No summer is complete without an escape to nearby Santa Rosa, Laguna to EKsperience unmatched thrill and excitement in a fresh and open-air environment at the country’s premier and most loved theme park, Enchanted Kingdom. Although the summer months and school vacation are well underway, spending a well-planned weekend at EK is still a no-brainer and an annual “must do”. Take your pick from EK’s growing number of EKciting rides and attractions, most especially Twin Spin, a unique spinning coaster from Mack Rides of Germany that is the first of its kind in the country and located inside our newest themed zone, Eldar’s Village. Twin Spin guarantees the rider a unique ride experience every time you ride any of the three rotating ride vehicles in each train.
Take advantage of the EKciting Twin Spin Promo price of Php811.00 for a Regular Day Pass instead of the usual Php999.00 and get a signature Twin Spin face mask for FREE! Book your tickets NOW via Enchanted Kingdom’s Official Online Store to avail of this promo. Promo runs until August 29, 2021.
Terms and Conditions:
● Promo period runs from April 17 to August 29, 2021.
● This promo is open to guests based on IATF age restrictions in effect on the date of planned visit.
● Promo is available at the EK Online Store only.
● All guests are required to wear a face mask and face shield inside the Park.
● Freebies are subject to availability.
● Park Rebooking Policy applies.
● This promo cannot be availed in conjunction with any other promo, as well as on Junior, Senior Citizen, PWD and other special rates.
For more information on promos and ticket reservations and bookings, please visit Enchanted Kingdom’s official website www.enchantedkingdom.ph, Online store shop.enchantedkingdom.ph/ or official Enchanted Kingdom Facebook Page.
See you all where the magic lives forever… Enchanted Kingdom!
As more Filipinos shift to online shopping for their daily necessities, many businesses are also turning to digital platforms to widen their reach and establish a strong online presence - especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). To cater to the growing number of online sellers, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues to partner with organizations to support MSMEs who are looking for better opportunities in e-commerce.
In 2020 Unilever and Mano Amiga, a non-governmental organization that advocates for community transformation and inclusive growth through education, first partnered with Shopee for their Beauty That Cares Campaign, to offer assistance to 25 micro-entrepreneurs. Through this partnership, Mano Amiga sellers gained a strong understanding of e-commerce and learned how to maximize the digital space’s full potential. Sellers had access to monetary funding, entrepreneurship training programs, and Shopee’s e-commerce tools to help them expand their reach. Two Mano Amiga sellers share how Unilever and Shopee supported their business growth:
For Janette Lagundi, a mother of two, it was tough when she first started her online business. Despite having no prior entrepreneurship experience, she decided to start selling cleaning products and home decor items such as Himalayan salt lamps, to get her family through the pandemic. She admitted that it was difficult for her to adjust to selling on e-commerce platforms as she was not very tech-savvy.
Through learning the ropes at Shopee, Janette saw her business thrived. “Because of Shopee, not only are my sales increasing, my store is also gaining better recognition through plenty of promotions. I learned a lot about selling online through the training programs and masterclasses. I am determined to explore more opportunities on e-commerce, and I’m glad that Shopee and Unilever helped me adjust and adapt amid the pandemic,” she said.
She added that the support from Shopee and Unilever helped her family immensely. “This business is my bread and butter and I feel more confident in growing my business because I am more competent now. Because of this opportunity, I can provide for my children.”
Cecilia Comia used to run a food business and even designed her own food stalls, but due to the pandemic, she had to shut down her food business and focus on selling decal stickers and labels instead. “We started our business in 2018 with a passion for good design and we wanted people to appreciate and see how small design details can change an entire product or experience,” she said. The strategy shift, although promising, posed some obstacles. “The competition is tough online. Reaching a wider audience and achieving effective customer engagement are both constant challenges. We are still struggling when it comes to establishing our business. The prices of our competitors are tough to match,” she added.
Shopee and Unilever provided her with the much-needed support. “Unilever’s program connected us with Shopee. It gave us an edge in terms of knowledge in selling online. Unilever’s financial assistance also helped us with our cash flow and allowed us to increase our stocks and improve our equipment.”
