Shopee Taps VICE GANDA as Newest Brand Endorser

She's the one and only unkabogable Vice Ganda and she's the new brand ambassador for Shopee. This comes as they launch the 9.9 Super Shopping Day (starting on the 1st of September) plus new efforts to digitize Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. They partnered with the League of Provinces (hence the lawmakers present in the event) which they hope to help local entrepreneurs get tapped on the platform. Mind you, the org has a membership of over 81 provinces so there's definitely a lot who could benefit from it. They'll be trained and also guided how to get onboard the platform (just like what they've done in the past) but of course, with an entirely new audience.

Was this a shade????? LOL!

Shopee is also making this event a good one as they implemented FREE SHIPPING everyday, up to 70 percent off on products sold on Shopee LIVE, plus more discounts on the Fashion and Beauty category. This is good news for those who are into make up, grooming, and those who plan to change their wardrobe soon.

Here's Vice Ganda's statement when she was announced as the brand ambassador.

Brands that I saw during the event include itel, the good people from Pfizer, Vice Cosmetics, Shigetsu, INSPI, Mikana (who had awesome accessories btw!), Platinum Karaoke, and my favorite these days GameXtreme (heck I bought a lot of games from there!). There are also phone brands like Tecno, OPPO, Vivo, clothing brands like Penshopee, OXGN, Bench, Regatta, shoe brands KEDS and Crocs. So imagine the things you can get on 9.9!

They've got the right endorser today, and I wish Shopee gets back on track. They encourage you to install it, or re-install if that's the case. Those discounts are seriously good.

Discounts and Promos as "Beko Sends Love This Christmas!"

I just had so much fun over at the BEKO event as they announce their plans this December when "Beko Sends Love This Christmas". They were so proud of having Judy Ann Santos as their first brand ambassador this year and surely, people trust her a lot, they're putting the cherry on top by giving various promos and activities to make sure you get special discounts and free home appliances from Beko, Europe's number one appliance brand.

Beko knows how Christmas is very important for Filipinos so this season, they're making sure those items on your Christmas wish list will be in stores this 2022. From freezers with MinFrost Technology, to Split Type Airconditioners that's got wifi connection and control, to HarvestFresh enabled refrigerators, and the new vacuum cleaners and washing machines, there's a perfect Beko model just for you!

With purchases made on Beko products, you can stand to win in raffle prizes like Fuel Cards or a Family Vacation to a Philippine destination like Coron, Boracay or Davao. 5 winners weekly will get free fuel cards worth 5 thousands pesos, I'm sure every person with a car would certainly appreciate. If you purchase 10-26K, you get 1 raffle ticket. If you buy more than 26K til 40K, you get 2 raffle entries for that. Anything above 40K will get 3 raffle tickets, make sure you register this via bekopromos.ph and read the fine print. Who wouldn't love that Beko love!

Trusted by homes in over 140 countries, Beko is just starting to make Filipino lives better. You may also see information about this on @bekoph social channels, make sure you follow them there too!

Congratulations Beko, you've done remarkably well in the last few years and have a lot of time ahead of you to grow in the Philippine market. Thank you to the nice people who included us in your celebration a few days ago, I can't wait to see how people will react with the few more appliances you plan to launch very soon!

Get Ang Paos For Discounts and Treats at CROCS Stores

Bretman and AC Bonifacio's favorite Crocs is treating customers to special gifts this Chinese New Year. Since it's the year of the Water Tiger, they're in a giving mood for those that purchase regularly priced Crocs footwear from January 28th to February 28, 2022. They're giving you Ang Paos (customary Red envelope) in Crocs stores nationwide or at the offcial Crocs web store crocs.com.ph.

All you need to do is present your receipt and get it at Crocs stores, it will contain vouchers which will equate to a different treat just on these dates. You can get a Php100 discount on your next footwear purchase (regularly priced of course!) or get a free fancy Jibbitz which makes Crocs even better if you're into that kind of fun and design. Each Ang Pao can only be used in one transaction so make sure your next purchase is worth it, perhaps you can buy a family or friend another pair just for the heck of it!

