Public School Teacher Amy Malagum is the Final Winner Of Shopee Milyonaryo’s P1M Jackpot Prize

They say teachers sacrifice a lot for their students—and this rings true particularly during these times. 

 

Amy Malagum is a 7th-grade science teacher at a public high school in Cagayan de Oro. Despite the health risks involved, she still goes to school from time to time to distribute modules. 

 

Amy has three kids, the youngest of whom was born during the height of the pandemic seven months ago. Juggling parenting and teaching while her husband is away at work is difficult, but Amy takes it all in stride. 

As the second eldest in a brood of ten, Amy also acts as something of a de facto mom to her siblings who have lost jobs due to the pandemic. “Pilipino kasi tayo e, hindi lang direct family natin yung iniintindi natin. ‘Pag yung mga kapatid ko nangungutang, kailangan kong tulungan kasi nakakaawa.”

 

But it’s financially draining to support both her own family and her siblings. 

 

With this, Amy tried out for Shopee Milyonaryo on the morning of November 11. That very same day, she won the jackpot prize on Wowowin. 

 

For Amy, the cash prize is a blessing not for herself, but for her family. Amy plans to invest the money in a house for her children and share the rest with her siblings. “Bibigyan ko talaga mga kapatid ko, kasi blessing yun e. Sana ma-invest nila sa business para kung magka-problema sila, meron silang madudukot na pera.”

 

Shopee Milyonaryo was an interactive lucky draw contest which ran on GMA’s Wowowin from October 25 to November 11. Users got the chance to win up to ₱1,000,000 in cash every weekday. Learn more about past Shopee Milyonaryo winners by visiting https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-milyonaryo.

 

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

 

Starbucks offers customers an easier and safer way to get their favorites through "Mobile Order & Pay"

There's no need for you to line up and wait for your order as Starbucks PH launches Mobile Order & Pay on iOS and Android devices.

Starting every day with coffee is more than a routine. Perhaps now more than ever, it opens a fresher day and is a link to the familiar.

 

As Starbucks Philippines navigates through the new normal, the company announced the nationwide availability of Mobile Order and Pay on iOS and Android devices, a new feature of their popular mobile app that allows customers to place and pay for their order in advance and pick it up at any Starbucks store. Following the successful launch of the new Starbucks Rewards program, mobile ordering is the company’s latest digital innovation providing Starbucks Rewards members a contactless alternative for getting their favorite beverage. 

“The app is the easiest place to find a store, order ahead and make a payment using your Starbucks Rewards account. Bringing Mobile Order & Pay to customers is about meeting their needs for convenience and safety, while still providing an exceptional store experience,” said Keith Cole, head of Marketing, Starbucks Philippines.

 

To make the experience even more enjoyable, Starbucks Rewards members can redeem rewards and collect Stars through Mobile Order & Pay. 

Earn E-Stickers

Starbucks Rewards members who login to their account and join the Starbucks Christmas Traditions promotion will earn e-stickers on eligible mobile orders. E-stickers will be credited to their Starbucks Rewards account, which they can use to redeem the 2021 Starbucks Planners & Organizers.

 

Order ahead

After opening the app and logging in to their Starbucks Rewards account, customers must simply tap on “Order”, choose and customize their beverage, select the stores nearest them and pay using their Starbucks Rewards account. The app estimates wait time. 

When their order is ready, the customer can breeze in at the pickup area and ask a barista for their freshly made beverage.  

 

Enjoy the fastest, most fun and rewarding way to order at Starbucks with the new Starbucks Rewards Mobile Order & Pay. Download the Starbucks PH app (via App Store™ or Google Play) and sign up for Rewards to order on-the-go. 

 

Shake Shack Launches Limited Time Offer Specials for the Holidays - The Truffle Trio

Have yourself a merry truffle Christmas! There may be not much caroling, less parties for hosting, and maybe even less traffic (gasp!). But one thing's for sure, there will be a lot of trufflin' as the Truffle Trio is coming to town. 

Lookin' for that indulgent umami flavor? Shake Shack got the Black Truffle Burger (P315), made of 100% all-natural Angus beef with Swiss cheese, crispy ale-marinated shallots, black truffle mayo, and arugula. 

A fan of Chick'n Shack? Our Black Truffle Chick'n Shack (P285) amps up our crispy chick'n breast with black truffle mayo, pickled shallots and arugula. 

