Red Ribbon’s got the perfect gift to give to family and friends – the Red Ribbon Holiday Gift Box!

 

One great way to give love this Christmas is with sweet Holiday treats and Red Ribbon’s got the perfect gift to give to family and friends – the Red Ribbon Holiday Gift Box! It includes 8 pieces of assorted delicious Ensaimadas – Cheesy, Ube Cheese, and the NEW Choco-Caramel Ensaimada!

 

The NEW Choco Caramel Ensamaida is a sure hit during your Holiday get-togethers! Topped with rich chocolate shavings and filled with creamy caramel that will surely satisfy chocolate lovers! Available for a limited time only!

Red Ribbon’s best-selling Cheesy Ensaimada is perfect with your warm chocolate drink. Soft baked bread topped with sweet buttercream, sugar crystals, and generous cheese strands.

 

Enjoy the combination of favorite Pinoy flavors with the Ube Cheese Ensaimada topped with cheese and sweet buttercream and sugar and filled with ube halaya - the perfect treat for this season.

 

Surprise your loved ones with the Red Ribbon Holiday Gift Box available until December 31 for only Php 339.

 

Order now by visiting the Red Ribbon Bakeshop store near you; go to the delivery website; call their delivery hotline #87777; download the Red Ribbon app (available for Android and iOS) or order thru Grab and FoodPanda.

 

World Vision is once again bringing the Noche Buena campaign

With the Yuletide season around the corner, World Vision is once again bringing the Noche Buena campaign, which aims to give bountiful meals to the most vulnerable children and their families this Christmas.

As the country continues to recover from the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christmas is a wonderful occasion to encourage and uplift one another over a Noche Buena feast. 

Since the campaign’s launch in 2006, World Vision has been able to give Noche Buena packs to countless Filipino families with the help of thousands of generous sponsors and donors. Along with Noche Buena, World Vision also extends their support to the Filipino children through its child sponsorship program.

With a donation of at least Php 1,000, children and their families will receive a Christmas gift pack containing canned goods, juices, and ingredients for spaghetti and fruit salad. It will not only serve as a simple Noche Buena meal, but also as a very special opportunity for the entire family to spend time together during Christmas eve. 

“Every child deserves to experience the warmth of the Christmas season. A simple meal with family would be a memorable way to celebrate God’s graces upon us. Through the Noche Buena Campaign, may we all serve as an instrument to provide joy to children and their families,” shared Rommel Fuerte, World Vision’s National Director.

Bring joy to a family this Christmas 2022 with a bountiful Noche Buena meal. To know more and donate to the Noche Buena campaign, please visit wvph.co/NocheBuena2022. 

To know more about World Vision and its other initiatives, visit www.worldvision.org.ph or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

Kickstart your 2023 ipon goals with Maya!

 

Now is the best time to save your Christmas bonus and kickstart your 2023 ipon goals as Maya continues to give up to a 6% interest rate p.a. on your savings account! 

 

Maya already offers a high interest rate of 4.5% p.a., with earnings credited daily. It's easy to boost this to 6% on your first P100,000 for the next 30 days! 

 

All you need is to make your everyday payments with Maya. Simply spend an accumulated amount of PHP 250.00 when completing these transactions until February 28, 2023:  

• Pay via Maya QR code, card, or mobile number 
• Settle your bills via the Maya app 
• Buy load via the Maya app. 

 

By using Maya to pay for your utility bills or your groceries conveniently, you can boost your savings interest to 6% by another 30 days – so you can grow your money faster! Customers can enjoy this offer until February 28, 2023.

 

"We want our customers to be able to grow their savings even more just by doing everyday transactions. This is part of our mission to make money management as easy and as rewarding as possible," said Angelo Madrid, Maya Bank President. "On top of offering one of the highest savings interest rates in the market, Maya bundles innovative features and top-notch security so that it becomes the only app you'll need to efficiently and conveniently manage your money." 

 

With e-wallet, savings, credit, and crypto capabilities, Maya goes by its promise to be 'everything and a bank' for Filipinos. Its latest feature lets you send and receive money via a @username, making transferring funds safer, more personal, and as easy as tagging friends on social media. You can even use GIFs when sending money to friends and family, which is a first in the local fintech app industry. 

 

If you have specific saving goals, Maya's Personal Goals lets you compartmentalize your savings based on different purposes, be it a dream vacation, emergency funds, or business capital. 

