Three Easy Ways To Score Over ₱2M worth of prizes at the 8.8 ShopeePay Festival

Send money & win up to ₱1M, buy 1GB for only ₱1, and get exclusive vouchers when you use ShopeePay.

Online transactions are now more rewarding as ShopeePay gives you more reasons to send money, buy load, and shop online! 

From August 6 to 8, ShopeePay is hosting three days of giveaway with over ₱2M in prizes. Users can further rejoice as exciting prizes and rewards are up for grabs at the 8.8 ShopeePay Festival!

If you’re not yet a ShopeePay user, now’s the perfect time to set up your own account and join the celebration. 

Here’s what you need to do using Shopee’s mobile wallet to win big this August:

1. Send money for free and you could win up to ₱1 million

It’s not everyday that you get a chance to turn your ₱50 into ₱1 million. ShopeePay is giving away prizes to two raffle winners a day from August 6 to 8, with cash prizes increasing up to ₱1 million each day until 8.8. To qualify, simply send at least ₱50 to any ShopeePay user during the duration of the promo.

To join, follow these steps:

1. Activate and verify your ShopeePay account.

2. From August 6 to 8, send at least ₱50 to any ShopeePay user.

3. Play the lucky draw after sending money to qualify for the raffle draw.

4. Winners will be announced on social media so make sure to follow ShopeePay’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Just think of how much you can do with ₱1 million pesos: travel fund, tuition fee, household expenses, or perhaps a new car—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re one step closer to being a millionaire. The best thing is that it takes less than a minute to send money with ShopeePay. Plus, there’s no hidden fees!

2. Tune in to your TV for a chance to win up to ₱100,000

Spending your days at home while lounging in front of TV isn’t so bad when you’re off to win cash prizes. Sounds exciting? You can be among the lucky winners of ₱100,000 via ShopeePay when you join the Shopee Shake segments at your favorite programs: It’s Showtime on August 6 and 8, All Out Sundays on August 7, and 24 Oras on August 8. Shopee Shake is one of the app’s popular features that allows you to win prizes as you shake your mobile phone.

Set your alarms and catch some of the country’s popular personalities, Iya Villania, Gabbi Garcia, Andre Paras, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, and more, as they hype up the 8.8 ShopeePay Festival. Watch out for the Shopee Shake segment and, when prompted by the TV hosts, log in to your Shopee app, click the blue Shopee Prizes icon on the homepage, and start doing the Shopee Shake to win.

3. Verify your ShopeePay to get free ₱500 and receive exclusive deals

Getting rewards doesn’t get any easier than this. On August 8, receive free ₱500 when you register on the app, verify your ShopeePay account, and send money for the first time. As a verified user, you’ll also gain access to more rewarding perks when you do your transactions. This 8.8, you can get ShopeePay’s 1GB for ₱1 data offer, available for all major networks. Don’t miss deals on Shopee and keep up with the latest trends in fashion, beauty, tech, home & living and more when you check out with free shipping discounts exclusive for ShopeePay users.

Don’t miss these exclusive promos and have a safe and enjoyable online experience this 8.8 ShopeePay Festival. Reach out to Shopee Cares PH for the best customer care on all things Shopee. 

Follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook, where you and the rest of the Shopee Fam can find answers for your concerns and get the support you need.

UBX returns to The Final Pitch, drives open finance, financial inclusion agenda

UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, is back on CNN Philippines’ The Final Pitch (TPF) with a stronger drive to promote its mission of empowering startups and smaller players with open finance solutions in pursuit of its goal of including everyone.

UBX President & CEO John Januszczak will serve as one of the investor-judges supported by UBX Chief Product Officer Anne Yosuico, and UBX Singapore Country Head Cyrus Cruz who will both serve as members of the investor team on the show’s eighth season, which will be focusing on tech innovations in the business industry.

This year, they are on the lookout for the next big thing in the Philippine startup scene.

Given its established position as the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, UBX is now in a much better position to help smaller and often overlooked players to rise to greater heights, providing insights to startups to survive and thrive in the local scene.

“We genuinely believe that tech is the greatest equalizer. I am so happy to be back at TFP, especially with this edition being the tech edition, which is the driver of financial inclusion, especially in the modern age,” Januszczak shared.

UBX is the practical go-to platform of MSMEs and startups for financial technology solutions. UBX boasts of innovative ventures such as i2i, its banking-as-a-service platform, SeekCap, its open-lending marketplace, BUX, an end-to-end payment solutions platform that allows merchants of all sizes to accept all forms of payment, and Sentro, a free online shop builder that allows you sell online, manage inventory, accept payments and book deliveries.

Aside from this, UBX also has an Innovations Garage Program, a three-month program where businesses would have to work on a concept and search for a business model, the final output being a business plan proposal.

Thanks to UBX, startups will have the resources to develop and refine their ideas, build their prototypes, and test their ideas in the market. Approval by UBX means more funding and eligible participants will move on to the MVP stage.

