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Month: July 2018

  • Yanolja invests USD 15M into leading Southeast Asian Economy Hotel Chain ZEN Rooms

    Yanolja invests USD 15M into leading Southeast Asian Economy Hotel Chain ZEN Rooms

    • Seoul-based accommodation/leisure company Yanolja enters South East Asia by investing USD15M into ZEN Rooms in return for a minority stake
    • Strategic investment into ZEN Rooms to benefit from exponential growth and synergistic effects in Southeast Asian market
    • This marks the first cross-border transaction for Yanolja and the largest startup investment by a Korean company in South East Asia

    Leading Southeast Asian economy hotel chain and online booking platform ZEN Rooms (www.zenrooms.com) announces a strategic minority investment of USD15M by Yanolja, the leading Seoul-based leisure company with rights to acquire 100% of ZEN Rooms in the future. This is the largest startup investment by a Korean company in Southeast Asia.

    ZEN Rooms, founded in 2015 by ex-Foodpanda co-founder Kiren Tanna and Nathan Boublil, operates a disruptive economy hotel chain and online booking platform in 5 major Southeast Asian countries, including: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Within only 3 years, ZEN Rooms’ business has grown exponentially to over 1,000 economy hotel franchisees and over 7,000 room inventory and established itself as the top-rated affordable franchise in the region, with average Customer Review scores of 7.9 on public OTA and review sites.

    ZEN Rooms was founded to disrupt the value-for-money of the Southeast Asian hotel market, helping hotel franchisees be more efficient, competitive, safe & reliable by strengthening their quality standards, resulting in improved customer satisfaction for budget travelers. ZEN Rooms is vertically integrated, combining room booking, branding, sales and management with a self-developed online/mobile platform – which distinguishes ZEN Rooms from other hotel franchises. ZEN Rooms now plans to use the capital to expand its inventory base in current and new markets and continue to invest in technology to keep improving the sector’s efficiency.

    The Southeast Asian travel market is today the fastest growing worldwide, undergoing a rapid and continuous surge in both domestic and international economy travel demand, similarly to China 15 years ago and Korea 5 years ago. In addition, Southeast Asia is a favorite tourist destination for Korean travelers, and 17% of foreign travelers to Korea come from Southeast Asia. Thus, ZEN Rooms’ reputation and growth in SEA and the established leisure platform of Yanolja make the combination a leading force in the South East Asian travel market.

    Co-Founder of ZEN Rooms, Kiren Tanna, commented: “ZEN Rooms’ mission is to provide quality economy accommodation to travelers across Southeast Asia and help our hotel partners maximize their business potential. South East Asia is still at the beginning of both the hotel franchising revolution and its travel demand surge – and we are delighted to join forces with Yanolja to fulfill this mission. Through its leadership in the Korean market, Yanolja has unparalleled hospitality knowledge and has built a highly refined and innovative business model and best-in-class platform that we are looking forward to bringing to the Southeast Asian market.”

    Vice President of Yanolja, Jong-yoon Kim, commented: “ZEN Rooms has built a very impressive business and team within a short timeframe and we are excited to start our collaboration. Starting with this strategic investment into ZEN Rooms, we shall seek to expand to become the most affordable hotel chain and first fully integrated booking platform for leisure activities as well as hotels for leisure activities as well as hotels, going beyond the domestic sphere to around the globe.” “In the future, we shall strengthen our leadership as a tech start-up by providing unprecedented and distinguished services to domestic and foreign travelers by applying innovative technologies including IoT and AI.”

    About Yanolja Corp.

    Yanolja, Inc. is a leading “O2O (Online-to-Offline)” accommodation platform company headquartered in South Korea. It leads the industry in many aspects, including revenue growth, boasts more than 9 million online members and has more than 41,000 listings on its travel and stay database.

    Yanolja has been playing a leading role in the Korean “space-rental” business providing travelers with real-time travel-and-stay booking services to a comprehensive database of hotels, motels, private lodgings, guesthouse and international desitnations. It is also the first travel-and-stay business in South Korea that has more than 120 franchise hotels.