And everyday is fry-day with our Black Truffle Fries (P205)- crinkle-cut fries topped with black truffle mayo, crispy ale-marinated shallots + scallions. 

Sleigh the holidays with the new Truffle menu starting November 16 at the three Shacks  - your Shack favorites updated with the luxurious black truffle, available for a limited time only! Have 'em in our Shacks or in your shacks via Grab & foodpanda. Or call our Shacks to order ahead. You may contact the following numbers listed below: 

Shake Shack Central Square (02) 82553240

Shake Shack Greenbelt (02) 79336724
Shake Shack Mega Fashion Hall (02) 83621450

For November 16 and 17, Stand for Something Good with us. 

For every purchase of a Truffle item, we're donating P100 to various relief & rebuilding efforts for the communities affected by the recent typhoons.  

Check out @shakeshackph on Instagram and Facebook and @shakeshack_ph on Twitter for updates and deets. 

TNT is holding Saya Fest, headlined by Popstar Royalty and TNT endorser Sarah Geronimo

As a way of giving back and bringing ‘saya’ to millions of its loyal subscribers, mobile services brand TNT is holding Saya Fest, its biggest online event this year headlined by no other than Popstar Royalty and TNT endorser Sarah Geronimo. The online event will be streamed on TNT’s Facebook Page on Nov. 14, Saturday, starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

Saya Fest will also feature must-not-miss performances by Gloc 9, Julie Ann San Jose, This Band, Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio, as well as saya-filled segments with some of the country’s biggest content creators, including everyone’s favorite ‘ghorl’ Mimiyuuuh, TikTok influencer Marvin Fojas, and rapper Aikee. 

 

“The TNT Saya Fest Concert is our way of thanking our loyal subscribers who continue to find their 'saya' in life through our data offers. This is just the start of bigger and more exciting things for TNT subscribers  as we strive hard to give them 'saya' especially during these challenging times," said Jane J. Basas,  SVP and Consumer Wireless Business Head at Smart.

 

Get a chance to win special prizes 

 

Aside from music, dance, and games, the TNT Saya Fest will also give lucky TNT subscribers a chance to win special prizes such as free data offers and gadgets throughout the online show. 

 

During the show, viewers can also expect big news and announcements about exciting things that TNT has in store for all subscribers.

 

The TNT Saya Fest Online Event comes on the heels of the brand’s ‘Nasa Saya Yan’ campaign, which aims to inspire the Filipino youth to stay optimistic and find their ‘saya’ amid uncertain times. 

 

With TNT, the Filipino youth can find their 'saya' through meaningful and relevant promos, such as GIGA Stories, GIGA Games, and GIGA Video for mobile entertainment, as well as GIGA Study and GIGA Work for online learning and productivity apps. 

 

TNT subscribers can avail of these GIGA offers conveniently via the GigaLife App, which is now downloadable on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

 

Country's fastest mobile data network

 

TNT subscribers all over the country can expect more upcoming ‘‘Saya Weapons’ to bring ‘saya’ to their day and bring up their ‘diskarte’ game to make the most of opportunities that come their way. 

 

TNT is powered by Smart LTE, the country's fastest mobile data network as certified by third-party mobile internet analytics firms, such as Ookla and Opensignal. 

 

To know more about the TNT Saya Fest Event, follow TNT’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Support Lysol’s Disinfect to Protect mission

Following the forging of a strategic partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) early this year, which is aimed at bolstering its Disinfect to Protect mission, Lysol reaffirms its commitment to PRC as it continues to protect vulnerable communities by breaking down the chain of infections and ensuring everybody is protected from COVID-19 and other illnesses.

 

Towards this end, Lysol is encouraging consumers and the public to support PRC. Firstly, by donating to the COVID-19 Samaritan’s Fund, which makes available COVID-19 testing to the most susceptible and vulnerable groups. Secondly, by adopting Pula, PRC’s adorable bear, which can be owned in a special Christmas bundle pack consisting of 2 units of 340g Lysol Disinfectant Spray. 

 

For every purchase of this special holiday-themed pack available in supermarkets nationwide, Lysol hopes to create further awareness on the efforts undertaken by PRC. Moreover, the special holiday-themed pack makes for an excellent gift for friends and family, reminding them to always practice good hygiene to Disinfect to Protect.

