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:

Friday, November 26, 2021

Get a SENDali remittance experience with Smart Padala with these easy-to-follow steps! 

Talagang mapapasayaw ka sa dali!    

Sending and receiving remittances is now more convenient and accessible – especially with trusted Smart Padala agents ready to give you a SENDali padala experience, only 6 minutes away from wherever you are!    

To show just how easy it is to send and receive money through its widest agent network, Smart Padala by PayMaya launched its new SENDali video. This TV commercial features a fun new jingle to the tune of the 2000s hit song, Shalala Lala by the Vengaboys and easy-to-follow dance steps that you’ll surely enjoy! Check out the video here: SENDali lang with Smart Padala!  

Friday, November 19, 2021

UnionBank UPAY for MSME: Helping level the playing field for the country’s growing number of MSMEs

Filipinos are now utilizing digital payments more than ever. Last month, the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that digital payments made up 20.1 percent of all transactions in 2020, more than double the figure from two years ago of 10 percent. This strong momentum is creating opportunities particularly for enterprising Filipinos who engage in e-commerce.

To help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country capitalize on this growing trend, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), the region’s digital trailblazer and the country’s foremost bank for MSMEs, has launched a groundbreaking feature that will make e-payments easier and secure not only for customers but also for MSMEs—the new UPAY for MSME.

Monday, November 15, 2021

Maple at Verdánt Towers hailed at the Philippine Property Awards 2021

Premier property developer Ortigas Land was recently awarded the Best Upper Mid-End Condo in Metro Manila at the ninth annual Philippines Property Awards for its residential tower Maple at Verdánt Towers located at Ortigas East in Pasig City. 

Maple at Verdánt Towers is the first of Verdánt’s three residential towers that is designed for the progressive young urban professionals and families who value accessibility, and long-term eco-sustainability benefits within their community. Once completed, the property will rise at 42-storeys, boasting 692 units with offerings for studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom units, with the option of bi-level units with private gardens or a townhouse unit.