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Shopee Sees Growth In Digital Payments as Filipinos Adjust to the New Normal
While 70% of purchases made through digital payments were by younger users, Shopee also saw an increased adoption among users aged over 50

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, saw an acceleration in digital payments as Filipinos fulfill more daily needs online amidst the ongoing pandemic. Shopee saw an increase in the number of digital payments made on the platform since the beginning of the pandemic. More people paid for their purchases via credit cards, bank transfers, and ShopeePay. According to a Boston Consulting Group report, this trend will continue as more Southeast Asian households embrace digital payments during and after Covid-19.

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “2020 has brought about significant shifts in the way we live, work and shop online. Among these shifts is the accelerated move towards a cashless society across the region. In line with social distancing efforts, we see consumers embracing digital payments for greater convenience and security. Local governments are also stepping up their efforts to encourage this move. Similarly, Shopee continues to offer a wide range of digital payment options to cater to evolving needs, including ShopeePay, our mobile wallet.”

Shopee outlines three observations on digital payments in the Philippines:
1. Increased adoption of digital payments among older users: 70% of the total number of purchases made using digital payments were by users between the ages of 18 to 34. However, older users are also starting to adopt digital payments when shopping online. Shopee observed a 100% increase in the number of ShopeePay transactions among users over the age of 50. Given that older users typically find it harder to adapt to digital payments, this heartening trend illustrates the ease of use of ShopeePay and the trust it has built among users.
2. Men’s adoption of digital payments is higher than women: Men increasingly value the convenience and security of digital payments. Over the past year, the rate of growth in the adoption of digital payments is 80% higher for men than for women.
3. Digital payments are more prevalent in urban cities: The National Capital Region (NCR) has the highest digital payment adoption. Larger cities, which are critical drivers of the Philippines’ economic growth, have better connectivity and a more developed IT infrastructure. Individuals in these cities also have better accessibility to smartphones, contributing to the adoption of digital payments.
Shopee is committed to meeting the needs of its users. Through its integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay, Shopee strives to ensure that users can shop and pay with ease. In addition to the ease of use, ShopeePay offers several benefits to users, including convenience, a seamless user experience, security, and more significant cost savings.

Convenient and easy to top-up: ShopeePay is easy to top-up through a variety of methods. These include online banking, payment centers, and over-the-counter bank transactions. Through ShopeePay, users can make online payments, top-up their wallets, transfer, and withdraw funds.

Safe and secure payment method: ShopeePay follows the highest security standards. An automated registration process protects the user, and there is also a dedicated 24h Customer Service team.

Greater cost savings with ShopeePay promotions: ShopeePay users can enjoy the following regular promotions:
- Mobile Load: New users can earn 30 coins when they buy ₱100 worth of load, while regular users get big discounts when they buy load via ShopeePay.
- Bills Payment: Users can claim 150 to 350 coins (with ₱800 minimum spend) when they pay their utility bills via ShopeePay.
- ShopeePay Day: Users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on ShopeePay Thursdays. They can also enjoy up to 20% off discount with minimum spending of ₱200.
Yu closed, “As more consumers turn to our platform to stay connected and fulfill their daily needs, we are committed to leveraging our key strengths to help consumers adapt to the new normal. We want to provide our users with easy access to digital payment services such as ShopeePay, through an integrated and secure ecosystem.”

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

For me, it’s advisable make digital payments when it is needed especially during this time of COVID-19 Pandemic but always be careful and keep safe in doing this transactions to avoid fraud and other incidental matters.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It was launched in 7 markets in 2015 to connect consumers, sellers, and businesses in the region.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy, with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

About SeaMoney

SeaMoney is a leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia. Its mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

SeaMoney’s offerings include mobile wallet services, under the AirPay and ShopeePay brands, which provide users with easy access to digital payment services. These mobile wallets allow users to make online payments, top up their wallet, transfer and withdraw funds, and make payments offline at thousands of partner merchant locations, offering users a seamless shopping experience. SeaMoney also offers payment processing, micro-lending, and related digital financial services and products.

REFERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

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

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI
July 10, 2020
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

July 9, 2020
vivo revives Friday night, party night with Kat DJ on July 10

Miss partying? Dig up your favorite party clothes, shake up your favorite drinks, and ‘Revive your night’ at home with vivo’s live, online party this Friday, July 10, at 7pm.

The online rave, which will be streamed through vivo’s official Facebook page, will feature live beats from Kat DJ, one of Manila’s hottest DJs, and an exclusive look at the all new vivo V19 Neo—a party must-have if you want to capture unforgettable nights clearly.