 

The digital banking services in the Maya app are powered by Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed digital bank. Deposits up to PHP500,000 are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation. The top-rated app also enjoys a 99.9% uptime rate - users can expect their transactions to be seamless with less downtime. 

 

Completely free to download and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone. 

 

To learn more, visit maya.ph and follow Maya Center on Facebook and @mayaiseverything on Instagram. 

AirAsia Philippines and Tourism Authority of Thailand reaffirm strong partnership

AirAsia Philippines and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) underscore their strong partnership as both aim to spur demand for travel between the two countries. 

 

The reinforced collaboration is AirAsia Philippines’ push to sustain the demand for its Manila-Bangkok (DMK) route which claimed the top spot among the airline’s preferred and most profitable international destinations in Q4 of 2022. The route posted an average of 82 percent load factor from September to November, going above the overall international average load factor of 71 percent in the same period. Passengers flown to DMK from October to November is already twice of the Q3 2022 total. 

 

The world’s best low-cost airline has increased its flight frequency to Don Mueang International Airport from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to 11 times weekly in November. 

AirAsia Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ricky Isla shares, “It is an honor to be working closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand as we remain aggressive in the promotion of the country as a viable leisure destination for Filipinos. We are greatly inspired by the relaxation of Thai border protocols which immensely improved guest interest and confidence to travel to the Land of Smiles.  We are closing 2022 with 11x weekly flights to Bangkok – twice every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – to accommodate the fast-growing Filipino foot traffic to Thailand.”

 

TAT, while leveraging the popularity of established destinations in cities like Bangkok, is keen on pushing for other high-potential tourist magnets in Thailand such as gastronomy tourism. TAT also encouraged tourists to travel during the weekday to decongest and reduce environmental and cultural wear and tear as it promotes a more sustainable tourism ecosystem.

 

Deputy Governor for International Marketing of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Asia & South Pacific Tanes Petsuwan shares, “We wish to deliver fresh travel experiences through new segments like sustainable and responsible tourism and health and wellness; while still highlighting Thailand's strength in nature, food, and culture. TAT aims to create a meaningful travel experience that will not only be meaningful for travelers but also for the communities and the environment. We are actively encouraging tourists to engage with the people of Thailand as we want to reconnect with the world.” 

 

AirAsia Philippines, in enticnging more travelers to visit Thailand, is offering a Php1,612 one-way base fare for bookings made until January 8, 2023.  Likewise, a one-way base fare of ฿1,173 is also offered for DMK-MNL bookings for travels until June 30, 2023.   

 

AirAsia Philippines reminds its guests to regularly visit the airasia flysafe page for updates on flight schedules and travel protocols.  Guests flying to Bangkok may book via the airasia website or the airasia Super App. 

Guests may also visit the online platforms of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for the latest on travel-related stories in the Land of Smiles: Website: www.tourismthailand.org, FB: www.facebook.com/TATPhilippines, IG: www.instagram.com/tatphilippines, TW: www.twitter.com/tatphils

Cult fave J-beauty brand Hada Labo helps you say no to dull holiday skin

Everything’s coming up merry and bright for the holidays this year with in-person gatherings and reunions with family, friends, and colleagues getting back on track. As festive as the season is, it’s also stressful and hectic. 

 

We’re juggling more tasks and errands than we usually do, decorating our homes while finishing up end-of-the-year reports, and (finally!) catching up with friends. And all those sleepless nights and hours spent working overtime, holiday shopping and gift wrapping can show on you, especially on your skin. 

 

All the late nights and stress can deal quite a bit of damage on your skin, and incorporating something more nourishing can help combat that. The Japanese always makes sure they have a face lotion which function as skin conditioners, softening and hydrating it, and even performing a few extras. As the key step to mochi mochi skin or skin so baby-soft, bouncy, velvety matte they look and feel like that popular Japanese dessert, face lotions are full water-pushing humectants like hyaluronic acid to plump up dehydrated skin that’s typical of the colder months. 

 

Cult fave J-beauty brand Hada Labo helps you say no to dull holiday skin and look your best despite the stress. The brand sells out a bottle of face lotion every five seconds and offers two of its most famous product lines here in the country. Staging a comeback on the social scene is easy with these skin saviors!  

