COMCO SEA promotes and appoints homegrown managers and award-winning talents to key deputy positions

COMCO SEA promotes and appoints homegrown managers and award-winning talents to key deputy positions

Monday, September 19, 2022

Inter-regional integrated communications agency COMCO Southeast Asia has recently announced the promotion and appointment of its homegrown managers and award-winning talents to key deputy positions in the company. They are AC Recio, Harvey Llamosa, Queenie Resmundo and Patricia Raña.

Each promotion is nothing short of special because they are some of the people who have been with COMCO SEA from the beginning and graduated from the Camp COMCO Mentorship Program, the multi-awarded, intensive, and comprehensive talent incubation, industry linkage, and apprenticeship program of the Agency.

AC Recio

After graduating from the Ateneo de Manila University, AC Recio began his career as a Digital and Multimedia Arts Associate at COMCO SEA. Today, Mr. Recio holds an important role in the Agency’s digital innovation as a Partner, Digital, Social and Content Administrator Pro Tempore, and Senior Digital and Multimedia Arts Manager.

Mr. Recio is exceptionally skilled in all things digital and handled key digital accounts like Platinum Karaoke, Pioneer Insurance, Dragonpay, SureTayo, Unilab Foundation, Defensil Alcohol, and Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz Headlice Treatment Shampoo. He also leads the Agency’s overall corporate branding through the CODY STUDIO project. It comes as no surprise that Mr. Recio has won numerous Quill and Anvil Awards. Some of the recognition and awards he received are for Pioneer Insurance’s “Move on Lang” songwriting competition, Lamoiyan Corporation’s “Si Kathy at and Kutostrophe” educational coloring book and “Kilusang Kontra Kuto (KKK)” campaigns, Defensil’s “Protection That Is Real – The Defensil Be Safe Now” campaign, and Unilab Foundation’s “Play Advocacy Week” initiative and tool kit.

“It's a privilege to work with a team that cultivates and sustains the growth of their employees. To be on the receiving end of that support is truly a blessing that cannot be measured. I'm looking forward to making the most of this new role and to give back to COMCO for igniting that spark in me. I will do my best to keep that flame burning bright and to kindle that passion for meaningful storytelling through my work,” said Mr. Recio.

Harvey Llamosa

Another homegrown talent given a strategic role in the organization is Harvey Llamosa who has been with COMCO SEA since the Agency launched in 2016. Mr. Llamosa’s first job when he graduated from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) was with COMCO SEA as an Executive Projects Associate and have been working closely with the company’s Regional Integration and Chief Executive Director Ferdinand L. Bondoy on various landmark executive and strategic initiatives. Today, Mr. Llamosa is not only the Senior Executive Initiatives and Communications Manager at COMCO SEA, but also a Partner and the Chief of Staff to the Group Chief Executive Director.

Ongoing six years already, Mr. Llamosa has been pivotal to countless of the executive office’s major projects. Some of his best works are AirAsia’s “Red Talks” web series and “See the World” initiatives, M&M’s “Fun First Move” and “Screenbites” projects, SM Cinema’s “Reel to Real” campaign, WWF’s “Earth Hour” and “#AyokoNgPlastik” movements, World Vision’s “Social Innovation Challenge” and “One Voice for Children” campaigns and the global award-winning campaign of COMCO SEA, the “Write to Ignite Blogging Project”. At present, Harvey is handling the accounts of Lenovo, RHEA Generics, and Theo & Philo chocolates, alongside his lead role in COMCO SEA's Corporate MARCOMAX (Marketing, Communications, Advocacy and Excellence) initiative. For his outstanding works, Mr. Llamosa has been recognized in MarCom Awards in USA, Marketing PR Awards in Singapore, PR Awards Asia in Hong Kong, and Quill and Anvil Awards in the Philippines, to name a few.

“I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to be part of COMCO Southeast Asia, with them I was able to learn from the experts of the industry and create wonderful and meaningful campaigns. With this new role, I will do my best to continue giving valuable contributions to what we consider as our life’s work,” said Mr. Llamosa.