To support the transition and growth of MSMEs in the digital landscape, Shopee partners with Unilever once again to give MSMEs a spotlight at their Yes to Positive Beauty Sale this May 17 to 19, 2021. The campaign is part of Unilever’s renewed purpose and commitment to bring about positive change through real actions - to do more good, not just less harm, for people and the planet.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are proud to partner with Unilever to support a cause that aims to uplift the lives of local sellers and their loved ones. Shopee believes that every Filipino entrepreneur can succeed in e-commerce as long as they have the right tools, opportunity, and platform. We will continue to collaborate with brands like Unilever to support the local communities, their livelihood, and their families.”
Dorothy Dee-Ching, Vice President for Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever Philippines, said, “Yes to Positive Beauty is a movement for all Filipinos to champion a new era of beauty and personal care that’s inclusive and sustainable. As the number one beauty and personal care company in the country, we acknowledge the part we play in being a force for good, and Yes to Positive Beauty encompasses our commitment to do this through our brands. This includes championing for equal opportunities, which we have been able to do through our continued partnership with Shopee and Mano Amiga, as well as lending a helping hand to MSMEs, especially those greatly impacted by the current crisis.”
To provide consistent support for the sellers, Shopee’s relationship managers worked closely with them to create irresistible discounts to attract more customers, and also assisted them in mapping out advertisements for their products via social media. With the sale happening in just a few days, both sellers are preparing to stock up on their inventory to meet the expected increase in demand. To support sellers like Cecilia and Janette, check out the Yes to Positive Beauty Sale this May 17 to 19, 2021.
For more information about Unilever’s Beauty That Cares campaign, visit Unilever Super Brand Day.
Shop, buy load and pay bills with ShopeePay. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.
Mobile gaming in the Philippines will grow even more significantly in the coming years. In recent Statista.com reports, Philippine mobile gaming revenues will reach US$1,032m in 2021 and push to US$1,522m by 2025. Those gains are fueled by more than 70 million mobile phone users, and 80% of those users play mobile games regularly.
The Philippines is now one of the emerging Southeast Asian markets ripe for new game launches and expansion of new mobile game platforms. It's one of the reasons Big Crunch Digital Pte. Limited (Big Crunch Digital) is at the forefront of developing local games to further drive the mobile gaming market through its gaming platform - Perya Perya (from the Filipino term amusement park).
Under Perya Perya, Big Crunch Digital has been busy developing mobile games for Wil to Play, a soon-to-be-launched mobile game for Android. The TV show, where the app draws inspiration from, is hosted and created by famous local celebrity Willie Revillame. What sets Wil to Play from other games is its tight integration with its TV game show counterpart and the ability to win real-world prizes.
While most mobile games let you win prestige and bragging rights, Wil to Play’s hyper-casual mobile games give users a chance to bring home digital gadgets, food items, and more, anytime and anywhere. Since there are still limits to the sizes of local events and gatherings in the country, Wil to Play may well be the first game show that allows its online fans to win prizes even if they don't get to be in the TV studio.
Jackie Chua, Managing Director for Big Crunch Digital, said that the company has always aimed to develop a highly disruptive mass-market mobile entertainment offering for southeast Asia. The company has vast experience in content, anime, and game production and development, working with big gaming studios such as Microsoft's first-party studio The Coalition and Synergy 88 Digital Inc
As the Philippines' average revenue per user (ARPU) is at US$33.69 and is expected to increase, Chua sees more opportunities. As such, Big Digital Crunch is looking for developers to expand to the Philippine market and partner with the company.
"With Wil to Play and other currently-developing mobile gaming platforms, we've achieved distribution to more than 10 million users within the 2021 calendar year alone. We expect those numbers to increase exponentially in the coming years."
Wil To Play is set to have its open beta release this June 2021.
For more information on Wil to Play, please visit wiltoplay.com or wiltoplay.ph.
Shoppers can look forward to 20% cashback from stores such as Penshoppe, Digital Walker, Puregold, and Ideal Vision.
