Level Up Your Shopee Loyalty Tier and Enjoy Unli Free Shipping!

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Gold and Platinum members of the Shopee Loyalty Program can avail exclusive benefits that will make shopping experience more rewarding

Are you a true Shopee-holic? If you’re waiting for a sign to check out those items in your cart, look no further as Gold and Platinum Shopee Loyalty Tier members can avail of unlimited Free Shipping vouchers. Make it a habit to claim those hard-earned vouchers, because you definitely deserve it!

Shopee Loyalty is an in-app program where shoppers can claim exciting rewards every month. The membership is free and consists of four levels: Classic, Silver, Gold, and Platinum -- each with its own minimum order requirement and a corresponding set of exclusive vouchers, discounts, and perks. You can access Shopee Loyalty with a single tap on the Shopee home page and do the following:

● Track your Shopee Loyalty tier progress

● Discover various tier milestones and rewards available

● Redeem eligible vouchers that are refreshed monthly, including free shipping vouchers, exclusive brand and partner vouchers and special birthday vouchers

Shoppers can unlock higher tiers and maintain their current standing by completing a certain number of orders every six months before progress is refreshed. Remember, the higher your Shopee Loyalty tier, the bigger the rewards.

Already a Gold or Platinum member? Here’s how to claim your monthly free shipping vouchers:

Claiming via the Shopee Loyalty Page

1. Enter the Shopee Loyalty Page through the “Me” Tab.

2. Click on the Tier Member badge or “Shopee Loyalty” button.

3. All Gold & Platinum members can find the free shipping vouchers under “Voucher Benefits” and claim them weekly after each refresh.

Claiming via the Homesquare Page

1. Enter the Loyalty Educational Page through the Shopee Loyalty button.

2. All Gold & Platinum members can find the free shipping vouchers and claim them weeklyafter each refresh.

Here’s a pro-tip on how to reach Gold and Platinum tiers in no time. Activate your ShopeePay account to enjoy more rewarding shopping perks. Consumers are in for a treat this coming February 28 PayDay Sale with free shipping vouchers at ₱0 minimum spend and 10% off vouchers from your favorite brands. This month-end blowout, it’s your chance to level up your loyalty tier and unlock more rewards. Take advantage of ShopeePay’s free transfers feature when sending money to any bank and any Shopee user. Now is the time to try sending money because ShopeePay is offering free ₱100 on your first transfer until Mar 3.

Look forward to more promos from ShopeePay such as 50% off on load across all networks and up to 50% cashback on bills. ₱1 deals from ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Puregold, National Bookstore, The Generics Pharmacy, Bonchon, Wendy's, Metroil, and SEAOIL are also available for purchase via “ShopeePay Near Me” on the Shopee app.

To know more about the Shopee Loyalty Program and its benefits, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-loyalty-education.

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

MetroMart brings holiday happiness with the ₱1 Million Christmas Prizes

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Get a chance to win 1 year of FREE groceries, and more

The holiday spirit is now a million times more merry and bright with the MetroMart ₱1 Million Christmas Prizes. Over a million pesos worth of groceries, gadgets, and store credits can be won by customers through online grocery orders from supermarkets and specialty stores on MetroMart.

Customers must enter the promo code “MMRAFFLE” upon checkout to join the e-raffle. Every completed order with the minimum spend requirement from all specialty stores and supermarkets on the MetroMart app and website entitles a customer to get e-raffle entries. You can avail 1 e-raffle entry for a minimum purchase of ₱2,500. Get 3 e-raffle entries for a minimum purchase of ₱4,000, and 5 e-raffle entries for a minimum purchase of ₱6,000.

The Minor Prizes include 50 MetroMart store credits worth ₱2,000 each, 1 Black and Decker Cordless Vacuum worth ₱9,835 from True Value, 20 Holiday Gift Packs worth ₱1,000 each from Fly Ace Corporation, 5 Holiday Grocery Packs worth ₱5,000 each from P&G, 3 winners of Samsung Galaxy S21+, 2 winners of Apple Macbook Air with M1 chip, and 5 winners of iPhone12 Pro.

The Major Prizes include 5 MetroMart store credits worth ₱25,000 each, 3 MetroMart store credits worth ₱50,000 each, and 1 grand prize winner of ₱100,000 worth of MetroMart store credits. These are equivalent to 3 months, 6 months and 1 year worth of groceries, respectively.

