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Metrobank , Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation , and Mastercard® have introduced the new Toyota Platinum Card , a credit card designed for the everyday Filipino motorist, helping them save on recurring financial responsibilities of owning a car, while earning rewards from their everyday expenses. The Toyota Platinum Card was developed in response to the rising costs of mobility-related expenses — from fuel, maintenance, toll fees and travel — and the need for practical, value-driven financial solutions. "This launch isn't just about introducing a new card—it’s about keeping up with our customers’ evolving needs,” said Ramon del Rosario , Metrobank Consumer Business Sector Head. “Owning a car is a big milestone for many Filipinos, but it also comes with daily costs. The Toyota Platinum Card helps lighten that load with savings on fuel and toll fees, plus earning rewards points on everyday spending, so customers can make smarter fina...

McDonald’s Philippines continues to strengthen its presence in the bone-in fried chicken category with its napakasarap, napakacrispy and napakajuicy Chicken McDo as it invites its loyal fans to declare their love of it to their family, friends, and loved ones. “We’ve really upped our fried chicken game for the past two years by introducing a bigger, juicier, crispier and more shareable Chicken McDo, which is increasingly being well-loved and is becoming the fried chicken of choice for many Filipinos. We’ve seen how some of our fans online are tastifying about their love for Chicken McDo and we want to celebrate that,” said Ada Almendras-Lazaro, McDonald’s Philippines’ Chief Marketing Officer. What makes Chicken McDo napakacrispy and napakajuicy is the meticulous way it is prepared in the kitchen: pieces of chicken are cooked in smaller batches to ensure they are fried to perfection. McDonald’s has also updated its marination procedure to ...

Grab your friends for a fun summer and shop big discounts at Robinsons Department Store Summer is so close we can almost feel it. The last couple of months were all about planning your goals for the rest of the year. Now that it’s March, it’s time to try out a new hobby or book that much-needed trip with friends. There are a number of fun ways to enjoy this summer, which also means shopping for essentials to be sun-ready. Fortunately, Robinsons Department Store ’s Payday Sale from March 13 to 15, 2026 will offer discounts of up to ₱1,000 off on selected “Favorite Brands” and exclusive perks from select banks. So you can save more for all the activities you might have planned, like these ones: 1. Pick up pickleball The pickleball hype is still alive and well – and this is your sign to finally try it out. Once you get the basics down, you’ll find that it’s a relatively easy sport to play alone or with friends. It’s also a great...

Samsung recently announced the new Galaxy S26 Series and it’s been making waves around the world with its latest innovations. The latest devices from Samsung – the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra – are the most intuitive AI phones designed to make every day easier and seamless. From the moment you wake up until your dinner date, these devices will feel like they know you best by anticipating your next needs. If you want to get your hands on this latest flagship device from Samsung, check out these pre-order promos running until March 17! Unlock special pre-order benefits From now until March 17, pre-order and enjoy FREE Double Storage worth up to ₱14,000 plus up to 18% savings and 0% installment up to 36 months at cash price via UnionBank, BDO, BPI, Metrobank, HSBC, and PNB . Get up to 14% off with 0% installment up to 24 months through EastWest, Security Bank, HSBC, and Chinabank at participating Samsung Authorize...

Xiaomi announces the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro ’s arrival in the Philippines,¹ its latest line of AI-powered light productivity tablets, offering the most powerful and thinnest tablets Xiaomi has ever launched to the market. Designed for professionals and everyday users alike, this new series combines flagship performance with sleek portability, making it an ideal companion for staying productive on the go. As part of Xiaomi's broader smart hardware ecosystem, Xiaomi Pad 8 Series inherits the cutting-edge technology developed for Xiaomi smartphones. Xiaomi Pad 8 Series comes with stunning visuals on the 11.2-inch 3.2K display,² offering up to 800 nits⁴ of brightness and a buttery-smooth 144Hz refresh rate³. Whether you're diving into work, editing photos, or streaming your favorite shows, every detail comes to life with remarkable clarity and fluidity. With an ultra-thin profile of just 5.75mm and weighing only 485g,⁵ these t...

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), in collaboration with its authorized online channel, PSAHelpline.ph, is pleased to announce the modernization of vital records access through the PSA E-Cert Service . This service represents a significant step forward in the digital transformation of public services, ensuring that authenticated copies of civil registry documents are secured and shared with maximum efficiency and security. This initiative delivers an official, authenticated, digital copy of your civil registry document, offering a secure and immediate method for handling essential paperwork from your computer or mobile device. Designed for convenience across the Philippines, the PSA E-Cert acts as a readily available, verifiable version of documents like Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates. It is a digitized copy of the physical PSA certificate issued by the PSA that can be quickly utilized for submission and verification with govern...