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GCash, Fuse Lending expand lending portfolio with Sakto Loan offers

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 1, 2023

The financial superapp introduces Sakto Loan, an option for users to borrow small amounts of as low as PHP 100 Financial super app GCash, together with Fuse Lending Inc., introduces GCash Sakto Loans, a nano loan offer that enables GCash users to easily borrow small amounts as ‘pambale,’ as it seeks to provide more Filipinos with access to fair, easy and inclusive loan options without the need for bureaucratic paperwork. A GCash study found that nine out of 10 Filipinos have to borrow money to make ends meet. But with the rigorous loan application process set by formal institutions and banks, more than half resort to borrowing from informal lenders with high interest rates and sometimes abusive collection practices. “Sakto Loans serves as an expansion of our suite of lending options GLoan, GCredit and GGives, which has provided users with a convenient way to borrow money with just a few […]

Nestlé & DepEd Davao Region collab to promote nutrition education to over 1M students

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 17, 2023

MOA signing marks implementation of Nestlé Wellness Campus for SY 2023-2024 Nestlé Philippines and the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Davao Region recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that solidifies their partnership on nutrition education to teach healthy habits to over a million elementary and high school students in public schools in the region. This will be implemented under the Nestlé Wellness Campus, the nutrition education advocacy program of Nestlé Philippines made possible through the support of DepEd. The Nestlé Wellness Campus was initially implemented in 2013 in four regions across the Philippines. It has since expanded to seven regions and was adopted by the DepEd Davao Region in School Year 2021-2022. Over the last two years, the program has reached 613,922 elementary students and 400,275 high school students from Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro and Davao Occidental. As a leading health […]

Missed the SIM registration deadline?

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 26, 2023

You have 5 days to reactivate your SIM If you still missed the SIM registration deadline, you have a final grace period to comply with the law. Globe, TM, and Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi users who missed the July 25 deadline for SIM registration will already feel the impact of non-compliance, with their outgoing services and incoming calls deactivated. But, as stipulated in the implementing rules and regulations of the SIM Registration Act, they still have five days- from July 26 to 30 — to catch up and save their SIM from permanent deactivation. Their incoming SMS is still left active so they could receive a One-Time Pin for SIM registration. “Globe recognizes the essential role of uninterrupted mobile and broadband services in our customers’ daily lives. So, as provided for in the law, SIM users get this last chance to register their SIMs after missing the initial […]

Capture perfect portraits and moments with the OPPO Reno8 T 5G

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 25, 2023

The OPPO Reno8 T 5G offers significant all-round upgrades to the popular PortraitExpert Series and is available through OPPO’s official ecomm stores on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. Capture life’s fleeting precious moments as OPPO offers the Reno8 T 5G which boasts animproved camera, a refreshed design, and superior performance. The OPPO Reno8 T 5G’s 108MP Portrait Camera is a first in the Reno Series and is supportedby a one-of-a-kind 40x Microlens Camera which allows users to peek into the microscopic world,capturing photos at 20-times and 40-times magnification and a 2MP depth camera. Blurred andpixelated resolutions will be a thing of the past, as the 108MP camera offers endlesspossibilities for cropping and editing. It also has AI Portrait Super Resolution, which canoptimize portraits no matter the lighting condition. Other camera features set to impress are Selfie HDR, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Dual-View Videoand more. Giving it a premium feel is its […]

GCash Stories Launches “Turing” for Pride Month

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 24, 2023

Empowering the LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs to #WerkWithPride by Offering Finance for All GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash’s commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story of strength and persistence of Filipino drag performer, Turing. Turing gained fame as a contestant on the debut season of Drag Race Philippines. The short film delves into Turing’s aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet. Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. She reassures her mother, “Ako nang bahala sa pag tambling, Ma,” despite the struggles their family faces. Overcoming tears, she performs in her living room, cheered on by her […]

MOA Signing Between Sterling Bank of Asia and Santos Land Development Corp.

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 29, 2023

Sterling Bank of Asia signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Santos LandDevelopment Corporation (SLDC) to expand its home loan offering to its current andprospective clients in Davao. The MOA signing held at The Ivory Residences marks the officialpartnership of SBA and SLDC. SBA’s First Vice President for Vismin Consumer Lending, Ms. Leila Amante, and Senior VicePresident for Consumer Lending Group, Ms. Mary Rose Mendez, together with SLDC’sChairman, Ms. Nora Morada, and Chief Finance Officer, Ms. Maria Lourdes Estanislao, forgedthe agreement. “We are excited about the recent expansion of partnerships in the Davao region,” said Ms.Amante. ” This partnership with SLDC will allow SBA to offer our current and future clients morehome ownership options,” she added. The Ivory Residences is the latest addition to the existing home loan offering of Sterling Bank ofAsia under the SLDC projects. The 18-story residential condominium stands steps away frommalls, hospitals, schools, and public offices, making it an excellent […]

MCM unveils new logo, new name as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 3, 2023

Malayan Colleges Mindanao has been rejuvenated and renamed as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM), made all the more official with the school’s unveiling of its rebranded Façade on April 27, 2023. The announcement was made by Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Mapúa MCM president during the recent unveiling of the school’s new logo on the Davao campus. “Our new name, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, aptly represents our competencies, focus, and vision. By putting our heritage at the forefront, we firmly attest that our graduates and students have been trained and equipped with the same academic and technological excellence that Mapúa is known for,” Maestrecampo said. The rebranding reflects the legacy of excellence and global standards in which the college is rooted. It is also a nod towards the institution’s commitment to high-quality education that equips students to compete globally. The move also heralds the higher education institution’s efforts to transform […]

What to love about HONOR X9a 5G, X7a, and MagicBook X Laptops

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 8, 2023

Bringing its latest technologies to the Philippine market, HONOR empowers smart device users with human-centric innovations. The year has just begun yet HONOR Philippines already introduced not just one, but three smart devices in the market already! All hailing from HONOR’s industry-setting X Series, the HONOR X9a 5G, HONOR X7a, and HONOR MagicBook X laptops were made available to the public recently. “We wanted to start the year really strong and we are delighted with the fact that we are on track. Three devices since the start of the year and we’re just getting started. HONOR Philippines takes pride in our newest devices that cater to consumers’ ever-changing needs and requirements,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. HONOR X9a 5G Making a massive buzz online, the new HONOR X9a 5G sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display allowing users to enjoy a large screen of 6.67-inch with an impressive […]

Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this Christmas!

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 15, 2022

Gift your loved ones with these items you can get at 0% interest through Home Credit Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be challenging for some people. Well, gift giving doesn’t come with no pressure since we only want to give our loves ones what’s best for them. If you’re still looking for the ideal presents or rather need some inspiration, Filipina singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre shares her holiday gift ideas that are perfect for all ages and for every special person in your life! Making it a merrier Christmas season, Home Credit recently launched The Great 0% Interest Festival, so every shopper can check out items from almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. Customers can choose from more than 50,000 products available through Home Credit that they get at 0% interest until January 31, 2023. Are you ready? Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this holiday season! Gifts […]

SKY FIBER unwraps faster and improved speeds

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 12, 2022

In the spirit of giving, home internet service provider SKY Fiber boosts the speed promos of select Super Speed Plans while keeping the same monthly subscription fee so that new and existing subscribers can instantly enjoy faster and seamless connection during the holiday festivities this December until May 31, 2023. Starting December 9, customers can avail the 50Mbps Plan priced at P1,699 per month and get up to 150Mbps speed for free. This is an increase of more than 70% from the previous speed boost promo of only up to 85Mbps. Moreover, the 30Mbps Plan for P1,299 a month can now provide up to 45Mbps speed while the 100Mbps Plan for P2,299 a month provides up to 200Mbps within the promo period. With such high-speed connectivity, families can conveniently stream shows together, connect with their loved ones through video calls, or join in virtual Christmas parties without interruption. Further elevate […]