 

These worthwhile initiatives come at the heels of Lysol’s Php 36 million donation to  PRC for the construction of a molecular laboratory in Cagayan de Oro City and towards the strengthening of COVID-19 mass testing among vulnerable groups in the country. The said facility, located at the Capitol Compound in CDO, completed its construction and passed the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine’s (RITM) proficiency test in September.

 

Equipped with 2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines that can process 2000 tests per day, the facility is in operation since September 19^th, 2020 after receiving its accreditation as a certified COVID-19 testing center. With this latest development, more people in the region can now get the COVID-19 test they need so that they can feel better assured about their safety when returning to work.

 

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Lysol cannot stress enough about the importance of disinfecting the home and the workplace, frequently-touched surfaces, by using their superior line of products: from disinfectant sprays to multi-action cleaners—tested that has been proven effective against the COVID-19 virus. Furthermore, Lysol also stresses on the importance of proper handwashing, another effective line of defense against viruses.

 

Truly, we can all do our share in contributing towards the meaningful Disinfect to Protect mission. For more information, check-out the official Philippine Red Cross Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/phredcross. 

 

Olay PH happily announced their newest endorsers — BL heartthrobs, Bright and Win!

 Right around June of this year, Olay social media accounts have posted a teaser with a silhouette featuring what seemed like Bright and Win — and fans were quick to spot. With much anticipation, fans of the BL heartthrobs have flocked the comments section of Olay’s posts, speculating that these two stars are behind the silhouette. This caused Olay’s hashtag #OlayBodyGlow to quickly trend on Twitter Philippines.

After much anticipation, Olay PH happily announced their newest endorsers — BL heartthrobs, Bright and Win are finally reunited! 

11.11 Celebration with Bright and Win

Things were even more exciting for Bright and Win’s Filipino fans because Olay gave away a 20% off discount on BodyScience products, with gifts when they bought the Body Wash Duos — free Bright and Win photocards for the first 1,000 purchases in Lazada and Shopee!

Because of the heartwarming response that made Olay BodyScience trend as one of the best–selling products this 11.11, fans were able to unlock an online video that is exclusively made for Filipinos to enjoy, with both sharing each other’s favorite body parts, and their body care routine. What’s more to ask? 

 

Fans have been waiting since forever for Bright and Win to be together again and Olay BodyScience made it possible. Both Bright and Win posted glowing photos of them on Instagram and shared their secret to a bright, radiant skin with the help of Olay BodyScience body wash with Niacinamide. This holy grail skincare ingredient is a form of vitamin B3 with abilities to improve uneven skin tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten your skin, and minimize enlarged pores. With this, Olay Bodyscience not only cleanses but also nourishes, giving you bright and radiant skin in just 28 days! Behold the new gold standard solution in body care.

Join Bright and Win in their journey to bright and radiant skin. Stay tuned for more updates with Olay Bodyscience by following Olay on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

You can now find Olay Bodyscience with Niacinamide in Lazada, Shopee, Watsons or in major supermarkets and drugstores in the Philippines.

Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) subsidiary in Thailand has been named as among the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia”

Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) subsidiary in Thailand has been named as among the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia”, for a work culture that values its employees as key resources.

 

The award was given by HR Asia, regarded as an authoritative regional publisher on human resources.

 

URC (Thailand) Co. Ltd. was among 38 companies to be recognized out of a field of 138 firms.

 

The companies were selected through a survey that measured different aspects of employee engagement.  These covered culture and ethics, leadership and organization, active initiatives, emotional engagement, employee intention and motivation, behavior and advocacy, collective consciousness, workplace sentiment and team dynamics.

 

“One of the reasons for our company’s sustainable momentum is the high priority we place on all our employees as key resources,” said Matthew Dy, URC-Thailand’s HR director, who received the award.

 

“We promote a culture of openness and collaboration where all employees are always given the opportunity to develop their individual performance and contribute to the business objectives,” he said.

 

Dy said this is done via a “robust performance management system, career planning and individual development plans” aimed at creating a “future-ready organization”.

 

“We cultivate a sense of belongingness through relevant workplace initiatives, advocating social responsibility and consistently instilling our core values. This ensures that our employees continue to deliver high-quality products and services that genuinely bring delight and joy for our consumers,” he said.

 

Established over 20 years ago, URC Thailand manufactures and exports brands such as Jack ‘n Jill Fun-O, Tivoli, Roller Coaster, Lausanne, Dewberry, Dynamite and Lush.

 

It has a factory, research and development center and warehouses at the Samutsakorn Industrial Estate, and a head office in Bangkok.

