Earn Rewards and Deals Through Pensionado Card

The digital mobile rewards, commerce and ‘omnichannel’ experience provider, Appsolutely Incorporated has something to roll out this June. As they introduce the only prepaid membership card who can accumulate rewards and access great deals from the world's most recognized brands from food and beverages, retail, travel and leisure industries.

According to the Founder, President and CEO of Appsolutely, he wanted to solve a clear problem on how Filipino businesses and businesses in countries with similar economies to ours could increase sales by building deeper, richer relationships with their customers, far beyond a mere loyalty points card, and especially for the Philippine mobile ecosystem.

Then, they partnered with thousands of participating locations worldwide so that the Pensionado cardholders can earn and redeem rewards anytime, anywhere and everywhere. It is the most hassle-free rewards program of the future because members can combine their Loyal Credits (LCredits) from all of their partnered brands in just one loyalty subscription.

The good thing I like about this, is that the Pensionado LCredits have no expiration. These LCredits are can be use from Asia to the United States and an access to exclusive deals like McDonalds, Gong Cha, Starbucks, 7-11, and even airlines.

When you purchase a Pensionado card, you'll get free 100 LCredits and starting June 1, 2019, you will be entitled for UNLI buy 1- take 1 for the whole year when you buy milk tea from Gong Cha,  a free burger from McDonalds and more. Pensionado card is for only Php300 that you can use for one year, you can top-up your card after a year for your continuous use.

I got my card on the event, I even register it through SMS process. I just type is sequence:

8-digit Card Number <space> 3-digit IVC number <space> Referral Code and send to 2158 9728 (Globe Users) and 22565 9728 (Smart Users).

You will receive a confirmation via SMS afterwards and your free Php100 LCredits will be added to your balance which you will also receive a notification via SMS.  Just to share with you, I even download their app which I found on Google Play to have my LoyalWallet account. Take note, your Pensionado card can be link to your LoyalWallet Account and don't forget to provide the necessary information.

Now, its easy to get your free and discounted vouchers, earn stamps and redeem deals to any participating brands worldwide!

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First Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Young Scientist Awards is off for Intel ISEF 2019

Twelve (12) student researchers are off to US for Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2019. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) honored 12 aspiring scientists who will represent the Philippines in in the prestigious Intel ISEF. Delegates also received the first Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Young Scientist Award. 

Finalists of DepEd’s 2019 National Science and Technology Fair, the students were sent off last Friday, May 10 to the annual event. The Intel ISEF will be happening from May 12 to 17 in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. It is the world’s largest pre-college science competition that gathers top young scientific minds from across the globe to showcase their researches on the international stage. The delegation is sponsored by the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), the family foundation of the leaders and founders of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. 

In recognition of their excellence, the foundation also announced that they will be granting scholarships to the winners to help them pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Mathematics, or Engineering at their dream universities in the future. 

“It is our privilege to be a part of the journey of these amazing researchers. Learning about their story and their aspirations, it is inspiring to know that their youth is not a stumbling block, but actually an enabler to really do what they want to do for their communities. They are a testament to the Filipino youth’s exceptional ingenuity and potential in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM),” 

- Grace Colet, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation executive director. 

The Awardees 

Two of the best six projects heading to  Intel ISEF 2019 are two Life Science researches, which explored the use of natural ingredients that could treat human and plant diseases. Taguig Science High School’s John Eric Aggarao, Kathleen Chloie Antonio, and Anna Beatriz Suavengco studied the possible organic solution to brown eye spot disease attacking Kapeng Barako plants. While, Maria Isabel Layson of Iloilo National High School presented the antidiabetic properties of aratiles and how it can help produce dietary supplements.

In the Physical Science category, Quezon National High School’s Nataniel Reyes demonstrated how cornstalk biochar composite can treat algae infestation in lakes and pond.  The team of Neil David Cayana, Shaira Gozun, and E’van Relle Tongol of Angeles City Science High School was also a game changer with their proposed eco –friendly alternative acoustic panels. 

The Robotics and Intelligent Machines category also saw student-researchers rise to the challenge of developing technology that are beneficial to the communities. Pangasinan National High School’s Maryjoise Karla Buan invented a device that can detect illegal logging activities in forest areas. 0n the team divisiokn, Alpha Acain, Lester Sabadao, and Lia Denise Tan of Cagayan National High School designed a prototype that can assist farmers in drying and storing their rice harvests.

With advancing STEM as its core thrust, GBF is guided by its mission of building the future through education. For the past 25 years, GBF has built quality learning facilities, granted scholarships to deserving youth,  supported academic institutions through endowments  and donations, and created synergies geared toward promoting STEM and uplifting the Filipino. 

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