New Shopee Brand Ambassador Marian Rivera Shares Her Must-Buys this 3.15 Consumer Day

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Find out which products Marian plans to check out this 3.15 Consumer day which offers Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily

Marian Rivera, Shopee’s Primetime Queen, juggles a lot of roles as a mom, wife, celebrity, and an entrepreneur. This doesn’t stop her from finding time to take care of herself, especially through retail therapy. Just like the rest of us, Marian finds comfort when shopping online and admits she’s somewhat an impulsive buyer. If she finds something that will make her happy, she’ll check it out in a heartbeat.

“Ang tip ko when shopping [my tip when shopping], if it makes you happy, then go get it!” says Marian, who treats herself while keeping the home neat and orderly for fellow Shopee brand ambassadors, her husband Dingdong and their daughter Zia. This 3.15 Shopee Consumer Day, Marian’s looking to buy these items to reward herself with and spruce up their home:

Marian spends most of her time in the kitchen which is why she always wants it to be kept spotless. Just like Marian, organize your refrigerator space and make the most of its storage with these nifty Ref Organizer. Not only does this make your refrigerator more pleasant to look at, it also helps keep ingredients fresh.

Things can get tricky when cooking, especially when you need to go around the kitchen to collect all your ingredients. As an avid home cook herself, Marian knows this struggle and plans to get this 3-Layer Storage Cart. Put all your key ingredients in this cart and roll it right beside you for an easier time moving around while preparing meals.

“After a full day of work, gusto ko mag relax and i-pamper sarili ko [I want to relax and pamper myself] because I know I deserve it” says Marian. Kick those shoes off after a long day of working and running errands. With the Plush Indoor Slippers that come in gray, black and orange, you’ll feel comfort with every step at home and feel rejuvenated.

Marian’s greatest joy is seeing her children smile. “When I see my kids happy whenever we bond, instantly ako din nagiging happy [instantly I also become happy]” adds Marian. Bring joy to your loved ones with the Marble Race Mini Blocks that will keep you busy for hours, so you can enjoy precious memories together.

Most of us can relate to Marian, who is a self-confessed impulse buyer when shopping online. Interestingly, her purchases are mostly useful house items that keep her valuables organized, so she knows exactly where everything is. This Minimalist Jewelry Organizer guarantees that your prized beauty essentials are displayed in a spacious and sturdy acrylic compartment that looks perfect alongside your vanity mirror.

Discover more products for your self-care this 3.15 Consumer Day. Enjoy big discounts on your purchase with promos such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily. For more info, visit https://shopee.ph/m/consumer-day .

Just like Marian, you too can purchase your own self-care and home essentials—without breaking your budget! Make sure to activate ShopeePay to access exclusive perks and promos such as daily free shipping and cashback vouchers. This March, enjoy 20% cashback when you scan to pay at ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Nature Republic, Novo Department Store, Brow Haus, Vice Cosmetics, Zen Zest, and more. You can also save while you shop when you checkout ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and redeem discounts in stores.

Continue your rewarding cashless experience with ShopeePay’s free transfers feature and get a chance to win ₱100,000 when you send money to any bank or to any Shopee user via ShopeePay. As an additional treat, new users can get free ₱100 on their first-ever transfer (promo runs from March 8 to 17). This 3.15 Consumer Day, don’t miss out on more exclusive vouchers, 50% off on load across all networks and up to 100% cashback on your monthly bills from over 60 billers when you use ShopeePay!

Looking for the best customer care on all things Shopee? For all your questions and concerns, Shopee Cares PH is here to help. Follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook, where you and the rest of the Shopee Fam can come together to find answers and get the care you deserve.

Have an even more rewarding shopping experience when you tier up your Shopee Loyalty level to Gold and Platinum so you can avail for unlimited Free Shipping vouchers. For more info, visit https://loyalty.shopee.ph/ in the Shopee App.

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P-POP idol groups, fans come together for 2022 PPOPCON

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Two-day event filled with music and fun activities with trendiest P-Pop acts

P-Pop fans rejoice! The moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Meet your faves, get to interact with your biases, and create lasting memories with your idols at the first Pinoy Pop Convention (PPOPCON) happening this April 9 to 10 in the City of Firsts!

PPOPCON is billed to be the first and largest event that celebrates Pinoy Pop Music and is eyed to be a great venue to build and strengthen the growing P-Pop community. The event is expected to be attended by idol groups SB19, MNL48, BGYO, BINI, Alamat, 1st.One, Press Hit Play and 4th Impact. Up and coming acts like VXON, KAIA, DAYDREAM, YARA, VER5US, G22, and more will be gracing the PPOPCON stage as well!

