AirAsia Philippines surprised and delighted 500 flying moms with flowers and skin care kits

AirAsia Philippines surprised and delighted 500 flying moms with flowers and skin care kits during the two-day Mother’s Day event over the weekend. 

Guest moms at the check-in counters of NAIA Terminals 3 and 4 were greeted by the Allstar cabin crew and handed AirAsia’s special Mother’s Day gifts to make their journey more memorable. 

“At AirAsia, we honor and celebrate all moms and motherly figures in our lives. As a company that brings families together, we understand how important it is to recognize the extraordinary role that mothers play in our lives.” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Country Head Steve Dailisan shares.

“We want to extend a special thank you to all the mothers who travel with us and entrust us with the safety and well-being of their families. Their unconditional love, unwavering patience, and incredible strength continue to motivate us to soar to greater heights,” Dailisan added. 

In the same manner, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline also released on social media a heartfelt Mother Day’s video featuring Allstar employees and stories of their mother’s sacrifice.  The video is AirAsia’s tribute to all the hardworking moms who selflessly raised their children despite all odds.

Both activities were part of AirAsia Philippines’ Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility (CSSR) Community Support and Learn, Share & Inspire pillars.  As part of the month-long Mother’s Day celebration, AirAsia Philippines will hold its 2nd PA-TALK session, an internal talk series, that will feature strong, resilient mothers who continue to drive better inclusion in the workplace while managing to balance their careers and family affairs simultaneously.

Get the latest news from AirAsia by visiting airasia.com and stay tuned to our social media platforms Facebook and Twitter for the latest flight schedules and other travel advisories.

PLDT Home delves into the reality of co-parenting in a new video released in celebration of Mother’s Day

Raising a child is no easy feat. What more can be challenging for couples when their relationship issues get in the way of parenting?  

 

Whether in a solo or co-parenting situation, moms would naturally take the huge responsibility in ensuring their child’s welfare. They are innately independent, strong and reliable. But when it comes to raising a child, the strongest moms know that they need a reliable support system to make things work. 

 

PLDT Home delves into the reality of co-parenting in a new video released in celebration of Mother’s Day. 

Featuring popular Filipino actors and real-life couple Jerald Napoles and Kim Molina, the heartwarming video narrates the story of two separated parents navigating the challenges of caring for a new baby. Molina's character, Michelle, juggles motherhood with her high-powered professional responsibilities at work, while the father, Jigo, played by Napoles, does his best to assist despite their strained relationship. 

 

Throughout the video, Jigo demonstrates a genuine willingness to learn and adapt, potentially opening the possibility for a healthy co-parenting arrangement of their family. The story emphasizes the importance of helping and supporting mothers, especially for co-parents, as they can always benefit from someone they can rely on.

 

Through this special Mother's Day story, which honors hardworking mothers and mother figures, PLDT Home reaffirms its longstanding commitment to promoting safe spaces and fostering stronger connections within the family at home.

 

Be inspired by this Mother’s Day story and share your own special experiences with Mom. Watch PLDT Home’s video on https://pldthome.info/WeGotYouMom.

 

Surprising Tidbits from GrabAds’ First Mother’s Day Shopper Insights

Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 50 countries all over the world, but no two markets are completely alike in the way they celebrate moms. This year, GrabAds - the advertising unit of Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, Grab - conducted a survey with consumers in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines to find how they are planning to celebrate their mums for the coming Mother’s Day. By analysing the survey findings alongside past GrabFood and GrabMart transaction trends for the Mother’s Day period over the past year, this has revealed surprising tidbits that could be useful in helping you find the perfect gift that warms the heart, and palate, of your beloved mom.

Here’s what we found:

1.     Mother’s Day shopping, now via superapps - 79% of surveyed consumers in the Philippines plan to buy Mother’s Day gifts this year, with an overwhelming majority (89%) intending to purchase their gifts via apps like Grab this time round¹.

 

2.     Making last-minute dashes for food and gifts on the superapp – Surprisingly, Mother’s Day emerged as the day with the highest user traffic on the Grab app in the Philippines last year. In fact, more consumers use the Grab app on Mother’s Day than on Christmas Day, the second-highest day in terms of user traffic for the entire 2021².

 

3.     Consumers are more generous when they shop for moms – Consumers in the Philippines are more willing to spend more on Mother’s Day, forking out an average of +40% more money per order on GrabFood and making +30% more GrabFood orders than the average day for Mother’s Day¹.

 

4.     Flowers, sweet treats among the most popular Mother’s Day gifts – While it is expected that flowers will continue to be a perennial favourite for Mother’s Day, Grab saw a 4X increase in deliveries for cakes during Mother’s Day last year, showing that consumers in the Philippines also love to pamper their mums with sweet treats².

 

5.     International cuisine, pizza and pork-based dishes saw a surge in orders – If you’re wondering what consumers in the Philippines like to order for their mums on Mother’s Day, this may give you some insight. International cuisine and pizza saw a surge in orders on GrabFood by 2X, while pork-based dishes experienced an increase in volume of orders by 1.5X on Mother’s Day last year².

