UV passengers get “ganado” thanks to Gabbi and the Aromanamnam Express van of Great Taste White.
If you feel like mornings are a bit difficult sometimes, then you’re not alone. The heavy traffic of your morning commute could make you feel drained for the rest of your day. But the morning is also a great time to make your day better especially when you start it by feeling ganado or energized.
This is what commuters experienced after they found themselves sharing the same UV Express van with no other than actress Gabbi Garcia. And while her natural talent and charm should make anyone’s morning great—as she has demonstrated on her TV shows and movies, Gabbi came bearing a surprise that helped make her fellow commuters feel more energized.
Actress Gabbi Garcia inside the Aromanamnam van and about to surprise commuters with some gifts from Great Taste White.
On a Facebook video, Gabbi—along with three other TikTok content creators—was shown riding the Aromanamnam Express, a UV Express van that smelt like coffee from the inside. The hidden camera footage showed the passengers being energized by the aromatic coffee-scented air freshener before Gabbi revealed herself and greeted everyone from the front seat.
After revealing herself to the commuters, Gabbi gave everyone a box filled with Great Taste White sachets, a big mug, and coffee-scented hand fan to excite and help make their morning great.
Actress Gabbi Garcia is the newest endorser of Great Taste White coffee, the first white coffee mix to be introduced in the Philippines.
Great Taste White delivers an “aromanamnam” (a combination of aroma and linamnam) feel with its warm and rich coffee aroma and taste, providing the recharge people need from morning to mid-day. It also comes in two other variants: Great Taste White Caramel and Great Taste White Crema.
Actress and Great Taste White endorser Gabbi Garcia surprised UV Express van passengers with the aromanamnam and swaktong timpla of Great Taste White.
Great Taste White is available in sari-sari stores, groceries, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide. Stay updated on Great Taste White’s offerings by liking the Great Taste Coffee Facebook page.
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Alex Pastor
Associate PR Director
STRATEGIC WORKS, INC.
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Three winners of the first Shopee Live Star Seller Awards share their e-commerce journey.
MANILA, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 -Live selling has seen a tremendous boom in recent years as it has become a key part in enhancing the whole online shopping experience for both sellers and buyers. In time for its 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee launched its first ever Shopee Live Star Seller Awards to give recognition to 99 hardworking and talented sellers who reached milestones in their online selling journey.
Shopee Live has become a platform for Shopee sellers to engage with buyers in real time and enhance their customer service experience. Sellers on the live streaming platform also have access to an array of seller tools that can maximize their streaming sessions to help increase their sales and boost customer engagement. With this, three Shopee sellers shared their personal stories on how Shopee Live helped them grow their business and more importantly, changed their lives.
It only takes a mobile phone and determination to start
Cecille, shop owner of Cilebritee and a mother of two, started live selling when she chanced upon the Shopee Live feature on the platform. “Noong nakita kong may Shopee Live button sa Shopee ko, tinesting ko lang. Hindi ako prepared. Wala akong kahit anong gamit o equipment. Ang meron lang ako ay talent sa pagtitinda at cellphone,” she shared.
When Cecille first started using Shopee Live, she sold women’s bags while sitting on the floor with her phone. She was thrilled that she sold out on her first night so she decided to keep going. From only 50 orders a night, she now gets over a thousand. Cecille shared how the Coins Giveaway feature helped her stand out and get more sales, especially during Double Day campaigns. “Tinutulungan rin ako ng Shopee Livestream team kung paano i-improve yung sales ko at maging isa sa mga top sellers.”, Cecille said.
Today, she is consistently a top performer on Shopee Live. She has her own Live Room with advanced equipment and a full livestream set-up. Cecille even manages a staff of 15 to provide them with means to generate income. “Nakakabili na kami ng mga pangangailangan namin sa pang araw-araw. Madami kaming nagagawa ngayon hindi namin magagawa kung hindi namin sinubukan ang Shopee Live.”, shared Cecille.
Making the brave decision to go online with live selling
Jeferson, shop owner of Shoppup2, transitioned from the BPO sector to being a full-time Shopee Live seller. “In 2017, I decided to resign with only ₱35,000 in my pocket. In every decision we make, we have the responsibility to face it, and it’s up to us to make it work”, Jeferson shared.
