Thursday, May 5, 2022

Meet Maya: It’s everything and a bank May 02, 2022 at 06:15AM

Out of Town Blog
Meet Maya: It’s everything and a bank

Paymaya is now Maya

Co-create this revolutionary all-in-one money app and get a chance to win P1M worth of bitcoin!

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Top-rated finance app PayMaya has evolved from an e-wallet to a powerhouse all-in-one money app called Maya. It’s everything and a bank – and it’s available for early access to users starting today.

Maya combines the popular PayMaya e-wallet with new features like crypto, and an innovative digital banking experience powered by Maya Bank, to allow you to spend, save, grow, invest, and master your money — using your smartphone.

Paymaya is now Maya
Paymaya is now Maya

Maya will make your money work harder for you than any other e-wallet or bank in the market. It is completely free to download and register from Google Play or App Store.

The new Maya comes with an array of features that make money handling easier and more seamless.

Maya Savings is a high-yield savings account with a 6% introductory interest rate, the highest offered by a local bank today. This initial offer is available until August 31, 2022. It is powered by the BSP-licensed digital bank Maya Bank, allowing you a seamless experience in-app when saving your money. Eligible PayMaya customers will be able to move money from their e-wallet to Maya Savings with just a couple of clicks in the app and earn interest on their balance! All you need is an upgraded Maya account to access this feature – and it requires no maintaining balance.

Maya Credit is a virtual credit line that lets you borrow up to P15,000 within the app. You can use this to pay your bills, buy groceries, purchase load, or upgrade your smartphone! This credit line can be accessed in as fast as 60 seconds for eligible users – giving you cash in a flash whenever you need it.

Maya Crypto is the easiest way to start your crypto journey. You can buy, hold, and sell popular coins, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tether, and more, for as low as P1 all within the Maya app!

Maya Wallet continues to have all the e-wallet features that made PayMaya the top-rated local finance app in the country – only now, it comes with a revamped customer experience. You can still enjoy free cash-in through over 90,000 touchpoints nationwide so that you spend your money on the things that matter.

And that is not all. Soon, you will be able to go from light mode to dark mode on the app. To make your experience even more personalized, you can even own a username that will serve as your new Maya identity for a quicker and more convenient way to send and receive money.

Also coming soon is Maya’s goal-based savings that will allow you to set aside money to buy your first vehicle or take that well-earned break.

Maya integrates all these features into one seamless in-app experience. This money app is easy to navigate – with Wallet, Savings, Credit, and Crypto, just a simple swipe or tap in one app.

“Maya is all about challenging conventions – and this translates into the experience we’re giving our users with this new all-in-one money app. With this transformation, we want to enable Filipinos to make bolder choices with their money and seize opportunities – big and small,” said Shailesh Baidwan, President of PayMaya, and Co-Founder and Board Member of Maya Bank.

“We are combining the power of an innovative wallet and a secure, progressive digital banking experience powered by BSP-licensed Maya Bank to transform how Filipinos experience money. This unparalleled digital app experience is supported by Maya Business, the country’s leading payment processor for enterprises, and the widest on-ground network of Maya Center agents,” he added.

Co-create a revolutionary all-in-one money app

Maya invites you to co-create the best all-in-one money app by joining the Maya Early Access-Challenge.

Apart from being the first to experience Savings, Crypto, Credit, and more – you can also have the chance to become the first-ever Maya bitcoin millionaire! All you have to do is take the challenge!

Interested in joining? Here’s a quick guide:

  1. Just download Maya, and register.
  2. On the app’s home page, tap the ‘More’ button and choose Missions. You’ll be able to join the Maya Early Access-Challenge from there.
  3. Cash in at least P100 and upgrade your account to unlock Maya Savings with its 6% interest rate.

Opening your Savings account via Maya will earn you points for the challenge. You earn more points whenever you complete more Early Access-Challenge missions, including sharing your feedback on the Maya app, referring your friends to Maya using your code, and more Maya features, including Pay Bills, Buy Load, etc.

