Over PHP 30 million of prizes to be given away at GCash's Merry GCash Promo!

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There’s about 30 million reasons to celebrate Christmas this 2020, and it’s just by using the GCash app!

GCash, the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines, is giving away over PHP 30 million in prizes and surprises with its biggest holiday promo yet, Merry GCash!

It is indeed ChristMAS KAYA with GCash because by just simply using the app -- buying load, sending money, shopping using scan-to-pay, and doing other transactions -- customers can win daily gifts up to PHP 5,000, and also get a chance to win smartphones, TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, and more at the grand raffle!

As an additional pamasko, customers who buy prepaid load using the GCash app also get a chance to win up to 100% of their load back via the Load2Win promo! Customers can learn more at load2win.com.

“While 2020 has been a very challenging year altogether, the Filipino Christmas spirit is very much alive, it’s through our Merry GCash campaign where we want to embody the same -- spreading joy and giving gifts this holiday season, just by using the GCash app,” said Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

Even with the pandemic, GCash is still empowering Filipinos to continue traditional Christmas traditions through financial technology. With the GCash app, customers can send aguinaldo digitally to their loved ones through the Send Pamasko option under the app’s Send Money feature. 

For physical gifts, customers can now use GCredit on Shopee, perfect for those who would want to buy now and pay later. 

Lastly, customers have multiple options to have their noche buena with GCash. Customers who want theirs pre-made can order from foodpanda and get PHP 50 off when they pay via GCash and use the code “GCASH50” upon checkout. 

For those who would want to prepare theirs with the family meanwhile, they can do their holiday grocery shopping inside the GCash app as well! Powered by Puregold, customers can purchase their groceries directly from the app by going to GLife then selecting Puregold, checkout digitally and pay using funds from their GCash wallet, and have the option for branch pickup or delivery. 

Aside from Puregold, GLife will also soon offer digital storefronts to different industries such as gaming, food delivery, grocery, retail, transportation, and more. Datablitz, Purego, Boozy, and Goldilocks are among the partner stores coming soon, while top local online shopping website Lazada, Zeal Rewards, Globe One, and Goama Games are already available inside GLife.

“Cashless transactions this holiday season are crucial for the safety and convenience of Filipinos. Gone are the days where you have to do most things physically, be it sending pamaskos or going to a supermarket to prepare for noche buena. The GCash app offers this new and more convenient reality to Fililpinos, empowering them to do more on their smartphones while staying safe at the comfort of their homes,” Sazon 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/.

Mekeni employees extend goodwill to communities with gift-giving activities amid pandemic

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Christmas came early for four select institutions in Pampanga as Mekeni Food Corporation employees spearheaded the company’s annual gift-giving tradition.

Beneficiaries from the Bahay Pag-ibig (home for the aged), Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth (for special and abandoned children), Duyan ni Maria (home for abandoned children), and Children’s Home of Immaculate Mary (home for abandoned children) received special gift packs which Mekeni employees gathered using the funds the management and they themselves raised.

Mekeni continues its annual gift-giving activity. Four institutions in Pampanga received gift packs good for three to six months.

“Christmas is all about giving but more than the gifts we have given our communities, we aspire to spread hope amidst these difficult times we are facing. We know that due to the pandemic, celebrating Christmas will not be the same this year. But we will not let this dampen the yuletide spirit as we ought to make this season more meaningful than ever,” said Mekeni’s Head of HR, Marilou Uy.

Mekeni has been doing this annual gift-giving program since 2008. However, due to the health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the program had to be done differently. Rather than going to the institutions and holding a program, Mekeni employees had to drop off the gifts in designated areas to ensure safety precautions can be maintained.

With the support of the management, Mekeni employees were able to provide joy to their beneficiaries through grocery packages that can sustain their basic food and hygiene requirements for the next three to six months.

“We hope to give memorable experiences and lasting memories for our beneficiaries through our annual gift-giving tradition. But this year, despite the challenges, we go over and beyond our mission by reminding them that whatever the pandemic throws at us, we will continue to serve them and uplift the quality of their lives in every way we can,” Uy said.

Apart from giving gifts to their partner communities, Mekeni did not hesitate to continue looking after the well-being of those who are beyond their circle. When disasters badly hit several places in Luzon, Mekeni employees showed their malasakit and perseverance to help the devastated communities through donation drives.

Mekeni employees prepared hot meals for the victims of Taal Volcano

In February 2020, after the Taal Volcano erupted, the company, together with the local government of Porac, Red Cross Rizal Chapter, and Rotary Club of San Juan del Monte, immediately went to Agoncillo, Batangas and held an outreach program for those who were affected. More than 2,000 hot meals were prepared and provided by the employees on-site.

Recently, food packs were turned over to the flood victims in the town of Macabebe and to the Aeta communities in Porac, Pampanga that have been hit by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. The indigenous communities were given gift packs consisting of food and other essentials. Mekeni also participated in outreach activities in Bicol by donating products for a feeding program there.

“Malasakit in the time of adversity is much-needed by our fellow Filipinos these days. As we ensure that our own employees and their families are safe and well-provided, we are also helping other communities to recover after being hit by natural disasters on top of the physical and economic problems that the pandemic has brought to them. We will continue reaching out to more communities to address their needs during these trying times,” said Mekeni President Prudencio S. Garcia.

#HisenseTvSENSEtials to make your days merry and bright! Must-Have Hisense Home Appliances to Add to Your Grown-Up Christmas List

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Bring more holiday cheer into your home with these #HisenseHomeEssentials

Treat yourself and your home to new appliances that can add holiday cheer this Christmas, and even spark joy the whole year-round. These home essentials are not just rewards to give yourself for working hard throughout the year, but also investments that your home and family can benefit from for a long time.

 

Check out these #HisenseHomeEssentials, and discover the best gifts-to-self for you this Christmas.

 

#HisenseTvSENSEtials to make your days merry and bright

If you’re ready for a TV upgrade, there are a lot of amazing Hisense options that you can choose from. All are expertly crafted, and equipped with the most advanced TV technology. The Hisense  4K ULED Smart TV - A6505, in particular, is a great choice for the holidays, offering top-of-the-line specs and outstanding picture quality, with an affordable price tag.

 

With a Hisense 4K ULED SMART TV, TV never felt so real. Indulge in an elevated viewing experience that lets you #SeetheIncredible through four key features that it has to offer - Ultra color, Ultra HD resolution, Ultra Smooth Motion, and Ultra Contrast.

 

This TV runs on the Vidaa U operating system, a Linux-based OS proprietary to Hisense, designed with “U” in mind. Its user-friendly interface is customizable, reliable, fast, and allows easy switching between apps, such as Netflix and YouTube. Other features to enjoy from the Hisense 4K ULED SMART TV line are Anyview Cast, Bluetooth, Hi-view engine, DBX-TV and Mirror.

 

The best Hisense Refrigerator for all your Christmas feasts

With a Hisense refrigerator, you get a combination of function and style, plus energy-saving features that are great for every home. Whether you are looking for a classic and simple unit or a more high-tech smart refrigerator, Hisense’s fantastic product offerings should not be missed this Christmas. 

 

Indulge in sweater weather at home with a new Hisense Air Conditioner

Stay cool and comfy with a Hisense inverter split type air conditioner, with features such as Super Cooling, 24-hr on and off timer, and Smart Running. The air conditioner’s remote control also comes with an I Feel Function that measures the room temperature and relays this to the unit to automatically adjust to the adequate settings.

As a special promotion from Hisense for the holidays, get a free soundbar when you buy a 55” or 65” Hisense 4K UHD SMART TV or 4K ULED SMART TV. This, along with other exclusive deals on amazing Hisense products are available at leading appliance stores nationwide.

 

For updates, visit the  Hisense website (www.hisense.com.ph) and follow the Hisense official social media accounts on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HisensePhilippines/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hisenseph/).

 

DOT presents virtual concert to promote Manila’s cultural heritage sites

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The Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), takes a step further in promoting Manila’s cultural heritage sites, collaborating with The Manila Heritage Trail and Manila Heritage Alliance to bring a free virtual concert titled “Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila” bannering the music of iconic band Hotdog to performed by various OPM artists.

