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Month: April 2019

  • JOHN LLOYD CRUZ First Endorsement Appearance After 2 Years Is He Coming Back To The Limelight?

    JOHN LLOYD CRUZ First Endorsement Appearance After 2 Years Is He Coming Back To The Limelight?

    Photos and videos of matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz have been surfacing after being on hiatus from the show business since 2017.

    Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of Cruz’s, and posted in the Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments.

    Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Actress Bea Alonzo on her Instagram also posted a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes.

    This Monday morning Turks finally revealed in the 1-minute and 17 seconds video of Cruz showing the actor walking through different destinations, which somehow depicts Cruz’s sojourn. The video is very simple, yet there’s drama the way it was created, and in a very subtle shot, he stopped and took a bite of a Turks pita donner.

    The rugged look of Cruz in the Turks video titled Ang Pagbabalik is way too far from his guy-next-door image and a lot of people in the industry are asking if this signals his return to the limelight. His fans are still wondering about the life he’s been living since his hiatus.

    According to Turks president Gem L. Zenarosa that during the course of his talks with Cruz, they never talked anything about his showbiz career or plans. He added that he got Mr. Cruz as the latest ambassador of Turks because of his great confidence working with Cruz.

    “I am really grateful that John Lloyd trusts our company, he is a brilliant and very creative young man. Aside from acting we have discovered some of his remarkable talents,” Zenarosa stressed.

    The Ang Pagbabalik according to Zenarosa is actually about Turks Small Pita Doner, which will be available again in all its branches.

    “John Lloyd is the best endorser for this because like him, despite his absence in the showbusiness for a couple of years, the warmth and love of his fans for him never dwindles. With our Small Pita Doner we believe that our customers will be happy to know that it is back in our menu,” Zenarosa explained.

    Just like Cruz who is seen to have a different image since he last appeared in the big screen, a clear indication that the actor is recreating himself and exploring different grounds, Turks is also doing the same thing to keep its customers excited whenever they visit a branch.

    In  time for the release of Cruz’s endorsement video, Turks also released to the market its newest offering — Turks Rice Bowl, which is a complete meal. You can choose beef or chicken for your rice topping, and it is priced at P50. The Small Pita Donner on the other hand, is priced at P35.

    “To keep up with the demands of our customers, Turks continues to improve our menu and offerings to satisfy the discriminating taste of our loyal patrons,” Zenarosa stressed.

    John Lloyd Cruz now joins the roster of endorsers of Turks such as Piolo and Inigo Pascual.  To watch the full video of Ang Pagbabalik visit https://youtu.be/Uh0WwLnIEDQ. You can also watch the video on Turk FB page: official.turks

    Contacts: Eleanor Leyco and Yenken Chua / Globe No. 09151058346

  • Shopee reveals key online shopping trends of Filipinos ahead of Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale

    Shopee reveals key online shopping trends of Filipinos ahead of Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale

    Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale features a wide range of deals customized for Filipinos’ tastes from April 28 to May 5

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, dove deep into the data of its users in the Philippines to uncover key consumers insights on online shopping in the country. Tapping on its deep understanding of the tastes and preferences of Filipino shoppers, Shopee introduces the Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale from April 28 to 5 May, featuring the daily ₱1 Game and daily 100% cashback vouchers.

    “Shopee has grown tremendously in the past year to firmly establish ourselves as the leading e-commerce platform in the Philippines. We owe a big part of our success to the data-centric approach we use to understand and serve our users. With millions of users and growing, we can generate rich and detailed insights about Filipino online shoppers and design campaigns for their evolving needs. Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale is another example of this, and we are proud to once again help Filipinos save more on a massive range of brands and products catered to their tastes,” said Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines.

    Shopee reveals 3 key online shopping trends in the Philippines for 2019, ahead of Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale:

    1. More Filipinos are shopping online

    Metro Manila continued to be the online shopping capital of the Philippines, with the most orders recorded on Shopee since the turn of the year. However, online shopping is quickly becoming the norm nationwide, as Mindanao and Visayas are seeing rapid growth in online shopping activity on Shopee.

    Shopee is also becoming the preferred e-commerce platform for Filipinos to find their favorite products. This is apparent as the number of keyword searches in the first quarter of 2019 increased by 2.5 times compared to the same period last year. Filipinos search most often for terms related to Electronics, Health and Beauty, and Fashion; with Xiaomi, Maybelline, and Vans among the most-searched brands so far in 2019.

    2.Geography shapes online shopping habits in the Philippines

    Shopee has found that online shopping preferences differ across regions in the Philippines. For users in Metro Manila, Health & Beauty and Electronics are the top categories with Xiaomi, Realme, and Honor as the leading smartphone brands. In fact, Realme sold over 1,000 units of its brand-new Realme 3 smartphone in two flash sales, with the first flash sale on March 25 selling out in under an hour.

    For shoppers outside the capital, they prefer to buy Fashion products online as they benefit from a massive assortment of products and styles. In Visayas and Mindanao, Korean-styled apparel and footwear are the most purchased items.

    Filipino online shoppers are also most active during lunch and before bed. For instance, Shopee users from Metro Manila tend to shop online from 12NN to 2 PM. Meanwhile, users in Mindanao and Visayas are most active from 8 to 10 PM.

    3.Men are shopping online more often, and more widely

    Finally, men are shopping online more as e-commerce becomes the norm in the Philippines. Shopping among male users has more than doubled on Shopee in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same time last year.

    Men are also more actively shopping for Fashion and Beauty products, aside from conventional categories such as Electronics and Gaming. Online shopping for skincare items is becoming especially common for men, with face masks ranking among the top 10 most popular products for male Shopee users in the first quarter of 2019.

    Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale: 8 days of unbeatable deals catered to Filipinos’ shopping habits

    Taking place from April 28 to May 5, Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale features 8 days of unbeatable deals including daily ₱1 Games and daily 100% Cashback Vouchers. Armed with a close understanding of Filipinos’ tastes and preferences, Shopee has partnered leading brands in the Philippines including Maybelline, Globe, Enfagrow, and Infinix to deliver up to 90% off the most-wanted items.

    For more information about Shopee 5.5 Double Double Sale, visit http://shopee.ph/5-5 starting April 28.

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

  • Celebrity stylist Myrrh Lao To and beauty vlogger Raiza Contawi transform 3 lucky winners for the Shopee Makeover Madness

    Celebrity stylist Myrrh Lao To and beauty vlogger Raiza Contawi transform 3 lucky winners for the Shopee Makeover Madness

    Great deals up to 90% off at the Shopee Super Fashion and Beauty Sale on April 26.

    In time for the Shopee Super Fashion and Beauty Sale on April 26, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches a 3-part mini web series called Shopee Makeover Madness on Facebook from April 24 to 26.

    Shopee Makeover Madness is an exciting social media contest where three lucky participants, Lilibeth Hernandez, Adrian Olivarez, and Aprille Gelera, nominated by their friends and family will get an all-expenses-paid makeover from popular celebrity fashion stylist, Myrrh Lao To and Beauty Vlogger Raiza Contawi.

    One of the winners, Aprille Gelera, is a single mother who lost her husband in an accident only a year after their marriage. She now has a beautiful three-year-old boy and she also takes care of her mother. Users can find out more about Aprille and the other winner’s stories by catching the series on Shopee’s Facebook page from April 24 to 26.

    Happening on April 26, the Shopee Super Fashion and Beauty Sale will feature 24 hours of storewide sales, flash deals, and free shipping with a lower minimum spend of ₱199. Users can expect countless fashion and health and beauty shops selling make-up, fragrances, personal care products, women’s apparel, and accessories with discounts up to 90% off.

    For more information about the Shopee Makeover Madness, click here.

    Don’t forget to check out the Shopee Super Fashion and Beauty Sale on April 26 at https://shopee.ph/m/super-fashion-beauty-sale.

    Visit the Shopee website at https://shopee.com or download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

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  • BAVI Bags Top Accreditation for People Management Practices

    BAVI Bags Top Accreditation for People Management Practices

    Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) has been awarded with an Investors in People (IIP) Gold accreditation by the IIP, a London-based global organization committed to developing people management practices worldwide.

    “On behalf of the Investors in People Philippines, we would like to convey our congratulations to Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. on achieving Investors in People Gold accreditation,” said IIP president and CEO Gerry Plana and IIP chairperson Janet Webster, in a letter sent to BAVI president and general manager Ronald Mascariñas.

    “We hope you will continue to be a role model in the Investors in People community in the Philippines and internationally. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for [BAVI’s] contribution to raising the standards of leadership and management in our community and inspiring others through your good practices.”