Lucky virtual ravers will also get a chance to win 5 premium party kits from vivo, to be given away by Kat DJ during her live set.

With its high quality Quad Camera setup consisting of 48MP main, 8MP wide, 2MP Bokeh, and 2MP Macro lenses, and a 32MP selfie camera, all bundled with a super night mode that allows users to capture stunning images in low-light, the vivo V19 Neo is the perfect phone for millennials who explore their late night passions.

The midrange smartphone also has a dual-engine fast-charging 4500mAh battery which is more than enough for all-nighters.

Empower your nights in the safety of your homes with the vivo V19 Neo, available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways for only P17,999 at authorized vivo stores nationwide. To know more about the vivo V19 Neo and the upcoming online party, visit the vivo Facebook page at facebook.com/vivo.philippines.

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

July 9, 2020
Grab These Amazing Smartphones for Less than ₱10,000 on Shopee’s 7.7 Sale
On July 7, users can enjoy sitewide free shipping, big discounts, and exclusive offers from premium brands

Just because you’re on a tight budget doesn’t mean that you should sacrifice quality over anything else. Admittedly, some smartphones can be quite expensive, but other labels can be at par with the latest gadgets.

With the Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta, users can enjoy offers such as ₱7 deals, free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend for featured stores, up to 90% off on selected products, and cash prizes. Here are six electronic gadgets with amazing discounts this upcoming 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta:
1. Cherry Mobile Flare S7
Connect more with friends and family with its LTE-ready network. Available in four colors: Black, Blue, White, Rose

2. Huawei Y7 2019

Take all the selfies you want with its 8MP front camera and AI Beauty + Selfie Toning Flash features.

3. Leagoo M13 Helio A22

Enjoy and do more with its all-day battery life. It’s available in two colors: Phantom Black and Twilight.

4. Oppo A31

Enjoy videos in full HD with its set 1080P resolution. It’s available in two colors: Fantasy White and Black.

5. Realme 6i

You don’t need to worry about your memory being full as this phone packs 128GB worth of storage. On June 7, users can grab realme 6i for ₱7,549 for the first two hours (from 12 MN to 2 AM) and afterwards at ₱7,599 for the rest of the day.

6. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

Take the best shots with its 48MP AI quad camera and enhanced imaging system. It’s available in two colors: Polar White and Forest Green.

RERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

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

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI
July 4, 2020
Catch the Shopee 7.7 Shake and Win TV Special on GMA’s Wowowin and Eat Bulaga to Win Over ₱2 Million Worth in Prizes
Tune in on July 7 and watch your favorite celebrities perform.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will celebrate the peak of 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta with TV Specials in partnership with Wowowin and Eat Bulaga, screened exclusively on Shopee Live and GMA. On July 7, users can tune into Shake & Win at 11:30 AM on Shopee Live; 12 NN at Eat Bulaga GMA and Shake & Win TV Special from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Wowowin GMA for a chance to win a total of ₱1.9 million in cash prizes. In addition, users can also win up to over ₱1.8 million Shopee coins, non-stop prizes and giveaways, low-priced deals, and up to 90% off on leading brands.

Joining Wowowin host Willie Revillame are Kapuso stars Gabbi Garcia, Rita Daniela, and Julie Anne San Jose. Users can also catch top celebrities Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza on Shake & Win TV Special on Eat Bulaga.

Key highlights of Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta

On July 7, consumers can expect fun games, amazing promotions, and big cash prizes. Key highlights include:
- All-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend
- Shopee Shake: Users can win a total of ₱1.2 million cash prizes during the Shopee Shake segment on Eat Bulaga and Wowowin.
- Salamat Shopee Suki: One lucky winner will win either ₱50,000 or ₱100,000 via lucky draw. To join, users have to register on the Watch and Win microsite from July 1 to 6.
- Shopee Quiz: Participants of the game can win a total of ₱250,000. There will be five questions, and players advance to the next round when they answer correctly.
- Watch & Win: To participate, users have to register on the Watch and Win microsite before July 7. Seven lucky winners will take home ₱50,000 in cash and a Shopee grocery cart worth ₱10,000. Users can register at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-live-gma-registration-2.
- 90% off on selected items: Get amazing deals across different categories. Users can enjoy exciting discounts up to 90% for items, including Knight Black WaterProof Sport Watch, Transcend SD Card with 128GB of memory, JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker, and 33 cm-Inflatable two-ring swimming pool.
- Exclusive promos from leading brands: Users can look out for exclusive offers and up to 90% off on products from leading brands such as Globe, Pampers, Nestle, Unilever, Maybelline, Wyeth, and The SM Store.
Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to team up with Wowowin and Eat Bulaga to bring greater fun and bigger rewards to all Filipinos across the country. As people adapt to the new normal, Shopee is redoubling our efforts to connect and engage consumers better via our platform while they shop from home. We are excited to partner with popular programs such as Eat Bulaga and Wowowin to deliver on this commitment to each of our users. We want to invite all Filipinos to join us at the peak of 7.7 Shopping Fiesta on July 7.”