As more individuals start to adopt digital payment methods like mobile wallets, ShopeePay, Shopee’s mobile wallet, partners with ten lifestyle brands to provide users contactless in-store payments. Starting today, consumers can safely pay with ShopeePay at National Bookstore, Penshoppe, Sebago, Kipling, Digital Walker, MemoXpress, Puregold, Newstar Shopping Mart, OXGN, and Regatta.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is happy to partner with these top brands to make it easier, safer, and more convenient for users to transition and embrace alternative payment methods such as ShopeePay. As the nation continues its fight against the pandemic, we want our users to feel safe by using cashless transactions even if they’re shopping in-store. We will continue to collaborate with top brands from different categories to provide quality digital payment services to the Filipino consumers.”
To make the experience more rewarding, users who pay with ShopeePay via QR for in-store purchases will get 20% coins cashback* up to a maximum of ₱500 coins until June 20, 2021. There are two easy ways to Scan and Pay using ShopeePay:
Partner merchant scans user’s QR code:
User opens Shopee app and tap the “Scan” icon
Click ‘Generate QR Code’
Enter ShopeePay PIN
Show the generated QR code for the cashier to scan and wait for confirmation of payment
User scans the partner merchant’s QR code:
User opens Shopee app and tap the “Scan” icon
Scan the QR code displayed on the shop’s tabletop card
Input the amount to pay and tap “Confirm”
Enter 6-digit ShopeePay PIN and wait for confirmation of payment.
ShopeePay users can easily top up their accounts using their debit card or other convenient methods to enjoy in-store payments. From May 24 - 27, users can also enjoy these 6.6 ShopeePay Cashless Festival deals on Shopee:
Free shipping vouchers with ₱199 min spend and daily 15% cashback deals ₱1 deals from your favorite brands such as Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking, Bonchon, and Domino’s ₱10 data for ₱1 for new digital buyers, and ₱5 load for ₱1 for all users Up to 25% cashback on Bills Payment
Award-winning actress Gladys Reyes is a part of a growing industry of mompreneurs — mothers who have successfully balanced family life with running a business.
Gladys, together with her husband and fellow actor Christopher Sommereux, run a food and catering business. The 36-year acting veteran is also currently conducting a workshop for aspiring actors.
Most recently, she was tapped by Orabella to host an online press conference for members of the media and the blogging community that featured Arabella del Rosario, Orabella’s skincare brand ambassador; Anne Acuña, Orabella Marketing Manager; and Aina Tejada, Orabella distributor.
Orabella is a skincare and direct selling business that promotes beautiful skin while providing earning opportunities to Filipinos.
During the said event, Gladys shared her insights and tips on how to become a successful mompreneur.
· Study the business you are entering. “Mas maganda kung ang papasukin mong negosyo ay passion mo (It would be better if you are passionate about the business that you are getting into),” she advised. Additionally, you should study the ins and outs of the business and be knowledgeable about the products and services you are offering. Learn more about its marketing, sales, accounting, and customer service aspects as well.
· It takes guts to start a business. “Hindi pwede sa negosyo na konting failure, susuko na agad (It’s a no-no in business to easily give up when you experience failure),” Gladys advised. As a mompreneur, don’t let obstacles overwhelm. Remember that challengers come with running a business.
· Set realistic goals and timetables. “Sa ano mang gawain, dapat magkaroon ng specific objectives (In whatever you do, it is important to have specific objectives),” Gladys said. If you're into sales, set a sales target every month. It is also advisable to have a time frame for your return on investment.
· Find people who will support you. Having a support system is important. During times when you feel down and discouraged, they are the ones who will help lift you up. Your support system can be your husband, friend, or neighbor, as long as they are someone you can trust.
· Believe in yourself and use what you’ve learned in being a mom in running your business. Being a mom is a good preparation for running a business, according to Gladys, as mothers will do everything to give their children a good future.
In the same press conference, Orabella user-turned-reseller and distributor Tejada shared her experience in becoming an entrepreneur.
“Nagsimula po ako sa pagiging user ng Orabella. Nagustuhan ko ‘yung products, kaya naging reseller ako. Sa una po mahirap kasi nagpapakilala pa lang po si Orabella. Pero nung marami na pong nag-try at nagkaroon ng good feedback na nagandahan sila, dumami po ‘yung mga orders ko at na-meet ko po ‘yung pagiging distributor (I started as a user of Orabella. I really liked their products, so I became a reseller. I found selling difficult at first because Orabella was just being introduced that time. But when a lot of people tried it and had very good feedback, I had a lot of orders that I was able to meet the requirements of being a distributor,” she said.
