When I heard of it initially I didn't know what it meant, but LOHAS basically is Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability. Taiwan Excellence brought the cause to Market!Market! this morning with no less than Miss Universe Catriona Gray, a fitting face because this is something that she feels so strong about and they talked lengthy about it in what they call LOHAS DAYS Activate, which makes a lot of sense in this day and age.
Fitness sessions and lifestyle experiences, with the tons of brand that Taiwan has, they will be showcasing them at the Activity Center from September 12-14 to support your goals.
Check out what we saw at the event:
Aropec for water and diving gear, Besv Folding bikes, Acer Swift Laptops, Vinxper wine accessories, Hepty Extinguishers, Atunas Yoga and Fitness equipment, ASUS laptops, FECA Slam dunk Basketball Kit, GIANT XTC SLR 29, and more.
Josephine Shun of TECO says "Taiwan is serious about health, and the idea is very simple which is why we launched a program like LOHAS. This is health and lifestyle using Taiwanese technology. We are currently third in the world exporting fitness machines. Running along the mountain, the ocean and the warm smile, that is LOHAS and we want you to enjoy what you see around you!"
Director Alex Lai of the Taiwan Trade office in Manila says "LOHAS is not just strength, but a choice, the way we live. This is not just limited to us, but the generations to come. We have 70 Taiwanese companies presenting 30 products like folding bikes, eco products, and excited about you enjoying the fitness classes which we will hold here at the activity center. There is something for everyone, this is carefully selected to match your market and most of them have awards. You will also have the mascot to make sure you'll have fun today. On 17-19 there will be a Taiwan expo on SMX Convention center where you can find even more companies to grow your business with."
Catriona Gray says "As the LOHAS ambassador in the Philippines, I'm excited to make you enjoy fitness and a healthy lifestyle. I am very proud to represent them, many of us know it is attainable. A healthy sustainable life is achievable, we get to encourage our friends too. Like this year, I got into running because I wanted to move, it made me happy, I guess it's endorphins. My schedule is crazy but I wanted to have an achievable routine, so I do pilates, stretch, get in the water, it should fit your lifestyle. You need to take care of your mind spirit and body. I'm really inspired by their LOHAS movement, they enjoy it, use their spaces, something that we can learn and adapt in the Philippines. I love getting sleep, have a night without phones, eat good food, not just convenient food. We have to schedule time with activities, we are busy but we have to have some of it for ourselves."
She adds "Making conscious decisions is what sustainability is. I am conscious about water bottles, fashion, we need to look for solutions that impact the community. The car free days, the community runs, small actions that we can do for the environment."
If you want to join the fitness and wellness sessions, see exhibits and products from Taiwan, they will be there til the 14th so make sure you head down to Market!Market! or their FB page for updates by searching TaiwanExcellence.ph on the platform.
Of course they're bringing their best at the CES 2025, and why not, they've been doing it for 31 years. What's good is that they're going to concentrate more in their display technology, because as you may know, they've been industry leaders in the market. This will surely please a lot of people involved in home entertainment, professionals who want to know what could be possible for smartphones, tablets, wearables, projectors, even gaming monitors and in car displays included. This will all be in their NXTPAPER 4.0.
Apart from the usual fare, their dipping their hands in AI and what it can do for consumers. Imagine building full smart homes with their products, with real solutions for energy efficiency especially for their air conditioners, fridges, washers, smart devices and even networking devices. They will also be doing a little number about their Super Bowl partnerships, one that would interest folks from the US and fans of the game. See how they inspire more people with it. The presscons will be on the 6th at Mandalay Bay South Convention Center. The booth will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall, just look for 17704 and the TCL logos, they're there!
The Philippines favorite fry brand POTATO CORNER recently announced the return of two of their most fun tater cuts, the Potato Corner Loopys and Harvest Chips. We all know them for having those hot, fresh off the fryer flavored French Fries, and this time, they want to give you options which you can mix with your usual lovely fare.
The Loopys are these potato wonders that are cut like twirls have more real estate to put your favorite flavors on, so aside from getting you more filled and satisfied, you have an intense flavor profile as the signature Potato Corner flavors cover it.
The Harvest Chips on the other hand are very special. Aside from it being a potato product, it comes from produce planted and harvested from Benguet. They did this with Gawad Kalinga, an NGO that helps develop communities. With this cooperation, they are able to freshly fry thinner, crispier chips, which you can also mix with the other cut types and snack products.
Potato Corner has this in SOLO sizes or even TERA MIX. To give you an idea, you have the option to mix this up with the Crunchy Chicken Pops, and have Loopys or Harvest Chips together with it. Check out the social channels of Potato Corner if you want to know more about it!
