15 Best Deals You Can Find at Shopee’s 3.15 Payday Sale

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Treat yourself to Shopee’s payday deals and enjoy discounts up to 90% off

Payday is right around the corner, and you know what that means—time to finally treat yourself. After hustling every day and carrying through the long daily grind, an occasional splurge is surely justifiable. You’ve worked hard and you should reap the benefits. 

Spend some of that hard-earned cash by indulging in a little online shopping. Now’s the time to finally hit the checkout button on those products that have long been sitting in your cart. Whether they’re new skincare products, home appliances, gadgets, or workout gear, you know you deserve it.

Buy all the products you’ve been eyeing and more at Shopee this March 15. Shopee’s Payday Sale features discounts up to 90% off on beauty products, electronics, and more. Check out some of the best deals below:

Shop new appliances for that long-planned home upgrade

Got old, barely-functioning appliances on their last legs? Upgrade with sturdy new ones that’ll last for years to come. LG Washing Machine and Dryer cleans each load thoroughly, eliminates allergens such as dust mites, and keeps clothes from wrinkling. Use the Deerma Ultra Quiet Vacuum Cleaner, suitable for hardwood, carpet, and tile floors, to keep your house dust-free. Heat all your leftovers with American Home Microwave Oven, which offers a defrost function as well. For family movie nights, CHiQ Smart Ultra HD LED TV features built-in Chromecast and is compatible with top video streaming sites.

Stock up on beauty must-haves and pamper your stressed-out skin

When you look good, you feel good. Treat your skin to some extra loving this payday! L’Oreal Radiance Booster Duo gently exfoliates the skin to remove dead skin cells and gives dry skin a hydrating boost. Before using your makeup brushes and sponges, use the Nippon Dual Purpose Cleaner to remove any makeup residue, dirt, and oil. Lastly, shield your skin from harmful UV rays with Canmake Skin Gel UV and Foundation, which provides lightweight sun protection and sweat- and sebum-resistant coverage. 

Grab new gadgets to level up your work (and play)-from-home setup

As life turned digital during the pandemic, gadgets became our constant companions. Looking for additions to your collection? Make tangled cables a thing of the past with Yoobao Wireless Charger, a convenient, portable alternative. For crisp audio quality whether you’re in-game or in a meeting, JBL On-Ear Headphones provides a powerful bass sound and a built-in mic. The Philips Full HD LCD Monitor makes it easy to juggle multiple projects with 4ms response time. Stay in touch with friends, family, and workmates using the Logitech Pro HD Webcam, which has a maximum resolution of 1080p/30fps. 

Double up on workout essentials and kickstart your fitness journey

It’s never too late to get in shape! This comfy, single jersey Penshoppe Basic Pocket Tee can take you in and out of the gym. A pair of Adidas Running Shoes, with its mesh, ultra-soft cushioning and cushioned midsole, is the perfect jogging or running companion. Bring your protein smoothies everywhere you go with Klean Kanteen w/ Café Cap, a vacuum-insulated, leak-proof, and food-grade bottle. Don’t forget to keep track of your progress with Amazfit T-Rex Smart Watch, which multitasks as an altimeter, accelerometer, and compass. 

Reward yourself with these products for a job well done! Get all these deals and more at Shopee’s 3.15 Payday Sale. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale. 

Don't forget to shop, buy load, and pay bills with ShopeePay to enjoy discounts and rewards. Enjoy all-day 15% coins cashback, capped at 200 coins, exclusively on March 15! Check out https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay for more details.

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

Wise Investments for the post-pandemic world

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The pandemic has indeed forced everyone to make wiser financial decisions. People nowadays need to ensure that they make the right investments for the unforeseeable future.

As with any expense though, choosing what to invest in requires some good financial decision-making. Remember that whatever is bought and saved for now should also be useful once this pandemic is finally over.  Here’s a quick helpful guide for potential investors:

For your health

Avail of a healthcare insurance package that covers consultation and laboratory fees, and of course, treatment for various conditions. This is especially important now because of the COVID 19 global health emergency. Those insured will continue to reap the benefits giving them peace of mind as well as health security.

All types of home business

2020 was a precarious year as many lost their jobs and source of livelihood due to the pandemic. This is the reason why many have started home businesses, maximizing the use of e-commerce sites and social media just to make ends meet. The good thing with this is, once the home business becomes successful, then that can be another source of income for the family.

A trusty laptop or PC

Since working and schooling from home has become the new norm for most Filipinos, many have started purchasing a laptop or a full PC setup to be able to fulfill their everyday tasks. If maintained well, these gadgets will serve everyone in the household, even when one is not working at home anymore.

An investment in jewelry

Authentic fine jewelry is indeed an investment because of its price but it is also a good asset to have as it appreciates in value over time, and can also be passed down to one’s kids and grandkids.

Availing of these fine jewelry is no longer out of reach as Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry makes it much easier for Filipinos to invest in it.

Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry is backed by its 30 years of good reputation for trustworthiness and quality service. Its jewelry pieces have gone through the company’s stringent appraisal process. Every Karat and Carat of these unique heirloom pieces are assessed and valued properly and correctly. A carat is the unit of weight used to measure the size of a gemstone such as a diamond while a karat is the measurement used in indicating the proportion of gold in an alloy out of 24 parts.

Clients who wish to avail of these unique jewelry pieces can drop by at any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 2,500 branches.

Part of the Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry ecosystem is Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Online which harnesses the convenience of shopping for beautiful pieces at your fingertips.

The brand has also unveiled Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium, perfect for the timeless Filipina of impeccable taste. These pieces bring authenticity, uniqueness, and value for money.

For more information, visit the following online pages: https://www.cebuanalhuillierjewelry.com/, https://www.cebuanalhuillierjewelrypremium.com/ or at Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry’s official Lazada and Shopee pages.

 

Interested buyers can also tune in to the Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Facebook page or at the Cebuana Lhuillier Jewelry Premium Facebook page.

Celebrating the #WomenOfLRT1

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Every year around the world, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day serving as a tribute, a platform, and a call for concrete, sustainable, and inclusive actions towards gender equality. At the height of the global pandemic, many women frontliners bravely took on the challenge of playing important roles in helping the country navigate through the new normal. Displaying resilience amidst unsettling conditions and determination to continue providing quality service despite tougher struggles, women have continuously shown the power to lead and thrive even in a difficult situation.

Within the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), many female team members have proven their strength to overcome personal challenges and continue to excel in a rather male-dominated industry. In support of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)’s #WomenMakeChange theme for 2021 National Women’s Month Celebration, here are some stories about the #WomenOfLRT1 to inspire and empower more women to be agents of change.

Lou Ambrosio

Lead Station Supervisor

Having spent nearly 15 years in the rail industry and working for LRT-1, Lou has the task of properly leading the team that directly interacts with customers, including station supervisors, tellers, and other personnel directly performing their functions within the station. With the goal of delivering a reliable and quality customer service to the riding public, the weight on her shoulders is pretty daunting.

As a front-liner, the pandemic has been challenging for Lou. “Isolation, contact restrictions, and economic shutdown completely changed us. For me, the first challenge I had was ensuring the safety of my family back home (in the province), the basic needs of my family, the thought of not seeing them due to travel restrictions, and the probability of getting and being sick due to the lack of responsiveness and carelessness of others. Second, the fear of losing my job due to the economic crisis. Lastly, the challenge to implement protocol and measures in the performance of my job and the thought of how to go about the situation confronted and tested my personality. This pandemic is a totally different experience and routine for me,” she says.

But like a true leader honed by years of experience, she managed to allay her worries and fears. “Being the kind of person who always looked on the brighter side of every situation, facing these times with self-care and care for others, and keeping my strong faith in God are some of my best weapons in overcoming these adversities.”

Christine Cunanan

Train Operator

It’s not every day we get to see a woman train operator, but Christine has bravely stepped up to the challenge amidst the risks and responsibilities entailed by the job. Working in a male-dominated industry, the pressure of being a woman train operator will always be there. But with the ongoing pandemic, the anxiety just doubles with the added risk of contracting the virus due to potential exposure.

But Christine is lucky to be working with her LRMC family. “I am very thankful to the company for providing and ensuring the health and safety of employees in our workplace,” she says. Christine also adds the extra measures she takes to make sure that she is able to accomplish her job well and ensure her safety. “Drivers must be cautious and must know the basic health safety protocol in this pandemic like proper wearing of face mask, face shield, proper disinfection, and keeping a safe distance,” Christine says.

Florence Bautista

Head of Human Resource and Admin

As the primary caretaker of LRMC’s employees, Florence has to look after the well-being and concerns of team members. “Although stress, anxiety, and other mental health concerns have always been there, this pandemic brought the employee’s mental health to the forefront,” Florence says. As a general solution, she ensured that communication lines between management and employees—from top to bottom—remain open at all costs. “As a leader, I can never overemphasize the need to consistently reach out and communicate to our employees,” she says, marking the importance of communication, albeit virtual, at a time of physical distancing.

As the concurrent head of human resources and administration, there is obviously much on Florence’s plate as it is. But when the pandemic happened, the challenge became even tougher. “None of us had imagined that something like this would come, the sudden shift in work culture has brought a lot of challenges for HR,” says Florence. This includes their abrupt transition to working remotely/out of office work, which has somehow slowed down their operations as a company. But teamwork, as one of LRMC’s core values, grew stronger and allowed LRMC to continue performing the work that had to be done despite the challenging times. In some ways, the pandemic made the team stronger with team leaders increasing the check-in with their team. The human element in any crisis cannot be ignored, and LRMC’s HR team made sure to support team leaders in addressing concerns.

Melca Samson

Head of Buildings and Facilities Section & Infrastructure Division Manager

As the concurrent head of LRMC’s Buildings and Facilities Section, and manager of the Infrastructure Division, Melca plays a massive role in handling the overall management of tracks, buildings, and facilities and ensures all project and construction works are done on time. Like Lou, Melca’s main struggle during the pandemic was balancing responsibilities between work and home. “This pandemic has not been easy for everyone, indeed painful and worrying for me at times. There’s a lot of changes in my plans, I cry sometimes when overwhelmed with a difficult situation. But I need to be strong and adapt to the new changes and face the responsibilities,” she said.

Despite her predicament, Melca has managed to keep herself on track. “I stop, set and list down my priorities, slow down, and focus on the important things first. I’ve also learned to love myself and find a simple source of joy through gardening and planting.” Thanks to a new hobby, she was able to keep these worries off her mind and focus on her tasks at hand. “Seeing my plants growing can put a smile on my face and can be a happy conversation topic with my away husband and children. Watching funny videos on YouTube and Netflix movies with my youngest son is also another reason for me to laugh and have quality time with him.” Through it all, she has also kept her faith and determination to become even better both at home and at work.

Jireh Canoy

Head of Maintenance Planning Section

Working with a more optimized team of engineers and the unavoidable work-from-home scheme during the pandemic, Jireh found it challenging to juggle work and family responsibilities. “As a working mom, I have also been worried about my health and also for my family,” Jireh adds.

Despite the new challenges, Jireh has managed to harness strength from all her past experiences. “I overcome all my struggles with my faith in God,” she says. Jireh also focused on having a more positive outlook in dealing with her problems both at work and at home. “Second, I found my passion. I really enjoy the current job I have now despite all the challenges I faced during the pandemic.”

These few remarkable stories of women from within the LRMC prove that when women are given the right opportunities, they can thrive and excel in so many ways. Along with a good combination of their faith and resourcefulness, these inspiring women prove that even in a man’s world, there is nothing that a strong, resilient, and reliable woman cannot do.

The Asset names BDO 2020’s Best Bank in the Philippines

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BDO Unibank (BDO) was named the Best Bank in the Philippines for the 8th consecutive year during The Asset Triple A Country Awards 2020 which recognizes Asian issuers and global institutional investors for excellence in banking, finance, treasury, and the capital markets.

In the Best Adviser category, subsidiary BDO Capital & Investment Corporation (BDO Capital) brought home awards for the Best Corporate and Institutional Adviser-Domestic for the 6th time, the Best Equity Adviser for the 4th time, and the Best Loan Adviser for the 4th time as well.

In the Best Deal category, BDO and BDO Capital were individually recognized with Best Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Deal awards for their roles as sole lender and mandated lead arranger & bookrunner (acquisition financing), respectively, in the KKR-led consortium’s US$1.3 billion acquisition of a majority stake in Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings—the largest healthcare M&A in the country.

BDO was also awarded the Best Retail Bond in the same category for its P36 billion Fixed-rate Peso bond issuance, which was seven times more than the original P5.0 billion offer due to robust demand from individual and institutional investors.

Beyond the country awards, BDO Capital was bestowed with the Best Local Currency Green Bond Award under the Deal of the Year - Real Estate category in The Asset Triple A Regional Awards 2020.

The bank’s investment house was lauded for being the joint lead underwriter and joint bookrunner of the P3-billion Fixed-rate ASEAN Green Bonds of Arthaland Corporation. In line with the bank’s sustainability mission, the green bonds adhere to the ASEAN Green Bonds Standards, which require proceeds to be used exclusively for environment-friendly projects.

The Asset Triple A Country and Regional Awards have been organized by the Hong Kong-based financial publication for over 20 years. The Asset provides “authoritative, unbiased, and independent” coverage on Asia’s financial industry for corporate leaders and financial decision-makers.

The Asset’s 2020 Best Bank in the Philippines. BDO Unibank, Inc. and BDO Capital & Investment Corporation were recognized in the recent The Asset Triple A Country & Regional Awards. Among these prestigious accolades are the Best Bank in the Philippines for BDO in the country awards and the Best Local Currency Green Bond for BDO Capital in the regional awards.

Explore the best of Dubai with Emirates and enjoy a complimentary hotel stay - Fly safe and stress-free with Emirates to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city

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Passengers traveling to Dubai via Emirates can now enjoy special fares, free additional 10kg baggage allowance, and up to three complimentary nights at the 5-star JW Marriott Marquis Dubai from March 15 to June 30, 2021*. With flexible booking options and free multi-risk travel insurance with COVID-19 cover, Emirates continues to offer stellar and safe travel experiences to Dubai.

Travelers who book return Economy Class tickets to Dubai from March 8 to 28, 2021 for travel between March 15 and June 30, 2021 are eligible for a complimentary two-night stay at the JW Marriot Marquis; while Business Class passengers who book flights during the same period can enjoy three complimentary nights’ stay from the day of arrival. As one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai features award-winning dining options, its own shopping galleria, and a world-renowned spa; and is conveniently located near attractions like the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and the Dubai Opera. For more information on this offer, please visit this link.

Promotional return fares to Dubai start from USD 450 in Economy Class and USD 899 in Business Class.

Passengers can also leave the problem of packing behind as Emirates has added an additional 10kg free baggage allowance when traveling back to the Philippines from Dubai, leaving even more room for shopping.

Emirates has safely and gradually restarted operations across its network. Since it safely resumed tourism activity in July, Dubai remains one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, especially during the winter season. The city is open for international business and leisure visitors. From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world-class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai offers a variety of world-class experiences. It was one of the world's first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai's comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety.

Flexibility and assurance

Emirates' booking policies offer customers flexibility and confidence to plan their travel. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket for travel on or before September 30, 2021, can enjoy generous rebooking terms and options if they have to change their travel plans. Customers have options to change their travel dates or extend their ticket validity for 2 years. More information here. 

Travel with confidence

All Emirates customers can travel with confidence and peace of mind with the airline industry’s first, multi-risk travel insurance and COVID-19 cover. This cover is offered by Emirates on all tickets purchased on or from December 1, 2020, at no cost to customers. In addition to COVID-19 medical cover, the airline also provides provisions for personal accidents during travel, winter sports cover, loss of personal belongings, and trip disruptions due to unexpected air space closure, travel recommendations or advisories, similar to other multi-risk travel insurance products. Some limitations and exclusions apply. Policy details and more information here.

Health and safety

Customers can look forward to a safe and stress-free travel experience as Emirates has prioritized customer health and safety with a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey. For more information on these measures and the services available on each flight, visit: www.emirates.com/yoursafety.

PCR Testing

Tests should be taken not more 96 hours before the flight. Customers are encouraged to check the latest government travel restrictions in their country of origin and ensure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination.

For more information on entry requirements for international visitors to Dubai visit: www.emirates.com/flytoDubai.

My Emirates Pass

The exclusive offer that turns the Emirates boarding pass into a membership card is also back and has been extended this year giving customers even more chances to explore UAE for less. Emirates’ customers flying to and through Dubai from now to September 30, 2021 can take advantage of the exclusive offers by simply presenting their Emirates boarding pass and a valid form of identification at any of the participating outlets. The offer includes discounts in over 300 restaurants across the country and in over 35 spas in world-class hotels. It also unlocks offers at many tourist attractions including Atlantis Aquaventure and At the Top Burj Khalifa. The full list of participating outlets can be found here: emirates.com/myemiratespass.**

*Blackout dates apply

**Local terms and conditions apply

For more information, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, customers are advised to contact their travel agent or visit emirates.com.