GCash is top fintech brand in Philippines' Top 100 Brands 2021

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GCash, the country's number 1 mobile wallet company, is the top financial technology brand to be included in the Top 100 Brands in the Philippines, according to Campaign Asia-Pacific and NielsenIQ. GCash is also one of Asia’s top 1,000 brands 2021.

Asia's Top 1000 Brands is a consumer opinion survey across 14 markets in Asia-Pacific and measures brand preference in 15 product/service categories. It shows brands that are succeeding with their marketing and brand-building efforts and reveals the favorite brands among consumers. This year’s study saw the changing consumer behavior among brands and their increasing digital services.

The leading e-wallet made it to the list while also hitting an exponential growth of 46 million users in June 2021, from 20 million users in January 2020. The app also had over 13 million log-ins per day on the GCash app, peaking at 15 million in the second quarter of 2021.

With its vision for financial inclusion for all, GCash has quickly adapted to the needs of the Filipino people by being a digital payment essential for individuals and entrepreneurs, especially during the pandemic. The top mobile wallet company worked with the government and became its financial aid tool, disbursing over P16 billion to more than 2 million Filipinos and raising over P21 million to more than 3 million Filipinos via digital bayanihan.

“We are honored to be part of the top brands in the Philippines and in Asia. This award further inspires us to continue with our mission to empower as many Filipinos as possible by giving them access to digital financial solutions that can make their lives better and more convenient especially during this pandemic,” said Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

No other fintech brand made it to the top 50 of the prestigious list, where the ranking of GCash rose from the previous year’s 51st spot to this 24th in the country in 2021. Among the high-ranking brands in the list are Samsung, Apple, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Nike, Nestle, Google, Colgate, and Starbucks.

GCash’s leap in the list can be attributed to strong consumer spending via the app: This year, GCash processed an average of PHP 300 billion in monthly transactions, and is on track in breaching its PHP 3 trillion Gross Transaction Value (GTV) target

GCash also provides customers an easy and secure cashless payment platform through digital products and services like free money transfers from user to user, frictionless bank transfers, and bills payments. The mobile wallet company also offers businesses, especially MSMEs, a contactless way to accept payment for goods through the use of QR codes and P2P platform, which has empowered over 2.5 million GCash merchants and social sellers.

Currently, a third of GCash’s monthly active users utilize at least one of the app’s digital products like GCredit, GSave, GInvest, or GInsure. GCash provides customers easy access to a pre-approved credit line to pay for bills or QR transactions with GCredit, safely deposit money with GSave, easily invest in a market fund with GInvest, and buy essentials on GLife. With the health risks of the pandemic, GCash also offers customers COVID-19 health insurance for as low as P39 a month via GInsure.

“We are glad to see that GCash has become an extension of the Filipino digital life. It is our goal to democratize access to financial services because everyone deserves to have ways to protect and grow their money, especially during these difficult times,” said Martha Sazon, GCash President and CEO.

GCash was recently named as an “Outstanding Partner” by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas at the agency’s 2021 Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony. The recognition is for GCash’s continued support and commitment to deliver innovative financial solutions to all Filipinos, the unbanked and underbanked segments.

GCash also garnered two awards from the prestigious Asian Banker Awards 2021, and was the sole Philippine fintech company to do so. It won awards for the “Best Financial Inclusion Initiative/Application” for its Social Amelioration Program together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and “Best Digital Brand Campaign” for its CSR response to COVID-19, further solidifying the company as the #1 e-wallet app in the country.

Many Filipinos have come to rely on GCash for their daily cashless payment transactions, helping sustain the economy during the pandemic and propelling the mobile wallet to becoming one of the most respected and widely used brands in the Philippines. According to Visa’s latest Consumer Payment Attitudes study, Filipinos using digital commerce platforms like GCash helped boost the usage of digital payments in the country. It was also expected that it will continue to grow as more Filipinos appreciate the benefits of contactless payments like GCash during the pandemic.

For more information, visit www.gcash.com.

Shop at Abbott official store this 9.9 Super Shopping Day for products to keep you healthy and strong!

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Let Glucerna help you simplify your needs with the right nutrition and effective blood sugar control.

Healthy eating and an active lifestyle are important for everyone, including people with diabetes. Having a healthy diet and being active is an important part of managing diabetes because it will help manage your blood glucose levels and your body weight.

Managing Diabetes

You can manage your diabetes and live a long and healthy life by taking care of yourself each day. Diabetes can affect almost every part of your body. Therefore, you will need to manage your blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar. Managing your blood glucose, as well as your blood pressure and cholesterol, can help prevent the health problems that can occur when you have diabetes.

