Shopee Launches 12.12 Big Christmas Sale!

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, wraps up the year-end sales season and marks its fifth birthday by launching its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. Its recent 9.9, 10.10, and 11.11 shopping events set new records and signified the changing landscape and potential of e-commerce in the region. This 12.12, Shopee celebrates five years of digital acceleration in the region and highlights three key trends that have shaped and will continue to drive the growth of e-commerce: Social, Personalization, and Integration. 

 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee was born with the vision of making online shopping accessible, easy, and enjoyable. We built Shopee from the ground up, listening to people’s specific needs in each of our markets and turning our understanding into well-executed localized strategies that make Shopee what it is today. This year’s 12.12 Big Christmas Sale has added significance as we celebrate our fifth birthday and come together with our brand partners, sellers, and shoppers to support one another through a challenging year. As we look back on our journey, we are proud to have adapted quickly to serve the needs of our local communities.”  

 

This 12.12, Shopee highlights three key trends that will continue to power the growth of e-commerce in 2021 and beyond.

 

1. Social: Bringing the human touch to online shopping

 

Advancements in technology, coupled with changing shopper habits, have resulted in online shopping evolving from a transactional experience. Today’s users are more social than ever, and they demand a more engaging online shopping experience with rich and unique content. In 2016, Shopee was one of the first e-commerce platforms in the region to launch a live chat function, Shopee Live Chat, enabling direct conversations between buyers and sellers. Today, an average of 30 million messages are exchanged daily on Shopee Live Chat.

 

Through the years, Shopee has continuously improved on and introduced new in-app engagement features such as Shopee Games, Shopee Feed, and Shopee Live to make the online shopping experience more social. Shopee anticipates that this trend will stay, with e-commerce increasingly becoming a platform through which people can connect and enjoy shared experiences. Shopee will continue to drive this trend through unique initiatives like Shopee Mom’s Club, which provides like-minded consumers with one-stop exclusive access to baby product deals and parenting content. There’s also a Book Club for a new generation of digital readers in Vietnam and a “Pawrents” club to meet the growing online demand for pet products in Singapore.

 

2. Personalization: Catering to the ‘Me’ economy^[1]

 

Personalization is critical in e-commerce today. A highly personalized experience makes online shopping more efficient, enjoyable, and unique for consumers, while also helping brands and sellers drive traffic and growth. Shopee takes a hyper-localized approach by running seven different apps in each of its markets and localizing in-app features. Shopee also continually refines its recommendation engines to offer more customized and relevant shopping suggestions to fit consumers’ needs. 

 

For brands and sellers, offering personalized recommendations to shoppers helps increase overall awareness and conversions. Businesses that use Shopee's in-app advertisements generate 65% more sales activity than those that do not.^[2] This is powered by Shopee's own AI capabilities, which ensure that advertisements are delivered to the right users.

 

As the industry progresses further into the ‘me’ economy, businesses need to innovate in order to improve the online customer journey. In the coming year, Shopee also expects to see the rise of smart shoppers, a new demographic of young, tech-savvy individuals who expect a highly personalized online shopping experience. 

3. Integration: Creating a seamless customer journey

 

As retailers adapt to the new normal, they must deliver a seamless customer journey across all touchpoints. Shopee helps brands and sellers of all sizes by providing fundamental operational support through integrated payments and logistics, while creating innovative experiences that value-add to the overall customer journey.

 

●      Delivering an experiential home shopping experience with P&G: Together with P&G^[3], Shopee introduced its first-ever experiential online Show Me My Home initiative, which allowed shoppers to discover and shop for P&G’s popular household items in a simulated household environment. This brought greater convenience for stay-at-home consumers, while mimicking the offline experience of walking in a store. 

 

Yu closed, “2020 has been a transformative year. It has shown us the importance of technology and its ability to not only connect people and meet their basic needs, but also to entertain and engage. We are just at the beginning of our digital journey and looking ahead, we believe e-commerce will have an even more profound impact on businesses and consumers, creating new ways of living, working, and engaging. As we wrap up the year with the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, let's continue to look out for one another, uplift those in need, and welcome the new year on a high note.”

