Tune in on August 8 and stand a chance to be one of the lucky winners.
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is inviting everyone to tune in to Wowowin on August 8 to stand a chance to win a total of ₱1.2 million worth of prizes. From 5:30 PM to 6:10 PM, the audience can anticipate fun games, non-stop prizes and giveaways, 8-peso deals, and up to 90% off on leading brands. Joining Wowowin’s main host Willie Revillame are Kapuso stars Sanya Lopez and Andrea Torres as co-host and performer.
Key highlights of Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale:
On August 8, viewers can look forward to fun Shopee games, low-priced deals, and big cash prizes. Key highlights include:
Shopee Shake: One player can win ₱300,000 on Shopee Shake. They should tune in to Wowowin at 5:45 PM for a chance to play and win.
Watch & Win: Four viewers can each win ₱80,000 cash prize plus ₱10,000 worth of groceries. To join, users should pre-register on the Watch & Win microsite and tune in to Wowowin. Registration is from August 1, 12 midnight to August 8, 12 noon.
Shopee Catch: One viewer can win ₱500,000 cash on Shopee Catch. Viewers have to catch items with a box or a bag, and the player with the most items is the winner.
₱8 deals: On August 8, viewers can score ₱8-deals such as an eco-friendly t-shirt, a Nintendo Switch Labo, and a Platinum KS-10 Plus Junior 2 Karaoke Player.
Exclusive promos from leading brands: Users can also enjoy exclusive offers and discounts of up to 30% off on leading brands such as Silver Kingdom, Hanford, Maybelline, Primer Group, Penshoppe, and iTrends. Shoppers can also avail of fantastic deals on jewelry, electronics, and eyewear on Shopee’s TV Special on Wowowin.
Robinsons Bank (RBANK) has rolled out a new digital solution that will provide ease and convenience for the thousands of Filipinos that are awaiting their financial aid from the government.
In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), RBANK successfully started the digital disbursement of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) subsidy in Laurel, Batangas.
With RBANK’s new digital solution, beneficiaries were able to receive their SAP payouts through a cardless withdrawal process using RBANK ATMs instead of going through manual disbursement and risk exposure to the Covid virus.
“We, at Robinsons Bank, were eager to partner with DSWD for this initiative. We believe that our efforts have always had the bigger purpose of uplifting the lives of our fellow Filipinos — in line with our advocacy of financial inclusion. With this process, we also provided them with a bank account. We know that with our digital banking solutions, we can, and we want to do our part in helping our kababayan during these hard times,” RBANK Retail Banking Segment Head Salvador “Buddy” Paps shared.
After the success of the initial distribution, RBANK is set to roll out the cardless withdrawal of the SAP payout for the second batch of beneficiaries in Laurel, Batangas, and to more places in the NCR and Albay in the coming weeks.
According to Mr.Paps, RBANK went through a lot of preparation to ensure that the service will be easy even for those unfamiliar with transacting via the ATM.
Shifting to digital disbursement
Committed to providing ease and convenience in all its services, RBANK has also trained DSWD representatives so they can readily assist the beneficiaries in completing their cardless withdrawal process. This ensured that the payout will move swiftly and avoid instances that can hold back the queue.
“Sobrang dali lang po ng pagkuha ng subsidy kumpara sa ibang transaction. Kinailangan lang mag-reply sa text at sundin ang instructions. Wala akong naging problema, sobrang bilis ng processing. Maraming salamat po sa Robinsons Bank kasi mas pinadali niyo ang pagkuha ng SAP subsidy,” one of the beneficiaries expressed (identity withheld for safety).
Furthermore, another beneficiary was also very happy with the outcome of the distribution, “Sobrang dali lang po. Wala pang isang minuto nakapagwithdraw na ako. Walang hassle.”
The shift to a digitalized disbursement through RBank’s E-Ayuda aims to speed up the distribution process to the beneficiaries. With E-Ayuda, RBank was able to provide the beneficiaries with a bank account that could store the government’s cash assistance, making the withdrawal process easier. They can also choose to upgrade their accounts to a Simple Savings account, to widen the banking features that they can enjoy.
Securing a safe payout
As hundreds of beneficiaries were expected to flock the Municipal Hall of Laurel, DSWD and the LGU assisted in managing the crowd for a smooth flow from registration to payout . The presence of the local police helped in maintaining security and order in the premises. The SAP beneficiaries waited comfortably in the municipal gym while they underwent initial screening to ensure a faster process with their withdrawal.
