Shopee welcomes international superstar Jackie Chan!

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches the most exciting year-end shopping season starting with its signature 9.9 Super Shopping Day. As part of its biggest and most action-packed shopping season, Shopee also welcomes international superstar Jackie Chan, who will be featured in a range of activities across Shopee’s end of year shopping festivals.

 

Jackie Chan said, “I enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces. It’s exciting to partner with Shopee to celebrate the action-packed year-end festival and bring more joy to my fans and Shopee users. I had a lot of fun working with Shopee and I think people of all ages will enjoy the activities and content that we have prepared together. I hope everyone can join us to make the year-end shopping season a memorable one.” 

Shopee pioneered the first 9.9 Super Shopping Day in 2016. Each year, it marks the start of a highly anticipated year-end shopping season across the region. A survey conducted by Shopee revealed that over 90%^[1] of users across the region proactively seek out information to make better purchase decisions during the campaigns. The mega shopping season also tends to attract new online shoppers, with 43%^[2] of shoppers making their first-ever online purchase during the year-end campaigns. 

 

From now till September 9, Shopee has lined up the best deals and activities. Shoppers can satisfy all their shopping needs, win exciting rewards from their favorite games on Shopee Prizes, and enjoy non-stop entertainment with special appearances by their favorite celebrities.

 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “The pandemic continues to affect both individuals and businesses. As communities continue to live, work, shop, and play from home, we have stepped up our efforts to ensure users have access to their daily essentials through our shopping campaigns. We are also committed to supporting local MSMEs and have launched a series of support initiatives as well as Support Local campaigns to generate greater visibility and enable users to easily identify and support local businesses. We look forward to bringing some joy to our local communities during this year-end season.”

 

1. Find the biggest deals, all in one place

 

This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, shoppers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, and Daily ₱1 Deals, on top of these amazing perks: 

 

●      Lowest price deals - Users can find the hottest products with the biggest discounts all in one place at Shopee’s special ‘Daily ₱1 Deals’ microsite, which they can easily locate from Shopee’s home page.

 

●      Mega Midnight Sale - Following its success during the inaugural 4.4 Mega Shopping Day, Shopee brings back the 2-hour Midnight Mega Sale. Shoppers can grab unbeatable deals on thousands of products, including those from Shopee Mall, from 12AM to 2AM on September 9.

 

●      Greater rewards with ShopeePay - As part of Shopee’s commitment to provide a convenient, secure, and rewarding shopping experience, users can enjoy exclusive promotions and deals by using Shopee’s in-app e-wallet, ShopeePay. All users have to do is to use ShopeePay to pay for their purchases, both online and offline, at thousands of branches from participating merchants nationwide. Until September 8, shoppers can Buy Load and get ₱5 mobile data for only ₱1; Pay Bills to enjoy up to 50% cashback when they pay for Meralco, Maynilad, and more; and Scan to Pay to score ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and more.

 

2. Satisfy all shopping needs 

 

From daily essentials to premium items, Shopee offers a wide assortment of products. With millions of brands and sellers, as well as a wide network of online and offline partners, there is something for everyone at Shopee. 

 

●      Shopee Mall Big Brand Discounts - In addition to everyday products, users can expect great deals from their favorite brands on Shopee’s dedicated in-app portal for authentic brands. 91%^[3] of shoppers say the mega shopping campaigns enabled them to discover and buy brands they never tried before, while 75%^[4]indicated they were more likely to continue using these new brands rather than switching back to their usual ones. At the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, shoppers can expect up to 30% off brand vouchers and up to 90% off on leading brands such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, Adidas, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi. 

 

●      Support Local - Local businesses have been greatly impacted by the pandemic. This shopping season, users can give these local sellers the boost they need to recover and grow. Through the Pili Pinoy campaign, users can help preserve local culture and play their part in supporting the local economy by patronizing shops such as Abubot PH, Joy Marcelo RTW Clothing, Via Christi, Tazanna, and Tala by Kyla. 

 

3. Experience non-stop entertainment with your favorite celebrities, exciting games, and attractive rewards 

Shopee’s in-app engagement features continue to entertain and delight users. In the first half of 2021, Shopee recorded over 200%^[5] uplift in time spent on Shopee Live year-on-year. This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee will deliver upsized excitement through a line-up of the biggest superstars, exciting games, and attractive rewards. 

