Check Out These Frightfully Fun Halloween Activities at the #MarketMarketBOOlevard!

October 30, 2021


Also enjoy discounts of up to 70% from your favorite stores until October 31, 2021.

The Market! Market! Frightfully Fun Halloween Festivities are underway, promising awesome deals and irresistible treats for everyone, from October 25 to 31, 2021. Shop for all your Halloween needs, and get up to 70% off from select stores. Join the different Halloween activities at the mall, and online, to win special treats and prizes, too! 



Here are some of the activities, promos and discounts you can look forward to at Market! Market! this Halloween. 



Trunk or Treat 



Celebrate a frightfully fun Halloween at the #MarketMarketBOOlevard, and get your very own Market! Market! Trunk Picnic Set filled with loads of treats. 

To redeem a picnic set, customers must present P3,000 worth of receipts, single or accumulated, dated October 25-31, inclusive of any Coca-Cola product from any Market! Market! store. For receipts amounting to P6,000 and above, a maximum of 2 picnic sets may be redeemed by each customer. Picnic sets may be claimed from the Redemption Booth at the Market! Market! Activity Center from October 25-31, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Customers also have the option to register for Trunk and Treat, and pick up their Trunk Picnic Sets at DriveBuy near Breadtalk on October 30, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Prefer to shop from home? Pick-a-Boo, let ANA shop for you! Spend at least P3,000 through ANA (Ayala Malls Neighborhood Assistant), and she will deliver your Trunk Picnic Set together with your purchases. Simply send your shopping list to ANA through m.me/ANAMarketMarketandSerendra to make a purchase. You can also get P30 off or P40 off on your Lalamove delivery fees from October 25-28, and free delivery on October 29-31. 

You may view the complete Trunk or Treat mechanics here. 


More Frightfully Fun Halloween Activities at Market! Market!


Set yourself up for an awesome DIY celebration at home, and check out the Fright & Fun Fair at the Activity Center for all the creepy costumes, spooky decor, and thrilling treats you need this Halloween.

Give yourself a much-needed break, and indulge in a wicked feast at the Central Plaza al fresco dining area. You can also Eats Spooky at home by ordering in via FoodPanda. Use the promo code AYALAPICKUP to get P100 off on your FoodPanda delivery.



 

Get the chance to win a Metro GC worth P2,000 by joining the Market! Market! Creep Me Out on TikTok Challenge! Post a TikTok video wearing your Halloween costume from October 25-30 to participate. Don’t forget to tag @ilovemarketmarket, and include the hashtag #MarketMarketBOOlevard when you post. 

Use the promo code TRIPORTREAT when booking a GrabCar to and from Market! Market! from October 25-31, and get P50 off on your ride. Also enjoy free delivery when ordering your Halloween treats though ANA from October 29-31.


Celebrate Halloween with your fashionable furbabies at the Howl-O-Ween Paw-Levard. Strike a PAWS, share a picture of your furbaby, and the photo with the most number of likes wins a prize. Join the TikTok PAWshion Contest by posting a 15-second video of your pet using the hashtag #PAWlevardatMarketMarket, and get gift certificates from Pooch Park. Dress up your pets in their best costumes, and be part of the Howl-o-ween PAWshion Contest at the Barkyard on October 31, 2021. The first 50 pets who arrive will receive special treats from Nutrichunks and Protect Plus Gold. 

Start getting ready for the holidays, and shop til you drop at the Market! Market! mall-wide Sale! Sale! from October 25-31, 2021. Enjoy up to 70% off on awesome selections from your favorite stores during the sale. 

Market! Market! continues to be a fun and safe place for shoppers this Halloween, and to maintain everyone’s safety, all mall-goers are reminded to strictly adhere to IATF protocols whenever you visit the mall.

For more information on mall activities, schedules, and promotions at #iLoveMarketMarket, like and follow Facebook.com/MarketMarket, @ilovemarketmarket on Instagram and TikTok, and @MarketMarketBGC on Twitter. You may also visit www.ayalamalls.com. 