“P-Pop is quickly gaining international attention and many fans are recognizing the talent andpassion of many P-Pop acts. Through PPOPCON, we are celebrating the growing P-Pop community through the first event of its kind right here at the City of Firsts,” said Andhie Salutin, Project head of PPOPCON.

It will be divided into a convention which will happen at the New Frontier Theater and will be capped off with a concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which fans can also attend live, making it one of the biggest entertainment events to take place at the Big Dome since 2020. The hybrid concert will happen on-ground, with fans to be allowed inside the venue, and will be live-streamed online simultaneously.

The convention will feature fanbase activities, booths, selling of official merch, games, and performances by some of the trendiest names in P-Pop today. The interaction between fanbases such as A’TIN, MNLoves, ACEs, Mga Magiliw, and more in the two-day event is something we look forward to!

Meanwhile, the concert taking place on April 10 from 3 PM to 7 PM will be headlined by heavyweights like SB19, 4th Impact, MNL48, BGYO, and many others!

“PPOPCON marks the return of live entertainment and a return of audiences to this type of event since the start of the pandemic,” Irene Jose, COO of Uniprom, the entertainment unit of the Araneta Group said. “We are excited to welcome fans back to the home of entertainment—Araneta City. We promise them that they will have the time of their lives at the PPOPCON; not only can they interact with their idols and other fans, they’ll also experience something that we’ve been missing for a long time, live music! And they’ll get to enjoy it in the country’s leading live entertainment venue of choice, the Araneta Coliseum!”

Concert ticket prices start at just P1,000. Both convention and concert tickets can be purchased at www.ticketnet.com.ph. Rest assured that the safety of the fans who will physically attend the event is still our utmost priority. With the Big Dome having been awarded a Safety Seal by the local city government of Quezon, Araneta City continues to implement the strictest health and safety guidelines throughout the City of Firsts.

“The health and safety of the fans are always a top priority for us, that’s why with the return of live entertainment, we’ve intensified health and safety standards that we have implemented here in Araneta City since the start of the pandemic. We are committed to a safe, healthy, and fun experience for everyone who’ll attend PPOPCON,” Jose concluded.

For more information about the event, please visit www.ppopcon.ph. You may also like and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For inquiries, you may get in touch with the organizers at ppopconvention@gmail.com.

Express your Unlimited Self in Portrait As the OPPO Reno7 Series 5G Arrives in the PH Soon

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Equipped with Flagship Portrait Camera System, Portrait Mode, and Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, Reno7 5G and Reno7 Z 5G will enable you to express every facet of yourself

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Mark your calendars as OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, gears up for the upcoming launch of the much-awaited Reno7 5G and Reno7 Z 5G under the latest Reno7 Series. 

The launch is set to happen live on March 18, 2022, 7PM on OPPO Philippines' Facebook, YouTube, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok pages. Witness exciting performances from Yassi Pressman, GForce and Armi Millare and get a chance to win OPPO Reno7 smartphones, IOT, and a whole lot more. 

“The Portrait Expert, Reno Series is known and loved by many Filipino users because of its powerful features, sleek design, and advanced AI Camera technology  allow them to bring out their best selves. With the upcoming Reno7 Series, Gen Zs and Millennials will soon have smartphones that help them express their multifaceted personalities in portrait. “The OPPO Reno7 Series 5G is the gateway of every Filipino to becoming unlimited in this fast-evolving digital world” said Chiqui Tapawan, OPPO Philippines Head of Marketing Communications.

OPPO Reno7 Series: The High-Value Portrait Expert

OPPO is set to offer Filipino users and content creators the newest powerhouse smartphones under the Reno7 Series -- Reno7 5G and Reno7 Z 5G. As the high-value portrait expert, these latest must-haves are packed with a Flagship Camera System and features that will elevate your portrait photo and video game and will inspire you to be unlimited because it can keep up with your lifestyle needs and demands.

Both the OPPO Reno7 5G and Reno7 Z 5G have a 64MP AI Triple camera with an Ultra Clear 108MP Image that produces super high-definition photos. The Reno7 5G has a 32MP Front Camera while the Reno7 Z 5G has a 16MP Front Camera. 

