With PETRON, Panalo Bakunado!

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Do you have a Petron Loyalty Card? Have you been jabbed?  You just might win a motorcycle through the PANALO BAKUNADO promo campaign, an initiative of the country's leading oil company to support the government's COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Win motorcycles, smartphones, fuel—no purchase required

With no purchase required, all Petron Loyalty Card holders who have been vaccinated with either their first or second dose have the chance to win in a raffle draw with the following prizes at stake: 

• Motorcycle — 5 winners

• Free Petron fuel for a year (maximum Php 60,000) — 5 winners

• Samsung S21 smartphone — 5 winners

• Free Petron Gasul for a year (maximum 12 refills) — 10 winners

• Free Petron lubes for a year (maximum Php 5,000) — 10 winners

• Petron eFuel Card worth Php 1,000 — 100 winners

Who can join?

The Panalo Bakunado promo is open to all registered Petron Loyalty Card holders with updated mobile numbers.  This includes the Petron Value Card (PVC) and Super Driver Card (SDC). 

How to join

To register for the promo, the Petron Loyalty Card holder simply needs to visit the Petron promo microsite at https://bit.ly/3hfp7MP and fill in the following information — (1) Loyalty Card number; (2) First Name, Middle Initial, Family Name; (3) Birthday; (4) Mobile Number; and (5) Home Address. You only need to register once.

Proof of vaccination

After filling up the required information, you will need to upload your photo holding your vaccination card showing either 1st or 2nd dose. The photo may be in .JPEG, .JPG, or .PNG format with file size up to 5MB.

Other Panalo Bakunado details

Once you qualify for the promo by completing the requirements, you will receive an SMS notification on the registered mobile number of your Petron Loyalty Card. It will indicate your raffle reference number as proof of promo entry.

Registration to the Panalo Bakunado promo will run for two months, from July 1 to August 31, 2021. Winners will be drawn on September 6, 2021, and will be informed via registered mail. You can only win once in the promo, and in case your name is drawn twice, you will get the prize of higher value.

Prizes will be delivered to the winners through a prize certificate. Petron will shoulder the 20% tax for prizes exceeding Php 10,000. Prizes are transferable but cannot be converted to cash.

Winners of the motorcycle grand prize must redeem the unit at the local motorcycle dealer within 90 days from receipt of the prize certificate. Registration and other related expenses are not included.

To help the government achieve its vaccination goals, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), the parent company of PETRON, has launched the Ligtas Lahat vaccination program. According to Petron President and CEO Ramon Ang, "We are banking on the success of vaccination efforts to boost our economy and the business environment in general. We are inspired to do more, grow stronger, and contribute further to society."

Everything Starts with a Habit : The Santé Nutripair Movement brings you closer to a healthy, green lifestyle

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Pasig City, Metro Manila—July 12, 2021,2021— Taking the first step to a healthy lifestyle takes a sheer amount of grit and commitment but making it a habit will keep you going despite the challenges.  

 

For Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider, building a healthy lifestyle is possible when you develop healthy habits. With its “The Santé Nutrpair Habit” movement, the company aims to raise awareness and help people achieve their health and wellness goals.  

 

Santé started “The Santé Nutripair Habit” in April last year as a seven-day social media video challenge of the person taking Santé’s top two products—Sante Barley™ Powder and Capsule, and Daily-C capsule Nutripair pack. Then, they need to tag three friends who want to start living healthy while highlighting its many benefits as a habit. To date, the challenge had over 1,000+ participants. 

 

While it is true that vitamins and minerals cannot cure any diseases, they are still essential for a well-functioning immune system, says the World Health Organization (WHO). It also plays a vital role in promoting health and nutritional well-being. Wherever possible, its intake should come from a nutritionally balanced and diverse diet, such as fruits, vegetables, and animal source foods. 

 

To help you get all these nutrients, Santé Barley™ is a certified organic barley grass powdered drink. Blended with one of nature’s most potent sweeteners, Stevia, this product is best taken before meals. It also easily dissolves in water and contains A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and E (per serving).  

 

Recently, Santé launched the new packaging for Santé Barley™ Powder, a pure organic barley grass powdered drink, blended with one of nature’s most potent sweeteners, Stevia, and Santé Barley™ Capsule, a 500-mg pure barley grass powder packed in vegetable capsules without any additives. They now come in its new, vibrant Santé Green packaging, inspired by the ‘greenest of greeneries’ in New Zealand—the best shade of green. 

