TikTok Celebrates the LGBTQ+ Community

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TikTok commemorates Pride Month 2021 through initiatives such as the 'Free to Be' global campaign, and #ForYourPride hashtag challenge!

Manila, Philippines - June 25, 2021 - TikTok is a global entertainment platform that inspires creativity and fuels culture. As such, the platform is committed to nurturing the inclusive and diverse community within the app, by constantly working to make creators from various backgrounds and beliefs feel safe to express their truest selves.

This June, in celebration of Pride Month 2021, TikTok has the unique opportunity to unite the LGBTQ+ community on the platform along with its supporters, through a series of celebrations aimed at empowering, educating, and entertaining all its users. Through this, TikTok hopes to ultimately foster a more inclusive space that is truly a free place for all.

On TikTok, Everyone is Free to Be

TikTok commemorates Pride Month 2021 by elevating the conversation around its global campaign theme, 'Free to Be', which means having the freedom to be yourself in any and all spaces, being free to evolve into the person you are meant to be, and enjoying the freedom to create content without judgement. It also means being free to push yourself to be better in every way, including checking your biases, learning to understand other people's perspectives, taking an active stand against discrimination, and allowing anyone to feel free to be themselves without the pressure of societal or gendered norms.

TikTok Celebrates Pride Month 2021

TikTok reinforces its role as an entertainment platform that empowers the LGBTQ+ community through initiatives celebrating, recognizing, amplifying, and elevating LGBTQ+ creators and trends, and spotlighting trailblazing LGBTQIA+ creators, businesses, and partnerships. These initiatives include:

• #ForYourPride Hashtag Challenge, a call-to-action to all users to declare what Pride means to you, and share what you do for your pride.

• New Pride-themed creative effects, filters and stickers.

• Global Pride March, a 12-hour Global Live Lineup featuring LGBTQIA+ talents, which aims to boost awareness for the Free to Be campaign. This is happening on June 24th, and will be hosted by countries around the world including the US, Canada, Latin America, Philippines, and more.

Global Live Lineup

TikTok creators Zendee and Roanne and Tina, together with Apa Agbayani from Metro Manila Pride Org, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating, equipping and empowering the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community, will represent the Philippines at the Global Live Lineup, and will appear during Southeast Asia's slot on June 25th, between 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. They will join participants from other regions, including Christine and the Queens, Abbyroberts and Biminibabes, Kesha, Queen Priyanka, Coyle Twins, Troye Sivan, Scott Hoying, Richumbley and Beingadp, Luxury Law, Tinashe, mechanicshopfemme, and Escandalamx.

Be part of the global Pride Month 2021 celebration on TikTok, and do your part to create a truly free space for every creator, uplift those in need of support, and amplify anyone who is already making a difference!

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About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, Mountain View, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. www.tiktok.com.

GCash enables seamless bills payment option for VisMin customers

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From giving users in Metro Manila access to seamless payment solutions using their GCash app, the country’s leading e-wallet, is now extending its reach to the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) region by building partnerships and ecosystems with LGUs through GCash Pay Bills.

True to its mission of providing “financial inclusion for all,” GCash has enabled VisMin customers in the said regions to pay their bills and send payments from the comfort and safety of their homes anytime, offering greater convenience and empowering a digital financial lifestyle in the region.

“GCash remains committed to its mission to enable financial access for all consumers and merchants, including those in Visayas and Mindanao. Aside from financial inclusion, GCash continues to provide Filipinos with seamless access to their digital financial lifestyle and help keep them safe during the pandemic,” said Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

Traditionally, e-payment penetration at VisMin regions have been low, particularly attributable to lack of access to proper infrastructure, and education and awareness on new payment technologies. But with GCash, both consumers and businesses can benefit because of the app’s easy to use nature for consumers, and an easier integration process for businesses.

Recently, GCash has onboarded Lapu-lapu City as its first LGU bills payment partner in the VisMin region. With the partnership, Lapu-lapu residents and business owners can now use GCash to pay for their real property tax, business tax, cedula and other fees.

