Thursday, August 29, 2019

Ayala Foundation Launches New National Anthem Video

Manila Vice-Mayor Honey Lacuna at the Wreath Laying Ceremonies in front of the Bonifacio Monument together with NHCP, Ayala Foundation and Ayala Group officials, and Pulis Magiting Awardees.
In celebration of National Heroes Day, Ayala Foundation launched its new National Anthem video tittle known as "Lupang Hinirang" last August 26, 2019, at Max's Restaurant, Ground Floor, Tutuban Mall. 
“Ayala Foundation remains strongly committed to nation-building. This new National Anthem video is our way of honoring the people and communities whom we continue to serve in both modest and big ways. We are all under one flag—united as one Filipino country, one Filipino people who desire a better future for our children and better lives for all.” ~Ruel Maranan, president of Ayala Foundation

Ang kahalagahan ng ating National Anthem ay kasing halaga ng ating kalayaan na bahagi na ng ating nakaraang pinagtagumpayan ng ating mga ninuno at mga tagapagtanggol...

Our country has been through a lot through the years so long with our National Anthem, along with it is different versions and videos has been all these years. Ayala foundation's newest video features everyday Filipino heroes, those who work hard for themselves, their families, and the country day-to-day while, at the same time, showcasing the country’s accelerated growth and prosperity.
“As Ayala celebrates its 185th anniversary, we would like to highlight the spirit of collaboration, partnership, and volunteerism that is embedded in Ayala’s corporate culture. This new National Anthem video is just one way for us to show how Ayala’s 45,000-strong workforce is committed to serving the nation.” ~John Philip Orbeta, group head for corporate resources at Ayala Corporation
Volunteers from Ayala companies likewise appeared in the video, showcasing their kagitingan and demonstrating Ayala’s commitment to building the nation. They were joined by volunteers from Ayala’s partner communities and institutions.


The new National Anthem video adheres to the Ayala Foundation’s ongoing Maging Magiting campaign, which promotes the love of country and recognizing the extraordinary virtues of ordinary Filipinos. It was developed and produced by Ayala Foundation, with the support of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and will be shown in all Ayala Cinemas starting September 2019.

Ayala Foundation Launches New National Anthem Video on National Heroes Day.
(L-R): Charmaine Bauzon, AVP, Ayala Malls Operations Head - Luzon; Celerina Amores, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Ayala Foundation; John Philip Orbeta, Chief Human Resources Officer, Managing Director & Head - Corporate Resources Group, Ayala Corporation; Dr. Rene Escalante, Chairman, National Historical Commission of the Philippines; and Melo Acuña, veteran journalist.
The new video features everyday Filipino heroes, those who work hard for themselves, their families, and the country day-to-day while, at the same time, showcasing the country’s accelerated growth and prosperity.

The video is coming soon to all Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide.
Maging magiting—sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.

For more information, visit www.ayalafoundation.org.



Thursday, August 22, 2019

Shopee and Unilever promote charity with successful #BeautyThatCares Sale

UNICEF, The Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Future Faces benefit from the sale


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with Unilever, the leading beauty and personal care company in the Philippines, for the #BeautyThatCares sale in August. The campaign was a big success as it leveraged e-commerce to increase awareness for UNICEF, The Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Future Faces. 
“We are very proud to partner with Unilever for this philanthropic cause. This partnership has given us the opportunity to empower our users to support causes they believe in. Through the #BeautyThatCares sale, participating advocacy groups are able to reach a wider audience. Aside from our post-sale donation, we hope the continued support from our users will go a long way for these groups." ~Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines
The sale, which ran from August 7 to 9, gave Shopee users the opportunity to show their support for causes they believe in by buying Unilever products on the shopping platform. 20% of the proceeds from the sale went to the three partner organizations of Unilever.
“The #BeautyThatCares philosophy is grounded in purpose: to care for the people, the society, and the planet. Each brand under the Unilever Beauty and Personal Care category has its own thrust, acting as a compass for all its campaigns and innovations. It's not just about what products we put out, but also why we develop them at all. We want Filipinos to feel that they are being cared for by the brands they love. We are grateful for our partnership with Shopee—they have allowed us to reach more people online and raise the visibility of our purpose.” ~Dorothy Dee-Ching, Unilever Philippines’ Vice President for Beauty and Personal Care
Benefitting from the sale are:
  • UNICEF - champions the rights of children everywhere in the world so they can reach their full potential.
  • The Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce - advocates for safe workplaces that promote equality.
  • Future Faces - a group of young adults that use repurposed plastics to provide nutritious meals to children in impoverished areas.


