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Win Over ₱15 Million Worth of Prizes and Catch Rising K-Pop Act Treasure at Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special
Meanwhile, shoppers can enjoy free shipping, daily ₱1 deals, and 20% cashback at the 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Salle
MANILA, JUNE 2, 2021 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, invites everyone to enjoy exciting deals, prizes, and performances at the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special, Shopee’s biggest TV Show to date. Filipinos can watch the fiesta themed-celebration, broadcast live from Araneta Coliseum, by tuning in to GMA-7 and Shopee Live on June 6, 2:00-3:30 PM. Until July 7, users can also enjoy free shipping, daily ₱1 deals, up to 20% cashback, and more at Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee welcomes the second half of the year with a bang as we launch the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. We’re proud of all the milestones we’ve achieved in the first half of the year, and starting with this campaign, we look forward to reaching new ones. With our supersized 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale and TV Special, Shopee aims to spread joy to Filipinos, cater to their needs, and remain a valued partner to our brands and sellers.”
Here are the highlights of the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special:
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Over ₱15
million worth of prizes
During the TV Special, viewers can catch three Shopee Shake sessions, where they can win either ₱300,000 and a Chery Tiggo 2; ₱500,000 and a Chery Tiggo 2; or a BMW X3. One lucky Shopee Milyonaryo winner can also claim the ₱1,000,000 jackpot prize, plus a house and lot sponsored by Frontrow. Aside from cash prizes and giveaways, viewers can claim over ₱7,000,000 worth of vouchers from Shopee.
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Exciting appearances from local and international celebrities
K-Pop fans can tune in to the star-studded TV Special to watch Korea’s hottest rising boy group, Treasure, as they perform hits such as “I Love You,” “MMM,” and “My Treasure.” Viewers can also catch local celebrities such as Shopee brand ambassador Willie Revillame, who will also be hosting the show; Jennylyn Mercado; Rhian Ramos; Michele Gumabao; Glaiza de Castro; Mikael Daez; Mark Herras; Gloc-9; Sef Cadayona; Skusta Clee; Flow G; Mark Maglasang; and finally John Lloyd Cruz, who is set to make his TV comeback since his hiatus in 2017.
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Big promotions from leading brands
Shoppers
should stay tuned during the show to enjoy exclusive flash deals from go-to
household, food, and tech brands such as Huawei, Reckitt, GSK, Pampers,
Domino's, Bonchon, Century, SC Johnson, OPPO, Potato Corner, Globe, Smart, and
Moonleaf.
Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale
Users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, daily ₱1 deals, and 20% cashback on several categories at Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which runs until July 7.
Shoppers can look
forward to discounts up to 90% off on brands such as:
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P&G Beauty
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Olay
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NIVEA Philippines
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Abbott Philippines
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Equal Philippines
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Maybelline
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Akari Lighting Philippines
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Del Monte
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Mentos and Chupa Chups
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Colgate-Palmolive
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Havaianas Philippines
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Unilever Beauty
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OPPO
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vivo
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Enfagrow
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GSK
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Deerma Official Store
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Eufy
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Soundcore
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Tough Mama Appliances
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INSPI
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Shigetsu
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Mikana
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Organic Skin
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Silver Kingdom
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Lucky Silver
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Crown Jewelry
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Colourette
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Revlon
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Kleenfant
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INSPI Kids
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Organic
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Crown
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The SM Store
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Ida Wallpaper
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Nestle
● Xiaomi
Shoppers can also easily top up their ShopeePay wallets through their debit cards and other convenient channels to enjoy more promotions such as:
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A chance to win ₱20,000 by topping up a
minimum of ₱300 on
June 5
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Free shipping with no minimum
spend and up to 66% coins cashback on June 6
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₱10 worth of data for only ₱1 on
June 6
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Up to 25% cashback on bills payment
● ₱1 Deals from brands such as McDonald’s, Jollibee, Chowking, and more
For more
information on the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/6-6.
Get up to 50% off on realme smartphones, TechLife products at realme’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale
Manila, Philippines. June 2, 2021: realme, the country’s no.1 smartphone brand in Q1 2021, is set to launch incredible discounts and offers as part of the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale on Lazada and Shopee. Starting at 12MN on June 6, the realme Squad can look forward to deals of up to 50% off on realme’s smartphones, audio products, and other TechLife offerings.
Capture infinity with the realme 8 Series at P1,500 off on Lazada
As part of Lazada’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale, realme will be offering the recently launched realme 8 and realme 8 Pro at P1,500 off. Coming off a successful launch in May, the realme 8 boasts a powerful MTK Helio G95 processor to deliver the best in mobile gaming. It also comes packed with a 64MP camera, 30W Dart Charge and 5,000 mAh battery -- a sleek package ideal for young Filipinos in search of a stellar smartphone that can keep up with their tech-driven lifestyle. The realme 8 Pro, on the other hand, comes with a powerful 108MP quad rear camera setup, offering the most advanced photo and video capabilities for aspiring content creators and photography enthusiasts. The realme 8 will be available at a discounted price of P12,490, while the realme 8 Pro will be available at P15,490.
Aside from the realme 8 Series, other realme smartphones and TechLife products will also be available at discounted rates. The realme Smart TV with a suggested retail price of P11,990 will be available for only P8,990, while the realme Watch originally worth P3,990 will be available for only P2,190 during Lazada’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale.
