Cebu Pacific is now focusing on transporting relief goods to provinces devastated by Super Typhoon Odette

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is now focusing on transporting relief goods to provinces devastated by Super Typhoon Odette (Rai), as it works toward stabilizing its operations in the aftermath of the cyclone. 

CEB has started transporting relief goods on the night of December 18 to Cebu and has been mounting humanitarian flights to bring home stranded individuals from provinces that were greatly affected by the typhoon which lashed the Visayas-Mindanao areas last week.

 

“We have been getting numerous requests to ship relief goods to areas hit by Odette. We are doing our best to accommodate all requests to help the provinces and communities which need supplies,” said Michael Ivan Shau, Cebu Pacific Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. 

 

To inform the public on the kind of relief goods that are safe to carry by air and how to properly pack these, here are some guidelines. 

The following items are NOT ALLOWED due to safety and logistical concerns: 

1.     Genset – Its content is considered as a Dangerous Good. Even if the genset is empty, CEB is unable to accept due to safety provisions and concerns on possible traces of oil and gas. If no traces of fume, the item may be accepted in general cargo. 

2.     UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) - not allowed 

3.     Power Banks – not allowed in check-in and cargo 

4.     Live Animals, Seafood, Fruits, and Vegetables – CEB does not encourage shipping during this period due to logistical constraints to and from the destination. 

 

The following items are ALLOWED, on the conditions indicated below: 

1.  Rubbing Alcohol (isopropyl or ethyl) - Flammable liquid so the airline cannot accept those if not from Cebu Pacific certified shippers or forwarders. 

2.  Solar Panel – May contain hidden dangerous goods (radionucleotides or chemicals). These cannot be accepted if not from Cebu Pacific certified shippers or forwarders 

3.     Drinking Water – Jugs of 6L or 5 gallon or 1 gallon should be in boxes so the staff can stack them properly and safely in the cargo space. Bottled water should be packed in boxes too. 

4.     Rice – sacks of rice should be in boxes or jack wrapped prior to delivery at the cargo warehouse  

5.     Clothing – clothes should be packed in boxes 

6.     General Grocery Items– should be packed in boxes 

7.     Frozen Meat – Frozen pork and pork products are prohibited by Cebu province. Frozen beef, chicken and beef products are allowed but subject to BOQ requirements. 

8.     Medicines/Vitamin Supplements – Over-the-counter medicines, prescription medicines and vitamins carried by passengers are allowed. If intended for cargo, please coordinate with Cargo Sales for documentation requirements. 

 

For other concerns regarding shipment of relief items and other goods intended for cargo, you may contact: cargocare@cebupacificair.com.  

 

As air travel continues to pick-up this week, Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Cebgo appeal for the understanding and patience of passengers as safety remains our priority. Here are the reminders: 

1.     Do not proceed to the Airport without a confirmed booking  

As the situation remains fluid, passengers are advised to only go to the Airport if your flight is confirmed. 

2.     Allot ample time for security inspection, check-in, bag drop and other pre-departure requirements 

Passengers with flights during this peak travel period are encouraged to be at the airport at least three (3) hours before departure for domestic flights, and four (4) hours for international flights. 

3.     Ensure travel requirements are complete before proceeding to the Airport  

Always check if your destination requires certain documents prior entry. Visit the CEB website for the most updated information.  

4.     Check-in online – whether on the CEB mobile app or website 

Online check-in is available from seven (7) days up to one (1) hour before scheduled time of departure for domestic flights, while international fliers may check-in up to four (4) hours before their scheduled departure. 

Guests flying out of select domestic destinations (Manila, Davao, General Santos, Bohol, Iloilo, and Zamboanga) are encouraged to self-tag their check-in luggage prior to proceeding to counters for bag drop.   

5.     Bring only one hand carry item on board  

Hand carry must not exceed 7kg in weight and with dimension of up to 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. This dimension includes most wheeled cabin bags and backpacks which fit in the overhead bins.  

