Chix & Tell

Upgrading your laptop, replacing an old washing machine, or finally bringing home that new TV doesn't have to mean paying everything upfront.  From August 1 to October 31, 2026, Maya, the country's leading digital financial services platform, is offering cardholders the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases made with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card into a  3-month Mini Payment plan with an effective 0% interest. To make the offer even sweeter, processing fees are waived for Mini Payments created until September 30, 2026. The flexibility doesn't stop there. Purchases continue to earn instant Maya Miles with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Points with the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card, allowing cardholders to keep earning rewards while paying over time. Getting started is simple: 1. Make a single straight purchase worth at least...

  Oath-taking of the newly elected GSCAGPTD officers, administered by OIC City Director Ariel Acala. There are appointments that simply add another line to your résumé, and then there are those that remind you why you chose to serve in the first place. Today was one of those meaningful days. I officially renewed my commitment as a member of the General Santos City Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development. Even more humbling was the trust once again bestowed upon me by my fellow members as they elected me to serve as Secretary for a second consecutive term.   Renewal of Commitment as member of the City Advisory Groupfor Police Transformation and Development To say that I am grateful would be an understatement. Serving in this advisory group has allowed me to witness firsthand the importance of collaboration between the community and our law enforcement agencies. Police transformation is not solely about improving systems and procedures but also about building tr...