Make 12.12 merrier with deals and discounts with GCash

12.12, one of the biggest online sale days in Southeast Asia, is once again upon us. Even locally, it’s the time where Filipinos flock to online shopping sites such as Lazada and Shopee, to search the sites over for the best holiday deals.

Customers with GCash accounts however will have a merrier 12.12 because the undisputed leader and preferred mobile wallet in the Philippines has vouchers in store as part of their Merry GCash promo.

Lazada 

Looking for Christmas gifts? Great news! Customers that will register between December 12 - 14, 2020 to GCash will enjoy up to a 20% cashback capped at PHP 500 when they use their GCash account to pay at Lazada. There’s no code needed, just use GCash to pay for your 12.12 haul!

Recreate the way you learn with Globe’s Prepaid Wifi Internet Kit for Education

The start of the academic school year proved challenging for students, parents, and educators. After years of face to face interactions in classrooms, everyone had to adjust by going online. This has placed great pressure on everyone involved, especially when connectivity issues begin to impact the overall learning experience. To address this crisis, a growing list of learning institutions have partnered with Globe for its Prepaid Internet Kit for Education.

“Learning institutions have realized that a reliable internet partner is an effective tool for education. Globe is helping them seamlessly adapt to the changing times with an affordable and reliable device that will help both students and teachers in distance learning,” says Mark Abalos, Globe Segment Head for Education.

The prepaid kit comes with a WiFi modem that can support online learning. For just P999 per device, students have access to Globe’s nationwide LTE and 3G networks. Each kit comes with a free 10GB data allocation valid for seven days. It is easy to install and has no monthly fees, so students can plug in the device and get started on online classes. It can connect multiple users so families can share it.

Ben&Ben, Darren Espanto, Moira, SB19, Maximillian, and more to headline BYE2020

Philippine record labels and musicians of all stripes are standing up for solidarity with the biggest concert event of 2020. 

With the utmost goal of bringing together the Filipino people through music and inspiring them to help cope better in the face of adversity, BYE2020 is a powerful statement that not only recognizes the small but impactful triumphs of the music community despite a very challenging year, but also honors the collective efforts of everyone in holding each other up during the pandemic.

Introducing WĀKE, LifeProof’s first sustainable phone case

Do good and feel good with LifeProof’s latest cases for Apple’s newest iPhone lineup.

Protect your new Apple iPhone in a case that makes you feel good while doing good. LifeProof WĀKE and NËXT for Apple iPhone® 12 mini, iPhone® 12, iPhone® 12 Pro and iPhone® 12 Pro Max are available now at lifeproof.asia with waterproof FRĒ coming soon. Each case purchased is a chance to help address the mounting issues facing our waterways.

“Apple innovations are renowned for helping us balance our increasingly busy and mobile lives,” said LifeProof CEO Jim Parke. “We are pleased to offer stylish, sustainable protection for your new device while helping to protect our waterways with WĀKE, NËXT and FRĒ.”

Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys redefine modern pop with new single “Matches”

New Glory deluxe edition available now at digital service providers featuring “Matches,” “Swimming in the Stars” & “Mood Ring (by demand).”

Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys surprised music fans all over the world with the release of their collaborative track “Matches”—out today via RCA Records. The Ian Kirkpatrick and Michael Wise-produced track is featured on the new edition of Britney’s 2016 album, Glory, along with recently released songs “Swimming In The Stars” and “Mood Ring (By Demand).” 

Shopee Celebrates 5 Years of Growth with 12 Fun Facts

Here’s how Shopee has changed the e-commerce landscape since 2015

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, celebrates its fifth anniversary this December. To commemorate the company’s growth over the past five years, Shopee shares key achievements and milestones across its seven markets - from taking steps to build inclusivity in the workplace, increasing consumer engagement both on and off the app, onboarding more brands for a wider variety of products, continuously finding ways to innovate for both sellers and shoppers, and more.

2020 also marked a momentous year of growth for Shopee. It was the year consumers increasingly turned to e-commerce for their everyday needs as they spent more time at home.

Needless to say, healthcare products such as masks and sanitizers were popular among shoppers across the region. Consumers also turned to online shopping for everyday essentials such as food & beverages, kitchenware, and health & beauty products. 

Can this time of the year be thrilling? HBO GO, HBO, Warner TV, and RED by HBO say YES

Who would have thought Christmas could give you the chills? Not because of the windy weather, but because of new mysteries that need to be solved and conspiracies that must be unraveled. Pinoy thrill seekers need not worry, as HBO and Warner TV have you covered with these upcoming movies, to keep your eyes reeling with excitement and mystery even during the holiday season!