    In assessing the accreditation, IIP uses its Generation 6 Standards of Leading and Inspiring People, Recognizing and Rewarding Performance, and Delivering Continuous Improvement.

    “We have always believed that for us to be ahead in our industry, we must take care and rigorously develop our people who take care of our business,” said Mascariñas. “This IIP Gold accreditation is truly encouraging as this is another confirmation that our people management practices are at par with the world’s best.”

    Bounty Agri Ventures Inc., operators of Chooks-to-Go, is set to receive an Investors in People Gold accreditation award for its global standard people management practices. Photo shows the Silver accreditation award it received in 2017.

    BAVI joined the IIP in 2014 and has since risen up its accreditation ranks. In 2015, BAVI achieved its Bronze accreditation and progressed to Silver in 2017.

    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

  • BDO, one of Asia’s Icons on Corporate Governance

    BDO, one of Asia’s Icons on Corporate Governance

    Corporate Governance Asia awarded BDO with the Asia’s Icon on Corporate Governance for the 14th time. The icon award recognizes the best of the best in corporate governance (CG) in Asia for setting the benchmark of what CG should be.

    The country’s largest bank also took home the Asia’s Outstanding Company on Corporate Governance Award for its consistently high CG standing, while BDO Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson and President & CEO Nestor V. Tan were co-awarded with the Asian Corporate Director Recognition Award for their exemplary leadership.

    “Corporate governance is now deeply embedded in Asia, which in many ways, serves as an attractive proposition for investors to park their capital in this region,” said Corporate Governance Asia Founder and Publisher Aldrin Monsod. “Corporations here have adopted and continue to adapt to the best international practices that have made Asia an important investment destination for global fund managers.”

    For Tan, CG is valuable in maintaining a healthy, financially-sound, and well-managed bank. “It is a key driver towards our sustainable growth and long-term value creation,” he said.

    BDO’s CG practice is recognized as one of the best in the Philippines. With a high score on the ASEAN CG Scorecard, the bank is one of the Top 50 ASEAN Publicly-Listed Companies in Corporate Governance.

    Having an award-winning CG practice bodes favorably among foreign investors. BDO has received an over subscription in its capital market offerings, one of the clear indications that it is a good credit risk as an issuer.

    “We are always looking out for our clients. To serve them in the best possible way, we constantly evolve our CG practices to support the requirements of the changing business landscape, comply with new regulations, and align with international best practices,” added Tan.

    Corporate Governance Asia publishes news and analysis on CG issues, boardroom practices, and shareholder activism. Now on its 14th year, its Best of Asia Awards celebrates the success of companies that adhere to the highest CG standards. Awardees have integrated effective Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across their business. They are also awarded for the quality of their management, their business model, growth prospects, financial performance, and relative position in their industries.

    “Part of getting recognized entails the responsibiliy to maintain our performance and if possible, exceed it. We welcome this challenge in keeping with our We Find Ways service philosophy, knowing that our clients stand to benefit further from our improvements,” concluded Sy-Coson.

    EXEMPLARY LEADERS. Teresita Sy-Coson, chairperson, and Nestor V. Tan, president and chief executive officer of BDO Unibank, Inc., were bestowed with the Asian Corporate Director Recognition Award by Corporate Governance Asia. Also during the 14th Best of Asia Awards, BDO was also given the prestigious Asia’s Icon on Corporate Governance Award and the Asia’s Outstanding Company on Corporate Governance Award.

    About BDO Unibank, Inc.

    BDO Unibank, Inc. is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust banking, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards and credit card services. 

    BDO has the country’s largest distribution network, with over 1,200 consolidated operating branches and more than 4,000 ATMs nationwide. It also has 24 overseas remittance and representative offices (including full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore) in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

    BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of December 31, 2018. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

    BDO Unibank, Inc.

    BDO Corporate Center

    7899 Makati Avenue

    Makati City 0726, Philippines

    Tel +63(2) 840-7000

    www.bdo.com.ph

    CARLO LEO C. MANUEL
    Corporate Communications 
    Marketing Communications Group
    BDO

    manuel.carlo@bdo.com.ph
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    Nancy May Francisco-LugatimanPR Manager ROAR Agile Communicators Corporationm: +639177920519w: roar.ph  e: nancy@roar.ph

  • SvelT’i 4 Everyone

    SvelT’i 4 Everyone

    In this fast-paced day and age, most of us juggle so many roles and responsibilities that we sometimes forget an important thing—looking after our personal needs. And while we are busy ticking off our to-do list, we must not forget one the most important facets in our life and that is self-care.

