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Banking, like many other professions, has generally been perceived as a male-dominated area. It's the same in the Philippines, where banking started in the middle of the nineteenth century. When one thinks of bankers, one may still conjure up images of prim and learned gentlemen.

What’s the best BNPL partner for side hustlers? Get to know from this episode of Kwentong HC

For the longest time, side hustles have always been an integral part of the Filipino working culture. Most commonly known to Filipinos as ‘raket’, these are sideline jobs undertaken for extra income. You see them everywhere – from your neighbor offering personal care products, a co-worker selling goodies and snacks at the office, or your former classmate with an online selling business. 

CEB Advisory : Transfer of Cebgo Operations at NAIA Terminal 4

 

Cebu Pacific (CEB) announces that beginning March 28, 2022, all Cebgo (DG) flights to and from Manila will be operating from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 (NAIA T4). 

Philippine Airlines Joins Clorox PH Safer Today Program

As health and safety became a top concern amid the pandemic, Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, collaborated with the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) to provide cleaner and safer shared spaces for travelers. 

Pfizer Philippines Foundation and ASSIST partner to promote breast self-examination

Pfizer Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PPFI) has partnered with Manila-based international non-governmental organization (INGO) Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) for a program called Likayan to raise awareness on breast self-examination (BSE) techniques for early detection of breast cancer, as part of its commitment to promote and improve public health among local Filipino communities across the country.

Let children unbox a summer full of wonders with McDonald’s Happy Meal!

Now that summer is just around the corner, children and parents alike are getting ready with summer activities to learn, play, and explore together. With its new Happy Meal program, McDonald’s is ready to give families a Summer Full of Wonders! 

Bayad Bags Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top Collecting Partner Awards

 

Bayad was recently recognized as Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top Employer Remittance Collecting Partner and Top Individual Payor Collecting Partner for 2021, during the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman’s Report held last February 23, 2022.

Gaining almost a million increase in transaction volume covering both digital and over-the-counter payments from 2020 to 2021, Bayad and Pag-IBIG Fund’s partnership has sparked a conversation on the future of payments.

Currently, Pag-IBIG Fund members can settle their payment and remittance transactions through Bayad’s 92,000 physical touchpoints inclusive of Bayad Centers and Bayad Partners. Aside from this, downloading the Bayad Mobile App or accessing Bayad Online directly on the internet, makes it possible for Filipinos to transact wherever they may be.

Putting a spotlight on these service solutions, Bayad is shaping sustainable processes not only for private corporations, but also for government institutions like Pag-IBIG Fund.

 

Bayad, recognized as Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top Collecting Partner for two categories: (1) for Pag-IBIG Individual Payors (2) for Employers’ Remittances

Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Y. Ferrer shared “Despite, the impediments brought about by the pandemic, our partnership with Pag-IBIG Fund strengthened as we ensure that no hardworking Filipino is left behind in a growing digital economy. Our transaction volume has significantly increase, which only proves that we are on the right track in keeping pace with the times and the people we serve.”

In photo (L-R): Mr. Chito P. Inza – Cruz, Bayad Chief of Products, Mr. Francispito P. Quevedo - Bayad Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Lawrence Y. Ferrer - Bayad President and CEO, Mr. Aldous N. Brigino - Bayad Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Head, and Mr. Dennis G. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial Marketing Officer.

In the years ahead, Bayad will continue to acquire more channel partners to serve millions of Pag-IBIG Fund members. This will enable a wider array of bills payment services including electric utility, water utility, e-loading, insurance, electronic toll collection, airline booking, medical reimbursements, and other government services.

Moreover, Bayad has upgraded its digital infrastructure and cybersecurity measures, making transactions with Pag-IBIG Fund protected and seamlessly settled with real-time posting.

Ultimately, Bayad has continued to collaborate with Pag-IBIG Fund in the pursuit of building a financially resilient society.

As catalyst for economic development, Bayad is committed to elevate not only the payment experience it provides but also to ushering in the rise of public initiatives that will help Filipinos navigate new opportunities and adapt to the uncertainties posed amidst the time of pandemic.