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Vaccination center support initiative for a comfortable vaccination experience

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, rolls out the Vaccination center support initiative starting with Makati City, and will also roll it out in other cities in Metro Manila. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan that aims to encourage Filipinos to get vaccinated and provide them with a more comfortable vaccination experience.

Shopee launched its vaccination center support initiative in Makati City last June 28 by providing  Makatizens food and health kits from Shopee and its partner brands under Shopee Mall.  Shopee also turned over ten units of Symphony Air Coolers to Makati in the presence of Mayor Abigail Binay and Makati City Administrator Atty. Claro Certeza.

The package given to Maktizens and frontliners included snacks from Del Monte, Perfetti Van Melle, Dutchmill Soy, Monde Nissin, and Rebisco; bottled water from Hope in a Bottle; and health kits from Mighty Clean.

According to Martin Yu, Shopee Philippines’ Director, “It is of utmost importance that we get as many Filipinos vaccinated in the soonest possible time and as always, Shopee finds ways to extend assistance where we can. At Shopee, it is our goal to encourage more people to get vaccinated and we are pleased to partner with the Makati City Local Government for providing its citizens with a comfortable vaccination experience. ”

Mayor Abigail Binay said, “We are more than happy to team up with Shopee for the Shopee Bayanihan Vaccination Center Support initiative. As more Filipinos get vaccinated for their protection, we will continue to find ways to serve the people better through partnerships with organizations like Shopee.”

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. Check out with ShopeePay to enjoy more great deals on Shopee.

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WWE® & Tiktok launch SummerSlam®ring announcer search

WWE (NYSE: WWE) will launch a search for its next great ring announcer on TikTok as users can upload their most entertaining videos using the hashtag #WWEAnnouncerContest. The best performers will earn a trip to SummerSlam at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 21, where they will serve as a ring announcer at WWE’s biggest event of 2021. The announcer search is presented by Pure Life® Purified Water.

In the weeks leading up to SummerSlam, WWE will review each video before announcing two winners from the company’s official TikTok channel on Monday, August 16. WWE Superstar Big E recorded his own TikTok video to explain how the competition works that can be viewed here.

“Our engagement on TikTok to date has been incredible and we couldn’t think of a better platform to help us find the next great ring announcer,” said Steve Braband, WWE Vice President, Digital.

Today’s announcement follows another innovative TikTok activation, through which WWE aims to discover and recruit its next generation of Superstars via the TikTok Resumes product. The search culminates in a multi-day talent tryout in Las Vegas as part of SummerSlam.

To date, WWE has amassed one of the largest TikTok audiences in sports with more than 11 million followers and has more than one billion fans across its global social media platforms, further cementing its position as one of the most-followed brands in the world.

SummerSlam will be one of the first sporting events held at full capacity at Allegiant Stadium, and the first time it will be held at an NFL venue. The event will stream live at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT exclusively on Peacock in the United States and on WWE Network everywhere else.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly-traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience.

WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, BT Sport, Sony India, and Rogers.

The award-winning WWE Network includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming, and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. The Company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Dubai, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Munich, Riyadh, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.

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The leading e-commerce platform among Top 30 on the List of GradPhilippines’ Top Graduate Employers of 2021

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has been voted as one of the top 30 Graduate Employers to work for in the Philippines.

GradPhilippines, is a platform that connects students, recent graduates, and early career talents with potential job opportunities, employers, internships, and more. It is the most sought-after employer award in the Asia Pacific Region, especially in countries like Australia and New Zealand.

The Top 100 Graduate Employers list recognizes the highest quality and most popular graduate employers in the country and acknowledges exceptional employers who hire early-career talents. GradPhilippines’ methodology has been refined to reflect an employer’s popularity and quality. This is achieved by combining data from search engines, page views, and employee reviews. Through this, an objective and comprehensive ranking of graduate preferences have been determined.