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HALLOWEEN SUNDOWN AT THE CANARY

October 30, 2021




 You deserve to experience the way of life every now and then! To indulge yourself on things that seem like a dream on your work days could be what you're missing all this time. The Canary could be your oasis in the city - a place you will come to know for its unwinding ambiance and appetizing foodstuffs.
 
The Canary is set to have a Sundown Halloween dinner of unlimited BBQ with unlimited mojito this October 31, 2021, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the alfresco vibes encircled by artistic tunes from amazing talents. Cherish the moment and create memories at The Canary with the Sundown Halloween dinner for only Php 2,599 net per head.
 
Enjoy everything The Canary has to offer without a worry as the minimum health protocols implemented by the Philippine Government will be observed moderately. 

Save the date and head out to The Canary this Halloween season! For inquiries, please call (02) 8928-9888 or visit us at F1 Hotel Manila, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 3rd floor. For updates and special offerings, follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @thecanarybgc



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From Malls to Mobile: How Home Credit Redefined the BNPL Experience

October 28, 2021



There is no doubt that the global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, changing our day-to-day lives. Due to current events, the digital shift that was supposed to take years happened in a blink of an eye – putting the spotlight on businesses and how they make an effort to innovate their products and services. 
For Home Credit, it did not come as a surprise since their digital efforts started years ago knowing that digitalization, especially in the financial industry, is the next big thing. Their journey started from their launching in 2013, where they already proved to be a gamechanger in the financial landscape. 

Coming from a predominantly unbanked market like ours, Home Credit came into the picture and started catering to Filipinos with little to no credit history and providing affordable installments for their gadget and electronic needs. This is what we now call as “buy now, pay later” and despite the term finding its fame during the pandemic, it’s actually a relatively old concept – and Home Credit has long been considered a pioneer and leader in this industry. 

Not only has it solidified its footprint as the country’s leading consumer finance with presence in over 9000+ stores nationwide, it has also rapidly grown its mobile presence in the recent years through the My Home Credit App in Google Play Store which now has more than 9 million app users, putting their total customer count to almost 8 million. 

As they celebrate their 8th year anniversary, their growing customer-base will continue to enjoy several of its offers through physical touchpoints at partner retail stores as well as explore contactless options through the My Home Credit App providing every need in just one place – loans, pay bills, buy load, contactless payments, shopping through partner stores, exciting discounts, and so much more.

Home Credit’s one-minute approval for loan applications is known as the fastest in the industry. Including simple requirements, interested borrowers can apply in partner retail stores all over the country. As the pandemic pushed us to convert to contactless means, Marketplace – one of the features of My Home Credit App – was introduced as the one-stop shop to browse big-ticket items, compare deals and products, and apply for loans, all within the app. Redefining the traditional way of shopping and the buy now pay later experience of Filipino consumers, they are the first consumer finance provider to offer pre-approval in the mobile app. 

Newest Home Credit app: QWARTA


Beyond offering easy installments, Home Credit now offers easy payments. With the introduction of its newest payment option Qwarta, Home Credit customers will be given as much as P10,000 additional spending limit within the app to increase their purchasing power. Qwarta can be used to pay bills without additional cost, shop or buy load with discounts, or purchase via QR Code. 

The Home Credit app now houses telco load from all networks, over 200 billers, and can also scan QR codes at 50,000+ partner brands and merchants nationwide, allowing customers to stretch their budget on countless shopping scenarios. And even better news, by using the app at selected stores, customers can enjoy up to 50% off through its SMILE discounts program. 


Home Credit’s financial literacy campaign has also evolved through the years. For the longest time, they have made it their purpose to teach the basics of budgeting and saving to ordinary Filipinos through the ‘Juan, Two, Three‘ campaign. Staying true to this mission but having in mind the effects of the pandemic, they started leveraging on digital platforms to deliver financial literacy concepts through their official website, social media and mobile app – this time with their newest program dubbed as “DigitizEd”. 




“Home Credit introduced a lot of firsts to the Philippine market, and this is a testament of how well we anticipate the needs of the consumers and continue to innovate our services and offerings to meet those demands. Having evolved over the past 8 years, we want to offer a 360° service and be your go-to partner for all your financial needs” said David Minol, Home Credit PH Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  

Celebrate with Home Credit as they turn 8 this year by keeping yourself posted on the latest announcements and special promos – one of which is the much-awaited awarding of their 8 millionth customer who will receive exciting prizes sponsored by (brand partner). For more information, visit www.homecredit.ph and follow Home Credit at www.facebook.com.homecreditph. 




