The Man Behind Mr. Freeze Recognized with a Signing Event at National Bookstore and Featured on Top News Asia

Top News Asia has featured many businessmen in many fields and recently they had their "coolest" story with the story of the "Mr. Freeze" which sells purified ice tubes and sells to businesses and consumers all over the country. They started with a rented apartment and a borrowed truck which grew into a network of ice plants nationwide.

In just two decades, the company grew into the established business of ice which is always in demand all year and crucial to many businesses to keep produce fresh and beverages flowing. And behind all of this is the visionary leadership of the "Ice King" himself, Founder and CEO Mr. Gerald “Gerry” Santos.

To celebrate the feature, Top News Asia hosted an exclusive magazine signing event this afternoon at the National Book Store SM North EDSA branch, drawing crowds, fans, and business enthusiasts eager to meet the family behind the legacy.

ShopeePay Drives Growth for Partner Merchants by Providing a Convenient, Secure, and Rewarding Payment Solution

With Shopeepay, Gong cha, Moonleaf, and National Book Store broaden their market reach and offer a convenient payment option 

Consumer behavior continues to evolve as more people shop online and embrace digital payment methods. In Southeast Asia, there is a 70% year-on-year increase in shoppers who prefer e-wallets as a mode of payment; and in the Philippines, there is 133 percent growth in consumers who opt to use e-wallets - a contributing factor on why brands and retailers continue to ramp up efforts to offer safe, rewarding, and convenient digital payment options. ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one mobile wallet, recorded a 57X uplift in the number of ShopeePay partner merchants last 9.9 Super Shopping Day compared to the 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale. Among the growing list of ShopeePay partner merchants, Gong cha, National Book Store, and Moonleaf share how ShopeePay helps drive their brand’s growth through enhanced promotional strategies.