Whenever I hear her name, I remember countless artists, celebrities that have been able to experience the Cathy Valencia Advanced Skin Clinic. Results that you can't deny, which is why she's still the premiere name to trust in the industry. Recently, they celebrated their 18th year in the business. It was also her birthday, so she threw a thanksgiving party for her most loyal clientele, her celebrity endorsers and the media a few days ago.
The Cathy Valencia Advanced Skin Clinic has been doing skin and aesthetic services since 2002. They now have lots of products available in their clinics designed to maintain, enhance, improve and nourish your skin. We had a grand time there, seeing them bond over games and entertainment numbers was super nice to see. Celebrities like Kitkat, the gorgeous Jessy Mendiola, Marco Gumabao, Enchong Dee, Sunshine Cruz and her daughters, the lovely Sanya Lopez, Tita Anabelle Rama, sweethearts Loisa Andallo and Ronnie Alonte went to the event, to wish Ms. Cathy a happy birthday, and tell us about the various services they love in their clinic.
Here's a few things we talked about on our video interview:
Jessy Mendiola also shared how she plans to make a comeback in 2024!
Marco Gumabao also shared how he was able to love someone like Christine Reyes quite naturally.
Sanya Lopez also shares why she doesnt meddle with Jak Roberto's relationships
Loisa Andallo and Ronnie Alonte also talked about their good friends KathNiel and how they took the breakup news about their friends.
Here's wishing Ms. Cathy Valencia years of success with her skin clinics and products that help people change their lives, and bring back their confidence!
Just got off the Babyflo Buddies media launch at Robinsons Magnolia's Central Garden grounds in Quezon City. Folks had to wake up early for the morning event and tons of activities were prepared for kids and their families for one fun Saturday with the Play, Party and Pamper event.
Babyflo is one of the most trusted brands when it comes to baby products. Their parent company PHILUSA is also Filipino owned, making sure their products are affordable but of world class quality. If you live nearby or are just in the area, the activities are open to the public from 1pm to 9pm just for today!
I love the party games and food carts the most because you kinda get to have fun while you're there. This would be a fun activity with your kids and other family members.
PHILUSA Corporation's Marketing Head Maya Leander says "This is the first time we are holding an event after the pandemic, and we are excited to tell you about the latest additions to the Babyflo family. We are the second happiest country in Asia, and we wear that smile while we practice the joy with our families. It's our mission to bring that happiness to every kid, and we have the widest range of products to do that. We use the highest quality of ingredients and make it affordable, all proudly Filipino made. Now we have to encourage our kids to use this inner joy, to make sure they grow up right. I wish everyone a happy day today and beyond!"
Brand Manager Rachelle Inciso adds "Together with our team, we want you to experience fun and the magic of childhood. We believe a happy baby makes a happy mommy, and it also makes a less stressed Dad. We hope you can love the new Babyflow Buddies because you will see them on stage today!"
Mommy influencers Neri Miranda and Iya Villana Arellano also joined in the fun. They have a talk encouraging Moms like them to take time to have fun while taking care of their kids. Iya says "Thank you Lord it's not raining now, we can enjoy the fun activities Babyflo has prepared for all of us. As parents we can always relate at some way and form. I took off a lot of my workout regimen because I need to recover. They are rough boys, all of them, no 5th one yet. No plans but it would be a happy accident because it's unsurmountable joy they bring everyday. If you ask Primo, weekends are the only gadget day."
Neri says "I'm really busy with business but I decided to put load later because I can see my kids are growing up so fast. I want to make sure I have time for them, to be there to send them off to school. Kids are different now, you have to chase them at a certain age. I used to also let them use gadgets but I see the big difference in attitude, so I don't let them have it unless it's needed. They did become impatient, addictive, so I removed it from the equation and let them bond together. That is a whole lot better!"
Together with living with kids, you need products that can make sure they're clean and safe.. and also are having fun. Go to Robinsons Magnolia today and get you, your kids in tow to enjoy the activities this afternoon. Remember, it opens at 1PM til 9PM, only for today!
Everybody deserves excellent products, this is something that remains true with celebrity Kiray Celis, actor Arron Villaflor, streamer Stephan Estopia and body positivity mover Pash Pacia.
Just like them , we have our differences, but when it comes to the things we need, one must be discerning and make sure what we buy is worth every cent. We worked hard for it right? They all have found this is true in East Asia's well loved island of Taiwan.
