ShopeePay Expands Presence with Lifestyle and Food Brands as More Filipinos Embrace Mobile Wallets

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ShopeePay now offers an even wider digital experience with new partners such as BonChon, Papa John’s Pizza, Mary Grace, Power Mac Center, and Shoe Salon

ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with more food and lifestyle brands to cater to the growing number of Filipinos patronizing e-commerce platforms and using mobile wallets as an alternative payment method.

Digital payments continue to gain momentum in the Southeast Asian region, with a 70% year-on-year growth in respondents who say e-wallet is their preferred way to pay. In the Philippines, more people opt to use cashless payment methods for its convenience, safety, and benefits, recording a 133% growth in consumers who prefer e-wallets. With continuous usage of mobile wallets, it is expected to peak at 75.5 million users in a span of five years. With Southeast Asia showing a promising future in terms of digital payments, ShopeePay continues to expand its services and network of partner merchants to serve the Filipino community.

Most businesses faced challenges during the pandemic, and with the recent reopening of establishments that now accept more customers in-store, ShopeePay provides a safe and contactless way for users to pay for products and services through its QR payment feature. ShopeePay continues to add more food brands to its roster of merchants to give its users a wide variety of dining options. Payment via ShopeePay is now available at family favorites such as BonChon, Mary Grace, Papa John’s Pizza, and the Fruitas Group of establishments.

With more Filipinos opting for cashless transactions, ShopeePay also partnered with various lifestyle brands. Users can now use ShopeePay to pay for their smartphones, accessories, and other electronics purchases at Power Mac Center. They can also pay for fashion and sports items from Anello, Shoe Salon, and Olympic Village for a faster and more convenient payment method. In addition to these, users can also pay via ShopeePay QR for health products at The Generics Pharmacy.

To sweeten their dining and shopping experience in stores, users can enjoy limited-time ShopeePay ₱1 Deals via the Shopee app and get greater discounts when they pay via ShopeePay at the following: Puregold and Puremart for daily essentials; Siomai House, Candy Corner, and many more food stalls nationwide for snacks and cravings. Users can look forward to more exciting and exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals which they can purchase daily via Deals Near Me on the Shopee app.

The growing list of brands that ShopeePay partners with makes it easier for users to enjoy safe and cashless transactions amidst the pandemic. On top of this, ShopeePay also allows users to conveniently buy load at up to 10% off from Globe, Smart, TM, TNT, and DITO. ShopeePay users can also pay their bills through the app, and get up to 25% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, and a growing list of ShopeePay partner billers.

With ShopeePay, users are able to maximize the perks of going cashless. Once their ShopeePay wallets are activated, they can cash in through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to start enjoying exclusive perks when they Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Online Business, ShopeePay Philippines, said, “As more Filipinos shift to online payments and transactions, it’s essential for us to redouble our efforts to provide our users with a safer and easier contactless payment method. We are excited to add these new food and lifestyle brands to our growing network of offline merchants and will continue to collaborate with more merchants to make payments convenient and seamless for Filipinos, wherever they go.”

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

#MaineGoals Finishes Strong as Maine Mendoza Completes Personal Goals List

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Maine Mendoza’s travel and lifestyle vlog series, #MaineGoals, concludes with a Halloween-themed finale and a heartwarming surprise

Phenomenal star and host Maine Mendoza bids viewers a spooky farewell as her daily lifestyle-oriented TV series #MaineGoals comes to a close after 13 weeks of exciting challenges and memorable adventures.

#MaineGoals, which premiered on the first and only 24/7 local comedy channel BuKo on August 2, depicts the TV personality embarking on thrilling journeys and ticking off items from her personal goals list. From trekking Mt. Kulis, Rizal for its pilot episode to kalesa driving, lodge housekeeping, training dolphins, and piercing ears for the first time, Maine has gone through awesome experiences that consistently landed her a spot on Twitter’s trend list.

Regarded as effortlessly funny and witty by her colleagues, Maine reveals a side of herself in her show’s upcoming season-ender that will warm the hearts of those working closely with her.

The show’s final week episodes, which will be a Halloween Special, features Maine in her first ghost hunting experience as well as her quirky party planning skills. As she presents the entire production team with not just a themed get-together, Maine also expresses her sincere gratitude for the staff members’ hard work and commitment to the show by handing out meaningful prizes straight from her own pocket.

Stay tuned for the finale week of #MaineGoals on BuKo channel, Monday to Friday at 7:30PM. Catch it on Cignal TV Channel 2 (available on Cignal Postpaid Plans 290 and up, and Prepaid Loads 100 and up) and SatLite Channel 2 (available on Loads 49 and up and Tingi Loads 10, 15, and 25), and on the Cignal Play app via App Store and Google Play.

Join and Win in Beko’s Jingle Making Contest on Tiktok

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Beko Philippines is calling on all TikTok creators and songwriters to join the Beko Jingle Makers where the winner can win Php50,000 in cash and appliances!

Any Philippine resident can post an original Beko jingle on TikTok for 30 seconds minimum and get the chance to win the contest! The song must be performer solo or by a group, a cappella or with 1-2 instruments. The tune and lyrics must be original and not replicated, copied or adapted from other songs. The use of copyrighted materials, including but not confined to music and logos, is not allowed.

The jingle must be related to the Beko brand, products and/or healthy living. The song may not be submitted or aired elsewhere. An edited version may be used by Beko for upcoming official promotional materials.

For content inspo, check out bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to www.beko.com/ph-en. Beko, European Home Appliance Brand, makes appliances so people can live healthier and better lives.

You need to be following @bekoph on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. To post an entry, your TikTok account needs to be public. On the caption of your entry post, you must include your account name on Facebook and Instagram (both must be public) and tag three friends on TikTok. All steps of the contest must be followed for each entry to be deemed valid.

The entries will be judged on Originality (20%), Wit/Creativity (20%), Relevance to Beko (50%) and Audience Impact/Likes (10%).

Amazing prizes await the winners! The grand prize winner will receive Php25,000 cash and Php25,000 worth of Beko products. The three runners-up will each win a Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner VCO20713WV. All participants will get 50% OFF Discount Vouchers (on selected models on HAT website) as participation prizes.

The contest is open to all amateur/professional songwriters, musicians, music enthusiasts and any resident of the Philippines. Participants below 18 years old will need parental consent.

Participants must enter with a legitimate TikTok account (no dummy account/auto likes allowed).

Winners will be announced on October 29, 2021 on Beko PH's Facebook and Instagram pages. Winners will be notified via TikTok, Instagram or Facebook private message. Prizes must be claimed within 30 days upon notification or they will be deemed null. Non-cash prizes are not convertible to cash.

Beko Philippines reserves the right to declare invalid or to disqualify any invalid entries that are determined to be incomplete, illegible or inappropriate for any reason. Beko will have exclusive rights and ownership of the winning song without remuneration of any kind.

Show off your songwriting skills by joining the Beko Jingle Makers contest! Go to www.beko.com/ph-en for more details!

ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the global home appliances brand of the Arçelik Group and belongs to the Koç Holding, one of the largest conglomerates in Europe. The brand has been in the Philippine Market for -six years and is currently available in select SM Appliance Centers, Robinsons, All Home, Anson’s, Savers, Great World Gidi Distribution, Western Appliances, and Manila Imperial Appliances Stores, and Asian Home Appliance Center in Cebu, and in e-commerce partners: Lazada, Household Appliances Trading (hat.com.ph). This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels. For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

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Vaccination Efforts Pave the Way for Economic Recovery

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Shopee supports community initiatives that focus on vaccination and will continue to roll out similar programs this year

In early 2020, the onset of the pandemic posted big challenges as businesses struggled to stay afloat due to strict lockdowns and social distancing measures. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, responded accordingly by helping MSMEs shift online easily and seamlessly. And with vaccination programs ongoing, Shopee continues to aid economic recovery by mounting community initiatives focused on increasing vaccination education and uptake to fight against COVID-19. These programs include Shopee’s Vaccination Center Support drive, Shopee #FullyVaxxed Package, and the Department of Health’s (DOH) Resbakuna campaign.

