Kris Aquino is the new face of Shopee for the 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino, as its new brand ambassador for the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Together with Kris Aquino, Shopee celebrates the festive season with weeks full of exciting in-app games, a star-studded TV special, and tons of amazing deals and promos this Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. 

 

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas is the biggest holiday in the Philippines, and we are excited to kickstart the celebrations with Kris Aquino as our new brand ambassador. Having Kris Aquino join our Shopee family demonstrates our continuous efforts to reach our long-term vision of making e-commerce for everyone. We want to connect with our Filipino users on a deeper level and help them enjoy the benefits of e-commerce this Christmas season. We will continue to surprise and delight shoppers at the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale and invite everyone to join in the fun with us.” 

 

As the new brand ambassador, Kris Aquino will participate in a range of initiatives for the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Shoppers can look forward to the following: 

 

●      Kris Aquino’s highly anticipated on-screen appearances on TV and Shopee Live 

●      Engaging and entertaining Kris Aquino Tiktok videos on Shopee official account

●      Mini-games on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where users can get the chance to win Shopee vouchers. 

●      Shopee themed Kris Aquino stickers on Instagram.

Shopee Bayanihan: Pamaskong Pambata

Additionally, Kris Aquino teams up with Shopee as the face of Shopee Bayanihan: Pamaskong Pambata. Together, they will help raise funds to support the Filipino youth’s health, education, and welfare through a digital charity sale, special live streams with leading brands, and user donations through the Shopee app. Partner organizations include PGH Medical Foundation, GMA Kapuso Foundation, FundLife, World Vision Philippines, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Mano Amiga, Young Focus Philippines, Save the Children, Project Pearls, Project SMILE, and Kythe Foundation.

 

Key highlights of the Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

From October 21 to December 12, shoppers can look forward to exciting games, amazing deals, and big discounts from leading brands. 

 

●      Unbeatable Christmas deals on Shopee: Users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily 20% coins cashback on best treats like a Xiaomi 32-inch LED TV, a Dyson Cyclone Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, and Christmas baubles such as decorative ornaments and village nativity sets.  

●      ₱1 Deals: Consumers can expect ₱1 deals on selected items from various categories such as beauty, fashion, mobile, and stationery products.

●      Exclusive deals from leading brands: Users can anticipate up to 70% off on 11.11’s leading brands such as Pampers, Nestle, Vivo, Globe, Havaianas, Unilever Beauty, Abbott, Garnier, realme, and Enfagrow. 

Additionally, Closeup, Pond's, Lifebuoy, Dove, Creamsilk, TRESemmé, Colgate-Palmolive Comfort, Nivea, ACE, Union Appliances, Kyowa, Patagonia Foods Philippines, Candy Corner, Inspi, Organic Official, Crown, Mikana, Shigetsu, Universal Robina Corporation, GSK - Sensodyne, and Goldriver Management (Beauti Drink Collaskin) will give out amazing deals. Shopee users can also enjoy fantastic promotions from brands like Spyder, SoFab!, Figlia, Herschel, Johnson & Johnson (Aveeno, Johnson's Baby, Modess, Neutrogena, Listerine), Garnier, Klean Kanteen, Nokia, and Robinson's Appliances.

 

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

SM Cinema took home three bronzes and one gold—in the prestigious 2020 Stevie Awards

SM Cinema, the Philippines’ leader in movie entertainment, recently took home a slew of top honors—three bronzes and one gold—in the prestigious 2020 Stevie Awards. As the world’s premier business awards, The Stevie Award judges include many of the world's most respected executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business educators. 

 

These awards recognize SM Cinema’s aim towards making moviegoing more inclusive, enticing and exciting, and most of all, help foster family ties in a big way.

 

In the Award for Innovation in Community Relations and Public Service Communications category, SM Cinema’s entries — Into the Moors: A special exhibit for children with special needs, and SM Cinema’s “Kids Watch for Free”: Championing Filipino families through movie watching, bagged bronze awards each. 

 

Meanwhile, in the Award for Innovation in Entertainment Events category, SM Cinema’s entry —SM Cinema Into the Movieverse: Bringing the cinema experience into the real world, also won a bronze.

 

For Into the Moors: A special exhibit for children with special needs, SM invited the children of Deaf and Blind Foundation Philippines, an institution that caters to the educational and physical welfare of PWD kids, where they were treated to a multi-sensory exhibition, allowing them to experience the tale of Maleficent through a specially-made Braille system. Thus, SM Cinema becomes known as a place for all as everyone gets to experience and enjoy going to the movies. 