Food and Activity

Choosing healthy foods and being active will help you manage your blood glucose levels and your body weight.

Managing diabetes can be difficult and a struggle every day. Eating right, taking medication and exercising to control your blood sugar, weight, constant hunger and cholesterol levels are few of the concerns of the people with this condition.

Glucerna Vanilla 900G For Diabetic Nutrition

Visit and shop at Abbott official store this 9.9 Super Shopping Day for products to keep you healthy and strong!

Let Glucerna help you simplify your needs with the right nutrition and effective blood sugar control. Because One Glass of Glucerna helps you control them all. Its Unique Slow Release Carbohydrate System (Fibersol, sucromalt, glycerine and maltitol) is clinically proven and doctor-trusted to help you manage your blood sugar all throughout the day. It may be used as a meal replacement or as part of a diabetes management plan. Glucerna. Diabetes nutrition that works.

Glucerna is a brand of meal replacement shakes and bars. It is made by Abbott, and designed specifically for people with type 2 diabetes. Those with prediabetes and type 1 diabetes may also use Glucerna. These products are low in calories and sugar and high in protein. They also contain artificial sweeteners such as sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which may cause potential health risks.

When Glucerna is used as part of a healthy diabetes diet plan it offers some promise in terms of weight management and blood sugar (glucose) control.

Key ingredients are diabetes-friendly

Latest Glucerna formulation contains: 

• Advanced blend of low glycemic carbohydrates to help support the dietary management of diabetics.  

• Dual fiber blend 

• Unique lipid blend with Omega-3 and Omega-6, and is trans-fat free, cholesterol-free, and low in saturated fat 

• 4X more Inositol vs. the previous formulation and is high in trivalent Chromium which contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels 

• High in Vitamin D which helps support Calcium absorption and improve bone strength 

• High in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A, and is a source of Iron and Vitamin C which support the normal function of the immune system

How can you include Glucerna in your daily diet? 

Incorporate Glucerna in everyday meals. Take Glucerna as part of a “calorie controlled” meal plan Preparing a glass of Glucerna is easy:

• Step 1: Put 200ml of cold water in a glass 
• Step 2: Gradually add 5 pressed scoops of Glucerna 
• Step 3: Stir until it dissolves

What you eat is closely linked to your health. Balanced nutrition has many benefits. By making healthier food choices, you can prevent or treat some conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A healthy diet can help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol, as well.

This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, you can also enjoy discounts up to 90% off on brands such as Abbott.

For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99. 

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o help support the dietary management of diabetics.

Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Top 99 Deals You Can’t Miss at Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day

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Are you ready for the start of Shopee’s most exciting, action-packed shopping season yet? September marks the start of the busy -ber months, so if you want to get a head start on all your holiday shopping, you’ve come to the right place.

This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, you can look forward to plenty of big discounts from your favorite electronics, fashion, beauty, and home & outdoors brands. If you want to begin budgeting for your shopping spree, check out Shopee’s Top 99 Deals this 9.9 to help you narrow down your wish list. These exciting, limited deals are exclusively available on September 9. Grab them while you can, because you’ll only see price drops like these from your favorite brands during 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Check them out by heading over to http://shopee.ph/m/top99. 

Meanwhile, take a sneak peek at the Top 9 Deals below:

Staying home with the whole fam? Make sure your house remains spick and span with Dyson V11 Fluffy+ Vacuum. It’s currently one of the most in-demand cordless vacuum cleaners on Shopee, and with 185AW suction power and a 60-minute run time, it’s not hard to see why.

Coffee lovers, we know you’ve had this Nespresso Inissia Coffee Maker on your wishlist for the longest time. This lightweight coffee machine comes equipped with an ergonomic handle, a folding drip tray, and a removable water tank that can hold 23.8 oz.

Curious to see what the air fryer fuss is all about? The Deerma KZ100 Air Fryer definitely lives up to the hype. Using its high-speed air circulation technology, you can whip up healthy food such as chicken, fish, sweet potatoes, corn, shrimp, and more in no time. 

It’s important to stay thorough with cleaning routines during these times. Spray your bathroom with this Lysol Disinfectant Twin Pack. This hygiene essential dissolves the toughest toilet stains in seconds, kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, and deep cleans hard water stains, rust, and mineral deposits.

A sturdy pair of denim jeans is a good investment you’ll get much use out of in years to come. This pair of Levi's Engineered Jeans provides a comfortable and relaxed fit, making it perfect for easy everyday style.

