BingoPlus perks up the game with entertainment showcase on BingoPlus Day

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BingoPlus, the country’s first PAGCOR-licensed online bingo game, brought playing Bingo to a whole new dimension as it celebrated BingoPlus Day with stars and performers led by celebrity host Luis Manzano.

Manzano, who was introduced as the brand’s first celebrity endorser, hosted a musical and game show with comedian-actor Ogie Diaz. Pop Rock Royalty Yeng Constantino and Prince of Pop Erik Santos performed on the show as actor-model Marco Gumabao and singer Lance Edward also entertained guests, online audiences and the gaming community.

“BingoPlus Day is a day full of world-class performances and exciting games and prizes. It’s a perfect platform to showcase the world-class talents of Filipino artists and to show gratitude to our patrons and partners for their unending support. BingoPlus is more than just a game. We entertain, engage and connect our players as we build a community,” said AB Leisure Exponent Inc. president Jasper Vicencio, the subsidiary company of LRWC that launched the BingoPlus brand.

Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) President Mr. Andy Tsui explained that the brand is only four months old, “Very young, but not on the prizes that we have given away”.

Mr. Tsui said BingoPlus has already given away 5.1 billion pesos total in prizes to date.

“There’s no better way to celebrate this achievement than by celebrating BingoPlus Day with friends, partners and our dear players. It is the culmination of what we have been doing since we launched the brand in January 2022,” he said.

The idea for having an entertainment-filled BingoPlus Day came from the team, revealed Vicencio. “We always explore every entertainment possibility to bring a green and interesting experience to all users,” he said. “We have more wonderful shows and activities in store. It will be a very busy year.”

On the show, three winners with combined winnings of more than 25 million pesos were also awarded their prizes.

The BingoPlus Day show can be viewed on BingoPlus’s official Facebook page (@BingoPlusPH).

Send Money to the Philippines Online with Sendvalu

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Over the past few years, it has become easier for people to send money overseas to friends, family, and others. Costs have come down, and different options have emerged. In addition, new US federal consumer protection regulations offer greater transparency: money transfer providers are now required to provide you with "advance information" indicating (among other things) the exchange rate, the total amount a warning that the receiving party may get less than the stated sum total because of taxes and fees and charged at the recipient's end.

 
There are many platforms you can use to send money to people across the continent. One of the best options is Sendvalu.

Sendvalu is a Swiss company that offers its customers an online money transfer solution to 69 countries with 13,000 withdrawal points. You can send Money to Philippines through this platform quickly and easily. It is one of the most transparent platforms to use for your transactions.



Send Money to the Philippines Online

Sending money to the Philippines from the United States is now fast and easy, thanks to Sendvalu.com. We have over 200,000 payout points, and currently you can use the discount code to benefit from fee free transfers. You can receive your money in different currencies, including US Dollars or Philippine Pesos from over 11,000 cash payout points and over 230,000 bank branches.

You can also receive money conveniently through your e-wallet. Enjoy commissions for your next cash transfer to the Philippines.


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How do I Send Money Through this Service?
To send funds with Sendvalu, only one option is available to users: go through its website, which is optimised for mobile devices.. To date, no mobile application is available.


Only two withdrawal methods are available for the recipient:

● a transfer to the recipient's bank account
● a cash withdrawal at a withdrawal point
Sendvalu Rates and Fees
As with Western Union, the price of transfers with Sendvalu depends on two main factors:
● destination country
● the option of receipt (cash or deposit in a bank account).
Depending on the country of destination, a commission and transfer fees generally apply with significant variations. This is all the more significant for online credit card payments.



Why Choose Sendvalu

● Fast Customer Support- You will have access to 24/7 customer support if you have challenges using the platform. There are multiple communication avenues you can use to reach out to the support team.

● Easy to Use Platform- The Sendvalu platform is quite easy to use. You can use their platform to send or receive money smoothly through your phone or PC.

● Even Pricing- Enjoy low exchange rates and transaction costs on the platform.

● Quality Service- Sendvalu is a company that values its customers a lot and has invested in the quality of service offered. Enjoy quality service when you use Sendvalu to send money.

● Secure Transactions- You don’t have to worry about the security of your cash transfers or transactions. Everything is perfectly secured on the platform using the latest technology.



Conclusion

Overall, sending money costs an average of 7.52% of the amount sent. To make the market more transparent, the World Bank tracks remittance prices worldwide and maintains a searchable database on its website where you can find and compare prices for sending money. If you plan to send money regularly, it's worth researching your options and finding the right service for you, not just in terms of fees but also in terms of payment, delivery options, and transfer speed. Sendvalu is the best option to send or receive money.

SM: Creating shared value through tech-voc education

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One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry.

The gradual reopening of economy not just in the country, but around the world, brings hope to more job opportunities for Filipinos who lost their jobs because of the health crisis. Indeed, the support for individuals eyeing to be part of the skilled industry is needed now more than ever.

It was in this light when SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), together with SM Foundation (SMFI), Don Bosco One TVET Phils. Inc., and the city government of Pasay partnered to give educational support to 20 deserving youth coming from Pasay. To date, SMFI has already produced more than 4,500 tech-voc graduates who are now gainfully employed.

A dream to be fulfilled

One of the current SM tech-voc scholars from Pasay is Stephen Parina. His dream is to put up his own automotive shop since aside from his interest in cars and motorcycles, he intends to uplift the economic status of his family. Both of his parents are temporary employees at the Pasay City Hall.

“Nakita ko sa Facebook post ng SM Foundation na nandun ang aking gustong course kaya dali-dali akong pumunta sa city hall ng Pasay para alamin ang mga detalye nito at kinabukasan ay nagpasa na ako agad ng mga requirements,” said Stephen, who is now studying Automotive Mechanic course at the Don Bosco Makati.

“Gusto kong matuto kung paano mag ayos ng mga sasakyan at makatapos ng pag-aaral dahil hirap kami sa aming pamumuhay. Alam ko na makakatulong ang edukasyon, kagaya ng techvoc upang matupad ang aking pangarap na makapagpatayo ng sarili kong automotive shop. Magiging susi ito upang mai-angat ko ang antas ng pamumuhay ng aking pamilya” he added.

“Taos pusong pasasalamat sa SM at sa Sy family dahil nabigyan nyo ako ng pagkakataon na makabalik muli sa pag aaral. Hinding hindi ko ito malilimutan. Dadalhin ko ito hanggang sa aking pag tanda,” Stephen said.



Ticket to success

Another current tech-voc scholar is Jeorge Angelo Madrid. He is also studying Automotive Mechanic course at the Don Bosco Makati. His father works as a painter of houses and buildings while his mother works at the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Jeorge is the youngest and most of his five siblings already have their own families.

According to Jeorge, he sees this opportunity of going back to school as his ticket towards achieving his dreams: “Nag-apply ako sa SM Foundation kasi wla po akong kakayahan na makapag aral at makapagtapos. Wala po akong pagkukuhanan ng pang tuition para maipang bayad sa eskwelahan.”

Jeorge is adamant to find a gainful employment right after he finish his studies. “Salamat po sa SM Foundation. Kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi madaragdagan ang kaalaman ko tungkol sa automotive. Magagamit ko ito sa aking paghahanap ng trabaho at kinalaunan, masuportahan ang aking sarili, mga pamangkin at ang aking mga magulang,” Jeorge further shared.



Reaping the fruits of his efforts

Anthony Andales, an SM tech-voc scholar alumnus, also took the time to share his inspiring story. He graduated from the Dualtech Training Center in 2019 and is now employed as a staff technician in a known company which manufactures various electronic products for home and office use.

“Bago ako mag-training sa Dualtech, nagtrabaho muna ako bilang isang helper sa isang refilling station. Ang aking arawang sweldo ay P220 lamang. Akala ko dati, wala na akong mararating sa buhay at hindi na makapagtatapos ng pag-aaral,” Anthony recalled.

“But God gave me the privilege to be chosen as one of the SM Foundation scholars para makapag-aral ako nang walang binayaran kahit piso. Ang tanging puhunan ko lang ay ang aking lakas ng loob at ang aking mga pangarap sa buhay na balang araw, makatutulong ako sa aking pamilya upang kahit papano ay makaahon sa buhay,” he further added.

Right after his on-the-job training, he was absorbed by the program’s OJT- partner company and was given a job as a staff technician because of his skills and work ethics.

“Napagawa na namin ang bahay kahit papaano, hindi man bato pero at least maayos at safe kapag may bagyo. Hindi po kagaya dati na pag umuulan ay may pa-shower kami kasi butas-butas na ang bubong at tagpi-tagpi ang dingding ng aming tahanan. Walang imposible kapag ikaw ay may pangarap at determinasyon upang maabot ito sapagkat maraming tao at institusyon na handang tumulong. Kaya sobrang thankful po talaga ako sa mga taong tumulong sa akin para magkaroon ng maliwanag na kinabukasan.” Anthony concluded.

SM Foundation, through its Scholarship program, provides deserving and qualified students with access to college education and technical-vocational studies since 1993.