The three P’s that help Christopher de Leon power through the pandemic

Here are the three Ps that have helped Christopher de Leon obtain physical, mental and financial well-being.

Prayers. Going through some of the toughest challenges in life can be a spiritual as well as physical experience for De Leon.  While confined in the hospital due to COVID-19, he said that he prayed deeply and fervently, drawing strength from Bible passages and from his family members who were praying just as intently at home.

De Leon, along with his wife Sandy, has always believed in the power of prayer. They believe that prayer is not only a source of comfort, it is also a source of strength. Praying has made their family closer, and has helped them overcome the most difficult of times.

Pru Life UK underscores women’s health with breast cancer protection

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK has launched its latest health protection product designed for the independent and empowered women in our lives, the PRUHealth Prime - Select Breast Cancer, through Pulse, the company’s all-in-one health and wellness app.

“This protection product, designed for the women in our lives, be it our mother, sister, daughter, daughter-in-law, or grandmother, goes a long way for less than Php 2 a day. With it Pru Life UK underscores women’s health by giving hardworking and caring Filipinas financial protection from breast cancer, currently the most common cancer among women in the Philippines and worldwide1,” shared Pru Life UK Chief Customer Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga.

DiskarTech inks deal with Asialink for loans marketplace

Lending institution Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) is now the pioneer partner of the DiskarTech financial super app for the Philippines’ first loans marketplace offered by a local universal bank.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has signed a memorandum of agreement with AFC, one of the country’s premier lenders, to forge this historic loan service partnership.

"Asialink Finance Corporation is here to provide its expertise on financing solutions for the mobile Filipino entrepreneurs and individuals who need assistance in achieving their dreams during these uncertain times through RCBC's DiskarTech app," Robert B. Jordan, AFC Chief Executive Officer, said.

Nook expands online mortgage services to Southern Luzon with Calmar Land

IN PHOTO (L-R): Arvin Chester Abreu - Head of Partnerships (Nook),
 Chris Elder - CEO (Nook), Mary Bel Calayan - President (Calmar Land),
Francis Albert Florido - COO (Calmar Land)

Online mortgage broker Nook signs a deal with developer Calmar Land to expand services in South Luzon 

Nook, the Philippines’ first online mortgage broker, has forged a partnership with Calmar Land, expanding its seamless digital solutions and services to the bustling Southern Luzon area. 

Recognizing the Filipinos’ need to explore better ways to apply for a housing loan and pay amortizations online amid the lockdown, Nook has continued to expand its services and partners outside Metro Manila. With Calmar Land, one of the leading developers based in the Quezon Province, Batangas, and Laguna, Nook is able to tap the Southern Tagalog market and offer seamless and convenient ways to get home loan approvals.  

Under the partnership, Calmar Land gains access to Nook’s partner banks, expanding their banking and loan options for their customers. At the same time, Nook will also assist over 2,000 Calmar Land clients in getting their home loan financing approved fast. 

Traveling safely and wisely with UnionBank CEG GetGo Debit Card

The relaxed quarantine restrictions have given us more room to navigate through the new normal. Travel bans are slowly being lifted but there is still a great need to stay careful, take precautions, and follow protocols. Here are some tips for traveling in the new normal.

Travel by land

Ready for a road trip? Here are some things you’ll need to know:

Consider the size of your car

The IATF ruling on passengers states that a privately-owned car can seat one passenger in the front and two passengers per row of front-facing seats. This means that if you and your barkada want to travel together, you may need a car with a bigger capacity.

How to invest your Christmas bonus wisely

Instead of splurging on something this season, why not make your money earn for you?

The calendar finally turning to December brings with it a lot of things, most especially the one thing many people have been waiting all year for: the 13th month pay and Christmas bonus. The yearly windfall often leads people to buy on things they want and need.

But while you do deserve to treat yourself after a long year, you might also want to consider trying something different. What if, instead of spending your bonus right away, you decided to grow it and get more money in return?

This is definitely something you can do now with various investment products made available to you by banks. “Now that you have received your bonus, is actually the best time to start investing in financial instruments that will generate value for your money and are suitable to your personal risk appetite and profile,” said Raul Victor de Guzman, EastWest FVP and Head of Securities, Derivatives, and FX Distribution and Sales. 

GCash sets fintech standard, drives PH economy amidst pandemic

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, sets the standard on what fintech should be in the country -- an everyday brand making financial services very convenient, making it as easy as “messaging”, while empowering Filipino individuals, businesses, and the government, to keep running amidst the threat of COVID-19 nationwide.

Filipinos have turned to fintech during the pandemic: more than half a million digital entrepreneurs found a living by selling products online through social media platforms using GCash as a means to transact, all this while at least 26% of MSMEs have shut down in the country, unable to shift their businesses towards an online model. This proves that financial technology isn’t anymore simply a payment platform, but an emerging channel driving various industries forward.