All-in-one money app Maya makes everyday shopping more fun and exciting with Tipid Hits! There is always a thrill in getting good rewards and great deals, and this is exactly what you’ll enjoy when you use Maya when paying for your essentials or even for your much-needed self-care treat.

Tipid Hits covers a series of cashback rewards and promos for your everyday spending. So whenever you are paying for your bills, or treating yourself to a good meal, there’s always a reward waiting for you when you pay with Maya. Here are just some of the ways you can take advantage of these Tipid Hits this July!

Newbie Hits

If you are new to Maya, you can get up to P100 on your first week upon sign-up! This includes an instant P20 when you sign up, and P80 when you upgrade and do your first transaction.

And if you help your family and friends to join Maya, upgrade their account, and complete their first transaction, you get up to P3,000! You can enjoy P100 for every referral, capped at 15 referrals per month. If you reach this number, you get an additional P1,500 on top of your accumulated earnings—which goes all the way up to P3,000!

Adulting Hits

Adulting doesn’t have to be so tough, especially with deals to make bills payment or even cashing in a bit more sulit. If you’re paying for any bill with Maya for the first time, you will get P50 cashback, plus a raffle entry to become one of the 50 Maya users who will only have to pay P1 for your bill. If you win, the rest of the bill amount will be refunded to your account, capped at P5,000.

If you’re paying government dues for PAG-IBIG, SSS, or NHMFC for the first time with Maya, you can get up to P100 cashback – P50 on your first bill, and another P50 on your second bill.

Sending allowance to your siblings or simply pitching in for your lunch out with officemates? Do it with Maya and get up to P150 cashback! You get a P50 cashback for sending at least P3,000 for the first time. Continue sending P1,000 to 10 different Maya users and get an additional P10 reward for each transaction. Now you have an extra budget for a nice milk tea treat for completing your adulting duties!

To top it all off, you can enjoy FREE cash in, or zero service fees, at any of the 63,000 Maya Centers nationwide. This way, you only spend on things that matter to you, and take advantage of exciting deals at that!

Reloaded Hits

Get the most bang for your buck when you’re loading up your data bundles or leveling up your game with Maya!

When you buy P100 worth of data bundles from the Maya Shop, you get P100 worth of Razer Gold codes to amp up your game. And speaking of gaming, you can enjoy 20% cashback when you reach an accumulated spend of P500 on gaming items from the Maya Shop, and 100% cashback when you buy load for the first time on Shop.

Meanwhile, you can enjoy a 6% cashback when you buy at least P300 worth of load this July. When you spend a total of P3,000 on load by July 20, you’ll also get an additional 20% cashback on your additional load purchases from July 24-31.

Buying load via Maya also gives you the chance to be one of 25 weekly winners of P1,000, and one of two grand prize winners of P500,000 at the end of the promo this month!

Self-Care Hits

And of course, Maya makes shopping for yourself guilt-free and rewarding with its Self-Care Hits.

Going on a food trip? Enjoy these exclusive deals with Maya! Get 30% off on Regular or Large a la carte Pan Pizza and Stuffed Crust Pizzas for your dine-in, take-out, and delivery orders at Pizza Hut. If you’re craving some Chinese food, get P50 cashback for a minimum spend of P500 when you pay via Maya QR or with your Maya number at Harbour City Dimsum, Dimsum Break, Ding How, Ding Qua Qua or iwantdimsum.com. For quick eats, visit Taco Bell and for every purchase worth at least P450, you can get a free order of Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. To cap it off, end your meals with a sweet treat from Dairy Queen, and save P100 when you buy their 8-inch cakes!

Taking a well-deserved break is a breeze – especially with Tipid Hits, just for you. Get 7% off of your stay when you book at Agoda via Maya and use the code “MAYA7JUL” until September 14. You can also enjoy 15% off on your booking at RedDoorz when you pay via Maya until December 31.

Weekend Hits

As an added bonus, we're making your weekends more exciting too with exclusive deals that are available on Saturdays and Sundays, until July 31! You can get an instant 30% cashback max of P500, when you spend at least P300 at McDonald’s, SM Store, LCC Supermarket, LCC Department Store, and Gaisano Brothers Malls via your Maya QR or Maya-registered mobile number.

