Opposing political views in the family? Watch #UsapTayo video

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In a few days, Filipinos will cast their votes in the May 9 national elections. To say that the road to the elections has been tumultuous is an understatement–it’s no secret that differing political views and miscommunication have put a strain on the relationships within Filipino families.

As a brand that promotes strong and meaningful connections at home, PLDT Home has always believed that the home should remain a safe space for every family member to speak up and listen with an open heart.

This is at the heart of #USAPTAYO, PLDT Home’s newest video that encourages every Filipino family to sit down and have meaningful discussions and create stronger connections at home, especially during the elections.

Wondering how to create an open, safe space in a divided household? Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Set the mood for an open, honest discussion. 

Clearly establish that your relationships with each other matter more than loyalties to any candidate, cause, or ideology. So, hold off on reactions or judgments that may hurt or turn off your family members. Remember that everyone’s feelings are valid, but the language of truth is love, softly and humbly spoken.

2. Disarm each other with positive, sincere language

Everyone prefers to be validated so prepare to concede a few things and pivot to positive language. For example, your siblings might be intractably advocating for their candidate, so tell them you admire them for being headstrong or decisive. Just make sure you say this sincerely and authentically.

3. Find a common ground

You may support different candidates but if you bring yourselves to accept that you have more important things in common than not, you would be on better footing for the talk. Your dreams and aspirations, both individual and shared, would be a good place to start.

4. Discuss intelligently but consider feelings

Sure, be ready with logic, facts, and your candidate’s credentials, but do not get drawn into a heated debate. Consider that every individual is different and that one’s decisions may not always be based on logic, but emotions or experiences.

5. Ensure that love is at the center of it all. 

Family members may differ in opinion when it comes to political beliefs, but we must remember to put love in the center of our discussions and in the way that we treat our parents, siblings, children, and other relatives. After all, we can influence each other for the better when we live and love by example.

This coming national election and beyond, let us remember the value of compassionate and meaningful discussions to make better, stronger, and meaningful connections at home.

Watch PLDT Home’s #USAPTAYO video here. To learn more about PLDT Home, visit www.pldthome.com.

WWF Ambassadors Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey champion WWF-Philippines’ Build Back Better campaign for Bicol fishing communities

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Philippine fisherfolk are among the poorest sectors in the Philippines and are among the most vulnerable to natural hazards and extreme weather conditions.

In 2020 alone, three consecutive typhoons devastated Lagonoy Gulf, heavily affecting fifteen municipalities. Whole fishing communities lost not only their homes but also their means of livelihood, their boats.

World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines has worked with the fishers of Lagonoy Gulf for over a decade in establishing the country’s first sustainable Marine Stewardship Council-certified handline tuna fishery. As committed partners, WWF and the tuna fishing communities collaborated on ways to “Build Back Better” post-disaster, with the latest efforts anchored on replacing the wooden fishing boats that were lost or damaged during the typhoons.

The “Build Back Better” boats, co-designed by industrial designer Mark Victor Bautista and the tuna fishermen, is an innovation combining traditional know-how and state of the art/best practice design technology. The boats will be made of a combination of fiberglass and steel, making for sturdier hulls that can withstand increasing storm intensities. The boats will also have features that will help maintain the quality of tuna catch and support other conditions of the tuna fishery’s sustainable certification.

WWF hopes to raise Php 21 million to deliver 27 units of these Build Back Better boats. One new boat is equivalent in capacity to three traditional fishing boats, and would translate to support for more than 200 families in 15 municipalities in the Lagonoy Gulf area.

Celebrity couple and WWF-Philippines Ambassador Pia Wurtzbach and WWF-USA Ambassador Jeremy Jauncey went on a trip to Albay in late April to meet the Lagonoy Gulf fishermen and see for themselves how the “Build Back Better” campaign is helping fishers improve their livelihood by applying environmental sustainability principles. Pia and Jeremy also went on one of the Build Back Better boats to see up-close the benefits of its design and material.

The couple are staunch supporters of WWF and are known to be passionate about their advocacies.

“It’s high time that our local fishers have more access to stronger boats to make their living. The stories of our fishers represent the challenges faced by thousands of Filipinos who continue to work hard for their families, and we are inviting everyone to help them recuperate through the ‘Build Back Better’ campaign,” shared Pia Wurtzbach.

