Get the perks you deserve with this year-round promo 

We all love the feeling of good vibes when we get good deals from our favorite brands and e-Commerce sites. That's why digital financial services leader PayMaya is spreading the joy with exciting offers with its year-round Feel-Good Deals promo.

Get your daily dose of serotonin with PayMaya's Feel-Good Deals starting this March from an extensive list of the country's best brands -from hotels, restaurants, groceries, and retail merchants.

All you have to do is pay for your purchases in their physical or online stores using PayMaya to enjoy exclusive discounts. It's as easy as scanning to pay via PayMaya QR, paying with your PayMaya number, or using your PayMaya physical or virtual card.

"With community quarantine restrictions down to Alert Level 1, consumers are more comfortable with going out to shop, dine, and even enjoy a vacation. PayMaya's Feel-Good Deals is our way of giving users a much-deserved reward through exclusive deals and discounts. At the same time, this is also our way of showing support to our partner businesses," said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer at PayMaya.

If you are celebrating a special occasion or if you want to take a break with family and friends, you can book a stay Manila Marriott Hotel, Clark Marriott, Courtyard Iloilo, Sheraton Manila Bay or Sheraton Manila Hotel. For a minimum stay of two nights, enjoy a 30% discount on your room and 20% off on select amenities when you pay with PayMaya.

You can also get 9% off in Agoda when you book from March 15 to April 14, 2022, using the special code PMAYA9MAR. Meanwhile, you can enjoy a 7% discount on bookings from April 15, 2022 to June 14, 2022 with the code PMAYA7APR. 

PayMaya also got your back for your everyday essentials. Get exclusive discounts when you pay for your groceries or food in the Pick.A.Roo app with PayMaya. You can enjoy a one-time 15% or up to P375 off for a minimum spend of P1,500 when you use the code FEELGOODROO. 

 On top of these, customers can enjoy freebies when shopping at Waltermart, and a 15% off on any 2 regular-priced items at your fave retail brands like Birkenstock, Hedgren, Res-Toe-Run, Dr. Martens, and The Travel Club and more with PayMaya. 

 So what are you waiting for? Get these Feel-Good Deals now with PayMaya! We all deserve the good vibes. If you don't have an account yet, you can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register for free. For your daily dose of good vibes, pay with PayMaya! You can visit http://pymy.co/FeelGoodDeals

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.

As of end-December 2021, it provides more than 44 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 63,000 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.  

For the 13th consecutive year, Acer led the PC (desktop, notebook and workstation) market in the Philippines in 2021 with a 27% market share on the strength of stay-at-home demand for devices to be used for education and work, said IDC.

 

Acer has led the notebook category in the Philippines for 16 consecutive years, with a record-high 33% market share in 2021. It had a 30% market share in consumer notebooks and a 34% market share in gaming notebooks.

In the consumer branded desktop category, Acer had a 31% market share in 2021 as it dominated the consumer all-in-one desktop category with a 52% market share. In the monitors category, it had a 22% market share for 2021.

 

In terms of PCs shipped by the end of 2021, Acer Philippines sold 561,000 units last year from 394,000 in 2020 and 347,000 in 2019. This strong performance was driven by online learning as Filipinos turned to Acer, the tech giant known for its strong position in the education sector. Other factors that drove growth were the increased need for devices as more Filipinos worked from home and Acer’s multiple product offerings across all market segments and the brand’s value for money proposition.

Some 1.72 million PCs from different brands were sold in the Philippines in 2021 from 1.35 million in 2020 and 1.34 million in 2019, said IDC. Globally, PCs were in high demand with 350 million units shipped worldwide.

The IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, Q4 2021 also showed that work from home and digitization drove demand in the private sector. The share of notebooks in the consumer market went up from 73% before the pandemic to 84% in 2021. For the commercial market, the notebook share went up from 30% in 2018 to 69% in 2021.

Pandemic-related quarantines and lockdowns also drove the growth in gaming- and entertainment-related PC sales in the Philippines in 2021. For Acer, sales of gaming notebooks nearly doubled with 113,000 units sold last year from 75,000 in 2020 and 38,000 in 2019.

The shortage of semiconductors across the globe has resulted in supply issues for everything from computers. According to Acer, the shortage would continue until at least the second quarter of 2022.

 

“The PC has become a necessity during the pandemic. While the demand was strong beyond our expectations, due to online learning and work-from-home needs, including notebook PCs, Chromebooks, monitors and others, we did our best to fulfill them,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Acer Philippines General Manager.