Karen Perez, Head of Operations and HR Center of Excellence at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is honored to make the list of GradPhilippines’ Top Graduate Employers of 2021.  In line with our ongoing effort to support the development of the future digital economy, it’s important that we train and support the next generation of talents in various categories for them to excel further in their careers. We value everyone at Shopee and are committed to taking care of our people culturally, virtually, and remotely. We look forward to grooming more young talents to enhance their skills and knowledge in the tech and e-commerce industry.”

Shopee prides itself on simplicity, positivity, and continuously providing opportunities for growth. Shopee has a strong company culture that’s dynamic and collaborative, which creates an open and honest environment that makes talents feel like an asset to the company.

As the economy bounces back from the repercussions of the pandemic, Shopee will continue to equip tech talents for e-commerce through programs like the Global Leaders Program (GLP). Launched in 2018, the Shopee Global Leaders Program is a two-year graduate program consisting of four six-month local and overseas rotations made for highly enthusiastic and ambitious young Filipino talents.

Participants will help drive Shopee’s campaigns and new initiatives by working with local and overseas teams. During the program, they can gain momentous experiences, regional exposure, and also contribute to the expansion of Shopee across the region. Participants will be part of a structured learning and development program and receive committed mentorship from Shopee leaders.

For more information about the Global Leaders Program, visit https://careers.shopee.ph/GLP

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play. Check out with ShopeePay to enjoy more great deals on Shopee.

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Travel associations appeal for more support for the tourism industry

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) and other travel groups are seeking more assistance from the Department of Tourism.

In a letter to the DOT, the PTAA noted “ongoing financial challenges and impact to business” from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are one with the department’s endeavor towards recovery and to support businesses severely hit by the continuing coronavirus disease,” PTAA President Michelle Taylan wrote in the letter addressed to DOT Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat.

The travel association is requesting further assistance from state insurers like the Social Security System, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG in maximizing the availment of benefits for PTAA members and other stakeholders in the travel industry who may currently be suffering from financial constraints due to either limited or shuttered business.

The group also seeks discounted lifeline packages for other recurring monthly bills that need to be settled while on an operation. This includes utilities and telecommunication payment dues.

“You can just imagine the financial burden of having to pay off these otherwise usual items, without actual income,” Taylan said. “We are hoping to give tourism industry workers a bit of relief kahit sa simpleng mga bayarin kada buwan.”

The PTAA launched its “Bills Support Care” campaign, taking inspiration from the various community pantries being set up in different parts of the country.

The PTAA launched its “Bills Support Care” campaign, taking inspiration from the various community pantries being set up in different parts of the country.

The association expects momentum for the tourism industry to take off following the vaccination of the A4 priority group which includes tourism workers.

“We see some silver lining as vaccination of economic frontliners begin. It would just be a matter of time until we see the tourism boom again. But until such time, we hope to provide whatever help we can to ailing businesses,” Taylan said.

Leisure travel to and from the NCR Plus to areas under more relaxed restrictions or those in modified general community quarantine has been allowed but limited to point-to-point travel.

Travelers aged below 18 years old and those older than 65 must present a negative RT-PCR test result. Swab test requirements of those in-between age groups will depend on their destination’s local government unit protocol.

Aside from the PTAA and TCP, other travel associations like the PATA, NAITAS, QCTAA, PATS, ALTTA, ATTAP, ATTA, BAPTTA, BATFOI, BITATOA, BSTA, BOSZTAA, CTTA, DTAA, ITATOA, NEATOP, PTOTAA, QuePATTA, TATToO, R1TTA, and the RTAA join the call to seek assistance for travel and tourism workers gravely affected this pandemic.

Featured photo: PTAA President Michelle Taylan

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The Wolf is Back! The world’s biggest book sale returns to the Philippines!

Starting from June 30th to July 7th, 2021, the Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale Philippines 2021 will open its virtual doors and showcase 60,000 book titles for book enthusiasts to browse and purchase at amazingly low prices!