 

●      Jackie Chan to thrill and entertain shoppers - This year, Shopee brings on international superstar Jackie Chan to be a part of its year-end shopping season, sparking tremendous excitement across the region. Users can catch him in exclusive content on Shopee Live and in-app games such as Shopee Spin & Win, Shopee Shake, and the latest Shopee Collectibles.

 

●      Big giveaways and performances during the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special - Viewers can tune in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this September 9 for a chance to win millions worth of cash prizes and giveaways, including two house and lot packages. Fans can also expect performances from a leading K-Pop group. 

 

●      Exciting rewards from games on Shopee Prizes - Users can look forward to earning rewards from their favorite games on Shopee Prizes.

○      A key highlight this year will be Shopee Collectibles, where users stand a chance to win super-sized prizes by collecting a full set of in-game items. 

○      Users can collect items by playing popular games such as Shopee Farm and Shopee Candy, or trading items with their friends.

 

Find out more about 9.9 Super Shopping Day here: https://shopee.ph/m/99.

 

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

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^[1] Shopee User Survey, SEA + TW, Jun 2021

^[2] GlobalWebIndex Core. Apr 2021

^[3] GlobalWebIndex Core. Apr 2021

^[4] GlobalWebIndex Core. Apr 2021

^[5] Shopee internal data, H1 2020 vs H1 2021

 

HUAWEI nova 8i: Top the TikTok Trending Charts

What do you get when you combine stunning looks, mad photography skills, and marathon-worthy endurance into one? That’s the HUAWEI nova 8i in a nutshell, the latest offering from Huawei’s popular nova smartphone series and - drumroll, please - the perfect TikTok companion!

 

It’s only fitting that the youthful energy signature to the nova brand inspires Gen Z and millennial users to flex their creative personas on TikTok - home to the internet’s wild, wacky, and colorful trends. It’s the ideal platform to cultivate “nova culture”, a mindset that lets the younger generation put their inspiration to practice, through the power of technology. 

The road to TikTok fame might seem daunting, but the Huawei nova 8i is fully equipped to reach those #goals.

 

64MP AI Quad Cameras: Capturing superior imagery

For starters, the incredible 64MP AI Quad Camera setup on the Huawei nova 8i captures superb stills and crisp HD videos. The sheer versatility built into the multiple lenses -- high-res capture, Ultra-Wide Angle, Depth, and Macro -- encourages users to experiment with the camera to achieve their desired effect. Filming at night or low-lit environments isn’t even a problem, thanks to the large 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor suited for preserving detail in less-than-ideal lighting conditions.

 

Fire up the 16MP selfie cam and enjoy recording high-def, high-framerate TikToks; be it a lip-sync challenge, bite-sized makeup tutorial, or #doglovers post. Pack more content! Share the fun with your friends and family during a vacation with the 120° Ultra-Wide Angle Camera.

 The nova 8i can even shoot stand-out photos at night because of the Super Night Shot 2.0 which adds a layer of creativity for more outrageous TikToks.

 

66W SuperCharge: Big Battery Champ

 

Given the staggering amount of dance challenges to take on TikTok, it’s understandably taxing for a smartphone battery to keep up. However, there’s virtually no downtime on the HUAWEI nova 8i with its 4300mAh battery. 

 

Boosting that impressive capacity is the 66W SuperCharge feature: this fast charging solution can replenish the phone to 68% in just 20 minutes, and even 5-minute charges get a considerable amount of juice. So, plug the nova 8i in to an outlet or powerbank, brew some coffee, come back, and finish that backyard choreo with the buddies.

 

Huawei Edgeless Display: Super-sized immersion

When not shooting video, scrolling through TikTok feeds or the Discover page is an absolute pleasure on the HUAWEI nova 8i. It’s got a sleek, 6.67” FHD+ Huawei Edgeless Display with ultra-narrow bezels for a fully immersive 94.7% screen-to-body ratio. The colors are vibrant, the details are crisp, and the touch response is extra smooth thanks to the 180hz sample rate; flipping across feeds and creators’ pages has never felt better.