Participating branches include SM MOA, Megamall, North Edsa, Pampanga, Cebu and Davao. You can also get it from Ayala Malls like Trinoma, Bonifacio High Street, ATC and other participating malls nationwide. Don't take my word for it, just head on to your nearest branch and ask about it!

Awesome 95% OFF Deals at the Peculiar Eyewear Store on Shopee

 

It's already summer and you've probably junked your vacation plans outside Manila/outside the country or your respective favorite cities, but don't fret because there's a lot of places you can still go to safely despite the pandemic. As long as you follow safety protocols, get yourself tested + vaccinated and choose the people who you'll be with, then you will be fine. 

Now aside from protecting yourself from the threats of COVID, you also have to protect yourself from the rays of the sun. Now I'm not just talking about your skin, but your eyes too. Ultraviolet Light or what is known as UV light is harmful to the eyes and prolonged exposure to it may damage your cornea. Even if it's cloudy or if you are under a shade, it still can reach you so having eye wear with UV400 protection can get block 99-100% of it. Aside from that, there are also blue light that can be found everywhere. It may come from the sun, your gadgets, TV's, computer screens, tablets and smartphones also emit it. This may cause macular degeneration and eyestrain so protecting the thing that you use to see the world is of course, indispensable. Investing in something like Peculiar eyewear for example would do good especially in a tropical country like ours. It's the only one in the Philippines that is for its UV400 and blue light blocking technology. What I like about it though is not just the function, but the different styles they have for men and women.

 

I'm a weirdo, so if I'd be in charge of what I wear everyday, I would kind of not conform to normal looks. I'd be adventurous at times, but if it would require something formal, I can do that too. It just depends on what I feel in a certain time of day, or what I feel when I wake up, when I work out, or just the occasion I need to go to. There may not be that much events nowadays, but that doesn't excuse anyone not to look good or presentable while in online meetings so make sure you're not part of that statistic. Their frames are well designed, they look good, and works as they even went the mile giving free kits to prove it blocks harmful blue light.

Some of their newest designs also look very classy like the Louise, the Clubmaster and the Hugo. If you already know what frames or shape looks good on you, you can get them this 5.5 Shopee Brands Festival wherein you can get different Peculiar Eyewear products for over 95% OFF its original price, no joke! The Louise has that preppy look which you can either pair with the same style of clothes, or pin striped suits or shirts. The Clubmaster on the other hand is more for those who would want something that's thicker on top to hide part of the eyebrows when ladies forget them or perhaps if you want to look more mature and serious for a little while then you can get that style. You can also opt for the Hugo if you prefer something more square or wide, a little fresher looking face as its frames are more out there and has less covering when you need to. Then if you would like something which you can use in different times of the day without changing lenses, then get the Huge Square Gold Photochromic Transition Pro Anti-radiation piece so you can have less fuss if you choose to use it the whole day whether you are indoor or outdoors. Now that's going to be very useful if you are running errands or doing business. That means no matter how light or dark situations are, you're still protected. Isn't that amazing?!

 

Function should never mean you would have to give up style. Now if you're up to it, you can visit the official Shopee store at https://shopee.ph/peculiarsodd. You can get the Peculiar Eyewear LOUISE here, the CLUBMASTER here and the HUGO here. They're available in different colors, you can opt to choose different styles and use them to match what you're wearing in your next online meeting, event, office work or game. I'm doing that now and planning ahead, add to cart ha! Then make sure you also use your discount and free shipping vouchers to make the deal even sweeter!

Now you know where to get em, go get em now!

Keep Yourselves Protected with Unilever Hygiene 101 Kit on Shopee

Today, more than ever is a moment that we should reflect on things. Just recently, they announced 9,595 individuals have been declared COVID-19 positive. That's a scary number and it shouldn't be taken lightly. I've been an advocate of grooming, especially for men, of which some have clearly no idea what to do with products that are tailored fit for us. Aside from that, I'm sure everyone is in a hurry to make sure that their surroundings are clean, and I'm so glad companies like UNILEVER is making sure their products are now more accessible to consumers. 