Home Credit Philippines (“HCPH”) is a consumer finance provider that promotes the principles of financial inclusion and safe lending, providing world-class financing services to qualified customers, often first-time borrowers. Home Credit arrived in the Philippines back in 2013 with the ambitious goal of giving out loans to people who have never experienced them before. Within 8 years, HCPH has helped nearly 8 million customers buy the things they need through fast, convenient and affordable financing in thousands of stores around the country. In 2019, HCPH was also granted the license to operate as a credit card issuer by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), making it the first non-bank institution in the country to issue credit cards. And now, as the consumer finance landscape continues its shift to digital, HCPH has transformed into a company that is there wherever the customers are, whether they are in the store or at home on their phones. HCPH continues to expand its digital and online presence, and now has over 6 million downloads of its My Home Credit app. HCPH is part of Home Credit B.V. (HCBV), an international consumer finance provider. More information on HCPH is available at www.homecredit.ph.  
 
Home Credit N.V. (“HCNV”) is the Netherlands-based holding company for Home Credit’s global platform, which centrally manages its core strategy, technology, risk, product and funding functions while adapting to local market needs. HCBV is an emerging markets’ consumer finance specialist with operations in (1) Central & Eastern Europe including Czech Republic and Slovakia; (2) the Commonwealth of Independent States including Russia and Kazakhstan; (3) China and (4) South & South East Asia including India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines.  

Founded in 1997, Home Credit focuses on responsible lending primarily to people with little or no credit history and is fully licensed to operate in its chosen markets. Home Credit drives and broadens financial inclusion by providing financing to under-serviced populations wherever and whenever they need through its omni-channel distribution network, while providing a positive and safe borrowing experience.  

HCNV has so far served over 131.6 million customers through a distribution network comprising approximately 451,882 points of sale, loan offices, branches, post offices and ATMs (as of 30 June 2019). Total consolidated assets reached EUR 26.5 billion. All figures in these Notes for Editors are as of 31 December 2019 unless otherwise stated. More information on HCNV is available at www.homecredit.net. 

The 100% owner of HCNV is Home Credit Group B.V. (‘HCGBV’). In the year 2019, HCBV transferred to HCGBV several small-sized and non-core operations, including its business in the U.S. The results in this announcement are presented as if such small-sized and non-core operations were owned by HCGBV on 1 January 2018. HCGBV is a 91.12% subsidiary of  PPF Financial Holdings B.V.  

PPF Financial Holdings is a 100% subsidiary of PPF Group N.V. (“PPF”). PPF invests into multiple market segments such as banking and financial services, telecommunications, insurance, real estate, metal mining, agriculture, retail and biotechnology. PPF's reach spans from Europe to Russia, the USA and across Asia. PPF owns assets of EUR 48.6 billion (as of 31 December 2019). More information on PPF is available at www.ppf.eu. 

A minority stake (8.88%) of Home Credit Group B.V. is held by EMMA OMEGA LTD, an investment holding company ultimately owned by Mr. Jiří Šmejc. More information on Emma Capital is available at www.emmacapital.cz.  







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Crocs got AC Bonifacio rockin’ this season

October 28, 2021


Crocs Philippines showing some moves with AC Bonifacio featuring 
the very best of classic collection 


Crocs showcasing the very best of its classic collection for this season 2021, creating a variety of opportunities for personalization and creative self-expression. 

A global leader in innovative casual footwear for all, Crocs Philippines invited none other than the fast-rising dancefloor sweetheart AC Bonifacio to use Crocs as a canvas for self-expression with Jibbitz™ charms and hailing all to ‘Come As You Are’.

Artist AC Bonifacio will showcase her infinite freedom of expression with classic collection and Jibbitz™ charms with her dance moves, “I’ve always loved Crocs, it allows me to express myself and to feature my creativity, and just be myself that matches with my uniqueness and personality,” AC enthuses. Her visuals and video content will be shared on Crocs Philippines Official Facebook and Instagram. #CrocsPH #GirlRocks.

