Sometimes, what we need is one that falls somewhere right in the middle; one that’s ‘just right’.
For example, you don’t need a massive generator to power up a small space, but at the same time, a pocket-sized power bank is definitely not going to cut it when you want to keep several gadgets running for your remote work setup.
Life, is then, often lived in the in-betweens. Whether it is ensuring the Wi-Fi stays on so the kids can finish their online homework or needing emergency power for unexpected brownouts, there’s a solution that offers just the right amount of dependable power without the heavy bulk.
The new Jackery Explorer 500 V2 is the ultimate backup for everyday household and outdoor energy. Designed to blend seamlessly into your home, this unit packs a 512Wh battery capacity and a 500W maximum output into a sleek frame that is 29% smaller than its predecessor. Its clean and modern exterior also looks more like a premium piece of home tech, making it a welcome addition to any space.
Weighing a manageable 5.7 kilograms, it features a convenient fold-down handle that makes it easy to carry wherever you need it. You can seamlessly bring it to the kitchen to keep a small refrigerator cold for 4 hours, move it to the home office and power up your Wi-Fi router for up to 30 hours, or to the living room and use a desk fan for up to 3.8 hours – the must-haves for everyday essentials and comfort.
The true convenience of the Explorer 500 V2 shines during unpredictable power dips, especially during brownouts and heavy rains. Thanks to its built-in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capability, it can detect a grid failure and switch to battery power in less than 10 milliseconds; this means that your internet router never drops its connection and your desktop stays on, providing a seamless transition that keeps your family’s daily routine completely uninterrupted.
The Jackery Explorer 500 V2 balances power and portability for everyday comfort and productivity at home or wherever you go. Shop this perfect addition to your daily setup at the Jackery official online stores on Shopee and Lazada, or drop by the official Jackery kiosk at SM Fairview and other partner stores.
Experience Life Uninterrupted with Jackery and unlock more possibilities for your mobile lifestyle. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more updates.
Breakouts happen. But instead of punishing skin with complicated, drying routines, Posh Skin helps people hit refresh with the Posh Skin Acne Sheet Mask, a soothing, hydrating facial treatment designed to moisturize and calm stressed, blemish-prone skin
Instead of a complicated, drying routine, Posh Skin formulated this lightweight mask to help soothe, hydrate, and comfort blemish-prone skin in a simple step. Because sometimes, your skin just needs a reset.
Suitable for all skin types, especially acne-prone and oily skin
YOUR 10–20 MINUTE SKIN RESET
Simply cleanse and dry your face, apply the sheet mask, and leave it on for 10–20 minutes. Remove the mask, rinse off if desired, or gently massage the remaining essence into your skin.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
The Posh Skin Acne Sheet Mask brings together a combination of skin-loving ingredients to help soothe, hydrate, and refresh breakout-prone skin:
Centella Asiatica – Helps soothe the appearance of redness and irritated skin.
Hyaluronic Acid – Replenishes moisture and prevents skin from feeling dry or tight.
Tea Tree – Purifies blemish-prone skin and keeps it feeling fresh.
Botanical Extracts – Calms and refreshes stressed skin.
Bonus: The formula is supercharged with Allantoin, Zinc PCA, Aloe, and multiple ceramides to give your skin barrier a healthy, comforting boost.
WHY YOU’LL WANT IT IN YOUR SKINCARE STASH
Made for breakout-prone skin – Designed to address blemish-prone and stressed-looking skin.
Soothe + hydrate – Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid help calm the skin and replenish its moisture.
Fresh, lightweight feel – The essence hydrates without feeling heavy or greasy.
No nasties – Made with vegan ingredients and free from SLES and parabens.
No animal testing – Skincare you can feel good about adding to your routine.
Hold onto your cowboy hats! Texas Roadhouse is rounding up a legendary feast for guests who love big and hearty flavors at incredible value.
