Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, has partnered with BillEase, a top-rated consumer finance app, to enable customers to settle their bills in a more convenient way via installments.

Under the partnership, users of the BillEase mobile app can now pay their bills through two cardless installment options namely Pay Later for expenses up to PHP 1000, and Pay Monthly over a period of three, six, nine, or 12 months for tickets with interest rates up to 3.49%.

“Our partnership with Bayad plays a pivotal role in the promotion of financial inclusion and digitalization in the country, as we enable accessible and convenient bills payment services that aim to help our customers manage all their finances in one app,” said Georg Steiger, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of BillEase.

The new feature is due to the integration of the Bayad bills payment feature in the BillEase mobile app, enabling a one-stop-shop service solution for its customers since they can now access over 100 billers covering electricity and water utilities, cable and internet, government contributions, loan payments, school tuition, online shopping, insurance, and many more.

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The new partnership between Bayad and BillEase seeks to provide more convenient payment options to Filipinos. Seen in the photo are (from L-R) Bayad Business Development Manager Rachel N. Sansolis, Bayad Account Manager Laurene Vila- Suntay, Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao, BillEase Co-founder and CEO Georg Steiger, Bayad Business Development Officer Dan Steven A. Ngking, and Bayad Account Officer Jon Carlo B. Decena.

Bayad, a wholly owned unit of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has been proactively expanding its network of billers to provide greater financial inclusivity to the public, its President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer said.

“We are one with BillEase in leveraging financial digitalization through our one-stop-shop payment solution. We are steadfast in bridging people and businesses as we continue to scale up our billers in the BillEase app,” he said.

PRecious Communications, an award-winning multi-market integrated communications agency, celebrates the first anniversary of PRecious Philippines. Its local team posted incredible growth over the past year, driven by successful partnerships in the Philippine startup and tech spaces alongside major players in the B2B and corporate sectors.

“With its continued economic growth pegged at 6% this 2023, a digital economy that has recently passed the P2 trillion mark, and thriving business ecosystem, the Philippines is one of the most important markets for PRecious as it remains an attractive destination for companies seeking business opportunities, investment potential, and market expansion,” said Lars Voedisch, PRecious Communications’ Managing Director. “As PRecious Philippines celebrates its first anniversary, we are happy to grow along–and be a part of–the continued growth story of the country’s dynamic economy.”

Since its entry in 2022, PRecious Philippines has built a strong client base across various industries, including venture builders, insurtechs, digital lenders, and more. The growing client list includes the Philippines’ largest venture builder 917Ventures, the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, VFS Global, regional insurtech Igloo, and the digital banking arm of Union Bank of the Philippines, UnionDigital Bank.

“PRecious Philippines has achieved remarkable growth in just one year, which proves just how its success is a testament to the talent and dedication of the team to consistently go above and beyond to deliver outstanding results for our partners,” said Prayaank Gupta, PRecious Communications’ Vice President for Growth and Innovation. “The Philippines was one of the fastest-growing market entries we’ve had. Its growth greatly contributed to the agency’s 40% growth year-on-year in 2022, particularly in tech, startups, and fincomms. We are optimistic that this will continue as we build stronger relationships with local and international brands.”




Looking Forward to More Success Stories

From a one-person team in June 2022 to now a team of close to ten consultants, PRecious Philippines was able to prove its mastery of the local and regional media landscape and provide strategic counseling that has helped local brands and players get regional traction and establish them as thought leaders not only within the country but across Southeast Asia.

“We established PRecious Communications in the Philippines a year ago be a catalyst and help sustain the growth of the Philippine economy. Seeing the positive impact we've had on the success of our partners, we're proud to say that we've been able to fulfill that mission. As the team embedded itself in our country's thriving startup ecosystem, we were able to support various industries as well,” said Paolo Alba, PRecious Communications’ Philippine Country Lead and Regional Business Director. “This year, we expect to continue growing the business by more than 40% and grow our team by another 50%.”

Bringing Solutions and Services Tailored to Evolving Brand Needs

As companies continue to grow and expand, so do their brand needs and communication requirements. This is why PRecious Philippines is building its capabilities to extend the agency’s Content, Strategy, and Insights (CSI) services alongside its marketing solutions into the market. These content and digital services will help partners strengthen their thought leadership and brand awareness through bylines, white papers, and social media content for owned media, among others.