Mr. Llamosa and Mr. Recio were both pioneers and members of the 1st Cycle of the Camp COMCO Mentorship Program. As proof of the Camp’s success, the 2nd Cycle no doubt produced another homegrown talent, Queenie Resmundo.

Queenie Resmundo

Ms. Resmundo graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She started as a Production and Administration Associate and is now promoted to Public Relations and Communications Administrator Pro Tempore and Brand Communications Manager. She is also a lead in stakeholder relationship management through COMCO SEA’s MEXINAC (Media, Experts, Influencers, Activators and Communities) program.

Throughout her work journey, Ms. Resmundo managed accounts such as Electrolux, United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), Angkas, Oakley, Reef, Eastern Communications. Her latest clients include Takeda, Philusa Corporation, and JobStreet. Ms. Resmundo has won awards from the Quill Awards, Anvil Awards, Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, Stevie International Business Awards, Marketing Events Awards, and ASEAN PR Excellence Awards. Some of her award-winning projects include Eastern Communications’ 140th Anniversary campaign, “Eastern Link VIP Club”, “First Connections are the Strongest: Connecting Filipino People Amid the Pandemic”, “Eastern Home: Connecting Filipinos in the Social Distancing Era for Innovation in Consumer Products & Services”, JobStreet’s “The Future Workforce: JobStreet’s Find the Job You Love” and the “#TogetherAhead: JobStreet’s Response to the COVID19 Impact” campaigns.

“It's not every day that a company invests in its people to help them learn and expand their skills, and I have always been grateful to COMCO for believing in me since I started and allowing me to grow. I am excited to contribute to the company's continued success and looking forward to sharing more meaningful stories with the team,” said Ms. Resmundo.

Patricia Raña

Finally, there is Patricia Raña, a graduate from the University of the East, the 9th Cycle of Camp COMCO, and now one of the Agency’s most trusted Corporate Services Unit members. She has been promoted to Special Assistant to the Comptroller and Senior Corporate Services Officer.

Ms. Raña joined COMCO SEA in 2018 as a Finance and Administration Associate and has always been the best in handling the Agency's business processes, finance and administration matters. Moreover, she supports the growth of COMCO SEA’s corporate culture and team camaraderie through her work in the Agency Culture and Team Development (ACTDEV) special project.

“I want to express my gratitude to COMCO Southeast Asia as I truly value their support and encouragement. I'm grateful for the opportunity to advance my skills and grow with our company and I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities this new role provides and continue to work hard for the team,” said Ms. Raña.

The COMCO SEA team could not be more proud of these immensely talented people. Promotions may be common occurrences in the workplace, but not every day one sees a team member be so dedicated and grow together with their company.

“Harvey, AC, Queenie, and Pat all started as Camp COMCO apprentices at COMCO SEA. Now, they are experts and full-fledge deputies in their respective fields. They’ve grown so much in just a short span of time, so the word ‘proud’ is definitely an understatement of how I feel towards their progress. There’s still a lot in store to make their careers flourish, and I am excited for what they will make of themselves next,” said Corporate Services Director and Comptroller, Ms. Joan Maslang.

"As a hands-on leader of COMCO Southeast Asia, I have had the great pleasure of training and working with our most valued apprentices and witnessing them turn into rock stars of the industry! And for them to obtain the positions and recognitions they have now as well as grow in their craft and in their life as a whole, is my greatest honor, the best award I have ever received. To Harvey, AC, Queen, and Pat, I want you to know that your success, your growth, have always been part of our vision and you will always have our back as you continue in your journey. Never stop making us proud and being inspirations to our next in line in #ourCOMCOsquadron and in championing our brand of #MeaningfulStorytelling,” said Mr. Bondoy. To know more about COMCO Southeast Asia, visit comcosea.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comco.southeastasia on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcosea, and @comco_sea on both Instagram and Twitter.

