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  • A world of joy awaits kids with Jollibee Around the World Jolly Kiddie Meal toys

    A world of joy awaits kids with Jollibee Around the World Jolly Kiddie Meal toys

    Kids are bound to have lots of fun playtimes as they discover and explore an even bigger world of joy with the latest Jollibee Around the World toys!

    The new set of Jolly Kiddie Meal collectibles—to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country’s largest fast-food chain and to showcase where the brand is present around the world—features Jollibee introducing kids to cities and countries such as California, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

    With the new Jolly Kiddie Meal Jollibee Around the World toys, kids can surf and ride waves in sunny California, play the ukulele and enjoy the beaches in Hawaii, strike the drums in Hong Kong’s dragon boat festival, ride a Venetian gondola in Italy, see the iconic Merlion in Singapore, and march with the Queen’s Royal Guards in the United Kingdom.

    The latest Jollibee Around the World toys come with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P120), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P135), each with its own Jolly Joy Box.


    Collect all six Jollibee Around the World toys until November 30 and help spread a world of joy with Jollibee!

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.

     +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Philippines

  • Buffets, Colorful Burgers, Spam Fries and more at TravelBook.ph

    Buffets, Colorful Burgers, Spam Fries and more at TravelBook.ph

    We’re nearing towards the end of the year, but have you even spoiled yourself with good deals already? The yuletide season may be fast approaching but let it not stop you from enjoying awesome treats this early. This September, TravelBook.ph gives you some of the metro’s hottest dining spots that will tickle your taste buds without burning a hole in your pocket through generously discounted rates!

    Pista Food Hall


    Address: 5th floor Victory Food Mall, Redemptorist Road, Baclaran, Parañaque 

    Located in the heart of Baclaran, Pista Food Hall is the top choice for families who want to have a hearty meal after a traditional visit to the famous Baclaran Church. The restaurant’s menu is composed of Filipino dishes, but their most delectable offer is the unlimited shabu-shabu hot pot with buffet of sidings, unlimited rice, and bottomless drinks.

    TravelBook.ph’s exclusive offer: Only PHP 399 per person for their Unlimited Shabu-Shabu, Side Buffet, Unlimited Rice and Drinks

    Tastihealth Vegetarian Buffet


    Address: Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Rd, Puting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite 

    For those who are keen on living a healthy lifestyle, visit Tastihealth Vegetarian Buffet at Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road in Cavite. Their selection of sumptuous veggie meals is worth coming back to. You’ll have a wide range of choices, and you can eat as much as want minus the guilt. Priced at only PHP 319 per person, this buffet is undeniably good for your body and your budget as well.

    TravelBook.ph’s exclusive offer: Only PHP 319 per person for their Vegetarian Buffet with Unlimited Rice and Drinks

    Bad Diet Art Bar + Café

    Address: 8060 Estrella Street, San Antonio, Makati City

    Bad Diet Art Bar + Café is a creative hangout place where you will be surrounded by some incredible art pieces. While feasting your eyes on a lot of artistic stuff, you can indulge in pasta, sizzling platters, and other heavenly dishes for only PHP 299. So if you want to have a good meal, save money, and find creative inspiration all at the same time, consider checking out this cozy spot in Makati.

    TravelBook.ph’s exclusive offer: Only PHP 299 for PHP 500 worth of food

    Café Laferennie

    Address: 17 Scout Ybardolaza St., corner Scout de Guia, Kamuning, Quezon City 

    Let go of your worries and just be yourself when you dine at Café Laferennie in Kamuning, Quezon City. Oozing with youthful vibe, this cool restaurant and café is the perfect sanctuary after a long day at work or school. You can read a book in one corner or de-stress by playing board games with your friends. While you’re at it, sample their colorful burgers, huge milkshakes, savory burger steaks, and many more for only PHP 295.

    TravelBook.ph’s exclusive offer: Only PHP 295 for PHP 500 worth of food and drinks

    Dip-N-Chill


    Address: 2nd Floor Chimes Square, Congressional Ext., Quezon City 

    You and your friends will definitely have a great time at Dip-N-Chill. Located in Congressional Extension in Quezon City, the place itself may be simple and straightforward, but their menu is something you won’t easily forget. You’ll find it hard to resist their Spam Fries, Cheetos Cheesy Sticks, and Potato Parmesan Croquettes. Wash it down with their frappe or milk tea concoctions and you’ll definitely want to order more.

