At Gruenheim you will never stop learning

“After two challenging years of being unable to meet our goals, we felt that this would be a good time to undergo these learning sessions. It’s like refresher courses that will help you jumpstart your path to selling success.” ~Mike Gamez, President and Corporate Secretary of Gruenheim Philippines

Even if you have been in the business of selling since you graduated from college, there will always be something new for you to learn. You may have to learn new selling strategies or a new product to sell or how to improve your sales presentation. 

  

With this in mind, Gruenheim Philippines conducted a training seminar for its sales personnel with the objective of not only enhancing their sales skills and leadership. The goal was also to make sure that the team would be able to effectively communicate Gruenheim’s advocacies with regard to their products. 

 

Gruenheim GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 2014 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany and is a subsidiary of Luckner & Lahusen Group GmbH & Co. KG. It is a young and fresh trademark of high-end ecological, innovative and premium home appliances. It stands for products that combine functional, timeless and puristic design with impressive technical innovations. Gruenheim products are sold worldwide exclusively by authorized Gruenheim wholesalers.

 

Titled “Breakthrough in 2022 -- Culture. Nurture. Future: Doing Breakthrough Business the Gruenheim Way,” Andreas Luckner, CEO (Marketing and Sales), flew in all the way from Germany to share his learnings and to support the efforts of Mike and Andrea Gamez, President and Corporate Secretary of Gruenheim Philippines.

 

Facilitated by Al Ian Barcelona and Ruben Lanot, participants underwent high-impact learning sessions on personal mastery, sales leadership, NLP communication skills, effective habits of sales champions, business strategic planning and team building.

Gruenheim Philippines also donated to Caritas Manila the home appliances from their clients that they trade in for Gruenheim machines. This is one of their little ways to give back to the community.

 

For more information about Gruenheim Vacuum Cleaner and other products, call 0917 5984968 or email gruenheimph@gmail.com.

 

 

Gruenheim Philippines Inc. is a direct importer and distributor of GRUENHEIM HOME APPLIANCES from Germany, a line of high-end, ecological, innovative and premium home appliances. It is a direct sales marketing company aimed at promoting and distributing GRUENHEIM products in the Philippines.

Save Ukraine — #StopWar: the participants of the international charity telethon in support of Ukraine are now announced

“Now is the time for everyone to unite. The weapon of artists is our word, our music, our influence and the opportunity to speak on behalf of our people to the whole world. And the worst thing to let happen now is that Europe will get used to what is happening here. That is why we ask every day to stop this war, to close the sky over Ukraine. Save Ukraine marathon brought together many artists, musicians, actors, athletes, volunteers, there will be more than 50 participants. In addition to our request for financial help, we ask you to step out to the squares to urge European governments to do everything possible to stop this war." ~Julia Sanina, frontwoman of The HARDKISS

An international charity concert-marathon in support of Ukraine Save Ukraine — #StopWar takes place on Sunday, March 27, in Warsaw at 5:30 p.m. CET (6:30 p.m. Kyiv). It will be conducted on the basis of the Polish TV channel TVP. The project will be screened by all Ukrainian TV channels and their international versions that broadcast “United News” and online TV platforms including Kyivstar TV and others. The broadcast will be available on 1+1 and Atlas YouTube channels for users around the world.  Furthermore, 20 countries will join the marathon and locally show a joint broadcast on TV channels GPB1, RTSH2, RTCG2, ETV, Pulse4, RAI 3, Milano Etno TV, RTP and others.

A fundraiser will be available before, during and after the broadcast. Funds will be used to sort the biggest humanitarian problems caused by the russian military invasion of Ukraine.

Such international stars as Fatboy Slim, Within Temptation, Bastille, Submotion Orchestra, BrainStorm, Beissoul & Einius, Salvador Sobral, Netta, Idina Menzel, IAMX, Gus Gus, Nino Katamadze and others Ukraine will be presented by more than 20 artists, such as Monatik, Tina Karol, The HARDKISS, Okean Elzy, Jamala, Go_A, DakhaBrakha, Odyn v kanoe, alyona alyona, Melovin, Artem Pivovarov, Alina Pash, Antytila, Pianoбой, Kadnay, Latexfauna, Dakh Daughters, TVORCHI, NK and others.

Also, a well-known and respected around the world volunteers, civic activists, athletes and artists will appeal to the multimillion audience to support Ukraine.

The organizers say that the messages from participants will come both from different parts of the world and from those Ukrainian cities where shelling continues.

Telethon Save Ukraine — #StopWar is created by 1+1 media, Atlas festival, Suspilne and supported by the national mobile operator Kyivstar, the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Social Policy. The project is inspired by the Atlas festival and Kyivstar. 

Ukrainian hosts of the event are Timur Miroshnychenko and Masha Yefrosinina.

Graphic materials for the article: https://cutt.ly/VSWbPSh. 

Detailed info about the project: https://saveukraine.1plus1.ua/.

