Monday, April 19, 2021
While not a major contributor to the global climate crisis, the Philippines is still part of the top 25% of low and middle income countries that produce significant greenhouse gas emissions. With Earth Day right around the corner—and carbon dioxide levels hitting an all-time high—it’s time to make a change.
Though there are larger entities that create a wider-scale impact, that doesn’t mean you can’t do your part to help curb the damage! The planet still needs a global solution in order to significantly reduce carbon emissions, but there are things that you can do on your own to lessen your ecological footprint.
First things first, educate yourself. They say knowledge is power. Before we can change the way we live, we need to understand why we need to do so. Read up and educate yourself on the consequences of the climate crisis on future generations and our individual and collective responsibilities. Share your knowledge when you can. This simple act can help us improve our relationship with Mother Earth.
Here are other tips that you can easily do at home:
Eat low on the food chain.
Red meat is one of the biggest contributors to harmful emissions. We know giving up steak forever is hard, but once in a while, try swapping out red meat and processed food for plant-based meat. Even better, consider alternatives such as fish, fruits, and vegetables. Aside from reducing your personal carbon footprint, you can enjoy a healthier diet! It’s also a great way to support our local farmers and fishermen.
Check out:
KM’s Organic Quinoa in Resealable Pouches, ₱66
Organic Coconut Sugar, ₱299
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, ₱129
Use eco-friendly household products.
Since most of us are quarantining at home, our household product consumption has increased. Unfortunately, many of these daily essentials, such as toothbrushes, shampoos, and cleaning materials, are made with toxic chemicals that harm the environment. Luckily, more brands have developed sustainable products that we can use as alternatives.
Check out:
Colgate Natural Bamboo Charcoal Toothbrush, ₱133
EPSA Organic Shampoo, ₱108
Messy Bessy Natural Dish Cleaner, ₱162
Plant your own garden.
Many of us recently unleashed our inner plantitos and plantitas. It’s fun, therapeutic, and one of the best ways we can practice environmental stewardship! Your plant babies can help get rid of toxic air released by furniture and electronics. Growing an urban garden and eating your own vegetables can also help reduce the impact of transporting produce, which takes up a lot of energy. Growing and caring for your plants will benefit your overall physical and mental well-being, all while helping fight climate change.
Check out:
Shopleaf Organic Neem Oil, ₱249
Reduce consumption of single-use plastics.
Disposable utensils, straws, and plastic water bottles are convenient when you’re on the go, but they’re also bad for the environment. These single-use plastics all end up in landfills and waterways. However, the simple act of substituting these items with more sustainable options is already a big step towards positive change. Avoid using them and instead, purchase reusable products that can last you for years to come.
Check out:
Klean Kanteen Classic Insulated Tumbler, ₱1,755
Just Green PH’s Set of 5 Glass Straw, ₱180
Shoulder Tote Eco Shopping Bag, ₱20
Change starts within us. Remember, even the smallest acts can yield big results in the long run. Together, let’s all do our part in the conservation of our home—Mother Earth.
Until April 25, discover exclusive deals and discounts up to 25% off on these sustainable and eco-friendly products at Shopee’s Shop Green campaign. Visit https://shopee.ph/m/shop-green for more information. To enjoy more discounts on eco-friendly purchases, top up with ShopeePay! Get free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱199. You can also enjoy 8% cashback with a minimum spend of ₱1,000.
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To celebrate Earth Week 2021, Century Pacific Food Inc (CNPF), one of the largest branded food companies in the Philippines, is enjoining consumers to join its mission to give back to Mother Earth and to Philippine coconut farmers by planting trees to increase coconut supply,help the environment, and minimize carbon emissions.
CNPF, in partnership with non-profit organization HOPE, encourages and challenges its customers to plant a tree, support our local farmers, and minimize carbon emissions through its portfolio of healthy brands – Coco Mama, Vita Coco, and unMeat.
Coco Mama and Vita Coco offer consumers a convenient way to enjoy the goodness of coconuts – rich in potassium, high in antioxidants, and with healthy benefits for the heart, kidney, and blood sugar. UnMeat, a 100% plant-based brand, is a healthy meat alternative made with non-GMO plant-based ingredients, zero cholesterol and trans-fat, while remaining agood source of protein and fiber.
The company is offering special product bundles of these brands, and each bundle comes with a guarantee that one tree will be planted on behalf of the customers. Proceeds for the promo will go to the coconut farmers of Sarangani.
The bundle offerings are in line with CNPF’s broader sustainability program, specifically a long- term commitment to provide Philippine farmers 100,000 free coconut seedlings to farmers every year, over the next 5 to 8 years.
On top of expanding coconut supply in South Central Mindanao and helping augment the income of 16,000 farmers and their families, the new trees are expected to offset about 416,680 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, allowing CNPF’s coconut business to be “carbon neutral” by 2028.
To join and support this project, consumers simply need to purchase bundles of Coco Mama, Vita Coco, and unMeat at Century Pacific’s food stores in Shopee and Lazada. The bundles are available from April 19 to 25.
Coco Mama Fresh Gata, the coconut cream that has first pressed quality, joins this campaign to help protect our environment. For every purchase of 5 pieces Coco Mama 200 mL, CNPF guarantees one tree will be planted on behalf of the customer.
Hydrate naturally with the coconut goodness of Vita Coco as it offers 11+1 Coconut Water 330ml Promo Pack which entitles customers to one tree to be planted on their behalf. With this offer, you are not only boosting and loading your body with electrolytes but also protecting and nourishing Mother Earth.
Flexitarians, and fans of plant-based meals can choose from two bundles of unMeat: Pack 1 –Burger, Nuggets, and Giniling; and Pack 2 – Sausage, Nuggets, and Giniling. For everypurchase of one bundle, a tree will be planted by CNPF.
So have a meaningful Earth Week celebration by shopping with these healthy brands that are not just good for you, but good for the planet too.
The Coco Mama, Vita Coco, and unMeat bundle offers are available until April 25 on the Century Food Store and SWIFT Official Store in Shopee, Lazada, and Swift Meat E-tindahan.
- Celebrate your creativity and passion online as this year’s Art Fest showcases traditional arts like brush calligraphy, watercolor and abstract painting; as well as contemporary expressions like Doodle Sketching, and pop arts and crafts that both mom and kids will love. Here’s what they can look forward to:
- Visual Artist and International Art teacher Majenta Ocampo will share her knowledge and have fun painting Easter Egg in Nordic and Mandalorian- Style.
- Create your water color wonders with licensed Professional Teacher and YouTube Art Teacher Aimee Fadriguela , who will show some watercolor painting techniques using Prismacolor Colored Pencils in designing canisters and bookmarks. Teacher Mangel of Pilot Pens, on the other hand, will share the Watercolor resist art painting in Batik- Bag Coloring with Pilot Pen Juice Paint Markers and Liquid Glue.
- Calligrapher and eco-friendly artist Kylee Tabil of Kyleegraphy, will share some tips on Basic Faux Calligraphy and how to design reusable Tumblers with their favorite quotes and lettering.
- Preschool Teacher Jillian Dungo will share her tricks on how to Glue Drawn Art using different colors of Elmer’s Glue.
There’s more fun ahead as workshop participants will be given special prizes and freebies at the end of the workshop.
The SM Stationery Virtual Art Fest 2021 is in partnership with Sharpie, Faber Castell, Artline, Prismacolor, Papermate, Titus, Craft Easy, Elmer’s, Tokyo Finds, Sakura, and Pilot. For more info, visit SM Stationery’s website www.smstationery.com.ph , and on social media accounts @smstationeryph.
Customers can also visit SM Stationery’s physical stores at SM City Marilao, SM City San Jose del Monte, and SM City Baliwag inside The SM Store.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Recently, OPPO launched its newest addition to the Reno Series and the ultimate smartphone photography and videography powerhouse, the Reno5 series. But beyond the flashy industry-first camera features, the OPPO Reno5 series also boasts of the global smart device brand’s latest operating software, ColorOS 11.1, which is designed to make life flow easier and smoother. Thanks to highly personalized features, ColorOS 11.1 allows you to tailor-fit your experience around the way you intuitively use your smartphone. Here are just a few of the ways ColorOS 11.1 lets you do just that:
Customize it just the way you like
ColorOS 11.1 allows you to unleash your creativity and make the system work for you with customizable home screens, icons, wallpapers, color schemes, and even dark modes. With three contrast levels available, you can adjust your viewing experience during the day and at night to make sure your eyes are protected at all times while keeping your phone’s interface a mirror of your personality.