“As we continue to leverage the team's expertise and capabilities, we aim to replicate our in-market successes and best practices across the region to better serve our partners and offer services that align with their evolving needs and achieve their strategic objectives,” Paolo explained.

As PRecious Philippines celebrates its first anniversary, it continues to deliver outstanding results, drive growth, and forge stronger partnerships. The team looks forward to achieving even greater milestones and providing impactful integrated communications solutions for its clients in the Philippines and across the region.

After Samsung Electronics introduced the Galaxy Tab in 2010, it revolutionized the way we work and play, especially in a world that is increasingly on the go. Thirteen years since the launch of the first Android tablet, Samsung is continuously taking productivity, creativity and entertainment to new heights as the premium standard for tablets with each new Galaxy Tab S series.

Here's how the Galaxy Tab has evolved in eight generations:

It all started when Samsung introduced the world’s first true Android tablet— the Galaxy Tab (7.0), in 2010. It has a compact and excellent build, first available in 7-inch, followed by 8.9-inch and 10.1-inch versions.

Coming off the success of its first tablet, Samsung slimmed down its Galaxy Note 10.1 in 2012. The S Pen was introduced as every Galaxy Tab’s partner in bringing forward multitasking and entertainment features. When removed from its slot, the tablet activates a taskbar with quick access to optimized S Pen apps – a precursor to Air Command, which has features such as setting icons, adding shortcuts and screen write.

It was in 2013 when Samsung unlocked another innovation: the easy-to-hold Galaxy Note 8-inch tablet with Smart Remote features, which allows users to control TVs and Blu-ray/DVD players. The following year, the Galaxy Tab Active came with a fresh design built for tough work, including a waterproof feature and the C Pen, the more durable version of the S Pen which can withstand a 1.2-meter drop with just its protective shell.

It was also in 2014 when Samsung unveiled its first premium line— Galaxy Tab S, available in 10.5-inch and 8.4-inch. It includes a high-end tablet with a Super AMOLED display and Galaxy Gifts, a partnership with 30 top mobile content service providers. Its successor, the Galaxy Tab S2, was released in 2015 to offer people premium and all-new displays with a 4:3 aspect ratio designed for reading articles, e-books, and surfing online content. Plus, it was pre-loaded with Microsoft Office to enhance users' productivity further.

2017 was likewise a worth-noting year with the Galaxy Tab S3 that has a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display. Samsung included its renowned S Pen in its top-of-the-line tablet range, enabling special functions like PDF Annotation and professional-level drawing. It delivered superior video and gaming experiences, alongside its use as a productivity tool. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Book with its 10.6-inch TFT LCD version and 12-inch Super AMOLED version, delivered professionals enhanced computing power for work and play.

Come 2018, Samsung further powered its premium line with the availability of Samsung DeX on its Galaxy Tab S4, where users could have a PC-like productivity and mobility of a tablet at once. It was also equipped with the 07mm S Pen which provided ease of writing. For an immersive entertainment experience, the tablet boasted a 10.5 Super AMOLED Display, four 1.2W speakers powered by AKG and Dolby Atmos sound technology.

Forwarding its ultra-light specs, Samsung launched its Tab S5e with the thinnest frame in 2019, weighing less than a pound with added features that could control connected devices with SmartThings, from lights and door locks to thermostats. The Galaxy Tab S6 was also released the same year, which sported another huge upgrade with 5G connectivity in early 2020, making it the world’s first 5G tablet.

Samsung redesigned as well the S Pen for more power and control, including a gesture function called S Pen Air actions to take selfies and videos quicker and command multimedia content. Meanwhile, the slim and lightweight modern-style Galaxy Tab S6 Lite launched in May 2020 has a crystal-clear screen that can turn into an expanded desktop workstation and send multiple windows to a Galaxy device of choice.

And in 2021, the Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ and the Galaxy Tab S7 FE entered the lineup with more extensive upgrades. Users can easily sync across Galaxy devices with Samsung Notes for seamless productivity, helping users master multitasking with wireless connectivity on the go. It also has a new “center stage” placement of its camera on a landscape view.