Whether you’re taking a much-needed power lunch break or gathering family and friends for a lively dinner, these sets offer a complete spread: an appetizer, an entree, and an ice-cold beverage—always accompanied by Texas Roadhouse’s iconic freshly baked rolls with sweet cinnamon butter. Best of all, guests can enjoy full flexibility to build a set tailored to their tastes.
The Appetizers: Kick off the feast with one of these:
Orange Medley Salad +P75 (fresh greens tossed with juicy citrus segments with a refreshing balance of sweet and tangy flavors)
Sweet Potato Soup (velvety, warm soup that is both sweet and savory)
Cheese Quesadilla (crispy and golden on the outside, gooey on the inside)
Andouille Sausage Dip +P50 (Creole-style and hearty Andouille sausage dip served crispy tortillas)
The Entrées: Choose your main dish from these delicious options:
Herbed Pork Steak +P100 (earthy and savory pork cuts flavored with herbs and aromatics)
Asian BBQ Chicken +P100 (juicy chicken marinated in Asian ingredients and cooked to your liking)
Smoked BBQ Ribs +P100 (fork tender ribs, slow-cooked and coated in a rich and tangy BBQ sauce )
Southern Fried Fish (fish fillets coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried to a golden, extra-crispy finish)
Country Fried Chicken (crispy chicken, fried until golden)
The Drinks: Choose from these beverages:
Houseblend Ice Tea – option to upgrade to refillable +P65
Green Tea Lychee – option to upgrade to refillable +P65 (green tea with the sweet floral aroma of tropical lychee)
Strawberry Arnold Palmer +P65 (iced tea and lemonade infused with strawberry puree – a sharp, invigorating drink)
Add-ons to end the meal with a touch of sweetness
Salted Caramel Iced Cream P+75 (rich and creamy dessert with sea salt)
Every set brings the warm, high-energy dining experience Texas Roadhouse fans know and love.
Beyond the these Texas-sized meals, the restaurant serves up crowd favorites and signature dishes like hand-cut steaks (because every great steak starts with the right cut), fall-off-the-bone ribs, and their legendary margaritas. The dining experience is enhanced by a lively atmosphere featuring classic country music and energetic line-dancing routines performed by the staff.
The Tony Award-winning actress and Hollywood Walk of Fame star makes a powerful dramatic transformation in TGA’s highly anticipated Philippine staging of Ang Tahanan ni Bernard Alba.
Last seen with TGA as The Witch in the sold-out run of Into the Woods, this season, Lea Salonga steps into one of theater’s most complex and commanding roles as she inhabits the play’s titular character.
Following an extraordinary career that has taken her from Manila to Broadway and beyond, the multiple award-winning actress, singer, and producer now turns her formidable dramatic talents toward this headstrong matriarch, a woman whose determination to protect her family ultimately becomes the very force that threatens to destroy it. This poetic drama by Federico García Lorca, one of the 20th century’s greatest dramatists, permeates this tragic masterpiece of matriarchal despotism and is adapted by celebrated director-playwright Chay Yew and translated into Filipino by Guelan Valera Luarca.
After the death of her second husband, Bernarda declares eight years of mourning and imposes absolute obedience upon her five daughters. Behind the closed doors of the Alba household, silence, discipline, tradition, and appearances reign supreme. But beneath the carefully maintained order, her daughters’ desires, jealousies, frustrations, and dreams refuse to remain contained. When the arrival of a potential suitor disturbs the household’s fragile equilibrium, tensions begin to mount, forcing each woman to confront what she wants and what she is willing to sacrifice to have it.
At the center of it all stands Bernarda: fiercely protective, uncompromising, and obsessed with respectability. She is both mother and ruler, protector and oppressor, determined to hold her family together even as her methods transform their home into a prison.
