BRIA Homes Makes Homeownership Accessible to OFWs

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Homeownership these days no longer means simply having a roof over your heads. It means having a warm haven or sanctuary to come home to—cozy living spaces that you can paint, decorate, furnish, and fill up with stuff that make it your very own. Home is thus no longer a page in a magazine or a post in Pinterest, Tumblr, and an interior design website. It is a sweet, safe, and happy place with the sound of laughter, children and pets, a pocket garden maybe, and anything else you want it to be.

Best of all, because homeownership is now every average Filipino’s top aspiration, top-tier property developer BRIA Homes is helping to make it happen with a diverse portfolio of horizontal and vertical housing projects. Imagine settling down in wholesome and secure residential enclaves with open green spaces and recreational amenities, making your choice from a slew of house and lot models designed to suit individual needs and requirements.

 BRIA Homes has a diverse portfolio of horizontal and vertical housing projects.

Now BRIA Homes is serving these up to our hardworking dear kababayans, the OFWs, as exceptionally safe and stable investments. With the current dollar exchange rates, OFWs are getting more bang for their buck, property investments included, and BRIA is making it easier for them.

First, BRIA is bolstering its online presence to reach out to more Overseas Filipino Workers whose remittances hit $8.65B at the end of the first quarter of 2022 alone. Consistently held up as modern-day heroes for helping prop up the Philippine economy during the country’s most challenging times, OFWs are being spurred to invest in properties now. After all, even during the pandemic-related nationwide lockdowns, the real estate industry was one of the most resilient, with homebuilders reporting significant upticks in sales.

Today, with the worst of the crisis over, property remains to be the most lucrative investment one can make in the current economic climate. This buoyant outlook is being touted by BRIA Homes, the developer of some of the country’s superior quality, value-for-money housing.

BRIA communities are strategically placed near key lifestyle hubs such as schools, churches, hospitals, retail establishments, and government offices. The gated villages also feature multipurpose halls, covered basketball courts, and walkable open green spaces that help foster healthy and thriving communities ties among their homeowners and residents.

BRIA communities are strategically placed near key lifestyle hubs such as schools, churches, hospitals, retail establishments, and government offices.

OFWs are being spurred to invest in properties now.

BRIA is bolstering its online presence to reach out to more Overseas Filipino Workers.

OFWs with young students and professionals back home will want to buy their condo units of choice at BRIA Condo Vertical Villages. These, too, come with sought-after amenities like swimming pools, jogging path, gyms, play areas, and communal clubhouses.

ET Aguilar, Division Head of BRIA, affirms that their vision for Filipinos acquiring their homes of choice extends far beyond the country’s borders. He then urges our kababayans to consider BRIA for their next big investment. “Yes, now while the dollar remains strong and our units remain available at competitive prices,” Aguilar says. “Value can only go up with time and provide a strong return on their investments.”

OFWs with young students and professionals back home will want to buy their condo units of choice at BRIA Condo Vertical Villages .

BRIA Homes is a sound prospect for OFWs looking to grow their hard-earned money.

All these make BRIA Homes a sound prospect for OFWs looking to grow their hard-earned money. The good news is, transacting with the company has never been easier. A few simple clicks give interested parties access to BRIA’s 24/7 online customer service chat on their official website. Responsive agents manage BRIA’s official Facebook page and project pages, ensuring a constantly open line of communication. Payments and reservations can also be done online through BRIA’s bank partners and e-wallets.

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of GOLDEN MV Holdings, Inc., one of the top real estate companies in the country. Acclaimed for its massive footprint of over 50 developments in major Philippine cities and municipalities, BRIA Homes is committed to bring quality and best-value residential communities closer to everyday Filipino families. Through a diverse portfolio of properties such as house-and-lots and condominiums, BRIA Homes promises to provide the right property option for every Filipino’s needs.

To know more, visit their website at www.bria.com.ph, like and follow “Bria Homes, Inc.” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Viber Community, Telegram Channel, Kakao Talk, LINE and WhatsApp, or call 0939-887-9637.

MR.DIY Celebrates 4 Years With Super Anniversary Salebration This July!

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Get ready for a month-long treat of exciting deals and prizes as MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, celebrates its fourth year and 254 stores nationwide with the Super Anniversary Salebration this July!

Starting July 1 until July 31, 2022, MR.DIY customers can enjoy up to 30% off on selected items with no minimum spend, as well as a chance to win great prizes for its raffle promo.

Everyone can join by spending a minimum purchase of PHP 500 at any MR.DIY stores nationwide, scan the promo QR code and answer one simple question, and finally, submit your entry to stand a chance to win.

