8.8 Shopee Sale: Get up to 15% off on Hisense TVs

If youre looking for a TV upgrade. Now, is the time to check out Hisense TV in Shopee. 

Hisense offers budget-friendly TVs that still offer some of the more premium features you want in a smart TV with its detailed picture and wide screen. 

Now, you can have a brand new Hisense TV at 15% discount on Shopee's 8.8 Sale! Its free shipping too!

Here is my Top Pick 

https://shopee.ph/Hisense-43-inch-ISDB-T-TV-43E5100

Original SRP 13,950 Less Discount 15% 

is now at only Php12,550. 

• Full HD 1920x1080 - Ability of television receivers to display high-definition pictures providing an image resolution of 1920x1080 lines or equivalent to 2 megapixels • USB - Universal Serial Bus connection allows you to plug in a hard drive, flash drive, or other USB storage device to view media files on your television. • HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital interface used to transmit audio and video data in a single cable. • Super Wide Viewing Angle - Clearly and colorfully see your favorite movies, videos, and channels from various angles. • Invisible Speakers - Provide better design & deeper sound creation. Down firing technology offers surround sound to the entire room.

Again, get your Hisense  43-inch TV here https://shopee.ph/hisense_philippines

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Get your Seagate External hard drive at discounted price only at Shopee!

Before, I didnt know why my partner gets so excited every time he buys a portable hard drive. 

There was even a time he asked me to get him a 2 TB external hard drive for his birthday. 

It was only until I had to changed phones a couple of times that I realized that I needed my own portable hard drive as well,  to back up my photos and other files. 

It is much easier to organize all my photos on a single drive instead of having to check my older phones to look for my grandkids baby photos. 

If you're looking for a dependable hard drive that could back up all your photos and videos. I would suggest Seagate External Hard Drive. Its the one that I am using right now.  The good thing is, its on sale at Shopee. Check it out here:

Here is my Top pick!

https://shopee.ph/Seagate-1TB-Backup-Plus-Slim-USB-3.0-Portable-External-Hard-Drive

     Product Specs:

○      Capacity: 1TB

○      Interface: USB 3.0

○      Backup: Auto and Cloud backup

○      Quick file transfer with USB 3.0 connectivity

○      USB powered - no power supply necessary

○      Create easy customized backup plans with included Seagate Dashboard software

○      System Requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP or Mac OS X 10.6

●      Package Content

○      Backup Plus Slim portable drive

○      18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable

○      Quick start guide

○      Seagate Dashboard backup software

○      NTFS driver for Mac

SRP is P3,590 Promo Price after Discount Php2545. 

You can save as much as 39% off! + Free Seagate pouch. 

Again, get your Seagate hard drive at promo price here: https://shopee.ph/seagate.ph

       

For more sale alerts and best deals download Shopee app now in your App store or Google Play.  

Keeping the family team spirit alive in the new normal

One silver lining of the pandemic is the new found closeness of many families who now enjoy a lot of time being together. The team spirit is strong during the lockdown as the crisis saw family members looking after one another’s safety and spending more time under one roof. As the country adapts to the new normal, AXA Philippines, the official insurance partner of the NBA in the Philippines, shares a game plan to maintain the closeness of your family—your no. 1 team—with or without a lockdown situation.

Schedule meals together at least once a week. Dining together allows the family to share their stories, thoughts, and even problems, with each other. Now that the lockdown has been eased and some are back to work at the office, continue to find time to bond and schedule meals as a family at least once or twice a week. Regularly eating meals together fosters a closer, more positive dynamic at home.

Protect each other through life’s ups and downs. Protecting one another is one of the greatest acts of love you can show your family. Helping them become financially secure is also one of the best ways to protect them. A good way to start is to have an insurance-investment plan that helps your family to continue living well in case of an untimely event. AXA Philippines’ Asset Master is a good example of an insurance product that allows you to diversify your investment, plan your estate, and protect your business. 

Practice healthy habits together. Following a healthier lifestyle is easier and more fun when done with the company of people. As a bonding activity, schedule at least 30 to 60 minutes of workout sessions at least once a week with your family. Try running or playing sports together and then continue your health and wellness session by preparing nutritious meals together. 

Be ‘together/apart’ with family living elsewhere. It’s unfortunate that we cannot visit our relatives’ homes as freely as we used to, but we still can bond with them just the same. Continue to spend fun times together by allotting your weekends for game or face-time night. Board game classics such as Scrabble, Twister, and chess are among several activities that have online counterparts that you can play with other people remotely.

Through life’s ups and downs, family will always remain constant, the team you can always count on. Protect and treasure each other by following these tips suggested by AXA. To know more about Asset Master, talk to a financial advisor or visit www.axa.com.ph.

AXA empowers people to live better lives by encouraging them to have a game plan, whether it’s in sports or in the hard court that is life.

Make your baby’s OOTDs fun with personalized baby bibs

Looking for acccessories  to update your baby's #OOTD? 

Make your baby’s OOTDs fun and extra colorful with personalized baby bibs from Bibs Manila, a new online business that offers a selection of personalized bibs that are totally cute, quirky and functional.

The local brand was started by Kit and Kate Joaquin, who are also proud parents to now 6-year-old Kiel.

"Bibs Manila was born out of my love for personalized items. While I was on maternity leave six years ago, I would shop for items for my baby online. Most of the personalized bibs I found were embroidered and so delivery took a while. That sparked an idea for us," said Kate Joaquin, owner of Bibs Manila.

Bibs Manila has hundreds of fun designs that are available on their website. Browse and shop for designs from flowers and mermaids to dinosaurs and airplanes and many more! You can also create your own design aside from putting your baby's name on the bibs for a personal touch.

If you have artistic leanings, you can also opt to send in your own designs that Bibs Manila can then turn into bibs just for you. Bibs Manila can also help you create a design of your choosing. What’s more, the bibs are made of high quality fabric, durable enough for regular use.

If you happen to know a couple who is expecting a new addition to their family, these baby bibs make a great gift, too. Give them the gift of 7 bibs – one for every day of the week – and you can get an adorable gift box to go with it.

To shop and view their collection, visit their website www.bibsmanila.com or follow @bibs_manila on Instagram. Bibs Manila ships nationwide in the Philippines and internationally in select countries.

Enjoy up to 50% off from Under Armour at Shopee’s 8.8 Sale!

Get ready to add your favorite Under Armour workout gear to your online cart on Shopee’s 8.8 Sale! AthletesPro Group, Inc., the official distributor of the sportswear brand in the Philippines, is offering exciting promo offers and discounts for everyone. 

On August 8, enjoy up to 50% off on selected Under Armour merchandise. Get an additional PHP 250.00 discount when you buy any two apparel items. On top of these, shipping will be free with no minimum spend!

So, mark the date: August 8, 2020. Shop for your next Under Armour workout gear on AthletesPro’s official flagship store on Shopee! Also don’t forget to follow @AthletesProPH on Instagram and Facebook for more details and updates. 

Delivery riders can #ScanToPay for safer and more rewarding transactions with PayMaya

With stricter quarantine measures set to be imposed in parts of the country once again, many will be relying on delivery services for their everyday essential needs. To help ensure the safety of delivery riders, PayMaya is encouraging them to use contactless payments via PayMaya QR in partner merchants, which will also give them additional benefits and rewards as well.

By using PayMaya QR for their purchases, delivery riders are able to enjoy a safer payment experience which reduces the risk of transmitting the virus through cash handling - thereby adding a layer of protection for themselves and their customers.

Apart from the safety that PayMaya offers delivery riders, they are also rewarded each time they #ScanToPay for their customers' orders or when they fill up their tanks at partner establishments because they can get up to 100% cashback (maximum of P500), which can easily add to their savings and income.

“Since the start of the quarantine, riders have become our 'delivery heroes' – braving the frontlines and bringing daily essentials straight to our doorstep so we can stay safe at home. We’re honored to offer our contactless payment solutions to these essential service personnel so they can remain safe and even get rewarded as they fulfill their customers' transactions around the metro,” said Raymund Villanueva, Head of PayMaya QR Ecosystems

To make their payment experience even more rewarding, delivery riders also have a chance to score a brand new Honda ADV 150 motorcycle whenever they #ScanToPay via PayMaya QR. All they have to do is spend a minimum of P200 when they pay at any of PayMaya’s partner merchants until September 15, 2020 to earn raffle entries. The more they use PayMaya QR, the more chances they have of winning!

Scan to Pay for maximum safety and rewards

Paying via PayMaya QR has been made quick and simple for delivery riders. All they have to do is scan the PayMaya QR code displayed at the counter or at the One by PayMaya device in partner merchants, key in the amount they need to pay and hit confirm. With this payment method, there is no need to exchange cash or card at the counter, which also helps protect the service crew of partner merchants and establishments.

PayMaya QR is available at the biggest restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and gasoline stations all over the country – including Jollibee, McDonald’s, KFC, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Greenwich, Red Ribbon, Goldilocks, Landers, Robinsons Supermarket, Rustans Supermaket, Shopwise, Super8, Mercury Drug, Watsons, Petron, and so much more.  