GCash currently covers 49 VisMin billers, including utilities, schools, real estate, loans, and regularly adds more. VisMin utilities include ANTECO, BACIWA, Balamban Enerzone, Boracay Water, CEBECO2, CEBECO3, CEPALCO, COWD, DASURECO, Davao Light, Davao City Water District, Dipolog Water District, Ilagan City Water District, Iligan Light, Tagum Water District, Dipolog City Water District, Butuan City Water District, SAMELCO I, SAMELCO II, LEYECO5, Mactan Electric Company, Inc., CDO Water, Metro Cotabato Water District, Metro Pacific Iloilo Water Inc., MORESCO – 1, and ZAMCELCO.

GCash covers the following schools: Ateneo De Davao University, University of Mindanao, St. John Paul II College of Davao, Malayan Colleges Mindanao, Universidad de Zamboanga, University of San Carlos, and University of San Jose-Recoletos. Additionally, GCash covers billers for finance, properties, real estate and other services, namely FICCO, Flexi Finance, Tagum Coop, Premio Finance, RAFI Microfinance, PHCCI Dumaguete, EMCOR, SAMULCO, Mindanao Consolidated Cooperative Bank, Aboitiz Land, AppleOne Properties, Johndorf Ventures, Cosmopolitan CLIMBS Life Plan Inc, Gothong Shipping Lines, and A Brown Company Inc. To stay up to date on the latest billers on GCash, visit https://www.gcash.com/partners/billers.

To pay their bills using GCash, customers simply need to download the GCash app on their mobile phones via the Google Play or App Store. After registering your number and setting up your 4-digit password, click the “Pay Bill” option. From there, GCash users just need to click which bill categories they need to pay for ─ whether it’s electric, water utilities, telecommunications, cable/internet bills, credit cards, loans, government process fees, insurance, transportation, real estate, healthcare, school, or payment solutions like housing finances fees.

“With GCash, Filipinos in the VisMin area need not travel physically anymore to payment centers to pay their bills. They can simply use the app and pay, saving them precious time while keeping them safe from the pandemic,” added Sazon.

GCash has more than 400 partner billers nationwide, offering customers safe and hassle-free transactions anytime, anywhere.

To have your business listed for Pay Bills via GCash, visit www.gcash.com/business.

Perk Up Your OPPO Experience with More Rewards and Exclusive Offers Through My OPP

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Exclusive perks, offers and VIP access to various OPPO events and activities at the touch of a button when you join My OPPO

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, JUNE 2021 -- Leading global smart device brand OPPO offers more ways to give back to loyal Filipino OPPO users by providing exciting perks and benefits on top of its different promos and bundles through My OPPO, the brand’s very own loyalty program mobile application.

All OPPO smartphones from 2017 and up have built in My OPPO app making it easier to access and register. Other users may also easily download My OPPO via App Market. Registering through the said app will give users access to exciting benefits such as special discounts, exclusive rewards, discount vouchers, VIP access to selected events in the future to get first dibs on the latest OPPO smartphones, smart devices, and more. Currently, My OPPO has more than a million Filipino users nationwide who are already enjoying the benefits of the app.

“OPPO has been proactively engaging with its loyal OPPO users and community through special customer service and loyalty programs. With My OPPO, OPPO users will get better access to added benefits, various discounts, rewards, and even get OPPOints which they can use in purchasing vouchers and freebies. With My OPPO, we hope to nurture a thriving community of OPPO users and elevate the customer experience,” said Zen Han, Vice President for National Sales of OPPO Philippines.

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this growing community. Sign-up rewards await new registrants of My OPPO while users can secure points by simply logging in daily and actively participating in the different activities for the members.

Additionally, My OPPO offers different rewards that are redeemable using the points that users have accumulated, and can be used to avail of different promos with OPPO’s brand partners. It also houses a wide range of content that can benefit OPPO users when it comes to product announcements and information, smartphone usage tips and smartphone-related stories, and regular in-app events to continuously engage users.

Members of My OPPO are granted exclusive access as well to OPPO Support within the app. You can get a free diagnosis of your OPPO, consult for fast repair tips, check the warranty status of your smartphone, and other needs that would need support from OPPO service team.

Be part of this community now. Registration is simple, quick and easy. Visit the App Market and download My OPPO. Proceed to your smartphone settings and register your account. Finally, complete your registration by providing your phone number and email.

To know more about My OPPO, visit the App Market, OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

 

SINGLIFE AND GCASH OFFER ‘CASH FOR INCOME LOSS’

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Replace your income for 36 months in case you get disabled or pass away

 

●      Singlife Philippines’ newest protection, Cash for Income Loss replaces up to 100% of a customer’s income for 36 months in case of disability or death.