The MetroMart ₱1 Million Christmas Prizes runs from December 10, 2021 until January 15, 2022. There will be four weekly e-raffle draws of the minor prizes every Wednesday afternoon on December 22 and 29, January 5 and 12. The raffle for major prizes will be on January 17, 2022.

New to MetroMart? Get a ₱200 discount for a minimum order of ₱2,000. Use the promo code “MM1MPRIZES” on the MetroMart app or website upon checkout. This is applicable for new customers from December 13, 2021 until January 15, 2022, one-time use only.

MetroMart Philippines is the #1 on-demand online delivery service in the Philippines. Customers can get groceries, pet food, electronics, cosmetics, medicine, and so much more. Order online at https://www.metromart.com or download the app on iOs or Android.

For more updates on MetroMart, visit https://www.metromart.com/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroMartPH. Like and follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/MetroMartPH. Order groceries online through the website at https://www.metromart.com/welcome/shops or download the mobile app for iOs or Android at https://bit.ly/2SLCdJ2.

#EatLocal #BuyLocal #GoLokal #SupportFilipinoMSMEs - Paskong Maka-Pilipino

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A few days to go before Christmas, and the malls are starting to bustle with families, including seniors and toddlers now welcome to share in the holiday fun.

Taking advantage of the more optimistic economic prospects for the most important shopping season, the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) has ramped up its promotional activities for micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

With support from the DTI-Regional Operations Group, about forty MSMEs are showcasing their wares at the last major selling event to close off the year. The Christmas Grand Fest at the Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, runs from December 15-19, 2021, and serves as the finale for the Bagsakan special project of DTI-BDTP.

Filipino MSMEs have been among the hardest- hit over the past two years, and they struggled to sustain their business operations to support their families, employees, and communities.

With the prospect of a brighter Christmas, the DTI is urging everyone to have a more meaningful "Paskong Maka-Pilipino," by patronizing locally-made products for their holiday feasts and for gift-giving.

Further, all the participating MSMEs have been carefully curated to ensure that they offer quality products that meet both local ang international standards.

At the Christmas Grand Fest event, there is a special Halal Corner to promote the domestic halal industry, with an eye to establishing a presence in the huge international halal markets.

There will also be coffee exhibitors at the KAPEtirya, spotlighting the resurgence of Philippine coffee among enthusiasts here and abroad.

Other product offerings include processed food and beverages, fresh produce and organic products, dried seafood, cooked food, condiments, and other cooking ingredients. There are also garments, footwear, fashion accessories, home decor, and other gift items.

For those who prefer to keep safe and avoid the holiday rush, the DTI has several e-commerce platforms, as follows:

• NTF (National Trade Fair) Digital Mall — https://ntfdigimall.linker.store

• NACF (National Arts & Crafts Fair) Artisanal Shop — https://nacf.linker.store

• NFF (National Food Fair)Digital Mall — https://nff.linker.store

• Go Lokal Digital Mall - https://golokal.linker. store

• LazMall Go Lokal @ LazMall — https:// www.lazada.com.ph/shop/go-lokal

• Go Lokal @ Shopee Mall — https://shopee. ph/golokalphilippines

• Shopinas — https:// shopinas.com/go- lokal

For more information about the DTI-BDTP and its projects for MSMEs, please follow its social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). You may also email Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.

Globe Telecom partners with IKEA giving five subscribers P25,000 IKEA gift cards

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For years, Globe Telecom has been a partner of Filipinos in enabling their digital life at home. Now, Globe Telecom is treating its customers to upgrade their homes as well. Globe Telecom partners with IKEA giving five subscribers P25,000 IKEA gift cards for a home furnishing shopping spree.

5 Globe subscribers to get P25,000 IKEA gift cards

To decorate their home according to their personal taste and personality, Globe Telecom is treating five lucky subscribers to a home furnishing shopping spree where winners will get to shop at the soon-to-open IKEA Pasay City, IKEA’s first physical store in the Philippines, with the use of IKEA Gift Cards worth PHP25,000. 

This exclusive Globe Shopping Raffle is open to all Globe Postpaid, Globe Prepaid, Globe At Home Postpaid, and Globe At Home Prepaid subscribers. 