    TravelBook.ph’s exclusive offer: Only PHP 299 for PHP 500 worth of food and drinks

    Saigon Corner

    Address: 40 Sgt Esguerra, Quezon City

    Many travelers consider Vietnam as one of the best places to visit in Asia. Lucky for us, you can simply head to Saigon Corner in Sgt. Esguerra in Quezon City for a glimpse of a real Vietnamese experience through hearty dishes. Feast on a hot bowl of pho, the healthy but goodie sandwich banh mi, as well as drinks and dessert for PHP 399.

    TravelBook.ph’s exclusive offer: Only PHP 399 for PHP 500 worth of food and drinks

    The rates above are exclusively available at TravelBook.ph. To avail of these huge discounts, just visit www.travelbook.ph/tour. You can also book via the TravelBook.ph mobile app. Download it now on Google Play or iOS.

    For more details, please contact:
    Hyacinth Anne Uri
    Public Relations and Media Specialist

    HyacinthAnne.Uri@travelbook.ph
    +63 (998) 840-4054
    +63 (2) 304-5580

    About TravelBook.ph

    TravelBook.ph is the leading online travel e-commerce company (online travel agent or OTA) in the Philippines dedicated to offering great value hotel bookings and with a varied selection of Philippine hotels and resorts in Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Laguna, Metro Manila, Palawan, Pampanga, Tagaytay, Zambales, and more. A total of 3,200 affordable hotels are currently listed in Travelbook.ph.

    TravelBook.ph also offers the best / lowest prices with attractive discounts for hotels and resorts and innovative payment options without credit card – “Pay at Hotel, No Credit Card Needed.”

    TravelBook.ph also offers exclusive reward points: Customers also automatically earn back 5% of the total amount they spend as reward points, which they can use to get discounts on their future bookings (1 point is equivalent to PHP 1.00).

    Customers can also use TravelBook.ph’s convenient mobile app to book accommodations on the go. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.

    Lastly, TravelBook.ph is a proud Philippine-based company with 24/7 support. It has a Filipino call center ready to assist customers anytime.

    To know more about convenient and affordable hotel bookings all over the Philippines, visit www.travelbook.ph. Follow TravelBook.ph on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TravelBook.ph/, Twitter https://twitter.com/travelbookph, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelbookph/.

  • Road Trip, or Weekend Getaway?

    Road Trip, or Weekend Getaway?

    October is almost here and we’re sure you would want to end this year on a high note. But before you schedule those overtimes, year-end meetings, and that one last push to meet your targets, it wouldn’t hurt to book a quick getaway to prepare you mentally for the final grind. Take your pick from our staycation, road trip, and weekend getaway hotel options. 

    For Staycation

    Hop Inn Hotel Alabang and Hop Inn Hotel Aseana

    For staycationers seeking practicality and convenience, the branches of Hop Inn Hotel in Alabang and Aseana are highly-recommended.

    They offer comfortable air-conditioned rooms that are fully-equipped with the things you need: cozy beds, cable TVs, Wi-Fi connectivity, power showers, and workstations. For your staycation, you will definitely enjoy the surroundings of the Hop Inn Hotel of your choice―Hop Inn Hotel Alabang is just less than a kilometer away from Alabang Town Center, while Hop Inn Hotel Aseana and casinos like Solaire, City of Dreams, and Okada Manila. If you are looking for accessibility, warm and professional service from hotel staff, and reasonable value for money, these Hop Inn Hotels are for you.

    PHP 1,801.00 for Hop Inn Hotel Alabang’s Standard Twin Room. PHP 2,197.00 for Hop Inn Aseana’s Standard Room.

    Versailles Stay 

    Versailles Stay offers a selection of posh and stylish, fully-furnished one-bedroom suites in the Makati Business District. It is in the middle of the city’s skyscrapers, making it ideal for business travelers. For staycationers, they can take advantage of its short distance from coffee shops and convenient stores. Guests can enjoy the use of its swimming pool, gym, spa, game room, and mini theater during their stay.

    Get up to 40% off on Superior Room when you book and check-in until October 30, 2018.

