Hot Chocolate Recipes to Give You That Cozy Feeling Anytime

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Whether you’re working from home or doing a weekend movie marathon with the family, you can make your day extra sweeter by enjoying home activities with a cup of hot chocolate.

Stay cozy and level up your hot cocoa game with these easy-to-make Swiss Miss chocolate drink recipes.

Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa

Who says peanut butter only goes well on bread? Pour a sachet of Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate into a mug. Add 180 ml hot water to dissolve the cocoa mix. Add a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter, and gradually stir until well-mixed. Top off with whipped cream.

Caramel Hot Cocoa

Simply adding caramel to your drink can give it a different burst of sweetness. Make your caramel hot cocoa by pouring milk into a mug and heating it in the microwave until it’s hot. Add in half a teaspoon of caramel syrup and stir until fully dissolved. Pour in a sachet of Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Mocha Hot Cocoa

Savor the perfect blend of chocolate and coffee by making your own cup of chocolate mocha. Just dissolve a sachet of Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut into a mug of warm milk. Add two teaspoons of instant coffee granules and stir until completely dissolved. For added flavor, you can top this top off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Strawberry Hot Cocoa

Strawberries and chocolate are a perfect pair. Having both in one drink? Heaven. To prepare, heat a glass of strawberry milk in the microwave until hot. Stir in a sachet of Swiss Miss Milk Chocolate until well-blended. Top off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. You may even add strawberry bits to level-up your drink.

Mallow-loaded Hot Cocoa

If you’re a fan of marshmallows, this can also go well with your chocolate drink! Start by mixing Swiss Miss Choco Milk Blends with a warm cup of milk. This Swiss Miss variant comes with marshmallows that you can mix in the drink and even use as toppings. You can even add more mallows and top this drink off with whipped cream. You can also coarsely break a graham cracker into small pieces and generously sprinkle these on your drink.

Grab your stash of Swiss Miss and try these five different recipes that you share with every member of the family. You can even invite your buddies for a virtual chitchat session over some hot chocolate drinks or do a watch party with your favorite movies.

Swiss Miss comes in Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Marshmallow, Hazelnut and the new Choco Milk Blends variants. Check out more recipes and updates by Swiss Miss Philippines on Facebook.

Swiss Miss is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), makers of well-loved Filipino goodies such as Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Cream-O, Cloud 9, Maxx, C2 Cool and Clean and Great Taste.

Enjoy your favorite Swiss Miss drink even more by trying these hot cocoa drink recipes

Out of essentials? Here’s a handy guide for when you #ShopAtSM!

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Ran out of stock in your stash? #ShopAtSM for essentials and more as it reopens its doors with a wide range of exclusive flash deals – both online and in the malls – while still keeping a safe community space for all. 

“Providing for our customers, especially in this time of pandemic, has always been our top priority. In the coming months, we will be rolling out more digital and on-ground programs to make shopping more convenient for our mallgoers,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin.

Here are some shopping thrills you can expect when you #ShopAtSM starting this July:

1. Shop safe. Shop with ease as thermal scanners, automatic alcohol dispensers, and UV devices and other safety measures are now in place in SM malls. On top of that, SM will be collaborating with actress Heart Evangelista for the #SMxHeart campaign to further promote safe shopping.

2. Empower your little learners. Are your little ones attending classes from home? Provide them with the necessary #AweSMLearning tools, such as tablets and laptops, or some headphones from Bose which will be at 30% off during SM Megamall’s online Flash Sale from July 24 to 26! Find out more here!

3. Snag the kiddie must-haves. Your kids need a wardrobe update, too! Give them a fashion spin while on quarantine and get them their fave clothes, shoes, and accessories with special discounts. Can’t leave the house just yet? Have it delivered or picked up via SM’s online delivery and curbside services! For more information, check out www.smsupermalls.com.

4. Update your wardrobe. Get first dibs on fashion deals from brands you love such as Perry Ellis, Marks & Spencer, Sebago, or Superdry with SM Megamall’s online Flash Sale at flashsale.smsupermalls.com or through “Shopstreaming”, a live online shopping program broadcasted on SM Supermalls’ Facebook and Instagram pages. While you’re at it, avail of SM’s personal shopper free delivery for a minimum spend of P3,000! Plus, shoppers may also get designer masks!

5. Get it from the catalogue. Be the first to get exclusive peek of fresh drops via your favorite SM mall’s digital catalogue available on Facebook. Plus, score digital coupons and special discounts on select items!

Score exclusive offers with SM’s first-ever exclusive online Flash Sale happening in the following malls: SM Megamall (July 24 to 26), SM Aura Premier (August 14 to 16), SM City North EDSA (August 21 to 23), and SM Mall of Asia (August 28 to 30), and soon in other SM malls nationwide. Check out flashsale.smsupermalls.com to know more. 

From home essentials, gadget needs, to fashion must-haves, get everything you need and more, and experience a new and safer way to live and #ShopAtSM!

Manila Government, Globe Business assist public schools with data plans for online learning

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The city government of Manila will be providing public school students with free access to online learning platforms under Globe’s BatangMaynilaSurf Plans. The telco giant also gave 11,000 LTE pocket mobile WiFi devices to the city for its public school teachers, as they prepare for the blended learning programs to be set by the Department of Education (DepEd).

Schools will be implementing blended learning—a mix of face-to-face and online classes, so that students can pursue their education amidst COVID-19. Lessons can be delivered using various channels such as TV, radio, computer devices, and learning modules and packets both in print and digital form.

 (L-R) Meanne Quiambao, Vice President for Corporate and International Sales, Globe Business and Manila Mayor ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso

“We value education for Manileños, which is why the city government of Manila looks forward to gifting 110,000 tablet devices equipped with Globe SIM cards and 11,000 laptops paired with Globe pocket WiFis,” shared Manila Mayor ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso. “We hope that through this initiative and with Globe’s relentless service, more public school students and teachers can maximize digital tools to create conducive and safe learning environments.”

The pandemic has made it difficult for the education sector to make quality learning accessible. This is widely due to the lack of digital technologies and internet connections within Filipino households.

“The Manila government has been continuously supportive of Globe’s efforts in establishing a robust network in the Philippines. They recognize that ICT connectivity plays an important role in nation-building and is essential for Filipinos to participate in a digitally-connected world,” stated Peter Maquera, Senior Vice President for Globe Business. “Through Globe’s BatangMaynilaSurf Plans and LTE Mobile WiFi devices, we aim to provide students and teachers with access to the online educational resources they need.”

Globe Business' BatangMaynilaSurf data plan is specifically engineered to help students focus on their school activities and gain a virtual space that keeps them safe from the health risks caused by COVID-19. The custom-built plan allows students to access school-related websites and applications only. The plan is also already pre-activated upon distribution, with Globe refreshing the data allocation monthly through its Load Up platform.

Aside from being a trusted provider of digital solutions, Globe continues to work with local government units to build cell sites across the country. These towers, which are responsible for amplifying communication signals, enable individuals and businesses to gain better connectivity. With the World Health Organization (WHO) deeming cell sites to be a non-health hazard, Globe hopes that more organizations, like the city government of Manila, will give their full support as the telco works to create first-world internet through ICT infrastructure growth, network upgrades, and deployment of cellular towers.

There’s no better time to be connected than now. Get in touch with your dedicated Globe Business Account Manager to discover how you can propel your business’ digital transformation. Visit our website to learn more about our data plans, ICT solutions, and other digital services

GCash supports safety of BPO employees

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As the Philippines slowly reopens the economy amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country, entrepreneurs and employers alike are prioritizing the health and safety of its customers and employees.

To maintain social distance and minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19, salaries, incentives, and allowances are best dispersed through cashless channels. GCash for Business, the enterprise arm of the country’s leading mobile wallet, offers a wide range of business solutions which allow both merchants and users to enjoy a safe and secure cashless experience. It allows businesses to distribute payroll and allowances to employees through their GCash e-wallets, which can be linked to a GCash MasterCard.

“Even before the pandemic, GCash played a big role in ensuring the safety of employees of Teletech, a global customer experience services and technology innovator who has won awards for being a top employer in the Philippines” said Luigi Reyes, VP for Enterprise of GCash.

The GCash rewards helped Teletech achieve its goal of gamifying their team’s career path and engagement in a high-touch environment with the launch of the Gamified Talent Engine (GTE). The GCash app gave the employees the liberty to choose the rewards they wanted in a convenient manner in exchange for participation in the program. In some cases, those rewards could be used for daily necessities which helped employees save cash. Adam Jove, one of Teletech’s customer representatives who has been working for the company for seven years, was able to trade his GCash points to buy maintenance medicines to treat his medical condition. GTE Director Jan Rodriguez, added that they observed high utilization of rewards through GCash for supermarket and drugstore redemptions, as they helped usher employees to maximize their benefits while keeping transactions easy and contactless.

Teletech PH Regional Lead Paul Doctolero saw employee participation in wellness programs improve with GCash. “Who wouldn't want to interact, learn, and at the same time get incentives? Self-improvement is in demand and with this platform, you can do it whenever and wherever.” he said.

Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), which operates GCash, is part of the portfolio companies of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe Telecom Inc.

GCash is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, kindly visit https://www.gcash.com/.

A Quick Guide on How to Use and Activate ShopeePay

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How to Activate ShopeePay:

1.) On the “Me” tab in the Shopee app, tap “ShopeePay” then “Set Up ShopeePay”

2.) Enter your personal information and the check your phone to receive the One Time Password (OTP)

3.) Create and confirm your ShopeePay PIN

How to Use ShopeePay

Before being able to pay for any purchases, you need to top up your ShopeePay wallet

1.) Top up your ShopeePay wallet

- Tap “Top Up” and select the denomination

- Pay for your Top-Up via the available payment centers/options

Once Shopee confirms your payment, the Top Up amount will automatically enter into your ShopeePay wallet. Now your ShopeePaywallet is ready for you to use!

2.) Select ShopeePay as Payment Method

- After checkout, tap “Payment Option”

- Tap “ShopeePay” as the payment method

3.) Pay for your purchase with ShopeePay

- Tap “Confirm” to use ShopeePay for your purchase

- Your ShopeePay balance will immediately deduct the paid amount.

You can learn more about ShopeePay on this link https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay