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

Vacations in exciting international destinations just became easier as EastWest, in partnership with KrisFlyer, the frequent flyer programme 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 was formally introduced at Shangri-La at the Fort and it 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.

“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 EVP and head of Consumer Lending, 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 travelers’ 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 VP 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.”

EW SEVP and consumer lending cluster head Jacqueline Fernandez and SIA VP loyalty marketing Ryan Pua conduct a seatbelt ceremony to seal the strategic partnership.

Mastercard’s account management director Christopher Paraiso, account management manager Rochelle Mayuga, account management VP Judith Dayrit, Mastercard Southeast Asia market development SVP Peter Chisnall, Mastercard Philippines country head Rowell del Fierro, Mastercard Southeast Asia market development director Elaine Tham and Mastercard account management director’s Mike Miranda and Ailea Zialcita

SIA Southeast Asia regional marketing managers Jeff Wang and Zhencong Xie, Mastercard Southeast Asia market development manager Elaine Tham, EastWest VP and consumer lending cluster store referred sales channel head Alexandaer Philippe Crisologo, SilkAir manager Visayas Jake Jeow, SilkAir manager Mindanao Ong ChunKeat, SIA head of Admin/HR May Lero and Mastercard account management director Ailea Zialcita

SIA GM Philippines Lee Yong Tat, SIA regional VP Southeast Asia WK Lim, Filinvest Development Corporation president and CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho, EastWest SEVP & head of consumer lending cluster Jacqueline Fernandez and EastWest president & deputy CEO Jesus Roberto Reyes

Tina Jacinto, Grace Glory Go, SIA head of marketing & PR Aiza Soller-Garcia and Rupert Jacinto

SIA GM Philippines Lee Yong Tat, Grace Glory Go and EastWest president & deputy CEO Jesus Roberto Reyes

EastWest FVP and head of bank marketing and corporate communications Alessandro Villaraza, Mastercard Philippines country head Rowell del Fierro and EastWest FVP and consumer lending cluster marketing and sales head Patrick Dennis Solosa

SIA KrisFlyer Partnerships manager Wong Qwee Lymm and SIA VP loyalty marketing Ryan Pua