Fly to Japan with EastWest and JCB

General Terms and Conditions
1. The promotion is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:    
    • Filipino Citizens or residents of the Philippines; and      
    • 21-64 years old.

2. Promotion Period is from February 1, 2025 to March 15, 2025.

3. Employees of EastWest Bank, its affiliates, agencies, and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promo.

4. Application for a JCB Platinum or JCB Gold credit card from EastWest Bank shall be through the exclusive link provided in the "Kaskasan Buddies" Facebook group during the promo period.

5. Approved applications for JCB cards will earn raffle entries as follows: 
    • JCB Platinum: Two (2) raffle entries.      
    • JCB Gold: One (1) raffle entry.

6. The credit card applications should be approved before the draw date on April 30, 2025 to qualify for the promo.

7. EastWest shall have the right to certify eligibility of the winner/s and whether his/her account satisfies the criteria set in the promo mechanics.

8. By joining this Promo, the client confirms that he/she has read, understood, and agreed to this Promo mechanics.

9. The EastWest Terms and Conditions Governing the Issuance and Use of EastWest Credit Cards found at https://www.eastwestbanker.com/help-and-support-center/cards/terms-and-conditions shall apply, as well as the East West’s Data Privacy Statement found at https://www.eastwestbanker.com/privacystatement, are hereby incorporated by reference and shall form an integral part hereof.

10. Subject to the Data Privacy Act of 2012, the winner authorizes EastWest to disclose and publish his/her name and photos. This is to support marketing and publicity efforts related to the promotion. Further, he/she consents to the sharing of his/her personal information to JCB, to Kaskasan Buddies partner, to suppliers or merchants for purposes of the redemption in the event he/she is declared as the winner.

11. The winners may be required to participate in publicity programs which EastWest may organize from time to time in connection with the Promotion and if so, such winners must attend the said functions. Expenses and/or costs in attending such functions will be shouldered by the winner.

12. All questions or disputes regarding the Cardholder's eligibility to the Promotion shall be resolved by EastWest within reasonable time. In case of disputes relating to the Promotion, the decision of EastWest shall be conclusive with the concurrence of DTI.  

Raffle Draw and Prizes
1. Winners will be drawn on April 30, 2025 using Random.org at the EastWest Bank Corporate Office, The Beaufort, 5th Ave. corner 23rd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City by an EastWest Bank representative in the presence of a DTI representative, and to be witnessed by other EastWest Bank credit card issuing representatives.

2. Three (3) Winners will each receive a travel package for two (2) to Japan, which includes:
     • Round-trip economy class airfare ticket for two (2) from Manila to Tokyo, inclusive of 23kgs checked in baggage allowance for each passenger;
     • Philippine Airport Travel Tax for two (2) passengers;
     • 5D/4N 4-star hotel accommodation in Tokyo City, based on double occupancy;
     • Daily breakfast at the hotel;
     • Roundtrip airport transfers in Tokyo City;
     • Tickets for two (2) to DisneySea Tokyo;
     • Travel insurance (up to 60 years old only); and
     • Travel Agency Fee.

3. The following are excluded from the travel package:
     • Onsite translation services, if required;
     • Local transportation services within Japan;
     • Hotel incidentals (e.g. phone, mini-bar, laundry, etc.);
     • Any applicable taxes aside from the Philippine Airport Travel Tax and any final tax; and
     • Tourist entry visas; gusts to contact local embassies for further details on entry requirements.

4. A cardholder can only win once in this promo.

5. Raffle prizes are transferable, not for sale and not convertible to cash.

6. Raffle prizes exceeding P10,000 shall be subject to a 20% final tax to be shouldered by EastWest.
 

Notification and Claiming of Prizes
1. Winners will be notified by EastWest via written letter sent through postal mail or courier delivery services to the Cardholder’s registered address within fifteen (15) banking days from the Raffle Draw date. Additionally, an SMS/Viber to the Cardholder’s mobile number, and/or email to the Cardholder’s e-mail on record will also be sent.

2. The winners will be announced and posted on the Kaskasan Buddies Facebook Group, EastWest official website, and/or electronic direct mail, whichever is applicable.

3. Winners must coordinate their preferred travel period with Travel Warehouse, Inc. (TWI) by June 30, 2025.
     • Email address: archie.eleazar@twi.com.ph
     • Contact number: +63 998 537 0489 or (632) 6872490 to 92
     • Travel agency address: Unit 1007 OMM-Citra Bldg, San Miguel Ave. Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines

4. Travel must be completed by December 31, 2025.

5. After December 31, 2025, unclaimed prize/s will be forfeited in favor of EastWest Bank with the prior approval of DTI.

6. To claim the raffle prize, the winner must provide to EastWest via email at cards@eastwestbanker.com the following:
     • Tax Identification Number (TIN);
     • Scanned copy of a photo bearing valid government-issued ID; and
     • Signed Winner Acknowledgement Form.

7. Winners will shoulder other expenses not included in the travel package, such as, but not limited to, visa fee, pocket money, other meal expenses and other ancillary costs.

8. Winners will be responsible for the processing, application, and payment of the required travel documents, such as, but not limited to, passport and visa before his/her travel date.

9. Travel Warehouse, Inc. (TWI) will only finalize the tour package arrangements after the visa has been approved and issued by the Japan Embassy. The visa application must be applied at least ninety (90) days before the preferred travel period.

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-212749, Series of 2025.

For inquiries and feedback, you may chat with EastWest System Tech Assistant chatbot at www.ewlend.com/esta, call the EastWest 24-Hour Customer Service Hotline at +63288881700, or e-mail cards@eastwestbanker.com.
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