Get up to 70% off on Promate products at Lazada’s 9th Birthday Sale

Promate offers exclusive deals and discounts to celebrate Lazada’s 9th Birthday Sale happening on March 27, 2021

Known for high quality and unique products, Promate joins Lazada's 9th birthday celebration this coming March 27, 2021, with exciting deals for everyone.

The need for electronic peripherals to aid the work force as well as students in their video conferencing and online learning continue to grow. As people adapt to the new way of doing things, more essential digital and gadget solutions are needed. With a unique focus on lifestyle technology, Promate thrives on providing customers with a wide array of personal computing accessory options.

"At Promate, we ensure that our customers have options on their computing needs," said Dimple Condes, Promate Lifestyle Inc. Country Manager. "We hope to provide them with the necessities of the new normal without compromising style and quality. Promate wants to give them more options to upgrade or get new accessories as we all navigate this new normal."

Japanese Breakfast Make Late-Night TV Debut On The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon

Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of Michelle Zauner, made her late-night television debut on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon recently performing "Be Sweet," the acclaimed new single from her anticipated upcoming album, Jubilee.

The band also performed "Jimmy Fallon Big!," from 2017's Soft Sounds From Another Planet as a web exclusive, a song Zauner wrote about the bass player of her previous band. "He'd been offered a better touring gig and so he sat me down at my kitchen table and told me he had to quit the band because this other band were going to be 'Jimmy Fallon big.' At the time it felt like losing a brother, and there was this shame, feeling like I was never going to get there myself," Zauner told NPR. "Funny enough, he now plays bass in Japanese Breakfast! Now we just need to play Jimmy Fallon and the cycle will be complete!"

Jubilee is due June 4th via Dead Oceans.

Globe, Ortigas Land future-proof modern homes with high-speed fiber internet

Globe and premier property developer, Ortigas Land have recently entered into a partnership which will allow residents of the Ortigas estates to future-proof their homes with built-in smart home systems and with high-speed fiber connectivity. This will enable future homeowners to enhance their living experiences which will include features for the modern home such as security, convenience, and comfort.

As Ortigas Land celebrates its 90th year in developing master-planned communities, the property developer has begun to offer smart home features in its residential projects that would enable soon-to-be homeowners to future-proof their homes. 

Collaborating with Globe, upcoming luxury residential offerings in Ortigas East and Capitol Commons in Pasig City, and The Galleon in Ortigas, will be equipped with Globe At Home’s (GAH) Fiber Internet Broadband even before homeowners move in.

5 simple eco-friendly tips for your workspaces at home

When it comes to optimizing a space for productivity at the comfort of your home—whether for work, school, or for personal projects—it’s essential to consider organizing and designing beyond functionality. Approaching this from a holistic perspective means being aware of the environmental impact you create and making eco-conscious choices for your home setup. 

There are a lot of advantages to being more mindful with your workspace. Aside from an organized space allowing you to think more clearly and work more productively, you can also push for energy-efficiency, which translates to less power consumption and practical financial savings in the long run.

Celine Dion’s landmark album ‘Falling Into You’ turns 25

Celine Dion celebrates the 25th anniversary release of her monumental album ‘Falling Into You’ this month. This became the biggest-selling album of 1996 worldwide and sold over 30 million copies, plus winning two Grammy Awards including Album of the Year.

The album’s opening track ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’ is often seen as emblematic of Celine’s musical style and quickly became a fan favorite and a centerpiece of her concert repertoire. Other showstopper tracks on the album include Celine’s own take on ‘All By Myself’ by Eric Carmen and ‘River Deep Mountain High’ a song created by Phil Spector for Tina Turner, the album title track ‘Falling Into You,’ plus the classic ‘Because You Loved Me’ film theme to ‘Up Close and Personal’ - to name a few. 

JobStreet launches 100,000 free online courses in partnership with FutureLearn

In an effort to empower Filipino candidates during these uncertain times, leading online job portal JobStreet launches 100,000 free online courses in partnership with FutureLearn, a British digital education platform.

JobStreet continues its commitment to extend valuable support among job seekers amid the pandemic by not only providing jobs that matter but also giving learning and upskilling opportunities to every Filipino.

With this partnership between JobStreet and FutureLearn, Filipinos can now learn 100% online with world-class universities and industry experts with a diverse selection of courses. The levels per course are delivered one step at a time as one progresses in learning. Courses are accessible on mobile, tablet, or desktop. 

Globe, WIA expand assistance to LGUs to support more families

Widespread unemployment due to the pandemic has caused a surge in hunger. Hunger incidence in the country hit an all-time high when COVID-19 brought the economy to a standstill, a situation further worsened by strong typhoons which battered Luzon last year.

To help, Globe and Walang Iwanan Alliance (WIA) are expanding assistance to various local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to aid more families and communities in support of the government's efforts.  This month, Globe turned over more than 1,500 food packs to barangays in Valenzuela and Quezon City through the Rewards points donations of its loyal customers. 

