ShopeePay Offers Users Free and Real Time Transfers for a More Convenient Cashless Payment Experience

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With ShopeePay, users are able to save on additional costs from InstaPay fees, and also send money to other ShopeePay users for free.

MANILA, JANUARY 5, 2022 - ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, continues to make financial services more accessible and convenient for Filipinos. The e-wallet offers free and real time transfers, on top of other free services, to enable easier and more seamless digital transactions.

ShopeePay users can now enjoy free cash ins and bank transfers in real time with 35+ banks and e-wallet partners, including BDO, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), RCBC, Metrobank, Chinabank, UnionBank, and more with InstaPay. InstaPay is an electronic fund transfer (EFT) service that allows customers to transfer funds almost instantly between accounts and is available 24/7, all year round. On top of the new cash in via InstaPay option, users can  also link their bank account to their ShopeePay Wallet for free and easy cash ins.

Within the app, verified ShopeePay users can also instantly send money to any ShopeePay user for free, available 24/7. Additionally, senders can also personalize their send money transactions with themed virtual cards fit for any occasion. With ShopeePay, users can do more cashless transactions and get discounts on load products and cashbacks on bills payment.

As more consumers embrace and adopt digital transactions, ShopeePay aims to support the transition by providing hassle-free digital banking options. This year, the Philippines saw an exponential growth of new digital consumers, recording about 12 million since the start of the pandemic. Aside from the significant increase in digital consumers in the country, there is also a notable increase in the adoption of digital-only banking, recording 18.34 percent in 2021, and is expected to reach 36.18 percent by 2026.  

Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online, Philippines, said, “The digital market of Southeast Asia is rapidly growing, and digital transactions such as online payments and money transfers are also becoming more prevalent. At ShopeePay, we are committed to providing our users with seamless and easy access to digital financial services through a secure and integrated ecosystem. We look forward to continue helping Filipinos embrace digitalization.” 

Here’s how to cash in to your ShopeePay Wallet via InstaPay, and enjoy up to P25 cashback on your InstaPay fee: 

1. Tap ‘Cash in’ on your ShopeePay wallet. 

2. Click the ‘InstaPay’ dropdown. 

3. View the specific instructions and cash in from your preferred bank.

4. You will receive a notification if your cash in was successful. 

5. If eligible, you will receive the cashback after 7-10 working days.

To transfer money for free from your ShopeePay Wallet to your selected bank account or e-wallet via InstaPay, make sure that your ShopeePay account is verified. Here’s how to transfer:

1. Tap ‘Send Money’ on your ShopeePay wallet.

2. Select either ‘To Bank Account’ or ‘To E-Wallet’

3. Choose the bank/e-wallet you want to send money to and input the required details.

4. Enter the amount to be sent. 

5. Review all details to ensure accuracy and proceed with sending money.  

To send money for free to other ShopeePay users, you must have a verified ShopeePay account. Here’s how:

1. Tap ‘Send Money’ on your ShopeePay wallet.

2. Select ‘To Shopee User’.

3. Enter the phone number or Shopee username to send money to.

4. Input the amount to send. You may also personalize your transfer with a virtual card.

5. Enter your ShopeePay PIN to confirm the transaction.

To know more about ShopeePay’s InstaPay feature, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-instapay.

To enjoy free cash ins and transfers, and also save on additional fees, make sure to activate ShopeePay. With ShopeePay, you can also avail of exclusive deals when you Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Jollibee extends its ‘Alagang Jollibee’ promise to partner delivery riders

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Jollibee has consistently delivered its Alagang Jollibee brand of customer service to ensure that it provides only the safest and highest quality of customer experience. And now, Jollibee is extending Alagang Jollibee to a vital group of people who continuously make life a tad bit easier—the ever-reliable delivery riders. They are the ones who move around and bring your food and other essentials and serve as the brand’s partner to reach more customers even amid quarantine restrictions.

To show appreciation for these hardworking riders, Jollibee goes the extra mile in thanking them by making sure they are also well cared for when they visit Jollibee stores.

Jollibee extend its Alagang Jollibee promise to partner delivery riders from Grab, Foodpanda, and other local aggregators

Jollibee recently launched initiatives for the convenience and comfort of its partner riders, which are anchored on the values of Alagang Jollibee. Free water refills are offered, and a free regular-sized iced tea is also available upon request when they pick up orders at the store. This way, they can enjoy some refreshments before they go back on the road to bring the joy of Jollibee meals to customers.

Select Jollibee stores also provide phone charging stations so riders can make sure they can continue fulfilling transactions throughout the day. There are also stores that equip its crew with speakers and lapels for safer and more efficient coordination with riders when dispatching orders.