Being an Orabella reseller or distributor is easy, according to Acuña. Their membership package retails at only P599, which includes 2 sets of products for selling, a paper bag, and a door banner where you can place your contact details.
The event also served as a venue for Orabella to introduce its latest whitening line. Together with its brand ambassador Del Rosario, the company unveiled its NanoCare Body whitening range. It includes a whitening soap, white feminine wash, whitening hand and body lotion, whitening toning gel, and a whitening deodorant--all made using Orabella's NanoCare technology.
“When you’re using products with NanoCare particles, it really penetrates your skin. It protects it, instantly whitens, and moisturizes,” Acuña said.
She pointed out that “whitening” for Orabella means making your skin glow to its full potential. All Orabella products are also gentle and are safe to be used by pregnant women and teenagers who are starting to experience skin problems.
To learn more about Orabella’s latest products and promotions, visit their official social media accounts. Orabella products are available through its distributors and stores on Shopee and Lazada. Type in Orabella Direct Selling, Inc. to search for it on Lazada. Type Orabella PH to search for it on Shopee.
You can also visit orabella.com.ph for more information on how you can be part of its direct selling business.
IM Learning deeply understands the difficulties faced by kids displaced from schools due to COVID-19. Parents and kids have had to adapt to the unique challenges of the pandemic, quickly adjusting from traditional schooling to home learning in just a year. These transitions can be hard on a lot of us and especially daunting for parents who aren’t used to home schooling.
Luckily, technology has given IM Learning the opportunity to help parents all over the world! Its channels on YouTube and Facebook have lessons to help kids learn better and more. IM Learning appreciates the efforts of all the kids’ teachers that made it possible to make lessons available online through digital classrooms, but they know that things like spotty connections, noisy household environments, and limited devices can get in the way. That’s why IM Learning has dedicated itself to producing high-quality kids’ content for children who love to learn. Best of all, our videos are free to access for all learners!
They are inviting you and your family to enjoy educational screen time with IM Learning’s lessons in Math, Science, Values, Arts, and English. Kids and adults can learn together with the video hosts Learning Leo and Learning Lisa as they explore different topics in primary education.
Please do check out IM Learning Facebook Page and IM Learning YouTube channel to see the videos yourself! You can incorporate them as supplemental materials for your children’s education. See you in the next IM Learning episodes!
There’s always so much going on when you have a 3+ toddler. As your child grows and develops, they start to learn new skills and experience a new sense of self-awareness—and it’s truly incredible to witness as parents! But unless you’re an expert in early childhood development, 3+ toddlerhood can be quite a tricky phase to navigate, especially when they start being picky with food. How can you be mindful of the food you serve? How do you make sure you’re giving them the right nutrients but at the same time, something they also like and enjoy eating?
All these questions—and more—were answered by a panel of experts as NIDO® 3+ hosted the ExperTIPS Congress last May 15, 2021. The virtual parenting congress provided a fun and interactive learning experience for all attendees. There were exciting booths to try out, and even an interactive website featuring rooms they can explore. All this while learning helpful and valuable tips on how to make sure they’re providing the right nutrients to their #TodoExplorer during this crucial stage in their development.
Also present during the event were some celebrity moms like Marian Rivera and Iya Villania who shared their first-hand experiences in 3+ toddler parenthood, and inspired more parents to enjoy little and big moments of parenting.
Here are some of the topics and tips shared by expert pediatricians and nutritionists from the event:
The lack of diversity in a 3+ toddler’s diet
Based on a global project collaboration between Nestle Research Center and the Philippines’ Food and Nutrition Research Institute, the typical diet of a Filipino toddler has inadequate intakes for many nutrients needed to support their growth and development.