There will be one lucky winner who can win home the grand prize of PHP 200,000. Other amazing prizes include Honda Click 125i as 1st Prize (2 winners) and PHP 1,000 worth of MR.DIY Gift Vouchers as 2nd Prize (10 winners). For additional details about MR.DIY’s Super Anniversary Salebration, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. With DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-144938 Series of 2022.

Join the Super Anniversary Salebration and receive exciting deals and prizes by visiting your nearest MR.DIY store!

To learn more about MR.DIY and its products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow /mrdiyPH on Facebook, and @mrdiy.philippines on Instagram and Tiktok for updates and upcoming promos.

About MR.DIY

MR D.I.Y. is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 2,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Cambodia, India, and Europe in Turkey and Spain. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewellery, and cosmetics).

The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”.

What it’s like working on the road as told by Ninja Van Philippines delivery riders

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They share the realities of the job and what motivates them to keep moving forward.

In the past two years, delivery riders have become a constant fixture in the daily lives of most Filipinos as e-commerce and online shopping gained popularity in the country. Everyday, they brave the roads to ensure that parcels are delivered on time and in best condition to its recipients, not minding the distance or the heat of the sun on their backs.

Tech-enabled logistics company Ninja Van Philippines recognizes and celebrates the invaluable role of its delivery riders in providing its Todo Hustle, No Hassle services to shippers and shoppers nationwide. Drivers and riders are among the many unsung heroes in the logistics sector and each of them embody the hard work, patience, and determination that goes into every story behind our parcels.

Working as a delivery rider for Ninja Van Philippines for three years, Joel Delfin has his fair share of experience handling irate customers, which are among the most common problems they face on duty, “It really requires a lot of patience but I always try to clarify the situation with the customer as best as I can. If it’s necessary, I connect them directly with the customer service team so their concern can be quickly resolved,” he said.

Delivery scams have also become rampant recently as more Filipinos prefer to shop online for their needs. Jory Acerro, a rider since 2018, said handling these cases can be really challenging. When he comes across a scam or modus, he makes sure to explain the protocols and policies of Ninja Van Philippines on scam deliveries to the customer and assure them that there is a refund process in place.

From left to right - Joey Delfin and Jory Acerro

“Delivering parcels is a very challenging job that could potentially drain you physically, mentally, and emotionally. But I really value the trust that customers give me so I try to do my best at work every day,” said Oscar Riveza, a Ninja Van Philippines rider since 2018. Many of his fellow riders share Oscar’s sentiments—while being a delivery rider is never easy, at the end of the day, knowing that your line of work enables you to be of help to others is always a fulfilling thing.

JC Galman who has been with the company for almost four years shared that seeing the happy faces of customers when they receive their parcels is one of the reasons why he finds joy in being a delivery rider. His dedication to his job has also led him to receive good standing in evaluations.

From left to right - Oscar Riveza and JC Galman

Similarly, fellow rider Jyrald Soria said he appreciated it the most when customers sincerely thank them for their hard work, sometimes even being generous enough to give small tokens of gratitude to them, which makes the job easier than it is. Because he’s saving up for his wedding next year, Jyrald continues to persevere everyday and make sure that all parcels assigned to him get delivered to their respective recipients without fail.

More than the parcel itself, riders bring happiness to the doorsteps of their customers by providing them fast and reliable delivery services. By building good relationships with their regular customers, they also become an important part of the communities they are serving.

Above all, these riders are motivated by the desire to support the needs of their families and reach their goals in life. For Percival Cesar, working at Ninja Van Philippines allowed him to maximize his earning potential since he was being paid more compared to his past jobs as a delivery man. The incentives provided by the company also helps him a lot when it comes to providing for his family, especially now that he has a new born daughter.

From left to right - Jyrald Soria and Percival Cesar

Ninja Van Philippines continues to celebrate the riders who are at the front and center of the company’s success by putting a spotlight on their contribution to ensuring service excellence and fast deliveries nationwide.

Overseas Filipino Workers get a chance to win up to PHP 500,000 with Pru Life UK

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Pru Life UK rewards OFWs in achieving their financial goals and securing a better

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK is giving Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) an opportunity to win up to PHP 500,000 with the Balikbayan Raffle-PRUTektadong OFW Special.

To join, interested OFWs can earn one raffle entry by simply signing up via www.PRUTektadongOFW.com for a free virtual financial consultation with a Pru Life UK agent once they are back in the Philippines. OFWs will be guided on how to set and achieve their financial goals, manage their finances better, and get tips on how to secure their families’ future.

Additional raffle entries will be awarded to those who will answer the OFW survey and are existing Pru Life UK OFW customers.