●      Customers are given a personalized quote based on their health profile with the right amount of coverage for the best possible price.

●      Customers can buy, manage, and claim via GInsure on the GCash app.

Manila, Philippines – Mobile-first life insurer, Singlife Philippines continues to deliver no-fuss protection with the launch of Cash for Income Loss. Available on GCash, it safeguards customers and their families from unexpected loss of income due to disability or death of an income earner.

Just imagine the burden on your family when cancer or an accident makes it impossible for you to earn a living. Even worse is if you pass away. Apart from missing a parent or a spouse, those you leave behind will need to adjust their living standards to cope with the loss of income – from rent, food, transportation, to tuition expenses.

Cash for Income Loss can replace up to 100% of that income for 36 months for only a few hundred pesos per year. A 2-month cash bonus is also given on the 36^th policy month to help you and your family bounce back stronger. As an example, if you were a 30-year-old office worker earning PHP 30,000 monthly, you can get PHP 1,140,000 in monthly benefits for only PHP 289 per month.

Cash for Income Loss is tailored to fit your needs. It also comes in Bronze, Silver, and Gold coverage levels for those who feel that securing only a part of their income is enough, or to better fit their budget.

“’What will happen to my family if I can no longer provide?’ is a question breadwinners keep asking themselves,” said Kame Amado-Gomez, Head of Digital Networks at Singlife Philippines. “With Cash for Income Loss, they have a guaranteed source of money to replace lost income at a time when it matters most. Any financial stress will simply be taken care of, so they can just focus on getting back on their feet.”

Also available is Cash for Income Loss (Accidents), an accidents-only plan. A smart alternative for those with tighter budgets or whose age or medical status is ineligible for the full version.

Cash for Income Loss is available via GInsure on the GCash app. You can get a personalized quote and buy a policy in just a few taps.

“Majority of GCash users belong to the workforce, with families solely dependent on their monthly income for daily needs,” said Jerome Lim, Head of Savings and Insurance at GCash. “We are happy to offer them 100% balik-sweldo insurance that is big on coverage and easy on the wallet. Now, they can face each day feeling more confident knowing they have a reliable safety net to fall back on.”

DTI holds 8th Grand Bagsakan together with Mayani on June 25

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The Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) will hold a Grand Bagsakan on June 25, 2021 together with Mayani and MSMEs from Cagayan Valley, Bataan, and NCR. This Bagsakan event is both online and physical, accommodating pick-up, deliveries, or walk-in purchases.

Mayani.ph will hold pre-orders until June 23, 2021, Wednesday, at 12 noon. On June 25, orders can be picked up at the Department of Trade and Industry Main Parking Lot along Jupiter Street, and the following Malls: Circulo Verde, Estancia at Capitol Commons, Greenhills Mall, and Tiendesitas. On the same day, deliveries will be made for NCR, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. A flat rate of PHP129 applies to deliveries within NCR, while orders that reach PHP2000 are waived of delivery fees. Visit https://mayani.ph/pages/the-grand-bagsakan to pre-order. 

Paymongo, the official payment partner of Mayani, provides cashless payment support on the Mayani website through credit or debit card payments via Visa and Mastercard, GCash, GrabPay (pay now or pay later), and Bank Deposit. 

The partnership of Mayani, DTI-Region 2 and the DTI-BDTP has been promoting and transporting fresh produce and other products directly to more consumers and resellers. Aside from vegetables, Guimaras Mangoes will be sold at PHP199 per kilo. The pre-packed chopsuey basket will be sold at PHP50 each. Products from Iskaparate such as longganisa, mushroom chips, and kesong puti can also be pre-ordered on the website.

MSMEs frrm Cagayan Valley, Bataan, and NCR will be selling their products at the DTI Main Building Parking Lot. They will be offering various snacks such as different cashew-based pastries, cassava, kamote, and banana chips, peanuts, cookies. Other Filipino favorites such as longganisa, tapa, bangus, and other fresh and dried seafood products will also be available. These products will be available for walk-in or pre-orders. Visit the DTI-BDTP Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/DTI.BDTP to see the items for sale and how to pre-order.

On July 15-16, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 17, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the second Bagsakan outside NCR will take place at The Junction at Carmelray Industrial Park along Wisdom Avenue corner Knowledge Avenue, Calamba, Laguna.

