Philips Monitors partners up with Sony Pictures’ Uncharted to deliver high-performance gaming monitors and exciting freebies

A thrilling February awaits gaming fans and movie enthusiasts as leading display solutions provider Philips Monitors partners up with Sony Pictures’ Uncharted to deliver high-performance gaming monitors and exciting freebies to top it off.

The partnership celebrates the much-anticipated movie Uncharted, which is set to be released in Philippine cinemas this February 23, 2022. Excited movie-goers who purchase select models of Philips Gaming Monitors from authorized partners can get a limited-edition Uncharted shirt combined with either two movie tickets for a media block screening or a PS5 Disk of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. An additional Php 1000 worth of vouchers will also be included for those who will order from Lazada and Shopee Flagship stores.

The core of the collaboration is to deliver gamers outstanding monitors that can provide total immersion, thrills, and epic adventures. Fans of the universally-acclaimed video game series Uncharted, which consistently gained praise for its intense action, captivating characters, and exhilarating narrative filled with adventure, can expect breathtaking gaming experiences on the horizon, highlighted by the powerful performances provided by Philips Monitors’ powerful gaming displays, such as the 322M8CP from the Momentum series and the 272E1GSJ from the E-line.

Both of the above-mentioned gaming models are specifically designed for high-performance gaming and are capable of delivering incredibly immersive entertainment. Monitors from the Momentum gaming line features a 32-inch VA LED panel with a Full HD resolution, ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rates, 0.5ms response time for smooth gameplay, and AMD FreeSync Premium for low latency and stutter-free gaming. On the other hand, the 27-inch 272E1GSJ gaming monitor is perfect for beginner and casual gamers with its 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.

Any single purchase of the following Philips Gaming Monitor models comes with the freebies indicated below:

Philips Gaming Monitor Models	SRP	Specifications	Freebie
272E1GSJ	₱ 15,975	Full HD, 144Hz, 1ms, AMD Freesync premium	●(2) movie tickets ●(1) limited-edition Uncharted shirt *Plus Php 1,000 voucher (for online purchases at Lazada and Shopee only)
272M8	₱16,700	Full HD, 144Hz, 1ms, IPS, AMD Freesync premium	●(2) movie tickets ●(1) limited-edition Uncharted shirt *Plus Php 1,000 voucher (for online purchases at Lazada and Shopee only)
275M1RZ	₱ 26,425	QHD, 170Hz, 1ms, AMD Freesync premium	●(1) limited-edition Uncharted shirt (1) PS5 Disc of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
275M2CRP	₱ 25,988	Curved QHD, 240Hz, 0.5ms, AMD Freesync premium	●(1) limited-edition Uncharted shirt (1) PS5 Disc of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
322M8CP	₱ 21,413	Curved Full HD, 240Hz, 0.5ms, AMD Freesync premium	●(1) limited-edition Uncharted shirt (1) PS5 Disc of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

Promo runs from February 8 to March 15, 2022; or until supplies last. For further information, email us at sales@mmd-ph.com, send a message on our https://www.facebook.com/philipsmonitorsPH , or contact our participating resellers and online flagship stores:

Partner Resellers for In-store Purchases

PC Express FB: https://web.facebook.com/PCEXPRESSPHWEBSITE: https://pcx.com.ph/

Alabang Town CenterBacoorCyberzone BacoorGilmore PlusGlorietta 1 GamingGlorietta 2Makati Cinema SquareMarket Market  SM Mall of AsiaSM MegamallSM North 1SM North 2SM North DesktopSM South Mall MainSM South Mall Desktop

Partner Resellers for In-store Purchases

PC Express FB: https://web.facebook.com/PCEXPRESSPHWEBSITE: https://pcx.com.ph/

Alabang Town Center Bacoor Cyberzone Bacoor Gilmore Plus Glorietta 1 Gaming Glorietta 2 Makati Cinema Square Market Market SM Mall of Asia SM Megamall SM North 1 SM North 2 SM North Desktop SM South Mall Main SM South Mall