“Overseas Filipino Workers are our modern-day heroes and we want to give them a chance of boosting their journey to financial wellness through our Balikbayan Raffle,” Pru Life UK President and Chief Executive Officer Eng Teng Wong said. “This is one of Pru Life UK’s efforts to thank them for helping their families and the economy by sharing valuable money lessons on their journey to financial wellness through our free financial consultations.”

Aside from the PHP 500,000 prize, qualified OFWs can also win a roundtrip ticket worth PHP 150,000 to any domestic or international destination of their choice in the grand draw on August 5. Pru Life UK will also give away ten (10) Puregold vouchers worth PHP 5,000 for each monthly raffle covering the three-month raffle period.

“Pru Life UK strongly advocates financial education and we want our brave OFWs to get the same chance in learning to handle their finances well despite the distance,” Wong added.

The no-cost and no-purchase required Balikbayan Raffle-PRUTektadong OFW Special Raffle will run until July 31, 2022 and is open to OFWs aged eighteen and above.

To know more about Pru Life UK and this promo, please visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph.

Shopee expands presence in Mindanao with a series of seller onboarding initiatives and the establishment of new hubs

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Initiatives include workshops and roundtable discussions with sellers on growing their business through e-commerce

As part of its continuous efforts to bring a fun and seamless online shopping experience to more Filipinos across the country, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, expands its serviceable areas through the establishment of new Shopee Xpress hubs across Mindanao. Through these new hubs in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, and other areas, local sellers are provided with greater opportunities to expand their business through e-commerce and compete at a national level. For Davao to Davao purchases, both shoppers and sellers can now enjoy shorter delivery times.

Department of Trade and Industry Region XI Division Chief, Small and Medium Enterprise Division Marie Ann J. How, Shopee Philippines VisMin Seller Acquisition Head Dane Mangoba, SY Glow Cosmetics shop owner Lou Putian, and Cacao Culture shop owner Sheila Lao at the Shopee University Roadshow in Davao City

Shopee also partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to hold its first Shopee University Roadshow in Davao City. The masterclass educated Davao-based sellers on how to grow their businesses with e-commerce and onboarded new sellers to improve the overall online selling experience for Filipinos. Shopee also held another live seller engagement event in Davao City, Shopee Kumustahan, wherein representatives from the platform held roundtable discussions with local Shopee sellers to know more about their experience and get insights on what can help drive their business forward.

Shopee Philippines Seller Communications and Education Lead Mia Mendoza, SY Glow Cosmetics shop owner Lou Putian, and Cacao Culture shop owner Sheila Lao at the Shopee Kumustahan event in Davao City

“Here at Shopee, we are always driven by our objective to make e-commerce accessible to everyone. Through the Mindanao hub expansions and conducting educational workshops, our goal is to equip local sellers and business owners with the necessary knowledge and tools to make the most out of their e-commerce journey with Shopee,” shared Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines.

If you want to grow your business online and enjoy the numerous benefits of e-commerce, start your online selling journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Flagship POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT Debut with Powerhouse Chipsets

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POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT are POCO’s latest powerhouse smartphones, boasting all the strengths and unlimited speed

POCO, a popular technology brand among the world’s young techies, announced the global launch of the POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, the latest devices with best-in-class chipsets that deliver powerful performance while remaining budget-friendly. 

POCO F4 offers all the strengths of a flagship smartphone with extremely efficient power consumption. Powered by the Snapdragon® 870 flagship processor, POCO F4 brings to the table the brand’s highest frequency prime core yet.

Meanwhile, the POCO X4 GT is an affordable performance speedster optimized for efficient and smoother performance in all aspects of gaming and entertainment. It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, giving users best-in-class power efficiency while reaching new heights in flagship processor performance.

“POCO’s flagship products have always required best-in-class performance on all fronts, and as we present the POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT, we’re confident that we’ve achieved just that. We are excited to venture forward with the Snapdragon® 870 and MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipsets,” said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global. “Meeting the highest standards for top-quality entertainment while maintaining competitive affordability, this is the approach that embodies the POCO flagship experience.” 

 POCO F4: Extremely Powerful with All the Strengths

POCO F4 is equipped with the Snapdragon® 870 flagship chipset and features an 7nm processor with 5G support [1]. The device has POCO’s highest frequency prime core running at 3.2GHz. Its processing power offers shortened app loading times, supporting high-graphic games and smooth scrolling experience on web pages and apps. High-level performance is sustained with its 3,112mm² super big vapor chamber by upgrading to LiquidCool Technology 2.0. POCO F4’s flagship-level LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 ROM enable faster data access, great for multitasking between demanding applications.