    Casa Amapola 

    Casa Amapola is a unique, Argentine tango-themed bed and breakfast in Makati City. How it encapsulated both luxury and affordability easily sets apart this property from most standard hotels. The elegance and classiness of tango can be felt in the ambience of every room. If you’re interested, you can inquire about learning tango in their in-house dance studio. Indeed, Casa Amapola is for everyone who believes in joie de vivre, a French phrase that means “the joy of living”.

    Affordable room rates are available for as low as PHP 2,200.00/night only.

    Lub D Philippines Makati 

    The newest and largest hostel in the country is now in the heart of the metro! Lub D Philippines Makati is best for staycationers who want to have fun! Enjoy their well-designed rooms and deli bar while staying in. You can also hang out at the rooftop restaurant and bar with creations from their very own chef.

    Priced at only Php. 3,714.00/night, their Family or Barkada Room is good for 4 persons.

    For Road Trip 

    Azalea Hotels and Residences Baguio


    Established as Baguio’s first and only 4-star serviced apartment hotel, Azalea Hotels and Residences guarantees plush, modern living every time you visit this cool city. The hotel takes pride in its versatility suited to all types of travelers. They have 99 well-appointed luxury suites that are perfect when you want that utmost relaxation. You can also dine and chill in their in-house bar lounge aptly called “Eight Degrees,” which serves appetizers and light snacks. For business and corporate travelers, function rooms are also available.

    Get up to 40% off on Superior Room when you book and check-in until September 30, 2018.

    Chateau Royale Hotel Resort and Spa

    A 100-hectare destination in Nasugbu, Batangas is a sanctuary for travelers. Chateau Royale Hotel Resort and Spa takes pride in its spacious area and events hall that can accommodate up to 3,000 persons. Since peak season is still months away, you can have this resort all to yourself when you book as soon as possible. You can make use of their outdoor pool, game room, garden, bar and lounge, and many more.

    Book their Cabin Deluxe for only PHP. 4,253.50/night.

    For Weekend Getaway 

    Misibis Bay 


    The world-class Misibis Bay in Albay is highly sought-after by travelers who want exclusivity and relaxation at its best. There are so many things you can do in this private island resort: lounge by the pool, pamper yourself in a spa, or try their exciting activities like riding an ATV, windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, jet skiing, and wakeboarding.

    Avail Misibis Bay’s Early Bird Promo―get 12% off when you book 90 days prior to check-in date.

    Butuan Grand Palace Hotel 

    If you want to check out a new city, you may want to see Butuan in Agusan del Norte. While there, Butuan Grand Palace Hotel is the best place to stay at. The hotel provides everything a traveler needs: comfortable guest rooms, luggage service, meeting facilities, concierge services, free Wi-Fi, free airport shuttle, and many more. They also offer fine dining, free chair massage, an impressive art collection for viewing, and an outdoor pool. Butuan Grand Palace Hotel definitely ensures that you experience total comfort and enjoyment while in Butuan City.

    Book their Deluxe Queen Room with Buffet Breakfast for only PHP. 4,851.00/night.

    The above rates are offered exclusively by TravelBook.ph. You can book via www.travelbook.ph or through the mobile app. Download it now on Google Play or iOS. 

    For more details, please contact: 

    Hyacinth Anne Uri
    Public Relations and Media Specialist
    HyacinthAnne.Uri@travelbook.ph

    +63 (998) 840-4054
    +63 (2) 304-5580

    About TravelBook.ph

    TravelBook.ph is the leading online travel e-commerce company (online travel agent or OTA) in the Philippines dedicated to offering great value hotel bookings and with a varied selection of Philippine hotels and resorts in Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Laguna, Metro Manila, Palawan, Pampanga, Tagaytay, Zambales, and more. A total of 3,200 affordable hotels are currently listed in Travelbook.ph.

    TravelBook.ph also offers the best / lowest prices with attractive discounts for hotels and resorts and innovative payment options without credit card – “Pay at Hotel, No Credit Card Needed.”

    TravelBook.ph also offers exclusive reward points: Customers also automatically earn back 5% of the total amount they spend as reward points, which they can use to get discounts on their future bookings (1 point is equivalent to PHP 1.00).

    Customers can also use TravelBook.ph’s convenient mobile app to book accommodations on the go. It is available on the App Store and Google Play.

    Lastly, TravelBook.ph is a proud Philippine-based company with 24/7 support. It has a Filipino call center ready to assist customers anytime.

