Gong Xi Fa Cai! Here’s What to Look Forward to this Chinese New Year

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Continue the tradition and send ang paos to your loved ones conveniently with ShopeePay

Chinese New Year is just around the corner! And while public gatherings and grand celebrations on the streets are not allowed, you can still enjoy the festivities at home. Here’s what you can do to celebrate the Chinese New Year even if you and your family are staying indoors:Relax over the long weekend 

This 2021, the Chinese New Year falls on a Friday—which means you have three whole days to enjoy some well-deserved ‘me time’! You can opt to stay in and binge-watch your favorite shows since most festivities in Binondo are canceled due to safety precautions. Here are three items to make your binge-watching more pleasant: 

Popcorn Maker 

What’s a movie without popcorn? Make your own favorite popcorn with this Popcorn Maker from Russell Hobbs Fiesta. 

Smart TV

Immerse yourself with the movies with a wide, high-definition screen from ACE. 

Inflatable lounge chair and ottoman 

Whether you’re watching alone or with a significant other, finding the perfect spot is the best way to spend the weekend. 

Celebrate with your favorite Chinese New Year treats and delicacies at home

Just because celebrations are canceled doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the holiday. Instead of risking your health by dining out, you can order in some Chinese take-out. Better yet, prepare a home-cooked Chinese New Year meal with your family—fun and inexpensive! Here are three products that will come in handy in the kitchen: 

Wok

Perfect your pancit canton and fried rice recipes with this durable wok pan from Tefal. The exclusive titanium hard base makes it an ideal investment for the aspiring chef. 

Air fryer 

Tempted to make dumplings this Chinese New Year? Opt for the healthier cooking option with the Kyowa Air Fryer. 

Tikoy 

What’s Chinese New Year without a dessert as delicious as tikoy? Grab yours from Polland now, just in time for the celebrations! 

Preserve the tradition of giving ‘ang pao’ 

On top of the festive food and drinks, superb dragon dances, and the last-minute shopping for new clothes, the Chinese also look forward to receiving red packets, or ang paos, during house visits and reunions with relatives. The giving of ang paos during Chinese New Year is a meaningful gesture, with the red colour of the envelope symbolizing energy, happiness, and good luck. These are traditionally handled out by married couples to the younger generation, as a sign of goodwill and a symbol of good fortune.

Although big gatherings are currently banned, you can still digitally send ang paos to your loved ones via ShopeePay! ShopeePay is Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet that lets you pay for your online purchases, utility bills, NBI clearance, and radio-frequency identification (RFID) stickers. Here’s how you can digitally send money to friends and relatives: 

For more information about the money transfers, check out https://help.shopee.ph/ph/s/article/How-can-I-transfer-my-ShopeePay-balance 

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

Send digital Ang Pao with PayMaya and be one of the Lucky 8 to win a brand-new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G!

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This Chinese New Year, good luck abounds as PayMaya gives away Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G phones to 8 lucky winners for its Send Money promo.  

Whether you’re sending digital Ang Pao to your loved ones or sending a payment to a seller, the more you give, the more luck you’ll receive as every P500 send money transaction gets you one raffle entry from now until February 15, 2021.

Sending money via PayMaya is free and it takes less than a minute. This convenient experience makes PayMaya the best option for your daily transactions. And now, your Send Money experience is made even better with the chance to win Samsung’s coveted flagship phone. 

To start sending money via PayMaya, all you need to do is upgrade your account by tapping ‘Upgrade for free’ on your app, and filling out the online form with the required details and documentary requirements. Once you get the confirmation that your upgrade is successful, you can already start sending money to other PayMaya account holders by tapping ‘Send Money’ on your PayMaya app.  

 

You can complete your send money transaction simply keying in the mobile number of your recipient and the amount to be sent. Once you hit the send button, they will already receive the funds in their PayMaya accounts real-time.  

 

Getting PayMaya, sending money, and paying for purchases using the app is very easy and safe for use, especially during this time. 

Just download the PayMaya app at https://official.pa​ymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account to find out what it’s like to go cashless with the fastest, safest, and most rewarding way to pay for anything online and in stores. Remember, for your everyday needs, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!  

 

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.   

 

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 37,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Globe and Microsoft Partner for a Learning Session With 21st Century Educators

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Globe, in partnership with Microsoft held an E-skwela Partner-Led Learning Session on January 22, 2021. Entitled Office 365 for Education: Learning Essentials for 21st Century Educators, the webinar was an online effort of Globe and Microsoft to help partners in the academe be informed and gain access to tools that would provide quality learning experience to their students.

 

The webinar shed light on the current difficulties and challenges faced by educators and learners—one of which is the change of mindset and attitudes of learners due to the absence of face-to-face interaction. Mark Arthur Abalos, Segment Head for Education of One Globe Education, mentioned that virtual classes have caused a noticeable shift in student behavior. And as such, Globe is committed to help educators understand and adjust to these changes.

 

Fides Ricasa, Microsoft Chief Partner Officer of Microsoft Philippines, has pointed out that the partnership with Globe has helped in providing tools that would enable educators and students to efficiently adapt to the new way of education.

 

Adapting these tools require effective training. In his segment of the webinar, Roland Ruben, Training and Support Supervisor at Center for Innovative Learning Programs of De La Salle University - Dasmarinas, emphasized the importance of training educators on how to use these digital technologies, alongside the physical equipment they use for teaching.

