by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 31, 2017 | Banking, Finance, and Cryptocurrency
A good meal is never complete without dessert. No one can resist this delectable dish served after every hearty meal. Even better, use your Citi credit or debit card when you dine at Todd English Food Hall, POUND by Todd English, HOOK, or Sunnies Café,and satisfy your cravings with a complimentary treat after your meal!
“Each and every one of our loyal Citi cardholders deserves a sweet treat. This is actually just one way of showing how thankful we are for their loyalty,” explained David Stoughton, Citi Philippines Head of Credit Payments Products. “It’s a great way to end a lovely meal – tempting dessert with compliments from Citi Cards.”
Enjoy your complimentary dessert at Todd English Food Hall, HOOK, and Sunnies Café for a minimum bill of P1,000.
Todd English Food Hall and HOOK treats Citi cardholders to a flavored panna cotta. Or you can indulge in a delicious serving of Sunnies Café’s Funfetti, an in-house specialty made out of melt-in-your-mouth tres leches cake, whipped cream, salted caramel ice cream, and colorful birthday sprinkles.
TE Sundae from Pound by Todd English
POUND by Todd English is also serving free desserts for a minimum bill of P800. Aside from its hefty and mouth-watering burgers, POUND by Todd English also serves a delectable TE Sundae, which is made of chocolate and caramel sauces, topped with Betty White brownie cubes, OMG brownie cubes, sea salt, and vanilla ice cream. Be sure to use your Citi card in order to fully enjoy the experience!
Grab your free dessert now until September 30, 2017! Offer valid from Mondays to Fridays. Note that each Citi cardholder will only be entitled to one dessert per table. For more information, visit www.citibank.com.ph/lovetodine.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Jun 18, 2017 | Business
Citi celebrated its 12th annual Global Community Day on June 10, with more than 4,600 Citi volunteers in the Philippines joining the efforts of nearly 100,000 of their colleagues, family and friends in 500 cities in 91 countries and territories to engage in service activities in their local communities.
In the days leading up to and including Global Community Day, Citi volunteers participated in more than 1,500 service projects ranging from urban revitalization to mentorship and job skills training, literacy and education, environmental conservation and disaster relief.
Global Community Day offers a wide range of opportunities to work alongside community and non-profit partners to help improve our cities and neighborhoods.
Michael Corbat, Citi CEO
“Citi’s annual Global Community Day is an important event for our firm and one I always look forward to,” said Citi CEO Michael Corbat.
“It provides an opportunity to deepen our relationships with communities we serve, which is absolutely vital to our business success. And it shows the impact we can have when our people show up in force — nearly 100,000 strong this year.”
Aftad Ahmed, Citi Philippines CEO
Leading by example, CEO for Citi Philippines Aftab Ahmed volunteered on back-to-back weekends starting June 3. Together with hundreds of volunteers, they helped Upper Bicutan National High School get ready for opening of classes by cleaning classrooms, painting chairs, and covering textbooks with plastic to be good as new.
On June 10, he showed support for persons with disabilities by joining their Freedom Walk in Quezon City Circle with nearly 300 volunteers.
“I am heartened to see the strong interest and enthusiasm among our employees, allowing us to set record participation year after year. I know that Citi employees make a difference every day in the communities where we live and work. However, with Global Community Day, we are able to unite across businesses and across the world and really demonstrate the difference a global bank can make,” said Ahmed.
Since the inaugural Global Community Day in 2006, Citi volunteers have contributed more than three million hours of service to Global Community Day projects in hundreds of cities. This year, Citi volunteers led hundreds of community projects across the world, some of which included:
Asia Pacific
Across Asia Pacific, there were more than 250 volunteer activities including:
- In Australia, volunteers led workshops for young people from the Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s “Creating Futures for Youth” program to help improve their employability.
- In China, Citi participated in events that delivered financial education through fun games to children and senior citizens.
- In Japan, volunteers were participating in events to improve the environment, brighten the lives of children with serious illnesses and raise awareness to promote diversity and workplace equality.
Latin America and Mexico
Across Latin America and Mexico, there are more than 100 volunteer activities including:
- In Mexico, volunteers engaged in a range of activities from donating, packing and serving meals to delivering financial education. Citi’s CEO Mike Corbat volunteered at the Emiliano Zapata primary school helping to revitalize learning spaces and joined volunteers at the Food Bank Association to help distribute nutritional food to families in need.