“This trip to the Lagonoy Gulf has not only been educational for me and Pia but also affirming for us. One boat at a time, we can help change the lives of several fishers and their communities through the ‘Build Back Better’ campaign,” added Jeremy Jauncey.

“We hope that many more people, companies, and organizations join in this Build Back Better campaign because of the long lasting and transformational impact we can make together. Our experience working with the Lagonoy Gulf fishers validates a model for sustainable fishing that has improved community livelihood. We all need to support communities that are at the forefront of addressing environmental issues,” said Ms. Katherine Custodio, WWF-Philippines Executive Director.

WWF-Philippines continues to explore new ways to help the fishers of Bicol as the organization moves further into long-term recovery and sustainability efforts. WWF is committed to its partner communities, most especially those that are in the frontlines of the dual challenge of nature conservation and climate change.

For parties who are interested in supporting the “Build Back Better” Boats campaign, you may visit Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey’s SimplyGiving fundraising page at simplygiving.com/event/pia-jeremy-wwf or reach out to Campaign Lead Ismael John Cabigao (icabigao@wwf.org.ph).

To know more about WWF-Philippines and its initiatives, please visit https://wwf.org.ph/

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About WWF

The World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines is an environmental non-government organization committed to create an impact on biodiversity protection and to respond to the climate crisis -towards a safe and just recovery. WWF-Philippines works with a host of partners including national and local governments, to co-create inclusive, innovative and interdisciplinary solutions that emphasize the role of science in the service of life. WWF-Philippines' focus is on scaled solutions with our partners to match the enormity of the tasks required to address the urgent environmental challenges facing the present and next generations of Filipinos. Its mission is "to stop, and eventually reverse the accelerating degradation of the Philippine environment – to build a future where Filipinos live in harmony with nature."

Wais negosyo tips: four easy ways to level up your small business

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Grow your small business by maximizing SME superapp Enstack’s digital tools that help you sell more, get paid faster, and run your business better

Whether you run an SME as a side hustle or full-time, growing a business is not an easy task. In order for your business to thrive, and not just survive, you need a combination of the right strategy and solutions like SME superapp Enstack.

Enstack’s Single Sign Up feature makes it easy to access all the tools and services you need to take your business to the next level. After submitting an ID, a selfie, and Proof of Billing during signup, you can start offering customers important in app services such as digital payments and on-demand shipping while enjoying low rates. Until the end of May you can also enjoy free shipping^[1] and zero transaction fees on orders worth ₱500 and above when you use Enstack integrated couriers and digital payment options.

Maging isang madiskarteng business owner and set yourself up for growth with these four tips from Enstack:

Keep your store open 24/7

Missed out on an order dahil hindi ka nakareply? Ensure you have online sales channels open around the clock that show your products, run promos, and engage and attract new and repeat customers. Take orders via phone or in person with Enstack’s Cashier miniapp or online using Chat Store, which automatically takes orders on Facebook Messenger even while you’re asleep.

Bill your customers right away

Matagal at mabagal ba ang bayaran? Send invoices promptly so can you get paid as soon as possible. Enstack lets you manage, ship, and bill for all orders made on Enstack. Send invoices with links that direct customers to a payment portal, making it easy for your business to get paid. With Enstack, madali na maningil.

Accept that ‘cashless’ will be king

Madami bang nagtatanong kung tumatanggap ka ng GCash? While cash on delivery still rules, cashless payments are now more common post-pandemic. Enstack lets you offer a range of cashless options from mobile wallets like GCash, PayMaya and GrabPay to online transfers via BPI and UnionBank direct debit while helping you keep track of payments.

Say goodbye to pen and paper

Nauubos ba ang oras mo sa manual na paglilista at pagcocompute? Paper records of sales, expenses, and inventory are prone to errors and can easily be lost. Switch to Enstack’s digital Accounting tool to track your sales and expenses and generate reports quickly. Then, shift to the Inventory mini app which automatically updates stock levels real-time based on orders made across all Enstack channels including the Cashier miniapp Chat Store. Now your records are always accessible through your phone.

Download Enstack for free on the App Store and Google Play.

 

About Enstack

Enstack is a fast, free, and easy-to-use SME superapp that provides entrepreneurs with all operational, logistical, and financial tools they need in a single platform. The superapp allows small and medium businesses to take their first leap towards digitization by letting them manage orders, track inventory, get paid, ship packages, and record daily business transactions on their mobile phones.

