Get exclusive bundles of Brother products on Shopee

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Filipinos looking to get their hands on essentials for printing and labeling now have a new and convenient way to buy as Brother Philippines makes its bundle deals available on Shopee.

Customers can get bundle deals on Brother label makers and TZe tapes, as well as printers and ink cartridges all at a discounted price on the Solidmac store on Shopee, the company’s authorized dealer on the e-commerce platform.

Shopping for Brother products online on Shopee is a great way to get the machines and top up the consumables you need without the risk of going out. In addition to the already existing bundle deals, non-bundled machines and consumables are also available, and customers can also expect to see even more deals and discounts on Brother products on the store.

To start shopping for Brother products on Shopee, simply head on over to shopee.ph/solidmacstore today!

For more details on Brother’s promos and offers, you can call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph. You can also get the latest product updates on the following official accounts:

Website: https://www.brother.com.ph/  

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside.  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotherphils/  

LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/BrotherPHLinkedIn  

Viber Community: https://bit.ly/BrotherShopatHomeViber  

Shopee seller couple proves how love, teamwork, and trust fuel their successful business and strengthen their relationship

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Having your life partner by your side through the good times and the bad is one of life’s greatest delights. While many believe that it’s not a good idea to start a business with your partner, the young couple behind the Shopee store BuyMore_Ph proves it can work. Rommel and Ajima’s inspirational love story and Shopee journey are testaments to how teamwork, trust, and communication can lead to success in their personal and professional lives.

Rommel and Ajima’s goal of funding their dream wedding and honeymoon turned out to be the start of a full-scale business that transformed their lives

Blossoming of the relationship and the beginning of their Shopee journey

Rommel and Ajima started selling on Shopee in 2017 as a newly-engaged couple looking for a side hustle to fund their wedding and honeymoon. In their early days on Shopee, they would sell trendy items such as lip tints and ready-to-wear clothes for men and women.

They admit that it was not easy at first but what helped their business succeed was to tap into the current trends. The couple explained, “sumasabay kami sa uso para maka-attract ng customers at nagiging open kami to more variety sa shop namin para mas marami talaga bumili.” [“We had to ride on the trends during that time to offer customers with a wide variety of items that they would be interested in.”]

The turning point of their business happened in 2018 as their shop continued to perform well and more Filipinos began to embrace e-commerce. Rommel, then an IT specialist, and Ajima, a licensed tax consultant, made the crucial decision to quit their jobs and become full-time Shopee sellers. It was daunting, but the couple remained optimistic. After all, now they have more time together as they run their business. “Parang cheesy siya pero sa totoo lang mas masarap talaga mag work kung may goals kayo hanggang pagtanda,” shared Ajima. [“It’s quite cheesy but honestly it really feels so good to work with your partner when you have shared goals until you grow old together.”]

Growing together as husband and wife and business partners in life

When asked what their secret was, the couple says it’s learning how to manage their emotions, in and out of work. Rommel shares “Natutunan namin ihiwalay ang emotions sa trabaho as much as possible [“we learned to compartmentalize our emotions when it comes to the business], and we’re still learning everyday how to improve that. Hindi namin hinahayaan na mangibabaw ang emotions” [“we don’t let emotions get the best of us”], to which Ajima agreed and said, “More than husband and wife, we’re partners in everything”

Their relationship wasn’t the only thing that grew due to their business. They also grew as individuals, becoming more empathetic and decisive in handling their employees was something new to the both of them. With their success, BuyMore_Ph has been able to grant invaluable opportunities to working students and individuals who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and even some who were unable to finish their studies, especially during these more challenging times.

Rommel, who is more soft-spoken one among the couple, learned to go out of his comfort zone and lead his employees. “Hindi talaga ako masyado makausap sa tao, pero kailangan kong kausapin sila isa-isa para alamin kung ano ang problema.” [I’m not a very talkative and outspoken person but I had to learn how to talk to different kinds of people to resolve issues.]

The couple recognizes the huge role their employees have in the success they’ve achieved. “Super thankful din kami sa kanila kasi nakahanap kami ng tao na may concern din sa kung paano namin pinahalagahan yung business namin,” [“we’re very grateful to have found people who value our business the way we do”] Rommel said.

Inspiring other couples to be persevering and entrepreneurial

The seller couple advises other Shopee sellers to not give up and to trust the process. There may be times when certain strategies don’t always work, but Rommel and Ajima believe that sticking together and enjoying the journey will ultimately reap rewards. Ajima reminds couples who also dream of becoming entrepreneurs to play to each other’s strengths and complement each other’s weaknesses,“kung ano kulang ng isa, napupunan ng isa.” [“whatever one lacks, the other will make up for”]

Rommel and Ajima never expected their once small goal of earning extra income to become a life-changing opportunity for them, their family, and their employees. BuyMore_Ph is now one of the top-selling stores on Shopee with over 1.9M followers. In a few months, Rommel, Ajima, and their almost one-year-old baby (who was born during the 5.5 rush of 2021, no less) will move into their dream house. They continue to oversee more than 40 employees and the operations of their warehouse, as they venture into more ways to expand their business this 2022.

Watch the full Valentine’s Day Kwentong Shopee episode of Rommel and Ajima here: https://shp.ee/kfeyhph.

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

Clara Benin appears on billboard in New York City’s Times Square

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A month ahead of International Women’s Day, Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin lands on a Times Square, New York billboard as part of Spotify’s EQUAL Campaign.