 There’s no stopping the Big Bad Wolf Books as it swiftly adapts to the new norm and pivots Online by offering three times more selection of books via its NEW e-commerce site @ https://signup-ph.bbwbooks.com/.  Starting from June 30th to July 7th, 2021, the Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale Philippines 2021 will open its virtual doors and showcase 60,000 book titles for book enthusiasts to browse and purchase at amazingly low prices!

Filipinos nationwide will now be able to enjoy an affordable book hunting experience from the safety and comfort of their own homes with just a click of the button. The 8-day Online Book Sale will be offering discounts of up to 99% off the recommended retail price and a host of exciting promotions that are bound to thrill everyone no matter where they live in the Philippines.

In addition to Online Book Sale, Big Bad Wolf Books will also be running an exciting social media contest – “The Grand Wolfie Contest” that will commence from 21st June to July 6th, 2021! The contest details and mechanics will be posted on Big Bad Wolf Book’s official Facebook page @ facebook.com/bbwbooksphilippines. Participants will stand a chance to win e-Gift Cards as well as electronic gadgets with the main two prizes of an Apple iPhone 12 and an Apple MacBook Air.

 Staying True to its Mission…

“During our first virtual launch in 2020, we were delighted to receive an overwhelmingly positive response from customers who were able to buy a whole lot of books they love without burning a hole in their pocket while also enjoying the convenience of having their purchases delivered safely to their homes,” shares Andrew Yap, Co-Founder of Big Bad Wolf Books. “Although we faced many challenges due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we remain persistent in catering to our fans in the Philippines by offering a bigger selection of our ever-growing inventory of book titles and genres that will be easily accessible nationwide through our e-commerce website.”

“We’ve always been warmly welcomed in the Philippines, and we’re thrilled to be able to come back virtually,” adds Jaqueline Ng, Co-Founder of Big Bad Wolf Books. “The current global situation has led us to commit to creating the best Online Book Sale shopping experience for everyone so that we may continue to pursue our core mission of spreading the joy and inculcate the habit of reading. In the future, once the pandemic dissipates and the world re-opens its borders, we certainly look forward to hosting more physical Book Sale in the Philippines.”

Offering Books for Every Passion…

The Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale Philippines 2021 has a variety of books with discounted prices up to 99% off recommended retail price for every age and stage, ranging from bestselling novels, science fiction, romance, literature, and graphic novels to business books, self-help, architecture books, cookbooks and much more. In addition, the Book Sale also offers a wide selection of children’s books, including picture books, activity books, coloring books, and interactive books, to name a few.

 The Online Experience…

After a simple registration process where users will have to create an account [email address & password] on the Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale Philippines 2021 website @ https://signup-ph.bbwbooks.com/, they can easily browse for books by genre or search by keyword(s), title, author, or ISBN number. Book enthusiasts can instantly add their favorite selections to either the wish list or shopping cart and check out by paying via several payment options, no matter what time of day it is. Users can also browse for recommendations that include book titles or categories based on their interests.

Fans of Big Bad Wolf Books may anticipate the following promotions:

1) PHP 10 Book Deals

For a minimum purchase of PHP 1,800, buy an additional book for only PHP 10 from a selection of featured book titles.

2) 5% Off Discount Coupon

For a minimum purchase of PHP 1,200, apply coupon code “BBWPH5%” upon checkout to get 5% off the total purchase.

3) 10% Off Discount Coupon

For a minimum purchase of PHP 5,000, apply coupon code “BBWPH10%” upon checkout to get 10% off the total purchase.