 

Storage space for days

Let’s face it - the need to delete compiled videos and pictures to free up space can get annoying (especially if we want to nail that choreo!). Fear not, as the HUAWEI nova 8i has an ample 128GB of built-in storage to accommodate those perfect shots and recordings, funny fails and outtakes included.

 

Find your passion within AppGallery

Download the TikTok app, and all the top trending apps today on the Huawei AppGallery for maximum enjoyment. The AppGallery has a multitude of entertainment apps for users to discover, as well as other lifestyle and productivity titles. Using the Petal Search Widget (downloadable on the AppGallery) gives access to millions of apps across different categories and secure sources straight from the home screen, as well.

 

Learn more about the top apps available on HUAWEI nova 8 and 8i: https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/community/details/topicId_142857/

 

Pre-order the nova 8i and nova 8 and start creating

Pre-orders for the Huawei nova 8i and its sibling, the nova 8 are now live, starting from August 12 to August 26, 2021, via the online Huawei Store, Lazada, Shopee, and at Huawei Experience Stores across the country. Customers who pre-order the Huawei nova 8i (PHP 13,999) receive exclusive freebies such as the Huawei Band 4, Wireless Charging Lamp, and Huawei Cloud storage. Pre-ordering the Huawei nova 8 (PHP 19,999) also includes freebies like the Huawei 12000mAh 40W SuperCharge Powerbank and Huawei Cloud storage.

 

●      Pre-order HUAWEI nova 8i at PHP 13,999:

○      Online Huawei Store: https://tinyurl.com/y4nkyve6

○      Shopee: https://tinyurl.com/2u565w8h

○      Lazada: https://tinyurl.com/3et3wcys

●      Pre-order HUAWEI nova 8 at PHP 19,999:

○      Online Huawei Store: https://tinyurl.com/y4nkyve6

○      Shopee: https://tinyurl.com/etmx4xjb

○      Lazada: https://tinyurl.com/2myy7b2y

 

Another good news is that Shopee and Lazada customers will get exclusive Flash Sale Discounts on HUAWEI nova 8 and 8i!

●      Get PHP 300 discount on Shopee when you purchase HUAWEI nova 8 and 8i today, August 17, 2021.

●      Get PHP 300 discount on Lazada when you purchase HUAWEI nova 8 and 8i starting today, August 17 until August 21, 2021, every day at different times so stay tuned! 

 

METROBANK Provides free Covid-19 Vaccines for Employees

The Metrobank Group of Companies is all hands on deck as they actively participate in the nation's pursuit to achieve herd immunity from the COVID-19 virus.

Through the #VaxForMetrobankGroup vaccination program, employees from Metrobank, Philippine Savings Bank, AXA Philippines, First Metro Investment Corp., and ORIX Metro are provided with free COVID-19 vaccines. 

After a month of roll out, the Group’s vaccination program, together with the efforts of the local government units, has already inoculated more than 77% of Metrobank’s workforce alone with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

This ensures customers that they are safe and protected in the presence of frontliners who are committed to serve and to keep them in good hands.

 

Now is the perfect time to upgrade to a mid-range phone with Xiaomi’s latest promo!

In today’s new normal, smart phones have become among the most essential gadgets for everyday living. From connecting with friends and family, keeping up with work through email and messaging apps, to streaming videos and playing games in our leisure time, smart phones now need to deliver more to help us challenge life’s boundaries.

So if you find that your current entry-level phone isn’t quite cutting it, now is the perfect time to upgrade to a mid-range phone with Xiaomi’s latest promo! In celebration of reaching 2 million Facebook followers and as a thank you to Xiaomi Fans for their continuous support, every purchase of the Redmi Note 10S now comes with a Mi Watch Lite worth PHP 2,499 for free from August 15 to 31! 

 

When it comes to specs in its price range, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10S is definitely bringing its A-game to the table. And in the spirit of the Olympics, here are all the reasons why we would give the performance of the Redmi Note 10S a gold medal!

 

Power and Speed

 

Just like in boxing, you need a phone with power and speed to match your daily challenges. When it comes to processing, the Redmi Note 10S can definitely do some heavy lifting. Its powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset so it can definitely handle most apps, social media, and even provide a great experience for more serious gamers. The Redmi Note 10S also comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery keeps the device powered up throughout the day

 

And talking about speed, the Redmi Note 10S also has 33W fast charging capabilities that makes powering up a breeze!

