Shopee sellers share the digital tools and features which help them thrive online

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These Cebu entrepreneurs prove that digitizing their business is seamless with Shopee

With its commitment to helping online businesses start, scale, and succeed, Shopee continuously innovates its platform to enable them to reach new customers and provide them with the tools needed in order to make their venture into e-commerce as seamless as possible– wherever they are in the Philippines. 

Driven by this goal, Shopee recently held the second iteration of the Shopee University Roadshow and Shopee Kumustahan in Mandaue City, Cebu—two events designed to support MSMEs through expert-led learning sessions, as well as discussions with Shopee sellers, who successfully grew their businesses on the platform.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said “With consumers’ changing needs and shopping behavior, it is important that we provide our sellers with the necessary tools to help them adapt and thrive in the e-commerce space. We are committed to helping each of our sellers find success on our platform through our seller engagement events, newly developed tools, monthly campaigns, and more.”

In line with this, Cebu-based sellers Azela Taladua, Jimmy Martinez, and Hilaire Labalan, shared how they found success on Shopee.

E-commerce 101 anytime, anywhere via the Seller Education Hub

Azela Taladua of BigGrocer Food and Grocery, went from having zero knowledge on e-commerce to efficiently running their online business with the help of the Shopee Seller Education Hub. “I was hired by BigGrocer to oversee their e-commerce channels, even though I did not have any background in this field. The different tools readily available on the Seller Education Hub, like Business Insights, made it easy for me to learn how to effectively manage our online operations,” shared Azela.

The Seller Education Hub is one of the many learning resources that Shopee makes available to digital entrepreneurs to help them find success online. It contains webinars and courses, available in both English and Tagalog, designed to cater to the needs of all kinds of sellers – whether they’re starting out, leveling up, or scaling up. 

Building Relationships and Reputation via Shopee Live and Live Chat

In Sweet J&J's Jimmy Martinez enjoys engaging with customers, and was able to grow their online business by using the different tools available on Shopee Live. “Hosting Shopee Livestream sessions has been crucial in helping us maintain relationships with our customers. Through our livestreams, we’re not only able to interact and engage with customers directly, but we’re also able to attract even more customers online,” Jimmy shared. Shopee Live features such as the Livestream Flash Sale, Audio and Video Calls, and more, help shops like In Sweet J&J increase engagement and establish connections with users.

Jimmy also mentions that thanks to Shopee’s Live Chat feature, In Sweet J&J were able to develop good customer service and build strong relationships with their customers. “With Live Chat, we’re able to assure our customers that our products are of high quality, and that their orders are in safe and trusted hands.”

Boosting Visibility and Sales with Big Campaigns

In addition to the features and tools readily available to local sellers, Shopee’s monthly campaigns and sales have also been pivotal to the growth of these businesses. In the recently held 9.9 Super Shopping Day, local sellers saw a 6x uplift in items sold along with 87M views on Shopee Live.

For Hilaire Labalan, a 20-year old student and the founder of Ithra Jewelry, participating in the various sales and offering discounts and vouchers has enabled her to attract new customers each month. “From starting out with five weekly customers, we now have around 200. Joining the monthly sales and offering discounts and promotions has enabled us to grow our customer base and generate even more sales for the business,” shared Hilaire.

For those who want to venture into an online business, Shopee is here to kickstart your online selling journey today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

 

mWell launches mWellMD

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PH’s Fastest Growing Health App’s Cutting-Edge Platform for Doctors 

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app with a robust telemedicine service introduces mWellMD, an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and clinic management system designed by doctors, for doctors.

mWell’s leadership team joins hundreds of partner-doctors in welcoming mWellMD--an intuitive, secure and innovative platform designed by doctors for doctors.

Following the success of National mWellness Day, the biggest nationwide online medical mission, mWell blazes a new trail with the launch ofmWellMD.The cutting-edge platformprovides doctors with features and services necessary for them to manage their practice for patients online as well as those in their clinics. This includes tools for managing patient records, consults, billings, and professional fees.

mWellMD helps doctors by making their practice data and their patient data accessible anytime, anywhere. With just a click of a button, they can conveniently check their clinic schedules, review patient notes, plan for in-patient visits, and monitor their professional fees. They can even communicate with their staff and refer patients to other doctors. They may easily access reports and analytics to get better insights into their practices even when they are mobile.