Before the pandemic hit, 99.5 percent of registered businesses with the Department of Trade and Industry were classified as MSMEs, which generated 62.4 percent of the country’s total employment. With the imposition of the community quarantines, a large portion of this number were forced to shut down their business.

But they quickly bounced back and found avenues to recover. With the support of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Department of Trade and Industry, and other government agencies, smaller businesses started to embrace digital technology and bring their enterprises online.

Supportive of the BSP’s Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap and the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, UBX also pitched in to assist startups and MSMEs through its different solutions, guiding businesses through true digital transformation.

UBX’s designs are built to affect and persuade, develop agile products that provide stellar customer experience and digitally transform businesses to adapt to the demands of the real world.

Small businesses are guided to focus on the right strategy and solution and become cut-above-the-rest leaders with topnotch, data-driven advice from the most sought-after experts in the field.

Thus, with its comeback to TFP, UBX is in search of likeminded enterprises which will help achieve its goal of promoting financial inclusion in the Philippines. UBX is looking forward to providing more access and more opportunities to empower partners, especially those that make a strong impact on society.

“Tech in general is an enabler of financial inclusion. We’re on the lookout for financial technology, coupled with ruthless product-market fit, that we can help expand or monetize through open finance,” Januszczak said.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo Shares Efficient Meal Preparation Tips

Prices of gas, electricity, water, food and everything else are constantly on the rise nowadays. The thought of it already does not only make a homemaker's wallet feel heavy but also their feelings.

As a hands-on mom to her three kids and a homemaker herself, Filipino actress, entrepreneur, cook and Beko’s brand ambassador, Judy Ann Santos, understands how this feels. “Struggle talaga siya, nachachallenge ka rin kasi kung paano ka magbubudget.” Santos said.

Budgeting can be challenging, but so is having a sustainable lifestyle. However, Santos shared that she believes having a sustainable and healthy lifestyle is possible even if you're on a budget.

"Actually, nakatutulong ang meal prepping pag gusto mong makatipid and have a sustainable lifestyle talaga," Santos shared when asked how one can have a budget-friendly sustainable lifestyle.

Meal prepping allows one to prepare meals and dishes ahead of time.

With meal preparation, one also gets to control their food intake. Therefore, this helps one to manage and maximize the nutrients they absorb from their meals. This is why it is a best practice in daily life if one aims to be healthy and sustainable.

“So, pag nagmemeal prep ako, I do it nang weekly,” she shared. “Nililista ko na ano yung mga magiging meals namin for a week, tapos dun ko na rin ililista ano ba yung mga ingredients na kakailanganin.” Santos states that this helps her not only to save money but also to save a lot of time and effort.

Maximizing what you can buy in groceries is vital in meal prepping. Santos also shared some money-saving tips when it comes to grocery shopping.

“Siyempre, pipiliin niyo yung mga fresh ingredients pa. Fresh na gulay, fresh na prutas,” she shared. “Usually meron din yung mga buy one, take one deals sa mga groceries, so actually, maganda rin siya kasi mas nakakatipid ka in buying more.”

She also noted that buying ingredients in bulk can also help in saving you time so that you won't have to make constant trips back and forth to the grocery store.

The challenging part is when it comes to storing food and its actual preparation. Santos feels at ease with this part as she shared that she is grateful to rely on the appliances of the European appliance brand, Beko, as it is a big help for her meal preps.

Santos expressed amazement at Beko's fridge with HarvestFresh technology. HarvestFresh is Beko's unique crisper drawer technology that uses an innovative three-color system to mimic the 24-hour cycle. This lets fruits and vegetables retain their freshness and preserve their vitamins as this technology keeps them in their natural environment after being harvested.

“It’s actually a life-saver kasi at least, I won’t have to worry every time I score good deals ng mga fruits sa groceries kasi mas makakatagal na sila in my ref,” said Judy Ann. “Mas nakakatipid rin kasi walang nasasayang talaga.”

Beko's fridges also have a ProSmart Inverter Compressor, which consumes less energy and lets you save money on your electricity bills.

She is also amazed by Beko's range of cookers and ovens as a cook. Beko's Built-In ovens have Halogen Illumination, which allows one to see the food that's been cooked inside. CookMaster ovens also offer 82L of cooking capacity, which lets one cook lots of food as one can cook on up to five shelves simultaneously.

Compared to other cooking appliances, Beko's built-in hobs let you cook faster and use less gas, which allows you to have more efficient cooking. Aside from this, Beko's built-in hobs give you a safe cooking experience as they ensure gas safety. This feature detects when the hob's flame is still running, automatically shutting off the gas supply.

“Sobrang helpful talaga na may magagamit kang cooker na you can rely on,” Santos shared. “Nakakagaan din ng feeling tuwing maiisip mo na nakakatipid ka rin in energy consumption tapos nakakapagprepare din ako ng mas maraming healthy food for my family.” she added.