 

URC is one of the Philippines’ largest food and beverage companies, producing popular brands such as C2, Great Taste, Piattos, Cream-O, Maxx, Nova and Nissin. URC is also a major player in agro-industrial and commodities.

 

Matthew Dy, HR Director of URC (Thailand) Co., Ltd. receives the award from Virote Sirichanthanont, VP of Government and International Relations of the Personnel Management Association of Thailand (PMAT).

 

The URC Thailand team. In photo (L-R): URC Talent Management & Organization Development Manager Thinathip Sukpluem; Marketing Director Jane Bernardo; General Manager Tanant Suwanraks; HR Director Matthew Dy; Senior Advisor Premchai Navarasuchitr; QA and QMS Manager Boonyarat Chunet; and Media and PR Marketing Manager Pornsulee Piboonsatsanasakul

 

Want to get that naturally blooming skin? Try the new Hello Glow Rosewater Soothing Gel

Take your skincare regimen to the next level with this new radiance-boosting secret! Hello Glow, Ever Bilena Cosmetics' new skin care line, is all set to help you achieve that healthy, dewy, and lit-from-within look with the launch of its latest product, Rosewater Soothing Gel.

 

Hello Glow Rosewater Soothing Gel is made in Korea and is formulated with rosewater to control excess sebum and regulate skin’s pH balance, as well as Aloe Vera extract to boost collagen production and relieves skin irritation. It is also enriched with Hyaluronic Acid to boost skin hydration and retain moisture.

With these beneficial active ingredients, Hello Glow Rosewater Soothing Gel can help relieve irritation and redness and improve skin complexion. You can also get protection when you have to step outside because it has antipollution properties and can reduce skin damage, such as fine lines and wrinkles, caused by UV rays.

 

You only need to apply a thin layer onto the skin, gently pat, and massage in for better absorption. Hello Glow Rosewater Soothing Gel is suitable for all skin types and can be used for both face and body. To get the best results, make sure to apply as needed.

 

Want to get that naturally blooming skin? Hello Glow Rosewater Soothing Gel is now available from authorized distributors and resellers nationwide for only Php 150.

 

For additional updates, follow @helloglowofficial on Facebook and Instagram

Let's help our kababayans affected by Typhoon Ulysses and Rolly!

With the onslaught of consecutive typhoons Rolly and Ulysses that ravaged many areas in Luzon and the Visayas over the past few weeks, many families have lost their homes, belongings, and even their loved ones.

To help raise funds for immediate typhoon relief and rescue efforts, several organizations have started accepting donations through PayMaya for initiatives that will help deliver food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of assistance to beneficiaries in typhoon-hit areas.

 

PayMaya users can easily donate using their accounts by scanning the QR code of their chosen organization, donating using the Bills section of the PayMaya app, or going to the online donation portal of PayMaya.

 

Attached are some of the QR codes of PayMaya partner organizations here and have outlined the specific step-by-step instructions on how to donate below. 

 

 

Together, we can get through this crisis stronger than ever.

To donate via PayMaya QR, follow these steps:

Scan the QR code of your chosen organization by clicking the 'Scan to Pay' button in the PayMaya app

Make sure that the merchant name appearing on the app after scanning is either PAYMAYA or the name of the organization you are donating to

Enter the amount you wish to donate and press 'Continue'

Review your donation and press 'Pay'

You will receive a notification in-app and via SMS after your successful donation

 

 

To donate via the Bills section of the PayMaya app, follow these steps: 

Go to the 'Bills' section of the PayMaya app and press 'Donations'

Choose the organization you want to donate to

In the Account Number field, enter '00000' and in the Amount field, enter the amount you wish to donate

Review your donation and press 'Pay'

You will receive a notification in-app and via SMS after your successful donation

 

 

To donate using any credit, debit, and prepaid card or via your PayMaya account from anywhere in the world, follow these steps:

Go to https://donate.paymaya.com/collections/typhoon-relief

Choose the organization you want to donate to

From the drop-down menu, choose the amount you wish to donate and press 'Add to Cart' or 'Buy it now'.

 

Enter your contact and billing address for record purposes, then click 'Continue to Payment'

Review your details and press 'Complete Order' to make the payment.

 

You will be redirected to the PayMaya Checkout page, where you can choose to donate using your PayMaya number or via QR, or enter your credit or debit card information

Once complete, press 'Pay now'.

