GCash and Airasia partnership lets you fly and pay safely

As the effects of the pandemic eases and the government relaxes community quarantine restrictions to allow Filipinos to travel more, GCash, the country’s no. 1 mobile wallet app, and Airasia, the world’s best low-cost airline and Asean’s growing superapp, has announced their timely partnership to deliver safety and convenience to travelers when paying for their flight, hotel bookings and travel retail items.

The partnership will let customers pay for their Airasia plane fare and accommodation in partner hotels simply by using the GCash apps on their mobile phones. They can also opt for contactless payment using the GCash app at airasia counters. Plus, there’s a host of exciting offers and discounts that await customers to mark the launch of this partnership.  

“At GCash, we have pioneered a number of digital payment innovations to help Filipinos during the pandemic, and this partnership with Airasia is a continuation of its  thrust to provide users with safe and convenient payment solutions. Airasia supports this thrust as it continues to provide its customers with convenience and safety when flying with them,”   said Martha Sazon, GCash President and Chief Executive Officer. “With this partnership, GCash users can now enjoy exclusive exciting promo offers from airasia.” 

Grab PH, Rexona team up to honor the hardwork and dedication of Ka-Grab delivery-partners

Grab Philippines and Rexona have come together to launch the Grab X Rexona Hero Movers Rides Program to honor the ‘kayod’ of our delivery-partners while supporting their everyday needs through a range of meaningful offerings and initiatives.

Delivery-partners must meet the target number of rides every month to get a chance to win. There will be three (3) Hero Mover Categories which they can join in every month:

GrabMart Hero Movers for the month of May;

GrabExpress Hero Movers for the month of June;

GrabFood Hero Movers for the month of July.

This partnership ladders up to Grab Philippines’ ongoing efforts to support the everyday needs, and help improve the quality of life of its driver- and delivery-partners, as they continue to provide meaningful service to many Filipinos despite the pandemic.

Lenovo bulks up mainstream IdeaPad lineup with two new smart notebooks

Global innovation leader Lenovo is launching its newest IdeaPad notebooks designed to enable users with elite performance even while at home. Encased in an ultrathin and compact frame, the new IdeaPad Slim 3i and IdeaPad Slim 5i Pro are powered by the latest processors and better memory and storage configurations for a smarter technology experience for all.

Each variant of the IdeaPad Slim 3i and IdeaPad Slim 5i Pro comes with a minimum of 8GB RAM and an ultrafast PCIe NVMe Solid-State Drive (SSD) storage that can have up to 1TB capacity. Lenovo is shaping the future and has chosen to release all-new IdeaPad notebooks powered by 11th-gen Intel Core processors with 8GB RAM and higher to provide customers more power and speed in doing daily tasks. Lenovo also made sure that more customers can enjoy the benefits of having a PC with a 16GB RAM+ 1TB SSD configuration with the IdeaPad Slim 5i Pro’s affordable starting price of only PHP 59,995.

In addition, they are equipped with the latest processors from Intel and NVIDIA. Both notebooks can have up to an 11th-gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. Gamers can also cop the IdeaPad Slim 5i Pro variant that comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU for better immersion through real-time ray tracing.

The two notebooks also have several add-ons that deliver a hassle-free user experience. Both have fingerprint readers on their power buttons for easier and secure login access, and they’re equipped with 720p cameras that have a physical shutter for added privacy. Furthermore, the IdeaPad Slim 3i is one of the few mainstream laptops available to possess a backlit keyboard that helps in typing while working in the dark.

Holcim Philippines’ focus on logistics safety drives business, contributes to safer roads

More than a thousand trucks carrying products of cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. are out on the country’s roads every day. This makes logistics a key part of the company’s business, impacting its ability to provide a reliable supply to customers and manage costs.

Holcim Philippines has implemented a number of improvement initiatives for logistics operations. Among the most successful is a program designed to strengthen safety in logistics.

Edwin Villas, Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President for Logistics, said the company’s focus on road safety is part of an overall effort to have excellent logistics operations.

“Improving safety in logistics also leads to better business results as we reduce the risk of delivery delays due to poorly maintained vehicles or accidents with our transportation partners,” Villas added.

The comprehensive program requires transporters to meet strict standards for roadworthiness and maintenance for trucks. Holcim Philippines also conducts route assessments to identify hazards and advises drivers on precautionary measures. A debriefing and coaching session is held after each trip. Safe drivers are rewarded, while unsafe ones are helped to improve. The company holds a monthly meeting with its transport partners to discuss safety performance.

Be a Responsible Traveler and make your last-minute summer plans happen with AirAsia with Updated Flight Schedule

Summer isn’t yet over and travel junkies can now fly to their favorite AirAsia destinations and still beat the heat, as the national government eases the restrictions on leisure travel after almost two months of lockdown within the NCR Plus bubble.

Under the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution 118-A, leisure travel can now resume from NCR Plus to provinces under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), subject to travel regulations set by their respective LGUs and their local IATF.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the lighter travel restriction must be dealt with utmost precaution.

The tourism chief added, “Allowing leisure travel for all ages from the NCR Plus Bubble to MGCQ Areas will surely help local tourism back on track towards recovery.”

Manulife launches Health Protect to help businesses better protect their employees

To help businesses in the Philippines protect their employees’ health and secure their future, Manulife has recently launched Health Protect, a one-year renewable term insurance plan that provides employees with health protection coverage of up to Php 5 million against various critical illnesses.*

Based on Manulife’s 2020 health study titled, “Understanding Filipino Sentiments Toward Health and Critical Illness,” among the top critical illnesses most feared by Filipinos are cancer, heart attack, and stroke. With Health Protect, companies can provide their employees with relevant health protection by choosing from any of its four protection bundles against: (a) cancer; (b) cancer, heart attack, and stroke (3 critical illnesses); (c) cancer + 57 other critical illnesses; or (d) 3 critical illnesses + 57 other clinical illnesses.

Businesses with full-time and active-at-work employees can purchase Health Protect for a minimum coverage amount of Php 50,000. For organizations with existing basic group life plans, they can also boost their employees’ protection with the new group critical illness riders. Businesses can opt to upgrade their plan to include additional coverage of up to Php 6 million.

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.

Shopee Levels Up Engagement on Shopee Live this 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale with Bida Sa Pagalingan, Stream & Win, and Suki Marathon

 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, takes its engagement initiatives to the next level with fun and interactive live streaming activities in time for the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. Until June 6, shoppers, online sellers, and streamers can participate in various 6.6 activities on Shopee Live such as Bida sa Pagalingan, Seller Stream & Win, and Suki Marathon, where they can win cash prizes, vouchers, and ShopeePay credits. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “As Filipinos’ buying habits shift, our brand partners and online sellers need to find innovative ways to keep shoppers constantly engaged and interested. Many of them turn to Shopee Live to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction by showcasing their products and answering customer inquiries in real-time. Shopee is doubling up on our efforts to enhance the online shopping experience for users with three exciting live streaming activities this 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale.”