Present in more than 140 countries, Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient to empower the new generations to live healthier. Beko produces products that inspire a healthy lifestyle, from nutrient-saving kitchen appliances, to refrigerators that preserve food better for longer.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph.

Shop exciting promos and freebies at the OPPO 8.8 Brand Day Sale!

Enjoy exclusive discounts up to 56% off, discount vouchers, and more during the OPPO Mega Brand Day Sale on Shopee and Lazada from August 8-12

Time to check out those gadgets you’ve been eyeing and be lucky enough to score huge discounts, awesome freebies, and more this month as global smart device brand OPPO celebrates its 8.8 Sale! Add your dream smartphone and wearables to your Lazada or Shopee carts from August 8 to 12.

Spend the whole week shopping for your favorite OPPO smartphones and wearables, with up to 56% off on the bestselling A16 and A55, and the Portrait Experts OPPO Reno5, Reno6, and Reno7 5G, OPPO Band and Enco Buds.

For buyers who want to try their luck on 8.8, OPPO is giving away freebies, like G25 Bluetooth earphones for each smartphone purchase (per order ID) from 12:00-2:00pm only, and A8 Long Speakers for every purchase (per order ID) of A55 from 9:00pm-11:59pm only. If you’re not one of the early bird shoppers, there are still more freebies in store for you! Throughout the five-day sale, you can also take home a 32GB SD card for extra storage of every A16 3GB buys and TG113 Bluetooth Speakers for all A55 purchases. If the Portrait Expert Reno Series is more for you, you can also take home Neon Island Deskpad for all Reno6 orders, and free A8 Long Speakers and Neon Island Deskpad for all Reno7 Series buys.

If you’re also in the market for a bundle deal, the OPPO 8.8 sale is your chance to add to cart Enco Buds plus your gadget of choice for a steal! OPPO offers the Band + Enco Buds bundle for only Php 1,999; the A55 + Enco Buds for only Php 9,499; the A94 + Enco Buds for Php 11,999; Reno5 + Enco Buds for Php 15,999; and Reno5 5G + Enco Buds for Php 19,999.

Don’t forget to redeem your free shipping vouchers during the sale period - that’s Php50 off for Shopee and Php55 off for Lazada, with a minimum spend of Php500. Plus, collect store vouchers worth Php200 and Php400, for every minimum spend of Php9,999 and Php14,999 respectively. Lazada shoppers can take home a little extra, as you can also redeem Php50 vouchers for every Php500 spent, and get 10% coins cashback with every purchase.

Giving you more ways to try your luck and look forward to 8.8, OPPO will also be hosting livestreams through their Tiktok account, and giving away special flash deals and prizes! Tune in on August 7 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, August 8 from 11:00am to 9:00pm, August 9 from 11:00am to 7:00pm and August 10 from 11:0am to 7:00pm to fill your cart with exciting freebies and vouchers.

Add to cart with OPPO this 8.8 Super Brand Day Sale!

Start filling up your carts through OPPO’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada, and catch the 8.8 Livestreams through OPPO Philippines’ Tiktok page. For more updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or the official Facebook page.

FROM A HAPPY HOME TO A SMART HOME: Catch Cherry Home’s Smart Home Living Promo at True Value until August 31, 2022

A smart home is easily one of the best ways to experience comfort and convenience—no wonder more and more households are making the switch.

Cherry Home makes smart home living more accessible and affordable with its Smart Home Living Promo featuring select IoT devices at a 10% discount. Catch this exclusively at participating True Value stores located at Alabang Town Center, Eastwood City, and Rockwell Power Plant Mall until August 31, 2022.

Improve your home security with smart cameras from the brand including the Cherry Home Smart Battery Camera, Smart Budget Camera, Smart Flexi Camera, Smart Floodlight Camera, and Smart Basic Camera. Also, get your hands on other smart devices like the Cherry Home Smart Hydroponic Plant box, Cherry Pet Smart Pet Feeder, and Cherry Pet Smart Pet Fountain.

What are you waiting for? Hurry to your nearest True Value store now and don’t miss out on the chance of jumpstarting your smart home revamp. For more of Cherry Home’s products, visit:

Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

DAIKIN introduces its Daikin Air Solutions Shop (DASS) — a one-stop-aircon solution provider

DAIKIN, one of the leading brand of air conditioners in the country, introduces its Daikin Air Solutions Shop (DASS) —a one-stop-aircon solution provider.

DAIKIN introduces its Daikin Air Solution Shop (DASS) — a one-stop-aircon solution provider

Perfecting the Air Every Air Solutions Shop gives you an immersive experience to technologies that Daikin currently has and introducing to the market.  Staying true to a goal to provide the most efficient air-conditioners while addressing the urgency of providing good air quality, Daikin takes this opportunity to show what to offer. 

