Araneta Center BusPort, GCash Team Up for More Convenient Payment System

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Offering more expediency to its patrons, the Araneta Center BusPort (ACBP) has partnered with GCash to add another convenient mode of payment: GCash’s “scan to pay” technology.

Offering more expediency to its patrons, the Araneta Center BusPort (ACBP) has partnered with GCash to add another convenient mode of payment: GCash’s “scan to pay” technology. Passengers will just have to download the GCash application on their smartphones, register an account and deposit an amount on their digital wallets at any of GCash’s 15,000 partner outlets in the country. They will then just have to tap the “Scan QR (quick response)” code option on the app, point their camera to the QR code available at the ACBP, and pay. This new option is a testament to Araneta Center’s commitment to making the lives of its patrons more convenient. With another seamless payment scheme available, ACBP passengers who use this option no longer have to go through longer lines and bring large amounts of money to purchase their tickets—safe and practical. “Araneta Center is always looking for opportunities to make it more convenient for our mostly young and digitally-savvy customers.  GCash provides a powerful and convenient payment method for them to transact on the fly.  We are now able to offer another seamless and efficient cashless payment platform with the use of QR code for over-the-counter transactions in our BusPort,” said John B. Castelo, Araneta Center Inc.’s Senior Vice President for Business Development, who, along with other Araneta Center bigwigs, attended the launch at the ACBP last July 31. “The GCash QR will enable the Araneta Center BusPort to service its customers with convenient, secured and seamless payment experiences. For instance, with the GCash scan to pay feature at ACBP, customers can easily pay the exact amount for their tickets using their phones. They no longer have to wait for loose change, or even stand in line for a long time,” added Anthony Thomas, President and CEO of Mynt, the operator of GCash. The new payment option also cements ACBP’s reputation as a one-of-a-kind premium bus terminal in the country. Boasting of first-rate facilities, reliable security, updated announcements and information, the ultramodern ACBP is the central stopover of those going to and coming from Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, the Bicol region, Visayas, and Mindanao.  Last June, it started offering to its patrons the availability of booking their trips online and payment of their tickets through their credit cards.  For more updates, visit www.aranetacenter.net and follow our social media pages: @aranetacenter on Facebook and Twitter and @thearanetacenter on Instagram.   Mynt VP of Business Development Mr. Jose Luigi Reyes explains Globe’s GCash cashless payment to Araneta Center Inc. Senior Management Consultant Mr. Rowell Recinto  Cover Photo Caption: Present at the launch of GCash QR Code cashless payment system at the Araneta Center BusPort were Mr. Antonio T. Mardo, SVP Operations, Araneta Center Inc. (ACI); Mr. JM Aujero, Head of Merchant Solutions–Mynt;  Mr Luigi Reyes, VP Business Development–Mynt; Mr. John B. Castelo, SVP Business Development, ACI; and Mr. Rowell Recinto, Senior Management Consultant, ACI

Get Ready for an Action-Packed Weekend with the Sony BRAVIA 4K TVs

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What is a weekend without a bit of action and adventure? The only thing better than a jam-packed weekend full of exciting plans is one without any plan at all. With incredible advances to home technology, binge watching or trying out that new game console is now smarter and more efficient than ever. Adventure is right at the tip of your fingers as the Sony BRAVIA 4K TVs take you to a TV viewing experience in a whole new way. Just imagine its top-of-the-line picture quality, sleek design, its powerful sound technology, and advanced Android TV function. You just can’t help but be ready, get set, and binge.

Watching movies and series are one of the biggest entertainment sources for anyone looking for amusement. Get inside the realms of your favorite movie or series as the future of picture quality with the ultimate brilliance of 4K clarity brings you inside its world and transcends reality. With a well-built sound system that plunges you right into action, your binge-watching tendencies will never be the same again, as the BRAVIA TVs elevate your cinematic experience. With you on the best seat in the house, you can dedicate a blissful time of your weekend to simply sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

The Game Plan
Let’s be honest, when it comes to gaming, it is a vicious cycle of play-sleep-play-repeat. Upgrade your game night with friends as you battle out the throne for the next weekend gaming warrior. The BRAVIA 4K TV experience makes a world of difference for your full gaming potential. The range of BRAVIA TVs provide the essential elements of an ideal TV for gaming that is also future-proof and allows you to maximize its use. Try on the game mode that would better accommodate picture processing to keep up with the rapid demands of your video games.

Keep the Sportsmanship Alive
Watch your favorite sports games in style with the BRAVIA 4K TVs, as it uncovers every detail of a swing, a dunk, or a kick in clarity with the features of an HDR TV. It is an all-around winner with the flawless picture quality thanks to pro-level calibration and a crowd-pleasing audio output that would make it seem like you are at your favorite arena. Go beyond the action and immerse yourself with a whole new experience by optimizing your picture setting that is best for sports.

Choose your own adventure and maximize your weekends at the comfort of your own home with the Sony BRAVIA 4K TVs.

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Enjoy the Perks of Going Spotify Premium with Debit Mastercard

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Playlist Starter Packs for Your Listening Pleasure

Whether it’s a carefully-curated set of gems for the selective music geek or a spontaneous mix of familiar bops anyone can jam to, a good playlist can spell the difference between a boring commute and a fun one, an awkward gathering and a memorable party. While constructing your own one-of-a-kind musical collage can be fun, the sheer range of choices on everyone’s favorite streaming platform can make it difficult to know where to start.

Not to worry though, because Debit Mastercard has come up with starter packs to set you off. Go over these mini-playlists and add your own to create the ideal mix. You can use your Debit Mastercard to avail a Spotify Premium 60-day Free Trial, and enjoy its ad-free, offline listening features from now until November 15, 2018.

On the road. Trips to the beach or Tagaytay often take us through charming scenic routes and long, open highways. Roll down your windows, let the breeze in, and remember that getting there is always half the fun!

Song Suggestions: Tears for Fears’ classic hit Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Carly Rae Jepsen’s saxophone-laden pop confection Run Away With Me, and Chance the Rapper’s jubilant rap hit No Problem.

The Dad Jams. Admit it—we all steal from our dads’ playlists sometimes. With a sizeable collection of old records and greatest hits albums to dive into, you (and dad) will have no shortage of groovy tunes to sing along to.

Song Suggestions: Earth, Wind & Fire’s That’s the Way of the World has a seriously addictive rhythm, while The O’Jays’ Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) is one of those songs everyone has heard at one point and loves instantly.

Guilty pleasures. You may be a tad embarrassed (just a tad!) to reveal these songs as part of your playlist, but they’re there, and you know every single word to each.

Song Suggestions: Bop to Britney Spears’ instantly recognizable Toxic, and channel your inner karaoke queen/king with classics like The Bangles’ Eternal Flame and Mariah Carey’s We Belong Together.

Hangout and chill. Order a pizza, pair with your favorite beverage, and unwind with your friends with a playlist that sets the night’s relaxed, easy tone.

Song Suggestions: SZA‘s beautifully-layered R&B record The Weekend, Daniel Caesar’s sweet, slow Get You, and pop rock sensation UNIQUE’s fresh and catchy OZONE (Itulak ang Pinto).

Work it out. Pair your workout sessions with a playlist that goes hard. Catchy, energizing tracks help set your pace and push you to finish strong.

Song Suggestions: That beat on Kendrick Lamar’s HUMBLE just makes you want to lift three times your body weight. Migos’ Stir Fry and Kanye West’s aptly titled The New Workout Plan will have you spinning or running the treadmill.

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