You will be assigned a Maya level, depending on your score:

  • Maya Master for the top 5% of users with the highest score
  • Maya Enthusiast for the next 10% of users with the highest score
  • Maya Explorer for the next 15% of users with the highest score

The higher your score is, the more chances you have of winning this and other exciting prizes!

Maya Explorer-level customers will get a chance to win P300,000 worth of Bitcoin. Maya Enthusiasts can take home P600,000 worth of Bitcoin. And Maya Masters have the chance to take home another P1,000,000 worth of Bitcoin!

On top of this, all participants with a Maya Savings account will get a chance to win P1,000,000 worth of Bitcoin.

To know your point score, you will receive an SMS with a tally of your score, and you can also check the leaderboard on the Maya homepage.

Maya will make your money work harder for you than any other e-wallet or bank. Download the app now and register to experience this new all-in-one money app and get a chance to become a bitcoin millionaire!

Follow Out of Town Travel Blog on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and  Pinterest if you want more travel and tech-related updates.

Read: Top 10 Best Things To Do In Cancun, Mexico

Original article: Meet Maya: It’s everything and a bank

©2022 Out of Town Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Meet Maya: It’s everything and a bank
Team Out of Town
Out of Town Blog

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5 “Ikaw Ang Bida” May 02, 2022 at 06:02AM

Out of Town Blog
Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5 “Ikaw Ang Bida”

Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Eplayment Entertainment for the fifth season of Liga Adarna, the country’s biggest all-female esports league.

Running from April 19 to June 30, 2022, with the theme ‘Ikaw Ang Bida,’ the new season of Liga Adarna will showcase once again the skills and strategic gameplays of the country’s top female esports players in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). For the first time this season, Liga Adarna has also added PlayerUnknown’s Battleground (PUBG) in its tournament.

This upcoming season, Smart Omega Empress (formerly known as LVD Huntress) is set to defend their title as the MLBB champion of Liga Adarna Season 4.

Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5
Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5

Avid gamers and enthusiasts can watch the games live on the FB pages of Liga Adarna, Smart Communications, Inc. and SMART Sports.

Empowering Female Filipino gamers

The latest season of Liga Adarna is in line with Smart’s long-standing support for Philippine esports to cultivate the passion, skill, and talent of Filipina gamers.

Aside from organizing the country’s biggest esports events and backing Filipino esports athletes, Smart supports gamers with relevant data offers and services to level up their gameplay.

Earlier this year, Smart has launched the enhanced GIGA Games, which now includes data for PUBGM, on top of Mobile Legends, Facebook Gaming, and many more.

Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can conveniently register to GIGA Games via the GigaLife App, which is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei Mobile Services. Customers may also avail of GIGA Games by dialing *123#.

Smart also recently launched GIGA Arena, the country’s first all-in-one esports platform that aims to simply bring the total esports experience to mobile gamers who are looking to test their skills on Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends: WildRift, PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile.

To join Smart GIGA Arena, subscribers can simply go to gigaarena.smart and create an account using their Smart or TNT mobile number. To join ongoing tournaments, users need to use Giga Arena tickets, which they can earn and accumulate every time they register to GIGA Games data packs on the GigaLife App or by dialing *123#.

Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network

Smart subscribers enjoy leveled-up gaming experiences powered by Smart, the Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

Ookla declared Smart as the country’s fastest 5G mobile network and the winner of its Speedtest Awards™ for Q3-Q4 2021 with a Speed Score of 201.95. Its closest competitor posted a Speed Score of 116.08.
Know more about how Smart enables subscribers to level up their gameplay by visiting https://smart.com.ph/Prepaid/whats-new/gigagames.

Follow Out of Town Travel Blog on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and  Pinterest if you want more travel and tech-related updates.

Read: Smart 5G Benefits Mobile Gamers – Smart

Original article: Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5 “Ikaw Ang Bida”

©2022 Out of Town Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Smart partners with Eplayment for Liga Adarna Season 5 “Ikaw Ang Bida”
Melo Villareal
Out of Town Blog

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves! May 02, 2022 at 06:31AM

Out of Town Blog
Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves!

Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves!

