realme culminated its month-long Fan Fest celebration

 

As part of realme’s efforts to stay connected to its fans, recognize and encourage each Filipino to #DareToBeYou, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for straight 6 quarters (based on IDC sell-in reports) culminated its month-long Fan Fest celebration through a fun-filled Music Festival. Filipino music fans were graced with live performances by some of the biggest musicians recognised both locally and internationally. 

The realme Music Festival was held in Megamall Fashion Hall last August 26, making it the first onground Fan Fest event since 2020. Pinoy band The Juans and musician Zack Tabudlo serenaded the crowd with their songs. Meanwhile, the realme Music Festival also debuted the first-ever performance of Top Class 5 and the up and coming P-Pop group 6ense On top of all these, realme also introduced “The Monster Rookies of P-Pop,” VXON as the brand’s first ever P-Pop group brand ambassador.

Back-to-Back Milestones on Shopee Super Brand Day Sale

realme ended the month of August on a high note with yet another sales milestone for its newest AIoT devices and its much-loved entry-level smartphones. Officially launched during the Music Festival, the brand unveiled both the realme Pad X and realme Watch 3 in the local market as the newest addition to its AIoT portfolio. During the Super Brand Day sale on Shopee, fans were able to completely empty out the realme Pad X in just 7 hours. 

In addition, realme also achieved the top brand spots for categories such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables. realme’s C30 (4GB+64GB) claimed Top 1, followed by realme C30 (2GB+32GB) at Top 2, and realme C21-Y (4+64GB) was at Top 4. When it comes to tablets, the realme Pad X was Top 1 while the realme Pad Mini 3GB+32GB LTE claimed the 4th rank. As for wearables, the realme Watch 3 was Top 1 during the Shopee SBD.

realme tops both IDC and Canalys rankings

realme continues to solidify its position in the Philippine market as an industry disruptor. The Canalys sell-in report as of August 2022 hailed realme as the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for Q2 2022, with a total unit share of 20% across all vendors present. The brand was also recently named as the top smartphone vendor for Q3 2021 by top international research firms Canalys and IDC. 

 

In a separate report by the research analyst firm International Data Corporation or IDC, realme claimed the no. 1 rank for the sixth consecutive quarter in the Philippines, with a total market share of 21.8%.

 

“It is an honor to be recognized once again as the country’s top smartphone brand and we really are very grateful to our ever-supporting Filipino squad for the unwavering love they give us. This would not have been possible without their support and of course, the hard work of everyone in the realme community,” says Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing.

realme kicks off its CSR as part of the Fan Fest

 

Continuing its promise to support the Filipino youth and as one of the ways to give back to the community, realme revealed its Dare to be You CSR roadshow with the aim of helping students find out their passion and provide them with the right tools and knowledge to pursue it. The first stop of their roadshow is in partnership with Young Focus Philippines which commenced last August 27. The realme team visited Young Focus Philippines in Tondo, Manila to help facilitate a bootcamp program for junior high school student beneficiaries of the NGO. The students enjoyed activities that can inspire them to pursue their passions and goals to become their best version of themselves and for them to #DareToBeYou in their own way. 

In line with the brand’s commitment to provide comprehensive superior experience for the young, realme also donated refurbished realme devices such as TV, buds, tablets, pad, and smartphones to help equip Young Focus Philippines with technology that are necessary for the students’ holistic learning.

The CSR roadshow will continue as realme will be revealing its next few stops for the month of September. Starting with a partnership with University of the Philippines’ Economics Society to reach the children residing in Pook Ricarte in Quezon City. This upcoming CSR is set on September 10, 2022.

 

For more info and other brand updates, be sure to follow realme on Facebook or visit www.realme.com.ph.

Bayad bags the Bronze Stevie in the Innovation in Rebranding category

Bayad, the biggest and widest multi-channel payment platform in the Philippines and a subsidiary of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), emerged among renowned marketing brands during the 2022 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards, a premier award-giving program designed to reward and celebrate the positive contributions of organizations and professionals across 29 nations of the Asia Pacific region.

 

Judged by an independent panel of industry leaders and marketing experts, Bayad bags the Bronze Stevie in the Innovation in Rebranding category, where it articulates its brand transformation in its essay entry titled Meralco's Bayad Center to Bayad: How a traditional bills payment brand authority in the Philippines adapted to the digital age.