This March 27-29, they are having a HYGIENE 101 sale on popular shopping app Shopee. Hygiene products from the official UNILEVER store will have up to 50% OFF regular price and several discount bundles will be done so you can get more for the price you pay for it. Aside from that, they will also give away free gifts and give away discount vouchers exclusive on this store (https://shopee.ph/unilever_personalcare).

Every lovers favorite toothpaste Closeup Cool Mint comes in a value twin pack taking 50% OFF on the second tube's price. I like this because it's sharp and minty, plus it makes teeth shiny. It's also anti cavity and anti bacterial, it would be good if you're breathing fresh too during these times when we're often masked up all day.  (https://shp.ee/r72wkevhttps://shp.ee/r72wkev)

I've used the new Lifebuoy products recently, and I can't get it out of my head. The fragrance is just amazing, not to mention how it rids of bacteria. Washing hands, and the body, is essential especially in this weird year. So make sure you don't run out of soap during these days, I'd like to panic but since this is readily available on Shopee, I won't have to. You can see it here https://shp.ee/ku7zndb. If you think the price is steep for the hand wash, don't even think so because a little of it goes a long way. I've had it in our home for several months now because I saw how cost effective each bottle is.https://shp.ee/r72wkevhttps://shp.ee/r72wkev

Cif on the other hand can take care of different surfaces. If you are cleaning your sofa, your bed, different kinds of material, Cif can take care of that. You can get it from here https://shp.ee/t4az3ft and it will be a cinch to clean those areas you don't know how to start with.

I always clean the bathroom and without these two, it would be so tough to do it. It doesn't make the floor sandy, nor does it leave chemical marks on the tiles. This makes it easy to clean up, I usually just initially clean with a scrub, then put these on the tiles and surfaces, then leave it for a few minutes. I wash it again and scrub some more, then it will make everything clean. I also make sure I wipe things dry because being wet is the best friend of germs, this helps me get rid of them. Go get them here and make sure you use voucher codes okay? Check here https://shp.ee/nvpq2rt

Surf has always been my go to washing machine detergent and fabric conditioner. It's not expensive either and they have it in bigger packs. Plus it smells nice and minty even if I have to hang clothes in not so sunny parts of my garage. You can get the fabric conditioner here https://shp.ee/g9bw9x9

If you've got a bit of stains in what you are cleaning, go for Breeze as it gets rid of that and bacteria too. I always want to have that bacteria removing feature because you can't really be too sure these days. People perspire a lot too because of summer so it would be really best for that.  You can get Breeze here https://shp.ee/jgztjdb

If you would like a discount on these items, use the code UNIHYGIENE101 so you can get a lot off for purchases more than Php 1,199 (minimum). Other than that, there's always free shipping and lots of discounts in app that you can use so you get delivery fees waived if you plan to make your hygiene measures a reality today. Download the Shopee app too because most discounts happen there. It's available on the App Store and Google Play, go get them tiger!

ASUS ZenBook Laptops P15,000 OFF

The last time I was in an ASUS press conference I was asking their offers for what seems to be a need now for most Filipinos. A mixed learning environment of in school or distance learning with modules is being implemented in the country and people are in need of notebooks. This means that countless homes who lack laptop units need one ASAP. Being a brand who has been releasing in different price points, I simply ask what they could do with the current situation. I think this is their answer.

Yes, select premium ASUS zenbook laptops are now made more affordable by taking off up to 15,000 pesos per unit. Now that is going to be a big help to filipinos who would want a new laptop for the coming school year. ASUS ZenBook S13, ASUS ZenBook S, ASUS ZenBook 13/14 is included in this recent promo. 

The ASUS ZenBook S is a small formed laptop with an ergolift hinge, but powerful with an Intel i7 8550U Processor inside. The ASUS ZenBook S13 has both power and beauty, aluminum body in Utopia Blue color and seriously portable at 1.1 Kg. The ASUS ZenBook 14 is a compact 14 inch laptop with a frameless nano edge display and a NVIDIA GeForce MX250 on it, your mid-gamer and video editing friends would envy you if you had this. 

These are just a few of your Work at Home laptops waiting for you to get them. You can buy them via ph.store.asus.com to have it delivered straight to your doorstep.

SHOPEE’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day

They launched this yesterday and I got a taste of it last night when most of the products that went on sale was 99 pesos, which in this day and age is just unbelievable!

People who went to the launch are probably still doing the Shopee pee pee pee peepee pee pee jingle performed by Shopee’s very own celebrity ambassador Anne Curtis. It was a treat! Participating brands could give as much as 99 percent off on their merchandise and giving away freebies from now until September 9.

They also have shake promos ongoing so you could get Shopee coins and use them to deduct the peso equivalent even on the sale price.

If it’s your first time to buy, you can use my code and get a discount off your first purchase. Thank me later!

Free shipping, awesome deals, go download the app now on ios and Android. I’ve been so addicted to it plus it’s safe because I do all transactions through the app.

KUMAGCOW

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Download EATIGO for WOW Wednesdays!

I am fond of food, I mean who doesn't right? Well honestly, if it were all affordable I'd probably have more. Saving a buck or two wouldn't be bad either, have you heard about EATIGO? If not then you should know more about it. You will love it the moment you install the app wether on iPhone or Android.

Aside from the lovely restaurants on the app, the discounts are huge! Imagine this April 18, they'll have 50% OFF promos all day, and they're not even joking.

Where you say? Restaurants like Barcino, Dillingers 1903, Alta at Ascott BGC, Gelatofix and Vengo. There are tons more in the the app. WOW Wednesday will have their own section, so it'll be easier to navigate in the app so your Wednesday won't be boring anymore. If you want, you can reserve seats ahead of time 12am on April 16, no fuss! Download it off Google Play or the App Store, it'll be all there!

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Enjoy exclusive 20% off tickets to Chris Botti concert with Citi Credit Cards

I've always remebered Chris Botti as the world class trumpet player whom Ms. Cecile Van Straten (Chuvaness) was always fond with. He's good looking, very talented and has wowed audiences worldwide. This March 3, they will make history in Manila as he comes to the Philippines with world renowned superstar Sting for a very intimate concert at the Grand Ballroom of Marriot Hotel in Resorts World Manila. He has also performed with tons of celebrities in his belt like Josh Groban, Aerosmith and David Foster. I would have wanted to watch him live but honestly I find the tickets too expensive. Although the talent would generally equate for that price, some may need discounts for it so it was quite a good thing Citibank stepped in. You see, if you use your Citi Credit Cards or Citi Debit Cards to purchase tickets, you'll automatically get 20% off the original price. 

You get world class jazz music at a better price when you get them at TicketWorld outlets today. Visit www.ticketworld.com.ph too. Botti and Sting: Together Up Close and Personal information is also available at citibank.com.ph or call them at 9959999. 

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Starmobile Sale on Lazada!

It looks like Starmobile is out with a huge sale on Lazada. It'll be running until the 26th of July so you better hurry if you're looking for a worthy, affordable phone that's got good specs.

Have you seen the Starmobile OCTA? It's an Octa Core with 2GB RAM and NFC technology. Originally, it was priced at Php 16,990 but they're taking 50% off of its price. Now it's only Php 8,490 and comes with a bluetooth speaker, mic and wireless charger. It's also got a 5inch full hd display so you're only going to see sharp photos and videos. The phone can multitask and take superb photos with its 18MP camera. 

If you're gearing towards a tougher battery life and Live Digital TV, you can opt for the Starmobile Knight. You can use the 13MP camera for photos and videos too, but remember that it's also a phone so it's convenient to carry around. It's priced Php 9,990, very affordable for its features. It's Quad Core with 2 GB RAM and has a 5.5 inch screen too, perfect for watching your favorite shows.

