Experience Southeast Asia with these ASEAN-Made Products

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 Explore Southeast Asian products and get up to 75% off at Shopee’s ASEAN Online Sale this August 8-10 

Did you know that ASEAN countries are home to some of the most creative entrepreneurs and sellers? This is definitely something to be proud of! And the good news is, you can immerse yourself in a variety of cultures by exploring products from the Philippines and our neighboring countries. At the ASEAN Online Sale, Shopee definitely has you covered with some of the greatest finds across Southeast Asia! 

To celebrate ASEAN’s 54th anniversary, Shopee takes its shoppers on a trip around the region with amazing deals. From August 8 to 10, check out some of the best products at the ASEAN Online Sale, with discounts up to 75% off:

For the Fashionistas

Morena and proud! Embrace your natural beauty while flaunting your Fabcase Phone Case that’s designed with beautiful illustrations of morena Pinays. Each case comes with a matching phone grip to prevent your phone from slipping. It’s also printed with a matte finish from edge to edge, giving it a neat, classy, and stylish look.

Stow your personal belongings in style with this handy Adventure Belt Bag. Made with high-quality faux leather that can be used as a belt and body bag, it’s the perfect companion for quick errands. 

Fashion meets function with this multipurpose scarf from Thailand--  it’s just what you need to stay protected from the sun when cycling outside or even to just keep your hair out of your face while working out from home!

Look fashionably cute even while at home! Whether you’re working from home or planning to do a quick workout session, slip into this pair of Terry cotton Boyfriend Shorts, made by Filipino tailors, for a comfier feel. 

Show off a traditional pair of slides with a modern twist! Step into these Indiana Jane Abaca Mules, which features a closed-toe design with soles made out of abaca. The material is a local plant-derived fiber which is very durable, making it perfect for everyday use.

For the Skin and Beauty Guru

Go au naturel on skin care with this Herbal Kasoy Cream. Made of pure kasoy oil, this locally formulated cream contains anacardic acids, which help treat skin lesions such as moles, warts, kulogo, kalyo, skin tags, and other skin problems. It’s also formulated with shea butter to help the skin heal faster. 

Don’t panic, it’s organic! With its formulation of turmeric, moringa, guava, lemon, stevia, guyabano, virgin coconut oil, and menthol herb arvensis, local favorite Aromagicare Therapy Oil provides external relief from abdominal pain, arthritis, back pain, burns, cramps, dizziness, fatigue, and other types of discomfort. 

Say goodbye to neck or shoulder pains with the Tiger Balm Neck & Shoulder Rub. This pocket-sized pain reliever from Singapore claims to “work where it hurts.” With its calming scent and soothing formulation, this is definitely a must-have in your bag no matter your age. 

Infused with almond oil, sunflower oil, and aloe vera extract, the proudly Filipino-made Colourette Blur Balm smoothens, protects, and hydrates your lips from drying out. Apply generously on your lips to prep them before swiping on your favorite lipstick to prolong color wear. You can also wear it as an overnight lip treatment!

For the food lovers 

 

Rainy weather calls for some hot and spicy comfort food to warm up your stomach. Give in to your cravings with Indomie Mi Goreng, which are instant noodles inspired by the beloved traditional Indonesian fried noodle dish. It’s also perfect for vegetarians! 

Tickle your tastebuds with the bold flavors of Thai food straight from the comfort of your own homes! With Real Thai Tom Yum Soup Paste, you can easily capture the flavors of the popular hot and spicy soup without having to look for the mass of ingredients it normally takes to prepare. Simply mix this paste in a pot of boiling water and add your aromatics, protein, and vegetables of choice.

Get as close as possible to the historic coffee shops at Ipoh with the popular Malaysian Hazelnut White Coffee Mix. Made with Old Town’s signature blend of Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica beans, each cup is guaranteed to be smooth, full-bodied, creamy, and perfectly nutty - just what you need to get your coffee fix on a rainy day.

Discover more Southeast Asian products at Shopee’s ASEAN Online Sale, by visiting https://shopee.ph/m/2021-asean-online-sale.  

To save more on purchases during the ASEAN Online Sale, use ShopeePay to enjoy daily free shipping and coins cashback. Get up to 15% cashback when you pay your electricity, water, and internet bills, and up to 25% bills cashback for new users. Top up your ShopeePay wallet through your debit card, online banking, or over-the-counter payment partners.

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

Infinix NOTE 10, available in the Philippines starting August 12

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Game-changing flagship smartphone with MediaTek Helio G90T chipset & 8GB RAM priced at only Php 9,990

Infinix recently announced that the highly anticipated flagship gaming smartphone Note 10 Pro would be available in the Philippines starting August 12.