4 Products to Keep Your Loved Ones Strong and Healthy

It’s important to put health as the top priority, especially after the start of the pandemic that tested our immune system. Apart from doing the basics such as exercising regularly and eating healthy foods, there are other ways we can boost our immune system with proper nutrition.

Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves!
Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves!

Aside from fruits and vegetables, we can get nutrition from supplements available in the commercial market like Abbott products. This trusted brand is known for providing high-quality and affordable products for the family. We’ve listed trusted Abbott products that’ll help ensure that your family is in optimum health every day.

Pediasure Plus Vanilla 3.6kg For Kids Above 3 Years Old Bundle of 3

Pediasure Plus Vanilla 3.6kg For Kids Above 3 Years Old Bundle of 3
Pediasure Plus Vanilla 3.6kg For Kids Above 3 Years Old Bundle of 3

Buy this on Shopee

Children ages three years old and above can be hard to feed most of the time. Pediasure Plus helps you give your children the nutrients they need as this provides 100% of the Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake. This nutritional supplement can also be taken with or in between meals and is created with a blend of probiotics and prebiotics which can help children get fewer sick days too.

This supplement is best for toddlers aged 3 years and above. Get 5 scoops and dissolve with 190 ml of warm water to prepare. Stir well.

Similac GainSchool HMO 3.6kg For Kids Above 3 Years Old Bundle of 3

Similac GainSchool HMO 3.6kg For Kids Above 3 Years Old
Similac GainSchool HMO 3.6kg For Kids Above 3 Years Old

Buy this on Shopee

Another nutritional supplement for your children that you must consider is Similac Gain School. This Abbott product focuses on brain, immunity, and growth, with its unique combination of DHA, Lutein, and RRR Vitamin E. It emphasizes support for overall cognitive development. Similac Gain School also comes with HMO, which helps the immune system by protecting children’s gut. This milk formula is best for children ages 3 years old and above.

Ensure Gold HMB Vanilla 3.2kg For Adult Nutrition Bundle of 3

Ensure Gold HMB Vanilla 3.2kg For Adult Nutrition
Ensure Gold HMB Vanilla 3.2kg For Adult Nutrition

Buy this on Shopee

One of Abbott’s most well-known products is Ensure Gold, especially for older adults and seniors. This nutritional supplement powder drink provides complete nutrition and has HMB that reduces muscle breakdown and supports muscle build-up. This supplement’s other key ingredients include Omega-3 and fatty acids for the heart and a dual fiber blend for gut health. It helps build muscle mass so that as adults age, they can still perform physical activities properly. Ensure Gold is best served with 6 scoops per serving, twice a day daily.

Glucerna Vanilla 1.8kg For Diabetic Nutrition Bundle of 3

Glucerna Vanilla 1.8kg For Diabetic Nutrition
Glucerna Vanilla 1.8kg For Diabetic Nutrition

Buy this on Shopee

Another Abbott product that can help adults function normally is Glucerna. It’s recommended for diabetics, and for those who are following a calorie-controlled meal plan. Glucerna is made with low glycemic carbohydrates, a unique lipid blend of Omega-3 and Omega-6, vitamin D, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A. To prepare Glucerna, add 5 scoops into a 200ml glass of cold water. Stir until dissolved.

Want to try Abbott products? Get them from Shopee for up to 30% off at Shopee’s 5.5 Brands Festival! Enjoy discounts from April 26 to May 7 and 32% off on May 5 from 12 to 2 AM on the Abbott Official Shopee Store.

Also, score a wide assortment of brands at unbelievable deals with 50% off Brand Bundles, 10% off daily, and Free Shipping with P0 min. spend only at the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival this April 26 to May 7!

Follow Out of Town Travel Blog on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and  Pinterest if you want more travel and tech-related updates.

Read: Prioritize Self Care With These Effective Health Supplements

Original article: Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves!

