Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Enjoy guilt-free shopping at 0% interest, P300 off your purchase at SM Store with Home Credit

There's no doubt that many Filipinos really love to shop. Looking for a birthday gift, shop! Going on a summer getaway, shop! Preparing for a new school year, shop! We shop our hearts out whenever we feel we deserve it. But there’s one more thing that Filipinos love – a good deal for their purchases!

That is why Home Credit Philippines, the shopping partner of every Filipino, teams up with the country’s largest department store chain, the SM Store, in providing customers the most affordable option in making their dream purchases come true. Customers may enjoy P300 off their purchase and no processing fee when paying through Home Credit’s 0% interest offer with SM Store.

Monday, May 8, 2023

UnionBank, UBX double down on commitment, initiatives to empower MSMEs with financial tools and services

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and its venture studio UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, are doubling down on their commitments to empowering more micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country. 

During the recent SME Innovation Festival held in Iloilo City, UnionBank President and CEO Edwin R. Bautista highlighted the two companies’ strategies and initiatives to democratize SMEs’ access to finance by using new technologies. 

Access to business capital is necessary to strengthen business operations of growing businesses and enable them to further expand their enterprises. MSMEs account for 99.5 percent of the total establishments in the Philippines and employ 62.8 percent of the entire labor force. Access to credit and financial services for MSMEs remains a challenge. 

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Emma by AXA PH is your road trip buddy this summer

Download Emma by AXA PH and get a chance to drive away with GCash vouchers worth Php 5,000 

This summer, one of the leading insurance providers in the country, AXA Philippines, is thrilled to announce its latest promo that will surely excite everyone who loves to travel and explore the great outdoors.

From May 1 to 31, 2023, AXA customers who download and register to Emma by AXA can have a chance to win Php 5,000 worth of GCash vouchers, which they can use to plan exciting summer road trips with family and friends. This is a great opportunity to experience the best summer destinations in the country and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

UnionBank unveils industry-first Open Finance Innovation Hub

A new era of innovation and collaboration in the fintech industry begins as Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) unveils its Open Finance Innovation Hub, a first-in-industry program that will provide an open digital ecosystem for innovation and co-creation in the country.

UnionBank Open Finance Innovation Hub 

Last April 13, 2023, The Fintech Business Group of UnionBank launched its Open Finance Innovation Hub at the UnionBank Innovation Campus in San Pedro, Laguna. This program promotes open innovation by offering a digital ecosystem that breaks down silos and encourages trust and collaboration. The Open Finance Innovation Hub provides a platform where various organizations can work together, learn from each other, and create cutting-edge solutions that will drive progress and transformation in the fintech industry.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

UnionBank EVP to future women leaders: Be intentional, do not go with the flow

Aspiring leaders need to develop a vision for themselves and start being intentional about their goals instead of going with the flow. Thus said UnionBank Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle Rubio in the latest episode of Orange Chair, a web series featuring today’s top thought leaders and influencers. 

Guided by these principles, women have the capacity to break ground due to their inherent strength, Rubio noted.  

You’re Not Locked Out Of Heaven Yet! Bruno Mars Day 2 Concert Announced—And UnionBankers Get First Dibs

As the Major Sponsor and Pre-Sale Partner of Live Nation Philippines, UnionBank is coming through for its cardholders once again with an exclusive pre-sale for Bruno Mars’ comeback concert!

Live Nation Philippines officially announced that Filipino-American multiple-Grammy winner Bruno Mars will have two show days at the Philippine Arena on June 24 and 25, 2023. UnionBank* or Citi cardholders (debit and credit) will get priority access to the June 25 concert day pre-sale on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 10am-11:59pm via SM Tickets online.

If you are a UnionBank or Citi cardholder, you can use this unique link (https://smtickets.com/CallingAllMyLovelies) on Monday, May 1, which will lead you to the Bruno Mars page on SM Tickets. Select your preferred seat and enter the six-digit card as the promo code. Review your order summary, choose your payment method (Visa/Mastercard), and accept the Terms & Conditions. Proceed to payment and fill out your card details (use your UnionBank or Citi card). Once submitted, your ticket voucher will appear under Account > My Tickets. Print your ticket voucher and claim your physical tickets at any SM Ticket outlet any time before the show date.

Get ready for an evening with Bruno Mars on June 24 and 25! Mark your calendars for the UnionBank exclusive pre-sale on Monday, May 1 (10am-11:59pm). Tickets are limited, so you got it if you want it!

Follow UnionBank’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unionbankph/, Twitter https://twitter.com/unionbankph, and Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/unionbankph/ for further announcements. 

* Valid for UnionBank credit or debit cardholders only.


Friday, April 21, 2023

UBX powers up AboitizPower’s mobile app with digital payments collection

UnionBank of the Philippines’ UBX, the leading Open Finance platform in the Philippines, is powering the mobile app of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), one of the country’s largest retail electricity companies, integrating digital payments to provide customers of the latters’ distribution utilities greater convenience. 

Under the agreement, AboitizPower will integrate BUx, an all-in-one payment solution platform developed by UBX, into its mobile application, MobileAP. The app is available for subscribers of AP distribution utilities such as Visayan Electric Company, Davao Light and Power Company, Cotabato Light and Power Company, and the Subic and Lima EnerZones.