 

On the other hand, the Santé Daily-C is the company’s non-acidic vitamin C, containing 568mg of Sodium Ascorbate in vegetable capsules. Its non-acidic form makes it gentler on the stomach and safer for daily use. When taken daily, this vitamin C supplement can be your immune system aide. 

 

“Transitioning into a new lifestyle takes time and determination. But, living a healthy lifestyle is easier when you are with people as determined as you are to make it a habit. In Santé, we want to share the green life through our Nutripair packs and show them they are not alone in this venture,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.  

 

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

 

Santé is one of the fastest-growing distribution and direct selling companies globally. Aside from New Zealand and the Philippines, Santé is also present in key markets, such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Abuja, Lagos, and Cyprus. It offers premier natural and organic health and wellness products and services designed to improve people’s quality of life so they can live more and do more. 

 

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

 

About Santé  

Founded in 2007, Santé is one of the fastest-growing distribution and direct selling companies globally. The company promotes, produces, and distributes premier natural health and wellness products and services, designed to help people live better lives. With Santé Barley as its flagship brand, Santé has dominated the local market with its barley grass – grown and harvested in New Zealand – certified organic by BioGro, New Zealand’s largest and best-known certifier for organic produce and products. With the proven health benefits of Santé Barley, Santé has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings to include a fitness and rehabilitation center with Santé Fitness Lab and an array of natural products, true to its thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has offices worldwide, such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and Cyprus.  

To avail of Santé products and services, make sure to connect with an authorized Santé Business Owner. Or you may directly shop at cart.santebarley.com. 

 

You Can Now Pay for Your Loans via ShopeePay

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ShopeePay users can get up to 25% cashback when paying for their

DragonLoans, Home Credit, SkyPay, and Cashalo loans

MANILA, JULY 12, 2021 - ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, now offers users an easier way to pay for their DragonLoans, Home Credit, SkyPay, and Cashalo loans. Shopee aims to provide more convenient and rewarding payment options to its customers through the app, saving them the effort of paying for loans through over-the-counter bank deposits and automated machines. 

As more people adopt digital payments for better convenience, it’s expected that a majority of Filipinos will rely on online payment platforms. A survey conducted in December 2020 by global analytics software firm FICO, revealed that 56 percent of Filipino consumers prefer to use digital channels to engage with their bank during financial hardship, while 12 percent used internet banking. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “With more people shifting to contactless payments, it’s essential to adapt to evolving needs and preferences. We recently launched our Scan & Donate initiative to support various charities. Now, we are proud to partner with DragonLoans, Home Credit, SkyPay, and Cashalo to enable users to pay for their loans in the comfort of their own homes. Shopee will continue to anticipate user needs and aim to make payments as seamless as possible, both online and offline.”

How to pay Loans Bills with ShopeePay (Cashback):

1. On the Shopee homepage, click “Load & Bills”

2. Tap the Loans icon and select Biller ( DragonLoans, Home Credit, SkyPay, Cashalo)

3. Enter account details and claim a 25% cashback voucher. Click “Continue”.

4. Enter payment details and select ShopeePay as Payment Option 

5. Click “Pay Now”

Mid-Year Madness at MR. D.I.Y. !

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Yes, you heard it right. It is not just a one- or two- or three-day sale! 

MR.D.I.Y. is slashing up to 30% off on select products this whole month of July! No need to stay up all night just to add items in your cart or beat the rushers over weekend sales. With MR.D.I.Y.’s mid-year Mabuhay Super Sale, you can plan your trip to any of its 157 stores across the country this month and score amazing deals.

Understanding the need to properly manage expenses during these difficult times, MR.D.I.Y. aims to help its valued customers by extending its markdown season for a full month nationwide. This gives every Filipino the opportunity to check out discounted items and plan their budget and visit to a store nearby. With its diverse range of products at always low prices, MR.D.I.Y. guarantees that you and every member of your family will find an item that you will surely love.

If you were not able to get your dad a Father’s Day gift, it is never too late to get him that tool he has been eyeing or maybe a USB rechargeable hair clipper to get him that long-overdue haircut. With always low prices, and now additional discounts at MR.D.I.Y., you can even stretch your budget to also get mom a new set of baking pans and kitchen tools. Still adjusting to work-from-home set-up? You can now upgrade your workspace without spending too much. Drop by a MR.D.I.Y. store near you and get some of your work essentials at the lowest prices in the market.

