EastWest and Singapore Airlines unveil a new premier credit card for travel

MANILA, Philippines — Vacations in exciting international destinations just became easier as EastWest, in partnership with KrisFlyer, the frequent flyer program of Singapore Airlines, launched a brand-new premier credit card for frequent and aspiring travelers: the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard.

The EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard, available in Platinum and World variants, gives cardholders the power to earn more miles to achieve more milestones. With this new travel card, jetsetters can earn up to three times KrisFlyer miles when they purchase tickets from Singapore Airlines Group, or use the card for overseas and online purchases.  This will allow cardholders to experience Singapore Airlines’ world-renowned service and cabin products that span over 130 destinations around the world.

Unlock the luxury of the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard

Platinum cardholders also get to enjoy other benefits, such as twice-a-year free access to over 1,200 Priority Pass VIP Airport Lounges around the world, free travel inconvenience benefits, and a low foreign currency exchange rate of 1.70%. Other premium privileges include curated domestic and cross-border getaways, culinary adventures, shopping opportunities, and family entertainment pursuits. EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard cardholders are also given access to a global concierge service that can assist with hotel and restaurant reservations, flower and gift delivery services, car rentals, limousine reservations, salon reservations, courier services, and much more around the world with Mastercard Travel and Lifestyle Services.

“We recognize the importance and resurgence of travel among Filipinos, which is why we have taken our service to the next level by partnering with one of the world's most awarded airlines to bring jetsetters a premier travel credit card,” said EastWest Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Lending Cluster, Jacqueline Fernandez. “The new EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Platinum or World Mastercard is a product of our strategic alliance, providing unparalleled travel and luxury benefits to our customers. Through this credit card, we help fulfill every traveler’s dream of achieving new milestones and experiences around the world.”

“We are very excited to partner with EastWest in launching our first ever co-brand credit card in the Philippines. This premium card is specially curated and will enable members to ‘Earn Easier, Redeem Faster, and Travel Better’,” said Singapore Airlines Vice President Loyalty Marketing, Ryan Pua. “We believe this new credit card will enrich the travel and lifestyle needs of every KrisFlyer and PPS Club member, and make their journey with us even more rewarding.”

The EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard was formally introduced at Shangri-La at the Fort and the event was graced by highly valued customers and partners. The event was hosted by Issa Litton and was capped off by a mesmerizing performance by none other than EastWest brand ambassador Lea Salonga.

Grab this opportunity to start enjoying more miles, more milestones! Apply for an EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard now and receive 3,000 KrisFlyer welcome bonus miles on your Platinum card, when you spend PHP100,000.00 within three months from card activation.  For more information, visit www.ewbanker.com.

Jacqueline S. Fernandez, EastWest Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Consumer Lending Cluster, expresses her excitement on the strategic alliance between the Bank and Singapore Airlines in providing exceptional travel perks to customers.

SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua conveyed his confidence in Singapore Airlines and EastWest Bank’s first-of-its-kind partnership in the Philippines.

From (L-R): SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat; SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua; EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez; and EW FVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Marketing and Internal Sales Head Patrick Dennis L. Solosa

EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez and SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua perform a seatbelt ceremony to seal the strategic partnership.

From (L-R): SIA Regional VP Southeast Asia WK Lim; EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez; EW Vice Chairman and CEO Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr.; Mastercard Southeast Asia Market Development SVP Peter Chisnall; and SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat

From (L-R): SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat; Philippine Star Columnist Grace Glory Go; and EW President and Deputy CEO Jesus Roberto S. Reyes

From (L-R): Mastercard Director, Account Management Christopher Paraiso; Mastercard Manager, Account Management Rochelle Mayuga; Mastercard VP, Account Management Judith Dayrit; Mastercard Southeast Asia Market Development SVP Peter Chisnall; Mastercard Philippines Country Head Rowell del Fierro; Mastercard Southeast Asia Director, Market Development Elaine Tham; Mastercard Director, Account Management Michael Angelo Miranda; and Mastercard Director, Account Management Ailea Zialcita

From (L-R): EW SAVP and Head of Retail Banking Group Division 12 Mary Jane C. Chan; EW SEVP and Head of Retail Banking Cluster Gerardo Susmerano; EW VP and Head of Retail Banking Group Division 8 Mary Jane D. Caliwan; EW SVP and Retail Banking Group, Deputy Group Head Ivy B. Uy

From (L-R): EW VP and Consumer Lending Cluster Store Referred Sales Channel Head Alexander Phillippe D. Crisologo; EW VP and Retail Banking Group, Division 2 Head Rosalie D. Charvet; EW SAVP and Retail Banking Group, Division 11 Head Gemma C. Lacambra; and EW FVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Marketing and Internal Sales Head Patrick Dennis L. Solosa