Shop Unilever personal care products on its official store on Shopee at  https://shopee.ph/unilever_personalcare. 

Visit the Shopee website at https://shopee.ph/ and download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.





About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.


Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo to join Shopee in a wide range of initiatives, starting with 9.9 Super Shopping Day

“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest athletes of our time. He is an inspiration to many, and his dedication to football matches the deep commitment we have towards our users. Together with Cristiano Ronaldo, we look forward to creating a lasting positive impact on our region.” ~Chris Feng, Chief Executive Officer at Shopee
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces its partnership with global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo as its newest brand ambassador. Cristiano Ronaldo will work with Shopee in a wide range of initiatives to engage and inspire people in the region, starting with Shopee’s signature annual shopping event, 9.9 Super Shopping Day.


Cristiano Ronaldo joins Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day
Shopee’s announcement of Cristiano Ronaldo as its latest brand ambassador is in line with the return of its signature annual shopping event, 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Cristiano Ronaldo will join a series of initiatives as Shopee brings users and fans across the region closer to the global football icon:
  • Cristiano Ronaldo stars in Shopee’s newest 9.9 TVC: Cristiano Ronaldo will be at the center of Shopee’s new television commercial premiering on August 16, which will air in all seven Shopee markets in the region.
  • Watch Cristiano Ronaldo live only on Shopee: In a first for Southeast Asia and Taiwan, fans will be able to get up close and personal with Cristiano Ronaldo via a range of exclusive content available only on Shopee Live. More information will be announced on Shopee’s app and social media platforms at a later date.
“I am proud to be Shopee’s brand ambassador as we share the same ambition to be the best in our fields. I am always improving my game for my fans and my team, just as Shopee innovates to benefit their users in this region. I am excited by this partnership, and I look forward to creating more special moments for my fans together with Shopee.” ~Cristiano Ronaldo
Catch the premiere of Shopee’s television commercial with Cristiano Ronaldo on August 16.

Find out more about Cristiano Ronaldo and 9.9 Super Shopping Day at http://shopee.ph/ShopeexRonaldo.

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




About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.



Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Shopee and Unilever team up for #BeautyThatCares Sale

Championing charity through e-commerce for the people, for the society, and for the planet

“We are very happy and excited for the Unilever #BeautyThatCares Sale, which allows us to support inspiring advocacy groups. Shopee has always believed in promoting the empowerment of people, equality in society, and environmental conservation, which is why this partnership is important to us. We hope that our users are inspired by the campaign and learn more about these advocacies.” ~Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, teams up with Unilever to launch the #BeautyThatCares sale from August 7 to 9. Consumers can get exclusive freebies, deals, and discounts up to 75% off when they buy from Unilever brands like Cream Silk, Closeup, Love Beauty and Planet, and more on Shopee.


Shopee and Unilever’s #BeautyThatCares campaign will support three organizations namely UNICEF, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Future Faces.
  • Cream Silk will be partnering with UNICEF, the leading organization that helps children around the world fight for their rights and reach their potential. 
  • Meanwhile, CloseUp is teaming up with the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, a group that promotes workplace equality.
  • Lastly, environment-conscious line Love Beauty and Planet will be supporting Future Faces, a student-led group that provides nutritious meals to children in impoverished areas"

The special sale will run from August 7 to 9 and features discounts up to 75% off. Early-bird buyers on August 9 can also look forward to freebies including t-shirts, drawstring bags, and limited edition products with a special #BeautyThatCares packaging.