Additionally, in keeping with health and safety protocols, beneficiaries were ushered to the pay-out location in batches.
Through digital innovation and RBANK’s coordination with the LGU and DSWD, the SAP payout in Laurel, Batangas proved to be a success.
RBank, with the help of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB) has also begun the distribution of the SAP payout in different municipalities in Albay. According to LSB President Mykel D. Abad, being tapped as a partner of DSWD is a “great opportunity as LSB has always aspired to be of help to those in need.”
Recognized as the Fastest Growing Commercial Bank in the Philippines for 2020, Robinsons Bank is the financial services arm of the JG Summit Group of Companies, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. It currently ranks 18th among universal and commercial banks in the country, with assets amounting to Php 131.088 Bn as of December 2019.
For inquiries and concerns, you may reach Robinsons Bank through its Customer Care Center at (02) 8637-CARE (2273) or domestic toll-free 1-800-10-637-CARE (2273); or visit its website at www.robinsonsbank.com.ph. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/robinsonsbank. Stay updated and join RBank’s Viber Community at https://bit.ly/RBankCommunity to know the latest announcements.
With the ongoing pandemic, the COVID-19 virus has been on everybody’s mind, causing tremendous anxiety and fear in everyone. While undeniably COVID-19 has resulted in a health crisis of unparalleled proportions, the issue of HIV in the Philippines alongside that of LGBTQIA+ community concerns still remains a critical one, more so in view of the latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS).
Statistics from the DOH show that the average number of people newly diagnosed with HIV on a daily basis is at 35. Furthermore, the number of HIV cases among sexually active males has been considerable, with January to December 2019 figures pegged at 7,743 male to male transmissions.
Additional data shows that from January 1984 to December 2019, sexual contact among men who have sex with men (MSM) is at 85% or 59,906, and was the predominant mode of transmission. This is followed by male-female sex at 11% or 7,476, and sharing of infected needles at 3% or 2,166. More than half of men who have sex with men at 52% or 31,377 were 25-34 years old at the time of testing, and 31% or 18,555 were 15-24 years old.
These figures resulted in the DOH Central Office National AIDS and STI (sexually transmitted infection) Prevention and Control Program to sound the alarm over how more young Filipino men are being infected by HIV.
Meanwhile, data from the 2019 Global AIDS Report shows that the population size estimate of men who have sex with men stands at 830,000, with an HIV prevalence of 5%, HIV testing and status awareness at 28.4%, and condom use at 40.1%. In the same study, the population size estimate of transgenders stands at 190,000, HIV testing and status awareness at 36.3%, and condom use at 40.6.%.
“The lockdown imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and difficulties to a lot of people, where people living with HIV (PLHIV) have not been spared,” says Dr. Louie Ocampo, Country Director of UNAIDS Philippines. “Early on, for example, accessing life-saving antiretroviral therapy and prevention services including condoms became difficult. It’s imperative therefore that all stakeholders’ work together to ensure uninterrupted access to HIV services is provided and that we remain relentless in our drive to curb a possible second wave of the HIV epidemic in the country.”
Truly no one is invincible to catching HIV, and now more than ever, the use of protection and the importance of always being prepared in encounters cannot be stressed enough. This bares even more relevant with the recently concluded virtual celebration of Pride Month – with the call of the LGBTQIA+ community, one of the most vulnerable sectors of HIV, for inclusivity and acceptance – and the active participation of Durex.
Through its No One Way Love All Ways Campaign, which emphasizes that there’s really no one way to own your sexuality, Durex continues the fight to curb the spread of HIV in the Philippines, even in this season of COVID-19.
Beyond the No One Way Love All Ways Campaign, Durex has a host of other worthwhile initiatives in partnership with various stakeholders. Included here is the brand’s donation of condoms to the Taguig City Health Office last April, which were then distributed to health centers as well as being made available for the city’s telemedicine program. Durex is also donating P20K worth of products to LoveYourself for their National HIV Prevention Month activities this August.
Without question, hand in hand with the present fight against COVID-19, so must the fight for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with HIV continue. So, too, is the need to arrest the alarming rise in HIV cases in the country.
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In fairness, FERN-C has finally revealed the new celebrity brand ambassador through online event dubbed as “inFERNess!” last July 27, 2020.
