ShopeePay Drives Growth for Partner Merchants by Providing a Convenient, Secure, and Rewarding Payment Solution

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With Shopeepay, Gong cha, Moonleaf, and National Book Store broaden their market reach and offer a convenient payment option 

Consumer behavior continues to evolve as more people shop online and embrace digital payment methods. In Southeast Asia, there is a 70% year-on-year increase in shoppers who prefer e-wallets as a mode of payment; and in the Philippines, there is 133 percent growth in consumers who opt to use e-wallets - a contributing factor on why brands and retailers continue to ramp up efforts to offer safe, rewarding, and convenient digital payment options. 

ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one mobile wallet, recorded a 57X uplift in the number of ShopeePay partner merchants last 9.9 Super Shopping Day compared to the 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale. Among the growing list of ShopeePay partner merchants, Gong cha, National Book Store, and Moonleaf share how ShopeePay helps drive their brand’s growth through enhanced promotional strategies.

For National Book Store, customers enjoy a safe and seamless experience with Shopeepay through its scan-to-pay features and exclusive promos. Xandra Ramos-Padilla, Managing Director at National Book Store, said, “ShopeePay has empowered our Laking National customers with a new way of shopping for books and supplies in our branches nationwide, and helped strengthen our omnichannel strategy as we adapt to challenges brought about by the pandemic.” Customers have responded positively to the availability of ShopeePay as a payment option at National Book Store outlets resulting in an uplift of transactions that more than tripled versus the previous quarter.

Gong cha also shares how partnering with ShopeePay allows them to showcase their products and reach a broader audience through regular participation in ShopeePay promos and campaigns. Gong cha Philippines, Inc., said, “ShopeePay enhanced Gong cha's publicity in digital marketing. Every month is most awaited because of the monthly sales and surprise deals; it's our way to give our customers more of the best milk tea experience from Taiwan to the world!” Through the acceptance of ShopeePay QR payments in their stores, Gong cha was able to grow their daily transactions via ShopeePay by 33X since launch.

Moonleaf also saw a 50x uplift in customers who use ShopeePay since the partnership was launched due to the exclusive discounts and promos they are able to offer. Mike Magallanes, Creative Director at Moonleaf, said, “ShopeePay has helped Moonleaf grow and establish its place in the digital market. We cannot wait for another exciting and fuss-free sale campaign, so we can also give our customers a double dose of good vibes in a cup.”

This October, even more ShopeePay merchants are participating in the 10.10 Brands Festival campaign; with the likes of BonChon, Papa John’s, Tapa King, and a slew of other brands from a wide variety of categories offering 10.10 exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online Philippines, said, “With ShopeePay, we aim to provide our partner merchants a safe, convenient, and secure alternative to offer to their customers. We are pushing to play a bigger role in making a cashless lifestyle much more accessible to everyone by partnering with more establishments from different industries, . We are committed to enhancing the e-wallet experience, and we will continue to push for initiatives and partnerships that make digital payments seamless for everyone.”

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

This 10.10 Brands Festival, get more exclusive promos when you Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay! Stay connected with your loved ones when you buy mobile load at up to 50% off. Make sure to pay your bills on time this 10.10 and get up to 50% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, and over 60 partner billers. Stock up on food and essentials when you avail of ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and scan to pay at Puregold, Potato Corner, Moonleaf, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and more ShopeePay partner merchants!

Make sure to activate and top up your ShopeePay wallet through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy a safe and rewarding cashless experience!

For more information about ShopeePay, and its perks and benefits, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.

Nadine Lustre, Curtismith, Ben&Ben top bill KonsultaMD’s free mental health concert

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Telehealth service provider KonsultaMD is bringing some of the country’s top artists together for a night of healing, music, and fun in the first-ever mental health concert on October 9, 5:30pm on KonsultaMD’s official Facebook page.

The lineup includes popular actress and singer Nadine Lustre, indie rapper, singer-songwriter Curtismith, folk-pop band Ben&Ben, and two of the nation’s hottest DJs -- Nix Damn P and Marvelous.

The concert is the culmination of KonsultaMD’s month-long “Be Kind To Your Mind” campaign which aimed to spread awareness about the importance of mental health among Filipinos.

Cholo Tagaysay, KonsultaMD CEO shared that the Philippines has come a long way when it comes to mental health awareness, although understanding that there is still some work to be done in order to standardize mental health services in the country.