For its latest and most versatile innovation yet, Samsung created the biggest and boldest Galaxy tablets with a whopping 14.6-inch for its Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, 12.4-inch for S8+ and 11-inch for the Galaxy S8 atop the fastest 4nm processor and Armor Aluminum built for a more elegant and lightweight device experiences. And that’s not all! The newest S Pen has the most precise and lowest latency of 2.8ms, down from 5.6ms on the S7+, working seamlessly with the Galaxy device ecosystem and partners.

What’s next for the Galaxy Tab Series? You won’t be waiting long for the next Galaxy innovation Come along on our journey to discover an all-new Galaxy as we showcase our latest technologies designed to open possibilities and transform lives.

Find out more by joining Samsung Electronics on July 26 as we host the very first Unpacked in Seoul, Korea, a place where traditional culture and futuristic visions intersect to inspire global trends and game-changing innovation. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 7:00 p.m. Philippine Time, 8:00 p.m. KST, 7:00 a.m. ET, 4:00 a.m. PT, and 12:00 p.m. BST.

Be the first to know about what’s in store for the next Galaxy, plus get an exclusive voucher. Sign up now at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 https://www.samsung.com/ph/unpacked/ until July 26.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has clarified that there will be no further extension for SIM card registration in the Philippines. With the July 25, 2023 deadline set by the national government looming, only 60.75 percent of the total 168 million SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards have been registered so far, leaving over 40% of Filipinos at risk of deactivation and social engineering tactics such as phishing. Scammers are taking advantage of the situation, employing SMS messages to lure users into sharing personal information via bogus registration links, posing a persistent and dangerous threat.

The increasing number of unregistered SIM cards exposes users to potential deactivation of their mobile services, disrupting their communication capabilities. Additionally, as the deadline approaches, the risk of phishing attacks intensifies. Cybercriminals exploit SMS messages to deceive unsuspecting victims into divulging sensitive information, such as One-Time Passwords (OTPs), which grant them unauthorized access to accounts.

In a typical phishing attack, scammers will send fraudulent messages claiming to be from legitimate sources, like telecommunications companies, urging recipients to register their SIM cards by clicking on a link provided. Unsuspecting users, driven by fear of deactivation, may fall into the trap and unwittingly share their personal details, enabling cybercriminals to gain control over their accounts and exploit them for financial gain.

Palo Alto Networks shares some of the measures one can take to guard oneself against phishing attacks as the SIM card registration deadline approaches:

 

Exercise caution when presented with unknown links: Be wary of links received from unfamiliar numbers or sources, especially those claiming to be from your telecom provider. Avoid clicking on suspicious links, as they may lead to fraudulent websites designed to steal your personal information.

Scrutinize links for anomalies: Check for misspellings or unusual URLs in the links provided. Phishers often employ tactics such as using slight variations of genuine domain names to deceive users.

Research official SIM registration procedures: Familiarize yourself with your network provider's legitimate process for SIM registration. This will help you distinguish between genuine communications and phishing attempts.

Stay informed on security measures: Some telecom providers and other organizations, such as banks, proactively block links via SMS to combat phishing attacks. Stay up-to-date with the security measures implemented by your trusted apps or organizations to enhance your protection.

Leverage Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Activating MFA provides an extra layer of security, acting as a vital firewall for your devices during this heightened risk period.

"Phishing attacks will persist as the SIM card registration deadline draws nearer. Cybercriminals' primary goal is to seize control of your number and exploit your OTPs to steal your money," said Steven Scheurmann, Regional VP for ASEAN at Palo Alto Networks. "To stay safe, it's crucial to think before you click and remain vigilant whenever you need to share sensitive information. Embracing the Zero Trust principle and granting the least privilege to your personal data can significantly bolster your defenses against phishing threats."

HONOR, the leading global provider of smart devices, has recently unveiled a new generation of premium folding phones, commencing with the thinnest and lightest foldable HONOR Magic V2. HONOR redefined folding screen mobile phones with innovative technology that breaks boundaries and goes beyond the expectations of the developers. HONOR Magic V2 has achieved a closed thickness of 9.9mm.

