Friday, August 5, 2022

Handy Nutrition Hack for A Healthier You

We’ve all been there–raring to eat healthy but falter when we do our grocery runs. With the sea of available food choices, navigating through the aisles can be a dizzying chore. Here are a few tips to help you skip the stress and fill your cart with healthier food choices!

Lemons pack a punch

Looking to level up your cooking? Lemons help you lose weight and boost your immune system–one lemon alone contains half your daily dose of vitamin C. Squeeze them on top of your favorite dish to add extra zest, or dunk a few slices in a jar for a refreshing glass of lemon-infused water.

UBX partners with WomenBizPH, SeedIn to boost women-led enterprises in PH

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, cemented its role in empowering women in business by signing a groundbreaking partnership agreement with Women’s Business Council Philippines (WomenBizPH), the leading voice of women in Commerce, and mobile financing powerhouse SeedIn.

Under the memorandum of agreement, the three groups will collaborate to build a Women-to-Women (W2W) Investment and Lending Portfolio, a basket of financial assets that will help empower Filipino women to become successful entrepreneurs. 

Thursday, August 4, 2022

RLC Residences is heading to Ironman 70.3 in Cebu this August!

Witness RLC Residences raise the bar yet again as it joins this year's most awaited global triathlon event in Cebu as part of the run leg.

"We are thrilled to be part of this year's event, as this symbolizes how RLC Residences has come full circle in the game of elevating the lives of people whom we build condominiums for," RLC Residences Head of Marketing and Chief Integration Officer,  Karen Cesario shares.

Not many know, but RLC Residences has been part of the first Ironman held in Cebu in 2012, through its project AmiSa Private Residences. AmiSa Private Residences, a destination home located in Mactan, Cebu has since then been part of this three-part race, welcoming triathletes as they take on the course's run phase along the breathtaking views of the Punta Engano coastline.  

The Amisa Private Residences has been part of the run course of the IRONMAN 70.3 since it moved to Cebu in 2012.

UnionBank completes the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking business in the Philippines

UnionBank of the Philippines announced today that it has  completed the acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business in the Philippines. 

Ana A. Delgado, Chief Customer Experience Officer and Chief Digital Channel Officer,  said, ”This acquisition accelerates our goal of becoming a great consumer bank in the  Philippines with one of the most diversified consumer banking portfolios among the listed  banks today. With the acquisition of the Citi consumer business, we are now strong across  three consumer businesses, namely: credit cards, salary / personal loans and mortgage  loans” 

Edwin R. Bautista, President and Chief Executive Officer of UnionBank, highlighted that, “I  cannot over emphasize how this is a game changer for UnionBank, its customers and its  employees. We are now a much larger consumer bank. We added a consumer portfolio  that is well-run and very profitable. This will provide us better margins and allow us to  maintain our industry-leading ROE moving forward. Over 1,500 top talents from Citi,  including its Senior Management Team, will be joining UnionBank. This further deepens  our leadership bench. I am confident that, together, we will be able to bring the best  customer experience and serve many more market segments and communities through  innovation and collaboration” 

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Nexplay and UnionDigital Bank announce exclusive partnership to empower PH gaming community

Leading Southeast Asian esports and video game content ecosystem Nexplay and UnionDigital Bank, the digital bank entity of UnionBank, have signed an exclusive partnership that aims to offer more convenient digital financial services for Filipino gamers.

“UnionDigital Bank is driven to further empower the Philippines’ digital economy. Our partnership with Nexplay allows us to offer our financial services to today’s Filipino gamers, enabling them more by giving access to a digital bank account. We are looking forward to this collaboration with Nexplay to propel our higher purpose - Tech-ing Up today’s generation of Filipinos, especially gamers,” said Arvie De Vera, Co-founder and CEO of UnionDigital Bank.

LOOK: These hybrid cars let you save the environment and some pocket money while traveling!

Mobility has become more than just going from point A to point B.  In the Philippines, more things have to be considered when traveling such as road traffic, faster routes, fuel expenses, and environmental hazards. With that, more and more alternatives have been introduced such as walking, cycling, and driving electric vehicles.

For the same reasons, Philippine Saving Bank (PSBank) partnered with Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) to offer Say Hi To Hybrid Auto Loan Promo, making Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) like Toyota’s Corolla Cross 1.8V Hybrid and Corolla Altis 1.8V Hybrid CVT more accessible to Filipinos. For its technology, HEVs are easily a better option for sustainable transportation.

Monday, August 1, 2022

Score great deals on gadgets at Home Credit’s Back to School, Back to Sulit Big-time Sale

Start the school year with a blast at Home Credit’s big-time sale with 0% interest on select items, running until September 15!

This school year marks a new beginning for students as they gradually return to school to see their schoolmates, teachers, and friends in person after more than two years. While other schools will remain online, one thing remains the same — a reliable device is essential for schoolwork in both face-to-face and learn-from-home setups.