    More often than not, we tend to forget to take care of ourselves and the effects take an alarming toll on our total well-being. No matter how complex or indulgent as it may sound, self-care is of utmost importance in achieving our best self ever.

    Aside from healthy lifestyle choices such as regular exercise and wholesome diet, pampering yourself is important too. A regular trip to the salon, a relaxing massage or even getting a long overdue facial are needed in order to achieve your best self ever.

    For the past 4 years, SvelT’i Health and Beauty Centre has made its mission to ensure that each customer look their physical best all the time that is why over the years, SvelT’i has been providing advanced health and beauty services, using only state of the art technology coupled with only the best professionals in the industry to give only the best service to its customers.

    From the latest procedures to the most in-demand treatments, SvelT’i got them covered all for you. And to highlight its 4th anniversary celebration, SvelT’i has a perfect treat for all its customers.

    Exciting times are definitely ahead! For the whole month of April, SvelT’i has lined up great deals and huge discounts for its loyal customer as a way of thanking for their continued patronage over the years and to help them achieve their best self ever!

    Aside from the free consultation care of its well-trained medical professionals, SvelT’i is giving away as much as 40% discount on all non-invasive treatments. Yes, you read it right, that’s a huge 40% off on your favorite treatments!

    Another highlight of their anniversary blowout is their Nose and HIKO promos. You can now get Nose Filler, Nose Thread Lift or both procedures at a discounted price that you can’t resist!

    Now who doesn’t want to get those great deals? Head on now to SvelT’i to avail your favorite treatments at such low prices exclusive for this month of April only! For inquiries you may call, (02) 332-7546 / 0918-878-3584 or you may log on to their website, www.svelti.com.ph or follow their social media pages, FB: SvelT i and IG: @svelti_ph.

    Media Contact: Jerome Samson / Contact No. 09178961568

  • Shopee and Mars Petcare launch Temptations cat treats in the Philippines

    Shopee and Mars Petcare launch Temptations cat treats in the Philippines

    Shopee celebrates exclusive launch of Temptations cat treats with “purr-fect” forum featuring cat care experts.

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Mars Petcare, a global name known for quality pet care products such as Pedigree and Whiskas, have launched Temptations™ in the Philippines. Filipinos can now purchase the new cat treat brand exclusively on Shopee.

    To celebrate the launch of Temptations™ in the Philippines, Mars Petcare and Shopee held a special forum featuring experts in cat care to share some essential tips on how best to look after their feline pets, especially with regard to pet nutrition and creating bonding moments.

    Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines said, “We are very excited to be partnering Mars Petcare, a global name known for pet care products that are household names around the world, for the launch of their new cat treat brand, Temptations. We are excited to be partnering with one of the world’s leaders in pet care so that we can better cater to the needs of all Filipinos, especially cat lovers. We look forward to more collaborations with Mars Petcare that will benefit not just cat owners and pet owners but also the animals they love.”

    Phua Fui Ching, Mars Petcare Southeast Asia Pet Nutrition D-Commerce Director said, “We see Temptations™ as the perfect fit for cat owners. We believe that the treats spark fun and entertaining moments between cats and their owners. We are happy to give those moments to cat owners more conveniently thanks to our partnership with Shopee. We know we have found a good partner in Shopee for providing Filipinos quality pet care and pet nutrition products.”

    TEMPTATIONS™ is available in three irresistible flavors with exclusive discounts on Shopee:

    • TEMPTATIONS™ Tasty Chicken Flavour 85gm
    • TEMPTATIONS™ Tempting Tuna Flavour 85gm
    • TEMPTATIONS™ Savoury Salmon Flavour 85gm

    Visit the Pedigree official store at https://shopee.ph/pedigreeph

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

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Mars Petcare, a global name known for quality pet care products such as Pedigree and Whiskas, have launched Temptations™ in the Philippines. Filipinos can now purchase the new cat treat brand exclusively on Shopee.

    To celebrate the launch of Temptations™ in the Philippines, Mars Petcare and Shopee held a special forum featuring experts in cat care to share some essential tips on how best to look after their feline pets, especially with regard to pet nutrition and creating bonding moments.

    Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines said, “We are very excited to be partnering Mars Petcare, a global name known for pet care products that are household names around the world, for the launch of their new cat treat brand, Temptations. We are excited to be partnering with one of the world’s leaders in pet care so that we can better cater to the needs of all Filipinos, especially cat lovers. We look forward to more collaborations with Mars Petcare that will benefit not just cat owners and pet owners but also the animals they love.”

    Phua Fui Ching, Mars Petcare Southeast Asia Pet Nutrition D-Commerce Director said, “We see Temptations™ as the perfect fit for cat owners. We believe that the treats spark fun and entertaining moments between cats and their owners. We are happy to give those moments to cat owners more conveniently thanks to our partnership with Shopee. We know we have found a good partner in Shopee for providing Filipinos quality pet care and pet nutrition products.”

    TEMPTATIONS™ is available in three irresistible flavors with exclusive discounts on Shopee:

    • TEMPTATIONS™ Tasty Chicken Flavour 85gm
    • TEMPTATIONS™ Tempting Tuna Flavour 85gm
    • TEMPTATIONS™ Savoury Salmon Flavour 85gm

    Visit the Pedigree official store at https://shopee.ph/pedigreeph

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

    For more information, please contact:

    Erin Tagudin

    Public Relations Manager

    Contact: 09178457508 Email: erin.tagudin@shopee.com

  • Redmi 7 returns for an exclusive Flash Deal on Shopee

    Redmi 7 returns for an exclusive Flash Deal on Shopee

    7 things to know about the fastest selling smartphone under ₱6,000 on Shopee

    The Redmi 7, the latest budget smartphone from global technology leader Xiaomi, sold out within 30 minutes after it was put on sale last April 5 on Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. This made the Redmi 7 the fastest-selling smartphone under ₱6,000 on Shopee Philippines. To celebrate the record-breaking feat, Shopee and Xiaomi will once again hold a Flash Deal for the Redmi 7 on April 10 at 2PM.

    Xiaomi is known for smartphones with amazing features at an affordable price and the Redmi 7 lives up to that standard. Here are seven things you should know about this budget phone with a flagship-level design.

    1. Premium-style design

    The Redmi 7 offers an immersive viewing experience with its Dot Drop design and reduced bezels, that’s all Corning® Gorilla® Glass. The case may be plastic but it feels premium in the hand, especially with its stylish gradient back cover available in Comet Blue and Lunar Red.

    1. Powerful processor

    It runs on the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 632 mobile platform and boasts of an Antutu score of 52520, outperforming other phones in its price range. This gives the Redmi 7 support for a smooth gaming experience and makes it great for daily use.

    1. Infrared (IR) Blaster

    The Redmi 7 comes with an IR blaster that turns the phone into a universal remote to control devices and appliances. No need to search the whole house for the remote control, just use the Redmi 7.

    1. Palm Shutter

    Selfies can be hard to take, but not with the Redmi 7. Use its Palm Shutter feature to conveniently take pictures. Just flash a palm to the camera, like a high five, and the camera will instantly start a countdown timer perfect for getting selfies or groufies on point. Users should watch out because more gestures will be added soon.

    1. 4,000 mAh battery

    With a 4,000 mAh battery, the Redmi 7 can last up to 15 hours of continuous video playback, 26 hours of voice calls and an astounding 412 hours of standby time. Users can also listen to 3,778 tracks continuously on a single charge.

    1. True dual sim tray

    Many dual smartphones sport a hybrid sim card tray, where only one slot is dedicated to a sim card, and the other is a hybrid sim card-memory card slot. With the Redmi 7, on the other hand, users can have all three running at the same time with its three card tray – two slots for sim cards and one for the memory card. Perfect for people who want all their contacts and data in one device.

    1. Available exclusively on Shopee

    Last but not least, the Redmi 7 is available exclusively on Shopee and will go on Flash Deal at 2PM on April 10, where the Comet Blue Redmi 7 with 2GB RAM and 16GB memory will drop its price to ₱5,599, and the Redmi 7 variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory will be sold at the lower price of ₱6,299.

    Visit the Xiaomi official store at https://shopee.ph/xiaomiofficialstoreph.

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

    For more information, please contact:

    Erin Tagudin

    Public Relations Manager

    Contact: 09178457508

    Email: erin.tagudin@shopee.com