You Can Now Pay with ShopeePay at SEAOIL

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MANILA, MAY 28, 2021 - With the growth of digital payments, ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with SEAOIL, a Filipino-owned fuel company, to provide users with a contactless payment option. For the initial launch, customers can use ShopeePay to pay for gas and other products and services in over 45 SEAOIL branches located in major cities like Pasig, Mandaluyong, Taguig, Quezon City, Marikina, Las Pinas, Caloocan, and Antipolo.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is thrilled to partner with SEAOIL, to offer users a safer payment method through ShopeePay. We prioritize the health and well-being of every Filipino; and through ShopeePay, we aim to bring a contactless, convenient and secure payment option to more merchants, especially those that provide everyday essentials, such as SEAOIL. We will continue to collaborate with organizations like SEAOIL to enhance the overall digital payment experience of the local community.” 

Francis Glenn L. Yu, Chief Executive Officer at SEAOIL Phils. Inc., said, “We are happy to partner with ShopeePay to encourage more Filipino consumers to transition to safer and contactless payment methods, especially at this time. Through this initiative, we can make things better and easier for our customers, and we fully commit to doing our part to #FuelPHtoRecovery moving forward.” 

How to pay with ShopeePay to get up to ₱500 coins cashback at SEAOIL:

A minimum spend of ₱50.00 is required to enjoy the 20% coins cashback. The coins cap is at 500 coins per transaction, and each user is allowed a maximum of ten transactions. 

1. Go to the ShopeePay wallet and tap “Scan”

2. Scan the QR code shown by the gas station attendant

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

4. Enter 6-digit ShopeePay PIN

5. Receive coins cashback of up to ₱500

Scan to Pay with ShopeePay is accepted in the following SEAOIL branches: 

With ShopeePay adding SEAOIL to its growing number of partner merchants, they also aim to roll out the Scan to Pay feature in over 500 branches nationwide within the year. To know more on how to Scan to Pay with ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-scan-and-pay. 

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

An al fresco European flea market experience at The Palacio

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Culture and art lovers can once again bask in art, antiques, and home décor at the second “Flea Market at Palacio De Memoria” on June 5-6, 2021, 10 am to 5 pm.

Inspired by European flea markets, like the El Rastro in Madrid and the Parisian Clignancourt in Paris, the two-day affair promises to be a fun, vibrant, and safe festivity that aims to help visitors have a quick respite from the stresses of the current pandemic. Open to everyone, most especially art collectors and enthusiasts, the flea market will be set al fresco to ensure everyone’s safety.

“Those who missed the first flea market need not worry because we will be making this a regular event. This time, art collectors or those who are looking for beautiful pieces to add to their homes while under lockdown or affordable and one-of-a-kind gift options may find these and more at the second Flea Market at Palacio de Memoria,” said Camille Lhuillier-Albani, Palacio de Memoria general manager.

This time, it will showcase incomparable pieces from Gallery of Prints, Othello, Farzam, Caramel Creative, Rue Angelique, and Vidro. Shoppers can also expect more rare and vintage finds, such as sculptures, furniture, textiles, accessories, toys, and more.

After shopping or taking a cultural tour of the pre-war mansion, fairgoers can experience a gastronomical feast at the newly opened restaurant, The Loggia by Margarita Forés. They can enjoy their meals in a beautiful al fresco dining set up by the lush garden, as well as libations from 1 to 3pm.

Aside from the monthly Flea Market, the Palacio will soon be lining up a series of outdoor events open to the public. On June 5-6, 2021, 10 am to 5 pm, visitors can witness cigar carving and rolling by Tabacalera Incorporada. More events will be announced in the future.

To help ensure the health and safety of its visitors, Palacio De Memoria will strictly implement safety measures throughout the duration of the event.

For more updates, visit https://www.palaciodememoria.com or follow @thepalaciodememoria on Facebook and @palacio.de.memoria on Instagram.

Muntinlupa government opens vaccination center with Filinvest

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Muntinlupa LGU partners with Filinvest City and Festival Mall for a vaccination center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City

In an effort to help boost the vaccination drive against COVID-19, Muntinlupa City local government unit (LGU) in partnership with Filinvest Corporate City Foundation Inc. (FCCFI), has established a vaccination center to provide the city’s residents with a new accessible location where they can receive their immunity shots against the dreaded disease.

The vaccination center, located inside the steel parking area at Festival Mall near Crimson Hotel in Filinvest City, Alabang, can accommodate 500 people per day and will run for three to six months.

For this effort, FCCFI provides the venue for the vaccination and will shoulder the cost of power, water, WiFi connection, utility manpower and whole-day meals for the staff conducting the vaccination. The Muntinlupa City LGU, on the other hand, will provide the medical and non-medical personnel who will manage and operate the vaccination sessions.

The vaccination center’s ceremonial opening held recently was attended by the Head of Muntinlupa City Vaccination Support Team Mr. Gary Llamas, Officer in Charge for City Health Office Dr. Juancho Bunyi, Muntinlupa City Councilor Ryan Bagatsing and Councilor Allan Camilon.