She is known as the country’s Popstar Royalty with a very large and loyal fan base. Even if she is busy with her showbiz commitments, Sarah Geronimo-Gudicelli makes sure that she closely monitors her health and that she takes her Vitamin C every day.
Now that Sarah has settled down and is ready to start her own family, she knows that she has to prioritize her and her family’s immunity in these unprecedented times. Sarah has found a new partner in strengthening her immunity as she is the new celebrity endorser of Fern C.
“Inferness, Fern C is a big help for me because most of the time, I leave the house without eating breakfast,” Sarah related. “Fern C is sodium ascorbate, so I can take it even on an empty stomach without having to worry about getting the acidic side effect.”
Fern C is the number one sodium ascorbate brand that can up our immunity without the acidity caused by certain Vitamin C brands. It is an immune system booster, an anti-oxidant and increases resistance to infectious diseases without the acidic side effect. This non-acidic form of Vitamin C also means that more people can take Fern-C anytime even on an empty stomach.
“Sarah is the perfect celebrity endorser of Fern-C because she is the embodiment of a successful and busy person who wants to always boost her immunity by taking Fern-C,” said Sharmaine Abarientos, the General Manager of STADA. “Both Sarah and Fern-C are the best in their fields because they are both established and have the desire to help more people improve their health and well-being.”
In addition to having a new celebrity endorser, Fern-C is now being manufactured by STADA. STADA, a German pharmaceutical company, is a trusted and reliable partner in Europe for more than 120 years. It is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals with a long-standing heritage rooted in pharmacies. Its goal is to offer quality medicines at reasonable prices across all segments of healthcare – specialty, generics and consumer health.
As part of their aggressive expansion, the group acquired Fern-C, one of the leading brands in the local Vitamin C market. Worldwide, the STADA Group is represented in more than 30 countries in about 50 subsidiaries. In the Philippines, it is a strong player in the field of Ophthalmology and is poised to expand its footprint in the generics and consumer health business with brands like Oilatum and Zerochol.
“Fern-C will be better than ever under STADA because we will really give the brand the boost it needs in terms of heavier campaign support and greater brand accessibility,” Abarientos said. “Fern C has an established brand heritage and we will be able to develop a strong consumer healthcare platform to launch other quality product as well as to provide better health for all Filipinos.”
For millions of people working from home, using the right technology is part of getting the job done. That is why most professionals invest in efficient and reliable equipment to help them perform better and achieve more, wherever business takes them.
Combining style, efficiency, and durability, the new HP ProBook 400 series allows one to work smarter and look good while at it. It counts on a thin, stylish durable design that protects technology that is built strong from the core up. It also boasts of integrated security and a spill-resistant keyboard feature, letting one meet the demands of work proficiently.
Work remotely stylish and secure
With the HP ProBook 400 series, one can tackle workloads with technology that protects what is essential for everyday use. It also has a Mylar film atop the keyboard, protecting the sensitive electronics from minor spills.
A hybrid of style and power, the HP ProBook 430 G7 is built with a unique sense of style and sophistication suitable for business.
Fingerprint passwords and wireless connection
Remembering passwords one by one can be a thing of the past. With the new HP ProBook 400 series, access multiple websites safely by simply logging in via a fingerprint reader. One can also send documents and photos wirelessly to an HP ePrinter via the HP ePrint Driver app installed on the laptop.
Improving the way you work. Collaboration made easy with the new HP ProBook 440 G7, with top-notch durability and security features only from HP.
Collaborate better by easily sharing internet connection through the HP Wireless Hotspot. Whether around colleagues or working with family at home, get online fast and improve productivity with this wireless internet connection sharing feature.
More ways to go Pro
The HP ProBook 400 series lets one power through deadline-driven days with a choice of the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or AMD Ryzen™ quad-core processors, both offering amazing value in speed and performance.
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Those that run on the 10th Gen quad-core Intel® Core™ processors are the HP ProBook 430 (13″ diagonal HD display), HP ProBook 440 (14″ diagonal HD display), and the HP ProBook 450 (15.6″ diagonal HD display). Meanwhile, those that operate on the AMD Ryzen™ quad-core processors are the HP ProBook 445 (14″ diagonal HD display) and the HP ProBook 455 (15” diagonal HD display).
The new HP ProBook 400 series is a thin, light, feature-rich PC, working with high-octane processors and outstanding battery life.