 

Gokujyun Hydrating Lotion Rich is Hada Labo’s flagship product that’s updated with an enhanced formulation. It contains five types of hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate the skin, replenish optimum moisture, create a moisture-locking shield to prevent moisture loss, and enhance absorption of other skin-care ingredients. This formula also has the world’s first fermented hyaluronic acid significantly improves its barrier function even more. The Gokujyun line also offers the Gokujyun Hydrating Light Lotion that has the same hydrating formula as the former, just lighter for oily or combination skin.

 

Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion, on the other hand, is best for those who have dull, tired skin. Apart from Hada Labo’s signature hyaluronic acid formula, it also contains brightening ingredients to give you that crystal bright glow. It’s infused with Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C to brighten and even out skin tone. Alpha Arbutin can prevent skin pigmentation, dark spots, and freckles. It’s a natural antioxidant and skin brightener reduces melanin formation in an effective and safer way. Niacinamide is known for helping protect skin from environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution, while Vitamin C can help exfoliate the skin to reveal a brighter complexion. 

 

Whichever face lotion best suits your skin, make sure to apply it twice a day as after cleansing the Hada Labo way—by patting the product onto the skin to get that natural holiday glow! 

 

Planning to carry your new mochi-mochi skincare routine into the new year? The J-beauty skincare brand is treating shoppers to some exclusive promos and freebies. Simply purchase your Hada Labo products at The SM Store’s Beauty Section in SM North EDSA on December 29, 2022 to January 11, 2023 to enjoy these perks. Hada Labo face lotions and other products are available at Watsons and Zalora, and through the official Mentholatum store on Lazada and Shopee.

 

For more beauty and skincare tips, visit hadalabo.com.ph and follow @HadaLaboPH on Facebook and In

Bring out your unique and beautiful self with Careline’s new Blythe Face Party and Eyeliner Duo Stamp

This Holiday season, have fun creating different looks and moods for every party that you will be attending! It’s easy with the two new makeup products from Careline - the Blythe Face Party and Eyeliner Duo Stamp to bring out your unique and beautiful self, to complement the party theme, your outfit or your mood for the night! 

 

Start off with Blythe Face Party which has 8 multi-use shades. It comes with 4 shades of blush, 2 shades of contour, and 2 shades of highlighter that lets you stand out from simple occasions to a fun night out with your gal pals. 

 

This powder makeup also has a ton of stunning shades to choose from! There’s Berries & Cream, Black Forest, Pink Velvet, and Salted Caramel which are a variation of peachy, nude, and pink tones. Want to flaunt your best facial features? You can do just that with its Cookie Dough and Butterscotch shades of the contour that highlights your fab features.

To top it off, the highlighter in Butter Cream and Whipped Cream allows you to use the products however you want. Whether you need it as an eyeshadow, lippie, blush, – really, just about anything you want! Plus, this easy-to-apply party-perfect powder makeup suits young and oily skin, and is longer-lasting wear even in warm weather.

 

And if that’s not enough, there’s the smudge-proof and waterproof Blythe Eyeliner Duo Stamp. It is a dual-ended liquid eyeliner family that has 2 colors: Soft Brown and Black featuring a built-in stamp that now comes in 3 kinds! First is the Falling Star which is a Soft Brown eyeliner with a star stamp, and Black Magic which is a black eyeliner with a wing stamp. While the newest addition is the Eyeliner Duo Stamp in Stained Heart which features black eyeliner with a heart stamp. 

 

For adventurous beauty gurus out there, the Falling Star and Stained Heart stamp are perfect to channel your playful and creative self. And if showing off those enchanting eyes is your go-to look, the Black Magic with its wing stamp can do just the trick for you in just one glide. With such a variety of shades to choose from, playing with makeup is made easier, and more fun!

 

Express your natural glam and fab self, anytime and any way with Careline Blythe Face Party for PHP195.00 and Eyeliner Duo Stamp for only PHP220.00 available at Watsons and leading stores nationwide. Check out Careline on Facebook (@CarelineCosmetics) on Instagram (@carelineph), Lazada (bit.ly/BlytheLazada) or Shopee (bit.ly/CarelineShopeePH).

 

The narzo 50A Prime sold out in less than an hour during the 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale on Shopee

narzo Philippines closes its maiden year strong with another e-commerce achievement this December. During the 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale on Shopee, the narzo 50A Prime sold out in less than an hour, selling six (6) units per minute on average at a flash price of only PHP 6,999. 

Moreover, the narzo 50’s entire stock was also depleted within 39 minutes, selling four (4) units per minute on average at a flash price of only PHP 8,299. Both models have a 4.9/5 Product Rating on the platform, with satisfied customers pointing out the units’ high quality, good performance, and bang-for-your-buck factor.

Fans who missed out on 12.12 can still catch another wave of huge discounts and freebies this coming Payday Sale on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, Zalora, and SM Online. They can also join the Quality Sulit Holidays offline promos, running until December 31 across all 58 narzo stores nationwide, for a chance to win exclusive prizes.

Make it a Fitmas celebration and hype up your workouts while tracking your progress using the OPPO Enco X2 and OPPO Band 2

 

It’s never too late to physically and mentally prepare yourself for all the parties and holiday feasts this Christmas. Make it a Fitmas celebration and hype up your workouts while tracking your progress using the OPPO Enco X2 and OPPO Band 2. 

Immerse yourself in your workout with the OPPO Enco X2

The OPPO Enco X2 are true wireless earbuds perfect for your sweat sessions for Fitmas. Featuring a new ergonomic design, the earbuds are made to be a comfortable fit for you to wear all day. Easily control your sound with a simple squeeze or slide of your fingers on the stems of the buds to adjust the volume and pause tracks. The overall exterior of the buds is also protected with its IP54 dust and water resistance, so you can exercise without fear of damage from sweat and rain. 

 

The best feature of the OPPO Enco X2 is its smart adaptive active noise cancellation which automatically detects your surroundings and adjusts its noise cancellation levels. It blocks out noise from the streets, cars, and even planes while you workout at the gym or outdoors. With this, you can immerse yourself in studio-quality sound and hear your favorite songs clearly while enjoying a rich, deep bass.

 

 

Lasting all day, the OPPO Enco X2 lets you enjoy up to 40 hours of listening time with the charging case and 2 hours of music playback on just a 5 minute charge. It also supports wireless charging where you can simply place it on a charging pad or power up by putting it on the back of your OPPO phone. Hype yourself up and go beast mode with your favorite workout playlist using the OPPO Enco X2 for only Php 7,999 online and in-stores. 

 

Better on every move with the OPPO Band 2 

Together with your new earbuds, track your progress with the OPPO Band 2 as your newest fitness partner. With over 100 workout modes packed in a 1.57 inch large screen, you can see more of the data you need in one glance. Included in these workout modes are the new and upgraded professional tennis modes and running modes which can help you better understand your skills, provide professional data, and guide you to make your workouts more effective.

 

The OPPO Band 2 also goes beyond your sweat sessions with its high-quality sleep and health monitoring capabilities. It can track and analyze sleep cycles, snoring risks, and oxygen levels to give you a full report that lets you know if you are getting proper and sufficient rest when you sleep. It also monitors and assesses your heart rate after running, alerting you of any abnormalities for all-day protection for your heart health. 

 

The OPPO Band 2 gives you comfortable wear for 14 days straight on a full charge that also supports fast charging. A 5 minute charge can already give you a full day use for a seamless smart experience with a long battery life. The OPPO Band 2 is available for purchase online and in-stores for only Php 3,999.

 

Reach your fitness goals this Fitmas with the proper gear that will make you look forward to your workouts. For more information on the OPPO Enco X2 and OPPO Band 2, visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or check out OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 

foodpanda brings “Pau-tastic Event ng Taon” party celebration

To show appreciation and give back to its community of delivery partners, leading online quick commerce platform foodpanda brings ‘Pau-tastic Event ng Taon’ – a grand year-end party celebration for its modern-day road heroes. 

 

foodpanda’s biggest and grandest party promises a fantastic day filled with stage and onsite games and activities, star-studded OPM performances, and exciting prizes and giveaways for their Ka-panda delivery riders, bikers, e-scooters, and walkers. 

 

Three separate events will be held across the country, kicking off with an event in Davao on December 2, followed by Cebu on December 10, and capping off with a grand celebration party in Manila on December 17. 

 

According to foodpanda Philippines operations director Patricia Jacinto, this is one of the ways that the company is celebrating its delivery partners. “Throughout the year, we have witnessed the hardwork and dedication of our delivery freelancers – delivering food, groceries and more to customers around the country. So, of course, they deserve a moment to get together and enjoy themselves with their fellow Ka-pandas.”