The DTI-BDTP is targeting to expand the accessibility of produce and other products that consumers can get at fair prices. Hence, they are also looking at possible collaborations with the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) and the Pavilion Mall in Biñan, Laguna.

The Grand Bagsakan aims to provide consumers with fresh fruits and vegetables at low prices, and to support farmers by making their produce accessible in more places in the metro. They also support the DTI’s Buy Local, Go Lokal advocacy campaign. To be updated on the projects of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, follow their social media accounts: @DTI.BDTP on Facebook and Instagram, and @DTI_BDTP on 

 

Dengue Awareness Month! Introducing the 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝟒-𝐢𝐧-𝟏 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 available at Shopee!

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Taking care of our skin and stepping up hygiene has become our lifestyle. Changing up your routine for thoroughly cleansed skin from head to toe has become so essential, even for everybody as always.

It's Dengue Awareness month! Time to get that natural care and protection for YOU and YOUR FAMILY.

Introducing the 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝟒-𝐢𝐧-𝟏 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

This 4-in-1 Body Lotion can moisturize the skin, reverse visible signs of aging, and provide a cooling yet gentle effect on skin! 

This is perfect for those who want to achieve that soft, glowing skin while helping your fight those annoying mosquitos. I highly recommend this product, safe for all skin types and can bring it anytime and anywhere for that extra protection! 

Hello Glow Citronella Lotion

Hello Glow Citronella 4in1 Body Lotion provides natural care and protection for the whole family. Enrich with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. This none sticky gentle yet effective formula also moisturizes and soften skin with the cooling effect of peppermint

The New Hello Glow Citronella 4-in-1 Body Lotion!

• Helps repel mosquitoes
• Moisturizes and softens the skin
• Helps reverse visible signs of skin aging
• Provides cooling effect yet gentle
• Enrich with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera.
• None sticky
• Cooling effect of peppermint

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Visit and check these 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 amazing beauty and skin care products:

• All-Natural Whitening Set 
• Acne Defense Set
• Advanced Rejuvenating Set
• Rosewater Soothing Gel

HELLO GLOW ALL NATURAL WHITENING SET

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Dark spots? Acne marks? And uneven skin tone? Restore that youthful glowing skin on you with Hello Glow All-Natural Whitening Set! 

It contains the best skin-lightening and brightening ingredients of  Apple Fruit Extract, Glutathione, Arbutin, Papaya Extract, Vtiamin C and Kojic Acid. Good for skin care maintenance, best for those with normal and dry skin! It is also safe for teenagers, those with sensitive skin and pregnant and lactating mothers! 

Now available in Shopee for only P360

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HELLO GLOW ADVANCED REJUVENATING SET

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Healthy skin is easily achievable with Hello Glow Advanced Rejuvenating Set! It will give you theat smooth and visibly refreshed skin with the power of its high tech ingredients. This skin care set, helps you rejuvenate without pain and without disrupting the skin's barrier. Leaving your skin visibly rfined tone and texture.

Recommended this to those with combination to oily skin! 

Now available in Shopee for only P360! 

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HELLO GLOW ACNE DEFENSE SET

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No more breakouts and masks with Hello Glow Acne Defense Set! It contains the two best ingredients to shoo those pimples away, Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree acid to deep cleans your skin and calm those inflamed pimples. Clear skin in just 3-easy steps!  

Perfect for those with oily and acne-prone skin.

Now available in Shopee for only P360! 

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HELLO GLOW ROSEWATER SOOTHING GEL

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No more breakouts and maskne with Hello Glow Acne Defense Set! It contains the two best ingredients to shoo those pimples away, Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree acid to deep

cleans your skin and calm those inlfamed pimples. Clear skin in just 3-easy steps!  

Perfect for those with oily and acne-prone skin.

Now available in Shopee for only P150! 

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To shop online, you can go to SHOPEE: https://shopee.ph/helloglowofficialstore

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

 

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BPI Foundation reopens Pagpupugay scholarship program

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The Pagpupugay scholarship program aims to help create a better future for the children and close relatives of our COVID-19 heroes.

BPI Foundation has officially reopened its “Pagpupugay” scholarship program to support the next of kin of medical front liners who contracted COVID-19 or passed away in the line of duty during the pandemic. 

“The fight against COVID-19 is far from over and our medical front liners continue to be at the forefront, highly exposed to the deadly virus while taking care of our fellow Filipinos,” said BPI Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo.

