28 inspiring beauties flaunt their #StrongerQueenWithin at Miss Universe Philippines2021 Coronation Night, powered by PLDT Home

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As the official broadband partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2021, PLDT Home reignites its commitment in powering young Filipina queens on their quest to become an inspiration to the world.

The country’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider joins millions of Filipinos online this September 30 (Thursday), as 28 Miss Universe Philippines candidates get together at the Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol for the Grand Coronation night. What to expect: A showcase of beauty, talent, and heart that will altogether define what it means to be a #StrongerQueenWithin!

PLDT Home powers Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night. “Together, we continue to inspire and power Filipinas to be a #StrongQueenWithin,” said ShamceySupsup-Lee, MUP national director. (Photo credit: ShamceySupsup-Lee) 

PLDT Home is coming off last year’s successful partnership with the much-anticipated local pageant, which then crowned Iloilo’s Rabiya Mateo as both Miss Universe Philippines and Miss PLDT Home.

Mateo, a top 21 finisher at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in Hollywood, Florida last May, will also be present at the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 event to crown her Miss PLDT Home successor.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night will be streamed live via KTX on September 30, 7pm. It will be telecast via GMA 7 on October 3.

“We’re proud and delighted to have PLDT Home again as Miss Universe Philippines partner. We’re thankful for the brand joining and supporting our cause,”said MUP national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee.

“Together, we believe we can pave the way for queens to serve others and be an inspiration. Specifically, during this pandemic, it is through their strong and meaningful online connections that they become better, stronger, and more empowered women with a heart.”

The newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines will represent the Philippines in the international pageant, to be held in Eilat, Israel in December.

As MUP’s official broadcast partner, PLDT Home seeks to power our young queens through their life in the new normal. By building powerful digital connections that bridge them to the rest of the world, the brand is able to help these beautifully confident Filipinas in their different advocacies and causes.

Follow the journey of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and join the conversation online using the hashtags #StrongerQueenWithin and #InspireYou. Get the latest updates about PLDT Home through its social media pages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pldthome), Instagram and Twitter (@pldthome).

Amaia Skies Shaw: Condo Living at its Finest

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The pandemic has driven some urbanites to pull out roots and seek homes in more tranquil environs outside the city, but a great number of condo dwellersmostly young professionals and business owners—prefer to stick right in the heart of the metro to support their mobile lifestyle. 

For young Filipinos looking for a stylish, modern condo right in the heart of the metro, Amaia Skies Shaw, a two-tower residential condominium, easily comes to mind.

A stylish, modern condo translates into a gracious and comfortable life with every convenience within reach. For young Filipinos still looking for such an idyllic setting, Amaia Skies Shaw, a two-tower residential condominium, easily comes to mind.

Amaia Skies Shaw is a low-density high-rise that offers internet-connection-ready units to suit telecommuting professionals, online learners, and entertainment-savvy residents.

Rising on Shaw Boulevard corner Samat Street, Barangay Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City, Amaia Skies Shaw offers graceful living at an affordable price. The development features thoughtfully laid-out living spaces that appeal to highly mobile millennials or young working couples. Designed as optimized spaces that not only promote efficiency but also inspire creativity, residential options include 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units ranging in size from 26 to 50 square meters and 36 to 93 square meters, respectively.

Offering graceful living at an affordable price, Amaia Skies Shaw features thoughtfully laid-out living spaces that appeal to highly mobile millennials or young working couples.

Amaia Skies Shaws prospective homeowners can choose from 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units ranging in size from 26 to 50 square meters and 36 to 93 square meters, respectively.

 A play area for kids is included in the leisure amenities Amaia Skies Shaw offers along with a multi-purpose hall and an adults swimming pool.

Amaia Skies Shaw fosters a warm and pleasant community vibe at its shared amenities such as a vast adults swimming pool.

Amaia Skies Shaw is a low-density development that ensures privacy where it counts while fostering a warm and pleasant community vibe at its shared amenities: a swimming pool, a multi-purpose hall, and a play area for the kids. Walkable pathways and landscaped gardens allow quick breaks for fresh air or when the need to see friendly faces arises. To suit telecommuting professionals, online learners, and entertainment-savvy residents, Amaia Skies Shaw units are internet connection-ready.

