Watch: PLDT Home’s Heart-tugging Christmas Video Gives Tribute to Filipinos all over the world

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This Christmas, PLDT Home gives tribute to Filipinos all over the world in a special video that celebrates the real and meaningful connections of families made possible by the power of the Internet.

In a heartwarming 45-second video featuring the iconic and sentimental Yuletide ballad “Pasko na, Sinta ko” (Christmas is here, my love), PLDT Home puts a spotlight on the uniquely Filipino touch of celebrating Christmas by connecting with family and loved ones. Aired over PLDT Home’s social media channels, the video depicts how the Filipino tradition of coming home for Christmas transcends even distance as many rely on the internet to keep family connections strong, especially in trying times.

Topping all other Filipino merry-making traditions, like karoling, parol, and bibingka, Christmas for Pinoys won’t be complete without hearing the familiar voices and seeing the bright faces of loved ones by our side. And if we can’t be with them personally, the next best option is to be with them virtually, powered by the country’s fastest internet connection, PLDT Home.

“For us Filipinos, Christmas comes alive the moment we’re gathered with family. Whether huddled in a dining room or in a virtual room, our connection matters most. To reconnect, get closer, and catch up with people who mean the world to us, that’s the most perfect Christmas gift we could ask for. Enabling this family connectedness has been the driving inspiration behind PLDT Home’s growth this year. As always, our fervent hope has been for Filipinos everywhere to enjoy the strongest connections with their family, for a brighter Christmas this year,” said Butch Jimenez, Senior Vice-President and Head of Consumer Business-Home Group.

Indeed, nothing says “Pasko na, sinta ko” like making time for the family, greeting them in person or even virtually over social media platforms. When using devices to connect with family for the holidays, it’s always best to ensure a smooth and lag-free experience, with PLDT Home Fiber.

As the Philippines’ most reliable and fastest internet connection provider, PLDT Home continues to set the standard for the country’s broadband services. Leading the country’s digital future, the telco giant also recently launched the first 10,000 megabits per second (Mbps) fiber-optic internet service in the Philippines.

Enjoy a brighter Christmas with your loved ones and watch PLDT Home’s heart-warming video in this 

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Level up your defense this holiday season with these Hygienix Germ-Kill essentials. Enjoy up to 50% off discounts, B1G1 deals, and freebies from Hygienix on this Shopee Big Christmas Sale!

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Good hygiene is so much a part of our daily routines. Proper grooming and healthy personal habits can help you ward off illnesses and feel good about yourself.

With germicidal products now considered a life essential, Hygienix continues introducing other formats that also harp on its germ-killing and moisturizing capabilities. Hygienix has already built a solid following and reputation for their innovative and effective health and hygiene products: the Hygienix germicidal soap, germ kill alcohol, hand gels, and hand sprays.

This 12.12 Shopee Big Christmas Sale, enjoy up to 50% off discounts, B1G1 deals, and freebies from Hygienix!

Let's level up our defense this holiday season with these Hygienix Germ-Kill essentials available at Shopee.

Hygienix Anti-Germ Mist 125ml

This powerful Body Spray is proven to kill 99.99% of germs suspended in the air. and around your body.

Hygienix Anti-Bacterial Hand Spray comes in a unique and handy spray bottle that is more convenient and efficient to use. It is also enriched with non-drying and moisturizing formulation to keep your hands soft and smooth. It also has a dual scent technology that transforms it to a refreshing scent.

Hygienix products are best used before and after eating, using the restroom, after counting money and whenever, wherever necessary.

Hygienix Hand Wash 250mL (Apple Kapow, Lemon Grass Wham, Sea Salt Smash)

Hygienix Hand Wash Lemon Grass Wham 250mL

Hygienix Hand Wash Sea Salt Smash 250mL

Hygienix Germ Kill Hand Wash is clinically proven to kill 99.99% of disease causing bacteria/viruses.

Hygienix Germ-Kill and Wash is loaded with a nourishing formula that marvelously softens and smoothens your hands. Also enjoy its invigorating fruity scent that leaves your hands smelling fresh and clean after every wash

Hygienix Hand Wash Lemon Grass Wham 250mL

Enriched with Lemongrass Extracts for healthy skin with a smooth after-feel Hygienix Germ-Kill Lemongrass Wham Hand Wash is enriched with Lemongrass Extracts, which contain Vitamins A and C. These act as anti-oxidants to help keep your skin healthy with a smooth after-feel. Also enjoy its zesty citrus scent that leaves your hands feeling fresh and clean after every wash.

Hygienix Body Wash Citrus Blast 500mL

The body wash is so refreshing not sticky on the skin. Citrus Blast: enriched with Natural Lemon Extracts, giving your skin a powerful punch of Vitamin C, leaving it feeling radiant and refreshed.

Mega Menthol: packed with Menthol Crystals and Natural Peppermint Extracts, boosting the skin with a cooling sensation and leaving it feeling revitalized and invigorated.

With natural ingredients for added benefits, it is also free from 10 unwanted chemicals that can harm and cause dryness to the skin.

Hygienix Germ Kill Wipes with Tea Tree Oil 20 sheets

Combines the 99.99% germ-kill action and Tea Tree Oil, a natural agent that provides skin protection! It’s also powered with moisturizing actives to save skin from dryness. It leaves your skin refreshingly clean after every use!

Hygienix Germ Kill Alcohol with Moisturizer 500mL

Hygienix Germ Kill Alcohol with moisturizer effectively kills germs and disinfects while soothing the skin. It has a non-drying formula and mild fragrance so it’s tough on germs but not on skin.

Hygienix Germicidal Soap 125g

Kills 99.99% of germs and common disease-causing bacteria with every use! Unlike other germicidal soap brands, Hygienix Soap has a refreshing scent while keeping your skin smooth with it non-drying formula.

HygieniX Hygiene Soap moisturizes for smoother, softer skin offering gentle, yet effective skin cleansing that soothes, protects, invigorates, hydrates and makes you smell heavenly. With a range of six variants, you're on your way to a scented, refreshing and rejuvenating bath.

Hygienix Germ Kill Hand Sanitizer Gel 100mL

Sanitize your hands while keeping it nourished and refreshed with Hygienix Germ Kill Gel Sanitizer. No need to rinse with water.

If you want to minimize your risk of infection and also enhance your overall health, follow basic personal hygiene habits.

Good personal hygiene is one of the best ways to protect yourself from getting gastro or infectious diseases such as COVID-19, colds and flu. Maintaining good personal hygiene will also help prevent you from spreading diseases to other people.

It's really essential in this time of Pandemic. I recommend Hygienix products.

Visit Hygienix Official Store at Shopee Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Top Brands Share Their E-Commerce Success on Shopee

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Johnson & Johnson, vivo, Crocs, SM, and NIVEA share how Shopee supported its growth on the platform

The Philippines is the fastest-growing market in the SEA region, with an overall internet economy likely to reach $40 billion in value by 2025 — and e-commerce greatly contributes to this significant surge. More consumers now heavily rely on online platforms like Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, for their needs. With this,  brands shifted online to better connect with their customers and tap into new and unreached markets. Five brands shared how they took advantage of Shopee’s various programs and enhanced marketing solutions to remain top-of-mind while establishing themselves as a strong player in the digital space. 

1. Johnson & Johnson wins big during big sales

Johnson & Johnson grew its brand through Shopee’s innovative solutions and services. The recently concluded 11.11 Big Christmas Sale campaign was their most successful one to date with multiple basket-building strategies, such as co-sponsored vouchers, aimed at  driving conversion. Denise Peralta, Head of E-Commerce at Johnson & Johnson Philippines, Inc, said, “We are able to extend J&J’s presence on Shopee with its category-focused programs (Mom’s Club & Shopee Beauty). Through Shopee’s Brand Memberships Program, we are also able to offer our shoppers exclusive perks & privileges like vouchers and gifts.” 