Last year, Acer also stepped up its sustainability efforts by introducing the Earthion program, through which the tech giant engages its entire ecosystem from supply chain partners to consumers and employees by helping tackle environmental challenges through innovative and integrated solutions.

Since 2020, Acer’s notebooks have adopted recycled paper for packaging, and this has saved 8,750 kg of paper pulp and cut down on the usage of 20 million plastic bags. From Acer’s internal recycling activities, over 50 metric tons of batteries were recycled and remanufactured into new ones.

 

In 2021, Acer announced a new “enviro-friendly” laptop, the Acer Vero, containing 50% post-consumer recycled plastic in its keyboard caps, and about 30% in other parts, such as the top and bottom cover and screen bezels. Toward the end of 2021, the company expanded its Vero portfolio across a variety of devices.

The IDC said PC demand is expected to remain robust this year as uncertainty about future pandemic outbreaks means businesses, schools and consumers will want to be ready for another lockdown. Another factor that could drive growth is the digitization of business, growth in e-commerce will drive more spending from private sector.

Acer seeks to diversify its portfolio mix and expand new businesses, such as acerpure, Altos, HSN and Acer Gaming. It will also improve value creation and enhance the consumer journey. Acer will also continue to set lofty goals to reduce its carbon emission and create more environmentally-friendly tech products.

“Acer’s goal in 2022 is to optimally perform within core business competencies while we transform to prepare for areas of future growth,” said Ong-Lim.

The International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. 

 

 

XTREME Appliances announces the launch of its 2022 summer campaign, "Summer is XTREME Cool".  The campaign focuses on its cooling line-up: Aircon, Refrigerator, Freezer and Chiller and will run from March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022.

The summer season is fast-approaching, beat the heat with XTREME Appliances’ cooling appliances. Purchase any of the participating products and get one appliance for FREE. Customers can enjoy up to P3,995 savings in the said period.

XTREME Appliances’ cooling line was made for Filipinos to experience quality products without breaking the bank! So if you’re starting your summer negosyo or just on the lookout for a new cooling appliance for your home, you shouldn’t miss out on these exclusive deals! You’ll get to save big on discounts and electricity bills as the products also save up to 60% of energy.

SUMMER IS XTREME COOL PROMO 

Here are the participating products for the said campaign:

The promo is available at over 400+ XTREME Appliances stores nationwide.To know the nearest participating store in your area, please visit XTREME Appliances Facebook page. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce.

The world’s first 13.3" OLED Windows detachable laptop packs entertainment and productivity into a versatile fun-filled device

With hybrid learning and remote working being the norm today, ASUS responds to this change with its latest innovative product that aims to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. Designed for the energetic and ever-connected Gen Zs, ASUS launches today the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3300). This 2-in-1 world's first 13.3-inch Windows detachable laptop1 rewrites the rules to make it easier to enjoy everything, everywhere.

Fearless form factor

Known as multi-hyphenates in their online and offline worlds, Gen Zs need a versatile device that quickly adapts to their lifestyle. Now, there's no need to carry multiple devices for school, work, and entertainment as the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED does it all. This laptop can transform into four modes: tablet, landscape stand, portrait stand, and laptop mode, making writing, typing, or watching at any angle in any environment effortless.

It’s stylishly lightweight at 785g and 7.9mm in thickness, so users can be productive or entertained, even on the go. It also features a full-size detachable keyboard and a cover stand with a 170° hinge. There's also a high-precision ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus, neatly stored in a handy magnetic pen holder, so it's always on hand.

OLED TV on-the-go

The fantastic Vivobook 13 Slate OLED is the master of entertainment, thanks to its big 13.3-inch OLED Dolby Vision touchscreen. This brilliant display has a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio that provides a full-screen viewing experience when watching movies and TV shows. It's also PANTONE Validated with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut for accurate, vivid colors, and it's DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for deep blacks and brilliant highlights. Along with its incredible high contrast ratio, this means it brings out every detail, even in the darkest scenes. This OLED display has a fast 0.2-millisecond response time, and it offers much better eye protection, too, with naturally lower blue-light levels — up to 70% lower than an LCD display — that deliver TÜV Rheinland-certified and SGS-certified eye care.

Completing the exhilarating entertainment experience is the powerful quad-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. This uses an intelligent amplifier to safely drive the four wide-range speakers at their maximum possible distortion-free volume — up to 3.5 times louder than a standard amplifier.

