The Metro Stores celebrates 40th Anniversary

 

Cebu-based retail giant The Metro Stores is ready to paint the town ruby red as it celebrates its 40th year with the month-long 40th Happyversary Blowout anniversary sale. Continuing to make life easy for shoppers as the retail industry continues to evolve, The Metro Stores will feature salvo after salvo of discounts and promos including a chance to win a 1 million shopping spree, to delight Filipinos with a wide assortment of affordable, accessible items for their shopping needs or as an early holiday shopping treat.

 

Poised to be one of The Metro Stores’ biggest sale events, the month-long celebration is on from October 4 to November 6 and will be available in-store across branches nationwide, via personal shoppers at Metro Pabili, and online at www.shopmetro.ph.

 

Kicking off the festivities is the Welcome Feast and Treats at Metro Supermarket from October 4 to 13. Shoppers can enjoy up to 70% off on frozen goods, produce, pantry essentials, kitchen must-haves, and other household items such as cleaning supplies and personal care. In addition to big price markdowns, free Metro gift certificates are also up for grabs for Metro Rewards Card (MRC) members every Friday to Sunday from October 4 to November 6. They simply need a minimum single-receipt purchase inclusive of P200 worth of participating items at Metro Supermarket, Metro Mart, and Fresh n’ Easy stores.

On October 14 to 16, The Metro Stores gifts customers with its biggest shopping extravaganza Super 40! Big 3-Day Happyversary Sale across Metro Department Store and Metro Supermarket branches nationwide and online. It will be a weekend filled with jaw-dropping discounts, with Metro Department Store joining the celebration with slashed prices on homeware, furniture, appliances, kitchenware, storage goods, and clothing. 

 

Some of the can’t-be-missed deals from Metro Department Store include P11,000 off on a 55” Ultra HD Android TV, over P15,000 less on a side by side refrigerator perfect for large homes, a Buy 1 Get 1 super deal on a 43” Full HD Android TV, and P8,000 savings on a front load washing machine. Apparel and bags for men, women, and kids are also available at 50% off, plus those looking to spruce up their home can look forward to 40% discounts on recliner chairs, assorted kitchenware, and upholstered beds. There’s also a 30% discount on corner sofas and four-door wardrobes.

 

The Big 3-Day Sale also lets MRC members enjoy the exclusive Early Shopping Access on October 14. This gives MRC members first dibs on the best finds from select The Metro Stores, including a chance to win at least P3,000 worth of gift certificates in a raffle promo. Metro Supermarket customers are also geared to win more prizes from the Luck by the Clock promo, where store managers will draw a lucky counter at regular time intervals during the sale weekend. The current or last transacting customer of the chosen counter will be announced through the in-store system and win grocery items as prizes.

 

One million shopping spree up for grabs

 

To keep the joyous mood all throughout the month-long fete, Metro continues with a second wave of sale offers in The Party Never Ends: 40th Happyversary Blowout which will run from October 19 to November 6. Metro Supermarket continues with treats for customers in the form of discounted items, bundle deals, and gifts with purchase. The public can also join the Ruby Fun Run on November 6 through registration sites in Metro Colon, Metro Mandaue, Metro Ayala, Super Metro Mambaling, Super Metro Lapu-lapu, and Metro Supermarket AS Fortuna. Runners can participate in the 5K, 10K, and 21K events, and the first 3,000 registrants can get a 50% registration fee discount if they buy a minimum P2,000 single receipt purchase inclusive of participating products from Metro Supermarket.

 

Metro seals its 40th anniversary bash with the 40th Happyversary E-Raffle Promo, which will run until January 22, 2023. Customers simply have to purchase a minimum P1,000 worth of items from Metro Supermarket or Metro Department Store to gain one raffle entry. Two winners will win a million worth of shopping spree, five winners will win P400,000 worth of shopping spree, while 40 winners will receive P40,000 worth of shopping spree all in the form of 50% cash and 50% Metro gift certificates.

 

Finally, The Metro Stores also makes it easier for customers to gain access to more exclusive discounts and deals with free MRC membership all throughout October for a minimum of P1,500 single receipt purchase in Metro Supermarket and Metro Department Store. 

 

Stay tuned to The Metro Stores official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages for more details on the sale offers plus additional perks and promos for its 40th Happyversary Blowout. 

 

#ShopTheMetroStores in-store, online at www.shopmetro.ph, or thru its personal shopper services via Metro Pabili by sending a text or Viber message to: 0917-88-METRO (0917-88-63876) or chat with Mae at www.shopmetro.ph/chat. #WeMakeLifeEasy

 

narzo makes smartphone ownership even more affordable this October

narzo Philippines makes smartphone ownership even more affordable this October by implementing its 0% Interest Program with Home Credit. Running until October 31, 2022, customers can get their very own narzo smartphone on a 6-month installment term for the following models: narzo 50A Prime, narzo 50, narzo 50 5G, and narzo 50 Pro 5G. 