PC HUB / PC HUB EDGE https://www.facebook.com/pchub/	Gilmore
PC WORX FB: https://www.facebook.com/PCWORXWEBSITE: https://www.pcworx.ph/	Gilmore 2Gilmore 3SM Megamall
THINKING TOOLS, INC. FB: https://web.facebook.com/ThinkingTools WEBSITE: https://www.tti.com.ph/	SM Consolacion CebuAyala CebuSM Ecoland DavaoGaisano Mall Davao
VIVOCOM TECHNOLOGIES INC. /DIGI-SERV SOLUTIONS https://www.facebook.com/VIVOCOM2007	IT Village Gilmore
COMPUTER WORLD https://www.facebook.com/ComputerWorldSuperstore	Davao
DYNAQUEST PC FB: https://dynaquestpc.com/ WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/DynaquestPC/	ManilaMakatiMandaluyongSucat
JDM TECHNO COMPUTER CENTER FB: https://www.facebook.com/JDMTechnoComputer WEBSITE: https://www.jdmcomputer.com/	Gilmore
COMPLINK FB: https://www.facebook.com/complinkstore/WEBSITE: https://www.complink.com.ph/	Alabang Town Center  Ayala By The Bay Ayala Circuit  Robinsons Ermita Galleria Glorietta SM Mall of Asia Megamall SM North Edsa Annex SM Bacoor SM Southmall Southwoods Trinoma

JOYO MARKETING FB: https://www.facebook.com/joyomarketing/WEBSITE: https://www.joyo.ph/

Borromeo Cebu SM Seaside Cebu Colon Cebu E-mall Cebu Manalili Cebu Gaisano Mall Cebu Danao Cebu Gaisano Fiesta Mall Cebu Ayala Central Bloc Cebu Gempesaw Davao SM Ecoland Davao SM Lanang Davao

Official Flagship Stores for Online Purchases

PHILIPS https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/philips-monitors  https://shopee.ph/philipsmonitorsph  PC EXPRESS https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pc-express?tab=promotion&path=promotion-32274-0.htmhttps://shopee.ph/pcexpressphc PC HUB / PC HUB EDGE https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pchubonline/?path=index.htmhttps://shopee.ph/edge.online PC WORX https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/pcworx?tab=promotion&path=promotion-32274-0.htmhttps://shopee.ph/pcworx.ph THINKING TOOLS, INC. https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/thinking-tools-inc/?path=index.htmhttps://shopee.ph/thinkingtoolsinc VIVOCOM TECHNOLOGIES INC. /DIGI-SERV SOLUTIONS https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/vivocom-technologies-inc/?path=promotion-32274-0.htm&tab=promotion COMPUTER WORLD FB: www.facebook.com/ComputerWorldSuperstore DYNAQUEST PC https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/dynaquest/ JDM TECHNO COMPUTER CENTER https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/jdm-techno-computer-lazada/?path=index.htm COMPLINK https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/complink/?path=promotion-32274-0.htm&tab=promotionhttps://shopee.ph/complinkph JOYO MARKETING https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/joyo-marketing/?path=index.htmhttps://shopee.ph/joyomarketingph

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Carousell Philippines looks forward to 2022 with an optimistic perspective

With the pandemic crisis accelerating the expansion of the e-commerce and online classified ads landscape, Carousell Philippines looks forward to 2022 with an optimistic and bullish perspective. 

 

The fast-growing online buy-and-sell platform which closed 2021 with a USD 100M  investment from STIC Investments, a leading Korean private equity that invests across Asia, and the acquisition of Ox Street, one of the leading end-to-end marketplaces for authenticated sneakers and streetwear in Southeast Asia, is all set to create innovations to strengthen Carousell Philippines’ proposition for 2022. 

“The pandemic has provided customers with access to a significant variety of products from the convenience and safety of their homes. We see this shift as an opportunity and inspiration not only to make Carousell even better but most importantly, to serve Filipino customers better,” said  Carousell Philippines’ new General Manager Djon Nacario, who discussed the upcoming plans, innovations, business prospects, and directions of Carousell for the year in a recent media event. 

 

The pandemic scenario

 

During the pandemic, Carousell served as a helpline for a number of Filipinos when users set up community pantries funded by items sold on the Carousell app to aid those left most vulnerable by the crisis. 

