L-R: Jake Alejo, Brand Manager, BPI Express Mobile; Lissy Relova, Assistant Product Manager, Smart Financial Services; Frederick M. Faustino, AVP, BPI Mobile Banking Channel; and Lawrence Ferrer, Head, Smart Financial Services

Those of you who are looking to finance the purchase of a car this year may want to avail of BPI Family Auto Loan's newest promo.

Press Release:

As a way to give better value to its clients, BPI Family Auto Loans, the industry leader in auto loans, introduces another first in the country by offering FREE AVT Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigator units to complement the brand new vehicles of qualified loan applicants.

According to Mr. David Sarmiento Jr., SVP and Auto and Motorcycle Loans Division Head, “As we begin a new year, BPI Family Auto Loans is always on the lookout for ways to make driving their brand new cars easy for Filipinos throughout the country. We do this by creating outstanding value such as our Real Thrills promo. Following the initial Auto Madness event in Alabang wherein we gave out free GPS units, we are now taking this initiative to a nationwide scale.”


The FREE GPS Real Thrills promo is open to all clients who apply, get approved, and avail of a BPI Family Auto Loan within the promo period, from February 14 to March 15, 2011 and units must be delivered from February 14 to April 1, 2011. Borrowers must have a minimum amount finance of PhP 700,000 and a minimum term of 36 months for brand new cars and for private use only.

In addition, take advantage of the bank's Superior Auto Loan package that features approval in as fast as 3 to 8 hours and insurance payable in 12 monthly installments. Borrowers also get a free Petron-BPI MasterCard with free fuel and fuel rebates.

To make the loan application easier and faster, the bank also recently launched its new loans website
www.bpiloans.com where clients can fill out and submit applications online. The site also features a car buyer’s guide with a list of automobile brands and models complete with specs and prices as well as an auto loans calculator to give buyers an idea of how much they need to shell out for monthly payments.

For inquiries on BPI Family Auto Loans, please call (02) 845-6777 or visit www.bpiloans.com or any of the over 800 BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank branches near you.

Just saw the latest BPI promo at their website. I'm glad they're continuing to offer credit and debit card users this kind of rewards program.


Promo period is from February 8, 2011 to May 7, 2011. Redemption period is until July 6, 2011.

To qualify, cardholder should use his BPI Express Credit card or BPI Express Teller ATM card via Express Payment System (E.P.S.) within the promo period for a minimum single purchase transaction of P1,500, P5,000, or P10,000 at any merchant. Transaction should be approved through a Point-of-Sale card terminal.

Cardholders can redeem the featured Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen and Taco Bell food items at any Pizza Hut Restaurant, Pizza Hut Bistro, Dairy Queen and Taco Bell branch nationwide. Required minimum single receipt transactions and their corresponding free food items are as follows:


For the complete mechanics, please visit the BPI promo page.

Finally, BPI uploaded its latest promo on their website. I've actually seen posters of this in Jollibee stores in the past few weeks but haven't been able to find details online until now. It's a good thing I haven't thrown all my transaction receipts yet from last month because the promo started as far back as December 1!

Although it is nice that BPI continues to offer promos like these, let me just express my disappointment that the minimum purchase requirements seem to keep getting higher and higher (from P1500 to P2000; from P3,000 to P4,000 to P5,000; and from P6,000 to P10,000!) every time they come up with a new promo.


Get Jollibee Chickenjoy & Yum – FREE!

Redeem at any Jollibee outlet by:

-- Presenting your BPI Express Teller or BPI Express Credit card.
-- Surrendering your original charge slip or transaction receipt (minimum single receipt purchase of P2,000, P5,000 or P10,000).

1. The promo is open exclusively to the following:

-- All existing BPI Express Credit cardholders (Classic, Blue MasterCard, Gold MasterCard, Petron-BPI MasterCard, Edge MasterCard, BPI-WorldPerks MasterCard, BPI SkyMiles MasterCard Regular and Platinum) of good credit standing.
(Note: BPI Express Credit Corporate Classic and MasterCard cards are NOT qualified to join the promo.)
-- All existing BPI, BPI Family Savings Bank and BPI Direct cardholders (Express Teller, Jumpstart and BPinoy).

2. Promo period is from December 1, 2010 to January 30, 2011. Redemption period is until March 31, 2011.

3. To qualify, cardholder should use his BPI Express Credit card or BPI Express Teller ATM card via Express Payment System (E.P.S.) within the promo period for a minimum single purchase transaction of P2,000, P5,000, or P10,000 at any merchant. Transaction should be approved through a Point-of-Sale card terminal.

-- For BPI Express Credit, cash advance transactions are also qualified.

-- For BPI Express Teller ATM Card, cash withdrawals through ATMs are NOT qualified to join.