For Salonga, whose career has been defined by some of musical theater’s most demanding roles, Bernarda marks a striking new chapter. Best known internationally for her Tony Award-winning performance in Miss Saigon, Salonga has also received the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards. She became the first Asian actress to play Eponine on Broadway in Les Misérables and later returned to the musical as Fantine in its 2006 revival. Her Broadway credits also include Once on This Island, Allegiance, Flower Drum Song, Here Lies Love, and Sondheim’s Old Friends. On TV, she was last seen in Pretty Little Liars and The Cleaning Lady. She is a bona fide Disney legend having lent her singing voice to Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II. Most recently, Salonga voiced the dreaded manananggalin the DreamWorks animation Forgotten Island.
Yet Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba presents audiences with a Lea Salonga they have never seen before.
Salonga says, “To be perfectly honest, I hadn’t encountered this play before, which may work in my favor as I have no preconceived notions or strong opinions. After reading both Chay’s English translation and then Guelan’s translation into Pilipino, despite the literal terror I feel in my soul, this is an absolutely important work to tackle. It fits our culture and is timely given the state of current events in the world.”
The “terror” Salonga speaks of emanates from two fronts: First, the striking difference in her parenting style compared to that of Bernarda’s, and second, because the play will be entirely in Filipino.
The iconic performer shares, “Bernarda is a mother who rules the roost and raises her
children not with love but fear. This kind of parenting still exists, whether for cultural or familial reasons, and getting under the skin of such a mother may give me some empathy for her as well as plenty of sympathy for her children. Figuring out what her backstory is will be fascinating, and what her motivations are for ruling her home with an iron fist. Her rule is law for every person living under her roof, and that house is not a happy place. How does anyone reach that point? It’s definitely going to be, dare I say, fun playing detective and piecing all that out.”
She continues, “To borrow a line from Into the Woods, I’m ‘excited and scared’. My Tagalog, strangely enough, tends to lean towards the ‘matatas’ side. I once
wrote a post on Threads in Pilipino from start to finish, trying not to incorporate either English or Spanish. A few folks might’ve been surprised. As for preparations, I’ve enlisted Guelan’s help in navigating the script, and am ready to ask questionsabout why he chose certain words over others in his translation. His use of the language isn’t justbeautiful but adds so many layers of subtext and meaning.
With Lea Salonga at its center, Ang Tahanan ni Bernarda Alba promises not merely a performance, but a confrontation and examination of our own Filipino family dynamics and values.
Announcement – British pop icons BLUE are celebrating an incredible 25 years together and are heading back to the Philippines for their highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Tour, with three special shows across the country.
Fans can catch Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan LIVE as they bring more than two decades of hits, fan favorites, and unforgettable pop anthems to MANILA on Thursday, January 28 at the New Frontier Theater, DAVAO on Saturday, January 30 at the SMX Convention Center, and CEBU on Sunday, January 31 at the Waterfront Hotel Ballroom. Presented by Wilbros Live.
The tour also comes at an exciting new chapter for BLUE with the release of their seventh studio album, Reflections. Marking their 25th anniversary, the new record sees all four original members looking back on their shared history, friendship, and journey together, while continuing to evolve the sound that has kept BLUE going strong for a quarter of a century.
Since bursting onto the music scene in 2001, BLUE has become one of the most successful British pop groups of their generation. Their remarkable career includes three consecutive UK #1 albums — All Rise, One Love and Guilty — 11 UK Top 10 singles, and two BRIT Awards, including British Breakthrough Act in 2002 and British Pop Act in 2003.
The group has given fans some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including “All Rise,” “One Love,” “Best in Me,” “If You Come Back,” “Too Close,” “U Make Me Wanna” and their collaboration with Elton John, “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word.”
Twenty-five years later, all four original members remain together, still making music, and celebrating the friendship and chemistry that have carried them through their extraordinary career. Their new album Reflections captures that journey through 13 songs written by the band, drawing on their collective triumphs, personal experiences and musical influences. New tracks including “Waste My Love,” “One Last Time,” “The Vow” and “Look What You Started” showcase a band embracing its history while continuing to explore new musical territory.