 

During the recent Typhoon Odette, sellers have also initiated a donation drive by selling secondhand items and donating the proceeds to families and communities that were heavily affected by the typhoon. Listing views and monthly active users have also increased in 2021 as more users turn to Carousell to buy medical supplies and secondhand clothing while some users have also started selling on Carousell to supplement their income. 

 

“We are very heartened at some of the grassroot initiatives that our users have started on the Carousell platform which shows the true spirit of Filipino resilience and bayanihan, especially in times of crisis. Carousell supports these humble initiatives by our users to extend help to the most vulnerable and to ensure that people can continue on with their lives amid the pandemic,” Djon said.

 

 Property 24 to merge with Carousell 

 

A highlight development for 2022 is the merging of Property24 with Carousell which is set to happen on March 8, 2022. According to Djon, this will provide an effective online platform for leading real estate developers, agencies, and brokers to help them showcase their property listings to a wider audience of qualified prospective buyers including the 4.62 million monthly visitors on Carousell. In line with this, Carousell is also working on initiatives to improve the user's experience on its platform to ensure that customers are able to find every kind of home for every kind of family.

 

“This is something that we’ve been planning forever since OLX merged with Carousell Philippines. We have taken in various feedbacks from our partners, developers, and users to make our property category even better,” Djon added.

 

Recognition of excellence in the property industry

 

For the first time ever, Carousell will also bring together the country’s most recognizable real estate developers and their finest developments in the Carousell Property Awards to be launched in March 2022. Among the nominees are some of the most celebrated real estate brands in the Philippines including Suntrust, Camella, Crown Asia, and Lumina, among other leading developers.   

 

Trust and assurance in Carousell Autos

 

With over 6,000 cars listed on the platform as of February 2022,  Djon also expounded on Carousell’s recent tie-up with Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI), the premier provider of used vehicle inspection and warranty services in the country, to launch the Carousell Autos Inspected and Warranty program which is designed to provide buyers of second-hand cars confidence and peace of mind when searching for vehicles in the Carousell platform.

 

“We recognize that knowing the real condition of the car is a legitimate concern for most buyers. Our partnership with PWSPI is a reflection of our commitment to promote quality listings on our platform. Carousell Autos Inspected and Warranty program will boost buyer’s trust in secondhand cars and will give them the assurance that the items listed on the platform are safe from hidden faults or defects,” Djon said.

 

Recognition for Pinoy entrepreneurs

 

Finally, since many Carousell users are micro-, small- and medium-size entrepreneurs, the company is also set to launch the Caroupreneur Awards that will recognize the outstanding achievements of Filipino entrepreneurs over the past year. This will range from entrepreneurs who started or scaled their businesses online, to brick-and-mortar SMEs who digitalized their businesses, and everyday Filipinos who gave away good quality preloved items for free. 

 

To celebrate Carousell’s decade of sustainability, Caroupreneur Awards will also have sustainability-themed categories such as Heroes of Green, and other categories including Best in Carousell – Autos (Used Cars), Autos Workshop and Services, Property, Home Services, and many more. Winners will be announced later in the year. 

 

A most receptive Recommerce market

 

The event also highlighted the overview and insights from the Recommerce Index 2021 Report, which is Carousell’s Green initiative to highlight the importance of sustainability and recommerce in the Greater Southeast Asia region.

 

According to the report,  the Philippines is the most receptive Southeast Asian market for recommerce, or the practice of buying and selling brand new and previously owned items. The report also shows how consumer behaviors have changed especially during the pandemic. Hence, Carousell Recommerce Index is a timely 'report card' on where consumers are now, and how we can make secondhand the first choice in our effort to practice a more sustainable lifestyle and support a circular economy. The report also covers findings from four Carousell Group brands namely Carousell, Chợ Tốt, Mudah.my, and OneKyat, across eight markets - Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam, involving over 3,000 buyers and sellers.

realme continues to strengthen its support for the local esports community with a milestone partnership with SIBOL

 

realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021 (based on Canalys sell-in data Q1-Q4 2021), continues to empower Filipino gamers and rally the esports community with a variety of gaming partnerships and initiatives the Squad can look forward to this year. 

 

During the recently concluded realme Brand Summit earlier this month, the leading tech brand gave its eager fans a glimpse of what’s to come in the esports scene with announcements of key partnerships and exciting tournaments in the pipeline for 2022. 

