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Watch out, A new Sperry store has opened in Lucky Chinatown

The renowned boat shoe firm debuts a new style with its new location in the center of the city.

The renowned American shoemaker Sperry has opened its newest shop location in Manila’s Lucky Chinatown Mall. This is the first of many new stores that will open with this sleek, contemporary look, and it features a revamped new design that supports water for everyone. I’m so excited about this as they produce great quality shoes, and I’m such a fan of the shoe’s stylish look and fashionable style. It is such a go-to shoe for everyone.

New Look

The location where adventures on the water begin is modernly portrayed in Sperry’s new contemporary store concept. The store itself exudes excitement for your upcoming beach vacation. The first store in the world to feature this new and interesting design is Sperry Lucky Chinatown.

Iconic Classics

Fans of Sperry will be happy to learn that there is a wide variety of boat shoes, sneakers, and sandals available, including the iconic Topsiders. Additionally, the store offers items from their iconic SeaCycled Collection, which was produced using recycled and eco-friendly materials and methods to prioritize sustainability without sacrificing design. To give you a head start on your holiday shopping, Sperry is giving early birds 20% off on their normal Sperry footwear on December 14!

Immersive Experience

Sperry will conduct a special exhibition at the Lucky Chinatown Mall Activity Area from December 11 to December 20 that will showcase the brand’s most recent collections as well as its illustrious history. There are also events to take part in where participants can pick up prizes and buy the newest discounts.

Holiday Escape

An everlasting summer is conjured up by the Holiday Escape collection, which was recently released by the renowned footwear company. Any outfit gets a whimsical touch with cute and thoughtful tropical accents.

Sperry is situated close to the Lucky Chinatown Mall Activity Area on the Ground Floor.

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Lifestyle, Tech

Globe and SM Advantage Card (SMAC) team together for the Hapag Movement using the #UniteVsHunger

Shoppers can now support a family in need with every SMAC card purchase and every checkout.

The Hapag Movement, a technology-driven initiative by Globe to fight involuntary hunger, and SM Advantage Card (SMAC), the loyalty card of retail giant SM, have partnered to assist put food on the tables of people in need.

“We are excited to partner with SMAC at the most joyful time of the year so we can bring cheer to our fellow Filipinos who continue to suffer due to involuntary hunger. Now, it’s easier for shoppers to share their blessings to the needy, bring food to the table, and get assistance for decent livelihood as we mark this Christmas season post-pandemic,” said Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto.

“Our collaboration with Globe for the Hapag Movement is a pioneering partnership for us as it aligns with the SM brand’s goal of providing support to Filipinos every way we can. This is the time for us to rally behind this cause to help those who continue to reel from the impact of the pandemic and challenges due to rising living costs. Ibalik natin ang sarap ng Pasko,” said Jay Beltran, SMAC SAVP Head of Sales and Marketing.

Through the partnership, P50.00 will be donated to the Hapag Movement and other SM Foundation programs for every purchase of a new SMAC card.

On top of this, SMAC members who will shop select items at the SM Store, SM Beauty, SM Appliance, Kultura, Surplus, Our Home, Baby Company, Crate and Barrel, Levi’s, The Body Shop, Forever21, Ecco, and Miniso will earn up to 1,000 EXTRA SMAC Points, and half of the EXTRA points they earn will be donated to the movement starting December 15, 2022 until January 15, 2023, in time for this season of giving.

“We celebrate the season of giving with our SMAC members with the gift of giving— letting them share blessings with our most vulnerable kababayans,” Beltran said.

Through supplemental meals and livelihood support, Globe’s Hapag Movement works with 100,000 households that are enduring involuntary hunger.

The program was started by Globe to aid Filipinos who had been severely impacted by the pandemic, the repercussions of which are still being felt today. According to a Social Weather Stations Survey, 2.9 million people reported having involuntary hunger as of October this year, essentially constant from the previous quarter.

Visit the Hapag Movement’s official page to learn more. For further information, you can also go to smac.ph or download the SMAC app.

Lifestyle

Grab makes it simpler to give back and donate via GrabExpress, Para sa Paskong Kumpleto

The holiday giving season is here, and despite all of life’s difficulties, Filipinos—some of the world’s most giving people—will always find a way to give back and share their blessings. As a result, the top superapp Grab makes the most of its parcel delivery service, GrabExpress, to make it simpler and less expensive to help out fellow Filipinos.

