Expanding BDO’s Presence in Bacolod City

BDO has 38 branches across Negros Occidental: 14 BDO branches and 1 BDO Network Bank in Metro Bacolod, along with 12 BDO branches and 11 BDO Network Bank outside the city. There are over 100 ATMs strategically located throughout the province to ensure accessible banking services for everyone.

To make banking more convenient for its clients, Bacolod branches offer extended banking hours and even weekend services.

BDO aims to further expand its presence in Negros Occidental to bring its banking solutions closer to individuals and businesses, and contribute to the local economy’s growth.

Embarking on community marketing activities in Bacolod

BDO’s presence through its branches and community marketing efforts has allowed the Bank to better understand and respond to the unique needs of its local markets.

In Bacolod, this approach paved the rollout of banking solutions that resonate with the community’s values and economic aspirations, such as support for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and families. Moreover, it has started and strengthened bank-client relationships for the long-term.

Going digital, even at the branch

BDO offers digital innovations like the self-service machines in its branches nationwide to make banking easier, simpler, more secure, and more accessible. These digital innovations complement the Bank’s traditional over-the-counter services provided by branch personnel.

The following are available in Bacolod branches:

• SAM (or Service Assist Machine) allows to clients to digitally enter their transactions at the branch instead of filling out traditional branch forms. 
• Online Branch Booking enables our clients to schedule their branch visits ahead and enter their transaction details even before they get to the branch.
• Online Account Opening makes it easy for clients to open an account anywhere, anytime. No need to visit the branch to open their accounts
• Universal Machine is the latest innovation in BDO’s machines, allowing clients to do transactions like update their smart passbooks, deposit checks, withdraw/deposit cash and more without even lining up at the counter.

Clients can use these digital tools to reduce their time spent to complete their transactions and improve their overall branch banking experience.

HUAWEI’s “Tech with Love” Event Captivates Over 20,000 Visitors at Bonifacio Global City in Manila!

HUAWEI transformed 5th avenue at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) into a vibrant hub of innovation and creativity with its “Tech with Love” pop-up event, which took place on November 9 and 10. Over 20,000 visitors flocked to the 2-day Pet Panda Wonderland pop-up, engaging with HUAWEI’s innovative device offerings including the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH D2, and HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2”.

BGC was filled with stunning 3D Pet Panda installations, designed to uplift spirits and promote emotional well-being. Attendees had the chance to explore interactive stations dedicated to health, fitness, and artistic expression while enjoying the joyful ambiance created by HUAWEI’s playful Pet Panda, featured in the emotional wellbeing assistant of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series.

Bringing Technology to Health, Fitness & Wellness

The “Tech with Love” event featured immersive stations where attendees could discover the powerful capabilities of HUAWEI’s latest innovations. At the forefront was the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series, which was loved by famed Filipino celebrities Sofia Andres and Jericho Rosales. The two stars shared their personal experiences with the device, emphasizing its vital role in enhancing their wellness routines and active lifestyles.

Combining high fashion, luxury craftsmanship and advanced technology, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series features the innovative HUAWEI TruSense System, providing accurate, fast and comprehensive health and fitness tracking. With industry-leading standards in vital sign monitoring – including heart rate, blood oxygen, and respiratory rate – users can receive personalized health insights directly from the smartwatch.

The smartwatch also introduces the Emotional Wellbeing Assistant feature that comes with the Pet Panda to give users a holistic approach to mind and body wellness. The Sleep Breathing Awareness feature on the watch detects interruptions in breathing during sleep, ensuring users rest well and recharge every night.

“I absolutely love how the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro keeps me connected. I can take calls or reply to messages, while also monitoring my health and tracking my workouts,” said Sofia Andres. “Having the cute Pet Panda reminding me to take breaks for my emotional wellbeing adds a fun touch to my day, too! The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro is not only practical but also very stylish, perfect for my day-to-night outfits,” raved the actress.

