Google Philippines celebrates Dolphy’s 92nd birthday with Doodle!

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Today, Google Philippines celebrates the 92nd birthday of the comedian, actor, producer, and philanthropist Rodolfo ‘Dolphy’ Quizon with a doodle. This illustrates the country’s King of Comedy whose charm and humor warmed hearts and made him a household name among millions of Filipinos.

Born on this day in 1928 in Manila, Dolphy’s interest with the performing arts began in his childhood when he was selling peanuts and watermelon seeds at movie theaters. Able to watch movies for free, the young Dolphy started dreaming of becoming an actor and landed his first small film role at age 19. This was followed by years of hard work and success in film and radio before he made his big television debut with the 1960s series “Buhay Artista” (“Actor’s Life”). 

Dolphy cemented his legacy in the industry with one of his most iconic roles in the family sitcom “John en Marsha” (“John and Marsha”).  The series ran through the ‘70s and ‘80s and was so popular that the actor went on to produce nine spin-off films through his own production company, RVQ Productions. The following decade, he proved that comedy never goes out of style as he starred as single father Kevin Kosme in the classic series “Home Along da Riles”.

With a career spanning over six decades and more than 200 movies and multiple long-running television shows under his belt, Dolphy became one of the pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry. He also founded the Dolphy Aid Para sa Pinoy Foundation which provided scholarships to children of overseas Filipino workers.

In honor of his contributions to show business and a lifetime of philanthropy, Dolphy was conferred the Philippines’ Grand Collar of the Order of the Golden Heart in 2010.

“Google Philippines is proud to showcase one of our country’s iconic entertainment personalities to the world,” said Mervin Wenke, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Google Philippines. “Through this Google Doodle, we recognize and pay tribute to Dolphy’s remarkable talent and passion which have made a significant impact in the local entertainment industry, bringing laughter to generations of Filipinos. We hope that today, everyone is reminded of Dolphy’s legacy and how he taught everyone to find joy in everyday life.”

His gift of comedy and laughter lives on among his family members and across generations, and continues to inspire many comedians in the industry. Join Google in honoring the King of Comedy on his birthday by sharing a heartfelt message with the hashtag #GoogleDoodleForDolphy. 

To see the actual doodle, visit google.com or google.com/doodles.

Achieve the Perfect Work-from-Home Setup with Shopee, Get everything you need for your workspace at home

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With the current global pandemic driving people to stay indoors, many migrate from the typical office lifestyle to working from home. 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, offers easy access to work-from-home essentials. Here are some must-haves for the perfect work-from-home setup:

A Dedicated Desk

Finding the perfect work desk is possible! Setting the ideal office area is key to getting into that ‘work’ mindset, after all. Choose a sturdy, yet comfy work table that allows you to focus and get the job done. 

Try: Sturdy Desk for Small Spaces

An Ergonomic Chair

A good office chair is an excellent investment. It minimizes back pain and prevents injury in the long term. Get a chair that’s the right height to maintain a comfortable posture. Remember, with less pain, there’s more focus! 

Try: Ergodynamic High Back Mesh Office Chair

A Good Lamp

Lighting in the work environment has a significant effect on productivity and concentration. The ambient light needs to be bright enough to read comfortably. Choosing the right kind of lighting prevents the risk of eye strain, headaches, and fatigue. Natural light is the best, but a desk lamp ensures the area is well-lit for ultimate productivity.

Try: Nordic Solid Wood LED Table Lamp

An External Monitor

A wide external monitor or a dual monitor setup means more space for all the tabs on the screen. Make sure to get one with high resolution and to keep the monitor height at eye level to prevent back pain from too much slouching. 

Try: Anmite 24” Monitor

A Fast and Reliable Router

Working from home means the intense usage of a reliable internet connection. Faulty connections are extra frustrating, especially during video calls. With more people using the internet at home, a good router can boost connectivity and productivity. 

Try: TP-Link Router

Making these small changes makes a huge difference in productivity and quality of work which eventually leads to less stress and more motivation to enjoy what the new normal brings. 

With these office accessories and furniture, it is now possible to set up the perfect work-from-home office. Shopee provides a variety of items to choose from. In addition to that, shoppers can enjoy freebies and exclusive discounts when they use ShopeePay as their mode of payment. 

ShopeePay Special Promotions

From July 24 to 31, users can win cash prizes, earn ShopeePay credits, and claim vouchers and Shopee coins with ShopeePay special promotions. 

Lucky Draw 

● Regular ShopeePay users: ₱10,000 cash prize and ₱1,000 worth of ShopeePay credits

● New ShopeePay users: ₱10,000 in cash prize and ₱1,000 worth of ShopeePay credits. 

● Bills Payment: One lucky winner of ₱10,000 when they pay their bills via ShopeePay. They need to spend at least ₱800 to join the raffle.Promo duration is from July 24 to 29. 

Western Appliances offers top appliances brands up to 40% off and FREE Shipping at Shopee!

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At Shopee, Western Appliances is currently having a 40% off on its large appliances! 

Western Appliances has been around for many decades and is one of the most trusted appliance stores. There are always great deals from home and kitchen appliances, and audio-video entertainment systems from leading brands.

If you're looking for appliances you plan to buy,  or replacing your old units, check this out with trusted brands at Shopee's  Western Appliances official store.

Sharp, Kolin, Haier, and Panasonic gives discounts, free gifts and free shipping.

Sharp

Check out Sharp ESU75GPGY 7.5kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine at 11% off! ₱12,000 only. Get it on Shopee now! 

https://shopee.ph/product/70513189/6133852099?v=f38&smtt=0.0.5

Sharp Automatic Washing Machine

Features:

7.5kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine

Top Load

Antibacterial Pulsator

Auto Tub Clean

Auto Restart

6 Washing Programs

LED Panel

Lint Filter

RPM: 730

Sharp 7.5kg Fully Automatic Washing Machine ₱12,000

Kolin

Check out Kolin KAG100HRE4 1hp Window Type Aircon w/ Remote at 9% off! ₱16,600 only. Get it on Shopee now! 

https://shopee.ph/product/70513189/6133802365?v=b4e&smtt=0.0.5

Kolin KAG100HRE4 1hp Window Type Aircon with Remote

Features:

1.0HP Window Type Air Conditioner

Remote Cooling Capacity: 9800 Kj/Hr, EER: 11.3

R410a Refrigerant

High-Quality Motor

Rapid Cooling Sleep Mode

Energy Efficient

Anti-Bacterial Filter

230V/60Hz

Recommended Floor Area: 16-19 s.q.m.

Dimension (WxDxH): 560x668x375 mm

Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Service, 5 years Compressor

It’s at 9% off from ₱18,285 and you get a free desk fan plus free shipping on purchase.

Kolin KAG100HRE4 1hp Window Type Aircon w/ Remote ₱16,600

Haier

Check out Haier LE49F1000U 49" UHD Digital TV at 44% off! ₱18,398 only. 

Get it on Shopee now! 

https://shopee.ph/product/70513189/1965397758?v=d5b&smtt=0.0.5

Haier LE49F1000U 49inch UHD Digital TV

Features:

49″ UHD Digital TV

4K Engine

4K Upscaling 2K-4K

Digital ISDB-T Ultra Slim Bezel

Timeshift

USB 4K Video Support

Simulated surround system

DBX sound enhancement

Original price was ₱32,998 and currently being sold at 44% discount

Haier LE49F1000U 49″ UHD Digital TV ₱18,398

Panasonic

Check out Panasonic NRBQ241VS 8.7cuft Two Door Inverter Refrigerator at 7% off! ₱17,500 only. Get it on Shopee now! 

https://shopee.ph/product/70513189/5733945369?v=75f&smtt=0.0.5

Panasonic NRBQ241VS 8.7cuft Two Door Inverter Refrigerator

Features:

8.7cuft/ 245L Refrigerator, Two Door, Direct Cool Inverter with ECONAVI Manual Defrost System with Defrost Button R600a Refrigerant, Faster Cooling Efficient Ice Making, Jumbo Freezer LED Lighting, Built in Deodorizer Modern Flat Door Design, Pocket Handle Adjustable Slide-Out Wire Shelves Japan Quality, Color: Ceramic Gray Dimensions (WxDxH) 540x620x1315 mm. Warranty: 5 years Compressor motor. 1 year parts and labor.

There are many other brands on sale at the Western Appliances official store, at Shopee. It’s cost-efficient shopping online at Shopee!

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

Pizza Hut strengthens worry-free delivery commitment with ‘Sealed for Safety’ stickers

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Pizza Hut is doubling down on its promise of a worry-free delivery with the launch of its “Sealed for Safety” stickers.

The tamper-proof stickers are affixed to pizza boxes and paper bags that contain food items to assure customers that their orders are safely prepared during deliveries.

“The Sealed for Safety sticker is the newest initiative in our continuing efforts to ensure the health and safety of our customers. We aim to guarantee that when our customers have their favorites delivered, the experience would be worry-free for them,” Pizza Hut Marketing Manager Lorent Adrias said.

Since March 18, Pizza Hut has been rolling out several initiatives to provide worry-free service to their customers. All Pizza Hut team members undergo health checks upon reporting for work and are required to wash and sanitize their hands regularly. Delivery equipment is likewise disinfected before and after every delivery. Riders wear face masks and they practice physical distancing during deliveries to ensure the safety of customers.

Customers who wish to order food from Pizza Hut can dial 8911-11-11 for Metro Manila or #11111 for provincial delivery.

Other worry-free delivery options include ordering online by visiting www.pizzahut.com.ph or through Grab Food and FoodPanda.

For customers who prefer take-out, Pizza Hut assures that physical distancing measures are observed in-store, food is served from a safe distance, and team members follow safe preparation, dispatch, and service. The entire restaurant is sanitized as well. Safety measures such as a “no mask, no entry” policy, temperature checks, and hand and footwear sanitization are implemented in-store.

Customers may opt for worry-free take-out options such as Walk-in Take Away; Click and Collect for orders made through the website and to be claimed in-store; and Car Pick-up where customers can order in advance using the hotline and then claim it curbside from their nearest Pizza Hut branch.

For a complete list of open stores, please visit this link. For more information about Pizza Hut, visit pizzahut.com.ph. Like and follow Pizza Hut on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest offers and promos.

Ensuring learning for young children amid the pandemic

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Early childhood is a crucial stage in a child’s life. As a child grows from infancy up to eight years old, important connections are happening in the brain. Brain development progresses at a very rapid pace in the first few years of life, and at three years of age, a child’s brain is twice as active as an adult brain. This is a very special time that will never happen again. 

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, young children are staying at home without access to daycare. This can have longer lasting consequences among very young children as the unfolding overwhelming circumstances affect their brain. This can lead to toxic stress among children, which produces high levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that disrupts the process of brain development by limiting the proliferation of brain cells, damaging health, learning and behavior. But even as schools and day care centers remain closed, parents and caregivers can continue young children’s learning at home.  

“Children may not be the face of this pandemic, but the impact it will have on them is lifelong,” UNICEF Philippines Representative, Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov, stated. “Learning must continue. The key is to find alternative ways for them to grow and develop when staying at home.”

UNICEF’s child development experts offer tips to sustain children’s learning and development amid COVID-19. 

Listen and interact

At this time, children may be distressed and search for a sense of regularity, a safe space for them to talk, to ask questions, and express their feelings. 

“Your children must feel secure in your love,” UNICEF Philippines’ Early Childhood Development Officer, Cecille Dajoyag, shared, “Consistent and supportive adult caregiving--together with adequate nutrition--are the best ways to offset the effects of multiple adversity and to support healthy brain development.”

Be actively involved and observant of your child. Pay attention to what they see or hear on television, the radio, or online, for misinformation can cause a lot of anxiety and fear. Interact with them meaningfully and reassure them that whatever they are feeling, whether it is bored, scared, or lonely, it is valid. Not only will this make them secure with you, it will also nourish the continuously growing relationship you have with them.

Bond and create activities

To develop to their full potential, young children need nurturing care, conditions that provide good health, security, responsive caregiving, and opportunities for early learning. Create a routine together and observe your child’s interests, abilities, and learning styles.

UNICEF recommends enjoyable activities such as playing, whether make believe, free play, or playful learning, reading stories, singing songs, and doing household chores together. These will help children cope with the stress while bonding and relaxing with you. 

Learn with them

Social emotional learning, play-based learning, and supporting parents to engage with children is critical during this time. Play gives children opportunities to acquire not just physical, but also cognitive, language, and social skills. 

Children witnessing their parents or caregivers wanting to learn with them is a major plus. Show genuine enthusiasm for learning and take every opportunity to discover new information together. UNICEF encourages learning life-saving messages, such as handwashing and physical distancing through dance and song. 

Playing is learning

Children do not need new or expensive toys for their learning and development. Make use of clean, safe and colorful objects around the house. Plastic bottles with pebbles inside can serve as shakers, socks and buttons can be made into puppets and magazine cutouts can be made into puzzles. 

While there are age-appropriate toys, it is best to de-gender toys. Allowing young girls to play with traditional “masculine toys” associated with large motor development and spatial skills and young boys to play with traditional “feminine toys” associated with fine motor development, cognitive sequencing of events, early language development and social skills allows them to develop their full range of interests and talents.  

As the world gradually recovers, UNICEF is committed to ensuring the growth and development of every Filipino child. UNICEF helps in developing strategic education plans with national government partners, aids in the continuation of early learning during emergencies, engages caregivers in a #LearningAtHome challenge and produces storybooks that promote learning. 

During emergencies, education can be lifesaving and life sustaining. Which is why during the COVID-19 response, UNICEF believes it plays a critical role in protecting public health, keeping children safe, ensuring continuity of learning, and promoting mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. 

To donate to UNICEF’s COVID-19 response, go to https://donate.unicef.ph/