Bank details for financial support aimed to solve humanitarian problems in Ukraine:

UA

Bank: National Bank of Ukraine

MFO code 300001

Account № UA823000010000032302338301027

USREOU code 37567866

Receiver: Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine

EUR

BENEFICIARY:  Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine

IBAN DE85500000000050002137

PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: for ac 32302338301027

BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: DEUTSCHE  BUNDESBANK, Frankfurt

BENEFICIARY BANK BIC: MARKDEFF

BENEFICIARY BANK ADDRESS: Wilhelm-Epstein-Strasse 14, 60431 Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

 

USD

BENEFICIARY: Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine

BENEFICIARY BIC: NBUA UA UX

BENEFICIARY ADDRESS: 9 Instytutska St, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 400807238

BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, New York

BENEFICIARY BANK BIC: CHASUS33

ABA 0210 0002 1

BENEFICIARY BANK ADDRESS: 383 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA

PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: for ac 32302338301027

GBP

BENEFICIARY/RECIPIENT NAME: Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 80033041

IBAN GB52CHAS60924280033041

BENEFICIARY ADDRESS: 9 Instytutska St, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine

BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA, London

BENEFICIARY BANK BIC: CHASGB2L

SORT CODE: 60-92-42 

BENEFICIARY BANK ADDRESS: 125 London Wall, London EC2Y 5AJ, UK

REFERENCE FOR CREDITING ACCOUNT: 32302338301027

JPY

BENEFICIARY: Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine

BENEFICIARY BIC: NBUA UA UX

BENEFICIARY ADDRESS: 9 Instytutska St, Kyiv, 01601, Ukraine

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 653-0430048

BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: MUFG BANK LTD, Tokyo

BENEFICIARY BANK BIC: BOTK JP JT

BENEFICIARY BANK ADDRESS: 1-2-3, Nihombashi HONGOKU-CHO, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 1003 -0021 Japan

PURPOSE OF PAYMENT: for ac 32302338301027

SM joins Earth Hour 2022; Lights switch-off, Virtual Run part of activity line-up

As part of the company's sustainability efforts, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is once again joining the world in observing Earth Hour, with this year’s theme "Shape Our Future," focusing on how we can work together in halting and reversing climate change and nature

loss by 2030.

Earth Hour is an annual campaign launched in 2007 by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that encourages the turning off of non-essential lights as part of energy conservation efforts for the planet. Since its first observance in the Philippines in 2008, SM has been joining the campaign every year, being one of the first in the private sector to support it.

This year, SM will continue to promote the campaign by being one of the official partners of WWF for the Earth Hour Virtual Run, to be held from March 26 to April 22. Aside from this, all SM malls will be joining the light switch-off on March 26 from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

"SM is proud to have been supporting Earth Hour throughout the last 14 years. Every year, we partake in

this very important movement because we want to inspire people to action and tell them that no matter

how small their contribution is, it will go a long way if we work together." ~Engr. Liza Silerio, SM’s Vice

President for Corporate Compliance and Head of Sustainability.

“Through Earth Hour, we want to engage over a billion people worldwide and engage decision-makers

whether in business, institutions, and governments, to move the agenda of nature up the priority list in the global sphere and in the national agenda. We want people to lend their voices as we're shaping our future, and hopefully, we'll be changing the ending for the positive – for both people and the planet,” said Atty. Angela Ibay, Climate and Energy Program Head of WWF-Philippines.

Aside from joining the campaign every year, SM has been active in environmental protection in many ways. For instance, all SM malls are equipped with energy and water conservation facilities. The company also regularly joins tree planting activities, and has waste management initiatives such as

Trash-to-Cash, e-waste and used acid lead batteries collection programs, and the plastic waste collection program with the Plastic Credit Exchange.

SM has also been investing more in renewable energy. Eight malls in the country and three in China are now equipped with solar panels, with more to follow in the coming months. SM also pledged to increase its use of renewable energy to 50 percent of its overall energy usage by year-end.

SM'ss other sustainability initiatives include the annual Green Film Festival, promoting environmental awareness among students and the youth through films; the AweSMSeas project, promoting awareness on the negative impact of plastic waste on seas and oceans; and the International Coastal Cleanup joined

by thousands of volunteers every year, to name a few.

SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, supporting initiatives that focus on communities and the environment. In addition to its programs on the environment, SM Cares’ advocacies include programs on women and breastfeeding mothers, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, children and youth, and the Bike-Friendly SM Program.

Visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares to learn more.

Empowering communities through #SocialGood

Aside from free medical consultations and medicines, SM also provides free diagnostics and laboratory services to stakeholders specially in grassroot communities.

The private sector plays a significant role when it comes to economic growth in the Philippines by generating more jobs and contributing to our gross domestic product (GDP). Beyond that, it is also considered to be a driving force for inclusive and sustainable development in the country as more and more businesses employ corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to address social and environmental concerns within the communities where they operate.

Aside from free medical consultations and medicines, SM also provides free diagnostics and laboratory services to stakeholders specially in grassroot communities.