He started selling women’s bags and accessories, as there was a big market for it. As years passed, he was able to grow his business and even employ more than 15 staff to help with quality control, packaging, and customer service. Even when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it didn’t stop them and they grew their orders by the thousands.
He shared that the In-App Business Insights tool was a key feature that helped him succeed, as it helps keep track of his streams’ performance. They are able to improve on his live selling strategy to generate more orders. Another was the Chat Broadcast feature which builds excitement about the upcoming items that they can expect on his next stream.
“I no longer have to worry about my bills, and I’m now more able to provide more than enough for my loved ones being the breadwinner of my family,” Jefferson shared.
Choosing to stay and grow with Shopee Live
Trixie, shop owner of Mercatofinds, took a leap of faith when she chose to become a full-time Shopee Live seller over working in Italy. “It wasn’t an easy decision – never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I could earn more online than working abroad,”Trixie shared. “I was a fresh graduate and I didn’t have any experience. All I had was my love for fashion and my dreams to reach.”
Months before her flight, she started selling clothes on Shopee Live, and she was surprised that her stock was sold out. As she continued selling women’s apparel on Shopee Live, she learned how to maximize its features, specifically the Polling feature, as it helps her gauge what items her customers are interested in. When her business grew, she made the choice to make a living with Shopee live, and not go abroad.
At present, Trixie now employs her own staff, has her own office space and has invested in other ventures as well. More importantly, she shared that she gets to do all of this while still being able to spend time with her family. “I cannot imagine where I’d be without Shopee, and it turned out to be the best decision of my life. Salamat, Shopee!”, she shared. If you want to be a Shopee Live Seller and drive your business forward, learn more and Get Started on Shopee.
REFERENCE:
Pao Oga
Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations (Media Relations)
Mobile: +63 917 650 1835 (Viber/Whatsapp)
Address: 15F Asian Century Center (ACC) Building, 27th St. Corner 3rd Ave. BGC, Taguig 1634
As part of its mission to better the lives of the underserved through technology, Shopee recently partnered with the Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation, Indoplas, and Metro Bangued Water District to provide aid to those affected by the magnitude 5.2 earthquake which impacted key areas of Abra last 28 August.
Through its logistics arm, Shopee Xpress, Shopee delivered drinking water and donated 10,000 face masks for over 300 families in Barangay Lusuac in the Municipality of Peñarrubia and Barangay Patucannay in the Municipality of Tayum. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan, the company’s umbrella CSR arm that seeks to provide support for communities in need through partnerships with various humanitarian organizations.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said “Shopee remains committed to utilizing our platform and resources to benefit local communities and part of this is providing help where we can, most especially in times of need. We hope for the recovery and continued safety of these affected communities.” With Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee furthers its objective of serving the underserved through technology, by helping communities benefit from the power of digital transformation wherever they are in the Philippines.
REFERENCE:
Hannah Tejuco Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations
Mobile +63 917 808 4894
Viber +63 917 705 4447
Address 15F Asian Century Center (ACC) Building, 27th St. Corner 3rd Ave. BGC, Taguig 1634
This September 16, send money and win up to 1M coins, buy ₱1 deals, get bill cashback, and more when you use ShopeePay.
It’s payday once again! After weeks of hard work, receiving that paycheck every mid-month feels very rewarding. But let’s admit it: as working adults, with payday also comes a stream of expenses that we need to take care of such as household bills and personal necessities. Don’t worry, ShopeePay makes it easier to stretch that paycheck so you can meet your needs and still have something extra to add to your savings.
During this time of the month, it’s important to have a routine that will make your payday spendings more sulit. You can make the most out of your budget during ShopeePay Day every 16th of the month
Get rewards when you activate, send money, buy load, pay for purchases, and more this ShopeePay Day on September 16. Here’s how:
Earn free money when you activate and verify ShopeePay
Don’t pass up this chance to earn free cash, which you can use for your monthly expenses. If you’re still not a ShopeePay user, now’s the best time to start since ShopeePay is giving away money to new users who will activate and verify their account
Step 1: Activate your ShopeePay and you might get free ₱70.
On your Shopee app, tap the ShopeePay wallet bar.
Enter your personal information and then the One Time Password (OTP) sent to your mobile number.
Create and confirm your ShopeePay PIN.
Step 2: Verify your ShopeePay for a chance to receive ₱500 worth of cashback and load voucher.
Send any amount to any ShopeePay user, e-wallet or bank for the first time on the same date you registered.
Get coins when you pay bills or send money
Make it a habit to use ShopeePay when settling your monthly bills and sending money to get instant savings. Pay your bills from partner-billers like Meralco, Maynilad, Converge, and you can earn up to 120 coins cashback per bill category. If you need to transfer money to any bank account or e-wallet, sending money with ShopeePay is also free of charge.
To make things more exciting this ShopeePay Day, you can also win up to 1 million worth of coins when you send at least ₱50 to another ShopeePay user and play the lucky draw this September 16.
Utilize load and brand vouchers for as low as ₱1
To avoid overspending on your monthly phone expenses, buy ShopeePay-exclusive load offers every ShopeePay Day to avail of discounts. On September 16, you can get ₱50 worth of load for only ₱1, available for all networks.
With the extra savings earned from cashback and discounts, you can still reward yourself without breaking the bank. For only ₱1, you can buy vouchers from ShopeePay’s partner-brands such as Gong Cha, Potato Corner, and Wendy’s. Visit the Piso deals page on your Shopee app and redeem the discount vouchers.
Don’t miss these exclusive promos and have a safe and enjoyable payment experience every ShopeePay Day.
Follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook, where you and the rest of the Shopee Fam can find answers for your concerns and get the support you need. With Shopee Cares, you shop, we help.
REFERENCE:
Pao Oga
Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations (Media Relations)
Mobile: +63 917 650 1835 (Viber/Whatsapp)
Address: 15F Asian Century Center (ACC) Building, 27th St. Corner 3rd Ave. BGC, Taguig 1634
Finally! After years of being locked down, Pinoys can now celebrate the holidays the old, exciting way again. This includes experiencing Christmas attractions and extravaganzas that we missed a lot!
One show that should be on top of our list is the upcoming Super American Circus which will be launched this coming December, in Manila, Philippines.
Super American Circus, which recently had their Hawaii and Guam tour, is a two-hour super power, packed fun arena show created for the entire family.
The amazing show will feature industries’ world-famous acts with the death-defying aerial stunts that will surely entertain everyone.
Aerialists, acrobats, motorcycle madmen, live music, and talents from around the world will come together in this one breathtaking and jaw-dropping show to give Pinoy fans another once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Details of the Super American Circus including additional attractions and performers, tickets availability, venue, and run dates will be announced soon through our official social media pages:
Finally! After years of being locked down, a grand extravaganza will be coming to Manila this December! Celebrate your holiday with Super American Circus!
Aerialists, acrobats, motorcycle madmen, live music, and talents from around the world will come together in this one breathtaking and jaw-dropping show to give Pinoy fans another once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Details of the Super American Circus will be announced soon through our official social media pages:
In my opinion, those who want to watch the circus this coming December will set aside a budget for it to the members of their family of the exciting show and for fun bonding of the entire family.
Top up seamlessly, snag the latest pro merch and enhance your gaming experience when you #PayWithGCash
Gaming has developed an intense competitive scene. Top gamers can now join tournaments and events to earn money and recognition while fans stay updated through live streams of gaming events and pro players. However, getting started with your journey in professional gaming may seem intimidating because the entire process of setting up your gaming needs seems complicated and time-consuming.
With a simple and straightforward way of paying, GCash makes it easier to celebrate wins and focus on improving your skills. With GCash, it’s so easy to access the world of gaming and pay for all your gaming necessities at any time, anywhere.
Whether you want to reward yourself for hitting a new rank or to change things up to upgrade your skills for your professional career in esports, a handy e-wallet like GCash makes it easy for you to get premium accessories and awesome loot to be #GToPlay all the time. With the presence of GCash across all platforms, gamers now have access to a complete gaming experience, uninterrupted.
Here are many ways GCash can get you #GtoPlay right now:
Top up and buy new skins
Impress the lobby with both your skills and your looks when you pick up the newest skins. Whether it be Valorant’s Prelude to Chaosweapon bundle or the new Blacklist International Estes skin in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, give yourself that extra edge to win the match.
Getting the skins of your choice is easy when you can top up easily in-game or through Codashop thanks to a convenient e-wallet, like GCash.