 

For “Kids Watch for Free”: Championing Filipino families through movie watching, SM featured a kid-friendly title every month, wherein children under the age of twelve can watch the movie free of admission, given that they are accompanied by a paying adult. This helped strengthen family relationships—fun bonding moments—through movie watching!

 

For SM Cinema Into the Movieverse: Bringing the cinema experience into the real world, SM Cinema embarked on a “Reel-to-Real” campaign which showcased various movie-themed special events inside some of the biggest SM malls in the country, bringing movies to life and bring cinemagoers to a movieverse beyond the theater walls.

Meanwhile, in the Award for Innovation in Entertainment Events category, SM Cinema’s entry, Sine Sindak: A winning Halloween movie event, won a gold award.

Here, eight (8) spine-tingling and scream inducing horror film features were screened, each one handpicked by the booking and marketing teams of SM Cinema, with fun side activations and events. These included a special press screening with games and cosplayers in creepy costumes that spurred interest in movie watching while making the trip extra thrilling!

What makes these efforts innovative and unique is how these were able to engage mallgoers with exciting activations, Instagram-worthy and larger-than-life installations and interactive displays, as well as through fan fests and meet-and-greets. Similarly, these activities also impacted the local entertainment industry by attractive movie and TV celebrities and influencers, garnering conversations and engagements online and on social media. 

“We’re extremely honored and thrilled to take home these top honors from the 2020 Stevie Awards,” said Ruby Ann Reyes, SM Cinema’s Vice-President for Marketing. “At SM Cinema, our aim has always been to elevate the local movie going experience by mounting various innovative and themed promotional events that not only help create awareness and anticipation for new films, but also add an additional fun and exciting dimension that viewers can look forward to, thus sustaining patronage among moviegoers.”

 

This is why Lark is the best tool to use to win at working from home

If there's one thing we can be sure of with everything that's happened the past couple of months, is that remote work is here to stay. The abrupt shift to working from home has required employers and employees alike to learn how to work efficiently while remaining flexible. Time management skills, discipline and focus are essential now, more than ever, in order to stay productive. 

 

For leaders, there has been a need to revisit strategies, and come up with ways to keep employees motivated and connected while physically apart. Businesses have also needed to find tools that can make remote work easier for everyone, such as Lark.

Lark offers fully-integrated features for seamless collaboration. Designed to bring teams together, Lark has combined multiple collaboration tools — Chat, Calendar, and Docs — in one robust platform. 

Work anywhere with Lark

Set up your virtual office and stay connected with Lark. Easily check up on the members of your team using Lark Messenger any time during the work day. From here, anyone can launch an audio or video call for discussions with a single colleague or a group, by simply clicking on the camera icon right in the chat window. This helps save time, since there is no need to switch to a different app or create a whole new group for the meeting.

Keep team members connected virtually. Lark's video call feature is ideal for town halls and company-wide presentations. Lark offers unlimited video call minutes, and can accommodate up to 100 participants in a single call. 

During video calls, sharing a screen or a document helps ensure that the entire team is, virtually, on the same page, and able to follow along with the presenter’s discussion. Within the video call window, team members can simultaneously edit a shared document while the call is in progress, to make notes and necessary revisions, insert action points, or enumerate next steps. 

Using Lark Docs, remote workers can open, read, and add comments to documents and sheets. When real-time feedback is needed, colleagues can tag one another using the @ sign. With this virtual nudge, a message is sent to each tagged team member through chat, notifying them that their attention is needed, and identifying the exact section of the document they need to work on, eliminating any guesswork. 

An all-in-one software solution for getting work done

Also integrated within Lark Chat and Lark Docs is Lark Calendar. Here, events are created by simply clicking the plus sign. Within each event, a chat group may be launched even before the meeting takes place, in case there is a need for introductions or pre-meeting huddles. This way, once the meeting begins, everyone can get right to the topic at hand, helping to boost productivity and efficiency.

Through its special smart search feature, Lark enables team members to quickly and easily find contacts, chats, calendar events, docs, and email messages using a single search toolbar. Plus, for clear and efficient cross-cultural communication, Lark offers a real-time translator feature, with over 300 languages available. This is necessary in today’s interconnected world, to allow collaboration to continue beyond borders.

All work materials are easy to access anytime, anywhere, and on any device when using Lark. Everything is conveniently stored in the cloud. Lark protects the privacy of its users through an AWS certification, which complies with the strictest rules regarding cloud computing. The security of files, information, and communications are assured, so that everyone’s focus can remain on getting work done. 