4) Little Hippo Books Promotion

Buy any two (2) Little Hippo books or puzzles for PHP 180. [valid only for Little Hippo collection, excluding Disney titles]

5) Goosebumps Books Promotion

Buy any three (3) books from the Goosebumps Books collections for PHP 320. [valid for selected Goosebumps book title collection only]

6) Horrible Histories Books Promotion

Buy any three (3) books from the Horrible Histories Books collection for PHP 320. [valid for selected Horrible Histories book title collection only]

7) Rick Riordan Books Promotion

Buy any three (3) books from the Rick Riordan collection for PHP 460. [pay for two books and get the third book for free, which if of the lower price value]

8) Free Shipping

Get free shipping with a minimum net spend of PHP 2,900 throughout the sale period applicable for deliveries within the Philippines only. [free shipping will be automatically applied during checkout]

NOTE: BIG BAD WOLF BOOKS RESERVES THE RIGHTS TO AMEND THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OR CANCEL PROMOTIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

To help raise awareness on the importance of reading, Big Bad Wolf Books is proud to partner with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for the Big Bad Wolf Online Book Sale Philippines 2021 in a joint effort to continue to promote and inculcate a love for reading. Big Bad Wolf Books’ association with IPOPHL will help to underscore the commitment to uphold the value and integrity that is an integral aspect of copyright and intellectual property within the publishing industry. The partnership is also indicative of the recognition of the principles surrounding copyright laws and the need to safeguard the authors and content creators.

Dragonpay and eGHL will also be on board as part of the Online Book Sale Payment Gateway to ensure a smooth Online payment process.

For more information about BIG BAD WOLF Books, please visit:

Website: https://bigbadwolfbooks.com/.

Facebook: facebook.com/bbwbooksphilippines.

Instagram: instagram.com/bbwbooksph.

#BigBadWolfBooks #TheBiggestOnlineBookSale #BBWPHOnlineSale #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

 

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Trendy home office must-haves

Organize your desk with fun and functional accessories and storage systems that highlight your personality.  

With working from home emerging as a new lifestyle trend, we are certainly spending more time in our home offices. With that, our desks have become a favorite space where we make reports, plan our schedules, attend zoom meetings, and keep connected with friends and family.

And the start of the New Year is a good time to give our desks at home or in the office, much- needed refresh with stylish accessories from SM Stationery.  These desk-mates mirror the latest fashion trends – metallic mesh, geometric pattern – lattice, herringbone, dotted; and as well as a pop of pastel colors that will help you work better and more creatively.

Organize your desk with fun and functional accessories and storage systems that highlight your personality.  Showcase the things you love by adding gadget accessories like LED Touch lamp that makes your space modern and contemporary.

Add green in your workspace to welcome new ideas and experiences. Indoor plants can help you keep calm and breathe in your work area. But most of all – make it also an inviting space for yourself as you work long hours, or for visitors who may drop by.

 

The desk organizer set collection is available at the selected SM Stationery section of the SM Stores.  Also, SM Stationery is now online on www.smstationery.com.ph and with the SM Store’s #143SM Call to Deliver services.  You can now have your home office must-haves delivered right to your doorstep. Follow SM Stationery PH on Instagram and Facebook and join their Viber community for more details and info.

#desk #accessories #deskorganizers #workspace #smstationery #rubyspreciousmoments #rubyasoyph

Featured photo: The Girlie Go-Getter.  Bring a sophisticated, feminine touch to your workspace.

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Stylish Getaway Haven in the South

Abagatan ti Manila offers classy room accommodation and extensive facilities for the guests.

The weekend is lurking. Planning for a weekend escape nearby? Visit and enjoy another getaway with your loved ones at Abagatan ti Manila (Ilocano for South of Manila) nestled in Kaytitinga Road, Alfonso, Cavite. It has a laid-back feel and cozy ambiance that offers classy room accommodation and extensive facilities.

The premier hotel and events place has an extended pre-holidays flash sale – all regular rooms and suites are 40% off, stay period is until December 15 only. For more information, e-mail reservations@abagatanhotels.com, or call 09178554446.

Definitely, a refreshing and tranquil weekend stay awaits you in this serene and stylish sanctuary in the South.

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Photos: Abagatan ti Manila