 

“Here at realme, we see the importance of mobile gaming and esports in the lifestyles of Filipinos. It is truly inspiring to witness how passionate our Squad is when it comes to gaming, and we hope to provide them with the best platforms, opportunities, and tech devices they need to further hone this craft,” shares Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing. 

 

In line with its commitment to support Filipino pro-gamers, realme partnered with SIBOL, the country’s national esports team, as its official smartphone partner. The brand assures it will be giving its full support for the team as they face gamers from around the world on the international esports stage this year. 

 

“I'm ecstatic that realme became our official smartphone partner for Team SIBOL 2022. They have been known to assist and help develop esports at the grassroots level for many years now. We are happy to have them onboard as we look forward to repeating our great performance in the last 2019 SEA Games,” shares Brian Lim, Team SIBOL President. 

 

Through this partnership, realme will be supporting the national esports team with its latest gaming smartphones. “This will help our national team focus more on their strategies and game play mechanics as we are confident that their equipment for training is already topnotch,” says Lim. 

 

RMC Season 6 to kick off this March; registration now open

As part of its gaming initiatives this year, the brand’s multi-awarded Mobile Legends tournament, the realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC), will be making a comeback with its sixth installment happening in March. With this fresh new season comes a new set of surprises to look forward to, including the biggest prize pool in RMC history. 

 

The tournament is open to all teams who are not competing or are currently not part of MPL Season 9. Interested applicants can register at https://bit.ly/RMCSeason6Register until March 4. Weekly livestreams will commence later that month. 

 

Aside from RMC Season 6, the Squad can also look forward to its spin-off tournaments: RMC Campus Invasion, and its first-ever regional tournament in key cities nationwide, RMC Regional Wars, both happening this year.

 

“We are thankful to the Filipino gaming community for their unwavering support and we look forward to being with you again through our incredible initiatives lined up this year,” shares Huang. 

 

To know more about realme’s latest updates, follow the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines or visit the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/.

To help the country recover, Loren Legarda advocates stricter implementation of Environment and Entrepreneurship laws

Senatorial candidate and Antique representative Loren Legarda said that stricter implementations on laws involving the environment and businesses involving small and medium enterprises can help the country recover from the pandemic.

During an interview on Politikscoop, Legarda was asked about three concerns candidates should address; environment, economy, and health. She cited some of the laws and bills she authored that were to address these concerns.

“Sa pandemic recovery kailangan po, una, alagaan ang kalikasan at kapaligiran. In my three terms I was able to author, co-author, and sponsor 10 environmental laws,” Legarda said.  “Mula sa karagatan, sa tubig, sa ating air quality, sa ating solid waste, ang mahalaga dito 'yong istriktong implementasyon at 'yung oversight function ng Congress, at 'yung pagpopondo ng mga batas na ito. Ito po'y papa-igtingin ko.”

“Pangalawa po, sa ekonomiya. Gaya po ng binanggit ko, sa micro enterprises and small business, na siyang 99% ng ekonomiya. The backbone of the Philippine economy is small business, kaya nga po 'yung DTI Shared Service facilities, 'yung DOLE Pangkabuhayan, 'yung sustainable livelihood program para sa 4P families – ito po'y maliliit na programa ng gobyerno na dapat ipagsama-sama sa isang Pangkabuhayan Law, para po taon-taon ito'y mapondohan for our pandemic recovery. And that's what I'm doing and will continue to do.”

She also cited the importance of the “One Tablet, One Student Act" which will  help many students for their online classes once enacted into law, and the institutionalization of social services for employment, like DOLE Tupad Cash for Work. 

Legarda also emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship playing a key role in the country’s economic recovery.

“Why is this important? Hindi naman po lahat kailangan maging empleyado. The others, may desire maging self-employed – magkaroon ng maliit na negosyo. Gaya doon sa amin sa Antique, hanggang kagabi kausap ko si Mario Manzano ng Bagtason Loomweavers. 'Yung mga lumang patadyong, ina-up-cycle nila. Yung kanilang mga bariw na weeds sa bundok ng Pandan, Antique ginagawang mga bags. So, may talento ang tao para kumita at gawin ang kanilang skills at natural resources na sustainable para magkaroon ng income. 'Yun ang purpose ng aking Barangay Employment and Entrepreneurship Service Office Bill, para po pa-igtingin natin ang grassroots economy,” she said.

Legarda, who is making a comeback attempt in the Senate, said that it’s important to go down ‘to the grassroots,’ which led her to relaunch the LOREN sa Bawat Barangay that she started in 1998.

“Sa pagbalik ko sa Senado, on my fourth term, I will focus on LOREN sa Bawat Barangay dahil ang ating pag-ahon mula sa pandemya ay dapat galing sa barangay level: barangay health workers, barangay nutrition scholars, hanggang sa paghihiwalay ng basura, hanggang sa growing your own food, hanggang sa pag-protekta ng ating mga ilog at karagatan,” Legarda said.  “Everything should be local, everything sa barangay level. Maski anong ganda ng batas na ginagawa namin sa national, kung hindi po ito naiintindihan ng lokal; kung hindi po ini-implement ito hanggang sa barangay level, ay sayang lang po ang ating magagandang isinulat na batas.”

“LOREN sa Bawat Barangay is not my name only. That is Livelihood, Opportunity to Raise Employment and Entrepreneurship Nationwide. Ito po'y nilulunsad nating muli para ipakita po ang kahalagahan ng local, not politics, but local sustainable governance."

Currently, Legarda places third in the latest Senatorial preference surveys.

Find the real meaning of love with Kwentong Jollibee’s heartfelt Valentines films

What is the real meaning of love? This is the question that Jollibee aims to answer with its latest heartfelt and swoon-worthy Kwentong Jollibee Valentines series.  

 

Back at it again after the series’ continuous success, Jollibee and McCann WorldGroup keep Kwentong Jollibee episodes real and fresh by exploring new, true-to-life stories unique to the experiences of Filipinos in these current times.  

 

The shorts 600 Days and Dream Guy are directed by Antoinette Jadaone, while ILY is directed by JP Habac. Both acclaimed filmmakers have captured the hearts of Pinoy audiences with previous Kwentong Jollibee episodes–LDR (2021) by Jadaone and the smash-hit One True Pair The Movie (2021) featuring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo by Habac. To date, the series has amassed more than 44.6 million views on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and the Jollibee Facebook page combined.

 

“What makes every Kwentong Jollibee film resonate and touch the lives of Filipinos is that these stories are rooted in the Filipino experience. We continuously make an effort to have our viewers know that their emotions, situations, problems, and successes are seen and heard while constantly reminding them that while the world may change, love will always remain constant and unflinching,” said Arline Adeva, Jollibee Assistant Vice President and Head of Brand PR, Engagement, and Digital Marketing.

Find the real meaning of love with Kwentong Jollibee’s heartfelt Valentines films now available on the Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and Jollibee Facebook page

Finding the real meaning of love

As we continue to experience “love in the time of corona”, the challenges that come with it have repeatedly redefined love for some and shown the real meaning of love to others. 

 

In this year’s Kwentong Jollibee Valentines series we get a genuine snapshot of this era - from lockdown relationships to K-drama crushes – as well as nuanced definitions of love from different perspectives.  

 

“One thing that sets Kwentong Jollibee apart is how it’s always current and timely. It’s culled 

from life lessons and stories of different people through experiences brought by the times,” said Sid Samodio, McCann WorldGroup Philippines Executive Creative Director. 

 

Staying true to its purpose of narrating authentic Pinoy stories on Valentine’s Day and other red-letter occasions, the episodes allow audiences to feel both seen and represented. The first episode entitled “600 Days”, in particular, is a sequel to last year’s “LDR” and accurately captures the realities of relationships affected by the pandemic.

 

“Two years into the pandemic, we found that people were in a state of uncertainty. There have been so many stops and starts, with everybody needing to adjust to the constant changes. And in a world where people are becoming increasingly separated from one another, and where more relationships are formed and maintained online instead of face to face, where can we find the real meaning of love?” he said, explaining the thought behind this year’s Kwentong Jollibee Valentine’s series.

 

This authenticity is what Pinoys keep coming back to even after years since Kwentong Jollibee’s first viral hit in 2017. With about 800 million views on Jollibee’s official Facebook page and Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and continued sparks of conversation in the digital sphere, it’s safe to say that the Kwentong Jollibee series holds the same space in Pinoy hearts as Jollibee’s langhap-sarap meals. 

 

Catch all three #KwentongJollibee Valentine’s Day special shorts; “600 Days”, “Dream Guy”, and “ILY” on Jollibee Studios YouTube channel and join the conversation on Jollibee’s official Facebook page.  

 

 

CREDITS

Client: Jollibee

Marketing Head, Jollibee Global & Jollibee Philippines: Francis Flores

Assistant Vice President and Head of Brand PR, Engagement and Digital Marketing: Arline Adeva

Brand Engagement Manager: Beatriz Cruz

Senior Trade Marketing Manager: Jen Orven Ariel Zaragoza

Assistant Brand Manager: Marie Joyce Marfori

Assistant Brand Manager: Paul Lorenz Chua

Social Media & Digital Content Officer: Jean Vittorio Sabado

 

Agency: McCann Worldgroup Philippines, Inc.

Executive Creative Director: Sid Samodio

Associate Creative Directors: Ming Salcedo for 600 Days, Marlon Borreo for Dream Guy, Flem Anonuevo for ILY

Art Directors: Gabby Alcazaren for 600 days, Rica Lao for Dream Guy, Karl Ricalde for ILY

Associate Managing Partner: Mitzie Lim-Nacianceno

Associate Business Group Director: Joms Robles

Account Managers: Chloe Adarayan, Pau Frayco

Planning Director: Earl Javier

Jr. Planner: Nathan Edades

Mapper: Sam Manaloto

 

600 Days

Producer: Mariel Cruz

Executive Producer: Jenny Gapiz

Director: Antoinette Jadaone

Director of Photography: Theo Lozada

Production Designer: Ben Padero Carlo Tabije

Assistant Director: Shai Advincula-Antonio

Production Manager: Denice Javier

Production Staff: Jo Anne Brios-Simsuangco, Paolo Bianco Jabillo, Viel Santos

Makeup: Janzeil Siachongco

Caster: Toots Gallardo

Livesound: Drew Milallos

Gaffer: Joey Vela Baltazar

Propsman: Jimmy Torado

VTR: Jaye Kalvz Bueno

Offline: Benjamin Tolentino

Online: Terminal 6

Grading: Emerald Lee

 

 

Dream Guy

Producer: Mariel Cruz

Executive Producer: Jenny Gapiz

Director: Antoinette Jadaone

Director of Photography: Pao Orendain

Score: Len Calvo

Production Designer: Alvin Francisco

Wardrobe: Mica Carreon Claudine Vizconde

Assistant Director: Marjorie Darunday Sales

Production Manager: Denice Javier

Production Staff: Jennifer Ann Olmillo, Thea Alcantara, Nica Dalisay, Carlos Salonoy

Makeup: Janzeil Siachongco

Caster: Toots Gallardo

Livesound: Drew Milallos

Gaffer: Jay Linaga

Propsman: Nino Ruzol

VTR: Jaye Kalvz Bueno

Offline: Benjamin Tolentino

Online: Terminal 6

Grading: Emerald Lee

 

ILY

Producer: Jho Moya

Executive Producer: Jenny Gapiz

Director: JP Habac

Director of Photography: Tristan Salas and Neil Bion

Production Designer: Monica Sebial

Assistant Director: Aly Villanueva

Caster: Toots Gallardo

Production Manager: Bea Angulo

Production Staff: Daissa Silvan, Gian Torrenueva, Pauline Sangalang

Post House: Terminal 6

Offline Editor: Renard Torres

Online Editor: John Keith Jose

Colorist: Jan Andrei Cobey

Post-Production Coordinator: Riah Tonio

 

foodpanda announces the most-ordered food items from its app in 2021

 

Leading online food delivery provider foodpanda announced the most-ordered food items from its app in 2021, with hamburgers and other fast-food staples coming out on top. 

The results, taken from data on thousands of foodpanda partner vendors across 150 cities and municipalities in the country, reveal that the top three most ordered food items from foodpanda in 2021 were hamburgers, fried chicken and spaghetti, items found on the menus of many fast-food restaurants and mom-and-pop stores on foodpanda’s platform. 

According to the company, the results serve as an indicator of Filipinos’ increasingly fast-paced and home-based lifestyles during the new normal.

 

Easy to order, quick to deliver

 

“Since 2020, as more people started working and attending school from home, we’ve seen how the demand for safe and quick food delivery has skyrocketed. And as Filipinos’ lifestyles and daily routines become more fast-paced than ever, they often rely on food that is easy to consume, even on the go,” said Daniel Marogy, managing director of foodpanda Philippines.

 

Marogy also explained that foodpanda customers’ most preferred time to order— lunch time, from 11AM up to 1PM— may be another indicator of Filipinos’ need for speed and convenience. “I think all of us has experienced this, even before the pandemic—you’re swamped at work, or busy with schoolwork or with the kids, and before you know it, lunch time comes and there is no food on the table,” he said. “So I think even more so than dinner time, when people might have a bit more time to prepare and cook food after their workday, it is that lunch time window during midday that people tend to need our services more.”

 

Pinoys’ taste buds are expanding

 

Even as many foodpanda customers chose fast food dishes as their go-to meals in 2021, Marogy also noted how consumers’ palates have also widened as more food choices became available for delivery. “We have really seen a remarkable increase in the number of restaurants, both big and small, that have joined us in the last two years, and it has resulted in a wide array of cuisines and dishes for customers to choose from,” Marogy remarked. “So we can say that Filipinos’ taste buds are expanding as well in terms of trying new things, whether it’s a new foreign dish, healthy meal alternatives, or simply a new restaurant that they haven’t tried.”

 

Quick commerce continues to be in demand

 

Marogy added that the company sees the demand for quick commerce—or the fast and convenient delivery of goods such as food and groceries— to remain, as many Filipinos continue to prioritize convenience as well as safety when it comes to necessities. “Even as restrictions are now loosening as cases continue to thankfully go down, we anticipate that many people will continue to need fast and safe delivery of goods,” Marogy said.

 

“foodpanda, along with our hardworking fleet of thousands of Ka-panda riders across the country and our thousands of valued partner vendors, are ready to keep serving the needs of our customers, and in promoting their safety and welfare,” he added.

SANTé International introduces Dimples Romana as the newest celebrity endorser of Sante Barley Max

SANTé International continues to advocate the transformative power of all things natural in improving the lives of countless people as it opens the first quarter of 2022 introducing Dimples Romana as the newest endorser of its Retail and Wholesale division’s flagship brand, Santé Barley Max. 

 

As the world around us becomes more and more modernized, everything around us becomes more and more artificial, most especially in the food and beverage industry. Now we have brands of fast foods, instant coffee, instant noodles, and junk foods mushrooming one after the other. When consumed regularly, these products will eventually damage our health and cut our lifespans shorter. So now it’s time to tap on the power of natural — it's time to counter the effects of the artificial with the all-natural Santé Barley Max to protect our health, improve the quality of our life for us and for our families. 

An all-natural, nutritional powerhouse, and worry-free superfood supplement that is trusted by millions of families and individuals, Santé Barley Max is barley grass harvested at a young age and produced in powder and capsule forms. It uses barley grass powder that is certified organic by BioGro — New Zealand’s largest and best-known certifier for organic produce and products that promote the highest levels of organic quality. Being rich in vitamins and minerals for the daily diet needed by the human body, Santé Barley Max helps middle-aged, health-conscious individuals enjoy a good quality of life. It helps in enhancing the immune system and provides protection from illnesses and diseases. Santé Barley Max also contains stevia, which is a natural plant-based sweetener, low in calories and does not raise blood sugar levels.

 

Like all Pinoy moms, Dimples Romana juggles her time as an actress and as a mother while ensuring the safety of her family in these trying times due to the pandemic. 

 

An awarding-winning and internationally acclaimed dramatic actress who has starred in a steady string of blockbuster films and top-rating TV series such as One More Chance, The Mall, The Merrier, Block Z, Bagani, and Kadenang Ginto as well as her current primetime hit Viral Scandal, Dimples is also a mother of two kids whom she considers as her top priorities despite her hectic schedule as one of today’s most in-demand and bankable dramatic actresses in the industry. 

