OPM hits land in top 10 viral trends with more than 1 Billion Views

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Filipino pop culture has made its way to one of the world’s most influential online platforms with Original Pilipino Music (OPM) in TikTok’s top 10 viral trends in the Philippines.

Dance challenges using OPM garnered more than 1 billion views, led by #marikitdancechallenge with 964.6 million views.

#talachallenge:

@blythe Di na kinaya ng pin ko sa buhok hahaha ##fyp ##marikit

♬ Binibining Marikit - Austin Ong

#chinitagirl, #talachallenge and #Catriona were also among the most viewed dance challenges so far in 2020 with 329.7 million, 216 million and 125.8 million views, respectively.

#chinitagirl:

@dexiediaz_ (Late post lang po, naligo po ako) ##chinitagirldancechallenge ##chinitagirl

♬ CHINITA GIRL - Austin Ong

#talachallenge:

@mainemendozaaa03 "The things I do for you." - Arjo ##popster 🤪##talachallenge

♬ Tala - vivore

#catriona: 

@azideguzman Catriona🤪##catriona

♬ Catriona - Matthaios

As the leading global short video platform, TikTok has one of the most active and engaging communities in the world. Its diverse content creators and viewers range from the girl- and boy-next-door to top celebrities not just in show business, but also in sports, among others. Such is its online reach and influence that much of today’s trends are deemed to start on TikTok.

Completing the top 10 trending hashtag challenges are:

· #WipeItDown, 10.1B views

· #howichange, 2.9B views

· #Videoreply, 1.6B views

· #TikTokU, 1.4B views

· #Savagelove, 1.1B views

· #pictureinpicture, 567.4M views

The top hashtag challenges comprise not just entertainment, but also educational and creative videos, reinforcing TikTok as a safe online environment for showcasing everyone’s individuality, creativity and passion.

Check this out ! 

chinitagirl:

@dexiediaz_ (Late post lang po, naligo po ako) ##chinitagirldancechallenge ##chinitagirl
♬ CHINITA GIRL - Austin Ong

#talachallenge:

@mainemendozaaa03 "The things I do for you." - Arjo ##popster 🤪##talachallenge
♬ Tala - vivoree

#catriona: 

@azideguzman Catriona🤪##catriona
♬ Catriona - Matthaios

Sanofi launches campaign to bridge gaps in Caring for Patients with chronic diseases

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Health talks, a virtual session with a theme “Healthier/PH Sessions: Continuity of Care for a Healthier Philippines,” was held recently.

In its effort to build a healthier Philippines, Sanofi Philippines turned towards empowering mothers and spotlighting their critical role in managing their family’s health. The global pharmaceutical company recently launched their new campaign entitled Panatang Sanofi with the Pinay matriarchs at the heart of their advocacy.

“The mother is the cornerstone of the Filipino family. She is caring and selfless when it comes to attending to her family’s health,” said Amal Makhloufi Benchouk, Country Lead of Sanofi Philippines. “This is the kind of lifetime commitment we strive for in Sanofi as we build a healthier Philippines. There is no greater embodiment to our panata than our beloved mothers.”

Amal Makhloufi Benchouk, Country Lead of Sanofi Philippines. 

Makhloufi was one of two speakers during the recently concluded online discussions entitled “Healthier/PH Sessions: Continuity of Care for a Healthier Philippines,” where she exchanged thoughtful dialogues and shared insights in front of an audience consisting of moms.

Niña Corpuz.

“As moms, we cannot afford to be sick or else who will take care of the family?” exclaimed Broadcast Journalist and the event’s moderator, Niña Corpuz. 

“A lot of us have to really be more proactive. It's really better to be informed and to be educated about potential health concerns so that we know that what we're doing is the best thing for our family.”

In response to the disruption that the pandemic has caused across the country’s healthcare system as well as a growing fear and apprehension towards seeking medical consultation for risk of contracting the virus, the Company has initiated programs in order to deliver better care.

The Company has reinforced its Empower Program—a program for patients with diabetes; as well as launching WeHealth, a program that aims to connect patients with doctors, at any time and place.

“What the Empower Program ensures, especially during this pandemic, is the continuity of care for persons with diabetes,” Makhloufi explained. “They will be provided with holistic care and linked to the appropriate healthcare experts who will stay in constant touch and even do weekly check-ins with the patient.”

Speaking on the recently launched WeHealth, the Sanofi Executive explained that the program is a proofpoint for the company’s unwavering commitment and panata to ensuring that families have access to the proper care they deserve.

“WeHealth is an e-Health Ecosystem that aims to connect Filipinos with their doctors or health service providers from the safety of your own home and this can be crucial during the pandemic because you’re eliminating the risk of exposure,” Makhloufi intimated. 

“Even before the pandemic, Sanofi Philippines has been aiming to bridge the gaps that many Filipino families face when it comes to accessing consultation and treatment,” the Country Lead shared.

“This is where we want to play a role and it’s part of our mission to build a healthier Philippines.”

GCash Save Money set sights to improve Filipinos’ lives with more rewarding ways to save

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GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, has rolled out offerings for GCash Save Money which seek to provide Filipinos with more rewarding ways to save and accumulate long-term wealth in a safe and secure way amid the challenges presented by the pandemic.

GCash Save Money goes beyond saving and draws closer into an investment platform with its limited-time promo of 4% per annum interest growth rate for GCash Save Money account holders.

On top of that, GCash Save Money also provides free insurance coverage for its account holders.

Both the special rate promo and the free insurance will apply to users who maintain a minimum of P100,000 in savings in their GCash Save Money accounts.

“We at GCash are committed to uplift the lives of our users further by providing them with more rewarding ways to save money. Now that we are experiencing huge hardships during these times, these efforts by GCash Save Money are deep rooted in our vision of providing finance for all,” said GCash President Martha Sazon.

The special 4% per annum interest rate promo runs from June 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The promo of 4% interest rate per annum will be merited to the GCash Save Money account holders who maintain a balance  of P100,000 and up.

Regular GCash Save Money accounts have a standard interest rate of 3.1% per annum, still the best-in-the industry when compared to traditional banks, which offer an average of 0.25% interest per year.

For GCash Save Money Free Insurance, account holders should have an average daily balance of at least 100,000 in a given month. Fulfillment of such will make the GCash Save Money account holder eligible for free insurance during the next month.

The Free Insurance offer is exclusive to GCash Save Money account holders until July 1, 2021. The insurance package includes free life insurance coverage equal to their ADB up to P1 million, zero fees, zero monthly premium, and no medical check up required.

Powered by CIMB Bank Philippines, GCash Save Money Money is a feature of GCash which functions as a savings account. Compared to opening a traditional bank savings account,

GCash Save Money is a simple, easy, effective and seamless way to do savings without the hassle of bringing documents to physical bank branches.

With its remarkable interest rates, GCash Save Money presents users the opportunity to increase their savings effortlessly at around the same pace with existing investment instruments in the market currently.

Using GCash Save Money is safe and secure as each account is insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) for up to P500,000 and is also regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

“GCash champions the easy, seamless, safe and secure mobile wallet experience. It is one of the factors why we are leading in terms of digital payments. It also remains as our loudest battlecry, to first and foremost protect our account holders above everything else,” Sazon said.

“As GCash’s user base continues to grow by the minute, our commitment is to continue incorporating more protection and security to an already secured system like GCash,” Sazon added.

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/.

UBX’s online shop builder Sentro now with over 13,000 sign-ups

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Online shop builder Sentro of UBX, the fintech arm of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has gained significant traction from entrepreneurs with now over 13,000 platform users, barely four months since its launch.

Sentro provides an outlet for people looking to showcase their products online or have their own website.

The platform is particularly relevant as businesses pivot to digital to survive amid the public health crisis.

Entrepreneurs can create their online shop that accepts payments in minutes, for free with no set-up fee nor commission from sales.

For casual sellers or small businesses who are interested to go online, sell and grow their business, just log on to sentro.ph.

Sentro is one of four ventures of UBX that aim to provide clients with the much needed access to technology, and create marketplaces that have otherwise been impossible for other companies to offer during the pandemic.

For its notable contributions in leading the Filipino finance market’s digital revolution, UBX was recently honored by the London economic magazine Capital Finance International (CFI.co) with the Best Digital Community Impact Initiative Southeast Asia 2020 award.

Shopee Now Offers Users An Easy and More Convenient Way to Pay for their Utility Bills

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Users can conveniently pay for their utility bills via ShopeePay, and on September 9, can enjoy all-day vouchers and discounts of up to 25% off.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, offers an easier and more convenient way to pay water and cable bills via its mobile wallet, ShopeePay. Shopee users can now easily pay for their Maynilad, Manila Water, Cignal, SkyCable bills, and more with just a few taps on their smartphones.

Shopee has observed an accelerated shift towards digital payments during the pandemic. According to Facebook and Bain & Co’s annual report, 22% of consumers now say that digital payment is their preferred way to pay, compared to 14% in 2019. As a response to this trend, Shopee is now providing users an option to skip the long lines at billing centers and pay their bills using the Shopee app.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “At Shopee, our goal is to empower consumers with more options and to make it even easier for them to shop and make payments online. Through ShopeePay, we aim to deliver a seamless experience, greater cost savings, security, and convenience to our users.”

Here’s a guide on how users can pay their utility bills online with Shopee: 

Step 1: Go to the Load, Bills & eServices Product Module, then tap Postpaid Mobile, Landline & Internet, TV Cable, or Water.

Step 2: Select Biller and add necessary details, then tap Continue.

Step 3: Select the preferred payment method, then tap Confirm.

Step 4: Tap Pay Now. Once payment is successful, you will receive your order details.

ShopeePay Promos on 9.9 Super Shopping Day

On September 9, ShopeePay users can enjoy all-day discounts and flash vouchers of up to 25% off. They can also look forward to a coins cashback amounting to ₱250 for new ShopeePay users and ₱150 for current users if they pay their bills through ShopeePay.*

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run until September 9. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily flash deals for as low as ₱9, exclusive discounts of up to 90% off on leading brands, exciting prizes via in-app games, and many other exciting offers. 

For more details on billers accepting payments via Shopee, check this link https://help.shopee.ph/s/article/Shopee-Biller-Guide-List. 

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

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.