Through the vaccination center, FCCFI also aims to help the government achieve its herd immunity target for the whole country. Herd immunity, according to the World Health Organization, means vaccinating a substantial number of residents in a certain population to limit the amount of virus that can spread within the whole population, giving priority to the most vulnerable groups of people in the area.

“With another accessible location where residents can get themselves vaccinated, we are continuing to support the government’s efforts against COVID-19. Our collaboration with the Muntinlupa City LGU makes this possible, so that the city’s citizens, particularly those living within the vicinity of Filinvest City, can get their immunity shots within easy reach,” said Don Ubaldo, Filinvest Alabang Inc. Vice President for townships.

Pour Yourself a Cup of Tea and Enjoy Justine Luzares' Funny TikToks

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The comedy creator caught the attention of viewers on TikTok because of his impressive British accent.

Manila, Philippines - May 28, 2021 - TikTok has turned out to be the perfect platform for funny guy Justine Luzares to express himself creatively. He always knew that he wanted to write funny skits, but didn't consider becoming a comedian himself, until he started using TikTok. "I realized I can actually act the part," Justine shares. "We're on TikTok to have fun and be entertained. Putting smiles on people's faces is the easiest way to sell your content to people."

Apart from showing off his funny side, his videos also give him the chance to showcase his ability to put on different accents, a talent he learned from watching movies. He first tried it out after seeing the 2004 movie, Troy, which starred Brad Pitt and Eric Bana. He says, "It was a long process. I started learning it when I was still in 7th grade. It didn't happen overnight. It took quite a lot of movies just to somehow master it." Mimicking speech patterns of characters from the popular TV series, Game of Thrones, particularly Viserys Targaryen, also helped Justine refine his accent. Since then, he has learned how to do Indian and Australian accents as well.

Justine responds to a fan's request to do an Indian accent here. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@justine_luzares/video/6917620407021374722

Here's a sample of his Australian accent.

 

https://www.tiktok.com/@justine_luzares/video/6817701963682123009

Born and raised in Leyte, Justine actually has a degree in Agribusiness from Visayas State University, where he graduated Cum Laude. Currently based in Alabang, he works as a process trainer in the BPO industry, and does TikTok for fun. Among his videos, his Marites series has become his most popular, even reaching viral status on the platform. "I have received overwhelming support every time I post a Marites video, especially the ones you can duet," Justine says. "I guess people just found an excuse to showcase or just try a British accent through my videos."

Watch Justine's Chismosang Marites ala Pride and Prejudice, gossiping like a stereotypical Filipino neighbor, but with a British accent.

This is what Chismosang Marites would be like as a Game of Thrones character. 

Discover all the hilarious comedy creators that you can follow on TikTok. Download the app on your iOS and Android devices today to get started.

Content niches, unexpected results: Globe Studios catering to Filipinos’ evolving needs

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New platforms that provide consumers with new ways to satiate their need for fresh content have emerged over the pandemic. The shift in consumer behavior prompted Globe Studios, Globe’s entertainment production company, to leverage its niche and ride on this new wave of opportunity.

 

Quark Henares, Globe Studios Head, shared that going along such a direction allows the group greater flexibility in its content offerings, especially in this time of great uncertainty. Henares was one of the panelists in a recent webinar presented by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) entitled “Demanding Content – What Do Filipinos Want?”

 

Henares said: “We had to pivot. We’re primarily a movie studio, so our focus was films for theaters. Because they're closed for the foreseeable future we tried doing other things like a YouTube series (Gaya sa Pelikula) and podcasts (Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, Endslate).”

 

He noted that current audiences can be very fickle in their choices of online content. Thus, Globe Studios actively listens to what its customers want so that its content line-up is kept relevant to the markets it wishes to serve. 

 

“We have a lot of interaction with the audience. We’re very active in our social media and really make it a point to listen and even converse with our audience,” Henares revealed.

 

Recognizing that the consumption curve for online content bulges among the younger age groups, Globe Studios ensures that everything is kept fun, just like the way young people would like to live their own lives. 

 

Globe Studios entered the entertainment production industry in 2016.  Its portfolio includes films such as “LSS (Last Song Syndrome)”, “Hintayan ng Langit”, and the first Filipino Netflix film “Dead Kids”.  

 

Amidst the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the studio shifted gears to produce materials catering more towards YouTube audiences, beginning with “Gaya Sa Pelikula,” a daring Boys Love (BL) series. 

 

“We put our ears to the ground. Like Gaya Sa Pelikula, the genre BL is doing very well in Thailand and Filipinos seem to be watching it so we decided to do that,” Henares said.

 

Globe Studios is in the thick of preparations for another YouTube series; this time, a reality search. It is also about to release the movie "A Guy + A Girl" together with UpstreamPH, the country’s newest Video-on-Demand movie streaming platform.  Likewise, Globe Studios is home to at least 12 popular podcasts, including one that is hosted by online creators.

 

However, questions constantly keep Henares awake at night. According to him: “This is an exciting time. What do people want to see? What’s missing in Philippine entertainment that we can fill?”

 

While slowly (but surely) planting itself on solid ground in the online space, Globe Studios continues to give room for more flexibility wherever consumer whims may lead—satisfying their needs, one niche at a time.

 

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.