MSMEs Share their Digital Journey in Time for Shopee’s 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale

Through Shopee, two sellers gained  immense success with their online business

As e-commerce takes on greater importance in Filipinos’ lives, entrepreneurs continue to explore online selling opportunities to reach a new generation of tech-savvy users. 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, provides an ideal avenue for MSMEs to quickly shift their businesses to e-commerce, the tools to upskill entrepreneurs, and engagement features to reach even more customers. With about 88,000 new online business registrations in 2020, 86,000 of these businesses registered from March to December when strict lockdown measures were implemented across the country. With many entrepreneurs going digital and turning to online platforms, Shopee shares two business owners’ success stories on the platform. 

Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena navigate emotional uncertainty on new single “Lonely Shores”

"Taking a page out of Brockhampton and Tyler the Creator’s books, producer Wovensound weaves in elements of lo-fi, jazz and hip-hop to create a track that sounds like a road trip." - TimeOut Magazine

Acclaimed producer Wovensound, rapper Ihasamic!, and alt-pop songstress Jeena have recently teamed up for a song about two lost souls crying for help as they struggle to find their place in a world that invalidates their feelings and actions. 

Released under Umami Records, “Lonely Shores” comes from a place of emotional pain and confusion—a track written by Ihasamic! in his attempt to “reflect on times where we sometimes like to hold on to things that hurt us.” 

Framed with cinematic production and ethereal calm, the collaborative effort from Singapore’s finest musicians tackles mental and emotional health with a level of sensitivity that is often unheard of in contemporary hip-hop/R&B releases—for most of its existence. 

PayMaya bags 11 Quills for its COVID-19 initiatives

PayMaya Philippines brought home 11 Quills at the recently held 18th Philippine Quill Awards Night for its initiatives that enabled various stakeholders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The digital financial services leader was conferred three Excellence Awards and eight Merit Awards this year by the International Association of Business Communicators-Philippines (IABC-Philippines), a prestigious award-giving body that recognizes strategic and excellent programs, campaigns, and materials in business communications. 

Rapper/producer Zelijah dives deep into teenage nostalgia on “17”

Zelijah takes a trip down memory lane on his new song “17,” out today via Sony Music Philippines.

Trading verses with fellow hip-hop artist Ellis G on bossa-infused, lo-fi beats and stripped-down guitars, the Filipino rapper/producer strikes a balance between honing a music palette that distills the algorithm-driven sounds of today and approaching the intersection of various music styles with a pop flair.

According to Zelijah, “17” was supposed to be a sad little tune about cherishing the best years of our lives in a bubble, tucked away from the hassles of adult responsibilities. “But the vibe it gave us when we were working on the song was just purely nostalgic so we thought of writing the lyrics about the 2012 and 2017 era where both of us were 17 years old,” the multi-talented artist admits in a statement. “Personally, this age bracket is where we worry less about the world and only think about ourselves and all the mundane things— free from our life problems.”

“Huwag Kang Mangamba”: A reminder to hope in the time of uncertainty

It is easy to lose hope when a series of untoward things happen in our lives. Especially when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, a lot of people had lost a loved one, their jobs, and had been challenged in different ways possible. Thus, the airing of ABS-CBN’s latest series “Huwag Kang Mangamba”on TFC, TFC IPTV, and iWantTFC is a timely reminder that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

“Huwag Kang Mangamba” is a series that stars Andrea Brillantes and Francine Diaz who give life to the characters of Mira and Joy, respectively. Mira may be blind, but she sees that there is hope despite everything that is happening in her life. On the other hand, Joy was blinded by the pains and hardships that are going on in her life.

Catch these new thriller K-dramas on Viu best viewed on a Samsung Smart TV

Binge-watching the latest K-drama series has never been easier. With any purchase of selected Samsung Smart TVs, get a levelled-up viewing experience as the device comes with a free one-year Viu Premium subscription, giving you access to a wide variety of fresh and exclusive Korean entertainment content.

We’re zeroing in on the newest thriller K-drama titles on Viu that will entice you to avail of Samsung and Viu’s promo before the month ends:

The Penthouse 2

Following its explosive first season and first on Viu, The Penthouse 2, starring Lee Ji Ah and Kim So Yeon, follows the lives of society’s ultra-elite and how they’d do anything to maintain their status, even it means plotting and scheming.

Give Back In Style With Havaianas!

With the warm weather now slowing coming soon, we now adjust to more comfortable outfits including footwear. Despite staying in our homes, having comfortable flip flops makes home staycation feels like a getaway.

Havaianas is what many has in mind when it comes to flip flops. With a lot of designs that fits everyone's lifestyle, it has become a household name for those who live the slippers life whether it may be indoors or outdoors.