GOOD NEWS TO ALL SHOPEE CUSTOMERS! EASYRFC’s basket financing now available for Shopee purchases

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For the past years, online shopping has grown exponentially among Filipinos who now see e-commerce as convenient, more affordable, way of purchasing products.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platforms in the country, has pursued creative ways of attracting online shoppers and those who have not yet jumped on the bandwagon to try out and enjoy their app. With this goal in mind, Shopee has partnered with trusted and time-tested RadiowealthFinance Corporation (RFC) to make shopping easier on the budget with what they call as, “basket financing”.

“Basket financing” is a personalized financial and on-demand lending service meant to assist customers who need to purchase an item online through installment, “explains RFC Head of Business Development Victor Belgar.

The collaboration between the country’s leading e-commerce platform and one of the country’s pillars in the financing industry will certainly make online shopping easier on the budget. The EASYRFC Shopping Credits will provide qualified Shopee users an option of availing a loan from P 7,000 to a maximum of P60, 000. Shopee users can choose among loan term spreads of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Once approved, they will receive their approved vouchers embedded in their Shopee accounts, which they can easily use upon checkout.

"We are pleased to partner with Radiowealth Finance to give Filipinos even more choice and flexibility in payments on Shopee. As the first credit provider to offer shopping basket financing on Shopee, Radiowealth Finance helps Shopee with our mission to make online shopping accessible to all of our users," says Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines. 

RFC Digital & Marketing Communications Manager Ruchell Salas revealed that this is just one among the many innovations on RFC Financing. “We are happy to be partnering with Shopee, because we understand that many of their customers can appreciate being given the option to purchase a need without sacrificing their budget. RFC will continue to build joint ventures with all our valued partners, so more Filipinos can benefit from this initiative.”

Backed by a 55-year legacy as one of the country’s pillars in the financing industry, RadiowealthFinance Corporation (RFC) has continued in its mission of serving the needs of Filipinos by customized financing products and services that empower its customers.

Founded by visionary Domingo Guevara, RFC remains true to its deeply-rooted commitment to develop and offer products and easy processing that cater to relevant market needs and demands, and remains one of the most respected and innovative financing companies in the Philippines.

“Our commitment is to promote inclusion among the majority of Filipinos, as we continue to study, develop and offer financing products and services that are essential to our fellow countrymen. RFC’s expansion in providing financial services in the dynamic e-commerce industry is certainly an important step on addressing the growing number of Filipino netizens,” concludes RFC COO Erwin Chuaunsu.

For more information on the EASYRFC basket financing service for Shopee, please visit the Shopee website at https://shopee.ph/. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Shopee brings regional brand ambassador BLACKPINK to the Philippines for their first-ever Meet & Greet

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Get exclusive tickets to the Shopee X BLACKPINK Meet and Greet on June 6, only on Shopee.

MANILA - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will bring global K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK to the Philippines for the first Shopee X BLACKPINK Meet & Greet on June 6. Avid BLACKPINK fans, also known as Blinks, will get a once-in-a-lifetime experience to interact with their favorite idols at the event, which will feature exciting draws and giveaways including signed BLACKPINK CDs and Shopee gift certificates.

Shopee users can choose from two tickets, Pink or Black, to get access to the event. 

Users can get Pink tickets by purchasing any product from the YG Official Store on Shopee from May 11 to 25 using the special voucher code “SHOPEEXBP”. The first 150 successful buyers will be guaranteed a Pink ticket to the fan meet.

In addition, users can score Black tickets by registering on the official Shopee x BLACKPINK Meet & Greet page in the Shopee app. The top registered users who have an accumulated purchase of at least ₱4,000 on Shopee will receive one Black ticket that comes with an exclusive fan meet pass. To add to the excitement, the top 40 spenders will receive special autographs and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet BLACKPINK live on stage.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said “Since unveiling BLACKPINK as our first regional brand ambassador last year, Shopee has received so much love and support from their Asian fans. Hence, we are delighted to be able to bring them to the Philippines and give Shopee users a chance to meet and interact with their favorite artists in person. We look forward to once again connect BLACKPINK with their massive fanbase in the Philippines and the region.”

For more information on how to join the Shopee x BLACKPINK Meet and Greet, visit https://shopee.ph/m/blackpink-meet-greet.

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

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

Washing Machine 101: How to select the right washing machine

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Whether you’re purchasing your first appliance or just upgrading to a new one, Electrolux breaks down what you need to consider when selecting awashing machine that will fit you and your family’s needs!

Choosing a washing machine is a big investment and for many, it’s not easy to know which is the right one. When you’re faced with daunting array of washing machines with different features and designs, how do you find the appliancethat suits your laundry needs? 

To help in your selection, here’s a simple checklist that gives you a run through of the factors to considerwhen buying washing machine.

Family size and washing habits

The size of the washing machine you get can depend on the number of people in your household. For homes with one or two people, a 5kg washing machine could work. Families with 3-4 members can move up to 5-7 kg while those with five people or more, would be better off with a capacity of 8 kg or more. These refer to the weight of the laundry load that a washing machine can comfortably or efficiently clean. For perspective, 1 kg of laundry is equal to 5 shirts, a pair of jeans or two bath towels. 

Be careful not to overload your washing machine as they will consume more water and electricity to clean your clothes. Instead, consider doing smaller loads more frequently and opt for a machine that has an inverter motor for better energy efficiency. 

For better cleaning and caring for clothes versus twin tub models, consider the Electrolux UltimateCare 300 Front Load washing machine. This affordable washing machines comes with Hive Drum design that provides high performance cleaning through its gentle tumbling action while reducing wear and tear of clothes 

Front Load or Twin Tub? ​

Another crucial factor to consider is which type of washing machine to get. Among the common types of washing machines are front load washing machines, which open at the front, and twin tubs, which have two tubs to wash clothes – the one typically on the left is where clothes can wash, rinse or soak while the one on the right is used to spin moisture out of your clothes for less time drying on the line. To decide which one you want to buy, let’s take a closer look at their cleaning performance and other factors like water and energy efficiency. 

Cleaning Performance and Operation

When it comes to cleaning performance, front loadwashing machines give clothes a more thorough cleanand are gentler on clothes than twin tubs. Front loadcleans clothes using a gentle tumbling action, using gravity to pick up clothes to lightly drop them in the water. This is different from twin tub models, which use pulsators to rotate clothes, allowing water and detergent to go through fabrics to remove dirt quickly but may result in tangling and early wear and tear. Given this, it’s better to rely on front load for washing delicate fabrics.

Using a twin tub is also more labor intensive vs. a front load washing machine – given their design of having one tub for washing and another to spin dry, you have to manually move clothes from one tub to another. Many twin tubs require you to manually fill it and drain it with water, usually by connecting it to a hose, while front load washing machines are connected to your water supply and draws water automatically.

The Electrolux UltimateCare500 makes laundry effortless with its Vapour Care Technology that softens clothes for less wrinkles and ironing and removes 99.9% of allergens and germs. 

Eco-friendly and Energy-efficient

Both washing machines are water efficient. Front loadwashing machines use less water as they don’t need clothes to be fully submerged in water for effective washing – instead, clothes are washed by repeatedly picking them up and dropping them into the wash water. Meanwhile, twin tubs allows you to control your water usage and recycle your wash water, for re-use in another cycle or to water your garden. 

Front load washing machines are also energy-efficientas it uses inverter technology in its motors, whichconsumes power depending on the load of the machine.

Size and Space

Deciding on what machine to get also depends on theavailable space in your home. Twin tub washing machine usually takes up more space vs. a front load washing machine, which works as a single unit as a compact washer dryer or a stackable separate washer and dryer. So, if you have limited space, a front load washing machine may work better for you. 

Cost

When it comes to price, twin tub washing machines are usually less expensive. While front load washing machines may cost more upfront, it also gives clothes more quality clean with features that are specifically designed for different types of fabrics and are more energy and water efficient so you may end up saving on the long run. 

If you are looking to buy a washing machine, consider the latest Electrolux UltimateCare Front load washingmachines, designed not only to clean but care for your clothes. 

For better cleaning and caring for clothes, consider the Electrolux UltimateCare 300 Front load washing machine. This affordable washing machine comes with a Hive Drum design that provides high performance cleaning through its gentle tumblingaction while reducing wear and tear of clothes. For people on the go, it also has Time Efficient Wash Programmes - a quick 20 wash cycle for everyday fabrics and a Daily 60 cycle for larger loads, plus an Add Clothes function which lets you add forgotten clothes up to 15 minutes after the start of a wash cycle. 

Achieve effortless elegance with less ironing with theElectrolux UltimateCare 500 washing machine. It comes with Vapour Care Technology that softens fabric while reducing wrinkles by 22%, helping you achieve effortless elegance with minimum ironing. The same technology also eradicates 99.9% of allergens and germs, and it also comes with the Add Clothes function and inverter technology for that provides maximum power with minimum energy consumption. 

The Electrolux UltimateCare 300 and 500 washing machines are available in leading appliance stores nationwide. You also have the chance to take home the UltimateCare 500 at 15% off or for only P41,995 and UltimateCare 300 for only P24,995 at the Electrolux Summer Ready Sale, along with other fantastic Electrolux Appliances.

For more information on Electrolux and its productsand the complete list of products and offers at the Electrolux Summer Ready Sale, visit www.electrolux.com.ph and follow @ElectroluxPhilippines on Facebook and Instagram.

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Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2018, Electrolux had sales of SEK 124 billion and employed 54,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.ph.

Pursue passions with greater flexibility with Intel® Core™ i7-powered HP Pavilion x360

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Nowadays, pursuing one’s passion takes more than just commitment and hard work. In a world that is connected and made smaller by the internet, it also pays to have equally hardworking and reliable devices and equipment that can help you continuously improve your craft, learn and develop new skills, and reach out to other people who share your interests.

Recently, HP Philippines introduced the Pavilion x360, its latest flagship laptop that boasts of power and unmatched flexibility to help young individuals further pursue their passions and aspirations, in more ways than one.

At a YOUnique Gathering at the Yardstick Coffee in Makati City, HP Philippines welcomed some of the country’s leading bloggers and gave them a first-time, first-hand experience of how the HP Pavilion x360—featuring the latest technology and an ultrathin and light design—is made flexible so passion-driven individuals like them can truly have the means to pursue their interests and freedom to express their individuality, through different points of view.

“HP Pavilion x360 combines power and flexibility not only to meet the discriminating needs of goal-oriented individuals, but also to make it more convenient for them to achieve their passions, no matter where they are, through whatever way they want,” said Dos Roque, HP Philippines Marketing Manager for Personal Systems. “With the HP Pavilion x360 laptop, passionate people now have more power and flexibility in their hands to accomplish goals that they have set for themselves.”

Expressing one’s passion in the internet

The event showcased an intimate audience discussion on expressing one’s passion in the digital age. YouTube influencers Kali Vidanes, Nate Punzalan and Nadine Felice led the conversation as they shared insights on new ways of establishing one’s uniqueness on social media through their passions.

HP also invited the bloggers to express their passion and uniqueness, and test the reliability and flexibility of the HP Pavilion x360 by asking them to create on-the-spot YouTube videos, artistic sketches and drawings, and Instagram-worthy photos using the latest HP laptops in the YOUnique video, design and photo booths.

Among those who made the rounds of the YOUnique booths were Kali, Nate and Nadine, who guested in each other’s vlogs covering the event, entirely created and uploaded using the HP Pavilion x360.

As a highlight of the launch event, a “Passion Show” was held where all the unique content created by the bloggers was showcased, to celebrate their individuality and the flexibility of the HP Pavilion x360.

Achieving one’s passion with flexibility

For people who are always on the go, the HP Pavilion x360 is a convertible personal computer that can serve as a laptop and a tablet. A durable 360-degree geared hinge lets you easily use the HP Pavilion in four modes—work in laptop mode, watch in stand mode, play in tent mode, and write or draw in tablet mode.

The HP Pavilion x360 PC has a micro-edge bezel design which makes the 14-inch screen seem bigger, for a more immersive viewing experience, especially when you need to watch DIY videos and other self-help content to continuously improve your craft. The Full HD IPS touchscreen also helps you navigate sites with ease.

Running on up to 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core processor, INVIDIA® MX130 GDDR5 discrete graphics options and a 512GB SSD and 1TB HHD dual storage, the HP Pavilion x360 can handle numerous photo and video editing and curating tasks that come with keeping an online presence and engaging people about your passion and aspirations. On select models, there is the 16GB of Intel® Optane™ memory for storage acceleration.

The HP Pavilion x360 is available in Pale Gold, Sapphire Blue, Natural Silver, and Mineral Silver colors for only P62,990 at all authorized HP reseller outlets nationwide.

Eton International School Rises by the World’s Best Sunset

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Eton International School, is a world-class learning institution, dubbed as the "School of the Future",  with mission to help develop leaders for the 21st century.

SITTING at the heart of Manila and right at the country’s cradle of arts and culture, the Eton International School rises as the first world-class learning institution inside the prestigious grounds of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). 

Eton International School-CCP stands proudly amongst landmark structures—the Folk Arts Theatre in its north, the Coconut Palace on the east and bordered in the south by the Manila Bay, world-renowned for its spectacular sunrise and glorious sunsets. 

Jacqueline Marzan-Tolentino, Eton International School Directress

“ETON is the school of the future where learning happens beyond the four walls of the classrooms. It is a place where kids will feel safe to learn, grow and multiply their talents exponentially,” said Ms. Jacqueline Marzan-Tolentino, Eton International School Directress.

ETON has created three pioneering programs—the Center for the Talented and Gifted for the pre-schoolers; Center for Leadership and Performing Arts for grade school and Center for Technology and Innovation for high school.

“What sets ETON apart is how we nurture the leadership potential in each child. Our mantra is every child is a leader and every child can be a hero waiting to be unleashed. We take time out to know about the child’s strength and weaknesses so that we can match our teaching style to our students’ learning style. This allows the students to learn, faster, better and higher. Eton International family culture allows students to grow and create better relationships in their family and community. It only takes love to break all barriers in the mind, heart and soul. With our multiple local and international programs, each child is given the chance to find his gifts, strengthen their resiliency and build their confidence,” Tolentino adds.

We visited ETON CCP yesterday (May 14), and were given the chance to see how Eton International School have unique teaching methods that make learning more fun with games. Jacqueline Marzan-Tolentino, president and founder of Eton International School, let us to experience their evaluation test that can determine the type of learning atmosphere in the ETON. 

The test has no right or wrong answers , just simply tells your characteristics if you’re global or analytic.

After the presentation program, ETON CCP invited us, the bloggers to join in their exciting cruise of Manila Bay together with some of their teachers, staff and students.

THE ETON EDUCATION

Tolentino further explained that the Eton school philosophy is that “Every child is born with Royal Dignity.” 

“We believe the gifts and calling of each child is irrevocable. A child’s worth is built in. It is our mission to open their mind to possibilities, strengthen their competency and skills and inculcate values that will set them for life,” she adds.

Eton’s motto is Artes (Heart), Scientia (Mind) and Intelligentia(Will or Spirit). 

“Every child is nurtured to inspire, to innovate and to lead a life in honor of God and service to humanity. Every Etonian leads with humility, courage and heart,” Tolentino said.

Eton prides itself of its small class size that allows them to focus on the development of each child’s multiple intelligence especially in the crucial foundation years. Tolentino describes this as strengthening their roots to allow the children to be resilient as they grow and bloom and ready to conquer the world. 

*  LEADERSHIP PROGRAM -Eton provides learning adventures that are life changing. The students are taught to focus on developing their faith in God, self, family and others through self mastery, experiential mastery and life mastery here in the Philippines and abroad. 

*  LANGUAGE PROGRAM- Eton nurtures the gift not just of one language but three—English, Filipino and Mandarin. The students may also have an elective in French and other languages. – I SPEAK

* EARTH SAVERS PROGRAM - Eton leads the community to take care of the environment through our ECO Savers Program. - I CARE

* ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM – Eton promotes Philippine arts and culture from visual arts to performing arts through various exhibitions and cultural activities. - I CREATE

* DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACCELERATION PROGRAM – Eton provides multiple ways to Iearn from modular program to hands-on learning .- ILEARN

* ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM - Eton believes in teaching financial and wealth program at an early age through our various business start-up cases. IBUILD

* RECREATION AND CELEBRATION PROGRAM – Eton promotes local and international sports and wellness program - I EXPLORE

* STEM PROGRAM- Eton’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) program has given the Eton students a remarkable edge in this space. “Our global affiliations range from TOFEL to Lego Robotics to International Learning Styles AndMultiple Intelligence. Our program is used in UK, Asia and US,” Tolentino proudly said. – I SOLVE

*  HOLISTIC PROGRAM- Eton sets three goals in every school year for students to learn and grow with from subject goals. These could be in arts, language, geography, history, ICT, language, math, music, PE, Science, society and technology); Personal goals ( enquiry resilience morality communication thoughtfulness cooperation respect and adaptability):& Internationalization goals ( local and international collaboration and cooperation.) Students are exposed to different opportunities to grow with their counterparts worldwide through internationalcompetition and fieldwork. – I PRAY

* INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION PROGRAM –Eton has international curriculum linkages that allow our students to easily be accepted abroad. - I CONNECT

*  PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM – Eton has confidence building program that allows students to know their strengths and develop their talents at a faster rate through learning styles multiple intelligence and other personality development programs. - I LOVE

DEVELOPING 22nd CENTURY LEADERS

The mission of Eton International School, Tolentino explained, is to help develop leaders for the 21st century.

“These are leaders who are creative, critical, caring, compassionate, communicative, collaborative, confident, country loving and cross cultural,” she says. “We refer to these as the care values embedded in each child.” 

“He dreams big by taking small steps. A small act of courage to press on towards his dream to lead his generation to a better life. It starts by creating multiple positive adventures in their early years, establishing their strengths in their foundation years thru multiple engagements and lastly enhancing their multiple Intelligence in their high school years. Specialization happens in their senior year that will give them a head start in life, Tolentino shared.

ETON GRADUATES MAKING MILESTONES GLOBALLY 

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the saying goes.

ETON International School is proud not just of the achievements of current students but, most especially, their graduates.

Here are some of the Eton alumni who have made the school proud:

• Liviana Navarro, who was a consistent gold medalist at Eton from preschool to grade school has so far amassed five gold medals as world champion in performing arts in the United States, where she is based as a respected theater performer and singer. 

• Ylay Gosiaco, who was also a consistent gold medalist at Eton, is now a scholar at the prestigious Harvard Medical School

• Nezza Rafain, also a consistent gold medalist at Eton, is a recipient of eight scholarship grants abroad, was accelerated twice and was an International Benchmark Test Topnotcher in English, Math and Science in Australia. She is currently a medical student.

• Carlos Alfonso, made Eton and the whole country proud by winning the championship in the International Robotics Olympiad in China.

• Valerie Villuan, a consistent gold medal awardee in Eton, graduated with the highest honor of summa cum laude at the Florida Atlantic University in the United States.

• Jaira Velsaco, is a member of Eton Robotics Team wereshe competed in various local robotics competitions. She was accelerated to Grade 12 at Crescent Heights High School, Calgary, Alberta Canada.

• David Benjamin Fugnit, a consistent honor student and known to be a good leader during his stay in Eton. After graduating in senior high school, he has been granted a scholarship for his college education at Hult University, San Francisco, USA.

• Aaron Daniel Fugnit, has obtained the highest score in the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Junior. Herepresented Eton International School and the Philippines in various local and international robotics competition including Bucheon, Korea and Bandung, Indonesia. He won was a Champion in Robot Dancing Category DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2016. He is Currently Grade 11 under International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

• Kristen Claudine Agbuya, represented Eton International School and the Philippines in various local and international robotics competition including Bucheon, Korea and Bandung, Indonesia where she received a Technical Award in Robot in Movie Category and Champion in Robot Dancing Category DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2016. She is Currently Grade 12 under International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

• Asuka Shigemura, has been a Champion, DepEd National Science and Technology Fair - Pinoy Robot Games 2017 - Creative Category with judges from Singapore, Thailand and Philippines.

He was granted a slot as the Philippine official delegate to Google Australia Robotics Challenge in Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. 

• Darren Lyndon Espanto, he is the first runner up of the voice kids philippines season 1. He also receives various awards like Promising Male Performer, 46th GMMSF Box Office Entertainment Awards, Most Outstanding Teen Artist of the Year - 8th EdukCircle Awards Multiple nominations and won Male Pop Artist of the Year at 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music.

• Beanca Marie Binene, ought out actress, host, endorser and has obtained the highest score in NCAE Manila with 99+, 95 and 99+ rating.

“The achievements of our current students and our alumni inspire us to provide world-class education to Eton students. If we want our children to be future-ready and globally competitive, we are certain that an Eton education could prepare them for that,” Tolentino said.

Aside from the newly-inaugurated ETON International School-CCP, ETON has another branch near Rockwell located at 6075 Palma St., Poblacion, Makati City which caters to students from the south of the metropolis.

Another is Eton Global Institute that caters senior high school, collegiate, professionals, for culinary and hospitality programs located at 1633 Makiling St, Sampaloc, Manila near the Chinese General Hospital.

“We are very proud of the kind of leaders Eton has nurtured for the past 15 years. The unique brand of Eton education has allowed our students to conquer the world. We dream of bringing Eton Education to as many cities in the country and partner with the best and brightest in the world,” Tolentino adds.

For more information on Eton International School, visit their website, www.eton.edu.ph or their social media accounts: (Facebook, IG, Twitter)