    To know more about convenient and affordable hotel bookings all over the Philippines, visit www.travelbook.ph. Follow TravelBook.ph on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TravelBook.ph/, Twitter https://twitter.com/travelbookph, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelbookph/.

  • RCBC advocates bank consumer protection with latest online campaign

    RCBC advocates bank consumer protection with latest online campaign

    As today’s banking consumers shift to digital, RCBC wants Filipinos to make wise and careful choices in their transactions. While going online makes everyday activities easier and convenient, it also exposes accounts to risks which is why it is always important to take precautions to protect one’s personal information.

    To remind everyone to be proactive in securing their bank accounts, the Yuchengco-led bank introduces a team of safety-savvy individuals, The Unstealables, to show the importance of keeping financial data secure both online and offline. With this unique trio, RCBC highlights the responsibility it shares with clients in keeping the integrity of their accounts by giving simple tips and smart practices.


    Tasked with helping RCBC in educating Filipinos to be responsible and informed banking customers, The Unstealables includes: 

    Brad the traditional banker

    Accessing financial services online might be the answer for some millennials these days but for Brad,  nothing beats going to the bank’s branch for a personal transaction. LikeBrad, you can keep your data protected and track your money by constantly keeping bank transaction slips as proof of your activity. You should also be vigilant and avoid communicating with tellers outside the bank as they may only be phishing for account information. Remember that RCBC will never ask for your password, PIN security, and address over the phone or online.


    Mo, the digital-savvy millennial

    Mo is a tech-smart individual but as much as he likes to use his smartphone or laptop for transactions, he values branch-level security even when banking on-the-go. Like Mo, you should go online to check your account activity to track any unauthorized transactions. You can easily view your statement of account when you visit www.rcbconlinebanking.com and enroll your account. You should also be wary in sharing any financial achievements, such as posting a selfie with your newly approved credit card, to avoid fraud and identity theft.


    Olivia, the avid online shopper

    With the holidays fast-approaching, avid shoppers like Olivia are excited to go on a shopping spree with their debit or credit cards.  When shopping online, she makes it a habit to check the online store’s URL to know whether it is trustworthy or not. If the URL is “https” and not “http”, then you are safe from scams and even computer viruses. When inputting your bank details to checkout, RCBC also gives you added security by sending a One-Time-Pin to your messages for every online transaction to ensure that you are the one making the purchase.

    Together with The Unstealables, RCBC assures its banking clients that they are secured by constantly giving news and updates on their safety measures. The commercial bank believes that every Filipino has the right to reliable, accessible, and affordable financial products and services and will continue to safeguard the trust that consumers have placed on them.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Reaping the Bounty of Courage: BAVI’s Mascarinas recognized as Outstanding Leader in Asia at recent ACES Awards

    Reaping the Bounty of Courage: BAVI’s Mascarinas recognized as Outstanding Leader in Asia at recent ACES Awards

    Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) President and General Manager Ronald Mascarinas was recently lauded as one of the Outstanding Leaders in Asia at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) held at the Fairmont Singapore last October 11, proving that he is anything but chicken in his leadership.

    Cited as an individual who exhibits the ideal blend of business acumen, professionalism, entrepreneurial caliber and astuteness, Mascariñas was instrumental to the continued success of one of the largest poultry integrator companies in the country.

    Under Mascariñas’ leadership, BAVI rose to be one of the top poultry integrators, and has set itself apart from the industry by being the first and only poultry integrator to offer No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) chicken. BAVI is presently the country’s largest rotisserie chicken chain, with more than 1,200 rotisserie stores nationwide.

    BAVI was initially established as a poultry integrator company operating in Cebu and Davao, Philippines, carrying the Bounty Fresh brand.  Incorporated in 1997, BAVI is presently ranked 207th among the top 1,000 corporations in the Philippines.

    In 2002 the company embarked on a program to modernize operational capability and market expansion, led by Mascariñas. The President helped link together hundreds of broiler contract farms, dozens of hatcheries, feed mills, poultry processing plants and processed meats plants, with the end goal of establishing a highly efficient supply chain in poultry integration. The venture was an unmitigated success, and consistently earned Triple A ratings from the National Meat Inspection Service for cleanliness.