“We at Globe have always been passionate in uplifting Filipinos’ lives and caring for them beyond connectivity,” Rina Siongco, Head of Get Entertained Tribe at Globe Telecom explained. “In line with IKEA’s vision ‘to create a better everyday life for many people, we’re offering this exclusive raffle promo to delight our customers and help them thrive more at home.”

There are many ways how to get your hands on these IKEA Gift Cards from Globe Telecom: 

Globe Prepaid customers can join the raffle by customizing their own promo using their newest GoCREATE offer through the new GlobeOne app.  Globe Postpaid customers get a chance to win by subscribing to the GoBOOST199 promo through the GlobeOne app. 

If you’re a Globe At Home Postpaid subscriber, you can apply for a Globe At Home UNLI FIBER UP Plan 1499 and up through the Globe Online Shop. You can also upgrade your existing UNLI FIBER UP Plan to Plans 1499 and up through the Globe At Home app or the Globe Portal Online Upgrade form. Keep in mind that all existing customers who apply for or upgrade their plan from November 5 to 19 are qualified for this exciting deal. And if you’re a Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi user, don’t forget to subscribe to HomeSHARE199 through the Globe At Home app as well. 

To join the raffle, subscribers simply need to provide their details on the registration portal. One offer subscription is equal to one entry, so the more offers you subscribe to, the more chances you have of winning. However, participants with multiple entries can only win once. 

The Globe Shopping Spree Raffle is open from November 5 to 19, 2021. Winners will be announced on Globe Telecom and Globe At Home’s social media pages on December 15, 2021. 

Globe is giving away IKEA Gift Cards as part of the brand’s efforts to uplift Filipinos’ everyday lives. As most people work or study at home, they can continue being productive through the power of Globe, and they can give their home office an upgrade with IKEA’s home furnishing solutions. The gift cards can only be used at IKEA’s physical store in Pasay City.

To know more about Globe and its products, visit the Globe website: https://www.globe.com.ph/ and for more information on the raffle, you can visit the Globe Shopping Spree FAQs.

IKEA officially opens online store to the Filipinos, operates 24/7

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IKEA officially opens its online store to Filipino consumers. The online store will now operate 24/7.

“After several weeks of learning from our test-run, we are glad that we are now accessible to more Filipinos,” said Georg Platzer, Store Manager of IKEA Pasay City. “We are very excited to be part of the lives of the many people in the Philippines and share in their dreams of a better life at home.”

Last September, IKEA went on a test-run for its online store, where it opened up online shopping with limited capacity. This was to test all operational and technical processes and ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free online shopping experience.

Best buys online

IKEA’s most popular items during the test run came from the home storage and workspace categories. Additionally, lower-priced home décor items like the KUPONG Alarm clock (PHP90), FEJKA Artificial potted plant (PHP290), and BONDIS Wall clock (PHP590) were some of the most added to cart items online.

Children’s items also remained popular among online visitors and shoppers, with items like the small KRAMIG Soft Toy (PHP200), the functional TROFAST Storage box (PHP150), and the fully-stocked DUKTIG Play kitchen (PHP5,990) getting added to online carts.

Ready to add to cart?

To shop online, customers must first create an IKEA website account, which is different from their IKEA Family membership information. After that, online shoppers can choose what products they want, add to cart, and then proceed to check out. IKEA accepts payments via major credit cards, GCash, and installments via BDO.

Delivery options

IKEA offers three delivery options: truck, parcel, and click and collect. Orders that do not exceed more than 30 kg in weight and 1.8 meters in length and height will be considered as parcel orders. If an order exceeds more than 30 kg, and the height and length are more than 1.8 meters, it will be considered as a truck delivery order. Online shoppers can also choose to pick up their orders in select collection points

Truck delivery orders are currently limited to Metro Manila only while parcel deliveries extend to the greater Metro Manila area including Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, parts of Quezon (up to Lucena), Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan, and Subic.

For more information about IKEA online shopping, visit the IKEA FAQ page here.

IKEA Family

To make the most out of the IKEA shopping experience, Platzer urged shoppers to sign up for IKEA Family to begin earning points from their purchases. This also sets them up to enjoy in-store only perks once the Pasay City store opens later this year. To date, there are over 221K IKEA Family Members. Sign up to IKEA Family here.