Kiray for one travels and eats a lot. Going to places like Taiwan is like therapy, it clears the mind. A handy dandy Tatung Rice cooker for example can get rice cooked perfect every time. (bit.ly/KirayTatungReel) Taiwan is also one of her dream destinations, so meeting the people and seeing their culture was certainly a great experience. She'll be back for more! Arron on the other hand needs to look good once he steps out of his home. Always on the go, his businesses and professional dealings usually come in a compact flash drive by TeamGroup. During trips outdoors, he still wears reusable Dacian face mask and eagerly wants to discover more of what Taiwan has to offer.
Meanwhile, Gamer and live streamer Stephan Estopia believes to get ahead of the game, one needs to get quality peripherals from ROG and ASUS. From mice and earphones; he knows the things he need to use every day. they're one tough company to break especially since there's so much great electronic products that is brought to PH that all feels so good to have, I should know, I own one.
Check out his videos here and see where he's coming from. (bit.ly/StephanROG_Reel). Pash loves those who exude body positivity, and beauty. Why they use O'Right may have so many reasons. This means you get lots of help to get great pearly white teeth. This means less stress with dealing with local suppliers, as I've been in the same boat since I got my own laptop from them. Let's just say it was life changing, which si pretty good to hear. Check more products manufactured here bit.ly/TaiwanExcellenceBrandDealership or their official site taiwanexcellence.org/en because their participating brands would fit like a glove with what you need.
That right there is certified, it's Taiwan excellence!
Got to join a really fun wellness camp a few days ago hosted by the good people from Apollo Skin Care, a brand under PHILUSA Corporation (who's celebrating their 65th!) that provides affordable but quality products that's been doing it for more than 30 years. Their secret? Keeping it practical, only dishing out products that YOU NEED and make it accessible to the market. This is why they've stayed on top. This has been the mission of PHILUSA Corporation says their President Neogin Evangelista. From their Apollo Petroleum Jelly, Sebo De Macho, Lip Balm and Castor Oil, all these products keep you healthy looking and moisturized.
At the event, they also invited derm Doctor Michelle Manuel who explained how to achieve better looking skin and how to nourish it. Taking in fruits and veggies, water, lots of sleep, protecting it with sunscreen, these will all keep you young and have glow. You also need Vitamin C for collagen production, so those skin issues won't surface early in life. She also suggests lessening stress to prevent breakouts. Makes total sense.
They also invited Colleen Mateo who swear by Apollo Sebo de Macho which she used for her scars after undergoing surgery. They also had choreographer Aira Casim who uses Apollo Petroleum Jelly which she uses for almost all her body parts to keep it moisturized the whole day. She uses it on her feet since it's the most used when she dances. Janeska Margaux, an influencer uses it for her dry skin so she looks perfect on photos. They also use the Pink Apollo Lip Balm and Castor Oil, so when they face their cameras on their vlogs, it'll look plump and moisturized. Plus it's not expensive, something that other brands would charge much when you're getting the same quality.
We also played a few rounds of bowling at the venue. The Apollo Wellness camp is about body, mind and soul, so taking care of ourselves is also a priority. Having a well balanced life means you have to have those serious days, but also have time to play. I also got to know a lot of the other Moms and influencers there that I wouldn't have on a normal day. That made my inter-personal skills a little better.
Now if you want to know more about Apollo Skin Solutions, make sure you like their social channels by searching for Apollo Skin Care or the main PHILUSA Corporation brand for more of these products, it's a sure way of doing holistic care.
TCL has been a household name in the Philippines and this quarter, they're introducing more products with the aim to showcase innovations they've made over the years. For starters, they got us to see a couple consumer electronic products such as the TCL C Series #QLED with #144HzVR refresh rate that's got 98 inch size, there's also the new Split Type Inverter Airconditioner with FreshIN technology.
These products are just some of the items taht TCL continues to produce in order to inspire people to strive for quality, and hopefully, make it a standard. The difference with TCL is their investment in research, attention to detail and quality, and how they take time to listen to customers and partners. It’s got quadripure filters (to ensure air purification), a moving louver, patented gentle breeze design. They also have smart control so you can schedule, control and smart clean the unit if needed. The FreshIN technology is an inlet wherein fresh air goes in on the top of the unit.
Their endorser was Parokya Ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda. He used TCL devices in his own home and shared his experiences with it. Products like these he says prove that it need not be expensive in order to get quality TV's and home appliances, he's absolutely right!
The TCL Smart Control App can change temperature, monitor your electricity consumption, wherever and whenever you need to do it (all in). Imagine the convenience that you can get if you had a whole ecosystem that can be managed by that. You also in turn will save power from taking advantage of technologies that make products like these more efficient, be managed with ease and inspire the industry to make more things that could change lives of consumers, and inspire greatness among men.
It comes with a pretty good price if you compare it with other products with the same specs. It's a humongous TV and if you appreciate immersive experience like that, you should definitely treat yourself and your family.