By helping improve the quality of life of the people in these host communities, business is able to flourish. As such, CSR has become a key pillar of successful business management through the years. SM’s visionary founder, Henry “Tatang” Sy, Sr., put it best in his principle that social development and investment go hand in hand with business growth to achieve a better future.

The SM group has embraced the responsibility to contribute to nation building through its social good arm, the SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI). For nearly four decades, we have focused our resources, time, and reach to ensure that we are able to create opportunities wherever SM is present through social good

programs that are geared towards quality education, sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and disaster response.

SM Scholars General Assembly

Anchored on Tatang’s belief that education is the greatest equalizer, SMFI established the SM Scholarship Program in 1993 to provide the youth access to quality tertiary and vocational education. We believe that through our scholarship grants, SM will be able to contribute to eradicating the intergenerational poverty cycle by granting scholarships to economically challenged but deserving students. And to complement this and more importantly, to address the challenges being faced by our public school system, SMFI, together with social good partners such as SM Prime, we have provided school buildings equipped with key facilities and equipment to underserved communities.

Staying true to its commitment, SMFI is one of the first responders after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette

Another social good pillar of SMFI is sustainable agriculture that aims to address the dilemma of the aging farmer population in the country as well as the growing gap between supply and demand for local food sources. In 2007, the foundation launched the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program to bring modern and sustainable farming skills and linkages in both rural and urban communities, empowering farmers to have food on their table and creating market linkage to provide them with economic opportunities.

Accessible healthcare and timely disaster response are also at the heart of the foundation’s advocacy. Through its Health and Wellness program, SMFI helps address the shortage of quality healthcare facilities in the country by constructing and upgrading health centers in host communities supplemented by medical mission activities nationwide. The Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), on the other hand, gives immediate assistance in the form of relief goods and medical services in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets to communities affected by calamities and disasters that frequently occur in the country.

SM Employees show their spirit of volunteerism as they help repaint an SM school building

During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, SMFI was one of the first organizations to assume an active role in assisting in the pandemic response by expanding the reach and impact of the Health and Wellness program and utilizing its partnerships to extend a helping hand to frontliners and Filipinos nationwide, especially those in SM host communities.

Through these social good programs, we continuously aspire to be a development partner for our host communities and serve as model for other organizations in terms of bringing social development specially in areas where they operate. Implementing CSR involves a dynamic learning process given that social and environmental good are moving targets – and these cannot be fully achieved through one-time activities and decisions. Instead, companies should view and approach CSR as a process of continuous improvement that involves being constantly alert to new issues and considerations, which can be achieved through consistent community consultation and engagement.

SMFI donated PPEs and much-needed medical equipment to various hospitals nationwide to help fight the spread of COVID-19

And contrary to the notion that CSR is only an approach for large corporations and multi-national businesses, small and medium-scale enterprises can also have the means to benefit their respective communities in their own ways. In fact, they are more likely to effectively facilitate local-level CSR programs as they are more deeply embedded in their communities. Examples of these include sourcing of raw materials from community-based suppliers, matching and encouraging charitable work by employees, and even as simple as going paperless in their daily business operations.

CSR programs, no matter the size or scale, are valuable to the communities they are serving because of their pivotal role in promoting sustainable, just, and balanced development, and contribution in addressing social and environmental challenges.

Open finance to accelerate financial inclusion goal — UBX

“Inclusion has always been a critical mission for us at UBX, and we believe that the accelerated adoption of the open finance framework will allow us and the industry to hasten our shared goal of including everyone in the financial system. Open finance will enable our partners to acquire customers at scale, develop solutions specific to the unbanked, underbanked, and growing businesses, and provide consumers with greater choice and control over their data. Since we were formed in 2018, we at UBX have been consistent with our drive to include everyone into the financial ecosystem. We have invested heavily in open finance technologies and tools that complement the BSP’s regulations and initiatives towards financial inclusion. As the leader in open finance and as a strong government ally, we vow to develop more products and services to help the country accelerate our shared goal of including the majority of Filipinos in the financial systems.” ~John Januszczak, UBX President

Open finance has the power to accelerate the country’s financial inclusion goal, as it democratizes access to a spectrum of financial products and services particularly for the unbanked and underbanked as well as growing business, according to a ranking official of UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines. 

Driving access and interoperability among financial ecosystem participants, open finance allows financial institutions to reach the unbanked and underbanked, while empowering them to tailor solutions that meet the needs of consumers and businesses.

The Bangko Sentral ng Plilipinas (BSP) recently rolled out the Open Finance Framework, which allows “consent-driven data portability, interoperability, and collaborative partnerships among financial institutions and third-party providers (TPPs).”

Last month, the BSP also unveiled the refreshed 2022-2028 National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI), which aims to reduce disparities in financial inclusion; improving health and resilience; empowering consumers; and increasing access to finance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) including startups and the agriculture sector.

Through its banking-as-as-service venture i2i, UBX enables ordinary merchants to become banking agents, who can offer a range of banking solutions from performing know-your-customer (KYC) processes, disbursing funds, processing bills payments, accepting deposits, accepting and forwarding loan applications, to selling insurance, among many others. 

