Hacks: Where Can You Cash-in for FREE at MAYA? Here's a List of Free Cash In Touchpoints

With prices for everyday needs on an upward trend, budgeting your hard-earned money better is a must. Every peso counts – and you should spend it only on things that matter to you or bring you joy.

Maya gets you, which is why the all-in-one money app continues to offer FREE cash in at over 120,000 touchpoints nationwide. Continue getting free cash in at your go-to convenience stores, supermarkets, payment kiosks and even department stores for transactions up to P8,000 per month. For cash in transactions exceeding P8,000, a 2% fee on cash in amount will apply. If you’re cashing in online via select banks, you get to enjoy free cash in with a P500,000 monthly* limit!

Cashing in via Maya is not just free, it’s also super accessible – with touchpoints that you can reach within a few clicks on your phone or a few steps from your home. The best part about this is that you can do so many things with your money once you’ve cashed in. You have the choice to save it with a 6% interest rate, grow your extra funds by buying crypto for as low as P1 or spend it to pay for your bills or your groceries. Whichever way you want to use your money – do it all in one app, with Maya!

Now, where exactly can you cash in for free at Maya? Below are some of the most popular free cash in touchpoints for the all-in-one money app.

BPI, RCBC, UnionBank, and now, China Bank!

Cashing in to Maya via a linked bank account is a breeze, and it’s made even better by Maya’s free cash in offer! You can cash in up to P500,000 monthly*, completely free of charge, to your Maya account. The best part of cashing in through your personal banks is that it can be done anytime, anywhere.

First, you need to link your bank account to Maya:

Select Bank Account in the Cash In screen

Choose your partner bank

Enter cash in amount and tap Continue

Log in to your online banking account and complete the authorization requirements of the bank

Select your source account to be linked and tap Continue

Once your account is linked, you can quickly cash in for free whenever you need! Here's how:

Under Linked Bank Accounts, choose your partner bank

Enter your cash in amount and tap Continue

Enter OTP to complete your transaction

Ministop, Family Mart, Alfamart

You can also cash in for free at your go-to convenience stores like Ministop, Family Mart, or Alfamart. So the next time you drop by here to buy some snacks or other items you forgot to put on your grocery list – just cash in with Maya for free, and pay for your purchases cashless!

Your go-to Supermarkets

With Maya's free cash in offers, going cashless on your grocery runs is also easier. If you’re out of funds in your Maya wallet, you can easily cash in for free at SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, Robinsons Supermarkets, Robinsons Easymart, Landers, The Marketplace, Shopwise, Savemore, Waltermart, Ever, Super8, Southstar Drug, and many more!

The best thing about this is you are not just skipping out on paying for cash in fees, you also get to earn rewards like free Bitcoin, by paying via Maya QR for your groceries!

Payment Kiosks

Payment kiosks like Touchpay, Pay&Go, ZoomPay, and eTap, also offer free cash in via Maya. So wherever you are across the country – you just need to look for these self-service payment machines to put funds in your Maya account.

Your local sari-sari stores

Yep, even your kapitbahay sari-sari store in your community offers free cash in for Maya -- via cashback. You can enjoy 100% cashback on your cash in service fee, capped at P150, when you do this transaction at the Maya Center agent near you. With over 60,000 Maya Center agent touchpoints nationwide, finding a sari-sari store to cash-in for free would take no time at all. To provide even more options, TrueMoney outlets also offers free cash in services!

To know more about Maya's free cash in offers, check out maya.ph/cashin.

Maya is the all-in-one money platform bringing Filipinos bolder ways to master their money. It is powered by a unique integrated financial services ecosystem that addresses the ever-evolving financial needs of today’s generation through cutting-edge technology.  Maya leads millions of Filipinos — consumers, businesses, communities, and government agencies alike — into a digital economy that’s more inclusive, transparent, and empowering.

Maya is powered by the country's only end-to-end digital payments company, PayMaya Philippines, and Maya Bank for digital banking services. To know more about Maya, visit maya.ph or follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, IG, Tiktok, and YouTube and @mayaofficialph on Twitter. Join our Telegram community at https://t.me/TeamMayaPH for Maya exclusives.

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Make the Most of Branded Deals at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival with This Cheat Sheet

Enjoy bigger and better deals from top brands at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival! From go-to household essentials, to favorite beauty and skincare staples, and to ultimate wish list items, Shopee’s biggest brands festival is back and loaded with up to 50% worth of promos that you definitely would not want to miss.