Along with Artist AC Bonifacio, Crocs will unveil the latest addition to the Crocs Classic collection featuring the popular Unisex Classic Bleach Dye Clog, Women Classic Platform Clog, Unisex Classic Crocs Sandals and Women Classic Crocs Slide.

Classic Collection – Bleach Dye
Each shoe features 13 holes to allow stylish personalisation with unique ‘Jibbitz™ charms’, anywhere and anytime, allowing everyone the ability to be truly comfortable in their shoes. 


Unisex - Classic Bleach Dye Clog Candy Pink  & Classic Bleach Dye Clog Black 
retailing at P2995

Classic Collection – Classic Platform Clog
We created a style-relevant version of our Classic icon for her. Introducing the Classic Platform, featuring a heightened, contoured outsole that supports the upper you know and love with a slimmer, sleeker look — but there’s more. The customizable backstrap also holds Jibbitz™ charms, so you can personalize your look even more. When you’re in the mood for a little extra boost, style it up with the Classic Platform.



Women Classic Platform Clog, retailing at P2995
Classic Collection – Classic Crocs Sandals 

The look and feel of our comfortable Classic Clog and Crocs Slide, now in sandal form. Two upper straps offer even more comfort and foot security, and seven holes on each shoe allow you to personalize with Jibbitz™ charms. 


Unisex Classic Crocs Sandals in Cobalt Blue and Pink, retailing at P1745 

We invite all one-of-a kind and all kinds to Come As You Are to unleash your creativity in more ways than ever before! Follow us for more updates as AC crocin’ her dance groves at Crocs Philippines official Facebook and Instagram. 


About Crocs, Inc.
Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX) is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The vast majority of Crocs™ shoes contain Croslite™ material, a proprietary, molded footwear technology, delivering extraordinary comfort with each step.
In 2021, Crocs will reinforce its mission of “everyone comfortable in their own shoes” with the fourth year of its global Come As You Are™ campaign. To learn more about Crocs Philippines or our global Come As You Are™ campaign, please visit https://crocs.com.ph/ or follow Crocs Philippines Facebook Page and Instagram for more details for updates. 

■ Media Inquiries 

Walk EZ Retail Corp., the official distributor of Crocs Philippines
Christine Navarrete |(02) 83180000 loc. 34433 | +63 917 816 1625| mktg.crocs@sm-walkez.com











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Follow these Self-Care Tips to Keep Yourself Happy and Healthy During the Busiest Time of the Year

October 28, 2021

Treat yourself to wellness items at Shopee’s Oct 30 Payday Sale and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills cashback, and 30% off vouchers


 The holidays bring us joy, but the season also marks one of the busiest and most demanding times of the year. While we look forward to our loved ones’ company, there are still plenty of tasks at hand: virtual parties to plan, a holiday shopping list to organize, and work to wrap up before we go on vacation. 

If you want to maximize the holiday festivities, take some time to focus on your well-being. This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, after all! Take it slow, decide which tasks to prioritize, and ask for help if you’re struggling with all the responsibilities on your plate. 

Here are a few other tips to help you take it easy during the holidays:


Get enough sleep


 A good night’s sleep equips you with enough energy to face the day. Wake up to better mornings by indulging in a luxurious at-home massage with Rest Easy Massager, which comes with an advanced heating function. Then snuggle in bed and relax any tense muscles with the ergonomic Hosh Memory Foam Pillow. Lastly, improve the air quality and add a relaxing ambiance to your room with the Fresh Air Wooden Humidifier. 


Get your mind off work


It’s difficult to relax when your phone keeps pinging. If you can, disable notifications after working hours and try out new hobbies to take your mind off work. For instance, spend more time outdoors and try gardening. Ace Hardware Garden Tool Set, which includes a trowel, transplanter, and pruning shear, is perfect for budding green thumbs. If you’ve always wanted to explore the art of baking, Oster 6-Speed Hand Mixer will make each culinary experiment easier with its powerful 250-watt motor and chrome-plated beaters and dough hooks. Meanwhile, those interested in dabbling in photography should invest in Paperang Portable Thermal Printer for high-quality instant photos.


