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Mega Prime and Prime Mom Club help mothers have a Paskong Easy Sarap with its holiday workshop

  T here’s no better time to go all out in celebration than Christmas. With family members coming together to celebrate what is the most loved holiday of the year, our Prime Moms are always looking forward to making it the most memorable celebration ever.   All over the world, it is known that the way we celebrate Christmas in the Philippines is truly unique, and some may say that Paskong Pinoy is the best. As such, we want to help make Filipino moms shine even brighter this season by going back to our roots by creating twists on well-loved Pinoy handa and decor. Mega Prime and Prime Mom Club made this happen by organizing the Paskong Easy Sarap workshop , which offered moms new recipes and a DIY holiday decor that will surely make for a memorable Christmas. My version of Mommy Conn's Ube Macapuno Coolers  Headlining the event is Mega Prime’s newest products Young Corn, Nata de Coco Ube, Melon and Pineapple , added into new and exciting recipes by some of our favorite Pri

Shopee excites shoppers and uplifts businesses with new record of over 2 billion items sold across 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

  Local sellers saw a massive boost, with orders surging 18 times for those t aking part in the sale for the first time   Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, sets two new records at the year’s largest shopping festival, 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. With a huge array of irresistible deals, shoppers across the region bought over 2 billion items across the festival period, smashing its previous record in 2020. Excitement peaked on November 11, with visits spiking 5.5 times in the first two hours compared to an average day.   Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “It brings us great joy to see the impact of our 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on shoppers, businesses, and our local communities. The digital economy continues to present many opportunities for growth, and we want to enable more people to benefit from this growth by increasing e-commerce adoption and helping more consumers and businesses go online. At the same time, we are humbled

ShopeePay Brings Users an Exciting Line-up of Rewards and Deals at Shopee’s Biggest Festival of the Year, 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

  MANILA, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks the year-end season into full gear with the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. Shoppers can expect an exciting line-up of the biggest deals, promotions, and vouchers from their favorite brands and sellers on Shopee. Shoppers can also look forward to greater savings and rewards when they use ShopeePay for their purchases. As consumers and businesses continue to become more digital-first, ShopeePay strives to support this move, in line with local government objectives. In Southeast Asia, digital payment adoption rates in 2020 reached levels originally estimated for 2025 - indicating that the region achieved five years’ worth of adoption in a single year . Today, consumers continue to readily embrace digital payments for greater convenience, security, and value. According to an online survey Shopee conducted with Kantar, consumers across th

GALINCO: 25 Years of Creating Delightful Memories Para sa Pamilyang Pilipino

        It was in 1996 when Chips Delight first hit the shelves. These freshly baked and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip cookies were the delicious creation of Grand Alphatech International Corporation (GALINCO). Founded by its visionary entrepreneurial Chairman William Co Buchong, GALINCO has always aspired to make products that proclaim “Ang galing ng Pinoy!”, Mr. Co Buchong believes in exporting world class products made from the Philippines rather than “exporting” Filipinos separating them from their loved ones. Now, 25 years later, GALINCO continues to innovate, create, and deliver delightful treats to millions of families, not just here in the Philippines but around the world. From its first ever Chips Delight chocolate chip cookies, GALINCO went on to expand its product line to several other delicacies and chocolate snacks. GALINCO Chief Operating Officer Josephine Co-Salonga who was trained in baking in the UK explains: “Humbled by the success of Chips Delight cookies, we

SM Supermalls hits 5 million COVID-19 jabs, opens more vax sites for minors

SM Supermalls has yet again marked a back-to-back milestone in its pursuit to help end COVID-19 in the Philippines: surpassing the five-millionth mark of COVID-19 jabs and the opening of more SM malls as pediatric vaccination sites outside Metro Manila. “Breaching the five-millionth mark is a testament to our commitment to providing our communities with accessible and convenient vaccination sites. We thank our partner LGUs for this partnership are happy to provide our malls as pediatric vaccination centers for minors belonging to the 12-17 age group.” said Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls. During the opening ceremony of Paranaque City LGU’s “Bida Rin ang Bata” vaccination center in SM City Sucat on November 3, a total of 588 youngsters were given their first dose of vaccines. To date, SM Supermalls has vaccinated over 6,000 pedriatric constituents in 15 pediatric mall vaccination sites. Present during the launch were Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr., National Task Force (NTF) against Covi

Shopee Launches 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

 Its going to be the  Biggest Sale of the Year, with Unbeatable deals and Nonstop Fun The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale becomes the ultimate holiday shopping destination with promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, 10% off daily vouchers, and giveaways worth over ₱12,000,000. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its annual 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale headlines a year where more people and businesses use the platform to connect with each other. In fact, the number of sellers and brands on Shopee surged by 60% in 2021, while 1 in 3 shoppers at its recent 9.9 event was new to the platform. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, which ushers in the year’s busiest shopping season, presents Shopee’s greatest selection of deals, fun, and entertainment for everyone. To add to the festive mood, users can look forward to the widest variety of discounted products fro

Visit the Secret Christmas Garden at SM Southmall!

