Category: Home & Living

  • Durex to launch an all-new campaign focused on HIV Protection & Preparedness Education (PPE): This all-digital campaign stresses the ongoing dangers of HIV during this pandemic

    Durex to launch an all-new campaign focused on HIV Protection & Preparedness Education (PPE): This all-digital campaign stresses the ongoing dangers of HIV during this pandemic

    In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of HIV and the dangers it brings, seems to have taken a backseat amidst everything that the whole world is experiencing right now. Yet, what people don’t seem to realize is that HIV is equally threatening as COVID-19. In the same way that we are told to wear masks and face shields, being properly educated, prepared, and protected against HIV is likewise critical in today’s times.

    With this in mind, Durex launches its latest digital campaign dubbed as “Protection & Preparedness Education” or PPE in short. This timely initiative aims to heighten HIV awareness, stressing the constant relevance of safe sex and “Always Coming Prepared”—and that we must never let our guards down. Whether for singles or stay-at-home couples, using protection—which can provide necessary safeguards without limiting pleasure—is crucial, as health and wellness concerns continue to take front and center, during the ongoing pandemic.

    Towards this end, Durex has lined-up a series of online events, headlined by the crew of Boys Night Out (BNO)—TonyToni, Slick Rick, and Sam YG—the campaign’s main ambassadors.

    “With all that is happening during these trying times, we must not lose sight of the fact that HIV remains to be a serious concern, one that is as life-threatening as COVID-19,” says Durex Philippines. “The Always Come Prepared campaign of Durex therefore continues, made just as relevant and timely—in keeping with the situation by going online. We will keep on with our goal of educating the public about HIV Prevention, and that being prepared is always a must.”

    Among the exciting and relevant activities to watch out for include an online staging of the University Townhall series featuring speakers from the medical field, psychology, HIV, and LGBTQIA+ awareness and advocacy; the launch of HIV Awareness E-Learning Videos that’s well suited for the shift towards online learning; and Vlog collabs with influencers and celebrities focused on fun, health and wellness activities.

    Stay tuned for more details by subscribing to Durex Philippines’ YouTube Channel.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +638937472 | +639173068591

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

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

  • Revamp Your Home with Awesome Products from the Shopee Super Gadget Zone Sale

    Revamp Your Home with Awesome Products from the Shopee Super Gadget Zone Sale

    On July 15, shoppers can get up to 90% off discount on selected items.

    Do you want to increase your productivity as you work from home during this period? Give your home a grand makeover with Shopee! Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Super Gadget Zone Sale with up to 90% off discounts from brands such as Iwata, Union, and Avision.

    As more Filipinos continue to work, play, and shop from home, Shopee is offering consumers a one-day-only grand sale for all their electronics, gadgets, and appliances needs. Here are some must-have items for each room of the house:

    Kitchen

    Make the kitchen your escape from work with these kitchen appliances you can get for up to 83% off. 

    Living Room

    Make your living room your place of rest with these home appliances that offer discounts from 15% to 70% off.

    Work-from-home Area

    Embrace creativity and productivity with these office must-haves.

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

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

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

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

    M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PRO

  • HP 21.5-inch FHD monitor takes multitasking to greater lengths

    HP 21.5-inch FHD monitor takes multitasking to greater lengths

    Working from home can have its benefits—not having to wear a uniform or rushing to the office, enjoying more than the usual number of coffee breaks or snacks, or having extra time with the family.

    Temporarily working from home or setting up a home-office will also mean achieving greater productivity, especially if one has a secondary screen such as the HP P22h G4 FHD Monitor.

    Studies reveal that multiple monitors can increase productivity by 42% or more[1]. And the P22h Monitor is one stylish and sleek business display that can surely boost productivity as it serves as a bigger second screen for those using a desktop or laptop with smaller displays.

    With an ample 21.5-inch diagonal Full HD IPS screen with a 3-sided micro-edge bezel for unlimited sightlines, the HP Monitor is capable of multi-display setups and convenient navigation of documents and spreadsheets, providing a better work experience—from essential presentation features and comfort adjustability, to advanced connectivity—all at an affordable tag price.

    The P22h Monitor has a 1920 x 1080 resolution to deliver clear and crisp images for all content, including documents, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, pictures, and videos. It has 100mm of available adjustable height, plus it swivels and tilts 5/+25 (+/-2) and has 90° pivot rotation which makes for the best view that puts content front and center of the workstation, making for optimum ergonomics.