A cloud-based platform, i2i is built on blockchain and open finance technologies, enabling fast, reliable, and secure financial transactions, including but not limited to wallet transfers, domestic transfers, bills payment, mobile scoring, mobile ATM, and offline and online loan processing, among others. To date, UBX has over 200,000 B2B customers on its open finance platform. 

UBX’s open finance platform also gave birth to SeekCap, an online lending marketplace, that enables lenders to reach MSMEs and offer them with affordable loans to help them jump start or expand their businesses. Last year, SeekCap processed over P7 billion in loans from the more than 50,000 MSMEs registered on the platform. 

To complement these ventures, UBX also developed BUx, an all-in-one payment solutions platform that allows merchants of all sizes to accept all forms of payment, unifying payment channels from card payments, bank transfers, over-the-counter payments, to e-wallets into one solution.

To learn more about UBX, please visit www.ubx.ph. 

About UBX

UBX is the financial technology venture studio and fund of UnionBank of the Philippines. UBX is predicated on a future where financial services are invisible: seamlessly embedded into the experiences and activities that truly matter to businesses and people. For partnerships, email us at hello@ubx.ph. 

For more information about the company and this article, please visit www.ubx.ph. 

SM joins Earth Hour 2022; Lights switch-off, Virtual Run part of activity line-up

"SM is proud to have been supporting Earth Hour throughout the last 14 years. Every year, we partake in this very important movement because we want to inspire people to action and tell them that no matter how small their contribution is, it will go a long way if we work together." ~Engr. Liza Silerio, SM’s Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Head of Sustainability

As part of the company's sustainability efforts, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is once again joining the world in observing Earth Hour, with this year’s theme "Shape Our Future," focusing on how we can work together in halting and reversing climate change and nature loss by 2030.

Earth Hour is an annual campaign launched in 2007 by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that encourages the turning off of non-essential lights as part of energy conservation efforts for the planet. Since its first observance in the Philippines in 2008, SM has been joining the campaign every year, being one of the first in the private sector to support it.

This year, SM will continue to promote the campaign by being one of the official partners of WWF for the Earth Hour Virtual Run, to be held from March 26 to April 22. Aside from this, all SM malls will be joining the light switch-off on March 26 from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

“Through Earth Hour, we want to engage over a billion people worldwide and engage decision-makers whether in business, institutions, and governments, to move the agenda of nature up the priority list in the global sphere and in the national agenda. We want people to lend their voices as we're shaping our future, and hopefully, we'll be changing the ending for the positive – for both people and the planet.” ~Atty. Angela Ibay, Climate and Energy Program Head of WWF-Philippines

Aside from joining the campaign every year, SM has been active in environmental protection in many ways. For instance, all SM malls are equipped with energy and water conservation facilities. The company also regularly joins tree planting activities, and has waste management initiatives such as Trash-to-Cash, e-waste and used acid lead batteries collection programs, and the plastic waste collection program with the Plastic Credit Exchange.

SM has also been investing more in renewable energy. Eight malls in the country and three in China are now equipped with solar panels, with more to follow in the coming months. SM also pledged to increase its use of renewable energy to 50 percent of its overall energy usage by year-end.

SM City Tuguegarao Downtown Solar Rooftop

SM's other sustainability initiatives include the annual Green Film Festival, promoting environmental awareness among students and the youth through films; the AweSMSeas project, promoting awareness on the negative impact of plastic waste on seas and oceans; and the International Coastal Cleanup joined by thousands of volunteers every year, to name a few.

SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, supporting initiatives that focus on communities and the environment. In addition to its programs on the environment, SM Cares’ advocacies include programs on women and breastfeeding mothers, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, children and youth, and the Bike-Friendly SM Program. 

Visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares to learn more.

5 Best Looks of Gabbi Garcia to copy this 2022

Show off that summer glow with Rising Star Lip and Cheek Pain

Millennial It Girl Gabbi Garcia loves to use makeup to emphasize her natural beauty. Based on her IG pics, this stunning celebrity also knows how to balance the use of bold colors. For Filipinas like Gabbi who want to explore every version of themselves, Spotlight Cosmetics is the perfect makeup partner! The brand emboldens Filipinas to be whoever they want to be with its high-quality beauty products at par with high-end brands, at an affordable price. This year, why not try to be bolder and more adventurous with your makeup looks? 

Here are some of the best looks of Gabbi that you can take inspiration from: 

 

Smoky eye look. Smoky eye-makeup-look never goes out of style. If you love Gabbi’s smoky eye look, achieve it with Spotlight Scene Stealer 8-in-1 Eye Shadow Palette. What’s good about this eye shadow palette is that it’s ideal for all skin tones! It also consists of six mattes and two shimmers in highly pigmented shades to complete your fancy night-out-look. 