To find out more about the Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta, head over to https://shopee.ph/m/double-double.

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 | PROI
July 3, 2020
The Frame: Samsung brings together the complete TV experience and art appreciation

Critically-acclaimed films and programs are now widely considered as art, which deserve to be seen through an exceptional TV. Visual masterpieces by some of the world’s greatest artists are also now easily accessible at home, as part of your interior design, with Samsung’s The Frame.

Samsung hopes to inspire art enthusiasts, interior designers, and other tastemakers as it re-introduces The Frame, a lifestyle TV that features QLED picture quality and functions as your living room’s piece of art at the same time, to the Philippines.

With this latest innovation, Samsung, the Global No. 1 TV brand for 14 years, has created a TV that is truly top-of-the-line functionally and aesthetically, one that brings video and colorful images to life as it reflects the contemporary taste of urban homeowners.

TV when it’s on, art when it’s off

The Frame functions as a TV when it’s turned on and projects itself as art when it’s turned off. More than integrating QLED technology and other smart features that Samsung has been known for, The Frame enriches the viewing experience and appreciation even further with Art Mode function, bringing world-class galleries to one’s home through the Art Store platform.

The Art Store, which comes with a one-month free trial, is a subscription-based database of digital art, allowing the TV’s user to curate a personal art collection from top galleries around the world and bring these masterpieces straight to the living room. A full subscription provides unlimited access to 1,200 classic and contemporary artworks and photography from 36 galleries in 18 countries.

Royal Collection Trust, Art Space, Saatchi Art, and Lumas are some of the major gallery partners of Samsung in bringing classic and modern art into your home.

With Auto Curation, The Frame can also serve as a personal art agent, learning one’s style and taste, to recommend art that they would love to see inside their homes. Artists and photographers can also choose their favorite works and curate their own gallery.

Elegantly-framed

Designed to look like an elegant picture frame that enhances any space, The Frame’s interchangeable accessory bezels match the style or reflect the mood of one’s interiors.

These magnetic bezels—in earth tones of beige or brown and elegant black or white colors—connect effortlessly to enable the TV to blend in and fit in any décor, or stand out and draw attention to itself.

The No-Gap Wall Mount feature also helps The Frame blend in from any angle, and can be easily installed to sit flushed against the wall to hang like a real framed gallery piece. A separate Studio Stand also allows The Frame to be placed anywhere in the house, to match one’s style and taste.

The Frame 32-inch (P31,999), 55-inch (P79,999), and 65-inch (P109,999) models will be available in Samsung Authorized Dealer stores starting July 1, 2020. Each purchase comes with one free Frame Bezel of your chosen color, redeemable via the Samsung Redemption website. Additional accessories for The Frame can be purchased from Samsung’s online store. To know more about The Frame, please visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/lifestyle-tvs/the-frame/highlights/

For questions or clarifications, you may reach out to:

Marlene Cinco

Samsung Philippines

m.cinco@samsung.com

+63 920 968 0241

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

July 2, 2020
“Seven Exciting Promotions to Look Forward to at Shopee’s 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta”
From June 22 to July 7, users can enjoy sitewide free shipping, big discounts, and exclusive offers from premium brands.
- It is a grand fiesta! Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta with huge discounts and fantastic promotions. Running from June 22 to July 7, 2020, Filipinos can look out for deals such as ₱7 deals, free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend for featured stores, up to 90% off on selected products, and cash prizes.
Here are seven things to look forward at Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta:

₱1.9 million in cash prizes up for grabs on July 7

On July 7, Shopee-holics can stand a chance to win cash prizes of up to a total of ₱1.9 million. Shoppers need to tune in to the following Shopee TV specials in order to win:
a. Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta: Shake & Win at 11:30 AM on Shopee Live and at 12 NN at Eat Bulaga GMA
b. Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta: Shake & Win TV Special at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Wowowin GMA.