Build a self-care routine


Each day, take the time to pamper yourself and melt the stress away with personal care products. With glowing, hydrated skin, you’ve got one less thing to worry about! Start your skincare routine with the Garnier Cleanse Glow Trio. This serum, micellar water, and day cream set contains a concentrated Vitamin C formula to help even out your skin tone. Don’t forget to  treat your legs and arms to some loving too. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion protects dry skin with natural colloidal oatmeal blended with rich emollients.


Indulge in guilt-free me-time


Sometimes all you need to destress is leisurely me-time. Take a much-needed breather and release your pent-up stress using Nintendo Switch Console V2. Its new system features a vibrant seven-inch OLED screen, wide adjustable stand, dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Or sit back and binge-watch your favorite K-dramas on Avision Smart Digital LED TV, which features a 1366x786 display resolution. For quality audio, you can’t go wrong with Xiaomi 11T Pro. With its Dolby Atmos dual speakers, you can unwind while listening to your relaxation playlist. 

Self-care means getting the best bang for your buck, too! To enjoy more deals at Shopee’s Oct 30 Payday Sale, check out with ShopeePay for safe and cashless payments. Get free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend, 30% off discounts, and 30% cashback on your self-care purchases, exclusively with ShopeePay.

You can also use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 50% discount on load for all networks. Pay your bills with ShopeePay to avail of the special 30% cashback this Oct 30 Payday Sale. You can use it to pay Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, BPI, and a growing list of partner billers. Lastly, buy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals on the app and enjoy exclusive discounts when you pay via ShopeePay QR at Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, Fruitas, and other partner merchants. Make sure to activate your ShopeePay wallet and cash in through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy these exclusive perks.

For more deals this payday, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale. 

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




About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.


About Shopee Mall
Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.


About ShopeePay
ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, cash in their wallets, send money, and do bank transfers. 

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.













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Hidilyn Diaz inspires the nation anew with her very own Kwentong Jollibee “Ginto”

October 26, 2021


When weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the country’s first gold medal after a near century-long wait at the Olympics, Filipinos from all over the globe rejoiced and celebrated her historic triumph. Hidilyn’s winning lift, which also set a new Olympic record, was a result of years of hard work, resilience, and dedication that she put into reaching her dream.
 
And this inspiring journey of Hidilyn—with all the challenges she had to overcome—is at the center of the latest Kwentong Jollibee short film entitled “Ginto”. Jollibee, in collaboration with its partner agency McCann Worldgroup Philippines, hopes to share Hidilyn’s story to bring joy and inspiration to every Filipino.
 
Looking back on her humble beginnings
Hidilyn vividly remembers when she first started training. “Ang gamit kong weights noon ay mga gallon ng tubig. Mayroon akong mahabang bakal, ‘yun ang bar ko, tapos sa magkabila ay mga bote na may lamang tubig o kaya buhangin,” said Hidilyn. There were a lot of challenges at the start of her career, she shared, and many instances when she wanted to give up. But these did not discourage her.
 
Her hard work paid off when she bagged the silver medal in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
 
“Noong nanalo ako sa Rio, doon mas naging malinaw sa akin na maraming nakababatang atleta na nakatingin sa akin para sa inspirasyon. Kaya sabi ko, hindi ako pwedeng sumuko. Ilalaban ko hanggang makuha natin ang pinakamimithing ginto,” said Hidilyn.

Reliving her winning moment
To launch the short film “Ginto”, Jollibee held a virtual press conference last October 14. Seeing the film in full for the first time, the Olympic champion was touched to have witnessed her story from the lens of a viewer. “Naiyak po talaga ako, lalo na yung doon sa part na chini-cheer ako ng mga frontliners, ng mga bata. Masaya po ako na na-inspire.



Hidilyn Diaz gets emotional while watching her Kwentong Jollibee “Ginto” and the surprise greetings from her loved ones
 

The image of Hidilyn clenching her fists in victory will forever be remembered by the whole nation. With “Ginto”, she got to relive this moment, along with the challenges she had to overcome leading to the Tokyo Olympics.
 
