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  • Jean Henri Lhuillier awarded Lifetime Membership by the World History Association

    Jean Henri Lhuillier awarded Lifetime Membership by the World History Association

    In recognition of his significant contributions to education and philanthropic initiatives, Jean Henri Lhuillier, the President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, was awarded with a lifetime membership by the World History Association (WHA).

    The WHA is a professional association of scholars, teachers, and students whose aim is to promote world history by means of encouraging the teaching of history through research and publications, as well as via personal interactions.

    “I am very honored and elated to be the recipient of this lifetime membership from such an esteemed organization. You can rest assured that I will continue this commitment through my educational as well as my philanthropic initiatives, in championing for the enrichment and the learning of and from history,” said Lhuillier.

    Alongside the awarding of a lifetime membership, Lhuillier was also featured on the organization’s spring edition newsletter. He was featured for his contributions to education through the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program which has since opened close to 100 ALS centers nationwide which has benefited more than 8,000 learners. The ALS serves as a training ground for individuals who otherwise do not have access to learning programs. These centers aim to mold responsible citizens who can be assets to the community through relevant education and livelihood training workshops.

    Aside from these, Jean Henri Lhuillier’s achievements in the academe were also given note which includes his conferment of a Doctorate in Humanities Degree (Honoris Causa) from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. His achievements as the Consul General of the Republic of San Marino and as a prominent figure behind Philippine tennis, football and swimming were also given the spotlight.

    “I strongly believe that our actions are largely affected by what had transpired in the past. This is why I also advocate for the study of history as a guiding north star when making our decisions. History has played a huge role in my life and I have benefited from it as well. It has played a huge role in my capability as the Honorary Consul General of the Republic San Marino and it has likewise influenced my decision making. Itis also one of the reasons why I am a staunch advocate of making education accessible for all,” part of Lhuillier’s quote reads.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • First Look: Celebrity Mom Nikki Gil-Albert Gives us a Glimpse of her Life at Home

    First Look: Celebrity Mom Nikki Gil-Albert Gives us a Glimpse of her Life at Home

    Nikki Gil opens up her home for the first time as she talks about how their life has changed during the pandemic. Not being able to go out to work and socialize, the celebrity-mom shares how she rediscovered her home by turning quarantine time into quality time for her family. Take a closer look and of her home in this exclusive video.

    A Shared Social Space for Home Entertainment

    Making the most of every opportunity to bond and connect, Nikki shows her favorite spot for the family to hang out – the living room couch. Doing different things and being entertained while still being together has become very special for her. “Someone would be binge-watching Netflix, I would be browsing Instagram, and my son would be on Youtube Kids. I like that while we are all doing our own thing, we are still together, we are still spending time together.”

    Working and Learning Anytime, Anywhere

    Showing her own corner of the house, Nikki shares that she has even enrolled in online art classes to rekindle her love for art. Along with hosting online events, checking important emails, and attending virtual social gatherings, she has really put her home office to good use with the internet playing a vital role for her daily activities. “I’ve realized that strong, stable internet connection has proven to be so important to me the past year. And I’m so grateful that PLDT Home has been so reliable and has been a partner in being productive and staying in touch.”

    Equipped with the new PLDT Home WiFi Mesh System, the entire household benefits from strong connections anywhere in the home whether they are using it for entertainment, online classes, web-based meetings, or even preparing meals and deliveries through the internet.

    Secure Parental Controls

    Another aspect of the PLDT Home Wifi Mesh system that is important for Nikki is the Parental Controls. “One of my most favorite features is the Parental Controls. I can block any inappropriate content or website that I don’t want my son to have access to. And, I can limit how long my son can use the device.”

    Whole Home Coverage

    Nikki and her family now enjoy seamless connection anywhere in the house without deadspot issues. The PLDT Home Wifi Mesh system supports 2.4 and 5 GHz capable of providing up to 800 Mbps in a seamless and wide-covering network. This means having a connection all around the home without any delays or deadspots. “You know how you’re walking around the house and you’re streaming something or talking to someone and it just disappears. This solves just that. Wherever you are at home you will have the same WiFi signal,” Nikki shares.