    The implementation of the Asian Free Trade Agreement, however, led to an open market, which led to cheaper imports. Faced with thin margins and fierce competition, BAVI faced a dire threat to its existence. In the light of this challenge, Mascariñas made a bold move to diversify operations. BAVI launched its own retail operation, and developed a complementing range of cooked chicken and dressed chicken products.  In 2009, the company launched its oven roasted chicken business under the trade name “Chooks-to-Go”, completing the integration cycle of poultry operations, from the farm to the dinner table.

    Leading with vision and courage. Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) President and General Manager Ronald Mascariñas accepts award as one of the Outstanding Leaders in Asia at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards.

    Mascariñas, attributed his bold business strategy to the trinity of Vision, People and Training.  “I have always believed in the importance of a good reputation founded on ethical and fair business relationships; and the paramount importance of competent and trustworthy people in the organization working as a team. What connects the two is good management. A good leader teaches, guides, and even handholds, if needed. A good leader does everything to ensure that people who work with them are encouraged, and taught the value of discipline.”

    Mascariñas’ win is one of 11 awards won by the Philippines at the fifth Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • HIV awareness must be made more understandable for young adults

    HIV awareness must be made more understandable for young adults

    Only 15 percent of young adults aged 15 to 24 years old have knowledge about HIV prevention, a UNAIDS Philippines study showed. The lack of an extensive sex education in the curriculum is seen as a contributing factor—directly or indirectly—to the country’s high HIV growth rate. 

    Discussions on the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV have always been done in extremes – either it is too technical and clinical or it is peppered with myths and falsehoods – creating a large disconnect with young adults, the audience who matter the most. 


    “We believe that education is the best way to prevent HIV, especially among the young adults. If they are equipped with the right knowledge about HIV and its potential risks to their health, we believe that they stand a chance in protecting themselves against the chronic disease,” said (Karol Canlas) Durex Philippines (Brand Manager). 

    In September, Durex Philippines took the playful and quirky approach to bringing HIV awareness to mind with the launch of its “Always Come Prepared” campaign. Led by the radio trio of Sam YG, Tony Toni, and Slick Rick, the campaign aims to make the conversation on the threats and dangers of the disease lighter and easier to understand for the general public.  

    To pique the interests of young adults on the campaign, Durex also presented a unique visual of a toy soldier using the condom as a parachute.

    “Their openness and tongue-in-cheek manner of talking about sex-related issues and concerns, particularly HIV, is a good way for us to reach the younger audience. Medical experts have long talked about the dangers of HIV, but why is it still rising in the Philippines? The message must have been lost somewhere,” said (Chrisel Segundo, Category Manager – Relief and Wellness). Condoms are still the only known effective method of preventing the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. With its latest campaign, Durex Philippines aims to raise awareness and encourage the public to take active precautionary measures against HIV.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Our Lady of Fatima University Rises in the South with New Laguna Campus

    Our Lady of Fatima University Rises in the South with New Laguna Campus

    OLFU enters another milestone after 50 years of quality education.

    Breaking ground for another milestone. Together with the University Chaplain, OLFU executives set a time capsule in the four-hectare Macabling property in Santa Rosa, Laguna, for the groundbreaking of a new campus. From left: Yvonne S. Guevara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Enrico O. Santos, Member of the Board of Trustees; Don August O. Santos, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Fr. Lito Caliwag, University Chaplain; Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez, University President; Dr. Mylene S. Abad Santos, Vice President for Student Affairs; and Robert Bjorn O. Santos, Alumni Affairs Director.

    Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU) takes its first foray to the south following 50 years of providing quality education in and around Metro Manila as well as Central Luzon with the groundbreaking of a sixth campus set to rise in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

    “When we open a campus, the first and foremost that we have in mind are the students coming in,” said Don August O. Santos, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of OLFU. “With any person who goes through Fatima, and graduates with a degree from Fatima, there’s a sense of achievement that we were able to mold that person to the best that he or she could be.”

    The new campus is set on a spacious four-hectare property in Macabling and will initially house a five-story building complete with school facilities and amenities for holistic student learning. Like in OLFU’s other locations, the Laguna campus will offer business courses together with the university’s trademark healthcare programs to meet the demands of the Santa Rosa community.

    “We’ll offer both medical and business programs so we are able to address current needs. If there’s a strong calling for business programs, we’ll include them in our offerings,” OLFU President Dr. Caroline Marian S. Enriquez said. “Because we are known for our medical programs, we’ll include those as well. We’re delivering the best for each program.”