All of these tools and special features are always completely free on Lark, enabling teams to easily stay connected and productive as they work remotely. More than just a tool, Lark is a business’ ally for growth and progress.

To learn more, visit www.larksuite.com. Lark is available for Mac, PC, iOS, and Android. Click here to start using Lark today.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offers state-of-the-art features for a truly immersive audio experience

Engineered to bring sound to life, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live offers state-of-the-art features for a truly immersive audio experience to power connections, productivity, and entertainment. 

Here are ways to maximize this newest wireless earbuds for a limitless listening experience.

 

1. Immerse in movies and music at home

Indulging in movies, tv series, or music at home is made easy with the Galaxy Buds Live’s studio-quality sound. The device is a powerful accessory that offers advanced audio features built with 12mm speakers and bass duct with sound by AKG which delivers immersive and spacious audio, giving the feeling as if one is in the front row seat of a cinema or a concert.

 

2. Host virtual games with friends without any interruptions

Stay connected with friends and family by hosting virtual game nights without distractions and only the best voice quality. The Active Noise Cancellation in Galaxy Buds Live helps tune out background noise so users can focus more on what they’re hearing, perfect for any virtual games with peers via Google Duo or Google Meet. It also features three built-in mics and a Voice Pickup Unit to ensure only the best call quality. 

 

3. Play games with an immersive audio experience

Enjoy mobile and PC gaming with the Galaxy Buds Live’s Game mode, which improves audio latency while playing games. To activate this feature, simply open the Galaxy Wearable app, click Labs, and then tap Gaming mode. Combined with a long-lasting battery life, users can play without limits as the earbuds provide up to 6 hours of playback and up to 21 hours with the charging case. Users can even quickly jump back to their game in just 5 minutes of charging, which delivers 1 hour of playtime.

 

4. Share music with loved ones via “Buds Together”

Share playlists, listen to music, and even throw karaoke nights with friends or family wirelessly using only one smartphone. Whether it’s a hit song from a popular indie band or calming music that soothes the mind, the new Buds Together feature allows for hassle-free music sharing without compromising sound quality.  

 

5. Accomplish more tasks without lifting a finger

Easily make calls, navigate music, open apps, send messages, and more with less phone interaction. Interact hands-free and eyes-free using voice command with Bixby Voice Wake-up on the Galaxy Buds Live. 

 

Technology helps people expand the world for them. With a feature-rich, innovative accessory such as the Galaxy Buds Live, there are no limits when it comes to work and play. With a retail price of PHP 8,990, this newest device from Samsung is now available nationwide and comes in Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black.

 

To know more about the Galaxy Buds Live, visit samsung.com/ph/.

Dive into the 64MP camera experience with the latest realme 7i

realme Philippines, the top 2 smartphone brand in the country will complete its latest 7 Series with the realme 7i. Designed to be the companion of every Filipino trendsetter and go-getter, the realme 7i sports a new stylish mirror design inspired by nature, a quad-camera set-up headlined by a 64MP sensor, a large display with 90Hz refresh rate, and a large-capacity battery of 5,000mAh with 18W Fast Charge technology. The launch of the new 7 series device will be live-streamed on realme Philippines’ official Facebook page and YouTube Channel on October 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Young, artsy Filipinos who have been wanting to try photography can start with realme 7i’s quad-camera module which features four different lenses — a 64MP primary camera, a 119° ultra-wide lens, a macro lens and a B&W portrait lens. Its 16MP selfie camera developed for different skin types, face shapes and features allows users to take more accurate and natural-looking selfies. It is powered by a Sony IMX471 sensor that supports AI beauty, Bokeh Effect and HDR and EIS Stabilization. realme 7i’s powerful camera also has built-in filters, namely the Cyberpunk, Flamingo and Modern Gold which let users switch to different stylish night scenes with just one tap. With these superb camera features, users can take stunning selfies and elevate the curation of their Instagram feed!

For a high maintenance daily schedule of young Filipino go-getters, a phone battery that drains easily and takes too long to charge just won’t do. An all-day use and fast-charging battery is more appropriate — much like realme 7i’s 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge technology. realme 7i’s large-capacity battery can last up to 20 hours of movie time and 88.5 hours of song streaming, and will only need less than two hours to fully charge.

After a long day of online school, work or chores, it’s time to catch up with friends through mobile gaming while video conferencing or have a ‘me’ time watching favorite TV series or movies. Nothing beats curling up on the bed after a long day, especially during this rainy season. With realme 7i’s 90Hz refresh rate, videos play smoother and faster and video game details look finer and sharper without lag. With a faster display response time, the screen can register and respond to touch quickly — a factor especially important for fast-paced games. Binge-watching and casual gaming experience are also elevated with realme 7i’s 6.5 inches screen display.

The top 2 smartphone brand in the country is doing an extra special realme 7i launch for its Filipino fans. A very special guest will be headlining the realme 7i launch! 

To find out who the latest realme squad member is and to get first dibs on exciting promos and prizes, realme fans are encouraged to join the Facebook live-stream launch on Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m. 

TikTok sends love to the Filipino community in free online concert #GenTiktokPH

On October 18, 2020, content creators and local celebrities from the Philippines came together for #GenTikTokPH, a two-hour online celebration of  Generation TikTok - the diverse community that makes TikTok a place of joy, positivity and inspiration. 

 

Hosted by Macoy Dubs, Generation TikTok was streamed on the TikTok PH account via TikTok LIVE. Viewers were treated to an entertaining program filled with music and dance, side by side with pocket showcases featuring TikTok’s top trends and educational content. 

 

The show was headlined by three local artists who are all avid TikTokers, well-loved by their followers - Actor and singer, Iñigo Pascual, indie folk band, Ben&Ben, and singer-songwriter, Rico Blanco. Each performed a musical set, treating the audience to their top hits and fan favorite tracks. 

Interspersed with these musical performances were segments that underscored TikTok’s impactful content,  #TikTokU and #itStartsonTikTok. Back in May 2020, #EduTok transformed the platform into a venue for learning everything, from practical life hacks to valuable skills for various careers. Giving the spotlight to educators and professionals like life coach Lyqa Maravilla, pharmacist Arshie Larga and medical intern Kilimanguru. The hashtag is now at 2.3B views and counting.

 

#GenTikTokPH did not fail to include what TikTok was first popularly known for -- trending dance challenges.  TikTok dance creators shared the spotlight to pay tribute to one of TikTok’s biggest trends, Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat). Each creator put their own spin on the popular dance trend, which features a catchy tune by Jason Derulo.

 

Meanwhile, the recently concluded campaign #itStartsonTikTok showed how the TikTok community pioneered trends and made online stars out of their favorite creators, and established a safe haven for self-expression and showcasing talents online. Adding more color and diversity to the ever-growing platform, veteran actress Gina Pareño testified how welcoming the TikTok community had been to her.

 

These viral hashtags are nods of approval to the culture that is very Filipino - value for education and love of entertainment.

 

“Generation TikTok is here. Everyone has a unique talent to share or a compelling story to tell. We are a community that supports and welcomes the creator in everyone. Through positive, joyful, and inspiring stories, we are spreading happiness and hopefully changing the world, one TikTok at a time,” said John Castro, User and Content Operations Manager, TikTok Philippines.

 

Co-presented by SM Supermalls and Grab, with major sponsor TNT, Generation TikTok was truly a memorable event for all those who took part in the program, and the audience who enjoyed the show. 

 

Be part of #GenTikTokPH by checking out the hashtag on the app. Download TikTok on your iOS and Androiddevices to get started.

VICE x ANNE CLUTZ is the latest must-have collab, get it from Shopee!

I have been following Anne Clutz in her YTChannel and Instagram for the last 3 years. I'd say that she is the authority when it comes to make up. She's a pro. She would give tips and reviews for every thing that she has been putting on her face, like what foundation is suitable for your skin, is not caking, buildable and all. Whenever I have to try a certain product, I would go check out on her. I was just glad that she's partnering with VICE Cosmetics. 

One of the best local makeups in the country that has been an instant favorite from among the beauty bloggers because of its super pigmented highlighters and nude lipsticks. 

You can check out the VICE x ANNE CLUTZ limited edition collection kit only here at Shopee. 

Get anything you want for as low as P195 exclusive only from Shopee on October 19-22.

Here are my top picks, that you can add to cart now!

                                                            Anne Clutz Gel Liner in Soft Lang

Create endless lewks from dramatic wings, to smoky eyes with this retractable Gel Liner. This intenz formulation is smooth, creamy, and glides evenly along the lash line. Its ANNEmatched pigmentation and staying power allows you to create endless lewks that just won't budge!  