Grab teamed up with the charities SOS Children’s Villages, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc., and Caritas Manila for their campaign “Paskumpleto Para Sa Lahat: Give Back Through GrabExpress” in an effort to spread holiday cheer and provide a Paskumpletong Pasko to more Filipinos. By offering discounts and benefits to customers who use GrabExpress to send donations to the partner charities, the superapp hopes to leverage its technology for good. As I attended the event held by Grab, I was so touched by the stories shared with us by the people from the charity. The event was made even more meaningful by the presence of PWD attendees. Thanks to Grab and its partners, the event was a ton of fun and learning.

Donating is made easy via GrabExpress by using the promo code PARASALAHAT to get a 25% OFF on your delivery fee. Customers can also choose to send their donations via the new GrabExpress service: Instant – Saver which lines up deliveries in batches of other parcels, giving the same convenience of a regular GrabExpress delivery, but at a cheaper price. 

Learn more about the partner organizations and what they’ll need to help make this year’s celebration Paskumpleto:

Caritas Manila Church of the Poor

With a vision of creating a Spirit-led community free of poverty and committed to love for the common good, Caritas Manila’s programs are geared towards transformation of people from poverty and dependence to self-reliance with dignity. For this Christmas season, GrabExpress will be supporting Cartias Manila’s Segunda Mana— a donation-in-kind program which primarily benefits the Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) and supports the education of more than 5,000 Filipino students.

To help make their celebration a Paskumpleto one, consumers can send via cash or in-kind donations of clothes, bags, shoes, and household items to Caritas Manila or any Segunda Mana Charity Outlet via 09175955083.

Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, Inc.

Founded in 1973, Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, Inc. was established to provide programs, services, and assistance to People With Disabilities (PWDs). Located in Cainta, Rizal, the compound of Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, Inc. serves as a home and workplace to almost a hundred PWDs. And as the name implies, no stairs can be found in its compound— creating a space inclusive and accessible even to wheelchair users. 

Consumers can help give Tahanan Walang Hagdanan, Inc. a Paskumpleto Christmas celebration by sending them Noche Buena packages with pantry staples and hygiene essentials for 270 workers. All donations can be delivered via GrabExpress directly to their office at Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc., Cainta Rizal via Carmelita Narciza at 09234536276 or Erika Villaflores at 09637683725. People can also opt to send financial support through the Chief Operations Officer of Tahanang Walang Hagdanan,Inc., Angelita B. Evangelista  via GCash Account No. 09206447789.

SOS Children’s Villages

Because every child deserves to grow up in a loving home, SOS Children’s Villages Philippines provides homes to neglected, abandoned, orphaned, and abused children. Since 1967, this private, non-political, and non-government organization has been providing support and guidance to thousands of Filipinos through their alternative care and family strengthening programs. 

Customers can send Noche Buena packages to approximately 170 children, guardians, and staff members of the SOS Children’s Villages in Alabang to support the celebration of Paskumpleto for the children and families there. Customers can support the company’s programs that promote children’s health and developmental needs by making financial contributions. One child can receive 5 days’ worth of nutritious meals with a donation of P1,000. Contact Kaila Gilo, the corporate relations officer at SOS Children’s Villages, at 0927417907 for coordination and questions concerning donations.

Everyone deserves to celebrate Paskumpleto Christmas, and thanks to Grab’s continuing offer of GrabExpress, it’s now simpler and more accessible than ever to help your fellow Filipinos. On the Grab Facebook Page and through the Grab app, you can learn more about the “Paskumpleto Para Sa Lahat: Give Back Through GrabExpress” program. Download the Grab app at https://www.grab.com/ph/download/ to help others celebrate Paskumpleto by sending your donations to SOS Children’s Villages, Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, and Caritas Manila via GrabExpress.

Lifestyle, News

Francis Reyes, an entrepreneur and deaf advocate, is a TOYM finalist

One of the 21 contenders for this year’s The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awards is an entrepreneur who advocates for giving the Philippine Deaf Community equal opportunities and opportunities for professional progress.