Through this 6-month, 0% Interest Program, virtually every Filipino will be able to equip themselves with “quality sulit” all-rounder devices. 

Most notably, customers on a limited budget can avail this offer to get a narzo 50A Prime for as low as PHP 45 a day, giving Filipinos in the price-sensitive bracket more breathing room for their finances. 

For those looking for a mid-range smartphone with more powerful specs like the MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset and built-in 5G compatibility, the narzo 50 Pro 5G is now also made even more affordable at as low as PHP 88 per day. 

This marks the first time that narzo Philippines has entered a partnership with Home Credit to provide even more Filipinos with accessible technology without breaking the bank. Refer to the table below for more details: 

narzo Home Credit 0% Interest Program
Model	SRP	Installment Term	Daily Payment*
narzo 50A Prime	PHP 7,999	6 months	PHP 45
narzo 50	PHP 8,999	6 months	PHP 50
narzo 50 5G	PHP 12,999	6 months	PHP 72
narzo 50 Pro 5G	PHP 15,999	6 months	PHP 88

*Daily Payment figures are computed based on model SRP over the course of six months, averaging 180 days. Subject to change depending on the customer’s initial down payment.

“The budget-friendly program with Home Credit is in conjunction with narzo’s overall goal of strengthening not only its e-commerce platforms but also its offline stores nationwide,” says Elaine Dela Cruz, narzo Marketing Representative. 

“In far-flung provinces outside Metro Manila, consumer habits vary and have a tendency to gravitate towards offline sales. We want to change the game further and cater to these customers directly, without the waiting time often associated with courier delivery of their orders.”

Interested customers and narzo fans may inquire in any of the 31 participating narzo kiosks and stores nationwide. The narzo 0% Interest Program with Home Credit runs until October 31 only, so make sure to grab this limited opportunity for a hassle-free payment option.

For more information and latest updates on narzo Philippines, follow the brand’s official Facebook page. Join the twelve-thousand strong narzo Philippines online community to be a part of the real game changer! 

 

Ward 448 Debunking the HIV Stigma

 

“WARD 448”a play written and directed by Rodel Mercado is a trilogy that presents the stories of individuals that have HIV virus affliction. The play depicts the fight-or-flight response of persons infected with this devastating and life-threatening disease and how discrimination, ignorance and the stigma exacerbates the predicament of the persons with HIV. 

 

From the point of view and reportage of Jennylyn Braza, a news reporter with Karina Macaspac and Jenney Cañeja as alternates, the story of three (3) RITM in-patients who stay in the same ward will figure in their news story. 

The headliners are Carla Mae, a mother of three with Anna Escobia and Justine Torralba as alternates; the men who have sex with other men group who work at a BPO are VJ Mendoza, Kevin Posadas and Rey Correjado; and seasoned thespians Ronnie Martinez and Roeder Camanag who alternately portray Francis, a jaded drag performer. 

 

Director Mercado says: “The production’s main reason for being is that we want to shed light and give the correct information about people with HIV affliction. Yes, we focus on their difficulties and struggles, especially in coming to terms that they have the HIV infection and how they manage to maintain their dignity and humanity”. 

 

Adds Mercado: “The play employs of humor, drama, paghaplos sa puso at pagbubukas ng pang-unawa elements to its narrative. The medium of theater here has become a powerful tool to impart knowledge about the affliction that is HIV, to push safe sex practices and help build a a community that does not judge, but understands and helps those who are HIV afflicted and their loved ones.” 

 

The figures of people with HIV affliction have skyrocketed and DOH reports say that the Philippines has become the fastest HIV/AIDS growing population in the Asia and Pacific region with 237% increase in an exhaustive and verified report on HIV infections FROM the periods of 2010 to 2022. 

 

Director Mercado concludes: “By watching our play, you’re also exercising your power to contribute to the collective efforts to minimize, and hopefully end the escalating digits of individuals with HIV. Be one with us as we debunk the stigma, sow compassion and understanding, and give accurate information on HIV affliction”.

"WARD 448", produced Frontline Production Inc. is slated on October 29 and 30, 2022 , with matinee (3pm and gala 7pm) performances at the RCBC THEATER (Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium), 4th Floor, Tower II, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave., Makati City. 

 

Tickets are available now at ticket2me.net

One million Filipinos are now enjoying a seamless banking experience with Maya

One million Filipinos are now enjoying a seamless banking experience with Maya, the country's all-in-one money app. To celebrate this milestone, Maya is launching new offers to make your digital banking experience even more awesome!

 

To start, you can now receive your savings interest daily and enjoy up to 6% per annum interest rate just by doing your everyday transactions in the app. 

