Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Make every day extraordinary with American Standard
Thoughtfully designed bathroom technologies help make every day moments at home feel special. And with American Standard’s “Make every day extraordinary” promotion, it’s easier to make these special moments happen as the world-renowned brand offers free installation or price off offers on select American Standard products in all American Standard dealers nationwide until September 30, 2023.
These products are specifically designed to address many of our home concerns so that we can have the best moments with our loved ones:
For Comfort
From robust, yet gentle pressure-boosting showers to multi-purpose hygiene-spray for comfortable personal cleaning, these technologies were developed with the customer’s daily issues and comfort in mind. For example, American Standard’s hand showers are equipped with Petal Pressure, PressurePlus and Jet Spray technologies for invigorating cleaning or showers that are gentle on the skin.
For Convenience
American Standard’s toilets and washbasins are designed for our convenience. Its technologies like the Easy Push makes personal hygiene through handwashing easier with just one push of a button. The Touchless Flushing technology provides a censor in toilets so users can flush with a simple wave.
For Safety
At American Standard, its customers’ safety is the priority. For a comfortable showering experience and to protect us, especially the young and elderly, its shower technologies are equipped with Thermosafe which ensures the water temperature remains constant to prevent accidental scalding. Meanwhile, the Coolshield technology ensures that the exposed faucet body is designed to stay cool at all times.
For Hygiene
American Standard products are also designed for our ultimate hygiene in the bathroom. Its toilets feature technologies such as Aqua Ceramic, SiphonMax, Power Rim, ComfortClean and Dual Nozzle Cleansing for bidet washers for minimal touching of toilet surface but maximum hygiene
With the “Make every day extraordinary!” promo, customers who purchase American Standard products can avail of a free installation gift voucher with every single purchase of E.ssential Shower Toilet, E-lite Shower Toilet, Aerozen G2, Acacia E Shower Toilet, and EasySET Exposed ATM. To claim the voucher, customers must contact the LIXIL after-sales hotline at +632 88933113 local 506 or +63 9173205717 or email customerserviceph@lixil.com to arrange schedule pre-inspection and installation date.
They can also enjoy American Standard product collections at discounted rates including Acacia E, Supasleek, Signature, Flexio, New Codie II, Neo Modern Collection, Yoka and many more.
For a list of participating stores or for more updates, follow American Standard on Facebook (@AmericanStandardPH) and Instagram (@americanstandard_ph).
Filipinos understand that insurance products are valuable – most just find them expensive.
In 2021, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported that only half of the Filipino population had some form of insurance. Of those who do not have insurance, 56% said it was not a priority at present due to inadequate funds, while 7% said they have not found the right product for them.
In partnership with trusted insurance companies, GCash hopes to provide affordable and credible financial protection for different needs such as health, income protection, travel, lifestyle, business, vehicle, and lifestyle, through GInsure, a one-stop shop for all insurance needs inside the GCash app.
“A lot of Filipinos are already working hard to meet their everyday needs as is, and we want to provide them with one less thing to worry about,” said Winsley Bangit, VP, Head of New Businesses of GCash. “With GInsure, making the most out of the present while thinking ahead for the future is made possible with insurance offerings that are not heavy on the wallet and easy to accomplish.”
Health and personal protection
A study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies found that the country’s National Health Insurance Program covers only 40% of total hospital costs on average. This means that some may still have to shoulder out-of-pocket payments, leaving a dent in their everyday household or personal budget.
To help cover medical costs, GCash offers health protection in partnership with Singlife Philippines. For as low as PHP 79 per month and in under three steps, insured users can get PHP 250,000 worth of coverage in cases of COVID-19, dengue, and accidents.
In partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier, Sun Life, Singlife, Pru Life, Pioneer Insurance and Generali, GInsure also offers personal insurance that will ensure regular monthly income for beneficiaries in case of disability or death. Personal insurance on GInsure costs as low as P10 and only takes three steps to complete, providing a safety net for breadwinners and family heads.
“Filipinos are known to be family-oriented, with most taking on breadwinner roles. Through our selection of health and personal insurance, we want users to never have to worry about securing their family’s future when they’re covered against loss of income and medical expenses,” Bangit said.