 

The said essay underscored how the company transformed itself from a traditional over the counter payment center franchisor (Bayad Center) into a full-service fintech company (Bayad), offering a full suite of financial products and services which introduces its own digital channels, the Bayad App and Bayad Online. 

 

“This award is a humble recognition on our continuous drive for innovation as we propel programs that aim to preserve the heritage and equity of our 25-year old business, while also strengthening our advocacies on financial inclusion during this digital age.”, says Wendell P. Labre, Bayad AVP for Corporate Branding & Marketing Services. 

 

Dennis S. Gatuslao, Bayad Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, also shared “We are deeply honored for this recognition. As the pioneering brand for payments, we have embarked on this rebranding journey as we aim to intensify digital trust among our stakeholders and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the communities that we serve.”

 

Bayad’s President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer added, “Winning the Bronze Stevie is a testament of our customer-centric initiatives aligned with our proactive move for digital innovation. We continue to strategize and build on our brand agility as we uphold to our mission of bringing quality financial services closer to Filipinos.”

 

Prime Video Celebrates Singapore Premiere of The Lord Of The Rings

Prime Video concluded its Gala Premiere of the highly anticipated series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power last September 1 at the Flower Dome in Singapore. The event was attended by more than 200 guests, among them celebrities from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, as well as Erika North, Director of Prime Video, government representatives, brand partners and fans of The Lord of the Rings franchise. Attendees were among the first in Southeast Asia to watch the first two episodes of the series. Prime Video will launch The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power today, September 2 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

From left to right: Mario Maurer, Pierre Png, Anne Curtis-Smith, Chicco Jerikho

A star-studded line-up to celebrate its premiere

Celebrities in attendance from Indonesia were Arief Muhammad, Chicco Jerikho, Febby Rastanty, Iqbaal Ramadhan, Jerome Polin, Mikha Tambayong and Nana Mirdad. From the Philippines, Anne Curtis-Smith, Donny Pangilinan, Ian Veneracion, Jericho Rosales, Karylle and Yael Yuzon, as well as Piolo Pascual. From Singapore, the event was attended by Eswari Gunasagar, Nurul Aini, Pierre Png and Sonia Chew. Hailing from Thailand, top tier celebrities in attendance were Ananda Everingham, Baifern Pimchanok Luesvisadpaibul, Chutavuth Pattarakampol, Mario Maurer, Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen, Neng Sarun Naraprasertkul and Prin Suparat.

An immersive, full sensory experience

 The Singapore premiere offered guests and immersive, full sensory experience: Themes of Light versus Dark, Hope versus Despair were brought to life through visual cues, interactive displays and through the food served. The juxtaposition of themes took attendees on a journey of wonder and discovery.

 

About The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Series

Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and one of the greatest villains that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared reemergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone. The series is led by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay and stars a celebrated cast led by Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, Sir Lenny Henry, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, Leon Wadham, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman, and Sara Zwangobani.

 

 

DHL Express has defended its number one position on the Best Workplaces in Asia

DHL Express has defended its number one position on the Best Workplaces in Asia list, published annually by the Great Place to Work® Institute. It acknowledges the international express service provider’s strong company culture of fairness and camaraderie, underpinned by its values of “Respect and Results”. 

“This achievement is a remarkable and important recognition of everyone’s steadfast effort to build a cohesive and inclusive team, even through tough times. Our “As One” spirit is stronger than ever, and I am privileged to work alongside such a passionate team that always gives their all every day. Obtaining four consecutive wins is not easy, but we will not rest on our laurels. With a people strategy, our employees are key assets. We will continue to invest in our people, and create a great workplace not just for a few, but for all,” said Ken Lee, CEO, DHL Express Asia Pacific.

“It is truly an honor to be named the best workplace in Asia once again. We would like to take the opportunity to celebrate our people, as we couldn’t have done it without the support from them. Our employees make a conscious effort every day to be inclusive and motivated. Employees today are showing a preference for companies that demonstrate commitment to creating a positive workplace culture. It is therefore important for companies to promote inclusion and equal opportunities to retain and attract talents,” said Mateen Thiruselvaam, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, DHL Express Asia Pacific.

An engaged and inclusive workforce 

To ensure employees remain motivated, DHL Express provides equal learning and development opportunities to keep employee satisfaction high. Its “Shift Up a Gear” program, aims to provide female employees with guidance, networking and career development opportunities. Through the program, female workers can connect with senior internal and external leaders to gain different perspectives on career paths or be mentored. 