Steal Gabbi’s fancy night-out-look with Spotlight Scene Stealer 8-in-1 Eye Shadow Palette

Bold and classic look. Bring out your confidence and glamour with a classic red lipstick. A must-have on every make-up kit is the red lipstick as it is versatile and works either when wearing basic outfits or when going to glamorous parties. Achieve alluring flawless lips like Gabbi with Spotlight Superstar Matte Lipstick in Scream Queen shade. Collect other shades in Media Maven, Trendy Doll, Foxy Heroin, Sultry Siren, and Stylish Honey.

Gabbi wearing Spotlight Superstar Matte Lipstick for that bold and classic look

Soft summer flush look. If you’re eyeing to achieve Gabbi’s soft summer flush look, upgrade your tint with Rising Star Lip and Cheek Paint. Get that summer glow with its lightweight, moisturizing, and soft feels on the cheeks and lips. Available in shades Delightful Damsel, Playful Maiden, and Blushing Fairy.

Show off that summer glow with Rising Star Lip and Cheek Pain

Spotlight-ready look. Own the spotlight this year! A diva look will definitely make you an eye-catcher to any party. Recreate Gabbi’s look with Spotlight Super Star Liquid Lips in Lovely Lass shade. Add some drama to your lips with this intensely-colored and mask-proof liquid lipstick available in shades of Stunning Icon, Fiery Star, Quirky Royalty, Glam Goddess, and Posh Primadonna.

Recreate Gabbi’s look with Spotlight Super Star Liquid Lips in Lovely Lass shade

Natural and chic look. This makeup look is perfect for lazy days, quick mornings, and casual weekends. With this easy makeup look, you can still be a head-turner. The morena beauty proves this with Spotlight Lip Balm in Indie Babe shade. These vanilla-scented balms are lightly tinted to keep your lips naturally pretty and hydrated all day. Also available in shades of Candid Cutie, Offbeat Gal, and Media Darling. 

Be a head-turner like Gabbi with with Spotlight Lip Balm

Loving all Gabbi’s looks? Score these high-quality beauty products at an affordable price.  Spotlight Cosmetics products are available in Watsons and SM Beauty Store and  their official stores on Lazada and Shopee. For more updates, visit and like Spotlight Cosmetics on Facebook and Instagram.

Prizes, gifts, perks, and more on OPPO Super Brand Day on Shopee

Selfie and mobile photography buffs are in for an exciting treat as OPPO, the leading global smart device company, is hosting its Super Brand Day from March 22-23, 2022 to launch the availability of its latest OPPO Reno7 Z 5G, exclusively on their official store on Shopee Mall. 

The OPPO Reno7 Z 5G boasts superior camera configuration and AI-enhanced features such as Bokeh Flare Portrait, Portrait Retouching, AI Color Portrait, Selfie HDR, and AI Palettes, which make every portrait you take absolutely picture perfect. Its powerful performance provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G with 8GB RAM+128GB ROM, alongside its enhanced efficiency and productivity, the Reno7 Z 5G is the ultimate companion for users to unleash their unlimited style in portrait. The ultra-slim mobile device will retail for Php19,999 and comes in two new colors: Rainbow Spectrum and Cosmic Black.

This Super Brand Day, OPPO and Shopee give shoppers the chance to get P1,000 off and a free Q11 Smartwatch and G25 earphones for all Reno7 Z 5G purchases. They can also enjoy special discounts of up to 56% off for other mobile devices such as the A16 3GB and A94. 

OPPO A94 Lifestyle Photo

OPPO Reno7 Z 5G in Cosmic Black Lifestyle

OPPO Reno7 Z 5G in Rainbow Spectrum Lifestyle

Other perks available on Super Brand Day include free G25 earphones for all smartphone orders on March 23 from 12-2 AM and 8-11:59 PM only and P50 off free shipping voucher with a minimum spend of P500. Special vouchers can also be applied such as P200 off for a minimum spend of P9,999, and P400 off with a minimum spend of P14,999; P300 off with voucher code OPPOSBD and free 32GB memory card for every purchase of OPPO A16 3GB; free DITO Sim card for all smartphone orders on March 23 only.

OPPO A16 3G

OPPO A16 3G

OPPO A94

Find the latest deals and promotions on OPPO’s wide range of smart devices, including Reno series and IoT products via the OPPO Official Store on Shopee Mall. Products on Shopee Mall come with 15-days free returns, 100% authenticity, and free shipping. 

Shop OPPO now at https://shopee.ph/oppophilippines.

Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since launching its first smartphone-"Smiley Face"-in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology, Today, OPPO provides customers with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series, ColorOS operating system, as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO +. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 research institutes and 4 R & D centers worldwide and an international design center in London, OPPO's more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. 

About Shopee 

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

UnionBank updates MSME banking app; VISA, Mastercard debit, credit now available with UPAY

"The app helped me a lot during the pandemic because I didn't have to go to the bank to deposit checks. All I needed to do was take a photo of it. Also, the "request payment" feature assisted me in collecting payments easily. We've been using this facility for quite some time now and it's also convenient for my customers.” ~Engr. Justin Padilla, owner of CE Padilla Construction

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), the leading banking partner of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, has rolled out the latest update for its MSME Business Banking app, introducing new features that will give business owners more flexibility when it comes to collecting payments from customers and managing their account.