For Residential Spaces: 

Our home is our most sacred place, and it is where we should feel the safest. However, it is also where we can bring outside impurities. Therefore, Daikin is launching new products to ensure that your home will remain clean: FTKZ-WVM (New D-Smart King), FTKC-AVA (New D-Smart Queen) and  MC30YVM-7 New Air Purifier

FTKZ-WVM (New D-Smart King) 

The new D-Smart King has one of the highest CSPF values in the market at a high rating of 7.24, and is also now integrated with Daikin's Streamer Technology and Built-In Wi-Fi Capability.

FTKC-AVA (New D-Smart Queen)

The new D-Smart Queen has high energy efficiency, while incorporating improvements to air quality like the Gin-lon Filter that can decompose bacteria and viruses along with the Breeze Mode feature.

MC30YVM-7 New Air Purifier

Daikin officially launches this model for small rooms up to 21.5sqm' which now. includes our Streamer Technology, which is effective against COVID-19 and other viruses. 

For Commercial Spaces: 

In conjunction with the world's entry to our post-pandemic era, one fact remains: We have emerged from this, valuing not only our loved ones, but the importance of the quality of the air we breathe. Therefore, we are planning to further improve our Indoor Environment Quality products in the market that will be started by launching these new innovations: 

VAM (Heat Reclaim Ventilator) 

The new VAM is designed to further improve the air quality in your rooms by efficiently introducing fresh air in the area. 

New Streamer Duct Chamber 

The new streamer duct chamber is an accessory that can be integrated in new or existing ducting to be able to incorporate additional indoor quality by using filters and Daikin's Streamer Technology. 

MERV-8 Filters 

Daikin's MERV 8 Filters allows another layer of protection for our Cassette units regardless if it is SkyAir or VRV. The MERV 8 not only filters PM2.5 and some unwanted viruses or bacteria, but can also prolong the life of your units by requiring less maintenance. 

Streamer Cassette 

Not only has Daikin's patented technology been incorporated in our Wall Mounted units but also in our Cassette units. Now, you can get the technology that was only limited to our Air Purifiers in our units such as the cassette.

Daikin Air Solution Shop (DASS) Press Launch held August 5, 2022 at Grand Hyatt, BGC, Taguig City 

Perfecting the Air

The world contains an infinite number of spaces. Daikin believes that the air in each of themshould be ideally suited to the environment they support. Exciting new research promises the ability to modulate sensory elements, such as light and smell as we make it possible to manage the air- to control its temperature, humidity, flow, and cleanliness. Daikin will continue to identify opportunities and seeksolutions as they strive to make world’s spaces happier and more comfortable. "At Daikin, we discover something new every day."

"We are introducing new products for different industries in the Philippines and reducing power consumption in all spaces. The skill of air conditioning technicians is essential to put more of Daikin products nationwide. We have 400 authorized dealers nationwide, all trained and developed even more to be ahead of the competition. This is why we have air conditioning, solutions for air quality. This is what we have for our customers, the Daikin Air Solutions Shop. We have RCGA Enterprises, Hope Genesis Enterprises, PVS Air Conditioning Services, Quickserve Advanced Technical Solutions Co Ltd, AirconEx Philippines, Inc. to make sure you have energy efficient solutions, centralized solutions and individual air controls, control systems, indoor air quality solutions and fast, reliable delivery and installation in your homes and businesses. We want 100 percent customer satisfaction." - Takayoshi Miki, Daikin Philippines President 

Daikin  president Takayoshi Miki shares this milestone, along with the unveiling of their lineup of new products during Daikin Air Solution Shop (DASS) Press Launch held August 5, 2022 at Grand Hyatt, BGC, Taguig City 

The event was hosted by Ms. Angel Jones and organized by R & A Events Specialist by Ricci Ang.

More information on DAIKIN PHILIPPINES visit www.daikin.com.ph.

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DAIKIN

Daikin Industries Ltd is a Japanese multinational company founded in 1924 manufacturing radiator tubes for aircraft purposes. They supplied the Japanese naval office with its first refrigeration units in 1938 and produced Japan’s first packaged commercially available air conditioners in 1951.

Moms for Great Minds Step It Up with #IQEQDanceChallenge on TikTok

A new challenge for moms with kids 3 to 6 years is now on TikTok: The #IQEQDanceChallenge!

Participated in by enlightened and proactive moms called Moms For Great Minds, the #IQEQDanceChallenge seeks to spread awareness that EQ is just as important as IQ. With this, moms are encouraged to enhance their kids’ mental strength in the areas of logic, memory and language, and hone their kids’ EQ or the ability to understand and manage emotions in positive ways.

These moms say that it’s not too late to #CompleteTheMissingHalf of their little ones’ mental development by giving them proper nutrition and stimulation that not only enhances IQ development but also EQ!

Many of the mommy TikTok content creators have already joined the #IQEQDanceChallenge! These videos show moms and their kids dancing side by side to a catchy tune while showing how equally important IQ and EQ is. The awesome thing is, you too can dance to the same beat with your kids! 