While the world is slowly recovering from the pandemic, tavelers have been slowly coming back in different places in the country. For those who don't know, the local tourism industry has been greatly affected. To help with the situation, the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro has worked steadfastly worked on an something that would enhance ease of travel, buying products from towns very easy with the new LAKBAY ORIENTAL MINDORO: Buying Local, Byaheng Lokal app.
As the name suggests, it's a one stop shop for everything that you would need to get when traveling the province of Oriental Mindoro. From purchasing your favorite pasalubongs, to booking tour services and packages, you can all do it now at the comforts of your home or hotel rooms. This is the handywork of the whole provincial government headed by Governor Humerlito "Bonz" Dolor together with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board. It was launched July 12th and promises hassle free transactions, while keeping you safe as it is all contactless too. This was witnessed by national, provincial and city government officials at the Riceland Garden in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.
The app has offers and promos of over 150 hotels, resorts, travel agencies, wellness centers, vehicles, tours, dive and souvenir shops which you can access ahead while you plan your itinerary or while you're in the province itself. With this as direct point of transaction for local and international travelers, balikbayans and their families, tour service providers can be accessed without you leaving your resort or hotels. That in itself is very convenient and you can download it now on the App Store or Google Play for FREE. You can also go to their website travelorientalmindoro.ph and use your email/FB account to log in. This means, you can choose services and products from the app and get the best rates. Products can be arranged for delivery at your hotel, while email confirmations can be sent if you're availing those rendered by providers which can make planning a breeze if you choose to come to the province.
You also get to earn loyalty points from your accommodation, which you can use to earn travel incentives in-app. It's easy, so you get to enjoy more time with your friends and family. Make sure you try and download the app today!
Meet the Nacino's, Actor Rocco and Volleybelle Melissa
I've been really looking forward seeing Rocco Nacino and his wife Melissa Gohing-Nacino all these months since they've announced that they're having a baby. Recently, they divulged it's going to be a baby boy, and have yet to choose a name and settled for a temporary one called Baby N. Rocco just finished building his dream home, and are making headway finishing the baby room in the next few weeks. He also is a bit busy with a few acting projects and shared an international one which he hopes would bear fruit soon. Aside from that, Rocco and Melissa were busy with this brand they're working on with popular Direct Selling company Orabella. It's a family line called Mama Luna.
Anne Acuna VP for External Marketing of Orabella says "This was developed with Rocco and Melissa, and is part of our Mama Luna series. They have been heavily involved in developing this product. Orabella is one of the fast growing direct selling companies in the Philippines. We made sure this new line called Mama Luna is safe for babies and children. This rejuvenates, moisturize, affordable and is easy to use. Orabella also is in the business of helping others, a brand that you can trust. We've been producing sustainable products for the whole family."
Melissa and Rocco Nacino says "We are for family care, for mommies, for daddies, it's been hard to keep it a secret but we've gone through a lot launching this product. Thank you to GMA for setting this up especially Sparkle. We got this idea when we got pregnant, we didn't know that there are products that we're not really allowed to use. We need something that would be safe for the family. Orabella has access online and through shopping apps. We experienced that there are products out there, but they're usually too expensive, Filipinos need access to it so we worked with Orabella to make sure Filipino moms are at their best in their pregnancy."
Phytosense Conditioning Shampoo has coconut based ingredients, crecatin, helps hairfall defense, chamomile so we don't get stressed. Melissa had to use it to check the smell, texture, especially at the first trimester. Hair feels either thicker or thinner because of the hormonal changes, and this prolongs the growth of hair.
Phytosense Bath Gel - There are a lot of chemicals that are not good for pregnant women, this is part of Mama Luna line. For those who have skin that tend to dry out right after a shower, this would be good for your skin. If you have dry skin, hypersensitive, and have textural changes, this would take care of you. This has AmiSoft that's got nourishing amino acids that repairs, replenishes and boosts moisture on the skin. This would hasten skin elasticity so you don't have much stretchmarks.
Phytosense Body Lotion is safe to use for pregnant women. This has sunflower oil, vitamins A C and D, Aloe Vera Juice to prevent hyper-pigmentation, and organic Chamomile Essense to reduce redness and relieve inflammation. This is best for body acne so you get less over production of oil, clogged pores. People can now have income selling this, and it is also environmentally friendly. This is very competitive, locally made, very affordable. The wheat straw packaging is renewable, a good alternative to plastic, FDA approved, is hypoallergenic, biodegradable in 3 to 6 months, very recyclable and re-moldable.
Resellers, and dealers especially in Antipolo will be handled personally by the couple. They have partnered with Orabella for this.