As Simon Webbe says of where BLUE stands today: “We’re all artists, we’re all brothers, we’re all Blue.”
For Filipino fans, the 25th Anniversary Tour promises both a nostalgic trip through the songs that defined an era and a celebration of where BLUE are today — bringing together their biggest hits, new music from Reflections, and the unmistakable harmonies that have remained at the heart of the group for 25 years.
From longtime fans who grew up with BLUE in the early 2000s to a new generation discovering their music today, the Philippine tour will be a celebration of 25 years of music, memories, friendship and timeless pop.
Tickets go on-sale on Saturday, October 10 via TicketNet.com.ph (for Manila) and TicketMelon.com (for Davao & Cebu). Follow Wilbros Live on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X for more information.
Big Bad Wolf Books makes its much-awaited return to Metro Manila, bringing REALLY AWESOME BOOKS. REAL DISCOUNTS. to Park Triangle Mall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) from November 5 to 15, 2026, marking the book sale’s first-ever event in BGC.
Jacqueline Ng, Founder and Executive Director of Big Bad Wolf Books
This year, Big Bad Wolf Books is bringing an even bigger and more exciting experience for Filipino readers, with a significantly wider selection of fiction, internationally bestselling titles, collectible editions, children’s books, and hard-to-find reads, alongside discounts of up to 95%. From trending authors like Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, and Freida McFadden to special editions that are rarely available in the Philippines, there will be more books to discover, more stories to explore, and more reasons to keep hunting through the stacks.
Adding to the excitement is the arrival of Goldsboro Books, giving Filipino readers access to limited first-edition signed copies and serial-numbered books that would traditionally require a trip overseas to find. The sale will also featureJeffrey Archer’s Adam & Eve, launching internationally in October and marking the acclaimed author’s final book—making them particularly meaningful finds for collectors and fans.
The experience is designed for every kind of reader, too. The expanded children’s selection, organized by age group, makes it easier for families to browse, while Unbelievable Titles starting at just ₱60 offer an easy invitation to pick up a book simply because something catches your eye.
TJ Cuenca, Head of Marketing at BGC
TJ Cuenca, Head of Marketing at BGC, welcomed Big Bad Wolf Books to the district and shared its support for bringing the experience into the heart of a city where food, fashion, art, work, entertainment, and culture thrive. Inside Park Triangle, rows upon rows of books will turn browsing into a full-scale treasure hunt.
Jacqueline Ng, Founder and Executive Director of Big Bad Wolf Books, with Big Bad Wolf partners Tim Yap and Charmaine Palermo
The launch was also attended by Big Bad Wolf Books partners, including Tim Yap and Charmaine Palermo, who joined the celebration and shared in the call to make books and learning part of everyday life.
Encouraging everyone to make the most of the upcoming sale, Tim Yap invited guests and readers to “really immerse yourself in books” and give others “the gift of books,” which he described as “the gift of learning.” His message echoed the spirit of the Manila 2026 sale: that discovering a book can be more than a purchase. It can be an opportunity to learn, explore, and share something meaningful with others.
For Big Bad Wolf Books, the experience goes beyond simply finding a book on a reading list. Visitors can come looking for a bestselling author they already love and discover someone completely new, shop for a book for their children and find one for themselves, or stumble upon a rare edition they never expected to see in Manila.
Big Bad Wolf Books Manila 2026 is ultimately about discovery, more of the books people want to read, more books they didn’t know they were looking for, and more opportunities to take home something unexpected. With the sale open daily from 10:00 AM to midnight, readers will have more time to browse, hunt, and discover their next great find.
Hunting Beyond the Stacks: Really Awesome Books, Real Discounts
This year’s theme, “There’s a Book for Every Kind of You,” takes the experience beyond the traditional idea of a reader. Gym-goer? There’s a book for you. Coffee obsessive? There’s a book for you. Gamer, designer, traveler, entrepreneur, home cook, music fan, parent, collector—or someone who hasn’t picked up a book in years? There’s a book for you, too.