2. vivo surpassed target sales with exclusive launches  

vivo also saw significant growth during their Super Brand Days (SBD) on Shopee, as well as the platform’s double-double campaigns and payday sales. Shopee’s extensive marketing solutions also played a big role in the success of vivo’s Y series launch, which saw ₱150 million in sales for 2021. He Zhuopeng (Chris) vivo E-Commerce Manager, said, “Shopee has helped us expand and grow our business through partnered campaigns every month. It gave us the opportunity to be known in the e-commerce industry. We are looking forward to many more years of strong partnership with Shopee.” 

3. Crocs won customers with curated pages during campaigns

Through their Shopee store, Crocs created curated pages for campaigns and collections easily. In the recent 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the brand achieved a 65x uplift in orders compared to the usual, alongside Shopee’s marketing solutions such as Flash Deals and Rush Hour sales. John Darryl Bonifacio, E-Commerce Manager at Crocs, said, “At Crocs, we think of people first at every step and during the pandemic, safety was every Filipino’s priority. Retail store closures were inevitable with the lockdown measures but Shopee has allowed us to reach customers across the country.” 

4. SM Online boosted sales after first-ever Super Brand Day

In 2021, SM attained many e-commerce milestones through Shopee, including a successful first-ever Super Brand Day that helped increase sales, and an all-time spike in orders during the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. In the recent 7.7 Mid-Year Sale and 8.8 Mega Flash Sale campaigns, The SM Store’s participation in the TV Flash segment resulted in a significant increase of their 2021 orders and GMV. Nicole Villanueva, AVP of SM Online, said, “This year has been about how to sustain the massive growth of online from 2020.  Shopee has provided The SM Store prime avenues on which we can serve our customer’s essential and non-essential needs.”

5. NIVEA tapped into a new target market through new initiatives

Through weekly in-app visibility and pushes highlighting their best-sellers, NIVEA achieved tremendous growth with Shopee. The brand regularly joined campaigns such as Shopee Beauty and activated their own Brand Days, monthly Grand Launches, and Shopee Live during new product launches. Kitz Literal, E-Commerce Sales Manager at NIVEA, said, “We are happy to share that we achieved record-breaking sales during this year’s 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Together with our partners in Shopee, we were able to generate a sales uplift of 50x and a traffic uplift of 8x. Another win for NIVEA is securing the third spot in the Personal Care Category last 12.12. Following this momentum, we are looking into finishing this year strong.”

Shopee’s brand partners are a driving force for the platform’s success. With the new year approaching, Shopee will adapt quickly to meet user needs and support businesses of all sizes to maximize the full potential of e-commerce.

5 Lyrics from “Oh no I’m on Shopee again” that Every Online Shopper Can Definitely Relate To

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It’s the perfect song to play while shopping for your next budol haul at Shopee’s extended 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, which runs until December 15

Over the past two years, Pinoys fell in love with the ease and convenience of online shopping. Aside from providing a wide array of essentials, online shopping can also serve as a fun break from reality. Window shopping can be quite an addictive adventure, especially during big sales such as Shopee’s extended 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, since there are so many deals to enjoy!

With just a few taps on our phones, we can buy everything we want and need. Sometimes, however, we don’t have the budget to fund all our budol purchases. As much as we love to check out our whole cart this Payday sale, most of us know all too well the frustration of realizing we don’t have enough money to spare for all the items in our carts—a feeling up-and-coming artist geiko can also relate to.

geiko, a local artist, started posting songs on Youtube in 2017. She recently released a new single titled “Oh no I’m on Shopee again.” The relatable lyrics and undeniably catchy tune will definitely be our go-to song to play while scrolling through Shopee.

Here are 5 lyrics from “Oh no I’m on Shopee again” that every Shopee suki can relate to:

1. There are so many things I want to buy

But I'm broke, so I stare at my phone and cry

It’s difficult to resist adding to cart after watching Shopee hauls and stumbling across Shopee budols online. But we can only dejectedly stare at the pile of items sitting in our carts, impatiently waiting until the next big sale.

2. My mama tells me to buy only the things that I need

Who hasn’t gone on Shopee to buy one thing and ended up checking out five other items? It’s like falling down a fun rabbit hole filled with products from different categories and thousands of brands on Shopee Mall. geiko’s mom—and our own parents, for that matter—may be right, but we can’t miss the chance of buying cute stuff at such affordable prices.

3. My ShopeePay balance is zero, sometimes even a piso

There’s no greater disappointment than when you realize you’ve used up all your money. After shopping sprees, our e-wallets are often left with little to zero balance. To help save on your purchases, use ShopeePay for even more perks, such as free shipping, cashback, and more.

4. Thank you to delivery person..

Come back again

Some items are still pending

With the number of times they’ve delivered your orders, you and your Shopee Xpress rider probably know each other well by now. We all get giddy with the excitement of finally receiving our parcels, but with all the amazing deals, we can’t help but check out again and again. Who knows, maybe you and your Shopee Xpress rider can become good friends after a few (more) deliveries!

5. But I also wanna give my loved ones lots of presents in 1 big box

Our carts aren’t just full of things we want for ourselves, but also of presents we want to give to people we love. With Christmas just around the corner, we all wish to show our friends and family how much we cherish them by showering them with gifts. At the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, spoil your loved ones with gifts at affordable prices. Enjoy shopping with free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily.

Stream “Oh no I’m on Shopee again” on geiko’s official YouTube and Spotify accounts. You can also watch the music video on Shopee’s official YouTube channel.

Until December 15, get more discounts off your holiday purchases at the extended 12.12 Big Christmas Sale with ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet. Enjoy free and instant cash-ins and bank transfers with ShopeePay via InstaPay and avail of exclusive deals. Buy Load, Pay Bills and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay during the holidays for a rewarding cashless experience.

For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.

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

#EatLocal #BuyLocal #GoLokal #SupportFilipinoMSMEs - Paskong Maka-Pilipino

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A few days to go before Christmas, and the malls are starting to bustle with families, including seniors and toddlers now welcome to share in the holiday fun.

Taking advantage of the more optimistic economic prospects for the most important shopping season, the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) has ramped up its promotional activities for micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

With support from the DTI-Regional Operations Group, about forty MSMEs are showcasing their wares at the last major selling event to close off the year. The Christmas Grand Fest at the Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, runs from December 15-19, 2021, and serves as the finale for the Bagsakan special project of DTI-BDTP.

Filipino MSMEs have been among the hardest- hit over the past two years, and they struggled to sustain their business operations to support their families, employees, and communities.

With the prospect of a brighter Christmas, the DTI is urging everyone to have a more meaningful "Paskong Maka-Pilipino," by patronizing locally-made products for their holiday feasts and for gift-giving.

Further, all the participating MSMEs have been carefully curated to ensure that they offer quality products that meet both local ang international standards.

At the Christmas Grand Fest event, there is a special Halal Corner to promote the domestic halal industry, with an eye to establishing a presence in the huge international halal markets.

There will also be coffee exhibitors at the KAPEtirya, spotlighting the resurgence of Philippine coffee among enthusiasts here and abroad.

Other product offerings include processed food and beverages, fresh produce and organic products, dried seafood, cooked food, condiments, and other cooking ingredients. There are also garments, footwear, fashion accessories, home decor, and other gift items.

For those who prefer to keep safe and avoid the holiday rush, the DTI has several e-commerce platforms, as follows:

• NTF (National Trade Fair) Digital Mall — https://ntfdigimall.linker.store

• NACF (National Arts & Crafts Fair) Artisanal Shop — https://nacf.linker.store

• NFF (National Food Fair)Digital Mall — https://nff.linker.store

• Go Lokal Digital Mall - https://golokal.linker. store

• LazMall Go Lokal @ LazMall — https:// www.lazada.com.ph/shop/go-lokal

• Go Lokal @ Shopee Mall — https://shopee. ph/golokalphilippines

• Shopinas — https:// shopinas.com/go- lokal

For more information about the DTI-BDTP and its projects for MSMEs, please follow its social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). You may also email Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.