    A nod to heritage, this milestone reflects a return to the humble beginnings of one of OLFU’s founders, Professor Jose Olivares. In 1967, Professor Olivares founded a 25-bed general hospital in Valenzuela City to convince his son-in-law, Dr. Vicente Santos, to cancel migration plans to the United States. Soon the hospital grew to a nursing training center in 1973 and then to a medical college in 1979. Further expansion led to a second campus as well as a more diversified academic program in the 1990s. In 2002, Our Lady of Fatima College was granted university status by the Commission on Higher Education.

    “It’s like coming full circle. When we were kids, we would go to the Olivares ancestral house in Santa Cruz, Laguna, and we would always pass along this path (the new campus site),” Santos said. Santos and Dr. Enriquez are among Professor Olivares’ seven grandchildren who are part of the university leadership.

    “We thought it would be a good idea to come back to where we came from. Our roots are from Laguna,” Dr. Enriquez explained regarding why the university chose Santa Rosa for its latest campus.

    The Laguna campus adds to Our Lady of Fatima University’s roster of educational institutions located in Valenzuela City, Quezon City, Antipolo City, City of San Fernando (Pampanga), and Cabanatuan City (Nueva Ecija).The university offers several courses including Hotel and Restaurant Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Education, Civil Engineering, Criminology, Psychology, and Maritime Education, as well as its heritage healthcare programs, namely Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science, and Dentistry. OLFU is currently home to about 45,000 students across all campuses.

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

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  • RCBC joins industry forum on the future of payment for Filipinos with ePiso

    RCBC joins industry forum on the future of payment for Filipinos with ePiso

    RCBC took part in the recent The Future of Finance, Philippines 2018 conference with the theme “Strong Economy and Vital Innovation for the Philippines”. Organized by The Asian Banker, the annual forum featured discussions on the opportunities and challenges in the local banking market, how to reach the unbanked through digital technology, and how to successfully usher the country into the new era of digital banking.

    Margarita Lopez talks about RCBC’s continued efforts towards financial inclusion through empowering consumers and local businesses with ePiso. She shared that Filipinos can quickly adapt to digital solutions as she recounted the success of ePiso test launches where communities appreciated using the digitized currency and enjoyed cashless transactions with RCBC partner merchants in Muntinlupa City and Bulacan, and where farmers received loans and bought input supplies via ePiso in Bukidnon province.

    A set of global speakers and panelists, including RCBC first senior vice president and head of digital banking group Margarita Lopez, presented case studies and best practices among more than 200 bankers, financial services professionals, policymakers, investors, innovators, regulators, academics, local, and international business leaders.

    Margarita Lopez talks about RCBC’s continued efforts towards financial inclusion through empowering consumers and local businesses with ePiso. She shared that Filipinos can quickly adapt to digital solutions as she recounted the success of ePiso test launches where communities appreciated using the digitized currency and enjoyed cashless transactions with RCBC partner merchants in Muntinlupa City and Bulacan, and where farmers received loans and bought input supplies via ePiso in Bukidnon province.

    During the panel discussion on the Future of Payments for Filipinos, Lopez talked about the RCBC ePiso. “We want to enable easy, secure and convenient electronic payments as part of their day-to-day habits and once we do that, we then become part of their everyday lives,” noted Lopez as she underscored the bank’s mission to become part of consumers’ activities and to enable them with access to digital payments through ePiso.

    Industry experts led the discussion on how to effectively drive the nation to a cash-lite economy. The panelists included (from left) The Asian Banker international resource director Richard Hartung, RCBC first senior vice president and digital banking group head Margarita Lopez, Development Bank of the Philippines head of branch banking sector and marketing group Antonio Maramag, USAID/E-PESO Activity chief of party Mamerto Tangonan, and Total System Services vice president and regional head of Asia, Middle East & Africa Malek Mroueh.

    Earlier this year, RCBC introduced the country’s first-of-its-kind digital currency, ePiso, that provides a more secure, affordable, and efficient way to handle cash for daily transactions. With ePiso, the bank hopes to bring a sustainable economic network that would advance financial inclusion in the country. ePiso has been successfully test-launched to residents in Brgy. Poblacion in Muntinlupa City, farming communities in Bukidnon, and merchants in Bulacan.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc. 

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH