Thursday, October 28, 2021

Clorox and J&T Express pays tribute to its 10,000 riders and couriers as modern heroes

Clorox Philippines recognizes economic front liners

As the country struggles with the economic fallout brought about by the pandemic, courier companies have become an important means to ensure that not only do people continue to get access to much-needed goods but that vital economic activity is maintained through job-generation and consumer spending.

According to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the estimated long-run total cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantines for present and future generations of Filipinos is estimated at 41.4 trillion pesos. It was also estimated by the NEDA that the total loss due to lower consumption is 4.5 trillion pesos. 

Saturday, October 23, 2021

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

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. 

Friday, October 22, 2021

Equip your homes with XTREME Appliances’ newest products

As the country shifts to rainy and cold weather, most Filipino households are now preparing how to keep their homes perfectly fit the indoor mood. While the cold and gloomy weather is still far from over, might as well consider rain-proofing your homes with extra comfort, security, and readiness. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, just introduced new products that will make the monsoon season bearable and sustainable.

Stay warm and cozy with these useful and practical appliances that are truly must-haves these monsoon days.

Get the Best Merch and Collectibles and Be the Ultimate Fan when Shopee Collector’s World Returns this October

Whether you’re into anime, movies, or K-Pop, there’s something for every fan

If there’s one thing that always manages to lift our spirits, it’s the pursuit of new hobbies or rekindled interests. We find a much-needed respite and a way to keep ourselves happy and busy as we indulge in our love for the beauty of cinema, the vibrant world of anime, or the fun, bubbly K-Pop universe.

At Shopee Collector’s World, immerse yourself further in your favorite movie, anime, or K-Pop acts by building or upgrading your merch collection. Until November 20, discover rare and sought-after vinyl figures, trading cards, albums, and other collectibles, with discounts up to 50% off. You can also use the promo code SHPCW101121 to get an extra ₱50 off until November 21. 

Check out our top picks across a wide range of fandoms below:

For anime fans 


Who else can’t wait for the remaining episodes of the second season of Demon Slayer to drop? In the meantime, build your anime display with this limited-edition Nendoroid Demon Slayer Kyojuro Rengoku action figure. Your collection won’t be complete without this beloved Flame Hashira. 

For cinephiles 


Darth Vader may be the antagonist, but he’s still a worthy addition to any Star Wars fan’s merchandise collection—especially if it’s this cute Funko Pop! Valentine's Darth Vader vinyl figure. This Hearts Day-themed toy, which comes in a lovely pink color, would make a perfect gift for your Chosen One. 

For K-Pop stans

For a K-Pop fan, nothing beats the thrill of scoring a rare photo card of your favorite member. Keep your precious K-Pop photocards collection safe and sound using Sultan Supply Premium Card Sleeves. These premium acid-free sleeves, which come in  50 pcs, fit 55mm x 86mm cards.

ONCE, celebrate your K-Pop biases’ debut anniversary with a brand-new album! Don’t miss out on the much-anticipated TWICE FORMULA OF LOVE: O+T=<3, which is set to release next month. Each pre-ordered album comes with a folded poster and a photocard set. 

This rookie boy band stole ENGENE’s hearts with their sophomore mini-album, ENHYPEN Border: Carnival. Choose between the Up, Hype, and Down album versions. Enjoy adding a lyric book, two photocards, signature sticker, carnival ticket, and a folded poster to your ENHYPEN shrine as well.

Grow your anime, movie, and K-Pop collections with vinyl figures, trading cards, and more at https://shopee.ph/m/collectors-world. 

To save more when you shop for collectibles, check out with ShopeePay for exclusive free shipping and cashback vouchers. You can also use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 10% discount on load from Globe, Smart, TM, TNT, and DITO. Pay bills and get up to 25% cashback from Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, and a growing list of partner billers. Lastly, get exclusive ShopeePay ₱1 Deals on the app and enjoy discounts when you pay via ShopeePay QR at Puregold, Potato Corner, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Seaoil, and other partner merchants. Make sure to activate your ShopeePay wallet and top up through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy these exclusive perks!

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

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Get Glammed Up for Your Virtual Holiday Parties in a Few Easy Steps

Glow up for the holidays and enjoy deals and discounts from your favorite beauty brands with Shopee Beauty 

Two months to go until Christmas! Are you ready to face a jam-packed holiday calendar? Even if we can’t fully enjoy in-person get-togethers just yet, we can still take pleasure in our loved ones’ company through virtual Christmas parties. 

To make these virtual reunions a little more special, why not take the opportunity to glam up with your friends and family? For dazzling Zoom photoshoots, get dressed in fancy clothes and doll yourself up with the best beauty products—it’s the holidays, after all.

QURE is here: A teleconsultation and wellness website made by Filipinos for Filipinos

A teleconsult website that promises to make medical consultations easy and convenient for many Filipinos was finally launched today, October 20. 

QURE.ph, an all-Filipino-made website, provides a platform for online video consultations, connects doctors and patients for easy scheduling of appointments, and makes available a directory of pharmacies and other health and wellness providers. 

QURE.ph offers a free platform for doctors who want to expand their services via teleconsult amid increasing demand for virtual consultation.

Treating Mild COVID-19 Cases at Home Care Tips to Learn for You and Your Loved Ones

"Most NCR hospitals at a critical stage," "Mindanao hospitals run out of COVID-19 beds," "Patients treated in vehicles as hospitals are now full; other facilities also reach full capacity."  

These are the looming scenarios we hear on the news every day. With the highest daily COVID-19 infection recorded by authorities, aggravated by lack of resources and fundings, hospitals are pushed to ask patients to seek healthcare services elsewhere. 

On the lighter side, most of these recorded cases are asymptomatic, or patients with mild symptoms typically last about 7-10 days. It includes: