Monday, November 29, 2021

#TooGoodToBeNo2: PayMaya offers surprisingly better e-wallet features November 29, 2021 at 12:47AM

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#TooGoodToBeNo2: PayMaya offers surprisingly better e-wallet features

PayMaya Too Good To Be No. 2

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Digital transactions are here to stay and fintechs like PayMaya are making it easier to go cashless. The country’s leading digital financial services platform is the only fintech in the Philippines that runs a consumer e-wallet app, an enterprise payment processing business, and a remittance agent network with Smart Padala.

PayMaya Too Good To Be No. 2
PayMaya Too Good To Be No. 2

While its consumer app may not be the no. 1 e-wallet right now, its superior features make it #TooGoodToBeNo.2. If you haven’t tried out using the PayMaya app yet, you’re definitely missing out on some of its surprisingly better features that could make your everyday transactions a whole lot easier.

From its free cash in channels to 99.9% uptime, you’ll be surprised at how these nifty features can bring ease, convenience, and even savings whenever you go cashless.

Most number of FREE cash in channels 

To start, PayMaya offers FREE cash in at 90,000, out of its over 110,000 cash in touchpoints nationwide. Going cashless is supposed to make your essential transactions more convenient and this is exactly why PayMaya is aiming to remove this barrier. Compared to other e-wallet apps, you don’t have to worry about having to pay up to P200 in cash in fees just to put funds in your e-wallet account.

Cashing in for free is easy too! However you want to cash in to your PayMaya account, there will always be a FREE way to do it – whether it’s at the sari-sari store with Smart Padala in your street, at your go-to convenience stores like MiniStop, or Supermarket like Robinsons Supermarket, or through online transfers from your bank account via Instapay or via a linked BPI, RCBC, or Unionbank account.

Apart from cashing in for free, sending money to other PayMaya account users is also free – and when you transfer funds from PayMaya to a bank account via Instapay, you can earn a cashback of P15 to cover your fee until the end of the year! To get a full list of PayMaya’s free cash in channels, simply tap the ‘cash in’ button on your app’s homepage, and check out the icons with the ‘no fees’ sticker.

Widest billers and load items

Once your account is funded, you can now use it to pay for your everyday needs – from online and in your favorite stores, to in-app – where you can access the widest selection of over 1,500 billers and load items.

PayMaya offers easy access to everything you need to pay – utility bills, condo association dues, credit card payments, government dues, and more – all with a few taps on your PayMaya app. It also gives you access to hundreds of digital goods – from prepaid load, gaming pins, digital subscription packages, and even digital vouchers for yourself or as gifts to your loved ones. Whatever you need to pay or purchase, you can easily find it within a few taps on your PayMaya app.

Safer online shopping

With PayMaya, you also get to ensure that you’re only purchasing from legit sellers – whether you’re shopping at the in-app Maya Mall where you can access over 360 of your favorite brands or dealing with a PayMaya verified casual seller!

With Maya Mall, you get to access a wide selection of brands in-app – from your favorite fastfood chain to your go-to grocery sites, and shop worry-free because these merchant partners are guaranteed legit!

PayMaya has also made sure that buying from casual sellers who are also PayMaya users is easy and safe – with the introduction of PayMaya Verified Sellers. Now, you can easily check if the seller you’re paying is legit – all you have to do is check for the Verified Seller badge on the app’s confirmation screen right before you pay. You can also see the list of PayMaya Verified Sellers on the Maya Mall.

Real-time transaction history and notifications 

With all these everyday transactions done in your app, PayMaya understands how important it is to be able to keep track of your transactions in real-time. Need to check if your payment pushed through so you can confirm with the seller?  Unlike other apps, you don’t have to wait 24 hours for it! PayMaya allows you to track your transactions in real-time right on the app.

Not only does this feature give an additional layer of security – allowing you to ensure that your transactions have pushed through as they should, it also gives you peace of mind – knowing that you’re able to easily monitor your transactions as it happens.

Most reliable with 99.9% uptime 

Various finance and e-wallets apps offer trendy features but what good would all these do if your app is on downtime? Lucky for you, you don’t have to worry about that because PayMaya won’t let you down – 99.9% of the time.

With PayMaya’s 99.9% uptime rate, you can ensure that your transactions will go through whenever you need them. No more waiting for hours for your e-wallet’s system maintenance to be over, no more wondering whether or not your much-needed transaction went through. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and reliable e-wallet, PayMaya’s here for you.

No PayMaya app yet? Registering a PayMaya account is easy. All you need is your phone and mobile number to sign up. Once you’re ready to upgrade your account to unlock more features like sending money to other users and withdrawing your funds from an ATM, all you need is a primary ID such as your license, passport, or other official government cards, and a quick video selfie.

Sign up today and get 100% cashback on your load or gaming pin purchase when you cash in a min. P100. You can even get up to P200 if you upgrade your account.

These nifty features are bound to make your cashless experience a whole lot better. But don’t just take our word for it. Register to PayMaya now and experience its surprisingly better features for yourself. For more details, visit www.paymaya.com.

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#TooGoodToBeNo2: PayMaya offers surprisingly better e-wallet features
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Cebu Pacific receives its first A330neo; becomes greenest airline in Asia November 28, 2021 at 09:57PM

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Cebu Pacific receives its first A330neo; becomes greenest airline in Asia

A330 900 Cebu Pacific MSN2001 Take off

On track to having an all-Neo fleet by 2027

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, received its first Airbus A330neo (New Engine Option) yesterday November 28, 2021, which paves the way for it to become the greenest airline in Asia.

A330 900 Cebu Pacific MSN2001 Take off
A330 900 Cebu Pacific MSN2001 Takeoff

The airline’s newest aircraft features 459 lightweight Recaro seats, ergonomically designed for comfort over long distances. This also allows more travelers to be carried in a single flight, resulting in the lowest carbon footprint per passenger, making CEB the greenest airline in Asia.

“Cebu Pacific’s first A330neo brings us closer to our target of having an all-Neo fleet by 2027 and shows our commitment to making air travel accessible while ensuring environmental and social sustainability,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer at Cebu Pacific.

Cebu Pacific A330-900
Cebu Pacific A330-900

“We believe that growth and sustainability are not mutually exclusive and should, in fact, be inclusive if we want to work towards the greater good. This is why we will always choose the greener options – increased aircraft efficiency, reduced noise, and carbon emissions, to ensure that more low fares will be available for everyJuan,” Reyes added.

With the A330neo’s latest technologies, this eco-plane uses 25% less fuel than previous generation aircraft – able to consume as little as 1.4 liters per seat per 100 kilometers, thus, burning less fuel and emitting less carbon.

Inside Cebu Pacific A330 Neo Aircraft
Inside Cebu Pacific A330 Neo Aircraft

“We thank and applaud Cebu Pacific for selecting our latest-technology A330neo as part of its fleet modernization drive to fly the greenest aircraft for a sustainable future. The A330neo is the first aircraft in the world already certified to comply with ICAO’s CO2 emissions standards beyond 2028. The airline will benefit from the aircraft’s step-change in performance and economics while maintaining passenger comfort and lowest operating costs,” said Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific.

The outstanding efficiency of the A330neo also ensures compliance with the current and future sustainability requirements in terms of noise and emissions, providing passengers with the utmost comfort in one of the quietest planes developed. Thanks to the construction materials and engines chosen for this aircraft, the exterior noise footprint is reduced to nearly 60%, and the noise level in the aircraft is 3db quieter than competitors.

First A330neo delivery to Cebu Pacific
First A330neo delivery to Cebu Pacific

Powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines, the A330neo also features a new composite wing with increased span for enhanced, fuel-beating aerodynamics.

As one of the world’s youngest fleets, CEB’s newest aircraft is set to enter service next month to fly to various destinations across CEB’s international and domestic network.

CEB operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines, covering 33 destinations, on top of its 12 international destinations. Its 73-strong fleet includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters.

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Cebu Pacific receives its first A330neo; becomes greenest airline in Asia
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Villa Balbiano, the awe-inspiring Italian jewel featured in the most high-fashion film of the year, House of Gucci, is available to book on Airbnb! November 28, 2021 at 09:30PM

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Villa Balbiano, the awe-inspiring Italian jewel featured in the most high-fashion film of the year, House of Gucci, is available to book on Airbnb!

Master Suite Bedroom House of Gucci

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) –  Villa Balbiano, the awe-inspiring Italian jewel featured in the most high-fashion film of the year, House of Gucci, is available to book on. Airbnb!

Living Room Area
Living Room Area

Transporting visitors to the height of ‘90s Italian opulence, Villa Balbiano is the site of Gucci family patriarch Aldo Gucci’s home in the film, which hits theaters on Wednesday, November 24.

Master Suite Bathroom
Master Suite Bathroom
Master Suite Bedroom House of Gucci
Master Suite Bedroom House of Gucci

As one of the largest private residences on Lake Como, Villa Balbiano (see on Airbnb) features six lavish suites and extravagant, lush gardens, distinguished by the British Society of Garden Designers.

Lake Exterior Villa Balbiano
Lake Exterior Villa Balbiano
Interior Chandelier
Interior Chandelier
Lake Como View Suite Bathroom Villa Balbiano
Lake Como View Suite Bathroom Villa Balbiano

The host is offering an exceptional, one-night stay, available on Airbnb on March 30, 2022, for one guest and a plus one to spend a night in the master suite, with access to Villa Balbiano’s lavish amenities, including the first four floors of the home, the outdoor swimming pool, private pier, and boathouse. The listing costs 1000 euros for the night. Bookings for this one-night stay open on Monday, December 6, at 12 p.m. EST.

*This one, one-night stay is not a contest.

Exterior View from Lake Como Villa Balbiano
Exterior View from Lake Como Villa Balbiano
Exterior Fountain Villa Balbiano
Exterior Fountain Villa Balbiano

More about the film

MGM’s House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), an outsider from humble beginnings, marries the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder. Based on the book “The House of Gucci” by Sara Gay Forden, the film is directed by Ridley Scott and stars Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Jack Huston, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino.

Aeriel Exterior House of Gucci
Aeriel Exterior House of Gucci

About Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer one-of-a-kind stays and unique experiences that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way.

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Villa Balbiano, the awe-inspiring Italian jewel featured in the most high-fashion film of the year, House of Gucci, is available to book on Airbnb!
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