The global movement, which serves as an initiative of the music streaming platform to amplify the work of outstanding women and gender-nonconforming musicians, turned its spotlight on Benin as this week’s cover artist of Spotify EQUAL Playlist in the Philippines, with two of her songs, “blink” and “Araw’t Gabi” occupying the top two slots.

“I feel really humbled to be featured on a Times Square billboard in New York and to have my songs be part of Spotify’s EQUAL playlist alongside these lovely and talented women,” the folk-pop phenom shares in a statement. “I really hope our music reaches and inspires more people from all over the world.”

Having amassed more than 30 million streams on Spotify alone, Clara Benin is the first Filipino signed under Sony Music’s OFFMUTE— a Southeast Asian record label that’s entirely dedicated to giving artists a voice, an audience, and an opportunity for cross-collaboration within the region.

Benin recently released a new single called “blink,” which was produced by acclaimed electronic/indie artist The Ringmaster, and features prolific multi-instrumentalist Gabba Santiago on drums. Honoring memories like a fundamental aspect of human nature, the song finds refuge in reliving Benin’s past without any hint of regret.

She is also currently working on several new songs to be released soon. “I’ve been writing a lot the past two years and very excited to work on them this year for an upcoming album.”

Check out Clara Benin’s “blink” on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE.

Follow CLARA BENIN on socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarabeninmusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarabeninmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarabeninmusic

Follow OFFMUTE on socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offmuteASIA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/offmute

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offmute/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offmute

About Clara Benin

Clara Benin is touted as the indie darling of the Philippines. She is one of the first artists under Sony’s new regional label OFFMUTE. Her signature angelic voice and melodic acoustic guitar playing bring a kind of serenity that her listeners gravitate towards. She has collaborated with Singaporean artists Charlie Lim for a remake of her hit single “Wine” and Gentle Bones for the pop track “A Day At A Time”.

Widely loved for her warm and quiet demeanor, the acoustic-folk artist has played in notable festivals like Wanderland Arts and Music Festival in the Philippines, Music Matters in Singapore, and Zandari Festa in Korea. She sold out her first solo concert in 2016 for her album “Coming Home” and had a back-to-back concert with fellow artist Ben&Ben in 2018.

The Cherry Flask is the up-and-coming cult favorite

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All the hype surrounding double-wall vacuum-sealed bottles got everyone clamoring to get their hands on their own.

The ability of these bad boys to keep your beverages hot for good 12 hours, and cold for as long as 24 hours, has been picking up steam—no wonder why almost everyone is toting one around these days.

CHERRY is the proud bearer of good news as it recently announced the launch of the Cherry Flask, boasting of the similar claim to fame of any other insulated bottles—only better. It carries an appealing price tag, starting at P750 for the 32oz while the 40oz variant retails at P850.

With the emergence of this new product from CHERRY, you no longer have to deal with tepid water on a hellish summer afternoon or an off-putting lukewarm coffee while you’re knee-deep in work.

The Cherry Flask is also reliably leak-proof. If your mornings are always hectic and casually throwing stuff inside your bag is an everyday ritual, this feature swears to keep your life more hassle-free.

Not only is Cherry Flask efficient in keeping your drinks at the right temperature but it also has to be the most useful fashion statement you can flaunt all day. It is available in various colors including: Bubble Gum Pink, Breeze Blue, Phantom Gray, Pop Violet, Varsity Blue, and Obsidian Black for the 32oz bottle. Meanwhile, you can choose from: Phantom Gray, Pop Violet, Royal Blue, Valentine Pink, and Obsidian Black for the 40oz variant.

More than just jumping in the bandwagon, see for yourself why the Cherry Flask, considering its competitive price, is the next big thing. 

To purchase, visit: Cherry Shop PH: www.cherryshop.com.ph

DITO offers bonus and 2x rewards points this Valentine’s season

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This Valentine’s season, DITO Telecommunity is giving Filipinos more reasons to connect with their loved ones.

From February 14 to 20 only, subscribers get bonus data and 2x DITO Rewards points when they avail DITO’s 99 and DITO 199.

Bonus data makes V-Day extra special!

For every purchase of the DITO 99 pack, subscribers get a bonus of 1GB data valid for 7 days.

Those who will subscribe to DITO 199, will get 3GB bonus data valid for 15 days.

The DITO 99 pack includes 10GB high-speed data, unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited on-net calls, 300 minutes off-net calls, and is valid for 30 days. The DITO 199 pack includes 25GB data valid for 30 days, unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited on-net calls, and 300 minutes off-net calls.

2x from DITO Rewards

Subscribers who purchase either of the two promos via from any of DITO Telecommunity’s channels (DITO APP, MyDITO site, DITO Experience Stores, and DITO retail partner stores, etc.) will quality for double points earning.

How many DITO Points will subscribers earn? DITO Subscribers who purchase via the DITO APP or myDITO will earn 6% of the promo amount, or 2% of the promo amount if they purchase via other channels. To read the full mechanics of the promo, visit https://bit.ly/DITOValentinesDayPromo.

Customers who avail the data packs via other channels such as DITO Experience Stores and partner retail shops earn 2% of the promo amount.

Subscribers can use their points to redeem a wide array of choices from the DITO Rewards catalogue in the DITO APP.

Have more time to connect with your special someone this season of love, subscribe to DITO’s data promos today. For more details, visit the DITO Telecommunity Facebook Page.