Calling all moms: now’s the time to stock up on baby essentials at great prices! Make sure to grab a few packs of Enfagrow A+ Powdered Milk, which contains a brain-boosting combination of MFGM Pro with DHA to support your child's holistic development. 

If you’ve been feeling stressed lately, a much-needed self-care pamper sesh might do you some good. Pat the tension away with Lancôme Youth Activator Serum, a concentrate that has been hailed by the beauty community as a miracle in a bottle. After cleansing and toning, apply this lightweight product to your face to keep your skin smooth, refined, and radiant.

Start a healthier routine from home and achieve the recommended number of steps per day with Ovicx Q2S Plus Treadmill. Its compact, foldable design will help you save space. It comes with a smart LCD display, Bluetooth functionality, and a tablet or phone holder.

Is the humid weather wreaking havoc on your skin? Integrate the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Set into your nighttime skincare routine. This 9.9 Super Shopping Day exclusive includes Laneige’s Water Sleeping Mask EX, Cica Sleeping Mask, and Lip Sleeping Mask Berry for a brighter and clearer complexion.

This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, you can also enjoy discounts up to 90% off on brands such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, Adidas, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi. 

Enjoy the convenience of going cashless with ShopeePay, your all-in-one e-wallet. Top up your ShopeePay wallet conveniently now until September 8 through your debit card, online banking, or over-the-counter payment partners to enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 50% Bills Cashback when you pay for Meralco, Maynilad, and more; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more. 

Until September 11, get the chance to win ₱100 worth of free money by activating your ShopeePay wallet, verifying your account, making a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay, and signing up at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-p-100-for-all.

For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99. 

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Pandemic reinforces the need to strengthen family ties

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More than its impact on communities worldwide, COVID-19 has affected even the smallest communities within the four walls of many homes. The resilience of every family is tested by challenges such as the ongoing pandemic.

This was a significant talking point in the latest session of TAYO Naman! (Tulong, Alaga, Yakap at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon), a webinar series by the Department of Education (DepEd) and Globe designed to help teachers, non-teaching personnel, and parents learn more about self-care, wellness, and resilience.

 

In the episode entitled “Strengthening Family Relationships Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic” held recently, guest speaker Jing Castañeda, a broadcast journalist and Board Member of the Philippine Mental Health Association, noted how the family unit is being tested to the hilt under current circumstances.

“Marami na pong pag-aaral na nagsasabi na talagang nasusubukan ngayon ang katatagan at mental health ng mga pamilya dahil sa COVID-19. So dalawa yun our individual mental health and the resilience of our family.  We want to emerge stronger so importante na ibangon at mapagtibay ang ating mga pamilya. Build back better. Build back faster,” Castañeda said.

 

She pointed out the vital role parents play in building resilience among their children, especially during the pandemic. “Napakahalaga po na maging magaling—hindi lang po mabuti—na mga magulang dahil tayo po ang mga haligi at pundasyon ng ating pamilya. A resilient family develops resilient children,” she said.

 

Castañeda provided ways to encourage the balance of resilience. This includes:

 

1. Unloading the negative side. Use social media responsibly, stay away from toxic posts, follow health protocols, apply for financial assistance if needed, create routines within the family, and practice self-care. Lessen the things that could feed stress.
2. Loading up on the positive side. Pray more, be a “kasambuhay” use social media responsibly, use technology to reach out, enjoy more family time, and assure children of a stable relationship as a family.
3. Moving the fulcrum. Use social media to retool, learn new skills, and train the brain to plan, focus, juggle multiple tasks, and have self-control.  Use technology to give order and structure.

 

Senator Joel Villanueva also made an appearance during the session. He shared the tragedy that befell his family last year, and gave personal reflections on the value of strong family relationships. His mother, Adoracion Jose Villanueva, and sister, former Bocaue Mayor Joni Villanueva-Tugna, passed away just months apart.

 

“Hanggang ngayon, hindi ko pa rin maipaliwanag ang sakit na nadarama ko. Subalit ang palaging bumabalik sa isip ko, ‘Sana may isang segundo pa ako para makasama sila.’ Moments like these make us realize all the more what family means in our lives. Puso at sentro pala talaga ng buhay natin ang ating pamilya,” said Villanueva.

 

Villanueva -- author of the work-from-home law passed before the health crisis who helped make the set-up the norm for many businesses -- stressed that family members must never forget to check on one another despite busy schedules. 

