Fresh from the launch of the Redmi Note 11 in the Philippines, Xiaomi announces a 1+1 extended warranty which guarantees coverage for the smartphones for up to 2 years!

The Redmi Note 11 rises up to the challenge of bringing even stronger specs and features to its camera system, charging speed, display, and System on Chip (SoC)—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before.

The Redmi Note 11 comes in two variants – 4GB+64GB which will be available for Php 8,999 and 6GB+128GB available for Php 9,999. Both variants will be available for pre-order via Xiaomi’s official sales channels as early as February 11, 2022 in the Philippines.

Pre-order until February 19 (12AM) and avail the early bird promo! Mi Fans who purchase the Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB at Xiaomi’s official Shopee and Lazada stores will get a free Redmi Buds 3, while those who order the Redmi Note 11 6GB+128GB will receive a free Mi Bunny. Stocks and availability for freebies will be limited. 

Meanwhile, those who will pre-order the Redmi Note 11 6GB+128GB variant in authorized Xiaomi retail stores from February 11 to 18 will get a free Redmi Buds 3 plus a Xiaomi Eco Bag, while purchases made on Xiaomi’s first day sale this February 19 to 20 will also receive the Redmi Buds 3 plus a Xiaomi Eco Bag for free. For those who will avail the Redmi Note 11 6GB+128GB on February 21- February 28 will receive a free Xiaomi Tumbler. 

Raising up the flagship-level camera experience, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 50MP AI quad camera setup ensures clarity in your photos, allowing you to capture great photos and videos without the extra effort. Its 8MP ultra-wide angle camera expands your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle and the 2MP depth sensor camera on Redmi Note 11 allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots.

Boasting a high refresh rate up to 90Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 180Hz, Redmi Note 11 enhances your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.43-inch, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide color gamut, provides more vibrant colours and details, while also reaching as much as 1000 nits to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

The beautiful display is packed into a trendy flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, Redmi Note 11 offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

Raising up its performance, Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a Snapdragon® 680 processor built using flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance while conserving power. Additionally, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery and a 33W Pro fast-charging that charges its battery from 0 to 100% in around an hour.

Beko, Europe’s leading home appliance brand, has been ranked 20th on the Real Leaders Top 200 Impact Companies of 2022 in recognition for its being a pioneer of sustainability and impact.

Real Leaders is a membership community for impact leaders with a global media platform dedicated to driving positive change. The Real Leaders 200 Top Impact Companies Award recognizes organizations that are making a positive social or environmental impact.

The company’s inclusion in the Real Leaders list shows how its sustainability initiatives are aligned with The Real Leaders’ purpose, as Beko continues to inspire others through its sustainable business practices. The company encourages people to live better lives by utilizing environmentally friendly technologies and emphasizing the idea that humans and the world are inevitably linked.

Through its “healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet” approach, Beko focuses on empowering next generations to live healthier lives.

Over the past two decades, the company has focused on innovation to make its customers’ lives healthier and more convenient by a line of eco-friendly appliances that reflect the brand’s sustainability mission. The product line uses recycled materials, bio-composites and detergent saving technologies for sustainable living.

Beko’s technologically advanced range of sustainable products including a washing machine/washer dryer, oven, tumble dryer, refrigerator, espresso coffee maker and dishwashers were launched in 2021 when Beko reiterated its commitment to sustainability.

Launched initially in European countries, the EcoTub Washing Machine & Washer Dryer  uses plastic waste transformed into a valuable alternative raw material. Approximately up to 60 recycled 0.5L PET bottles were used in the tubs of washing machines and washer dryers on certain models. This is the world's first example of this type of application in home appliances and this eco-friendly new manufacturing method significantly lowers carbon dioxide emissions. Since the beginning of this project in 2017, 58 million plastic bottles have been recycled with a reduction of CO2 emissions by almost 2,200 tons

The BioCycle Refrigerator has durable components composed of bio-based plastics and egg trays made from eggshell wastes and bioplastics. Each fridge's two egg trays contain eggshell waste from five eggs. The fan cover is 100% bio-based plastics (33gr) from sustainable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane. The door seal is 25% bio-based (soybean oil) materials (195 gr).