 

Maya's recording breaking 1 million savings customers milestone comes just five months after the leading digital banking app's public launch at the end of April this year. 

 

"We're very grateful for the warm response from the market. We're ushering in a new banking era, and we're excited to roll out more innovative and customer-centric digital banking features in Maya that can enrich everyday lives," said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President. 

 

Here are some reasons why you should leap forward into a new banking experience with Maya: 

 

Seamless and integrated experience. Maya is not just a zero-interest-earning e-wallet now. You can make your money work harder with its savings feature. Conveniently move your money to your e-wallet to make a transaction and buy or sell crypto. What's great about this is it's all seamless, as digital banking is integrated into the app. No need to deal with another bank or app and submit new requirements. 

 

Daily savings interest crediting. Most recently, Maya introduced a daily interest crediting in its savings feature. Yes, you read it right - you can see your up to 6% per annum earnings daily in your Maya Savings transaction history - not monthly! 

 

More rewarding daily transactions. Maya is also pioneering mission-led rewards to encourage customers to save and use digital for everyday transactions. Starting October 15, you'll earn an already high base rate of 4.5% interest per annum on your savings, credited daily. You can quickly increase this to 6% in the next 30 days by paying with Maya for your everyday transactions. Simply spend at least P250 when paying for your purchases via Maya QR, card, or mobile number or settling your bills via the Maya app. This offer is available until November 30, 2022. Stay tuned for more updates on your savings interest!

 

Personalized Goals to manage your money. Maya offers an efficient way to manage your money with its Personal Goals feature. You can create up to five goals with set target amounts and timelines for organized tracking, on top of a high-yield 6% interest rate available until December 31, 2022. Soon, daily interest rate crediting will also be available for this feature.  

 

Easy account opening and transfers. Accessing Maya Savings is easy – you only need an upgraded Maya wallet account. Once you have your Maya Savings account, you do not need to worry about maintaining a minimum balance. Fund transfers to other banks and financial institutions via PesoNet are also free until December 31, 2022.  

 

Create your credit history. Every transaction you make in the Maya app, including Savings, can help you build your credit score. Maya offers eligible customers an instant revolving credit of up to PHP15,000, which you can use in your wallet or transfer to your Maya Savings. 

 

Reliable and secure. Rounding up the top-of-the-line features is Maya's record of reliability and safety. The Maya app enjoys a 99.94% app uptime rate. Its digital banking services are powered by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed Maya Bank, and deposits are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) for up to PHP 500,000.00 per depositor. 

 

Maya is tmore about Maya, visit maya.ph or follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, IG, Tiktok, and YouTube and @mayaofficialph on Twitter. Join our Telegram community at https://t.me/TeamMayaPH

 

WIKO recently wowed fans and customers alike at a fun-filled consumer launch for its newest products, the WIKO 10 and WIKO Buds 10

 

French phone brand WIKO recently wowed fans and customers alike at a fun-filled consumer launch for its newest products, the WIKO 10 and WIKO Buds 10, at SM Mall of Asia.

Weekend shoppers flocked to the WIKO phone displays to check out the WIKO 10, as well as the WIKO T50 and WIKO T10. Buyers were treated with free accessories to go with their new phones.

WIKO Philippines Senior Brand and PR Manager, Charisma Buan, and WIKO Retail Director, Kenny Lee, later gave product talks, providing an in-depth look into the brand and its latest products.

The launch also featured games and raffles where lucky winners got a chance to bag free WIKO products.

Before the day ended, shoppers and fans were treated to an electrifying performance by P-pop group and WIKO ambassadors G22. They performed their singles “BANG” and “Defy.” and also debuted a TikTok dance for “WIKO Beat.”

Several fans grabbed the opportunity to show off their swag in the #WeCoolWithWIKO TikTok dance challenge, for a chance to win WIKO phones and other exciting prizes.

G22 taking a selfie using the WIKO 10. Photo courtesy of Belle Dinglasa.

 

(L-R) WIKO Philippines Digital and IMC Manager, Dianne Gabriel; WIKO Philippines Senior Brand and PR Manager, Charisma Buan; G22; WIKO Philippines Marketing Director, Jacqueline Li; and WIKO APAC Chief Executive Officer, Whisky Wang. Photo courtesy of Belle Dinglasa.

 

Where to buy WIKO 10: Specs, price

The WIKO 10’s striking Klein Blue colorway will add a cool vibe to any look.

 

WIKO 10 is a new series with a 12nm MTK Helio G37 chip and IMG PowerVR G8320 GPU for smooth performance, and a 6.74-inch LCD with HD+ waterdrop display for comfortable viewing.

The phone’s 50MP rear and 8MP selfie cameras deliver high-resolution photos and videos. With its large 5000mAh battery with 22.5W WIKO SuperCharge, users can enjoy cool content and experiences all day.