 

“When it comes to e-commerce shopping days, many brands are excited about days like 11.11 and 12.12, but sometimes miss out on traditional shopping days like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Since the pandemic has trained consumers in the Philippines to shop on their phones, we anticipate that online-to-offline superapps will play a much bigger role in shaping the shopper behaviours for the coming Mother’s Day. This is where a superapp like Grab is positioned to capture some of these shifts in behaviours, to help brands and consumers meet their needs for a great Mother’s Day celebration,” said Ken Mandel, Regional Managing Director and Head of GrabAds and Brand Insights.

 

Established in 2018, GrabAds is an integrated advertising solutions provider which provides advertisers with multiple channels, such as in-app advertising, branding and product sampling via the Grab ecosystem, for building awareness, engaging audiences and triggering action across the Grab platform. Through its advertising and technology capabilities, GrabAds aims to help people discover, engage, and connect with the best businesses in Southeast Asia. For more information, visit GrabAds For Business.

 

¹ Statistics based on a survey conducted by GrabAds, with 1,992 consumers in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines

² Statistics based on GrabFood and GrabMart transaction trends in 2021

 

Read the full insights here.

NutriAsia made Mother’s Day more special by distributing gift packs to moms residing in Quezon City

NutriAsia, the leading manufacturer and distributor of condiments and sauces in the Philippines, made Mother’s Day more special by distributing gift packs to moms residing in Quezon City.

Underprivileged mothers from across six districts in Quezon City were able to receive gift packs containing various NutriAsia products, allowing them to make the holiday more Masarap, Masaya with their favorite dishes. 

“Along with NutriAsia, we would like to celebrate the love and sacrifices that mothers give and make for their families every day. However, we also recognize that not everyone is fortunate enough to celebrate the holiday in the way that they’d like, especially with the challenges of this pandemic. So this year, through our gift packs, we want as many Filipinos as possible to enjoy this special day with the food that makes them the happiest,” said James Lim, Corporate Marketing and Communications Head of NutriAsia.

Treat your mom or your family to a special home-cooked Masarap, Masaya meal, no matter the occasion by visiting https://nutriasia.com/recipe/ or following NutriAsia on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NutriAsia.Inc for a wide range of recipe ideas!

Celebrations and Gifting Made Easy with Red Ribbon’s Online Store & ReGALO services

Heroes are meant to be celebrated, and there’s no person more deserving of this recognition than our mothers. They have made sure that the whole family is safe and healthy during the pandemic, which is not an easy feat considering that motherhood in this time requires a lot more patience, resilience, and hard work. Thanks to her ceaseless love and sacrifice, mom manages to pull through and ensures that everyone is well looked out and cared for amidst these tough times.

 

Thus, this Mother’s Day, “I’m proud of you, Mom!” is perhaps one of the less spoken but most relevant messages that your mom deserves to hear. There's nothing more special in expressing it than with one of Red Ribbon's delectably beautiful cakes. To complement your special cake gift, here are some ideas for your mom’s special day.

 

1. Cook for her

Moms usually do all the cooking at home, so let her take a break and make her favorite ulam for Mother’s Day. End the feast with a luscious Black Forest Cake, a chocolate fudge cake covered in fluffy cream and chocolate shavings, and topped with Maraschino cherries.

 

2. Write a heartfelt letter

Whether it’s handwritten or posted on social media, letters never go out of style. Make the gift sweeter by adding a Yema Caramel chiffon cake, made with creamy yema caramel icing and filling, and garnished with toasted cashew nuts.

 

3. Spend the day watching K-dramas

Let mom sit back and join her in binge-watching K-dramas while enjoying a slice of the new Mango Sunrise cake. It’s made from soft chiffon cake layered and topped with mango cream and mango chunks, perfect for enjoying her happy pill shows.

 

4. Go online window shopping

Treat mom to gifts that she’s always wanted—be it clothes or small trinkets that make her look & feel ever-blooming. While doing so, gift her an Ube Bloom Cake, made with real ube halaya and filling, and coated with white frosting and ube crumble.

 

5. Prepare an afternoon pampering session

Let her relax and take that much deserved break while listening to her favorite music at home, sipping her favorite drink and enjoying it with Red Ribbon’s all-new Ube Mousse, made with layers of ube halaya, cream cheese and topped with cream and grated cheese. 

 

Celebrations and Gifting Made Easy with Red Ribbon’s Online Store & ReGALO services

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we all need a convenient and safe way to give her that sumptuous cake to celebrate her special day. Red Ribbon has made it easy and safe for you to order your favorite cakes and pastries with the NEW Red Ribbon Online Store. Through the Online Store, you can:

  Book your orders for delivery or pick-up on the same day or in advance.  Orders can be placed as early as 7 days ahead.    

    You can pay safely and go cashless through any of the Online Store’s various cashless payment options (Visa, Mastercard, JCB of PayMaya). 

 

Delivery services are available in select stores in Metro Manila, Montalban, Canlubang, Imus, Silang, Trece Martires, Baliuag, Olongapo City, Cebu City, and Davao City while pickup and e-gifting transactions are available in all branches nationwide. 