Walkable pathways and landscaped gardens allow Amaia Skies Shaw residents to take quick breaks for fresh air or to take strolls whenever they feel the need to see friendly faces.

Condo living is marked by unparalleled access to daily essentials, a convenience that is ensured by Amaia Skies Shaws retail arcade on the ground floor. Amaia Skies homeowners will likewise find food outlets, drugstores, banks, and service centers in the vicinity, while a quick drive or commute away are the Shaw Center Mall and Starmall EDSA. Other known landmarks such as Shangri-La Plaza, The Podium, SM Megamall, and a number of five-star hotels are in the Ortigas Central Business District on the other side of EDSA.

Young families will also appreciate Amaia Skies Shaws proximitypost-pandemicto schools and universities of note such as Rizal Technological University, Jose Rizal University, and La Salle Greenhills. The condo is also well within reach of medical facilities like Mandaluyong City Medical Center, Olivares General Hospital, and Unciano General Hospital.

Meanwhile, daily commuters will save time and energy with Amaia Skies Shaws proximity to transport hubs such as the MRT, the SM Megamall bus terminal, and the Starmall transport terminal.

All in all, Amaia Skies Shaw provides yet another opportunity for Filipinos to live their best condo lifestyle at rates they can afford.

For inquiries about Amaia, visit https://www.amaialand.com or contact our Amaia real estate sales person.

Globe launches Shop & Pay

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The future of retail to boost customer experience is here

Globe continues to elevate the customer experience while keeping them safe with its new store concept that combines traditional brick-and-mortar Globe Stores with a digital retail format.

Called Shop & Pay, the hybrid offering is a one-stop-shop for all of Globe's essential products and services. It was introduced as part of Globe’s annual 917 Day or September celebration inspired by its most iconic prefix: 0917. This month, Globe makes it a point to show its appreciation to its loyal customers through innovations that can uplift their lives.

“Globe provides today’s life-enabling essentials packaged in a reinvented retail experience centered on customer care and safety. With the pandemic and the growing adoption of digital technologies, we saw a big opportunity to mix online and on-ground retail experience for our customers,” said Bernie Llamzon, Globe EVP for Channel Management.

With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, customers are looking for an alternative, safe, and convenient way to do their transactions in the new normal, thus, the rapid shift to digital.

The Globe Shop & Pay digital kiosks will help address customer hesitancy to visit and transact in physical stores. Instead, customers can use a digital touchscreen display in purchasing products and availing services. QR codes can be scanned, leading to online shops for payment and delivery requests.

To learn more about the different products, customers can use the “lift and learn” option. Once a demo unit is lifted, the video displayed will be interrupted to show the features of the phone and the corresponding hero offer bundled with it. If two demo units are lifted, a comparative table will appear to show both phone features and plan offers.

The digital displays also educate customers of available digital channels, highlighting mobile applications such as GlobeOne, GCash, and Globe At Home apps to help in the transition towards digital transformation.

Likewise, there are vending machines in the Globe Shop & Pay kiosks for bills payment, GCash cash-in, load top-up, or buying prepaid call cards and SIM cards.

This initiative is part of Globe’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG), specifically UN SDG No. 9 which emphasizes the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe upholds the UN Global Compact Principles and contributes to 10 UN SDGs.

To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Havas Life presents The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health & Hygiene

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The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene

Manila, Philippines – As the world slowly and cautiously reopens and Filipinos pin their hopes on vaccination, it is becoming clear that our post-pandemic lives will never be the same again. With COVID-19 permanently transforming the way we live; we must start to imagine how our future will be shaped by these changes.

As part of its campaign “The New Life: A Health Care Lens Towards a Post-Pandemic World,” Havas Life will be hosting the webinar “The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene” featuring experts from health care and government as they provide their points of view about life coming out of the pandemic.

Sharing their insights will be Dr. Eric Tayag, Director IV Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service Department of the Department of Health; Dr. Christine Tinio, Vice-President of the Philippine Medical Association; and Dr. Ted Padilla, Executive Director of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines.  The online discussion is the third and last in Havas Life’s series of webinars on the effects of COVID-19 on health and wellness.