“Their diet includes a lot of carbohydrates in the form of rice and sweets and less of proteins and fats as seen in low intake of milk, fruits and vegetables and other iron sources. Thus, there is an imbalance of important macronutrients and micronutrients,” said Dr. Edward Santos. These nutrients are important to support physical and cognitive growth and development as well as normal immune function during 3+ toddlerhood. While we all have our favorite homemade food, Dr. Santos reminded parents that they play a key role in shaping their +3 toddlers’ diet and they have to be mindful of the food they introduce at home.
The Science of Picky Eating
There are many reasons why kids shun their food but Dr. Katrina Anne Valera said that the earlier we address them, the better for our 3+ toddler’s health and nutrition. Some practical tips she shared include encouraging independent feeding to allow the child to explore and feel in control of what he or she is eating. Another way is to encourage the child to “eat your colors” or eat the food of different colors every day. This way, you can also introduce different nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits.
How to Improve Food and Beverage Intake of your 3+ Toddler
3+ Toddlers are drawn to sugary treats that are tasty but not all too nutritious. According to Nutritionist-Dietitian, Ms. Ditas Sagarbarria, parents must avoid giving high calorie milk to their 3+ toddler because it may promote excessive caloric intake or excessive energy intake. Ms. Sagarbarria also shared that parents can improve the nutrient intake of their 3+ toddlers by giving them healthy finger foods like fruits or Vitamin A-rich vegetables such as carrots or squash. “It lessens the fear of trying the new food as they can feel and enjoy the color. Since the amount is very small, they will also welcome it and they will be more open to trying the new food,” she said. Adding small changes in the diet of your kids can make a big difference in the nutrients they get.
Ms. Sagarbarria also emphasized including age-appropriate milk in your 3+ toddler’s diet to support their growth and development. “Age-appropriate milk is formulated specifically to meet the nutritional needs of young children,” said Ms. Sagarbarria. As parents, we shouldn’t only be mindful of what we feed our 3+ toddlers but also the milk we choose.
That is why for mommy Marian Rivera, she only trusts NIDO® 3+ for her daughter Zia. “I make sure na nakakainom s'ya ng 2 glasses of NIDO® 3+ a day along with balanced meals, para confident ako na TODO PROTECTED si Ate Zia at maiwasan ang nutrient inadequacy lalong lalo na at big milestones ang 3+ toddlerhood,” shared the celebrity mom. Marian also mentioned how NIDO® 3+ helps her feel assured that Zia is getting all the age-appropriate nutrients and vitamins she needs, to equip and protect her as she explores 3+ toddlerhood years with confidence.
As the true expert in 3+ toddlerhood, NIDO® 3+ is formulated to be rich in protection nutrients like Vitamins A, C, E, PREBIO3®, Iron, Zinc and other essential minerals; not to mention the only milk with LACTOBACILLUS PROTECTUS® that helps support a child's upper respiratory defenses. NIDO® 3+ is definitely every parent’s ally in 3+toddler nutrition, helping parents keep their Todo Explorers TODO protected and TODO supported during this adventurous time in their development.
For healthy 3+ toddler years, choose the best and trusted milk drink -- NIDO® 3+.
Want to learn more about how you can TODO protect your child as he journeys through his healthy 3+ toddler years? Check out www.momandme.nestle.com.ph/nido3.
For the latest news and updates, visit www.facebook.com/Nido3PH.
Aside from free shipping, 15% cashback, and ₱15 deals, shoppers can also enjoy Shopee’s latest TV commercial featuring Alex Gonzaga!
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces Alex Gonzaga as the face of Shopee’s Payday Sales. The actress, dubbed the new Shopee Princess, will act as Filipinos’ payday shopping buddy as she shares the best money-saving deals to enjoy at Shopee’s Payday Sales.
Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We’re excited to kick off our 5.15 Payday Sale with Alex Gonzaga, who is one of the most beloved TV and social media personalities of her generation. With her quirky, vibrant character and ability to connect with Filipinos, we believe Alex is the perfect person to guide shoppers as they try to spend their money wisely by looking for all the best deals on the platform. We hope Filipinos will be able to maximize their money’s worth this akinse with all the discounts and rewards Shopee has to offer at the 5.15 Payday Sale.”