“The Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila concert will give us the warmth of nostalgia just in time for the holidays. Get ready to sing along to hit songs of Hotdog -- Annie Batungbakal, Bongga ka Day, Beh Buti Nga, Ikaw ang Miss Universe, and of course, Manila, which are just a few of the tracks that have contributed so much to the city’s colorful musical and cultural scene, all while visiting iconic Manila sites from the comforts of your home,”enthused Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who is set to join Mayor Isko Moreno as special guests at the online event broadcasting on December 13.

The tourism chief shared that the virtual concert is a continuation of the long-running Concert at the Park and Paco Park Presents events of the National Parks and Development Committee (NPDC). Among the sites to be featured in the concert are Manila City Hall, Luneta, Paco Park, Intramuros, Museo Pambata, National Planetarium and Jones Bridge.

“In addition to promoting local travel and the live events industry, we want to offer inspiration to all Filipinos in these trying times,” Puyat explained.

The Hinahanap-Hanap Kita Manila Concert will be headlined by Bras Pas Pas Pas Pas with Raymund Marasigan, Ebe Dancel, Armi Millare, Yeng Constantino, Blaster Silonga, Nicole Laurel Asensio, Bing Austria, Bea Lorenzo, Rubber Inc., and Gary Valenciano. Boyet Sison will host the event with the concert’s various legs creatively directed by Juno Oebanda, RA Rivera, Paolo Valenciano, Jason Tan, Alco Guerrero and Quark Henares. The concert is produced by Juno Oebanda, Dindin Araneta and Jezreel Apelar with DOT Culture & Arts of Manila Chief Charlie Duñgo and NPDC Executive Director Cecille Romero at the helm.

The concert will be co-presented by the City of Manila, Juancare Foundation Inc., and Viva Music Publishing Inc., and will be available for streaming on the Facebook pages of the DOT, TPB, Intramuros Administration, Nayong Pilipino and NPDC.

Turn this holiday season with an extraordinary smile using this limited edition of Colgate toothpaste, now available in Shopee

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Even 2020 has been a challenging year, Christmas time continues. Just keep smiling, because life is beautiful and there’s so much to smile about. A smile also tells us that the world is full of endless possibilities.

A smile with love behind it has so many positive effects on us: It stimulates the brain, makes you come across as friendly, and brings joy to the people around you. Whether you say hello to a stranger you pass in the road or wave to your neighbor while you’re on a run, adding a smile to these simple acts of kindness can make someone’s day merry and special.

Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more. Give the gift of a Colgate Smile this Season with Colgate Christmas toothpaste. It has a very refreshing Merry Mint flavor in a unique gel form with green Christmas Trees and Red Confetti strips! 

This is a perfect gift this holiday season as it comes with a very beautiful packaging where you can write your special message too!

Let's turn this holiday season with an extraordinary smile using this limited edition of Colgate 

toothpaste, now available in Shopee.

You can even win a P2,500 Noche Buena package from Colgate for you and your family by joining the #SmileStrong Christmas promo.

Joining the #SmileStrong This Christmas is as easy as 1-2-3!

Step  1: Buy 300 pesos worth of Colgate Products including the Colgate Christmas Toothpaste

Step  2: On Facebook, post a photo of you and your loved one with the Colgate Christmas Toothpaste

Step 3: Be one of the 100 winners of the Noche Buena Package worth P2500.

For every winner, Colgate Philippines will be donating a Noche Buena package to a family in need.

Don't forget to keep your receipts as proof of purchase. The deadline for entries is on December 15, 2020. This promo is open for Metro Manila residents only. 

Limited Edition Colgate Merry Christmas Toothpaste at Shopee for only ₱119 from ₱129.

Let's #SmileStrong this Christmas! Get your Colgate products only on Shopee! Add to cart now at https://shopee.ph/Colgate-Merry-Christmas-Toothpaste-95g-i.45237836.4255962349

For more information about Shopee NewLimited-Edition Colgate Christmas Toothpaste, visit https://shopee.ph/colgatepalmolivephilippines

Shop, win, and #SmileStrong this Christmas! #SmileStrong with #ColgatePH 

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