    Catch the full video here and discover how the new PLDT Home WiFi Mesh System can boost connections the way it has helped Nikki enjoy better productivity at home.

    You can get your own PLDT Home Wifi Mesh system for as low as Php 298 per month for a starter kit which comes with two (2) mesh units. Visit www.pldthome.com/wifimesh to know more.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • The Women Champions behind Masungi Georeserve

    The Women Champions behind Masungi Georeserve

    Siblings Billie and Ann Dumaliang call on more youth to care for the environment.

    Women are changing the landscape. Some, more literal than others. Meet Billie & Ann Dumaliang, the two sisters behind the massively successful initiative to preserve and promote the Masungi Georeserve in Rizal Province. This Women’s Month, PLDT Home tells their empowering story through the #SheConnects video campaign.

    Known to many as an ecotourism site, the real journey of the acclaimed Masungi Georeserve is a story to behold. Billie & Ann grew up loving and enjoying the scenery of their area since they were kids. Before it became a sanctuary, the assault of poachers and landgrabbers caused severe damage to its flora and fauna.

    Inspired by their mutual love for the land, and by the example of their father, the sisters took up the call to act. Billie left a profitable brand manager position and locked arms with her sister Ann and expanded their family’s efforts to fight for the land they love. The two sisters then launched an expedition to reclaim and restore the forest and protect it, at all costs.

    “There is a lot of opportunity to make a difference in the environment field. There is momentum, and while it is very difficult, it is also very rewarding and fulfilling.” Said the sisters in a recent interview. When asked about the dangers in the field that they operate in, they said, “Yes, there are indeed inherent risks to conservation work. We manage these risks through learning best practices from the experts and our mentors, and also by forming alliances. It is important to assess each situation differently and react appropriately, when the need arises.”

    Dubbed as among the ‘women masters’ for PLDT Home’s Women’s Month Campaign, the two sisters share their excitement in telling their story to inspire and call on other women to become champions of the environment, as well. Billie shares, “I am proud that even despite our physical limitations, we can do as much as men can. We are honored to be recognized as champions and to be with other amazing women who, like us, are very passionate in empowering our generation through our collective advocacies.”

    Asked about the importance of having connections and influencing one another, the sisters added, “We recognize that we cannot win these fights alone. We need the help of all sectors to be able to create long-lasting change for the landscape we are trying to conserve. It is important to come together with different people like women and mothers to be able to change mindsets and cultivate new behaviors.”

    Be inspired, connect and learn how, like Billie and Ann, you can be a champion too. Watch their masterclass video on PLDT Home’s YouTube page here.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • Shopee Kicks Off 3.3 – 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale with its Newest Brand Ambassador, Willie Revillame

    Shopee Kicks Off 3.3 – 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale with its Newest Brand Ambassador, Willie Revillame

    Catch Willie Revillame on Shopee’s TV specials and enjoy free shipping, 20% cashback, and ShopeePay ₱1 deals at Shopee Philippines’ first mega sale of the year.

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, proudly introduces Willie Revillame as its newest brand ambassador for the 3.3 – 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale, its first mega sale of the year. The partnership comes after several successful runs of Shopee TV specials hosted by the massively popular TV personality on GMA 7’s Wowowin: Tutok to Win. Together with Willie Revillame, Shopee invites Filipinos to enjoy weeks of promotions and prizes at the 3.3 – 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale. 

    Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee Philippines is excited to kick off the first mega sale of the year with its newest brand ambassador Willie Revillame, who is one of the country’s biggest TV icons. Kuya Wil, as he is fondly called by Filipinos, has brought joy to millions during these trying times with his fun-loving personality on Wowowin. Together with Willie Revillame, Shopee hopes to provide Filipinos with more meaningful and entertaining shopping experiences at our 3.3 – 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale.”