Shop the Unilever #BeautyThatCares sale at https://shopee.ph/BeautyThatCares. 

Visit the Shopee website at https://shopee.ph/ and download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.


Peppa Pig Celebrations Live at the Theater Solaire 2019


Peppa Pig’s Celebration tells the story of how truly special it is to collect and treasure shared memories. Peppa Pig’s Celebration tells the story of how truly special it is to collect and treasure shared memories.


The play starts off as Peppa Pig arrives home to a special surprise Mummy Pig has been secretly working on. Peppa and George both too curious to wait, so Mummy Pig shares with them the surprise Family Photo Album, where they find a collection of precious pictures.


This charming 85-minute* live show is filled with family fun, friendship, teamwork, giant bouncing balls, lots of new songs, surprises and of course, snorts of laughter! We will be taken on a fun musical journey to remember with some of the family’s favorite memories which we are certain the whole family will love.


The shows are supported by our partners: Dr. Kong Philippines, Business Mirror, Business World & Philippine Star.




Hurry and secure your tickets now at Ticket World via this link http://bit.ly/peppapig2019


Friday, July 26, 2019

Moms and Babies Can Now Enjoy Playtime Online and Win More, as Lazada and Pampers Celebrate their Second Super Brand Day on July 26!


Today Lazada and Pampers Celebrate their Second Super Brand Day. Moms and Babies Can Now Enjoy Playtime Online and Win prizes. The first in-app livestream of #PampersGrandPlayday will showcase baby shower games, toddler playday, and a chance for parents to win up to P100,000 worth of prizes, exciting promos, and packages.

Manila, Philippines, July 2019 – More than just tickles and giggles, playtime with babies is crucial in unlocking the endless possibilities for their mental and social development. Play is how children learn about themselves, others, and the world around them, and is equally critical in building a child’s confidence, and all the fundamental skills they’ll need to grow up happy and healthy!
Parents are a baby’s first playmates so to support them in the critical and fun time of their lives that’s why Pampers, the world’s top-selling diaper brand, and Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping destination, are teaming up again for their second Super Brand Day. On July 26 both brands will launch the first-ever online #PampersGrandPlayday with exciting deals and promotions parents and babies will surely enjoy.
“We are excited to be rolling out our Pampers Super Brand Day on LazMall for the second year in a row with #PampersGrandPlayday. Lazada is the one reliable platform through which Pampers can connect with our customers in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam and simultaneously, create limitless opportunities for babies to enjoy the wonderful world of play, taking it offline and now to our virtual screens.” ~Akhil Meshram, Pampers Philippines Brand Manager
Play Games and Win Prizes LIVE with Our Celebrity Moms and Dads!
During #PampersGrandPlayday on the Super Brand Day, Pampers will feature 20 moms and 20 babies who will be playing baby games live on the Lazada app at 12nn and 4pm. Half of the winners will get to join the live baby play date games with Andi Manzano and Baby Olivia while the other half will join #ProDad Troy Montero for some baby shower games. All 20 moms and babies chosen will win a play and party package worth Php 15,000!

There are even bigger prizes up for grabs. For moms who weren’t selected to join the in-app livestream, they can still win Php 100,000 of funds to be used for their baby’s future. Just stay tuned to the play events happening via the Lazada Facebook page and app at 6pm.

Catch Huge Deals and Giveaways from Pampers and its partners on Lazada!
The second run of the Lazada and Pampers Super Brand Day is made even more exciting as parents can take home special deals up to 35% off for one day only - time to get those #lesslawlaw diapers and give baby #moregalaw! Parents can also look forward to even more prizes and up to 80% off from other partners such as Fisherprice, Chicco, Bright Starts, Joie, Mega Bloks, Nuna, Thomas & Friends, Aqua Scale, Bonakid, Promil Four, and Promil Gold, exclusively available in the LazMall Pampers flagship store.

July 26 will be a full day of different diaper deals but here is a sneak peek of what to expect between 12 midnight to 2am:
•Toy box of Pampers Baby Dry New Born (80pcs) - Taped Diapers at Php 324.35 (35% off) •Pampers Baby Dry Small (152pcs) - Taped Diapers at Php 715.00 (35% off) •Pampers Baby Dry Extra Extra Large (84pcs) - Diaper Pants at Php 792.00 (28% off) •Pampers Baby Dry Extra Large (104pcs) - Diaper Pants at Php 792.00 (28% off) •Pampers Baby Dry Large (136pcs) - Taped Diapers at Php 825.00 (25% off)
“Digitally-savvy parents of babies and young children are increasingly researching and seeking out baby-related product purchases online, yet will not compromise on the authenticity of such products. LazMall will continue to provide the highest quality online shopping experience with international mother and baby brands like Pampers, to give all parents peace of mind when shopping for their young children.” ~Emma Chavarot, Chief Business Officer of Lazada Philippines
For more information, check out the Pampers Super Brand Day Page on LazMall here. Visit the following social media pages too for more updates: https://www.facebook.com/PampersPh/, instagram.com/pampersph, https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines, and instagram.com/lazadaph.


Last year, Pampers held its first Super Brand Day on Lazada with #BabyMarathon – a 42-minute virtual marathon with exclusive vouchers, product offers, limited-edition products, and offline events.




About Pampers
For more than 50 years, parents have trusted Pampers to care for their babies. Pampers is a part of The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) and is the #1-selling diaper worldwide. Every day, more than 25 million babies in 100 countries around the world wear Pampers. Pampers offers a complete range of diapers, wipes and training pants designed to provide protection and comfort for every stage of baby’s development. Visit www.pampers.com to learn more about Pampers products, join the Pampers Rewards programme, and find ideas and information to help you and your baby ‘love the change’ together.

About Lazada Group
Founded in 2012, Lazada Group is the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia. Lazada is accelerating progress in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam through commerce and technology. With the largest logistics and payments networks in the region, Lazada is a part of our consumers’ daily lives in the region and we aim to serve 300 million shoppers by 2030. Since 2016, Lazada is the Southeast Asia flagship platform of the Alibaba Group powered by its cutting-edge technology infrastructure. 


Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Shopee's first-ever scholarship program in the Philippines

Shopee launches its first-ever scholarship program, Shopee Scholars, in the Philippines. Three children of Shopee sellers will receive a 1-year scholarship grant worth ₱100,000 each.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches its first-ever scholarship program called Shopee Scholars for the benefit of Shopee sellers and their families. Eligible Shopee sellers can sign up for a chance to receive a one-year scholarship worth ₱100,000 for their children. 
“Shopee is excited to launch its first-ever scholarship program with the aim of helping sellers achieve their hopes and dreams for their children. We want to further engage our sellers through this exciting program and help develop the Filipino youth to become future leaders and innovators.” ~Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines
Starting July 19, Shopee sellers who are active for 6 months or more on the Shopee platform and have a shop rating of no less than 4 out of 5 stars can start nominating their children for the scholarship program. In order to qualify, their child must also be an incoming college student or currently enrolled in a university. 

In order to participate, sellers need to follow these steps: 
  1. Sign up through https://shopee.ph/shopee-scholars.
  2. Attach the necessary documents.
  3. Shopee scholarship nominee should submit a 300-500 essay for the program. 

For more information about Shopee Scholars Program, visit https://shopee.ph/shopee-scholars or check out Shopee’s Facebook page.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Visit https://shopee.ph for more information. 

The deadline for applications is on August 2, 2019.




About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.