“With Tipid Hits, we want Maya users to enjoy the best value for their money – especially for their everyday purchases. From the moment they sign up and each time they refer, cash in, send money, pay bills, reload, buy gaming items, and shop with our partner merchants, they are able to get a little something in return which can accumulate to huge savings or even exciting prizes,” said Pepe Torres, Maya Chief Marketing Officer. “All they need to do is complete their everyday transactions with Maya and reap the rewards on top of overall seamless experience from using an all-in-one money app.”

For more information and updates from the country’s all-in-one money platform, visit maya.ph and follow Maya Official on Facebook.

#thinkb4youdo is very important now. For me as a mom, I am really very keen observant of my kids especially while they are using their gadgets. I always check what particular site they usually visit, what are the effects of some videos to my kids and lastly does the site or the videos are really helpful for my two sons.

I am grateful that last week I was able to attend the media launch of Tiktok Digital Literacy Hub: A Guide to Online Safety. There are too many learnings and realizations as I listened to all the panel on the stage.

TikTok, the leading short-form video platform, continued its fight against harmful misinformation with a livestream titled TikTok Digital Literacy Hub: A Guide to Online Safety

During the media launch, streamed via TikTok Live, TikTok reiterated its continued commitment to help users navigate the digital environment safely through its in-app Digital Literacy Hub, its portal containing educational information on mental well-being, cyber wellness, minor safety, potentially dangerous online challenges, and other digital literacy topics.

Panelists included TikTok Head of Public Policy, the Philippines, Mr. Kristoffer Rada; TikTok Content Creator, Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz (Mighty Magulang); Chief of Party, YouthLed, Ms. Ching Jorge; Internews Senior Program Officer, Mr. Gian Libot. Celebrity Antoinette Taus hosted the event.

Hear are some of the lesson learned that I got during the panel discussion:

Anchored by hashtag #thinkb4youdo, the hub promotes safe online behavior and encourages everyone to think twice before doing anything on the Internet or before taking on dangerous challenges.

"We wanted to reiterate TikTok's commitment to digital literacy not just in the Philippines, but also across South East Asia. We invited our partners today because we realized that this problem cannot be solved by one sector alone. It really needs a holistic approach, a multi-pronged approach for us to get to a solution. We all have the power within ourselves to be the initial gatekeepers of what could be fake news. We are embarking on that first step of this journey towards critical thinking and digital literacy," said Kristoffer Rada, TikTok Head of Policy, the Philippines.

"In YouthLed, we integrate digital literacy with our civic education program. We consider digital literacy as an important 21st century education skill. Together with democratic values, these can help the youth navigate online democratic spaces and participate effectively," said Ching Jorge, Chief of Party, Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed).

TikTok’s initiative in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia also hosts digital literacy tips that can help users make smart choices. The tips come in the form of videos, quizzes, and scenario-based learning content that users can easily relate to.

No to misinformation

Users were also encouraged to be critical about information they read on social media and on the Internet. TikTok’s Digital Literacy Hub provides tools that will help users to identify and report inappropriate materials, platforms that spread false information and fake news.

"A huge portion of digital literacy has been focused on how to use stuff, how to be able to navigate a specific platform - and that's well and good. But the missing ingredient there is to introduce some critical thinking within consumption. Because at the end of the day, if you are exposed to false information, the best person to be able to check that information is going to be you, the consumer," said Gian Libot, Senior Program Officer, Internews.

"On the platform itself, we are seeing a lot NGOs (non-government organizations), a lot of good brands, harnessing the power of short-form videos. There are good causes that are going on this platform. #EduWOW of TikTok Philippines has two billion views on its educational content. So it is a wrong assumption that everything on TikTok is not correct. In fact, brands and organizations like these have understood and given importance to the power of short form video," said TikTok Content Creator Mona Magno-Veluz (Mighty Magulang).

Know more about the TikTok Digital Literacy hub. Visit bit.ly/tiktokwellnesshub. Download the app on your iOS and Android devices today.

• 1. This is probably the most important in all of what we should have, savings. Not only a mere savings but at least enough to support the family for at least two months of expenses. I know this is hard, especially if we, moms, don't have any source of income and the only provider is our husbands but we should really try to find ways to augment that situation. 

• 2. I know it is bad to hoard food but perhaps we should have that what we call the emergency bag where we can easily store food that last at least two months. Not the extravagant food setting but just the right amount of food per individual. Remember, these should be canned good that expires at least for the next year. 

• 3. This may be too expensive to think of but I think we really should include in our plan to have at least one kind of vehicle at home. This is for emergency situations. I know that it's really hard to own one, but recently, I have been seeing low down payment on cars. We can always find ways to finance it like car loans from banks. 