    Fans can catch Willie Revillame on Shopee’s daily segments on Wowowin: Tutok to Win and Shopee’s monthly TV specials on GMA 7. From February 18 – April 4, shoppers can also look forward to daily promotions and discounts on their favorite brands, products, and categories on Shopee, which include:

    Exclusive discounts and mega shopping deals 

    Shopee kicks off the 3.3. Mega Shopping Sale with exciting deals such as Mega Free Shipping with no minimum spend; 20% cashback on various categories; and ShopeePay ₱1 deals from top F&B merchants like Jollibee, Dunkin’ Donuts, and McDonald’s. Shoppers can also enjoy exclusive discounts and promotions from Shopee’s trusted brand partners across all categories on Shopee Mall, which include Havaianas Philippines, Huggies Philippines, Realme, P&G Beauty, Pampers, Unilever Beauty, Nestlé, Garnier, Enfagrow, and Vivo.

    Daily themed mega promotions 

    Mark your calendars for themed days featuring amazing deals and big discounts, including Mega Flash Deals Sale on February 24, Mega ShopeePay Day on February 25, Mega Vouchers Day on March 2, Payday Sale on March 15, and Mega Free Shipping Sale on March 27.

    Big prizes at the Shopee 3.3 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special

    Don’t miss out on the chance to snag discounts and win millions worth of cash prizes at the 3.3 Shopee Milyonaryo TV Special this March 3, 5:00 PM on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Tune in to join games such as Shopee Shake, Watch and Win, and Shopee Milyonaryo Pera o Kahon.

    Additional perks at the 3.3 ShopeePay Cashless Festival

    Activate and top up your ShopeePay e-wallet to enjoy daily free shipping, discounts on mobile load, up to 20% cashback on bills payment, and more exclusive rewards from February 22 to February 25. 

    For more information on the best deals during the 3.3 – 4.4 Mega Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/3-3. Don’t forget to top up your ShopeePay for more promotions! 

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

    REFERENCE:

    Paulo Oga

    PH Marketing | Public Relations, Media Relations

    Mobile/ Viber/ Whatsapp +63 917 650 1835

    Address 15F Asian Century Center, 27th St. corner 3rd and 4th Ave., BGC, Taguig, PH 1634

  • Filipinos developed solutions at home together with NASA

    Filipinos developed solutions at home together with NASA

    Last October 2-4, 2020, Filipino developers, engineers, technologists, designers, scientists, coders, storytellers, makers, builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao came together to address real-world problems on Earth and space by engaging with the United States space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) free and open data, together with partner agencies like Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) of France, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and the European Space Agency (ESA) in a virtual hackathon. Some of the projects developed include road hazard detection, data visualization tools, and machine learning for satellite image monitoring, and a lot more.

    This year’s edition of NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge was held online due to the coronavirus pandemic situation worldwide. The theme of this year “Take Action” — is a critical reminder that anyone can make a difference, even from the comfort and safety of home. In this unprecedented time, the Space Apps community exists as a reminder that there the tools and talents to tackle challenges facing the planet, as well as the ability to unite across boundaries and borders of all kinds.
    Vice President Leni Robredo lauded this event as “our ability to gather ourselves, organize, and come together have opened the doors to technology and progress. We have done great things, cure diseases, find ways to connect with each another across the oceans, and even walked on the Moon… all thanks to mutual cooperation.”

    The first Director-General of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano Jr. stressed the importance of space science in helping the society. “Space infrastructure, space data, and space-enabled services therefore help inform policies and decision-support systems that can lead us to better plan and decongest our cities, improve our transportation systems, monitor the state of infrastructure, enable better connectivity, enhance our agricultural and fisheries production, and protect our natural environment,” he said.

    Since the start of Space Apps in the Philippines on 2016, the country witnessed on how the community grew from a group of volunteers to forging partnerships with collaborators and stakeholders. For many years, Filipinos collaborate and work with one another in developing projects to solve problems using space technologies. NASA and partner agencies recognized the hard work done by Filipinos, and thus being recognized and awarded globally as winners and finalists consecutively in the past three years. Software developer Michael Lance M. Domagas is optimistic that in these momentous and trying times, the country would still choose to prioritize and give value to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), especially in emerging fields like space science where innovators can contribute and solve the most pressing problems prevailing in the society and environment today.