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Shopee sends relief efforts to earthquake victims in Abra

Shopee sends relief efforts to earthquake victims in Abra

As part of its mission to better the lives of the underserved through technology, Shopee recently partnered with the Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation, Indoplas, and Metro Bangued Water District to provide aid to those affected by the magnitude 5.2 earthquake which impacted key areas of Abra last 28 August.

Through its logistics arm, Shopee Xpress, Shopee delivered drinking water and donated 10,000 face masks for over 300 families in Barangay Lusuac in the Municipality of Peñarrubia and Barangay Patucannay in the Municipality of Tayum. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan, the company's umbrella CSR arm that seeks to provide support for communities in need through partnerships with various humanitarian organizations.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said “Shopee remains committed to utilizing our platform and resources to benefit local communities and part of this is providing help where we can, most especially in times of need. We hope for the recovery and continued safety of these affected communities.”

With Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee furthers its objective of serving the underserved through technology, by helping communities benefit from the power of digital transformation wherever they are in the Philippines.

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Chairmom Merlee Jayme shares secret to successful mommyhood and career in new book

Chairmom Merlee Jayme shares secret to successful mommyhood and career in new book

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Mommyhood + career = disaster. This seems to be the equation most people live by, and a woman needs to pick one or the other to fully realize success in life. But what if there’s a secret formula to achieving both? What if, instead of disaster, we can change the equation to mommyhood + career = success?

Chairmom Merlee Jayme has been on both ends of struggling to integrate climbing up the pinnacle of her career aspirations while raising her four lovely daughters. Like any mom, she experienced the mental gymnastics of focusing on performing well in the workplace and thinking about whether her daughters’ tutoring homework was done. She believes that the key to giving 100% at home and work is not “balancing” but rather “integrating” these two separate roles to co-exist.

“Integration allows one of two things to take up more of your time or focus at some point over the other. For me, this is how career and family should be dealt with–integrated, not balanced,” Jayme wrote in her book.

Sitting in a meeting while thinking about what you’ll cook for family dinner can take a toll on any mom. Often, it’s the recipe for disaster aspiring career moms are facing. But that doesn’t mean reaching for your dreams while nurturing your little ones is impossible.

Chairmom Merlee Jayme shared all her tips and secrets to succeed in both in her press conference and book launch held last September 12, 2022 for her new book “Chairmom: The Winning Combination of Mommyhood and Career” at Makati.

Together with Angel Guerrero, Founder of Adobo Magazine, and Madonna Tarrayo, CEO of Unitel Straight Shooters, Jayme opened conversations about the realities of being a Chairmom, the triumphs and sacrifices of being a working parent, and the fulfillment of living both dreams of becoming a successful career woman and homemaker.

Being mombitious (mom + ambitious), as the three women embodied in their lives, is not without its emotional rollercoaster. They tackled feelings of fear and guilt, as well as joy and hope, in the process of being Chairmoms in their respective industries. But more importantly, the book launch created the spirit of sistergood (sisterhood + good), fostering a community of love and support for moms, parents and young adults alike who aspire to maximize their lives and find purposeful meaning both at work and at home.

Chairmom was made possible through editor-in-chief Mio Borromeo, managing editor Leanne Tria, deputy editorial director Kyle Nate, copyeditors Faith Uy, Jhunie Balignasay, Gabrielle Cayabyab, John Clutario, Rhea Pulgado; layout artist Miko Quiogue, assistant layout artist John Isono, and cover artist, Sabine Jayme, Chairmom’s youngest daughter.

Find out how an ex-nun, high school dropout, an Asian creative woman fought her way to become the founder of one of the most awarded advertising agencies globally–all while being a mom of 4 by ordering a copy of Chairmom at bit.ly/BuyChairmom.

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MILO® Champions shares unique stories of pagpupursige that lead to their lifelong success

MILO® Champions shares unique stories of pagpupursige that lead to their lifelong success

MILO® Philippines has extended its partnership with Jamie Lim, Coach Rio de la Cruz, and Japoy Lizardo. Adding another chapter to their years-long relationship, the beloved nutritious beverage brand is excited to tell each Champion’s unique story of pagpupursige that will inspire the next generation of young athletes to persevere in their own Champion journeys.

Breaking stereotypes

Being the daughter of a professional basketball legend and growing up in a family of athletes, it seemed destined for Jamie to become a star karateka. However, from an early age, her father and mother - a seasoned lawyer - taught Jamie the importance of choosing her own path and instilled in her the belief that she can always be more than your stereotypical jock.

Choosing to not limit herself, Jamie decided to pursue goals in both sports and academics. The journey was not without its challenges as she had to learn how to balance her many responsibilities as a student while keeping up with the discipline of an athlete.

“I remember, in my preparation for the SEA Games in 2019, I only had 5 months of real training as I was already in the last months of my senior year. On top of that, I was out of Karate for 4 years so training was twice as rigorous. Although it was difficult, I could power through it because I knew the stakes were also high,” shared Jamie.

With her family’s continuous support, she was inspired to break past the mold and prove that she can indeed excel on and off the mat. Still, one of her proudest achievements was winning a gold medal in Karate during the 2019 SEA Games and graduating Summa Cum Laude in UP Diliman with a degree in BS Mathematics. Today she is focused on furthering her studies in London while awaiting the start of training for the next SEA Games in 2023.

“Coming from being a part of MILO® AAK and now with my extended partnership with the MILO® family, I hope to inspire kids faced by the same barriers as mine to be brave in breaking out of those stereotypes and paving their own paths. Their time to prove themselves will come,” added Jaime.

Running through life’s obstacles

Before Coach Rio became an international marathoner and one of the top running coaches in the country, his road to success was paved from humble beginnings. Coming from a big family that struggled in putting food on the table, Coach Rio sorely lacked the financial support that most young runners his age needed to pursue a professional career.

At times, all young Rio had was an unwavering pagpupursige and discipline - and that was enough. He never once missed training, even on the days he had no running gear or equipment, and learned early on that he needed to work thrice as hard to achieve his one clear goal: to be a successful athlete to provide for his family.

“One time when I was in elementary school, there was a trial race that I really wanted to join. Ang kaso sabi ng coach ko noon, hindi ka pa ready - pero makulit ako. I still showed up during the competition day and patiently waited. Buti na lang, one athlete didn’t show up so my coach gave me a chance. I proved to him that I deserved it by winning it all,” shared Coach Rio. That win opened the doors for Coach Rio’s future sports success.

“Time management and determination were key for me. Even when I was young, my life was all about school and training. I knew what I wanted and was focused on my goal despite knowing that it would come with many sacrifices,” emphasized Coach Rio.

For Coach Rio, being a part of the MILO® Philippines family has played a huge part in his grit journey. From joining the MILO® Marathons and using his winnings to support himself in school to now being the main organizer for all their events nationwide and a familiar face in the new MILO® TV commercial, it has come full circle. He continues to help pave the way for aspiring young athletes hoping to succeed in sports the same way he did.

Molding the next generation of athletes

Japoy started his journey in sports at a MILO® Sports Program. At just 12 years old and known as the teenage heartthrob whose face was on every MILO® pack, Japoy recognized the responsibility he had as thousands of other kids were aspiring to be just like him. This became an important driving factor for Japoy to pursige in succeeding in Taekwondo.

Since he wasn’t as tall or built as other athletes his age, he struggled to put on the required weight for his category but persevered and worked twice as hard to develop his techniques. He turned his height and weight into an advantage that allowed him to create his signature “Spinning Kick” move that earned him the nickname “The Spinning Kick of Asia”.

Now at 36 and a professional coach himself, Japoy uses this experience to shape the next generation of strong-willed athletes and giving them a platform to become an inspiration for the generation after them. In this extension of his partnership with MILO®, Japoy also aims to share this with more kids nationwide. “Although not all athletes are born gifted in a sport, they are molded through the years with experience and the right pagpupursige to succeed. That’s how strong athletes are created,” said Japoy.

The MILO® Champions have come together to inspire kids as they continue their Champion journeys. Their unique stories of pagpupursige also show that the values learned from sports can lead to success.