“The Pagpupugay scholarship program is a recognition for their heroic efforts. The program aims to help create a better future for the next of kin of medical front liners who were casualties of the COVID-19 war.”

“Pagpupugay” is a five-year scholarship program with an initial P1-million fund per school year. Five (5) scholars were chosen in 2020, to be evaluated for renewal annually. For the Academic Year 2021-2022, five (5) additional scholars will be selected. Each scholar will be provided a maximum of P100,000 scholarship fund per academic year to cover tuition fees and miscellaneous expenses.

The eligible applicants are the next of kin of the following medical front liners who contracted COVID-19 or passed away in the line of duty during the pandemic:

● Doctors 

● Nurses

● Medical technologists

● Community health workers

● Administrative, utility, and support services personnel in health care facilities

If the deceased is married, the priority beneficiary will be one of his or her children. If single, the beneficiary can be next of kin up to the 3rd degree of consanguinity.

To qualify, students must be enrolled or applying to any college or university nationwide. They must have and maintain a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 85% or its equivalent and/or prevailing University standards for the previous school year (for incoming 1st year) or semester (for incoming 2nd year to 5th year).

Interested students may apply directly to BPI Foundation’s partner schools below.

● Ateneo de Manila University     

● Cebu Institute of Technology University     

● Christ the King College – Gingoog City     

● De La Salle University (Manila)     

● Far Eastern University (Manila)     

● Holy Angel University (Pampanga)     

● Lorma Colleges (La Union)

● Mapua University (Manila and Makati)     

● Malayan Colleges Laguna     

● Malayan Colleges Mindanao    

● Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

● Miriam College     

● National Teachers College     

● Philippine Women’s University

● PHINMA Republican College     

● PHINMA St. Jude College     

● Polytechnic University of the Philippines     

● Saint Louis University – Baguio     

● Silliman University     

● Southville International School and Colleges     

● St. Mary’s College of Baliuag (Bulacan)     

● Technological Institute of the Philippines     

● University of Batangas     

● University of Northern Philippines      

● University of Nueva Caceres     

● University of Santo Tomas (Manila)     

● University of San Carlos

● University of the Immaculate Concepcion (Davao)

● University of the Philippines (Diliman)     

● University of the Philippines (Manila)     

● Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan     

If the college or university is not included in the list, the applicant may coordinate directly with BPI Foundation through bpifoundation@bpi.com.ph or bpifoundationinc@gmail.com.

The deadline for application is on May 28, 2021, and successful applicants will be contacted in July. To know more about BPI Foundation and its programs, visit www.bpifoundation.org.

Shopee reveals 4 types of Filipino online shoppers, offers something for everyone this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

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42% of Filipinos surveyed are Sulit Shoppers, who are driven by the best deals and prices online

A survey conducted by Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, revealed four types of online shoppers in the Philippines and their motivations for shopping online.

Shopee surveyed more than 3,000 Filipinos and found that value is the most important factor for online shoppers, with 42% of respondents stating that they are driven by the best deals and prices. 71% of them are females, ranging from 18 to 34 years of age.

There is also an emerging segment of consumers who prioritize shopping from their favored brands online. More than half of these brand lovers are around 25 years old, showing how brand loyalty is becoming key to the online shopping experience for younger demographics.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “The mid-year shopping season is an exciting time for Shopee. As more Filipinos go online to fulfill their shopping needs, we are also seeing more diverse preferences and shopping habits emerge. This is why we consistently listen to our users’ feedback and improve our features, services, and products to serve their needs. Our 7.7 Mid-Year Sale is no different and comes packed with highlights such as the Payday Sale, ShopeePay Day, and other exciting promotions to deliver more value, variety, and fun to all shoppers.”

The four key types of Filipino online shoppers are:

1) The Sulit Shopper - Decisive shoppers who hunt for the best deals

42% of respondents are Sulit Shoppers. They prioritize finding the best deals and prices before making an online purchase. These shoppers are patient and take the time to research products, but act quickly when they discover deals they like.

Key characteristics:

● Decisive buying: 66% browse a maximum of just five items before making a purchase

● Deals seeking: 62% don’t typically plan purchases in advance—they shop whenever they see big discounts on products they’re eyeing

● Regular shopping: Half of them buy something online at least twice a month

Sulit Shoppers can rejoice at the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which offers non-stop deals and discounts. They can save money on shipping, get discounts, and claim cashback at the Vouchers Sale on July 6. During the 7.7 period, they can also tap on the Vouchers button on the Shopee homepage for one-stop access to the best deals.

