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GCash and PayMongo let you shop and pay later with GCredit

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 15, 2021

Online shopping has become the new norm for more people – from buying essentials, ordering food, to indulging in good old online retail therapy. GCash, one of the country’s leading mobile wallets, and PayMongo, an online payment processing platform for merchants, have teamed up to let users shop safely and conveniently with just a few taps on their phones! With the GCash app feature called GCredit, you can now shop and pay later for your orders. This definitely eliminates the stress of checking out your online purchase just to find out that you don’t have enough funds, especially if it’s an essential item you need right away. Fully verified GCash users can benefit from this in-app feature powered by CIMB Bank as it provides up to PHP10,000 personal credit line and an interest rate as low as 1%. All you have to do is choose GCash as your payment option […]

Malayan Colleges Mindanao is blended learning-ready for school reopening

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 18, 2021

Malayan Colleges Mindanao, A Mapúa School, is making preparations for the reopening of campus for limited face-to-face classes later this year or early next year. This follows the release of separate Joint Memorandum Circulars (JMC) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd) with the Department of Health (DOH), namely, CHED-DOH JMC 2021-001 and DepEd-DOH JMC No. 001 s.2021, respectively. Based on CHED-DOH’s JMC 2021-001, Engineering, HRM, Tourism, and Marine Transportation programs have been approved for limited face-to-face classes. Meanwhile, based on DepEd- DOH JMC No. 001 s.2021, pilot face-to-face classes will start on November 15, 2021. “MCM is in the process of adjusting its physical plant and facilities (campus, laboratories, library, etc.) [to follow] safety and health protocols [and] to comply with CHED, DepEd, and DOH’s Joint Memorandum Circulars.” shared Engr. Alejandro H. Ballado, Vice President for Academic Affairs at MCM. The iPeople Schools, […]

Live Safe Now with Defensil

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 11, 2021

In the midst of the current health crisis, it is very crucial to protect our families from the virus. It is good to know that Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol enables Filipinos to continue their lifestyles during the pandemic, allowing them to still do the activities they love while staying safe and healthy. For my family, it is a must to carry alcohol when we go out of the house. Also, the moment we enter our car after a trip to the bank, grocery or wherever, we always make it a habit to spray alcohol on our hands. As the rubbing alcohol brand recommended by the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Filipinos can live safe wherever they are with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol – whether commuting to work, doing essential errands such as buying groceries at the supermarket or palengke, or even working out outdoors or shopping online – since it starts to kill […]

Mynt secures $300M in funding from lead investors Warburg Pincus, Insight Partners and Bow Wave

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 10, 2021

Mynt, one of the Philippines’ major digital financial solutions provider and the company behind the popular GCash payment services app, has raised over $300 million in funding, valuing Mynt at over $2 billion. This solidifies its status as the Philippines’ only unicorn, and as one of the leading fintech companies in Southeast Asia. The investment round was led by global investment giant Warburg Pincus, New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm Insight Partners, and Bow Wave Capital, one of Mynt’s existing investors. The round also includes participation from Itai Tsiddon and Amplo Ventures as well as capital from Globe and Ayala. Since the onset of community quarantines as response to COVID19, Mynt has been at the forefront of digital transformation of Filipinos as the “go-to” payment and financial services solution to over 48 million users, nearly half of the national population. With the continued relevance of the app […]

New SKYCable channels for all-around entertainment

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 10, 2021

Premier Sports, SPOTV and SPOTV2, TAP Movies, TAPAction Flix, and DreamWorks available on SKYcable SKYcable continues to provide all-around entertainment for subscribers nationwide with the freshest and hottest shows today as it brings in more top-rating channels to its line-up, including Premier Sports, SPOTV and SPOTV2, TAP Movies, TAPAction Flix, and DreamWorks on its new HD Plans. Die-hard Pinoy sports fans can have a front-row seat to the most exciting competitive sporting events with the addition of Korea’s leading sports channels SPOTV and SPOTV2, and the home of the world’s big-time tournaments, Premier Sports, on its programming roster. Catch all the action in the UFC, Formula 1, NFL, WTA Tour, UEFA Champions and Europa League, and AEW Dynamite on Premier Sports, and don’t miss all the happenings in tennis’ Wimbledon and US Open, golf’s British Open, Women’s Open, and The Senior Open, motorsports’ Moto GP and World SBK, Badminton World […]