POCO F4 is the thinnest model in the POCO lineup to date. The device boasts a 6.67" E4 AMOLED screen and an ultra-tiny 2.76mm DotDisplay, one of the tiniest in the industry. The flagship-level display features 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate for lower response latency. With screen peak brightness of 1,300 nits, POCO F4 ensures every moment is displayed at its ideal values for detail and contrast. Dual speakers, verified with Dolby Atmos, add to the immersive experience by delivering dynamic and crystal-clear sound. Its immersive user experience and high-performance functionality make it the most cost-effective device in terms of offering across-the-board strength in the flagship segment.

POCO F4’s triple rear camera setup features the first-ever addition of optical image stabilization (OIS) on the device’s 64MP main camera. This delivers clear and sharp photos even in low light, for near-perfect digital replicas of the moments captured. Accompanying the 64MP main camera is an 8MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro camera. Together, this triple array captures even the finest details. POCO F4’s 4K-equipped camera setup comes with tons of fun and convenient features, including Panoramic Selfie Mode, Night Mode, AI Skyscaping 4.0 and AI Erase 2.0. 

POCO F4 comes with a 4,500mAh (typ) battery and 67W turbo charging, taking only 38 minutes to charge up to 100% [2]. With a fully charged battery, it offers strength in duration with up to 10 hours of gaming, 21 hours of video playback and 119 hours of music playback [3]. The device utilizes Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology, a method of fast charging that circuits electric currents into two split directions for improved charging speed and stability, sustaining highest level performance stretched over longer periods of time. 

POCO X4 GT: High Performance Gaming and Entertainment Speedster

 

POCO X4 GT carries the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset and advanced TSMC 5nm processor, giving users fast performance while maintaining low power consumption and barely overheating. POCO X4 GT offers flagship-level LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 ROM, making this device one of POCO’s fastest for RAM and storage, and extremely adept in supporting high-frame-rate gaming. The LiquidCool Technology 2.0 cooling system can keep the SoC cool and maintain smooth performance, allowing users to push the device to the limit.

Introduced for the first time on a POCO device is POCO X4 GT’s innovative 20.5:9 LCD display ratio, making the device comfortable to grip and easy to hold. Aiming to offer the best LCD on the market, it comes with POCO’s first LCD True Display. The display color temperature adjustment is contingent upon external environmental light conditions, allowing comfortable viewing. To provide a comfortable viewing experience, POCO X4 GT enables hardware-level harmful blue light reduction by up to 30% [4]. POCO X4 GT brings one billion colors and supports DCI-P3 wide color gamut for sharper contrasts and richer details on-screen.

POCO X4 GT charges its 5,080mAh (typ) high-density battery quickly and safely with 67W turbo charging, powering up to a 100% charge in just 46 minutes [5]. In a 6-min wash-up, it can be charged up to 25%, and after a 30-min workout it will juice you up to 85% [6]. Aided by Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology, it enables you to game for more than 90 minutes with just 10 minutes of charging [7].

Sporting a versatile triple rear camera setup and Dolby Atmos® stereo speakers, POCO X4 GT doubles as a 4K camera with convenient and cool features that help users reach their creative potential. Featuring a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera, photos capture every detail, near or far. And for high-quality selfies, the 16MP front camera has users well-covered. Coming with 19 stellar vlog templates pre-installed, as well as the Drafts function, users will be able to film and edit quality content from the get go.

True to their nature as devices with all the strengths, POCO adds one more service to both POCO F4 and POCO X4 GT. Users can enjoy the premium after-sales service, which offers one-time free screen repair service during the first 6 months after purchase.

Product Availability

POCO F4 will come in three colors: Night Black, Moonlight Silver, Nebula Green. It will also be available in two variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.

·        6GB+128GB: Recommended retail price at 20,990 via Lazada.

·        8GB+256GB: Recommended retail price at P22,990 via Lazada.

POCO F4 will be available for purchase at an early bird price of P16,990, and P18,990 respectively via leading e-commerce platforms*

POCO X4 GT will come in three colors: Silver, Black, Blue. It will also be available in two variants: 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.

·        8GB+128GB: Recommended retail price at P18,990 via Shopee.

·        8GB+256GB: Recommended retail price at P19,990 via Shopee.

POCO X4 GT will be available for purchase at an early bird price of P15,990, and P17,990 respectively via leading e-commerce platforms*

*Price and availability vary between markets and sales channels. Please refer to po.co for product availability and detailed sales information in your region.

Disclaimer

[1] 5G connectivity may vary based on region availability and local operator support.

[2] 4,500mAh is the typical value. Based on test results from Internal Labs. Actual battery life may vary.

[3] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

[4] Data is refer to the ratio of 415-455nm in 400-500nm blue light amount and calculated by comparing with POCO X3 GT in internal lab, and actual result may vary.