“The doctor experience is a key aspect of mWell’s operations - we make sure to listen to them and respond to their needs to deliver a seamless end-to-end journey,” says MPIC Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer Chaye Cabal-Revilla. “mWellMD empowers partner-doctors every step of the way and was built with the doctor experience in mind.”

To assure them of a seamless experience from the time they sign-up to consultation, doctors were engaged to test the system to make sure that the whole application is intuitive and user-friendly.

MPIC President, Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan says, “We salute all the doctors who are part of our mission to bring healthcare closer to more Filipinos. We gladly welcome partner-doctors to our future-proof platform, mWellMD. With their support and expertise, mWell’s fully integrated digital healthcare ecosystem shall continue to provide our countrymen better access to quality healthcare.”

Cutting Edge:By Doctors, For Doctors

mWellMD is equipped with features best suited to the fast-paced lifestyle of partner-doctors. The platform provides advanced analytics and dashboards to monitor patient medical records and history, convenient patient online consultation via the mWell app, efficient appointment booking systems for online and office clinics, customized forms and templates plus quick text documentation, and collaborations with other doctors to send and receive patient referrals.

“The best healthcare platform tries to involve not only the growing needs of doctors but also of the industry, and that’s what mWell is doing right now,” says mWell Chief Technology Officer Dr. Mike Muin. “We are going beyond telemedicine – we are building solutions for doctors to make their practices and their lives better.” As a medical doctor with over twenty years of healthcare IT experience, he says doctors like him will always look for better solutions to respond to constant challenges in healthcare.

With its holistic cybersecurity strategy and end to end cybersecurity operational framework to Predict, Prevent, Detect and Respond to all cyber threats, backed by sophisticated technologies and highly skilled cybersecurity professionals, mWellMD is following global security standards to ensure the security and protection of all Personal Information that are stored, processed, and transmitted in its system belonging to both the doctors and patients. Angel Redoble, PLDT Group and Smart Communications FVP and Group CISO said “mWellMD went through rigorous vulnerability tests and security audits. It completed and passed all requirements to bring down all cyber related risks to the lowest level.”

Be an mWell partner doctor

Becoming an mWell partner-doctor instantly provides free access to mWellMD’s basic features. Doctors may sign up in as fast as 30 minutes via mwell.com.ph. No joining fees. Only PRC ID is required.They may charge their own professional fee without any commission from mWell.

To ensure smooth virtual practice, mWell is also offering partner doctors with an exclusive high-speed internet plan from PLDT Home Fibr: 100mbps for only P1499.

Tech experts are always on-call to assist doctors and respond to their questions at the soonest possible time. Doctors can also depend on a reliable operations team for regular training sessions and updates to ensure that they will always have a smooth experience on the mWellMD platform.

Partner-doctors may avail of the ExpertMD subscription plan to access a wider range of features. For only P1599 a month, doctors may use customized forms and templates as well as advanced analytics and dashboards. They will also be able to perform quick text documentation, collaborate and chat with other doctors and make use of patient engagement tools.

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram for more updates.          

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ABOUT mWell

mewl, is the health technology platform developed by Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation that offers telemedicine, health and wellness programs, e-commerce, among others, in an integrated, tech-based healthcare digital ecosystem. Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, the leading infrastructure investment company in the Philippines with investments in various infrastructure assets including healthcare. As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

Lalamove, Unioil team up for Panalomove fuel discounts for partner drivers

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To help delivery drivers keep moving amid the rising prices of commodities, Lalamove has strengthened its ties with Unioil as one of its Panalomove partners providing fuel discounts and perks.

One motorcycle partner driver who continues to enjoy the Panalomove fuel benefits expressed his gratitude toward Lalamove and Unioil.