The TOYM recipients were revealed at a gala event in Pasay City that was organized by the TOYM Foundation and Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCI) Philippines, the award’s sponsors. The TOYM recognized 21 contenders for this year before announcing the 10 recipients, in contrast to other iterations.

One of the finalists in the business, economics and entrepreneurship category was Francis Carl G. Reyes, founder of the Caravan Food Group Inc. (CFGI), a food and beverage company that aims to introduce new food concepts for the Philippine market as he believes that good is only as good as one’s overall experience.

Caravan Food Group carries three brands: Overdoughs, a homegrown pastry shop that offers the best selling OD Mini Chonky Cookies and other pastries like Crinkles and donuts, among others; Elait!, which offers artisanal rolled ice cream and the first rolled yogurt; and RAW Natural Juice Bar, an all natural juice that offers nutritionally designed cold-pressed juices.

Reyes’ advocacy was inspired by his experience when he was young. A deaf person assisted him while he was in a clothing store, and he was amazed by his sincere customer service. From then on, Reyes wanted to incorporate this in his food business.

This deaf inclusive advocacy is made possible through the partnership with orgnizations like De La Salle College of San Benilde – School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies and Hand & Heart.

To date, Reyes has employed 30 deaf partners and counting. The comprise more than 50 percent of the overall employee count. He always believed in their capabilities to help the company improve its service, products and food concepts.

Reyes believes in continually developing his people. Thus CFGI provides skills enhancement and leadership training programs for its employees. Soon he plans to promote his exemplary deaf partners to Team Leaders and Supervisors.

“It was one deaf guy who really showed me the epitome of customer service. I wanted to recreate the experience in this concept so I decided to hire deaf people. I wanted everyone to feel the warmth and realize how capable these deaf people are,” Reyes said.

Health Undersecretary Beverly Lorraine Ho and comics artist Manuel Luis “Manix” Abrera were among the 10 TOYM awardees.

Ho was was named TOYM in the health and medicine category along with fellow physicians Ronnie Baticulon, a pediatric neurosurgeon and Ramon Lorenzo Luis Guinto, a public health advocate.

One of the three TOYM award winners for literature, culture, and the arts was Abrera. Victor Mari Baguilat Jr., a social entrepreneur from the Cordillera, and Kristian Cordero, a writer and filmmaker from Bicol, received further awards.

Joanne Ascension Valdez, a councilor for Candon City, and Shawntel Nicole Nieto, the creator of Sustainability PH, were awarded TOYMs in the area of humanitarian civil society member volunteer leadership. Paul Gideon Lasco, a physician and medical anthropologist, and Rico Ancog, dean of the School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of the Philippines-Los Banos, completed the list of honors for education and academia.

Lifestyle

PASASALAMAT Event: Cebuana Lhuillier expresses gratitude to devoted customers for their decades of support and patronage

Jewels from Cebuana Lhuillier are more than just pricey accessories for many of their pawning customers. These objects represented the products of their labor, family heirlooms, or priceless investments to many. They also serve as a fast fix, a chance for a better life, or a clean slate in times of need.

Cebuana Lhuillier has been familiar with these tales from its customers for more than 35 years when they enter during their moments of need. More than just offering high appraisal rates, they reassure their clients that their priceless possessions are being cared for properly and securely with the assistance of knowledgeable branch staff. Until the clients return to pick up their pawned pieces, this makes it easier for them to part with the jewels.

Knowing that the objects under their care are worth more than their weight in gold, Cebuana Lhuillier came up with a plan to help some of its most devoted customers find additional significance in the holiday season.

Salamat, Ka-Cebuana

As part of its CSR initiatives, the company has made it its annual tradition to give back to those in need during the Holidays. Usually, these gift-giving activities were held every 6th of December in celebration of the Feast of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of pawnbrokers and the inspiration behind the legend of Santa Claus.

This year, Cebuana Lhuillier chose the best recipients—its valued clients, many of whom has stayed with the company for years, entrusting some of their most precious items in their times of need. The event, dubbed “Pasasalamat,” gathered more than 200 clients across eight regional locations nationwide in a simultaneous celebration of thanks and love from Cebuana Lhuillier. The gathering proved to be more than a celebration as attendees were feted to a day of fun and prizes, but the end of the program proved to be the most poignant of all when Cebuana Lhuillier, through its operations team, returned all the pawned items of its attendees as a special surprise.

Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO, shared, “Pasasalamat 2022 is our way of giving thanks to our clients for the trust and partnership we have established in the last 35 years. We’ve known their stories—and were blessed to be with them as they chased their dreams and provided better lives for their loved ones. With “Pasasalamat,” we are returning this trust by gifting them with the items they pawned with us. We hope that through this small gesture, Cebuana Lhuillier is able to give further meaning to this season.”

A Season of Joy, Hope, and Giving Thanks

For many of the attendees of the Pasasalamat celebration, the unexpected blessings were more than expressions of gratitude coming from a long-time ally—it brought hope and joy as precious pieces, family heirlooms, and cherished investments find its way back to them.

For Grecilda Torres, a small business owner and client of Cebuana Lhuilier for 26 years, the unexpected return of her pawned items—all rings—brought to tears. “Nakaka-touch isipin na gumawa ng time si Cebuana Lhuillier na ipakita sa amin na importante kami. I am very much grateful and thankful na—yung 26 years naming magkasama, it keeps going lang. My business and the business of Cebuana Lhuillier, magkasama pa din kami. Nagka-doctor na akong anak, pero still, nandito pa din ako with Cebuana. And for that, I am very thankful,” she shares.

Meanwhile, Remigia Mejia, a 79-year-old cancer survivor and loyal client of Cebuana Lhuillier for 30 years, cannot believe that a pendant which her late husband gifted her before they were married has found its way back to her. She shares, “Hindi ko akalain na babalik yung mga alahas ko since pinag-iipunan ko din na matubos sila. Karamihan sa kanila, matatagal na sa akin, including yung pendant na bigay ng asawa ko and yung singsing ng anak ko which I gave her nung nag-debut siya. As much as possible, ayaw ko silang maremata kasi they are very valuable and sentimental pieces para sa akin. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa Cebuana Lhuillier for this event and for the many years na hindi nya din ako pinabayaan. Nagtra-trabaho pa lang ako, kasama ko na ang Cebuana Lhuillier and even till now, kami pa din ang magkasama.”

For Ana Marie Mendoza Rapido, a teacher from Cavite and a Ka-Cebuana since 2012, Cebuana Lhuillier has been a trusted ally during times of emergencies. Through their jewelries, Ana Marie and her siblings were able to sustain the hospitalization and medication of their mother who have been in-and-out of hospitals in the last ten years. “Ang Cebuana po, trusted na namin at lagi naming taga-sagip sa oras ng kagipitan, lalo na nung panahon ng pandemic,” shared Ana Marie who was in tears when she opened the box and saw her pawned item inside.

Grecilda, Remigia, and Ana Marie were just three of the many devoted customers whose continuing confidence in and loyalty to Cebuana Lhuillier proved to be crucial in the business’s ability to maintain its position as the top pawnshop in the nation. With Pasasalamat, the long-standing financial institution was able to acknowledge and convey its gratitude to the numerous people whose continuing support has allowed it to flourish and continues to fuel its ambition to support millions of Filipinos on their quest for a better future.

Lifestyle, News

BE A RESPONSIBLE BORROWER AND MANAGE YOUR FINANCES WISELY

BENEFITS OF GETTING A LOAN

For many people, getting financing or a loan is mostly perceived as a burden. To us Filipinos, getting a loan is perceived to be “nakakahiya”, keeping it a secret to others.

But in developed nations, obtaining a personal loan is not only for meeting immediate needs; it also helps people build their credit worthiness (that they are able to pay their monthly installments completely and on-time). They build up their “payment history” and reputation as responsible loan borrowers in order to get more funding from more lending institutions.

Also, financing should be perceived as a “resource booster” for your business. With more cash inflow through a loan, you don’t have to dip into your savings for the cash. This enables you to manage your cash outflows through your monthly payments. If you need cash to buy for inventory or a new delivery van, you either get the money from your pocket or, get it through a loan from a financing institution and only pay monthly payments. The second option is better as it will not drastically change your cash position.

Thus, getting a loan for additional cash, working capital, or assets (e.g. vehicle) for personal or business use is not supposed to be “nakakahiya” or a burden. It should be a budget booster so you can provide a better life for your family or grow your business faster and provide better products or services to your clients.