The Starmobile Turbo on the other hand is more affordable, maybe better for students and kids. It only costs Php 4,990 so you basically save a thousand bucks with this plus a free Monopod and Starmobile UNO B206 like the other phones. 

Use the code STARMOBILE too so you can get Php 2,000 off the Starmobile gadgets located here http://www.lazada.com.ph/shop-starmobile of course they have to be more than the amount so you can avail this. It will work only until August 20, so you've got plenty of days to spare. Tell me if you've got one already! :)

Ciao!

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A Uratex Foam Plant Visit

If you've got a bed, a pillow or soft foamy things at home, most often than not you've got a URATEX product. The company that have started to produce polyurethane foam in 1968 by Robert Cheng promised only one thing in particular, to provide comfort for life.

We visited their plant in Muntinlupa a few months ago and it was a first for me. Honestly, I felt like a kid going on a field trip. Though the place was filled with onlookers wondering who we were, and what we were doing there. Security was strict, you can't go walking or crossing the street if you're not in a designated area. They said it's because they wanted both visitors and employees to be safe since their trucks and forklifts travel very fast inside the plant. A single mishap would disrupt production and they just want things in order. That part is really understandable.

Each foam maker have their own formula in making this, but what they are basically doing is trapping air inside the product after having chemical reaction. These chemicals are stored in huge silos inside their property and are kept in constant temperatures to make that perfect foam. It is in liquid form and when they get combined in the machines, they just let it expand and stay on its form.

A special wax paper is also used so it wouldn't stick on the conveyor belt. It just basically "happens" on its own then they let it rise.

Then they cut it into the length of their warehouse so it could be arranged and sit to dry them for a few days. You might think it's already good foam at its state but inside, it's still hot, wet and raw. 

They use huge cranes to arrange these on lanes that are also either manually done or computerized. The drying also goes in stages and after it dries you can already cut them up for whatever purpose you want to use it for.

They also use metal rods so they can stick it into these foams to check for temperature. The outside layer may look dry but it's bubbling hot inside if it just came out of the machines. People here take precautions so none of them get into an accident as safety is their first priority especially in this part of the production.

They cut up those huge logs into blocks like these, some of which could be 10x as big as your bed. Different densities for different applications. If you want a softer bed, a softer foam. If you want a firmer bed, then they can make you one as hard as a rock.

They drop, spin and cut them with knives and hot wires so they would look like your everyday foam beds. They also have these processes organized so they don't have to go to other warehouses to finish one product. 

They even make special foams for sound proofing, the ones under the carpet, or the ones carved like hands for sports events like UAAP or PBA. I'm sure you've seen some of that!

As part of URATEX's environmental responsibility, they don't waste any materials and use them jagged cuts to create new foams for flooring and carpet appliques. Unfortunately, old foams would not be safe to recycle because of hygienic purposes. It's understandable because imagine the years of dirt that goes through every bed in a lifetime. Uratex is always finding ways to be environmentally responsible, starting in their own turf in Alabang. Utilities, Water, garbage, packaging, are all monitored so they would be sure to keep clean in the facility.

If you wish to visit them at their Parañaque plant, they've got a full store too in front of the property. The store can cater to your needs if you need plastic, foam, quality premium beds that can satisfy even the most discriminating people. For those who want to have the dreamiest place to sleep when they get home from work, I suggest you also try and check their premium mattresses - especially the models that are firm to lie on, some of which are so awesome, soft and cuddly to sleep in - we all tried it there. Oh yes! The whole line is available for viewing, so you may go ahead and try it out if you're looking for the perfect bed. We just did!

It was a joy to be with very nice people from Uratex, thank you so much for having me that afternoon. I enjoyed it a lot, and really learned so much in just a few hours. Thank you and I hope the next time I write about them, I can tell you more about why I have Uratex in my home too.

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