[5] 5,080mAh is the typical value. Based on test results from Internal Labs. Actual battery life may vary.

[6] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

[7] Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary.

How to build a champion’s mindset from Olympic golfer Yuka Saso

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Whether in the game of life or sports, it’s vital to have a strong and healthy mind and body to overcome challenges. Just take, for example, 20-year-old Filipino-Japanese professional golfer Yuka Saso, who has also had her fair share of struggles on her journey to becoming a top player.

In 2021, she experienced one of the toughest moments of her career when she injured her neck on the third day of her British Open competition, one of the world’s four major golf tournaments. She had to power through the pain and its effect on her performance, but instead of being deterred by this incident, it made her realize the importance of taking care of her physical and mental health.

As an athlete, Saso shares her own learnings and experiences from golf, which is touted by experts as a highly mental sport, in the hopes that it might also help others develop the mental strength to withstand stress and pressure:

Be consistent. Many people thrive on consistency and a regular schedule because it gives them an idea on what to expect, making it easier to anticipate possible challenges. This is also true for Saso. “I want my golf to be consistent – even if I don’t win – as long as I’m in that range, like in top 20, then I feel good about it,” she said, adding that a healthy routine helps, too. “I keep my eating habit healthy and make sure I sleep well, which I think is really important so my body can recover better.”

Love what you do. Discovering your passions and doing something that you love may bring meaning to your life and help you feel fulfilled. Saso advised, “Build confidence. Believe in your job and love it. Because I love my job, I work hard to get my golf better. If you love your job, you’ll have confidence and work better. Just remember why you chose the job. Find your passion.”

Focus on the positive. For Saso, having fun and thinking positively builds confidence. “In golf, it's not really about physical strength. It's all about having the right mindset. I try to think positively or focus on the present, stay present, and not to look too far because you can't control your future or your past. You can only control what's happening in the present, so I'm probably just focused on what I have to do now so that I can perform in the future.”

Look for a good support team. Saso ensures that she is surrounded by a strong support system that shares the same values as her. “If I have good support from the people around me, then I can play golf better.” This year, she became the official partner of leading global insurer AXA because she resonates with the brand’s “Know You Can” brand signature, which is rooted in the understanding that confidence is essential for people to successfully achieve their goals.

As a professional athlete, it’s important for Yuka Saso to keep building up both her physical and mental strength. With her advice, we can also start taking steps to prioritize our own in order to keep wellness going on the road to a long and happy life.

For more info on AXA health solutions, visit axa.com.ph/health-protection.

Xiaomi Elevates Smart Living Experience with Newest Xiaomi Smart Band 7

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All-new smart band uses cutting-edge tech to make everyday life smarter

Xiaomi announced the release of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7, the newest AIoT product designed to elevate smart experience in many facets of modern life.

Step up your game: Xiaomi Smart Band 7

Designed for health enthusiasts, Xiaomi Smart Band 7 features a 1.62” full AMOLED high-resolution display, and a wider screen design with 24% increased visibility compared to the previous generation. This provides more viewing space for information, and offers improved clarity and efficiency for users. With 110+ sport modes, users are empowered in setting personalized fitness goals that fit their lifestyle, for more personalized health and wellness. With three additional modes - Training load, Recovery duration and Training effect - users can evaluate and adjust their workout schedule and intensity for maximized performance.

The device features an all-new VO₂ Max professional workout analysis, which measures the maximum amount of oxygen users can utilize during exercise. Xiaomi Smart Band 7 also provides sleep tracking, as well as SpO₂ and heart-rate monitoring. Xiaomi Smart Band 7 comes with 100+ watch faces, as well as multiple colorful strap options to match. The battery is designed to last up to 14 days on standby. Finally, with 5ATM water resistance, it’s ready to go rain or shine.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 available at Shopee starting June 27, 2022. Customers can get the product for only P1,999 (from P2,399), plus one free strap worth P359.

Millions of Small Businesses Get Free Online Store from SME Superapp Enstack

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Enstack launches Web Store to help SMEs open an online shop and become a fully digital business

SME superapp Enstack is offering a new sales channel to its merchants in a bid to expand their customer reach online. All verified superapp merchants will have a free, ready-to-use Web Store with integrated payment options including COD and shipping.

This rounds off Enstack’s sales channels as merchants can now sell online via Web Store and Chat Store and offline via its Cashier miniapp. Merchants have the ability to fulfill orders on the superapp’s “All Orders'' page while inventory is synced real time.