“Ang laki ng pasasalamat ko sa Panalomove benefits. Malaking tulong sa aming mga partner drivers ang fuel discounts mula sa Lalamove at Unioil. ‘Yung mga points na naiipon namin, pwedeng ibayad, maging load, at gamiting discounts rin,” shared Partner Driver Mark John.

Lalamove has more than 200,000 partner drivers and a wide-ranging fleet which make on-demand, same-day, scheduled, long-distance, and last-mile deliveries possible. All delivery drivers of Lalamove can enjoy the following benefits at any Unioil branch:

Discounts:

• Gas 95 and Gas 97 - Php 3/liter off

• Gas 91 - Php 2.50/liter off

• Diesel - Php 2/liter off

 

Points earned:

• 1 point = for every Php 100 fuel purchase

• 4 points = for every Php 100 lubricant purchase

“Thanks to Unioil for being one of Lalamove’s ever-supportive Panalomove partners. Our partner drivers, as economic frontliners, deserve the best fuel benefits, as they are on the move to cater to the delivery needs of users across Luzon. This is just one of the many ways Lalamove supports the dedication of our partner drivers on the road,” remarked Dannah Majarocon, Lalamove Philippines Managing Director. 

Unioil Loyalty Payments Manager Apol Gacad shared, “We are grateful for Lalamove’s support through the years, especially now that we are able to continuously onboard more partner drivers into our mobile app loyalty platform and reward them with points on fuel and lubes purchase, and now with discount offers, too. Through the Lalamove exclusive digital card app sign-up feature, more partner drivers will surely get to join our loyalty program and in return, Unioil will be able to provide more ways to reward them instantly.”

For more information about the exclusive Panalomove benefits of Lalamove partner drivers, visit https://bit.ly/Panalomove.

 

Stay in the loop with Lalamove’s latest news and promos by visiting www.lalamove.com/en-ph/, or follow Lalamove’s official Facebook page and Instagram account. 

ABOUT LALAMOVE

Launched in the Philippines in late 2016, Lalamove is an on-demand logistics company that matches drivers with customers and SME businesses to fulfill same-day deliveries. Lalamove’s mission of making local deliveries faster and simpler across North, Central, and South Luzon, and in Cebu is achieved through innovations such as instant order matching, real-time GPS vehicle tracking, 24/7 services, and a driver rating system. Lalamove allows these businesses to scale their deliveries and operations at an accelerated rate. Lalamove now operates in over 30 markets across Asia and Latin America. Visit Lalamove’s website: http://lalamove.com

Together, We are Unstoppable: Celebrating a New Generation of Inspiring Young Go-Getters with the Samsung #TeamUnstoppable 2022 Campaign

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Join the movement by sharing your personal ‘Unstoppable’ stories on TikTok, Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win the latest Galaxy devices

MANILA, Philippines – Creative, ambitious, and driven, today’s youth have shown time and again that they are indomitable in their pursuit of passion and purpose, forging new paths for themselves in fields of their choosing, while striving to make a difference with unwavering spirit and determination.

To celebrate this phenomenon, Samsung Electronics is launching its second edition of the #TeamUnstoppable regional brand campaign, daring Gen Zs and millennials of Southeast Asia to face challenges head-on and strive for greater heights. Based on the theme “Together, We are Unstoppable”, the campaign gathers a group of young changemakers who are passionate about gaming, food, sustainability, social good, education and fashion, and calls on youth from across the region to share their own inspiring stories and galvanize others into action.

This year, to better engage younger audiences, the #TeamUnstoppable movement will be centered on TikTok, where a brand-new generation of ‘unstoppable’ young individuals will share authentic stories in snackable, mobile-first episodic videos.

“Throughout the ups and downs of the past year, it has never been clearer that Gen Zs and millennials in Southeast Asia are unafraid to defy barriers and tap on technology to do good. Through #TeamUnstoppable 2022, we hope to build upon our successful run last year to inspire even more young digital natives in the region who are unafraid, undeterred and unwavering; to push their boundaries and creatively express how they will effect positive change in their communities on TikTok,” said Roy Lan, Regional Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Southeast Asia and Oceania at Samsung Electronics.