However, you should not get a loan on a whim. Getting a loan just to acquire the latest cellphone or more cellphones, or the latest car model just to satisfy your wants will eventually become a burden if you cannot afford it. Thus, we have some tips for you to become a RESPONSIBLE BORROWER

KNOW WHAT YOUR LOAN IS FOR  

Be sure on your decision to get a loan or financing and stick to it. You need to get a loan to repair or renovate your home to make it safer for your family. You get car financing because your family is getting larger, it is safer or reliable, or is more fuel efficient. You get a loan to buy for a new delivery van because you want to expand your delivery services and save on maintenance costs. Thus, before getting a loan, you have to know why.

Do research on financing institutions. Look into their social media or website and find out how long they have been in the business. You can go to the BSP or SEC websites and find out if these financing institutions are registered. You can go to their branch or offices to inquire more. With all the scams happening now, it is always wise to know more about these institutions and if they are accredited by our government institutions.

Get organized and budget your loan payments. When you get a loan, the monthly payments will eat into your budget. Thus, you have to determine if you can still afford the loan without sacrificing much on the budget for your family’s basic needs. For your business, will this loan help generate more revenues and income for me, making that additional revenue cover for the cost of the monthly payments.

When applying for a loan, financing institutions will often ask for a CO-MAKER (a person who will also share responsibility for the loan payments). A person willing to be your CO-MAKER vouches for your character, that he/she knows you to be a responsible and trustworthy person capable of paying your loan obligations on time. You do not want to disappoint your CO-MAKER by not paying your loans as they will assume that responsibility.

Therefore, do not borrow more than what you need. You may be approved for a higher loan amount than you expected, always stick to the loan amount that you need. Also, do not apply for loan amount that you know is impossible for you to pay. Financing institutions have their credit assessment processes and will know your payment capacity.

Now that you have been approved for a loan, always pay completely and on time. By paying completely and on time, you are building you credibility or “credit-worthiness” in the financing industry. Having a good payment record enables you to gain access to more financing institutions, higher loan amounts, cheaper rates, longer loan terms, and gets you approved faster. Failing to pay for your loan will deny you these advantages and most financing institutions will know through their credit investigation process. Thus, your reputation as good borrower is on the line.

Last but not least, if at all possible, make additional payments. It will help you relieve future payments (lower amount on succeeding monthly payments) or close your loan account ahead of the time (financing institutions may give you discounts for early payments) (financing institutions may give you discounts for early payments). This will not only further improve your reputation as borrower but will also ease your financial responsibility.

To discover more about finance, visit the Radiowealth Finance Company Website, https://rfc.com.ph/ Connect with Len Rodrigo, Regional Sales Manager at [email protected] 09985903274.

Fashion, Lifestyle

5 Essential Campus Shoes That Won’t expense a fortune

The return of face to face class necessitates the purchase of brand-new sneakers to rock around campus. Here are some choices that are both fashionable and reasonably priced that you ought to include in your daily wardrobe.

KEDS’ JUMP KICK RIB KNIT

The crew-neck sweatshirt of sneakers is the Keds Jump Kick Rib Knit Collar. They combine comfort and casualness with a touch of prep school cool. This shoe is perfect for you if you want to channel your inner Riverdale character. Visit any Keds location nationwide or online at www.keds.com.ph to purchase this and the Varsity collection.

SPERRY’S SEACYCLED™ STRIPER II CVO

Simplicity is key with these Striper II sneakers from Sperry. These classic oxford-style kicks go well with almost anything – shorts, jeans, chinos, joggers, and cargos – making them the perfect all-rounder for your closet. Even better, they’re environmentally friendly too – made with recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. Shop the SeaCycled™ collection and more at their official webstore www.sperry.com.ph and Sperry retail stores nationwide.

MERRELL’S HYDRO MOC

If you’re looking for a comfy closed-toe alternative to flip-flops and sandals, Merrell’s Hydro Mocs are your best bet. Style them with or without socks as you please! These easy-on, easy-off water shoes are hardy enough for daily wear and are adaptable to any weather, especially during the rainy season. Check out the full Hydro Moc collection at www.merrell.com.ph, Merrell concept stores, and Complex Lifestyle Stores nationwide.