In the process of thinning and lightening, the HONOR Magic V2 has kept its requirements high for product sturdiness and durability. The HONOR Magic V2 series is the world's first mobile phone that has passed the Swiss SGS high-reliability folding quality gold standard certification.

It can withstand 400,000 folding durability tests. Even after 200,000 foldings, the screen crease only changes by 36μm, equivalent to a hair, half the wire diameter. In addition, the external screen of the HONOR Magic V2 series is equipped with second-generation nano-ceramic glass, and its drop resistance performance is 30% higher than that of the previous generation of materials.

Multiple “firsts” in the screening industry

In addition to being as thin and light, the recently unveiled foldable phone has also achieved multiple “firsts” in the folding screen industry: it is the world’s first folding screen mobile phone that supports zero-risk dimming and eye protection with both internal and external screens.

The HONOR Magic V2 series attaches equal importance to the specifications and quality of the internal and external dual screens and has also brought a comprehensive evolution to the screen. Both internal and external dual screens support 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, brighter and more eye-friendly. HONOR Magic V2 has also passed the TÜV Rheinland flicker-free certification, reaching Zero risk dimming eye protection level.

Both the internal and external screens of HONOR Magic V2 support the touch operation of the stylus and support quick and intelligent operation functions such as smart lasso, smart literacy, magnifying glass, cross-app color picking, pen shorthand, etc., making the function release of the stylus more convenient. Fully, let the creative inspiration jump at the tip of the pen.

The screen is equipped with the second-generation Snapdragon 8 leading-edge processor, a self-developed radio frequency enhancement chip, and a new generation of HONOR Qinghai Lake dual batteries with longer battery life.

The HONOR Magic V2 measures 9.9mm when folded, and 4.7mm when unfolded, making it jaw-droppingly thin and light

Superb Wide-screen Experience

Through the evolution of system capabilities, HONOR and its partners have jointly built a folding screen ecology, and carried out comprehensive large-screen adaptation and experience optimization, making the control easier, the adaptation more delicate, and the perception more intelligent. At the same time, HONOR Magic V2 supports a comprehensive split-screen mode, which can meet users' various needs for application screen ratio, primary and secondary allocation, and use sequence in various scenarios.

The newly optimized "one-step drag and drop" operation method can realize the free manipulation of the split-screen window, which significantly reduces the difficulty of getting started and operating the split-screen, making the interaction more comfortable and efficient.

HONOR Magic V2 has also added a multi-angle hovering function, which can be used in various application scenarios, including watching movies, conferences, music, shooting, office, etc., especially the hovering camera function, whether it is folded horizontally or vertically, you can enjoy the exclusive folding screen experience.

HONOR Magic V2

For the actual usage scenarios of folding screen mobile commerce, HONOR Magic V2 has also newly upgraded the HONOR document function, providing functions including smart collection, smart creation, global handwriting, and format conversion; the newly upgraded HONOR Notes can realize more powerful and intelligent Audio and video note recording; HONOR Magic V2 also supports the HONOR Parallel Space function for the first time, which not only allows work and life materials to be stored separately, data can be safely isolated, taking into account the convenience and privacy of work and life, but also enables independent parallel use of dual-space applications, as if putting a second mobile phone into the folding screen.

While pursuing a thin and light body, the HONOR Magic V2 series uses a new generation of Qinghai Lake dual batteries, with an average thickness of only 2.72mm. In the body space of a thin and light folding flagship, it has achieved a large capacity of up to 5000mAh.

More powerful HONOR products

In addition to HONOR Magic V2, the tech brand launched HONOR Tablet MagicPad 13, HONOR Watch 4, HONOR Smart Screen 5, and other innovative full-scene new products at this new product launch conference.

HONOR Magic V2 is now officially released in China. It comes in two versions: 16GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB, priced at 8,999 yuan and 9,999 yuan, respectively. HONOR Magic V2 Ultimate Edition provides 16GB+1TB storage capacity, priced at 11,999 yuan.

For more information, visit the official website of HONOR at www.hihonor.com.