With five options to choose from, one can find a perfect size that brings excellent versatility and multitasking performance suitable for both business and leisure. Get a hand on the new HP ProBook 400 series by ordering online via https://forms.gle/6f3yX6Xu1uALNQNK7.
From July 29 to August 7, Shopee Live viewers can look forward to exciting games, raffles, and exclusive discounts on fashion items
Calling all shoppers and fashionistas! Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is giving away over ₱450,000 worth of prizes at Shopee Live’s 8.8 Fashionista Comeback. From July 29 to August 7, viewers can tune in to the following fashion challenges, trivial games, and fashion quizzes to win brand giveaways, ShopeePay credits, brand vouchers, and Shopee coins.
Users can join in the fun with these following Shopee Live activities:
8.8 Sulit OOTDs: Users can score amazing deals and participate in two featured live stream segments to win cash prizes. For Style on a Budget, viewers have to create a full outfit based on the budget given while Shopee Fashion Icon Day encourages users to post a side-by-side photo of their OOTDs inspired by their favorite fashion icon.
8.8 Fashion Challenge: On August 7, users can participate in three games, namely Guess Who, Fashion Truth or Dare, Who Wore it Better, for a chance to win up to ₱30,000. To win in these games, viewers should guess the personality based on their iconic looks, answer trivia questions correctly, and vote for the live streamer with the best outfit.
Daily Suki Shopper: From August 1 to 7, there will be one winner of ₱2,000 worth of ShopeePay credits daily. On August 8, two winners can win ₱8,000 worth of ShopeePay credits each. Daily Suki Shopper segment chooses the winners via raffle draw*. To join, viewers must purchase any product during a live streamers’ episode. One check-out is equivalent to one raffle entry.
Deals and Promos: Aside from discount vouchers and featured brand deals, users can also enjoy exclusive discounts from fashion brands such as:
Jeiky Jeans apparels up to 75% off
Shoe King footwears up to 66% off
Perfect On bags and Vivibag products up to 80%
Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale
The Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale is happening from July 23 to August 8. Shoppers can look forward to 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.
On July 29, shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off on selected Sketcher items from Shopee
Calling all shoe-fanatics! Trying to find the perfect pair of shoes? Look no further as Skechers is having their end of season sale on Shopee. On July 29, shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off on selected pairs of shoes at Shopee’s 8.8 Fashion Sale. Here are eight pairs of kicks shoppers can indulge in:
Rock the suede look with Skechers Women Moda Perswayed. It’s designed with a stitching accent and memory foam cushion, perfectly mixing style and comfort.
Shape up with Skechers Men Go Walk Revolution. It’s made with comfortable and breathable materials making afternoon strolls and jogs more enjoyable.
Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale
The Shopee 8.8 Fashion Sale is happening from July 23 to August 8. Shoppers can look forward to 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.
While it can be a challenge for some, making desserts can be fun especially when you follow simple recipes and use ingredients that you can find at home.
For your next dessert project, you can try these easy-to-make treats using Swiss Miss:
A cold, sweet fix with Swiss Miss Ice
Satisfy your chocolate craving by making Swiss Miss Ice. Just dissolve a pack of Swiss Miss Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate in 180ml of warm water, and pour it into an ice tray. Freeze for at least 3 hours. Put the Swiss Miss ice cubes in a glass, pour a milk of your choice, and enjoy a rich chocolate drink for a movie night.
Make merienda even sweeter with this dessert in a mug recipe. Start by mixing one pack of Swiss Miss Choco Milk Blends, ¼ cup of flour and one teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Add ¼ cup of milk, ¼ cup of melted butter, and one teaspoon of vanilla extract, then stir until mixture is smooth. Pour this batter into two microwavable cups and microwave these on high power for two minutes. You can also steam these cups in a pan, over high heat, for 15 minutes. Once done, let it cool for one minute. You can add another layer of flavor by topping this with vanilla ice cream.
Swiss Miss Choco Milk Blends is the newest variant of Swiss Miss. It is made from pure melted chocolate, fresh milk and marshmallows. For only Php 8.00 (SRP), you can have an instant “comfort treat” at home to make your days even happier.
Do you have other creative ways to enjoy Swiss Miss? Post them on social media and tag Swiss Miss Philippines on Facebook.
Swiss Miss is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), makers of well-loved Filipino goodies such as Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Cream-O, Cloud 9, Maxx, C2 Cool and Clean and Great Taste.