Each handset is also capable of shooting DSLR-like outputs with the Reno7 Z 5G’s Bokeh Flare Portrait for photos, and Reno7 5G’s Bokeh Flare Portrait Video for both for photos and videos. Reno7 5G also features Portrait Mode, allowing it to deliver stunning portrait photos with shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh light spots in the background.

Aside from its ultra-slim body, OPPO used its proprietary design technologies, OPPO Glow and Laser Direct Imaging (LDI), to achieve an ultra-trendy appearance that is fit for any occasion and environment. The OPPO Reno7 Series 5G comes in these all-new colors: Startrails Blue and Starry Black for Reno7 5G, and Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black for Reno7 Z 5G.

To know more about OPPO’s latest Reno7 Series, visit the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

A wealth of career advancement opportunities with AXA Prime

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The AXA Prime Development Center is Asia's first phygital (physical-digital) learning and development facility.

When searching for the right career path, it is important to consider a variety of factors that suit you and your goals. Perhaps you're looking for a stimulating work environment, opportunities for advancement, higher potential earning capacity, or job security – or all four. 

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, offers a wealth of career advancement opportunities with AXA Prime, an elite program to help professionals become the next generation of confident and empowered leaders.

Here are some experiences you can look forward to when you start your new career with AXA and by becoming AXA Prime:

Industry sustainability and job security. The insurance industry offers added job security that can lead to a better quality of life for you, your family, and other people that you’ll be helping. This is more so true when you are part of a program from a leading global insurance brand that is present around the world. Being an AXA Prime can lead to diverse career opportunities that only a company like AXA can provide.

An inclusive community. As a member of AXA Prime, you will have access to a supportive network of mentors and like-minded professionals who are also purpose-driven and striving for success. The help of such a community can help ease worries of being stuck in a dead-end job with no career progression in sight.

Education and immersive training. Undergoing a high-quality and comprehensive training and development program helps you strengthen your skill set and gradually gain knowledge. With this elite program, you’ll have access to the best specialized digital tools and training programs all under one roof: the AXA Prime Development Center. This is the very first phygital (physical-digital) learning and development facility in Asia built to support the holistic development of AXA Prime professionals.

Rewarding work. Insurance offers people protection in many aspects of life – whether that’s for their finances or health. AXA Prime provides a career with a greater purpose, giving you the opportunity to help keep people safe, healthy, and secured not just during the pandemic, but in case of emergencies as well.

While we’re in the middle of a generational workforce shift, more diverse opportunities, and digital evolutions amid the pandemic, it’s never too late to embark on a new and meaningful career path – especially one that is not only rewarding on a personal level, but also helps others to protect matters most for them.

To start your journey to becoming an AXA Prime, visit www.axa.com.ph/axaprime. 

Making it easier for women and moms: Habits and tools for an improved health and home

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Improved practices and technology help enhance personal health and achieve a richer home life

Achieving better health has risen to the top of Filipinos’ priorities, especially these past two years with the global crisis putting the spotlight on the importance of strong immunity. Lifestyle changes brought about by the restrictions of the pandemic shifted the focus to home life. Many are realizing the connection between personal health and enhanced home life or healthier living for the entire family.

Looking after the family’s health while attending to one’s health and well-being is a big responsibility. Women, specifically mothers, have taken this on, often with seeming ease being the ilaw ng tahanan that they are. This International Women’s Month, let’s explore more tips and trends, even how to maximize technology, to help today’s women and mothers achieve a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families not just during this pandemic but in the years to come.   

Stay fit with online workouts and hybrid fitness

Thanks to online workout sessions, women and moms unable to hit the gym or do outdoor activities, perhaps because of lockdown restrictions or heavy load juggling work and home, can and remain active in the safety and comfort of their home. There is no excuse not to exercise as these workouts are free and accessible anytime, morning, midday or even in the evening after office hours. 

There is also a variety of classes and topics, from HIIT, yoga, Zumba, Pilates to cardio and even boxing and similar activities, all of which can be viewed on the PC, tablet, or phone. There are even workout schedules and plans made specifically for mothers!

Home workouts break the monotony of indoor living besides keeping one fit and healthy. They can also be an opportunity to bond with the kids or other members of the household and even inspire them to stay fit as well. Having company while working out makes it more fun, after all.

