UBX leads in Crypto: Becomes first in world to run a public stake pool

UBX, the fintech venture studio and fund spun out of UnionBank of the Philippines, is opening its own public stake pool featuring Cardano. UBX becomes first in the world to run a public stake pool as a regulated institution. UBX Staking provides Filipinos a reputable and trustworthy source to earn rewards on their ada for helping to secure and operate the Cardano blockchain. 

John Januszczak, President and CEO of UBX said, “The Philippines' adoption of cryptocurrency is opening opportunities for financial institutions to create reliable platforms that will guide and support Filipinos with their finances. UBX is fully committed to maximizing blockchain technology such as that of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Hyperledger. To further excel and maximize the potential of blockchain, we’re looking at emerging protocols like Cardano to connect traditional financial markets to the world’s most innovative Financial Operating System.”

Credit 101: TALA shares four factors to consider when looking for lending services

Looking for lending applications and services may be tedious given the many options on the table. To ensure you find a responsible partner that meets your spending habits and goals, TALA shares four factors to consider: 

● Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Make sure to only include authorized lenders in your options when borrowing to keep yourself safe from unfair collection practices. TALA is an SEC-registered online lender that ensures safe and accessible lending through its mobile application. 

GT Capital Auto seeks to boost PH secondhand car sector with Premium Warranty

Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI) starts commercial operations in the country, bringing to the Philippines Japan’s number one automotive warranty provider and aiming to be a first-mover in providing vehicle warranty for used cars in the country.

Premium Group Co., Ltd. is Japan's leading automobile warranty provider with 14 years of expertise in used vehicles.

PWSPI is a joint venture between GT Mobility Ventures, Inc. (GTMV), itself a partnership between GT Capital Auto Dealership Holdings, Inc. (GTCAD) and Mitsui & Co, Japan, and Premium Group Co. Ltd. (PGC), Japan’s number one automotive warranty provider. 

Forging strategic partnerships in the Philippines

GTCAD, a wholly owned subsidiary of GT Capital Holdings, Inc., was established in 2016 to manage and grow the portfolio of the GT Group in the automotive sector. Seeing the strong prospects in the country’s automotive  sector, the company hopes to strengthen its presence not only in the auto manufacturing and retail sectors but also in the rapidly growing mobility sector. GTCAD continues to seek strategic partners that can bring leading and world-class expertise to the field.

FedEx Express Philippines Rewards Customers with “Ship-to-Win” E-Raffle

FedEx Express celebrates 37 Years of delivering the “Purple Promise” with the Ship-to-Win Promo  in the Philippines 

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, is celebrating its 37th anniversary in the Philippines with a new “Ship-to-Win” E-raffle promo where 37 lucky customers will be selected to win Samsung Galaxy S21 5G smartphones and Php5,000.00 worth of digital gift vouchers from September 20 to December 31, 2021. 

To win these exciting prizes, simply ship with FedEx and register online at FedEx Express Ship-to-Win. From there, select “Yes” for FedEx account holders and “No” for walk-in customers. To earn an e-raffle entry, FedEx account holders can use their account number while walk-in customers can enter their shipment’s air waybill to join. 

You Can Now Access 24/7 Teleconsultations and Mental Health Consultations Through The GCash App

Get yourself or your loved ones the necessary healthcare anytime, anywhere with affordable plans that fit your needs and your budget with KonsultaMD on GLife!

Almost two years into the pandemic and health – both physical and mental – remains to be a top priority. But while we’ve all done our best to adjust and adapt our routines and habits to take better care of ourselves and our loved ones, when it comes to actual medical concerns, it still gets challenging because the risk of being exposed in a hospital or clinic to get the needed healthcare sometimes feels greater than the benefit of getting help – not to mention the pricey cost of consultations and conflicts in our daily schedules when trying to book appointments. And so as much as possible, we want to avoid having to attend face-to-face sessions especially for non-emergency cases.

We the North: SMDC’s Trees Residences offers accessibility, amenities in Novaliches

Metro Manila is a sprawling metropolis that has long been the center of activity in the Philippines. Comprised of several cities and municipalities, it is no exaggeration to say that the heartbeat of the country emanates from Metro Manila. 

As bustling as Metro Manila is, there is one part of the metropolis that is quietly in the process of major transport development and possessing its own hub of activity. That area is Novaliches.

Pru Life UK culminates silver anniversary and welcomes its 26th year with a grand raffle celebration

Pru Life UK, the country’s leading life insurer, recently culminated its 25th year anniversary with a grand raffle draw and also its Give Back campaign for customers as part of the celebration.

Wrapping up a milestone year with a bang, Pru Life UK’s We DO Health & Wealth: 25th Anniversary Celebration promo ran from March to September through Pulse, its all-in-one AI-powered health app. From the start of the 25-week long bonanza up to the grand draw, the leading life insurer gave out Php 2.5 million pesos, 25 iPhone 12 mini (64GB), and over 600 electronic gift certificates worth P2,500 each.