 

12.12 Big Christmas Sale 

From November 18 to December 12, users can enjoy free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, 20% cashback, and ₱1 deals at the Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. 

 

Key highlights of Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale: 

 

●      Amazing promotions and big rewards with ShopeePay: From December 3 to December 11, shoppers who use ShopeePay can look forward to free shipping,  discount vouchers, and a chance to win cash prizes.

●      #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge: Join the #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge to win prizes. The #MyShopeeWish TikTok Challenge is from December 7 to 30. Winners will be announced on January 15, 2021 on Shopee’s official social media accounts. For more information, head over tohttps://shopee.ph/m/my-shopee-wish.

●      Big discounts from leading brands: Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off from leading brands on Shopee Mall, including L’Oreal Paris, P&G Beauty, Abbott, Unilever Home and Food, Havaianas, Nestle, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, RB Enfagrow, and Infinix.

  

Additionally, brands such as Unilever, MASS Appliances, Soundcore by Anker, Platinum Karaoke, Union Appliances, Amazfit, Kyowa, PULUZ, Pedigree, Bio-Science, Organic Skin, Shigetsu, Mikana, Organic Official, INSPI, GSK, Tigernu, MetroSunnies, New Balance, Colgate-Palmolive, Haylou, Alaska, and Fila also offer amazing discounts. 

 

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. 

 

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

 

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^[1] The ‘Me’ economy refers to personalization to meet the unique needs of each individual consumer and predict their preferences based on behavior.

^[2] Shopee data, 2020

^[3] Leading fast-moving consumer goods company

LG PH Aids Typhoon Rolly and Ulysses Victims

Even as the storms have passed, a lot of Filipinos are still reeling from being ravaged by typhoon Rolly and Ulysses. Communities have been displaced with people losing their home, leaving them with no shelter and no place to go. In the spirit of makabayan, government agencies, together with private individuals, groups, and corporations, have stepped up to the plate to assist fellow countrymen in their time of need. 

LG Philippines has remained steadfast in their resolves to always heed the call for help. The South Korean technology innovator has partnered with groups on the ground in order to hastily offer assistance. For the typhoon victims from Rizal and Bulacan, LG PH closely collaborated with Walang Maiiwanan PH and JCI Ortigas Inc. to provide help with the community. Donations of shampoos, cleansing foams, toothpastes, and toothbrushes were given to over a thousand indigenous Dumagat families from Sitio Kabuoan Brgy Puray Rodriguez, Rizal, Sitio Suha Brgy San Mateo, and Norzaragay, Bulacan. LG Also partnered with Feed Hungry Minds to give assistance to two barangays in Guinobatan, Albay. Approximately 400 families were given the same personal care kits.

LG also visited different communities and evacuation centers in Marikina to help out. They staged their widely popular Laundry Love program in order to help residents and evacuees get access to clean clothing. Over a span of 3 weeks, LG lent washing machines to the evacuation centers in Nangka Elementary School, Parang Elementary School, Bulelak Covered Court- Brgy Malanday, Homeowners drive Brgy Sto Nino, giving over 1,000 households access to washing machines to clean and sterilize their clothes. LG also gave free repair and check-up services to the affected households.

Speaking with regard to the company’s humanitarian initiatives, LGEPH Managing Director Inkwun Heo says “We are in awe of Filipinos’ sense of community, especially in great adversity. There is always a natural inclination to want to help. As long as we’re here, we share the same sense of community. We’re always ready to lend a hand, wherever we’re needed”.

Have fun browsing Vitasoy’s neighborhood-themed site and entertaining content at the comfort of your homes

In the spirit of staying at home and staying healthy, Vitasoy recently launched Vitasoy Milky Town, an online hub where you can discover entertaining and informative content about Vitasoy Plus Milky. Visitors can enjoy a milky adventure with the website’s various recipe tutorial videos and fun games, and even win prizes in the weekly raffle draws.

