR Spaghetti Bolognese	P2,500
     FREE Pepperoni Pizza OR Traditional Cheese Pizza	P5,000

3. Redemption of treat is from August 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011 at the following locations:
   

   • Alabang Town Center	Powerplant Mall
     Greenbelt 5	Shangrila Plaza Mall
     Glorietta 3	Trinoma
     Promenade, Greenhills

Bench Treats from BDO

Charge at least P2,500 and get FREE Bench GC's

Promo Mechanics:

1. The promo is open to all active principal and supplementary cardholders of BDO MasterCard, BDO Visa, BDO UnionPay, BDO JCB and The American Express Credit Card, of good credit standing.
   
2. Cardholders must use their BDO Credit Card from August 1, 2011 to September  30, 2011 and  reach the minimum spend requirement to redeem free gift certificates from participating Bench outlets.
   

   TREAT	Single-Receipt Spend Requirement
   P100 Bench Gift Certificate	P 2,500
   P300 Bench Gift Certificate	P 7,000
   P500 Bench Gift Certificate	P12,000

   
   
   • The Bench Gift  Certificates  may be used and will be accepted in ALL branches of Bench, Herbench, Human, Bench Body, Kashieca, Charles and Keith, Aldo, Dimensione, La Senza, Celio, Pinoy Lab, FOX, Mothercare, Lyn, CC-OO, Pedro, CPS, Superbench, Bench Tofu, B/Tweeners, Patchi and Call It Spring. It will not be accepted in any branch of Be Connected, Personal Care Exchange and Bench Fix. Redeemed Bench Gift Certificates are valid for 1 year from redemption date.
     
3. Redemption of Bench gift certificates is from August 1, 2011 to November 30, 2011 from participating Bench outlets.
   
   
   So is it time for more shopping? To get more shopping treats??  Buy more and get more.
   
   
   

Buy Now Pay next year!!!

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