Across their real-world interests, including food, fitness, travel, art, music, gaming, parenting, self-development, business, and hobbies, visitors can follow what they already love and see where the hunt takes them. Big Bad Wolf proves a simple truth: people don’t have to love books to find a book they’ll love.
Among the titles visitors can hunt down are:
Fourth Wing (Deluxe and Special Editions) Author: Rebecca Yarros
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop Author: Hwang Bo-reum
Crime and Punishment Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Thursday Murder Club Author: Richard Osman
House of Flame and Shadow Author: Sarah J. Maas
The Friend Zone Author: Abby Jimenez
The Thrill of the Hunt in a Digital World
When almost anything can be searched, clicked, and delivered in a few taps, Big Bad Wolf is bringing back something the algorithm cannot quite replicate: the tactile thrill of a book hunt. It’s the spontaneous joy of stumbling across a title you weren’t even looking for, at a bargain price you never expected.
A cover catches your eye. A title makes you stop. You spot an author you’ve been meaning to read, or a book you didn’t know existed. Then you check the price and realize it is coming home with you. That unpredictability has always been part of what makes the Big Bad Wolf experience so special.
Visitors can wander through stacks of unexpected finds, hunt for gifts ahead of the holiday season, discover new interests, and walk away with books they might never have searched for online.
Prowl Ahead: Stay Connected
Event Details
Public Sale Period: November 5 to 15, 2026
Venue: 5th Floor, Park Triangle Mall, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig
Admission: FREE
Operating Hours: Open daily, 10:00 AM–12:00 midnight.
Ready to join the hunt? Keep your eyes peeled and follow Big Bad Wolf Books Philippines’ official Facebook and Instagram pages for sneak peeks, floor guides, and exclusive announcements leading up to opening day on November 5.
For more information on upcoming sales, promos, and updates, visit the Big Bad Wolf Books website or follow the official Big Bad Wolf Books Philippines social media pages:
Unboxing your latest gadgets is always an exhilarating experience, but what if we told you there are even more ways to make it exciting?
Whether you are looking for the next iPhone or Android phone, upgrading your laptop, or searching for other tech accessories and digital gear, always look for the X that marks the spot as The Loop X is now officially open at the 3rd floor of SM North EDSA The Annex.
As the brand’s very first flagship store, The Loop X is a lifestyle playground that redefines modern tech retail. Stepping inside reveals a major transformation from traditional store layouts, featuring a sleek and elevated design that resulted in a bold, modern, and vibrant space where cutting-edge technology, everyday lifestyle, and interactive experiences meet.
At its core, the “X” in The Loop X represents a brand-new way to engage with technology through Xperience, Xplore, and Xcape.
Xperience premium service
Customers can look forward to top-tier and personalized service paired with dedicated interactive experience zones. Visitors can try out new gears in the experiential VR Room, or test high-speed driving setup in the thrilling racing simulator, and even explore thoughtful product pairings through the His and Hers concept displays.
The store also features an immersive audio wall for testing sound gear alongside a dedicated enhancement wall stocked with essential accessories and mobile add-ons to customize every setup.
Xplore the latest finds
At The Loop X, options are virtually endless, bringing together a broad range of tech needs under one roof.
In addition to showcasing the complete Apple lineup, the store also features popular devices and accessories from Samsung, realme, Xiaomi, Tecno, Huawei, Honor, Nubia, Vivo, Oppo, Nintendo, and lifestyle brands like Oura, Plaid, Amazfit, and Rokid, providing options for every upgrade or setup preference.
Xcape the ordinary
Looking for a caffeine and gadget fix? At The Loop X, shoppers can enjoy the best of both worlds: premium drinks paired with top-tier gadgets.
Adding to its unique store layout, The Loop X introduces The Loop Bar, an exclusive in-store matcha bar where customers can sit back and relax with a delightful cup of caffeine while considering their next device upgrade. By combining trendy beverages with modern technology in one place, The Loop X transforms a standard shopping trip into a complete lifestyle experience.