He said, “More often than not, what stops a patient from seeking professional help for their mental health is the shame or stigma that it’s admitting to weakness, but what we want Filipinos to know is that seeking help is actually a form of strength. That is why, we at KonsultaMD remain committed in making consultations accessible to those who need it through our platforms and programs. This concert is only one of many that we hope to roll out for our patients and customers.”

Artists Nadine Lustre and Ben&Ben have been long-time advocates for better mental health and well-being -- using their individual platforms to spread awareness and encourage others to take the step in caring for themselves and others.

Last September 12, KonsultaMD, together with Mental Health Matters actress, model, and former beauty queen Kylie Versoza launched the campaign to support World Suicide Prevention Day. The activities included free yoga classes and free meditation and sound healing.

There were also talks about navigating the new normal, keeping relationships during the pandemic, and asking for help as an adult with speakers such as Dr. Gia Sison, Thirsty and Thirty, Kara Gozali, Mark Agas, Maxene Magalona, Zara Carbonell, Dr. Kenjee Dee, Dr. Aubrey Señeris, and Kylie Versoza.

Customers can get a free one-month health plan with 24/7 unlimited access to licensed mental health professionals until Oct 31st. All they have to do is download the KonsultaMD app and use the voucher code BEKINDTOYOURMIND to avail of the promo.

KonsultaMD is a 24/7 telehealth service provider manned by skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who give medical assessment and advice on basic healthcare and mental health. It is one of the portfolio companies under 917Ventures, the country’s largest corporate venture builder.

To learn more about KonsultaMD, visit https://konsulta.md.

Globe’s #PlantHappinessPH mental health campaign amasses over 168.7 million TikTok views in just a week

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Globe’s #PlantHappinessPH mental health initiative has amassed 168.7 million views on TikTok in just a week, as it spreads hope and happiness to show that #AtinAngSimpleJoys no matter how difficult a situation may be.

The campaign went live last September 27, receiving over 275 video entries from medical frontliners, delivery riders, work-from-home moms, office workers, and entrepreneurs, to name a few. It brought focus to dancing and planting as hobbies that can help relieve people’s stress and anxiety. Scored by the song “Better Days 2.0” by Quest, the video challenge reminds people that there are better days ahead and everything will be alright.

“We are so happy that in just a short time, we already received an astounding number of video submissions from TikTokers who danced, showed off their plant collections, sang along, documented their COVID vaccination, and showed their other simple joys such as cooking, working out, and taking care of their pets to promote mental health and well-being,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

#PlantHappinessPH has become the battle cry for hope. The challenge had dance video entries from GMA’s Sanya Lopez, Mark Herras, Rodjun Cruz, Kiray Celis, and Chuckie Dreyfus; VJ Ai dela Cruz from Myx; Mikee Agustin and Joj and Jai Agpangan from ABS-CBN as well as social media personalities including Arianne Bautista, Lennie Enverga, Marlann Flores, Klio Manabat, and Claudine Co.

As part of efforts to go the extra mile to provide care for its customers, Globe will give away thousands of free seeds and seedlings to those who joined the challenge. The company wants to help channel the anxiety being experienced by customers into positive and uplifting activities such as dancing or taking care of plants.

Participants in the Greater Manila Area get Langka and Guyabano seedlings, while those in other locations are allocated Supa and Bignay tree seeds. These were sourced from Globe sustainability partners Philippine Native Tree Enthusiasts and The Mead Foundation. Visit the www.0917lifestyle.com website and check out using the promo code SIMPLEJOYS to get the items for free.

“We are always proactively seeking out ways to bring uplifting experiences and solutions to help our customers have good mental health. Healthy hobbies and the pursuit of simple joys are some ways to stay mentally healthy. We want to remind everyone that they are not alone in the fight against stress and anxiety. Globe fully supports their mental health wellness journey,” said Crisanto.

Based on the Mental Health Atlas 2017 of the World Health Organization (WHO), mental illness is the third most common disability in the Philippines. Around six million Filipinos are estimated to be suffering from depression or anxiety. The Philippines has the third-highest rate of mental health problems in the Western Pacific Region.

As part of the company’s mental health initiatives, Globe has also partnered with the DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management Service and Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development Employee Welfare Division to support the well-being of teachers through TAYO Naman! (Tulong, Alaga, Yakap at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon), an online Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) program for all education advocates, including teachers, non-teaching personnel, and parents under Globe’s Global Filipino Teachers Program.