 

Engage with celebrities and online content creators

Have fun browsing Vitasoy’s neighborhood-themed site and entertaining content at the comfort of your homes. Check out the houses of Milky Town “neighbors” like Vitasoy Plus Milky online ambassador Danica Sotto-Pingris; and other online content creators Isha Borromeo, Thea Sy, Team Malunggay, and Haidee and Hazel Quing.

 

Learn more about how they fell in love with the nutritious and creamy Vitasoy Plus Milky. Snag a few of their favorite Vitasoy recipes that include milk teas, noodles, and vegan banana bread. 

 

Visit more spots to get an awesome prize

Fun, exciting activities, and games also await at Vitasoy Milky Town’s hangout spots. Visit the town’s Playground to play the Milky Blends game for a chance to win gift certificates.

You can also check out Milky Town’s Park to capture your best moments at the Vitasoy Milky Town photo booth. This feature lets you post your photo on your social feed. You can even say “Hi!” and make new friends through the Community Freedom Wall. To buy your own stash of Vitasoy Plus Milky, the brand’s newest variant, visit the town’s Milky Shop

 

You can earn points by taking a tour of the entire Vitasoy Milky Town and ticking of all activities. Those who collect 100 points automatically qualify for the weekly raffle, and get the chance to be one of the 14 lucky winners of Php 1,000 worth of online vouchers. Check out Milky Town’s Announcement Wall to see if you’re one of the lucky winners. 

 

Bringing fun to more places 

Bringing the excitement of this online town closer to people’s homes is the “Milky Truck” that has been going around Metro Manila since November. Catch Vitasoy’s “Milk Men” as they give away free Vitasoy Milky kits that contain a carton of Vitasoy Plus Soy Milk, freebies and a special invite code that recipients can use to enter the Vitasoy Milky Town.

 

To ensure the consumers’ and its staff’s safety, Vitasoy implements strict health and safety protocols, such as social distancing, wearing of masks, and disinfecting Vitasoy Plus kits. Its staff also undergo regular rapid testing.

 

Vitasoy Plus Milky is a soy milk drink that is healthy and creamy. This milky drink is high in Calcium, made from 100% plant-based protein and cholesterol free. It is available in supermarkets for only Php 85. You can also conveniently purchase it online via Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora.

 

Discover the milky goodness of Vitasoy Plus Milky and join us at www.vitasoymilkytown.ph. Use the invite code milkytime to enter.

 

Canva is donating proceeds of up to $50,000 from any paid images or media used in designs in the APAC region towards Philippine relief and recovery efforts

In times of crisis, Filipinos never fail to embrace the spirit of bayanihan. 

The country was devastated by a triple hit from Typhoon Quinta, Rolly and Ulysses, resulting in record-breaking flooding. The strong winds and heavy downpour caused power outages, blown-off roofs, villages being submerged, families losing loved ones and their homes. The flooding has affected over three million people, according to the United Nations’ humanitarian office. 

Global design platform, Canva, is donating proceeds of up to $50,000 from any paid images or media used in designs in the APAC region towards Philippine relief and recovery efforts. This relief funding will be used to support organizations such as Kids for Kids Ph, Yakal.Ph, and For our Farmers Ph to provide relief packs with hygiene kits, hot meals, pet food and supplies to those in and around Marikina, Rizal, Bicol, Cagayan, and Isabela. 

Maisie Littaua, Canva Philippines Head of Growth said “Marami nang pamilya, komunidad, kabuhayan ang lubos na naapektuhan ng bagyo at kailangan nating magtulungan. We felt strongly that during these darkest times, we can all be a force for good.”

Canva has also donated 2,000 relief packs to communities hit by #UlyssesPH through the Office of the Vice President, benefiting families located in Rodriguez, Rizal.

The Philippines is hit by an average of 20 typhoons per year. To help spread valuable information during these times, Canva created a collection of free templates across various categories for the PH Typhoon Relief Campaign. These templates can be accessed when you search “typhoon donations” in the Canva editor and switch the language to Tagalog from the filter option. The templates can also be easily found when you search for the keyword 'bayanihan' in http://canva.com/tl_ph

For more information about Canva, visit https://www.canva.com/

 

Busy Nurse Coffee works says regular drinkers

If you are looking for a slimming coffee with L-carnitine, gluta and collagen, yes with collagen! Look no more, The Busy Nurse slimming coffee can make you fit and at the same time gives you that radiant glow. 

