The Kitchen Mom by dhess

  Shopee collaborated with partner brands and utilized its nationwide Shopee Express fleet to dispatch immediate relief MANILA, JANUARY 11, 2022 - Almost a month since Typhoon Odette devastated several provinces in Visayas and Mindanao, millions of Filipinos continue to reel from the aftermath. To support and serve the communities affected, Shopee partnered with several brands and corporations and mobilized its nationwide Shopee Express network to help provide immediate relief to Typhoon Odette victims in less accessible areas.   Reaching the affected communities via Shopee Express With the typhoon damaging communication and transportation infrastructure, a lot of the affected communities experienced difficulty receiving aid. With its nationwide coverage, Shopee Express trucks and vehicles have been able to transport water, health kits, water filters, solar lights, and other relief goods from brands and organizations such as the Manila Water Foundation, Maynilad W...

  How does one rebuild from literal ashes? You do it with strength, character, a lot of optimism, and the right partners. For Betafoam Corporation, an insulation and packaging company located in Dasmariñas, Cavite, this holds true. During the pandemic, Betafoam increased its operations for products that saw higher demand, including packaging for essential goods and logistics companies, bubble wrap, and plastic sheets. Betafoam Corporation has been manufacturing insulation and specialized packaging since 2003. In 2014, Betafoam was on its eleventh year in manufacturing polyethylene (PE) foam when its two-building facility in Dasmariñas Technopark, Cavite was decimated by a fire. “Our entire factory got burned. We had to start from zero. The product we make is injected with LPG so it’s flammable at a certain point of manufacturing. Unfortunately, that sparked the fire and it burned the building down,” says President Greg Marañon. While planning their new facility, Betafoam knew that ...

Finding a place where you can dine and relax with a unique experience is definitely rare at these times.  That is the reason why Bulakeños are in for a new outdoor dining experience as SM Center Pulilan launched last Feb. 13 its Playventure Picnic Ground. Located right inside the Pulilan Bike Trail, this newest mall attraction provides a unique dining adventure where shoppers can breeze through and enjoy a fun picnic bonfire with relaxing music and favorite food to match. To maintain social distancing and for the safety of diners, a contact-less way of booking a themed picnic spot is done thru FB Appointment and ordering of food from mall's food stores via Chat to Shop. So what are you waiting for? The Picnic Ground is open daily from 6PM to 10PM. Good news mommies lalo na sa mga inay natin diyan sa Bulacan! 3 Ways to Enjoy a Picnic Moment at SM Center Pulilan 1. To reserve a themed picnic spot, click the link to book appointment.    http://gosm.link/SMCenterPulilan_Bo...

  The COVID-19 pandemic totally changed the way Filipinos shop or make purchases. When before it was about taking a trip to the nearest mall or department store, the idea of being struck by an unseen virus drove fear into the hearts of many Filipinos. Good thing that merchants stepped up and went digital to provide services to customers who can’t go out. By going online, many existing and aspiring small businesses were able to survive and provide for the shopping needs of Filipinos. But shopping purely online has its own share of problems, like fake items, miscommunication on product specifications, late deliveries and worse, getting a product that’s not what was ordered. The birth of Go Shopping Philippines These scenarios struck a chord on Neil La-as, Chief Executive Officer of Go Shopping Philippines, so he decided to establish a shopping platform that will make every Filipino’s shopping experience truly exceptional and satisfying. “When I came up with the Go Shopping Philippine...

With #711Bayanihan, you can now shop for your home and personal essentials at a more affordable price at your nearest 7-Eleven   With its convenience and accessibility, 7-Eleven has always been there for communities as a reliable source of essentials or quick delicious meals no matter the circumstance. Now with the pandemic shifting the public’s shopping patterns and daily movement, 7-Eleven continues to serve its customers through the spirit of bayanihan.  Last December, 7-Eleven brought a superior shopping experience to Filipinos through Bayanihan Savings and Selections (#711Bayanihan), a campaign that advocates for easier and more affordable grocery shopping for everyone. This means that you can now complete your groceries at your neighborhood’s 7-Eleven store, minus the commute and long lines at the supermarkets but with even bigger savings. “Our Bayanihan Savings and Selections initiative comes at a time when convenience and affordability are crucial to our customer...

Your best weapons in your adventure to financial stability are wise decision and financial literacy, knowing how to manage your finances properly and where to invest it will lead you to the road of success. FWD Insurance is excited to announce the launch of a digital ecosystem that rewards everyone for doing good by way of  sharing financial life skills and helping bridge the protection gap in the country.  The groundbreaking FWD Affiliate Program is a first in the market. Everyone can be an affiliate by simply downloading the mobile app and completing the registration  process for free. Through the app, our financial advisors can spread financial knowledge and awareness in a trust-based environment to help others upskill their  financial management and start futureproofing with investments and life insurance.  At a time when Filipinos are stretching their budgets, now they can get expert financial self-help, and even be an ambassador helping others increase t...

  One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic and community quarantine is that they gave way to many delicious food home business start-ups. However, while majority of the start-ups continue to thrive today, home-based food businesses take a lot of work and require thorough research and planning to survive the ever-changing market. If you’ve also been thinking of starting your own food business, let Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, guide you and help you. The trusted LPG gas of many business owners, Solane helps guarantee safety and weighs your LPG with its “Timbang Challenge service” which is essential for food business owners who want to get the best value for their money. Additionally, Solane also offers these practical tips to succeed:  Know your target market. Identify which group your business will target: Is it the health buff or dessert lover? Millennials or moms? By knowing your target market, you will be able to narrow down your food offer...