Fans can watch Alex Gonzaga’s Shopee Payday Sale commercial on TV and on Shopee’s official Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube accounts beginning May 6. Meanwhile, here are all the deals shoppers can look forward to at Shopee 5.15 Payday Sale this May 15:
Shop ‘til you drop with all-day free shipping
This payday, you can buy essentials and treat yourself minus the extra fees. Shop all day long with Shopee’s free shipping promotion, with no minimum spend required.
Don’t miss out on ₱15 deals
Enjoy big flash deals on health, home, and work-from-home must-haves. For only ₱15, you can buy an iCare Digital Blood Pressure Monitor, originally ₱813; a TP-Link Home Security Camera, originally ₱1,850; and a Mobile Phone Ring Light, originally ₱3,973.
Redeem 15% cashback with no minimum spend
When you’re on a budget, every peso counts. Use cashback rewards to get discounts on your next purchases. At Shopee’s Payday Sale, get 20% cashback when you check out from 12:00 MN to 2:00 AM, and 15% cashback for the rest of the day.
Get discounts up to 90% off on Shopee Mall
Avail of big discounts from your favorite Shopee Mall brands, including Tecno, SC Johnson, Huawei, Issy & Co., Nature’s Spring, SM Store, Betadine, Del Monte, and more.
Go cashless to enjoy exclusive ShopeePay deals
Top up your ShopeePay account using your debit card or other convenient methods to access exclusive deals, such as additional free shipping and 15% cashback from all cashback shops. Are your bills due on the 15th? New users get 25% cashback when they use ShopeePay to pay their bills, while existing users get 15% cashback. New users can also enjoy deals such as ₱10 worth of data for only ₱1, inclusive of free access to Facebook, YouTube, and more. Score ₱1 deals on your favorite snacks from brands such as McDonald’s, Jollibee, Red Ribbon, and Big Guys Pizza.
Watch Shopee’s TV segments for a chance to win cash prizes
Tune in to Payday Sale TV segments on Tutok to Win, It’s Showtime, Lunch Out Loud, and Eat Bulaga from May 10-15 for a chance to win prizes. You can also catch Shopee’s very first Payday Sale TV Special on GMA 7 this May 15, 10:30-11:30 AM! Viewers can claim over ₱4,000,000 worth of cash, ShopeePay credits, merchandise, and more by playing Shopee Shake, Shopee Milyonaryo, and Watch and Win.
Play Shopee Prizes to win more freebies
Try your luck with Shopee Prizes for more awesome giveaways. Win a Toshiba Mini Dishwasher by playing Lucky Prize, a Samsung Smart TV with Shopee Farm, ₱50,000 worth of ShopeePay credits or a Macbook Pro with Shopee Candy, and a Samsung gadgets bundle with Shopee Bubble.
For more information on how you can save money on your purchases this akinse, visit Shopee Payday Sale .
The brand aims to bring to light untold motherhood challenges, and to showcase acceptance and support for all flavors motherhood with a film directed by Antoinette Jadaone.
Motherhood today is embraced by eyes that hold various forms, shapes and sizes. Understanding that each motherhood journey is distinctly unique from others pose an essential role in helping them thrive in each path they are on. As a brand that advocates for the universal love and acceptance for mothers, this Mother’s Day campaign by Eden cheese breaks boundaries as the Mondelez Philippines brand launched their bold new film entitled, ‘Unconditional,’ directed by Carlos Palanca-Awardee, Antoinette Jadaone, during their Facebook event: Eden Speaks – A Mother’s Day Forum.
“Eden cheese is a brand that has been celebrating moms from all walks of life, and their role in bringing families together for the last 36 years. This Mother’s Day, we wanted to shed light on a silent reality in the Philippines, and how important unconditional love and parental support plays in fostering acceptance and empathy for each unique motherhood experience. We want to empower and unite moms to share their personal stories about their own journey, and to showcase how we are one with them in embracing all flavors of motherhood, even in the most difficult of situations,” said Kristine Enriquez, Eden Cheese Marketing Manager. “We believe that by uniting moms from different walks of life, all flavors of mothers can be inspired by the different savor worthy ways to bring the family together.”