 

“I am so grateful for being able to work and have endorsement deals because these are really very uncertain times,” says Dimples. “I believe that everything could be balanced with the right blend of time management. Work is essential but my family is the most important in my life. We need to stay healthy and active not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. This is the reason why I am so ecstatic now that I am officially a part of the Santé Barley Max family because the brand is really effective in strengthening the immune system and providing the vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need every day. One sachet per day or a single capsule before a meal of Santé Barley Max really makes a world of difference.”

 

Santé International, on the other hand, is equally thrilled to have Dimples on board as the brand promotes the healing power of nature this 2022. “We know that Dimples Romana is the perfect artist to represent Santé Barley Max because her values and personality align well with the brand,” says Santé International CEO Joey Marcelo. “Looking at her, you know that she is someone who lives to serve. She’s also very nurturing not only to her family but also to her colleagues, friends, and followers. We also see her as a catalyst who could influence people to change for the better; and people admire her because of her genuine love, care, and sincerity. And that, exactly, is what Santé Barley Max is all about.” 

 

Dimples reveals that through Santé Barley Max, she has discovered the amazing health benefits that nature could do for a person’s body, soul, and mind. “Nature has the ability to do wonders for one’s health and overall wellbeing. So, bring more nature into your home,” says Dimples. “We can now connect to the power of nature with Santé Barley Max which we should take every day for that added protection and vitality that we need.” 

 

Santé Barley Max is available in all leading drugstores, supermarkets, and convenience stores nationwide as well as on @SanteOfficial Shopee and Lazada.  

 

For more information and exciting updates on Santé Barley Max and Dimples Romana, like Barley Max Official on Facebook, follow @santebarleymax on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to Barley Max on YouTube. 

 

Watsons partners with Unilever and Plastic Bank for the Planet

Top health and beauty retailer teams with multinational consumer company Unilever and social enterprise Plastic Bank in the efforts to protect and preserve the environment.

Through Watsons, Unilever launched Gift for Good in 2021, offering shoppers sustainable beauty products, including the hair and skin product brand Love, Beauty, and Planet.

Every purchase of a product from Gift for Good campaign supported the fight against plastic waste while improving the lives of the collectors.

Watsons also established a partnership with Plastic Bank in 2021, which resulted in 833,000 plastic bottles saved from the ocean, 16,700 kg of ocean-bound plastic collected.

“This is a joint collaboration between Watsons, Unilever and our customers toward sustainability, which has a massive impact on protecting the environment. By sharing the vision to be a purposeful business, we are able to build a healthier environment and a more sustainable society,” said Viki Encarnacion, PR and Sustainability Director of Watsons Philippines.

With the rising plastic pollution problem, Plastic Bank works to keep plastic out of oceans while building ethical recycling ecosystems for coastal communities. It benefits communities as this initiative invites people to join the plastic collection program in exchange for basic family necessities such as food, clean drinking water, and financial help.

Plastic Bank has given livelihood to over 1,500 people in the Philippines while creating a positive impact on the environment. 

With Watsons’ sustainability programs, encouraging Filipinos to be a part of a positive impact of helping the environment has become more attainable, and visioning a sustainable society is now possible.

To shop Love, Beauty, and Planet, and other sustainable products, visit https://interactive.watsons.com.ph/sustainablechoices. 

There are many ways to shop at Watsons:

Shop online via (https://www.watsons.com.ph) or via the mobile app (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp). Get your Watsons orders in 4 hours or less via Watsons Express Delivery (Available in Metro Manila and select areas in Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal for orders made before 5 p.m.)

Shop from home with our Call & Delivery service to order your health and beauty essentials and we will deliver them right to your home within 24 hours! Check out this link to see the store nearest you: https://bit.ly/WatsonsCallAndDelivery Delivery hours are from 11 AM to 5 PM, Mondays to Sundays. Cut-off for same day delivery is 4 PM.

You can also visit any of their 900+ stores nationwide (https://www.watsons.com.ph/store-finder) 

For more information about “Sa Watsons Ako,” you may visit https://www.watsons.com.ph/sale-sa-watsons-ako.