Get up to 50% off on must-have items from leading brands

Make the most of these mas mura deals and enjoy up to 50% worth of discounts from leading brands: Cetaphil, Garnier, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Uni-Care, Enfagrow, Nestlé, Lovito, Crocs, Mikana, Shigetsu, SACE LADY, adidas, Huggies, OPPO, Huawei, Infinix, realme, GameXtreme, Platinum Karaoke, TP-Link, Ace Hardware, Colgate-Palmolive, UL Skin Sciences, Amaia Furniture, OOKAS, and MetroSunnies.

Score unbeatable deals at the Big Midnight Sale

Set your alarms at 12 midnight and welcome 10.10 by snagging great finds at half the price like this breathable sports shirt from adidas, a fashionable pair of shades from Sunnies Studios, or a shape-defining eyebrow gel from Issy & Co. Meanwhile, sanitize the nooks and crannies of your humble abode with these multipurpose wipes from Lysol and treat yourself to buffer-free streaming with stronger internet signal, enhanced by this Wi-Fi range extender from TP-Link.

Sweep attractive Brand Flash Deals

Mas mura vouchers are up for grabs where Shoppers can get up to 50% off on select items from leading brands. Tune in to your favorite beats with the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 and charge your gadgets with this sleek-looking wireless charger from Promate. Home bakers can also get their own slice of fun this 10.10 as Omega Houseware offers exciting deals on select items, including these liquid measuring cups from its Cake Boss collection.

Avail essential items and cute accessories for only ₱1

Keep tabs on limited-time ₱1 Flash Deals at Shopee’s Brands Festival. From daily must-have items like a Korean-inspired KF94 Face Mask or a minimalist gadget pouch for your mobile accessories, to elegant-looking necklaces and quirky graphic tees, and to breathable cooling patches for kids, eagle-eyed Shoppers will definitely find an item or two on peak 10.10, so be sure to check out and take advantage of these piso deals.

Send Money for Free and Earn Cashback with ShopeePay

ShopeePay is making shopping more convenient and rewarding for users by offering exciting prizes and discounts this early October. With Send Money & Earn promo, ShopeePay will be giving away up to ₱1,000,000 worth of coins where users can win up to 500 coins or ₱1,000 voucher on bills payment by simply sending at least ₱50 to other Shopee users until October 12. Have a blast and enjoy stronger connections with fellow gamers and MOBA players when you purchase Gaming Credits from Razer and Garena at 5% off. Smart and TNT Prepaid subscribers can also buy Load at 15% off, exclusive only with ShopeePay. Meanwhile, Globe and TM prepaid subscribers can get 1GB of data for free for every Go+99 or TM ez99 & GOMO prepaid subscribers can get 10% off on 30GB no expiry data promo.

More rewards and promos await Shopee users at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival. 

Visit https://shopee.ph/m/10-10 to know more about the latest mas mura deals or follow the official pages of Shopee Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.

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The Old Meets New in Newest GMA Historical Portal Fantasy Series ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ Starring Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza, and Dennis Trillo

Beginning October 3, GMA Network proudly presents the next important television milestone that will make history and love for the country a fun learning experience via “Maria Clara at Ibarra.”

From the creators of Encantadia, Amaya, Sahaya and Legal Wives, GMA Entertainment Group once again sets the bar high for world-class entertainment and innovative concepts as it brings to Filipino homes the newest historical portal fantasy series airing weeknights on GMA Telebabad.

The much-anticipated series is top-billed by 2016 Fantasporto International Best Actress and Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Klay, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose as Maria Clara, and Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo as Ibarra.

Dennis shares his long preparation for the crucial and iconic character of Ibarra, “Dapat tama lahat ng salitang bibigkasin mo, ‘yung kilos, pag-arte at pananamit. Maraming dapat isipin para maging authentic ang mga eksena at paniwalaan na nangyari talaga siya noong unang panahon. Importante na basahing maigi ang script para makita ang dynamics ng eksena kapag nag-meet na ang past at present.”

Barbie recalls the moment when GMA offered her the role of Klay, “Tuwang-tuwa ako, nung una hindi pa ko naniwala agad kasi napakalaking project niya. Mas lalo akong bumilib sa GMA dahil kahit dumaan ang pandemya, hindi sila tumigil na tumalakay sa importanteng issues ng bansa at balikan ang kasaysayan natin. Metikulosong binusisi ang programang ito and I’m very thankful to be part of it.”