Adult passengers traveling with infants may carry-on ONE additional bag containing baby food and necessities, aside from their allowed hand-carry baggage.  

Assistive or medical items such as walking canes, foldable walkers; as well as items purchased inside the airport (airside) are ON TOP OF the hand-carry baggage allowance for each passenger. 

If needed, conveniently purchase additional baggage allowance through CEB’s “Manage Booking” portal.   

6.     Wear face masks at all times  

Guests without masks may be denied entry. Face shields are optional.  

7.     Input own contact details on booking 

Guests are advised to update contact details on their bookings to ensure pre-flight reminders, flight changes, and the like are received in a timely manner.    

 

All check-in counters close one (1) hour before the scheduled time of flights to ensure there is ample time for all necessary pre-flight procedures. Boarding commences 45 minutes before the scheduled departure.   

 

Fly safely and travel responsibly with CEB for #MoreSmilesAhead.  

Donate to Typhoon Odette Victims via Shopee App and Shopee Will Match It Up to ₱1M

To help the thousands of devastated Filipinos in Visayas and Mindanao grappling with the aftermath of super typhoon Odette, Shopee launches its Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Support initiative wherein users can buy donation vouchers through the app, with the commitment to match up to ₱1,000,000 worth of total donations made to Shopee’s partner charities for this initiative. 

 

From December 23, 2021, to January 4, 2022, Shopee users can purchase the donation e-vouchers that will be used for water kits, health, and sanitation stations, and other essentials such as food and clothes from partner charities UNICEF, World Vision, and GMA Kapuso Foundation. Users can view and purchase these Typhoon Odette Support vouchers through https://shopee.ph/m/odette-support via Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, ShopeePay.

 

1. Head to the microsite https://shopee.ph/m/odette-support.

2. Choose the e-voucher of your preferred charity.

3. Click “Buy Now” to purchase the donation vouchers using ShopeePay.

 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are saddened to see the devastation brought by Typhoon Odette to our kababayans in Visayas and Mindanao. As we are committed to using our platform to serve and give back to communities, we are working to provide immediate assistance to aid the speedy recovery of those affected by this natural disaster. We send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected and we will help as much as we can.”

 

Shopee remains steadfast in its commitment to be a force for good especially in times when Filipinos need help the most. Typhoon Odette is the 15th and strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this 2021 and has wreaked havoc in major areas in Visayas and Mindanao including Surigao, Cebu, Southern Leyte, Negros Occidental, Bohol, and the CARAGA region. Through this initiative, Shopee hopes to be able to give help to the affected communities who are reeling from the aftermath as part of its Shopee Bayanihan program.

 

To know more about Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Support, visit https://shopee.ph/m/odette-support. 

Excited to sit back this holiday break at home for some uninterrupted HBO Go binging?

 Christmas in the Philippines is a sight to behold. Bright lights, loud music, fun-filled gatherings, smiles everywhere. But beyond just the bigness of it, what makes the season more special is celebrating it with family and friends — even despite the pandemic curbing most of how we used to spend it.

But whether Christmas is going to be an expectedly raucous affair with the entire fam reunited or an easy, chill night with the gang, one nostalgic way to celebrate is to gather ‘round the living room and binge-watch all things good and exciting.  

 

Those on the hunt for that perfect holiday viewing experience can find everything they want to watch on HBO Go, with its wide collection of internationally rated flicks, series, and more! 

 

PLDT Home, the Philippines’ leading broadband service provider, hopes to make it more of a homey holiday affair by offering subscribers unlimited access to thousands of HBO Go content at a discounted rate of P149/month.

 

Even better, for its Holideals promo, it alternatively offers a P379/4 months deal — or a full fee for three months with the fourth month at 50% off! That’s an instant P217 savings on a four-month subscription! Not only does the Holideals promo bring the HBO Go monthly rate to only P94/month, it also allows any subscription to the entertainment platform to be conveniently charged to the customer’s PLDT Home bill. 