DHL Express also regularly organizes the Certified International Specialist and Certified International Manager training programs, where employees learn about company products and services and what is necessary to deliver excellent service. By the end of 2021, employees across the region underwent over 370,000 CIS and CIM modules.

Employees united by a single platform and purpose 

As a global organization with 120,000 employees across more than 220 countries and territories, DHL Express is focused on enhancing employee engagement. Its social intranet, Smart Connect, is a mobile and online platform where employees gain access to various services and content, such as company and HR resources, news, campaigns and engagement programs. Employees also bond through the platform's social walls, where they can post updates and leave comments.

Additionally, employees are guided and united by a common purpose, "Connecting people, improving lives", which creates long-term value and gives people a sense of belonging. Employees are given opportunities to volunteer for initiatives they care about, such as climate protection. For example, over 100,000 employees worldwide are participating in a series of marathons to raise funds for Conservation International and plant 100,000 trees. 

Since 2014, DHL Express Asia Pacific has received 325 awards for its workplace and corporate culture, and in 2021 alone, the company received a total of 37 awards. 

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers Inc. (CLIB) bagged the Domestic Broker of the Year – Philippines award

Two years after its transformation into an insurance brokerage firm, Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers Inc. (CLIB) bagged the Domestic Broker of the Year – Philippines award at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022. CLIB’s initiative in offering its products in the digital space was also recognized by winning the Insurtech Initiative of the Year.

 

On its seventh year, the Singapore-based award honors exceptional insurance companies in Asia that deliver outstanding initiatives, products, and solutions to its clients.

 

The award affirms CLIB’s efforts to provide Filipinos with better access to more inclusive and affordable insurance and Cebuana Lhuillier’s market leadership and commitment to push financial inclusion to its stakeholders even in the times of uncertainty. 

 

“We are honored to be recognized by an internationally-acclaimed award-giving body like Insurance Asia Awards. This is a strong testament to our commitment of providing excellent insurance products to our kababayans that they can rely on during the most challenging of times. Guided by our mission of financial inclusion, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to serve our clients by continuously innovating our products and services,” says Jean Henri Lhuillier, Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO.

 

With the continuous collaborations and partnerships with reliable and reputable insurance providers, CLIB has been able to expand its roster of services. Its current portfolio has a total of more than 150 products from personal, life, health, vehicle, and business and liability insurance, which are being offered across Cebuana Lhuillier’s over 3,000 branches nationwide, as well as other CLIB platforms and distribution partners.

 

The Insurtech Initiative of the Year award also recognizes CLIB’s acceleration of its digital transformation through offering its products and services online. This transformation allowed CLIB to reach an untapped market that stands to benefit most from affordable and accessible insurance products.

 

“We are deeply humbled by these prestigious awards. Year after year, we try to come up with innovative solutions for the market that we serve. This pandemic pushed us to elevate our services by expanding our digital footprint to meet the growing demands of our clients. We will continuously assert our relevance by constantly enabling our clients to get protected easily, anytime and anywhere,” said Jonathan Batangan, First Vice President and Group Head for CLIB.

 

“Since the pandemic started in 2020, CLIB showcased its innovations by digitizing its services using different apps and forging strategic partnerships with various online platforms. As an insurance brokerage offering a variety of affordable insurance products, CLIB was able to bridge the protection gap during the pandemic through digital payment aggregators, e-commerce, banking apps, the insurance marketplace, and online banking platforms,” added Anthony Lou Bernabe, CLIB Interim Group Head.

 

Its web-based app ProtectNow acts as a one-stop insurance shop, allowing clients to compare the lowest prices of insurance offerings, monitor their insurance policies and claims in real-time and aggregate the best possible insurance options for home, auto, travel, and family insurance needs from the most credible insurance companies in the Philippines.

 

To learn more about Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance, visit www.cebuanalhuillier.com.ph

Modess has exciting promos and deals for #GenFree girls so they can #BeNextPeriodReady

Now that school is back, we know that teen girls are also ready to make bolder moves as they attend face-to-face classes, interact with both new and old classmates, and participate in extra-curricular activities. Modess believes that every #GenFree girl should be able to pursue her passions and always #BeNextPeriodReady. 