    The monitor has HDMI and DisplayPort™ connectors, allowing quick and versatile connectivity to HP Desktop Mini, HP Chromebox, and select HP Thin Client. Its VGA connector also enables compatibility and connectivity to older devices and other equipment. It also has a display assistant that allows users to manage the display and quickly resize screen partitions so they can work in separate regions of the screen.

    So, what are you waiting for? Get the HP P22h G4 FHD Monitor to boost your multitasking and productivity today. Get it online with a three-year standard limited warranty at Lazada (https://bit.ly/HPmonitorsLazada)


    [1] Jon Peddie Research: Multi-monitor Usage and Trends, Report, July 2017

    REFERENCE:

    Abbey Malvar

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +639. 17.708.8346

    abbey.malvar@stratworks.ph

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

  • Shopee celebrates Mother’s Day with the official launch of Shopee Mom’s Club

    Shopee celebrates Mother’s Day with the official launch of Shopee Mom’s Club

    Shopee Mom’s Club members will get access to wide community support and exclusive benefits from top brands.

    Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Mom’s Club, an exclusive one-stop-shop membership group dedicated to helping Filipino mothers and mothers-to-be in their parenting journeys. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Shopee gives thanks to all Filipino mothers with exclusive deals and discounts.

    What are the perks of being a part of the Shopee Mom’s Club?

    Free Sign-up: To become a Shopee Mom, all mothers have to do is fill up the online application form and they will receive amazing offers such as:

    • A PHP100 welcome voucher
    • Exclusive brand discounts of up to 35%

    Free vouchers: Registered members of Shopee Mom’s Club will enjoy free shipping vouchers monthly and exclusive brand vouchers up to 35% off for everyday essentials, including toys, diapers, and milk formulas. Members can also get early access to upcoming promotions from established brands like Lactum, Johnson & Johnson, Uni-Care, and Huggies.

    Best prices and exclusive deals on essentials at Shopee Mom’s Club sale: All Filipino mothers can take advantage of the Shopee Mom’s Club sale to get all their essentials. From May 6 – 10, members can enjoy discounts up to 80% off, an extra Free Shipping voucher, and a brand discount voucher at the Shopee Mom’s Club sale.

    A chance to be part of a community that focuses on nurturing each other: Shopee Mom’s Club serves as an online community where mothers can get practical information on baby care basics to toddler no-no’s. They can also connect and learn from other moms via Shopee Moms Viber Community by sharing their experiences in their parenting journeys.

    Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines said: “Being a mother is not easy, especially during this period, where they have to strike a delicate balance between work and family. We want to show our gratitude to all Filipino mothers for their hard work and dedication with the official launch of Shopee Mom’s Club just in time for Mother’s Day. This initiative serves as a comprehensive support system to meet the key needs of mothers as well as build a community for mothers to connect and support each other.”

    With Shopee Mom’s Club serving as a one-stop-shop for exclusive deals — getting the best price for mommy essentials has never been this easy and fun. Mothers can look out for exciting deals and promotions at the Shopee Mom’s Club sale.

    Mothers who want to sign up for this exclusive club and be part of this amazing journey can do so at https://shopee.ph/m/mom-club.

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

    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 selection 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 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.

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

    T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

    M.+63 919 005 2173

    M2COMMS  | M2SOCIAL  | M2LIVE  | PROI

  • Be a Smart Shopper! 5 Shop from Home Tips For Every Filipino

    Be a Smart Shopper! 5 Shop from Home Tips For Every Filipino

    Catch the 5.5 Shopee Mart Sale from April 22 to May 5 and enjoy deals as low as  ₱5 and Free Shipping with P0 minimum spend

    In the middle of the COVID-19 outbreak, we must stay healthy and safe. Shopping at home is the most convenient way to get your daily essential needs, and there’s no better way to get your shopping done from home than with Shopee! Here are some tips to make your #ShopeeAtHome experience easier and help you decide better:

    1. Plan ahead and ready your list

    Make a list and check it twice. This will give you an overview of what items you really need to buy and help you manage your budget. It will also ensure that you don’t forget essential personal care items like antibacterial soaps and shampoos before hitting the checkout button. Take a look at Shopee’s collection and sale pages to see the variety of great deals that are available. Shopee’s collections also make it easier for you to find the items on your list, and get great deals to boot!

    1. Choose healthy

    A healthy lifestyle starts with smart choices when buying food. Make sure to fill your pantry with nutrient-packed meals and drinks. Shopee offers a variety of food products packed with essential vitamins and minerals. You can use its search filter function for easy access to its wide range of food and beverage items, health supplements, and more.

    1. Order in bulk

    Save more money and get additional discounts when you buy in bulk. Find shop vouchers and bundle deals that give you an extra discount when you purchase more items from the same shop. Items marked as Wholesale can also help you save–if you buy the specified number of items, you can get them at a discounted price.

    1. Invest in your family’s protection

    During this Enhanced Community Quarantine, it may be difficult to find disinfectants and protective gear in local grocery stores. Luckily, Shopee provides a wide range of health products on their Flash Deals and branded collections including face masks, hand sanitizers, alcohol, and anti-bacterial cleaners. Not only is there a lot of variety to choose from, but you’ll also get great discounts.

    1. Look for best deals and bargains

    Don’t fret! Shopee offers the best deals on all your essential needs with 5.5 Shopee Mart Sale. Starting from April 22 – May 5, you can now #ShopeeFromHome and get deals as low as ₱5 and a Free Shipping with P0 minimum spend on your favorite essential goods. Score even better deals when you use discount vouchers, cashback vouchers, and Shopee coins. Even more vouchers await you when you shop using ShopeePay. In addition, top brands like P&G, Wyeth, Nestle, Unilever, Enfagrow, and Abbot will be giving discounts at up to 50% off.

    Visit https://shopee.ph/5-5 for more information.

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

    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 selection 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 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.

    REFERENCE:

    Catherine Llanes

    Media Relations Manager

    T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

    M.+63 919 005 2173

    M2COMMS  | M2SOCIAL  | M2LIVE  | PROI

  • Make Valentine’s Day celebrations last a lifetime with Original HP Inks

    Make Valentine’s Day celebrations last a lifetime with Original HP Inks

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not surprising to see people go the extra mile to send flowers, chocolates and gifts to their loved ones—spouse, child, parent, partner, or friend—if only to show their affection, in the best way they can.

    And in today’s digital world, expressing one’s feelings can also be as easy as sending lovely messages through text, email, or even social media posts.

    However, nothing beats saying “I love you” in the most romantic way than with a hand-crafted Valentine’s Day greeting card or a love letter penned or printed on a special paper, decorated by pictures and mementos.

    More than Valentine’s offerings, these are colorful reminders of precious moments spent together—accompanied by heart-warming messages—which truly serve as a tangible way of expressing one’s undying affection, one that is as real as the love one can shower another person.

    That is why many people hold on to their greeting cards, love letters, postcards, pictures, and other printed keepsakes that show how their relationship has grown through the years.

    With this red-letter day shared, and knowing how couples, families, and friends would want to hold dear their Valentine’s celebrations, HP has taken more than 500 years of combined experience to develop innovative ink cartridges that use 36,000 drops of ink per second to make a printout last a lifetime, expressly on HP paper.

    HP Ink’s superior quality also boasts of vibrant colors in permanent ink that accurately paints a fade-resistant photograph, so people can always look back to their sweet and sincere pictures taken on Valentine’s Day, even years after.

    Its trusted quality enables the Original HP Ink to work the first time, every time, so there are no wasted photos of one’s memorable Valentine’s Day celebration. Its fast-drying and anti-curling properties also prevent costly and inconvenient paper jams.

    Original HP Ink’s affordability also allows for more prints at a lower cost, so one can make as many Valentine’s Day cards, letters, and photos to share with families and friends, which they can even show their even future children.

    Create heartfelt love letters, greeting cards and posters, and keep special moments alive with pictures that never fade using HP Original inks and printers.

    With its superb way of reinventing memories that never fade for generations of families to share and enjoy, the HP printer and Original HP Inks are truly the best tools to keep special moments alive. Want to reinvent memories today? Head on over to the nearest HP printer reseller to get an HP DeskJet printer and Original HP Inks that can produce printouts that will last a lifetime.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • Start smart this 2020 with Samsung smart TV discounts, freebies

    Start smart this 2020 with Samsung smart TV discounts, freebies

    There are very few things that feel as great as a fresh start, especially as a new year rolls in.

    While there are a lot of people who are raring to improve their lifestyles, or tick off items on their list of resolutions, some simply want to share better quality time with their loved ones, especially at home.

    Upgrading to a big-sized smart TV can enhance the family’s home entertainment experience with the access to more varied content from popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.

    Anyone can watch not only their favorite local TV and cable channels, but also enjoy online content such as photos, videos, music, and even games. Smart TVs also come with screen mirroring features to enable content stored in compatible devices—smartphones, tablets and laptops.

    With all the perks that can be enjoyed with owning a smart TV, Samsung Philippines is also giving everyone the best reasons to upgrade to a bigger-sized screen with higher resolution, with its 2020 Smart Start for the New Year promo.

    From January 15 up to February 29, 2020, the 49-inch smart FHD TV model can be purchased for only P20,999. Other big Samsung UHD TVs are also available with amazing discounts.

    Moreover, buyers of participating QLED and super big-sized UHD TV models will also get a FREE Samsung Premium products such as the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note10+, Side-by-Side Refrigerators, Samsung Dolby Atmos Soundbar, Galaxy Tab, or Galaxy A20 smartphone delivered right at their doorstep by registering their TV purchase at www.samsung-redemption.com/ph/login.

    Enjoy savings and freebies as big and as exciting as the experience of a brand-new Smart TV.

    Head down to participating Samsung authorized dealer stores nationwide to enjoy this promotion between January 15 and February 29, 2020. Redemption period for free items is until April 30, 2020. Per DTI-Fair Trade permit no. FTEB 27637, series of 2019. For promo updates and information, visit Samsung Philippines’ official Facebook page (@SamsungPH) or visit (https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/2020/smart-start-tv/).  

    About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com/.

    For questions or clarifications, you may reach out to:

    Marlene Cinco Samsung Philippines +632 214 7777 / m.cinco@samsung.com Alex Pastor Stratworks, Inc. +63 920 968 0241 / alex.pastor@stratworks.ph

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • ZEN and DEI Properties launch the first ever budget hotel in BGC

    ZEN and DEI Properties launch the first ever budget hotel in BGC

    ZEN Rooms, the #1 hotel chain in the Philippines, launched ZEN Premium Uptown BGC, the first and only budget hotel in Bonifacio Global City. Former Vice President of the Philippines Jejomar Binay led the opening ceremony last December 12, 2019 in Taguig City.

    The opening of ZEN Premium Uptown BGC is in line with the pioneering spirit of ZEN Rooms, which already has a track record of disrupting the short-term accommodation sector. In 2016, ZEN Rooms entered the Philippines with the aim to radically improve the value-for-money of hotels in the country, historically plagued by high prices, unsafe facilities and poor guest ratings.

    In 2017, ZEN launched ZEN Homes in BGC, the first affordable, professionally-run service apartment brand in the Philippines. Today, ZEN is once again disturbing the sector by opening the only budget hotel in BGC, with a budget premium positioning. Indeed, presently there are only 5 hotels in BGC, all of which are 4 and 5 star properties with rates of PHP 8,000 and above per night.

    ZEN’s newly built hotel has 105 rooms and is conveniently located alongside Kalayaan avenue, only five minutes away walk from Uptown Mall with rates starting at only PHP 1,500 per night. The building is owned by DEI Properties, one of the leading family-owned developers in the Philippines.

    The opening of ZEN Premium Uptown BGC is part of ZEN’s continuous effort in providing a solution to the lack of affordable accommodations the country’s most dynamic business district, in line with its aim to democratize travel to all.

    “BGC Developers have built an amazing modern city with tremendous appeal but with unfortunately no affordable hotels, leading to nonsense situations where business travellers are forced to either spend excessively on high-end hotels at the Fort or commute hours to reach their meetings in BGC. With the launch of ZEN Premium Uptown, we are delighted to be putting an end to this unfair nonsense with our partner DEI Properties.” says BGC based Nathan Boublil, Co-Founder and CEO of ZEN Rooms.

    From left to right: Michael Raquiza Country Manager of ZEN Rooms Philippines, Carlo Antonio AVP DEI Properties, Nathan Boublil CEO ZEN Rooms, Elaine Ignacio-Dalusung, BAC Chairman DEI Properties, Former Vice President of the Philippines, Jejomar Binay, Czarina Ignacio Sales and Marketing Manager DEI Properties, Danny Igancio President DEI Properties.

    About ZEN Rooms

    Founded in 2015 by entrepreneurs Nathan Boublil and Kiren Tanna, ZEN Rooms was established to improve the state of budget hospitality in Southeast Asia, making travel more affordable and safer. ZEN is now one of the fastest growing hospitality companies in the region, the #1 hotel chain in the Philippines and the only full stack hospitality brand in Southeast Asia. ZEN helps budget and mid-range hotels operate more efficiently and increase the value of their property through a range of operational and technological solutions. ZEN provides safe and affordable travel for millions of travelers staying at ZEN’s franchised or operated properties each year. ZEN has raised US$23M equity funding from leading institutional investors Rocket Internet, Ooredoo Telecom, RedBadge Pacific, SBI Investments Korea and Yanolja.

    Reference:

    Nika Beniece Plana | Marketing & PR Manager`
    Tel/WhatsApp: +63 915 712 2069 | Skype: nikabeniece
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