 

“Sa mga pinagdaanan sa nakaraang taon, parang ito yung magiging time namin para makapag-relax kasama yung ibang riders. Nagpapasalamat talaga ako bilang isang freelance foodpanda rider dahil bukod sa hawak namin ang oras namin sa pagkuha ng shift, gumamagawa rin si foodpanda ng paraan para sa na pwede kami magkasama-sama para mag-bonding at mag-enjoy,” shared Stephen Sigue, a foodpanda partner rider for 2 years. 

Local artists and bands will perform at the concert show, including foodpanda’s rider ambassadors, SPC Dancing Riders. Aside from the performers, the event will not be complete without its partners and sponsors, such as narzo, SM Lanang Premier, Caltex, Unioil, Limitless by Phoenix, Motortrade Mindanao, Selecta, POSH, and CCLEX. 

“narzo has been one of the trusted partners of hardworking Filipinos, particularly Ka-pandas, providing good and reliable technology for the smartphones they can use while on the road. We’re thrilled to be part of this big event for their delivery partners and give away mobile phones and other accessories they can rely on while working daily,” said Elaine Dela Cruz, narzo PH marketing representative.

Exclusive foodpanda merchandise, such as belt bags, t-shirts, jackets, raincoats, gears, and more, will also be given away at the event. In addition, at the raffle, lucky Ka-pandas will have a chance to win gas prize vouchers, appliances, cash prizes, motorcycles, and pandaBiz startup capital worth Php 100,00. 

“These prizes are also helpful and beneficial to aid them in their line of freelance work,” said Jacinto. “pandaBiz, for instance, will provide an additional source of livelihood for our delivery partners by involving their family members as beneficiaries and helping them start their businesses.”

Ka-panda Livi Cueme, a delivery freelancer for a year now, is thankful to foodpanda for all the support provided to them. “Yung mga fuel discounts, added incentives sa quests at iba pang assistance ay malaking tulong talaga sa amin na pandagdag sa kita sa araw -araw. Madalas rin kami makatanggap ng mga giveaways at freebies galing kay foodpanda kaya dun kami excited kasi pwede rin naman magamit sa byahe habang naka-duty.”

“We are always grateful to our delivery partners as they have been important in our success and growth, along with our ecosystem of partners and customers. We always look for ways to make them feel valued and appreciatedby providing additional earnings opportunities, special incentives, and other support, or simply letting them feel the joy and happiness of a relaxed day,” added Jacinto.

foodpanda also said that aside from the programs and initiatives they already have for their delivery partners, they will continue to develop more programs and initiatives to assist and give Ka-pandas the support they need and deserve.

Puregold bags the Most Chosen Retailer 2022

Puregold is officially the go-to retail brand for majority of Filipinos as it was recently awarded as the country’s Most Chosen Retailer in the 2022 based on CRP (Consumer Reach Points) Method which accounts for the number of occasions Filipinos shop for FMCG in-home direct to consumer purchases. The award is presented by Kantar—one of the world’s biggest data analytics companies—that provides analysis and insight into all the relevant trends of Filipino consumers. 

 

In a shopper study conducted, Kantar highlighted that Puregold is able to deliver on what shoppers want most from retailers—value. Value is reflected on prices of goods and promotions that offer value for money. Puregold consistently offers the best prices for grocery goods as it cements itself as a trustworthy supplier for Filipinos.

In addition, Puregold’s impact to consumers was also driven upwards by its accessibility. With over 440 stores nationwide and increasing footprint in the provinces, Puregold squarely fits the trends noticed by Kantar in that Filipinos not only consider goods prices in their retailers, but also their proximity and accessibility.

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“As a retailer, we always try to put our customers first,” says Vincent Co, President of Puregold Price Club, Inc. “And it’s always worth celebrating that the Filipino consumers have recognized, and put us first this time.”

 

The Kantar report also indicated that outside of Puregold, the leading channel source for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) still remains to be the local sari-sari stores, with 41% of Filipinos going to their pop-up stalls. And Puregold believes that the success of sari-sari stores is the success of Puregold as well.

 

“We take a lot of pride in how thousands of sari-sari stores and small and medium-sized entrepreneurs choose Puregold and our Tindahan ni Aling Puring program as their main partner,” adds Vincent.

 

As to what the Kantar Award means to Puregold, Vincent says that it’s a sign to drive more innovation for the iconic green and gold.

 

“We’re grateful to Kantar for this recognition,” continues Vincent. “And we’re even more grateful for every customer, Perks and Aling Puring member who have trusted and supported us along the way. This is an award that couldn’t be possible without those who put their faith in us.”