Meanwhile, the AutoDose Dishwasher dispenses the right amount of detergent for sparkling clean dishes every time. In each wash, up to 28% less detergent is used.

 “It is a privilege to be recognized as one of the Real Leaders Top 200 Impact Companies of 2022, because of Beko’s relentless efforts toward building a more sustainable future. As a business, we continue to innovate and understand that we have a collective responsibility to lead the way in working to prevent environmental devastation. Knowing that sustainability and innovation efforts must go hand in hand to achieve a meaningful impact, we encourage our industry peers and customers to join the fight with us, to ensure a more sustainable future, for all,” said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik, Beko's parent company.

"Beko has made significant contributions to the larger cause of ensuring a sustainable global environment and we are very honored to be recognized for this. Beko hopes to continue inspiring others through its sustainable business," said Gürhan Günal, country manager of Beko Pilipinas Corporation.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://bekopromos.ph  or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph. 

Starting at Php 8,999 the Redmi Note 11 once again makes flagship-level specs more accessible, raising industry standard for smartphones in the country.

 

Xiaomi pushes forward the legacy of the Redmi Note series as it announces the arrival of the Redmi Note 11 series in the Philippines today, starting with the Redmi Note 11, while the much-awaited Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G variants will be coming at a later date. Rising to the challenge to bring even stronger specs and features, Redmi Note 11 again brings powerful upgrades to its camera system, charging speed, display, and System on Chip (SoC)—making flagship-level smartphone performance more accessible than before. Also announced today is the brand-new Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 series, starting at PHP 6,999. 

Market availability:

The Redmi Note 11 comes in two variants – 4GB+64GB which will be available for Php 8,999 and 6GB+128GB available for Php 9,999. Both variants will be available for pre-order via Xiaomi’s official sales channels as early as February 11, 2022 in the Philippines. Meanwhile, stay tuned for the local availability announcement of the Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G coming soon. 

For the early bird promo of the Redmi Note 11 4GB+64GB, buyers will get the Redmi Buds 3 for free between February 11 until February 19 (12AM) on Xiaomi’s official Shopee and Lazada stores. Stocks and availability for the freebie will be limited. 

Those who will pre-order the Redmi Note 11 6GB+128GB variant in authorized Xiaomi retail stores from February 11 to 18 will get a free Redmi Buds 3 plus a Xiaomi Eco Bag.

Make sure to visit the official Xiaomi Philippines store on Lazada this coming February 15  and Shopee this February 21 for discounted Xiaomi Smart Eco Products with freebies. Stocks and availability will be limited. 

Flagship-level camera setup to deliver outstanding photography

Raising up the flagship-level camera experience, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 50MP AI quad camera setup ensures clarity in your photos, allowing you to capture great photos and videos without the extra effort. Its 8MP ultra-wide angle camera expands your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle and the 2MP depth sensor camera on Redmi Note 11 allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots.

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S once again feature 108MP primary sensors, allowing you to capture and share moments of your life in high resolution and true-to-life details. Utilizing the Samsung HM2 sensor with a large 1/1.52" sensor size, the main camera leverages 9-in-1 pixel binning technology as well as dual native ISO to deliver incredible images with higher dynamic range and colour performance, with excellent results even in dim light. The 8MP ultra-wide angle camera extends your perspective with a 118-degree viewing angle, and the 2MP macro camera captures fine details from up close. Additionally, the 2MP depth camera on Redmi Note 11S allows you to create a natural bokeh effect for your portrait shots. The front of Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S feature a 16MP front camera that can capture clear, natural-looking selfies. 

FHD+AMOLED DotDisplay with up to 90Hz refresh rate and trendy flat-edge body

Boasting a high refresh rate up to 90Hz and a touch sampling rate up to 180Hz, Redmi Note 11 enhances your screen experience with smoother animations and lag-free transitions, while also registering more precise finger touches. With a screen size of 6.43-inch, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay featuring DCI-P3 wide color gamut, provides more vibrant colours and details, while also reaching as much as 1000 nits to ensure the screen’s clarity even in bright daylight.

The beautiful display is packed into a trendy flat-edge body design. Plus, with dual super linear speakers located at the top and bottom of the phone, Redmi Note 11 offers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos.

Speedy and powerful performance at all fonts

Raising up its performance, Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a Snapdragon® 680 processor built using flagship-level 6nm process to deliver superior performance while conserving power. Additionally, the Redmi Note 11 is equipped with a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery and a 33W Pro fast-charging that charges its battery from 0 to 100% in around an hour. 

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is powered by the advanced octa-core processor Snapdragon® 695. This chipset offers 5G connectivity and superb performance, thanks to the flagship-level 6nm technology and clock speed up to 2.2 GHz. Redmi Note 11S rises to the challenge with advanced octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM. Alongside this exceptional battery capacity is Xiaomi’s flagship-level 67W turbo charging in Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, which takes as little as 15 minutes to fill 50% of battery. Redmi Note 11S also features 33W Pro fast charging. 

Breathe clean, breathe healthy: Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Series

Celebrating over 16 million shipments worldwide, Xiaomi today upgraded its widely-acclaimed Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier Series with three new variants - Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite. The brand-new series promises Xiaomi Fans a healthier, cleaner, and reduced-allergen indoor air environment year-round, with options for different home spaces and family needs. 

The top variant, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, features a 3-in-1 filtration system that combines electrostatic charge and mechanical filtration technologies to trap 99.97% of air pollutants as small as 0.3 microns****. So whether its pet dander, cotton fiber, or other pollutants, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro will have you covered.

To ensure maximized filtration efficiency, the Pro model newly integrates both PM2.5 and PM10 sensors to precisely detect inhalable particles of different sizes. An ionizer has been added to help capture floating pollutants. Alongside this, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro offers 500m3/h PCADR and 185m3/h FCADR, meaning it can filter the air of a 40m2 living room entirely every 15 minutes.

On top of powerful filtering performance, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro also offers a largely enhanced user experience. its sleek design and low-noise running mode at night make sure it blends perfectly into users' modern homes and life. A crystal-clear OLED touch display allows for quick viewing of AQI, temperature, and humidity statistics at a glance, and quick adjustments in just a few taps. Users can also remotely control the device using Xiaomi Home App, effortlessly scheduling purification routines and behaviour, setting up automation with other IoT devices, viewing filter usage status, and more. Voice commands are also supported with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. 

Priced at Php 11,999, Php 8,999, Php 6,999 respectively, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, 4, and 4 Lite will be available for purchase starting February 11, 2022 in the Philippines. Visit the Lazada Local Flagship Store this coming February 15 for discounted Xiaomi Smart Eco Products with freebies.

Buyer will get a free Mi Smart Kettle Pro if they purchase the Air Purifier 4 Lite and get it for only Php 5,999 instead of Php 6,999. Meanwhile, the all-new Air Purifier 4 will be available for only Php 7,999 instead of Php 8,999 and buyers will get a free Upany Air Fryer, while the Air Purifier 4 Pro will be up for grabs for only Php 10,999 instead of Php 11,999 and will come with a free Mi Standing Fan 2 Pro.

Amazing discounts also await the Robo Vacuum Series when you order on February 15 starting with the Vacuum Mop 2 which will be available for only Php 11,499 instead of Php 12,999 and comes with a free Upany Air Fryer. You can also get the Vacuum Mop 2 Lite for Php 7,999 instead of Php 8,999 and get a free Mi Smart Kettle Pro, while the Vacuum Mop 2 Pro will be available for only Php 16,499 instead of Php 17,999 and will come with a free My Standing Fan 2 Pro. 

 The best camera, performance, and connectivity ever on a Galaxy smartphone, Galaxy S22 Ultra reimagines the mobile experience by merging the best Galaxy features of the Note and S series. 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled Galaxy S22 Ultra, merging the best of two smartphone legacies – the unrivaled power of the Note series and the pro-grade camera and performance of the S series – to set a new standard for premium smartphones. Featuring a built-in S Pen, advanced Nightography and video capabilities, and an all-day battery, Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most powerful Ultra device Samsung has ever created.