    Yanolja also provides continuing education program services called MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) to its domestic registered travel-and-stay service providers. Currently, Yanolja is driving innovation in the travel and tourism industry by utilizing new technologies like IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AR (Augmented Reality) to offer advance customer experience solutions and to evolve into a leading global travel-and-stay platform service provider.

    About ZEN Rooms

    ZEN Rooms is a leading budget hospitality company founded in 2015 by Kiren Tanna and Nathan Boublil to offer the best value-for-money accommodation in South East Asia. ZEN Rooms is now present in 5 core countries, more than 50 cities and 1,000+ locations. Fully equipped double rooms start as low as US$10. Before Yanolja investment, ZEN Rooms had raised a total of USD 8.5M from Asia Pacific Internet Group (Rocket Internet & Ooredoo JV), SBI Investment Korea and Redbadge Pacific. To learn more, visit www.zenrooms.com

    Media Contact

    Nika Plana | Marketing & PR Manager
    +639157122069 | Skype: nikaplana

  • RCBC rolls out first ever online FX platform

    RCBC has just become the first bank in the country to offer an online foreign exchange platform, that allows their existing clients and accountholders to buy and sell currency online.

    The Online FX Trading Platform is currently the only foreign exchange execution platform in the country that can be accessed using the web, eliminating the need for face-to-face or over-the-phone transactions when exchanging foreign currency.

    This new product, developed by RCBC, allows the Bank clients to buy and sell their foreign currency at any given time from the safety of their own homes, or even from abroad.

    To make use of this new product, RCBC clients have to enroll at least two different currency accounts with RCBC’s Online Banking platform. Once eligible, RCBC clients are free to buy and sell currency between their enrolled accounts. RCBC’s Online Foreign Exchange product can easily allow the buying and selling of all major currencies such as US Dollar, Euros, Great Britain Pound, Japanese Yen, Singaporean Dollar, among others, at very competitive rates

    “The Online FX Trading Platform revolutionizes foreign exchange transactions for the country. Never before has a Philippine bank been able to provide their clients a platform that allows them to trade foreign currency at their own time and place.” Says Gil A. Buenaventura, RCBC President and CEO.”

    “In taking out the need for face-to-face transactions, our clients are ensured greater ease in that they can buy and sell their foreign currencies without being restricted by geography.” Adds Chet Luy, RCBC Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head for Financial Advisory and Markets (Treasury and Wealth Management) Group.

    Interested clients can reach out to their nearest RCBC branch for more information on RCBC’s Online FX Trading Platform.

    ABOUT RCBC:

    The Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is the financial flagship company of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC). As one of the largest private universal banks in the country, RCBC is able to provide a wide scale of services through its thrift bank, investment bank, foreign exchange brokerage house, leasing company, and overseas remittance companies. For more information on RCBC, visit www.rcbc.com

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Enjoy 72 Hours of Free Shipping and Up to 80% Discounts on Premium Items on Shopee’s Payday Sale!

    Enjoy 72 Hours of Free Shipping and Up to 80% Discounts on Premium Items on Shopee’s Payday Sale!

    For 72 hours from July 30 to August 1, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is back to help loyal users stretch their salaries with its monthly Payday Sale. This month, we are going bigger and better with 72 hours of free shipping, all-day vouchers, and up to 80% discounts across a wide range of categories ranging from electronics to fashion.


    To sweeten the Payday Sale, users can also look forward to lowest prices guaranteed on dozens of premium electronics at Shopee Gadget Zone, a dedicated in-app portal for all things tech, which was newly launched this month. With up to 80% off some of 2018’s hottest electronic products such as the Nintendo Switch, Canon Inkjet Printer, and Harman JBL Soundbar. Furthermore, users can also expect up to P4,000 off products from top brands including Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi.

    Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines said, “This month’s Payday Sale will be bigger and better with our new Shopee Gadget Zone featuring premium electronics at unbeatable prices for our users. Shopee Gadget Zone has been well-received by users in the short time since its launch and together with the Payday Sale, we want to build on this early momentum and continue our goal to deliver top electronic products at attractive prices for all our users in the Philippines. Moving forward, we will continue to diversify our product assortments and engage users with even more exciting deals tailored for their needs and preferences.

    For more information on: Shopee’s Payday Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/paydaysalejuly. Shopee’s Gadget Zone, visit https://shopee.ph/m/gadgetzone.

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

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

    For more information, please contact:

    Erin Tagudin
    Public Relations Manager
    Contact: 09178457508 Email: erin.tagudin@shopee.com

  • Tips on How to Build an Effective Personal Brand in Real Estate

    Is it important to build an effective personal brand in real estate?

    Perhaps, all of us have heard of branding that help us differentiate Cocal-Cola from Pepsi or Nike from Adidas. But not a majority of us have probably heard of personal branding. Probalby an obscure concept, personal branding is important especially in industries where personal touch or face-to-face interaction is important, especially in real estate.

    Investing in your personal brand is a no-nonsense way to generate awareness for your business, prove your reputation as a reliable professional, and stand out in your market. In association with Penbrothers, global real estate brokerage firm RE/MAX Philippines has recently organized a talk on personal branding and invited esteemed speakers to share their insights on the subject.

    RE/MAX Philippines lists down simple but effective ways for building your personal brand as a real estate professional.

    Here, they summarize the speakers’ tips on how to build and cultivate an effective personal brand.

    1. Start with Authenticity

    Many real estate professionals, especially those who have been in the industry for many years, might have already unconsciously defined their personal brand, and the best way to go about it is to develop it—ideally with purpose and passion. A lot of times, companies (and entrepreneurs) try too hard to define their brand when in reality the market or their customers are the ones that define it.

    According to Faye Jessica Yoingco, digital content strategist at One Mega Group, the best way to go about it is to be authentic, which for real estate professionals is establishing you being you; that is, a dependable and professional real estate agent or broker. Indeed, if this is the message you want to convey, then you have to be this person in real life, whether you are in a networking event, meeting clients, or closing deals.

    2. Build Your Credibility through Online Presence

    Matt Holmes, the founder of Handshakin, said that one effective way to start building your credibility is to have an online presence. “People trust you easier if you have some sort of online presence. It’s one thing if you tell people your opinion and then to tell it publicly. For this Holmes recommend having a blog or at least accounts on popular social networking sites such as LinkedIn or Instagram. In real estate, having your own website also helps develop your personal brand as an expert in your field.

    3. Build Trust by Delivering Value

    You can build an audience—and in the process earn their trust—by delivering value. This is especially true in real estate where one’s potential customers are not immediately ready to purchase. One way to deliver value is to be a thought leader in your selected niche. According to Holmes, if you pick a niche, you can show people what you can deliver and in turn, more people will be willing to meet with you.

    There are many ways to be a thought leader in real estate, said RE/MAX country manager Kenneth Stern. “One of which is to be an expert. If you can show your potential customers that you can give them sound advice, you will earn their trust and this is an effective way to convert them into customers. Indeed, helping is the new form of selling.”

    4. Follow the Four C’s

    For your personal brand to be effective, it has to follow the four C’s; that is, clear, concise, creative, and consistent. According to Christopher Star, founder of XS by XS, a digital marketing agency, your personal brand has to be clear on why you are doing it. “Whether you’re doing it to expand your network, get a promotion, or win an election, you need to know why you’re doing it.”

    Next is it has to be concise because people can only process so much information; hence, your message should be as brief as possible. Yoingco shares this view: “There is beauty in brevity. If you can say something in a short way as possible, do that.”

    The third is to be creative. “To be effective, a personal brand makes sure that it identifies and differentiates you from others. And if it does, it means you’re not unique and that means you’re not being creative,” said Star.

    And lastly, all effort to promote your personal brand has to be consistent. “This is important not just because it helps reinforce your brand, also because consistency builds trust,” said Star.

