Monday, October 5, 2020
L-R: Eric Maranan, chief financial officer, Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer, Minerva Carag, chief product development officer, Peter Hope, managing director – Sante New Zealand Limited, and Paul Caluag, chief network development officer during Sante’s Salvo event last January 2020.
Pasig City, Philippines—October 5, 2020—Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘you cannot withstand the storm.’ The warrior then, whispers back, ‘I am the STORM.’
This quote from an unknown author has been lurking around the internet for years. Though its origin remains a mystery, it has touched and inspired many lives as it perfectly summarizes the bravery, resilience, and success of ‘warriors,’ facing and winning their battles and challenges in life.
While storm can mean danger, trouble, or obstacles, becoming the ‘storm’ means that anyone can brave any hardships triumphantly. For Santé, a provider of premier organic health and wellness products and services, all the challenges it has faced through the years have built the company strong, firm, and enduring from the ground even amid the current global health crisis.
Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé, said that while 2020 has been a challenging and painfully unpredictable year, the company remains hopeful and positive as it celebrates its 13th anniversary this year.
“It all started with a vision to break limits. From the day we started running our very first company, I have already believed in the beauty and opportunity of the direct selling business not only for personal success but also the ability to bring people with you on a journey that will change lives for the better. Santé has always been about helping people live better lives, and in the process, helping them achieve their dreams and success,” added Marcelo.
Founded in 2007, the company is now one of the active global players in the direct selling and wellness industry. But just like any other business, it has also experienced adversities, especially in the early years of the company. Reminiscing their humble beginnings, Marcelo said that the path to success has never been easy, but they remain steadfast in achieving their goal.
“The goal from day one is to bring this business from the Philippines then, to the world. It was never about competing with other companies but to beat our current best, year on year. We aspire not to be the biggest but to be a company that will not only survive but will continue to thrive. Crisis or no crisis, the grass will always be greener at Santé,” said Marcelo.
Since it started its operations, Santé has helped its distributors, called Santé business owners, achieve their dreams—may it be their dream house, car, travels, and even the education for their children and loved ones. It has also acquired a manufacturing facility in New Zealand, ensuring a steady supply of its premium barley grass at a competitive price.
Now present in 10 key cities worldwide, the company enjoys an increasing demand for its organic health and wellness products. Known for its flagship, Santé Barley, the company has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are made, specifically with organic barley grass, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.
This steady growth urged the company to strengthen its online presence. It also utilized technology to quickly adapt and cater to the demands of the “new normal.” Amid the current community quarantines and lockdowns, Santé business owners can order products and have them shipped conveniently with just a few clicks. They can transact everything through the company’s website or through the Santé Barley mobile app
This initiative helped attract not just Filipinos but also other people around the world to become Santé business owners and to put up their own direct selling business, especially those who are greatly affected by the COVID-19 situation.
“There are now thousands of independent Santé business owners working from the comforts of their home. We are also helping them gain knowledge and skills through Santé Engage, our leadership, business, and product training offered for free online. In the next couple of months, we expect at least a 50-percent increase in the number of our business owners,” Marcelo added.
Recently, the company has built a four-story building, located in Cavite, which will house their office, research and development laboratory, and warehouse operations. It will also prepare Santé for bigger opportunities in the coming years.
In the next five to 10 years, Marcelo noted that their goal is to be present in 20 countries, to have a million active business owners, and to hit their 1st billion dollars. He also hopes to help develop million-dollar earners among their business owners from all countries where Santé is present.
“After 13 years of operations, the ‘storm’ is neither the war nor the obstacle anymore. It is now the ‘warrior’ and the ‘overcomer.’ Amid all the challenges, as well as the global health crisis, all of us at Santé has proven that we became the PERFECT STORM,” said Marcelo.
To learn more about Santé, visit its website at santebarley.com.
Friday, October 2, 2020
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 2 OCTOBER 2020 – OPPO welcomes the arrival of the newest and limited edition colorway of the latest OPPO Reno4, Nebula Purple. Available for pre-order from October 5 to October 9 through any of OPPO’s official dealer partners, the Reno4 Nebula Purple retails at PHP18,990.
Inspired by mystical cosmic beauty, the Reno4 Nebula Purple is a trendy combination of purple and silver. To achieve the stellar glow of the limited edition design, the brand made use of its exclusive Reno Glow design technique. This technique combines a matte fingerprint resistant texture with subtle glitter details for an iridescent look.
#ClearlyTheBestYou With Reno4
The limited edition Reno4 Nebula Purple is equipped with the same powerful camera features of the latest smartphone from OPPO, so you can create your best moments with clear and creative photos and videos. With its trendy and cutting-edge smartphone imaging technology, your phoneography experience goes up a notch! Its 48MP HD Quadcamera is capable of taking epic 960fps AI Slow Motion, enabling you to see the beauty in the slowest speed of your subject. Meanwhile, the Ultra Steady Video 3.0 offers three different stabilization modes perfect for users interested in capturing high-intensity action shots like when running or skateboarding. For the first time, Reno4 brings an Electronic Image Stabilization algorithm to the front camera with Front Steady Video, enabling users to capture steady videos in full action front and back.
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, supported by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM, the Reno4 lets you keep up with your daily grind.
Pre-Order Now
From October 5 to October 9 only, every order of Reno4 Nebula Purple comes with a free pair of Rock Space EB60 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds worth PHP2,499. A non-refundable down payment of P1,000 will also be required to proceed with the full reservation, and each pre-ordered unit is entitled to one freebie.
The turnover of the pre-ordered unit including the free set of earphones will start on October 10. Customers must bring the official receipt of the purchased unit and the pre-order card must be presented upon claiming the bundle.
Know more about the latest limited edition Reno4 Nebula Purple and the list of the participating OPPO stores, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.
PRESS RELEASE
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“Menudo,” a Father’s Day episode, pays tribute to Dingdong’s work as the perfect partner and a loving father to their children, with Marian preparing her menudo recipe which was handed down by her grandmother—helped along by UFC Ready Recipes Menudo Mix. |
Even though life has surely changed for everyone during these extraordinary times, some things still stay the same for us to still rely on—things like the love of our family, and our favorite foods. Without these, life would definitely be tougher to get through right now.
One such reliable favorite is beloved NutriAsia brand UFC, trusted by generations of Filipino families. UFC knows what it’s like to share love and happiness with the family at home for 50 years and counting, which is why it celebrated its golden anniversary by tapping Pinoy showbiz power couple Dingdong and Marian Dantes for its Kwentong UFC digital video series.
Directed by Dingdong, produced and written by the Dantes family, and completely acted by Dingdong and Marian, the Kwentong UFC digital shorts show glimpses from the blissful home and married life the two live—with a little help from their favorite UFC products that make their mealtimes and little moments even more flavorful.
Three Kwentong UFC episodes have already aired on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
“Menudo,” a Father’s Day episode, pays tribute to Dingdong’s work as the perfect partner and a loving father to their children, with Marian preparing her menudo recipe which was handed down by her grandmother—helped along by UFC Ready Recipes Menudo Mix.
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“Jose at Maria,” is a kilig-inducing story which celebrates the little intimate moments Dingdong and Marian spend together when they’re not busy working and taking care of the kids. “Jose at Maria,” the second episode, is a kilig-inducing story which celebrates the little intimate moments Dingdong and Marian spend together when they’re not busy working and taking care of the kids. They go on a little home date with their favorite comfort food, made even better by their trusted UFC Hot & Spicy Banana Catsup. |
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| “Spaghetti” is a heart-warming episode that shows some hijinks on Marian’s birthday featuring UFC Spaghetti Supreme to make their special meal.“Spaghetti” is a heart-warming episode that shows some hijinks on Marian’s birthday. Dingdong prepares a special spaghetti meal for Marian using her secret recipe, but she inadvertently ends up ruining it! She whips up a replacement in under an hour using UFC Sweet Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce. |
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being wholesome entertainment for the whole family, the episodes are
also one way to get inspiration for your next delicious meal with
your favorite UFC products!
Dingdong and Marian’s Kwentong UFC series are available to watch online. Catch “Menudo,” “Jose at Maria,” and “Spaghetti,” and stay tuned for more episodes!
MANILA, OCTOBER 2, 2020 - Calling all Shopee fans! Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, celebrates its 10.10 Brands Festival with big promos from premium brands. Starting today until October 10, shoppers can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, daily cashback promos, and up to 50% off on fashion and lifestyle products.
With plenty of incredible brand deals and discounts to choose from, Shopee lists down ten great deals to look forward to on October 10:
Zinc Alloy Cable for Android
Stay charged and connected with this durable android cable. It’s fast charging and comes in three colors: Black, Blue, and Red.
Havaianas Mickey Ruby Red
Complete your work-from-home outfit with these comfy pair of flip flops from Havaianas. It comes in various sizes from 33 to 42.
Firefly Rechargeable Table Fan
Keep cool at home with Firefly’s rechargeable table fan. It is lightweight and includes a USB charging cable.
Tigernu Anti-Theft Laptop Bag
UCC Ichiban Blend Roasted Whole Coffee Beans 500g
Make mornings better with a hot cup of roasted coffee from UCC. It has a bolder flavor and has various origins, namely Brazil, Colombia, Tanzania, and Guatemala.
Official Disney-licensed T-Shirt
Amazfit T-Rex Smart Watch
Hawk Sling Bag
Lifetime Round Fold-in-Half Table 48" Diameter
Enjoy outdoor luncheons with this round table from Lifetime. It’s made of high-density polyethylene and has a unique folding design for convenient transportation and storage.
Akari Rechargeable Cooling Fan
Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival
The Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival will run from September 24 to October 10, 2020. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily cash backs, and bigger discounts when shoppers use ShopeePay. Consumers will also get huge discounts up to 50% off on leading brands, win exciting prizes via in-app games, and many more.
For more information on the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/10-10-1
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
In every adversity lies an opportunity is an old adage and has never been evident than the current COVID19 pandemic. The pandemic has presented an unexpected opportunity to change for the better. People nowadays are adapting a more sustainable and environment friendly means of transportation like bicycle.
Many experts view biking as a safe way to avoid crowded public transportation. Bikes are also recognized as one of the key components for “green recovery”. While it contributes to healthy, liveable communities by limiting pollution, biking also keeps people fit and physically active.
As more and more people turn to biking as a mode of transportation during the Community Quarantine, SM Supermalls have created bike parking facilities across its malls in Marilao, San Jose Del Monte, Baliwag, and Pulilan.
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| SM City Marilao’s organized and spacious bike parking zone offers racks with multiple locking points for customer’s convenience and easy, safe parking experience. The street-level bike parking is nestled at the mall’s green space to give cyclists and bike-riding customers a shaded area to breath fresh air and enjoy nature. |
Cyclists can enjoy safe parking at SM City San Jose Del Monte’s covered bike parking area located at Basement 1. Bikers simply need to bring their own padlocks and register in a logbook to get a parking pass.
With organized and secure parking zones designated solely for bicycles, SM hopes to make the riding experience safe and convenient for the growing number of bike commuters, especially in communities where SM malls are located. These spaces are also currently free of charge.
For customers who prefer to protect their bikes from the elements, there are covered bike parking areas in SM City San Jose Del Monte.
For customers who enjoy the convenience of nature and street-level parking, SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag, and SM Center Pulilan are among the malls that offer bike parking areas near the mall’s entrance.
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| Biking this new normal is more convenient as SM City Baliwag provides additional bike parking facilities to cater to the needs of growing bike commuters. |
Customers have one less thing to worry about when it comes to bike parking safety with on-duty guards manning and securing bike parking areas. Other security measures at SM City Baliwag and SM City San Jose Del Monte require customers to register in a logbook in exchange for a bike parking pass as an added layer of security.
With SM’s bike-friendly facilities, customers can look forward to a safe, convenient, and enjoyable biking experience. Importantly, SM aims to support inclusive mobility especially during the Community Quarantine, and hopes to encourage more people to take up biking as a healthy and environment-friendly alternative means of transportation beyond the pandemic.
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| Realizing the importance of biking as an alternative means of transportation and a healthy lifestyle, SM Center Pulilan allots bike friendly facilities with parking safety for the benefit of bike riding community. |
SM’s bike-friendly facilities is part of SM’s Green Movement comprehensive plan and campaign to promote clean, green, sustainable communities. It was first launched at Mall of Asia and SM By the BAY and followed by other SM Malls like SM Aura Premier, The Podium, S Maison, SM Marikina, SM Megamall, SM BF Paranaque, SM Olongapo Central, and SM City North Edsa.
Even before the pandemic, indoor plants have been an exchange of conversation of plant lovers in social media. Succulents perhaps has been known as giveaway for weddings, birthdays, and other events.
But as people stuck indoors, it seems like everyone is trying to bring nature in by filling their homes with different mixture of plants and turning to urban home gardening.
Whether you are a certified plant parent who wants to add new member to your growing collection, or an aspiring plantito or plantita looking for your first plant, this green hub exhibition in SM City San Jose del Monte is just for you.
SJDM Green Hub offers almost all of your urban gardening essentials. You can find good variety of ornamental indoor and outdoor plants, hanging plants, and succulents. Aside from plants, you can also find, fertilizers, potting mix, decorative pots and pebbles for plant beautification to complete your green project.