 

Note or sketch every creative idea

The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED makes it easy to pursue creative hobbies and interests with its responsive touchscreen and high-precision ASUS Pen 2.0. Pop the Microsoft Pen Protocol 2.0-compliant stylus out of its magnetic holder, and it's ready to write, draw or annotate with its 4096-level pressure sensitivity, 5-350 gram pen-tip force, and 266 Hz sampling rate. The four interchangeable pen tips have different textures that mimic 2H, H, HB, and HB pencils, providing a truly natural feel for sketching and drawing. When paired via Bluetooth, the shortcut button provides intuitive one-click functions, such as taking screenshots or navigating to the next slide of a presentation. It's perfect for taking advantage of the free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, which includes one month's access to all the world-renowned Adobe creative apps.

 

Your versatile PC

When school or work beckons, the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED excels at on-the-go productivity. Just clip on the full-size detachable keyboard, and it’s ready to blitz through the serious stuff. This magnetically attached marvel has keys spaced 19.05 mm apart for comfortable typing with an extended 1.4 mm key travel. In addition to that, this productivity device comes pre-installed with a lifetime license of Microsoft Office apps.

 Zippy performance is provided by up to quad-core 3.3 GHz Intel processor, with top-class components that include up to a 128GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD and up to 8GB of fast LPDDR4X RAM.

Need to connect a USB device or headphones or transfer some files? No problem, as the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED has two USB-C ports, an audio jack, and a microSD card reader ready. And for quick one-touch login, there’s an optional fingerprint sensor on the power button.

Charging the long-lasting 50 Wh battery is simple, too. Having a USB-C Easy Charge means it can be charged from a power bank or almost any USB-C charger, and the bundled will charge it to 60% in as little as 39 minutes[ii], so there’s never any missed beat.

The ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED is now available in ASUS Concept Stores with a starting price of only PHP 39,995. Check here for the complete list of authorized stores.

 

Your PC, Your OLED TV Online Launch

Join the Your PC, Your OLED TV Online Launch featuring the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED ambassador Kyline Alcantara at the ASUS Philippines Facebook page on March 19, 8pm. Catch Kyline unbox the laptop and show how its different form factors adapt to her lifestyle. ASUS Philippines will also be giving away prizes to lucky viewers. Click here to RSVP https://bit.ly/YourPCYourOLEDTVPH.

Cutting-edge AI algorithms and Snapdragon® mobile platforms deliver cinematic experiences

Xiaomi today announced the launch of the all-new flagship Xiaomi 12 Series for global markets, featuring three groundbreaking devices: Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, and Xiaomi 12X.

Designed to empower users around the world with a cutting-edge videography studio and entertainment powerhouse, Xiaomi 12 Series delivers impressive advancements in Xiaomi’s AI algorithm, flagship processing power, and an all-round elevated experience.

Capture cinematic shots at any time

Xiaomi 12 Series enables users to record studio-quality shots no matter the scenario, be it challenging lighting conditions or moving objects. All three phones boast a pro-grade triple camera array for versatile shooting, starring a massive 50MP main wide angle camera, with 8K recording capabilities on both Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12.

Xiaomi 12 Pro stands out with its state-of-the-art triple 50MP array, which features a cutting-edge Sony IMX707 ultra-large main sensor. This sensor is capable of catching large amounts of light and empowers advanced imaging capabilities with faster focus speeds and increased color accuracy. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X feature a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, along with a 5MP telemacro camera, for filming life from different perspectives.

Beyond impressive hardware, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 also advance Xiaomi’s proprietary AI algorithms. These innovations make it easier than ever for users to record every moment the way they want to, even in low-light or moving subjects. Xiaomi ProFocus intelligently identifies and tracks objects, preventing blurring or out-of-focus shots of moving or veiled subjects. These advancements also include eye and face auto focus capabilities. Ultra Night Video uses Xiaomi’s proprietary algorithms to record video even under extreme low-light, meaning moody, atmospheric shots are clearer than ever.

Available on all three devices, One-click AI Cinema offers numerous creative options for show-stopping video editing, such as Parallel World, Freeze Frame Video, and Magic Zoom modes.

Flagship processing, unprecedented performance and power-efficiency

Flagship experience requires flagship performance. Xiaomi 12 Series features advanced Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM mobile platforms. Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 boast a Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor – Qualcomm's most advanced mobile platform. Built on a 4nm process, this processor also boosts GPU graphic rendering capabilities by 30% and energy efficiency by 25% when compared to the previous generation1. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12X is powered by the flagship 5G processor – Snapdragon® 870 – for smooth everyday usage. All three devices come with UFS 3.1 exceptional loading and data transfer speeds, along with LPDDR5 RAM for memory speeds up to 6,400Mbps.