    5. Be Confident

    “Fake it ’til you make it” may not necessarily scream authenticity, but it is an effective way to build your confidence and in the process your personal brand. According to Yoingco, it takes a while to develop confidence and it indeed is going to be a process. However, she thinks that this is something you can develop and one effective way to do so is to master your skill. For real estate professionals, this is to develop first and foremost one’s skill, because, at the end of the day, this will enable you to understand what you can bring to the table.

    6. Develop and Practice Empathy

    This is something that we need to have more, said Yoingco. Empathy is putting yourself in the shoes of others. “It’s thinking of other people when we’re driving, talking to them, or meeting with clients. Empathy is something that helps us understand more the people around us.” When it comes to selling, empathy allows real estate professionals to integrate what they know with their customer’s point of view, because at the end of the day, it is always about meeting the buying party’s needs and not the other way around.

  • Inspire 2018: Opening doors for partner innovation, growth and differentiation

    Inspire 2018: Opening doors for partner innovation, growth and differentiation

    Organizations around the world are undergoing transformation fueled by cloud, artificial intelligence, mixed reality and the Internet of Things. These technologies are helping businesses and society reach new heights – retail is becoming more personal, banking is becoming more seamless, and healthcare is becoming more predictive and preventive.

    At the heart of these incredible stories of transformation – and more – are Microsoft partners. The Microsoft partner ecosystem is a group of hundreds of thousands of organizations driving positive, global impact. Building everything from line-of-business apps to industry-specific solutions on Dynamics 365 to gaming experiences, these companies are a natural extension of the team at Microsoft, delivering cutting-edge technology to millions of customers.

    Microsoft sees its partner’s success as its own and is squarely focused on delivering a true, two-way partnership with its partner network. In this year’s Inspire 2018, Microsoft announced new programs, tools and resources to help partners innovate, grow and differentiate their businesses.

    Delivering innovation through apps and services

    Whether they’re building apps or services, Microsoft partners need access to the latest technology from Microsoft and guidance on how to extend that technology to build tailor-made solutions.

    Microsoft recently announced exciting new innovations in Microsoft 365, including a free version of Teams, new intelligent events capabilities, the Workplace Analytics teamwork solution and more. The tech company also announced new cloud, apps and data technologies including Azure Data Box Disk, Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall and more.

    Microsoft partners will be able to leverage these new offerings to help customers embrace and innovate in the modern workplace and continue to help customers in their journey to the cloud.

    In addition to new technologies, Microsoft released new Digital Transformation eBooks, and practice-building playbooks, expanding on the popular resources already leveraged by tens of thousands of partners looking to build and enhance their practices.

    Enabling greater customer reach

    In Microsoft’s third quarter, Azure revenue grew by 93 percent, with partners driving a considerable portion of that growth. To build on this great momentum, Microsoft is doing two new things to fuel partner growth – leaning on its marketplaces and enhancing AppSource as the entry point for selling with Microsoft, as well as improving go-to-market benefits for partners to help them grow their businesses.

    The new marketplace capabilities include integrated partner-to-partner solutions, private offers, and expanded consulting services. Each of these new capabilities provides partners new ways to get solutions in front of a bigger base of customers and to provide them with a better buying experience. It is Microsoft’s focus to connect partners with customers.

    Microsoft is also providing greater flexibility and more opportunities to unlock new benefits that help partners go to market. Starting later this year, partners with competencies will have a choice of benefits packages based on their business focus. Microsoft is expanding core benefits to include access to services that support generating leads, improving lead velocity and increasing close rates for app or service offerings.


    Showcasing partner specialization

    For Microsoft partners, specialization is key to growth. Microsoft seeks to do more to help customers find the right partners with the right solutions. At Inspire 2018, the tech company announced new ways for partners to demonstrate their proven expertise to customers with the introduction of new advanced specializations and the new Microsoft Azure Expert MSP initiative. Partners can now demonstrate that they have the right capabilities to help with specific customer business challenges.

