#ShopPaMore with PayMaya This Holiday Season

Have you been shopping online lately? Or have you been buying stuff over the counter and think you’re not saving enough? Well probably, you haven’t heard or used Paymaya yet. I did yesterday.

I used the scan QR code function on my Paymaya App to purchase food and medicine over at Mercury Drug. It’s one of the establishments that carry the green Paymaya QR code so I didn’t need to bring a credit card or cash to actually purchase stuff. It’s even quicker to transact with because all you need to do is scan, input the amount and press PAY. You’ll get confirmation texts, the same transaction records on your app and finish everything in a few seconds.

Aside from that, you can get as much as 100% cash back on your purchases through PayMayaQR codes with their partner merchants listed here pymy.co/QRMerchants

True enough I saw my Mercury Drug branch nearby and bought medicine and groceries. Because I was a good boy this year, Santa PayMaya gave me cash back the same evening and it was pretty much automatic. Now think of this setting in The SM Store or Robinsons Department Store if you’re doing Christmas rush shopping, you not only get savings from mall sales and comfort of paying easily through the app, they literally are giving you money back just by using it. Isn’t that one more reason to celebrate?

This is also random per transaction. For spending at least Php 100 using the PayMaya QR feature you can get 1%, 10%, or 100% of the total amount you purchased. All up to Php 1,500 per account holder for the entire promo period, no joke! If you use your PayMaya physical or virtual card to purchase at least Php 200, you can get 30% cash back (maximum of Php 300) on top of whatever discount you are getting on any online store until December 31. It will be credited to you 14 days after the promo period so don’t get shocked if you get more money in January!

If that ain’t enough, you’ll also get the chance to win Php 10,000 every day this December or Php 10 Million in the PayMaya Pa More Raffle Promo. Go get yourself one by downloading the app or upgrading yours with a card. I use both and it is so convenient than others. Try it and you’ll get hooked, I know I did!

Get money back and perks only from PayMaya!

KUMAGCOW 

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The Hard Case of Alzheimers Tonight at MMK

I was fortunate to see Ms. Sylvia Sanchez over the weekend and got to talk to her personally. She’s one of the country’s best dramatic actress and it is evident in her past projects, notable series which we have seen over the years. Of course, her caliber is unquestionable. I have watched her son and daughter’s MMK episode last week and I must say, it is in the genes. This evening, it will be her turn, an emotional episode discussing Alzheimers disease, of dimentia and the effects of it in the family.

Aside from the queen of realistic dramas, she will also be with high caliber actor Nonie Buencamino, and the legendary actress Ms. Boots Anson Roa. Nothing much was discussed in the trailer being shown these past few days, but I bet it will be very heavy. This has family conflict, after years of not being with her family, she goes back with an ailing mother who suddenly could not remember her, or anybody for that matter. How would she be able to make amends with the issues they had in the past? How would she be able to go and get back the lost years and fix the broken relationships? How would she be able to get her to understand her feelings, or communicate if they don’t see eye to eye? When you want to make a connection but lost her in the end, not knowing if you would still find her, how would things end?

Watch the show at 8:30PM today and see the story of the Panganiban family and their struggles to live with someone who has Alzheimers. Will they find her and bring her back home?

I hope so too. This is under the direction of Nuel Naval and written by Benson Logronio and Arah Badayos.

KUMAGCOW

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AURORA Gives Fright on Cinemas MMFF 2018

I arrived a bit late on the red carpet because of holiday traffic but I am watching the AURORA premiere as this is part of the MMFF. I wanted to watch all of them but let’s just see what we can. 

I got to catch a few stars because the movie was already starting, so I only got to photograph Viva’s Yassi Pressman, the Director Yam Laranas, stars Marco Gumabao and Anne Curtis.

The film is set on an island with clear skies, crystal waters. It is certainly provincial, albeit color graded coldly with hues of blues and gray, you could tell how rural the place is as it’s shot in Batanes. The underwater scenes are give and take, some nice, some staged prolly for safety reasons, but it was convincing on some instances, some not especially on the drone cuts. The horror factor though, there are a lot of scenes for that. They took time to build up, but the injects of shock was effective. I bet this thing would get an award for musical score as they took time making that accompany the scenes, aside from the water it was a little claustrophobic. They detailed the accident that happened in this movie so you should listen to the story of Marco Gumabao’s brother in the film. They will also get you to feel how it is inside the ship, not to spoil things but the scary stuff probably is just the best part about this story.

Is it going to be worth your money? Yes, I think so. If you’re a fan of scary films this is probably what you should watch first this MMFF. Although there might be constraints in the budget for this film, it looks they spent good money on people for this film which made seeing the victims part legitimate, I also like the part where they were in a tight spot with waters rushing in on the ship. How did it end? It’s for you to find out on theaters this December 25.

This is produced by Viva Films and Aliud Entertainment. Go frighten yourself, your whole family if you want to.

KUMAGCOW 

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SHOPWISE Does Holiday Deliveries Through Honestbee

I know you’re all busy, events left and right, office work about to wrap up, reunions, meetings and family time must be the cause. Although I too am excited for this because this news is worthy to share. If you’ve been struggling to juggle your schedules, I have the best solution for you. It’s called HONESTBEE, an app you can download on Google Play and the App Store today.

I fondly remember all my trips to Shopwise because my Mom and Dad usually wait for me there while having their favorite Mongolian Bowls inside the store, it’s their favorite spot and I knew they were going to have a great time grocery shopping there because they’ve got a lot of exclusive brands, the necessities and more. It’s a little sad because we couldn’t go there anymore because we had to entertain relatives coming from overseas and the traffic is really bad. Honestbee came into my life a little over a month and a half ago. Honestly, was skeptic because I knew there was delivery and concierge chargers on top of what you buy from them, but come to think about it, I spend almost the same if not even higher for Grab or Parking Fees plus severe back pains when lifting heavy groceries. I always worry about that because I couldn’t let my Mom lift things and I’m the only strong one who could do that in my home these days, so imagine my surprise when they even waived off my delivery fees because I usually shop a lot in Shopwise.

According to Ms. Crystal Gonzalez the Managing Director of honestbee Philippines “We want to deliver to our promise of more choices for our customers when it comes to online grocery shopping. We know how important it is for people who are looking for more affordable options. This is why we now have Shopwise on our App.”

Ms. Anna Barrozo the Marketing Director of Shopwise says “We try to find solutions to provide our customers the most convenient ways to shop. Our partnership with honestbee allows us to give them access to affordable and quality goods.”

Shopwise also has imported products so you get a taste of brands such as Papa Alfredo, Sunharvest, SnapMax, Southdale Farm, French Cellar wines, Wine Makers Reserve and Red Peak of which some are exclusive only in Shopwise. 

Now I don’t have to run around like a headless chicken when scouring for ingredients of my holiday menu. I can order in advanced and schedule the delivery on the app without the need to spend for hundreds of pesos for transportation, or the effort to squeeze through the hell we call Manila traffic. 

Thanks Honestbee! I should have trusted you a long time ago!

KUMAGCOW 

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