Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

October 23, 2025

Holiday Travel Made Easy: 3 Ways to Beat the Christmas Rush

Make your holidays merry, not heavy—GCash GGives, GCredit, and GInsure got you covered.
Between group chats that can’t decide where to go, sold-out stays, and flights that suddenly cost more than your 13th-month pay, holiday travel planning already feels like a sport. Your wallet’s crying before you’ve even booked a ticket, and that konting budget? Lalong ‘di kakasya kasi mahal lahat!

Holiday travel hits different—it’s exciting but expensive, and the chaos can test even the most seasoned traveler. But don’t hang up your travel goals just yet—here are three foolproof, wallet-friendly ways to make it through the holiday rush and actually get to your destination, stress-free:
1. Book Now, Pay Later — Even If You Missed the Seat Sale or Dream Stay

Holiday travel season is when flights sell out fast, hotels get fully booked, and prices skyrocket overnight. The solution? Plan early and book smart with GGives. It lets you secure flight and hotel deals of up to ₱125,000 while prices are still low, then pay later in easy, budget-friendly installments.

No more “book now, cry later”—just smooth, stress-free planning with no down payment required. So skip the payday panic and last-minute price hikes—booking early and still having a budget left for pasalubong. That’s the real travel win.

2. Keep Your Budget Intact with a Fuss-Free Credit Line for Smooth Trips

That “I deserve this” feeling hits hard during the holidays—and so does the panic when you check your remaining balance. Between food trips, travel essentials like groceries, gas, and RFID load, plus last- minute gifts and unplanned pasalubong, expenses can pile up fast. That’s where GCredit comes in.

With a flexible credit line of up to ₱50,000 (depending on eligibility), GCredit helps you cover unplanned costs—whether it’s meals, activities, or that unexpected “treat yourself” moment. It’s the spending sidekick that keeps your trip smooth, your wallet steady, and your holiday worry-free.

3. Travel with Confidence — Keep Your Peace of Mind Wherever You Go

You’ve packed your essentials and planned every detail—but what about peace of mind? Travel hiccups like flight delays, lost luggage, or sudden tummy aches can happen anytime. That’s where GInsure comes in, giving you protection that keeps you covered when the unexpected strikes.

For as low as ₱299, Standard Insurance Travel Protect International or Saver Plus (for local travels, P103) provides coverage for travel inconveniences, emergency medical assistance, and personal accidents—up to ₱2.5 million. It’s simple, affordable protection that lets you enjoy your trip worry-free. Because while you can’t control delays, you can control your peace of mind.

Find out what stress-free travel feels like when you GCash Your Way This Holiday
No more overthinking, no more “next year na lang.” Tuloy ang travel goals this holiday season—because real travel freedom isn’t about how light your luggage is, but how light your worries are.

With GCash every step of your trip, from booking to coming home, is smoother and stress-free. So go ahead, pack your bags (not your stress)—you’ve got the guts and the funds to make every holiday merry, not heavy.

If you’re eligible, you can activate GGives by going to "Borrow" then clicking "GGives." Fill out the quick application form, and once you're activated, you'll see your available credit limit! Note that your offer is subject to regular evaluation. To activate GCredit, go to "Borrow" then click "GCredit." Fill out your details, complete your registration, and submit to view your credit limit.

With GInsure on GCash, you can secure comprehensive travel insurance in just a few taps, ensuring that your adventures are protected.

Ready to hop on your next flight? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. Kaya mo, i-GCash mo!

Access GCredit and GGives through your GCash dashboard or find them under “Borrow.” No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery.
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October 27, 2021

Usher in Christmas with Holiday Hues from SM Home

The season is closely coming in and we're feeling it already in the halls of SM Home. It's the time again to get creative with Christmas decorations, and different hues and themes add a contemporary touch to your homes and celebrations.


This year, Frosty White, Classic Red, Blush Luxe, and Dusk are SM Home’s four main color themes to bring the holidays to our homes.

With probably the widest assortment of décor in town, and more than 500 ornaments to choose from, SM Home shares with us some imaginative ways- and colors - to celebrate all that is inspired, inventive, and innovative.
  • Frosty White. A white palette makes your fir or frosted-berry tree merry and magical. Deck your tree with sparkly silver and white ornaments, blended with luxurious ribbons to create a cozy, snowy and wintry wonderland. Also, add some dazzle it with some glittered snowmen and penguin plushies.

     

  • Classic Red. Create a cozy and casual holiday living room with classic reds that never go out of style. Add shades of white, and don’t forget a bit of sparkle for added flair. Nutcracker toy soldiers, potted berry trees, wreaths and Christmas trees, snow globes, and miniature vintage villages will help showcase a traditional holiday scene at home.


  • Blush Luxe. Metallic hues make an elegant and polished holiday look. This year, add a rosy palette update of white and blush pink into your Christmas design. Glam up your tabletop with Nordic Gonk plushies or Pink Angel dolls for your little girl’s dreamy Christmas.

     

  • Dusk. Bring in the cozy cabin and rustic vibe with a twist by decking out your tree with copper, blues, and other jewel tones ornaments. Add some neutral-toned reindeers and burlap Christmas trees for more green and neutral vibes.

     
Check out the latest SM Home Christmas catalog and shop online with The SM Store website
www.thesmstore.com or via the SM Store’s Call to Deliver services #143SM (#14376). For more
info and updates, follow them at SM Home at the SM Store in Instagram or visit thesmstore.com website.
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May 28, 2009

Happy National Flag Day, Philippines!


May 28 is commemorated as the National Flag Day in the Philippines. to remember and pay respects to our National Flag, i would like to take us again to History 101 and the role of the symbol of our country.

the Philippine Flag was designed by the first president of the country, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and other leaders. it was sewn by Marcela Agoncillo in Hong Kong. yes, not here in the Philippines but it made its debut on the morning of June 12 1898 -- the proclamation of Philippine independence from the Spanish colony.

the design was tri-color, two bands of blue on top and red at the bottom, an equilateral triangle bearing a sun of 8 rays, symbolizing the eight provinces that revolted against the Spaniards during the great dispute. three stars for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, the 3 islands of the Philippines. before it had its design as of now, it underwent a lot of studies and evolutions.

the flag is always raised along the singing of Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine National Anthem.
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