“At Samsung, we constantly push ourselves to raise the bar on our most premium devices,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business. “Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the beloved functionality of the Galaxy Note and the most celebrated aspects of the S series and merges them for a truly unique mobile experience. This is a leap forward for mobile technology, setting a new standard for what a smartphone can be.”

From creative capabilities and productivity, to power and performance, the Galaxy S22 Ultra brings everything you love about the Note experience — including its signature S Pen — to the S series. The Galaxy S22 Ultra joins the new Galaxy S series of devices — Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ — offering every feature of those devices plus new added features for the best of the S and Note series .

Samsung’s Most Powerful S Series Phone Yet

For the first time ever, Note users’ favorite built-in S Pen is coming to an S series device — and it’s the fastest, most responsive S Pen we’ve ever made. With 70% lower latency  you can write and draw more naturally on your Galaxy S22 Ultra’s expansive screen, and explore apps in new ways. 

With S Pen, the Galaxy S22 Ultra becomes more than a phone. It embraces the legacy of the Note while opening up new ways to be creative and get things done. The result is a mobile experience unlike any before. 

With seamlessly integrated camera lenses and a sleek metal frame that creates a mirrored effect, Galaxy S22 Ultra represents Samsung’s most premium look and feel. Luxurious glass and haze finishing adds an elegant touch to Galaxy S22 Ultra’s reimagined linear, floating layout – complete with Galaxy Note’s iconic sharp angles – all encased in a streamlined design. As durable as it is striking, Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in four nature-inspired color options, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and, new on S22 Ultra, Burgundy.  

Capture Stunning Photos and Videos, Day or Night

With Galaxy S22 Ultra, you can capture footage that’s instantly post-worthy – in any lighting conditions. Advanced Nightography features available on the entire Galaxy S22 Series family of devices allow you to snag crisp, clear videos on both the front and back cameras, whether you’re recording during the day or night. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is built with a 2.4um pixel sensor – Samsung’s largest pixel sensor ever,  enabling its camera lenses to capture more light and data, optimizing the lighting and detail of your video clips. Plus, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s advanced Super Clear Glass lens helps you take smoother and clearer nighttime videos without flares. Meanwhile, video Auto Framing ensures your camera always captures exactly who you want, whether that’s one person or ten . 

With zooming capabilities that will get you 100x closer to the action,  Galaxy S22 Ultra isn’t just Samsung’s most powerful camera, it’s also the smartest. Packed with new AI-supported features like Portrait Mode, Galaxy S22 Ultra is built to make every photo look professional. With S22 Ultra’s robust intelligent camera capabilities, your phone does the heavy lifting, so you always capture stunning photos and video in any lighting.

Whether you’re an amateur or a professional photographer, Galaxy S22 Ultra gives you all the tools you need to snap a beautiful shot every time. Like Galaxy S22 and S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra offers exclusive access to the Expert RAW app,  which features a comprehensive suite of in-camera editing tools that deliver a DSLR-like experience and let you enjoy more creative control. With the ability to save photos in RAW format up to 16bit, you can take more control over your edits with more of your images’ data. And just like a DSLR camera, you can brighten or darken your photos with ISO settings and shutter speed, adjust white balance to make your photo more warm or cool, and manually focus on your desired subject to get your images looking exactly the way you want.

Unbridled Power and Performance 

Galaxy S22 Ultra is built for the most productive workdays. S22 Ultra is part of the first Galaxy S series to be equipped with the latest 4nm processor, which powers Samsung’s most advanced AI and ML processing. It also features Wi-Fi 6E, up to twice as fast as Wi-Fi 6 . That means you can enjoy unrivaled performance on all your most-used apps, whether you’re gaming, streaming, or working.  All that power runs on Galaxy S22 Ultra’s powerful battery, which gives you more than a full day of use in a single full charge.  The Galaxy S22 Ultra also supports 45W super-fast charging, so you can record more than 50 minutes of video – after a 10-minute charge.   Work, play games, watch videos, and more, with power that always keeps you connected.

