LUVIT Launched in the Philippines

Took my sweet time traveling to Ortigas this afternoon to celebrate the launch of the new LUVIT Card. It's the new installment based buy now pay later card (connected with Mastercard) that's got a physical card and virtual one for your convenience. 

Folks who are into microlending would surely love this new service by the FinVolution Group including the folks from JuanHand which has been very successful in the country. 

Currently, they are offering 40 days of Zero Percent interest and a credit limit of up to 200K (if you're a good payer). You can avail of 3-6 month installment plants to make it easier for you to pay, something fit if you purchase products daily. If you also love food trips, or go to Boracay for a weekend, or watch BTS or Taylor Swift, wouldn't this be a good idea?!

Francisco Mauricio the CEO of Wefund Lending Corporation says "We want financial freedom to be accessed by Filipinos. We are letting you access it first. We are a startup, but we have been here for more than 17 years, 8 countries in the world. AI is in our DNA, and our sister is JuanHand. It's public, more importantly, we are bound with higher standards. We are the fastest growing financial app in Asia and the vision for LUVIT is to make financial choices human and simple. Loans can be used to buy fertilizer for farmers, it is something that people dream about, as we get the flexibility to pay. Remember, more than 90 percent of Filipinos don't have this. They have the capability to borrow and pay. This financial tool can get you places. Loans can be powerful, even the biggest corporations borrow money. Finally, we are helping you to enjoy it. You can now live the life you deserve."

Thing is, they are telling us that they can approve applications for their card in as fast as 90 seconds. If you're looking for something to buy and you don't have the money for it yet, this could be a life saver! There are also a lot of establishments that accept Mastercard which means you can access a lot of merchants through this card and it's virtual counterpart. Customer service has live agents so concerns can be easily addressed when you need to. You only need one ID to apply for it. With the card, you can pay for it right away or do a flexible payment instead.

You can now download it on the Google Play store (if you're on Android) or the App Store on iOS by searching LUVIT x JuanHand. Spot the app with the green heart and enjoy the perks starting now!

Fueling the Driven Professional

It takes a lot of effort to power an individual throughout the day, especially for young professionals like us who need to fuel ourselves first before going out and facing life's challenges, work included.

Surely, one can't go out with an empty stomach and expect things to happen. You need something to eat, and make that a balanced one because it is possible. You just need to strike a balance between needs and wants, especially if you're just starting your day. 

I know not everyone has time to cook, but you need a proper meal. Folks often neglect this but proper nutrition starts there. If you deem the usual rice and viand a bit heavy or don't have time preparing that, you can have yogurt instead. In the Philippines, Nestle Yogurt is easily accessible. It's low in fat, has got vitamins and is best for gut health. Those cups have live active cultures on them and are really rich in protein, calcium and more. For those who fancy overnight oats, or love smoothies, mix the Greek yogurt with fresh fruits and it's gonna be an awesome morning. You can also whip up greens with it like kale or spinach, together with almond milk, bananas or fresh berries. Use a huge thermal bottle to bring it to work. No worries about being late for your first meeting as you can consume this while in transit. 

A sharp mind is a lethal weapon. A professional needs to be on top of his game. You may utilize things like the Pomodoro technique to manage time. That and a cup of Nestle Heavenly Mango or Sensational Strawberry Yogurt to make that morning office rush easy. You'll probably close your eyes in every spoonful, and I won't judge you for that. Quick, fast, nutritious and easy. May I have another cup please!?

Make Fresh Holiday Treats with MR. HAT GULAMAN

Christmas is just around the corner and folks are busy checking their lists, doing it twice or thrice as they prepare for the most important occasion of the year, the birth of our savior Jesus Christ.Noche Buena or Media Noche, we try to make it special and it won't be festive if there's one thing you love especially on desserts, that's MR. HAT GULAMAN!

Available in different colors, the thing sets quickly after a boil and serving it with cream or sugar and mixing it with your favorite fruits would be an easy prep. Others even use it to firm up their already lovely food like leche flan, crema de fruta, or different panacotta, which always is a hit. If you love pudding, salads, it's very flexible and those potlucks shouldn't be so hard to do because of how quick you can prepare for it. 

If you've got an idea, just do it with MR. HAT GULAMAN as it is available in leading groceries and supermarkets, it's even affordable, and always good! Go discover your inner chef today!