Through “Ginto,” Hidilyn hopes to encourage people to use “lakas at puso”
In going through life’s challenges


When asked how it was like re-enacting her own journey, Hidilyn said, “Bumalik lahat ng emotions — ‘yung saya, ‘yung hirap, at ‘yung pagpapalakas ng mga tao na tumulong sa akin para maabot ko yung pangarap ko.” To her, starring in her own Kwentong Jollibee short film was like another chance to relive her winning moment. “Masaya dahil ibang experience din for me ‘yung mag-act and rewarding dahil nakita ko ‘yung personal journey ko through another lens,” she added.
 
Long-time Kwentong Jollibee and award-winning director Pepe Diokno said it was a great honor to work on this project. “I’ve done a lot of Kwentong Jollibee films, and each story is different. But what sets ‘Ginto’ apart is that it’s a story of a sports icon that’s being revealed to the world. Hidilyn’s journey to success is the inspiration we need in these difficult times, and I treasure that I was able to do it with her and of course, Jollibee,” shared Direk Pepe.
 
Beyond her golden win
Now, with multiple awards and recognition, what more does a Hidilyn Diaz dream of? “For me, gusto ko po makatapos ng aking studies,” she said. At present, Hidilyn is taking up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. “Gusto ko po makuha ang aking diploma at makapag-develop pa ng training schools para sa mga aspiring na atleta gaya ko noong nag-uumpisa ako. Nandito pa rin ako kasi weightlifting ang passion ko at gusto kong i-share ito sa mga kabataan,” Hidilyn added. She also mentioned plans of setting up an outreach activity similar to a community pantry in the coming months.

Hidilyn’s Kwentong Jollibee special “Ginto” serves as a reminder that Filipinos can rise above challenges through “lakas at puso,” armed with the love and support of those around them. 

Hidilyn’s celebrity Idol, Maja Salvador, warmly welcomes her to the Jollibee family



 
Watch the Kwentong Jollibee Ginto on the official Jollibee Facebook page and on Jollibee Studios YouTube channel, and join the conversation online by using the hashtag #KwentongJollibeeGinto.



 




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ShopeePay Expands Presence with Lifestyle and Food Brands as More Filipinos Embrace Mobile Wallets

October 24, 2021


ShopeePay now offers an even wider digital experience with new partners such as BonChon, Papa John’s Pizza, Mary Grace, Power Mac Center, and Shoe Salon 



ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with more food and lifestyle brands to cater to the growing number of Filipinos patronizing e-commerce platforms and using mobile wallets as an alternative payment method. 

Digital payments continue to gain momentum in the Southeast Asian region, with a 70% year-on-year growth in respondents who say e-wallet is their preferred way to pay. In the Philippines, more people opt to use cashless payment methods for its convenience, safety, and benefits, recording a 133% growth in consumers who prefer e-wallets.  With continuous usage of mobile wallets, it is expected to peak at 75.5 million users in a span of five years.  With Southeast Asia showing a promising future in terms of digital payments, ShopeePay continues to expand its services and network of partner merchants to serve the Filipino community. 

Most businesses faced challenges during the pandemic, and with the recent reopening of establishments that now accept more customers in-store, ShopeePay provides a safe and contactless way for users to pay for products and services through its QR payment feature. ShopeePay continues to add more food brands to its roster of merchants to give its users a wide variety of dining options. Payment via ShopeePay is now available at family favorites such as BonChon, Mary Grace, Papa John’s Pizza, and the Fruitas Group of establishments.

With more Filipinos opting for cashless transactions, ShopeePay also partnered with various lifestyle brands. Users can now use ShopeePay to pay for their smartphones, accessories, and other electronics purchases at Power Mac Center. They can also pay for fashion and sports items from Anello, Shoe Salon, and Olympic Village for a faster and more convenient payment method. In addition to these, users can also pay via ShopeePay QR for health products at The Generics Pharmacy.  


To sweeten their dining and shopping experience in stores, users can enjoy limited-time ShopeePay ₱1 Deals via the Shopee app and get greater discounts when they pay via ShopeePay at the following: Puregold and Puremart for daily essentials; Siomai House, Candy Corner, and many more food stalls nationwide for snacks and cravings. Users can look forward to more exciting and exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals which they can purchase daily via Deals Near Me on the Shopee app.

The growing list of brands that ShopeePay partners with makes it easier for users to enjoy safe and cashless transactions amidst the pandemic. On top of this, ShopeePay also allows users to conveniently buy load at up to 10% off from Globe, Smart, TM, TNT, and DITO. ShopeePay users can also pay their bills through the app, and get up to 25% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, and a growing list of ShopeePay partner billers. 

With ShopeePay, users are able to maximize the perks of going cashless. Once their ShopeePay wallets are activated, they can cash in through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to start enjoying exclusive perks when they Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Online Business, ShopeePay Philippines, said, “As more Filipinos shift to online payments and transactions, it’s essential for us to redouble our efforts to provide our users with a safer and easier contactless payment method. We are excited to add these new food and lifestyle brands to our growing network of offline merchants and will continue to collaborate with more merchants to make payments convenient and seamless for Filipinos, wherever they go.”

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

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About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 
 
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
 
Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.


About ShopeePay
ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

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Feel the rush to keep going amid a pandemic

October 24, 2021




During this pandemic, we need to keep ourselves sane. The plan is simple: to move forward to keep the adventure going. 

There are many stories of brave undertakings in these uncertain times. There are those who shifted careers as a delivery rider or online reseller after losing their jobs. There are also those who left the city life to work remotely or to pursue a simpler lifestyle. 

For Paul Anthony Estares, he took the big leap of moving back to his hometown of Sorsogon from working as a full-time writer in Manila during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“When the lockdown was first implemented, it was an unsettling situation for someone like me who lives alone in Manila. The uncertainty was too much to bear. I knew that I needed to do something to alleviate the anxiety that I was feeling,” he said. 

Paul felt the urge to do something. So, he kept moving—from relocating to biking solo almost every day in Sorsogon to fight boredom and feel a sense of normalcy. 
“Just like almost everyone, the pandemic has really taken a toll on me. I needed to get myself out of the lockdown rut. I am lucky that my province has been very strict with visitors and returning locals. They were able to keep the cases at bay,” he shared. 

“This allowed me to explore safely even amid quarantine restrictions. I am more physically active now than before the pandemic. I spend most of my afternoons either biking, jogging, or taking a quick dip in the beach. I also managed to climb a mountain full of leeches, camp in the woods, and enroll in tennis class with health and safety precautions, of course—all for the first time. And all of these were great antidotes to stress during the pandemic.”

Even amid a global health crisis, life goes on. Despite the varying pace, style, and living conditions, we can have the will and mindset to find ways to carry on. 
This is the very essence of Mountain Dew. True to its slogan “Fuel for Adventure,” we and all other consumers are encouraged to have meaningful, formative experiences that fuel our youth, whatever situation we may find ourselves in. 

“During these trying times, our only option is to move forward and take on more adventures. As you face life’s challenges, a bottle of Mountain Dew could be a good pair. This one-of-a-kind citrus-flavored beverage will give you the rush to keep going,” said Frederick D. Ong, president and chief executive officer of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) —the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country. 









Mountain Dew is available in 8 oz to 1L glass bottles, 250 ml to 330 ml cans, and 300 ml to 2.25L PET bottles. It also recently launched its new 850ml PET bottle serving in Luzon and 
1L bottle serving in Visayas and Mindanao. Get all these in supermarkets, groceries,  convenience stores, and sari-sari stores nationwide. 

PCPPI is the exclusive manufacturer of well-known beverage brands like Pepsi-Cola, Mug Root Beer, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Milkis, and Aquafina.




About Pepsi Philippines
 
Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI is a listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: PIP) with Lotte Corporation which is a holding company of Lotte Chilsung Beverage, one of the biggest beverage companies in South Korea as the lead shareholder co-managing with PepsiCo. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network.
 
PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.
 

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Las Hermanas slated for World Premiere on October 25

October 24, 2021


GMA Network's latest family drama series is slated to have its world premiere on October 25, 2021 at 2:30 PM right after "Eat Bulaga." 

