UBX, WomenBizPH, SeedIn intensify efforts to democratize access to capital financing for women-led biz

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, Women’s Business Council Philippines (WomenBizPH), the leading voice of women in Commerce, and mobile financing powerhouse SeedIn are intensifying their efforts to empower women-led enterprises and women entrepreneurs through democratized access to business financing. 

UBX, WomenBizPH, and SeedIn have strengthened their partnership to reach more women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises to provide them with financial tools that help them jumpstart or scale their businesses.

Supply Chain Trilogy 2023 spotlights topics for the future

Supply Chain Trilogy 2023 (SCT23), the exclusive and premier technology conference for supply chain leaders and logistics professionals, is set to take place on March 15, 2023, at the BGC Arts Center in Taguig City. This must-attend event aims to discuss top industry trends, strategies, and the latest technologies for the future of supply chain management and logistics. With the theme "A future made for you," SCT23 gives you an opportunity to shape the future of your supply chain, gain transformative insights on how to digitalize your warehouse processes, actionable takeaways, and tips from top experts.

UnionDigital Bank and Metro Pacific Investment Corporation’s Digital Healthcare Arm, mWell, Join Forces to Drive Health and Financial Wellness

UnionDigital Bank (UD), the digital bank subsidiary of Union Bank of the Philippines, recently announced its partnership with the country’s first fully integrated and fully digital health and wellness platform, mWell. The collaboration comes as part of UD’s efforts to make financial services more accessible to Filipinos. 

UnionDigital Bank will provide mWell’s patients with a holistic health and financial wellness experience by integrating its banking services into mWell’s app. Being the number one digital lender in the Philippines, UD is committed to providing innovative solutions to enable more individuals and businesses to obtain the financial resources they need to achieve their goals. 

mWell, on the other hand, aims to bring healthcare to more Filipinos here and abroad through its fully integrated, sustainable, and future-proof digital platform. It provides a seamless end-to-end journey for its patients – from booking a video consultation to having their medicines delivered to their doorsteps. As part of the MPIC group, it is committed to working towards the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

Recently, mWell was recognized at the highly-coveted 2023 Global Mobile Awards at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain. They bagged the award for Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life, Digital Everything Category. 

Having the same objective of using innovation in providing ease and improving access to wellness for its customers, mWell and UnionDigital Bank will strive to make healthcare services more affordable by offering digital banking products, such as medical emergency loans and flexible payment terms, integrated within the mWell app.

“Joining forces with UnionDigital Bank is a major step towards improving the overall healthcare experience of our customers. It will bring a new level of convenience and support, enhancing our ability to deliver on our mission of empowering people to live their healthiest lives,” said Chaye Cabal-Revilla, President and CEO, mWell; Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer, MPIC.

By working together, UnionDigital Bank and mWell can create a more efficient and effective digital experience that prioritizes the needs of its customers from health to finances.

“Combining our expertise in digital banking and healthcare innovation, our partnership with mWell will enable us to offer cutting-edge solutions and seamlessly integrate our services into their app, making it easier for their customers to manage the financial aspects of their healthcare journey,” said Henry R. Aguda, President and CEO, UnionDigital Bank. “Together, we are committed to empowering mWell users to have greater control over their health, allowing them to focus on what truly matters – their health and well-being.” 

This is a milestone for both UnionDigital Bank and mWell as they mark a major step forward in driving financial inclusion and improving the overall healthcare experience of its customers. 

UnionBank Talks About Digital Innovation Positively Impacting the Philippine Economy

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently held its very first Tech-Economic Briefing last February 17 at Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City. Highlighted at the “Overcoming Economic Hurdles Through Digital Solutions” event were timely discussions about trends in technology that are shaping the economy, and how fintech, tech, digital service companies and corporate clients going digital will be able to thrive through challenges.

In her opening remarks, UnionBank’s Head of Fintech Business Group and Open Finance and Digital Services Center of Excellence Erika Dizon-Go emphasized to the 200 attendees the need for OPENness with a growth and collaboration mindset.

UBX partners with PGA Sompo for cyber insurance

UBX, the leading Open Finance Platform in the Philippines, has tapped global top insurance company PGA Sompo Insurance Corp. (PGA Sompo) to beef up its customer protection mechanism through personal cyber insurance. 

UBX will serve as the principal policyholder for its end-users who are covered by the group insurance. Customers are guaranteed financial protection against electronic fund transfer fraud, identity theft, online retail fraud, purchase protection, and other cybersecurity-related threats. 

This serves as an additional safety measure on top of the existing safety and security layers that UBX has deployed for its customers.

Here’s why you should upgrade to the UnionBank SSS UMID Pay Card

In case you missed it - Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has partnered up with the Social Security System (SSS) for the new UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card, which functions as both a government-issued ID card and ATM card linked to a UnionBank savings account.

Since the launch, many qualified SSS members have already upgraded to a UnionBank SSS UMID ATM Pay Card and are currently enjoying its perks and benefits.

“As soon as I saw the post from SSS [about the card] on Facebook, I tried to apply that same day,” Kenneth Sulmayor, a 32-year-old business owner, said. “I visited my My.SSS account, shared my consent, downloaded the UnionBank app and applied. After that, I received an email confirmation that my application was successful.”

Go for worry-free adventures this summer

Travel is back in full swing, and according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), the country’s air passengers quadrupled to 15.93 million for domestic trips alone for the first nine months of 2022, and 6.3 million for international, increasing threefold from 2021. 