Some of the best-sellers in Mabuhay Super Sale (Photo by: Mark Marcos)

Can’t wait to see all the great deals? Head to MR.D.I.Y.’s official website at www.mrdiy.com/ph or its official Facebook page @mrdiyPH and check out the featured items to ensure that your upcoming visit will be fast, safe and efficient. 

See you at your favorite MR.D.I.Y. store nationwide. Happy shopping!

The Itchyworms mark 25th anniversary with the release of stop-motion animation film, “The Life I Know”

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Iconic pop-rock outfit The Itchyworms kick off their 25^th anniversary in the music industry with the official video release of “The Life I Know,” a piano-backed ballad off their fifth studio album, Waiting For The End To Start—released on digital music platforms via Sony Music Philippines.

Helmed by partners Marie Jamora and Jason McLagan of Indie Pop Films with animation from Apartment D, the music video is a first of its kind in the Philippines to feature a stop-motion animation format that is embedded with Filipino cultural sensibilities.

The journey of Awit

According to award-winning filmmaker Marie Jamora, the music video follows the story of Awit, a toddler who begins to understand her place in the world as she gets more independent from her mom. Tension arises when an incoming new sibling threatens to take the place that was once her own comfort space. Marie Jamora adds, “with this spiritual quest, Awit realizes that she needs to accept her new baby brother in order to reconnect once again with her mother.”

“Being a new mother myself and remembering the experience of having a baby in my own womb, I always wondered what was going on inside, whether there was a different universe that my baby lived in,” says Jamora. “This all inspired and informed me for our video. I don’t think I would have ever thought of this concept if I didn’t go through this experience.”

Director of animation Cami Kwan is proud of how important the film is in documenting the universal experience of growing up, and relates the concept to how a child starts to lose the world they’ve known, and navigate a new realm that is both uncomfortable and terrifying, but is part of a bigger life process. “There is a beauty and awe in embracing a wider world, of seeing beyond yourself, but there is an inherent loss in that as well, and we wanted to explore that sense of melancholy as well as that sense of power and joy.”

Trusted collaborator

Having worked with The Itchyworms for so many years as a former manager and music director for their timeless hits “Antipara,” “Buwan,” and “Love Team,” Jamora is a trusted collaborator of the band who has maintained a formidable friendship with them through the years. Lead vocalist, drummer and all-around musician Jazz Nicolas explains that of all the directors they’ve collaborated with, Jamora is the one that knows them really well. “I fully trust her with making this video. I asked her to make us a music video and to choose any song from the album she wanted to work on. She chose The Life I Know. I trust that she would put her whole heart into it and come up with something awesome, as she always does.”

“Personally, I always thought that her talent is really for the international stage,” co-lead vocalist, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist Jugs Jugueta speaks fondly of Jamora. “With this project, we hope The Itchyworms too, can reach an international audience.”

Dream Weaver

As for the visual execution of the music video, Cami Kwan was excited with the infinite possibilities of the stop-motion animation as it “brings real materials to life in a way that no other art form can.” In true Filipino fashion, Kwan reveals that the team has always wanted to celebrate the tradition of weaving that exists in the country, specifically the textures and pattens in the work of T'Boli Dream Weaver. “The Dream World is made entirely of these traditional woven fabrics, and the characters are all made out of wool and other weaving materials,” the animator points out. “This fundamentally links the characters to the Dream World, which we also designed to evoke the feeling and patterns of a womb. Dreams and wombs are safe spaces, where anything is possible and where life can be created from nothing.”

The music video release of “The Life I Know” is part of a campaign series that aims to champion the legacy of Jazz Nicolas, Jugs Jugueta, Kelvin Yu, and Chino Singson a.k.a. The Itchyworms as one of the definitive bands of our time, a true mark of an artist that continues to shape pop culture consciousness for more than two decades and redefine Pinoy artistry with cross-generational classics. As part of the multiple celebrations that mark their existence for two decades and a half, The Itchyworms are also set to release the 25^th anniversary single “Eto Na,” a music video to their title track “Waiting For The End To Start,” a mockumentary chronicling their official ‘untrue’ story and Worms Upon A Time podcast.

The music video of The Itchyworms’ “The Life I Know” will be out on the band’s Official YouTube Channel and WeTV at 7:00pm.