Three powerful and undoubtedly talented Kapuso stars - Yasmien Kurdi, Thea Tolentino, Faith Da Silva - lead the series as the Manansala sisters Dorothy, Minnie, and Scarlet respectively.

Yasmien Kurdi as Dorothy Manansala

When asked about her character, Yasmien said: "Matapang 'yung character ni Dorothy. Siya 'yung magba-balanse sa dalawang sisters niya para buo kami. Hindi niya hahayaan na magkawatak-watak ang Las Hermanas. Siya 'yung responsable, siya 'yung ate, siya 'yung laging nag-a-advise, siya 'yung laging uma-alalay at tumatayong magulang para sa mga kapatid niya."





“I am most proud of how all of us worked together,” Thea proudly beamed. “Walang nagsapawan ng eksena, lahat nagbibigayan at kapag sa times na hirap kami, nasusuportahan namin ang isa't isa. Hindi lang sa aming mga actor, kundi pati na rin sa mga direktor at mga staff.”


Thea Tolentino as Minnie Manansala 


“I feel grateful for the trust that they have given me in this amazing project.” Faith said. “For sure, I got really pressured especially lahat ng co-actors ko ay mga batikan at award-winning. And this is my first lead show, so the pressure was really there but I just did my part. I'm just really grateful na on or off-screen, iba 'yung relationship namin nina Thea and Yasmien and I felt that I gained new sisters.”


Faith Da Silva as Scarlet Manansala 


Dorothy, Minnie, and Scarlet's lives are turned upside down when their father died and left their family bankrupt. From their ostentatious and glamorous home, they had to move to a fishing village in the province with their mother. But another scandal ravages their family when their mother was suddenly arrested for several counts of estafa.

Lost and still grieving, the three sisters will try to take matters into their own hands. But their personalities and dreams clash and one unfortunate incident follows another. Suddenly, sacrifices have to be made and not all of them are willing to make it. When worse comes to worst, can Dorothy, Minnie, and Scarlet prove that blood is indeed thicker than water?

Las Hermanas is made more exciting by the Kapuso comeback of Albert Martinez as Lorenzo Ilustre, the charming, self-made businessman who will captivate the heart of Scarlet and be the root of the sisters' falling out.

“My takeaway from the series - respect women. You can't possess them and turn them the way you want. You have to accept them the way they are and not create a mold for them because that will never work. In a relationship, there should be two-way traffic all the time. One should understand the other, and one should understand the individuality of each partner." Albert advised.

Joining them is a powerhouse cast composed of: Jason Abalos as Gabriel Lucero, a handsome fish trader who eventually becomes Dorothy's boyfriend; Jennica Garcia as Brenda Macario, Gabriel's ex-girlfriend; Lucho Ayala as Ronald de Guzman, a street-smart orphan who will catch the interest of Minnie; veteran actresses Madeleine Nicolas as Josefa Manansala, the three sisters' loving grandmother; Melissa Mendez as Divine Sarmiento, Josefa's close friend.

Also portraying very special roles in the series are Rita Avila as Mildred Manansala, the matriarch of the Manansala family, and Leandro Baldemor as Fernando Manansala, the three sisters' father who will meet a tragic end.

Completing the cast are Rubi Rubi as Rowena, a woman with an ulterior motive to break the Manansala family apart; Robert Ortega as Berto Macario, a nosy barangay captain and Brenda's father; Orlando Sol as Francisco Ramos, long-time personal driver and bodyguard of Lorenzo; Coleen Paz as Kiwi Almeda, Scarlet's housemate.

The series is under the supervision of the GMA Entertainment Group headed by SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, FVP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, SAVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Camille D. Hermoso, and Executive Producer Erwin Hilado.

Las Hermanas is a product of the visionary minds of GMA's award-winning and highly talented creative team - Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Creative Head RJ Nuevas; Creative Consultant Kit Villanueva-Zapata; Headwriter Geng Delgado; Writers Brylle Tabora and Nehemiarey Dallego; Brainstormers Tina Velasco, Cynthia Paz, and Rhoda Marino.

Director Monti Puno Parungao helms this exciting drama series together with associate director Patrick Ferrer. 

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