Bet you also caught the travel bug! Whether you go local or international this summer, it’s always best to be prepared.  Here are tips on how you can plan that well-deserved summer trip: 

Prepare a rough budget. Before planning any vacation, the responsible thing to do is to come up with a rough estimate of all your expected expenses for the trip.  No need to go into too much detail yet, but make sure to prepare estimates of the major costs such as transportation, accommodations, food, attraction fees, shopping, insurance, and many more as this would already help you create a ballpark figure you can set aside. 

Home Credit, SM Store award brand new Toyota Raize to lucky winner of Holiday Shopping cRAIZE!

More amazing treats and surprises when you shop at SM Store via Home Credit!

Shopping has always been a fulfilling activity for Filipinos. It’s one way for them to bond with their families and loved ones and share precious moments together.

Last holiday season, the lifestyle partner of every Filipino Home Credit teamed up with the country’s largest retailer SM Store to make the shopping experience of Filipinos more rewarding with the Holiday Shopping cRAIZE!

The raffle promo, which ran for three months from October 14, 2022 to January 15, 2023, allowed SM Store shoppers who paid via Home Credit to be automatically qualified for the holiday raffle. And last February 23, the grand winner of the Holiday Shopping cRAIZE was announced!

UBX, GET to launch Digitized Membership to scale up EV production in PH

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, has been tapped by Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines, a pioneer in electric mass mobility as a service in the country, to launch Alamat Digitized Membership (DMs)

Under the partnership, UBX will serve as the primary tech partner for GET’s rollout of Alamat DMs, which the public can acquire to subscribe to the electric bus service and at the same time help deploy more electric mass transport vehicles in the Philippines.

“This partnership is proof that the fintech and blockchain innovation have the power to bring positive impact in several industries while simultaneously supporting sustainable initiatives through technology. We can confidently guarantee that UBX is equipped to enable several companies and individuals to be transparent in their sustainability and ESG efforts,” UBX President and CEO John Januszczak said.

Conquer life like a pro with new realme 10 Pro Series 5G, available through Home Credit at 0% interest

As we continue to face the increasingly fast-paced world, Filipinos are also keeping up with the changes posed by the modern life’s faster speed. With more possibilities and opportunities around us, the need for a reliable and long-lasting device is vital to help Filipinos from different generations conquer life and work in balance.

Lifestyle partner of every Filipino Home Credit, in partnership with the country’s leading smartphone brand realme Philippines, brings together a new era of smartphones – the realme 10 Pro Series 5G!

Artifract beefs up NFT portfolio with new artists, fresh pieces

Artifract.io, the country’s first non-fungible token (NFT) platform, beefed up its portfolio with the latest collection of celebrated artists Juvenal Sansó, Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, and National Artist for Sculpture Abdulmari Asia Imao in a public launch held recently at the Unionbank Plaza in Pasig City.

Art collectors, influential entrepreneurs, and estate partners who were in attendance were able to clinch the premium NFT tiles of Sansó’s Euphoric Abundance, Imao’s Sarimanok Series, and Aguilar Alcuaz’s Manila Bay Sunset in a private auction during the event. Aside from illustrious personalities in the art industry, Artifract also received a warm welcome from some of the country’s most influential entrepreneurs. 

AXA Philippines teams up with GCash for affordable family insurance

Affordable and comprehensive insurance for your family is now just a text away as leading insurance provider AXA Philippines partners with leading mobile wallet app GCash for SMS Insure, an insurance product that provides financial protection in the event of hospitalization, accidents, or death.  

“Every Filipino deserves comprehensive protection that is both accessible and affordable, which is why we continue to pursue partnerships that bring insurance even closer to Filipinos, especially the underserved population,” shared Nandy Villar, AXA Philippines Chief Marketing Officer.  

Allianz announces record-breaking €152.7 billion total revenues for 2022 in financial results report

Global insurance leader Allianz recently released its full-year financial results for 2022, announcing a record-breaking €152.7 billion (₱8.92 trillion) in total revenues. This marks a growth of 2.8%, coming from €148.5 billion (₱8.67 trillion) in 2021.

“Our performance is the product of thoughtful design, reliable execution, relentless simplification, and disciplined capital management,” said Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE. “In an unpredictable world with growing risks and societal imbalances, we are proudly demonstrating our ability to leverage the benefits of Allianz’s scale for our customers, our employees, and our shareholders.”

UnionDigital Bank Forged a Strategic Partnership with the Aboitiz Group to Further Drive Financial Inclusion

UnionDigital Bank, the fully digital bank subsidiary of UnionBank of the Philippines, has signed a strategic partnership resolution with fourteen (14) other subsidiaries of the Aboitiz Group. This partnership will allow the digital bank to tap into the Group’s ecosystem to provide banking and financial services to their customers. 

With this partnership, UnionDigital Bank will leverage on the Group’s network to develop and deploy streamlined risk models, enable efficient underwriting, and loan approval process. This way, the digital bank will be able to offer better credit products to the underserved segments of the group. 

UnionBank and AB Capital partnership: Preparing Filipino MSMEs for growth through IPO awareness

At a signing ceremony held last February 8 at the UnionBank Plaza in Pasig City, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), UnionBank GlobalLinker, and AB Capital & Investment Corporation (AB Capital) teamed up to promote financial literacy focused on financial market education for Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).  

Through the partnership, Filipino MSMEs will be given access to various resources designed to equip them with knowledge on initial public offerings (IPOs) and other topics related to becoming publicly listed. With the increased opportunities for business and growth, MSMEs can be prepared to transition from medium companies to become larger ones.