4. Cardholder can choose to redeem any one (1) of the following Jollibee food items for every qualified transaction:

At least P2,000: 1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice OR 1-pc. Chicken Barbecue with rice

At least P5,000: 2 orders of 1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice and 2 pcs. Yum OR 2 orders of 1-pc. Chicken Barbecue with rice and 2 pcs. Yum

At least P10,000: 6-pc. Chickenjoy Bucket and 6 pcs. Yum OR 6-pc. Chicken Barbecue Bucket and 6 pcs. Yum

5. Printed charge slip/transaction receipt should be presented to qualify for redemption of the FREE Jollibee food items. Transactions without the printed charge slips/transaction receipts are NOT qualified, such as, but not limited to, the following:

-- online purchases and internet payments;
-- mail and telephone order purchases; and
-- auto-charge transactions

6. To redeem, cardholder must present for verification the BPI Express Credit or BPI Express Teller ATM Card used for the transaction. Cardholder should surrender the qualified original charge slip/transaction receipt or the original BPI Express Credit cash advance transaction receipt to any authorized Jollibee personnel before release of the free Jollibee food item.

For BPI Express Credit transactions abroad, cardholder must also present the corresponding statement of account where the transaction is billed to verify its Peso value equivalent.

7. Cardholder can redeem the featured Jollibee food items at any Jollibee store nationwide.

8. The redemption is valid for dine-in and take-out only. Drive-thru transactions will not be allowed.

9. Only one (1) free Jollibee food item can be redeemed per charge slip/transaction receipt or BPI Express Credit cash advance transaction receipt. A customer is allowed up to three (3) redemptions per day per store only.

10. A single purchase transaction requires only one approval. Splitting into smaller transaction sizes and, consequently, requiring multiple transaction approvals will not be allowed.

11. Transactions that are found fraudulent and transactions that are consequently cancelled/void will not qualify for redemption. Should the client knowingly and intentionally redeems with these charge slips/transaction receipts, BPI reserves the right to charge the cost of the reward redeemed to his BPI Express Credit or BPI Express Teller account.

12. BPI and Jollibee shall not be responsible for the replacement of charge slips/transaction receipts that are stolen and/or faded for purposes of redemption.

13. The free Jollibee food items cannot be exchanged for cash, other products or discounts.

14. BPI is authorized to give necessary information to its contractor or agent to perform or complete the redemption process of the Jollibee food items.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 7525. Series of 2010.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about 10 young people who were recognized as BPI's 2010 Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children.

Yesterday, BPI once again conferred awards to two outstanding Filipinos who have elevated Filipino pride across the globe. This year's BPInoy Awardees are Charice Pempengco and Dr. Manuel Cacdac.

I think majority of Filipinos here and abroad already know who Charice is. But, for those who'd like to know more about her, here's a brief bio:

My signed copy of Charice's album from last year

Charice is an 18-year old Filipina international singer who was dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as the Most Talented Girl in the World. She is the first Asian artist in history to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 album chart in the world. Charice marked the international music scene when she appeared in Star King, a South Korean talent show which opened doors for her to her Hollywood fame. Her international guestings include shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, David Foster’s tribute concert, Hitman: David Foster and Friends, Andrea Bocelli’s birthday concert, “The Cinema Tribute” in Italy, the 2009 U.S. Presidential Pre-Inaugural events in Washington, DC, post-Oscar award events Oscar Nights, Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel, and recently, the hit U.S. television show, Glee.

On the other hand, in the area of Science and Technology, Dr. Manuel Cacdac, dubbed as “The Shuntman”, is the founder and Chairman of the Board of the Hydrocephalus Foundation of the Philippines. Dr. Manny has held notable ranks in the medical community here and abroad and has been sharing and giving hope for many Filipino marginalized communities for years by initiating and performing free hydrocephalus operations in poor local communities.

Ms. Teresita Tan, Executive Vice President and Head of Overseas Banking and Channels Services Group of BPI, shares, “Through the BPInoy Awards, we are creating an avenue for Filipinos all over the world to connect, inspire and to celebrate distinct nationalistic pride in everyone. BPI recognizes our deserving countrymen, whose stories attest to the world that we, Filipinos, are globally competitive.”



She adds, “Here are two outstanding Filipinos —- true Pinoy prides and testaments of our nation’s competitiveness. As we bestow the BPInoy awards to Charice and Dr. Manny, we hope to touch and empower not only them but all Filipino families from all over the globe.”

Coming from the different fields of arts and science, these two Filipino international achievers prove that with the diverse talents and inherent values and abilities of Pinoys, they can achieve great things and make the “Pinoy pride” soar as far as wherever they are in the world.

Congratulations Charice and Dr. Manny! You are such inspirations :)

I do online banking often at BPI Express Online because it's very convenient. I can pay bills and transfer funds to members of my family anytime of the day or night without needing to leave home. This saves me time and money compared to going to the bank and doing the transactions there.

These past few weeks, I kept seeing the image of a BPI-Globe Tattoo Stick on BPI's homepage but I haven't had the time to explore how different it is from other internet broadband USBs. I'm glad I was invited to the formal launch of this limited edition stick last Thursday because I got to find out more about it.



Together with Globe Telecom, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) officially launched the commemorative BPI 24/7 Globe Tattoo Limited Edition Stick. This is the first and only internet broadband stick that allows access to BPI Express Online without needing, or using up, one's prepaid load. This means even at zero-prepaid balance, BPI clients can still do online banking transactions. What's more, we can easily reload the stick real-time via BPI EOL.

Aside from instant top-ups using online banking, the stick can also be reloaded through other BPI 24/7 banking channels such as the Express Phone, Express Mobile, and Express Teller Machines; or through Globe prepaid cards, AutoloadMAX, Share-a-load, and GCash.



The limited edition BPI 24/7 stick has a very attractive and nationalistic design. It is preloaded with P100 load balance and 120 hours of free internet browsing valid for five days. Access to other internet sites is charged the standard rate of P5 for every 15 minutes.

BPI clients can avail of the BPI 24/7 Globe Tattoo at a special price of P995 at selected Globe stores and through www.bpiexpressonline.com. Online orders will be delivered free of charge, nationwide. This special price offer will be available up to Dec. 31, 2010 only. For more info, check out the product's FAQs here.

The 2010 Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children Awardees are:

Ibang Klaseng Talino awardees
- Lynn Migel Q. Estoque (Ateneo de Davao University)
- Maria Angela H. Mariano (UP Diliman)
- Kirsten Therese T. Lestor (UST)
- John Jefferson V. Besa (DLSU-Dasmariñas)
- Lord Leomer B. Pomperada (De La Salle College of St. Benilde)
- Reynold L. Orsua (St. Louis University)
- Richmond G. Calunsag (Philippine Normal University)

Ibang Klaseng Entrepreneur awardee
- Erilyn Marie V. Dagan (UA&P)

Ibang Klaseng Community leader awardee 
- Florence Marie D. Bayer (Assumption College)

Ibang Klaseng Athlete awardee
- Jose Renato S. Unso (DLSU)

To know more about each of the 10 awardees, please click here for their individual photos and profiles.

To those who love attending sale events :)



Freebies, prizes and additional 5% discount on select brands, exclusive to BPI Edge cardholders!

Just saw this at the BPI website. I'm disappointed that you can't redeem Chicken Joy items anymore and that they increased the required transaction amounts. Still, since I sometimes charge our groceries to my debit card, I could probably redeem a few items again. The good thing is, the promo period is longer this time.


Mechanics:

1. The promo is open exclusively to all existing BPI, BPI Family Savings Bank and BPI Direct cardholders (Express Teller, Jumpstart and BPInoy).

2. Promo period is from August 8 to November 5, 2010.

3. Cardholder should use his BPI Express Teller via Express Payment System (E.P.S.) within the promo period for a minimum single purchase transaction of P2000, P4000 or P8000 at any merchant to qualify for redemption of the free Jollibee food items.

4. Cardholder can redeem the featured food items at any Jollibee outlet nationwide. The redemption is valid for dine-in and take-out only. Redemption is not allowed for drive-thru orders.

5. The free Jollibee food items are the following:

-- Jolly Hotdog Classic and Jolly Crunchy Twirl for a minimum single transaction of P2,000
-- 2 sets of 2-piece Burger Steak with Rice for a minimum single transaction of P4,000
-- 3 Regular Yum, 3 Jolly Spaghetti and 3 Chocolate Sundaes for a minimum single transaction of P8,000

6. To redeem the free Jollibee food items, cardholder must present for verification the original transaction slip (minimum single transaction of P2000, P4000 or P8000) and the BPI Express Teller card used for the transaction to any authorized Jollibee personnel. Transaction date on the transaction slip should be within the promo period.

7. Cardholder must print name (as shown on the card) at the back of the transaction slip and surrender to the authorized Jollibee personnel before release of the free food items.

8. Only one (1) free food item can be redeemed per transaction slip. A customer is allowed up to three (3) redemptions per day per store only.

9. A single purchase transaction requires only one approval. Splitting into smaller transaction sizes and consequently requiring multiple transaction approvals will not be allowed.

10. The free Jollibee food item cannot be exchanged for cash, other products or discounts.

11. Redemption period is until January 4, 2011.

DTI Permit # 5164, Series of 2010.

After the Chowking promo, BPI has new treats for its credit and debit card users. This time in partnership with Pizza Hut. Just saw the announcement at the BPI website.