A new way to relax and recharge, wherever you are
Having trouble sleeping at night or needing a break from a stressful day? ColorOS11.1’s OPPO Relax 2.0 got you covered. Apart from the free selection of sounds available to help you stay calm and breathe, OPPO Relax 2.0 also comes with Sound Mix, a feature that allows you to create a true-to-life white noise mix of natural, urban, ASMR, and other everyday sounds. Does city noise make you calm? OPPO also brings the Sound of Cities to you, with sonic cityscapes from Tokyo, Reykjavik, Bangkok, and more.
Instantly translate the text with just three fingers
Powered by Google Lens, ColorOS 11.1 now allows you to translate text in apps, webpages, and images by taking a three-finger screenshot to activate Google Translate on your OPPO smartphone. Whether you’re practicing a new language or quickly browsing a document for work, you can
Accomplish multiple things in just one home screen
ColorOS 11.1 is a multitasker’s dream thanks to FlexDrop - now you can take your important call, reply to messages, schedule delivery, and even play games on the same screen as FlexDrop allows you to do that through resized windows.
Extreme focus for gamers and streamers
Getting notifications and especially calls in the middle of a perfect run or just in the most dramatic part of the episode can be a bit annoying, but with ColorOS 11.1’s Gamer Mode, you can block out all of that. Now you can keep the action flowing as Gamer Mode blocks incoming calls and messages, push notifications, and even limits oth er gestures like power button screen lock and auto screen-off. What’s more, ColorOS 11.1’s improved Hyper Boost keeps battery use under control to avoid overheating and running out of battery right at the moment of victory or at the last episode of your stream.
Charge safely for better and longer battery life
Preserve your OPPO phone’s battery life with ColorOS11.1’s Battery Guard, a smart feature that learns your daily charging habits and controls the charging speed at night, ensuring that your phone’s fully charged and ready to go at 100% by the time you wake up. Running low on juices in the middle of the day, the Super Power Saving Mode helps extend your OPPO smartphone’s battery life, even at 5%.
Share files seamlessly with those around you
Mobile data, network speed, and even mobile phone compatibility are no longer a problem when sharing files in between Android phones. With Nearby Share, you can share images, videos, and other files without consuming any data.
With these features and so much more, the OPPO Reno5 series with ColorOS11.1 is what you need to make your life flow smoother and easier.
OPPO Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G are now officially available in the Philippines via OPPO concept stores, partner dealers, and exclusive e-commerce partners Shopee and Lazada for PHP18,999 and PHP23,999 respectively.
To know more about the latest OPPO Reno5 series and ColorOS11.1, visit the OPPO Flagship Store at Lazada and Shopee, the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.
The Smart Omega DOTA 2 team secured its first win in the said league, besting Mongolia’s Lilgun during its upper division debut -- a step forward in their journey to qualify for the prestigious The International (TI) $40M tournament which will be held in Sweden this year. Smart Omega will face SK Telecom-backed T1 on April 17, 2021.
This comes on the heels of Smart Omega’s success at the PNXBET Invitationals Season 4, and Asian New Bloom Tournament, where they emerged as champions.
“We have always believed that our players have the skills, talent, and dedication to reach greater heights. We hope that the Smart Omega team can continue to be an inspiration to Filipino casual players and fans and help them realize and pursue their passion for esports,” said Jude Michael H. Turcuato, FVP and Head of Sports at Smart.
World-class Filipino esports athletes
To further strengthen its DOTA 2 lineup, Smart Omega Esports welcomed The International veteran Sam “Sam_H” Hidalgo and high-ranking professional player Mark “Shanks” Redira to the team. They complete the DOTA 2 roster, which includes top-tier players Mc Nicholson “Mac” Villanueva, Bryle “cml” Alvizo, and Justin “Tino” Grimaldo in their bid to get a spot in the upper division of DPC.