“We’re happy to extend this partnership with Jamie Lim, Coach Rio, and Japoy Lizardo. We believe that they each have personal stories that will inspire many young athletes today to pursige in achieving lifelong success just like they did. As one MILO® family, we are proud to give them a platform that allows them to do just that,” said Veronica Cruz, MILO Business Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Nestle Philippines, Inc.

Together, MILO® Philippines calls on moms to join the MILO® Champions in building pagpupursige within their children through sports. To know more about MILO® sports programs, please visit the official MILO® Philippines website.

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S&R kicks off exclusive PISO SALE this Sept 16 - 19, 2022

S&R kicks off exclusive PISO SALE this Sept 16 - 19, 2022

Promo launched exclusively via MetroMart

You heard that right! You can get incredible discounts with S&R's PISO SALE, exclusively available via MetroMart App and website. From September 16-19, 2022, select items can be purchased for only ₱1.00 when you order and get them delivered via MetroMart across select branches of S&R.

The S&R PISO SALE promo will have various items available for a limited time per day, so stay tuned and make sure to add to cart right away. These items include Spam and Prem luncheon meats, Yakult, bottled drinks, milk, potato chips, and more.

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

Sept 16: 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Spam Luncheon Meat Less Sodium

Sept 16: 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Prem Luncheon Meat Lite

Sept 17: 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Coffee Drink Bottle

Cowhead Regular

Sept 17: 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Lotte Jeju Mandarin Orange 1.5L L

Yakult Probiotic Drink

*not available in select S&R branches

Sept 18: 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Coca-Cola Coke No Sugar Great Taste Zero Calories

Cheetos Cheddar & Jalapeno

*not available in CDO and Iloilo

Sept 18: 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Lay's Sour Cream & Onion

*not available in CDO and Iloilo

Yakult Probiotic Drink

*not available in select S&R branches

Sept 19: 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Oreo Snack Pack Vanilla

Sept 19: 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Arla Organic Low Fat 1L

*Products are subject to availability from different S&R branches.

All MetroMart customers can avail of this promo, with or without an S&R membership card.

"Christmas and the holiday season play an essential part in the lives of Filipino families. Therefore, our MetroMart family is very excited to help kick off the holiday season at the start of the 100 days countdown to Christmas with the S&R Piso Sale and other upcoming promos and events." Stefano Fazzini, CEO and co-founder of MetroMart, said.

The S&R Piso Sale promo applies to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. A min. spend of ₱2k is required to avail of the 1-peso sale items. Only completed checkout of orders within the sale period can avail of the discounted items.

New to MetroMart? Get a ₱200 discount for a minimum order of ₱2k. Use the promo code "MMNEW" on the MetroMart app or website upon checkout. This is applicable across all stores and supermarkets for New customers, valid for one-time use until October 16, 2022.

MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Grocery partners include S&R (with or no membership card required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys" R" Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug, and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours!

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Download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM

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REP steps boldly onto a new stage with a contemporary vision for beloved Broadway hit CAROUSEL

REP steps boldly onto a new stage with a contemporary vision for beloved Broadway hit CAROUSEL

Directed by Toff De Venecia, the R&H opus starring Karylle Tatlonghari and Gian Magdangal starts Nov. 26

Repertory Philippines (REP) steps boldly on to a brand new stage as it re-opens its theater doors with a modern reimagination of CAROUSEL. The beloved Broadway hit musical will run from November 26-December 18, 2022 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, making it one of the first shows to run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ newly inaugurated black box theater.

With Music by Richard Rodgers and Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Carousel became an instant hit lauded by critics and audiences alike. The original production won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical. Hailed by Time Magazine as the greatest musical of the 20th century, its various revivals have also won several Tony Awards. A story about a whirlwind romance between carnival barker Billy Bigelow and millworker Julie Jordan, it features some of musical theater’s most timeless music and iconic songs including If I Loved You and You’ll Never Walk Alone.