Xperience the coolest way to shop tech. Visit The Loop X on the 3rd floor of SM North EDSA The Annex. Remember: X marks the spot!
The one-night-only engagement will feature long sets of new releases and classic hits that have defined Pinoy pop culture for decades, letting the audience experience the music in an intimate, live setting.
Almalbis and Nadal have previously shared the stage through the first two editions of Secrets at the Music Museum. They later reunited for the two-part Tanaw series, which featured contemporaries from the Philippine rock and alternative-pop scene.
CROSSFADE promises a night of live music that connects eras, influences, and personal histories. It also aims to champion both the songs audiences have grown up with and the new material that accompanies their respective artistic pathways.
Tickets are available for PHP 1,600 via bit.ly/barbiekitchiecrossfade. The event is standing-room only, with a limited number of seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and GoTyme Bank have partnered to make Singapore trips more rewarding for Filipino travellers. GoTyme Bank customers can earn additional bonus Go Rewards points on top of the points they already earn under GoTyme Bank’s rewards program when they make qualifying card transactions in Singapore from September 21 to November 21, 2026.
The collaboration marks STB’s first partnership with a digital bank in the Philippines and GoTyme Bank’s first partnership with a National Tourism Organisation (NTO), bringing together Singapore’s world-class lifestyle and entertainment experiences with GoTyme Bank’s overseas payment capabilities and rewards ecosystem. Through the partnership, Filipino travellers can maximise value while travelling in Singapore by earning additional bonus Go Rewards points on top of their existing rewards with each qualifying purchase, including shopping, dining, attractions, and more.
Once a transaction is completed, customers will receive a notification through the GoTyme Bank app, with bonus Go Rewards points reflected in the app’s Notification Center and transaction history. This allows travellers to easily keep track of the rewards they earn as they dine, shop, and experience Singapore.
“At GoTyme Bank, we believe rewards should be part of the way people live, travel and spend, not something they have to think twice about,” said Nathaniel Clark, GoTyme Bank’s CEO. “This partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board brings that belief to life by giving our customers even more opportunities to earn Go Rewards points when they use their GoTyme Bank Visa Debit Card in Singapore. We’re pleased to help make their travels not only seamless, but also more rewarding from the moment they arrive.”
Launching during Grand Prix™ Season Singapore (GPSS), the partnership invites Filipino travellers to enjoy the exciting and diverse range of race-themed experiences and offers happening across the city. Among the experiences to explore is The Formula 1® Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay, an immersive seven-room journey featuring iconic Formula 1® cars, rare artefacts, interactive installations and racing simulators. For those looking to continue the excitement after the race, Amber Lounge Singapore offers a luxury post-race celebration combining hospitality and nightlife, while Ray-Ban presents: Beyond the Track at Clarke Quay brings together interactive racing challenges, live music, and exclusive retail offerings. Together, these experiences showcase the many ways travellers can discover Singapore during GPSS and beyond.
Grand Prix™ Season Singapore (GPSS) runs from October 2 to 11, 2026 in Singapore.
Filipino visitors can also use their GoTyme Bank Visa Debit Card to enjoy some of Singapore’s latest attractions, from Asia’s first adventure-based wildlife park at Rainforest Wild Adventure; Gardens by the Bay’s new IMBA Theatre, where art masterpieces are transformed into immersive, cinematic experiences; to the thrill of Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides at Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett. By paying with their GoTyme Bank Visa Debit Card, travellers can discover these new experiences while making their Singapore trip even more rewarding.
Terrence Voon, Executive Director, Southeast Asia, Singapore Tourism Board, said: “The Philippines is a key tourism source market for Singapore, and our inaugural partnership with GoTyme Bank gives us a new way to engage Filipino travellers and bring them closer to what Singapore has to offer. Filipinos have a strong appetite for shopping, dining and entertainment, making the Grand Prix™ Season Singapore a natural draw. With exciting new experiences opening across Singapore, there’s always something new to discover — and more reasons to return.”