According to DTI, only 34% of SMEs in the Philippines are online due to lack of knowledge and high costs. One of these SMEs, Wok’s Tapsihan, found setting up an online shop complex and commission fees too costly. Owner Abigail Gondra explored different options, but it was Enstack’s free, no-code Web Store that made it possible to open an online storefront, increase sales, and improve operations. “Opening an online store and reaching more customers used to be just a dream. Now, by just uploading our inventory onto Enstack, we can venture into ecommerce for the first time and are very happy to see new sukis enjoy our tapsilog,” shares Gondra.

Since launching in February, Enstack has helped tens of thousands of underserved MSMEs through its free, easy-to-use superapp that brings together all the tools they need to run their business from their mobile phone. By transforming offline tasks such as managing orders, invoicing, shipping packages, and tracking businesses’ performance, SMEs can keep up with today’s highly digital business landscape.

“At Enstack, finding the right digital tools can be difficult for any business. Frequent and regular dialogues with our SME community allow us to add and improve features to our simple but powerful app that helps solve unique problems faced by small businesses. Our no-code, ready-to-use Web Store fits very well with our overall mission of serving our merchants so they can become fully digital and see their businesses take off,” Macy Castillo, Managing Director of Enstack.

Enstack's free Web Store does not require any coding skills and integrates all Enstack tools and services such as payments and logistics, reducing barriers MSMEs face when starting an ecommerce business. As soon as merchants upload inventory data, their Web Stores are generated and they can share their personalized URL to customers or social media pages to drive traffic and conversion. Merchants can also turn on “Vacation Mode” if they choose to go offline to optimize or take a break. Enstack is available to download free from Google Play and the App Store.

About Enstack

Enstack is a fast, free, and easy-to-use SME superapp that provides entrepreneurs with all operational, logistical, and financial tools they need in a single platform. The superapp allows small and medium businesses to take their first leap towards digitization by letting them manage orders, track inventory, get paid, ship packages, and record daily business transactions on their mobile phones.

For more information, please visit www.enstack.com

Five Things You Can Do with ShopeePay

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Send money for free, get bills cashback, and more when you use ShopeePay.

Nowadays, there are mobile apps for just about everything, even for activities like shopping or making financial transactions that we previously could not do online. With thousands of apps available for our use, it's best to choose one with different features so you don’t have to constantly switch between apps. Are you looking for versatility and convenience? Then ShopeePay is for you. To get started, simply download the Shopee app, activate and verify your ShopeePay Wallet. From paying for items on Shopee to sending money, there’s a lot you can accomplish with Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet.

Here’s a quick rundown of the things you can do with ShopeePay so you won’t miss out:

1. Avoid bank fees when you cash in via InstaPay or link your bank account

There are plenty of ShopeePay cash in channels to choose from like payment centers, e-wallets, online banking, debit cards, and more. Aside from these convenient options, did you know that you can also avoid admin fees and cash in for free? One way is to link your BPI or UnionBank account to cash in for free. For those with a different bank, cashing in is also free when you use InstaPay on your bank’s online app—get up to P25 cashback on your first two InstaPay transactions per month.

To make the experience even more rewarding, you can join the ‘Cash In and Win with InstaPay’ promo and stand a chance to win P100,000 worth of prizes when you cash in at least P1,000 via InstaPay from June 27 to 30. Cash in as many times as you can to earn more raffle entries.

2. Send money to any bank, e-wallet, or Shopee user for free

Need to send money to your friends or family? No need to worry about paying additional fees. The best thing about sending money with ShopeePay is that it’s free, no hidden fees. Choose from different ways to instantly send money— to bank account, e-wallet, scan to send via QR, or try the new Ang Pao feature. You can use ShopeePay Ang Pao to surprise your friends and family during special occasions or to send money to multiple people at the same time without incurring additional charges. Here’s a short video on how to use Ang Pao:

On top of zero fees, you can also earn money when you participate in ShopeePay’s send money promos until June 30.

● ShopeePay Mission - From June 23 to 30, send at least P50 to any ShopeePay user or bank/e-wallet account, and earn raffle entries for every transaction. Eligible users can get a chance to win up to P1,000,000.

● Double Ang Pao promo - Get double the amount you sent when you send at least P50 to 40 friends from June 27 to 29 (capped at P200) and to 100 friends on June 30 (capped at P500).

3. Buy discounted load and data for your mobile phone

We’re used to purchasing prepaid load from reloading stations that usually add extra costs on top of the load. Why pay full price or more when you can call, text, and surf the net with discounted load and data promos from ShopeePay? Get up to 10% discount for mobile load and data from the country’s major networks when you top up your prepaid SIM. Tip: Check out ShopeePay’s flash deals and payday discounts for more offers.

4. Get cashback when you pay your bills

Whether you need to pay for daily utilities like electricity, water, and internet or personal expenses like loans, insurance, or government contributions, ShopeePay is a one-stop shop for your bills payment needs. Get the most out of your monthly budget with cashback vouchers when you use ShopeePay to pay over 60 partner billers—new users can get up to 100% bills cashback (minimum spend P180, capped at 180 coins).