P&G and Shopee Collaborate to Encourage Fair Division of Household Chores in Latest #ChallengeTheChores Campaign

Procter & Gamble partnered with the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia Shopee, to launch its latest campaign as part of this year’s International Women’s Day. Titled #ChallengeTheChores, this campaign responds to the global call for us to challenge gender stereotypes by fostering a sense of joint responsibility within the household and encouraging family members to team up and tackle household chores together.  

The campaign will be progressively launched across five Southeast Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam, featuring a series of challenges that aim to inspire families to take on household chores together, such as doing the laundry and attending to a child’s needs. 

Win a Home Appliance and Gadgets Bundle from Shopee and Willie Revillame by Joining #MyShopeeWish

Submit your entry from March 18 to April 4 for a chance to win a Mega Package inclusive of a gas stove, refrigerator, and more 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, along with its newest brand ambassador, Willie Revillame, will make one lucky Filipino’s dreams come true with #MyShopeeWish.

#MyShopeeWish is an online contest asking users to submit heartfelt video entries for a chance to win a Mega Package from Shopee and Willie Revillame. The Mega Package includes an exciting selection of gadgets and home appliances from top brands such as a La Germania Gas Stove, LG Refrigerator, Sharp Washing Machine, Union Electric Fan, Ballarini Frying Pan, Samsung Galaxy A12, and Sharp 32-Inch Television.  

Shopee Supports Local: Sellers Share their #TatakPinoy Success Stories

Local MSMEs shared why aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs should venture into e-commerce

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recently launched the #TatakPinoy initiative in February to help local sellers amidst the pandemic. Through this initiative, Shopee provided local sellers with enhanced visibility on the platform to promote locally-made products. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “The Philippines is considered as one of the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the region, and we’ve observed that more Filipinos are shifting to online platforms to address their needs. To help local sellers better reach these consumers, Shopee wants to ensure that local sellers are well-equipped with the tools and knowledge to make it in the industry. With the launch of #TatakPinoy, it was our goal to boost the local economy and to promote the quality products made by fellow Filipinos. We take pride in these sellers’ craftsmanship and we invite other aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs to try it out as well.” 

As the #TatakPinoy initiative allowed local entrepreneurs to broaden their reach and grow their brands’ presence online, Shopee featured two local sellers, Bengie Antido and Dante Sargento, who shared how they built and gained more recognition for their online businesses: 

Bengie Antido of Kayamanan ni Juan Trading 

Bengie Antido’s shop, Kayamanan ni Juan, is a social enterprise offering a wide variety of high-quality bags, t’nalak wallets, and wooden bracelets, with 90% of the products crafted by tribespeople in General Santos City. Besides being a key source of income for him and his local community, it also served as an avenue for Bengie to share the culture and local traditions with people across the world. However, after the lockdown, Bengie found it harder to market the items due to the lack of tourist footfall in the city. 

As a result, Bengie decided to transition into an online business on Shopee to reach a wider audience. Going digital was complicated at first, but with the support and guidance from the Shopee Seller Marketing Center, Bengie learned how to utilize vouchers and promotions to give his buyers a more rewarding online shopping experience. He also takes time to answer all inquiries from prospective customers via the chat function on the platform.

This decision helped his business stay afloat amid the ongoing pandemic and led to more inquiries from customers as well as a 60% increase in his overall sales. With #TatakPinoy, Kayamanan ni Juan gained a bigger following. “Because of #TatakPinoy, we received a 20% increase in orders. The virtual trade fair helped our business gain more visibility and also secured the livelihoods of so many people,” Bengie said.  

Dante Sargento of MO’s Food Products

Dante Sargento of MO’s Food Products sells products like bagoong, sinamak (spiced vinegar), and ginisang alamang (shrimp paste). To him, these items are not just condiments — they are part of the local culture and tradition.  

To preserve this heritage, Dante chose to sell these products online to reach more Filipino consumers. He found that it was more convenient and less expensive to sell on Shopee and the online platform allowed him to reach a broader and more diverse consumer base, without having to go out. 

Dante shared that Shopee’s tools like the secure in-app chat feature and learning programs, such as the Seller Masterclasses, were a big help in his overall experience as a seller on Shopee. With the help of Shopee’s robust ecosystem, he was able to build his online presence and actively engage with his customers through the chat feature, which helped to increase his sales up to 20%. 

During the #TatakPinoy campaign, Dante received more orders than usual. “I was surprised that within the three days of participating in the campaign, I got the same amount of orders that I was usually getting in a week. I am thankful that Shopee gave my business more visibility and opportunities to grow.”

As consumers continue to rely on online platforms to satisfy their needs, both local sellers encouraged other entrepreneurs to explore the growing opportunities in e-commerce and shared some words of advice.

“Always ensure that you are selling good quality products to build your credibility and reputation. Build good relationships with the buyers so you’ll get better ratings that will translate to better sales. It’s also vital to do your research on the industry and the platform so you can be familiar with its helpful features,” Bengie said.

“Selling online can be overwhelming at first, but sellers can and need to learn to adapt, especially in the new normal. Use this chance to overcome your fears and discover new opportunities through innovation,” Dante added. 

To know more on how to be a Shopee seller, visit https://seller.shopee.ph/edu/home. 

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