If there’s one thing that’s true about the new normal, it’s that everyone needs to stick together to get through this. Standing as one and our  malasakit  needs to shine the most through these trying times. It’s great to see that we encounter stories of our  kababayans  uplifting each other up with supporting local and buying local nowadays. It is from the same value of malasakit and bayanihan that Locally Blended Juice Drink—the first local brand of uniquely concocted drinks that come from indigenous fruits sourced from the rich and colorful Filipino soil—sought to find the most talented local artists who could also show their support and honor for our local farmers through art. Last July, the brand put out a call for all kinds of artwork—digital, traditional, or even unconventional— through the #LivinLovinLocal Art Contest, which shows not only the drink, but also their love for the Philippines, all the beautiful things one can find in the country, and most impo...

Making our life easier is the main reason why our technology keeps evolving together with the fast-paced environment that we have. From communications, home entertainment and personal care, we always look for convenience and comfort. Sharp Philippines Corporation holds the commitment of giving quality and comfort combined with the cutting edge technology readily available at a competitive price.  With the continuous evolution of technology and the significant role it plays in the everyday lives of people, Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) continues to introduce products that aim to incorporate ease and convenience into the Filipino household. SPC’s products are categorized into four sections, or what they refer to as Solutions that seek to address the needs of consumers. These are Entertainment Solution, Clean & Comfort Solution, Health & Beauty Solution, and Business Solution. Products highlighted last November 28, 2019, at The Madison Events Place comple...

Homegrown snack giant Rebisco is spreading the anniversary joy to its grassroots business partners. As part of its 55th year celebration, Rebisco awarded 55 lucky sari-sari store owners with store makeover and products for each. The winners were selected among hundreds of small business proprietors who shared their stories detailing how the snack food giant has made an impact on their lives and businesses. According to Rebisco President Jonathan C. Ng, the project was borne out of a simple yet poignant motivation: to express gratitude. “Sari-sari stores are crucial to our business model,” he said. “These entrepreneurs are our loyal and hardworking community partners who help nourish Rebisco’s continued growth and success. This project is one of many ways we want to give back, by empowering them and their businesses.” Shining the spotlight Of the 55 winners, three were featured in an online video recently released by Rebisco. Ester Recinto , a 66-year-old sari-sari store...

POS or Point Of Sale is a system that is used throughout the restaurant and retail industry. POS systems are comprised of computer software and a hardware network that work together to record sales as they occur. This computerized system allows business owners to track sales, cash flow, food and stock inventory and can help simplify your bookkeeping enormously . If you run a retail business, you'll understand the need for a good Booker POS system . The last thing you want is customers waiting impatiently in line while your staff manually enter purchase details into your system. Many small to medium-sized businesses experience problems with price reduction. Identifying which products have been marked down and then accurately recording those discounts can be a headache for many retailers. Instead of spending all of your time dealing with cash register receipts, a POS system can help you to automate the markdown process so that you are able to track them in a more...

There is no such thing as "too young" if your kids have an interest in entrepreneurship, giving them an idea and nurturing their interest, gives them an edge in their future or can even make them possibly a millionaire in the making. There was a time when the word “business” was just synonymous to adults working the daily grind. Today, when you go online, there’s a long list of young, self-made millionaires who made it big as kid entrepreneurs. Although stories of successful child entrepreneurs are no longer uncommon, they still never fail to amaze most grownups because of the degree of creativity, determination, courage and business acumen these kidpreneurs have had at an early age. Commercenter Alabang, the premier lifestyle hub in Alabang, is extended a hand to budding young entrepreneurs through its  Biz Kids Expo last July 28 and 29, 2018. The weekend bazaar provided an avenue for aspiring child entrepreneurs to turn their million-dollar business ideas into...

Why hassle yourself by waiting in line with most of today's services if you can do it online? This is a usual thing that you'll hear from a millennial. Utilizing tehnology to its own convenience. who would want to wait in line to order food if you can do it in few taps, make payments without the need of physial money or cards, all of the convenience that most of us an now enjoy. What if I tell you that you can now open a new account without going physically in a bank. Last April, 9 Maybank, Asia's Leading banking Group and Southeast Asia's 4th the largest bank by assets successfully launched its newest product that will let  people enjoy and experience a fast and no hassle banking process with Maybank MOVE Maybank Philippines has 74 branches nationwide making it the most accessible foreign bank here in the Philippines. Now they are offering an optimized digital banking that willgive its future customers the flexibility of time and opportunities. M...

The Philippine retail industry is set to move forward, despite the global market competition. The continued growth of the Philippine economy opens a lot of opportunities to the retail industry.  The Retail Associates held its first Philippine Retail Summit with a theme "Retail Globalization.” Happened at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, this national convention aims to shape the local retail industry through a gathering of public and private sector leaders, who shared their insights on the amendments and opportunities for local retail businesses. The event focused on the discussions about how Filipino retailers can remain unfazed and successful in the local retail industry amidst the broad global market competition. It highlighted the opportunities for our local retail businesses to expand internationally and the amendments in policies concerning entry of foreign retailers. Over 200 retailers across the country joined this significant event f...

Last Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Bank of the Philippine Islands officially launched its first micro finance bank. BPI Direct BanKo, Inc or BanKo was the result of the merger of two specialized thrift banks unit of BPI, the BPI Globe BanKo and BPI Direct Savings Bank  Inc. BanKo will be a big help to self-employed micro entrepreneurs ( SEMEs) which has a small business. BanKo will be providing these small business entrepreneurs affordable and appropriate loan products that will be beneficial to their growing business with the help of financial expert advice and solution. As we all know there are a lot of informal channels where SEMEs borrowed money for investment thinking it will be a greater help for their business but instead of doing more good it causes harm to their business. With BanKo, they provide a more formal platform which is more easy, accessible and they can get affordable loans. BanKo recently opened  15 new branches around the country including Bico...