2) The Shop-and-Go Consumer - Shoppers who enjoy the convenience of delivery to their doorstep

For a lot of Filipinos, online shopping’s main draw is convenience. 17% of shoppers surveyed turn to online shopping for its ease and safety. More than half of the shoppers in this community are 30 years old. They know what they want to buy and do not necessarily spend extra time on the app, but will often make impulse purchases if they stumble upon good deals.

Key characteristics:

● Quick decision-making: 64% browse through a maximum of five listings before they find what they're looking for

● Proactive shopping: Almost one in two do their own research on products by either searching online or chatting with sellers

● Frequent shopping: 45% shop online twice a month on average, making them one of the most frequent purchasers

Shop-and-Go Consumers can take advantage of Free Shipping on Shopee’s home page. They’ll also love the convenience of ShopeePay, Shopee’s built-in e-wallet. On ShopeePay Day this July 1, they can enjoy ShopeePay-exclusive rewards, such as free shipping, cashback, and ₱1 deals.

3) The Budol Shopper - Window shoppers who can also be spontaneous buyers

Making up 14% of respondents, the Budol Shopper refers to window shoppers who value variety and choice of products. Compared to the Sulit Shopper, the Budol Shopper browses more items on average, and are also more likely to spontaneously check out a product that catches their eye.

Key characteristics:

● Impulsive buying: 63% will buy an item because they felt like doing so at the moment

● Frequent browsing: 27% of window shoppers usually browse up to 15 items before each purchase

This 7.7, Budol Shoppers can window shop to their hearts’ content across Shopee’s themed days such as Home Tech Sale on June 24, Home & Outdoors Sale on June 25, Kids & Babies Sale on June 26, and Apparel & Shoes Sale on June 27. Each sale offers a huge selection of discounted products from popular categories.

4) The Suki Buyer - Shoppers who have a good eye for brands

Suki Buyers make up 12% of respondents, and they shop online because they can find their favorite brands easily. Unlike Sulit Shoppers, shoppers who prioritize finding the best value, brand fans are less price-sensitive. Instead, they value having a large variety of brands to choose from, as well as accessing perks and loyalty points from brands they follow.

Key characteristics:

● Regular shopping from brands: 62% of them purchase from their favorite brands as frequently as twice a month

● Brand familiarity: About 1 in 4 follow their favorite brands on social media in order to stay informed of latest product launches

Suki Buyers will enjoy the RB Super Brand Day until June 23, Vivo Super Brand Day from June 27-28, and Olay Super Brand Day from June 28-30, which all offer exclusive deals from well-loved brands on Shopee Mall. Suki Buyers can also get exclusive perks from their favorite brands, such as 30% off vouchers, at the Shopee Mall Sale this June 29.

Have a joyful and rewarding experience with Jollibee’s new Joy Rewards card!

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Satisfying your Jollibee cravings is about to get more rewarding with the launch of the new Joy Rewards card! This new loyalty card offers exclusive promos aside from earning of points.

Customers can get their new Joy Rewards Cards in all participating Jollibee stores for only P100. Simply register in 2 easy ways – via the website at www.happyplus.com.ph or via SMS, to open the door to a world of joyful experiences. The Joy Rewards card lets you earn points as well when you purchase food products from participating stores of other brands like Chowking, Greenwich, Mang Inasal, and Red Ribbon. Every P50 spent earns a point that, when collected, can be used to purchase even more of your favorites. Earn points as well when you fill up your cars at participating Caltex stations.

On top of that, new members are entitled to a welcome gift of a free Jolly Spaghetti with a minimum purchase of P300 using the card upon card registration. Customers can use the Joy Rewards card for cashless transactions – just top-up their cards Jollibee stores and use it to pay for their food purchases for Dine-In, Take-out, Drive-Thru transactions.

Head to your nearest Jollibee store now and get your own Joy Rewards cards to take advantage of exclusive offers and start earning points with every joyful meal!

Century Park Hotel Participates in Manila Restaurant Week 2021

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After a series of successful runs, Manila Restaurant Week is holding another comeback this June 20 – July 4, 2021. Century Park Hotel is once again supporting this endeavor by giving huge discounts to its dine-in guests and customers who want to avail of the select dishes via takeout or delivery.