To kickstart the campaign this year, we spotlight #TeamUnstoppable 2022 in a regional film that premieres today. Here’s a quick introduction to these go-getters:

Karla Golosinda – The Gamer with a Cause

In the male-dominated field of e-sports, Filipina gaming content creator Karla Golosinda breaks the mold by using her platform to spread warmth, inspiration, and laughter to her fanbase. Harnessing gaming as a force for good, she channels funds raised via live streaming towards needy local students and those affected by natural disasters. Karla, who goes by Queen Wrecker, also utilizes her social channels to raise awareness and garner support for issues surrounding animal conservation and female empowerment.

Chau Bui – The Unconventional Fashionista

One of the top fashion influencers in Vietnam, Chau Bui rises above conventional beauty standards by remaining unapologetically true to herself in building her unique identity, while inspiring others to do the same. Beyond bringing fashion from Vietnam into the global eye, Chau Bui is also on a mission to build a more inclusive and accountable fashion industry, leveraging her social media network to promote health, wellness and sustainability efforts while helping the less privileged.

Jason Chua – The Brash Chef with a Big Heart

Having to fend for himself from the age of 15, Jason Chua was determined to find success on his own terms in Singapore. At 26, he turned his passion for cooking into a career by starting his own food stall, Beng Who Cooks. At the height of the pandemic, Jason gave out thousands of free meals to hardest-hit Singaporeans, and today continues to make a difference by imparting valuable life skills and providing employment to those in need at his now expanded F&B business.

Jerome Polin – The Champion of Fun and Accessible Education

When you think of Mathematics, “fun” is probably not the first word that comes to mind. This is where Jerome Polin from Indonesia seeks to shift mindsets. Through engaging videos on YouTube, he shares his love for Mathematics along with stories from his life as a student abroad and seeks to inspire other youths to reach for greater heights. Jerome’s long-standing passion for education feeds into a higher goal – to better the education system in his home country.

Jabir Meftah – The Leader of Youth Leaders

Despite playing many different roles onscreen, Malaysian actor and model Jabir Meftah sees himself as an activist and civic leader first. His showbiz influence is key in his mission to shed light on and make a real impact on climate change and other issues surrounding inequality, and the need for future leaders. Jabir’s non-governmental organization, YouthCare, aims to rally young people around helping others and the environment, and to train youth leaders to continue building a better future.

Neng Sarun – The Champion of Mindful Pet Ownership

Having spent much of his childhood in his father’s veterinary clinic, Neng Sarun’s love for animals led him to establish Thailand’s first pet wellness center, offering a novel combination of health and grooming services for better pet care. As a vet and actor, he works tirelessly in mobilizing veterinary teams and harnessing the power of technology as well as medicine to champion mindful pet ownership across Thailand – including education to improve the quality of life for animals in rural areas

Join the #TeamUnstoppable Movement in the Philippines 

Each of these #TeamUnstoppable influencers will be featured in their very own mini-series. The Philippines’ Queen Wrecker’s story will premiere on September 12, 2022.

Keen to be part of the #TeamUnstoppable movement? Just follow these easy steps and get a chance to win a brand new Galaxy Z Fold 4 (256GB), a Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256GB), or a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (45mm):

●       Interested participants must visit https://samsung.com/ph and register to be able to submit your official entry.

●       Produce and submit a video that talks about your Unstoppable Story and answer the following questions:

○       What personal barrier are you currently facing or wanting to defy?

○       What have you been doing to defy your barrier?

○       How can Samsung help you overcome this barrier

●       Caption your story using the official hashtags #Unstoppable and tag @SamsungPH.

●       Upload the video on any of your social media pages (TikTok, Facebook, and/or Instagram) and screenshot the post to upload during registration. Your social media account must be set in public for verification purposes.

The #TeamUnstoppable Promo will run until October 9, 2022. Visit https://samsung.com/ph to find out more today!

Filipinos among the most sleepless in the world. Here’s how the newest Galaxy Watch5 Series can help

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Filipinos are among the world's most sleep-deprived, according to a global health study. And, while a lack of sleep can be caused by a variety of factors such as work, illness, stress, excessive use of social media, and unhealthy eating habits, failing to get enough rest can lead to serious health problems in the long run.

