Monday, August 8, 2022
Santé, a premier natural health and wellness product and services provider, celebrates a new milestone as it reaches its 15th year of helping people live better lives.
Kicking off the celebration, the health and wellness brand held a motorcade with Santé executives, employees, and top distributors — from Santé Fitness Lab located at Daang Hari Road to the Santé International Headquarters in Silang, Cavite, leading to its inauguration.
Santé was first introduced in the Philippines in 2007. Established by a group of veteran direct selling professionals, the company had the goal to offer its various health and wellness products and provide business opportunities to a network of distributors.
Since then, it has been committed to helping everyone live better lives so they can live more and do more for their loved ones. As Santé keeps this mission close to heart, it has been a prime mover in the health and wellness industry.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, here are the brand’s milestones over the years.
The growth of Santé for a decade and a half
In 2008, Santé partnered with New Zealand farms certified by New Zealand’s leading organic produce and products organization, BioGro. From there, the company created and introduced the 3g sachet of the Santé Pure Barley in the country, followed by the launch of its capsule form.
After that, testimonies came in about the advantages of Santé Barley to one’s health. And with the branches and earnings of business owners growing, the health and wellness brand expanded quickly.
In 2011, the company added Fusion Coffee to its product line. It also introduced its Bath & Body and Intimate Care Series with the launch of C’est Bon anti-aging soap and Moments’ napkin and panty liners. That same year, Santé debuted the Filipino TV personality Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza as the ambassador for Santé Barley.
To reinforce its mission of helping people live better lives through health, Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé, established the Santé Barley Tri-Team in 2012.
In 2013, Santé included the Green Tea Lemon with L-Carnitine known as Fit N’ Trim in its Health Beverage & Snack Series. The company then created Santé Health and Fitness, Inc. (SHAFI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Santé, in 2014, which offers holistic ways to live a healthier lifestyle.
The next year, the health and wellness brand launched the Santé Impact System (SImS), a fitness and sports rehabilitation center, under its Santé Health and Fitness services, and FibrEnergy, a beverage snack composed of barley, chia, and oats. It was followed by the introduction of the company’s retail brand, Santé Barley Max.
In 2016, Santé joined the UAE market. And in 2017, the brand reached 100 branches with more than 100,000 registered business owners in different countries, such as the Philippines, UAE, Hong Kong, and Nigeria.
At the same time, the company formed Santé R.A.W, a division dedicated to the retail and wholesale of the company, then introduced Soleil Marula Oil with Santé Barley Extract and Lavender in its Skincare Series. Santé also created Santé New Zealand, Ltd. to strengthen its presence in New Zealand.
As Santé expanded in Singapore, Qatar, and Cyprus in 2018, it also entered Macau and Lagos, Nigeria last 2019 while making Santé Fitness Lab possible at Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite through the brand’s collaboration with Ayala Land. Other than that, the health and wellness provider obtained significant shares from a New Zealand-based manufacturer of barley grass powder, known as Folium Drying Limited (FDL).
In 2020, Santé reached its highest recorded sales, even amid the global health crisis. The company also initiated its corporate and Santé Barley rebranding to strengthen its position as a global brand. Santé then established a beach resort in Batangas known as The Leisure Club by Santé and introduced the Daily-C Plus as the newest addition in its Daily-C Series in 2021.
This year, Santé launched actress Dimples Romana as Santé Barley Max’s ambassadress, while it’s Jane De Leon for Santé Barley and Daily-C. It was followed by the debut of the Santé Barley 200g canister for more scoops for better health, the inauguration of the Santé Headquarters at the Cavite Light Industrial Park, and the company’s expansion in Indonesia and the United States of America (USA).
“Santé has indeed grown since we started in 2007. This success was made possible through the efforts of everyone in the Santé family. And while we have reached these milestones, there’s more to look forward to with Santé. Rest assured that we will continue to expand to help more people live better lives so they can live more and do more for their loved ones,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.
Aside from incoming CSR activities in celebration of its 15th anniversary, product discounts await Santé distributors in every country where Santé is present.
To learn more about Santé, visit its website at mysante.com.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
ShopeePay makes it easier to send money, buy load, and shop online! ShopeePay is conducting three days of giveaways with over $2 million in prizes from August 6 to 8. Users can further rejoice as exciting prizes and rewards are up for grabs at the 8.8 ShopeePay Festival!
If you’re not yet a ShopeePay user, now’s the perfect time to set up your own account and join the celebration. Here’s what you need to do using Shopee’s mobile wallet to win big this August:
1. Send money for free and you could win up to ₱1 million
It’s not everyday that you get a chance to turn your ₱50 into ₱1 million. ShopeePay is giving away prizes to two raffle winners a day from August 6 to 8, with cash prizes increasing up to ₱1 million each day until 8.8. To qualify, simply send at least ₱50 to any ShopeePay user during the duration of the promo.
To join, follow these steps:Activate and verify your ShopeePay account.
From August 6 to 8, send at least ₱50 to any ShopeePay user.
Play the lucky draw after sending money to qualify for the raffle draw.
Winners will be announced on social media so make sure to follow ShopeePay’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Just think of how much you can do with ₱1 million pesos: travel fund, tuition fee, household expenses, or perhaps a new car—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re one step closer to being a millionaire. The best thing is that it takes less than a minute to send money with ShopeePay. Plus, there’s no hidden fees!
2. Tune in to your TV for a chance to win up to ₱100,000
Spending your days at home while lounging in front of TV isn’t so bad when you’re off to win cash prizes. Sounds exciting? You can be among the lucky winners of ₱100,000 via ShopeePay when you join the Shopee Shake segments at your favorite programs: It’s Showtime on August 6 and 8, All Out Sundays on August 7, and 24 Oras on August 8. Shopee Shake is one of the app’s popular features that allows you to win prizes as you shake your mobile phone.
Set your alarms and catch some of the country’s popular personalities, Iya Villania, Gabbi Garcia, Andre Paras, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, and more, as they hype up the 8.8 ShopeePay Festival. Watch out for the Shopee Shake segment and, when prompted by the TV hosts, log in to your Shopee app, click the blue Shopee Prizes icon on the homepage, and start doing the Shopee Shake to win.
3. Verify your ShopeePay to get free ₱500 and receive exclusive deals
Getting rewards doesn’t get any easier than this. On August 8, receive free ₱500 when you register on the app, verify your ShopeePay account, and send money for the first time. As a verified user, you’ll also gain access to more rewarding perks when you do your transactions. This 8.8, you can get ShopeePay’s 1GB for ₱1 data offer, available for all major networks. Don’t miss deals on Shopee and keep up with the latest trends in fashion, beauty, tech, home & living and more when you check out with free shipping discounts exclusive for ShopeePay users.
Don’t miss these exclusive promos and have a safe and enjoyable online experience this 8.8 ShopeePay Festival. Reach out to Shopee Cares PH for the best customer care on all things Shopee. Follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook, where you and the rest of the Shopee Fam can find answers for your concerns and get the support you need.
Friday, August 5, 2022
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| Shopee Philippines Seller Coach Mik Baluyot, In Sweet J&J’s Jimmy Martinez, Ithra Jewelry shop owner Hilaire Labalan, Shopee Philippines Head of People Karen Perez, Mandaue City Vice Mayor’s office representative Trixie Mae Brigoli, and Cebu City Councilor Hon. Jaypee Labella at the Shopee University Roadshow in Cebu |
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 - Shopee collaborates with local government units (LGUs) in Cebu to assist micro, small, and medium companies (MSMEs) in the region for the second iteration of the Shopee University Roadshow and Shopee Kumustahan. These two events educated MSMEs on how to take their businesses online, and kickstart their venture into e-commerce.
Through its partnership with the cities of Mandaue, Cebu, Talisay, and Lapu-Lapu, Shopee aims to reach more Filipinos across the Philippines, and make the online selling and shopping experience easier, more convenient, and more seamless for everyone. As part of its efforts to push this objective forward, Shopee has also established more Shopee Xpress hubs within the region to expand its serviceable areas and provide local sellers with opportunities to reach more buyers nationwide.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said “We are grateful for our partnership with Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, Talisay City, and Cebu City that has enabled us to reach even more MSMEs across the Philippines. Through more partnerships and hub expansions, we will continue to help digitize even more Cebuano MSMEs through more iterations of the Shopee University Roadshow and Shopee Kumustahan. We are committed to supporting local MSMEs as they bring their businesses online, wherever they may be.”
The Shopee University Roadshow is a masterclass that educates MSMEs nationwide on how to drive their businesses forward through e-commerce and onboard into Shopee. By equipping them with the right tools and knowledge, MSMEs learn how to generate more sales and grow their buyer base. To help sellers learn through mutual sharing of experiences, the Shopee Kumustahan engages Shopee sellers in a casual gathering for them to exchange personal insights, advice, and best practices. Through these seller-focused events, Shopee strengthens its commitment to support MSMEs and digitize all kinds of businesses in the most seamless way possible.
If you’re looking to grow your business online, Shopee invites you to start your online selling journey with them today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Francis B. Lara Ho, a Filipino producer based in the US, and Filipino-American actor-director Michael Copon are working together on the movie "1521," which will tell the story of a secret love affair set against the backdrop of the epic battle between Ferdinand Magellan's Spanish forces and pre-colonial Filipinos in Mactan, the Philippines, more than 500 years ago.
The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Copon, renowned American actor Danny Trejo, Filipino superstar Bea Alonzo, and award-winning actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan.
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| Danny Trejo |
"1521" opens with the character Didi or Diwata, who dreams of being transported to pre-colonial Philippines while exploring the ruins of an ancient Spanish fort. In her dream, she becomes a native princess who falls in love with Magellan's handsome translator Enrique — their romance caught up in the conflict.
The events become more complicated after Didi awakens, and soon finds the line between her dream and reality blurring.
The film will also be told largely from the perspective of Lapu-Lapu, regarded as the first Filipino hero for leading the forces that defeated the Spaniards.
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| Michael Copon |
Copon, who will both direct the film and portray Lapu-Lapu, said he took on the project to highlight Filipino history and culture.
"People don't know what happened to Magellan. Some people in America think he just died. And a lot of times, the history of the Philippines gets pushed under the rug, unnoticed, which led to the passion that we wanted to embrace those stories and embrace the culture, and say 'Hey! Let me get this out there,'" said Copon, known for starring in "Power Rangers Time Force" and the teen drama "One Tree Hill."
"Even more historic is, this is the first time a Hollywood director and producer are producing a movie about a Filipino story with Hollywood stars and Filipino stars in one movie," he added.
Trejo, who starred in the "Machete" and "From Dusk till Dawn" film series, will play Magellan.
Alonzo will take on the role of Diwata while Puerto Rican actor Hector David Jr., who also appeared in "Power Rangers," portrays her love interest Enrique.
Copon said "1521" would not focus entirely on the Battle of Mactan, citing the romance between Diwata and Enrique, which he described as the "heart and soul" of the story.
"We didn't want to make a movie that is just about the battle and the war," he said.
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| Francis B. Lara Ho |
Lara Ho said the film would be shot entirely in Palawan, which was picked for its scenic beaches and mountains.
The producer, himself a Palaweño, hoped to provide more opportunities to the people in the province through the project.
"I am actually pleasantly surprised when we did the casting that there are quite a few Palaweños who are really incredible in talent. They just need the opportunities and so that’s what we are bringing here," Lara Ho said.
"Sad to say that Palawan is one of the richest in terms of natural resources but our poverty level is very high compared to other provinces. That's why I'm hoping that bringing projects here would change that," he added.
"1521" is scheduled for release on June 12, 2023, coinciding with the 125th celebration of Philippine Independence Day.
Entravision MediaDonuts will now represent Anzu in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, enabling advertisers in these markets to tap into the power of real-world ads inside gaming platforms.
The partnership will provide brands with a sophisticated channel where they could run campaigns in some of the most popular titles by Ubisoft, Saber Interactive, Amanotes, and other leading game developers. These video and banner ads via blended but highly viewable IAB-compliant formats can appear as stadium banners, billboards, buildings, or other 3D renditions to complement the gameplay and make the user experience more realistic.
Data shows that the global gaming audience, which is now at 3.1 billion, spends an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of game time per session, or almost 8 hours a week. More than 1.4 billion of them come from the Asia-Pacific, with Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia topping the list of the highest number of gamers in the world, according to the Global Web Index of 2020.
In terms of revenue, gaming became twice as big as the film and music industries combined in 2020 with $175 billion. Through Entravision MediaDonuts’ expertise in managing full-service campaigns, advertisers can target a multi-billion-dollar industry that is touted as the fastest-growing form of entertainment around the world.
“Southeast Asia has seen phenomenal growth in gaming in recent years, home to over half of all the world’s gamers. Our partnership with MediaDonuts means advertisers in SEA can now reach this massive, rapidly growing audience with in-game advertising that preserves the gameplay experience. Thanks to our patented, adaptive technology, first-to-market in-game ad viewability measurement with Oracle Moat, and full suite of third-party integrations with AdTech vendors, advertisers will be able to achieve this huge reach in a measurable, cost-effective way,” says Stephanie Lublinski, Head of Partnerships, Emerging Markets at Anzu.
“Gaming in our region has seen incredible growth over the last two years. We’re thrilled to partner with Anzu to bring its groundbreaking, nondisruptive in-game advertising solutions to 8 countries in APAC,” says Entravision MediaDonuts CEO Pieter-Jan de Kroon. “Asia will remain a mobile-first gaming region, but we also see growth in console gaming so advertisers can now connect with consumers across all gaming platforms, leveraging Anzu’s full suite of advertising solutions.”
ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is marking its first in-person showcase since its founding in 2020 with an electrifying artist lineup, bringing together some of Asia’s most exciting music acts for its 2022 edition on September 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday) in Singapore.
Each country in the ASEAN will be represented by a mix of established and emerging artists performing various music genres.
From Cambodia, hip-hop superstar VannDa will be returning this year fresh out of the release of his new album, SKULL 2 (Season 1). He will be joined by fellow labelmates from Baramey Production for an all-star showcase. VannDa made his AMS debut last year, with his full set viewed nearly 2 million times on YouTube.
Indonesia will be led by “To The Bone” hitmaker singer-songwriter Pamungkas; Jakarta-based rapper Basboi; jazz-funk trio Mad MadMen; ambient artist Logic Lost; indie-rock soloist IQIF; electronic pop act LONE; and electronic jazz band Littlefingers.
The Philippines are bringing in a party of seven acts, including AMS 2020 alum Cheats and AMS first-timers alternative band SOS (formerly known as She’s Only Sixteen), rapper-producer kiyo, electro R&B act Fern., dream pop band KRNA, rapper Young Cocoa, and pop-R&B act Ace Banzuelo.
Thailand’s lineup will consist of all-star hip hop label showcases from YUPP! artists AUTTA featuring Flower.Far, AINN, and FIZZIE; HYPE TRAIN label artists (to be announced); singer-songwriter Alec Orachi from NewEchoes; and Thailand pop/T-pop acts from HIGH CLOUD Entertainment’s BOOM BOOM CASH and PUN.
AMS 2022 host country Singapore will be represented by post-rock band Amateur Takes Control, DJ-producer Fauxe, rapper Bgourd, indie pop act Pleasantry, four-piece math rock band cues, and pop-R&B act ffion.
Four music acts will be representing Malaysia this year, including rising electro-R&B act NYK, rock duo Jemson, “fractional math rock” quartet The Filters. City pop act Babychair rounds up the Malaysian lineup as the official ambassador of TuneCore, a general sponsor of AMS.
“Tunecore is proud to support an event like ASEAN Music Showcase Festival which celebrates and amplifies the voices of independent artists around the region. Our efforts over the last two years have been directed towards elevating local indie scenes in Southeast Asia and helping our artists to level up in their careers, and our partnership only reinforces this further. I’m stoked to announce the inclusion of Babychair, one of our up-and-coming bands from Malaysia as Tunecore’s ambassador in the showcase, as we believe them to be a perfect representation of Malaysia’s vibrant underground scene,” says Cyrus Chen, Head of TuneCore Southeast Asia.
Laos and Myanmar will also be represented this year for the first time. Laotian acts Thinlamphone & ZamioP make their AMS debut, along with Burmese act OAK Soe Khant and Velocity, with the latter’s set available online only.
Guest acts outside ASEAN will also be making appearances at AMS 2022, including Taiwanese indie act indie rock bands Huan Huan and I Mean Us, and another act to be announced later. Indian jazz-rock fusion band Jatayu will also be performing this year.
AMS will also host a virtual showcase, with the lineup to be announced soon. In the tradition of the past AMS editions, music fans from all over the world will continue to enjoy this year’s in-person showcase sets in Singapore and the virtual showcases from the comforts of their own home—which will be broadcasted live via AMS’s official YouTube channel on both days.
Tickets to ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2022 are now available to purchase online via Sistic at https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/asean0922.
For more information about the third edition of ASEAN Music Showcase Festival, visit the official website.
Filipino folk-pop collective Ben&Ben and Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas are teaming up for a two-part music collaboration slated to drop soon.
The two music acts are filming a video in an undisclosed studio ahead of their upcoming show on August 6, 2022 (Saturday) at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
Pamungkas is currently headlining his own Southeast Asian tour to promote his fourth studio album, Birdy. His hit single “To The Bone” was a huge regional success, peaking at No. 5 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 chart last year.
Ben&Ben is also set to conquer the international stage with their first North American tour, performing in iconic and key venues across eight cities in the US and Canada.
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