5. Access amazing deals in-store and online shopping perks

Check out ‘ShopeePay Near Me’ on the Shopee app to discover deals for as low as P1 from popular food & beverage outlets, retail brands, and more. Avid online shoppers can get more value for money when you pay Shopee purchases with ShopeePay’s exclusive shipping discounts and cashback vouchers. This June 30 Payday Sale, enjoy even more rewards such as sitewide shipping discount vouchers w/ P0 min. spend, up to P1000 off on bills and 10% off vouchers when shopping.

Activate ShopeePay now and start enjoying its benefits. To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Follow ShopeePay’s Instagram and Facebook pages to be updated with the latest promos.

GCash enables young professionals, MSMEs to unlock financial goals

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GCash, the Philippines’ number one financial super app, is enabling young professionals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to unlock their financial goals through the many accessible digital financial services it offers like savings, loans, insurance, and even investments.

GCash recently shared that young professionals are becoming more independent, budget conscious, and open to trying simple ways to earn more while owners of MSMEs struggle to find accessible financing to expand their business and reach more customers.

That’s why GCash has been ramping up its line-up of financial services to help individuals achieve financial freedom while giving micro to small entrepreneurs the lifeline they need to keep their business afloat or the additional funds to support their expansion.

GCash has a slew of services which help users manage their wealth and gain financial security. For one, GSave, a digital savings account, offers a higher savings rate of up to 2.6% per annum than traditional banks, and that lets users access their money 24/7 anytime, anywhere.

GInsure is a one-stop shop for insurance products that’s easy to understand, has a low premium but comprehensive coverage like personal accidents, medical services, car insurance, income loss, and even online shopping, bills, cars, and pets.

The super app also enables individuals and MSMEs to have access to credit. GGives is an easy pay-later option that allows users to purchase gadgets, appliances, furniture and even plane tickets, among others worth up to P50,000 from 85,000 partner stores nationwide and pay for them later up to 24 gives over 12 months; and GLoan, which offers easy and fast cash loans up to P50,000 repayable up to 12 months with low interest rates and are suitable for digital entrepreneurs with growing online businesses.

The mobile app can also help users manage their finances as it provides a real-time record of their digital transactions which can be accessed 24/7 on their smartphone.

Financial literacy and customer engagement through social media

Aside from introducing various digital financial solutions, GCash is also maximizing the use of social media in its drive to educate and engage the youth on the benefits of using the app and learning more about its financial services.

Users can find GCash’s educational content on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram where they can learn from financial and medical experts, inspirational celebrities and other social media influencers. These include tutorials, life-goal hacks, and personal stories. They also answer frequently asked questions on finances and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of certain financial products, offer tips to develop the right mindset and behaviors toward money to avoid financial mistakes.

GSave’s Ipon Challenge also engages GCash users to post their Savings Tracker on Twitter to help show the ease and importance of saving for their future. Recently, GCash launched “Payaman Series”, video episodes of inspiring personal stories on how GCash ambassadors struggled financially and eventually got back on track with the help of GCash.

With GCash services and its financial literacy projects, Filipinos can start early on growing their wealth, upgrading their lifestyle and future-proofing their finances.

GCash has been a trusted digital financial platform by millions of FIlipinos especially as its operations is approved and regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Since its launch in 2004, GCash users have increased to over 60 million, covering 83% of the Philippine population. Among them are at least five million merchants using the mobile app to accept digital payments from customers. In 2021, there were five times more active monthly users of GCash than the second largest competitor’s.

To know more about GCash and its financial services, visit https://www.gcash.com.

Enjoy comfort and clarity with the newest Nokia accessories exclusive on Shopee

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Get the new Nokia wired headphones bundled with every Nokia T20 purchase

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces its new line-up of accessories – the Nokia Comfort Earbuds Pro, Nokia Clarity Earbuds +, Nokia Wired- and Wireless Headphones and Nokia Go Earbuds 2 Pro now available exclusively on Shopee. Fans can also purchase the Nokia T20 tablet bundled with Nokia wired headphones for a limited time offer.

Nokia accessories – every device’s perfect match

Perfect gifts for every occasion; the new line of Nokia accessories can be used universally across your favourite gadgets whether it’s a Nokia smartphone or tablet, or another brand. The new accessories are now available on Shopee starting today:

For everyday use, the Nokia Comfort Earbuds Pro promotes in-ear comfort and noise cancellation with ANC noise cancellation technology. These earbuds provide up to seven hours of noise-cancelled playback time on one charge and thanks to their natural ergonomic design and unique comfort ring, the Nokia Comfort Earbuds Pro lets users enjoy superbly balanced sound reproduction with ease. It also features dual-mic Environmental Noise Cancellation for clear calls.