Just click this link https://www.tiktok.com/@sammyj_bamf/video/7118264163838840091?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7080337179721303554 to make their own#IQEQDanceChallenge.

But why not take it a step further? 

Join the growing number of Moms for Great Minds and #CompleteTheMissingHalf by fostering both the EQ and IQ of your children. This way, you can be sure that your children will have a fulfilling childhood, support their development, attain holistic growth that will raise their chances for future success.

Shopee Promotes Safe Online Shopping Experience with Shopee Cares PH

Shopee Cares PH empowers users to combat fraud activities

With more Filipinos relying on e-commerce to get their essentials, this has also increased the need to protect them due to the growing number of fraudulent activities happening in the digital space. In a Consumer Pulse Survey conducted by TransUnion in February 20221, of the over 1,000 Filipino adults polled, 53% said they were targeted by fraudsters in the previous 3 months. From the same survey, 42% said they were scammed by Phishing, 38% were victimized by money and gift card scams, while 30% were scammed by third-party sellers via online retail shops. While businesses in different industries are continuously upgrading their platforms, fraudsters also search for ways on how they can adapt to the ever-changing landscape and discover new vulnerabilities.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes the need to enhance user protection and security by educating customers on vulnerabilities, and how they can avoid being a victim of fraud. With the recently launched Shopee Cares PH – an online community platform where Shopee provides customer education and support – the goal is to empower consumers with proper know-hows and tips on how they can protect themselves from phishing scams, money and gift card scams, and third party seller scams.

Martin Yu, Shopee Philippines Director, said, “Shopee has always been committed to ensuring that every Filipino’s online shopping experience is safe and reliable, and Shopee Cares is a testament to that. Through this platform, we aim to equip them with knowledge on how to shop safely and combat these online scams together so that they can continuously enjoy shopping online.” 

With Shopee Cares PH, users are also encouraged to seek help for any product inquiry or concern, and inspire other users through their memorable Shopee finds and experiences. Sale tips and tricks are also provided to ensure online shopping is made enjoyable with exclusive deals and promos.

“As more Filipinos rely on e-commerce, we continuously ensure that measures are in place to make their experience with Shopee more secure. What we want is for our shoppers to continue enjoying the benefits of online shopping, as this has become an essential part of their daily lives,” Yu added.

Be part of the community and visit https://www.facebook.com/ShopeeCaresPH or https://twitter.com/ShopeeCaresPH.

Ingram Micro Philippines Celebrates 13th Anniversary; Bolsters its Best Workplace journey in the Better Normal

Ingram Micro Philippines’ Leadership Team leads the ceremonial toast to celebrate its 13 years in the Philippines and three consecutive years of recognition for being one of the Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines by Great Place to Work® Institute. (From L-R: VP for GBS Eric de Pedro, director for digital ops Dave McFarland, sr. vp for GBS Jana Vondran, director for hr Sam White and director for professional services Kanishka Sinha)

Ingram Micro, a global technology and supply chain company, celebrated 13 years in the Philippines in its first hybrid event called 13est Workplace Ever 13th Anniversary Celebration, recently held at the Hilton Manila Grand Ballroom. The event was a commemoration of more than a decade of Filipino excellence and continued commitment to helping companies “Realize the Promise of Technology.” It also marked three straight years of recognition as one of the Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work®.

“This year’s anniversary celebration was extra special as it was the first time we were able to celebrate with our employees in a hybrid setting since the start of the pandemic,” shared Eric de Pedro, vice president, Global Business Services and Philippines Country Leader. “It was amazing to see the joy and energy of our employees being together in the same room and bonding in a way that is totally different from just celebrating with teammates across the laptop screen. All of us were affected by the pandemic in many ways, and as we slowly shift to Better Normal, we want to treat our employees to experiences we know they will appreciate.”

The variety show-themed, month-long celebration began in May and culminated with the hybrid anniversary celebration in June. Hosted by Robi Domingo, employees enjoyed exciting prizes and were treated to performances by Unique Salonga and OPM legend Bamboo Mañalac. Ingram Micro Philippines also launched its campaign called Greatness Anywhere, to promote their commitment to being a Great Place to Work® amidst the workplace revolution brought on by the impact of COVID-19.

Event Hosted by Robi Domingo

Bamboo Mañalac

GALING PINAS. Ingram Micro associates celebrated the rich and unique heritage of the Philippines through a “Parada ng Kultura” costume contest.

“As we embrace a Better Normal mindset, our evolving workplace is defined by balancing safety, flexibility, purpose, and collaboration,” Eric quipped. “Through meaningful actions, instead of just day to day transactions, we are able to foster trust and genuine care that goes beyond the screen. We look forward to creating more new shared experiences, in the office and at home.”

As a global leader in technology and cloud solutions and the business helping power the world’s biggest technology brands, Ingram Micro has the ability to serve 90% of the global population, with sales in 200 countries covering 6 continents. The momentum continues as Ingram Micro accelerates its efforts on business transformation and digitalization, and the Manila facility plays a pivotal role in its unrelenting growth.