First is an added payment option in the app's "Request Payment" feature, which allows business owners to collect payments through a link that they can send to customers. Users can now collect payments via VISA and MasterCard Debit and Credit cards, on top of Instapay, GrabPay, Gcash, Palawan Express, Cebuana Lhuillier, and ECPay Partner Outlets. 

Second, the app now has a dashboard – designed to improve user experience by making navigation easier, as well as improve the app's overall performance. The new feature is UnionBank's way of addressing customer feedback related to the app's user interface and performance --ensuring customer satisfaction.

The app also features access to the UnionBank GlobalLinker (UBGL) platform. Customers are now able to sign up to UBGL right inside their banking app, providing them the ability to reach 500,000 MSMEs locally and globally, to grow their business network. What’s more, customers can take advantage of registry to various business-focused webinars and learning sessions, build a FREE online e-commerce store, and tap technology partners that would bring their businesses to the next level of digitization. All these are made available with the refresh and the new MSME Business Banking mobile app.

"Simply put, it was smooth and fast - UnionBank is quite ahead compared to the other banks in terms of incorporating modern technology and application to its system; so my experience was really great.” ~Kenn Ong of KLOCO Corporation

Since the launch of the app in January last year, UnionBank has enabled countless MSMEs to digitize their business -- from the way they collect payments, to how they meet their business banking needs. The move into the digital space and to capitalize on the recent e-commerce boom as a result of the pandemic has been easier for MSMEs.

“With the addition of the new payment option, the “Request Payment”, and the introduction of the dashboard to improve the overall user experience, MSMEs will now be able to do their banking needs more easily and conveniently, allowing them to focus more on growing their business. This is all part of UnionBank’s commitment to our country’s MSME sector, bolstering our ‘Tech-Up Pilipinas’ advocacy.” ~Jaypee Soliman, UnionBank VP and SME & Micropreneurs Segment Head

To know more about MSME Business Banking, and UPAY for MSMEs, please visit our website: unionbankph.com/msme. Interested to start now? Please contact any of our Relationship Managers at branches near you.

Want to Achieve a Healthy-Looking Skin This Summer?

"Every day, Filipinos are exposed to various elements, like the sun’s heat, that can accelerate the process of aging. And we are always eager to take care of our skin with available skincare products in the market without knowing if those could harm us. That is why we, at Santé, developed the Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract to deliver Filipinos the all-natural skincare they deserve to help them achieve healthy skin.” ~Joey Marcelo, the chief executive officer of Santé

Want to Achieve a Healthy-Looking Skin This Summer? Make it youthful, glowing with Santé’s Soleil Marula Oil.

Daily exposure to the sun's heat or ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a part of Filipinos' everyday lives. And yes, we experience this scenario all year long as our country is placed near the equator.  

However, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, being exposed often to UV rays, such as the UVA, destroys the collagen fibers in our skin as they can pass into the dermis. It results in unusual elastin production, which leads to premature wrinkling. Such UV rays can also cause our skin to be dry and damaged. 

And as summer is just around the corner, hotter weather awaits us in the days ahead. To help you repair and make your skin healthy this summer season and beyond, Santé, a premier natural and organic health and wellness product and services provider, formulated the Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract. 

Helping you get that healthy, youthful skin with a few drops 

As Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract is formulated with marula oil extracted from the nut of the marula tree’s fruit from South Africa, it is a good source of antioxidants that help improve the skin’s condition. It assists in stimulating the production of collagen in our skin and aids in minimizing its water loss, leading to youthful, rejuvenated, and moisturized skin. 

Along with its lavender ingredient that delivers a soothing scent, it contains Santé Barley extract gathered from organic barley grass in New Zealand, known for its anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, and anti-aging properties. 

Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract is an all-natural, cold-pressed, highly nutritious, and light-textured oil that helps attain younger-looking skin with glow and radiance. With just a few drops every day, it delays the signs of aging by helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to gain a youthful glow. 

It is a natural moisturizer, primer, and make-up remover in one bottle that is perfect for morning and evening use for women and men who are 25 years old and above.  

Now, what are you waiting for? Get Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract now, and do not miss the chance to #GLOWwithSOLEIL. Achieve youthful and healthy-looking skin this summer! 

Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract and other Santé products are organic health and wellness products offered by Santé, known for developing a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are designed to improve people’s quality of life to live more and do more.  

Santé is one of the leading global manufacturers of certified barley grass grown and harvested from New Zealand. With its mission to help people live better lives, the company promotes, produces, and distributes premier natural health and wellness products and services. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings, including a fitness and rehabilitation center with Santé Fitness Lab, staying true to its thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle. 

To learn more about Soleil Marula Oil with Lavender and Santé Barley Extract and other Santé products, visit its website at mysante.com. 