For optimal product experience, Xiaomi 12 Series packs a high-performing cooling systems, bolstered by a super-large vapor chamber and multiple layers of graphite to offer a leading-cooling capability.

All-around elevated entertainment experiences

Xiaomi 12 Series not only lets users capture every moment in exquisite detail, but also allows them to relive those moments in astonishing detail via an exceptional entertainment experience.

All three devices offer vivid viewing on an AMOLED Dot Display rated A+ by DisplayMate, and with TrueColor support. For added peace of mind, the display features scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, and supports Dolby Vision®, industry’s leading imaging technology that to brings your content to life with vibrant color and details. Xiaomi 12 Series also supports HDR 10+. Xiaomi 12 Pro is SGS Eye Care Display Certified, showing care for users’ long-term visual health during marathon sessions.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12 Pro redefines flagship display with incredibly smooth viewing, scrolling, swiping, and sliding. The device’s highly power-efficient 6.73-inch WQHD+ display leverages AdaptiveSync Pro to intelligently adjust dynamic LTPO display between 1Hz and 120Hz based on content.

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X deliver Xiaomi’s most colorful smartphone display to date, with more than 68 billion colors on 6.28-inch full-HD+ displays. Both feature 120Hz AdaptiveSync, for an impressively high-definition, vibrant, and flicker-free display that conveys every detail.

No cinematic experience is truly complete without pro-grade audio. Xiaomi 12 Series features SOUND BY Harmon Kardon, and creates an immersive audio experience powered by Dolby Atmos®, delivering spatial sound with rich detail, clarity, and realism across all your favorite entertainment. Xiaomi 12 Pro’s quad speakers – in the form of two tweeters and two woofers – deliver clear details and cover an astounding range of sound. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X both deliver balanced stereo sound ideal for immersive gaming or video.

To optimize core user experience further, Xiaomi 12 Series incorporates MIUI 13, released globally earlier this year. The update includes faster storage, higher background process efficiency, smarter processing, and longer battery life. New features in the upgraded experience include Xiaomi’s proprietary Liquid Storage, Atomized Memory, Focused Algorithms, and Smart Balance.

Next-generation charging

To ensure Xiaomi 12 Series delivers pro-grade cinematic and entertainment experiences all day, the devices deliver next-level charging speed and safety.

Xiaomi 12 Pro features incredibly fast 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge. With a 4,600mAh battery fully charged in just 18 minutes using Boost mode, Xiaomi 12 Pro delivers next-generation charging capabilities that keep up with user demands2.

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X fit 4,500mAh batteries into compact body designs. Both devices support 67W wired turbo charging for speedy power-up. Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 also support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 both leverage Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, a smart charging algorithm that learns and adapts to charging habits, which prolongs battery life.

Flagship capabilities packaged in an iconic design

These portable pocket-sized studios fit comfortably in the palm of your hand thanks to Xiaomi 12 Series’ iconic and user-centered design. Slimmer high-capacity batteries and a narrower ridge gap save precious space within the device. Xiaomi 12 Pro’s 6.73-inch display is encased in a sleek middle frame with sophisticated 3D curves. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X’s 6.28-inch display measures just 69.9mm in width and is accented by smooth curves for a perfect fit3. All three devices are available in Gray, Purple, and Blue.

YouTube Premium Free of Charge

Xiaomi 12 Series customers will receive up to three months of YouTube Premium free of charge, a move to give users access to the best content ad-free an offline, where available 4. The benefits include a subscription to YouTube Music Premium where users can get unlimited, ad-free access to more than 80 million official songs plus live performances, covers, and remixes.

Market Availability

• Xiaomi 12 Pro comes in two variants, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and will be available starting from 999 US Dollars.

• Xiaomi 12 comes in three variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and will be available starting from 749 US Dollars.

• Xiaomi 12X comes in two variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and will be available starting from 649 US Dollars.

 Enjoy online shopping insurance with PayMaya's Buyer Protect   

PayMaya users can now enjoy better peace of mind when shopping online with Buyer Protect, the only online shopping insurance provided at no additional cost by an e-wallet in the country.   Buyer Protect is underwritten by leading general insurer AIG Philippines Insurance and developed by PayMaya with leading international insurtech, bolttech.  