During the two-week period, enjoy a whopping 40% discount at the Atrium Lounge. For breakfast, (8:00AM – 10:00AM) try the tasty Korean Garlic Bun or scrumptious Chocolate Croissant (reduced from P295.00 to P177.00). Each set comes with a complimentary brewed coffee and a round of refill.

If you are in the mood for lunch (11:00AM – 3:00PM), order the Katsu Curry Udon, Gyu Curry Udon or Ebi Furai Udon (reduced from P695.00 to P417.00). Each meal comes with a glass of iced tea.

Meanwhile, dinner (5:00PM – 8:00PM) options range from Century Park Hamburger (reduced from P505.00 to P303.00) to Inihaw na Pampano (reduced from P770.00 to P462.00) and Bistek Manileño (reduced from P770.00 to P462.00).

“We are pleased to join Manila Restaurant Week once more. The local government’s program is much appreciated by participating establishments in the city as it has helped in bolstering not only the F & B industry but the tourism industry as well during these challenging times,” said Century Park Hotel’s General Manager Anthony Tan.

Manila Restaurant Week seeks to promote and revive local businesses in the city during the pandemic as well as foster the spirit of unity among big & small entrepreneurs and businessmen. Under the Manila Support Local, this initiative is being pioneered by the City Government of Manila through the Manila Bureau of Permits, Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila and the Manila Public Information Office.

Century Park Hotel will enforce all stringent measures to ensure the wellbeing of its patrons during their visit. It has recently been awarded the Safety Seal Certification by the DOT as a result of its efforts to enforce strict COVID-19 protocols and good housekeeping practices. Guests are assured of a clean and safe space during their visit at the hotel.

With its participation in the gustatory festival, food enthusiasts can enjoy the hotel’s dishes at friendly rates. For more information on how to avail of these exciting offers, please check FB: Manila Restaurant Week, IG: @manilarestaurantweekofficial and website: http://manila.gov.ph/manilarestaurantweek.

Smart Padala by PayMaya makes remittances easier with new service

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Collecting your remittance has never been easier! You can now walk in and collect funds sent by your loved ones at any of the over 40,000 Smart Padala agents across the country with Smart Padala by PayMaya’s Claim Anywhere service.

With this new Claim Anywhere service, all the sender needs to do is to provide the recipient’s mobile number, and the funds can easily be claimed by their recipient at any Smart Padala agent anywhere in the country.  

This new service makes receiving money much easier and hassle-free. Best of all – customers don’t have to pay additional charges on top of the transaction fee to avail of this convenient option. Smart Padala by PayMaya customers just need to follow these simple steps:  

 

1. The sender goes to a Smart Padala agent and chooses the Claim​ Anywhere service to send money.  

2. The sender provides his ID, the recipient’s name and mobile number, as well as the funds and transaction fee. 

3. Both sender and receiver will receive a text message confirmation with the claim reference number. 

4. The receiver provides the claim reference number to any Smart Padala agent to claim the funds.  

Once customers have already claimed their remittance, they can also pay for their utility or government bills or buy prepaid load at their trusted Smart Padala agent to save time and effort in lining up at another bills payment counter. 

“The launch of our new Claim Anywhere service underscores Smart Padala by PayMaya’s commitment to providing a truly PadaLapit Lang experience to Filipinos, especially during this critical time when receiving remittances in a safe, convenient, and timely manner is of the utmost importance,” said Shailesh Baidwan, PayMaya President.  

“With Smart Padala’s extensive network of agent touchpoints covering 92% of the cities and municipalities across the country, it is now easier for our suki to claim the much-needed funds from their loved ones, wherever they are in the country,” he added.

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. As of end-March 2021, it provides more than 35 million Filipinos with access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 250,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Every day is Taco Day with these new value offers from Taco Bell

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For any foodie craving, nothing beats an irresistibly delicious meal that also offers more value for what we pay, and no other brand knows this as much as Taco Bell does. To prove this, the brand has whipped up some new Mexican-inspired offers that will not only offer more bang for your buck, but will also convince you that there is no point in resisting when it comes to your Taco Bell cravings!