  The holidays are here once again and there’s no better place to celebrate it than right at every Southies’ second home. SM Southmall is known for their larger-than-life, picturesque Christmas centerpieces that are perfect backgrounds to our holiday photos. This year however, SM Southmall unveiled their first ever experiential Christmas centerpiece! Abundant trees in varying sizes surround the whole display with a pathway leading to and unveiling the mystery of a secret garden. At the heart of the centerpiece is a 35-feet towering Christmas tree adorned with blooms and thousands of sparkling lights with giant elegant reindeers around it. Be transported to a Secret Christmas Garden at the mall’s Food Street Concourse. There’s a lot more in store! SM Southmall wants to bring back the joy of shoppers through fun and ‘southtacular’ activities you may safely enjoy (even with your kids)! Here are four ways you can fully enjoy Christmas with SM Southmall: The South Pole Express. Another f

Styler: Complete Clothing Care, The LG Way

  Coming into the second year of the pandemic, cleanliness and safety is still the number one priority for families. Even as vaccinations are slowly rolled out, nothing beats preparedness in keeping sickness at bay. Worldwide innovators, such as LG, have been hard at work to provide tools to help in the new normal. Its newest product, the LG Styler, is designed to keep clothes fresh and clean without needing to launder it excessively. In a recent online event, LG introduced the Styler to the local market. Hosted by LG Brand Ambassador Stephanie Zubiri, the event showcased the different uses the LG Styler has for individuals from all walks of life. LG envisions the Styler as the future of wardrobe management, especially with the Philippines’ unpredictable weather. Normal clothes are easy to wash, but some, such as outerwear like jackets, or dresses with fragile fabric, are a different story. This is where the LG Styler comes in. With the Styler, all you need to do is put your clothes i

From Malls to Mobile: How Home Credit Redefined the BNPL Experience

There is no doubt that the global pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, changing our day-to-day lives. Due to current events, the digital shift that was supposed to take years happened in a blink of an eye – putting the spotlight on businesses and how they make an effort to innovate their products and services. For Home Credit, it did not come as a surprise since their digital efforts started years ago knowing that digitalization, especially in the financial industry, is the next big thing. Their journey started from their launching in 2013, where they already proved to be a gamechanger in the financial landscape. Coming from a predominantly unbanked market like ours, Home Credit came into the picture and started catering to Filipinos with little to no credit history and providing affordable installments for their gadget and electronic needs. This is what we now call as “buy now, pay later” and despite the term finding its fame during the pandemic, it’s actually a relative

HALLOWEEN SUNDOWN AT THE CANARY

   You deserve to experience the way of life every now and then! To indulge yourself on things that seem like a dream on your work days could be what you're missing all this time. The Canary could be your oasis in the city - a place you will come to know for its unwinding ambiance and appetizing foodstuffs. The Canary is set to have a Sundown Halloween dinner of unlimited BBQ with unlimited mojito this October 31, 2021, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the alfresco vibes encircled by artistic tunes from amazing talents. Cherish the moment and create memories at The Canary with the Sundown Halloween dinner for only Php 2,599 net per head. Enjoy everything The Canary has to offer without a worry as the minimum health protocols implemented by the Philippine Government will be observed moderately. Save the date and head out to The Canary this Halloween season! For inquiries, please call (02) 8928-9888 or visit us at F1 Hotel Manila, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 3rd floor. For up

SM Aura Premier Lights Up A Christmas To Fall In Love With

  In true fashion to the BGC-based upscale mall, saying that the holidays will be grand is something of an understatement. Going with an extravagant theme of reds and golds with shimmering bright lights, SM Aura Premier invites all to experience a Christmas that makes one feel like they’ve popped into their very own Christmas romance movie, like a wonderful scarlet dream. What’s so wonderful about these movies is that, apart from being aesthetically beautiful, they evoke heartstring tugging feelings of hope, wonder, joy and love. These are the very same emotions that SM Aura Premier is bringing this holiday season. As mallgoers visit SM Aura Premier to complete their Christmas lists, they’re greeted not just by the glimmering mall decorations. An abundance of seasonally festive offerings are also in line to experience, enjoy and love. The Christmas tree centerpiece features giant red trees, Broadway-light adorned archways and larger-than-life romantic swans. Integrated into this is a s

What Makes Jelly Sweets So Delicious and Where You Can Find Them Today

  When you think about it, jellies are quite popular and loved by both the young and old. The flavors and brands available for you to choose from are almost inexhaustible. You may be a jelly sweets junkie (it’s nothing to be ashamed of, we assure you a lot of us are in the same shoes as you) that has often wondered why they taste so delicious. Well, you don’t have to only keep wondering. In this article, we will be discussing what jelly sweets are made of that makes them simply irresistible.    Jelly Sweets – What They Are  A jelly sweet is a gummy candy that often has gelatin as one of its base ingredients. To learn more about gelatin and its benefits, you can check here . This confectionery is more common among children but adults also enjoy taking them as well.  They have so many benefits that it is no wonder people can’t get enough of them. Some of these benefits include:  • Their texture is pleasant, so they do not pose any form of risk to younger kids.   • They are flexible, so

SHARP launches AQUOS THE SCENES 8K series to enrich family quality time

  SHARP today announced the Philippine launch of its new flagship Audio Visual products, AQUOS THE SCENES 8K, providing new dimensions of immersive experience in living room. SHARP’s Audio-Visual brand AQUOS marks its 20 years with a celebration this year. AQUOS THE SCENES 8K series debuts as its anniversary models, over two product categories: TV and Sound bar. AQUOS is the original coined word, combined with AQUA + QUALITY, has been used since 2001 as the symbol of ‘New standard home used TV for 21st century’. In 2000, SHARP declared grand resolution to change all CRT TVs in Japan to LCD TVS in 5years, when only 4% TVs were LCD*2. After 20years, TVs in all around the world now are replaced to LCD TV. During this time, Sharp launch many World’s largest / World’s first TVs, and achieved 50million units accumulated sales in 2020. Sharp sets its business vision as ‘Changing the World with 8K+5G’, and our aim is to continue to introduce new products and services that meet the expectati