Upgrade your gaming accessories
How a game feels isn’t just about how you play or how your characters look; you should also look for the perfect accessories that will help improve your gameplay. You can opt for a lightweight mouse to react faster to opponents and put less strain on your wrist or invest in a gaming headset comfy enough to wear for long sessions and comes with a good mic to communicate with your team.
Getting gaming equipment is even easier now that stores like Datablitz accept GCash as payment in both their stores and website.
Soup up your space
The world of your favorite game doesn’t have to only live on your devices. Posters, figures, stickers, and other decorations for your room can help you get into the zone when you start playing. If you’re into streaming, these items will also provide a great-looking background to show off to viewers.
Take some time to browse through online stores, like Lazada, to find the perfect item for your gaming space.
Show support for your favorite gaming teams
There’s nothing like wearing an esports jersey to tell the world you’re a gaming fan, so go ahead and wear a jersey or shirt of your favorite esports team. Their apparel won’t make you a gaming legend overnight, but they sure do make great conversation starters!
Popular esports teams like Blacklist International already have their merchandise easily available on Lazada for purchase.
Keep your library up to date
Keeping up with the latest games and DLC means you will never be out of the loop of what’s happening in the gaming world. This way you’ll be in the know of the newest competitive releases everyone is checking out or be up to date with the latest patch notes of what you already play. Also, having other options to go to besides your main game can help you unwind after dealing with a frustrating losing streak.
Shop on Steam for the newly released games and updates.
There is a lot that can go into building the optimal gaming experience for every kind of player. Be #GToPlay in all aspects of gaming when you have a convenient way of paying for your in-game purchases, merchandise and gaming accessories. Focus on winning and upskilling instead of dealing with complicated payment procedures when you #PayWithGCash.
Get the best-uninterrupted gaming experience when you purchase your favorite gaming needs with GCash, available on the App Store and Google Play. Download now and be #GToPlay when you #PayWithGCash!
About GCash
GCash (G-Xchange, Inc.) is the #1 Financial App in the Philippines. Through the GCash App, customers can easily purchase prepaid airtime; pay bills at over 1,400k partner billers; send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, even to other bank accounts; purchase from over 5M partner merchants and social sellers; cash-in and cash-out at 232k partner agent network; and get access to savings, credit, insurance and invest money all at the convenience of their smartphones. GCash is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mynt (Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.).
GCash was recognized by The Asian Banker (TAB) and by the IDC in 2021 for its outstanding digital financial inclusion programs impacting more than 60 million Filipinos in the country today.
Local businesses benefited as shoppers flocked to the e-commerce platform to score mas mura deals on essential items for as low as ₱1 and ₱49 last 9.9.
The leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan continues to create memorable shopping experiences at 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Boosted by increased shopper traffic and support from Shopee’s platform tools, top local sellers sold 6 times more items on 9 September than on an average day. These seller offerings in turn created more value for customers, who snapped up the best promotions and mas mura prices on items ranging from their daily essentials to the latest gadgets.
Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day brings more benefits to Filipinos by providing buyers with convenient shopping experiences at the best deals, while helping sellers grow their businesses. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines shared,“We are committed to benefit online shoppers, by bringing them more joy, value, and excitement every 9.9. This drives us to use our platform to deliver the best value for money with our Mas Mura sa Shopee* offers, and to explore other equally fulfilling possibilities that serve the evolving needs of customers and businesses alike, especially as we gear towards another meaningful year-end shopping season.”
Shoppers secured daily essentials at better deals
Shopee worked with sellers to curate a wide assortment of ₱1 and ₱49 deals, helping users get their money’s worth when they shopped their everyday essentials in Home & Living, Health & Personal Care, and Women’s Apparel during 9.9. Filipinos were keen to maximize the available deals in acquiring their daily necessities, with one shopper saving as much as ₱200,000 for essential back-to-school items like a new laptop, laptop accessories, and desk accessories.
Businesses achieved more traffic and a big boost to their sales
Local sellers took advantage of 9.9 to grow their businesses, with one top local merchant from Valenzuela City selling over 400,000 packs of face masks on 9 September alone. Another fashion accessories seller used Shopee Live to engage with their followers, gaining 80,000 views during their 9.9 livestream. Meanwhile, leading brands Uni-Care, Unilever Beauty, and Maybelline also saw a boost in orders as shoppers looked to Shopee for their go-to branded parenting essentials, personal care products, and beauty must-haves.