 

Excited to sit back this holiday break at home for some uninterrupted HBO Go binging? Here's a list of some of the platform’s hottest and most trending shows to stream with your loved ones!

  

The Matrix trilogy

Release date: 1 December 2021

As everyone else raves about the upcoming The Matrix Resurrections (soon on HBO Go!), it’s high time to rewatch the first three films from two decades back. Relive the Y2k scare by following Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus as they explore the Wachowski sisters’ dystopian world of the The Matrix!

 

Treat yourself to the sleek, black-clad crew of Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Ann Moss, and Laurence Fishburne raging against the machine in this iconic trilogy that would later spawn an entire franchise of comic books, video games, and an animated anthology film.

 

And Just Like That…

Release date: December 9, 2021

Eleven years after the second Sex and the City movie, And Just Like That… is the perfect holiday present for ladies everywhere who grew up loving the original series. The über-popular HBO series returns and continues to follow the fab lives of Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York Goldenblatt, and Cynthia Nixon — now strutting in New York City anew and looking glitzier in their 50s.

 

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon reprise their roles in Michael Patrick King and Darren Star's revival, one meant to show that some things could change, save for friendships and love of fashion! 

 

Gensan Punch

Release date: December 16, 2021

In a nutshell, the Philippines equals the three B’s: basketball, beauty pageants, and boxing. Award-winning Filipino auteur Brillante Mendoza capitalizes on the last as he captures the true story of Naozumi Tsuchiyama, a Japanese boxer with a prosthetic leg and an inspiring journey to tell. In 2005, after his home country disallowed him for safety reasons, Tsuchiyama flew to the Philippines to train professionally and realize his dreams fully.

 

The HBO Asia Original first premiered in the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, starring Japanese actor Shogen (in the titular role) and Filipino stars Beauty Gonzalez and Ronnie Lazaro.

My Gift: A Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood

Release date: December 16, 2021

Filipinos love music — and more so, Christmas music! To usher in the season, American Idol Season 4 winner turned hitmaker Carrie Underwood is serving up eargasm galore with music special My Gift: A Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood. On the show, Underwood collaborates with friend and Emmy Award-winning musical director Rickey Minor conducting the live orchestra and choir.

 

Watch the country star perform beloved Christmas classics, as well as new original material from her first ever full-length Christmas album My Gift. Check her out singing “Hallelujah” with John Legend, who wrote the original song from the album with acclaimed composer Toby Gad. The holiday special also provides snippets of Underwood recording “Little Drummer Boy” with her five-year-old son Isaiah.

Godzilla vs. Kong

Release date: December 25, 2021

To some, the holiday peace needs to be shaken up a little with a good monster film. And no monster film seems to be more epic this season than Godzilla vs. Kong. In this fourth thriller in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, the two iconic monsters face off in a rematch about six decades in the making. While on a journey to find his true home, Kong and his protectors plus orphaned girl turned friend Jia cross paths with a less-than-pleased Godzilla, who is found wreaking havoc around the world.

 

Directed by Adam Wingard, the film stars Alexander Skarsgard and Millie Bobbie Brown.

Catch these shows and more only on HBO Go — by availing the HBO GO 4-month pass powered by PLDT Home! The HBO GO 4-month pass promo is open to all PLDT Home Fiber & DSL Subscribers. To avail of the HBO GO 4-month pass promo, visit pldthome.com/hbogo.

Give the Gift of a perfect audio experience this Christmas with LG

 

Thinking about the perfect holiday gift for your friends, loved ones, or even yourself? One of the best presents to give out is something functional and can be used on a daily basis and LG fits the bill. There’s something for everyone with LG’s wide range of audio products, whether you’re gifting speakers to a friend who constantly belts out Jose Mari Chan on Sept. 1 every year like clockwork, wireless earbuds for your parents to use on your weekly calls, or a soundbar for yourself for your Netflix binge watching sessions.

 

For home audio gifts for people who love dancing and hosting parties, you can’t go wrong with the LG XBOOM CL98-FB and the LG XBOOM CL88. The former has a thunderous 3,500 watt sound while the latter boasts of a powerful 2900 watt sound with booming bass. Colored lights flash in sync with the beat of the music, adding excitement and atmosphere to parties. You can take the party in your hands and control the music remotely with the DJ App. Have fun using a variety of DJ sound effects straight from your smartphone. It’s not a Filipino party without some karaoke! Singing is easy and enjoyable with a voice canceller to reduce in-track vocals and a key changer that tunes the music to your voice. You can also choose 18 different vocal effects to sing with. You can connect multiple speakers together wirelessly using Bluetooth to create an even more immersive audio experience. 

 

For a more understated audio gift, getting the LG SP8YA or LG SP7Y soundbar is a good option. The exquisite design of LG Sound bars are made to complement your home. Every design element has been carefully considered so that they become a part of your interior and add style to your space. To make matters more convenient, you can operate the speakers using LG’s Magic Remote. With Sound Bar Mode Control, you can control the sound bar’s power, volume, and even sound modes. If you’re using the speakers with an LG TV, you’ll be in luck as TV Sound Mode Share allows the sound bar to use the TV's processing power and AI Sound Pro to make everything you hear clearer and more consistent, even from different content sources. Both soundbar models boast of award-winning Meridian technology to deliver a wide soundstage with quality ear level sound.

 

Looking for a gift to yourself? Try out LG’s wireless FP9 TONE Free earbuds. The newest iteration of LG’s earbuds makes life even simpler. As travel restrictions slowly easing up, a vacation is on everyone’s mind. The FP9 lets you connect your earbuds to devices even without Bluetooth capabilities with its Plug and Wireless function.[1]  The FP9 is the only wireless earbud that can be plugged on an airplane’s in-flight entertainment system. Its charging case also kills 99.9% of bacteria on the speaker mesh. The LG TONE Free FP9 includes a convenient UVnano charging case that harnesses the power of UV-C light (also called germicidal UV) to refresh the earbuds’ speaker mesh. It effectively kills pathogens like bacteria during the powered charging cycle. In just five minutes the speaker mesh is sanitized and the buds have power to go. You can use it everywhere, whether you’re at home, exercising, or during your commute. Active Noise Cancellation reduces background and ambient noises so you can focus on what you’re listening to—and ignore the rest. The earbuds have also been redesigned to provide a more ergonomic fit. ​​It now sports a contoured design that conforms to the shape of your ear, providing a comfortable and stylish fit.

 

 

 

Give the gift of a perfect audio experience this Christmas. LG’s audio electronics are available in authorized retail stores and in LG’s flagship online stores in Lazada and Shopee.

 

Salamat, Shopee: How Shopee Transformed The Lives of Everyday Filipinos this 2021

 

 

As we persevered despite another year of the pandemic, there is no denying that the “new normal” has significantly changed the way we shopped. In the past couple of years, we eagerly embraced the world of online shopping, which left a big impact not just on our shopping carts, but also on our hearts. 

 

For plenty of ordinary Filipinos such as Maricris Lorenzo, Biboy Bautista, and Jggigs Elmido, Shopee has completely transformed their lives. They each come from different walks of life and carry their unique Kwentong Shopee, but they all have one thing in common—hope. Here are three stories of how Shopee has helped shoppers, riders, and sellers rise above difficulties:

 

Suki buyer and wais mommy Maricris Lorenzo

 

After working as an OFW in Singapore for 10 years, Maricris Lorenzo and her husband decided to settle down and start their own family back in the Philippines. However, as the couple welcomed the birth of their first child and tried to navigate their way as new parents, they found themselves facing new challenges due to the pandemic. 

 

Thanks to Maricris’ knack for resourcefulness, however, they continue to take good care of their child. Raising a baby can also be financially draining, but as a self-proclaimed wais misis, Maricris finds ways to get the best deals and value for her money. She admits that almost all of their basic essentials and baby needs are from Shopee. She was such a frequent shopper, she even went on to forge a strong friendship with her suki Shopee Xpress rider. 

