Friday, March 26, 2021
“As an up and coming brand, we wanted an endorser who is passionate and promising. We see that in Arabella, and we warmly welcome her into the Orabella family,’ said Anne Acuña, Marketing Manager of Orabella Direct Selling Inc.
The young actress, who is also into singing and figure skating, is a member of Star Magic. Arabella has appeared in the ABS-CBN series, Wild Little Love. She was introduced as Orabella’s latest endorser during a virtual press conference attended by members of the media and the blogging community.
“Being a new face in show business has its advantage, too. There are trustworthy brands like Orabella that believe beautiful skin is achievable with a consistent skin care routine. Ever since a kid, I know that taking care of my skin should be a priority. It is not vanity but it’s self care, because our skin is the largest organ of the body,” said Del Rosario, who is also a college freshman taking up Veterinary Medicine in De La Salle Araneta University.
During the same event, Orabella also unveiled its Defense Factor System that includes a soap, toning gel, spot solution, specialist cream, and sun care lotion.
All the products are made with quality and natural ingredients, and are intended to be “defense factors” against skin problems like blemishes (acne, blackheads, and whiteheads); sun damage (melasma, sun spots, and uneven color); and visible signs of aging (wrinkles, dryness, and roughness).
To learn more about the Orabella Defense Factor System and its other offerings, follow Orabella Direct Selling Inc. on its official Facebook account. Orabella skin care products are sold through independent distributors and will soon be available on Lazada and Shopee.
Looking to splurge a little this weekend? Are you thinking of finally checking out items sitting in your cart? This Saturday, you can shop all you want with all the deals available at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale.
Aside from free shipping, you can enjoy big cashbacks, ₱1 deals, and discounts up to 90% off on Shopee Mall brands. You can also win up to ₱200,000 by tuning in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this March 27.
Here are some ways to maximize all the perks at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Sale:
Shop guilt-free and redeem free shipping vouchers
This March 27, add as many items as you want to your cart and enjoy free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend, available sitewide throughout the day.
Enjoy irresistible discounts and freebies from top brands
Watch out for awesome deals and discounts from your favorite local and international brands on Shopee Mall. Save up to 90% off on a wide array of products from top brands such as Huggies, Realme, Pampers, Olay, Garnier, and Xiaomi. You can also get freebies when you shop from P&G Beauty and Nestle, and discount vouchers worth ₱300 and ₱500 on Vivo.
Give back with Havaianas Philippines
For every purchase of flip-flops from the Havaianas Official Store, another pair will be donated to Project SMILE Foundation’s beneficiaries. Shop for a cause and show your support for frontliners, farmers, and people with disabilities by getting yourself a pair this March 27.
Go cashless with ShopeePay and earn even more rewards
Going cashless isn’t just safe and convenient, it’s also more rewarding. On March 27, shop and pay bills with ShopeePay to enjoy more savings and special perks. Get all-day 15% cashback from participating shops and exclusive ₱1 deals from your favorite brands such as Jollibee, Bonchon, McDonald's, Domino's, and Gong Cha. Pay bills worth at least ₱600 to get 10% cashback. Meanwhile, shoppers who use ShopeePay to buy load/data and pay bills for the first time get to enjoy 20% cashback.
Play games to de-stress and win exciting cash prizes
Shake off the week’s stress with Shopee Shake! On March 27, tune in to Sarap Diba on GMA 7 at 10:00 AM and play Shopee Shake for a chance to win ₱200,000. To join, simply open Shopee Shake in-app and shake your phone to get the most coins before time runs out.
Make the most out of your shopping experience with these tips! Get ready to add to cart this March 27 at Shopee’s Mega Free Shipping Day. Watch out for more surprises in store this 4.4 Mega Shopping Day as well. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/4-4.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The “Siguro Nga” hitmakers have mastered the art of helming the soundtrack of our lives with universal appeal, and this time, they are putting a uniquely captivating but relatable spin on the ‘love song’ format with the release of their new single “Labis-labis” via Sony Music Philippines.
According to guitarist Erwin "Armo" Armovit, their latest single is all about the “overflowing, overwhelming joy of being fully yourself with someone,” and was written from a sincere, heartwarming place. “Love is an inexhaustible source of inspiration that takes countless forms; and songs are stories set to music. Every person experiences love differently, but every person experiences love.”
Having redefined stories about romance and defeat from varying lenses, Sponge Cola refuses to pin down their songwriting sensibilities with a one-dimensional approach. As bassist Gosh Dilay puts it, “With love songs, there is always a new angle/new dimension to explore.”
True to its core, “Labis-labis” works because beyond its gloriously cinematic chorus and inescapable verses, the song is specifically made to describe a moment—fleeting, short, but resonant to the experiences of the people around us, most especially those that chose to accept and reciprocate love in various shapes and forms, regardless of its possible consequences. Dilay perfectly sums up this emotional retreat into words, “it’s the gleeful feeling of excitement upon seeing someone you love, after being away for so long. Or even just after a brief period. That’s the magic of the song.”
Recording “Labis-labis” turned out to be fun and exciting for Sponge Cola, even if it has undergone the most transformations out of any songs that they’ve previously worked on. “The song started as a mid-tempo, all acoustic ballad and continuously evolved into its current state as we played it together as a band and incorporated modern arrangement ideas from our producer, Joey Santos.” Armovit said, “We had to play the song repeatedly and listen to really figure out what it needed and where it wanted to go.”
The track brought their funk on, albeit in a subtle way, while retaining the unapologetic pop smarts infused in the arrangement. The arrangements also took a more interesting direction music-wise, making it little more rocking and special.
Sponge Cola’s “Labis-labis” is out now on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.
Trading verses with fellow hip-hop artist Ellis G on bossa-infused, lo-fi beats and stripped-down guitars, the Filipino rapper/producer strikes a balance between honing a music palette that distills the algorithm-driven sounds of today and approaching the intersection of various music styles with a pop flair.
According to Zelijah, “17” was supposed to be a sad little tune about cherishing the best years of our lives in a bubble, tucked away from the hassles of adult responsibilities. “But the vibe it gave us when we were working on the song was just purely nostalgic so we thought of writing the lyrics about the 2012 and 2017 era where both of us were 17 years old,” the multi-talented artist admits in a statement. “Personally, this age bracket is where we worry less about the world and only think about ourselves and all the mundane things— free from our life problems.”
Zelijah produced, mixed, and mastered the track alone in his home studio, reasserting creative control over his art. The multi-hyphenate artist is used to doing these by himself, having worked with several artists behind the scenes, from big names such as Young JV and Jason Dy to record-breaking behemoths such as Loonie and John Roa. “It was hard at first but then it just grows on you till it becomes a normal thing to do,” he shares. “Personally, having control over these sections makes the song more authentic to me. It also allows me to play around with different techniques and approaches that other engineers wouldn’t do.”
Zelijah also expressed his gratitude to Ellis G for his contribution to “17.” For his part, Ellis G freestyled on the mic with a given theme to explore, and dives deeper into the fun side of nostalgia to capture the feeling of eternal youth. “It’s always fun working with Ellis to be honest,” says Zelijah. “We both push each other’s boundaries. We tend to one up each other but in a good way. There’s no room for sugar coating and fake compliments between us. We prefer to keep it blunt in everything we do for us to grow.”
Zelijah’s “17” is out now on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. The song will be part of the upcoming EP, ‘Press F to Drop Out’—to be released soon.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
“You achieve good health by taking care of yourself and keeping a balanced diet, giving your body the nutrients it needs and the love it deserves,” says Leni Olmedo, Country Manager of Amway Philippines. “A well-balanced plate has a lot of colors – lots of fruits and vegetables.”
Despite the Philippines being rich with lands and farms full of fruit and vegetable crops, a colorful plate just isn’t a common sight in Filipino dining tables. Good thing Amway’s plant-based health supplement brand Nutrilite is launching its new flagship product, the Next Generation of Nutrilite™ Double X™, which can help color in these gaps in Filipino diets.
The food supplement contains sophora japonica, turmeric, rosemary, and a special blend of berries among other carefully selected fruits and vegetables. Jampacked with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, this supplement is actually a level up of the company’s previous flagship product of the same name.
“Our hearts have always been centered on helping our consumers lead healthier and more empowered lives,” Olmedo shares. “So we are constantly finding ways to innovate and improve. That’s why we were able to make our best supplement even better.”
Nutrilite boasts of having its own certified organic farms where they plant and source majority of their ingredients. This has allowed the company to make supplements that are traceable down to the very seed of its ingredients so consumers can be confident that their vitamins are pure, safe, and effective. For Nutrilite™ Double X, over 90% of its botanical ingredients are sourced in these farms.
“It’s not just about creating products and selling them. It’s about finding the best solutions and going the extra mile to ensure that they live up to their promise, and that’s what we do in Amway,” says Olmedo. NGDX is available in Amway Exclusive Shopper. Sign up for free to access NGDX among other essentials and get free shipping for orders P1,000 and above.
Prepare to live life on the fast lane as OPPO introduces OPPO A94, a smartphone designed and built to make you enjoy the best gaming and videography experience with its ultra-smooth performance and Flowing Light Design at a pocket-friendly price.
Experience OPPO A94’s ultra-smooth performance and remarkable gaming and video features with Celebrity and Content Creator, Alex Gonzaga and Internet Sensation, Mimiyuuh as they battle against each other for the Ultimate OPPO Vlogger title with Eric “Eruption” Tai, who will test the A94 smartphone to its limit as he goes all out on Mobile Legends Bang Bang Agawan Base. This epic battle will go live on OPPO Philippines’ Official Facebook, Youtube and Lazada Pages on March 26, 7 pm.
Mark your calendars as lucky viewers will get the chance to win exciting prizes such as a brand new OPPO A94 unit, 1 OPPO Watch, and 1 Enco W11 Earbuds. The mechanics will be announced during the livestream so be sure to tune in.
Live Life at Full Speed With A94
Game Floating Window which lets you squeeze in a game or two as it helps keep the game running in a floating window, even when opening apps like email or a browser; and, Bullet Screen Message which lets your important messages scroll across the screen so they don’t go unnoticed while minimizing any interruptions during your game.
It also comes in handy for the budding videographer because it allows you to capture high resolution photo and camera output with its 48MP AI QuadCam setup. Additionally, you can make your images look a little bit extra for social media with its improved AI camera features which allow you to freely capture moments without much editing.
Creative camera features like Dual-View Video lets you take subjects through the front and rear cameras all at the same time while the AI Color Portrait video lets you single out one subject in full color leaving the background in grayscale.
OPPO A94 also runs on MediaTek Helio P95 and is equipped with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 for a lasting superb performance. Catch the introduction of OPPO A94 on March 26, 2021, 7pm OPPO Philippines’ official Facebook page.
For more information about the latest OPPO A94, and all of OPPO’s exclusive deals, visit the official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
ShopeePay, an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services, invites Filipinos to go cashless at the 4.4 ShopeePay Cashless Festival. This is the second iteration of Shopee’s Cashless Festival, which had its successful inaugural launch last February. From March 22 to 25, users who shop, buy load, and pay bills with ShopeePay get to enjoy exclusive rewards such as free shipping, ₱1 deals, and cashback.
Until March 25, ShopeePay users can enjoy the following perks:
Free shipping vouchers
Shop to your heart’s content without worrying about shipping fees! This March 22 to 25, enjoy free shipping for a minimum spend of ₱149 on various categories. On March 24, watch out for sitewide free shipping vouchers redeemable with a minimum spend of ₱199, which will be released throughout the day in limited quantities. Finally, on 4.4 Mega ShopeePay Day, enjoy all-day sitewide free shipping!
Exclusive Deals Near Me vouchers
Craving your favorite burger, donut, ice cream, or pizza? Use ShopeePay to get exclusive ₱1 Deals and amazing offers from your favorite fast food brands such as Jollibee, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Domino’s!
Discounts and flash deals on mobile load
Always on your phone? Grab the following mobile load deals on March 22 and 25: ₱20 load for ₱12 and ₱50 load for ₱42. On March 25, watch out for the following flash deals throughout the day: ₱20 load for ₱10 and ₱50 load for ₱37.
Even bigger cashbacks
Use ShopeePay to earn more coins cashback that you can use to get discounts on your next shopping spree. For every purchase from participating shops, get 20% cashback, capped at 200 coins, on selected categories.
On March 23 and 25, use ShopeePay to settle bills worth at least ₱600 to enjoy 15% cashback, capped at 90 coins. Users who buy load/data or pay bills for the first time can enjoy 20% cashback, capped at 120 coins, from March 22 to 24; and 25% cashback, capped at 150 coins, on March 25.
This 4.4 ShopeePay Cashless Festival, shop, buy load, and pay bills with ShopeePay to enjoy more rewards! For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
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