If you shop online and pay using your PayMaya account, you now enjoy peace of mind for undelivered, incomplete, or damaged purchases. This is because you are now covered – thanks to Buyer Protect. Best of all, you can take advantage of this offer at no extra cost! 

With Buyer Protect Insurance, you can enjoy coverage for purchases with a minimum spend of PHP100 per transaction from legitimate online sellers with their own website or official stores on Lazada, Shopee, Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, and similar sites.    

Easily get your money back if you experience online shopping fails – be it new home décor items delivered to you with damages or incomplete items from your recent shopping haul. If the seller is not willing to provide a refund, you can get it conveniently with PayMaya’s Buyer Protect!  

You can get reimbursed up to PHP8,000 per valid claim, or up to PHP16,000 annually for undelivered, incomplete, or damaged purchases from eligible online sellers. To access this free insurance product, you just have to make sure that you have an upgraded PayMaya account and that you use your PayMaya card, QR code or mobile number for your online purchase.   

The launch of this new offer is just one of the many ways PayMaya is making online transactions safer for you. In December 2021, the company also introduced PayMaya Verified Sellers, making it the only e-wallet that provides a special badge to legitimate and trustworthy online sellers.  With this, it is easier to know if the casual seller you are paying is legit! 

"More Filipinos are now enjoying the convenience of online shopping using PayMaya. That's why we need to create more positive experiences for consumers when they purchase online, and PayMaya is leading at this front with relevant features such as Buyer Protect," said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya Philippines.    

"With Buyer Protect, our customers have better peace of mind using their PayMaya accounts as they can get reimbursed for online shopping fails without having to pay extra charges," he added.   

To enjoy worry-free shopping and experience safer and more convenient payments with a few taps on your smartphone, just download the PayMaya app and register for free!    

To file a claim for your online shopping fails, simply follow these three easy steps:   

1. Hop over to https://www.paymaya.com/buyer-protect where you can download the claim form.   
2. Once you have filled out the necessary information in the form, submit it, along with the supporting documents at aigphl_consumerclaims@aig.com.   
3. All that's left to do now is wait for the reimbursement in your PayMaya account in 7 – 10 working days.  

The launch of Buyer Protect is part of PayMaya's push to make digital transactions more convenient and safer for more Filipinos.  Last year, PayMaya launched Personal Protect, which covers dengue, COVID-19, and Permanent Total Disability, underwritten by Pioneer Insurance & Surety Corporation. The company also introduced Mobile Protect, which allows users to avail themselves of mobile phone repair services from bolttech for Cracked Screen or Accidental and Liquid Damage.  

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.   

As of end-December 2021, PayMaya provides more than 44 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 63,000 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.     

 

Global technology leader Xiaomi inaugurated its second exclusive service center in the Philippines last March 5, 2022, as part of its initiative to provide premium after-sales service to its customers.

Located on the ground floor of SM City Manila beside the Manila City Hall, the Xiaomi Exclusive Service Center aims to provide a harmonious experience and luxurious treatment for its consumers, following the opening of the first Xiaomi exclusive service center last December 2021 in Bonifacio Global City. Xiaomi fans can expect end-to-end service from product purchase up to after-sales support for the gadgets. 

“The constant support of Xiaomi fans has been critical to our success. So, when it comes to their product concerns and service needs, Xiaomi strives to give the best possible experience to our devoted customers. The inauguration of our 2nd Exclusive Support Center brings to life our promise to provide excellent customer service to the Xiaomi community and that our fans can expect more branches to open in more key cities and extend this exclusive customer service experience to more Xiaomi fans nationwide,” shared Xiaomi Philippines Service Manager, Joel Salera. 

Xiaomi announced last year that part of its goals for 2022 will be ramping up its after-sales service in the country. Earlier in 2021, Xiaomi increased its after-sales touchpoints by growing from 10 to 20 service locations across the country, as well as adding 10 additional authorized service centers to serve Xiaomi TV products. A Xiaomi Contact Center was also established to support customers in the Philippines and the Americas. 

Aside from enhanced customer service, Xiaomi fans may enjoy the benefits of Xiaomi's second exclusive service center promo, which offers a 50% discount on out-of-warranty labor fees.

For more details about Xiaomi and concerns, customers can get in touch with the Xiaomi Toll-free Contact Center at 1-800-1312-0048 for PLDT/SMART or 1-800-8386-5529 for GLOBE. You may also email them at service.ph@xiaomi.com or mi-phfeedback@xiaomi.com or check the official website at mi.com/ph/service/repair.