Fitness tracking reaches new heights with pro-level workout modes. The smartwatch’s HUAWEI Sunflower Positioning System enhances positioning accuracy with an adaptive algorithm, offering an upgraded cycling and trail running experience that empowers users to go bolder and further. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro edition supports a professional Golf Course mode as well as Freediving mode with water resistance of up to 40 meters. In tandem with the Stay Fit calorie management app and over 100 workout modes, the Activity Rings feature helps users stay fit and achieve their fitness goals comprehensively.

“I think striking the perfect balance between health and style is essential for a smartwatch, and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro offers the professional support I need for my sports activities,” said Jericho Rosales. “The watch is beneficial for both road and trail runners, with its Running Form Analysis feature optimizing running technique and preventing injury. And for divers, the pro Freediving mode provides added peace of mind while exploring underwater. With its sleek design and functional features, this smartwatch is perfect for those balancing fitness with style.”

HUAWEI aims to have the feature on all its smartwatches by November 15, while iOS users will get WATCH Pay by December 15.

Furthermore, guests connected with their emotions at the “The Only Emotion That Matters” interactive station. Attendees took a quick and fun mood assessment. Based on their responses, the Pet Panda reflected their emotional state.

At the “Let’s Light Up Our Rings Together” station, participants ignited their energy and stayed active by hopping on to stationary bicycles, cycling and connecting with fellow participants as they powered up the Activity Rings display. Pedaling on the stationary bicycles completed each ring, bringing guests closer to their fitness goals. This vibrant atmosphere nurtured a strong sense of community and motivation, making fitness not just a personal journey but a shared adventure.

Revolutionizing Wearable Tech: Huawei’s First ABPM Smartwatch

Guests also got to experience firsthand monitoring their blood pressure with the HUAWEI WATCH D2, HUAWEI’s first smartwatch with next-generation ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM). HUAWEI WATCH D2 delivers 24-hour blood pressure monitoring to users’ wrists, made possible with the latest HUAWEI TruSense System. The watch is equipped with a mechanical airbag, to provide precise vitals and blood pressure measurements that don’t miss a beat.

On top of its advanced functionalities, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series is made even more convenient as HUAWEI officially announced the integration of the WATCH Pay feature. The Philippines’ first-ever GCash QR code payment on a smartwatch will also be featured in the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate and HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3. This feature lets HUAWEI users send and receive money, buy load, and pay for their online purchases using their smartwatches. The latest payment feature began rolling out on HUAWEI smartwatches on November 9.

At the “Every Heartbeat Makes TruSense” zone, attendees discovered the power of the HUAWEI TruSense technology. Guests sat back and strapped on the HUAWEI WATCH D2 to instantly measure their blood pressure. With just a tap, they generated a comprehensive Health Glance report covering nine key body indicators, including heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen, stress levels, skin temperature, ECG, and vascular elasticity. This interactive experience highlighted the watch's capabilities in monitoring health and providing personalized insights, giving users a greater understanding of their individual wellness.

Compact, Mighty Tablet that Offers More than PC Experience

Aside from the health and fitness devices, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” was also showcased at the pop-up event as the ultimate productivity tablet. With the world’s leading dual OLED PaperMatte display and more than PC-level performance, the tablet enables users to engage in creative projects, attend virtual meetings, or simply enjoy their favorite media on the go. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” supports multi-screen collaboration with other HUAWEI devices, allowing users to manage tasks efficiently and effortlessly. Its sleek design and versatility make it an essential tool for anyone seeking to balance work and leisure.

At the “Go Paint Your Imagination” station, attendees unleashed their creativity through art. Using the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2”, guests explored digital painting and using the comprehensive set of artistic tools on the GoPaint app, bringing their ideas to life with vibrant visuals.

Further encouraging creativity with the GoPaint app, HUAWEI invited Filipino creatives to send in their “Creative by Nature” themed entries for the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2024. The activity encourages creatives and digital artists from across the globe to showcase their graphic, visual, and poster design skills. Interested participants may send in entries for different categories including Sci-Fi Art, Design & Fashion, Narrative Art, Cutting Edge Paintings, and Digital Watercolor & Ink. Submission of entries is open through this link until December 31.