- Citi Venezuela is celebrating 100 years in the country, and as part of Global Community Day, volunteers revitalized the green spaces of the Universidad Central de Venezuela, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Together with the Red Cross and the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, Citi volunteers in Haiti were contributing to the reforestation of Canaan in Croix-des-Bouquets by planting 3,000 trees and facilitating an environmental awareness session at a local school on the importance of preserving the environment and
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Across Europe, Middle East and Africa, there were nearly 500 volunteer activities including:
- Across the United Kingdom, Citi volunteers participated in sustainability-related efforts, helping deliver career ready programming for young people, and redecorated a primary school to improve the learning environment.
- In Greece, volunteers revitalized a children’s summer camp to ensure children have a safe and clean place to play.
- Volunteers in Romania beautified the green area of Fundeni Hospital by clearing trash and putting up a playground, a small greenhouse and a picnic area for hospitalized children.
North America
Across the United States and Canada, there were nearly 700 volunteer activities including:
- At Citi’s global headquarters in New York City, Citi teamed up with Feeding Children Everywhere to assemble over 200,000 healthy meals to help combat hunger, beautified and cleaned up green spaces along the Hudson River, assembled and distributed bicycles for low-income youth, and wrote ‘Thank You’ letters and packing hygiene kits for veterans.
- In New Jersey, Citi volunteers created costumes for children in local hospitals, made a difference for young people and veterans by conducting mock interviews for professional IT jobs, and planted at the Wagner Farm Arboretum, a farm that helps increase environmental awareness.
- In Canada, Citi volunteers hosted mock interviews to help youth increase their employability, cleaned the parkland behind Hershey Centre, built a home with Habitat for Humanity and prepared and served meals for those in need.
To learn more about Citi’s citizenship efforts across the globe and to review the 2016 Global Citizenship Report, visit http://citizenship.citigroup.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 14, 2017 | Business
Your graduates deserve a special gift for their diligence and hard work to make it to this momentous occasion. After so many years he or she has finally made it!
In purchasing that perfect gift why not use your Citi Credit Card and enjoy exclusive deals with PayLite through our partner merchants – Western Appliances, TechnoMarine, and MyDiamond.
Discount at Western Appliances
Get up to 20% off on selected items at Western Appliances, and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months from March 15 to May 15, 2017.
Discount at Technomarine
Meanwhile, enjoy a 20% discount on selected timepiece models from TechnoMarine, and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months from April 24 to July 24, 2017.
Lastly, take your pick among select fine jewelry pieces and get 30% off and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months also from April 24 to July 24, 2017 at MyDiamond. This generous offer is valid at participating branches.
For more information on these special offers, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone Hotline at 995-999.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 19, 2017 | Business
The country’s leading foreign bank continues its aggressive bid to be the number one digital bank in the country with the launch of new digital partnerships, products, and services.
Citi Philippines latest digital innovation comes in the form of online credit card application and approval program, a first in the Philippines.
David Stoughton, Director for Credit Payment Products
David Stoughton, Director for Credit Payment Products, briefed members of the media this morning, and said their clients can expect to get credit approval online, after they complete the simplified application form and submit digitized copies of required documents.
“We were one of the first banks to launch an online presence and also one of the pioneers in attracting customers through our website,” recalled Stoughton.
“At that time, we were only capturing the information online when they apply, but the processing still takes place offline including the credit review. With this latest service, we are excited to break new ground for the industry and deliver another innovation for the Filipino consumer.”
Apply online and get a digitized reward too!
With the digitized application and approval process, a client will know in minutes if he or she is qualified for a Citi credit card. “This is a game changer as we continue to look at our products and services, and accelerate digitization to deliver remarkable client experiences,” said Stoughton.
Citi also digitized its rewards – clients who prefer to submit applications through promotion booths in shopping centers or travel exhibits because of attractive turn-in gifts will be pleased to discover they won’t be missing out just because they will do it online.
From now until April 30, complete an application online and receive an electronic voucher you can redeem for an Auntie Anne’s pretzel and iced tea. Upon approval, clients who are getting their first Citi credit card and make a purchase of P20,000 or more within 60 days are also eligible to get a Fitbit Charge 2 fitness wristband.
Groundbreaking partnerships with leading digital retailers
Citi also recently unveiled another strategic digital partnership, this time with Amazon. The Philippines will come next after Thailand where credit card holders can now use their Rewards Points to pay for purchases at Amazon.com.
On average, Citi announced a new digital innovation or partnership fortnightly in the last 12 months across Asia. During 2016, Citi announced strategic partnerships in leading digital ecosystems across the region. Some of these included Alipay and WeChat in China and Line in Thailand and Taiwan. The bank also formed digital credit card partnerships with the likes of Airbnb and Uber in various countries. The bank’s social media followers in Asia grew from 3million to over 10million during 2016.