The event, hosted by Issa Litton, was graced by special guest speakers such as Bettinna Carlos-Eduardo, a Mompreneur, content creator, and author; Techie Dy, Consultant of RMT-Cefam, Ateneo, and is a PhD Candidate of Clinical Psychology from the University of the Philippines; and Kristine Enriquez, Eden Cheese Marketing Manager. For the past four decades, Eden has been a trusted ally of moms for providing delicious meals for her and her family. The event cements the brand’s commitment to being their ally in all aspects and facets of her life. For Eden, this translates to empowering the diverse Filipino motherhood journeys, not just single moms, through celebrating their unique and evolving roles amidst today’s ever-changing world.
During the event, Bettinna Carlos-Eduardo shared, “There were times when Gummy was growing up, that I felt it was all just me. I am to work and I am to watch after her, which is the life mindset of a typical single mom. The load lightened when I found my source of personal salvation and started to have a community of other parents. Of course I still had my mom and grandmother who would look after Gummy when I had to work. But inevitably there were several overwhelming situations that would make me ask myself – ‘how am I going to do all these things alone?’ There’s only 24hrs in a day and yet a gazillion things to so! Life didn’t come with a manual for parenting, especially for solo parents. And 11years ago there were no videos on YouTube or much resources available online to help navigate through this. That would have made the road an easier one to travel."
Bettina was a single mom for a decade, but recently ‘graduated’ from the status and is married for five months now. “Motherhood did not really change when I married. It still has its set of challenges that evolve as Gummy matures. My faith as seen me through all those years and it is just a blessing to have a physical partner now to share the load and the journey. This Mother‘s Day, I celebrate both my current season and former shaping years. I look back at 10 years of the most gratifying years of my life I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. I appreciate how Eden is so courageous to speak up about and open this conversation acknowledging the many challenges of solo parents that people don’t often talk about. Just as there are many savor worthy ways to bond with your family by cooking in the kitchen with Eden, there are also many ways to showcase support for different kinds of moms in the simplest way we know how,” she added.
The event culminated with an exclusive preview of the Eden Mother’s Day film by multi-award winning director, Antoinette Jadaone. The film sheds light on the plight of this group of moms that may lack support, which is a topic often not discussed, but is quite familiar to us all and is important as it plays an integral role in nurturing the light of our homes. The film emboldens how unconditional love and acceptance empowers single moms, and moms from all walks of life. This Mother’s Day and beyond, the brand aims to unite moms and support them, so they can create many savor-worthy moments to nurture stronger family connections.
To know more, visit Eden Cheese FB and check out #EdenSpeaksPH.
Shoppers can look forward to flash deals up to 50% off, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 50% cashback from leading brands, all happening daily!
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, invites Filipinos to enjoy big deals and exclusive promotions from the country’s leading brands at its 5.5 Brands Festival. Shoppers can expect discounts up to 90% off, flash deals up to 50% off, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 50% cashback from crowd favorites such as OPPO, Vivo, Realme, Colgate, Abbott, L’Oreal Paris, Enfagrow, Procter & Gamble, Olay, Unilever, Nestle, Colourette Cosmetics, and Maybelline.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “At Shopee, it is our goal to work together with brands loved by Filipinos to deliver the best value on their favorite products so they can maximize their financial resources. With all the deals in-store at the Shopee 5.5 Brands Festival, we are enabling Filipinos to secure everything they need at the best prices while making shopping safe, convenient, and rewarding.”
Until May 5, shoppers can look forward to the following daily promotions:
Big discounts at Super Brand Days
Don’t miss out on back-to-back brand takeovers on Shopee. Enjoy discounts up to 90% off on leading brands on the following days: OPPO on April 29, Procter & Gamble on April 30, Vivo on May 1, Realme on May 2, Maybelline on May 3, and Olay on May 4.
Limited deals and promotions during themed days
Leading up to 5.5, watch out for themed days with exciting deals. Enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend at ShopeePay Sale on April 29, claim over ₱1,000,000 worth of prizes at Shopee Prizes Sale on May 3, and redeem over ₱5,500 worth of vouchers at Brands Vouchers Sale on May 4.