Julie Anne, on the other hand, reiterates the most exciting part of her role and how it inspires her in real life, “Si Maria Clara kasi napaka-iconic niya eh. We all know her as a symbol of hope, purity and sacrifice. Ine-embody niya 'yung isang babae na may pinaglalaban sa buhay and pinaglalaban niya 'yung mga karapatan niya.”

Playing equally important roles in the series are Mr. Tirso Cruz III as Padre Damaso, a Franciscan friar who has deep-seated resentment against Ibarra; Ms. Manilyn Reynes as Narsing, the softhearted and loving mother of Klay; Rocco Nacino as Elias, a fugitive who will become Ibarra’s devoted supporter; David Licauco as Fidel, a playboy businessman and Ibarra’s friend; Juancho Trivino as Padre Salvi, a cunning and ruthless friar who has secret desire for Maria Clara; Mr. Juan Rodrigo as Kapitan Tiago, the influential gobernadorcillo and a friend of the friars; Ms. Ces Quesada as Tiya Isabel, the cousin of Kapitan Tiago who raised Maria Clara as her own child; Mr. Dennis Padilla as Mang Adong, a loyal servant of Ibarra; Mr. Lou Veloso as Mr. Jose Torres, the professor of Klay in Rizal studies and the reason behind her time travel; Ms. Gilleth Sandico as Donya Victorina, a pretentious Filipina who tries to look and speak like a mestiza; Karenina Haniel as Victoria, the close friend of Maria Clara.

Completing the powerhouse cast is the special participation of Andrea Torres as Sisa, the affectionate mother of Crispin and Basilio who loses her mind while searching for her sons.

‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ follows the story of Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who aims to work and bring her family abroad. She is almost graduating soon, but not until she failed a minor subject—the Rizal Studies. Klay believes that this subject is irrelevant to her life and future career.

Mr. Jose Torres, Klay’s professor, gave her another chance to pass Rizal Studies and he lent her a book of Noli Me Tangere. Klay had not even read several pages of the novel when she got bored and fell asleep.

The mystery begins when Klay wakes up in the world of Noli Me Tangere! Much to her surprise, Klay finds Mr. Torres in the alternate timeline. Klay was told that she can only return to the present once she finishes the book and learns all the lessons from the novel of Dr. Jose Rizal.

As she navigates the real world of Noli Me Tangere, Klay meets Maria Clara, Crisostomo Ibarra, the curates, the ilustrados, and the indios. This will open her eyes from the realities and sufferings of ancient Filipinos during the Spanish colonization.

Amid her historical adventure, Klay forms a bond with Maria Clara and discovers the differences and similarities of a Filipina, then and now. She also witnesses the love story of Maria Clara and Ibarra. Will Klay become the bridge to strengthen their existing relationship or will she develop feelings for him instead? As Klay gets attached to the world of Noli Me Tangere, will it create chaos or clarity in her life? Can someone change history and will it bring Klay back to her real life?

The show’s Creative Consultant, Suzette Doctolero, shares the extensive research they have been doing to ensure the quality of this complex story that tackles history, “Required ang buong creative team na magbasa hindi lang ng Noli Me Tangere at El Filibusterismo kundi pati ng iba pang libro tungkol sa Philippine history. Mahalaga rin na mismong mga writers, may stand sa mga importanteng usapin sa kasaysayan.”

Esteemed Director Zig Dulay also reveals their efforts to keep the accuracy and credibility of Rizal’s novels by hiring consultants for the show, “May historians at consultants kami. Meron din kaming kinuhang language coach ng Spanish. For sure ang audience, hindi lang sila ma-e-entertain kundi matututo rin at magkakaroon ng actions sa iba’t ibang issue. Bukod pa sa kwento ng pag-iibigan, tungkol din ito sa pag-ibig sa bayan. ”

This series is made possible under the supervision of GMA SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; AVP for Drama Helen Rose Sese; Program Manager Edlyn Tallada; and Executive Producer Shielyn Atienza.

The creative team behind this groundbreaking drama is composed of Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development Consultant Ricky Lee; Historical Consultants Ramon Guillermo and Gonzalo Campoamor; Head Writer J-Mee Katanyag; Writers Brylle Tabora and Benson Logronio; and Brainstormers Zita Garganera and Melchor Escarcha.

Let’s all remember the past with a twist and catch the world premiere of Maria Clara at Ibarra this October 3 at 8PM, weeknights, on GMA and at 9:40PM, Mondays to Fridays, on GTV.

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.

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