REP’s CAROUSELis directed by Toff De Venecia who is determined to bring a bold, brave vision for the new generation of theatergoers. This glorious musical masterpiece is brought to life by a star-studded cast led by singer, actress, and OPM royalty Karylle Tatlonghari as Julie Jordan and sought-after theater leading man Gian Magdangal as Billy Bigelow.

“Today, we stand on the shoulders of giants and take on the challenge of reimagining this classic musical for contemporary Filipino audiences,” De Venecia says. “Featuring new artistic voices and talent as well as post-modern perspectives, the team boldly dreams up what ‘the best musical of the 20th century’ might look like today. It’s a radical departure from previous iterations, even from what we set out to do in 2020. We draw inspiration from Filipino creativity and the words of the original choreographer and dancer Agnes de Mille – that is, ‘taking leap after leap in the dark.’ This will be the ultimate 21st century test for a 20th century text.”

CAROUSEL was originally slated for a May 2020 debut also with De Venecia at the helm. It was set to be the crown jewel of the REP 2020 theatrical season, which would have built upon the rich 53 year old history of REP and signaled the eminent theater company’s transition to more progressive, dynamic, and culturally relevant theatrical productions under the leadership of Artistic Director Liesl Batucan-Del Rosario.

“I am ecstatic for Repertory Philippines as we return to the live stage and bring the fulfillment of a promise to our REP audiences and communities. It is doubly exhilarating to be able to present CAROUSEL at the newly unboxed Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez CCP Black Box Theater, through a generous venue grant from the Cultural Center of the Philippines no less. I am beyond excited for Toff’s innovative post-modern contemporary take on Carousel that I know will connect and link this absolutely timeless and deeply relevant material to a new audience,” expresses Liesl.

Don’t miss REP’s highly anticipated return to live theater. Catch CAROUSEL starting November 26 at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez.

Tickets will be available through the CCP Box Office, TicketWorld, and SM Tickets. Ticket prices are ₱3,000 for VIP seats, ₱2,500 for rows 1 & 3, ₱2,000 for row 4, ₱1,500 for row 5, and ₱1,000 for row 6. For queries, please message Repertory Philippines on its Facebook page or through Instagram, or email info@repphil.org.

For updates, visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph, like and follow Repertory Philippines on Facebook and Instagram. Companies and brands who are interested in the show can email sales@repphil.org.

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MR.DIY’s Proudly Made in the Philippines Comes Back this September

MR.DIY’s Proudly Made in the Philippines Comes Back this September

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

This whole month of September, MR.DIY’s “Proudly Made in the Philippines” is having a comeback. From September 1 to 30, exciting deals and discounts of up to 30% awaits customers in MR.DIY’s stores nationwide. These local products and essentials are perfect for everyday needs.

Must-have household cleaning essentials

Keeping the house safe and clean is one of the top priorities during these times to stay protected against possible germs and viruses. MR.DIY offers sanitation and disinfecting products from local brands such as Guardian alcohols, Kleen-It dishwashing liquids & hand soaps, Sanicare wet wipes, Cheers garbage bags and many more!

Do-it-yourself car cleaning essentials

For car owners, finding the best cleaning material is important to keep the auto shiny, clean and protected. Microtex Sun Shield protectant and moisturizing tire lotions can be spotted in MR.DIY stores to make car cleaning sessions quick and easy.

Let us care for your pet!

Pets are like babies for fur parents. As the saying goes, “They are not just a pet. They are family.”

With this, MR.DIY offers Filipino brands such as Carbaryls and Happy Pets shampoo and powder to keep pets safe and free of fleas, ticks, and lice. These affordable items are perfect for every fur parent looking for high-quality and value for money pet supplies.

The Proudly Made in the Philippines campaign by MR.DIY is a month-long celebration to recognize and celebrate Filipino brands, support their businesses, and encourage Filipinos to do the same. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-148906 Series of 2022.

MR.DIY remains committed to their “Always Low Prices” motto – offering a variety products and essentials that aims to meet the daily needs and demands of its consumers.

Join the Proudly Made in the Philippines campaign and receive exciting discounts by visiting the MR.DIY store near you!