“We appreciate the hard work and effort of our partner delivery riders as we continue to bring our customers’ favorite Jollibee meals safely and conveniently. As part of our Alagang Jollibee promise, we want to do our part in helping them carry out their tasks while on the road. They have played a key role in bringing joy especially during this pandemic and we hope to do the same for them,” said Arline B. Adeva, AVP and Head of Brand PR, Engagement and Digital Marketing of Jollibee.

Phone charging stations are available in select stores

Select stores also have speakers and lapel mics for crew for easier communication with riders

Riders have the option to refill their own containers with water or ask for a cup from the counter

Upon request, Jollibee also offers free regular-sized iced tea to partner delivery riders

Jollibee will continue to roll out the above-mentioned initiatives for riders in more stores nationwide.

Late last year, Jollibee also participated in Grab Philippines’ “Araw ng Tagapaghatid” and Foodpanda’s “Ka-Panda Day” initiatives for their respective riders by giving out limited food coupons as a way of giving thanks for their service. More than 36,000 GrabFood riders and 50,000 Foodpanda riders received a free Jolly Spaghetti coupon, which they claimed in participating stores for a specific period.

Globe Studios transforms into ANIMA, expect more blockbusters in 2022

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Globe Studios —the team behind the critically-acclaimed Filipino films such as Fangirl, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, and Dead Kids; along with series such as Gaya sa Pelikula and OTJ: The Missing 8, is rolling its closing credits as it transforms into a new organization.

ANIMA is the new name of Globe Studios, an organization now under the umbrella of Kroma Entertainment, Inc., a new entertainment company backed by the Globe Group of Companies.

“Our new name signifies the changes we will be offering to the public as we venture into a new era of entertainment. We wanted something that feels more apt to the industry and medium we deeply care for. It was so hard for us to let go of the name Globe Studios because we’ve done and achieved so much in our five years of existence, but I believe we can only go onward and upward with ANIMA,” said Quark Henares, Head of ANIMA.

Fans and supporters of Globe Studios are in for more fun and exciting materials from ANIMA. One of the films they can anticipate is Ang Pagbabalik ng Kuwago, the first Filipino feature film to premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in more than 15 years. Box office hit director Antonette Jadaone is also busy working on the Hintayan ng Langit spinoff series "Simula sa Gitna," starring Maris Racal and Kit Thompson. ANIMA is also strengthening collaborations with One Championship, WeTV, Netflix, and HBO Go.

With ANIMA now a unique brand on its own, there's reinvigorated energy of anticipation and creative excitement in the new organization. The team is raring to experiment with other formats and genres. It is already visible in the podcasts “Nandito Sila” and “Come Home”. Other podcasts started tackling new themes - cryptocurrency, motherhood, sexual behaviors, to name a few.

“We are always on the lookout for how we can tell Filipino stories better – be it through the silver screen, black box, or handheld devices. It's the stories that matter, and the way we get them to you. We're doubling down on that with ANIMA, so you can expect more stuff on YouTube, on Spotify, on TikTok. Wherever!” Henares added.

To learn more about ANIMA, visit anima.ph.

Meet Madiskarte Moms PH, a new online community of mompreneurs helping fellow mompreneurs

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The current economic condition has undoubtedly given rise to more home-based “mompreneurs,” or full-time moms wanting to start or grow an online business to earn additional income for their family. But as every entrepreneur knows, starting a business is not always easy, and it helps to have a community of fellow business-minded mommies for much-needed support and encouragement.

This is where Madiskarte Moms PH finds its purpose. A Facebook community launched in the thick of the pandemic, Madiskarte Moms PH encourages entrepreneurship among mommies wanting to earn from home through side hustles while still enjoying quality time with their families. Together with its highly engaging YouTube channel, Madiskarte Moms PH is a safe, friendly space where beginners can interact with more seasoned sellers for tried and tested tips on growing a business while attending to their duties at home.

Powering Filipino business owners with the strongest connections and the most reliable digital tools, PLDT Home Biz has recently reached out to Madiskarte Mom PH’s 95,000 mompreneur members to provide much-needed support for their ventures.

“We saw the rise of homebased entrepreneurs using online tools to grow their businesses when the pandemic struck. Many of these ‘homepreneurs’ are moms or homemakers who wanted to find an extra source of income to support their families during this time of uncertainty. As part of our advocacy to encourage entrepreneurship in the country, PLDT Home Biz is very supportive of these Filipino moms who are setting up their side hustles from the comfort and safety of their homes. At PLDT Home Biz, we believe in supporting the dreams of every Filipino family through strong connectivity,” says Patrick Tang, First Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Customer Management. “We are here to help them grow their side hustle into a registered and sustainable business.”

