ShopeePay Partners with Lifestyle Brands to Provide In-Store Payments Nationwide

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MANILA, MAY 21, 2021 - As more individuals start to adopt digital payment methods like mobile wallets, ShopeePay, Shopee’s mobile wallet, partners with ten lifestyle brands to provide users contactless in-store payments. 

Starting today, consumers can safely pay with ShopeePay at National Bookstore, Penshoppe, Sebago, Kipling, Digital Walker, MemoXpress, Puregold, Newstar Shopping Mart, OXGN, and Regatta.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is happy to partner with these top brands to make it easier, safer, and more convenient for users to transition and embrace alternative payment methods such as ShopeePay. As the nation continues its fight against the pandemic, we want our users to feel safe by using cashless transactions even if they’re shopping in-store. We will continue to collaborate with top brands from different categories to provide quality digital payment services to the Filipino consumers.”

To make the experience more rewarding, users who pay with ShopeePay via QR for in-store purchases will get 20% coins cashback* up to a maximum of ₱500 coins until June 20, 2021. There are two easy ways to Scan and Pay using ShopeePay:

1. Partner merchant scans user’s QR code:

1. User opens Shopee app and tap the “Scan” icon

2. Click ‘Generate QR Code’

3. Enter ShopeePay PIN

4. Show the generated QR code for the cashier to scan and wait for confirmation of payment 

2. User scans the partner merchant’s QR code:  

1. User opens Shopee app and tap the “Scan” icon

2. Scan the QR code displayed on the shop’s tabletop card

3. Input the amount to pay and tap “Confirm”

4. Enter 6-digit ShopeePay PIN and wait for confirmation of payment.

ShopeePay users can easily top up their accounts using their debit card or other convenient methods to enjoy in-store payments. From May 24 - 27, users can also enjoy these 6.6 ShopeePay Cashless Festival deals on Shopee: 

• Free shipping vouchers with ₱199 min spend and daily 15% cashback deals

• ₱1 deals from your favorite brands such as Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking, Bonchon, and Domino’s

• ₱10 data for ₱1 for new digital buyers, and ₱5 load for ₱1 for all users

• Up to 25% cashback on Bills Payment 

For more information on how to Scan and Pay using ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-scan-and-pay. Check out the details about the 6.6 ShopeePay Cashless Festival here https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. 

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

ASUS VivoBook Series Collaborates with Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. to Empower Today’s Generation Z

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, (May 21, 2021)- The Future of Gen Z is here! We are very thrilled to announce the collaboration of ASUS VivoBook series with Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. featuring the limited-edition DBTK® merchandise bundle with ASUS Vivobook laptops that are designed and created for the youth.

Starting today until July 15, 2021, every customer who will purchase select ASUS Vivobook laptops including ASUS Vivobook Flip, ASUS VivoBook S, ASUS Vivobook and ASUS Vivobook Gaming will get free limited edition DBTK® merchandise worth PHP 3,00  which includes a T-Shirt, Laptop Mat, Laptop Sleeve, Facemask and sticker packed in an exclusive ASUS DBTK Box.

ASUS VivoBook series chose to work in partnership with Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK®) with one main goal to resonate the parallel message of empowering the future of today’s youth to #WowTheWorld.

#WowTheWorld being the official tagline of the ASUS Vivobook Series is a challenge for the youth today to freely express themselves and push their limits in pursuing their passion while discovering their self along the journey.

ASUS Vivobook will also be collaborating with Riva Queenery as the official Vivobook ambassadress to help spread the message to the youth.

Drawing inspiration from themes that reflect the ideas and attitudes of today’s youth, a.k.a.  the Gen  Z, energetic, vivid, creative, true to be themselves and thinks out of the box. These are some of the personalities that perfectly vibes with the ASUS VivoBook Series. It is created to express yourself and dare to be different, Free yourself and break the mold and finally discover yourself and find the best in you.

Whether you are a student, aspiring content creator, budding entrepreneur or a fresh graduate we have an ASUS Vivobook laptop just for you that can match your personality, style and requirements.

The ASUS Vivobook Flip, is a convertible laptop with 360 degree Ergolift hinge that let’s you transform your laptop into tent mode or tablet mode. This series also comes with an ASUS Pen that let’s you unleash your creativity.

The ASUS Vivobook S on the other hand is available in different colors that can make you stand out more without compromising it’s the performance that you need with it’s top notch processors and SSD storage. You can also get 40% better CPU performance with ASUS Intelligent Performance technology if you get the model with Intel 11^th Generation Processors.

If you are looking for a more affordable option we also have the ASUS Vivobook Series with also a variety of color options for basic computing requirements perfect for online class use and entertainment. And lastly, the ASUS Vivobook Gaming for those who want a laptop that they can use for classes and light gaming.

Don’t Blame the Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK®) is a lifestyle & clothing brand that thoughtfully creates crafted quality goods that embody functionality and exhibits exceptional artistry which express stories, messages and experiences about culture and the youth of people from all walks of life.  DBTK® draws inspiration from those who think differently targeting curious teens or today’s Gen Zs who seek to pursue their passion and make their goals a reality. Kids who put in effort to learn and explore the endless possibilities before them.

Click here to visit our official microsite to know more about promo mechanics, registration, participating laptops, and stores. Do not miss out this once in a lifetime lit collaboration from the trendsetters of today’s youth!

Follow your #PanlaSarap with these five ways to cook your tocino

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Tocino will never be the same again with these kitchen ideas

Tocino is a culinary wonder that has various versions across the globe. It is popular in the Caribbean, Latin America, as well as most parts of Asia. But perhaps, the most popular among them is the kind that evolved here in the Philippines.

Known for its savory and sweet taste with its distinctive reddish hue, the Pinoy tocino is a go-to meal for Pinoys, particularly tosilog. But did you know that Mekeni offers two tocino variants that suit different #PanlaSarap? If you want that right kind of sweet, Mekeni Classic Tocino is for you. But if you’re digging that perfect tamis-alat blend, Mekeni Pork Tocino is the one you are looking for.

Whatever your #PanlaSarap is, upgrade ordinary recipes with your fave tocino with these new ways to cook and serve tocino!

Wrap it up!

Burritos are perfect on days when you only have such a short time to grab a bite. And if you have always had your burrito the conventional way, making one with tocino will surely give you an extra-special experience. Instead of using regular meat, scoop the sliced tocino bits in the middle portion of your flour tortilla, add in the rice mixture, wrap it, seal it, and you have your tocino burrito!

Korean recipe with a Pinoy twist!

Give the Korean mixed rice recipe Bibimbap a Pinoy twist by using tocino as the main ingredient! Tocino can and will make this dish even more delicious. Bibimbap will be more appetizing with Pinoy tocino’s tamis-alat or classic sweet flavor that perfectly complements the hot gochujang paste mixed in it

Coat it and fry it!

Give the fam a taste of Japan when you serve Tonkatsu using tocino! Perfect for lunch or dinner, cover your egg-coated tocino strips with panko bread crumbs and deep fry them in oil. This tocino-katsu dish is simply irresistible with every bite of this crunchy sweet and salty pork.

Toss it in a bowl of greens

Yup, tocino can be used as a salad topping. All you need is a bowl of salad greens, a tangy salad dressing, and a hearty serving of shredded fried tocino. Toss it together and you have that healthy dish with juicy pieces of tocino as an added layer of flavor!

Available in Mekeni Home2Home delivery, online stores, wet markets, groceries, and supermarkets nationwide, Mekeni’s Classic Sweet Tocino and Tamis-Alat Pork Tocino have 220g and 450g packs. For more information about these products, check out Mekeni’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mekeniph).

Brother Philippines associates renew commitment to conserving the environment on Earth Day

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In the spirit of helping save the environment, Brother Philippines associates renewed their promise toward sustainability and conservation with #MyEarthPromises on this year’s Earth Day last April 22.

Brother associates from both the Philippines and the Asia Pacific region gamely showed their promises in two videos published on YouTube and the company’s social media accounts. Commitments ranged from vowing to do plastic-free living, to reducing energy consumption by unplugging unused appliances and electronics, to proper waste segregation, just to name a few.

“On Earth Day this year, we realize now more than ever the importance of saving the planet, which is why we renew our own promises to help the environment from within our own organization,” said Glenn Hocson, president of Brother Philippines.

The #MyEarthPromise videos can be watched at https://bit.ly/MyEarthPromiseBrotherAsiaPacific and http://bit.ly/BrotherPHMyEarthPromise.

This Earth Day initiative is part of Brother Earth, a bigger campaign launched by parent company Brother Industries, Ltd. Japan dedicated to the conservation of the environment. Brother Earth supports the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 established by the United Nations in 2015.

Other sustainability activities done by Brother Philippines include Tree Planting, Marine Conservation, and Eco-Point (an activity within Brother Offices that encourages associates to consistently do their part in saving the earth), and support of other local environmental efforts in the organization.

The Brother Group commits to continue working proactively to solve social challenges through innovative products, environmental activities and social contribution activities globally while cherishing the spirit of "At your side.”

To learn more about Brother Earth and Brother Group’s active environmental campaigns,

realme Buds Q2 elevates standard of affordable TWS with stylish design and quality audio

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The country’s no. 1 smartphone brand and one of the bestselling TWS (True Wireless Stereo) brands in the Philippines, is ready to shake the market yet again with the release of its latest AIoT (artificial intelligence of things) audio device -- the realme Buds Q2.

Officially launched today via a livestream event on realme’s Facebook Page, the realme Buds Q2 offers new and upgraded features that greatly benefit the youth’s modern lifestyle. Promising an elevated listening experience, the realme Buds Q2 offers stylish design, quality audio, and other impressive features.

Trendsetting design

In line with the brand’s goal of embodying the youth’s interests, the realme Buds Q2 takes on a cool, modern aesthetic that offers a fresh take on wireless audio devices. It bears a unique design that incorporates the cut-shape aesthetic of kaleidoscopes into the cobble-shaped earbuds. With its two stunning color options: sleek Black and a stylish pastel Blue, the realme Buds Q2 is a stunning entry-level audio device that perfectly complements the lifestyle of every fashionable youth.

Quality audio experience

Aside from its chic design, the realme Buds Q2 offers incredible results when it comes to delivering a high-quality listening experience. It comes with a 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost Driver that uses high-quality PEEK & TPU polymer composite diaphragm to deliver clear and sharp sound. Using the brand’s updated Bass Boost+ solution, the Buds Q2 unlocks further bass potential to bring out immersive audio for real heart-thumping music.

The realme Buds Q2 is also a device gaming enthusiasts will surely appreciate. With its Gaming Mode function, the realme Buds Q2 reduces latency by as much as 51%, and transfers sound from your phone to the earbuds in just 88ms. This function offers a perfect sync between video and audio while playing games or watching movies. Clear and engaging conversations on the realme Buds Q2 are also made possible by a powerful noise reduction system supported by its ENC (environmental noise cancellation) algorithm that significantly reduces surrounding noise during calls.

Coming with a built-in 40mAh battery in the earbuds and 400mAh battery in its charging case, the realme Buds Q2 offers an overall 20-hour long battery life. It gives up to 3 hours of single continuous calling time and 5 hours of single continuous listening time, letting users binge up to eight movies or listen to 400 songs without any interruptions.

In addition, the realme Buds Q2 offers improved connectivity and control with instant connection, high transmission speeds, powerful anti-jamming capability, low power consumption, and stable signal even at a distance of up to 10 meters using Bluetooth 5.0 technology. It also offers an intelligent touch feature, IPX4 water resistance rating, and quick charging through Micro-USB.

The realme Buds Q2 will be available first on Shopee starting May 21, 12:00 MN, with a one-time offer of Php400 off at only P890. It will also be available in selected realme concept stores, kiosks, and partner dealers nationwide starting May 22, at the suggested retail price of P1,290. The warranty period for the realme Buds Q2 is 1 year, applicable from the device’s activation date. During the warranty period, if any functional failure occurs, realme will provide maintenance services free of charge through 16 authorized service centers nationwide.

The realme Buds Q2 makes a great addition to the brand’s TechLife ecosystem, which aims to make every young Filipino live more conveniently and efficiently daily with a full-circle digital experience driven by a powerful mix of audio, wearables, smart TVs, smart home devices, and smartphones.

For more info and updates on the realme Buds Q2, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #QualityAudioStylishDesign #realmeTechLife

About realme

realme Philippines is the country’s number one smartphone brand as of Q1 2021 trusted by the Filipino youth. Since its entry in the Philippine market in November 2018, the three-year-old brand has managed to establish a strong presence in a highly competitive landscape. realme continues to maintain its leadership by having a strong and wide network across the nation, solid partnerships with key players in various industries, and a customer-centric ethos across different silos of its business.

Delivering innovative smartphone line-ups, including the introduction of the 108MP camera technology in its latest smartphone launch, realme is committed in providing the best digital lifestyle experience to every Filipino. On top of that, realme also continues to cater to the needs of its customers by providing high quality service, that includes expanding their online & offline presence for nationwide availability, deploying 16 service centers to support after sales services, and actively engaging with the realme squad community.