“The Mandalorian” and “Avatar: Way of the Water” Concept Artist John Park, Renowned Illustrator and Forbes Under 30 (Art and Style) Honoree Victo Ngai, “Avengers: Endgame” Senior Concept Artist Pablo Dominguez, and HUAWEI Milan Aesthetic Research Center Digital Creative Director Marco La Mantia, are part of this year’s jury panel who will select the top 20 Honourable Mentions. Each of the 20 winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize as well as a set of honorary incentives including art exhibition opportunities and media coverage. The winning entries will also be featured in HUAWEI apps such as Themes wallpaper, and on HUAWEI merchandise. The winners and the exhibition of winning artworks will be announced in 2025.

Unlock your health, wellness, and creativity with HUAWEI. For more information on these new tech horizons, visit HUAWEI Experience Stores near you. To learn more, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

#WeFindWays: How to avoid long waiting times in BDO?

Banks play a crucial role in our lives. They not only secure our hard-earned money but also offer a range of financial services such as personal and business loans, credit cards, and remittances. However, as helpful as they are, going to the bank can sometimes be a hassle. Limited banking hours and long lines can take up a significant amount of time. While online banking and ATMs provide convenience, they come with their own set of challenges, such as security breaches and ATM skimming.

Personally, I still prefer the old-fashioned approach of using a passbook for our main savings account and conducting transactions directly at the bank. I do have a separate account with online access, but I use it only for day-to-day transactions.

That’s why I was excited when I discovered that BDO now offers an Online Branch Booking service. This service has made banking so much easier by allowing me to book an appointment before I even step foot in the bank—goodbye to long lines!

Here’s how it works:

1. Visit BDO’s Online Branch Booking site.

2. Enter the type of transaction, your account number, the amount, and your preferred branch, date, and time.

3. After submitting your details, you’ll receive a QR code.

Once you arrive at the bank, simply scan your QR code at the Service Assist kiosk no later than 30 minutes after your selected appointment time. You’ll instantly receive your queue ticket—no need to enter any additional information.

Since I started using this service, my trips to the bank have been a breeze. I now spend only 10 to 15 minutes inside the bank, and I no longer have to deal with long waits. It’s truly a hassle-free experience!

Once you are in the bank, scan this QR Code at the Service Assist kiosk no later than 30 minutes after your selected appointment time and immediately receive your queue ticket printout from the kiosk. No more typing or entering details.

This is really one great service of BDO because ever since I started using it, I only spend an average of 10-15 minutes inside the bank. No more long lines for me.

Bacolod Tay Tung set to defend crown in Rebisco Volleyball League National Finals

Visayas seeks to continue proving that the finest girls’ volleyball players in the Philippines are found in its major island group as two regional dynasties and another worthy champion look forward to fly to Manila for the Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) National Finals from November 22 to 25 in Mandaluyong.

Defending national champion Bacolod Tay Tung High School will again represent Western Visayas, University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) for Central Visayas, and Linao National High School for Eastern Visayas. These teams are set to represent their respective regions after ruling the regional finals of the biggest 18-and-under women’s volleyball tournament in the country which attracted 480 schools from 10 regions this year.

All eyes are on the Bacolod Tay Tung Thunderbolts, the reigning national champions who seek to prove their victory last year was no fluke. To show how stacked Bacolod Tay Tung lineup is, the Thunderbolts bagged all but two of the individual regional awards.

Ann Francesca Hermosura stood tallest as she was named MVP and Second Best Middle Blocker. Rhea Mae Tomas was adjudged Best Libero, while Jan Rose Bulak was picked Best Setter. Tay Tung also occupied the Best Opposite Attacker and First Best Outside Hitter slots in Joenil Ann Ramos and Camila Amor Bartolome, respectively. St. John’s Institute standouts Eileen Yanson (Second Best Outside Hitter) and Cafra Celois (First Best Middle Blocker) were the two other awardees.

Meanwhile, USJ-R, which captured bronze in the last national finals, likewise went undefeated in this edition of the East Visayas prequalifiers. The Lady Jaguars beat Sumaliring High School, Central Visayan Institute Foundation, and Tanjay National High School in the group stage, took out Cabancalan National High School in the crossover Final Four, before overwhelming Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in the prequalifying finale. The Lady Jaguars also bested seven other teams in the regional finals.

Rachel Ann Tecson led the way for the Lady Jaguars as she emerged as the regional MVP, while also getting sufficient support from teammates Mary Antoneth Cortes (Best Setter) and Angel Mae Almonia (Second Best Middle Blocker).

Last but not least, Linao National High School, for its part, displayed why it’s worthy to join Visayan powerhouses Bacolod Tay Tung and USJ-R in the national finals after coming out as the last team standing in Eastern Visayas.

In the prequalifiers, the Ormoc-based Linao team beat Liloan National Technical and Vocational High School, Granja Kalinawan National High School, and Calbayog City National High School in the group phase, Wright National High School in the crossover semis, before taking out Leyte National High School in the final. Linao did the same in the eight-team regional finals to become the best East Visayan team.

Mary Joy Aseo shone brightest for Linao, being named MVP as well as First Best Outside Hitter. While she carried the offensive load, teammate Leanah Monique Solis stood as the first line of defense to be named Second Best Middle Blocker.

“Sabi ko nga sa mga teams, especially public schools, ‘Don’t worry, you need not compete sa mga UAAP or NCAA. Meron na tayong Rebisco Volleyball League na instead na kayo ang pupunta, kami ang pupunta para sa inyo dyan. And then you can have a league that you can look forward to each year,” said Buenvenida, who was once a public school coach at Maximo Estrella elementary school for 10 years before moving up the ranks to become an international coach level 1.

RVL commissioner Ysay Marasigan agreed, saying he also wants other provincial teams to shine. “Ang ine-envision ko talaga is ayusin ang operations ng RVL hanggang sa mapalaki namin pa para mas maraming top teams ang makasali. And pag lumipad sila dito for the national finals, talagang magiging magandang laban yun. Makikita natin ang level ng provinces, nasaan yung level ng Manila,” Marasigan said.

“And we can also see kung ano pa yung kailangan i-improve for the lower levels sa Visayas and Mindanao para mapataas pa yung level nila para maging kapantay ng NCR,” the former Ateneo star and current Criss Cross King Crunchers team captain added.

Bacolod Tay Tung, USJ-R, and Linao National High School join Mindanao regional titlists Sto. Niño National High School, Corpus Christi School, and Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in the national finals, while four more spots are up for grabs in the ongoing Luzon regional leg.

About Rebisco Volleyball:

Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco), through its sports marketing arm Action Republic Corporation, is dedicated to advancing volleyball in the Philippines. Through initiatives such as the Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) and Rebisco Volleyball Academy (RVA), Action Republic supports the development of the sport across all levels—from grassroots and high school to college, professional, and the national team.

Since its establishment in 2009, RVL has served as a pivotal platform, offering young volleyball players opportunities for education and career advancement. Meanwhile, RVA focuses on nurturing volleyball coaches, playing a crucial role in the sport’s long-term growth in the country.

Rebisco proudly sponsors several volleyball teams, including the Philippine National Women’s Team, the men’s and women’s Beach Volleyball Teams, the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) Blue Eagles (both men’s and women’s teams) via its Fudgee brand, and professional squads such as the Creamline Cool Smashers, Choco Mucho Flying Titans, and the Criss Cross King Crunchers.

Through its strong support of volleyball, Rebisco embodies its commitment to giving back to the community, promoting teamwork, discipline, camaraderie, resilience, and optimism, while fostering both physical and mental well-being.