To learn more about MR.DIY and its products, visit www.mrdiy.com/ph. You may also follow /mrdiyPH on Facebook, and @mrdiy.philippines on Instagram and Tiktok for updates and upcoming promos.

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Top local merchants sell 6x more items at Shopee's 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Top local merchants sell 6x more items at Shopee's 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Local businesses benefited as shoppers flocked to the e-commerce platform to score mas mura deals on essential items for as low as ₱1 and ₱49 last 9.9

The leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan continues to create memorable shopping experiences on 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Boosted by increased shopper traffic and support from Shopee's platform tools, top local sellers sold 6 times more items on 9 September than on an average day. These seller offerings created more value for customers, who snapped up the best promotions and mas mura prices on items ranging from daily essentials to the latest gadgets.

Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day brings more benefits to Filipinos by providing buyers with convenient shopping experiences at the best deals while helping sellers grow their businesses. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines shared, “We are committed to benefiting online shoppers, by bringing them more joy, value, and excitement every 9.9. This drives us to use our platform to deliver the best value for money with our Mas Mura sa Shopee* offers, and to explore other equally fulfilling possibilities that serve the evolving needs of customers and businesses alike, especially as we gear towards another meaningful year-end shopping season.”

Shoppers secured daily essentials at better deals

Shopee worked with sellers to curate a wide assortment of ₱1 and ₱49 deals, helping users get their money’s worth when they shopped their everyday essentials in Home & Living, Health & Personal Care, and Women's Apparel during 9.9. Filipinos were keen to maximize the available deals in acquiring their daily necessities, with one shopper saving as much as ₱200,000 for essential back-to-school items like a new laptop, laptop accessories, and desk accessories.

Businesses achieved more traffic and a big boost to their sales

Local sellers took advantage of 9.9 to grow their businesses, with one top local merchant from Valenzuela City selling over 400,000 packs of face masks on 9 September alone. Another fashion accessories seller used Shopee Live to engage with their followers, gaining 80,000 views during their 9.9 livestream. Meanwhile, leading brands Uni-Care, Unilever Beauty, and Maybelline also saw a boost in orders as shoppers looked to Shopee for their go-to branded parenting essentials, personal care products, and beauty must-haves.

Shopee’s in-app features brought more value and entertainment to all users

Shoppers were treated to plentiful fun days from August 26, leading up to a star-studded TV special on September 9. Countless users tuned in to Shopee live streams 87 million times and engaged with in-app games for over 16 million total plays throughout the 9.9 period.

ShopeePay brought users more convenience and rewards

Filipinos continued to enjoy seamless, value-for-money payments as they took advantage of ShopeePay's ₱1 Load & Data promos, with purchases tripling by 9.9 compared to a regular day. Local shoppers also used ShopeePay to pay off their wish list items on mobile phone accessories, skincare products, and kitchenware sets while payment transactions with various billers doubled during the super shopping day.

To stay updated on the latest mas mura deals and promos, download the Shopee app from leading app stores and follow Shopee Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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PLDT, Smart back the return of Cebu's "Pasigarbo sa Sugbo"

PLDT, Smart back the return of Cebu's "Pasigarbo sa Sugbo"

Monday, September 12, 2022

The Philippines’ leading integrated telco company PLDT Inc. and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) extended full support for the in-person return of the Province of Cebu’s “Pasigarbo sa Sugbo” last August 28, 2022.

Dubbed the “Festival of Festivals”, Pasigarbo sa Sugbo (Pride of Cebu) was first staged in 2008 to celebrate the province's founding anniversary. After its two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a grander celebration was organized with the active participation of Cebu’s fifty municipalities and component cities.

To connect more audiences to the celebration, PLDT through its Enterprise group provided fiber connectivity to the organizers, which enabled seamless live streaming of the dance and cultural presentations by the contingents.

“We at PLDT and Smart are thankful for the opportunity to support this year’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. We are one with the Provincial Government of Cebu in its goal of keeping Cebu as one of the top provinces in the country and PLDT’s continued fiber and wireless network expansion in the province supports this goal,” said Kent De La Calzada, Head of PLDT Enterprise Visayas.