POLO RALPH LAUREN’S THERON SNEAKERS

Classic white sneakers are a must-have for any closet. They’re a simple, no-fuss piece that pairs well with anything. Polo Ralph Lauren’s Theron sneaker is a classic silhouette  that you can dress up or down as you please. Shop Polo Ralph Lauren at Complex Lifestyle Stores nationwide and online at www.complexlifestylestore.com.

PONY’S SHOOTER HI

If you prefer an attitude-driven style, PONY’s kicks may be exactly up your alley. The Shooter Hi draws its design cues from basketball sneakers from the 1970s, giving the pair a retro vibe. The Atop, on the other hand, has its roots in skate culture and features striking, eye-catching color accents. Visit PONY’s first concept store in TriNoMa, their official website www.pony.com.ph, and department stores all around the country to see these and other items.

Lifestyle

Huge Shipping Discount this Christmas with J&T Express PH

J&T Express, the leading e-commerce global delivery service is giving away big discounts as an early Christmas gift to their customers nationwide. Get huge savings on shipping fees when you send your parcels via J&T Express this holiday season using its Unlisaya promo with a voucher discount, available on their mobile application.

The promo is offered to all J&T Express customers—especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Customers may pay as low as 39 pesos when they ship via J&T Express using Unlisaya promo with a J&T Express voucher. To avail of the promo, customers, whether walk-in or pick-up, must choose the Unlisaya promo and claim the daily voucher on the J&T Express mobile app.

“It is undeniable that most of us will purchase our Christmas gifts online. With the holiday craze coming, we are offering our lowest shipping fee yet as we hope to help lessen the shipping cost for consumers and to attract more businesses for the MSMEs. This is our early Christmas gift for everyone, whether our regular customers, business owners, or even those who ship via J&T Express for the first time. Now, they may enjoy shopping online for Christmas without worrying about the shipping fee,” says Zoe Chi, Vice President of J&T Express Philippines.

The promo aims to ease the hassle of paying high-shipping costs as Unlisaya offers a pouch-based rate fee, regardless of the weight of the item/s. Together with the Unlisaya promo and the J&T Express voucher discount, customers will save more budget for their Christmas shopping because of the affordable shipping rate.

J&T Express Philippines’ Unlisaya Promo is ongoing throughout the Christmas season, avail yours today!

Visit the nearest J&T Express or book a free pick-up via the mobile application or website to use the promo. To learn more about the services offered by J&T Express, log on to www.jtexpress.ph or visit www.facebook.com/jntexpressphilippines.

Lifestyle

Enjoy a wonderful holiday season with exclusive offers from Taiwan Excellence products

Don’t worry about buying a loved one a Christmas present this holiday season. You can choose from a wide variety of top-notch lifestyle products from Taiwan Excellence to make that special gift you can give during this delightful and significant season.

Consider Acer as an example. Acer, one of the top IT brands from Taiwan that completely conquered the world, makes unwrapping over the holidays a truly exceptional experience for the entire family.

To receive a free Digital SM Gift Pass worth up to P8,000, simply purchase any participating Acer items. Promotional period ends December 31, 2022.

Shop Acer products now to get up to P8,000 worth of Digital SM Gift Pass

Ready to give the gift of beauty this season of giving? Try giving away Annie’s Way products from Taiwan through their “Buy 5, Take 1” promo. You can buy any five of their popular Jelly Masks such as their Honey + Lecithin, Arbutin Hyaluronic Acid, Lavender, Aloe + Seaweed, Anti-Aging, Calendula + Chamomile, Charcoal + Vita-C Pore, Snail Secretion Repairing and get another one absolutely free! Now how about that for Christmas beauty?

Learn more about the Annie’s Way Buy 5 Take 1 in Jelly Masks promo here

Here’s another one of Taiwan’s outstanding products on information technology devices. ASUS has its “ASUS/ROG Share 2022” promo, where you can receive up to P11,000 worth of wonderful freebies through the purchase of participating ASUS products. ASUS made it even sweeter where the freebie you’ll get depends on the price range of the ASUS product you will buy. Of course, the higher priced products get a premium freebie, which is logical. But then again, just get whatever ASUS product your heart desires because every ASUS product is marked with excellence.