 

He offered advice for a closer, happier family:

 

1. Time is a matter of priority. Devote even one second of the day to family not just to ask them ‘Kamusta’ but to say ‘I love you.’
2. Don’t settle for the default settings in life. A strong family relationship does not happen instantaneously. People can make edits and improvements.
3. Create a positive space in life and let the family be a part of it to nurture positive relationships.

 

The episode was spearheaded by the DepEd School Division of Camarines Sur. Panelists were Minnie Talaguit (Public School District Supervisor of the Goa District); Marjorie Gabatin (Master Teacher II of the Sagurong High School); and Antonio Valencia (SHS Teacher II of the Juan F. Triveño Memorial High School).

 

The TAYO Naman webinars is led by the DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction Management Services (DepEd-DRRMS) and the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development-Employee Welfare Division (BHROD-EWD) in collaboration with Globe’s Global Filipino Teachers Series on Psychosocial Support Services, Philippine Mental Health Association Inc., and MAGIS Creative Spaces.

 

The webinars are held every Friday from 8:30 to 10:00 am and streamed live on DepEd Philippines, DepEd DRRMS, and  Globe Bridgecom.

 

Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as UN SDG No. 3 on good health and well-being and UN SDG No. 4 on inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Globe is committed to upholding the United Nations Global Compact principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

 

To learn more about how to create a #GlobeOfGood, visit: www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html.

 

Organique’s ImmunoStrongPH campaign supports frontliners during pandemic, DOH-PITAHC receives superfood donation to build body's natural strength and resilience

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The Department of Health (DOH) recently received over 5,000 blister packs of superfood ORGANIQUE Acai freeze-dried health supplement capsules to support frontliners and healthcare workers from at least 13 beneficiary institutions amid the prolonged pandemic and emergence of COVID-19 variants in the country. As part of its nationwide Immunostrong campaign, Organique Inc. officially turned over the donation to the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC), which the DOH designated for the distribution and delivery of the 5,644 blister packs in time for the 123rd anniversary of DOH.

Marketing Manager for Organique Cristina Go said that the health of medical frontliners and healthcare workers need to be prioritized as they have been selflessly and courageously risking themselves to virus exposure while taking care of patients almost 24/7 since the country declared a state of public health emergency in March 2020. “We are proud to support the DOH in continuously working towards a healthier nation, protecting the community through a stronger immunity. Indeed, the pandemic has revealed the best and the worst in many, and the DOH has proven too, that their profession is not just a job, but a calling that they answer without fail, to the best of their ability,” Go said.

As part of Organique’s Immunostrong PH nationwide health awareness campaign, Organique Inc. Trade Marketing Manager Cristina Go and Digital/Social Media Manager Justin Dela Cruz turned over its donation of Organique Acai freeze-dried health supplement capsules to PITAHC Director General Dr. Anabelle De Guzman for the benefit of medical frontliners and health workers.

She added that food supplements like Organique Acai Berry can help strengthen the immune system by providing essential nutrients to help give the body renewed energy every day. Acai, the main ingredient of the freeze-dried capsules, is hailed worldwide as a superfood packed with really high levels of antioxidants to help counter free radicals in the body. The superior health benefits offered by Organique Acai freeze-dried capsules are what the frontliners, health care workers, and the public need during this pandemic to help fortify their immune system to help them fight diseases and alleviate serious symptoms of illnesses like COVID-19.

Among the beneficiaries referred by DOH and PITAHC include the Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue Medical Center, National Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute, Lung Center of the Philippines, National Reference Laboratory, National Certification Committee on Naturopathy, National Certification Committee on Homeopathy, COA Resident Auditors, PITAHC Board of Trustees and Employees, Herbal Processing Plants, and other frontliners or patients identified by PITAHC.

According to DOH, the pandemic has further aggravated the conditions of an increasing number of Filipinos who had been immuno-compromised by their unhealthy, abusive and sedentary lifestyles, not to mention lack of access to proper nutrition and sleep. Fully aware of the need to heighten public awareness, Organique has tapped award-winning vlogger and health enthusiast Wil Dasovich as Organique’s official brand ambassador, including health advocates and influencers to spread massive awareness on the importance of a strong immune system.

In conclusion, Go also reiterated,

“We are all in this together, together with Organique Acai Berry, working with our modern heroes, the medical frontliners and every single Filipino – as we all need to take care of everyone’s physical, mental, emotional and psychological well-being for an immunostrong future, and an immunostrong Philippines.”

For inquiries, visit www.organique.com.ph; fb: @organiqueinc.