Worry-free travels
With revenge travel in full swing, travel disruptions have also increased. While travel insurance is not considered mandatory in several destinations, Filipinos can largely benefit from the protection from unexpected travel expenses resulting from trip delays and cancellations, loss and damage to baggage, accidents, and illnesses.
Powered by Standard Insurance and Malayan Insurance, travel protection premiums on GInsure start at PHP 103 pesos and can be accomplished in under three minutes.
Peace of mind for business
Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises make up 99% of the total establishments in the Philippines. However, their limited resources make it difficult for them to recover from the impacts of natural and human-induced hazards.
GCash has partnered with Malayan Insurance and Igloo to offer Negosyo Insure, a product designed to protect small business owners with physical stores. With a premium as low as PHP 160 per month, the insurance product offers up to PHP 50,000 coverage for the owner’s personal accidents, damage, or loss of property due to fire, burglary, and housebreaking.
“A lot of effort, time, and money goes into starting and growing a business, and we want entrepreneurs to not have to worry about their hard work going to waste because their business is protected,” Bangit said.
Protection on the road
In Metro Manila alone, an average of 157 car crashes were recorded last year, with the average cost of minor injuries resulting from a road crash amounting to PHP 71,000. As road mishaps remain common despite careful driving, GCash has collaborated with trusted partners to provide car owners with affordable vehicle insurance they can purchase within minutes.
For car owners looking for alternative insurance deals outside dealer options and second-hand car owners looking for insurance, GInsure offers both mandatory CTPL (compulsory third-party liability) and comprehensive insurance. GCash partnered with Standard Insurance, Kwik.insure, FPG Insurance, and BPIMS Insurance to offer CPTL insurance that covers up to PHP 100,000 of possible liability, and with Standard Insurance and Kwik.insure to offer Comprehensive Insurance, which covers possible own damage and theft to vehicles.
Users may access GInsure on the GCash dashboard or find it under “Grow.” No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. Kaya mo, i-GCash mo! Terms & Conditions apply.
Friday, September 22, 2023
SM City Grand Central and SM City Valenzuela are set to be the epicenter of fan excitement as the malls host back-to-back fandom events this weekend.
Fans of Seventeen, known as Carats, are invited this Saturday, September 23, 2023, at SM City Valenzuela for the much-anticipated fandom event, “CHEERS TO CARATS”. The Event Center of SM City Valenzuela will be transformed into a haven for all #Seventeen fans. In partnership with Carat Land Philippines, attendees can look forward to an array of #AweSM activities and prizes that await them. The event will feature live performances, abundant freebies, a thrilling play dance, engaging games, and much more. The best part? Admission is absolutely free, and the event is open to all Carats, whether you are a long-time fan or a newbie.
Following this, SM City Grand Central will be hosting the Armys Fandom event on Sunday, September 24, 2023, starting at 1:00 pm. The Mall Atrium will serve as the perfect backdrop for this exhilarating gathering, presented in collaboration with ARMY YAH PH. This event promises an unforgettable day filled with an exciting lineup of activities, captivating music, breathtaking visuals, and an abundance of love for BTS. Attendees are encouraged to let their true purple ARMY spirit shine and create lasting memories with fellow fans.
Both electrifying fandom events are set to bring together the K-pop community in a celebration of music, camaraderie, and shared passion. Attendees are advised to come early to secure their spots and make the most of this remarkable experience.
The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) signs partnership with The Pod Network (TPN) for the PRSP Education Committee Breaking Down the Buzz, a 12-episode PR Students and Young Professionals Congress Podcast Series. Previously a students’ congress, it has evolved into a podcast for academe and young professionals for this year. The partnership includes the development of evergreen and topic-based content for students and young practitioners to have access to continuous and experience-based learnings via easy access to a platform favored by its target audience. This is a pioneer event in the PR industry and for allied industries in using craft and technology for innovative and sustainable activations.
The agreement was signed by officers of PRSP Education Committee & The Pod Network (seated L-R): PRSP Trustee Joe Zaldarriaga of Meralco, PRSP Trustee & Education Committee Chair Aye Ubaldo, PRSP President Harold Geronimo of Megaworld, The Pod Network CEO & Co-Founder Alan Fontanilla and TPN CFO John Philip Co. Also present were committee members (standing L-R): Abigail Mendoza of Meralco, Judy Villaroman-Aguilar of Evident Communications, Rudy Villar of TOG Integrated, Riza Myfel Del Rosario, Podcast Manager of TPN and Joselle Jamison, Head of Data of TPN.