    At last year’s Inspire, Microsoft initiated a new journey with its partners, with a commitment to their success. In the world of Digital Transformation, everyone needs an ecosystem, and a partnership with Microsoft is a partnership with its ecosystem. Together, Microsoft and its partners are in a position to take advantage of the unprecedented $4.5 trillion opportunity and unleash the power of true partnership to unlock incredible growth and success – for each other, and for their customers.

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager
    m: +63 917 5820573
    t: +632 332 1031 loc. 108
    http://www.m2comms.com/

  • Shopee Gadget Zone, Your Go-To Electronics Destination

    Shopee Gadget Zone, Your Go-To Electronics Destination

    As user, it is exiting to explore the Shopee Gaget Zone that consist of premium products featuring the hottest and latest electronic gadgets. A section that offers great deals of branded TVs, mobile phones, laptops, and more.

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan strengthens its electronics offering with its new in-app portal Shopee Gadget Zone. A dedicated section devoted to all things tech, Shopee Gadget Zone will be stocked with Lowest Price Guaranteed deals featuring the hottest and latest electronic gadgets including televisions, mobile phones, and accessories from dozens of major brands like Samsung, Oppo, and Philips.

    Shopee Gadget Zone treats users great deals and discounts on diverse selections across the electronics category, including premium phones like the Oppo F7 and Honor 10, smart TVs from Sony and Toshiba, laptops, gaming consoles, and many more.

    According to Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines stated that with the rise in popularity of electronics in the Philippines, they also see Shopee users looking for more premium tech products for their daily use. Hence, they feel now is the best time to introduce Shopee Gadget Zone in our goal to become the one-stop online shopping destination for all Filipinos. With Shopee Gadget Zone, locals can save even more on top-of-the-line products via exclusive deals, bundles, and various other promotions. This follows Shopee’s promise to deliver an excellent online shopping experience to users through campaigns and features that meet their evolving needs and preferences, she added.

    Head over to Shopee and shop your favorite electronic products now!
    To know more information about the Mega Electronic Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/MegaElectronicsSale

    Visit https://shopee.ph or download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

  • Ten Reasons Why You Should Check Out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week

    Ten Reasons Why You Should Check Out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week

    Who else wants to know the top ten (10) reasons why you should definitely check out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week?

    You can work and play smart with up to 90% off products from Home Appliances, Home and Living, Motoring, Sports and Travel, and more!

    Live your life to the fullest as Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, brings you its most-awaited sale on lifestyle products at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week! From July 23 to 29, you can expect dozens of hot deals, exclusive bundles, and discounts up to 90% off at your favorite Shopee official stores like Robinsons Appliances, Bosch Philippines, Fukuda, World Balance, Eureka Appliances, Artsy Palace, Below SRP, Tigernu Philippines, RXR, and many more!

    Here are top 10 reasons why you should definitely check out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week:

    1. Dive into Best-Selling Books and Exclusive Bundles!

    To satisfy the Kapamilya in all of us, ABS-CBN Publishing will offer exclusive deals on books from beloved celebrities like Alex Gonzaga, Charo Santos, Ramon Bautista, Richard Poon, Maricar Reyes, and many more. If you’re itching to explore different genres and authors, you’re in luck because Shopee will also offer various exclusive bundles at 20% off on Lifestyle Week.

    Visit ABS-CBN Publishing at https://shopee.ph/abscbnpublishinginc

    2. Grab Essential Power Tools for Half the Price

    Become an instant handyman with the best power tools perfect for all your home repair needs. Bosch Philippines, famed for its precise and durable power tools, will offer up to 55% off its products at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week to make you a superhero when things need fixing at home.

    Visit Bosch Philippines at https://shopee.ph/boschofficialstore

    If you’re a professional aiming to upgrade your arsenal, visit Lotus Power Tools for a wide selection of professional tools for tradesmen, contractors, and Do-It-Yourself experts. Going at up to 20% off, Lotus Power Tools gives you plenty of reason to hunt for new equipment and perfect your craft.