Moms and homecooks faced day-to-day meal preparation ordeal from thinking of recipe ideas and juggling it with food budget while worrying about proper nutrition for the family.

July is National Nutrition Month. For this year’s theme Healthy Diet, Gawing Affordable for All Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) Group shares four well-balanced recipes that Moms and homecooks can try. These are easy to prepare, affordable, delicious, and nutritious recipes that are part of APC’s Mag-Pinggang Pinoy® Tayo! (MPPT) program that promotes the practice of preparing and serving delicious balanced meals with the right amount of Go, Grow, and Glow food.

Cheesy Folded Omelette

This is the perfect breakfast or baon with meaty ginisarap delicious by AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning. Cheese is rich in Calcium that is important for proper growth of children. A slice of fruit and a glass of milk are best to complete this meal. For full recipe, click Cheesy Folded Omelette

Mixed Pork and Veggies

A balanced, varied, and moderate amount of Go, Grow, and Glow food in every meal is key to achieving optimal nutrition. Cabbage is rich in Vitamin C that helps in the fast healing of wounds. This easy to prepare yet nutritious stir-fry dish made tastier with SARSAYA® Oyster Sauce. For full recipe, click Mixed Pork and Veggies

Healthy Patty

Kids need to have Grow foods in their meals for them to have a healthier body. However, it is a challenge to make them eat their veggies. This is the perfect dish to make picky-eater eat vegetables made delicious with AJI-GINISA® Flavor Seasoning. Malunggay leaves are rich in many important nutrients, inlcuding protein, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin and Iron. For full recipe, click Healthy Patty

Chicken Pochero

Enjoy this one pot dish that is complete with meat and vegetables made savory with AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning. Chicken is a rich source of protein that functions to help form and repair muscles in the body. It also has Vitamin B12 that is important for red blood cell formation and anemia prevention. For full recipe, click Chicken Pochero

“Serving delicious and nutritious food to our families doesn’t need to be heavy on the pocket. We, at Ajinomoto, understand the struggles that homemakers face nowadays. As nutrition ally, we develop and share thoughtful recipes that take into consideration the health and budget of the family,” shares APC Manager for Nutrition Advancement of Public Relations Deborah Fajarda. “We aim to provide solution and equip homemakers with knowledge on preparing affordable, delicious and well-balanced meals for their family.”

For more delicious and healthy recipes, visit Ajinomoto’s Cookmunity website at cookmunitybyajinomoto.com.

To get information about the MPPT program please check ajinomoto.com.ph.

L-R: The Stamp Studio’s Calvin Chan, The Seasalt Brownie’s Jairus Rosello, Earthy Kit’s Mia Pascua, Wick It Candles’ Bea Diaz, SM City Fairview Regional Operations Manager Lea Sta. Ana, SM Supermalls Leasing Manager Jehan Yucot, SM Supermalls Regional Leasing Manager Sev Mendoza, Cacaomistry’s Mel Medrano, Ambi’s Seaweed Chips’ Ricky Ambi, Crave Box Patisserie’s Kimberley Go, and Gab’s Happy Plant Macrame’s Edward Faldas

Today, many people are engaged in business to earn additional income. There are instances where the husband works while the wife starts a business to contribute financially to the family's needs.

Eight Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) were launched at the second batch of the SM Fairview StartUp Market at the mall’s Lower Ground Level, Central Walk last July 17, 2023. The SM StartUp Market features businesses such as Crave Box Patisserie, Earthy Kit, The Stamp Studio, Ambi’s Seaweed Chips, Cacaomistry, The Seasalt Brownie, Wick It Candles, and Gab’s Happy Plant Macrame until January 31, 2024.

The SM Start-Up Market provides Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises a chance to expand their businesses within the physical malls. SM Supermalls actively supports newly established and small businesses, enabling them to access a broader market and foster growth. Notably, start-up business are granted the opportunity to showcase their products in the mall through the SM Start-Up Market.

