Chix & Tell

 As fuel prices rise and utility costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, many Filipinos are feeling the squeeze of everyday expenses more sharply, not just because things cost more, but because everything seems to come in at once. Bills don’t always arrive with a warning. A subscription renews, a utility rate adjusts, a weekend plan comes together — and before long, next month’s salary already feels allocated. In moments like this, staying ahead of bills isn’t about cutting out every small comfort or putting your life on hold. It’s about having a system in place, something that helps keep things steady, even as costs shift around you. As the #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines, Maya is helping Filipinos move from simply keeping up with their expenses to feeling more on top of them. Here are a few ways people are starting to make that feel more manageable. 1. Build a Buffer and Make It Grow Bills are predictable. Emergencies aren’t...

Miss Universe Philippines has always delivered iconic moments—from pasarela turns to unforgettable Q&A answers. But this year, there’s a new twist: fans now have a real say in who takes the crown. Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines and Official Voting Partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026, collaborates with Dogshow Divas’ Baus Rufo and Macoy Dubs to launch KEMELEC, a witty, pageant-meets-politics spin on how Filipinos can now take part in choosing the next queen. The KEMELEC introduces Baus and Macoy as the official Kemessioners—your go-to authorities for MUPh updates and voting paandar—guiding fans on how to turn their support into actual votes. Watch How the KEMELEC Gets It Done Video Link From national costume reactions to pasarela critiques and Q&A commentary, the KEMELEC makes every MUPh moment fun, interactive, and a push to vote. Your Vote, Your Queen.  For the first time in Philippine pageant history, fans are given a more meaningful way to supp...