Our #GenFree girls need superior protection and comfort especially when they are on their period. When red day strikes, they need to be able to count on a pad that can keep up with their every move as they continue to conquer their schoolwork. With Modess, they can be more confident knowing that they are guaranteed up to zero leaks since it’s the fastest absorbing pads versus other leading brands. 

This 9.9 sale, Modess has exciting promos and deals for #GenFree girls so they can #BeNextPeriodReady as they go back to school. Add to cart and check out your favorite Modess products this 9.9 sale: 

	3-Month Pack  Suggested Retail Price:Php 383 Discounted Price: Php 285 Discount: 28% -FREE Body Adapt Long Maxi 8s   Link to product (on Lazada): https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/3-month-pack-regular-wing-modess-cottony-soft-maxi-w-wings-sanitary-napkins-16s-x-4-free-body-adapt-longs-maxi-8s-i2891169726-s14047116584.html?spm=a2o4l.10450891.0.0.659a2d9bK9xYud&search=store Link to product (on Shopee): https://shopee.ph/3-Month-Pack-(Regular-Wing)-Modess-w-Wings-Sanitary-Napkins-16s-x-4-FREE-BodyAdapt-Longs-Maxi-8s-i.29990515.12582615917?sp_atk=9c6ef3ce-8fc6-4a04-a6ed-070d797a75f8
	3-Month Pack  Suggested Retail Price: Php 633 Discounted Price: Php 458 Discount: 28% -FREE Ultra Thin All Night 10s   Link to product (on Lazada): https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/3-month-pack-overnights-modess-all-night-sanitary-napkins-10s-x-4-free-ultra-thin-all-night-10s-i2891040740-s14046585263.html?spm=a2o4l.10450891.0.0.659a2d9bK9xYud&search=store Link to product (on Shopee): https://shopee.ph/3-Month-Pack-(Overnights)-Modess-All-Night-Sanitary-Napkins-10s-x-4-FREE-Ultra-Thin-All-Night-10s-i.29990515.11190147418?sp_atk=8161b7ee-ccb1-4573-94cb-f2698549f12f
	Suggested Retail Price: Php 153 Discounted Price: Php 132 Discount: 14%   Link to product (on Lazada): https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/sanitary-napkins-modess-ultra-thin-all-night-10s-i257564041-s354246700.html?spm=a2o4l.10450891.0.0.24c02d9bbYKlFr&search=store Link to product (on Shopee): https://shopee.ph/Modess-Ultra-Thin-All-Night-Sanitary-Napkins-10s-i.29990515.977375394?sp_atk=d13dde89-47e3-453f-8727-674760022d7c
	Suggested Retail Price: Php 67 Discounted Price: Php 59 Discount: 12%   Link to product (on Lazada): https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/sanitary-napkins-modess-body-adapt-longs-maxi-8s-i678004413-s1946286930.html?spm=a2o4l.10450891.0.0.24c02d9bbYKlFr&search=store Link to product (on Shopee): https://shopee.ph/Modess-Body-Adapt-Longs-Maxi-Sanitary-Napkins-8s-i.29990515.6023529994?sp_atk=1a8c223e-5e85-4a09-b49f-69dcc863321c

 

 

vivo gives Filipinos a blazing flash this September with vivo Y35

Filipinos now, the Gen Z’s specifically, are deemed to be always on-the-go and have a fast-paced, dynamic lifestyle so a smartphone that can meet their needs is a must. From connecting with one another via all-in-one communication apps to browsing websites, playing games, listening to music, streaming movies and TV series, and checking emails, the gadgets they need should be able to perform a variety of functions well. 

 

Gen Z’s are surely in for a treat as vivo is now gearing up to launch the newest addition to its Y series lineup this September! Designed to cater to the ever-changing demands of today’s digital users, the new vivo Y35 is bound to arrive and make quite an impact as quick as a flash.

 

But what do we know so far? 

 

With smartphones nowadays running many processes and applications in the background, battery consumption is definitely high, and draining it multiple times a day is common. Fast charging is one of the best innovations offered by modern-day technologies, and vivo seems to be a step ahead in this direction. The vivo Y35 is rumored to carry a 44W fast charge capability (not to mention the 5000mAh large battery capacity), which is a rarity for its contemporaries in the same price range. 