Here are the following testimonials from those who tried Busy Nurse 20 in 1 Coffee Mix: 

The friends of 23-year-old Mariyah Besiate of Bacnotan, La Union have been wondering how she has managed to lose weight and to keep her skin glowing. She attributes this to a product that she has been taking. 

 

Camille Del Rosario, 31, of Cabanatuan City also had the same thing to say about this same product. She has so far managed to lose 14 kilograms just by religiously drinking this product.

 

Multiple kidney stones, on the other hand, was the problem 47-year-old Helen Mejia of San Vicente, Agoo, La Union, had to deal with. She was told that she had to undergo laser lithotripsy. Since she did not have the money for the procedure, she startingthis product and after around six weeks, she was able to flush out her kidney stones. 

 

All three have been taking the Busy Nurse 20 in 1 Coffee Mix, probably the first slimming and whitening coffee mix in the market. It contains glutathione and collagen which helps achieve these two goals. It is the brainchild of Mary Rose Yap Zamora, an entrepreneur who is in the business of developing and selling beauty products.

 

“I super love Busy Nurse Coffee mix and because of this, I lost weight and my skin was glowing,” 

Besiate said. “I told my friends about the effects of this coffee on me and they were encouraged to drink it too.”

In addition to bringing down her weight from 68 kilos to 54 kilos, Del Rosario said she no longer experiences dysmenorrhea during her monthly period. “It really had a great effect on me,” she said.

 

Mejia resorted to herbal supplements and Busy Nurse coffee to deal with her kidney stones since she had just spent a large sum of money on the father’s angioplasty. While raising the sum needed for her laser procedure, she started to drink Busy Coffee.

 

After about six weeks of drinking the coffee, she was able to flush out all her stones when she had to go to the comfort room. “The stones started to come out one by one and after that, I was finally relieved of my symptoms.”

 

As its name implies, the coffee contains 20 ingredients. These ingredients are acai berries, aloe vera, coffee, collagen, grape seed, Green Tea, Goji Berry, Garcinia Cambogia, Inulin Fiber, Lemon, L- Carnitine, Mangosteen, Moringa, non dairy creamer, spirulina, senna leaves, stevia leaves, turmeric and vitamin C.

“When you bring all these ingredients together, Busy Nurse Coffee will help burn fat and boost your energy and metabolism,” Zamora said. “The product provides you with natural detoxification, is rich in anti-oxidants and is useful in regulating bowel movement. That’s how beneficial this product is.”

Vitamin C, for example, boosts your immunity and prevents iron deficiencies. Lemon, on the other hand, is a good antioxidant that removes free radicals from the body while L Carnitine is a metabolism booster that aids in weight loss.

 

“Where in the market can you see a product that combines the best qualities of 20 ingredients and comes up with a coffee that not only whitens your skin but also helps you lose weight?” Zamora said. “That is Busy Nurse Coffee for you.”

 

The product was introduced to the market in May 2019 and so far, it has almost 3,000 local and international distributors. In such a short span of time, it has already been able to reap a number of significant rewards for Zamora.

 

Among the awards it has received so far include the 14th Gawad Pilipino Outstanding Herbal Coffee of the Year; Golden Dragon Awards of Excellence for the “Most Trusted Herbal Coffee Mix Products Provider;” International Icon Awards for Business Leadership and Achievers for being the “Most Trusted Herbal Coffee Mix Provider;” Gawad America Awards for 2019 Most Outstanding Filipino in the Field of Online Entrepreneurship.”

 

The product has also been featured in the ABS CBN shows “My Puhunan” hosted by Karen Davila and “Swak na Swak Ang Good Vibes Show ng Bayan.” Korina Sanchez also had the opportunity to meet the brand through an online interview Zamora was also interviewed by Korina Sanchez. 

 

“These awards are a testament of the hard work that we put into the development of Busy Nurse Coffee,” Zamora said. “These awards also recognize the many benefits that our product has to offer and we would not get the attention of these very well respected journalists if it was not a good product.”