For riders who don’t have a PayMaya account yet, they can easily download and register for free and even receive perks for it. When they register using the promo code RIDER, they get a P50 reward, which they can receive after they upgrade and add money to their PayMaya account.  

Getting PayMaya for cashless transactions is real easy. Simply download the PayMaya app for Android or iOS (https://official.paymaya.com/CAK1/425eb133), register for an account, and start shopping safely and conveniently for anything online and in stores. Remember, for everything you need in your daily trips, don’t pay cash, PayMaya! 

To find out more about all the exclusive deals you can avail of with your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.   

Safe and affordable homes in Calamba, Laguna

As Filipinos shift to the digital landscape, the home has become more than just a resting space for our families—it is now our place of work and learning. More than ever, we gravitate towards modern dwellings that are affordable, convenient, and ensures comfortability as we continue to adapt in the new normal. 

Fortunately, Bria Homes, a top property developer in the Philippines, maintains its promise to build high-quality homes in economic housing projects all over the country. 

BRIA Homes’ Alecza house model boasts a dining and kitchen area, provisions for two bedrooms, a living area, and a toilet and bath.

Metro Manila and Laguna residents looking for well-designed, budget-friendly homes will be delighted to know that the leading housing developer has launched Bria Homes Calamba in Barangay Bañadero, and Bria Homes Executive Calamba in Barangay Majada Out, Canlubang, both in Calamba City, Laguna.

These Bria communities will appeal to those who wish to trade the congestion of the metro for the healthier environment of a bustling city. With its access to major roads and highways, Bria Homes Calamba and Bria Homes Executive are also projected to lure property seekers from the same city and from other parts of Laguna.

Bria Homes Calamba offers the Angeli and Bettina house models which both feature a dining and kitchen area, living area, toilet and bath, and provisions for two and three bedrooms respectively.

Bria Homes Executive Calamba also offers the Bettina Townhouse, as well as the Alecza house model, with dining and kitchen area, partition for two bedrooms, a living area, toilet and bath; and the Elyana house model with a provision for one bedroom, dining and kitchen area, toilet and bath, and a living area.

The safe and secure residential communities are located in one of Laguna’s progressive cities near schools such as Calamba City College, Liceo de Calamba, and Bañadero National High School; hospitals like Calamba Medical Center, St. John the Baptist Medical Center, and Calamba Doctors Hospital; and places of worship such as St. John the Baptist Church, Iglesia ni Cristo Poblacion, and Bañadero Chapel. 

Commuters and motorists from these subdivisions will have quick easy access to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) via San Juan Road and JP Rizal Street. 

As in all Bria properties, future homeowners will enjoy recreational facilities such as a multi-purpose hall, jogging paths, and a playground area. To ensure the security of its homeowners, the development will have amenities like guarded entrances and exits, perimeter fences, and 24/7 CCTV cameras. 

Bria Homes has also boosted its efforts to provide digital access to more Filipinos in this crucial time. Online reservations and payments are made easy for current and future homeowners. Bria is likewise holding live-selling, digital open house events, and virtual tours of its various projects to promote its house and lots for sale in the Philippines.

Finally, Bria Homes Calamba and Bria Homes Calamba Executive both offer flexible payment schemes like Pag-IBIG funding and bank-financing for prospective homeowners.

Impact Hackathon is back for a week-long online event

Social impact incubation network Impact Hub Manila (IHM) brings back Impact Hackathon to find innovations for current social challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Innovators, and aspiring change makers and entrepreneurs from all over the country can now sign up to participate in the week-long online event set to run from August 17 to 21, 2020. 

Now that the Philippine economy is in the brink of a recession, this year's Impact Hackathon is geared towards rebooting the economy through inclusive digital innovations in 5 verticals—  Climate Change, Education, Food and Agriculture, Health and Wellness, and Smart Cities.

What to expect in the week-long hackathon

Partners for each vertical will pose problem statements for the participants to hack, through viable tech solutions. 

The goal of each participating team in the hackathon is to create minimum viable products (MVPs) by the end of the hackathon week. Winning ideas will be incubated by IHM and its partners who will also support the scaling of the projects to ensure impact and sustainability. 

Winners will take home over 100,000 USD worth of prizes, including access to IHM's incubation program and global network of experts and entrepreneurs. 

Capitalizing on Impact Hub's global network of mentors, industry leaders, impact-driven entrepreneurs, and change makers, IHM will conduct a series of Learning Sessions. These sessions will equip participants with relevant information for the innovations they will come up with during the hackathon. These will also serve as a platform for rich discussions and network-building among participants, mentors, and partners. 