The smartphone also features three colorways inspired by French aesthetics: Klein Blue, Silver, and Black.

WIKO 10 comes in 4GB + 128GB RAM and 6GB + 128GB RAM models priced at P7,999 and P8,999, respectively.

Customers who purchase WIKO 10 6GB from September 25 onwards get free WIKO Buds 10 and three (3) months extended warranty (on top of the 12 months warranty).

Meanwhile, the WIKO 10 4GB will have a promo price of P5,999 on Shopee’s Super Brand Day on September 29. First 30 orders will get a free Anker Marvel charging bundle.

 

Check out the WIKO 10, WIKO Buds 10, and other products at authorized WIKO Stores, Shopee, and Lazada.

 

For more information and updates, follow the WIKO Philippines Facebook page and WIKOmmunity Group, and visit the official website.

 

7 Easy and Affordable changes you can make right now to make your home more environmentally friendly

The Philippines is one of the countries that is most vulnerable to climate change. Extreme rainfall and drought will affect availability of water and food; rising sea levels will flood coastal areas and dislocate millions of people. 

However, simple acts done every day by millions of people can help reduce climate change. This is the principle behind the SM Green Movement—a collective effort among customers, communities, and partners to make “greener choices” that will protect people and the planet.

 

Here are some easy and affordable changes you can make right now to make your home and your lifestyle more environmentally friendly.

Easy and affordable changes you can make right now to make your home and your lifestyle more environmentally friendly 

Unplug unused appliances

Appliances that are on standby or idle power mode can still use electricity. Be mindful of energy waste in your daily routine: for example, leaving a laptop plugged in even when it’s fully charged, or forgetting to turn off the coffee maker.  You can also use a power strip to group appliances—such as TV, gaming console, powered speakers—so you can turn them all off at the same time. 

 

Invest in energy-efficient lightbulbs

Start by replacing five of your most commonly-used light fixtures with LED lights.

LED lights use from 75% to 90% less energy compared to a traditional bulb, and last 50 times longer than incandescent lights and 10 times longer than fluorescent lights. Since lighting typically accounts for 15% of a home’s average electricity use, switching to LED can also save you a lot of money! 

 

Change the way you take a bath

A ten-minute shower can use up to 25 gallons (or almost 114 liters) of water. You can save water just by turning off the water while you soap and shampoo or using a pail and tabo. If you get a low-flow shower head, you lower water consumption by 40% or more.  

Think of greener ways to beat the heat 

Air conditioners use a lot of electricity, and fluorocarbons that deplete the ozone layer. Inverter air conditioners use less energy, but it’s still important to minimize use. To keep your home cool, you can: 

 

●      Get blackout curtains. The thick lining can block up to 99% of light and 100% of UV rays.

●      Get air coolers. These are fans that blow hot hair into a wet pad, so the water evaporates and cools the air. You can find some on SM online, and even more choices in the department store. 

●      Use your fans creatively. Open the window and point fans towards it so it blows hot air out. 

Adjust ceiling fan settings to counter clockwise, so it pulls hot air up and pushes cool air down.

 

Choose eco-friendly, sustainable products

It is now easier and more convenient to find eco-friendly products. You have thousands of choices at SM Supermalls. Watsons has over 1,200 sustainable health & beauty products. Body Shop uses ethically-sourced ingredients, and has even switched to 100% recycled hair care bottles. Kultura has handmade products with natural or recycled materials—and you can find even more eco-friendly cooking and cleaning products in SM Home.   

 

No time to compare products? Ask an SM personal shopper to do it for you, then either pick it up or have it delivered to your doorstep.  

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Compost your food waste

Composting reduces the amount of trash that goes to landfills and yields a rich fertilizer that you can use for your garden. 

You don’t need to have a lot of space to start composing. You can use a 10-gallon plastic bin that you can put in your yard. Adding scraps of shredded newspapers or cardboard can help balance the mix of wet and dry and prevent it from smelling.  

 

Reduce, reuse and recycle plastic

Plastic takes up to 450 years to decompose in a landfill, and most of it ends up in the ocean and kills marine life. While it’s impossible for most homes to stop using plastic completely, you can use it conscientiously. 

 

●      Buy commonly-used cooking ingredients in big sizes to minimize packaging

●      Bring an eco-bag and sturdy plastic containers when you go to the market to hold produce, meat, and fish

●      Bring recyclables to SM Supermalls’ Trash to Cash recycling market every first Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm.  You can find a list of participating malls and the locations of the recycling booths in this SM Green Movement page. 

 

The Philippines may be vulnerable to climate change, but Filipinos can make a difference. “The choices we make in our own home can protect our common home, the planet. SM is committed to making it easier for everyone to follow a green lifestyle and become an eco-warrior,” says SM Supermalls President Steven Tan.