Friday, September 10, 2021

SM Malls in Marilao, San Jose Del Monte, Pulilan, and Baliwag joined the COMELEC’s synchronized registration to speed up application and accommodate more voter applicants days before the September 30 registration deadline.
The opening of satellite COMELEC Voter Registration centers at the SM Supermalls will not only provide voters with more registration venues but will also give the public a safer, more convenient option amidst the prevailing COVID health crisis.
SM Supermalls has 76 satellite COMELEC Voter Registration centers nationwide and will run until September 30. Through the inked partnership with the Commission on Elections, SM Supermalls is providing free space and waived charges to essential conveniences so they can efficiently operate the registration centers.
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, saw great excitement for 9.9 Super Shopping Day, signaling a robust start to the year-end shopping season. Over 45 million items were sold within the first 99 minutes. Shoppers saved more with 60 million vouchers claimed in the first two hours of September 9 at the Mega Midnight Sale. With the widest variety of products from local sellers as well as trusted brand partners, shoppers found all they needed on Shopee.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are extremely heartened by the strong enthusiasm for 9.9 Super Shopping Day. As many communities still grapple with the ongoing pandemic, we are humbled to play a part in providing shoppers more value, choices, and entertainment from the convenience of their homes, while helping more sellers and brands connect with their customers. We have even more exciting deals and activities lined up for this year-end shopping season, and we look forward to helping more businesses capture new growth opportunities and bringing joy to consumers with personalized, engaging, and social shopping experiences.”
Shopee brings joy to more shoppers, drives growth for more sellers
Every year, Shopee continues to delight more shoppers and sellers with its year-end shopping festivals. 9.9 was no exception as shoppers were treated to the biggest deals, with 1.5 million items available at flash sales for shoppers to meet all their needs at the best prices, along with unlimited entertainment.
9.9 Super Shopping Day also brought more businesses online and provided a boost to local MSMEs who have been impacted by the pandemic. Through Shopee’s integrated ecosystem and marketing support, sellers participating in 9.9 for the first time saw 8X more orders compared to an average day.
Shopee continues to delight shoppers with exciting activities
Shopee created engaging and unique experiences for shoppers this 9.9 Super Shopping Day with non-stop entertainment featuring popular international and local celebrities, exciting games, and attractive rewards.
Live streaming continued to be a key part of the online shopping experience and was the entertainment channel of choice for many shoppers. In the three weeks leading up to 9 September, shoppers spent over 24 million hours watching a series of different livestreams on Shopee Live, including an exclusive interview with Jackie Chan and exciting performances by leading K-Pop group TWICE.
Shoppers also spent more time playing their favorite games on Shopee Prizes. One of Shopee’s signature games, Shopee Shake, had a unique Jackie Chan-themed twist, making it a crowd favorite with 440 million shakes recorded. Other games such as Spin & Win and Shopee Farm continued to be well-received with a total of 4.5 billion gameplays recorded on Shopee Prizes across the campaign period.
In addition to Shopee’s in-app features, shoppers were also highly engaged and participated in a variety of fun challenges and exciting giveaways on Shopee’s social media channels with a total of 70 million engagements across the region.
9.9 Super Shopping Day highlights in the Philippines
Filipinos welcomed the start of the year-end shopping season with enthusiasm. At its peak, over 9.5 million items were sold in just an hour in Metro Manila alone. The Mega Midnight Sale, held from 12 AM to 2 AM, also saw a 3X uplift in shoppers compared to an average day as Filipinos snapped up many unbeatable deals.
FIlipinos are purchasing a wide variety of products, ranging from health essentials to home improvement products - This 9.9 Super Shopping Day, consumers primarily shopped for Home & Living items to spruce up their homes and Health & Personal Care essentials to keep them safe and healthy. Shoppers prioritized stocking up on a variety of face masks with over 1.9 million items sold. Products such as wallpaper decor also saw over 300,000 items sold. Consumers preferred to shop for home and fashion finds locally, with Filipino sellers WILLET, grocerysale.no1, and ABUBOT_PH selling the most number of items.
Shoppers enjoyed the biggest deals from personal care and tech brands - Uni-Care, Xiaomi, and NIVEA emerged as the top brands with the most number of orders. Filipinos enjoyed flash deals, discounts up to 50% off, and freebies from these brands.
ShopeePay provides seamless service to Filipinos, online and offline - Shopee saw an increase in Filipinos embracing digital payment methods for greater convenience, security, and value, both online and offline. In fact, more offline merchants in the country such as Puregold, Potato Corner, Jollibee, BonChon, Gong Cha, and CoCo have adopted ShopeePay to provide a seamless payment experience. The Philippines saw a 57X uplift in the number of offline merchants at 9.9 Super Shopping Day, compared to the previous year.
Shop from the 9.9 Super Shopping Day at https://shopee.ph/m/99.
Download Shopee for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Thursday, September 9, 2021
SM Mall in San Jose del Monte City in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) has successfully achieved the 100% vaccination status across employees, agency staff, and tenant partners.
For the safety of its frontline workers and customers, and to stay true to its commitment to provide safe malling experience, SM City San Jose del Monte encouraged all its employees to get vaccinated against Covid19 and rewardingly became the second mall to hit the 100% vaccination status next to SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown.
Last May 14, the mall became one of the LGU’s partner in inoculating those in the priority list. Then, the City Health Office started with just 400 vaccines per day. And now that there are more available vaccines, they were able to inoculate 2,000 at the most.
And since vaccines became available to category A4 or the frontline personnel in essential sectors, the mall management became the bridge to the city health and to its frontline employees who weren’t yet vaccinated to get their jab done, which includes the guards, janitorial services, sales clerk, affiliates and tenant’s staff.
Regardless of this achievement, SM City San Jose del Monte will continuously and strictly implement the minimum health protocols such as wearing of face mask, face shields, social distancing, washing of hands, and bringing their own handy alcohol or sanitizers.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, invites everyone to enjoy the best entertainment and stand a chance to win big prizes at the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special this September 9, 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM, on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos can look forward to performances from K-Pop group TWICE and local artists, up to ₱11,000,000 worth of prizes, and flash deals from leading brands in the country.
Here are the highlights of the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special:
Exciting performances from K-Pop girl group TWICE and local celebrities
Headline performer TWICE will wow all audiences with their stunning visuals, renditions of hit songs, and perfectly choreographed numbers. Members of ONCE, the official TWICE fandom, can get their light sticks ready, tune in to support their favorite group, and show their love by using the hashtag #ShopeePHxTWICE on social media. Meanwhile, local stars Glaiza de Castro, Winwyn Marquez, Bianca Umali, Mark Herras, Sef Cadayona, Rodjun Cruz, Mannex Manhattan, Kris Lawrence, Bugoy Drilon, and Khel Pangilinan will treat fans to powerful performances. Juancho Trivino, Michele Gumabao, Gil Cuerva, and Luane Dy will also join Shopee brand ambassador Willie Revillame as his co-hosts.
Big prizes worth ₱11,000,000 up for grabs and Kris Aquino’s return to Shopee Quiz
TV icon Kris Aquino will bring her signature fun personality to the TV show as she returns as the game master of Shopee Quiz, where one user gets a chance to win ₱500,000 when they answer each trivia question correctly. Three Shopee Shake players each get to win not just a house and lot sponsored by Lumina, but also ₱100,000. Lastly, two lucky Shopee Milyonaryo winners each get to take home a ₱1,000,000 cash prize, one of which is sponsored by Frontrow.
Limited-time flash deals from trusted Shopee Mall brands
Shoppers should gear up for flash deals from leading telco, electronics, lifestyle, and food brands such as Smart Bro, INSPI, Kleenfant, Potato Corner, Gong Cha, Pedigree, OPPO, Enfagrow, Lactum, Bonchon, Domino's, and CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice.
More deals at Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day
Until September 9, shoppers can make the most out of online shopping at Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day with promotions such as free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, and Daily ₱1 Deals. They can also enjoy discounts of up to 90% off on top brands.
Filipinos can enjoy added rewards and convenience by going cashless with ShopeePay, an all-in-one e-wallet that shoppers can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. This September 9, users can enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promotions such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more.
For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
The current global situation brought about significant lifestyle changes: more people are working from home, consumers are shopping online for their convenience, and business owners are transitioning to online and e-commerce platforms to stay afloat. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, shares three sellers who found success online with Shopee and how they are preparing for the much-anticipated 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Obra Ni Juan: Supporting Employees and their Families
Obra Ni Juan, a local clothing store, halted their operations inside a leading mall when the pandemic hit. They decided to shift to online selling to continue their business, launching their Shopee store last June 2021. Obra Ni Juan started to make their products available to a bigger and wider audience while continuously generating sales even with their physical stores being closed. “Because of Shopee, our employees are able to continue providing for their families despite these trying times.”
They are content with the Shopee Seller experience as Shopee provided them with an assigned Incubation Manager who guides them through the onboarding process and supports them in maximizing the different tools they can use to increase sales and foot traffic. With 9.9 approaching, Obra Ni Juan says, “We are bolstering our stocks for our existing products and we have been continuously preparing new items and designs to offer to our Shopee customers. We will also utilize other Shopee marketing incentives such as free Shopee Ad Credits; which leads to clicks that are converted to actual sales and continue to utilize the available marketing tools to scale our business.”
Cleanstar: Building Customer Loyalty
Cleanstar is a one-stop shop for all dental floss needs that supplies affordable, innovative, and high-quality dental floss pick products. During the early stages of their business, they saw Shopee as an opportunity to extend their reach. “By regularly attending the online webinars organized by Shopee and accessing helpful resources on educational hubs, we managed to set up our Shopee online store. The key is utilizing everything that Shopee offers and to just be consistent in what you are doing.”
Cleanstar leverages Shopee Live and In-App Business Insights the most. “Through Shopee Live, we can discuss our product line to our customers and also educate people regarding oral health which helped us gain more followers. Through In-app Business Insights, we also get to monitor the overall performance and health of our store through data and inform us on which aspects we can improve on, and allows us to reply to customers’ feedback about our products. It’s really humbling to see the growth in our follower numbers, and how they give feedback every time they order.”
With the number of orders they were receiving, Cleanstar eventually decided to hire a team just for fulfilling Shopee orders. This coming 9.9, Cleanstar is preparing its stocks early to fulfill orders without the hassle. They also put up ads on the site to improve the visibility of the products.
Martipaps Gift Shop: Increased Daily Orders
Martipaps Gift Shop started selling on Shopee in 2016. They sell various kinds of toys from building blocks and toy cars to mini kitchen sets and pop-up tent playhouses. In the past, they used to do meet-ups and pick-ups, but it took up too much time. “The time spent on doing meet-ups was transformed by selling on Shopee because of its free shipping and Shopee guarantee. A door-to-door cash-on-delivery service where buyers can feel at ease with their purchase. Martipaps saw an increase in sales as they managed to save time on doing meet-ups to focus on managing their store on Shopee.”
Ever since joining Shopee, her orders grew from one shipment a day to about 100 packages daily. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to try being a Shopee seller. “Start small. Start from the things you love, because if you love what you are doing you will never get tired of it. You will look for more exciting things, improvements, and additions to make your shop better. Utilize all the tools that Shopee offers - they are like helping hands that can support us to succeed in the online selling business.”
Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day
The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is one of the much-anticipated sales of the year. Aside from cost-saving deals, Filipinos can enjoy added rewards and convenience by going cashless with ShopeePay. It is an all-in-one e-wallet that shoppers can use to Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. This September 9, users can enjoy exclusive ShopeePay promotions such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment; up to 50% off on mobile load; and ShopeePay ₱1 Deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and many more.
For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Who’s excited for the start of the most action-packed shopping season yet? This September 9, you can enjoy the biggest discounts, the most exciting rewards, and the best entertainment all in one place: Shopee!
Here’s a rundown of all the thrilling deals you can expect this 9.9 Super Shopping Day:
Get free shipping with no minimum spend
If you’re serious about sticking to your budget and want to avoid adding a few extra products to your cart just to get eligible for free shipping, check out 9.9 Super Shopping Day to enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend.
Enjoy as much as 20% cashback
Did you know that you can use cashback to get discounts on your next purchases? To get up to 20% cashback this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, click the Cashback icon on your Shopee homepage, then apply the vouchers to your shopping cart.
Save money with Daily ₱1 Deals
Enjoy big savings whether you’re shopping for daily essentials, pantry must-haves, merienda, and more. Head on over to Deals Near Me and use ShopeePay to enjoy deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and other brands for only ₱1.
Win Free Money
Until September 11, get a chance to have ₱100 worth of free money deposited to your ShopeePay wallet by activating your ShopeePay account, verifying it, making a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay, and signing up at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-p-
Enjoy discounts from your favorite brands
Good news, brand sukis: you can get up to 90% off on leading brands such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi during 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Bonus: you can also claim 30% off brand vouchers!
Grab huge price drops at midnight
It’s well worth staying up for the best deals at the two-hour Midnight Mega Sale this September 9. Grab unbeatable deals on thousands of products, including those from Shopee Mall, from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM this 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
Enjoy more deals with ShopeePay
Go cashless with ShopeePay to enjoy more rewards and convenience. This September 9, maximize your money’s worth with exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment, up to 50% off on mobile load, and more.
Win big prizes with Jackie Chan-themed in-app games
Get ready for some fun with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan! Log on to Shopee Live this September 9 to play a Jackie Chan-themed trivia game for a chance to win ShopeePay credits. Jackie Chan will also feature on games such as Shopee Spin & Win, Shopee Shake, and the all-new game Shopee Collectibles, where you can collect a set of items until September 9 to win exciting prizes such as a Samsung TV.
Watch an exclusive interview with Hollywood action star Jackie Chan
After wrapping up a fun and rewarding shopping spree, unwind with some in-app entertainment. Open Shopee Live this September 9, 9:00 to 9:30 PM, to catch an exclusive interview with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan.
For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.
If you need a little guidance navigating the app while shopping this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, friendly customer service reps will be ready to help! Just send Shopee Cares PH a DM on Facebook or Twitter. You can also scroll through to discover Shopee Cares PH's fun and educational tips for the best shopping experience.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Seventyseven Living Spaces, Inc. (77LSI), the local housing developer in the Visayas specializing in residential spaces, is all set for the construction of its mass-housing project for 902 Cebu government employees, amid the pandemic.
The housing project, which will be erected in the remaining 7.3-hectare property owned by Cebu provincial government in Barangay Tunghaan, Minglanilla town, is an initiative of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Cebu Provincial Government.
Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and DHSUD Secretary Eduardo Del Rosarioled the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Tunghaan Subdivision Project. Minglanilla Mayor Elanito Peña who also graced the ceremony,expressed gratitude to the national government, particularly DHSUD, for the implementation of the project that will benefit civil servants from the Cebu Provincial government and Minglanilla LGU.
Joining them is Seventyseven Living Spaces Chief Operating Officer Gionmaar Navaja. “We are grateful for this opportunity to work with the government and LGUs to strengthen the national housing program in the region and to promote resilient Filipino communities across the country,” Navaja said. “This is our way of giving back to the community as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility program.”
The mass housing project is an initiative to push the government’s whole-of-nation approach to give Cebu government employees who have served the government all their lives, the opportunity to enjoy the comforts of having a decent home that is both affordable and sustainable.
The P111-million project is the company’s first socialized housing endeavor in Cebu under the Balance Housing Actwhich requires owners and/or developers of proposed subdivision and condominium projects to develop an area for socialized housing, at the option of the developer, equivalent to at least 15 percent of the total subdivision area or subdivision project cost. Most of the company’s socialized housing projects are located in Negros – some of which are low-cost housing like the Aldea Homes 1, Aldea Homes 2, Aldea Homes 3&4 and Marina Del Costa located in Sibulan Negros Oriental.
The company is the developer behind the three Aldea Premier developments: the Malibu Residences in Talisay City; Bali Residences which is located in Lapu-Lapu City; and Florence Residences in the Cubacub-Mandaue area. Seventyseven Living Spaces Inc. was also dubbed as a top performing developer for the Visayas by Pag-Ibig Fund in 2020.




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