Family Wins This August: Deals on Health, Banking, and Travel

August is Ghost Month, and for some, that means putting off major purchases—or even major life decisions. Parents, however, know that a family’s needs don’t stop just because the calendar says so. The good news? This month, brands across health, banking, and travel are offering deals that are worth checking out—even if Ghost Month has you thinking twice about spending.

If you need new eye glasses for your kids or even yourself, looking to invest, or planning a vacay, then these deals might just be right up your alley.

One of the country’s most trusted optical brands, EO-Executive Optical is celebrating its 58th year with a sale that gives families more ways to save on eye care. The celebration is EO's way of giving back through value for money and exciting promotions and discounts.

Customers can enjoy buy-one-get-one deals on selected branded frames, second pairs for only P599, and discounts on EO's wide selection of eyewear, featuring fashionable producs including sunglasses and contact lenses. EO also offers a wide selection of prescription glasses and eyewear for kids and adults, making it easy for the whole family to shop in one place.

Visit your nearest EO-Executive Optical branch (their branches are accessible and convenient to get to) to enjoy fast, reliable service, modern facilities, and a comfortable shopping experience—from eye checkups to choosing the right pair of glasses. The anniversary sale, which started during the back-to-school season in May, is still ongoing.

Thinking of opening a new bank account or growing your savings? BDO’s 50th Anniversary Raffle might be the extra incentive you need.

As part of its golden anniversary celebration, BDO is thanking its clients by giving more than 250 customers the chance to win exciting prizes, including brand-new hybrid cars, and SM Gift Passes.

To qualify, new clients can open a qualified BDO Unibank or BDO Network Bank account, complete a one-time online registration, and maintain the required balance to earn raffle entries. Existing clients can also join by increasing their deposits and completing the same one-time online registration.

The promo runs from August to December 2026, with five raffle draws scheduled throughout the promo period. The Grand Draw, where three hybrid cars will be given away, will be held in January 2027.

If you’re the type of parent who plans family trips months—or even a year—in advance, Cebu Pacific’s 8.8 Seat Sale is one to watch.

From August 6 and 10, travelers can book flights for as low as P8 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The promo covers travel from January 1 to March 31, 2027 for domestic destinations and until June 30, 2027 for international destinations, giving families plenty of time to plan ahead.

Whether you’re eyeing a beach getaway in Cebu, a food trip in Davao, or an overseas adventure to destinations like Singapore, Taipei, Dubai, or Hong Kong, the seat sale offers a budget-friendly way to start planning your next family vacation.

Cebu Pacific currently flies to 35 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The airline also offers multiple  payment options, including credit and debit cards as well as e-wallets, making it easy to book your next trip.

Book your flights via www.cebupacificair.com.

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