Whether you’re viewing content or creating your own, Galaxy S22 Ultra’s immersive 6.8-inch , Dynamic AMOLED 2X adaptive 120Hz display brings everything to life in stunning detail and brighter than ever with a peak brightness of 1,750nit.  Plus, Vision Booster technology enables Galaxy S22 Ultra’s screen to intelligently adjust brightness throughout the day, making sure you get the best possible view of your content even in bright sunlight. 

As part of our commitment to giving users the best possible mobile performance and experience, the entire Galaxy S22 series will be supported by up to four generations of Android OS upgrades.  Now millions of Galaxy users can take advantage of the latest security, productivity, and other exciting new features, for longer.  Samsung will scale this effort across our product line-up to ensure you’re fully supported across your Galaxy ecosystem.

Security You Can Trust 

The Galaxy S22 series is secured by Samsung’s powerful Knox Vault security platform, which includes a secure processor and memory that completely isolates sensitive data like your passwords, biometrics, or Blockchain keys from the phone’s main operating system. One UI's privacy dashboard and Indicator make it easy to see which apps are accessing your data and camera, so you can decide whether to grant or deny permission to each app. The Galaxy S22 series also introduces several new security features, including the ARM micro architecture, which helps prevent cyberattacks that target your operating system and memory.

Stay Connected with the Galaxy Ecosystem 

Alongside the new S22 series, Samsung is introducing an all-new line of tablets and a pack of updated features for Galaxy Watch4 so that Galaxy users can stay connected in every aspect of their lives. Built for a new era of connectivity, Galaxy Tab S8 series – including Tab S8 WiFi/5G, Tab S8+ 5G, and Tab S8 Ultra 5G – is Samsung’s most versatile line of tablets ever, built and designed to meet the ever-changing needs of those who work, study, play and create. 

Pricing and Availability

Starting February 9, 2022 11:00 PM until March 3, 2022, customers who pre-order the Galaxy S22 Ultra through Samsung.com, can get freebies and discounts worth up to PHP 13,200. Customers can enjoy a PHP 10,000 e-voucher which can be used to purchase select mobile products in the Samsung Online Store, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299. 

Customers can also pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online from February 10 – March 3, 2022, to get as much as PHP 13,200 worth of freebies, including a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro worth PHP 9,990, a Silicone Case with Strap worth PHP 1,999 and a Lucky Box Strap worth PHP 1,299.

Starting March 4, 2022, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be available in Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, select Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online, and telco partners. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will retail at PHP 68,990 for the 128GB variant, PHP 72,990 for the 256GB variant, and PHP 80,990 for the 512GB variant, in Burgundy, Green, Phantom White, and Phantom Black. 

For more information about Galaxy S22 Ultra, visit: http://www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/galaxy or https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s22-ultra/.

PLDT Inc. and Microsoft today announced a strategic partnership to work together through Microsoft’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Program (CTIP), a move that aims to strengthen the country’s digital borders and infrastructure security against cyber threats.

The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive work and learning onto virtual ecosystems, and this increase of online usage and behavior has created a broader area of opportunity for cybercrime and malicious actors to target. 2021 saw a wide range of cyberattacks throughout the year, targeting stakeholders of public and private organizations, and even everyday consumers through mobile devices and social media platforms.

Microsoft’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Program is driven by its Digital Crimes Unit (DCU), an international team of technical, legal, and business experts created in 2008 to combat cybercrime on a global scale. Its expertise and unique view into online criminal networks uncover evidence used as criminal referrals to law enforcement agencies throughout the world. 

Created in 2013, CTIP collects and distributes actionable cyber intelligence, including that derived from the Microsoft DCU’s botnet takedown operations to Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Critical Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs). CTIP data is also engineered into specific Microsoft products and services to help customers identify threats in their computing environments.

“Microsoft’s DCU values our threat intelligence-sharing partnerships, and we look forward to seeing how the Microsoft CTIP intelligence helps PLDT to protect the citizens of the Philippines,” said Mary Jo Schrade, Assistant General Counsel and Regional Lead, Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit Asia.