Rocco mentions "We went with Orabella because of their huge online presence, we were fans of lotions for working out. We were happy customers on day 1. When they do product development, they know how to work with everyone. They are for the people, and they think out of the box. They have expertise in developing products, they are our partners. It was months of planning, lots of yes and no, nights of thinking about it. This is now a fruitful partnership."
He adds "It was very exciting for us, but I was in locked in taping. We were trying a lot before that, we went on a vacation, we were relaxed and spent time. Mel knew about it while I was away, she surprised me. I got anxious, I did overthink a lot but we talked to our OB. Being a nurse, I had difficulty talking to people. Mel is blooming, we're officially having a boy!"
Rocco and Melissa are expecting a Boy <3
Melissa says "We tested our relationship early on because we couldn't agree on the name yet. I handle pedia wards and knew what Mommies go through especially with their skin. I went out and asked what their problems were while they are pregnant. It made us stronger, I realized that he's the best partner in any business. I became a lot clingy, I really needed to see him by video calling him every time he had a locked in taping. Adjusting to not being active after being an athlete was really hard, it made me anxious. I'm thankful that Rocco was there, he's very helpful whenever I'm sad or just at home. I cried once because I was just there, but he took me to IKEA in a wheelchair and that made me happy! Mentally I'm in information overload, but we're going to be in a class for this by the end of the month, we'll attend that physically, but we have already made arrangements online. We have the same mantra, very workaholic, but we support each other. A supportive partner is very important. When we got married, we checked a lot of things in our bucket list first. When we establish these three products, we'll be coming out with more especially the Antipolo franchise to support resellers, distributors of Orabella in our own locale. We want to be a one stop shop for families, they don't have to look anywhere else if they need product for parents."
Rocco told us "I have ventured into businesses before, with restaurants, boxing gyms, and this is our new baby. We know that Moms need these products, Orabella knew how important this is for them. I'm always for experience, and will be dedicating with Mel on this business. I'm taping for another show, this will be multi-tasked. We are preparing the Baby Room, we are watching our weight, the next few months will be busy as we wait for Baby N to come. Every time he kicks, I watch her tummy. He likes rock music and we are excited for him. She is at her third trimester, and it's just gonna be a few weeks more to see him. We have different lifestyles, Mel misses volleyball, I'll be very supportive of her. I wanted to act on things while the idea was fresh, Mel's pregnancy was really attracting brands as an influencer. This is the time to grow with our brand as a family, we saw the demand for products like these and Mel tried all of it. It passed her standards which is why we went for it. These will be accessible through Shopee and Lazada."
This is not just good news for the couple, but for every Filipino Mom, Dad and Baby who's now got choices when it comes to safe products pre and post pregnancy. It doesn't have to be expensive when you're bringing a child into this world, and if you are thinking of gifting someone, this would be a good place to start. Congratulations Rocco and Melissa on your new venture with Orabella! Can't wait to see Baby N soon!
A hopeful woman with a keen, positive outlook in life... we saw Maymay Entrata during an event hosted by MEGAN Beauty Products. I remember when she was tapped as the brand's endorser and how she was so happy to have been able to share how it has been a beautiful addition to the brands that believe in her and today, was a testimony of that.
This is a virtual meet and greet dedicated Maymay's stern supporters, her most loyal fans and the media. During the event, her whole Megan Beauty family came and supported her as they prepared activities and games to break the ice. The brand was certainly there to support Maymay's career and MEGAN knows a lot of people have been inspired by her story. Albeit facing a lot of issues this past, she has been able to accomplish a lot despite the challenges thrown to her, and the brand sees it as something to celebrate with. This is Maymay's MEGANdang Buhay and they hope we could learn a thing or two during various segments of the event, the jokes in between and the much awaited question and answer portion where Maymay shared a lot of things to her supporters. Here's a part of that talk where they got to ask her tough questions.
Maymay also shares "I've been planning to study abroad for the longest time even when I wasn't working in the industry. It happened already, which is why I am so happy. This whole February has been so amazing. I am overjoyed that I got to be with the one I love, and also, a lot of people in my family are celebrating their birthdays and I got to celebrate with them. I am also ecstatic that we have an addition to the family when my cousin gave birth a few days ago, this month is full of blessings and I can't thank the one above for that!"
Being with MEGAN has also given her a needed boost of confidence, they believed in her, she says "It hasn't been easy to become confident about myself. MEGAN has become my family, a reason why I believe in my own true beauty. They believe in me, they were the first ones to do that when I was just starting. Thank you MEGAN for that!"