For full details on the campaign, including promo mechanics, eligibility requirements, participating merchants where applicable, Terms and Conditions, and the DTI Fair Trade Permit Number, visit the GoTyme Bank app or official GoTyme Bank channels. New customers can also download the GoTyme Bank app from the App Store or Google Play to open an account and start enjoying the promo.
For millions of Filipino families, Christmas is the most sacred and highly anticipated holiday of the year. Yet, behind the festive lights and early holiday carols lies a sobering reality: seasonal data reveals that only about 5% of Overseas Filipinos are actually able to fly home to the Philippines for the holidays.
Addressing this reality head-on, Taptap Send—a fast and zero-transfer fee remittance app that allows Filipinos living in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, to transfer money directly to the Philippines—is stepping up to help families reunite.
While the homeland celebrates the longest Christmas season in the world, the final quarter of the year represents the most demanding work period for global Pinoys. Driven by skyrocketing holiday airfares, grueling Q4 workplace targets, and rising family expenses back home, the vast majority of overseas workers choose to stay behind, making a silent sacrifice for their families. It is during this very season that global remittance transfers reach their absolute peak, serving as a physical manifestation of long-distance love.
Recognizing these quiet struggles, digital remittance trailblazer Taptap Send has partnered with GoTyme Bank and Cebu Pacificto launch its highly anticipated “It’s Tyme to Come Home” Christmas campaign.
As a centerpiece of the campaign, Taptap Send is rolling out an emotional 4-part short film series that chronicles the relatable journey of an overseas professional navigating the bittersweet tension of the holiday season. From scratching out “Flight Ticket” on her budget notebook month over month, to managing the isolation of watching coworkers plan their homecomings, the series captures the real-world choices most Filipinos working abroad make every single day.
This campaign carries a deep layer of authenticity as it was conceptualized and produced entirely by an all-Filipino creative team of Overseas Filipinos who poured their own firsthand personal experiences, heartaches, and triumphs of living away from home into every frame of the project.
“Our partnership with GoTyme Bank makes it even easier for overseas Filipinos to send money home through one of the fastest-growing and most trusted digital banks in the Philippines. This collaboration is especially meaningful as a way to give back to our Overseas Filipinos and their beneficiaries this season,” said Faye Sta. Ana-Corpuz, Head of the Philippines & Regional Growth Manager for Southeast Asia at Taptap Send.
To help reunite families, the homecoming promo runs from September 16 to November 30, 2026. Users qualify by sending at least ₱5,000 (or foreign equivalent) via Taptap Send to a GoTyme Bank account. Entries are unlimited, with grand prizes including two round-trip economy flights to the Philippines, transfers from the airport to their hometown, a family salu-salo, and ₱20,000 cash. Taptap Send will announce the winners around the 2nd week of December, just in time for Christmas homecoming. Full terms and conditions can be found here.
The Taptap Send app is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, offering secure, fast, and zero-transfer fee* remittances to GoTyme Bank accounts and other major networks in the Philippines.
*no transfer fee on eligible bank and mobile wallet transfers to the Philippines. FX rates apply.
TapTap Send Payments Co., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the Banking Department of the State of New York. NMLS ID: 2108069; T T S Financial Services Middle East L.L.C, incorporated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, commercial license number 1601866, registered office at Office No. 1.03, Dubai World Trade Centre Commercial LLC, Trade Centre 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Licensed and regulated by the UAE Central Bank to offer stored value facilities, exchange business and retail payment service; Taptap Send Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 21 675 932 386) Australian Financial Services Licence No. 559468, and Taptap Send Bahrain B.S.C is authorized and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) as a payment service provider. Address: Office 2944, Level 29, United Tower, Building 316, Road 4609, Block 346, Manama, Water Bay, Kingdom of Bahrain.