With fewer cases during the first half of 2021, the country saw great potential for a rebound as there were less restrictions allowing mobility and economic activity. Because of this, the Philippines continues to push for the health and safety of its community through its vaccination efforts, with more than 51 million doses administered. When the health of the population improves due to the vaccine, it serves as an avenue for educational achievement, growth in work opportunities, improved social functions, and a better chance in economic recovery.

Shopee, in partnership with different brands and organizations, launched vaccine-centric initiatives to support the country’s journey towards a healthier and safer Philippines.

Vaccine Education through Resbakuna: Kasangga ng Bida

During the first quarter of 2021, many Filipinos were resistant to the vaccine due to three key reasons: concerns about potential side effects, uncertainty about efficacy, and skepticism. In partnership with DOH, Shopee educated the community about COVID-19 vaccines through a dedicated in-app microsite and social media initiatives. Through Shopee Live, DOH representatives Dr. Dominic “Meng” Maddumba and Beverly C. Ho, MD, MPH, Director IV, at the DOH Health Promotion Bureau, raised vaccine awareness to combat vaccine hesitancy and also discussed the facts about the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. Shopee recorded almost a total of 50,000 unique views for both live stream sessions.

Providing a more pleasant inoculation experience with Vaccination Center Support

Shopee partnered with local government units of Makati and Taguig to provide Filipinos with a more comfortable vaccination experience. Residents and frontliners from both cities received food and health kits from partner brands. These included snacks from Del Monte, Perfetti Van Melle, Dutchmill Soy, Monde Nissin, and Rebisco; bottled water from Hope in a Bottle; and health kits from Mighty Clean, Colgate, and Cosmetique Asia; and units of Symphony Air Coolers. With the positive reception of the public for the first two initiatives, Shopee aims to roll out the same project in Quezon City later this year with a total of 4,500 potential beneficiaries for all three cities.

Incentives for the fully-vaccinated with the #FullyVaxxed Package

From July to September 2021, the Shopee #FullyVaxxed Package offered fully vaccinated Filipinos a special bundle they can use for personal needs and encourage others to complete both doses. With more than 15,000 sign-ups, users enjoyed free shipping, discount vouchers from Shopee, and discount vouchers from various brands such as Manuka Health, Photobook, Bo’s Coffee, KonsultaMD, Uni-Care, The Smile Bar, Converse, Planet Sports, Globe, and Marketplace sellers such as Bella’s Online Store, ED.Kids, Flagship Store, and more.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is committed to helping the nation’s efforts towards positive economic recovery as much as we can so that everyone can benefit from a safer and healthier society. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all our partners who have lent their support in many ways. Together our efforts can make a bigger impact.”

Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Red Notice : The FBI’s top profiler - The world’s most wanted art thief And the greatest conman the world has never seen

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An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world’s most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI’s top profiler (Johnson) and two rival criminals (Gadot, Reynolds), there’s no telling what will happen.

• Film Release Date: November 12, 2021
• Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
• Written by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
• Produced by: Beau Flynn for FlynnPictureCo; Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia for Seven Bucks Productions; and Rawson Marshall Thurber
• Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds

Watch the Red Notice official trailer here

Synopsis: 

When an Interpol-issued Red Notice — the highest level warrant to hunt and capture the world’s most wanted— goes out, the FBI’s top profiler John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson) is on the case. His global pursuit finds him smack dab in the middle of a daring heist where he’s forced to partner with the world’s greatest art thief Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds) in order to catch the world’s most wanted art thief, “The Bishop” (Gal Gadot). The high-flying adventure that ensues takes the trio around the world, across the dance floor, trapped in a secluded prison, into the jungle and, worst of all for them, constantly into each other’s company.

The all-star cast is joined by Ritu Arya and Chris Diamantopoulos. Directed and written by Rawson Marshall Thurber (Central Intelligence, Skyscraper) and produced by Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia of Seven Bucks Productions, Beau Flynn’s Flynn Picture Co. and Thurber’s Bad Version, Inc., Red Notice is a stylish globe-trotting game of cat-and-mouse (and cat).

Netflix has released an official trailer Red Notice. The movie brings together Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds in one of the year's most anticipated releases - Check out the new trailer below.

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