 

For those spending Mother’s Day away from home, try the NEW Red Ribbon ReGALO eGift Card to make her feel extra special this Mother’s Day! This electronic gift card is the perfect present for moms as they can use this to redeem any of the ten (10) delectable round cakes and sweet rolls at any Red Ribbon store nationwide. Available through Messenger, you can choose from any of the 10 product eGift Cards available, pick from different card design themes, and even have a personalized message sent with the eGift Card real-time via SMS and/or email. Red Ribbon ReGALO eGift Card is also available in the new Red Ribbon Online Store. 

 With delicious cakes and heartwarming gestures, moms will surely feel the love and gratitude for being one of our hardworking modern-day heroines. Order your Mother’s Day cakes and pastries safely & conveniently now through the NEW Red Ribbon Online Store at redribbononline.com or the NEW Red Ribbon ReGALO e-Gifting service via Messenger (m.me/redribbonbakeshop or search for Red Ribbon Bakeshop). Alternatively, you may visit our stores or call our Delivery Hotline #87777, chat with RIA on Messenger, or order through the GrabFood and foodpanda apps. For the complete list of Red Ribbon stores, click this link: https://stores.jfc.com.ph/redribbon.php         

Still haven’t decided on what to buy for your mom, here are some gift ideas that she would surely love

This coming Mother’s Day, finding the perfect gift for your mom from the comforts of your home is a breeze with the help of your trusted cashless payments app PayMaya. With PayMaya in hand, you can find thoughtful gift ideas from over 200 merchants inside its PayMaya Mall feature. On top of making your mom happy, it's also a safer way to shop, and with PayMaya's cashback and promos, it's also more rewarding.  

  

From the best food picks to specialty grocery items, health products, stylish kitchenware, and beauty finds, you can easily find a wide range of products that can suit your budget, all within your PayMaya app. And when you pay for your purchases using your PayMaya mobile number, you can even get up to 100% cashback of up to P500-- a sweet treat not just for your mom but for you as well! 

 

To start shopping for your Mother’s Day gifts and more, simply tap the Maya Mall icon on your PayMaya App and choose from over 200 merchants ranging from lifestyle brands, grocery stores, pharmaceuticals, restaurants, and many more. After choosing the items you’d like to purchase, just select PayMaya as your payment option, key in your PayMaya mobile number to pay, and enjoy exclusive PayMaya deals! 
 

If you still haven’t decided on what to buy for your mom, here are some thoughtful gift ideas that she would surely love. What's best is you don't even have to step out of the house because you can find them all in the PayMaya Mall!  

  

1. For the hard working mom: Sleepy Body Lotion from Lush, SRP: P645  

 

Give your mom the gift of a relaxing sleep with this Lush Sleepy Body Lotion. Enriched with a gentle oatmeal infusion, calming lavender flower and comfortingly sweet tonka absolute, this dreamy concoction is designed to soothe her mind and skin, and help her get a good night’s sleep with ease.   

 

  

2. For the foodie mom: Kare-Kare Rekado Bundle ENGRANDE from Zari-Zari Store, SRP: P520.00 for 2-3 pax 

 

Give your mom a special treat, surprise her by cooking her favorite dish! This ready-to-cook Kare-Kare bundle comes complete with meat and vegetable ingredients plus condiments. All you have to do is follow the recipe available on the product page and enjoy a sumptuous Mother’s Day meal with your family.  

 
 

3. For the minimalist mom: Asahi Waffle and Panini Maker Wood design from AllHome, SRP: P2,159  

 

Let’s face it - ever since the quarantine has started, we’ve all been obsessed with redecorating our homes. This stylish waffle and panini maker is perfect for your mom's pinterest-worthy kitchen, and it’s also a great kitchen tool to experiment with new breakfast and merienda recipes as you bond with your mom at home!  

  

4. For the spa-loving mom: Infinitub Max Collapsible Bath Tub with Lid from Urban Essentials,  SRP: P5,200.00   

 

 

Moms care for our families 24/7 so give her the gift of relaxation on her special day with this portable and collapsible bath tub that she can use to have some much-needed ME-time. This is may be on the pricy side, but it’s definitely a useful gift that she can enjoy.  

  

5. For the ageless beauty mom:  The Claudette Collection from Nars: SRP: P1,850 - P3,000         

Inspired by inimitable mother and muse to Francois Nars, any item in this collection - from the limited edition lipstick, to the cheek duo - is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. When you purchase from the collection or any product from NARS via PayMaya Mall, you can even enjoy a discount of P300 for a minimum of P1,500 purchase. Simply use the code NARSPAYMAYA upon checkout. A luxurious gift for mom, extra savings for you - definitely a win-win deal!

  

To start enjoying safe, convenient, and rewarding transactions for your everyday needs, just download the PayMaya app at https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133 and register an account. For your day-to-day transactions, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!       

    

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country including "everyday" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants as well as government agencies and units.       

     

Through its app and wallet, PayMaya provides over 28 million Filipinos with access to financial services. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 200,000 digital touchpoints nationwide. Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 38,000 partner agent touchpoints nationwide serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved with access to digital services. To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.