Free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend

On July 7, users can avail of free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend all day sitewide from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Shopee will also offer free shipping vouchers from the main campaign microsite which is accessible from the homepage.

Amazing ₱7 deals

Shopee-holics can buy high-value products for as low as ₱7. On July 7, users can score a Nintendo Switch Labo Variety Kit Bundle, a Platinum KS-10 Plus Junior 2 Karaoke Player, and an ACE 32″ Slim LED TV for only ₱7.

Exclusive Discounts up to 90% off

Users can get huge discounts on various products from categories like beauty, electronics, fashion, groceries, and health & personal care. Users can enjoy exciting discounts up to 90% for items, including a Knight Black WaterProof Sport Watch, a Transcend SD Card with 128GB of memory, a JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker, and a 33 cm-Inflatable two-ring swimming pool.

Big prizes on Shopee Candy

Filipinos can win amazing prizes when they play the new in-app game, Shopee Candy. Users can stand a chance to win Shopee coins, cashback vouchers, and exclusive rewards, including a Nextbook Flexx 11 2-in-1 laptop and a Huawei Nova 3.

Convenience and bigger savings with ShopeePay

Shopee users can enjoy greater convenience and cost savings with ShopeePay. Users can enjoy special promotions and discounted offers when they pay via ShopeePay. Shoppers can check out more of the ShopeePay deals and 7.7 promotions here (https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay).

Exciting deals and promotions from leading brands
Users can look for exclusive offers and up to 90% off on products from leading brands such as Globe, Pampers, Nestle, Unilever, Maybelline, Wyeth, and The SM Store.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to launch another campaign that lets our users shop conveniently and lets them save more. With the Shopee 7.7 Free Shipping Fiesta, users can shop, play, redeem amazing rewards, and win cash prizes right in the comforts of their own homes. We understand the many challenges Filipinos face as they embrace the new normal, and we commit to provide them with bigger and better offers. Shopee will continue to innovate our platform to serve our users better and elevate the online shopping experience for all.”

For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/double-double

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

REFERENCE:

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

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

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI
July 2, 2020
vivo Mobile Legends event hosts gaming vloggers’ face-off, July 3

Professional gamers Junnie Boy and Bianca Yao are set to face-off and showcase their Mobile Legends: Bang Bang skills as they test the gaming features of the vivo V19 Neo. The Mobile Legends Live Stream event will also see the top vloggers captaining their respective teams.

The match will be livestreamed by vivo Philippines on its Facebook page on Friday, July 3 at 7 PM (PST). Junnie Boy and Bianca Yao will also host livestreams on their Facebook channels which have 2.65 million and 96,000 subscribers, respectively.

Two gamers can get a chance to play in the Mobile Legends Live Stream and win exciting prizes. They just have to “like” the vivo Philippines’ official Facebook page, take a selfie, comment why they want to be part of #TeamJunnieBoy or #TeamBianca on the post, and share this using the hashtags #IgniteYourNight, #vivoV19NeoMLLiveBattle.

The brand will also give away vivo merchandise, including a vivo S1 Pro Bluetooth headset, to lucky viewers who will tune in to the livestream. The winners will be announced after the online event.

Since its release in 2016, Mobile Legends has become popular in Southeast Asia and was among the games included in the first-ever esports competition at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines.

A mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Mobile Legends has been designed for smartphones with gaming features such as the new vivo V19 Neo.

The latest gaming flagship handset of vivo, the V19 Neo features an Ultra Game Mode which makes for totally undisturbed playing by blocking messages and alerts, for a fully immersive and engaging game. It is also equipped with AI Turbo, Center Turbo, Game Turbo, Net Turbo, Cooling Turbo, and ART++ Turbo. These are multi-turbo functions that offer an elevated and exciting gaming experience especially when playing Mobile Legends and other mobile games.

The midrange smartphone also has a dual-engine fast-charging 4500mAh battery that powers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 AIE and 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, to enable users to play their favorite graphics-heavy mobile games for hours.

The V19 Neo also has a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ Ultra O Screen which brings out the mobile games’ vibrant and authentic colors without causing eyestrain. Its low brightness anti-flicker technology also provides added eye protection, especially when playing at night.

The V19 Neo is available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways, for only P17,999 at authorized Vivo stores nationwide. To know more about the vivo V19 Neo, visit vivo Philippines’ website.

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

June 30, 2020