PayMaya Supports the UP Men's Basketball Team for the UAAP’s 82nd Season

There is nowhere to go but up for PayMaya Philippines, the country’s leading digital payments company, as it officially backs the UP Men’s Basketball Team in the upcoming Season 82 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

The UP Fighting Maroons have recently gained immense popularity due to their stellar performance in the last UAAP season. Iskos and iskas all over the country, along with many Filipino basketball fans, cheered for the team considered by many as perennial underdogs in the collegiate basketball tournament.

“As a home-grown digital brand that aims to change the game for the Filipino consumers and enterprises, the story of the UP Men’s Basketball team, along with their hard work, grit, and passion for excellence, resonates very well with all of us at PayMaya”said Orlando B. Vea, Founder-CEO of PayMaya Philippines.

The UP community, headed by the University President, Danilo Concepcion, also expressed his excitement about this partnership. “We’re thankful to PayMaya for the trust and the faith they have placed in our basketball team. Having the support of a young and innovative brand like PayMaya, will definitely give us the much-needed boost to step up our game. We couldn’t be more excited to go on this journey to the finals with them, and to deepen our collaboration with PayMaya in  the future,” Concepcion said.

"The UP Men's Basketball Team is extremely grateful for all the support that has come our way the past year, and we're more than glad to welcome PayMaya into the growing UP Fighting Maroons family. As we gear up for the upcoming season, we need all the support we can get and local brands such as PayMaya help us get to where we want to be," added UP Men's Basketball Team Head Coach Bo Perasol.

Supporting Passion 

This is not the first time PayMaya Philippines showed support to a promising sports team and endeavor. Just recently, the brand backed PayMaya Highflyers at the Premier Volleyball League, flying high with the team until the finals. Afterwards, the brand also threw in their support towards the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League which features teams representing their regions in a semi-professional tournament.

Now, as the UP Fighting Maroons prepare for the start of this year’s UAAP season, PayMaya extends its support to the league’s most-anticipated team by also providing the student-athletes a digital way to spend their allowances with their very own PayMaya account.

With PayMaya on hand, the players will be able to kickstart their cashless living, allowing them to use their money in the most secure and convenient way, so they can focus their energy on their daily training.

During the launch, the UPMBT players received their very own PayMaya cards which they linked to their PayMaya app so they can get the most out of their cashless experience. With PayMaya, they can easily shop online and in their favorite establishments, send and receive money to and from their loved ones, pay bills, buy discounted prepaid load and gaming pins, and many more.

Download the PayMaya app now and experience cashless living like no other. All you have to do is register an account, add money, and start paying for the things you love. To know more, visit www.paymaya.com.

Capture Wider Moments with Vivo Y15

When it comes to smartphones, there are simply cameras that let you capture everyday moments, and there are optics built to let you capture more breathtaking ones, using a broader perspective.

This is what the all-new Vivo Y15 offers—the power to capture wider moments, for more of life’s wonders in one shot—thanks to its AI Triple Rear Camera setup (13MP+8MP+2MP) which enables a 120-degree Super Wide-Angle shot.

Now available at all Vivo dealers and concept stores nationwide for only P10,999, the Y15 also boasts of a 16MP front camera and packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal memory, powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

Aside from the super-wide angle shot, the Vivo Y15 also offers the following scene modes: PPT, Professional, PDAF, Palm Capture, Voice Control, Time-Lapse, Slow, Live Photos, HDR, Portrait Mode, Panorama, Portrait Bokeh (single front camera), Watermark, AI Face Beauty, and Camera Filter.

Wider moments come alive with the Y15’s 6.35-inch LCD display that boasts of an HD screen resolution of 1544x720 pixels.

The Vivo Y15 comes in Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red colors and is also available online at Lazada (https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop-mobiles/vivo/) and Shopee (www.shopee.ph/vivophilippines).

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image. Vivo Philippines announced its partnership with the NBA by the end of 2017.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

6 Ways to Celebrate Pinoy Pride at SM Supermalls

Remember when you were little and you would wake from your siesta to play Tumbang Preso? Or that one classmate who always had a guitar and played OPM classics? Nostalgic, isn’t it? Travel back in time as SM Supermalls celebrates Independence Day through unique and exciting festivities with a twist!

“Filipino pride is always alive. As we commemorate Pinoy pride, we celebrate our nation through unforgettable Pinoy activations that bring lots of fun and excitement for everyone at SM,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin.

Here are six ways to celebrate Pinoy pride this June at SM Supermalls:

1. Raise your flag. This June 12, pledge to the flag during the Flag Raising Ceremony and proudly remember what it took to achieve the freedom we enjoy today.

2. Salute to troops. It’s time to give back to people who work day and night for the safety of the Filipinos. Men and women in uniform may score special discounts at the Independence Day Sale from select stores. Don’t forget to bring your service ID!

3. Buy Pinoy. Bring your families to SM’s Pinoy bazaar and laud over a grand showcase of Philippine-made products and one-of-a-kind delicacies from all over the country!

4. Celebrate Local Music. There’s really quite nothing like OPM. From June 8 to 12, fall in love with with chart-topping OPM hits from classic hits to modern beats featuring best-loved local artists.

Vivo! Pilipinas. On June 1 to 12, take creative photos with friends and family at the VIVO! Pilipinas photowall, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #VivoPilipinasAtSM for a chance to win exciting prizes!

Kalyelympics. What’s Filipino pride without traditional Filipino games? From June 8 to 12, bring back your childhood memories with a digitized Larong Pinoy for a chance to win exclusive prizes at select SM malls nationwide! Participants should simply scan the QR code at the event area, log in or register, pick a game (Bato Bato Pik and Tumbang Preso), and play to win instant goodies!

Show off your Pinoy pride like never before this Independence Day at SM Supermalls! For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com.