Experience realme TechLife at exciting discounts on Shopee
In line with its mission to make every young Filipino live more conveniently and efficiently with a full-circle digital experience, realme is set to offer exciting discounts on its wide range of TechLife products including audio devices, wearables, and smart TVs during the Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale.
Among the AIoT devices, the realme Squad can look forward to a P400-discount on the highly anticipated realme Buds Q2. The brand’s latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) offering promises improved style, listening experience, connectivity, and quality for an overall audio experience made better. Since its launch on May 21, the realme Buds Q2 has achieved incredible sell-out status, having sold 1000+ units in just 6 hours during its launch Flash Sale. Originally priced at P1,290, the realme Buds Q2 will be available for only P890 on realme’s official Shopee store.
Other AIoT products to be offered at discounted rates include the realme Powerbank 2i and the realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush. Smartphones such as the realme C25 and the realme C11 will also be up for grabs for up to 12% off.
With all these exciting deals and discounts, realme continues its mission to make top-notch and quality tech products accessible and within reach by today’s youth.
For the latest news and updates from the no. 1 smartphone brand in the country, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. #realmePH
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 to 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.
It’s Never Too Late to Prevent HPV-Related Cancers and Diseases
As the importance of vaccination takes center stage, MSD in the Philippines is doubling down against vaccine-preventable diseases through its Guard Against HPV campaign. The focus is on human papillomavirus or HPV—a very common virus that affects up to 85 percent of sexually active men and women at one point in their lives, that may cause genital warts and severe HPV-related diseases such as genital and anal cancers.[1] Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself from these HPV-related diseases.
“HPV infection can easily go unnoticed. Infections that cause genital
warts or, worse, cancer, may stay hidden for several years before symptoms
start to appear.[2] By that
time, it may already be too late,” said Dr. Mary Ann Galang-Escalona, Country
Medical Lead of MSD in the Philippines. “That’s why for HPV-related diseases,
prevention is far better than cure. Families as well as people seeking
relationships must take every opportunity to keep safe from HPV to avoid its
more serious health implications.”
Preventive steps
The Department of Health (DOH) says that HPV vaccines should be part of
a comprehensive and coordinated strategy to address cervical cancer and other
HPV-related diseases among Filipinos. The DOH notes that HPV accounts for a
majority of cervical cancer cases, and many young adults also suffer from
genital warts.[3]
In a 2019 report by the HPV Information Centre, cervical cancer ranks
second among the leading types of female cancers in the Philippines, and third
among the most common cancer deaths affecting Filipino women.[4]
Alongside vaccination, sexually active women must still undergo regular
pap smears to check for precancerous lesions caused by HPV, according to the
DOH. These lesions may progress to cancer if not detected and treated early.[5]
Based on DOH guidelines as per recommendation of the World Health
Organization, HPV vaccination can protect children ages 9 to 13 before being
exposed to the virus through sexual activity.[6]
To ensure that adolescents receive protection against HPV and
HPV-related diseases in later life, the DOH has included HPV vaccination in its
school-based immunization program. Through the program, Grade 4 female learners
in public schools may get the vaccine as long as they have parental consent.[7]
“Taking steps to protect yourself isn’t only about personal safety.
It’s also about protecting others, the people we care about,” Galang-Escalona
said. “Vaccination reduces the number of circulating viruses in the community.
This benefits everyone—especially those who are vulnerable—by lowering the risk
for infections and developing serious illnesses that could have otherwise been
prevented. By staying safe, we keep each other safe.”
Learn more about how to protect yourself from HPV by following MSD’s
Guard Against HPV page on Facebook and Instagram.
About Guard
Against HPV
Guard Against HPV is an advocacy campaign of MSD in the Philippines, a member of the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP). MSD strictly adheres to the PHAP Code of Practice and all applicable laws and regulations. MSD maintains high ethical standards in the conduct of all its activities including media interactions.
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reasons to Get Vaccinated. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine/six-reasons.html. Date accessed 29 March 2021.
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genital HPV Infection - Fact Sheet. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm. Date accessed 22 March 2021.
[3] Department of Health. Guidelines in the Implementation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination. Retrieved from: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health_programs/DM%202015-0316%20Guidelines%20in%20the%20Implementation%20of%20HPV%20Vaccination_0.pdf. Date accessed 13 April 2021.
[4] Bruni L, Albero G, Serrano B, Mena M, Gómez D, Muñoz J, Bosch FX, de Sanjosé S. ICO/IARC Information Centre on HPV and Cancer (HPV Information Centre). Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases in Philippines. Summary Report 17 June 2019. Date accessed 13 April 2021.
[5] Department of Health. Guidelines in the
Implementation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination. Retrieved from: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health_programs/DM%202015-0316%20Guidelines%20in%20the%20Implementation%20of%20HPV%20Vaccination_0.pdf. Date accessed 13 April 2021.
[6] Department of Health. Guidelines in the Implementation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination. Retrieved from: https://doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/health_programs/DM%202015-0316%20Guidelines%20in%20the%20Implementation%20of%20HPV%20Vaccination_0.pdf. Date accessed 13 April 2021.
[7] Department of Health. “School-based Human
Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunization Launched in Mandaluyong City.” Retrieved
from: https://doh.gov.ph/node/10736. Date accessed 22 March 2021.