Shopee’s in-app features brought more value and entertainment to all users
Shoppers were treated to plentiful days of fun from August 26, leading up to a star-studded TV special on September 9. Countless users tuned in to Shopee livestreams 87 million times and engaged with in-app games for over 16 million total plays throughout the 9.9 period.
ShopeePay brought users more convenience and rewards
Filipinos continued to enjoy seamless, value-for-money payments as they took advantage of ShopeePay’s ₱1 Load & Data promos, with purchases tripling on 9.9 compared to a regular day. Local shoppers also used ShopeePay to pay off their wish list items on mobile phone accessories, skincare products, and kitchenware sets while payment transactions with various billers doubled during the super shopping day. To stay updated on the latest mas mura deals and promos, download the Shopee app from leading app stores and follow Shopee Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
The perks and discounts from brands through Shoppee will excite their new & current customers in buying goods and services within the budget for their daily living.
REFERENCE:
Hannah Tejuco Shopee | Marketing | Public Relations
Mobile +63 917 808 4894
Viber +63 917 705 4447
Address 15F Asian Century Center (ACC) Building, 27th St. Corner 3rd Ave. BGC, Taguig 1634
Together with local and international experts, Jollibee Group Foundation has been introducing technologically advanced farming techniques and systems to smallholder farmers to empower them to improve their productivity and gain more income.
Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) continues to support smallholder farmers by providing them access to technologically advanced farming techniques for more sustainable agriculture.
“Improving smallholder farmers’ knowledge and capacity for greater productivity and profit will redound to the continued growth of our agricultural sector,” said Gisela Tiongson, JGF Executive Director.
Launched in 2008, JGF’s Farmers Entrepreneurship Program (FEP) empowers and helps smallholder farmers sharpen their technical and business acumen, as well as partnership-building skills. Today, these farmers supply the vegetable requirements used in some Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Mang Inasal favorites.
“By becoming more adept and qualified to participate directly in the value chains of food companies, small producers get assured of a regular market, resulting in their increased and steady income,” Tiongson added. To reinforce support to smallholder farmers, JGF has adopted public-private partnerships to help farmers gain access to agricultural technologies that increase their yield, reduce farming costs, and make them more competitive in the market.
Weather data, farmer efficiency
Since 2020, the Foundation has partnered with IBM’s The Weather Company for a more accurate community-level, 7-day weather forecast. JGF also worked with the Central Luzon State University to interpret the weather data and translate it into the prescribed farm practice for the day. The information is then shared in a private messaging group for faster dissemination among the farmers. The SMS feature of this system is now being developed for easier access.
The Onion and Vegetable Producers Cooperative (OVEPCO) farmers from Barangay Tabulac in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija were among the first to benefit from this system. Through the barangay-level forecasts provided, the farmers can adapt and better decide when to plant, fertilize, and harvest their crops.
“It has been helpful. Now we can prepare for what will happen tomorrow. It has become a guide for our daily farming,” shared Eddie Soriano, OVEPCO Chairman.
This project currently supports 116 farmers in 12 barangays in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija and Alcala, Pangasinan.
Healthy soil, healthy production
In partnership with the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Soils and Water Management, JGF ventured into studying soil samples and providing practical recommendations to make the soil healthier and more viable for greater yield.
To help farmers improve their crops, JGF worked with the PUM Netherlands Senior Experts, various seed companies, and Jollibee Group’s own Research and Development team to find appropriate onion and bell pepper varieties that will meet the company’s requirement, and which can be more easily produced by the farmers.
Together with the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture, JGF is also looking into further increasing the productivity of onion farms. Called “Project SAYA” or Strengthening Agricultural Yield of Allium Cepa L. (Onion) in the Philippines, the project aims to help increase onion production by addressing inefficiencies, gaps, and factors affecting the level of production; as well as to identify potential and suitable areas for expansion.
“These agri-technology efforts are creating a ripple effect of empowerment and opportunities among our partner farming communities and institutions. They have reported greater knowledge on farming techniques, increased yield and income, and the confidence to transact with market players,” said Tiongson. “JGF will sustain these efforts so that farmer entrepreneurs can continue to gain greater pride in their profession and to reap the benefits of sustainable agriculture.”