 

Promising a smoother operation, the vivo Y35 is also expected to be launched equipped with a Snapdragon 680 processor. It is also rumored to be the first vivo Y product (the top in the industry!) to have a 8GB Extended RAM - this feature supports more active apps in the background and ensures you can always switch smoothly between apps without any lags. If this is true, then the vivo Y35 definitely is a strong smartphone contender that will surely deliver high performance and reduce lagging of the device. 

 

Apart from this, the images show that the vivo Y35 will be integrated with three rear cameras, including a 50MP main shooter. 

 

In the design department, the vivo Y35 appears to be a looker too as consumers can choose between two stylish colorways: Dawn Gold and Agate Black. The Dawn gold is inspired by the dawn of the morning while the Agate Black is inspired by the change of light and shadow in the midnight sky. 

 

vivo is slated to launch the vivo Y35 on September 10 at a very accessible price point and with amazing specifications and features. Visit vivo’s official website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube channels to receive real-time updates about the vivo Y35.

 

COMCO SEA Wins Big in the 19th Philippine Quill with 3 Top Awards and 30 Metals

Trailblazing and global award-winning communications agency COMCO Southeast Asia has accomplished yet another milestone after winning 3 Top Awards and 30 metals from the prestigious 19^th Philippine Quill Awards organized by the International Association of Business Communicators’ (IABC) Philippines.

For the much-coveted Communication Management and COVID Communications categories, COMCO Southeast Asia bagged both Top Awards for its landmark initiative “Dear Survivor: The COMCO Southeast Asia Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2” besting over 800 entries nationwide. The “Write to Ignite Blogging Project” is an initiative of ComCo Southeast Asia championing the triumph of the human spirit through inspiring stories during these challenging times. “Dear Survivor: The COMCO Southeast Asia Write to Ignite Blogging Project Season 2” was co-presented by Eastern Communications and Jobstreet, sponsored by AirAsia and Xiaomi, and supported by Teleperformance. Beneficiaries of the program include Gawad Kalinga, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Save the Children, World Vision, and WWF. 

Moreover, the “Camp COMCO House Wars: The Force of Learning in New PR and Smart Social”, COMCO Southeast Asia’s award-winning intensive and comprehensive talent incubation initiative, industry linkage course and apprenticeship program, also won a nomination for the Top Award in Communication Training and Education, alongside Awards of Excellence for Communication Training and Education and Communication Management – Internal Communications. Camp COMCO House Wars has partnered with various brands and organizations such as Unilab Foundation, Starbucks, FWD Insurance, Theo & Philo artisan chocolates, CARA Welfare Philippines, and ABS-CBN among others, to deliver this landmark initiative. Camp COMCO Mentorship Program started with its first cycle in 2016 and continuously growing as it reaches its 18^th Cycle this year, with over 100 graduates in a span of 6 years.

 

In total, COMCO Southeast Asia won an overwhelming number of 30 Quill Excellence and Merit Awards together with its partner brands in various industries and sectors such as JobStreet, Teleperformance, Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz, Defensil, Unilab Foundation, and World Vision, as well as SEA Wave magazine, which made them the Agency of the Year 2nd Runner-up.

 

Since its creation in 2016, COMCO Southeast Asia has already won a total of 137 awards and citations from various local and international award-giving bodies such as IABC Quill Awards, MarCom Awards in USA, Mumbrella Awards, Marketing Event Awards, Spikes Asia, Anvil Awards, Kidlat, ARAW Advertising Values Awards, The Filipino Times Awards in UAE, ASEAN PR Excellence Awards, Marketing Interactive Asia’s PR Awards Asia-Pacific, PRCA APAC (Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific) Awards, CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) Excellence Awards in the United Kingdom, Campaign Asia Pacific’s PR Awards Asia in Hong Kong, The Gold Standard Awards, APAC Tambuli Awards, and Stevie Awards.

 

"Together with our client partners, our mission is to continue igniting social change with real and impactful campaigns. While our main goal for the programs we create and implement is to touch lives and make a difference, we are truly grateful that our authentic projects have been recognized with awards from reputable organizations like the IABC and this just inspires us to continue with our mission of #MeaningfulStorytelling," said COMCO Southeast Asia's Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director Ferdinand L. Bondoy.

 

The Quill Awards is organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and it is one of the world’s most prestigious awards programs in the field of business communication. For two decades, the Quill Awards have only been bestowed to the most reputable organizations and corporations in the Philippines that are making a difference in business and society. To win a Philippine Quill means being recognized as achieving the highest Global Standard for business communication practices.

To know more about COMCO Southeast Asia, visit comcosea.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcosea, and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter. 

These Shopee stories highlight the transformative power of e-commerce and how it changes lives

 

 

In the face of adversity, Filipinos have always risen above every challenge by fostering the spirit of bayanihan. This spirit of community and togetherness is what Shopee recognized and strived for when it first launched Shopee Bayanihan — its umbrella CSR arm that aims to harness the power of technology to serve its customers, sellers, partner riders, and all Filipinos across the country. 

 

Today, Shopee Bayanihan continues to evolve as a multifaceted program with various initiatives that cater to the needs of Filipinos. Each of these initiatives are grounded in its main mission to better the lives of the underserved through technology—to be there for every Filipino through every hardship and victory. 

 

In line with these efforts, Shopee highlights the inspiring stories of five individuals, and how Shopee was able to support them in their time of need and help improve their lives. Watch the full video here.

Roel, Shopee Xpress Partner Rider (TransOrient Agency): A hardworking father who strives to provide

 

Roel’s journey with Shopee Xpress started when he joined the TransOrient Agency and was placed in the Bacoor Hub. Prior to that, he admitted that he was struggling to make ends meet. By becoming a Shopee Xpress partner rider, he was able to provide for his family and send his children to school. “Kapag ako sumuko pa, paano na sila? Wala namang lalaban sa pamilya natin kung hindi tayo,” Roel says.

 

Roel shared that one of his happiest moments was when his son asked him to wear his Shopee Xpress uniform at his graduation ceremony. He realized that his son was very proud of him, and appreciated everything he had done. “Nabago ng Shopee ang buhay ko at ng pamilya ko. Ako ay isang proud Shopee Xpress rider!” says Roel.

 

Virginia, Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Beneficiary: Conquering fear as one community

 

Virginia is one of the many beneficiaries of Shopee Bayanihan’s Typhoon Odette Support. She shared that her experience with the typhoon left her frightened and worried about the future of her family and her home. “I was shivering at the thought of what could happen because both my husband and I are sick. I didn’t know what to do. All I could do was pray for the strong winds to stop.” she says.

 

When Shopee Bayanihan’s Typhoon Odette Support rolled out to affected areas in Cebu, Bohol, and Surigao, Virginia and her fellow residents of Tinago, Cebu, were one of the beneficiaries that received relief packs and other essentials. “We’re grateful that help came to our community. We were not really expecting this, and had no idea that Shopee was going to be there in our time of need,” she says.

 

Mark and Angel, Shopee Sellers: Fighting for their family by driving their business forward

Mark and Angel nearly lost their daughter to biliary atresia, a rare condition that affected her liver and required her to undergo an expensive procedure abroad. In order to provide for their family and help pay for Avery’s maintenance medicine, the couple decided to start their business, Live Pillow. Before taking their business online, they struggled to generate sales. “May mga araw po talaga na wala kaming benta, at sobrang lungkot po namin ni partner nun,” shared Mark.

 

When they put up a store on Shopee, they were able to reach new customers, generating thousands of orders. Now, Mark and Angel were able to expand their business by having their own staff and warehouse. “Dahil sa Shopee, nagkaroon kami ng pangalawang pamilya at ang staff po namin ‘yun. Lahat kayo, lahat tayo dito, pamilya.” says Angel.

 

Jocell, Shopee Girl ng Pook Dagohoy: Finding the best deals to support her family

Known as the “Shopee Girl ng Pook Dagohoy”, stay-at-home mom Jocelle shared that it was hard for her to find a way to save due to her family’s debt. “Nalubog kami sa utang. Nung nagka-pandemic, nawalan ng trabaho yung asawa ko. Nangungutang na lang ako ulit para may maibayad sa utang din namin,” says Jocell.

 

Through Shopee, she was able to save on all her essentials and bills. “Na-diskubre ko na pwede akong umorder ng mga diaper na naka-sale sa Shopee, kaya sobrang nakakatipid ako. Yung ShopeePay bills payment naman po doon po ako nagbabayad ng ilaw at tubig para makakuha ng cashback,” she shares.

 

Today, Jocelle is able to manage her expenses better, as she is able to get better deals on her family’s needs on Shopee.  “Parte na talaga si Shopee ng buhay namin,” says Jocell.