 

For more information and inquiries, please follow the official facebook page of Busy Nurse Shopline Main and their youtube channel Busynurse Shopline Official.

 

realme Philippines launches its very first 5G-capable smartphone, the realme X50 Pro 5G

 realme Philippines is keeping its strong momentum as the country’s leading smartphone brand withthe launch of its very first 5G-capable smartphone, the realme X50 Pro 5G. realme Philippines is also broadening its portfolio of AIoT devices as it launches the smart audio device realme Buds Air Pro and the best round smartwatch realme Watch S.

 realme Philippines has officially launched in the country its first 5G-ready smartphone realme X50 Pro 5G. The flagship killer will be available via Smart Signature Plan M. Photo shows [L-R] realme Chief Experience Officer for AIoT Jarell Lim, realme Community Manager Anthony So, Smart Communications VP for Postpaid Marketing Richard Matthew Dimagiba, realme X50 Pro 5G Ambassador Alodia Gosiengfiao, realme VP for Marketing Austine Huang, and realme Marketing Lead Eason De Guzman.

realme Philippines, having been recently declared as the country’s number one smartphone brand by Canalys, Counterpoint and IDC, is going full throttle into elevating the tech experience of Filipinos. Offering a wide array of devices across different segments, realme has intensified its partnership with key industry players, including telco giant Smart Communications. The realme X50 Pro 5G’s launch in the Philippines is realme and Smart’s introductory project. 

"The new realme X50 Pro 5G boosts our line-up of Smart 5G-certified devices under our Smart Signature Plans, enabling our customers to unlock the many exciting possibilities of 5G. Our partnership with realme stems from our shared vision to simply bring cutting-edge technology at the fingertips of more Filipinos, and together, we hope to push the boundaries of mobile gaming and introduce more immersive digital experiences for our subscribers," said Richard Matthew Dimagiba, VP for Smart Postpaid Marketing.

A young brand of two years, realme surprised industry experts with the record-breaking feats it has achieved, which the brand attributes to its customer-centric approach, multi-industry partnerships and wide availability. realme Philippines VP for Marketing Austine Huang notes, “When we entered the Philippines in 2018, our goal was to provide real smartphone value to every young Filipino. Now, as we aim to empower more Filipinos to #LeapToNextGen, we are happy to make our first flagship 5G device available through trusted mobile connectivity provider Smart. We shall continue to grow our channels to ensure our products are made more attainable and available for our customers.”

 

The realme X50 Pro 5G can be availed through Smart Signature Plan M for P1,899 per month with a one-time cash-out of Php 6,900. Those who will pre-order the device from the Smart Online Store and select Smart Stores from December 03 to 10 get a free realme Watch worth Php 3,990. The promo is available to new subscribers and is available at a special discounted price for existing and re-contracting subscribers.

Cosplay royalty, model and content creator Alodia is the official ambassador of the realme X50 Pro 5G

 

A leap to the next gen of realme devices

realme Philippines launches three new devices this December: the realme X50 Pro 5G, Buds Air Pro and Watch S. Dubbed as the brand’s next gen of devices, customers can expect improved features on each of the products. 

 

realme X50 Pro 5G, the pilot 5G-ready device of realme Philippines, brings in the fastest processor, fastest charging technology and the fastest network. It’s one of the first 5G smartphones to be launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G processor in its price segment, making it one of the most powerful smartphones in the market today. realme X50 Pro 5G is also equipped with a 90Hz Super AMOLED Display, complementing the device’s 5G speed to the gamers’ delight. This powerful combo allows a smooth and competitive gaming experience. With its 65W SuperDart Charge technology, the realme X50 Pro 5G’s 4200mAh battery can be fully charged within 35 mins. 

 

In the camera department, realme X50 Pro 5G boasts the latest flagship, ultra-clear quad camera set-up comprised of a 64MP main camera, a 12MP 20x hybrid zoom telephoto lens, an 8MP 119° ultra wide-angle macro lens, and a B&W portrait lens. A dual-front camera of 32MP Sony 80°wide-angle with an IMX616 sensor and 8MP 105°super wide-angle camera captures clear selfies and videos. The dual-front camera supports ultra wide-angle video shooting and UIS Video Stabilization which are very favorable for content creation. 

