Monthly Archives: April 2019

Spectacular music, marvelous choreography of fireworks, all in one breathtaking evening… SM Center Pulilan once again transforms the skyline into an outdoor audiovisual feast with Pulilan Fireworks Competition on May 5 at the Mall’s Open Carpark.

Following the success of the previous year’s Fireworks display dubbed as “Pulilan Fireworks Spectacle”, Pulilan Fireworks Competition goes big as it will feature top-notch compositions of pyrotechnicians hailing from different provinces in Luzon including Batangas, Ilocos, Laguna, Pampanga, and Isabela.

Thousands of spectators from different ages, and groups are expected to gather and watch as the five provinces battle for “sky supremacy” at the mall’s open carpark with their spectacular fireworks display blended with rhythmical music.

“We continue to celebrate the province as the pyrotechnic capital of the country, and with this, we are happy to welcome other provinces of Luzon as they showcase their unique entries” shares SM Center Pulilan Assistant Mall Manager Apple G. De Leon. “We hope to delight shoppers as SM Center Pulilan offers the best vantage point to view the fireworks” Ms. De Leon added.

Shoppers can have the rare opportunity to see the pyro-musical by redeeming event passes until May 5 at SM Center Pulilan Mall Atrium. By simply presenting single or accumulated receipts, one thousand-peso worth of purchases guarantees shoppers one event pass. Double event passes are also in store for all SM Hypermarket transactions.

Also watch out as SM Center Pulilan continue to fire up summer with great finds and unbelievable discounts at PULILAN FESTIVAL SALE happening on May 10-14 and BACK TO SCHOOL SALE on May 31.

For inquiries, you may dial SM Center Pulilan’s Hotline at (044) 913.6388 or like SM Center Pulilan on Facebook for the event and promo updates.

Shopee celebrates exclusive launch of Temptations cat treats with “purr-fect” forum

featuring cat care experts

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and Mars Petcare, a global name known for quality pet care products such as Pedigree and Whiskas, have launched Temptations™ in the Philippines. Filipinos can now purchase the new cat treat brand exclusively on Shopee.

To celebrate the launch of Temptations™ in the Philippines, Mars Petcare and Shopee held a special forum featuring experts in cat care to share some essential tips on how best to look after their feline pets, especially with regard to pet nutrition and creating bonding moments.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines said, “We are very excited to be partnering Mars Petcare, a global name known for pet care products that are household names around the world, for the launch of their new cat treat brand, Temptations. We are excited to be partnering with one of the world’s leaders in pet care so that we can better cater to the needs of all Filipinos, especially cat lovers. We look forward to more collaborations with Mars Petcare that will benefit not just cat owners and pet owners but also the animals they love.”

Phua Fui Ching, Mars Petcare Southeast Asia Pet Nutrition D-Commerce Director said, “We see Temptations™ as the perfect fit for cat owners. We believe that the treats spark fun and entertaining moments between cats and their owners. We are happy to give those moments to cat owners more conveniently thanks to our partnership with Shopee. We know we have found a good partner in Shopee for providing Filipinos quality pet care and pet nutrition products.”

TEMPTATIONS™ is available in three irresistible flavors with exclusive discounts on Shopee:

• TEMPTATIONS™ Tasty Chicken Flavour 85gm

• TEMPTATIONS™ Tempting Tuna Flavour 85gm

• TEMPTATIONS™ Savoury Salmon Flavour 85gm

Visit the Pedigree official store at https://shopee.ph/pedigreeph

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Enjoy a family pool party with this Prism Frame Oval Pool Set available at Toy Kingdom.

Toy Kingdom brings you the most amazing inflatables, trendy floaters and splashy pools perfect, giving us more reasons why we Gotta Love Summer.

Plunge into the cool waters in style with unique and vibrant inflatables like the Flamingo Island, Mega Unicorn Island, Camel Pool float and Pop Rhino Ostrich floater. There are also trendy floaters inspired by kids’ favorite snacks; Popcorn Mat, Potato Chips Float, French Fries Float and Hamburger Island that will surely make you crave!

Summer is also more fun with exciting pool parties with family and friends. Check out this Prism Frame Oval Pool Set that is easy to assemble and comes in a huge size for the entire family to enjoy.

Escape from the dry and sandy deserts with this exclusive Camel Pool Float available at Toy Kingdom.

Toy Kingdom also has other stylish swim essentials for kids; Hydro Swim Glider set and Metallic Mermaid Tail for a more fun water adventure.

Glide into the waters with grace and elegance with this White Swan Ring. Available at Toy Kingdom.

Keep cool in stylish inflatables and floaters at Toy Kingdom. These amazing summer treats are available at The SM Store and Toy Kingdom of SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag and SM City San Jose Del Monte. Also visit www.toykingdom.ph and follow ToyKingdomPH at Facebook for more updates.

The Redmi 7, the latest budget smartphone from global technology leader Xiaomi, sold out within 30 minutes after it was put on sale last April 5 on Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. This made the Redmi 7 the fastest-selling smartphone under ₱6,000 on Shopee Philippines. To celebrate the record- breaking feat, Shopee and Xiaomi will once again hold a Flash Deal for the Redmi 7 on April 10 at 2PM.

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Xiaomi is known for smartphones with amazing features at an affordable price and the Redmi 7 lives up to that standard. Here are seven things you should know about this budget phone with a flagship-level design.

1. Premium-style design
The Redmi 7 offers an immersive viewing experience with its Dot Drop design and reduced bezels, that’s all Corning® Gorilla® Glass. The case may be plastic but it feels premium in the hand, especially with its stylish gradient back cover available in Comet Blue and Lunar Red.

2. Powerful processor
It runs on the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 632 mobile platform and boasts of an Antutu score of 52520, outperforming other phones in its price range. This gives the Redmi 7 support for a smooth gaming experience and makes it great for daily use.

3. Infrared (IR) Blaster
The Redmi 7 comes with an IR blaster that turns the phone into a universal remote to control devices and appliances. No need to search the whole house for the remote control, just use the Redmi 7.

4. Palm Shutter
Selfies can be hard to take, but not with the Redmi 7. Use its Palm Shutter feature to conveniently take pictures. Just flash a palm to the camera, like a high five, and the camera will instantly start a countdown timer perfect for getting selfies or groufies on point. Users should watch out because more gestures will be added soon.

5. 4,000 mAh battery
With a 4,000 mAh battery, the Redmi 7 can last up to 15 hours of continuous video playback, 26 hours of voice calls and an astounding 412 hours of standby time. Users can also listen to 3,778 tracks continuously on a single charge.

6. True dual sim tray
Many dual smartphones sport a hybrid sim card tray, where only one slot is dedicated to a sim card, and the other is a hybrid sim card-memory card slot. With the Redmi 7, on the other hand, users can have all three running at the same time with its three card tray – two slots for sim cards and one for the memory card. Perfect for people who want all their contacts and data in one device.

7. Available exclusively on Shopee
Last but not least, the Redmi 7 is available exclusively on Shopee and will go on Flash Deal at 2PM on April 10, where the Comet Blue Redmi 7 with 2GB RAM and 16GB memory will drop its price to ₱5,599, and the Redmi 7 variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory will be sold at the lower price of ₱6,299.

Visit the Xiaomi official store at https://shopee.ph/xiaomiofficialstoreph.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

The heat is rising as the prices keep dropping, with discounts up to 99%

MANILA, April 4, 2019 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is raising the temperature by dropping prices to as low as ₱20 for some amazing products on the online shopping platform on today’s Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar.

Committed to giving its users the best online experience, Shopee is offering more items at huge discounts up to 99% today across different categories. Here are six amazing deals to watch out for at the Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar.

1. Avision 24″ LED TV Black 24K786 With Wall Bracket

Watch your favorite TV shows in high definition with the Avision 24″ LED TV. With a size of 24 inches, it will be easy to find a spot for this HD-ready TV in your house and start watching. You can also play your home movies on the Avision 24” LED TV as it comes with USB support for music, movies, and photos.

2. A&S Soundbar 100

Ever wanted to watch concerts in your home with excellent sound quality? Do just that with the A&S Soundbar 100. A&S is known for designing and manufacturing high quality and value for money consumer electronic products. Its Soundbar 100 comes with a smooth wireless connectivity featuring Bluetooth V4.2 streaming.

3. Wow! Fiesta Melody with free USB

Karaoke fans can have their next sing-along party for only ₱20 when they buy the Wow! Fiesta Melody at the Shopee 4.4. Summer Bazaar. It comes with thousands of built-in songs and a USB drive that functions as a multimedia player. Switch between video night and movie night effortlessly.

4. Bavin Unique Earphone High Power Music W/ Built-In Mic

Really get into the groove of what you’re listening to with the Bavin Unique Earphone High Power Music with Built-in Mic. Its 10 mm. HD HiFi speakers and 3D speakers gives users an immersive deep bass experience. Control everything you want to hear with just a few clicks of the remote.

5. Promate Tango-BT Foldable On-Ear Wireless Stereo Headset

Lovers of wireless headsets should take advantage of this sale and get the Promate Tango-BT Foldable On-Ear Wireless Stereo Headset. It is powered by a 250mAh battery that allows for 10 hours of use via Bluetooth. It features high-quality protein leather cushion padded cups for passive noise-cancellation.

6. Bluetooth Speaker W/ LED Alarm Clock Display

This Bluetooth speaker with an LED Alarm Clock Display is a steal because at only ₱20 you not only get a Bluetooth speaker and FM radio, but also a clock with alarm features. Every room should have one.

Shop these items and more exciting deals on the Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar now!

For more information about Shopee 4.4 Summer Bazaar, visit http://shopee.ph/4-4.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

The lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific, GetGo continues to open up travel possibilities for everyJuan as it introduces its newest mobile app. With the app, you can earn and redeem points to fly for free, as well as enjoy amazing offers with just a few taps! Booking Cebu Pacific flights with GetGo points is also made easier through simple clicks inside the GetGo Mobile App. Here are other features that members can enjoy from the all-in-one travel rewards app:  

Bring your GetGo points anywhere you go

The GetGo Mobile App lets you track and access your points wherever you are, so you can book that flight whenever you want to! Need to update your personal details? You can also change email address, password, and other contact information through the mobile app.

Special promos and offers from lifestyle partners

Making the GetGo Mobile App experience more thrilling, GetGo has lined up app-exclusive offers and services from lifestyle partners. With your GetGo points, you can also unlock benefits and discounts on various lifestyle partners so don’t forget to check the app from time to time!

Book flights as easy as 1-2-3

Ready to fly to your dream destination? With the mobile app, you can now conveniently book flights wherever you are, whenever you want. Just go to the Flights tab and you will find a low fare finder calendar that shows flight dates with their respective points so you can easily choose the most affordable flights. Upon selecting the dates, you can proceed to pay using GetGo points. You can also choose to top-up payment using any credit or debit card, or via any accredited payment centers.

Enjoy app-exclusive seat sales

GetGo is known for its year-round low fares and flash seat sales, and with the GetGo Mobile App, you can score those promo flights ahead of everyone else. GetGo Mobile App users have the privilege to get first dibs on GetGo seat sales and promos. You can even turn on notifications on the mobile app so you won’t miss any alerts on partner promos or flight discounts.

Don’t miss out on the rewarding experience of living the GetGo lifestyle. The GetGo Mobile App is available for download on App Store and Google Play Store or via http://www.onelink.to/getgo-ph.

For more information of memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Never miss out on exclusive member offers and the latest news on partner promos by subscribing to GetGo email alerts. Just log in to your account, go to ‘Profile’, select ‘Preferences’, click ‘My Settings’, and choose ‘Count Me In’. You can also like and follow GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

BDOI Southern Mindanao Unit Head Ranz Apolinario (center) flanked by FPG Insurance reps (L-R) Corporate Business Group (CBG) AVP Edmon Libao, President and CEO Ramon Dimacali, CBG Head and Regional Brokers Relations Beth Villamil, and Regional Managing Director Stephen Blasina

MANILA, Philippines – FPG Insurance, the major player in the general insurance industry, previously recognized its top brokers for 2018 at the annual broker’s night held recently at the Discovery Primea in Makati City. Member of the SM Group and BDO subsidiary, BDO Insurance Brokers, Inc. (BDOI), emerged as the Top Broker for 2018. BDOI has consistently been FPG’s top broker for three years in a row now with its General Manager Tracy Tan at the helm of its business.

Global brokerage leaders and two of the largest in country, AON Philippines and Marsh Philippines, are also among the top brokers for 2018 ranking second and third respectively.

Other awardees who made the list include Lacson & Lacson Insurance Brokers, Inc., Chinabank Insurance Brokers, Inc., Unicon Insurance Brokers Corporation, Gotuaco del Rosario Insurance Brokers, Inc., Bonifacio Insurance Brokers Corporation, Trinity Insurance Brokers, Inc., Eastwest Insurance Brokerage, Inc., Philpacific Insurance Brokers and Managers, and Howden Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers Philippines, Inc.

“FPG Insurance has reached great heights through the invaluable contribution of our esteemed brokers, and we continue to become the leading general insurance provider of the biggest names in the corporate industry. We are very excited with what 2019 has in store and together, our industry leadership can provide the best customer service our mutual clients expect from us,” said FPG Insurance President and CEO Ramon Dimacali.

The occasion was also a back-to-back celebration as FPG Insurance Regional Managing Director Steve Blasina announced the new role for Corporate Business Group Senior Vice President Beth Villamil as the company’s new Regional Brokers Relations Head.

“We are very privileged to have these reputable brokers in the insurance industry as our partners in providing risk management solutions to the most important businesses out there. FPG Insurance remains committed in providing the product of safety and peace of mind to everyone,” said Villamil.

FPG Insurance offers a comprehensive suite of corporate insurance products from motor fleet insurance, business travel, property, marine, casualty, financial lines, health and accident, surety bonds, and engineering.

For most youngsters, summer vacation is the best time to experience and learn new things, especially with friends and playmates. That is why the country’s leading fast-food chain is welcoming jollikids to its stores until May 31, 2019 for the Jollibee Kids Club (JKC) Mini Managers Camp.

Kids aged 4 to 12 years old can join the six-day camp to learn the importance of hard work and good values like leadership and responsibility through various engaging and fun activities. These include arts and crafts sessions, Yumburger making, ice cream making, fun games, and dancing.

During the camp, the Jollibee Mini Managers can also discover the world-class yet personal service that the Filipino brand is known for and learn the store’s best practices through helping the store crew welcome and greet customers as they come in, take orders while stationed behind the counter, and hand out take-home bags at the Drive-Thru window.

“As a program that offers kids a productive way to spend summer, the Jollibee Mini Managers Camp is the perfect venue for JolliKids to learn new values, develop new skills, and enhance their talent, all while interacting with other kids, making new friends, and simply enjoying their vacation,” said Charisse Sumulong, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Channels and Kids Marketing.

As a bonus treat, all mini managers who finish the six-day camps are invited to regional Jollibee Mini Managers Camp Conventions around the country where they join their fellow batchmates and newfound friends in one grand culminating celebration to showcase their talents through various performances.

For only P650, parents and guardians can enroll their kids to the Mini Managers Camp at any participating Jollibee store nationwide. This includes a set of Mini Managers uniform, activity materials, and daily snacks. Returning Jollibee Mini Managers, who joined from last year’s camp, can register for only P350 if they still have their uniforms with them.

The Jollibee Kids Club Mini Managers Camp is already accepting participants to the best summer activity for youngsters, so hurry and sign up your aspiring Mini Managers today! For complete details and list of participating Jollibee stores nationwide, please visit http://bit.ly/2Tg0PZ7.

Everyday purchases become more rewarding with points to fly for free with the CEB GetGo Debit Card.

Debit cards are becoming an essential for every kind of lifestyle. It provides convenience for the busy and always on-the-go millennial who wants to have a little bit of everything instantly. And because most debit cards now offer cashless transactions with one swipe, many Filipinos can enjoy the things they want anytime.

From GetGo’s large fleet of cards powered by VISA and UnionBank, the CEB GetGo Debit Card is the first and only debit card that rewards you with points to fly for free with Cebu Pacific. It is the most exciting debit card as it easily earns GetGo points for everyday activities such as dining in restaurants, buying groceries, watching movies, filling up at the station, and even shopping from your favorite brands in the malls and online!

More than the free Cebu Pacific flights, here are other features which you can enjoy with your CEB GetGo Debit Card:

With CEB GetGo Debit Card, you and your barkada can go on an exciting adventure and create new travel memories.

Be the first to book seats to your dream destination

CEB GetGo Debit cardholders have the amazing privilege to receive early alerts to the airline’s seat sales and promos throughout the year. Members can also choose to redeem flights with their GetGo points or pay using their debit card, earning more points to fly for free faster!