Smart also distributed free SIM cards with load allocation to the Provincial Government of Cebu to support the communication and connectivity needs of all participating local government units.

“We are happy to share our municipality’s pride through the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Grand Showdown of Festival Dances. Some of our loved ones and friends couldn’t join and witness our performance in-person, but I am assured that they are supporting us by watching the live streamed video,” shared Queen Aria, one of the performers representing the Municipality of Liloan’s Rosquillos Festival.

Aside from the judges’ scores, members of the audience could also cast their votes online to support their favorite contenders. Online votes constituted 20% of the tally. Also, one lucky online voter will be awarded a brand-new Toyota Hilux which will be announced soon. PLDT and Smart’s support for the Province of Cebu’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo forms part of its commitment to assist local government units in their goals to boost the country’s tourism industry in the post-pandemic New Normal.

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MomCenter launches ‘Usapang Nanay,’ inspires and educates Pinoy moms on meaningful, practical motherhood

MomCenter launches ‘Usapang Nanay,’ inspires and educates Pinoy moms on meaningful, practical motherhood

The pilot episode of the online series features TikTok’s Mommy Julie while other episodes will highlight other moms including celebrity and pop icon Geneva Cruz

MomCenter Philippines, a free online resource and community for Filipino moms, has recently launched its new talk show for moms by moms called “Usapang Nanay.” MomCenter is owned and managed by Gushcloud Philippines, a global technology-driven digital talent and media company focused on influencer marketing, entertainment, and commerce.

The show aims to feature different motherhood and parenting styles to inspire, educate, and entertain fellow moms. The first episode of “Usapang Nanay” is available on the MomCenter Philippines official YouTube page.

“We are excited to launch “Usapang Nanay” on MomCenter Philippines. Our goal in MomCenter has always been to connect and make moms feel less alone in their motherhood journey. We want to let them know that a community is supporting them, talking about the real issues and concerns they are dealing with. Like me and all moms, we try to be the best for our kids. This show is just the beginning of MomCenter’s journey to tackle the reality of motherhood. In doing so, us moms get to learn together,” said Emmelyn Cruz, Head of Studios of Gushcloud Philippines.

In the season premiere, host and mommy influencer Julie Anne Septimo, popularly known as Mommy Julie on TikTok (@mommyjulie838), shares her journey as a first-time mom to daughter Cali. She admits to being overwhelmed upon realizing the responsibilities of a first-time mother, experiencing baby blues, and discovering her own parenting style.

“I’ve always been passionate about sharing my motherhood journey. This is why I created my own YouTube channel and TikTok account. I wanted to share what I learned being a first-time mom to my viewers in the hopes that they can relate, learn from, and share advice to me as well. With MomCenter’s “Usapang Nanay”, I am given a chance to connect and relate to other moms first-hand,” said Septimo.

Meanwhile, “Usapang Nanay” in its segment “MomTries” also aims to show first-hand mommy-related hacks and proven effective products. For the first MomTries, Mommy Julie shares the toddler checklist that helps to manage toddlers’ expectations and minimize their tantrums.

“Gushcloud has always been committed to creating relevant content that inspires. With launching “Usapang Nanay” we find ourselves working closely with our mommy influencers as true key opinion leaders. We look to bring to life the stories and conversations that open opportunities and knowledge to benefit the greater parenting community. In doing so this allows us to continue to create tomorrow’s positive influence among mothers, parents, and most importantly our children,” said Jamie Paraso, Country Director of Gushcloud Philippines.

For succeeding episodes, the talk show will also feature celebrity mom, singer, and actress Geneva Cruz, mommy influencers Ley Reinares Almeda and Louise Santos, entrepreneur Karen Ayala, and Managing Director of ROHEI Foundation Chrina Cuna Henson.

Full episodes of Usapang Nanay are available on the MomCenter Philippines YouTube Channel. For more information on Usapang Nanay, visit MomCenter Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and their official website.

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