Impact Hackathon will culminate in a festival titled, "2050 Fest" where experts, industry leaders, and collaborators will come together for panel discussions and the announcement of winners. 

Timeline

July 1: Opening of Registration Portal 

August 17: Opening Program 

August 18-21: Hackathon proper and Learning Sessions 

August 22-23: Jury Deliberation 

August 24: "2050 Fest" Culmination Program 

August 25: Announcement of National Winners

Catalyzing digital transformation and social innovation.

Impact Hackathon is part of Impact 2050, a multi-year program designed by IHM to create large-scale economic impact through cultivating the Philippine's startup and innovation ecosystem. 

Last year's Impact Hackathon gathered over 80 partners, and 300 mentors and jurors for the 1,700 participants which yielded 186 completed projects. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted an urgent and dire need for sustainable innovations to build a resilient nation. 

Through digital solutions and impact-driven entrepreneurship, the program also aims to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that ensure no person and no community are left behind in pursuit of sustainable development. 

Partners from Impact Hackathon 2019 will be back to support this year’s hackathon along with new collaborators such as the Office of Senator Francis Pangilinan, iProcure, Unifinity, Salesforce, and KMC among others.

Learn more about the program through www.impact2050.com.

Interested participants may register for Impact Hackathon at www.impact2050.com/impact-hackathon.

For inquiries and scheduling of interviews with IHM CEO Ces Rondario, contact Camille Lim at camille.lim@impacthub.net.

Access the press kit: bit.ly/ImpactHackathonPressKit

Rejuvenating business with new innovative product

When the pandemic broke out, businesses instinctively placed business plans on the shelf, cancelled their marketing campaigns or simply postponed introduction of new products. This is why the launch of Hello Glow, the “pandemic baby” of Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. (EBCI), during the lockdown is nothing short of phenomenal because it also helped rejuvenate the business hardest hit by the quarantine.

Launched last February, Hello Glow (www.facebook.com/helloglowofficial/) has sold 50,000 sets through its traditional direct selling and increased fivefold during quarantine, with most transactions done online. Following its success, the EBCI team relaunched in June, fully to online entrepreneurs, which resulted to 300,000 sets sold in only a month’s time. Denice Sy-Munez, EBCI chief sales and marketing officer, proudly shares, “We exceeded our initial 600,000 set target for the year in just 4 months, which the whole team feels is a big milestone for us!”

Denice Sy-Munez, EBCI chief sales and marketing officer

Hello Glow is a complete line of skin rejuvenation and whitening products expertly designed and formulated using only safe, high-grade nourishing and effective natural ingredients. It comes in four key items: the 4-in-1 whitening soap, clarifying toner, sunscreen cream, and whitening cream. But the bosses of EBCI made Hello Glow to be more than just about skin care: It became a gateway for more than 1,800 of its employees to generate income with the company providing Hello Glow reseller packages, free of charge, as a form of special aid during the pandemic lockdown. 

Although they initially faced logistics setback given a skeletal workforce and limited mobilization during the quarantine, Hello Glow still managed to gain a following among skin care enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike: “People were more conscious about using the lockdown period to improve their skincare regimen. Moreover, many are looking for sources of income. We have former flight attendants and beauty queens who are now active distributors of Hello Glow.”

To date, Hello Glow has over 2,500 resellers, but Denice confesses there is still a lot more saturation efforts that can be done to expand the network and strengthen the brand. As such, Hello Glow plans to add more products that address different skin concerns. “We want Hello Glow to be a one-stop shop for all personal care needs for our customers and reselling partners. Hello Glow fans have a lot of products to watch out for!”

As the whole world continues to deal with the pandemic, EBCI has managed to keep its head above water by continuously offering exciting products and reselling packages such as Hello Glow (All Whitening Set), especially during this time when self-care should be the top priority.

To know more about Hello Glow, follow its Facebook page (helloglowofficial) and Instagram (@helloglowofficial and @helloglowresults).   

The World Vision "One Voice For Children" Virtual Concert is on August 29

World Vision recently held its virtual presscon together with World Vision Celebrity Ambassadors Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Quest, the Perkins Twins and Director Paolo Valenciano. The virtual concert will be held on August 29 for the "One Voice for Children" campaign. This is free for all.

This is a one-night inspirational concert that aims to support the child-focused organization’s most vulnerable children and their families and communities.

The “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert will be happening this August 29, 2020 (Saturday), 7PM on World Vision’s official Facebook page. This event will be live and free for all.

Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, Quest, and the Perkins Twins will be performing in “One Voice for Children”, a fundraising concert directed by Paolo Valenciano, while also sharing their child-focused advocacies as ambassadors for World Vision.

In addition, other World Vision ambassadors and advocates such as Kim Atienza, Christine Babao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, JJ Dolor, Tippy Dos Santos, Matteo Guidicelli, Gretchen Ho, Marc Nelson, Enzo Pineda, Miriam Quiambao, Bianca Umali, Janina Vela, and Gelli Victor have been invited to share their messages of hope for affected children and their families of the COVID-19 pandemic.

All proceeds from the “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert will go to support World Vision’s education projects that aim to assist the children during this COVID-19 pandemic, including the annual distribution of school kits and the Abutin Na10 campaign in partnership with the Department of Education.

“It is humbling to receive an overwhelming response from all of you for the World Vision virtual concert. We are excited to raise our One Voice for Children through the combined talents of our celebrity ambassadors. This time of great crisis, your support means a lot to children”, said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, National Director for World Vision.

To know more about “One Voice for Children” and World Vision, you may visit www.worldvision.org.ph.

Five tips to help prepare for online classes

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students welcome a new school year differently. No more flurry of activity in the morning or a rush to make it on time to school, as classes from preschool to college shift to online. 

That’s a big adjustment, for sure, but there are a few things that students and their parents can do that will make online classes a breeze.

Here are some tips from Araneta City: 

Gear up with the right tech

The quality of a student’s experience during online classes will depend on a lot of things, but one of the most important, is the gadget that they have with them. Whether they want to use a laptop, a tablet, or a smartphone in the conduct of their classes, it’s good to have a reliable device that has a high-quality screen, great cameras, and a dependable speaker and mic combo. If the student in your life wants to deck out their setup, they can up the ante by investing in mechanical keyboards and a professional headset. Who said learning can’t be cool? 

Digital Walker, I-Studio, and Xiaomi in Gateway Mall; AV Surfer in Ali Mall; and Gadget Worx in Farmers Plaza carry a wide array of gadgets that are great for online classes. So, whatever device a student needs, whatever their budget, they can find the tech that works for them at Araneta City. 

Don’t forget the essentials

Having classes online doesn’t mean that students could get away with doing all of their school work on their device. It’s essential to break out their pen and notebook to write down essential points in their lessons. According to a study published in Psychological Science, writing with pen and paper does wonders when it comes to retaining more information. So, don’t forget to pick up a reliable pen and notebook. 

Araneta City is the perfect destination for school essentials, with a variety of shops like National Bookstore in Ali Mall and Farmers Plaza, and Fully Booked and Office Warehouse in Gateway Mall. Students will surely find the things to get them ready for their online classes.

Spruce up the wardrobe

Getting in the right headspace for class, especially when you’re at home, can be a bit tricky. A simple way to get students in the mood for learning is by having them dress up as if they’re leaving home and heading for school. Wearing clothes that are presentable but comfy can really do wonders when it comes to getting amped for online classes. 

Shop the latest looks at Rustan's Department Store, Mango, and Marks & Spencer in Gateway Mall, or Plains & Prints and Giordano in Ali Mall. Farmers Plaza also has Oxygen, Petrol, and Dickies USA, for those back-to-school OOTDs. 

Complete the entire outfit by copping a few new kicks from Adidas and Royal Sporting House in Ali Mall, Nike and Vans in Gateway Mall, or Rusty Lopez in Farmers Plaza. 

Prepare a workspace

Having a dedicated place where students can have their online classes and work on their school requirements allows them to focus on their tasks. It’s best to place their workstation in a well-lit and ventilated area. You can also make this area more conducive to learning by placing a few plants on and around the work desk. Some studies have shown that plants can be helpful in improving the concentration and memory of people. This can be helpful especially for students who have difficulty getting stuff done with the distractions around them. It also serves as a visual respite after long hours glued to the computer.

Pick up some house plants and gardening supplies from the Farmers Garden in Araneta City and bring some life to your student’s workspace.

Take a break

Studying from home can be stressful in its own way, so encourage students to take periodic breaks and relax. One of the best ways to take a breather from school work is by grabbing a quick snack. Ordering delightful treats and having it delivered can be a great way to help a student escape the stress of school work. 

Araneta City has a lot of great dining options that deliver. Take a pick from the long list of dining destinations and have your food delivered via the Araneta City Assist (through the Araneta City website or mobile app) or the Araneta Citi-zen Personal Shopper (through the myKuya mobile app) when online classes get a little too demanding. 

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