“At Infinix, we are committed to empowering the youth by offering the most advanced technologies at the most accessible price points,” Cooper Ma, Country Manager of Infinix Philippines, said.

Priced at Php 9,990 only, it comes with a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, a 6.95” full high definition (FHD+) display with a 91% screen-to-body ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, and 180Hz touch sampling rate, a 64MP Ultra Night Shoot rear camera and a 16MP AI Beautify Selfie front-facing camera with two frontal flashes, a 5000mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charge Technology, and 128GB + 8GB memory.

As the first smartphone to offer this configuration of specs under Php 10,000, the Infinix Note 10 Pro is set to be a game-changer.

“With the NOTE 10 Pro, Infinix aims to balance performance, innovation, and style to create the ideal device for today’s young Filipinos, especially the growing number of gamers in the country who are becoming more demanding and discerning with their smartphones,” Joseph Cernitchez, PR Manager of Infinix Philippines, added.

“Having been in the industry for the past ten years, gaming is both a passion and profession for me. I have high standards for the gadgets and gear that I use. My smartphone has to have a powerful processor with generous storage for the best gaming experience, plus a big and immersive screen to navigate the virtual worlds I’m inhabiting. Today’s games require a lot of processing power. It must have a long battery life with quick-charge capability, so I don’t lose power and abandon the people I’m playing with online,” Bianca Yao, Chief Gaming Officer of Infinix Philippines, said. “The new Infinix Note 10 Pro is a game-changer for delivering all these features at an accessible price to today’s generation of mobile gamers.”

To give mobile gamers an option, Infinix will offer NOTE 10 with the MediaTek Helio G85 gaming chipset, 6 GB + 128 GB storage, and 48MP+AI Lens at Php 7,990.

Teleperformance Philippines is certified Great Place to Work® for fourth year in a row

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Celebrating 25 years of growth and leadership in the country, Teleperformance Philippines recently earned a re-certification as Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row. It is the first and only company in the country to have accomplished this feat.

The Trust Index® Survey had the highest participation rate ever in Teleperformance Philippines’ 45,000 workforce coming from its 22 business sites located across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Among those programs is the company’s vibrant Diversity and Inclusion program championed by the executive leadership who actively drive a culture of respect and acceptance. Advocacy is promoted through institutionalized policies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and HIV in the Workplace Policy. Learning and Development is another Teleperformance strength, as it offers its online learning platform called myTP Learning to all employees.

In addition to the comprehensive Great Place to Work® certification process, Teleperformance operations in the Philippines are regularly visited and reviewed by third parties including independent industry analysts. These reviews include in-depth management and client interviews, physical site and facilities tours, operations inspections and employee focus groups among other activities. The findings are frequently cited in industry best practices awards, ratings and studies conducted by business analysts.

The company’s various initiatives are implemented across their business sites nationwide, the most recent being the roll-out of the TPVac vaccination program, in support of the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and aiming to protect Teleperformance employees and the communities where it operates.

Teleperformance Philippines has stood resilient and committed through all the challenges of the global pandemic. The company has provided essential support for both local and global organizations and has kept them connected with their customers through various platforms. One of these is the game-changing Teleperformance Cloud Campus – an innovative solution for enabling the ‘new normal’ work-at-home (WAH) environment. Amidst an unprecedented global crisis, Teleperformance was able to launch Cloud Campus hubs in its sites in Aura, Taguig City and in Fairview, Quezon City to serve as the operational command center of virtual teams. Moreover, Teleperformance opened its 22nd site in Molino, Cavite in October 2020, continuing to generate jobs for more Filipinos.

The Teleperformance Group recently announced the Great Place to Work® certification of subsidiaries in 60 countries, including the Philippines, for 2021. This means that over 90% of Teleperformance employees worldwide now work for a Great Place to Work® company.

The announcement was made by Teleperformance Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Julien who noted that “to have more than 90% of Teleperformance employees, all around the world, working in a subsidiary certified with the Great Place to Work® label is a testimony to Teleperformance’ Passion for People commitment.”

Teleperformance Philippines Chief Operations Officer Joey Marquez underlined the significance of this achievement: “The Teleperformance journey in the Philippines has always been a strong commitment to Filipinos across the nation, for the last 25 years. This certification is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our team members who work tirelessly to truly create a Great Place to Work® for All”

On its 25th year, Teleperformance Philippines celebrates its four-peat Great Place to Work® certification and looks forward to helping re-energize the industry and country’s growth, being able to advance the position of the country as a safe, secure place for customers, as well as ensuring that they provide a safe place for people to work.

ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE

Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model combining three wide, high-value solution families: customer experience management, back-office services and business process knowledge services. These end-to-end digital solutions guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high tech, high touch approach.

The Group's 383,000 employees, based in 83 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the “Simpler, Faster, Safer” process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry’s highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In 2020, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €5,732 million (US$ 6.5 billion, based on €1 = $1.14) and net profit of €324 million.

Teleperformance began operations in the Philippines in 1996 and has grown to become a preferred offshore contact center outsourcing option. The company employs over 45,000 people in the country and operates over 30,000 workstations in 22 business sites located across Metro Manila, Antipolo, Cavite, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

From 2012 to 2020, Teleperformance has received the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Contact Center Outsourcing Service Provider of the Year Award for its significant performance in revenue management, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the contact center industry. In addition, Teleperformance Philippines was awarded as Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Community Project of the Year by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Top Employer of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility Circle of Excellence at the Asia CEO Awards, and the Outstanding Volunteer by the National Economic Development Authority.

In 2020, Teleperformance Philippines was again certified as a Great Place to Work® and is the only organization in the country to receive this certification from the Great Place to Work® Institute for three years in a row. This 2021, Teleperformance celebrates its 25th year of continued excellence and leadership in the country. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to steadily provide the best employment experience for Filipinos, proactively support the nation’s IT-BPM sector, and uphold its socio-civic engagements to create a difference in the lives of the Philippine community.

For further information, visit the Teleperformance website at teleperformance.ph

New XTREME Cool Portable Aircon for your home

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Whether during the summer or rainy season, Filipino households have practically deemed air conditioning units as one of the most essential appliances at home. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop-shop appliances, offers a wide range of air-cooling products to cater to the needs and preferences of Filipino households — window type, split type, floor standing, ceiling cassette, and ceiling mounted. Throughout the years, with the continuous innovation and lifestyle evolution, Filipinos have been given the choice to choose from these two popular compressor options: the inverter and non-inverter.

In line with its mission in bringing comfort and convenience to every Filipino household, XTREME Appliances has been continuously offering products that will not only keep our homes comfortable but suit specific and varying needs as well. Just recently, the brand launched its newest addition to its impressive lineup of air cooling products under the XTREME Cool category — the portable aircon.

This XTREME Cool Portable Air Conditioner is the most convenient and simplest solution to your air cooling needs. In this article, we list down 4 advantages of having XTREME Cool Portable Air Conditioner at home.

Mobility and Convenience

Perhaps the biggest advantage of XTREME Cool Portable Aircon is its portability. Compared to window mounted or wall mounted units, you can just roll your portable aircon to any room that you need to keep cool — thanks to its built-in wheels for smoother mobility.

On the other hand, XTREME Cool Portable Aircons have an Auto-Restart feature, which means they will turn back on and start cooling at the same settings after a power outage.

Affordable and Perfect for Small Spaces

XTREME Appliances make your dream of purchasing a portable aircon easily affordable as it is one of the most budget-friendly of its kind in the market. The 1.0HP unit (XACPT10) is priced at Php 16,995 while the 1.5HP unit (XACPT15) costs only Php 17,995.

If your homes don’t require constant and extensive cooling throughout, the XTREME Cool Portable aircon boasts a Strong Wind feature that makes it a practical alternative to mounted units. XTREME Cool Portable Aircon is a great way of saving money without sacrificing comfort for you.

No Installation Needed

XTREME Cool Portable Aircon unit does not require installation, hence saving you installation costs. All you need is to unpack the unit from its packaging, connect to a compatible electrical outlet, find an exit of the exhaust hose out of the window, and turn it on. You don’t also have to worry about figuring out the appropriate location or should you have a possibility of renovating your home’s interior in the future.

Stylish minimalist design

While XTREME Appliances always make sure to provide quality and dependable appliances for our homes, the visual impact is also highly considered. XTREME Cool Portable aircon boasts an icy white design finish that follows a new emerging style trend for your modern Filipino living.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce

Toyota Motor Philippines pursues environment protection by Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

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In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, Toyota empowers Filipinos to protect and preserve nature for the next generation

More people around the world are taking concrete action to contribute to saving the environment. In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), a leading automotive company in the country, reaffirms its commitment to the environment through continuous sustainability efforts through the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050.

Consistent with TMP’s mission to protect the environment, the company’s Environmental Management System aims to ensure the conservation and protection of the environment by establishing and maintaining a holistic approach in the management system for all TMP stakeholders to achieve the TEC 2050. Its approach covers the vehicle life cycle and business processes that can impact environmental performance based on the company’s targets.

TEC 2050 hopes to address six challenges that impact TMP’s new products and technologies and the community:

• New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emission
• Life Cycle Zero CO2 Emission
• Plant Zero CO2 Emission
• Minimizing and optimizing water usage
• Establishing a Recycling-based Society and Systems
• Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature

As Toyota continues its sustainability efforts across the world, TMP implements measures to help solve the environmental problems in the Philippines caused by humans or natural disasters. TMP, together with its local suppliers and dealers, practices proactive measures to ensure its EMS and TEC2050 goal of zero or negative carbon footprint is achieved.

“Toyota Motor Philippines is committed to long-term sustainability to contribute to the development of the society as outlined in the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 or TEC2050. TEC2050 is our roadmap to achieve a positive impact on the environment by the year 2050,” TMP President Atsuhiro Okamato said.

Innovate next-generation vehicles

To pursue its vision of vehicles with minimal impact to the environment, Toyota has been developing next-generation vehicles with low or even zero CO2 emission. In the Philippines, TMP has been offering since 2009 different hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) options to Filipinos, including the Altis Hybrid and Cross.

While TMP has been expanding its HEV product line-up, it also has been using HEVs internally as service vehicles for Team Members. Likewise, it already converted 98 percent of production forklift vehicles to battery-powered and rechargeable one.

Aim for zero together

TMP also works closely with its suppliers and other business partners to achieve sustainability goals. TMP-EMS enhances the eco-design system from purchasing through logistics, embracing the use of renewable energy options to reduce CO2 emissions to improving packaging materials.

TMP also works with dealers to monitor and reduce CO2 emissions through kaizen and renewable energy.

Move to solar energy

Toyota hopes to reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to mitigating the adverse effects of climate change by turning to alternative sources of energy. In line with its goal of Plant Zero CO2 Emission in its manufacturing plant, TMP has installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Array in Santa Rosa, Laguna, which supplies 4 percent of plant’s power supply.

TMP continues to seek for alternative technologies and power sources that can adopted. Currently, the company plans to upgrade this with another 0.5 MW Solar Array. With this additional solar power, the company could cut electricity and CO2 to 718,200 kWh per year and 380,569 kg per year, respectively.

Improve wastewater management

Recognizing the growing global need for the limited water supply and keen to conserve this essential resource, TMP recycles water at its manufacturing site. It also harvests rainwater.

The company’s wastewater treatment plant can treat 55 cubic meters per hour of industrial wastewater with an upgraded membrane bioreactor technology. This enables TMP to promote sustainability at its operations by eliminating wastewater, establishing systems that use recycled water and increasing awareness about water conservation. TMP also enjoins its major suppliers and dealers to practice the same initiatives.

Build a recycling-based community

Besides using green technology in its production process, TMP is committed to practicing sustainable and eco-friendly practices across the company. It implements zero single-use plastic in its cafeteria and proper segregation of waste in all offices. In addition, waste minimization and recycling are carried out in both TMP plants and offices.

Through these simple daily practices, employees are encouraged to reduce their use of plastic, recycle and segregate things, encouraging them to be more responsible citizens in or out of TMP’s premises.

Establish a society in harmony with nature

What would be a better way to spend one’s work hours than in a place close to nature?

TMP provides its employees with opportunities to unwind, relax and appreciate the beauty of nature even while working. The company’s 11-hectare eco-forest located inside the Toyota Special Economic Zone in Sta. Rosa Laguna lets employees take a quick break from work to breathe and be one with nature.

The eco-forest likewise helps sustain biodiversity in the area with its growing range of flora and fauna.

The company is also very active in conducting different reforestation activities both in the upland and shoreline. Just recently, TMP adopted 10 hectares of mangrove area in Lian, Batangas which is part of the Verde Island Passage considered as the center of the center of marine shoreline biodiversity in the world.

Eyeing a sustainable future

Protecting the environment for the future generation is a goal accomplished by people working hand-in-hand.

In addition to implementing sustainable manufacturing practices, TMP helps control carbon emissions by providing consumers with an alternative mobility solution through TMP’s hybrid electric vehicle solution that enables consumers to carry out their daily activities without harming the environment further.

Toyota Motor Philippines is committed to sharing its expertise, innovations and experiences in sustainability with its partners and the community to achieve the common goal of a sustainable future for all.