©2022 Out of Town Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Improve Your Family Health with these Nutrition Must-Haves!
Team Out of Town
Out of Town Blog

Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Sibulan, Negros Oriental May 02, 2022 at 06:25PM

Out of Town Blog
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Sibulan, Negros Oriental

Lake Balinsasayao

Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – Earlier this month, Team Out of Town was invited to join other travel writers and TV crews on the inaugural flight of AirAsia’s newest route: Dumaguete.

Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Tourist Information Center
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Tourist Information Center

On our second day, our visit to the Manjuyod Sandbar was followed by a nature trip to the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

Cottages at Kabalin-an Pond at the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao
Cottages at Kabalin-an Pond at the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao
Kabalin-an Pond at the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao
Kabalin-an Pond at the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao

The Twin Lakes Natural Park is a protected natural park surrounded by Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao. Both were naturally formed from a volcanic eruption with the Lake Balinsasayao at 90 meters deep and 76 hectares wide, and the Lake Danao at 58 meters deep and 30 hectares wide. The name Balinsasayao is derived from the birds that inhabit the lake and the surrounding forest, Balinsasayaw. While Danao is named after the native Danao people who settled near the lake.

Before we reached the actual park, we registered and paid the entrance fee at the visitor’s center. The team visited a small lake situated next to the visitor’s center before taking an additional five-minute ride to the park.

Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Viewpoint and Restaurant
Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park Viewpoint and Restaurant

The Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park is open from 8am to 5pm on a daily basis. The entrance fee for Filipino travelers is Php50 while for foreign travelers is Php100. Children at the age of 7 and below are free of charge and special rates apply for students, senior citizens, and residents of Negros Oriental/Occidental.

Things to do in Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park

Travelers can choose to paddleboat, kayak or hike through the forest, or opt to relax and enjoy the serenity of the lake.

  • Boat Rides – Php350/hour, 6 pax
  • Kayaking – Php150/hour
  • Hiking – Php300/hour, 3 pax
  • Cottage – Php100
  • Parking Fee – Php10 (motorcycle), Php25 (car), Php50 (vans/SUV)

*Overnight camping is not allowed
*Rates may change without prior notice.

Travelers should wear comfortable hiking shoes, take breaks to breathe, and always bring water with them. Drone flying is prohibited within the park as it attracts the attention of the birds inhabiting the surrounding forest. Swimming and snorkeling are also not allowed. Travelers should be mindful of their trash and not litter.

Lake Balinsasayao
Lake Balinsasayao
Lake Balinsasayao in Negros Oriental
Lake Balinsasayao in Negros Oriental
Lake Danao in Negros Oriental by Singapore.Alice via Wikipedia cc
Lake Danao in Negros Oriental By Singapore.Alice – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, cc

How to get to Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park

Travelers from Manila can book a flight to Dumaguete via the AirAsia website and mobile application. AirAsia flies to Dumaguete at the following schedules:

  • MNL-DGT – 4x weekly, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (Z2 641) with a travel time of 1.5 hours. Flights depart at 7am and arrive at the Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport at 8:25am
  • DGT-MNL – 4x weekly, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (Z2 642) with a travel time of 1.5 hours. Flights depart at 9:05am and arrive at the NAIA T4 at 10:25am.

From the city proper, travelers may rent a private vehicle or take the habal-habal. Travelers are advised to only approach drivers from the San Jose Tourism Habal-habal Drivers accredited by the DENR, Provincial Tourism Office, and LGU San Jose. Travelers may ask for their Tourist Driver’s ID.

  • One-way – Php200 per person
  • Roundtrip – Php400 per person
  • 2 pax per motorcycle

*Rates may change without prior notice.

Park Schedule and Entrance Fee

Operating hours: 8am to 5pm / Daily

Entrance fee:

  • Filipino travelers – Php50
  • Foreign travelers – Php100
  • Children at the age of 7 and below – free of charge
  • Students, senior citizens, residents of Negros Oriental/Occidental – special rates may apply

*Rates may change without prior notice.

Follow Out of Town Travel Blog on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and  Pinterest if you want more travel and tech-related updates.

Read:

Original article: Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Sibulan, Negros Oriental

©2022 Out of Town Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park in Sibulan, Negros Oriental
Melo Villareal
Out of Town Blog