 

Toughness

 

With phones used both in work and play, you need to make sure your smart phone has the durability to keep up with you. The Redmi Note 10S sports a Corning® Gorilla® Glass on the front makes it difficult to damage the device from drops or scratches. It is also IP53 certified, making it water, splash and dust resistant. 

 

Artistry

 

While a lot of sports emphasize athleticism, let’s not forget the beauty and grace in the games. Just like in skateboarding, the Redmi Note 10S has quite a few tricks up its sleeve! When it comes to the creative side, the Redmi Note 10S come fully equipped to help you capture life’s moments through stunning images and videos with its the rear quad camera setup.

 

Featuring a 64MP main camera, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor, the Redmi Note 10S offers quality images from a variety of angles, while the 8MP ultra-wide sensor with a 118° field of view allows users to capture group photos and landscape shots with ease. 

 

The new Pro time-lapse mode works in adverse lighting conditions, so you never have to worry about whether the quality is compromised when the time-lapse transitions from day to night. But Redmi Note 10S doesn’t stop there - users who enjoy shooting at night will be thrilled with the device’s Night mode, which produces incredible night images as it automatically adjusts and enhances color and exposure.

 

The Redmi Note 10S also has a 6.43” FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay for vivid images and dual speakers for crisp sound, delivering an immersive viewing experience. 

 

Priced at PHP 11,990, the Redmi Note 10S is available in the 8GB+128GB variant aand comes in three colors – Onyx Gray, Pebble White, and Ocean Blue. Please stay tuned to Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram pages for other updates. 

Alfamart’s doors are always open to small businesses looking to grow together

As the pandemic has isolated us from each other for over a year now, compassion and love for another have taken on new meanings and new faces. For 48-year old baker Jannice Enas, kindness takes the form of her baked goods, fresh out-the-oven and made with care. She realized through her passion for baking that feeding others through a community-based bakery was her life’s calling, and thus, 12C-4 Bread Station was born.

 

But passion, however fierce, is only half of the equation. Jannice and her team faced various challenges in the genesis of her bakery: the pandemic, of course, but also flooding from the recent typhoons, and logistical obstacles for setting up a physical bakery in the middle of community lockdowns.

“It was difficult to create something like this and have our safety be secondary to the pandemic,” shared the 12C-4 Bread Station franchisee. 

MUTUAL GROWTH. Alfamart’s “local jewel” partners, like 12C-4 Bread Station in Silangan, Rosario, Cavite, get to take advantage of riding with the Super Minimart chain’s continuous growth and other potential opportunities to expand their respective businesses.

 

This is where Alfamart, the country’s first and only Super Minimart chain, stepped in and changed everything. Jannice shared that once the Bread Station team had committed to working with a franchise, Alfamart was the first and perfect choice.  recently opened its doors to customers in the Silingan 1 Alfamart branch Rosario, Cavite.

 

“Bread Station has blossomed since we started working with Alfamart. Customers who visit the super minimart find it equally convenient to have a bakery right beside it where they can pick up their fresh baked goods,” she said.

 

Besides convenience, Alfamart has provided Bread Station with a landmark location and with ample parking space, giving customers every reason to keep coming back. Jannice also owes 12C-4 Bread Station’s growth to the values and mission it shares with Alfamart: feeding the community, and serving the underserved.

 

“Once there was a clear direction to work with a franchise, we chose Alfamart because their structure offers exactly what we want to offer to our customers and community as well,” Jannice shared. It turns out, Alfamart was the missing half of the Bread Station equation.

 

“Local businesses are always welcome to partner with Alfamart,” said Alfamart Philippines’ Zet Barrinuevo, Head of Leasing. “12C-4 Bread Station is just one of the many businesses that we work with so we can showcase the best products from the local community in each of our stores. We are always looking to  put a spotlight on each community’s local jewels,” she further explained.

 

Alfamart’s doors are always open to small businesses looking to grow together. For more information on partnership opportunities, visit https://www.alfamart.com.ph/be-a-tenant/