Sufficient sleep demonstrates long-term benefits and allows body systems to work better. An adequate shut-eye has impacts on how people will function physically and mentally the next day. It also strengthens a person’s immunity from diseases and viruses.

Achieving a healthy sleeping routine is not easy, especially when people do not have the means to track their habits. With this in mind, Samsung launched its newest Galaxy Watch5 Series designed to enable users to achieve ideal sleeping patterns with the help of technology.

The smartwatch that knows you even with eyes closed

The Galaxy Watch5 and Watch Pro are both equipped with a Sleep Tracker that detects and analyzes users’ sleeping and snoring patterns as well as blood oxygen levels so they don’t forget the value of adequate rest.

These smartwatches also monitor all levels of sleep, including REM cycles, to assist users in adjusting their sleeping^[1] habits and informing them on how much rest is required to get through the day. They help plan users’ bedtime, detect their snoring^[2], and track their sleep with four sleep stages: awake, light, deep, and REM using eight animal symbols that represent their sleep type. In addition, they even deliver advanced insights from the National Sleep Foundation to improve sleep quality and duration.

Aside from that, if users wish to quickly check their body composition^[3] the Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro have Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) that provides precise measurements of their body fat percentage, skeletal muscle, and body water within 15 seconds^[4]. The smartwatches also sport BioActive Sensors, which can monitor blood pressure and test heart rhythms, making electrocardiogram (ECG) tests handy.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro have revolutionized the way fitness enthusiasts and even beginners track their health. The features of both smartwatches provide accurate health data, inspiring users to sleep better and perform healthier routines. It also offers a battery capacity of 410mAh and 284mAh for the Galaxy Watch5, and 590mAh for the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, with fast-charging for longer usage and a maximized experience^[5].

The importance of personalized feedback

Along with the enhanced features, Samsung knows that feedback is essential to improving progress. People believe that to be the best version of themselves, they need to know more and be guided properly. And Samsung doesn’t just listen, it engineers what's best for users. With that, the enhanced Galaxy Watch5 Series detects over 90 exercises and personal routines. It even provides personalized feedback based on the user's workout^[6] performance.

The ultra-stylish yet premium design of Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Series is fit for any occasion and everyday function wear. Users may keep it on anywhere, anytime, rain or shine, as the smartwatch is water and sweat-resistant.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Series is now available to be everyone’s fitness companion at the following prices and colors:

●       Galaxy Watch5 (40mm) Bluetooth - PHP 16,990 (Available in Silver, Graphite, and Pink Gold)

●       Galaxy Watch5 (40mm) LTE - PHP 19,990 (Available in Silver, Graphite, and Pink Gold)

●       Galaxy Watch5 (44mm) Bluetooth - PHP 18,990 (Available in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver)

●       Galaxy Watch5 (44mm) LTE - PHP 21,990 (Available in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver)

●       Galaxy Watch5 Pro (45mm) Bluetooth- PHP 26,990 (Available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium)

●       Galaxy Watch5 Pro (45mm) LTE - PHP 29,990 (Available in Black Titanium and Gray Titanium)

From September 2 until September 30, customers will enjoy 50% off on the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro with every purchase of the Galaxy Watch5 or the Watch5 Pro. When purchased with the new Galaxy Z Fold4 or Z Flip4, they can enjoy 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series, and 50% off on the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

 

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^[1] Sleep features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or sleep disorder. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice

^[2] To record your snoring, wear your watch while you sleep and place your phone on a stable surface near your head, such as a nightstand, with the bottom of the phone pointed toward you.

^[3] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Do not measure your body composition if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. Do not measure your body composition if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old.

^[4]IThese features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease. Availability of these features may vary by market or device. Requires Galaxy smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB RAM or more and the latest version of the Samsung Health app (version 6.22 or later).

^[5] Compared to Galaxy Watch4.

^[6] To measure, select your exercise before you start to workout.