Enabling passion points
Smart has also been leveraging partnerships to deliver esports content to its customers. Since 2017, Smart has been the exclusive mobile partner of Shanghai-based developer Moonton in leveling up the Mobile Legends experience of Filipinos. Smart is also the official telco partner in the latest season of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL), the Philippines’ largest mobile esports league; and the M2 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championships in Singapore in January. Smart has also partnered with several local and international esports organizers, including FIBA Esports, to support online tournaments and events to help boost the industry. Aside from these global partners, Smart also supports The Nationals, the Philippines’ first and only franchise-based esports league.
“We have over 43 million members of the esports community in the country, and we want to be able to empower them through our fastest network, and our products and services that enable their passion points. Smart, our parent company PLDT, and the rest of the MVP Group, are fully behind sports development in the country because we believe that sports plays an important role in nation-building,” said Jane J. Basas, Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.
As a staunch esports advocate, Smart enables Filipino gamers to level up their gameplay and keep connected with their peers via their favorite games with Free Games For All. With it, subscribers get a solid 1 GB/day, plus free 1 GB/day more to enjoy Mobile Legends and other top mobile games.
Enabling this level of gaming experience is PLDT and Smart's integrated fixed and wireless networks across the country. Smart's mobile network, which has been cited by third-party analytics firm Ookla as the fastest mobile network in the Philippines, also serves 96% of the country's population from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi.
Supporting these services is PLDT's fiber infrastructure, the country's most extensive at 429,000 kilometers.
These initiatives form a large part of PLDT's capital expenditures, which totaled P460.7 billion in the last ten years. To address the growing data needs of their fixed and wireless customers, PLDT and Smart are prepared to invest between P88 billion and P92 billion in capital expenditures in 2021.
Smart gadgets, for instance, can streamline your work and entertainment for you. With just a single device you can control various household appliances and accessories simply by connecting them to the internet or to each other through Bluetooth. This will help you complete your daily to-do list more efficiently, keep track of your personal goals, and create better ways to bond with loved ones while staying safe at home.
Realme’s top-notch gadgets can help you transition to a smarter lifestyle. The good news is they’re on sale on Shopee this April 16-18! Check out some of these gadgets and a few tips for enjoying a smart lifestyle below.
Choose a powerful device for controlling multiple smart gadgets
First, you need a heavy-duty device you can use as your “remote.” With realme C25, you can connect to and control your other smart gadgets. This smartphone boasts a massive battery size of 6000mAh, which, aside from being able to withstand hours of serving as a control center for your other devices, can handle multiple activities such as e-mail, gaming, and social media. Even with heavy usage, the phone won’t run out of juice for quite a bit, since it can last more than a month on standby. No need to worry about lengthy charging times with its 18W Quick Charge 9V/2A charger as well.
Get gadgets that work for all kinds of scenarios
At a time when we can’t see our colleagues and loved ones face to face, it’s important to make sure we stay connected. Get crystal clear call quality with realme Buds Air 2, thanks to its dual-microphone noise cancellation feature. Enjoy lag-free video calls with 88ms Super Low Latency as well. Its IPX5 water resistance, which prevents rain and sweat from damaging the earphones, can help you stay connected even when you’re outdoors or working out. You can enjoy all these features and more with the realme Buds Air 2 Neo, which offers an updated, sleeker build.
Make technology your partner in health
What steps are you taking to stay healthy these days? Aside from washing your hands and practicing social distancing, make sure you’re eating right and exercising regularly. Keep track of your BMI, muscle mass, bone mass, metabolism, heart rate, and more with realme Smart Scale. Download the realme Link App to receive a customized health report after you use the scale. The realme Smart Scale can store multi-person health data profiles, so get your whole family in on it as well!
Enhance your entertainment experience with upgraded home appliances
At the end of a long day, all we want to do is lay back, relax, and catch up with our families. Make sure to streamline your entertainment so you can make the most of your free time with your loved ones. With the realme Smart Android 43” TV, you can download thousands of apps, games, movies, shows, and music straight from the Google Play Store. Ask questions online, set reminders, and more with the dedicated Google Assistant button on the remote. Use Chromecast to cast more content from your phone to your TV. You can also stream your favorite shows from popular built-in streaming platforms.
Aside from the convenience, you can enjoy improved efficiency and more free time with these gadgets. This April 16-18, check out realme’s Super Brand Day on Shopee, where you can score discounts up to 28% off. Visit Realme Super Brand Day | Shopee PH for more information on these deals. Enjoy an even smarter shopping experience with free shipping vouchers and cashback promos when you top up and shop with ShopeePay! Check out https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay for more details.