Maymay started endorsing MEGAN Beauty products in 2018 and has been really using popular MEGAN Peel-Off Masks, MEGAN Face Sheet (which I personally use too after putting in the fridge for an hour or two), MEGAN Nose Pore Strips (to remove unwanted skin impurities in the nose area), MEGAN Facial and Body Wax Kits (for keeping it tidy, clean and hair free), MEGAN Eye Gel Patch (for those puffy moments) and the MEGAN Clay Masks.
The President of MEGAN Beauty Lawrence Lee quips "We cannot express how thankful we are for the support we're getting and our products. Having Maymay Entrata as our endorser was just natural, she's a proud Filipina. Like our brand, we want you to embrace who you are because we're here to take care of your skin." Maymay also reiterates "I hope you enjoy the few hours we've spent here together, although we're not doing this in a physical event, I hope you feel the need to follow your heart and find your happiness. Don't be afraid to take risks because at the end of the day, it'll be all worth it!"
As of this writing, her recently released single AMAKABOGERA has amassed 12.6 Million views which she didn't really expect. When she saw the lyrics for the first time, heard the track and saw the story board for it, she was overwhelmed that it exploded like this in just a few days.
Cheers to more success of Maymay and the brand MEGAN as she continues her journey with them!
I've been struggling appreciating the holidays especially when several provinces in Visayas and Mindanao were hit by Typhoon Odette. Although I've helped in my own little way, there are still a lot of people suffering without food, water, electricity and even information because internet connection doesn't exist.
Good thing there are several private entities that are launching donation drives to help in making sure supplies are going to get there. Landers Superstore members and non members can now donate water, hygeine kits, clean clothes, pillows, blankets, and other non perishable items in all their branches nationwide. Aside from that, you can purchase things to donate on their website landers.ph/help-vismin and use the voucher code HELPVISMIN so delivery fees will not be charged, all of it will be picked up by the Philippine Army so they can get them to Typhoon Odette hit areas. As of now, they have a total of 12.5 Million pesos worth fo products delivered and 5 Million from their partner Deca Homes. They are also supplying tap water at the Grand Convention Center in Cebu during office hours, to hopefully not have anyone lacking water wherever in Cebu.
Go visit Landers Superstore branches nationwide and start sharing whatever you can for this cause.
Looks like you're going to regret it if you don't shop this 10.10 as Shopee starts festivities for the Shopee 10.10 Super Brands Festival. What's in store for us shoppers? Well to start off, Martin Yu the Director for Operations and Business Intelligence at Shopee Philippines presented their achievements in the past 9.9 sale, and gave us a glimpse of what's about to happen in 10.10 Super Brands Festival. He also introduced Kim Chiu as the newest Shopee Ambassador for this 10.10 sale.
Martin Yu says "Thank you for your support for Shopee, and this Christmas season, we're celebrating 10.10 Brand Festival. We jumped 5 years forward in one year, we have up to 49% of consumers still using e-commerce after normal operations. There will be 28,000 brands available in the Shopee Mall so you can get a variety of deals, all across the region. Cocacola, Hanabishi, Starbucks, The Loop, and Beyond the Box just recently joined us. Shopee continues to help brands grow so they innovate, get lots of solutions. 780K users are now under brand membership program, we have 20K brand partners, more content publishers, cashback and coupon sites. Currently, Shopee has 4.5M unique viewers on Shopee Live, there will be super discount battles on livestream, better local content and innovations for our partners. You will see this all on the 10.10 Brands Festival. Today til October 10, you will get daily deals, up to 100,000 worth of brand vouchers. There will be 430,000 pesos worth of big brand giveaways, super brand days from your favorite brands, plus gifts for every purchase. There will also be category fairs, so mark your calendars and get these amazing deals! You can buy load, pay bills and scan to pay on Shopee Pay. You also get exclusive sales and discounts too!"
For KPOP Fans, ITZY will have a Shopee Live performance on October 10. "Shopee Guess it Right" will also roll out on this date. One of the country's top talents, Kim Chiu is their newest brand ambassador!
Kim says "Hello everybody! I hope your morning is great as you welcome me in the Shopee family! I was surprised, every month I had Shopee Shake on Showtime, but when my handler said I will be the brand ambassador, I went crazy! I am a real deal Shopee user, I just search things and it pops up, all I need to live inside my house is there. It only takes a few days to see it on your doorstep. My last purchase was a fridge organizer, it only costs 50 pesos, plus the vouchers and free shipping is just amazing! What I enjoy most about it? It's the process of checking out. Sometimes I just add to cart and when the sale happens, I hurry and check out because the deals are just so good to miss out. I often shop in the evening when I'm almost going to bed. I don't have a certain time, it's just when I need something, I go there right away and look for it. You'll be surprised that local and international brands are all there, it's that easy! I don't have to go to malls now, because even after 2 days I already get what I order without endangering myself by going out. I also do the Shopee shake regularly, I buy masks in the platform, alcohol, bags, essentials that I use everyday, plus the soap containers and air fryers. All of them are my budol finds! Thank you also Shopee for the trust, bawal lumabas, so if you need to buy something, you get it on your doorstep. I love you all! Stay safe!"
What are brands offering? Deerma
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Win Havaianas Backpacks and up to 70% OFF on items in the store
That's not all, because countless brands will be part of the huge sale. Make sure you download the app, get your Shopee Pay loaded before checking out on the 10th because definitely, these are huge deals!
Well, looks like there's ton of excitement this coming 9.9 as both Shopee and Lazada are dishing out deals that would entice users to use the app. Now I know phone brands have dipped their hands into the huge sale, and we have realme taking a huge 50% off on their smartphones and techlife products because they love you that much.
For starters, the Lazada 9.9 Big Brands Sale will have the realme C255 phone at Php 900 off on its 4 + 64GB variant. They will also take Php 1000 off on the 4 + 128GB variety if you opt for that. Meanwhile, they have the realme C11 2021 version for only Php 3990 which is a thousand bucks off its original price. If you're looking for a phone these days, that just made it possible for you to get a pretty good one at a very affordable price. For sound freaks or regular joes who want better sounding wireless buds, realme has the Buds Q2 at Php 400 off. Take it for Php 890 so you can enjoy music and those zoom meetings better without much noise from your home. If you want a new realme Smart TV (32 inch), they've got one at Php 8990, they took 3K off the original price so that's a steal! If you prefer the 42 inch version, you can get one for Php 14990 which is 4K bucks off the original price. Imagine the things you could save this 9.9 sale no?
realme on Shopee on the other hand has realme C21Y at Php 5689 which is Php 800 off the regular price. They will also offer realme 8 5G for Php 9789 which is 1,2K off regular price for the 4+128GB variant for this model. I'm currently using the realme Watch to monitor my weight and have been successful, they've got the realme Watch 2 offered at Php 1189 less Php 1800 off the usual price. They also have the realme Powerbank 2i for only Php 489 if you need juice for your gadgets during these times. It's pretty low cost as it's Php 300 less the actual price. Imagine what you can do with the price cuts, free shipping, plus vouchers in store and in the app, that's a lot just for 9.9 right? Go choose your Shopee or Lazada app when buying realme, it's going to be BIG!
We're still wearing masks and face shields today and just this weekend, I had to go to Araneta Coliseum to get the second and final dose if my COVID-19 vaccine after being a hermit for a couple of months. We barely open our home for anything except for deliveries and we make it a point to observe strict procedures like disinfecting hands and extremities before and after opening the door, wearing N94 and face masks and maintaining distance from people who come from outside. We've well isolated ourselves for about a year now and I think we're still doing good.
Although I'm confined at home, that doesn't mean we're going to just be lazy and not take care of our skin. I believe in the saying "Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize" and it's what I practically do to look like I'm a few years younger (maybe 20 years lol) and it doesn't have to be complicated. You see, brands like Face Republic are local. They're made in Korea, but the formulation of their different products are made for the Filipino skin. It's like a merge of what's good in both worlds. I've had to try some of them this evening. Admittedly, I do sometimes get "Maskne" which is a new urban term of acne forming on the area which you cover with a face mask. I've seen a lot of people suffer from that and aside from the usual soap and water people use to clean their face (although not all soaps are okay), this could well help them clean up a bit more.
After a shower, apply the Face Republic AHA/BHA Toner on your face and neck area with a cotton ball/flat cotton pads which you can buy in groceries/leading drugstore (except eye area). You'll get the dirt and oil out in no time. It's got water, soluble and organic ingredients which improves skin tone and texture, brighten those acne marks so you'll have even looking skin too. They also have the Face Republic Calming Blemish Madeca Serum which is anti-inflammatory in nature, so wounds heal faster, and is also anti-aging. If you've got really active acne, it would tone that down a bit and dry up open wounds that lie mostly on the surface. Since I didn't have acne this evening, I could feel it kinda tightens up a bit, or maybe that's just because the room was cold when I applied it. They have a special medicine dropper like contraption for that, and it doesn't have much of a fragrance (which I prefer especially if I'm applying it before I sleep).
The Face Republic Cica Gel Moisturizer on the other hand was lightly scented with minty/eucalyptus like fragrance (I couldn't almost smell it after application). You have to apply this after the toner so you won't dry up your skin. It's also got Tea Tree leaf extract which is anti inflammatory, something that you would need if you've got acne. Most of these are also water based, easily absorbed when you apply it and you don't feel sticky afterwards which is a plus on my books. These products are also tested by the Korea Dermatology Research Institute, all hypoallergenic, and the packaging is also environmentally friendly.