In addition, Globe encourages the public to access its “lifelines” such as HOPELINE to receive FREE 24/7 mental health support. Persons experiencing emotional crisis and who are in need of immediate assistance may contact the hotline through 2919 (toll-free for all Globe and TM subscribers), (02) 804-HOPE (4673), or 0917 558 HOPE (4673). Globe and New Good Feelings (NGF) Mindstrong have also expanded their partnership to include telehealth service integrator HealthNow app where Globe and TM subscribers may quickly call the NGF HOPELINE for FREE anytime they want to talk to someone.

Globe supports the Philippines as it celebrates the National Mental Health Week in the second week of October. The company also joins the observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10.

Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 3, which ensures healthy lives and promotes the well-being of all ages. It is also committed to UN SDG No. 13, which underscores the importance of climate action to save lives and livelihoods to address climate emergencies and UN SDG No. 15, which promotes the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. Globe upholds the UN Global Compact Principles and contributes to 10 UN SDGs.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Shopee Supports Brands Participating in 10.10 by Cultivating Customer Loyalty and Comprehensive Marketing Solutions

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Deerma, Havaianas, Johnson & Johnson, and P&G Beauty share how effective Shopee’s marketing tools are in helping them grow their brand online

As e-commerce continues to see strong growth in the Philippines, brands continue to redouble their marketing efforts. This includes expanding the brands’ presence across all channels, including on Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. With the surge of consumers driving the need for digital transformation, four brands share how they maximize the potential of e-commerce with the support from Shopee’s various programs and enhanced marketing solutions.

Johnson & Johnson reaches new customers with Shopee Brand Memberships Program

Shopee helps brands encourage loyalty with its Brand Memberships Program, which was launched in July of this year. It is a new customer management and retention tool that enables brands on Shopee Mall to build deeper connections with potential and existing customers, converting them into valuable lifetime customers. For Johnson & Johnson, the program drove customer retention and repeat purchases from their store on the Shopee platform. The program was also an opportunity for the brand to express its gratitude towards loyal customers by providing them with rewards, redeemable gifts and vouchers, and exclusive access to the best deals.

Denise Peralta, Head of E-commerce at Johnson & Johnson Philippines Inc., said, “The program gave us access to a new customer base that we could engage with via the chat broadcast. We maximized this feature at our recently concluded Super Brand Day, which delivered results 108% above target. Moreover, members who bought our special deals were able to earn more points, and we intend to continue giving them these unique deals this upcoming 10.10!”

Havaianas ties up in-app tools with off-platform initiatives

Renowned Brazilian flip flops and sandals brand Havaianas launched its official Shopee store in March of 2020 to expand its digital presence in leading platforms through Terry SA, the exclusive Philippine distributor of Havaianas. With Shopee’s support, Havaianas consistently performs well on the platform as they were able to tap on the marketing solutions such as Shopee ads and campaign packages to complement Havaianas’ off-platform initiatives, driving greater synergy across branding and marketing. The efforts resulted in top sales during Shopee big campaigns, and this milestone is recognized across Asia by the Havaianas regional office and globally by Facebook Business.

Jenny Teves, Marketing Director at Havaianas Philippines, said, “E-commerce is here to stay, and the market behaviors have shifted. Any company determined to succeed in retail needs to transform its business to adapt to these changes -- It’s time to level up or get left behind. Our online growth would not be complete without establishing a store in Shopee, and they have always been a supportive partner in expanding our business on the platform. Through Shopee ads, mega campaign packages, and Shopee Live streams, along with their help and guidance, we have reached and surpassed our targets consistently.”

Deerma sees success with vouchers, deals, and promos

Established in 2011, Deerma Group offers household and kitchen appliances with good design, durable quality, and high-cost performance. With plans to expand their production efforts, Deerma joined Shopee in October of 2020. They tapped into other regions and promoted their product line effectively. The brand achieved and maintained a monthly average growth of 30 percent in sales, and this is largely due to the app’s promotional tools such as Vouchers, Discount Promotions, Bundle Deals, and engagement features like Shopee Live and Chat.

Jane Xuan, General Manager of ORRO Home, said, “Deerma continues to grow with the strong support of Shopee. They guided us throughout our partnership, which helped us commit and improve our overall performance. We will continue to work with Shopee to create a better tomorrow for every Filipino household.”