Join the Mommy Movement!

There are many exclusive perks to joining Madiskarte Moms PH. In this safe online space, members can meet, learn, and collaborate with other like-minded mompreneurs. They are also entitled to free webinars and trainings led by mom industry experts, to help them kick-start or upgrade their side hustle skills.

Joining the ever-growing Facebook group and YouTube channel also gives easy and free access to community events and exclusive gatherings. This can expand our Madiskarte Moms’ network by connecting them with established enterprisers from different industries. Educational materials and other tailor-made resources for mompreneurs are also available anytime to help them in their home-based business. Other activities such as live interactive sessions with side hustling- experienced personalities are held monthly.

"Dito sa Madiskarte Moms PH, madami kang matututunang diskarte para magsimula ng small business sa mas sulit na halaga. You get to meet other mommies who share the same interests and who can offer you tips and best practices. You can also interact with personalities who have already launched successful businesses and learn from them. Most of all, you can find partners or suppliers within the group who can help you grow your side hustle,” Tang says.

As part of PLDT Home Biz’s support for our Madiskarte Moms, the brand is set to launch Gawad Madiskarte 2022—the community’s first ever and grandest awards dedicated to its members who have stood out with their inspiring entrepreneurial stories.

Powered by PLDT Home Biz, Gawad Madiskarte 2022: Pagkilala sa Tagumpay ng Madiskarteng Pinay pays tribute to the Filipina entrepreneurial spirit and celebrates successful home business owners who also inspire others to pursue their dreams.

Grow your business with confidence by joining the Madiskarte Moms PH community and connect with other mompreneurs, mom experts, partners, and suppliers as you start earning from the comfort of your home. 

To be a member, click this link: https://pldthome.info/MMPHFBLaunch and to subscribe to the YouTube channel, visit https://pldthome.info/MMPHYTLaunch.

realme makes bold push into premium with GT 2 Series, aiming at global high-end market

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Driven by its “Dare to Leap” philosophy, realme is making the great leap towards the high-end segment with a new premium tech lifestyle for users worldwide.   

realme Founder and CEO Sky Li announces the company’s high-end push plan and predicts it can be as hard as “starting a new business” all over again.  

 

Shenzhen, China. January 04, 2022: realme, the youngest among the world’s top 6 smartphone brands and the Philippines’ no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021, today unveiled its first-ever and much-anticipated premium flagship series in China. The three-year-old tech brand continues to take on challenges beyond its limits to pursue greater-than-ever tech and design innovations.  

Creating a new premium tech lifestyle  

Beyond just scaling up specifications and services, realme designed the GT 2 Series to be a premium companion for everyone’s modern tech needs.   

Co-designed by award-winning designer and former MUJI collaborator Naoto Fukasawa, the GT 2 Series features the world’s first bio-based eco-friendly polymer smartphone design. The Paper Tech Master Design offers customers a more sustainable alternative while not compromising overall aesthetic and durability. 

 

The Paper Green version of the realme GT 2 Pro, the company’s most premium flagship ever.  

With the realme GT 2 Series, users can enjoy a top-tier and exclusive experience with several leading technologies. Among them are the 2K Super Reality Display screen which offers more realistic perceptions and adaptive interactions, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset for breakthrough experiences across 5G, gaming, camera and AI. It also features the world’s only 150-degree camera lens for unique fish-eye photography, as well as an interesting 360-degree NFC to make the likes of contactless payment and Bluetooth pairing easier.  

 

Aiming at the global high-end market  

“To be honest, for realme, which has only been established for three years, it is no less challenging to do a premium business than to start a new one,” shares realme’s Founder and CEO Sky Li at the virtual launch event, “Going premium is not just about shouting slogans or assigning sales tasks. We have encountered and will continue to encounter unprecedented challenges in terms of user insights, tech innovation and brand building. But we are still quite confident as we are fully prepared,” adds Li.   

realme has cracked the world’s top 6 smartphone brands in just three years, the fastest in the industry. It has made a strong mark in global markets with a TOP 5 spot in 21 markets as well as a rising momentum in 5G smartphone dominance. It was the fastest growing 5G Android smartphone brand globally in Q3 2021 with a yearly growth rate of 831%.  

Given its strong momentum, realme has decided to further meet its customers’ needs and pull out all the stops to advance into the high-end segment. It commits to investing more than 70% of the company’s R&D resources to focus on advanced technologies research, expanding cooperation with trending designers and institutions to elevate product design, as well as having a deeper global market penetration with China and Europe as dual engines.   

There’s no word yet on the local availability of these new product innovations to the Philippines. In the meantime, you can know more about realme’s latest innovations by staying tuned at the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines or visiting the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/.