UnionBank GlobalLinker partners with Lazada to help entrepreneurs expand their online presence

“Right now, we are, without a doubt, in the golden age of e-commerce in the country. We want more enterprising Filipinos to thrive in this period of exponential growth for online shopping, which is why our enhanced partnership with Lazada is very timely. This is all part of our efforts to support the country’s MSME sector, bolster our “Tech-Up Pilipinas” advocacy, and promote inclusive prosperity for Filipinos.” ~Jaypee Soliman, UnionBank Vice President and Head of SME and Micropreneurs Segment

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has again teamed up with one of the major e-commerce platforms Lazada, enabling online sellers to have more options when it comes to bringing their products closer to customers.

With the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed last 10 March 2022, UnionBank through its digital MSME online platform UnionBank GlobalLinker (UBGL), will create a special site for all Lazada sellers and the latter will do the same for UBGL sellers. 

According to UBGL and Lazada, the joint initiative aims to encourage more sign ups in both of their respective marketplaces. It will help entrepreneurs expand their online presence much easier, as enlisting with either platform automatically opens up another virtual storefront for them, resulting to more opportunities in doing business with customers.

Signing up offers numerous benefits to sellers. First, they will have access to a dedicated Lazada Onboarding Team. This crew can provide guidance on a number of ideas ranging from selling to strategies; help those who have questions or concerns; and notify sellers about the latest initiatives within the Lazada platform.

In addition, sellers can utilize the following campaign features for free: Members Exclusive Campaign (Home Page Banner, Landing Page, and Lazada Live), New Seller Campaign Access, and Mega Campaign Access. The first 150 signups also enjoy service marketplace packages amounting to more than PHP 1 million in support. These include Product Photography, Product Upload, and Store Builder Design, among others.

Lazada will likewise be promoting the UnionBank GlobalLinker platform to its own Lazada Seller Community, so that they too, can reap the benefits of the UBGL Platform.

"With more MSMEs going online, the partnership with UnionBank is definitely a great step forward in enabling Filipino businesses to grow and scale their e-Commerce presence. As we go into our 10th year of empowering MSMEs to go digital, we share an equal mission with UnionBank to continue to uplift Filipino entrepreneurs and further fuel the local digital economy.” ~Carlos Barrera, Lazada Philippines Chief Operating Officer

Lazada has been a reliable partner of UnionBank in backing the country's MSME sector and making online shopping easier for customers since 2020. During the peak of the health crisis, the two companies provided an emergency credit lifeline to Lazada sellers who were heavily affected by the pandemic. In August of the same year, they launched the UnionBank Lazada Credit Card, providing numerous perks to Lazada shoppers.

Homebright keeps yours Loved Ones Happy, Healthy and Safe

“With the current pandemic, the concern for health, safety, and savings is on every Filipinos’ mind. Homebright offers peace of mind and security by delivering protection and impressive efficacy at an affordable price. With our range, you and your loved ones are truly protected. A healthy home is happy home, too!” ~Paolo Castano, Consumer Insights Inc., the exclusive importer of Homebright Disinfectants

Home is, indeed, where the heart is as it is literally where we and all our loved ones reside. And to keep a home happy and safe, we must keep those we love healthy as well. 

With Homebright disinfectant sprays, you can be assured of full protection at the most affordable cost. Compared to other brands, Homebright is competitively priced and one of only 2 US EPA approved Disinfection sprays in the Philippines that can truly state they kill 99.9% of all viruses including those that lead to Covid-19, ensuring that all Filipinos can provide the best protection for their families.

Offering greater convenience in this time of pandemic, Homebright provides a wide range of protection for every room and surface of your home with disinfectants, sanitizers, space deodorizers, and air fresheners. And for just Php 179 for its disinfectant sprays, you don’t have to sacrifice quality and efficacy for affordability. 

Homebright Disinfectant Sprays are available in stores nationwide, and come in five amazing scents: Fresh Lavender, Hawaiian, Country, Citrus, and Linen. So regardless of your tastes, you can easily find a scent that suits your home.

Homebright is available at SM Supermarkets, HardwareOne, Metro Supermarket, Mercury Drug, All Day Supermarket, NCCC Supermarket, Makati Supermarket, Fisher Mall, Landers, Cash & Carry, Unimart, Ever Supermarket, JC Plaza and FamilyMart plus many stores nationwide.

Follow Homebright on its official social media channels on Facebook, and on Instagram. 

SM Shoppingera Quiz: Can You Guess The Prices of These Shopping Items?

Let’s set the record straight: A little retail therapy never hurt anyone. Shopping is, in fact, good for you. Here are a few reasons why:

For starters, research says a trip to your favorite shop can benefit both your mental and physical health. After all, it’s been proven that shopping induces the release of endorphins, the same hormones responsible for the joy you get from laughing, falling in love, or devouring a delicious meal. Plus, it’s good cardio. According to a U.K. study, women can burn as much as 48,000 calories a year from all the walking and lifting that comes with bargain-hunting. Additionally, like any other hobby, shopping can keep your mind sharp. Browsing through racks, shelves, and inspecting prices engages your brain, helping improve your memory and thinking skills.