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Every year, people celebrate Earth Day to raise global awareness and inspire millions of individuals to take action to protect the environment. As part of the international efforts to drive action among the community, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched Shop Green to encourage Filipinos to support sustainable products through Shop Green, an online sale from April 19 to 25.
In 2015, the General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which listed responsible consumption and production, climate action, and sustainable cities and communities as part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, most nations are still far from reaching these goals, with the Philippines ranked 99th out of the 166 countries in terms of progress towards achieving these objectives.
Committed to creating a sustainable future, brands like Klean Kanteen Philippines, Messy Bessy, and Unilever are pushing for sustainable operations and actively choosing to use organic materials as steps towards building a better and healthier planet. Therefore, Shopee launched its Shop Green campaign to support these brands in their advocacy for a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Klean Kanteen Philippines
At Klean Kanteen Philippines, environmental responsibility is an ongoing journey that involves constant research on how to source better and more eco-friendly materials. The brand’s mission is to create durable, versatile, and affordable products for its consumers, and encourage the switch to drinking bottles that are more environmentally sustainable. Klean Kanteen Philippines saw Shopee’s extensive growth as a testament to the platform’s commitment to innovate and adapt to changing consumer needs. Through Shopee, consumers can easily purchase their favorite Klean Kanteen bottles and join the movement to stop single-use habits.
According to Klean Kanteen Philippines, “We don't just make bottles. We create solutions for social change. We work hard to design durable, versatile and affordable products that can last a lifetime and replace mountains of single-use waste. Our partnership with Shopee allows us to tell our story and start important conversations with more consumers.”
Klean Kanteen Philippines is committed to donating 1% of their annual sales to organizations they believe in every single year.
Messy Bessy
Messy Bessy is a line of plant-derived home and personal care products. The social enterprise aims to change the world, one sustainable product at a time. By developing eco-friendly products made from organic ingredients, the brand creates sustainable livelihoods for Filipino students, at-risk youths, and abused young adults to help stop the cycle of poverty. All of their products make use of cleaning agents that are found in nature, such as deriving ethyl alcohol from sugar cane. Their surface cleaners, all-purpose scrubs, and liquid detergents also do not have harmful chemicals.
The company is growing at a rapid pace and there is a demand for more convenient access to their products. By partnering with Shopee, Messy Bessy was able to reach more buyers nationwide, especially those looking for affordable, easily accessible, and effective environmentally friendly products.
Krie Reyes-Lopez, CEO and Founder of Messy Bessy, said, “We believe that being mindful of the environment and its sustainability is important. Partnering with Shopee truly helped us expand our e-commerce business and allowed us to reach people nationwide. With Shopee’s coin cashback and free shipping promotions, our clients find it easier to purchase our refill bottles and this allows us to use less plastic bottles. Currently, we have collection points in our Metro Manila kiosks for these bottles since we are able to recycle and reuse them.”
Unilever’s Love Beauty & Planet
In 2019, Unilever brought its Love Beauty & Planet initiative to the Philippines, in line with its commitment to do small acts of love to make consumers and the planet a little more beautiful, everyday. With Shopee, Unilever could reach more consumers, convincing them to be more eco-friendly and pro-planet with their products. Shop Green is aligned with Love Beauty & Planet’s purpose of enabling consumers to do more for themselves and the planet by providing a convenient platform to make more sustainable choices when purchasing products.
Isab Galang, Assistant Brand Manager for Love Beauty & Planet, Unilever Philippines, said, “Shop Green sheds light on how easy it can be to do more for the planet. Being a part of this campaign solidifies our brand’s commitment for a better, greener and more sustainable planet. Through this initiative, Love Beauty & Planet can reach more Filipinos and help them create #smallactsoflove with just one click.”
Shoppers can also look forward to brands like Forever 21, P&G’s Herbal Essences, and Colgate-Palmolive. To find out more about the campaign and to show your support for sustainable brands, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shop-green from April 19 to 25, 2021.
To enjoy more discounts on your eco-friendly purchases, you can top up with ShopeePay and get free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱199, while getting 8% cashback with a minimum spend of ₱1,000.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
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