P&G Beauty fosters growth with engagement tools on Shopee

P&G Beauty joined Shopee to reach customers across the country. Through various Shopee campaigns, P&G Beauty can meet the needs of every Filipino family in a convenient and rewarding manner. With Shopee’s in-app tools such as Chat broadcasts and Shopee Live, P&G Beauty continuously grows on the platform, recording significant milestones such as improved effectiveness in driving conversion, increased engagement, and a 20 percent increase in sales. Notable P&G Beauty brands such as Pantene, Oral B, Whisper, Gillette, Rejoice, Herbal Essences, Old Spice, Olay Body Science, Safeguard, and Head & Shoulders, drove high conversion rates during big campaigns, with the last three being the highest performing brands.

Shania Felizarta, E-Commerce Brand Manager at P&G Beauty, said, “Salamat Shopee for giving us a space where collaboration and creativity are limitless! The team we work with at Shopee collaborates with us to ensure that growth is shared. We thank Shopee for being supportive and flexible to help bring our ideas to life, providing customers safe and convenient access to the things they need, as well as much joy throughout this pandemic.”

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

Enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, big brand giveaways, and up to ₱1,000 off brand vouchers at Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival. Leading up to 10.10, shoppers can also look forward to Nestle, Deerma, GoMO!, Lactum, Colgate Palmolive, Shigetsu, P&G Beauty, Garnier, and Belo Brand Days on Shopee Mall, where they can get discounts up to 80% off, branded items as low as ₱179, and a gift with every purchase.

Go cashless this 10.10 Brands Festival, and get exclusive promos when you Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay, your all-in-one e-wallet! Stay connected with your loved ones when you buy mobile load at up to 50% off. Make sure to pay your bills on time this 10.10 and get up to 50% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, and over 60 partner billers. Stock up on food and essentials when you avail of ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and scan to pay at Puregold, Potato Corner, Moonleaf, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and many more partner merchants!

Enjoy safe, cashless payments and exclusive promos by activating your ShopeePay wallet and topping up through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners.

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

PLDT, Smart launch ‘Internet of Possibilities’ to enable a truly connected world for businesses

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PLDT and Smart, through its B2B arm PLDT Enterprise, have officially launched their newest digital offering called the Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart which aims to open up new possibilities for Internet of Things (IoT) applications and deployment among enterprises and consumers in the country.

During the Philippine Digital Convention 2021, PLDT Enterprise Core Business Solutions FVP and Head Jojo Gendrano introduced PLDT Group’s latest solution—a first in the country—to help push IoT solutions further across different industries.

“We are very excited that we are finally bringing the power of IoT to businesses in the Philippines as we see a huge opportunity to leverage the power of this technology. It’s a powerful tool that is set to transform the way Internet of Things applications are deployed and managed in the country,” said Gendrano.

The Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart is a unified platform for the effective management of connectivity and usage of a multitude of connected IoT devices within enterprises. It seamlessly integrates existing business processes into a common, open platform for data and insights that can be used to open unlimited business growth opportunities to various industries.

“Our thrust at PLDT Enterprise is to enable business growth and help companies make possible what we all thought was impossible. With its capabilities to simplify and optimize the deployment of IoT applications, the platform is set to transform the way businesses conduct their operations,” Gendrano shared.

The Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart empowers industries by allowing full control, visibility, transparency, and self-care among their connected IoT devices. It is designed to give businesses more ways to be efficient with time and resources by improving business processes through automated workflows. Among others, this includes the ability to monitor assets connectivity easily through data usage and status monitoring.

The transportation and logistics industry, for instance, can now easily set up and activate fleet of connected vehicles nationwide using a single user interface with just a push of a button at their own pace and time.

Meanwhile, it allows the monitoring of health care devices for better patient care for the healthcare sector. Other industries that can benefit from the said platform include manufacturing, education, utilities, and even consumers.

“PLDT Enterprise and Smart have always been investing in the digital future of businesses in the Philippines. Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart is a breakthrough all-in-one platform that opens up new horizons of opportunities where technology meets human capability,” said Jovy I. Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise and International Business Groups.

“Our goal is to make it easier for our business customers to adopt these kinds of solutions for their business needs, deploy them faster and more affordably—enabling enterprises to turn data into real-time actionable information,” Hernandez added.

Internet of Possibilities by PLDT and Smart is expected to build tomorrow’s smarter communities and cities and open doors to the next wave of innovation for consumers, homes, and enterprises.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.