    “How could someone imagine that Earth-observation data coming from space could give us valuable and unique insights about the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in various countries, and to pinpoint possible mosquito habitats which causes another epidemic called dengue? Why can’t we support our own modern-day heroes specializing in new and emerging technologies to address issues and help others in our country? NASA and partner agencies from other countries have already recognize the ingenuity of Filipinos for the past three years. Now is the proper time for our own country to recognize their achievements too,” Michael Lance said. Together with technology and developer community leader Tzar C. Umang from Pangasinan and U.S. cultural affairs officer Matt T. Keener, Michael Lance looks forward in having more Filipino winners and finalists being recognized, and to a more meaningful and impactful Space Apps challenge in the future years to come.
    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) undersecretary for competitiveness and innovation Dr. Rafaelita “Fita” M. Aldaba, Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP) president Colin Christie, former Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary and University of the Philippines System Information Technology Foundation president Monchito B. Ibrahim, assistant professor and assistant chairman for administration, Department of Geodetic Engineering at the University of the Philippines and Sustained Support for Local Space Technology and Applications Mastery, Innovation and Advancement (STAMINA4Space) GRASPED project staff Dr. Czar Jakiri S. Sarmiento, part-time lecturer and technopreneurship/program manager at the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) Nitro Erwin A. Lizarondo, senior consultant for data analytics for social impact at CirroLytixData Ethics PH, and COVID-19 challenge winner for the best use of data Nick Tobia, and Africa University chair educational technologies and United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) Space4Women mentor Ms. Basuti Gerty Bolo from Zimbabwe served as local judges in Manila.

    Community partners include STAMINA4Space, PhilSA, the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCIEERD), DTI-Design Center of the Philippines, AAP, Data Ethics PH, CirroLytix, PWA PilipinasTMDC IT Solutions, Pampanga Developers Group, Koodi, Web and Mobile Developers PHUXPHDevConAlaga HealthPhilippine Information Technology Organization (Phil IT Org), TIP Nitro, De La Salle University, Google Developers Group (GDG) Cloud Manila, 98 labs, United Pangasinan ICT Council, Code UX, DesignMNL Studio, Talino LabsImpact Hub ManilaElinnov TechnologiesDrupal PilipinasPantheon, Wadwhani Foundation, Youth for Women in Technology (WiTech), KallistoWavefarersStock KnowledgeMVN Photostudio, and the U.S. embassy.

    “The Global Organizing Team is inspired by the journey the Philippines has with the Space Apps program. In particular, we appreciate the development of STEM in the Philippines and elsewhere, because one goal of Space Apps is to foster interest and learning in these fields worldwide,” said Matt Scott, the global community director and storyteller.

    The recent COVID-19 challenge winners and finalists discussed how their space-based solutions address the coronavirus pandemic during the Data Brew 4: Space and Ground Data for the Betterment of the Human Condition on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 by the Remote Sensing and Data Science (DATOS) Help Desk of the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute with PhilSA and STAMINA4Space.
    In the Philippines, Space Apps is part of the World Space Week and celebrates the Design Week Philippines with DTI-Design Center of the Philippines.

    Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized in collaboration with Booz Allen HamiltonMindgrubSecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program.

    REFERENCE:

    For media inquiries, please contact

    Michael Lance M. Domagas
    Lead organizer
    NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge
    Manila, Philippines
    catch2t8@yahoo.com.ph

  • Shopee Welcomes Kris Aquino as its New Brand Ambassador for the 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

    Shopee Welcomes Kris Aquino as its New Brand Ambassador for the 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

    Shopee users can anticipate guest appearances from Kris Aquino on TV and Shopee Live, a special charity drive, and a brand-new TV commercial.

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino, as its new brand ambassador for the Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Together with Kris Aquino, Shopee celebrates the festive season with weeks full of exciting in-app games, a star-studded TV special, and tons of amazing deals and promos this Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

    Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas is the biggest holiday in the Philippines, and we are excited to kickstart the celebrations with Kris Aquino as our new brand ambassador. Having Kris Aquino join our Shopee family demonstrates our continuous efforts to reach our long-term vision of making e-commerce for everyone. We want to connect with our Filipino users on a deeper level and help them enjoy the benefits of e-commerce this Christmas season. We will continue to surprise and delight shoppers at the Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale and invite everyone to join in the fun with us.”

    As the new brand ambassador, Kris Aquino will participate in a range of initiatives for the Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Shoppers can look forward to the following:

    • Kris Aquino’s highly anticipated on-screen appearances on TV and Shopee Live
    • Engaging and entertaining Kris Aquino Tiktok videos on Shopee official account
    • Mini-games on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where users can get the chance to win Shopee vouchers.
    • Shopee themed Kris Aquino stickers on Instagram.

    Shopee Bayanihan: Pamaskong Pambata

    Additionally, Kris Aquino teams up with Shopee as the face of Shopee Bayanihan: Pamaskong Pambata. Together, they will help raise funds to support the Filipino youth’s health, education, and welfare through a digital charity sale, special live streams with leading brands, and user donations through the Shopee app. Partner organizations include PGH Medical Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, FundLife, World Vision Philippines, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Mano Amiga, Young Focus Philippines, Save the Children, Project Pearls, Project SMILE, and Kythe Foundation.

    Key highlights of the Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

    From October 21 to December 12, shoppers can look forward to exciting games, amazing deals, and big discounts from leading brands.

    • Unbeatable Christmas deals on Shopee: Users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily 20% coins cashback on best treats like a Xiaomi 32-inch LED TV, a Dyson Cyclone Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, and Christmas baubles such as decorative ornaments and village nativity sets. 
    • ₱1 Deals: Consumers can expect ₱1 deals on selected items from various categories such as beauty, fashion, mobile, and stationery products.
    • Exclusive deals from leading brands: Users can anticipate up to 70% off on 11.11’s leading brands such as Pampers, Nestle, Vivo, Globe, Havaianas, Unilever Beauty, Abbott, Garnier, realme, and Enfagrow.

    Additionally, Closeup, Pond’s, Lifebuoy, Dove, Creamsilk, TRESemmé, Colgate-Palmolive, Comfort, Nivea, ACE, Union Appliances, Kyowa, Patagonia Foods Philippines, Candy Corner, Inspi, Organic Official, Crown, Mikana, Shigetsu, Universal Robina Corporation, GSK – Sensodyne, and Goldriver Management (Beauti Drink Collaskin) will give out amazing deals. Shopee users can also enjoy fantastic promotions from brands like Spyder, SoFab!, Figlia, Herschel, Johnson & Johnson (Aveeno, Johnson’s Baby, Modess, Neutrogena, Listerine), Garnier, Klean Kanteen, Nokia, and Robinson’s Appliances.

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

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

    T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

    M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PRO

  • Shopee Kickstart the “Ber” Months with the Return of Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan in Time for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day

    Shopee Kickstart the “Ber” Months with the Return of Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan in Time for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day

    The benefit or value of rebates or discounts of a quality products and services will ignite even more of a loyal customers or prospective clients to get or buy items suitable to his or her needs for everyday living whether it is related to personal or business matters. Do you agree? Well, it’s only my opinion, in deed.

    Shopee users can look forward to 24 hours of super themed days filled with limited deals and promotions until September 9.

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, starts their countdown to their annual signature shopping event, the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, with the return of Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan.

    Jose Mari Chan’s return is part of Shopee’s hyper-localized approach to strengthen its engagement with Filipinos . Chan’s capability to connect with the people resonates closely with Shopee’s vision in bridging and uniting the community especially during this pandemic. As Shopee’s brand ambassador, Jose Mari Chan will work on a wide range of initiatives for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, aimed at providing users an engaging, uplifting, and high-quality shopping experience as e-commerce continues to gain greater significance in people’s lives.

    Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “Jose Mari Chan has remained a beloved icon and face of the Philippines’ Christmas holiday throughout the years, and is a well-loved figure who brings out togetherness amongst the Filipino community. We hope that the 9.9 Super Shopping Day will foster a deeper sense of community with our sellers, brands, and users as we provide them the best shopping experience.”

    Jose Mari Chan will appear on various Shopee initiatives which includes the TikTok-inspired 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV commercial and other numerous 9.9 engagements across social media. Users can watch out for:

    • Exclusive Shopee and Jose Mari Chan themed Zoom backgrounds available for download on Shopee’s Facebook.
    • JMC Mini games on Facebook and Instagram for the chance to win Shopee vouchers
    • Highly engaging and entertaining JMC tweets on Shopee’s Twitter.
    • JMC’s official TikTok account (@MrJoseMariChan) where users can get an exclusive look at his mini vlogs, dance videos of him doing the “Whoa,” and many more!

    Show Off Your Dance Moves With JMC for the #Shopee99SuperDanceChallenge

    From September 1 to 15, Shopee will hold the Shopee 9.9 Super Dance Challenge where participants must submit a video of them recreating the 9.9 Jose Mari Chan’s TV commercial to get a chance to win ₱99,000.

    Users can upload their submissions to this link: shopee.ph/shopee99superdancechallenge.

    Things to Look Forward on 9.9 Super Shopping Day:

    Shopee users can countdown to 9.9 Super Shopping Day from September 1 to September 8. Here are some super themed days with 24 hours of limited deals to look forward to:

    • Super Free Shipping Day happening today, September 1, with free shipping on special shops with up to 20% cashback with no minimum spend.
    • Super Flash Sale Day happening on September 2 with free shipping on flash deals as low as P99 happening 12 times that day.
    • Super Games Day happening on September 7 with an upgraded coin pool worth P1,000,000 for all Shopee Games!
    • Super Vouchers Day happening on September 8 with over P9,900 worth of vouchers to be given away.
    • Join in the fun with Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special:  Shopee users can tune in to GMA News TV and Shopee Live on September 9 at 8:30pm and get the chance to win up to Php4.7 million pesos worth of prizes, including a brand new Lumina house and lot.  Viewers can also anticipate numerous performances from top celebrities like Rhian Ramos, Gabbi Garcia, Lani Misalucha, Christian Bautista, Marcelito Pomoy, Rayver Cruz, and many more.
    • Exciting 9.9 Shopee Games
      • Shopee Shake:  Users can tune in at 8:45 PM and 10:00 PM for the Shopee Shake session and win exciting prizes such as a ₱250,000 cash prize, and a ₱1M cash prize and a house and lot from Lumina Homes.
      • Shopee Catch: Lucky players can grab up to ₱500,000 worth of prizes.
      • Shopee Quiz: The winners can win up to ₱350,000 worth of prizes.
    • Flash Deals 23x A Day: Shoppers can grab amazing deals and discounts on leading brands such as Unilever and L’Oreal.
    • ₱9 Deals: Thousands of products will be up for grabs for ₱9.
    • Exclusive promos from leading brands: Users can also enjoy exclusive offers and discounts of up to 50% off on leading brands such as Globe Telecom, Havaianas, Huggies, Nestle, P&G Beauty + Olay, Maybelline, Unilever Home and Food, Xiaomi Poco Phone Exclusive, and Lactum Enfagrow.

    Find out more about Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day Sale at https://shopee.ph/m/99.

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

    REFERENCE:

    Regina Conducto

    Public Relations

    Mobile: +63 917 506 4541Address 37th Floor, Net Park Building, 4th Ave., Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634

  • Three Fashion Sellers Share How Their Online Business Grew with Shopee Live

    Three Fashion Sellers Share How Their Online Business Grew with Shopee Live

    Shopee sellers share their experience on how Shopee Live has changed the way they do business.