    Visit Lotus Power Tools at https://shopee.ph/lotustoolsphilippines

    3. Incredible deals for Kitchen Appliances, Cooling Equipment and Garment Care

    Aside from power tools, users seeking to level up their household should dash to Robinsons Appliances, Philippines’ second largest multi-format retail chain who will offer up to 40% off a wide choice of home appliances.

    Visit Robinsons Appliances at https://shopee.ph/robinsonsappliances

    4. School, Work, and Travel Backpacks Up For Grabs

    How do you choose the best backpack for your next adventure? Tigernu backpacks save you the headache because they are perfect for school, work, or casual travel. With their multiple compartments, Tigernu backpacks let you organise your belongings neatly without lowering comfort and style. Tigernu is also loved for its anti-theft backpacks, which features unique two-way zippers that increases durability. If you’ve been pining for the perfect backpack, pamper yourself with up to 67% off Tigernu backpacks at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week.

    Visit Tigernu at https://shopee.ph/tigernuphilippines

    5. Half Price Off on High-quality Tires

    One of the most important things to have this rainy season is a reliable set of tires, which will not only keep you safe but also bring your driving experience to the next level. Philippine Tires is offering up to 50% off on tires from top manufacturers like Thunderer and Goodyear. To sweeten the deal for Shopee users, Philippine Tires will offer pick-up, mounting and balancing for tires, and free installation for batteries during Shopee’s Lifestyle Week. Talk about a slick deal!

    Visit Philippine Tires at https://shopee.ph/philippinetires

    6. Huge discounts on Refrigerators, Aircons, and Home Appliances

    At Shopee’s Lifestyle Week, make your home a haven as Western Appliances promises up to 30% off various home and kitchen tools, entertainment systems, and other premium electronics. If you want to improve your quality of life at home without hurting your wallet, check out Western Appliances’ official store from July 23 to 29 to make your life simpler and stress-free.

    Visit Western Appliances at https://shopee.ph/western_appliances

    7. Shop your Home Essentials and Maximize your space at a Low Price

    To complete your home makeover, Shopee’s Lifestyle Week has you covered with its diverse assortment of kitchenware, storage tools, decorations, and even essential oils. Below SRP will offer up to 70% off dozens of household products, including coveted items from Swedish furniture giant IKEA, so now’s the best time to snag some home upgrades at affordable prices.

    Visit Below SRP at https://shopee.ph/belowsrp

    8. Exclusive deals on Art Tools and Calligraphy Pens

    Find the sweetest deals to boost your calligraphy skills, get crafty using multi-colored pens, and arm yourself with nifty crafting supplies during Shopee’s Lifestyle Week. Artsy Palace is offering up to 60% discounts on stationery from brands like Pilot, Sharpie, Artline, and Faber Castell, and many more. It’s time to unleash your inner artist!

    Visit Artsy Palace at https://shopee.ph/artsy_palace

    9. Boost Your Performance with Storewide Sales on Athletic Wear

    Whether you’re going to the gym or just exercising at home, you usually train better when looking your best. World Balance, a homegrown brand known for their active footwear, will be offering up to 57% off storewide at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week. Time to look good while working out!

    Visit World Balance at https://shopee.ph/chgglobal

    After getting your kicks in order, shop for breathable and stylish athletic wear from Sletic Sports. Offering 20% off storewide on diverse items including dri-fit tees to flexible leggings, it’s high time for you to get your #fitspo on.

    Visit Sletic Sports at https://shopee.ph/mikesunshine

    10. Massive discounts on Customized Canvas Prints

    Make your photographed moments unforgettable by turning them into lasting and personalised coffee-table books or portraits sure to be a conversation starter in any gathering. PhotobooksPH is offering up to 80% off their printed photo products including Canvas Prints and Imagewrap Hardcovers, so immortalise your precious memories at a fraction of the price from July 23 to 29.

    Visit PhotobookPH at https://shopee.ph/photobook_philippines

    Need another reason to shop at Shopee’s Lifestyle Week? From July 23 to 29, Shopee will also give P100 off with P1,000 minimum spend for the Home & Living, Home Appliances, Sports & Travel, Motoring, Hobbies & Stationery categories to the first 1,000 users who use the voucher code LIFESTYLEWEEK100.