To browse the entire IKEA range, visit the IKEA Philippines website at www.IKEA.ph.

10 Exciting Things to Look Forward to at 10.10 Brands Festival, Shopee’s Biggest Brands Sale of the Year

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Get ready for performances from K-Pop group ITZY, the biggest deals and giveaways from your favorite brands, and more

Whether we realize it or not, most of us tend to be brand loyalists whenever we go shopping on or offline. Once we find certain brands we like, we stick to them.

Brand sukis, don’t miss out on the biggest deals from your favorite brands at the 10.10 Brands Festival, Shopee’s biggest brands sale of the year. Aside from big discounts, you can also enjoy branded giveaways, exclusive deals, and the best entertainment on Shopee. Check out this handy guide for all the things you can look forward to at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival:

1. Deals and discounts from trusted brands

At the 10.10 Brands Festival, expect the biggest discounts from all your favorite brands across categories such as electronics, personal care, home and living, groceries, beauty, and more. Look for your go-to brands in the photo below:

2. Free shipping with no minimum spend

Shopping feels more fun when you don’t have to worry about additional charges. This October 10, enjoy shopping from all your favorite brands minus the shipping fees.

3. ₱1,000 brand vouchers

Going on a shopping spree? Don’t forget to claim vouchers for more discounts. Check your favorite brands’ Shopee pages until October 10 for a chance to grab daily discount vouchers worth up to ₱1,000 off.

4. Big brand giveaways

Who doesn’t love freebies? Over 80 lucky winners can win ₱430,000 worth of giveaways, such as personal care items, electronics, and appliances, from over 30 participating brands. All you have to do is follow the featured brands of the day until October 10. Check out the giveaway schedule here: https://shopee.ph/m/big-brand-giveaways.

5. Easy shopping guides: Add to Cart Top 100 Deals and Kim Chiu’s picks

Excited by all the awesome deals at the 10.10 Brands Festival, but can’t quite decide which ones to snap up? Check out Shopee’s Add to Cart Top 100 Deals for a quick roundup of all the best items you shouldn’t miss out on: https://shopee.ph/m/top100.

Shopee's newest brand ambassador, Kim Chiu, also shares a few product recommendations from the 10.10 Brands Festival. After all, she’s not just one of the most popular entertainers of her generation—with her passion for shopping, she’s also something of a tastemaker. Here are Kim’s top picks:

6. An exclusive performance from popular K-Pop act ITZY

MIDZY, tune in to Shopee Live this October 10, 10:00-11:00 PM, to catch exciting performances from K-Pop girl group ITZY! You can also enjoy a pre-show featuring K-variety-inspired content, official ITZY merchandise, and a signed giveaway.

7. A chance to win 1,000 coins with the #10BrandFaves contest

This October 9-10, download the #10BrandFaves template from the Shopee Feed, fill it in with 10 of your favorite Shopee Mall brands, and post it on your Feed with the hashtag #10BrandFaves for a chance to win 1,000 Shopee coins.

8. An opportunity to win ₱10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits with 10.10 Brand Budols contest

Want to splurge on your favorite brands? Join the 10.10 Brand Budols contest for a chance to win ₱10,000 worth of ShopeePay credits. To participate, take screenshots of branded product listings on your wishlist and post them on your Shopee Feed with the hashtag #1010BrandBudols and 10.10 Feed stickers.

9. And an extra chance to win free money

You can also win ₱100 worth of free money in the form of ShopeePay credits. If you’ve never made a purchase from Shopee before, just activate your ShopeePay wallet, sign up at this link, and verify your account until October 12 to become eligible for the promo. If you’re an existing user, just follow the same steps and make a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay within the promo period.

10. More exclusive perks with ShopeePay

For more exclusive perks at the 10.10 Brands Festival, go cashless when you buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay with ShopeePay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 50% discount on mobile load. Pay bills and get up to 50% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, and over 60 partner billers. Lastly, enjoy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Potato Corner, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Moonleaf, Seaoil, and more partner merchants.

Make sure to activate and top up your ShopeePay wallet through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy a safe and rewarding payment experience at the 10.10 Brands Festival.

For more deals from your favorite brands, visit https://shopee.ph/m/10-10.

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

ShopeePay Drives Growth for Partner Merchants by Providing a Convenient, Secure, and Rewarding Payment Solution

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With Shopeepay, Gong cha, Moonleaf, and National Book Store broaden their market reach and offer a convenient payment option 

Consumer behavior continues to evolve as more people shop online and embrace digital payment methods. In Southeast Asia, there is a 70% year-on-year increase in shoppers who prefer e-wallets as a mode of payment; and in the Philippines, there is 133 percent growth in consumers who opt to use e-wallets - a contributing factor on why brands and retailers continue to ramp up efforts to offer safe, rewarding, and convenient digital payment options. 

ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one mobile wallet, recorded a 57X uplift in the number of ShopeePay partner merchants last 9.9 Super Shopping Day compared to the 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale. Among the growing list of ShopeePay partner merchants, Gong cha, National Book Store, and Moonleaf share how ShopeePay helps drive their brand’s growth through enhanced promotional strategies.

For National Book Store, customers enjoy a safe and seamless experience with Shopeepay through its scan-to-pay features and exclusive promos. Xandra Ramos-Padilla, Managing Director at National Book Store, said, “ShopeePay has empowered our Laking National customers with a new way of shopping for books and supplies in our branches nationwide, and helped strengthen our omnichannel strategy as we adapt to challenges brought about by the pandemic.” Customers have responded positively to the availability of ShopeePay as a payment option at National Book Store outlets resulting in an uplift of transactions that more than tripled versus the previous quarter.

Gong cha also shares how partnering with ShopeePay allows them to showcase their products and reach a broader audience through regular participation in ShopeePay promos and campaigns. Gong cha Philippines, Inc., said, “ShopeePay enhanced Gong cha's publicity in digital marketing. Every month is most awaited because of the monthly sales and surprise deals; it's our way to give our customers more of the best milk tea experience from Taiwan to the world!” Through the acceptance of ShopeePay QR payments in their stores, Gong cha was able to grow their daily transactions via ShopeePay by 33X since launch.

Moonleaf also saw a 50x uplift in customers who use ShopeePay since the partnership was launched due to the exclusive discounts and promos they are able to offer. Mike Magallanes, Creative Director at Moonleaf, said, “ShopeePay has helped Moonleaf grow and establish its place in the digital market. We cannot wait for another exciting and fuss-free sale campaign, so we can also give our customers a double dose of good vibes in a cup.”

This October, even more ShopeePay merchants are participating in the 10.10 Brands Festival campaign; with the likes of BonChon, Papa John’s, Tapa King, and a slew of other brands from a wide variety of categories offering 10.10 exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online Philippines, said, “With ShopeePay, we aim to provide our partner merchants a safe, convenient, and secure alternative to offer to their customers. We are pushing to play a bigger role in making a cashless lifestyle much more accessible to everyone by partnering with more establishments from different industries, . We are committed to enhancing the e-wallet experience, and we will continue to push for initiatives and partnerships that make digital payments seamless for everyone.”

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

This 10.10 Brands Festival, get more exclusive promos when you Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay! Stay connected with your loved ones when you buy mobile load at up to 50% off. Make sure to pay your bills on time this 10.10 and get up to 50% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, and over 60 partner billers. Stock up on food and essentials when you avail of ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and scan to pay at Puregold, Potato Corner, Moonleaf, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and more ShopeePay partner merchants!

Make sure to activate and top up your ShopeePay wallet through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy a safe and rewarding cashless experience!

For more information about ShopeePay, and its perks and benefits, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.

Bea Alonzo is Lazada’s Newest Brand Ambassador

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Lazada launches 10.10 Big Brands Sale mission, unveils Bea Alonzo as newest LazMall brand ambassador

Lazada, a leading eCommerce platform in the Philippines, takes its next mega campaign to new heights with its LazMall 10.10 Big Brands Sale, introducing award-winning Kapuso star, Bea Alonzo, as Lazada’s newest brand ambassador. Alonzo headlines the mega sale happening from October 10 to 14, with a mission to elevate shopper experience through LazMall – Filipinos’ preferred online shopping destination for authentic brand products.

Joining Hallyu super star and LazMall’s first-ever regional brand ambassador Hyun Bin, Alonzo unveils exciting 10.10 deals and exclusive offers, such as new 10% cashback, 100% Legit or get 2x money back guarantee, free shipping vouchers, 30-day returns, Lazada Bonus Discount Vouchers where shoppers can get P50 off for every P500 spend, up to 90% off on the best authentic brands, and special premium offers from LazMall Prestige Flagship Stores like Jo Malone, NARS, Lanvin, Narciso Rodriguez, and more, only on Lazada.

“We are proud to welcome Bea Alonzo as the newest addition to the Lazada family. LazMall is our home for authentic international and local brands, and beyond being a well-loved style icon, Bea’s dedication to her work and genuine personality resonate perfectly with LazMall’s brand promise of authenticity and quality,” shares Lazada Philippines chief marketing officer Neil Trinidad.

The addition of Bea Alonzo, a seasoned actress with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and recipient of numerous awards, to Lazada’s roster of renowned brand ambassadors is another milestone for the platform as it continues to enhance its brand of shoppertainment and support local and international brands increase their ecommerce presence during Mega Sales.

“By connecting millions of shoppers to their favorite brands, Lazada stands out in a class of its own as the Philippines’ premier online shopping platform,” says Alonzo. “I am honored to be part of this family and excited to work with Lazada to bring more excitement to consumers in the Philippines!”

Alonzo will also join other Lazada local megastar ambassadors Alden Richards, Mimiyuuh, Kathryn Bernardo, and Maine Mendoza.

Catch the best deals from your favorite LazMall brands during the 10.10 Big Brands Sale!

Discover for yourself the amazing deals and shopping experience on LazMall: lzd.co/LazMallBigBrandsSale.

Jose Mari Chan Shares Tips for Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift and Avoiding Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

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Keep the Shopee Christmas ambassador’s tips in mind as you start your holiday shopping at the Sep 30 Payday Sale

As we settle into the -ber months, it’s time to start thinking of your Christmas list. If you’re at a loss as to how to spread joy to your loved ones during the holidays amidst a pandemic, who better to ask for advice than one of the Philippines’ Christmas icons, Jose Mari Chan?

The musician, who has been Shopee’s Christmas ambassador since 2018, shares that the important thing is to imbue the true spirit of Christmas. 

“This pandemic may have completely changed our shopping habits, but one thing remains the same—every chance you get to show kindness, do so. Whatever you give doesn't have to be a big amount.”

Begin your holiday shopping at Shopee’s Sep 30 Payday Sale and keep these other tips from Jose Mari Chan in mind:

1. Take advantage of the convenience and accessibility of online shopping

Like plenty of Filipinos, Jose Mari Chan prefers to shop online these days, from gifts to basic necessities and healthcare products. “Instead of taking public transport or driving to a store, you can purchase from Shopee while staying at home.” Aside from enjoying the safety and convenience, he adds that users get to help out other Filipinos. “You're doing not only yourself a favor. You also continue to support small businesses, manufacturers, and delivery services.”

2. Always check for free shipping and other promos to make shopping more worthwhile

Jose Mari Chan reminds users to keep an eye out for vouchers, especially during Shopee’s big sales. At the upcoming Sep 30 Payday Sale, for instance, users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills cashback, and 30% off vouchers. Stack vouchers for bigger discounts. Jose Mari Chan says, “What more can you ask for? I assure you, when you purchase on Shopee, you will always be able to get the best deal.”

3. Go cashless for safe and convenient transactions

Start opting for contactless payment methods for safe and convenient payments. Use ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, to Buy Load, Pay Bills & Scan to Pay. At Shopee’s Sep 30 Payday Sale, enjoy ShopeePay-exclusive promos such as up to 50% off on mobile load; 30% bills cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, and over 60 other billers; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Potato Corner, Seaoil, and more.

For account security, Jose Mari Chan adds, “Change your ShopeePay PIN regularly and do not share it with anyone to prevent unauthorized purchases.”

4. It's better to plan ahead and organize your Christmas list early on

Jose Mari Chan shares that he and his wife are early birds when it comes to holiday shopping. He advises users to follow this principle and plan ahead. “List down some important people whom you want to cheer up, then browse online to see what items you can give. Do it early. If you leave it up to the last minute, you might make some impulse purchases or even overspend,” he says.

5.  Put more heart into picking gifts to make it more meaningful

Feeling stumped about gift ideas? Here’s a piece of advice from Jose Mari Chan: try to come up with gifts that hold meaning for the recipient. “For the past years, my wife and I have been giving each other a common gift that we’d both agree on prior, such as items we need for the home. I would also ask special friends if they have a favorite charity, and I would donate in their name as a gift.”

The musician concludes that as he gets older, he derives more pleasure from giving than receiving. 

“When you receive, it's just a moment's pleasure. When you give, it lasts longer. When you give out of kindness, love, charity, and generosity, the impact will last for many years.”

Get gift ideas at Shopee’s Sep 30 Payday Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.

Enjoy the Christmas festivities with Jose Mari Chan and watch his latest Shopee video via Facebook at https://shp.ee/5kkbwhh or YouTube at https://shp.ee/vtk84wr.

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

Shopee brings joy to shoppers and sellers this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, 45 million items sold within first 99 minutes

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, saw great excitement for 9.9 Super Shopping Day, signaling a robust start to the year-end shopping season. Over 45 million items were sold within the first 99 minutes. Shoppers saved more with 60 million vouchers claimed in the first two hours of September 9 at the Mega Midnight Sale. With the widest variety of products from local sellers as well as trusted brand partners, shoppers found all they needed on Shopee.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are extremely heartened by the strong enthusiasm for 9.9 Super Shopping Day. As many communities still grapple with the ongoing pandemic, we are humbled to play a part in providing shoppers more value, choices, and entertainment from the convenience of their homes, while helping more sellers and brands connect with their customers. We have even more exciting deals and activities lined up for this year-end shopping season, and we look forward to helping more businesses capture new growth opportunities and bringing joy to consumers with personalized, engaging, and social shopping experiences.” 

Shopee brings joy to more shoppers, drives growth for more sellers

Every year, Shopee continues to delight more shoppers and sellers with its year-end shopping festivals. 9.9 was no exception as shoppers were treated to the biggest deals, with 1.5 million items available at flash sales for shoppers to meet all their needs at the best prices, along with unlimited entertainment.  

9.9 Super Shopping Day also brought more businesses online and provided a boost to local MSMEs who have been impacted by the pandemic. Through Shopee’s integrated ecosystem and marketing support, sellers participating in 9.9 for the first time saw 8X more orders compared to an average day.

Shopee continues to delight shoppers with exciting activities 

Shopee created engaging and unique experiences for shoppers this 9.9 Super Shopping Day with non-stop entertainment featuring popular international and local celebrities, exciting games, and attractive rewards. 

Live streaming continued to be a key part of the online shopping experience and was the entertainment channel of choice for many shoppers. In the three weeks leading up to 9 September, shoppers spent over 24 million hours watching a series of different livestreams on Shopee Live, including an exclusive interview with Jackie Chan and exciting performances by leading K-Pop group TWICE. 

Shoppers also spent more time playing their favorite games on Shopee Prizes. One of Shopee’s signature games, Shopee Shake, had a unique Jackie Chan-themed twist, making it a crowd favorite with 440 million shakes recorded. Other games such as Spin & Win and Shopee Farm continued to be well-received with a total of 4.5 billion gameplays recorded on Shopee Prizes across the campaign period.

In addition to Shopee’s in-app features, shoppers were also highly engaged and participated in a variety of fun challenges and exciting giveaways on Shopee’s social media channels with a total of 70 million engagements across the region. 

9.9 Super Shopping Day highlights in the Philippines

Filipinos welcomed the start of the year-end shopping season with enthusiasm. At its peak, over 9.5 million items were sold in just an hour in Metro Manila alone. The Mega Midnight Sale, held from 12 AM to 2 AM, also saw a 3X uplift in shoppers compared to an average day as Filipinos snapped up many unbeatable deals. 

• FIlipinos are purchasing a wide variety of products, ranging from health essentials to home improvement products - This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, consumers primarily shopped for Home & Living items to spruce up their homes and Health & Personal Care essentials to keep them safe and healthy. Shoppers prioritized stocking up on a variety of face masks with over 1.9 million items sold. Products such as wallpaper decor also saw over 300,000 items sold. Consumers preferred to shop for home and fashion finds locally, with Filipino sellers WILLET, grocerysale.no1, and ABUBOT_PH selling the most number of items. 

• Shoppers enjoyed the biggest deals from personal care and tech brands - Uni-Care, Xiaomi, and NIVEA emerged as the top brands with the most number of orders. Filipinos enjoyed flash deals, discounts up to 50% off, and freebies from these brands.

• ShopeePay provides seamless service to Filipinos, online and offline - Shopee saw an increase in Filipinos embracing digital payment methods for greater convenience, security, and value, both online and offline. In fact, more offline merchants  in the country such as Puregold, Potato Corner, Jollibee, BonChon, Gong Cha, and CoCo have adopted ShopeePay to provide a seamless payment experience. The Philippines saw a 57X uplift in the number of offline merchants at 9.9 Super Shopping Day, compared to the previous year.

Shop from the 9.9 Super Shopping Day at https://shopee.ph/m/99. 

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Try these safe shopping options on your next Araneta City visit!

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With the transition of Metro Manila to slightly looser quarantine restrictions, many of your favorite establishments in Araneta City are once again opening their doors to welcome customers!

Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza are now open from 10 AM to 7 PM for all shoppers. Whether you’re shopping for clothes, the latest gadgets, or essential items such as food and medicine, you can now do so at the City of Firsts!

Meanwhile, as the health and safety of its customers is the top consideration for the City of Firsts, they have devised a few innovative solutions for customers who need alternative ways of shopping.

1. Curbside pickup

Araneta City offers Drive & Go curbside pickup service for shoppers who are looking for a quick and convenient way to purchase their needs. Through this offer, customers can get the items they bought without the need to step out of their car. To place an order, customers just need to call the store they want to place their order in, settle the payment, and determine the pickup schedule for the ordered items. Just check www.aranetacity.com to see the contact details of the store you want to purchase from.

Five locations around Araneta City have been determined as pickup spots. These are:

● Gateway Mall (fronting Boulangerie 22 at Gen. Roxas Avenue)

● Ali Mall (fronting Starbucks, Times Square Entrance)

● Shopwise Arcade (fronting Tour Les Jours at Gen. Aguinaldo Avenue)

● Farmers Plaza (fronting BDO at Gen. Roxas Avenue)

● Farmers Market (fronting JAM at Session Road)

Customers only need to wait for a maximum of 10 minutes for their items to be brought to them by store attendees, making each transaction quick and stress-free. What’s more, the use of the Drive & Go curbside pickup service is absolutely free of charge!

2. Item reservation

Araneta City’s Ask Ara virtual shopper and delivery service allow shoppers to buy items at the City of Firsts without having to leave their homes or offices. All they need to do is message Ara, the virtual shopper, and she’ll do the shopping and delivery of items.

But do you know that you may also request Ara to reserve items in a store for future pickup?

Just visit the Ask Ara Facebook page and send a message to virtual shopper Ara. Identify the items you want to reserve, discuss pickup date and how payment will be settled, and it’s all set!

3. Cashless/electronic payment

Meanwhile, to ensure that customers also have a safe option to pay for the freshest fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, Araneta City has also teamed up with GCash to enable vendors at the Farmers Market to accept contactless digital payments. This can be done through the Scan to Pay feature via GCash’s QR technology.

Customers who have GCash will only need to scan the unique QR code conspicuously placed in any Farmers Market stall so that they can pay for the goods they purchased.

Safety protocols in place

To ensure the safety of all customers, Araneta City is also strictly implementing government-mandated health protocols to keep visitors, workers, and residents safe and healthy. Temperature checks at every point of entry, the mandatory wearing of masks and face shields, and intensified disinfection of various surfaces are some of the measures implemented throughout the property to ensure the well-being of everyone.

Aside from these measures, shoppers can also be reassured by the fact that all Araneta City’s malls have been awarded with Safety Seals from the local government of Quezon City, proof of its exemplary adherence to safety protocols set by the government.

“Services like this are specifically designed to improve the shopping experience of our customers even amid a pandemic,” Araneta City AVP Marjorie Go said. “Through these services, we enable them to shop for the things they need while ensuring their health and safety in every step of the process.”

To know more about the latest promos, activities, and happenings at Araneta City, please visit www.aranetacity.com or download the Araneta City mobile app on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. You may also like and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.