Safe Driving in the New Normal with Ford Philippines’ Driving Skills for Life

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 9, 2021

Ford Philippines is bringing its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program in Visayas and Mindanao this month as part of its commitment to create better and safer drivers on the road. With the theme “Safe Driving in the New Normal”, this year’s DSFL will cover timely topics including pandemic car care and maintenance tips, car sanitation and disinfection, and driving techniques during the rainy weather. These are in addition to the existing DSFL training module which covers basic vehicle dynamics and handling, driving in various conditions, anti-distracted driving, and fuel-efficient driving. This year’s DSFL sessions will be conducted virtually in order to foster a safe and physically-distant learning environment. The DSFL is back this year after its postponement in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited to bring the DSFL back this year as we reinforce our long-standing advocacy on road safety. Now, the DSFL is made more […]

Crime-buster and corruption fighter

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 9, 2021

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is relying on his record as crime-buster and corruption fighter to win him the presidency. This is evident in his video advertisement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv_HZnGnsow) that highlights some of his major accomplishments as a senator and former head of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Lacson plans to expand these initiatives as president and bring the government closer to the people. His main advocacy is to give more power to local government units that are closest to the citizens and understand the people’s needs best and are in a better position to respond to their problems more effectively. The senator’s campaign underscores his efforts to prevent public money from being lost through corruption. His careful and detailed scrutiny of the national budget has saved the country P300 billion. Lacson proved his strong opposition to the pork barrel that had become for legislators a major perk of their jobs, by […]

SKY Fiber back-to-back promos extended until Oct. 31

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 5, 2021

No installation fees when switching to SKY Fiber SKY Fiber has extended its promos for its Super Speed home internet plans that will give free installation to switchers and a P500 discount in installation fee for new subscribers or non-switchers until the end of October. This will enable subscribers to save as much as P2,000 in installation fees. Families looking for a reliable, fast, and steady home Wi-Fi connection to meet their needs for work-at-home and distance education can avail of SKY Fiber’s Unli Broadband Plan at only P1,499 per month, which provides an internet speed of up to 40Mbps. This plan includes two free WiFi Mesh units that strengthen the Wi-Fi coverage by evenly distributing the internet signal around the house. Households that want higher speeds can choose from a variety of other SKY Fiber plans. The Unli Broadband Plans offer up to 80Mbps, 120Mbps, and 200Mbps internet speed; […]

mWell Helps thousands of Filipinos in historic nationwide virtual medical mission

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 10, 2021

Filipinos no longer need to bear the burden of outdated medical care. The whole country was given respite from the worries of getting quality medical care with National mWellness Day by mWell, the country’s only fully integrated health and wellness mobile app. Kara David, founder of Project Malasakit, hosted the online event in the National mWellness Day culminating activity states, “As caretakers, guardians, or as a parent, the anxiety and challenges of getting quality medical care is heightened especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first ever virtual medical mission by mWell PH brings health and wellness closer to people. Nakakalungkot, subalit totoong may kakulangan sa healthcare para tugunan ang pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan.” (“It’s disheartening to note that there is a lack of quality healthcare needed by Filipinos.”) On September 4 and 5, 2021, the first nationwide online medical mission in the Philippines took place via the mWell app by […]

Going Beyond Basic Education: MCM offers world-class learning tools to Junior HS students

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 9, 2021

Malayan Colleges Mindanao, A Mapúa School, welcomes the upcoming school year with the opening of its Junior High School Department. Expanding its academic horizon to offer Grades 7 to 10, MCM furthers its mission to produce excellent and relevant students who areglobally competitive and locally in demand. Malayan Colleges Mindanao, where technology is successfully integrated into classrooms, continues to personalize and enhance education for its learners by leveraging digital resources that redefine instruction and student learning. With a strong focus on 21st-century learning, Malayan Colleges Mindanao equips Junior High School with a comprehensive and unique learning system, guided learning with qualified teachers, and special tools for lesson mastery. Easy and Unique Learning System Malayan Colleges Mindanao features a Unique Learning System called the MCM Digital, powered by one of the world’s leading learning management systems, Blackboard Learn. It offers a centralized portal to access learning contents, resources, and educational tools […]