Online food and grocery platform foodpanda and software company TabSquare are joining hands to empower restaurants with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered in-restaurant solutions.
The collaboration is part of a region-wide partnership including other Asian markets like Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan to help restaurant partners digitize their ordering, payment, and customer engagement-related processes.
In the Philippines, the announcement was made during foodpanda’s recent partner vendors summit, entitled "CRAVE: Creating Relationships and Advancing Vendor Experiences”. At the event, partner vendor attendees were provided a firsthand end-to-end experience using TabSquare, showcasing its convenience, seamless operations, and efficiency.
With TabSquare’s Smart QR solution, foodpanda’s vendor partners can automate tasks, including order processing and payments, while ensuring enhanced profitability. It also contributes to labor savings by minimizing order errors and reducing staff workload.
According to foodpanda Philippines Commercial Director Luis Antonio Yanga, “By offering digital menus through QR codes, we enable customers to place orders and make payments via TabSquare's platform effortlessly. This enhances the dining experience by seamlessly bridging the offline-to-online gap and provides efficient solutions for our thousands of partner vendors and merchants."
Delivering convenience to diners and restos alike
With foodpanda and TabSquare's combined data and predictive technologies, restaurant partners can enhance customer engagement and retention.
Restaurant owners can review the transactions via TabSquare’s analytics, which provides valuable insights to support partners in improving menu items, pricing, and promotions, among other things. “This enables restaurant owners to identify trends, and personalize subsequent experiences based on customers' purchasing history,” Yanga said.
Moreover, digital menus offer numerous advantages, including reduced reliance on wait staff, minimized employee turnover, decreased losses on food and finances due to human error, and more efficient menu changes without costly reprints.
According to foodpanda and TabSquare’s data, restaurants using this digital solution can see up to 10% higher bill sizes, up to 50% reduction in staff costs, and better customer satisfaction. At the same time, restaurants on foodpanda see an average of at least a 10% uplift in business performance since joining the platform.
In the dining service, there has been a massive shift in digitally-led solutions and services which TabSquare believes will further enhance the appeal of their services. "With foodpanda, we will be bringing many new innovative features to the industry. For example, restaurants working with TabSquare can now promote themselves to foodpanda's large customer base and attract new customers," told Anshul Gupta, co-founder of TabSquare.
Growing demand for QR codes in dine-in
Dine-in is offered through foodpanda’s pandapro subscription program with exclusive discounts and deals for app users.Yanga shared that to further boost this segment and cater to the growing demand for QR Code payments, foodpanda introduced TabSquare's enhanced QR Code scanning process for dine-in orders. This strategic move comes as a response to the rising demand for QR Code payments, evident by the country's QR Code transactions totaling P 32.7 billion in Q1 2023.
Recently, dine-in has also become available to all foodpanda app users in Cebu with new features like in-app payment. With "Redeem & Pay," the process becomes effortless as users can pay directly through the app, saving time and enhancing the overall dining experience.
The simple things in life are oftentimes taken for granted. To some people, tangible objects like clothes, bags, or shoes are normal commodities that they can easily buy and eventually dispose of at will. Meanwhile, millions of people around the world, specifically children, walk barefoot as they lack financial resources to avail themselves of decent footwear.
According to a 2017 article by William Blischke, an American Sociology professor at the California State University Dominguez Hills, 14% of the earth’s inhabitants lack shoes or have inadequate footwear. He adds that in some developing countries, shoeless children cannot attend school because they may communicate and contract diseases from their foot sores. This is why some international non-profit organizations claim that shoes, or the lack thereof, are one of the most visible signs of poverty.
In the Philippines, there is no available academic study that justifies Filipino children’s actual lack of shoes. However, this phenomenon can be substantiated by the 2023 report of the Department of Education, which states that one of the most pressing issues in the basic education system is the lack of access to resources. Since school shoes are an integral part of a student’s uniform even in public schools, it will be difficult for less-privileged families to purchase them. Thus, leaving children with no choice but to either use their old and ill-fitting shoes, or worse, walk barefoot – just to complete their education.