Cashbacks at category fairs
Redeem 50% cashback and enjoy flash deals up to 50% off on brands at the Home Fair from April 29 to May 1, and at the Electronics Fair from May 2 to May 4.
5.5 D-Day Deals
On May 5, enjoy 24 hours of non-stop promotions, including flash deals up to 50% off on selected brands including:
● Pampers: Enjoy all-day deals up to 34% off on the entire Pampers line. Stay tuned for special price drops of up to 50% off on selected products from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
● Enfagrow: Get up to 37% off Enfamama A+, Enfagrow A+ Nurapro, Enfagrow A+ range, and more.
● Vivo: Slash ₱300 off each purchase with ₱6,000 minimum spend by using the Shopee-exclusive ‘VIVO300’ voucher code.
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XTREME Appliances is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Lazada 5.5 Big Brands Sale starting on May 5 to May 9, 2021. Customers can get exclusive discounts up to 53% on participating appliances.
This is the perfect opportunity for all the customers who want to upgrade their home appliances and experience innovation, comfort, and convenience with the one and only One-Stop-Shop appliance brand.
To satisfy your home entertainment needs, XTREME Appliances is giving away huge discounts on their best-selling TV, the 43” XTREME X-Series TV (MF-4300VX). It allows you to stream your favorite movies and TV series on Netflix and other popular video-streaming apps from the Google Play store. It has a Dolby Audio feature that will upgrade your regular home movie session into a cinema-like experience like no other.
Model Name
Original Price
Discounted Price
Savings
43-inch XTREME X-Series Android TV (MF-4300VX)
P19,990
P11,560
P8,430 (42%)
Keeping our homes cool and comfortable this summer season is one of our priorities, that’s why XTREME Appliances offers great deals on their conditioning units that will save you up to 26%. Under the XTREME Cool solutions, the 1.5 HP Split-type Inverter aircon is the perfect choice to help bring the temperature down in our households. Not only it has a high-density filter that will keep the air clean, but this also saves up to 60% of energy consumption — a wise investment since we are now in the midst of community quarantine when most of our time is being spent at home.
Model Name
Original Price
Discounted Price
Savings
1.5 HP XTREME Cool Split-type Inverter Aircon
(XACST15i)
P36,960
P27,410
P9,550 (26%)
Washing dishes is an everyday activity in every home, and most of the people who have active lifestyles and are always on the go, doing it efficiently and quickly is what they want. The 6L XTREME Home Countertop Dishwasher 9XH-WISH-3000) forego the time-consuming chore with the push of a button. In fact, not only does the dishwasher save time, but it can also get your dishes cleaner and cuts down on your water consumption.
Model Name
Original Price
Discounted Price
Savings
6L XTREME Home Countertop Dishwasher (XH-WISH-3000)
P19,195
P14,235
P4,960 (26%)
On the other hand, XTREME Appliances successfully run its first-ever Summer Xtravaganza Promo that offers bundle promos that were hard to miss. For its 2nd year, XTREME Appliances is giving away FREE 16" XTREME Home Stand Fan or 1.0L XTREME Home Rice Cooker when you purchase any of participating items like the Gas Range Pro, X-Series Window Type Aircons, and X-Series Split Type Aircons.
PRODUCT
SRP
FREE ITEM
SAVE
0.5HP XTREME X-Series Window Type Aircon (XACWT05X)
₱7,995
XTREME Home Rice Cooker (RC55 CUP5)
₱795
1.0HP XTREME X-Series Window Type Aircon (XACWT10X)
₱11,995
XTREME Home Desk Fan (XH-DESJFAN16G)
₱885
1.0HP XTREME X-Series Split Type Aircon (XACST10X)
₱15,495
XTREME Home Stand Fan (XH-STANDFAN16G)
₱1,055
50CM XTREME Home Gas Range Pro (XGR-504G-SE)
₱10,990
XTREME Home Rice Cooker (RC55 C5)
₱795
The promo will only run across all online platforms like Lazada, Shopee, and XTREME Appliances website starting from March 1, 2021, until May 31, 2021.
Make sure to shop XTREME Appliances on its official Flagship Store on Lazada to steal these price reductions this Lazada 5.5 Big Brands sale.
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