In the Philippines, its regional digital partners include:
- Booky, an offline restaurant finder;
- Zennya, the world’s first spa on-demand app;
- Lazada, the leading online shopping mall in the country;
- and Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing platform, to name a few.
In the country, Citi’s ongoing promotions with leading travel sites including:
- Asiatravel (grab 12% off on hotel bookings until June 30, 2017);
- Agoda (get 10% off on hotel accommodations year-long);
- Expedia (enjoy 8% off until October 2017);
- and Airbnb (on first stay, get P1,800 off until November 15, 2017).
Beyond travel, expect to also enjoy exclusive discounts when shopping online with Citi credit cards.
Banking on a Digital Future
“Our Consumer Bank business in Asia draws some 20 million visits to our online properties every month and between 90 to 95% of all transactions already happens outside a branch,” Stoughton.
He added that regional figures show one out of every four new credit card accounts acquired comes from digital sources and over 50% of clients are actively using digital banking channels, up from 30% three years ago.
Over the past five years, traffic in Citi branches across Asia has declined 50% as digital transactions grew over 100%. While digital banking is not completely replacing the branch experience, the nature of branch interactions is changing, and Citi’s strategy is now aimed at a combination of bricks and clicks.
“In our drive to digital, we have also become the credit card brand that online and mobile retailers prefer. This initiative presents a bright outlook in a country which greatly embraces the growth of online shopping and lifestyle,” added Stoughton.
Over the last year, Citi launched the newly-refreshed Citi Mobile App in Asia featuring easy-to-use functionality and interfaces such as Snapshot and Touch ID which has seen over 2m million downloads to-date. The bank also was the first to launch Voice Biometrics across the region which has since received more than 700,000 sign-ups from customers with over 1m clients consenting.
“We are focused on becoming the world’s leading digital bank, and we will continue to leverage on our global network for strategic partnerships even as we develop and deliver digital products and services,” said Stoughton.
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 9, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
I cannot recall the last time I had a real vacation but I remember that as far as vacation spots is concerned Huma Island has always been part of the dream. All the stories I’ve heard about Huma Island has been glowing and all the pictures I’ve seen have convinced me even more that I will need to find the time and the money to go there.
Now, if you are a Citi credit card holder then that dream could be a reality. With Citi Credit Cards, you can enjoy a memorable island getaway through an exclusive 3 days/2 nights travel offer with Huma Island Resort & Spa in Palawan!
photo credit to humaisland.com
Choose between the Water Villas that rise on stilts right above the coral banks at 54% discount; a Beach Villa straddling the shoreline at 49% discount; and a luxurious family suite replete with its own mini pool at 38% discount.
photocredit to smartotels
Or, you may go for an expansive Presidential Suite – all of 294 square meters which is perfect for large groups!
To ensure a worry-free holiday, included in this travel package are overnight accommodations, daily breakfast, roundtrip land & boat transfers (Busuanga Airport – Resort – Busuanga Airport), and special credits towards dining, spa services, even for island activities.
And remember: advance reservation is required to guarantee availability of rooms.
How to avail of this special offer
To grab this irresistible offer simply contact Huma Island Resort& Spa’s reservation hotline at (02) 553 0119, or their booking emails at in*****@********nd.com and re*********@********nd.com.
Promotion period is from January 1 to March 31, 2017, while the stay period is from January 1 to June 30, 2017.
For more information, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999.
Across Asia Pacific, there were more than 250 volunteer activities including:
Across Latin America and Mexico, there are more than 100 volunteer activities including:
Across Europe, Middle East and Africa, there were nearly 500 volunteer activities including:
Across the United States and Canada, there were nearly 700 volunteer activities including:
Your graduates deserve a special gift for their diligence and hard work to make it to this momentous occasion. After so many years he or she has finally made it!
Lastly, take your pick among select fine jewelry pieces and get 30% off and 0% Citi PayLite for up to 12 months also from April 24 to July 24, 2017 at 
Citi also recently unveiled another strategic digital partnership, this time with 
“Our Consumer Bank business in Asia draws some 20 million visits to our online properties every month and between 90 to 95% of all transactions already happens outside a branch,” Stoughton.
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions.
To ensure a worry-free holiday, included in this travel package are overnight accommodations, daily breakfast, roundtrip land & boat transfers (Busuanga Airport – Resort – Busuanga Airport), and special credits towards dining, spa services, even for island activities.
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