The webinar will mainly feature highlights from the Havas Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene, which reflects insights from Filipino prosumers and their views on the role the health sector in paving the way for a better post-pandemic world. The Prosumer Report is a series of thought leadership publications by the Havas Group in order to understand emerging trends. Prosumers are the 30% of the consumers who are today’s leading influencers and market drivers. What prosumers are doing today, mainstream consumers are likely to follow 6 to 18 months after.

“While we may not be nearing the end of the pandemic just yet, we should already be thinking of how to cope with its irreversible and long-term effects in our society. There may be a lot of things we still can’t answer with certainty but what is clear is the huge role that the healthcare sector will play even after COVID-19 is no longer a global threat,” said Amor Magno, General Manager of Havas Life. “That’s why Havas Life is investing in these exchanges and reports, because we believe we should think beyond the immediate effects of the pandemic.”

Launched early this year, The New Life Webinar series of Havas Life is Havas Media Ortega’s response to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. Havas Life provides an integrated approach to communication by combining market research with medical expertise.

The World Reimagined: A Prosumer Report on Health and Hygiene webinar will be held on September 30, 4PM to 6PM Manila time. To register, visit https://havaslife.mme.ph/registration/.

 

Shopee presents Kim Chiu as the newest Brand Ambassador and launch the 10.10 Brands Festival

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Catch the Filipino actress’ new Shopee TV commercial and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, big brand giveaways, and up to ₱1,000 off brand vouchers at Shopee’s biggest brands sale of the year

MANILA, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces its newest brand ambassador, Kim Chiu, alongside the launch of the 10.10 Brands Festival, its biggest brands sale of the year. The famous actress, dubbed the Princess of Philippine Movies and TV, will feature in Shopee’s new TV commercial and many exciting in-app activities.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee Philippines is happy to welcome one of the country's top entertainers into the Shopee family, Kim Chiu. Kim's bubbly, charming personality and love for online shopping both resonate with millions of Filipinos who find joy and excitement on Shopee. This 10.10 Brands Festival, we hope to bring the best brand deals and so much more with our valued and trusted brand partners.”

Users can look forward to these from Shopee brand ambassador Kim Chiu:

●       Kim Chiu’s new Shopee TV commercial: Kim Chiu gives the viral “Proof of Delivery” trend her own spin. Fans can look out for the TV commercial on local TV networks and on Shopee’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts.

●      Kim Chiu for Shopee Prizes: Users can find Kim Chiu on in-app games such as Spin & Win and Guess It Right, which they can play to win rewards such as coins and vouchers.

●      Mini-games and contests with Kim Chiu: This October, users can join the #10BrandFaves contest featuring Kim Chiu for a chance to win 1,000 Shopee coins.

Fans can look forward to more Kim Chiu content such as behind-the-scenes videos on Shopee’s official YouTube and TikTok channels, and Kim Chiu-themed Instagram stickers. Users can also interact with the actress herself during her Twitter takeover on Shopee's official Twitter account this October 9.

 

Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival

Until October 10, shoppers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, big brand giveaways, and up to ₱1,000 off brand vouchers at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival.

Lucky shoppers can win ₱430,000 worth of prizes, such as vouchers, bundles, newly launched items, and even a lifetime supply of products, from over 30 participating brands.

Leading up to 10.10, shoppers can also look forward to Nestle, Deerma, GoMO!, Lactum, Colgate Palmolive, Shigetsu, P&G Beauty, Garnier, and Belo Brand Days on Shopee Mall, where they can get discounts up to 80% off, branded items as low as ₱179, and a free gift with every purchase.

Starting October 1, shoppers can check out different themed sales on Shopee including the Groceries Fair on October 1, Fashion Fair on October 2-3, Mom & Baby Fair on October 4, Work From Home Fair on October 5, Gadgets and Gizmo Fair on October 6-7, and Beauty and Wellness Fair on October 8-9.

At the 10.10 Brands Festival, shoppers can use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay. They can activate their ShopeePay wallet and top up through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to get up to 50% discount on load from Globe, Smart, Sun, and TNT; 50% cashback from Maynilad, PLDT, and a growing list of partner billers; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Ultramega Supermarket, Potato Corner, and other partner merchants.

For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/.

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