    Check out Shopee’s Lifestyle Week from July 23 to 29 for more exciting deals, bundles, and promotions from other big brands. Shopping has never been this fun. For more information about Shopee’s Lifestyle Week, visit https://shopee.ph/lifestyleweek

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

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

    About Shopee

    Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

    Shopee has a wide choice of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

    Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

    For more information, please contact:

    Erin Tagudin
    Public Relations Manager
    Contact: 09178457508
    Email: erin.tagudin@shopee.com

  • Register for the first Tough Mudder Philippines event

    Register for the first Tough Mudder Philippines event

    Are you tough? If you are strong enough and courageous, there’s no other reason not to attend the first Tough Mudder Philippines event.

    There’s still time to register for the first Tough Mudder Philippines event, set to take place this weekend, July 21-22, 2018 at Portofino Amore, in Alabang.

    The Philippine licensee, Proactive Sports Management, which is a premier sports agency known for organizing the largest fun run events in the Philippines, such as the ColorManila Run series, is proud to launch Tough Mudder in the country.  Tough Mudder is the fastest growing mass participation event in the world, with over 3 million people having joined in the past, with events spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, USA, and other parts of the world.

    Proactive COO Justine Cordero says, “We are very proud to be the local licensee of Tough Mudder for the country.  We will bring Tough Mudder’s signature obstacle courses, and this event will give you the same experience of participating in Tough Mudder events in other parts of the world.  It is time that we brought Tough Mudder to the Philippines and we urge runners to take advantage of this event.  We would like to encourage everyone to sign up for the much-awaited Tough Mudder Philippines event, set this weekend, July 21-22, 2018.”

    Tough Mudder Philippines Ambassador Xian Lim trying out the Kong Infinity obstacle, at Tough Mudder Scotland

    While Tough Mudder Founder and CEO of Tough Mudder says, “Tough Mudder events have united millions seeking a more engaging, communal form of active lifestyle.  We are excited to partner with Proactive Sports Management, who has a proven track record for success for athletic events in the Philippines.  To ensure locals and tourists alike will have the same unparalleled experience that has made Tough Mudder the must-do event for OCR enthusiasts and weekend warriors alike.”

    Tough Mudder Philippines Ambassadors and influencers such as Xian Lim, Raymond Guttierez, Gretchen Ho, Daniel Matsunaga, Hideo Muroaka, Eduardo Lara, Noel Agra, Christi McGarry, among others, are all expected to be at this highly anticipated event.

    Tough Mudder 5K Basic is priced at P1,700, and comes with an event singlet, racebib, finisher’s shirt and finisher’s headband.  While the Tough Mudder Half – Basic is priced at P2,900 and comes with an event singlet, racebib, finisher’s shirt and finisher’s headband.

    The Tough Mudder 5K – Premium is priced at P3,200, and comes with an event singlet, race bib, drybag (10L), towel, finisher’s shirt and finisher’s headband.

    Finally, the Tough Mudder Half-Premium is priced at P4,400 and comes with an event singlet, racebib, drybag (10L), towel, finisher’s shirt and finisher’s headband.

    Registration is still ongoing, for more information, please visit www.toughmudder.ph and FB/ToughMudderPhilippines.

    ABOUT PROACTIVE SPORTS MANAGEMENT:

    Proactive Sports Management is a sports events company that started in 2012, in Manila. We organize the biggest running events (fun runs, trail runs, obstacle races, marathons) in the Philippines.  Our goal is to create sports events that will leave good memories to our participants and the spectators.  We make sure that every event is technically sound without ignoring the fun-factory in every race.  We hope to inspire our participants to in every way possible and help reach their goal and for our spectators to be a road-warrior someday.

    Media Contact:

    Charmaine Cruz
    PR for PROACTIVE
    Mob. +63917-8001408
    Email: sports@greatcampaigns.asia
    Twitter: @char_cruz