Recently, SM City Fairview unveiled its second batch of SM Start-Up Market. There are 8 SMMEs included namely, Ambi's Seaweed Chips, Cacaomistry, Cravebox Cakes and Pastries, Earthy Kit, Gab's Happy Plant Macrame, Stamp Studio, The Seasalt Brownie, Wick It Scented Candles. This exposure provides a great opportunity for the featured businesses. Many people visit SM City Fairview, especially on weekends. If ever I have a business, I would also consider placing it in SM Supermalls to attract more customers.

Below are the 8 SMMEs included in SM City Fairview's Start-Up Market:

AMBI'S SEAWEED CHIPS

Ambi’s Seaweed Chips specializes in homemade crispy seaweed chips

 

 

CACAOMISTRY

Cacaomistry focuses on handcrafted plant-based cacao mix sourced from local farmers in Batangas and Davao

 

CRAVEBOX CAKES AND PASTRIES

Crave Box Patisserie offers freshly baked custom-made pastries for every occasion

 

  

EARTHY KIT

Earthy Kit offers diverse eco-friendly personal and home care products

 

 

GAB'S HAPPY PLANT MACRAME

Gab’s Happy Plant Macrame sells Macramé (a form of textile produced using knotting techniques) plant hangers to support the livelihood in the Payatas community

 

 THE STAMP STUDIO

The Stamp Studio specializes in a wide array of custom-made stamps and stickers, perfect for school and office use

 

 THE SEASALT BROWNIE

The Seasalt Brownie sells handcrafted artisanal brownies and dolce desserts made from high-quality natural ingredients

 

 

WICK IT SCENTED CANDLE

Wick It Candles focuses on candles in retro enamel cups filled with 100% natural vegan soy wax and premium fragrance oils

 

Though it may seems too good to be true to sell products in a mall, SM Supermalls genuinely supports SMMEs through the SM Start-Up Market. If you visit SM Malls, be sure to look for the location of the SM Start-Up Market and support these businesses by purchasing their products. In SM City Fairview, you can find them at the Lower Ground Floor, Central Walk.

The goal of SM is to help online businesses flourish with the SM StartUp Package. “It is part of SM’s MSME program supporting start-ups who started with an online store and want to transition to a physical shop, and SM is the best place to do this with its high foot traffic and diverse customer base,” said SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Lea Sta. Ana.

SM StartUp Package

Through the SM StartUp Market, online MSMEs are offered the valuable support they need to set up shops at SM malls. By joining the SM StartUp Package, MSMEs are given the assistance in opening their first brick-and-mortar shops.

Launched last October 2021, the SM StartUp Market tenant package features start-up-friendly rental rates and use of kiosks or carts free of charge; marketing assistance to give the brand free exposure in SM online assets and ad spaces inside malls; financial assistance with BDO Network Bank; and mentorship from SM experts on operations and marketing.

SM StartUp Market’s first batch was launched last December 2021 in SM Megamall. Overall, there are malls that have StartUp Markets from Clark and Pampanga in North Luzon to Cagayan De Oro and Davao in the South with new concepts and fresh products under various categories such as Health and Wellness, Home Hobbies and At-Home Experiences, Smart Gadgets for Productivity, Functional Fashion, and Comfort Food.

To know more about the SM Startup Market and MSMEs, make sure to log on to www.smsupermalls.com, email startup@smsupermalls.com, or follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms.

#SMCFStartUpMarket

A big pink party and an epic movie exclusively await you at SM Cinema this July 19, as the much awaited movie Barbie takes you to the glamorous and perfect world of Barbieland, and a journey back in history with the critically acclaimed film Oppenheimer and be stunned by the chronicles of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s journey to end World War II with his creation is a measure of both his patriotism and his tragic intellect.

Oppenheimer was shot with specialized IMAX cameras, so get ready for an amazing SM Cinema IMAX movie experience. From the crystal clear images viewed from the best cinema screen in the country, to the clearest digital surround sound system, surely you can bomb out stress with this epic movie date. So get your pink outfits prepped and your notes ready for a Barbieheimer date.

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Coming from the success of the first two seasons of its “Write to Ignite”, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises proudly announces its much-awaited third season this 2023.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises is bringing back its Write to Ignite for its third season with the theme “UNMASKED”.

Over the course of two seasons, Write to Ignite has brought together bloggers, content creators and storytellers from all over the Philippines to share their stories, connect to people, and inspire the nation. And for season 3, it is time to tell and unmask the stories of others they have been longing to share.

“UNMASKED: The COMCO Mundo Write to Ignite Season 3” aims to explore how each mask is a person brimming with hope and wonders to share with others, as well as why it is important to tell their inspiring journeys in life.

Once again, Filipino bloggers, content creators and storytellers are invited to join by simply doing their dream interview with people and sharing their inspiring stories that need to be heard. Participants have the freedom on who they interview, from simple people to high profile personalities as long as they agree to be part of the project.

Entrants must share the blog or story on their Facebook account and Facebook page. Include a short caption, tag COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises’ official Facebook page, and use the hashtags #COMCOMundoWriteToIgniteSeason3 #UNMASKED and #MeaningfulStorytelling. Make sure that the post is set to public.

To register, participating bloggers need to e-mail their blog entry to COMCO Mundo at headquarters@comcomundo.com with the following details: full name, e-mail address, mailing address, contact number, link of the Facebook share/ post about the blog, and Title/ URL of the blog entry. Deadline of publishing of the blog post and submission is on July 30, 2023, 11:59PM.

By submitting their entry, the participating bloggers confirm that they already secured permission from their respective interviewee(s) as a featured subject.

Criteria will be based on Writing / Creativity (70%), Use of Media (Photos / Videos / Music / Graphics, 25%), and Engagement (Positive Comments on the Blog, 5%).

Exciting prizes await the winners of “Write to Ignite”. Prizes include:

Grand Champion: PHP 40,000 + 2 International Round Tickets from airasia + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 15k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

1st Runner-up: PHP 20,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 12k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

2nd Runner-up: PHP 15,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 12k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

3rd Runner-up: PHP 12,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 10k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

4th Runner-up: PHP 10,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands (PHP 10k donation to chosen NGO accredited by COMCO Mundo)

6th to 10th place: PHP 4,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands

11th to 20th place: PHP 2,000 + Merchandise Items from Sponsors Participating Brands

21st to 40th place: Merchandise Items from Sponsors and Participating Brands

Each of the top 5 winners will also win for a cause as part of their prize is the opportunity to donate to any of the charitable institution or non-government organization (NGO) accredited by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises. These are Make-A-Wish Foundation, PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society), Philippine Eagle Foundation, Save the Children, and SOS Children's Villages. The top 40 finalists will be announced and will be invited to a special awards night where the top 5 winners will be declared. The top 40 finalists will also receive special prizes from participating brand partners.

This contest is open to all Filipino bloggers age 18 years old and above who reside in the Philippines. The blog should be in existence for at least one year and have a minimum of 20 blog posts. Submitting an entry in the contest signifies permission of the participant for the Organizers to use the submitted materials to promote, communicate and further the cause of the project. Participants also agree that blog entries shall remain published in perpetuity.

Write to Ignite Season 3: Unmasked is made possible by COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, with airasia, Babyflo and PHILUSA Corporation, Century Tuna, Licealiz and Lamoiyan Corporation, Rémy Martin, and Uratex Monoblock as brand partners.

““Write to Ignite” is truly one of COMCO’s epic initiatives as it further champions our work’s mission to do #MeaningfulStorytelling. This initiative is born during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the whole world slowly transitioning to what we call the new normal, it is only apt that we have “Unmasked” as our official theme for Season 3 as it reflects our hopeful state and the need to unravel the stories of others. To our dear Filipino bloggers in different parts of the country, “Write to Ignite” is for you and your readers, and we can’t wait to read the stories you will be sharing with the rest of the world,” said Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, COMCO Mundo’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder.

To know more about COMCO Mundo and “Write to Ignite”, visit comcomundo.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

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🛒 nearest Magnolia Chicken Stations

🛒 Monterey Neighborhood Meatshops

🛒 *San Miguel Mart: https://bit.ly/MCOnSanMiguelMart

🛒 **Shopee: https://bit.ly/ShopMCOnShopee

🛒 **Lazada: https://s.lazada.com.ph/l.0Zj7

*Available in Metro Manila, and some parts of Rizal, and Cavite only. **Available in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal only.