An invitation to ‘explore the world again’

All raring to travel: (from left) BDO Unibank Inc. SVPs Geraldine Liggayu and Ma. Nannette Regala, SEVP Rolando Tanchanco and Global Network’s SVP and GM Meghan Connelly, VP and GM Sanjiv Malhotra and Director Sonya Perez.

BDO Unibank, Inc. and American Express jointly launched the American Express Explorer credit card for aspiring and frequent travelers eager to explore the world again. The event saw Sanjiv Malhotra (Vice President and General Manager of Global Network Services, South East Asia and South Pacific for American Express) and Rolando Tanchanco (BDO's Senior Executive Vice President and Consumer Banking Group Head) welcoming travel-excited guests to a luncheon at Blackbird at Neilson Tower in Makati City.

Program host Robbie Domingo flashes his Explorer Card.

“We have seen substantial growth in travel-related spending among our American Express Cardmembers. In 2022, airline ticket purchase alone has increased exponentially versus the previous year,” Tanchanco said in his opening remarks. “With the return of consumer confidence in travel, the American Express Explorer Credit Card is a timely addition to our extensive line-up of credit card products with our partner American Express.”

Dubbed “The Explorer Card,” its members are promised point earnings that never expire and are redeemable for air miles with a wide range of award-winning airlines. Card earnings can also go to hotel loyalty points connected with thousands of hotel properties, giving them greater flexibility and choice and allowing them to travel for less.

“After three years of the pandemic and with borders reopening, travel is back. Our American Express Explorer Credit Card, launched in partnership with BDO, gives our cardmembers in the Philippines, whether traveling solo, with family or with friends, the ability to earn rewards and travel for less while doing what they are passionate about,” Malhotra, rounded up.