Behind Enstack is Oriente, founded by former Skype co-founder Geoffrey Prentice and BlackPine Private Equity’s Lawrence Chu. Oriente is backed by leading conglomerates JG Summit in the Philippines and Sinarmas in Indonesia. After providing Filipinos access to credit through its Shop Now, Pay Later services, Oriente expands its focus on Southeast Asian SMEs, empowering local merchants with Enstack.

Enstack is available in the Philippines and Vietnam and is set to launch in other Southeast Asian countries in the next 18 months.

For more information, please visit www.enstack.com

 

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Fall in love with the NEW Nips Strawberry Delight

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Jack ‘n Jill Nips’ NEWEST flavor, Strawberry Delight, reawakens that inner child in you and fall in love again with one of your favorite childhood treats. 

What do you remember most about your childhood? As you grow older, the fun and exciting memories are usually the ones you can easily look back to. Reminiscing the days spent playing games with your childhood friends while enjoying goodies can instantly put a smile on your face. 

Take a trip back on your taste bud’s memory lane with an exciting twist courtesy of one of your childhood favorites, Nips. Now it comes in a delightful new flavor that’ll make you fall in love with this treat all over again.

The NEW Nips Strawberry Delight is a yummy and affordable treat that is made with creamy Ruby Cocoa, balanced with a luscious strawberry flavor—all lovingly embraced by a crunchy candy coating that we all grew to love.

There’s no doubt that Nips played a huge role in our childhood. Its irresistible, creamy, and delicious chocolate flavor makes reminiscing about the good old days the best. But the good days don’t have to stay in the past. You can relive and experience these moments with your friends – both old and new. Nips will surely give you a blast from the past with a twist of new and exciting flavor with Nips Strawberry Delight.

Enjoy the new Nips Strawberry Delight as you reminisce fun childhood memories with your buddies such as playing games on the streets or using your console games.

Don’t miss out on this new flavor because it will surely bring you back to the first time you tasted Nips! Plus, Nips is still that affordable treat you’ve always known. For only Php 16 SRP, it comes in a 40g pouch that makes it easy to bring and eat anywhere and anytime. Just head on down to your favorite supermarket or local stores to grab a bag or two for you and your buddies.

Falling in love again never tasted this good! Follow Jack ‘n Jill Nips on Facebook page for more updates.

Nips is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), makers of well-loved Pinoy snacks and drinks such as C2, Great Taste, Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Cream-O and Maxx. to know more about URC and its brands, visit www.urc.com.ph.

Cebuana Lhuillier offers respite to Filipinos with PERA PADALOWEST RATES promo

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the prices of goods in the country continued to increase. This includes cost of food items, electricity, transportation, LPG, and diesel which saw a significant jump amidst the rise of oil prices.

To offer Filipinos ease, Cebuana Lhuillier announced its PERA PADALOWEST RATES promo, allowing clients to send money anywhere in the Philippines for only P1 for every P100 money sent. The promo is available in any of Cebuana Lhuillier’s more than 3,000 branches across the country. Meanwhile, clients can also send money for free through the micro-savings account linked to their eCebuana app to any Cebuana Lhuillier branches; or via branch-to-branch transactions.

“Cebuana Lhuillier understands how important every peso is and making money sending fees more affordable helps our kababayans extend their money for more important expenses. By offering our PERA PADALOWEST promo, we hope to provide Filipinos with a more affordable means to send their hard-earned money to anywhere in the Philippines. This remains part of our commitment for financial inclusion in which we continue to be one with our fellow Filipinos in finding affordable, effective, and convenient solutions for their financial services needs,” Cebuana Lhuillier president & CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier shared.

“As the country’s leading micro financial services provider and as leading innovator in the industry, Cebuana Lhuillier will continue to find new ways to make transacting with Cebuana Lhuillier always a win-win experience for our kababayans. Aside from our products and services, we will continue to come up with promotions that will bring further bang for our clients’ bucks – especially during these difficult times when the price of goods is going up,” added First VP and Integrated Marketing Communications Group head Michael Sena.

Cebuana Lhuillier’s PERA PADALOWEST RATES promo will run until July 31, 2022. For more information, visit the Cebuana Lhuillier page on Facebook or go to www.CebuanaLhuillier.com.