This is the challenge that the SM Store intends to address through the Share Shoes campaign – to provide school shoes to the poverty-stricken students of the Philippines. In line with the celebration of SM’s 65th founding anniversary and through the help of its dedicated customers and partner-organizations, SM Store aims to donate more than sixteen thousand (16,000+) pairs of shoes to the last-mile schools and communities in the country. With a minimum of Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000) single-receipt-spend at any SM Store, a customer is entitled to donate a pair of shoes, which originally retails for P299, for only Sixty-Five Pesos (P65.00) and shall be considered as a Share Shoes Champion.
In a statement, Mr. Dhinno S Tiu, Executive Vice President of SM Store, exemplifies the value and symbolism of shoes for both SM and its advocacy to support the community:
“Shoes have been the core of our business for over 65 years. Thus, giving out thousands of shoes to the Filipino children who need them the most through the generosity of our customers, is a symbolic gesture of our commitment to continue to live the legacy of sharing and giving back to our partner communities.”
More than a material donation, SM Store hopes that these pairs of shoes would help the children’s journey towards a better life. Through a simple act of giving, these underprivileged children will be able to learn, play, and flourish in school. And by protecting their young feet, time will come when they can confidently step, walk, run, and even leap towards their individual goals and dreams.
Shop at your favorite SM Store at SM malls in Baliwag and Marilao until November 15, 2023 to support a child in need. For only P65, you can help transform a life by being a Share Shoes Champion! Help us put shoes on a child’s feet and together, let us witness how they walk through life with smiles on their faces. (Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-172377, Series of 2023)
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Welcome treats and exclusive Blacklist merch await kabarkadas who will register and purchase at order.greenwich.com.ph
Heads up, kabarkadas! Greenwich just launched their new delivery website order.greenwich.com.ph !
It features an easy-to-use interface, with a straightforward design and a more streamlined ordering process to ensure a hassle-free ordering experience. Plus, it also offers the best deals, prices, and even FREE delivery!Order Greenwich Delivery Website
Greenwich x Blacklist International
As a welcome treat, new users who will sign up at order.greenwich.com.ph and purchase a minimum order of P300, will get to enjoy a FREE Pizzawrap Ham & Cheese on their next order using a specialized unique code.
Additionally, those new users who’ll purchase P300 and up will also get one raffle entry to win a Blacklist International Exclusive Merchandise!
Customers can earn multiple raffle entries for each qualified purchase made during the promo period. There’ll be a weekly raffle draw so the more purchases they make, the more chances to win! Greenwich Blacklist Giveaway Treat
“We are promoting here not only our best-selling products and other Greenwich favorites, but also the easy-to-use interface of the website, emphasizing its simplicity and hassle-free ordering process. Plus, we’ve partnered up with our kabarkadas from Blacklist International to give out exclusive merch!” Ali De Torres, the head of marketing of Greenwich.
So what are you waiting for? Register and log-in to experience the new order.greenwich.com.ph now, kabarkada!For more information, visit Greenwich’s official Facebook page, Greenwich Barkada, or message Greenwich Barkada on Facebook Messenge
It features an easy-to-use interface, with a straightforward design and a more streamlined ordering process to ensure a hassle-free ordering experience. Plus, it also offers the best deals, prices, and even FREE delivery!Order Greenwich Delivery Website
Greenwich x Blacklist International
As a welcome treat, new users who will sign up at order.greenwich.com.ph and purchase a minimum order of P300, will get to enjoy a FREE Pizzawrap Ham & Cheese on their next order using a specialized unique code.
Additionally, those new users who’ll purchase P300 and up will also get one raffle entry to win a Blacklist International Exclusive Merchandise!
Customers can earn multiple raffle entries for each qualified purchase made during the promo period. There’ll be a weekly raffle draw so the more purchases they make, the more chances to win! Greenwich Blacklist Giveaway Treat
“We are promoting here not only our best-selling products and other Greenwich favorites, but also the easy-to-use interface of the website, emphasizing its simplicity and hassle-free ordering process. Plus, we’ve partnered up with our kabarkadas from Blacklist International to give out exclusive merch!” Ali De Torres, the head of marketing of Greenwich.
So what are you waiting for? Register and log-in to experience the new order.greenwich.com.ph now, kabarkada!For more information, visit Greenwich’s official Facebook page, Greenwich Barkada, or message Greenwich Barkada on Facebook Messenge
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