January 24, 2022
WWF-Philippines continues to push for Extended Producers Responsibility Scheme
The SM Store launches Share Your Extras for the benefit of Typhoon Odette communities
Let’s make the start of the year more meaningful by donating new or gently used clothes via The SM Store and SM Foundation’s Share Your Extras. Donations pooled this year will be for the benefit of communities impacted by Typhoon Odette.
Shoppers
can drop off their pre-loved clothes or purchase new ones for donation at any
of The SM Store branches from January 15 to February 15 in Metro Manila,
and February 1 to 28 at the rest of the branches nationwide.
For
every donated item, shoppers will receive a P100 discount coupon voucher
courtesy of The SM Store. This can be redeemed at their next single-receipt
purchase of a minimum of P1,000-worth of select items in-store or via Call To
Deliver.
What
are the DOs and DON’Ts?
· Donate
clothes in good condition.
The clothes should be gently used and in good, wearable condition, without
holes or damages.
· Donate practical clothes
only.
Remember that your donations will go to communities who have lost access to
basic needs. Please donate tops and bottoms for everyday wear that can be used
comfortably by infants or adults. Avoid donating suits, gowns, uniforms, and
costumes.
· Wash
the clothes first.
For the safety of the people handling and receiving your donations, clean the
clothes first and try to remove spots or stains. Skip donating used
undergarments and bathing suits.
· Check the pockets. Double and triple check to
make sure there are no valuables or pieces of trash, such as used tissue or
candy wrappers, left in the pockets.
Share
Your Extras is an annual initiative of The SM Store
and SM Foundation aimed at helping communities in need, such as those impacted
by calamities. In 2018, we provided personal hygiene items for families in
Marawi, and in 2020, we donated packed relief items for the communities in
Isabela impacted by Typhoon Ulysses. This year, Share Your Extras will benefit
families affected by Typhoon Odette, which has displaced millions of
individuals in Mimaropa, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Other The SM Store campaigns like Share
Shoes, Donate A Book, and Share A Toy have received overwhelming support from customers.
For more updates and
ways to donate, visit www.thesmstore.com and follow its social
media pages @thesmstore on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Shopee Recognizes Top Sellers For Operational and Marketing Excellence
These top performers exceeded expectations and continue to grow on the platform
As the e-commerce industry rapidly grows, so do the avenues and opportunities for digital MSMEs to stand out. With this need to adapt quickly, Shopee recently held its Shopee Seller Operations Excellence Awards to recognize sellers who performed exceptionally during Shopee’s mega sales and campaigns in the final quarter of last year.
With three categories based on what helped paved the way for their success, these sellers maximized the tools and tailor-fit platform features Shopee provides in order to emerge as among the fastest-growing sellers in the platform:
Campaign Ready Award: Sellers who have the best campaign preparation performance
Top Campaign Day Performer Award: Sellers who have the best order fulfillment performance during a campaign day
All-Around Award: Sellers who have the best overall performance during campaign season, from preparations to fulfillment of orders.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Growing in e-commerce is a journey, and we are glad to support our sellers every step of the way. Shopee is pleased to recognize and celebrate these sellers who are exemplary in using Shopee-provided tools and opportunities to grow their business. We believe that they will be an inspiration to many other Filipino entrepreneurs who are already Shopee sellers or soon to embark on their digital journey with us.”
Shopee’s monthly campaigns and initiatives have helped to boost sellers’ sales and growth on the platform. During its 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, local sellers benefited from the spike in shopping activity, as those joining 11.11 for the first time saw their orders surge 18 times compared to an average day. For its 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, sellers in non-metro cities benefited from the increased visibility at seeing a 12-time uplift in orders compared to an average day.
Shopee also enables its sellers to thrive through dedicated mentoring, free training sessions, as well as exclusive online courses in Shopee’s Seller Education Hub. These efforts to make e-commerce accessible for all include helping sellers maximize the benefits of digital payment options via its integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay. Through ShopeePay, sellers can have easier access to their earnings via the Seller Balance feature, allowing for better tracking of their shop’s revenue. Sellers can also directly cash in their ShopeePay wallets with their Seller Balance, so they can enjoy the many features of ShopeePay such as buying load, paying bills, and sending money.
As e-commerce becomes a more integral part of the everyday lives of Filipinos, Shopee invites current and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore the evolving digital space by Getting Started on Shopee!
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
DOT Launches “ASMR Experience the Philippines” Project
In launching the “ASMR Experience the Philippines” Project, the DOT aims to bring people to certain destinations through ASMR videos that explore the natural sounds of a place, allowing one to tune into nature and be fully present in the moment.
The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology (QJEP) defines Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) as a “special perceptual phenomenon in which some people can experience a tingling, static-like sensation in response to some certain auditory or visual stimulations”. It brings a pleasant feeling that one experiences in response to certain sounds, visuals, feelings, or descriptions. The sensation leads to contentment and relaxation.
“This project of the DOT is anchored on the concept that, when people travel, they go ‘sightseeing’, but it is with their ears that they hear and sense things all around them. Through these videos, people get to share with the travel experience,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat.
The Municipality of Barlig in Mountain Province offers a captivating view of the world famous rice terraces. Photo by @celluloidmanila, courtesy of the Department of Tourism.
The initial four ASMR videos that will be launched feature the Mountain Province in the Cordilleras, particularly the remote town of Barlig located at the foothills of Mt. Amuyao and the journey to the summit of the mountain.
With Mountain Province currently under Alert Level 4, and the rest of the country under the observation of different alert level restrictions, these videos will allow viewers to experience the grandeur of Mountain Province no matter where they are, through their video devices.
The trail to the peak of Mt. Amuyao, the highest point of Mountain Province. Photo by @celluloidmanila, courtesy of the Department of Tourism.
The first video for the Mountain Province series, featuring a walk in the serene town of Barlig and its amazing terraces, has already been launched on DOT’s YouTube channel and can be accessed through this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjJeD2qsshyH_uDuKLjassvLUulHCwKmS. This is the first of several ASMR video series. The succeeding video series will explore Ilocos Norte, then destinations in Visayas and Mindanao.
Located at Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Saud Beach was hailed as one of the Travel + Leisure’s list of 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World. Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism.
Recorded using Ambisonics, the audio is captured in a 360-degree sphere from the position of the microphone. This immersive experience teleports the viewer/listener to the environment. One can leave this on in the background as unobtrusive, calming noises throughout the day.
For best experience, use open back headphones, but any headphones, earphones, or earbuds will also work.
All ASMR videos can be accessed through the DOT official YouTube channel. Subscribe to get updates when new videos are uploaded.