From (L-R) SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua; SilkAir Manager Davao Chun Keat Ong; SIA Regional Marketing Manager Southeast Asia Jeff Wang; and SilkAir Manager Cebu Jake Jeow

From (L-R):  Manuel Recto, Jr. and wife Isabel; SIA Customer Services Supervisor Aya Bonifacio; SIA Ag Head of Sales Monica delos Reyes; and EW Retail Banking Group Guests Attorney Susan Mendoza and Mia Rose Ocampo

From (L-R): EW SAVP Consumer Lending Cluster Portfolio Management Head Mylene L. Pilares; EW FVP and Head of Bank Marketing and Corporate Communications Alessandro L. Villaraza; EW FVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Marketing and Internal Sales Head Patrick Dennis L. Solosa; and EW VP Consumer Lending Cluster Service Delivery Head Paolo M. Salcedo

From (L-R): EW FVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Credit Group Head Aylwin Herminia P. Tamayo; EW FVP and Auto Loan Sales and Marketing Head Jocelyn C. Legaspi; EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez; and EW VP and Consumer Lending Cluster Sales, Visayas and Mindanao Head Josephine Vilma A. Abad

From (L-R): EW SEVP and Head of Loans, Wealth & Markets Rafael S. Algarra, Jr.; EW FVP and Head of Bank Marketing and Corporate Communications Alessandro L. Villaraza; EW President and Deputy CEO Jesus Roberto S. Reyes; EW FVP and Head of Wealth Management Richard Chester C. Tamayo; EW VP and Head of Priority Center Makati Sky Plaza Maria Cecilia A. Mulimbayan; EW VP and Head of Priority Center Binondo Christopher S. Lao; EW VP and Head of Priority Center Alabang Frabelle Jennifer E. Alviar; and EW VP and Head of Priority Center Beaufort Ian Jericho Nazareth E. Ruiz

From (L-R): SIA Station Manager Manila Daniel Ho; Mastercard Director, Account Management Christopher Paraiso; Mastercard VP, Account Management Judith Dayrit; SIA Head of Marketing and PR Aiza Soller-Garcia; KrisFlyer Partnerships Manager Wong Qwee Lymm; SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua; and Mastercard Philippines Country Head Rowell del Fierro

From (L-R): EW VP and Head of Consumer Lending Sales VISMIN Josephine Vilma A. Abad; EW FVP and Head of Credit Card & Personal Loan External Sales Alastair S. De Lara; EW VP and Head of Digital & Consumer Business Systems Efren O. Dela Cruz, Jr.; and EW FVP and Head of Bank Marketing and Corporate Communications Alessandro L. Villaraza

From (L-R): Mastercard Southeast Asia Market Development SVP Peter Chisnall; SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat; Mastercard Southeast Asia Director, Market Development Elaine Tham; Mastercard Philippines Country Head Rowell del Fierro; and Mastercard Director, Account Management Ailea Zialcita

From (L-R): SIA Regional VP Southeast Asia WK Lim; Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Gerard Ho; SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua; and SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat

World-renowned, multi-awarded artist and EastWest Brand Ambassador Ms. Lea Salonga captivates the crowd with her stellar performance.

From (L-R): SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat; SIA VP Loyalty Marketing Ryan Pua; EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez; and EW FVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Marketing and Internal Sales Head Patrick Dennis L. Solosa

From (L-R): SIA Regional VP Southeast Asia WK Lim; EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez; and EW President and Deputy CEO Jesus Roberto S. Reyes

From (L-R): SIA General Manager Philippines Lee Yong Tat, SIA Regional VP Southeast Asia WK Lim, Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) President and CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Gerard Ho, EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez, and EW President and Deputy CEO Jesus Roberto S. Reyes

From (L-R): SIA Regional Marketing Manager Southeast Asia Jeff Wang; SIA Regional VP Southeast Asia WK Lim; SIA Station Manager Manila Daniel Ho; Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc. (PAGSS)  President and CEO Janette Cordero;  and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc. (PAGSS)  AVP Contracts/Customer Service John David

From (L-R): EW SEVP and Head of Loans, Wealth & Markets Rafael S. Algarra, Jr.; EW SEVP and Consumer Lending Cluster Head Jacqueline S. Fernandez; EW VP and Head of Priority Center Binondo Christopher S. Lao; EW VP and Head of Priority Center Alabang Frabelle Jennifer E. Alviar; EW VP and Head of Market Segments Maria Margarita C. Beltran; and EW VP and Head of Priority Center Makati Sky Plaza Maria Cecilia A. Mulimbayan

From (L-R) SIA Priority Services Officer Clarissa Morelos; SIA Accountant Philippines Mariles Ligunas; SIA Station Manager Manila Daniel Ho; SIA Customer Services Manager Frances Reyes; SIA Head of Reservations Macy Almeda; SIA Priority Services Officer Christie Fernando; and SIA Ag Head of Sales Monica delos Reyes