 

Smart subscribers can make the most of the realme X50 Pro 5G powered by ultrafast Smart 5G in strategic sites in Metro Manila, Boracay, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Laguna, New Clark City in Pampanga, and Rizal. Smart subscribers can also enjoy high-speed connectivity with Smart LTE, the country’s fastest mobile data network as cited by third-party internet analytics firms like Opensignal and Ookla.

Launching alongside the realme X50 Pro 5G is the realme Buds Pro-- the brand’s highly competitive noise-cancelling earbuds. The realme Buds Air Pro is equipped with the new and  customized S1 high-performance noise cancellation chip which guarantees the most versatile noise cancellation effect while consuming low power. It also has a 10mm Bass Boost Driver along with an advanced Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) composite bass enhancement algorithm that makes the bass deeper and richer. The device offers a 25-hour total playback, for continuous music listening time, gaming time, calling time, and video watching time.

 

The realme Watch S, the best round smartwatch in the market in its price segment, is the last of the realme AIoT products to be launched this year. The realme Watch S offers accuracy in the many features it packs allowing users to prioritize their health and manage their time.  realme Watch S carries the top-level sensor from Goodix, which supports 24-hour uninterrupted and real-time heart rate monitoring. It also supports up to 16 kinds of fitness modes and health functions including step monitoring, sedentary reminder, sleep monitoring, hydration reminder and meditation relaxing. The newest smartwatch from realme is also equipped with smart features that can monitor all app notifications and show some corresponding support in the display of calls, SMS and third-party app messages through the realme Watch S.

 

The realme Buds Air Pro and Watch S retail for Php 4,990, respectively. These newest realme AIoT products are available starting December 3, 2020 on selected realme kiosks and concept stores nationwide. Get them as low as Php 3,990 each or 1,000 pesos off during Lazada and Shopee’s 12.12 Grand Year End Sales. 

 

Subsequently, realme Philippines also launched the realme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, realme Powerbank 2i, and the realme Selfie Tripod. All these will be available starting December 3 on realme’s e-commerce stores, selected realme kiosks’ and concept stores and will retail for only Php 890, Php 790, and Php 1,119 respectively. 

 

Get real-time updates on other promos and announcements from realme Philippines through its official Facebookand Instagram accounts.

 

Shopee partners with three new electricity merchants to offer Filipinos a more convenient way to pay their electricity bills through Shopee Pay!

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partners with three new electricity merchants to offer Filipinos a more convenient way to pay their electricity bills. Users can now pay their postpaid bills for Meralco, Visayan Electric Company, and Davao Light and Power Company via ShopeePay. 

 

Shopee encourages the shift towards a cashless society by offering users greater convenience and cost savings when they pay their bills via . From December 1 to 31, new bill payers can enjoy up to 200 coins cashback with a minimum spend of ₱800. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate ShopeePay:

Shoppers can pay their postpaid bills for mobile, landline, internet, water, TV cable, and electricity through ShopeePay and get the best bill payment deals. Follow these simple steps:

 

For more information about the best bills payment deals, check out https://shopee.ph/m/bills-payment

Max’s Restaurant and Max’s Corner Bakery launched Paskong Pinoy With A Twist!

As Christmas is fast approaching, Max’s Restaurant and Max’s Corner Bakery have new ways to make your holiday feasts merrier. Introducing Calderetang Bulalo and Sizzling Bulalo, two new dishes that offer a fresh take on your favorite sabaw staple, and Pinoy Holiday Cheesecakes – Puto Bumbong Cheesecake and Bibingka Cheesecake – your Simbang Gabi classics but with a twist. These classic reinventions are sure to get you in the holiday spirit and make your gatherings even memorable.