The ASUS/ROG Share 2022 Promo also offers limited-time exclusive bundle packages and discounts for select ASUS and ROG products such as laptops, mobile phones and others.

Better hurry since the “ASUS/ROG Share 2022” is only up to December 31, 2022. Learn more here.

Worried about your loved one’s thinning hair up there? Give the gift of Aromase and its Anti-Hair Loss Set to give your man—or woman—that extra boost in confidence. With Aromase’s Juniper Scalp Purifying Liquid Shampoo, it softens and removes unnecessary sebum on the scalp and regulates the health of the scalp ecosystem for hair growth, moisturizes scalp, and effectively relieves scalp itchiness.

On the other hand, the Aromase Anti-Hair Loss Essential Shampoo for Hair Loss helps strengthen the protective mechanism of the scalp and maintains hair visibility and makes it even stronger.

With the Aromase Anti-Hair Loss Kit as your Christmas gift, you can never go wrong.

Looking to upgrade your computer hardware this season? Give yourself that gift of Transcend solid state drives, the leading brand in digital storage and multimedia products. The Transcend SSD225S, for example, is a 2.5-inch solid state drive that’s designed for both desktops or laptops. Enjoy fast application processing times to greatly enhance your computer’s performance. Plus, with up to 2TB of storage capacity, saving your music, documents, movies and photos will be such a breeze, a better choice than the usual hard disk drives.

Meanwhile, the Transcend MTE250S SSD features the 3D NAND flash, an 8-channel controller, and DRAM cache that delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,200/6,500 MB/s (R/W) and ample capacity of up to 2TB. Its ultra-thin graphene heatsink guarantees stable performance despite working non-stop, with proven performance that gamers, content creators, and software developers will surely love and enjoy no matter what their game is.

Consider gifting MSI, a multi-award-winning Taiwanese IT product, as a Christmas gift to a special friend or family member. With MSI’s “Delight-Full Christmas Sale,” which offers exceptional discounts and freebies worth up to P28,500, you may experience true joy. Whether for gaming or business productivity requirements, you can rely on MSI to significantly improve your computer this Christmas. Additionally, the MSI “Joy-Full Christmas” Sale is only available until December 31, 2022, so act quickly!

Avail the MSI “Joy-Full Christmas Sale” here.

Therefore, avoid purchasing items that can be like a box of chocolates because you never know what you’ll get. There is no question that the products you purchase from Taiwan Excellence are of the highest caliber.

Lifestyle, News

LeapOut wins prizes at the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards

At the 2022 Marketing Excellence Awards ceremony held on December 1st at the New Coast Hotel in Manila, LeapOut proudly accepted three prizes.

The prizes are given for outstanding work in data-driven and consumer insights, B2B marketing, and e-commerce marketing (Bronze). Together with their clients, Malayan Insurance, Integrated Computer Systems, and Kultura, LeapOut was able to accomplish these goals (SM Retail).

A David-vs.-Goliath Win                                                                                                                                                                    The digital marketing agency has undoubtedly made a strong enough impression for the knowledgeable panel of judges to recognize its outstanding and promising work in the marketing industry, despite being small compared to the industry’s largest agencies and brands and being a relative newcomer to the advertising and marketing contest scene.

“Great win, team! I couldn’t be more proud. We may not have the most significant budget in our campaigns, but I’m glad you have driven far better results for our clients,” Mr. Marvin Ortiz, LeapOut’s Founder and Managing Partner, shared when asked about his comment on his agency’s first-ever win.

Mr. Ortiz also mentioned his overwhelming appreciation to the agency’s clients throughout the years. “To our clients, you rock and thank you so much for trusting us.”

The Marketing Excellence Awards celebrates, recognizes, and rewards the Philippines’ outstanding marketing campaigns. It is the premier platform for marketers to showcase their creative excellence, successful strategies, and effective delivery.

The champions for 2022 were chosen by an independent judging panel of high-caliber, senior industry experts from reputable brands.

Check out the complete list of winners here.

For more information about LeapOut’s latest win, click here.

This is a very impressive and huge jump for the organization and a testimony to the team’s abilities. We are all excited to see what else LeapOut can accomplish in the future.

“Cheers to the judges and organizers of this year’s event. Congratulations to all the winners, and see you next year!” Mr. Ortiz ended.

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