 

The rider offered their help when Maricris and her family contracted COVID-19 this past year. “Kung wala si Shopee, hindi ko alam kung saan ako kukuha ng mga items during those critical times of the pandemic especiallynung nag-quarantine kami,” she said. 

 

After getting sick, Maricris wisely utilized her finances and used Shopee’s cashback rewards to save on bills, which were beginning to pile up. Maricris also used ShopeePay so she can save money, maximize exclusive perks, and, since her family’s safety is a top priority, go cashless.

 

As she looks back on her experience, Maricris expresses her gratitude to Shopee for helping her find ways to save on her family’s expenses and find a lifelong friend during a crisis. “Salamat kay Shopee kasi nakakatipid ako. Salamat kay Shopee kasi nakaka-meet kami ng riders na parte na rin ng buhay namin.”

 

Passionate and resourceful pet store owner Biboy Bautista

 

E-commerce platforms provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to digitize, expand, and explore other businesses amidst the pandemic. After Biboy Bautista’s previous printing business shut down due to the pandemic, he opened Barkboi, a pet store which started as a humble dog food business in a small garage. He then took his business online, which grew to become a full-blown pet store with five branches in Las Piñas. Biboy calls it a stroke of luck since he didn’t expect his love for animals to turn into a booming business, especially during the pandemic. 

 

However, the success didn’t come without challenges, the biggest of which happened during the second wave of the coronavirus last August. Biboy had to temporarily close shop after he and the majority of his employees contracted the virus. As a business owner, Biboy was aware of the responsibilities he had towards his employees, which included people who lost jobs due to the pandemic and undergraduate students who needed income to further their education. To make sure he could still support his employees, Biboy decided to focus on selling on Shopee while the rest of the team recovered.

 

After setting up his dream business from scratch and growing it exponentially within a year, Biboy believes that just giving up is not an option. As long as their Shopee store continues to flourish, Biboy says that’s all the strength they need to bounce back from the hurdles Barkboi has encountered. He tells his employees, “Basta Shopee natin maayos, sigurado tayo buhay tayo. Hangga’t may benta may pag-asa!” 

 

Hardworking and dedicated Shopee Xpress rider Jgiggs Elmido

 

A Shopee Xpress rider faces many struggles—adjusting to routes and managing deliveries, to name a few—but they’re no match for Jggigs Elmido. As a father, husband, and student, he had to make ends meet in order to provide for his young family, give them the best future, and finish his studies. 

 

After taking a break from school to take care of his newborn baby, Jgiggs worked as a Shopee Xpress Rider. Through his job as a rider, Jgiggs was able to reach milestones he had set for himself, such as buying his own phone and motorcycle, building his own home, paying for his studies, and supporting his family. 

 

In just one day, Jggigs would attend class, spend time with his family, and deliver orders until the evening. He admits that raising a young family, being a rider, and pursuing a degree at the same time was stressful, but he proves to be one tough cookie that can’t be deterred. While achieving dreams is never easy, for Jgiggs, determination is key. “Lahat naman mahirap. Pero kung may gusto kang makamit, gagawan mo ng paraan.”

 

Jgiggs feels immensely grateful for the opportunity to become a good provider for his family. His flexible working hours as a rider allowed him to earn income to support his family, spend quality time with them, and finish his degree. 

 

With his strong fighting spirit, Jggigs was able to graduate and proudly stand as the provider for his family. He concludes, “Ang laki ng utang na loob ko kay Shopee.” 

 

Shopee has empowered its buyers, sellers, and riders to find a silver lining even in the toughest of challenges and say, “Salamat, Shopee!” What’s your Kwentong Shopee? 

 

Watch Maricris, Biboy, and Jgiggs share their Kwentong Shopee here: https://youtu.be/CzW8rSQhyKk. 

 

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