In addition, the Manila center recently held a four-day Career Carnival recruitment event in early July at The Peninsula Hotel, Makati City. The festival, themed recruitment expo, gathered more than 1,000 applicants from all over the Greater Manila area and neighboring provinces.

“Filipinos continue to be of great demand globally, and the success of our recent recruitment event serves as proof of Ingram Micro’s commitment to developing and promoting the Filipino talent,” said Sam White, director for HR. “It’s been 13 years since we launched our Shared Service center here in Manila, and despite the changing landscapes because of the pandemic, there are many opportunities for growth on the horizon. The post pandemic world ushers a new era, and we are more than excited to take this journey with our employees and shape the future with them.”

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About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro helps businesses realize the promise of technology. It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. Discover how Ingram Micro can help you realize the promise of technology. More at www.ingrammicro.com.

FWD Life Insurance announces new Tacloban Hub

FWD Life Insurance announces the official opening of its 18th and latest hub in Leyte’s capital city of Tacloban. The FWD Tacloban Hub simultaneously serves the Eastern Visayas region to expand the coverage in the country.

Pintados performed to celebrate living during the opening of FWD Tacloban Hub.

The FWD Tacloban Hub opened in November 2020 amidst the pandemic and proceeded with its operations and local recruitment. With the easing of pandemic-related restrictions this year, FWD held festivities featuring a cultural dance by local pintados (tattooed “warriors”) that Tacloban is known for.

Li Hao Zhuang, FWD Life Insurance President and CEO said the resilience that Taclobanons have shown against difficult events, from typhoon Yolanda to the pandemic, shows the positive spirit of Filipinos.

A motorcade converges right in front of the Tacloban City Center Park where the new FWD business hub is located.

“We celebrate this spirit through the new Tacloban hub to provide better access to life and financial insurance that aims to help Taclobanons get back on their feet and improve their lives,” Li Hao said. “Our newest hub in Tacloban motivates us to continue to work to reach more Filipinos. The hub opened during a challenging time, but we celebrate living with the people of Tacloban and we remain optimistic.”

FWD continues to innovate with product propositions that cater to the evolving needs and lifestyles of Filipinos. Li Hao affirms that the new FWD Tacloban Hub allows Taclobanons and the rest of the Eastern Visayas region to experience a brand of insurance that is easy to know, easy to buy, easy to claim, easy to engage, and easy to love.

Jun Marasigan, FWD Life Insurance Chief Agency Officer added that the new Tacloban hub continues to recruit Taclobanons as FWD agents. He emphasized that FWD has a strong agency team with multiple Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) awardees serving Tacloban. MDRT is the global benchmark of excellence in the life insurance and financial services industries.

“Our agents have grown, performing well and creating an impressive track record in servicing the people of Tacloban,” Jun said. “We strive to support Tacloban and the rest of Eastern Visayas. We see a huge potential in the region and plan to grow aggressively, and we’re looking for talents to join us as financial advisors. We’re committed to work towards reaching and covering more Filipinos and change the way they feel about insurance.”

FWD Tacloban hub is accepting local talents to hire as financial advisors.

FWD recognizes Tacloban's resilience against challenging events.

"We celebrate living with the people of Tacloban and we remain optimistic," says FWD Life Insurance President and CEO Li Hao Zhuang.

FWD Tacloban hub provides life and financial insurance for Tacloban and the rest of Eastern Visayas.

To find out more about FWD insurance products, visit fwd.com.ph/products/. FWD Tacloban business hub is located at the Tacloban City Center Park, Real Street in Brgy. Aslum, Sagkahan.

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About FWD Life Insurance

FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Life Insurance) launched its commercial operations in September 2014. As of end-2021, FWD Life Insurance ranks 2nd and 5th in terms of Paid-up Capital1 and Total Premium Income2, respectively.

FWD Group is a pan-Asian life insurance business with approximately 10 million customers across 10 markets, including some of the fastest growing insurance markets in the world. In the Philippines, FWD has 18 business hubs located in key cities nationwide, with its headquarters in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Established in 2013, FWD is focused on making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about insurance.

For more information, please visit fwd.com.ph.

1 www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > Life > 2021 > Based on Paid-Up Capital

2 www.insurance.gov.ph > Statistics > Life > 2021 > Based on Total Premium Income

How do you spend your first paycheck? A finance expert weighs in

When one begins to start earning their own money, one of the most daunting tasks is learning how to manage it. Senior Financial Advisor, Certified Associate Financial Planner, and content creator Antonette Aquino shares tips on how to build good financial habits for yourself as early as your first job, or if you’ve been working several years and want to improve on your money management:

1. Prioritize spending on needs and avoid splurging on things that will not bring you value in the future. Aquino also says that we can treat ourselves once in a while to enjoy the fruits of our hard work…for as long as it doesn’t jeopardize our future.