Want to challenge your own shopping smarts? Take this short quiz to find out how well you know your brands and product prices, as well as get a chance to win P5,000 worth of SM gift certificates! It’s simple: All you have to do is guess the prices of the items listed below, share your results on social media, and use the hashtag #WomensWorldAtSMQuiz2022.

Speaking of shopping, score amazing deals from Women’s World, SM’s Women’s Month celebration, when you shop at your favorite SM Supermalls from March 1 to 31, 2022. Click here for more details.

Winners will be announced in SM Supermalls Facebook page and will be contacted via SMS and E-mail by an SM Representative.

Your comfort and well-being are important to us. For the latest information on mall hours and safety guidelines, please follow SM Supermalls on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Don’t forget to check for updates on entry guidelines and mall hours, as well as to access the complete SM Directory.

Prefer added shopping experience? Shop via the SM Malls Online app and choose between pick-up or delivery options, or call the SM Customer Care hotlines at 8876-1111, 0917-876-1111, and 0908-876-1111.

Sustainable Living for Everyone

"We have always been an advocate of sustainable living. Proof of this is the numerous environmental initiatives that the company has implemented. We build our malls with the environment and community in mind, and we make sure that our developments contribute to environmental protection. More importantly, we know that personal sustainability is key to achieving the green future that we want. We will continue to implement programs that encourage positive change within our community partners." ~Engr. Liza B. Silerio, SM Supermalls' Corporate Compliance Head

Today, living an eco-friendlier life has become much more manageable. With many simple yet effective ways to make our everyday lives more sustainable, and with many groups ready to help us take that first step toward a greener future, there is every reason to start today. Living a personal sustainable lifestyle can be impactful only if we do it together to preserve our planet for generations to come.

 

One of the best things to live sustainably is to reduce your carbon footprint. Many seemingly harmless daily activities can contribute to a higher carbon footprint or other greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, leading to dramatic climate changes. An increased carbon footprint includes high electric consumption, driving our cars over short distances, and the excessive use of aerosols and air conditioners, to name a few. Try to identify and minimize these activities if you can, or look for more eco-friendly alternatives, if available.

 

You can also lower your carbon footprint by using energy efficiently. Use energy-efficient appliances, replace your old lighting fixtures with LED lights, and turn off energy-consuming items when not in use. Doing these eliminates energy waste in your home and helps you save more on utility expenses.

 

The 2020 Climate Transparency Report disclosed that the Philippines generated 1.18 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita in 2017. The country will need to reduce its emissions to below 132 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030 and below -198 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050. It is to meet the 1.5°C-compliant climate change mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement, of which the country is a signatory. 

Together with the Plastic Credit Exchange, SM Cares helps gather empty, clean, and dry plastic waste at select SM Supermalls nationwide. Plastic waste may be dropped off every day from 10AM to 5PM.

Another way to make your lifestyle more sustainable is to correctly manage and segregate your garbage. Sort and separate your waste by type (e.g., paper/carton, plastic, glass, metal, electronics, etc.). It helps to find out more about your community's waste collection and management policies. You can even make extra cash if you dispose of your non-organic waste through the proper channels.

 

You can also minimize the waste you generate at home. There are many simple ways to do this. It includes reusing plastic bags, opting for eco-bags when shopping, and avoiding single-use items. By being mindful of our food consumption, we can also significantly reduce food waste and packaging. 

The 2020 Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Business and Environment report that the Philippines ranked third among the world contributors to plastic pollution, with 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste each year.

SM's Trash to Cash recycling market happens every first Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 AM to 2 PM across all SM Malls and select SDMC Malls nationwide.

As a responsible member of the community, SM has consistently implemented programs to inspire Filipinos to be more sustainable, educating them on the importance of sustainability and how to help protect the environment. It includes the long-running Green Film Festival, which features the free screening of environmental documentaries for students and other program partnerships that promote alternative options to plastic. 

 

SM also has projects that directly engage its mall-goers, focusing on solid waste management. These are the monthly Trash to Cash recycling market and the collection of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs), the Electronic Waste Collection program, and the Plastic Waste Collection program held in partnership with the Plastic Credit Exchange. To date, SM Supermalls have collected more than 11,600 kg. of plastic waste, 2,000 kg. of electronic waste and 908,000 kg. of assorted recyclable waste. 

Customers can drop off their electronic waste at bins in the Cyberzone and selected locations of SM Supermalls nationwide.

In addition, SM has been exploring renewable alternatives as its malls' energy source. For instance, in 2020, the company generated 9,620 MWh of energy from solar roof panels installed in ten different malls nationwide. The company has also completed solar panel retrofits in other malls. SM hopes to achieve its goal of having 50% of the energy it consumes being sourced from renewable sources by the end of this year.

 

SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, with programs to support communities, promote social inclusion and care for the environment. Its CSR advocacies include the Environment, Persons with Disabilities, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, Senior Citizens, and the Bike-Friendly SM Program. 

To learn more about these programs, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.