Bayad partners with UBX to beef up real-time bills payment solutions

In photo (L-R): Mr. Dennis G. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial Marketing Officer, Mr. John Januszczak, – UBX President and CEO, Mr. Jaime Garchitorena - UBX Managing Director of Commerce and Payments, and Mr. Lawrence Y. Ferrer -  Bayad President and CEO

Bayad, the country’s authority in bills payment and Meralco’s full service fintech subsidiary has forged partnership with UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines.

Under the agreement, i2i, the banking-as-a-service venture of UBX, will leverage the network of billers of Bayad, allowing i2i banking agents to process payments for Meralco and Home Credit among others.

Apart from this, Bayad and UBX continuously recalibrate its interoperability as they are keen to scale up their ecosystem of billers from basic utilities such as electricity and water, cable & internet, to government contributions and loan payments, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others.

5 Tips for Cleaning and Caring for Delicate Garments

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Delicate garments are beautiful to wear but aren’t always the easiest to maintain. They aren’t made with thicker fabrics that allow them to be tossed in a washer or folded to be stored in the closet. Fine knits, lace, chiffon, and velvet need special care when cleaning and storing. Here are five easy tips for taking care of such fabrics:

1. Wash delicate garments the right way. Start sorting the delicates by type because washing delicates of different fabrics may snag in the wash and lose their shape. Zippers and other enclosures that aren’t securely fastened can also damage clothes, especially fine ones like silk. Users can choose to wash their delicates in a mesh bag and under the “Delicate” or “Gentle” wash setting with the lowest spin cycle and turn them inside out to protect their color. 

Samsung’s AirDresser is the newest innovation in clothing care. Its Wrinkle Care technology uses a combination of steam and air to relax and smooth out creases in clothes, so they’re ready to wear. It removes 100% of wrinkles from woolen clothes and 80% of creases from rayon material. HeatPump Drying gently dries clothes to reduce damage and shrinkage. 

MR.DIY’s Gardening Essentials for Every Plantito and Plantita

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, welcomes all plant enthusiasts—our Plantitos and Plantitas—who are looking to continue their gardening journey.

With recent reinforcements on how we can make our environment a healthier place to live in, it is important to emphasize that taking care of our plants is an important step to achieve this and everyone can easily start it in their own spaces and backyards. Gardening does not only reap great benefits for the environment, but it can also be a fun and therapeutic activity for you and the entire family.

If you’re looking for items to help you start your “Gardening 101” journey, MR.DIY is thrilled to share its gardening essentials that are easy to use and promise great value for money.

XTREME Appliances’ New Arrivals that Moms will Surely Love

Mother’s day is around the corner! If you are looking for the best Mother’s day gift, you can never go wrong with a home appliance that she can use every day. So if you haven’t figured out what to give your mom on this special day, XTREME Appliances is here to help you!  

Upgrade your gifts to a good investment and premium quality appliances. Think about what she needed the most, whether she is looking for a kitchen gadget, loves to watch and relax, or is an active mom. 

We have rounded up some of the home appliances that all the moms will surely feel appreciated. It doesn’t matter whether she’s a cool mom, modern mom, or traditional mom. This guide has something for all the moms that suits their style and interest. 

LRMC starts trial runs of LRT-1 4th Generation trains

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced the start of dynamic test runs for the brand-new 4th Generation (Gen-4) train sets along its existing line.

The Gen-4 trains will be seen running along the LRT line 1 beginning Wednesday night 04 May 2022 and thereafter, during off-peak hours and weekends to demonstrate reliability and performance including their compliance with the technical and operational requirements.

“We would like to inform our passengers that they will now start seeing brand-new Gen-4 trains along the LRT line 1, but they still cannot ride these Gen-4 trains yet. We are conducting these trial runs to simulate regular commercial operations and to make sure that these trains are safe for the passengers once we put them to commercial service soon,” LRMC Chief Operating Officer Enrico S. Benipayo shared.

Surprise your Mom with something precious this Mother’s Day with Cebuana Lhuillier’s nationwide jewelry sale

Celebrate her day with an item as precious as she is!

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the most special way by treating your moms to choice pieces offered by Cebuana Lhuillier’s Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale. With a wide variety of jewelry pieces at affordable, discounted prices, the week-long affair will run from May 6 to 14 across over 3,000 Cebuana Lhuillier branches, Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium and, Just Jewel branches, nationwide.

Get 10% off on all items and up to 50% discount on selected items when you buy in any Cebuana Lhuillier branches or get up to 15% off on selected jewelry items when you buy in any Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium and Just Jewels branches, nationwide!

Takeda Philippines recognized as Top Employer for the sixth consecutive year

Biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. was re-certified as a Top Employer in the country for the sixth consecutive year by Top Employers Institute. This serves as an acknowledgement of Takeda’s excellence in people practices.

“I believe that one of the reasons why we continue to be recognized as a top employer is because we provide our employees a work setting where the job serves a deeper meaning and purpose,” shared Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager, Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. “We are driven by the possibility that what we do on a daily basis can make a difference not only in the lives of our stakeholders, but all the more in the lives of many Filipino patients.”