2. Pay yourself first. Before paying for bills, commit to setting a percentage of your income to savings and investments. This includes putting money into your investment accounts and buying insurance. Make sure to do this consistently!

3. Use the bucketing method to separate your finances. For people who are still trying to get the hang of saving, Aquino recommends trying out the bucketing method which allows you to have a clearer view of your spending and saving habits when all your funds are separated. Instead of having all of your money in one savings account, It is best to have four kinds of accounts:

1. Operating Fund - Allocate money for recurring expenses such as quarterly, monthly, or annual bills in this account.
2. Emergency Fund – Allocate 20% of your income to this account for unforeseen expenses such as a medical emergency or a job loss.
3. Financial Freedom Fund – This account is for the achievement of life goals and dreams, which include retiring early or going back to school.
4. Happy Account – This account is for all of your leisurely expenses like travel. 

4. When you earn more, don’t immediately upgrade your lifestyle. If you continuously level up your belongings and lifestyle every time you earn more money, you will never be able to hit your targets. Remind yourself to live below your means until you’ve begun to hit them.

5. The longer you put off investing, the harder you’ll need to work to get to the same level of financial freedom as someone who starts investing earlier. If you start saving and investing as soon as you start earning, you will reap the benefits of financial freedom sooner rather than later.

6. The importance of saving money is simple: It allows you to enjoy greater security in your life. If you have cash set aside for emergencies, you have a fallback should something unexpected happen. Once you’re in the habit of saving, you’ll forget there was ever a time when you didn’t save. In this area of life, the habits you build will make all the difference.

Start your financial journey with GSave

For those who want to begin their journey to financial stability, look no further. GSave, the first-ever savings account which you can open and maintain on your GCash app, has now built the GSave Marketplace — helping you control your money conveniently through safe and secure digital banking.

The GSave Marketplace lets users select a bank partner depending on their needs. Whether it’s interest rate or account accessibility, GCash provides trusted bank partners for you, including CIMB Bank and BPI.

With CIMB Bank, your money can grow at 2.6% interest per year - one of the highest rates in the country.. Meanwhile, with BPI, users can now open a BPI MySaveUp account through the GCash App, allowing them to easily view their balance, deposit and withdraw at their own convenience. BPI account holders will also be issued an ATM card for their account, so they can access their funds via BPI branches and ATMs nationwide.

Following through with its promise to provide a hassle-free experience to its customers, all you have to do to start your banking journey with GSave is a valid ID to verify your GCash account. Through GSave Marketplace, users can rely on and easily access where users can choose from a variety of saving products.

Get started on your savings today with GSave!

To know more about the service, visit https://help.gcash.com/hc/en-us/sections/360004696233-GSave

 

CSMC partners with OCTA and Go Negosyo for webicon on PH’s COVID-19 exit strategy

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), together with the OCTA Research Group and GO Negosyo, recently facilitated a relevant and pressing discussion on the country’s progress through the COVID-19 pandemic in its latest webicon entitled “COVID-19: From Pandemic to Endemic". The webicon was held via Zoom and Facebook Livestream last July 28, Thursday.

Present as speakers were OCTA Research fellows Prof. Ranjit Singh Rye and Dr. Guido David, GO Negosyo Founder Mr. Jose Maria “Joey” Concepcion, National Task Force Against COVID-19 Special Adviser Dr. Teodoro “Teddy” Herbosa, Health Reform Advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, and Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante. CSMC’s very own Dr. Paul Salandanan joined in as a reactor, and the event was facilitated by CSMC’s Vice President and Head of Human Resources, Ms. Lucky Diaz-Tiozon.

The webicon opened with a discussion from Rye and Concepcion, taking points from the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) given by Pres. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Rye and Concepcion talked about what strategies will help the country move forward from an economic standpoint, and how clear, effective, and relevant policies can mitigate COVID-19 and sustain economic recovery.

David presented a scientific, research-based analysis on recent COVID-19 trends, comparing the Philippines’ current COVID-related statistics to numbers during previous surges. Solante, on the other hand, provided a look into the various strains of the virus, what differentiates them from each other, and the on-ground experiences of clinicians in handling it.

Herbosa touched on the challenges faced by various sectors because of the pandemic, and gave his recommendations on potential exit strategies that can be explored in order to better prepare for potential threats in the future. Leachon followed this up by tackling what measures ought to be observed in order to move forward from the pandemic, while Salandanan offered his own insights as CSMC’s resident Infectious Disease Specialist.

The webicon was concluded through an open forum session with all the panelists and speakers, where they stamped out any misconceptions regarding vaccines and COVID-19 testing, and stressed the importance of working together in safeguarding the health and well-being of the Filipino people.

“What is important is capacity building,” said Herbosa. “We need to build up our capacity in terms of policy formulations in vaccines, emergencies and pandemics.”