 

Paolo Balinas, Enterprise Manager for Education of Microsoft Philippines, stressed during the E-skwela partner Led Session,  the importance of the four pillars in education to move forward and rise above today’s environment. These four are Leadership and Policy, Modern Teaching and Learning, Intelligent Environment, and Technology Blueprint —all of which Globe and Microsoft continue to provide to help institutions across the country.

 

The pandemic has indeed caused a sudden shift in the way things work in the education industry.  It has pushed institutions to enhance what they have used in the past and to innovate with the use of new technology. In this situation, Globe and Microsoft are partners of the educational system in providing the proper tools, training, and strategies.

 

Globe remains committed to helping Philippine educational institutions adjust, adapt, and rise above new challenges —as education remains a vital pillar in the development of this nation.

 

Speakers included Segment Head for Education of One Globe Education, Mark Arthur Abalos; Microsoft Chief Partner Officer of Microsoft Philippines, Fides Amor Ricasa; Training and Support Supervisor at Center for Innovative Learning Programs of De La Salle University - Dasmarinas, Roland Lorenzo Ruben; and Enterprise Manager for Education of Microsoft Philippines, Paolo Balinas.

 

#Reinvent the way you learn

By bridging teachers to information and technology that enable continuous learning, especially during times of crisis, Globe continues to prove itself an invaluable partner in promoting 21st Century Learning and in improving resilience in education.

 

Learn more about our offers at https://www.globe.com.ph/business/sme/education-offers.html 

 

Bite into 4 delicious cheeses with the Ultimate Cheesy Bites Pizza from Pizza Hut

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If you think that you’ve had the perfect pizza for cheese lovers, you better think again, because Pizza Hut is bringing together everything you love about cheese and more into one creation to give you the most cheese-loaded pizza experience of your life—the Ultimate Cheesy Bites Pizza!

Embark on a one-of-a-kind food adventure with this latest offer from Pizza Hut, featuring four different types of cheeses! 

Up to 24 bite-sized poppers filled with mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese and then topped with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese surround the Cheese Supreme Pizza—a new flavor from Pizza Hut—complete with a marinara dip for that extra layer of flavor.

Heading out? Why not go for the “Cheesy Bites Feast for 2” set, exclusively available for dine-in? It comes with one Regular Cheese Supreme Ultimate Cheesy Bites Pizza, two servings of regular Spaghetti Bolognese, and two refreshing servings of Berry Lychee for a satisfying meal.

Satisfy your pizza cravings with the Cheesy Bites Triple Pizza Treat set, which includes three pizza flavors: Cheese Supreme Cheesy Bites Pizza, Hawaiian Supreme Pan Pizza, and Pepperoni Supreme Pan Pizza.

Or, if you want to start a hearty and filling cheese pizza party with family and friends, you’ll want to go for the “Cheesy Bites Feast for 4” set, available for dine-in, take out, and delivery. It comes with one Large Cheese Supreme Ultimate Cheesy Bites Pizza, one Family Spaghetti Bolognese, four pieces of Fried Chicken, four servings of mushroom soup, and a pitcher of Pepsi!

The Ultimate Cheesy Bites Pizza starts at P429, while the Cheesy Bites Feast sets start at P599. These offers are available for a limited time only, so order today!

Get your Pizza Hut favorites hot and fresh, delivered straight to your doorstep!

Order via the 8911-1111 hotline, through online platforms www.pizzahut.com.ph and the Pizza Hut mobile app, or through delivery partners GrabFood and foodpanda. 

Dine-in is also available in selected branches. To view the list of currently open stores, visit www.pizzahut.com.ph/store-list. The list is updated daily in accordance and compliance with guidelines depending on their location.

For more information about this and other offers and promos from Pizza Hut, visit the website at www.pizzahut.com.ph and like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Queen C Takes the Extra Mile to Strong Immunity : Take care of yourself, others, Catriona Gray says

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As new challenges arise, we need to keep ourselves in our best shape to face these obstacles. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray started taking the steps she needs to keep her best foot forward each day. 

For Cat, putting yourself first before others does not always mean you are selfish. Sometimes, it also means that you only want to create the best version of yourself to give your best contributions to the community. 

“Keeping my heart, mind, and body healthy with exercise, staying hydrated, eating healthy, and having enough sleep are some of the best ways I appreciate myself. Add in a small dose of Santé Daily-C, I can take on everyday challenges with strong immunity and fewer worries,” she said. 

Cat said she can never go wrong taking extra steps with Santé Daily-C, especially when it now has a 750mg variant in vegetable capsules. The Santé Daily-C is Catriona’s go-to vitamin C supplement since it is non-acidic and gentle in the stomach during digestion. It has a pH range of 7.00 to 8.00, making it safe for daily consumption. 

It gives her an extra level of protection since it contains 843.64mg of Sodium Ascorbate to help prevent and treat scurvy and vitamin C deficiency. It also provides enhanced iron absorption, collagen formation, and extra aid in speeding the wound healing process, helping her have the safeguard she needs to make the most of her days with a bright smile and the right mindset. 

“Last year, the pandemic helped us realize how important it is to keep our bodies fit and our immune system strong. Santé Daily-C helped me become mentally healthy since I know to myself that I am doing my part and my best to fight off the dangers of these trying times,” said Cat. 

With a healthy lifestyle and Santé Daily-C strengthening her body and immune system, she spends time with her loved ones, helps her the community, follow her passions, and simply do mundane things and hobbies energized and without worries. 

Santé Daily C is just one of the many other organic health and wellness products offered by Santé. Known for its flagship, Santé Barley™, the company has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are made with organic barley grass, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency. 

To learn more about Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com