Tuesday, December 28, 2021

TZ APAC and BitPinas Successfully Organize First NFT-Minting Contest in the Philippines

BitPinas, a local crypto news publication, and TZ APAC, the leading adoption entity for the Tezos ecosystem in Asia, successfully organized #tezmasPH, the first ever NFT-minting contest in the Philippines. Twenty five Filipino artists submitted their entries all depicting how Filipinos celebrate its longest holiday - the Christmas season. BitPinas and TZ APAC, together with visual artist Jopet Arias and community partners Crypto Art Philippines and NFT Philippines, are thrilled to announce the winners of this inaugural NFT competition:

Thursday, December 23, 2021

UnionBank acquires Citigroup’s consumer banking business in the Philippines

UnionBank of the Philippines announced today that it has entered into a  Share and Business Transfer Agreement with various subsidiaries of Citigroup Inc. (Citi) to acquire Citi’s  consumer banking business in the Philippines. 

The transaction includes Citi’s credit card, personal loans, wealth management, and retail deposit  businesses. The acquisition also includes Citi’s real estate interests in relation to Citibank Square in  Eastwood, 3 full service bank branches, 5 wealth centers, and 2 bank branch lites. 

Monday, December 20, 2021

Make gift-giving easier this holiday season with the EastWest Visa Gift Card

It’s the perfect and convenient Aguinaldo this Christmas

The Christmas season is already just around the corner, and you may be feeling the stress of coming up with a gift list and thinking of what to give your loved ones.

It’s time to get rid of your worries this holiday season with a present that’s truly convenient—the EastWest Visa Gift Card!

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Business owners can get exclusive perks on their corporate account with EastWest’s easyBiz promo

Deposit at least P500,000 in your EastWest corporate account and enjoy these benefits

Business owners know this—when running your own business, every little bit of help and assistance can go a long way.

That’s because there are a lot of uncertainties involved with an enterprise of your own. It doesn’t matter how big or small it is, or where it’s from; the right kind of help can result in survival and success, and it can help you reclaim control of your business’ finances.

CitySavings wins Digital Banking Award for Chatbot Talk to Maria

DIGITAL BANKING AWARD: City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) receives the “Philippines Technology Excellence Award for Digital - Banking” in the recently concluded Philippines Technology Excellence Awards 2021 for its chatbot Talk to Maria.

City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) received the “Philippines Technology Excellence Award for Digital - Banking” in the recently concluded Philippines Technology Excellence Awards 2021. 

CitySavings continues to create innovative solutions for customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank focuses on addressing the urgent need of customers for financial services through its relevant products and digital channels including its chatbot Talk to Maria.

Launched in August 2019, Talk to Maria had the initial ability to answer product inquiries through Facebook Messenger 24/7. The chatbot also provides users with a map to the nearest CitySavings branch or ATM terminal.

Friday, December 17, 2021

Visa and AIG introduce travel insurance with Covid-19 coverage

With travel on the verge of revival in many parts of the world, safety is a key consideration for Filipinos selecting destinations to visit

 Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and global insurer AIG Philippines Insurance Inc, announced the launch of a new travel insurance featuring Covid-19 protection, exclusive to Visa Infinite cardholders in the Philippines.

The travel insurance, which will be provided by AIG Philippines Insurance Inc., includes coverage for trip cancellations, travel inconveniences and medical expenses including Covid-19 medical expenses and allowances. The complimentary coverage is automatic for all for domestic and international trips between 4 December 2021 to 3 December 2022 paid for using Visa Infinite credit cards issued by Citibank, EastWest, Maybank, and RCBC Bankard. Terms and conditions apply.

Monday, December 13, 2021

Here are the best Christmas deals and perks you can get with your EastWest credit card

Get exclusive December offers from Lazada, Shopee, and MetroMart

We may be well into December, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get any holiday shopping done!

In fact, it’s the opposite—there are a lot of December deals and sales on your favorite ecommerce platforms, and you can reclaim smart holiday spending by taking advantage of some exclusive perks and discounts when you shop with your EastWest credit card.

Here are three exclusive promos you can enjoy this month: