9 Reasons to Check Out 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee’s Most Action-Packed and Rewarding Sale Yet

Happy Budol this coming 9.9 Super Shopping Day! This September 9, enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, 20% cashback, Daily ₱1 Deals, and more exciting promos.

Who’s excited for the start of the most action-packed shopping season yet? This September 9, you can enjoy the biggest discounts, the most exciting rewards, and the best entertainment all in one place: Shopee! 

Here’s a rundown of all the thrilling deals you can expect this 9.9 Super Shopping Day:

• 1. Get free shipping with no minimum spend

If you’re serious about sticking to your budget and want to avoid adding a few extra products to your cart just to get eligible for free shipping, check out 9.9 Super Shopping Day to enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend. 

• 2. Enjoy as much as 20% cashback

Did you know that you can use cashback to get discounts on your next purchases? To get up to 20% cashback this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, click the Cashback icon on your Shopee homepage, then apply the vouchers to your shopping cart. 

• 3. Save money with Daily ₱1 Deals

Enjoy big savings whether you’re shopping for daily essentials, pantry must-haves, merienda, and more. Head on over to Deals Near Me and use ShopeePay to enjoy deals from Puregold, Seaoil, Potato Corner, and other brands for only ₱1.

• 4. Win Free Money

Until September 11, get a chance to have ₱100 worth of free money deposited to your ShopeePay wallet by activating your ShopeePay account, verifying it, making a purchase worth at least ₱100 using ShopeePay, and signing up at https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-p-100-for-all. Use the Free Money to treat yourself or stock up on essentials! 

• 5. Enjoy discounts from your favorite brands

Good news, brand sukis: you can get up to 90% off on leading brands such as Abbott, Havaianas, Maybelline, Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive, Breyleemall.ph, Del Monte, Unilever Beauty, P&G Beauty, Enfagrow, Huawei, Vivo, Pampers, Realme, and Xiaomi during 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Bonus: you can also claim 30% off brand vouchers! 

• 6. Grab huge price drops at midnight 

It’s well worth staying up for the best deals at the two-hour Midnight Mega Sale this September 9. Grab unbeatable deals on thousands of products, including those from Shopee Mall, from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM this 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

• 7. Enjoy more deals with ShopeePay

Go cashless with ShopeePay to enjoy more rewards and convenience. This September 9, maximize your money’s worth with exclusive ShopeePay promos such as up to 50% cashback on bills payment, up to 50% off on mobile load, and more. 

• 8. Win big prizes with Jackie Chan-themed in-app games

Get ready for some fun with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan! Log on to Shopee Live this September 9 to play a Jackie Chan-themed trivia game for a chance to win ShopeePay credits. Jackie Chan will also feature on games such as Shopee Spin & Win, Shopee Shake, and the all-new game Shopee Collectibles, where you can collect a set of items until September 9 to win exciting prizes such as a Samsung TV.

• 9. Watch an exclusive interview with Hollywood action star Jackie Chan 

After wrapping up a fun and rewarding shopping spree, unwind with some in-app entertainment. Open Shopee Live this September 9, 9:00 to 9:30 PM, to catch an exclusive interview with Shopee superstar Jackie Chan.

For more deals this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/99. 

If you need a little guidance navigating the app while shopping this 9.9 Super Shopping Day, friendly customer service reps will be ready to help! Just send Shopee Cares PH a DM on Facebook or Twitter. You can also scroll through to discover Shopee Cares PH's fun and educational tips for the best shopping experience.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

About Shopee

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

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

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

About Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

Mega Sardines Welcomes Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo as the Newest Brand Ambassador

It's a Mega welcome for the Prime Superstar! Mega Sardines, the number 1 canned sardines in the Philippines, committed to bringing only quality products and innovations to Filipino families, Mega Sardines is thrilled to welcome another member of the Mega family and their newest brand ambassador who perfectly embodies the company's values.

Award-winning actress, restaurateur, YouTube content creator, and super mom Judy Ann Santos - Agoncillo who has inspired the masses in each of her projects is officially Mega Sardines' newest ambassador. Whether she's acting on screen or serving up great dishes, everyone is endeared by her welcoming personality, friendly attitude, and never-ending dedication to her craft. With the partnership kicked off by a TV commercial. The commercial features Juday and the Bautista family playing a puzzle game as they discover the benefits that a whole family can get from just a can of Mega Sardines.

Loyal fans and admirers of Prime Superstar Judy Ann ‘Juday’ Santos-Agoncillo have a new cause for celebration as she has been named as the newest Mega Sardines ambassador. The award-winning actress, restaurateur, and super mom now represents the country’s no.1 sardine brand as she remains one of the well-loved Filipino celebrities with her exemplary passion and attributes.

This exciting partnership is truly a festive announcement as Juday signs her contract with Mega Sardines, a Filipino household staple loved by the Filipino people nationwide. Juday, after all, reflects the passion and malasakit behind Mega Sardines.

Kickstarting the partnership is Mega Sardines’ TV commercial with Juday for the Mega Sarap, Sustansya at Saya campaign. The commercial features the Bautista Family, alongside Judy Ann, playing a shadow puzzle game until they are able to successfully form an image using their combined shadows with the help of Mega Sardines’ benefits such as the Omega-3 for a healthy heart, and calcium and protein for strong bones and teeth. The newest Mega Sardines’ commercial shows what a can of Mega Sardines can give to an entire family.

To learn more about the upcoming activities in line with #JudyAnnforMegaSardines, you may follow Mega Sardines’ Facebook page (facebook.com/watch/officialmegasardines/) or visit their website (megaglobal.com.ph/).

Joanna Marie Razon: Leaving a Legacy for Life; Mrs. Universe Philippines Muntinlupa 2021

“A small piece of a new idea is more powerful than anything in the eyes and hands of an entrepreneur. A relevant and dynamic community of social entrepreneur’s advocates change in every person’s life by leading and empowering them in their journey toward achieving their dreams, and conquering their limitations. My dream is very simple but one day she hopes that these small and simple dreams will turn into big plans someday. And with the help and support of the members and my mentors of The Maharlikang Pilipino Movement or ‘MAHARLIKA’, everything is possible and every dream is reachable if you are surrounded and loved by good company.” ~Joanna Marie Razon, Mrs. Universe Philippines Muntinlupa 2021

“A small piece of a new idea is more powerful than anything in the eyes and hands of an entrepreneur. A relevant and dynamic community of social entrepreneur’s advocates change in every person’s life by leading and empowering them in their journey toward achieving their dreams, and conquering their limitations. My dream is very simple but one day she hopes that these small and simple dreams will turn into big plans someday. And with the help and support of the members and my mentors of The Maharlikang Pilipino Movement or ‘MAHARLIKA’, everything is possible and every dream is reachable if you are surrounded and loved by good company.” ~Joanna Marie Razon, Mrs. Universe Philippines Muntinlupa 2021

Joanna Marie Razon strongly believes that entrepreneurship is an essential part of the Philippine economic development and it has been so especially since the industrial revolution. For her, entrepreneurship plays an important role in today’s society across different cities all over the country. One of her many advocacies is to empower our community of social entrepreneurs.

Joanna, started her advocacy 10 years ago, has influenced many lives as of today.

At present she is an active member of The Maharlikang Pilipino Movement or ‘MAHARLIKA’ that aims to address the concerns of every Filipino community by means of encouraging social entrepreneurship.

She is also active in charitable works as her tagline says, "We Teach, We inspire and We motivate."

She is a proud mother of two beautiful ladies, an entrepreneur, freelance model, event host, motivational speaker and a chef.

She also owns an eCommerce J-Bellamore that promotes beauty and health which cater to local and international market.

She is also a Top 1 distributor of Zoelife products powered by WeEvolve that inspires ethical leadership towards entrepreneurial growth and fulfillment.

She is one of the appointed generals of Team Advocate Change Club that transforms every ordinary Filipino into becoming an exemplary social entrepreneur taking dominion in their own respective business organization by awakening their potential for leadership.

Joanna wanted to fulfill her lifelong dream.

Part of her dreams and plans someday is to create new businesses because she believes that when the number of new goods and services increases in the market, more employment opportunities are created and in turn, the economy benefits from this chain.

Entrepreneurship is an effective way to help develop a well-balanced community, where both genders play equal roles, which benefit them individually, and the community as a whole.

Joanna thinks that entrepreneurship is a source of inspiration for many people and through innovation and dedication, an entrepreneur inspires others to be just like them thus creating a healthy and ideal community.

UnionBank's 11th E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

"You have to make it easier for the consumers to discover the value of insurance. And insurance is obvious when it is hyper-personalized and offered in a hyper-relevant context. Products are often too complicated, predicated on old sales models with corresponding jargon that inevitably develops over the years. Often, what is sold is in many cases essentially the same kind of product that my own parents bought over 50 years ago. What is equally concerning is the sub-optimal impact that the complexity has not just on customers, but conventionally, on insurance agents and advisors. Traditional intermediaries such as agents, brokers, and bank partners have only so much reach without leveraging digital. On top of this, distribution via these traditional channels requires higher value products to be economically feasible. The cause of traditional sales channels is noble, but ultimately, only economically feasible for the more affluent in our society." ~John Januszczak, UBX President and CEO

In the latest iteration of Union Bank of the Philippines’ (UnionBank) 11th E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance. A discussion on how UBX's 'Assured' will make insurance more accessible and convenient than ever specially during these uncertain times. UBX President and CEO John Januszczak, Coherent CEO John Brisco, and Chubb Deputy Regional President for Asia Pacific Glen Browne discussed the ongoing insurance crisis in the Philippines and how UBX’s insurance platform Assured is helping address this crisis through embedded insurance with everyday Filipino experiences powered by innovation and co-creation.

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

"What we're trying to do is help insurers by making it much easier for them to bring their products and integrate them into the UBX ecosystem. So, we're acting as the facilitator between UBX and insurers so that all the data that has to interact between an insurer and UBX is as consistent and seamless as possible. If UBX is trying to think about the experience of the user, Chubb is providing world-class products to fit into that experience, and then Coherent is bringing the technology to enable that to happen, and I think that's a very unique proposition which doesn't really exist across many markets in the world." ~John Brisco, Coherent CEO

UnionBank's 11th  E-Talktales: Addressing the protection gap in the Philippine market through embedded insurance

Januszczak highlighted three possible factors that are keeping a lot of Filipinos from availing insurance products. First, he said that it's not easy for most to have even a basic understanding of how valuable insurance can be for them, which is why it's important for providers to make it easier to discover. Another problem that is contributing to the insurance gap in the country is that insurance products can be very challenging to understand. And lastly, there are also the problems related to distribution.

"With Assured, it's bringing the complexity of traditional insurance into bite-sized chunks, in a very accessible and easy-to-understand way." ~Glen Browne,  Chubb Deputy Regional President for Asia Pacific

This is where UBX's embeddable insurance platform Assured comes in. With Assured, the goal of UBX is to take monolithic, complex, and expensive products from insurers and make them more accessible. Through this, UBX also aims to provide a single platform and a single API to make it easier for solutions developers and communities to aggregate and customize protection across multiple insurance providers.

Include Everyone!

Balamban’s Best Restaurant Nang Linda’s Reopens amid Pandemic

“I think the informal training I had in appreciating ingredients and actual experience with these ingredients had allowed me to understand each of its unique flavors and characters.” ~Erlinda “NANG LINDA” Villanueva Sangre, Nang Linda Founder

To locals and natives of Balamban, there are 4 things that connects them to their roots: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Industry, Transcentral Highway, Cambuhawe Spring and its delicious local favorites.

This is where NANG LINDA’S is synonymous with good comfort food for the locals.

Re-opening of Nang Linda's Restaurant

Initially known as “Chikaan sa Balamban” in 1988, the carenderia has evolved to focus on the unique tastes and flavors the local learned to love from the kitchen of of its well-loved founder Erlinda “NANG LINDA” Villanueva Sangre.

NANG LINDA’S, in its evolution, aims to preserve these family heirloom of flavors and tastes that is close to the family and further share to the public the stories that makes NANG LINDA’S close to the hearts of the Balambanons.

For a local food icon, it is time to open the first Filipino Family Restaurant in Northwestern Cebu. In celebration of her 75th birthday, Erlinda “Nang Linda” Villanueva-Sangre chose to take a bolder move by opening a full-restaurant under her name, with the help of her children. 

Nang Linda is a Balamban, Cebu native. At 12, she became the family breadwinner after their parents abandoned them to the care of their relatives. She worked as house help to an aunt to be able to continue her studies and at the same time support her other two sisters. It is also where Nang Linda first learned how to cook dishes for the whole family.

At 18, she fell in love with a young debutant Balambanon, Jacinto Sangre. With a fast growing family of 7 children, Jacinto’s poultry work can no longer suffice the growing needs of the family. Looking for alternatives, Nang Linda started a carenderia beside the old Municipal Hall of Balamban.

Nang Linda's Best Sellers

Catering the growing demand for well-loved comfort food homemade dishes such as:

• Hamonada
• Humba
• Balamban Liempo
• Manok Bisaya Inasal
• Sisig and a lot more

Balamban Mayor Alex Binghay, together with Balamban Vice Mayor Alfie Binghay and property owner Concepcion Yu were the guests of honor of the “Liempo and Inasal Chopping” opening ceremony.

“I am personally attending this because Kumare [Nang] Linda is close to my heart. I can still recall the first carinderia in front of the old Municipal Hall because it was my first term as a Mayor of this town.” ~Mayor Alex Binghay, Balamban Mayor

From every food she tasted and loved, Nang Linda slowly built her own repertoire of local Filipino dishes, mastered and perfected in Nang Linda’s. Since then, Nang Linda has been the go-to lady for quality home cooked meals. Her “suki” will always order her Hamonada Espesyal, Balamban Liempo, Manok Bisaya Inasal, Sisig, Pinakupsan and a lot more. Her carinderia became a must-dine food stall  every Balambanon’s came to know about.

“Nang Linda has become a well-known name synonymous with good food here in Balamban.” ~Concepcion Yu, One of its re-opening guests

Today, standing proudly along the busy thoroughfare of the National Highway, Pondol, Balamban, Cebu, is a native bungalow alfresco restaurant of Nang Linda’s.

"We decided to open a native al-fresco restaurant in tribute to my mother's passion for good food. It is her legacy to us and the people of Balamban. Nang Linda’s has already touched so many and different types of people from Balamban. The legacy and passion needs to continue. We believe in the brand NANG LINDA’s stand for. More than food, it emphasizes close knit family values. Entrepreneurs and investors are contacting us for possible franchising and co-ownership opportunities. And we are already opening our doors to that." ~Iren Sangre-Licera, Nang Linda’s Chief Executive Officer 

With Nang Linda’s youngest son Chef Jojo Sangre manning the kitchen, Nang Linda’s completes its full-circle of providing local diners sumptuous dining experience that is affordable on the family’s pocket.

Nang Linda's Opening Team

Nang Linda’s Expansion

CEO Iren Sagre-Licera confirms more openings and expansion plans are in order.

Interested in any Franchising or Co-Ownership Program, you may contact www.NangLindas.com/own-one. 

For Dine-In and Take-Out, located along National Highway, Sam-Ang, Pondol, Balamban (beside the old Petron Station). Or you can check at Google Maps or Waze "Nang Linda's Kan-Anan" or use this link https://bit.ly/3yulZnJ for easy reference.

You can also order via www.NangLindas.com and www.fb.com/NangLindas.

Lami. Limpyo. Lutong Balay.

McDonald’s Barbie x Hot Wheels Happy Meal Collector’s Set!

 

McDonald’s Barbie x Hot Wheels Happy Meal Collector’s Set

The iconic toys loved by children all over the world are back again at McDonald’s, and this time, they come with an even greater deal! The Barbie or Hot Wheels Happy Meal Collector’s Set lets you get your money’s worth with four delicious meals, four Barbie or Hot Wheels toys of your choice, and a FREE limited-edition tumbler starting at PHP 399! Spark imagination and creative thinking with Barbie Happy Meal Collectibles, and unleash thinking and problem-solving skills with the Hot Wheels Happy Meal Collectibles. Don't miss the chance to score great deals.

With the Happy Meal Collectors’ Set, it is easier and faster to complete all Barbie or Hot Wheels designs! You can also opt to mix and match the toys that would go with your four meals and FREE tumbler. It’s perfect not just for kids, but also for young-at-heart fans of Barbie and Hot Wheels who have love for and interest in fashion and cars. 

Barbie Happy Meal Toy Collectibles

Spark imagination and creative thinking with Barbie, whose various roles and careers empower children to celebrate their limitless potential. The Barbie Happy Meal features different roles such as Princess BarbieTM, Ballerina BarbieTM, Racer Car BarbieTM, and Vet BarbieTM. With this line-up, kids will see that they too can be anything they want to be if they set their minds to it.

Hot Wheels Happy Meal Toy Collectibles

Barbie and Hot Wheels Limited-Edition Tumblers FREE with every Happy Meal Collector’s Set Purchase

Also making a comeback at McDonald’s is the #1 selling toy in the world for four years! Hot Wheels Happy Meal includes the Gazella-R Jump, Twin Mill Hoop, Bone Speeder Track Switcher, and Blitzspeeder Blast-off Gate—a fast-action toy line with cool track systems that kids will truly enjoy. Watch your children unleash their thinking and problem-solving skills every time they open their Hot Wheels Happy Meal toys. You can even help them create their own amazing courses and stunts for a fun bonding experience!

Don’t miss the chance to score a great deal and bring happiness to your little one today! Order a Barbie or Hot Wheels Happy Meal or a Collector’s Set— available during breakfast and regular hours via McDelivery, Drive Thru and Take Out!

For more information, follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook to stay up to date on all McDo announcements.

Don’t miss out on McDonald’s Barbie or Hot Wheels Limited Edition Tumbler Free with every Happy Meal Collector’s Set! Unbox a world full of wonder with eight new design collectibles!

VPX Starter Package: Own an Auto Repair Shop at 50% of the Franchise Fee

“Our Starter Package offers a real benefit and solution for smaller, dynamic communities – like barangays, towns, and residential neighborhoods – by providing a smaller-scale auto shop that is equipped to handle essential car maintenance and repairs. And when you multiply this with the number of car owners who regularly drive to work, this spells great potential! The beauty of this program is that you can start with a smaller space, smaller capital, and just 50% the franchise fee. Also, we help existing auto repair shop owners pivot their businesses and convert their shops into a VPX shop. So, they can benefit from a tried-and-tested system that accelerates their growth and professionalizes their operations. We provide you full confidence in the program as we have built the model to be truly successful. Start your entrepreneurial journey today and get in touch with our team.” ~Mark Saberola, the General Manager of ValuePlus Auto Services Philippines Inc.  

VPX starter package includes the construction or renovation of the shop, two lifters, 3-5 trained manpower, tools and equipment and a cloud-based shop operating system among others. 

Value Plus Auto Service Express (VPX) – The Casa Alternative – now offers a more affordable franchising program for enterprising Filipinos with the “VPX Starter Package.” Now, you can operate your auto repair shop with just a 200-sqm space, with lower startup capital and reduced franchising fee. 

After launching several full-service auto repair shops, including one in Batangas City recently, VPX is changing gear and is ready to cater to the immediate needs of smaller communities. 

He points to the great potential and need for these types of auto shops as, due to the pandemic, many have resorted to using their own vehicles to avoid crowded public transport and reduce infection risk. Thus, preventive maintenance is prioritized to keep their vehicles running. 

A VPX shop offers essential services such as preventive maintenance, lube services, suspension, and mechanical repairs, and even car detailing. 

According to the GM, when it comes to preventive maintenance services, the average driver spends around P5,500 per visit for at least 2 visits per year. VPX Auto Shop, indeed, offers a unique solution, providing excellent customer service and experience that is at par with major dealerships. 

Providing greater security and assurance to franchisees, the VPX Starter Package is founded on a sound business model that's been proven to be pandemic-proof. For P4.5M-P7M startup capital, entrepreneurs can have their own auto shop up and running in three to four months. 

Over the years, VPX has built a sterling reputation and has become the go-to, trusted auto shop for preventive maintenance (PMS), lube services, suspension and mechanical repairs, for after-warranty vehicles. 

The VPX Starter Package is ideal for start-up entrepreneurs as it requires smaller initial investment and a smaller layout. Operators can immediately start the business, earn ROI in a shorter period of time, and have the flexibility to expand services and facilities as needed.  

The start package is recommended for OFWs, returning expatriates, retirees, and multi-business owners who want to diversify their business portfolio. Even independent fuel players, in fact, have availed of the program to complement their stations. 

When it comes to franchising, VPX assists owners every step of the way, from documentation to building and even training and management. 

For more information, email at mark@valueplusph.com or visit fb.com/solutionsvpx.