You can get the Face Republic AHA/BHA Toner here https://shp.ee/x9phb5b
Get the Face Republic Calming Blemish Madeca Serum right here https://shp.ee/z2p7udt
You must get the Face Republic CICA Gel Moisturizer if you get the toner because that combination rocks! https://shp.ee/vjeijst
Go download the Shopee app on the App Store or Google Play Store if you still don't have it. I'll try it the whole week and edit this if I need to, but so far, I feel it's so good on my skin!
What kind of skin troubles did you have when you were going through puberty, what is your daily skin regimen? That's a question I often get whenever there's a gathering, but I always tell people that I only use mild soap and water, then just moisturize. We have different skin conditions and each of them need different things to make sure you don't experience breakouts, make it young looking, bright and fresh. Well, Unfiltered Skin Essentials made it really simple and with the new Unfiltered Kit, you can solve mostly all skin problems and maintain that smooth, brighter glow.
CEO and Founder of Unfiltered Skin Essentials Ms. Rina Navarro says "When I was in high school I have collected lots of skincare products and some work, some don't. When people ask me for recommendations, I couldn't say anything. When I got to travel, I got products from the US but it was a bit pricey. There's a way to actually make it possible for me to use the same kind of products, but make it affordable. During the pandemic, I just mustered enough strength to put this out in the market. Unfiltered is a character, not just a brand, it represents me and other women that want to love themself. We want to simplify everything in skincare. This company is built by strong women, independent. This is unique because when we were developing products, we had to research the active ingredients that work from other products and put it in the set. It's formulation went through tons of tests, we didn't shortchange ingredients because customers deserve the best."
She adds "Our day cream and serum has Niacinamide, it supports the skin barrier. It took time for us to simplify formulas. The best active ingredients are now in one kit, it's all you need to achieve bright glowing skin."
They also announced Ms. Jaya today as the brand's ambassador. She believes in the products and even went and made a business out of it. Since Ms. Jaya couldn't perform that much during the quarantine, this was something she did in the comforts of her own home. It was effective, and she was her own proof that it works. She also wanted to share her Unfilteredpreneur journey so that others can do it too.
Ms. Jaya says "December of 2020 and I suddenly saw my friend posted Unfiltered. I was asked to have lunch, it was nice and I checked out their products that afternoon. I used the soap and it was so nice on my skin. I put the stuff during night time, when I woke up I got soft skin. I noticed a major difference when I used the day cream. I was slowly peeling, it wasn't abrupt, very light on the skin. I'm already 51 but it didn't make my skin sensitive, it was pretty good for all skin types. Men, women, everyone can use it. I'm the one cooking, doing the laundry, it was fast and easy, safe to use for everyone. I want you to try it out for 7 days, give it a try, on your face, your whole body and you will see the difference."
She adds "I did age, I'm 51, and using the No Filter Kit did wonders for my skin. I used the soap, the toner, the day cream after lunch and I saw the texture change overnight. I did it for one week religiously. I felt in the beginning I had to use it all so I followed it to a T. The only light I used in taking photos was daylight so I used the soap for my face and body initially to even out my skin tone. It felt good, I really saw the results after 7 days. The night cream is what I enjoyed the most, I didn't even see or feel peeling because it's micro peeling, you wouldn't feel it's happening."
Now that they have these products, they are introducing Unfilteredpreneur. Miss Rina says "This is to empower women, instead of just the company earning from it, we'll make the women who believe in our brand to earn from it. This is why we put up the Unfilteredpreneur program."
Ms. Jaya says "This is one way of expanding my business, this is something new but Unfiltered help me to empower women so they too can earn and work at home. I can have a business online and start it with 5,000 pesos. No membership fees. With that amount, you can already start your business. I'm very unfiltered, in a sense, I have always been like that. I realized that this matches my personality, the people that work behind the scenes was like me. I shared my journey doing this because I also want other people to see they could do the same."
She shares "When I was young, I was called fat, and names, all things about my skin. Globalism conquered most of that, but those who are still struggling, be yourself, be proud of what you have, it's what God has given you. I'd try this product, it evened out my skin tone and made it even more beautiful!"
Heads up for those who are interested to join their journey. First 50 Unfilteredpreneur signups will get a FREE Unfiltered Kit (worth 2500) so you can try it out. There's a link to sign up (on their social pages) so fill out the form. You can also nominate someone and they will choose that Unfiltered individual and give them an Unfiltered Kit too. This is FDA approved, and that says a lot with any skin product.
You can message them at @Unfiltered_Main on IG if you want to know more about it.