Enjoy discounted GetGo flights

On top of the year-round surprise seat sales and promotions, GetGo members can also enjoy discounts when booking flights. Whether you’re booking for that much-awaited summer trip or planning early for holiday vacation, you can redeem Cebu Pacific flights with 10% discount on GetGo points via the website or the mobile app.

Instant GetGo points for every kind of transaction

Members with CEB GetGo Debit Cards can get their rewards faster as every online or in-store POS transaction merits automatic transfer of points to their GetGo accounts. So whenever you’re completing an online purchase, enjoying shopping sprees, or booking for hotels and flights, you will receive points to fly when you use your debit card. Every P100 spend automatically credits 1 GetGo point to your account – giving you more points to redeem exclusive promos or hop on to a free flight!

Apply for your own CEB GetGo Debit Card and enjoy great rewards when you use it for dining, buying groceries, and shopping.

GetGo members who don’t have their own CEB GetGo Debit Card yet can apply via http://bit.ly/DebitCardCEBGetGo and simply fill out the online application form. After completing the application form, you will receive a reference ID number via email which must be presented when picking up your debit card at any UnionBank branch nationwide.

For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Never miss out on exclusive member offers and the latest news on partner promos by subscribing to GetGo email alerts. Just log in to your account, go to ‘Profile’, select ‘Preferences’, click ‘My Settings’, and choose ‘Count Me In’. You can also like and follow GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Special camera effects, an App Twin feature, WiFi bridge and hassle-free online shopping exclusively on Shopee until April 6

MANILA, April 2, 2019 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and global smartphone e-brand Honor Philippines have teamed up to bring the Honor 8C exclusively to Shopee for convenient online purchase from now until April 6.

The Honor 8C comes with a powerful Snapdragon 632 Chipset Processor, long-lasting 4000 mAh battery, a mesmerizing ‘Cat’s Eye’ design, and a ‘DND’ or do not disturb Mode for maximum gameplay experience. But that’s not all that the Honor 8C has to offer.

Here are eight more reasons to buy the Honor 8C:

1. Camera Augmented Reality (AR) effects

The Honor 8C has built-in 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras and an 8MP front camera. These don’t just upgrade the quality of the photos, but also allows users to add playful AR stickers to their pictures. Users also have the option to use animated backgrounds for their selfies.

2. Powerful fingerprint scanner

Nowadays, fingerprint scanners can be found on almost all smartphones. The fingerprint scanner on the Honor 8C is conveniently located at the back for easy access. But it doesn’t just unlock the phone. It can also be used to answer calls, stop an alarm, pull down the notification bar, swipe through photos, and even take photos and videos.

3. Dual-sim functionality including an App Twin feature

Most dual sim phones in the mid-range category only allow for one sim to be connected to 4G data. Not with the Honor 8C as both sims can be on 4G. The phone also allows users to have two accounts for an application via the App Twin feature. Users can have two numbers and accounts for apps like Whatsapp and Facebook on one phone.

4. Single key navigation

Users can maximize the beautiful 6.26 inch FullView display by turning on the single key navigation in the settings. This takes out the navigation bar at the bottom allowing for a more unobstructed view of the display and easier single-handed use.

5. Blue light filter

Smartphones allow users to be ‘on’ all the time. However, prolonged exposure to screens have a negative effect on users’ health. The Honor 8C features a blue light filter, which reduces the strain on users’ eyes from continued screen exposure.

6. Smart resolution

Although the Honor 8C has a long-lasting 4000 mAh battery, it still has features that allow users to maximize the battery life further, like the smart resolution. Turning this on reduces the resolution from HD or HD+, allowing users to choose how to get the most out of their remaining juice.

7. WiFi bridge

Using a smartphone as a hotspot is not new, but the WiFi Bridge of Honor 8C allows users to turn their phones into hotspots, not by using up their data, but by sharing an existing WiFi network signal to others.

8. Enjoy convenient online shopping exclusively on Shopee

The best reason for buying the Honor 8C is that it is available online exclusively on Shopee for hassle-free shopping until April 6. It also offers a lot of practical and advanced features for the affordable price of ₱7,999.

Visit the Honor official store at https://shopee.ph/honorph.officialstore.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.