Grab, National Taskforce on COVID, BCDA launches COVID-19 testing site for driver- and delivery-partners in Metro Manila

Grab - the Philippines' every day everything app, together with the National  Taskforce on COVID and the BCDA, is furthering its commitment on platform safety as it launches its RT-PCR testing site for its driver- and delivery-partners in Metro Manila. Located in Quezon City Memorial Circle, driver- and delivery-partners can avail of the free-of-charge RT-PCR testing starting July 30, 2020.

"Safety has always been at the core of everything we do at Grab. We believe that through our partnership with the National Taskforce on COVID, the BCDA, and our driver- and delivery-partners, we continue to ensure our communities' safety as we navigate our paths to the new normal," says Brian Cu, Grab Philippines President.

Achieve the Perfect Work-from-Home Setup with Shopee

Get everything you need for your workspace at home.

With the current global pandemic driving people to stay indoors, many migrate from the typical office lifestyle to working from home. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, offers easy access to work-from-home essentials. Here are some must-haves for the perfect work-from-home setup:

The ultimate machine to ease and upgrade your laundry: XTREME Frontload Combo Washer and Dryer

The rainy season in the country has already started. Some cities have lifted their quarantine and initiated new ways of living. Those situations made consumers prioritize their health and efficiency. XTREME Appliances is continuously innovating caliber products to attain the needs of people. The brand wants to provide durable home devices with multi functions and practical features like the new XTREME Frontload Combo Washer and Dryer.

Rainy day washing will not be a problem anymore

The new laundry device of XTREME features a washer with a dryer. With a maximum capacity of 10kg for washing and 7kg for drying, the machine will allow you to clean and drain more clothes at the same time. It also has an Inverter Brushless DC Motor that lets you save up to 70% of energy. 

Nilo Cruz Beauty Salon Opens In Mandaluyong

ALL the way from United States of America where he opened his first salon in Virginia, make-up artist to the stars and award winning Hair and Make Up Artist Nilo Cruz is now back to his own home in Mandaluyong, and recently he just opened his first Philippine branch of his own signature salon. 

Cruz is aware of the pandemic we are facing, that’s why he believed that opening a salon that will generate employment, plus of course with all the precautionary measures and protocols that they will observe in order to keep his salon free from COVID-19. 

Contactless Delivery - How it keeps business and customers safe from the virus

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, some businesses are forced to cease or limit their operations while others, especially retailers, bringing their products and services online—this changes, drastically, the game in e-commerce as more businesses need to ensure not that they deliver fast services but also, contactless delivery.

The “New Normal” has dawned on everyone across the globe to avoid contracting the virus. This situation also urged businesses to observe specific hygiene practices set by the authorities to help prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus.

Get up to 50% off on XTREME Appliances this Lazada 7.15 Bounce Back Sale!

XTREME Appliances is excited to announce its participation in the biggest Lazada Mid-Year Bounce Back Sale on July 15, 2020 (Wednesday).

Brand Mega Offer

XTREME will have lower price reductions on the following products for specific time.

Have a precise and high definition viewing, 2 best-selling XTREME LED TVs will be part of the flash sales from. The products have remote control, USB, HDMI, and VGA ports. Both have framed slim bezel, dynamic sound quality and guaranteed cinematic experience. The sale schedule is from 12AM - 2AM, 12NN - 2PM and 6PM - 8PM.

5 Items To Have While Spending A Rainy Day Indoors

After weeks of staying at home, online shopping has become a vital part in ensuring that staying at home becomes more tolerable and comfortable, especially that we spent almost the entirety of summer indoors. It also helped us adjust to the changes that came with pandemic.

And thus, the rainy season is upon us and the flourishing e-commerce offers options that will make staying home even more comfortable. The rainy season can be quite harsh, but we sometimes welcome it as a chance to slow down, take a break, and unplug from the challenges we have. 

J&T Express, the number one e-commerce delivery in Southeast Asia, suggests these 5 items to make a naturally gloomy rainy day become more of a stress-relieving self-care day. 

Olay Launches 3-Piece Skinfusion Korean Mask Exclusively on Olay Super Brand Day on Shopee

From July 8 to 12, users can enjoy up to 43% off discounts on selected products

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has teamed up with Olay to launch the Olay Skinfusion Korean Face Masks exclusively on Shopee Mall. In line with the Olay Super Brand Day, Olay’s Skinfusion Korean Face Masks bundle of three will be available on Shopee for ₱311 from July 8 to 12. 

Each Korean Face Mask offers different levels of skincare. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, leaving skin moisturized and radiant all day long. 

Latest appliances from XTREME to gear your home this new normal

The months of quarantine have taught us to be practical and wiser consumers. As Filipinos gear up for the new normal, people are seeking value for their money on premium quality items. XTREME is elevating the game by introducing a new line of appliances that promote productivity and efficiency at its best price. Unleash your master chef skills at home using these new kitchen staples. 

Multi-Cooker

Available in 1L and 1.8L sizes, these Multi-Cookers are versatile and functional in many ways. It has an auto keep warm function to preserve heat of your food. A removable large steam ventilation, easy-to-read LED and an inner pot with non-stick coating are some of its benefits. It also comes with accessories such as scoop, measuring cup, and food steamer. For a more classic look, a jar type 1.8L cooker has professional porridge cooking function. It can also be used in making other dishes like noodles and stew

Abbott’s Revolutionary FreeStyle® Libre System Liberates Filipinos Living with Diabetes from Pain of Fingersticks 1-3

• Technology delivers accurate, real-time glucose readings, eliminating the need for routine fingersticks4 for people living with diabetes 
• A quick scan of the FreeStyle Libre sensor worn on the back of the upper arm gives users and their doctors a detailed picture of glucose results and actionable insights 
• Multiple, new real-world studies14, 18-20 demonstrate that use of the FreeStyle Libre system can lead to significant clinical benefits among people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes 

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, announced today that the FreeStyle Libre system, the world’s leading5 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, is now available for adults and children (ages four and up) living with diabetes in the Philippines, offering them more choice, and ultimately improving glucose control6.

Simple and discreet for those living with diabetes, the FreeStyle Libre system monitors glucose levels continuously, every minute through a small, coin-sized sensor worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 14 days – making it the longest-lasting CGM available globally.

Grab launches new program to help small businesses thrive online in the 'new normal'

The Grab Small Business Booster Program includes tools and initiatives to help offline businesses digitalize and to help Grab merchant-partners increase their visibility online and improve business operations

Grab signed partnerships with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism to connect farmers and rural entrepreneurs to the digital economy

Launches 2nd edition of Grab for Good: Social Impact Report with a focus on COVID-19 response efforts. In the Philippines, GrabBayanihan was able to protect and support at least 3.6 million Filipinos from March - June 2020