PR: Tambunting Online - Digital Pawnshop for your Quick Financing Needs

With Tambunting Pawnshop 110 years in the Philippines, they partnered with MFT Group of Companies, and GrabExpress to launch Tambunting Online which aims to revolutionize small financing in the country to fulfill Filipinos’ short-term financial needs in a quick, convenient, private and secure way to get funds without the need of leaving their homes and desk, just a few clicks, online.

(L-R) Joey Tambunting, Vice President, Tambunting Pawnshop, Ramon Tambunting, President, Tambunting Pawnshop, Mica F. Tan, President & CEO of MFT Group of Companies and Arlet Villanueva, Sales Manager, GrabExpress.

“As Tambunting marks its 110th anniversary, we are pleased to offer something that we know our market wants and needs. Throughout the years, we have developed a good ear for what our market wants, and Tambunting Online answers the need for faster, more convenient, yet safe transactions. We are pleased to be working with like-minded partners who share our goals in making this groundbreaking service available to the Filipino public,” said Ramon Tambunting, President, Tambunting Pawnshop.

“Filipinos are increasingly turning online to do their financial transactions. We saw that a gap existed in traditional financial products, and turned to Tambunting Pawnshop to propose the development of online services. They saw the opportunity to offer an innovative, value-added service that would meet the lifestyle of their market. We are happy to see how Tambunting Online has brought together traditional and fresh ideas that would benefit the customer,” said MFT Group of Companies President and CEO, Mica Tan.

By logging on to www.tambunting.com.ph, users just need to put needed contact information then description and photos of their items and if they need help, a virtual assistant is present. After which the items are then appraise by Tambunting Online’s team of expert giving you the best offer, which is sent through email. All these are done in utmost privacy.

If you agree to Tambunting Online’s offer, free pick-up will be arranged through GrabExpress. You will be able to monitor your item via GPS real-time tracking. When your item arrives at Tambunting HQ, they will do a final appraisal and provide you a final offer. When you accept the offer, you will receive the cash within 24 hours, either as a bank deposit or as a remittance via Palawan Express.

For now, they only service clients in Manila, BGC, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, and San Juan which is covered locations of GrabExpress. Not Yet on Android or iOS but the website is optimized for mobile.

“We can assure Tambunting Online users that GrabExpress bikers have undergone a strict accreditation process prior to onboarding, which includes credit investigation and clearances. We are proud to be part of this project, which is a testament to our commitment to ensure the safe and secure handling of valuable items, and to help the Filipino public meet their ever-changing financial needs,” said Angeline Tham, Head of GrabExpress, Grab Philippines.

So Do you Need Cash Fast? Pawn your items with Tambunting Online!

Power Mac Center Opens its Biggest Apple Authorized Service Center at SM North EDSA Annex

Power Mac Center Opens Biggest Apple Authorized Service Provider in the Philippines

Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center recently inaugurated its 8th Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) at the Annex of SM City North EDSA which stands on 173.64 square meters making it the biggest AASP in the country to date and is fully equipped to accommodate Apple repairs and provide better services to its customers.

“More than just the space, our Service Center in North EDSA demonstrates our commitment to Apple users to provide full end-to-end customer satisfaction. After-sales service has become an integral part of our operations and expanding this to a provide service to a wider market in more areas is a key growth opportunity for us,” says Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Apple users in the North area will now have easier access to repair and maintenance services, with their Apple Certified Technicians equipped to offer fast, reliable and do efficient repairs.
Over the years, Power Mac Center has cemented its foothold as the tech lifestyle retailer of choice through bold and innovative strategies that have strengthened its relationship to its stakeholders. Among them is fortifying its status as Apple Authorized Service Provider.

The Apple Authorized Service Provider is given by Apple to companies who are able to offer service to their consumers, as well as business, education and government customers. AASP’s employs Apple Certified Technicians ensuring quality of service.

Power Mac Center also has the most number of AASPs in its network servicing its customers throughout Metro Manila, Cebu and in Davao.

“The demand for Apple products, as well as the services that come with them, is increasing every year.  We don’t just want to keep up with them, we want to exceed them and we want to be where we are needed.  Being at the forefront of what tech consumers need has always been the driving force behind Power Mac Center,” adds Alvarez.

Power Mac Center celebrates its 21st anniversary this year through a series of lifestyle events showcasing arts, music and fashion.  It’s still expanding network consists of 25 retail stores, 8 Apple Authorized Service Providers and 2 Apple Authorized Training Centers.