Monday, April 1, 2024

Kick Off Your UEFA EURO 2024 Adventure and Watch the Games Live with GCash

MANILA, Philippines – GCash, the Philippines' top finance app, joins forces with Alipay+ to bring an exciting opportunity for Filipino football fans to take part in this year's UEFA EURO 2024. As the premier football tournament kicks off once again, GCash is making it possible for you to witness the action live with the launch of its new raffle promo. GCash is a partner of Alipay+, which is the exclusive Official Payment Partner of UEFA EURO 2024.



Captivating millions of fans globally each year, the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament is set to take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024 across ten iconic host cities in Germany, including Berlin, Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich, and Stuttgart.


By simply using GCash to pay, whether locally or internationally, users can earn raffle tickets and get the chance to experience the thrill of watching the UEFA EURO 2024 games live in Germany.

According to Paul Vincent Albano, General Manager for GCash International, “We are delighted to announce our partnership, together with Alipay+, the exclusive Official Payment Partner of UEFA EURO 2024, a collaboration that celebrates a shared passion and commitment to connecting with Filipino football fans. With GCash, users can unlock opportunities for more enriching experiences, and having the chance to attend the biggest sporting event of the year is just one of the ways we make this possible for our users. Through Alipay+, Filipino fans can pay at thousands of retail stores, F&B outlets and attractions across Germany and Europe, simply with GCash."

GCash is now available internationally, through its partnership with Alipay+, ensuring seamless transactions for users even while they’re abroad. Through its Scan-To-Pay feature, users can enjoy hassle-free payments with zero service fees at millions of merchants worldwide, including restaurants, grocery stores, retail shops, and more! 


The benefits of paying with GCash extends to gaining access to exclusive discounts and promos, including the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Germany for UEFA EURO 2024. From March 1 to April 30, GCash users can earn raffle entries for every complete payment transaction made with Scan-To-Pay. 


Payments made abroad earns users 10 raffle entries, while transactions within the Philippines earn one raffle entry each. The official winners' draw will take place on May 4, 2024 with 16 lucky GCash users 2 winning tickets, giving them & their friends who love football the chance to watch the games with them! 


Be part of football history and don’t miss out on the chance to witness Europe’s top nations in action this year. For more information and updates on the UEFA EURO 2024 promo, visit the GCash website or follow GCash online through @gcashofficial. 

Summer Heat is On! HONOR drops 4.4 Sale with up to 60% Discount on Your Dream Gadgets!

Manila, Philippines, April 1, 2024 – Leading global provider of smart devices HONOR Philippines just dropped its biggest 4.4 Summer deals on Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Shop44Sale_PR), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Laz44Sale_PR), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONOR_TikTok44Sale_PR)! Up to 60% discount on select HONOR devices await HONOR fans from April 1 to 8, 2024!

“This is the chance for all our HONOR fans to treat themselves. A whopping 60% discount on top of vouchers is up for grabs! Start the summer season right with your dream device on your hand,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.


HONOR Devices that have the biggest Price Drop


HONOR X6 will be priced for only Php 3,000 from its original Php 6,990 price tag. Enjoy 50MP Triple Camera and a 5000 mAh battery that can last you for days without charging! 


The iconic and viral HONOR X9a 5G is getting a Php 3,000 price drop. During HONOR 4.4 Summer Sale, you can get it for just Php 13,990 from its Php 16,990 SRP! Same goes with HONOR 90 Lite 5G – from Php 12,990 down to just Php 9,990! And the cherry on top? If you buy either HONOR X9a 5G or HONOR 90 Lite 5G, you will also be getting a FREE HONOR Bluetooth Speaker!


Checkout the wide array of products HONOR Philippines is offering and its corresponding exciting deals! From the viral X Series smartphones, irresistible tablets and laptops to the high-end HONOR Magic5 Pro 5G!


All these and more when you shop from April 4 to 8, 2024 on Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Shop44Sale_PR) and Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONOR_Laz44Sale_PR), and April 1 to 8 on TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONOR_TikTok44Sale_PR)!



For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR's social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

DTI-Laguna Conducts Livelihood Orientation Seminar to CMDC’s Graduates and Trainees

DTI-Laguna Conducts Livelihood Orientation Seminar to CMDC’s Graduates and Trainees

Calamba City — On March 22, 2024, the Calamba Manpower Development Center (CMDC), in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna), through its Negosyo Centers, spearheaded a livelihood orientation seminar for the graduates and trainees of CMDC held at 3rd floor lobby, New City Hall, Calamba City, Laguna. It was attended and participated in by 262 graduates and trainees from different courses.

The said livelihood orientation program commenced with an opening prayer led by Ms. Zenisa Alinsunurin, followed by the welcome remarks delivered by Mr. Crisolo Gamboa, Senior Manpower Development Officer.

Continuing with the program, Ms. Avegail Agojo, Business Counselor from Bay, led a discussion on how to start a business. She discussed the pros and cons of managing a business based on ownership, as well as the step-by-step process of starting a small business.

Following Agojo’s presentation, Ms. Rica Mae Garcia, Business Counselor from Majayjay, tackled business ideas. She presented some small business ideas and the required capital needed to start them, along with the type of business they want to engage with.

Livelihood Orientation Seminar

The third speaker, Ms. Michelle Caymo, Business Counselor assigned in Nagcarlan, talked about the programs and services offered by the Department, as well as the two (2) divisions it has and their specific functions.

Next, Garcia imparted knowledge on consumer education, specifically addressing the consumer’s eight (8) rights and five (5) responsibilities, which should be practiced and exercised by every consumer.

Lastly, Mr. Carl Eric Villanueva, Business Counselor from Magdalena, provided information on the difference between business and entrepreneurship and the characteristics and traits an entrepreneur must possess. He also named some entrepreneurs who experienced failures and hindrances but remained successful in operating their businesses nowadays.

The event concluded with a question-and-answer portion wherein participants were able to clarify some points and share their insights.

Overall, the seminar received positive comments from the participants and they expressed their satisfaction with the learning activity.