First are the Beef Potato Soft Taco and the Crispy Chicken Potato Soft Taco, giving you two new ways to experience tacos. Munch on a perfectly warmed soft taco shell filled with crispy potato bites that are topped with either Mexican-style seasoned beef or crispy breaded chicken strips, flavored with a special nacho cheese sauce, and then finished with generous amounts of shredded fresh lettuce and cheese.

The new Beef Potato Soft Taco starts at P109 a la carte, while the Crispy Chicken Potato Soft Taco starts at P138 a la carte. You can also complete your meal by adding P70 for a 16oz soda and a serving of Nachos Sprinkles. Both will be available from June 22 to July 19, 2021.

There is also the new Crispy Chicken Duo Grillers, available in two mouthwatering flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Bite into a crispy breaded chicken strips that is flavored with a dollop of a special sauce —Hickory BBQ and Creamy Garlic—all housed in a soft, warm tortilla wrap.

Enjoy the new Crispy Chicken Duo Grillers starting at 149 for a la carte, or get them with a serving of Nachos Sprinkles and 16oz soda by adding P70 to your meal. The Crispy Chicken Duo Grillers will be available from July 20 to August 16, 2021.

Add these to any of your meals and you'll be sure to get more bang for your buck as you give in to your desires! Get them and your other Taco Bell favorites whenever the craving calls by calling the 8911-11-11 hotline or by ordering through Taco Bell's official delivery partners GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo. You can also head straight to your nearest Taco Bell branch if you feel like ordering for dine-in or take-out.

For more information about the promo as well as other deals and offers, like and follow Taco Bell on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Huawei Releases AR White Paper and Elaborates on Benefits of 5G + AR

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[Shenzhen, China, June , 2021]  At Huawei's Better World Summit for 5G + AR, Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai delivered a keynote speech titled 5G + AR, Turning Dreams into Reality. In this speech, Cai said that 5G will switch on AR, and AR will light up 5G. He also announced the release of the AR Insight and Application Practice White Paper, which offers insights into the AR industry in terms of devices, applications, and networking. Cai called on the entire industry to work together for a prosperous 5G + AR ecosystem.

Huawei Carrier BG CMO Bob Cai during the speech

AR creates a new frontier

Huawei and third-party data predicts that the AR market will be worth US$300 billion by 2025. "AR will first see massive adoption in five prioritized industries: education, social networking, shopping, traveling & navigation, and gaming," said Cai. "AR can truly enable the convergence of the physical and digital worlds, making dreams a reality."

AR makes communication more efficient

At the event, Cai shared case studies of Huawei employing AR. Due to COVID-19, customers from across the globe are unable to visit Huawei in person, so Huawei makes use of AR to demonstrate its leading products and solutions online, making communication far more efficient. Huawei also uses AR to achieve the quick delivery of 5G base stations, greatly boosting delivery efficiency.

Huawei simplifies AR

At the event, Cai demonstrated how Huawei "produces" AR. Huawei's Air Photo uses unique algorithms to convert a 2D photo into a digital 3D model, considerably simplifying AR 3D character modeling. Cai also introduced Huawei AR Engine, the company's AR development platform oriented toward mobile devices. With Huawei AR Engine, developers need to write only 10 lines of code to create AR effects, hugely increasing the efficiency of AR application development.

The entire industry should work together to create a 5G + AR ecosystem

A number of high-profile guests attended the event and delivered keynotes, including He Chengjian, Director of Shenzhen Communication Management Bureau, David MacQueen, Executive Director of Strategy Analytics, Huang He, Chief Producer of Shenzhen TV Station, Wei Rongjie, RealMax CEO, Hiroshi Fukuda, meleap CEO, Liang Jinhao, representative of HADO China Region, and Fu Jie, Executive Director of Shenzhen AR Association. They shared the latest AR use cases and their thoughts about AR's future trends.

According to He Chengjian, Shenzhen is the first city in the world with full 5G SA coverage. ICT services represented by AR can potentially be adopted across a wide range of industries, including industrial production, e-commerce, real estate, home decor, culture, sport, tourism, healthcare, and education. AR applications have become a key engine for digital transformation and will profoundly change production methods and how we live.

Director of Shenzhen Communication Management Bureau He Chengjian during his keynote

When concluding his speech, Cai said, "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. The development of AR requires the entire industry to work together and create a prosperous 5G + AR value chain. AR and 5G are combining at the right time. 5G switches on AR, and AR lights up 5G."

About Huawei

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they're at home, in the office, or on the go.

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