With this strategic partnership, PLDT will gain access to Microsoft DCU’s Azure-based cyber threat intelligence in real time, providing information about the impact in the Philippines from the malware families DCU has disrupted in the past.  This intelligence will provide better insights into criminal cyber infrastructure located within their jurisdiction. PLDT, in turn, with its network domain knowledge, can help in two-way sharing of intelligence to identify compromised infrastructure and alert impacted entities in the country to potential cybercrime threats.

“Security is at an inflection point as cyberattacks become more sophisticated and digital attack surfaces exponentially increase. We believe that anything less than comprehensive security is no security at all,” said Microsoft Philippines Country General Manager, Andres Ortola. “We are committed to ensuring the internet is safe and secure for all users and our DCU is leading the fight against cybercrime to protect businesses and individuals and to promote trust globally. To date, the DCU has completed 24 malware disruption operations worldwide, resulting in millions of devices kept safe from cybercriminals and preventing millions in financial losses. Alongside PLDT, we can do more for the Philippines and empower a safer cyberspace for all Filipinos.”  

The partnership with Microsoft is expected to help fortify PLDT’s existing and robust cybersecurity capabilities in preventing and mitigating cyber threats and attacks. 

An industry leader in cybersecurity intelligence, PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. safeguard their over 70 million mobile and over 3.7 million broadband customers all over the country against emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, investing nearly P3 billion in cybersecurity infrastructure in 2021 alone. These major investments have strengthened the PLDT group’s predictive, preventive, detective, and responsive capabilities. Last year, the PLDT group acquired information on more than 200 million cyber threats and prevented close to 300 million combined types of cyber-attacks.

“Our mature and sophisticated threat intelligence operations is one of the key and most robust pillars of the PLDT group’s cybersecurity structure. We are glad to partner with Microsoft to help fortify our strong cyber threat intelligence operations, and to help us better protect our customers in particular, and the country’s cyber defenses in general,” according to Angel T. Redoble, FVP, Chief Information Security Officer, and head of PLDT and Smart’s Cyber Security Operations Group.

Every day, Microsoft analyzes over 6.5 trillion signals to identify emerging threats to protect customers and in response to the increasing cyber threats in the Philippines and globally, Microsoft will invest $20 billion over the next five years to accelerate efforts to integrate cyber security by design and to deliver advanced security solutions.

Enjoy cashback rewards when you settle your SSS, PAG-IBIG, PRC, and BIR fees 

PayMaya is bringing Filipinos the convenience, safety, and time-saving benefits of paying for their fees and dues to the Social Security System (SSS), the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) with the Bills Bayad Promo. 

From February 1 to March 31, customers who will pay for their Pag-IBIG, SSS, PRC, and BIR fees and dues for the first time using PayMaya can get a 10% cashback voucher. Meanwhile, existing customers who are paying their recurring fees using PayMaya can also enjoy a 5% cashback voucher monthly during the promo period. Users can get up to P200 cashback. 

"We are always looking for ways to make everyday transactions easier and more rewarding. These include encouraging more consumers to use digital payments when transacting with national government agencies. We want to give users a more convenient experience as we also help promote ease of doing business with the government," said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer at PayMaya.  

Paying fees and dues to the four participating national government agencies is easy - here are the different channels where you can pay using PayMaya:  

SSS – pay for your social security contributions via the PayMaya app and the SSS mobile app 

Pag-IBIG – remit your regular housing amortizations via the PayMaya app and the Pag-IBIG website 

PRC – pay for your professional fees via the commission’s website  

BIR – settle your taxes and fees via the PayMaya app.  

On top of the cashback rewards, individuals who will sign up and upgrade their account can enjoy a P100 voucher when they use the code BILLSBAYAD upon registration.  

So if you have government fees and dues to pay—pay now with PayMaya and enjoy the sweet benefits of getting your money back! Basta government payments, pay it with PayMaya!  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. It provides more than 41 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 380,000 digital touchpoints nationwide.    

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 60,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "every day" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.    

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on Smart Padala, visit https://smartpadala.ph/