Delight your senses with the Puto Bumbong Cheesecake from Max’s Corner Bakery – a special take on the classic Simbang Gabi kakanin made with glutinous rice flour with ube flavor, smooth and silky cheesecake, and topped with ube crumbs, coconut, and muscovado sugar. Also, coming back to town for the holidays is the Bibingka Cheesecake, made with soft and fluffy vanilla chiffon, smooth and silky cheesecake, and topped with salted egg slices. These Pinoy Holiday Cheesecakes are available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery starting at P289.

Savor the saucy goodness of Max’s Calderetang Bulalo – a lavish fusion of two of your favorite Filipino dishes in one, made with a rich tomato-based beef shank stew with boiled vegetables and topped with melted cheese and sautéed peppers. Looking for something with a little more sizzle? Then try the irresistible Sizzling Bulalo from Max’s with its tender beef shank lathered in rich and savory gravy, and sprinkled with crispy fried garlic. Starting at P549, these new dishes are available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery.

  

Taste the holiday spirit now and order via delivery.maxschicken.com or call the Metro Manila hotline at 888-79000. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant.

 

Palayan City Mayor Rianne Cuevas shares her triumphs, leadership journey with the King of Talk

Former US President Woodrow Wilson once said, “There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed.”

 

If the ongoing pandemic tested our resilience and resolve, it also put the spotlight and exposed the leadership of our political leaders.

 

But how far should a public servant go in serving her constituents?

For Palayan City Mayor Rianne J. Cuevas, going beyond what’s required is what leadership is all about. 

This Saturday, The Boy Abunda Interview Specials will delve more into the story of the dedicated leader of Palayan. As the City celebrates its 55th Founding Anniversary, Mayor Rianne Cuevas looks back on the days when Palayanos enjoyed the week full of fun and exciting events. From motocross competition, job fairs to disaster preparedness contest, and variety shows, this year, in the middle of the pandemic, Mayor Rianne Cuevas and Palayanos will still celebrate the founding anniversary in a much simpler way, but just as meaningful and heartfelt.

This interview will also tackle the proactive response of Mayor Rianne to COVID19, the typhoons that hit the country and other challenges. Programs like relief operations, housing projects, disaster preparedness, medical assistance program & job opportunities will also be discussed.

But governing people is not always easy. How does Mayor Rianne deal with her critics? How is she able to withstand the chaotic side of politics?

 

Catch Mayor Rianne J. Cuevas as she shares her story as a leader, public servant of Palayan City on The Boy Abunda Interview Specials, December 5, 9:30 PM on ANC while the second part of the interview will air on December 12, 9:30 PM also on ANC.

Samsung Smart TV: the perfect Christmas gift you can give yourself for your K-drama cravings

Can’t get enough of K-drama but hate the struggle of watching on your mobile? With Samsung’s latest partnership with Viu, never miss any detail and swoon over your favorite oppas on a bigger screen.

 

Starting December 1, 2020, every purchase of select Samsung Smart TVs comes with a free 1-year premium subscription to Viu, the country’s top provider of K-drama shows. This is every K-drama fan’s chance to get a bigger and budget-friendly Smart TV, with the bonus of falling further down the K-drama rabbit hole on Viu without distracting ads.

Binge-watching K-drama is much better on a Samsung TV for many reasons. For one, there will be no need to rewind or pause every scene because you missed the subtitles when you have a bigger screen. No more squinting your eyes either.

 

And with a bigger screen, you can bask in the glory of your beloved oppa and unni’s poreless skin and appreciate all the details in each scene of your favorite K-drama. Samsung’s Smart TVs offer stunningly clear picture quality paired with a full and solid sound quality – a viewing experience that can transport you to the scene itself.

 

Just imagine the intensity of emotions when you watch the latest K-drama titles on Viu this December, such as the highly-anticipated Tale of the Nine Tailed. You can also enjoy shows that are exclusively available on Viu, such as the much-awaited True Beauty featuring Cha Eun-woo. A Samsung Smart TV may just be the perfect Christmas gift you can give yourself for your K-drama cravings. 

 

Enjoy the latest string of K-dramas on Viu with a premium and feature-rich TV without breaking the bank this December. For more information about Samsung’s latest promo, visit www.samsung.com/ph today.