• 4. Emergency medicines, is another must have in the house. Those over the counter medicines can be purchased and stored together with the first aid kit. It really helps. During the lock down my family and I didn't worry much because we have our stocks.

ShopeePay is making saving easier for everyone! With features that allow you to send money for free, buy discounted load, earn bills payment cashback, and more, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet definitely enables you to have greater cost savings with every payment and transaction. To top it off, users have something exciting to look forward to as ShopeePay Day kicks off on July 16. Watch out for exciting promos and rewards when you use ShopeePay every 16th of the month!

Enjoy rewards and huge prizes when you send money for free

Stand a chance to win up to ₱1M worth of prizes with Happy Hour Plus. To join, simply transfer a minimum of ₱50 to any ShopeePay user and play the lucky draw to win up to 7,000 coins per hour. Send money as many times as you like to get more chances of winning! Do not worry about additional fees because sending money to any bank, e-wallet, or Shopee user is free with ShopeePay.

Still looking for more rewards? On July 15 and 16, verify your ShopeePay wallet and send money for the first time to get Free Money. Lucky users who will send money to 100 friends via ShopeePay Ang Pao on July 15 to 16 can also earn ₱500.

Save on fees and receive cashback when you cash in

From July 13 to July 18, receive up to ₱50 cashback when you cash in with InstaPay (minimum cash-in of ₱1,000). Earn up to 100 Shopee coins when you cash in at least ₱1,000 during Happy Hour.

Get exclusive discounts for bills and load

For those looking to get more value for their hard-earned money, especially after payday, ShopeePay is also offering cost-saving deals for necessities like ₱100 worth of load for only ₱1 and up to 100% cashback on bill payments this July 16.

Don’t miss out on all these rewards. Not yet a ShopeePay user? Activate and verify your ShopeePay wallet in time for ShopeePay Day. Here’s how:

To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Follow ShopeePay’s Instagram and Facebook pages to be updated with the latest promos.

Florida is a premier hub for homeowners in America. Between the warm sunny beaches, the unique environmental hot spots, the amusement parks, and the lovely neighbors, it’s one of the best places to find yourself living. From the Everglades to Walt Disney World, Florida has no shortage of great places to not only visit, but to live beside. As such, Florida also has no shortage of people looking to live out their retirement there.

Everyone wants to retire to Florida, but that means there’s a lot of competition for finding the best place to go when you’re ready. Luckily, we’re here to help you narrow down your search and find your dream retirement home. We’ve compiled the best overall places for prospective buyers to search for their dream retirement homes, considering pricing, accommodations, location, and overall enjoyment. Check them out below and find your best home!

Fort Lauderdale
Known as the Venice of America due to its beautiful canals, Fort Lauderdale has some of the best and easiest transportation methods in Florida. The gondola rides in Fort Lauderdale are to die for, and so are the wonderful beaches and shoreline attractions. Not only that, but there are plenty of beachfront properties up for sale at any time.

But if that’s not your style, don’t worry, this city has you covered for onshore real estate, with plenty of houses within walking distance (or Water Taxi distance) of Las Olas Boulevard, one of Florida’s finest entertainment districts. With a median home price of under $500k, now is the perfect time to buy. Homes typically take 40 days to leave the market once they are listed, so you’d better hurry to find the right one for you. Check out Fort Lauderdale houses for sale now.

Sarasota
A coastal vibrant city that has its own unique charm, atmosphere, and unique food culture. The metro area also has an opera house, rooftop bars, and the Siesta Key beach. From the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which pays homage to the most famous Circus in America, to St. Armand’s Circle, which has been called the finest shopping district in the state.

With a monthly rent of less than $1,300 and an average home price of under $400k, Sarasota is still growing, with properties earning value by the day. In fact, U.S. News even ranked Sarasota the best city in Florida and the best place in the country to retire in 2021.The area is growing and houses and rentable homes do go fast so find your dream home and buy buy buy!

Naples
One of the most desirable and peaceful areas for retirees in Florida, Naples has the best sunsets, numerous first-class restaurants, museums, golf courses, and shopping malls. Naples is a popular tourist destination, but homeowners and retirees will find a lot to love about the city as well. The shopping is affordable and abundant, between Fifth Avenue and Third Street South, and the dining is sublime according to residents. Green spaces are also frequent, from parks, to golf courses, to the Everglades themselves, which are only a step away from the city’s housing district. The climate is warm, stretching between the low 90s in the summer and high 70s in the winter.