 

You will receive a notification in the contact details you have provided regarding your successful donation

 

 

QR Codes of partner organizations:

 

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Binge-watching your favorite movies this Christmas is more convenient with the Samsung Crystal UHD TV

With Christmas right around the corner, delight your family with a Samsung Crystal UHD TV now offered at up to 40% off with some selected models bundled with a Samsung soundbar, for a truly immersive viewing experience. The Home for the Holidays sale runs from November 1 to December 31, 2020.

 

The Samsung Crystal UHD TV offers a stunning 4K UHD screen resolution, giving the family a more vivid and pristine picture quality. The TV also comes equipped with top-of-the-line features including Bixby Voice Assistant, Tap View, Multi-view, and Ambient Mode, giving the Samsung Crystal UHD TV one of the best TV deals this holiday season.

 

The Bixby Voice Assistant*, in particular, is a true game-changer that lets users easily navigate their TV. Let Bixby look for the movie or series that the family can watch on the most wonderful time of the year. Bixby makes Samsung Smart TVs even smarter as its artificial intelligence adapts to the viewers’ favorite viewing preferences and apps. 

 

Binge-watching your favorite movies this Christmas is more convenient with the Samsung Crystal UHD TV thanks to the Tap View and Multi-View features. Your family can browse through photos or videos taken during the holidays with the Tap View, which is available for Samsung Galaxy devices running on Android OS 8.1. A simple tap of your phone on the TV is all it takes to enlarge photos or videos.

 

With Multi-view, it’s now possible for the family to share the TV to watch their favorite movies and flash their mobile game on the TV and view them simultaneously. 

 

Apart from these modern features, the Samsung Crystal UHD TV comes in a sleek stylish design, that easily becomes part and parcel of one’s home décor theme through its Ambient Mode.

 

Don’t miss out on Samsung’s Home for the Holidays Sale – ongoing till December 31, 2020, and available in Samsung Authorized Dealer Stores nationwide. Additional premium freebies come with select TV purchase. For more information on the Samsung Home for the Holidays Sale, visit www.samsung.com/ph.

 

TikTok and Korea Tourism Organization Launch Global Dance Challenge, With Free Trip to Seoul

 

 TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, and Korea Tourism Organization today launched the #IYKoongChallenge in the Philippines. From now until November 22, fans can groove to the rhythm of Korea and express their creativity by doing the following:

 

1. Follow Korea Tourism Organization’s official TikTok account (@imagineyourkorea)
2. Shoot an ‘Ambiguous’ dance in your own style to LEENALCHI’s amusing song and include the official challenge sticker (refer here for the Ambiguous dance guide)
3. Upload your masterpiece onto TikTok with the hashtags #IYKoongChallenge, #FeelTheRhythmofKorea and #ImagineYourKorea

 

On December 5, 2020, selected entries from each country will go head-to-head in an explosive virtual dance-off broadcasted via TikTok Live. Participants will fight for a chance to clinch the top three spots and win a trip to Seoul after the pandemic. Over 1,200 viewers from around the world are expected to tune in, with live performances by female KPop group ITZY, alternative pop band LEENALCHI, and Ambiguous Dance Company. 

 

As part of the first-ever partnership, TikTok and Korea Tourism Organization have also collaborated with Korean WEBTOON artist, Park Tae-jun, on a set of exclusive, in-app animated stickers. These stickers symbolize Korea’s five tourism hub cities (Busan, Jeonju, Gangneung, Andong and Mokpo) and allow users to immerse themselves in these cities virtually through their TikTok videos.

 

“The pandemic has significantly impacted the tourism industry worldwide, including Korea,” explained Ahn Young-bae, president of Korea Tourism Organization. “Through the #IYKoongChallenge on TikTok, we hope to unite people across the globe, and we look forward to welcoming them back to Korea when it’s safe to do so.”

 

 

“TikTok has a vibrant and diverse community that truly embraces different cultures,” said Seungyeon Kim, Global Business Solutions GM, TikTok Korea. “We are honored to partner with Korea Tourism Organization to showcase the beauty of Korea on a global stage and give users a chance to experience it themselves.”

 

For more details about the challenge, visit www.iykoongchallenge.com and Korea Tourism Organization’s official TikTok account (tiktok.com/@imagineyourkorea). 

 

TikTok is  available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages. Download the TikTok app via iOS or Google Play to get a chance to be part of this exciting global dance challenge.