“As we move from pandemic to endemic, one of the key elements of any national exit strategy [is to] really ensure access to quality testing,” added Rye. “Apart from expanding treatment facilities [and making them accessible], we really need to deal with testing. The state has to [find ways to] provide quality antigen testing and [improve the] reporting of these results.”

“Getting the first and second booster will protect our healthcare utilization because we are [preventing] people [from] developing the more severe form of COVID, especially if [they] have comorbidities,” said Solante.

“The way forward is really informing our public more so that [they] can make better decisions. It is important for us to come up with a holistic and comprehensive plan for everything, whether it is expanded testing and treatment, information campaigns, [or] even just sustaining our booster and vaccine programs,” stressed Rye. “We need to come up with a comprehensive national COVID strategy. That is the challenge for this new administration.”

For more information about the programs and services that CSMC offers, please visit https://cardinalsantos.com.ph/. CSMC is also on Facebook, like and follow them at www.facebook.com/CardinalSantos.

“Let The Good Times Roll” with Samsung and Shopee this Super Brand Day 2022

 Samsung x Shopee Super Brand Day featured exciting deals on the latest Samsung devices and fresh shopping experiences for consumers across Southeast Asia

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has partnered with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, for their first-ever Shopee Super Brand Day held on July 20-21 in the Philippines. Dubbed ‘Let The Good Times Roll,’ this year’s regional campaign sought to create good times and memorable shopping experiences for consumers to purchase their dream Samsung products at great prices, complemented by fresh and interactive online shopping activities.

For three straight days, shoppers were able to redeem exciting offers and enjoy great savings at the Samsung Official Store on Shopee Mall. Irresistible deals were available for a slew of Samsung’s latest products – from breakthrough mobile innovations and wearable devices, cutting-edge TV and sound devices, smart monitors, to connected home appliances. Promotions were available for the Samsung AU7002 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV range and Samsung Galaxy M Series. 

To cater to the unique needs and lifestyles of consumers, Samsung Super Brand Day also featured limited-time-only offers for the Galaxy S22 Series, S21 FE, Z Fold3, The Frame QLED TV and Bespoke series products available in their markets and were featured during the sale.

Ahead of Samsung’s Super Brand Day, avid shoppers participated in fun in-app games and social media contests for a chance to gain early access to special promotions, while enjoying sneak peeks of the upcoming deals and events on the main campaign microsite. Consumers also enjoyed more perks such as giveaways, flash sales, and vouchers during the Shopee Live session hosted by Samsung Galaxy A Series Influencer, Vitto Marquez.

“While the pandemic has certainly accelerated e-commerce adoption, online shopping expenditure continues to grow rapidly in Southeast Asia today. To support the growth of digital-first lifestyles in the region, we need to consistently reshape the online retail experience for consumers—creating greater convenience, building deeper engagements, and enhancing product value to meet their differing needs,” said Shawn Kwon Regional Head of Online Business, Samsung Electronics, Southeast Asia and Oceania. “We are pleased to celebrate the fourth year of our close partnership with Shopee, which remains a key online platform for us to continue providing great value to consumers. This Super Brand Day, we hope that our customers will seize the chance to shop our wide range of products, relax, and let the good times roll with Samsung's latest online offerings.”

Pavan Challa, Director, Regional Brand Partnerships at Shopee said, “We are happy to continue our long-running collaboration with Samsung for the fourth iteration of their Super Brand Day on Shopee. Samsung has been a key lifestyle and electronics partner for Shopee Mall and as the consumer demand for smart living devices continues to grow, we look forward to working closely with Samsung to bring greater choice, convenience and value to our shoppers through Shopee Mall.” 

Highlights of Samsung Super Brand Day in Samsung Electronics Philippines include:

●       Samsung mobile ecosystem such as the Galaxy Watch 4 44mm, Buds Pro, Buds2, and especially the Galaxy Watch4 40mm has topped the sales. While for the phone category, the Galaxy M12 was also part of this great sales achievement.

●       Exciting deals and promotions were presented such as freebies with the Galaxy S22 Series, A Series, and discount vouchers.

●       Vitto Marquez hosted the Shopee Live on July 21 and announced all the freebies and discounts that buyers can claim. Additionally, on July 20-22 consumers also joined six more Shopee livestreams with ShopeeIDOLS and were given a chance to win Shopee-exclusive Laneige skincare freebies.

●       Shopee Super Brand Day exclusive promo highlighted Samsung’s partnership with Laneige. Buyers of the Galaxy S21 FE received two sets of Laneige Waterbank Blue Hyaluronic Kits.

●       Galaxy Giveaway was held on Shopee’s social media pages. Consumers joined the trivia contest and 12 lucky winners of Galaxy M23, Buds Live, and Buds2 were announced.

Keen to grab coveted Samsung deals? Watch out for next year's Super Brand Day for bigger Shopee Brand Day offers at https://shopee.ph/samsungofficialstore. Download the Shopee app on the Google Play Store or App Store to visit the Samsung Official Store on Shopee Mall today!

 

 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalise and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

About Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.