Ms. Marites Laylo Soliman, who started her plant business since 2017 has been a plant parent for more than 20 years now. Upon visiting SJDM Green Hub, you will not only get a plant, but some advice from her as well on how to better take care of your new quarantine buddy. She said that patient and moderation is the key. “Don’t overwater” she says.
Caring for houseplant is a delightful quarantine routine. With so much time to idle, planting has become a new hobby during lockdown. Aside from the fact that plants purifies the air and it beautifies our homes, it can also help us feel more calm and peaceful like nature always does. And aside from our loved ones, it is really a good companion to have a healthy and positive outlook in life, especially during these difficult times.
There are many ways to create a green space in your home. You may utilize your window sill, tabletops, balcony, your front or backyard, and even your bathroom as your green space. You can also do vertical garden through your plain wall or use hanging pots to create more spaces. Indeed, even those who don’t have large areas in their homes can always find an indoor plant to fit – you just have to find the right houseplant.
SJDM Green Hub houses different varieties of sanseviera, chineses evergreens, pothos, aloe, cactus and succulents, and spider plants, outdoor ornamental plants like roses, orchids, and more.
PRESS RELEASE
Jollibee aims to make the internet a more joyful place and spread joy online with the launch of its new Jollibee App, providing added convenience for people to get their favorite meals in a few easy clicks. To mark the launch of the Jollibee App, the country’s top fast-food chain came out with a 3D animated and computer game-inspired digital ad that showcases how the internet can bring smiles to everyone by simply sharing the joy of their go-to Jollibee meals.
To bring this creative idea to life, Jollibee and its long-time partner agency, McCann Worldgroup Philippines, worked with a world-class director Juan Delcan in collaboration with international animation facility, LANCZOS TV, and pioneering local production house, Provill. Juan is a Spanish native who now lives and works between Los Angeles and New York, and has done live-action and animated projects with American Express, Samsung, and Estee Lauder, among others. His works have also been honored by The London International Advertising, British Design & Art Direction Award, and The Museum of Modern Art.
“We feel that this is a most opportune time to come out with a campaign that underscores what Jollibee has always been about – a bringer of Joy. The film aims to inspire people to find joy amidst the darkness, the hardships and difficulties,” shared Mitzie Lim-Nacianceno, Associate Managing Partner of McCann Worldgroup Philippines. “Indeed, joy can be found even in the simplest of things. In this case, we hope to be able to spread a little more joy and positivity with the launch of the new Jollibee App that allows customers to order their Jollibee favorites faster and more conveniently,” she added.
“Our thrust has always been about pushing for innovation and creative imagination, giving our customers a joyful experience, whether through our food or through the ads we produce. I’m proud of the Jollibee App ad as it is our first fully animated ad and it also features an original track composed especially for the campaign. With our customers’ needs always in mind, we hope that this ad and the Jollibee App itself sends a message of joy, inspiration, and encouragement to everyone during these challenging times where delivery and online services have become a necessity,” said Francis E. Flores, Jollibee Foods Corporation Philippines Country Business Group and concurrent PH Marketing Head.
Joy, delivered
The new Jollibee App features a user-friendly design and interface, and keeps customers notified about the fast-food giant’s new, exciting offers and promos exclusive to app users.
As soon as they download the app and create their account, users can easily access Jollibee’s full menu and use the customization function to add toppings or ingredients to their liking, such as additional dressing or cheese to Yumburgers or extra sauce for Jolly Spaghetti. Customers can also save their addresses and favorite meals for easy and convenient re-orders.
Another convenient feature of the Jollibee App is scheduled deliveries. Ideal for those working on a hectic daily routine, users can place their orders in advance and choose the date and time of the delivery. To know which branch is nearest your location, the App’s store locator feature comes in handy as you can easily search for Jollibee stores. The store locator can also identify the available services of a particular branch; if it’s available for delivery, drive-thru, take out, or even 24 hours!
The Jollibee App also offers multiple payment options. Users can pay in cash upon delivery, or do online payments via debit/credit card, or PesoPay portal. Senior Citizens and PWDs can also avail of the regular discounts when they order through the app.
See how Jollibee is #BringingJoyOnline through the cool and vibrant Jollibee App digital video, available on the brand’s official YouTube and Facebook pages. Get your favorite Jollibee treats delivered to you safely and conveniently via the Jollibee App, available on Android and iOS.
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