Big Promos to Check Out at the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale

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Until August 8, enjoy discounts up to 90% off on essentials, free shipping with no minimum spend, and more exciting deals

If you love the thrill of discovering the best deals and discounts, you need to check out Shopee’s flash deals. Flash deals offer big price drops, but here’s the catch—you’ll have to be quick about it, since these are available in limited quantities for a limited time only. 

Until August 8, plenty of exciting promos await at the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale. If you’re shopping for essentials for your family during this time, you can enjoy discounts up to 90% off and more exclusive deals such as: 

Midnight Flash Deals

Since flash deals are limited, you’ll have to stay up if you want to be the first to snag the best discounts. Set your alarm clock daily to wait for the biggest flash deals to drop from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Who knew midnight shopping could be this exciting? 

Daily ₱8 Deals

At the Shopee 8.8 Mega Flash Deals Sale, you can enjoy deals for as low as ₱8. Head on over to ₱8 Daily Flash Deals on your Shopee homepage to find the best flash deals of the day. If your desired flash deals aren’t live yet, click “Remind Me” to receive a notification once it’s available. Make sure your internet’s quick and stable, because you definitely won’t want to miss out.

Free shipping with no minimum spend 

Going shopping for groceries and other essentials? To make the most out of your shopping spree, don’t forget to check for free shipping vouchers. Bonus tip: before you check out, see if your order is eligible for other platform or shop vouchers. Apply these vouchers to your purchase to enjoy even bigger savings.

A chance to claim up to 70,000 coins

Secure discounts for your next purchases and win up to 70,000 coins by playing Shopee Quiz. On August 5 and 6, at 7:20 PM, head on over to the Shopee Quiz page at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-quiz. The prize pool will be divided among players who answer all questions correctly during the game.

A shot at winning ₱10,000

Join Shopee’s #ShopeeMegaLook Raffle for a chance to be one of the five lucky winners of ₱10,000. To participate, simply update your Facebook profile picture with the #ShopeeMegaLook Facebook Frame, which you can get at https://bit.ly/ShopeeFBFrame88. Next, take a screenshot. Until August 8, submit your entry through the Google Form at  https://shp.ee/nzrv8yd. Winners will be announced on August 18.

Exclusive ShopeePay deals

Top up your ShopeePay wallet through your debit card, online banking, or over-the-counter payment partners. Get up to 50% cashback when you pay your electricity, water, and internet bills with ShopeePay. Enjoy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more; 10% off on mobile load; and flash deals on load and data for as low as ₱1. 

Want more ShopeePay credits? To win up to  ₱5,000 worth of ShopeePay credits, join the #BudolFinds challenge on Tiktok from July 26 to August 8. Just buy products from the Fashion, Food & Beverages, Electronics, Beauty/Personal Care, and Home categories on Shopee. Shoot a creative 30-second review and include the hashtag #BudolFinds in the caption. For more details about the #BudolFinds challenge, visit https://shp.ee/u6vfw6j.

To discover more about flash deals, visit https://shopee.ph/m/8-8.  

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

Philippine Trade and Investment Center brings Filipino food closer to HK with "Philippine Flavours" campaign launch

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Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC – Hong Kong) promotional  campaign entitled “PHILIPPINE FLAVOURS

The marketing collateral for the unveiling ceremony of PHILIPPINE FLAVOURS issued on 25 July 2021.

(HONG KONG SAR)--The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC – Hong Kong) will conduct an unveiling ceremony for its new brand marketing campaign entitled, “PHILIPPINE FLAVOURS,” in the Hong Kong market together with the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong (PCGHK), the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Beijing, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Shanghai, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Guangzhou, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, the Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau, the Department of Trade and Industry Baguio – Benguet, and the Office of Agriculture Counsellor of the Philippines in Beijing, on 5 August 2021 at 2:00PM.

The unveiling ceremony will be streamed live via zoom and via the Facebook account PTIC-Hong Kong. During the event, Consul General of the Philippines to Hong Kong Raly L. Tejada, will welcome and thank all the participants to the unveiling. The main launch will feature a Philippine local Chef – businessman and a Hong Konger Key Opinion Leader – chef using Filipino ingredients in cooking three (3) dishes which are popular in Hong Kong. After the video, a panel will discuss how the concept of Philippine Flavours came to be and its relevance to the Philippines and Hong Kong today. The Secretary of the DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez will further the importance of supporting Filipino products in his closing remarks.

The Philippines, being located close by Hong Kong, has been untapped by the Hong Kong market for the Philippines food, beverages, and ingredients. The presentation will highlight the different possibilities that Filipino products may take part of in the Hong Kong market. On the other hand, the Hong Kong market will be informed about the similarities of the Filipino and Hong Kong palates and flavours with respect to their own cuisines, so the Hong Kong market can make use of a lot of Filipino products in their daily needs.

We welcome everyone to register thru https://tinyurl.com/4rtb2upv to join the unveiling ceremony if you are interested.

For more information, please visit PTIC-HK’s microsite at www.dti.gov.ph/overseas/hongkong or send emails to hongkong@dti.gov.ph.

GCash named ‘Outstanding Partner’ at the BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony 2021

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GCash, the undisputed no. 1 mobile wallet app in the Philippines, was named an “Outstanding Partner” by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) at this year’s Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony for its innovative financial solutions to grant financial access to all Filipinos, especially the unbanked and underbanked segments.

GCash President and CEO, Martha Sazon receives token as an Outstanding Partner of the BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony 2021

“We are very honored to be named as one of the Outstanding Partners by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. At GCash, we have been working very hard to provide more relevant financial services and products to build a more inclusive financial ecosystem,” said Martha Sazon, GCash president and chief executive officer. “This recognition is an affirmation of our hard work to achieve finance for all.”

For this year, the annual BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony was done virtually. With the theme “Pagpugay at Pagkilala sa Gitna ng Hamon ng Pandemya,” the awarding ceremony acknowledged the outstanding partners who have supported BSP’s various initiatives and advocacy programs especially during the pandemic.

“It has been more than a year since the pandemic began, and with cautious optimism, we can say that the worst is over. Though our economy received big blows because of the pandemic, we started green shoots of recovery as early as the third quarter of last year. This is because of a whole nation approach that we, which includes our partners, employed,” said BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno.

In support of BSP’s recovery efforts, including its vision of financial inclusion for Filipinos, GCash has launched a host of products and services at the height of the pandemic. On the app, users can enjoy GSave, an online savings bank; GInvest, an easy investment feature; GInsure for insurance for medical emergencies such as dengue, COVID-19, and accidents; GCredit, a personal credit line with up to P30,000 credit line and up to 3% prorated interest rate. GCash features GLife, the e-commerce feature on the GCash app that allows users to shop exclusive deals from 35 brands across retail, food, gaming, entertainment, and transport.

To help mobilize the economy, GCash partnered with businesses and rolled out GCash QR on Demand. On the app, users can use the QR Code in place of their mobile number to send or receive money, whether for personal use or small businesses. These business partnerships include market vendors and customers, helping them have a safe and convenient payment method. GCash has also enabled 15,000 jeepney drivers to receive alternative income sources through the app and provides PUJ drivers and commuters with a safe and cashless transaction option amid the pandemic via P2P QR Codes on the GCash app.

Recently, GCash partnered with the BSP in launching a webinar series, which kicked off with the webinar entitled, “One with the Nation: Forging Public-Private Partnerships Towards Digital Inclusion in the Philippines.” The online event featured distinguished speakers from the public and private sectors led by Diokno, Sazon, Makati Mayor Abby Binay, Congressman Jose Enrirque Garcia, DSWD Director Wayne Belizar, and Bureau of Treasury of the Philippines OIC Deputy Treasurer Ed Marino.

TODA drivers go cashless with GCash to secure commuter’s safety

With its numerous programs and initiatives to promote digital transformation among Filipinos during the pandemic, the e-wallet app has grown its user base to more than 40 million, doubling the figure from 20 million users in January 2020.

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.

 

Online Learning Tips and Must-Haves

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Another school year is about to start. Another year of learning online and studying at home for your children, with parents also taking on the role of their teachers most of the time. Juggling this task with work responsibilities and household chores can be exhausting and stressful. But more so for your children who’ll be spending the whole day in front of the computer. To reduce their mental fatigue and increase their productivity, here are some easy and practical tips so you’ll breeze through online learning this year. 

 

Reduce distractions

 

There are so many distractions with the home learning set-up that can affect your child’s focus. Even if they have their own designated study area, there will still be distractions that will be too hard to avoid. Like the flurry of household activities, construction noises from the neighbor, barking dogs, crowing roosters, crying babies, bad internet connection, power outages, and many others. 

 

This is why it’s important to establish boundaries and reduce disruptions until classes are over and study time is complete. Eliminate distractions by logging them off their social media accounts or turning off the notifications. When their gadgets are not constantly buzzing or lighting up with notifications, they can work uninterrupted and even finish tasks earlier. 

 

Get enough breaks between classes

 

The longer online classes go, the harder it is for children to remain focused on their tasks. Even 5-minute breaks are important to give the brain a chance to rest. These short breaks allow attention spans to reset and improve attentiveness. 

 

Frequent breaks also boost learning productivity. They can burn off their energy so that they’d be less distracted or even disruptive during class. Aside from this, having regular breaks can help them relax and reduce the stress that usually comes from having back to back online classes. 

 

Create a schedule

 

Map out your child’s daily online learning schedule to help them stay on track. This way, they’ll know everything they need to accomplish on a particular day. 

 

Wake them early so they have enough time to prepare before classes start. Schedule meals where your child can sit down, rest, eat, and refuel. Block off time for naps and set early bedtimes, too. 

 

Carve out time for extracurricular activities. Let them do some physical exercises. Allow them to explore their creative side by doing craft activities, playing music, reading books, painting, or drawing. Encourage them to pursue their passions even for just a few minutes each day so they can grow outside the online classroom setup.  

 

Reduce screen time

 

They’re already exposed to their computer screens for most of the day, so try to reduce their screen time after classes. Instead of letting them play on their phones or tablets, they can read or play with toys instead. They can use this down time to rest, spend time with the family, or help with some household chores. 

 

It also helps to create screen-free spots in your home. Don’t allow gadgets during meal times, or remove TVs from their rooms if they have one. Don’t leave the TV on all night as background noise, either. 

 

Connect with your child’s teachers

 

If there are any struggles or challenges with the online learning setup, reach out to your child’s teachers. They’re more than willing to help out, especially when it involves their students. Remember that they have the same goal: to make every online class successful, productive, and fun. Having an open line of communication with your child’s teachers is also a way of being proactive.

 

Invest in more reliable tools

 

If you have poor internet connection, consider getting an upgrade. And if possible, get a backup internet connection, like a pocket Wi-Fi device. 

 

If it’s time for a laptop upgrade, get an AMD A series or at least an Intel Core i5 processor. It’s also good to have a laptop with at least 2 USB ports so you can connect several devices at the same time. 

 

Look online for the best offers. If you have an RCBC Bankard, you can advantage of exclusive discounts or opt for easy and convenient 0% installment for up to 24 months. Get the best deals here <link to https://rcbcbankard.com/promos/all/installment>

The online learning setup may not be ideal, but there are still more advantages than disadvantages. The most important thing is that your children are safe at home. There may be challenges, but the good thing is that there are many ways to overcome these challenges. Having the right mindset, right tools, and an RCBC Bankard for easy payment terms and great deals, can certainly make a world of difference! 

 

DITO Telecommunity hits 2 million subscribers

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DITO Telecommunity, the country’s newest major telecommunications player has hit another milestone a few days ago, hits 2 million subscriber mark, and now expands commercial coverage.

“We in DITO are pleased to announce that as of the first of August, two-million Filipinos have joined our fast growing telecommunity,” DITO Chief Administrative Officer Atty. Adel Tamano disclosed. 

“If you may recall, DITO hit its one-millionth subscriber mark mid-June of this year as well, and these two milestones have inspired us to remain steadfast in our goal of building strong communities with even stronger connectivity in the years to come.”

In addition, new areas in various parts of the country have been announced where DITO is and will be commercially available in the next few days.

July 30 (10 Areas)

1. General Trias, Cavite

2. Trece Martirez, Cavite

3. San Pablo City, Laguna

4. Alaminos, Laguna

5. Iloilo City, Iloilo

6. Binalbagan, Negros Occidental

7. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental

8. Naawan, Misamis Oriental

9. Rosario, Agusan Del Sur

10. San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

By August 6, 2021 (17 Areas)

1. Taal, Batangas

2. San Luis, Batangas

3. Balayan, Batangas

4. Calaca, Batangas

5. Tanza, Cavite

6. Oton, Iloilo

7. Daanbantayan, Cebu

8. Jasaan, Misamis Oriental

9. City of EL Salvador, Misamis Oriental

10. Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental

11. Opol, Misamis Oriental

12. Quezon, Bukidnon

13. City of Valencia, Bukidnon

14. Island City of Samal, Davao Del Norte

15. Hagonoy, Davao Del Sur

16. Polomolok, South Cotabato

17. Monkayo, Compostela Valley

Aside from expanding its coverage in various areas nationwide, DITO also continues to make its products and services accessible to more Filipinos by opening new sales channels and partnering with more retailers. Currently, DITO has 30,000 sales touchpoints all over the Philippines and is available for purchase and top up via the DITO E-shop, DITO App, Shopee, and Lazada.

For any questions or additional information on coverage areas, point of sales, or phone compatibility, check out your DITO App, DITO's website (www.dito.ph) and @DITOphofficial social media pages.