With mobility restrictions now more relaxed, women and moms can explore hybrid fitness, a mix of exercising using online fitness programs and visiting the gym. A Kantar survey commissioned by Evolution Fitness proved that this practice helped the majority of gym-goers stay active and motivated to reach with their fitness goals, even when they are staying at home most of the time.[1]

As being consistent in working out can be challenging, having a workout buddy is sometimes necessary. Nowadays, virtual tools such as health monitoring apps and smart wearables with built-in exercise guides and even calorie and heart rate monitor can help users track their progress and motivate them to sustain their routines.    

Go for healthier meals

Watching one’s intake is just as important as exercising. Aside from ditching junk and processed foods, go, glow and grow foods are most crucial. With home cooking becoming the norm, more women and moms are transforming their and the whole family’s diet by committing to well-balanced, healthier meals. Emerging food trends, for example, include the probiotic-rich diet and juice cleansing for a more refreshed and recharged body.

A wide range of meal plan ideas, including specific ones such as plant-based, vegan and high-protein can be found online for reference. There are customizable meal plans for pregnant women and people with specific food considerations. There are even tutorials and for those who want to access more information, some sites offer subscriptions for masterclasses.

There are also meal planning apps depending on one’s needs. There are apps for healthy eating, weight management and even quick meals for the busy career woman or homemaker. Digital calorie tracking devices are also useful for monitoring one’s intake.

Balance real and virtual lives

Mental health is as important as physical health. While it is true that digital devices and online platforms are now an inherent part of Filipinos' everyday lives, excessive use of and reliance on these can – and do -- take a toll on one’s mental health.

Limit time online and use of gadgets to meaningful hobbies or activities such as mindfulness apps, podcasts, news, online workouts and other recreational apps. Online games can be relaxing and can even be a bonding time with family and friends, but too much of these might be counter-productive.

Get enough sleep

Revenge procrastination is a growing trend these days: Many delay going to sleep to scroll away on the phones or binge on a series because they were not able to do so during the day.[2]

But getting enough sleep is very important. Lack of sleep affects one’s concentration and energy the next day, not to mention weakens immunity. Instead of browsing through social media before heading to bed, why not try sleep apps with calming music?

Some sleep apps are designed for kids as well so these can be shared with them for some bedtime bonding. Turning the notifications notch off likewise helps one enjoy uninterrupted sleep.

Stay hydrated with clean, safe water

Proper hydration is one of the best ways to help the body fight viruses and bacteria and stay healthy for the long term. Making sure the family has access to healthy and safe drinking water is a must.

Waterlogic, the leading global provider of home and workplace hydration solutions, makes drinking safe and pure water an easy habit for all members of the family with its high-grade purifying technology installed right in the kitchen. The Aqua SmartGuard water unit champions smart technology to purify drinking water, making it cleaner and safer for consumption compared to traditional water dispensers and refilling stations.

Innovative tools such as antibacterial and virus-killing devices help homeowners take home safety and cleanliness to the next level.[3] The Aqua SmartGuard features state-of-the-art technologies such as the patented Firewall UVC technology, which eliminates contaminants and makes sure bacteria and viruses, including the COVID-19 virus, do not touch the water. Its carbon filter also removes particles that give the water a bad taste and odor while leaving the necessary and healthy minerals that are good for the body.

The modern and stylish “cube” also features BioCote antimicrobial surface protection for added safeguard against bacteria and viruses.

To make healthy living easier for women and moms and take away the tiresome task of maintenance, Waterlogic has the family’s healthy hydration needs covered with ease through its Total Care Service – a worry-free, maintenance experience from unit installation, regular replacement of filters and UVC lamps to and maintenance of the Aqua SmartGuard unit, all included in the monthly subscription fee. With the Aqua SmartGuard, healthy hydration is now made easy. Even more, the family can enjoy high-quality drinking water with the cube’s rich range of water temperature selection from ambient and cold to hot and extra hot, flexible for everyone’s drinking needs and preferences.

For more information on the Aqua SmartGuard purification unit, visit smartguard.ph.

About Waterlogic

Waterlogic is a leading global designer, manufacturer, distributor and service provider of home and workplace hydration solutions. Waterlogic provides the world’s purest and safest water to over 50 million households and offices in more than 70 countries. Waterlogic, with its decades of experience in delivering highly certified, great-tasting water in a safe and environmentally responsible way, aims to transform drinking water into a trusted, purified and sustainably abundant resource for all Filipinos.

 

 

 

 

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[1] https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1136516

[2] https://www.moms.com/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-kids-explained/

[3] https://www.kantar.com/inspiration/fmcg/12-consumer-behaviour-fmcg-trends-in-the-philippines