                                                             Anne Clutz Gel Liner in Intenz

Create endless lewks from dramatic wings, to smoky eyes with this retractable Gel Liner. This intenz formulation is smooth, creamy, and glides evenly along the lash line. Its ANNEmatched pigmentation and staying power allows you to create endless lewks that just won't budge!  

                                                                  Anne Clutz Lip Glozzz

A clear, high-shine gloss that glides effortlessly on the lips. This long lasting, minty formula gives the lips maximum juiciness, without the sticky feel, para sa ANNEstoppable Ganda.

Anne Clutz Phenomenal Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Budol

The most phenomenal, most magaANNE velvet formula, in 2 new, limited edition shades! This flexible formula enriched with various natural oils melts into your lips, giving them a soft-blur effect. Apply as a typical liquid lipstick for full pigment, or blend out for an ombre lewk na soft lang.

Vice Co x Anne Clutz PR Kit Vice Co x Anne Clutz PR Kit

ANNEleash your Ganda with this limited edition Vice Co. x Anne Clutz PR Kit! It comes with complete full face products: (1) Eyeshadow Palette, (1) Face Palette, (1) Lip Glozzz, (2) Soft Matte Lipsticks, (2) Phenomenal Velvet Lipsticks, and (2) Gel Eyeliners. PalabANNE yorn!

 

Again, you can shop it here Vice Cosmetics only at Shopee

For more amazing deals and affordable promos you can download the 

Shopee app for free from the App Store or Google Play. 

Popeyes US Spicy Chicken Sandwich is officially launched in all Popeyes restaurants on October 18, 2020

SOLD OUT! That’s the newest Popeyes’ US Spicy Chicken Sandwich which was pre-launched via GrabFood last October 14. 

 

Popeyes in the Philippines has been one of the most searched in GrabFood delivery platform since its successful launch. This overwhelming craze over its newest chicken sandwich is a true testament to the Filipino’s love for chicken and fast-growing love for Popeyes. 

 

Popeyes quickly sold all of its pre launched chicken sandwich via GrabFood’s First Dibs Promo last October 14. This gave the lucky loyal fans of Popeyes the first taste of the perfectly marinated and cooked spicy boneless chicken, with the unique spicy goodness of pickled jalapenos and spicy roasted garlic mayo, topped with the exciting bacon strips goodness, all in between a warm and toasted brioche bun! 

 

The overwhelming positive response is now making Popeyes brace itself for high volume of orders when the US Spicy Chicken Sandwich is officially launched in all Popeyes restaurants on October 18, 2020. 

 

 

This new spicy feel-good treat from Popeyes will be available in all stores where safety protocols are strictly observed. Popeyes is now open for dine-in and take out at ArcoVia City, Kroma Tower Makati, Robinsons Manila, Robinsons Galleria Ortigas, SM San Lazaro, Eastwood, AliMall, Alabang Town Center, NU MOA, SM Southmall and its newest store in Eton Centris. 

 

You can also get them for pick-up and delivery exclusively via GrabFood delivery (www.food.grab.com) and Central Delivery (www.centraldelivery.ph). Download the Central Delivery app via the Google Play Store and the Apple App store to get exclusive deals on your favorites.

 

For more information, follow @popeyesph on Facebook and Instagram. You may also join the Popeyes PH Viber Community to keep up with the latest updates.

BLACKPINK to host ’TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ event on Tuesday, October 21, 2020,

With the latest success of their 1st full album ‘THE ALBUM,’ BLACKPINK has announced that they will be hosting ’TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ event on Tuesday, October 21, 2020, at 6PM PHT as part of the plan to connect with their fans in the Philippines and around the globe.

 

For a total of 100 minutes, ‘TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ will be broadcasted live exclusively on TikTok through the account TikTok_Stage. They will also be hosting a pre-event challenge to give fans an opportunity to attend the live event virtually.

BLACKPINK has always shown appreciation towards their fans and this highly anticipated LIVE event will give them a chance to connect with their Filipino fans and Blinks from all over the world.

 

‘TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ will not only include behind stories about their 1st full album ‘THE ALBUM’ but will also be filled with various corners throughout the program.

 

BLACKPINK’s 1st full album ‘THE ALBUM’ has charted on various global music charts. After it’s release on October 2nd, the album charted on iTunes charts of 57 countries and broke the record of highest week album sales for K-Pop girl group in one day.

 

Making its historic Billboard 200 debut, BLACKPINK has also hit No. 2 on the UK charts with their album. With their recent global success, ’TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ will be highly anticipated by fans from all over the world.