    As e-commerce continues to grow in the Philippines, more sellers are exploring new ways to reach out and engage with potential customers online. In particular, Shopee online fashion sellers like Licel Manese, Alpha Joy Sto. Domingo and Nikka Solomon have leveraged live streaming as a unique and interactive way to showcase their products and engage with their consumers.

    From Brick and Mortar to Online Store

    Before onboarding on Shopee, Licel Manese had difficulties getting sufficient sales from her physical store. With the encouragement of her supplier, she decided to set up an online store on Shopee. To her surprise, her online store grew in just less than a year. Licel was looking for a way on how she can acquire more buyers when she found out about Shopee Live while browsing through the Shopee app.

    Through Shopee Live, Licel is able to offer an immersive shopping experience for her consumers while showcasing her products and engaging with her buyers in real-time. 

    “I wish I had joined Shopee earlier. They are very accommodating and helpful during the entire process – and Shopee Live is a key feature in my business’ growth because it allows me to go live anytime, and I will always have an audience. I can give my buyers the ‘in-store experience’ as I can answer their queries about the product, just like when they’re in an actual shop,” she says. Licel adds, “When I started, I had a limited number of viewers, but now, I get about 100 to 200 comments on Shopee Live, mostly consisting of bulk orders from my resellers from Visayas and Mindanao.”

    From Youtube Vlogger to Shopee Live Star

    Alpha Joy Sto. Domingo has a full-time job in a BPO company and also sells on Shopee for additional income. As her online business grew, she quit her job and focused on building a career around online selling. Since then, she has dedicated all her time and efforts in promoting her products on Shopee. She tried video blogging on Youtube, but when Shopee offered a live streaming feature, she decided to switch to Shopee Live and focused there.

    Shopee Live has become an effective marketing tool for Alpha Joy to promote her products and connect with her buyers. What started as a part-time gig grew bigger each month, and she now receives bulk orders.

    “I was on my maternity leave and was very curious about the live stream feature. I tried it for my shop once, and it was effective. After doing it a few times, I realized that it’s an excellent platform to sell my fashion items and is the most effective way to connect with my buyers. With Shopee Live, viewers can easily place their orders,” she said. “Shopee Live helps me manage my inventory, and I get a lot of orders via Shopee Live since I get more than 200 viewers every time I go live. I highly recommend joining Shopee Live because it’s very easy and offers a seamless and convenient shopping experience for the viewers,” she adds.

    From Banker to Live Streamer

    Nikka recently left her work at a bank to focus on her shop on Shopee. As a new seller, she got inspired by other Shopee sellers who live stream their products on the app. Following their footsteps, she decided to use Shopee Live to connect and build a long-term relationship with her buyers and viewers. At the start of her Shopee Live experience, she streamed for four hours, but now,  she takes up to six to eight hours due to the high demand of her viewers.

    “I enjoy doing live streams. When I started, I only had 30 to 40 viewers, but the more I did it, the more viewers I gained. Now I constantly have more than 100 viewers per stream. With Shopee Live, I’m building an online community and connecting with potential friends. It’s not just about selling your items but rather building a bond with your buyers.”

    As she utilizes Shopee Live, Nikka’s orders have grown and she receives more than 100 orders per live streaming. Recently, she and her family celebrated a milestone as she reached 10,000 followers on Shopee.

    Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “With more sellers venturing online to grow their businesses, Shopee is redoubling its efforts to allow sellers to connect and engage with their consumers better. We are happy to hear uplifting stories from our sellers on how Shopee Live has benefited them. We will continue to innovate our platform and build on existing in-app features to help sellers accelerate their business growth online. ”

    Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale

    From July 23 to August 8, shoppers can look forward to these three sellers’ live stream sessions at the upcoming Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale. Users can enjoy free shipping for selected stores, deals as low as ₱8, mix-and-match bundle deals, and ShopeePay fashion vouchers. Users can also enjoy exclusive offers from leading brands such as Silver Kingdom, Hanford, Maybelline, Primer Group, Penshoppe, and iTrends.

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

    T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

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