Residents can walk on the piers, have a tour on Monkey Island, and go hiking, or go to the Napoleon museum. The median listing home price is on the high end, but the homes themselves are exquisite. There are a few listings that have great homes with desirable prices so get them when you can!

A new phone, a much-needed family vacation, a seed fund for a side hustle, a down payment for a starter condo unit —these life goals are more achievable with the help of savvy money moves, thanks to Maya, the country's all-in-one money app, powered by Maya Bank.

Maya recently launched Personal Goals, the newest digital banking feature that empowers users to save for different life goals while earning 6% per annum, one of the highest interest rates in the market.

Under Maya Savings, you can easily set up to five active goals at a time and put a target amount and deadline of up to six months. The best part is that you can get a 6% interest rate on your Personal Goals savings for up to P1 million, per goal.

"Achieving goals, even small ones, feels great. Maya Personal Goals can help Filipinos set their own goals, track their progress, and celebrate milestones. It's a great way to help our users master their money and make the savings experience more delightful," said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President.

Getting started with your Personal Goals is easy:

Go to Savings on your Maya app and tap “Create a Personal Goal”
Select the mood that best fits your particular goal.
Enter the goal name, due date, and goal amount, and hit Continue.
Check your goal details, tap Confirm, and key in the one-time password (OTP).
Deposit money to start your saving goals and enjoy a 6% interest rate along the way!

Putting money to your Maya Savings is easy. Customers can deposit via Pesonet to their Maya Savings and Personal Goals accounts. They can also quickly cash in to their Maya wallet for free at over 90,000 touchpoints nationwide and transfer the fund to their savings accounts at no cost. Maya's free cash in touchpoints include all Maya Centers, BPI and Unionbank online, Ministop, Robinsons Supermarket, Shopwise, Palawan Pawnshop, and more.

The Maya app, formerly PayMaya, was launched over two months ago and continues to be the top-rated finance app in both Google Play and App Store. Completely free to download, it seamlessly integrates digital banking services powered by Maya Bank, such as savings and credit, with its feature-rich e-wallet with features like cryptocurrency, micro-investments, and insurance. Maya customers also get their own virtual Visa card in-app and link up to three physical Visa and Mastercard prepaid cards.

Maya is powered by the country's leading digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank, one of only six digital banks licensed by the BSP. As the only all-in-one money app in the Philippines, Maya leads millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike — into a digital economy that's more inclusive, transparent, and empowering. Visit www.maya.ph and www.mayabank.ph for more information.

TV5’s Sing Galing, the country’s original videoke game show, is launching its first-ever kiddie family edition through a fun and interactive Sing Galing Kids Kiddiecon happening this Saturday, July 9, at Vista Mall Taguig.

Kids and their families are invited to join this all-free Kiddiecon full of games, treats, exciting prizes, and musical entertainment that will complete their weekend bonding experience. They will surely enjoy the activity booths and the ensuing kiddie convention, which will culminate in an entertaining show and a meet-and-greet with the Sing Galing Kids cast led by Randy Santiago, K Brosas, Donita Nose, Ethel Booba, Jona, Morissette, Gloc-9, Zendee, Mari Mar Tua, Queenay, Zendee, Yoyo and Tyronia, and more.

Kids will be “issued” an Arkidia Passport, which will be stamped as they finish the interactive booth activities. With at least 3 stamps, each kid can be given stubs to claim exciting gifts and prizes.

The five interactive booths include the SG Bida-Star Videoke Booth where the kids and their companions can experience being a Singkulit, the SG Singtoker Booth where they earn a stamp by recording and uploading a fun TikTok dance, the Arkidia Basketball Shoot Out where they need to shoot 3 hoops, the Art Booth/Coloring Station where they get to create their own genie artwork, and the Sing Galing Kids Photo Booth with Genie where they earn a stamp by taking a cool and fun photo in costume with Genie.

The fun doesn’t stop there because they also get to satisfy their cravings for free at the various food booths of Eggspert and Waffle Time. And since it’s a Kiddiecon, mommies and daddies can also have their own fun time at the Sulit TV booth where they can learn more about Sulit TV’s exciting offerings.

Come and join this fun-filled Sing Galing Kids Kiddiecon at Vista Mall Taguig this Saturday, July 9, starting at 1:00 PM. For further details, visit TV5 and Sing Galing on Facebook and Twitter.