The perfect partner for intense workouts or work days, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds + offers quality sound, longer playback and zero interruptions. These earbuds come with dual mic Environmental Noise Cancellation technology and an Active Noise Cancellation mode to keep background sound to a minimum. They also have a 13mm device driver that delivers superior balanced sound quality. Users can use up to 20 hours of playback as they enjoy its super-light design built for comfort.

Fans can ride on that sleek and stylish headphones trend in prime comfort with both the Nokia Wired- and Wireless Headphones. The accessories sport big bass with a comfortable fit with their lightweight foldable design and comfortable cushions that lets users enjoy powerful sound with ease. The Nokia Wireless Headphones can deliver up to 60 hours of playback, best companions for listening while on the move.

A gift of durability and precision, the Nokia Go Earbuds 2 Pro are built with balanced 10 mm drivers to let users get the most out of their music as they produce rich bass and balanced sound. The earbuds offer an environmental noise cancelling feature that keeps the user’s voice clear and be heard more clearly on calls. Moreover, the accessories have low latency mode that lets users stay in the zone in games and videos with less audio lag, where they can keep going all day with up to 24 hours of charge case battery power. And with durability that can withstand rainy days and active workouts, users can enjoy the earbuds’ sweat and splash resistant build and a secure design for maximized comfort.

All Nokia accessories can be purchased exclusively at Shopee until July 11 starting at Php 890. The accessories will be available soon in all Nokia mobile official stores and authorized resellers online, and physical stores nationwide on June 27.

Nokia T20: Premium quality that’s built to last

Featuring the award-winning qualities of Nokia phones now in the tablet space, the Nokia T20 has versatile features for all occasions – including long-lasting battery life, a crisp 2K screen and immersive OZO Audio and OZO Playback. Users can work, learn and play for longer thanks to its premium Nordic quality and two years of OS upgrades for signature reliability.

Starting July 1, customers can purchase the Nokia T20 tablet in Ocean Blue colour variant and 4 GB/64 GB configuration for only Php 10,990 from its original price of Php 12,990, bundled with the new Nokia wired headphones. Check out this limited time offer on Shopee.

GCash brings digital finance solutions to Sipaway Island fisherfolk

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In an effort to accelerate the digital transformation of the fishery sector, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, joined forces with Rare Philippines to empower the financial capabilities of the fisherfolk community in Sipaway Island in Negros Occidental.

GCash and Rare Philippines representatives introduce GCash to the fisherfolk of Sipaway island in Negors Occidental

Rare Philippines is an international conservation organization that helps communities adopt sustainable behaviors toward their natural environment and resources.

“It is vital that we empower our local fishery sector by providing them access to digital financial services that can help them thrive and grow their livelihood in the new normal. Our partnership with Rare Philippines can help educate and provide access to local fisherfolk on relevant products and services that can make their everyday lives better,” said GCash President and CEO Martha Sazon.

GCash and Rare Philippines will introduce GCash products and services to fisherfolk and vendors on the island. These GCash products include Send Money, Pay Bills, GSave for a savings account, and GLoans for loans of up to P25,000. Aside from providing them a safe and convenient way of sending and receiving money, these products can also help them manage their budget for monthly bills and even empower them to start saving up for their future.

“Digital technology is indeed a very important factor in accelerating the transformation of the Philippine fishery sector. We are proud to work with GCash as we aim to further contribute to the government’s capacity-building efforts and make a difference in the lives of fishers and their families,” said Rare Philippines Senior Manager for Financial and Market Inclusion Flora Belinario.

With its clear vision of “finance for all,” GCash has also been advocating equal financial opportunities for other Filipinos, such as community organizations and micro, small, and medium enterprises so they can continue to grow their businesses and serve their customers amid the pandemic.

GCash previously launched its GCash QR payment feature with the Antipolo Market Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (AMTODA), Antipolo Sumulong College Lores Plaza Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (ASCLP TODA), and vendors at the Pasig City Mega Market and Farmers Market in Araneta City.

“In line with GCash’s vision of financial inclusion for all Filipinos, we also hold ourselves up to the highest standards, including the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) approach. From helping other leading companies to local communities of fisherfolk, we continuously strive to make each day better for all,” said Winsley Bangit, GCash Chief Customer Officer.

With over 60 million registered users to date, GCash continues to offer innovative, accessible, and relevant financial products and services for Filipinos to make their lives easier, better, and safer.

Not yet on GCash? Simply download the GCash app for free on Google Play or the App Store. For more information, visit www.gcash.com.