Tsk, I think I already threw a couple of valid  grocery charge slips within the last two weeks :S

MECHANICS

The promo is open exclusively to the following:
* All existing BPI Express Credit cardholders (Classic, Blue MasterCard, Gold MasterCard, Petron-BPI MasterCard, Edge MasterCard, and BPI-WorldPerks MasterCard) of good credit standing.
* All existing BPI, BPI Family Savings Bank, BPI Direct cardholders (Express Teller, Jumpstart, BPinoy).

(Note: BPI Express Credit Corporate Classic and MasterCard cards are NOT qualified to join the promo.)

Promo period is from May 18 to July 15, 2010.

To qualify, cardholder should use his BPI Express Credit card or BPI Express Teller via Express Payment System (EPS) to purchase at any merchant during the promo period. Transaction should be approved via Point-of-Sale card terminal. BPI Express Credit Cash Advance transactions are also qualified. For purchases made abroad, cardholder must also present the statement of account to verify the Peso value equivalent of the specific transaction.

The following transactions, however, are not qualified to redeem the FREE Pizza Hut dish:
1. online purchases and internet payments;
2. mail and telephone order purchases; and
3. BPI Express Teller withdrawals.

To redeem the free Pizza Hut dish, cardholder must submit for verification the original charge slip or transaction receipt and present the BPI card used for the transaction to any authorized Pizza Hut personnel before release of the free dish.

Cardholder can redeem the featured Pizza Hut dish at any Pizza Hut Restaurant and Pizza Hut Bistro nationwide. Redemption is not valid in Pizza Hut delivery stores and slice counters.

The redemption is valid for dine-in only. Take-out and delivery orders will not be allowed.

Cardholder can choose to redeem any one (1) of the following food items for every qualified transaction:
-- Choice of any Supreme Buddy Pan Pizza or Caesar Salad for a minimum single transaction of P1,500
-- Choice of Fettuccini Ala King or Spaghetti Bolognese for a minimum single transaction of P3,000
-- Choice of any Family Supreme Pan Pizza for a minimum single transaction of P7,000

Only one (1) free dish can be redeemed per charge slip or transaction receipt. A customer is allowed up to three (3) redemptions per day per store only.

A single purchase transaction requires only one approval. Splitting into smaller transaction sizes and, consequently, requiring multiple transaction approvals will not be allowed.

The free Pizza Hut dish cannot be exchanged for cash, other products, or discounts.

Redemption period is until September 15, 2010.

It's back! BPI has a new promo for those who use their cards for transactions. I'm glad I have saved two of my debit card's charge slips from the last two weeks. Just saw this announcement at the BPI website.



PROMO MECHANICS

The promo is open exclusively to the following:

* All existing BPI Express Credit cardholders (Classic, Blue MasterCard, Gold MasterCard, Petron-BPI MasterCard, Edge MasterCard, and BPI-WorldPerks MasterCard) of good credit standing. BPI Express Corporate Cards are not qualified.
* All existing BPI, BPI Family Savings Bank, BPI Direct cardholders (Express Teller, Jumpstart, BPinoy).

Promo period is from February 1, 2010 to April 15, 2010.

Cardholder should use his BPI Express Credit card or BPI Express Teller via Express Payment System (EPS) within the promo period for a minimum single purchase transaction of P1500, P3000 or P6000 at any merchant to qualify for redemption of the free Chowking meals. Transactions should be approved via Point-of-Sale terminal.

For BPI Express Credit, qualified cash advance transaction is eligible to redeem the corresponding Chowking meals.

Cardholder can redeem the featured Chowking meals at any Chowking branch nationwide. The redemption is valid for dine-in and take-out only. Redemption is not allowed for drive-thru orders.

The free Chowking meals are the following:

-- Choice of Chorizo Chao Fan, or Spicy Pork Mushroom Rice For a minimum single transaction of P1,500
-- Choice of Breaded Fish Lauriat or Breaded Pork Lauriat; Salo Dimsum Platter; or Halo-Halo Fiesta (w/o Ice Cream) For a minimum single transaction of P3,000
-- Chowking Sulit Salo Set (good for 3) For a minimum single transaction of P6,000

To redeem the free Chowking meals, cardholder must submit for verification the original charge slip or transaction receipt (minimum single transaction of P1500, P3000 or P6000) and present the BPI card used for the transaction to any authorized Jollibee personnel. Transaction date on the charge slip or transaction receipt should be within the promo period.

Cardholder must print name (as shown on the card) at the back of the corresponding charge slip or transaction receipt and submit to the authorized Jollibee personnel before release of the free food item.

Only one (1) free food item can be redeemed per charge slip or transaction receipt. A customer is allowed up to three (3) redemptions per day per store only.

A single purchase transaction requires only one approval. Splitting into smaller transaction sizes and consequently requiring multiple transaction approvals will not be allowed.

The free Chowking meals cannot be exchanged for cash, other products, or discounts.

Redemption period is until June 15, 2010.