Payoneer Holds its First Pride Event, encourages LGBTQ+ Execs in BPOs to Lead Loud and Proud

“Organizations like PFIP are changing the landscape of how work is done in the Philippines.” ~Mela Habijan, Miss Trans Global 2020 and Lead Convener of Pride PH

Payoneer encourages LGBTQ+ Professionals to Lead Loud & Proud. From left: King Santos, CEO of Jobbden and Lennor Metier; Jen San Antonio, Payoneer’s Marketing Lead for Emerging Markets, APAC; LA Garcia, The VA Hub’s Director of Sales and Marketing; Christopher Eugenio, Board Trustee of Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP); Cindy Burdette, CEO and Co-founder of ALLCARE.io; Patricia Francisco, Senior CSM Manager at Payoneer; Monique Avila, Payoneer’s Country Manager for the Philippines & Other SEA; Neil Socorro De Guzman, Assistant Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations at KMC Solutions; and Miggy Fernandez, Customer Success Associate at Payoneer. 

Payoneer, a leading global payment platform, recently held its first ever Pride event. Organized by Payoneer and powered by KMC Solutions, Lead Loud & Proud: Meet LGBTQ+ Members Leading the Philippine Outsourcing Industry featured perspectives on creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

“Payoneer makes it easier for the world’s SMBs to grow globally, maximizing their full potential. One of our company’s values is inclusion and diversity. We believe that everyone, regardless of location, culture, size of business, SOGIE, deserves an equal opportunity to succeed.” ~Jen San Antonio, Marketing Lead for Emerging Markets, APAC of Payoneer

Jen San Antonio, Payoneer’s Marketing Lead for Emerging Markets, APAC highlights Payoneer’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, embracing and celebrating LGBTQIA+ colleagues and customers and driving positive change in the workplace and beyond. 

“We look at the world and see only possibilities. In the last ten years, I’ve spoken to so many companies already and asked them where they are in the DEI or diversity, equity and inclusion journey. And I am not one to name and shame - every time we meet a company we ask them: where are you and how can we help you? 86% of the survey respondents answered that they have anti-discrimination policies in place for both sexual orientation and gender identity. We are also seeing structures for redress or mechanisms for raising concerns at 88%. The opportunity is to match the written policies with mandated public support with actions on the ground - the challenge is for companies to walk the talk. Our respondents came from 22 industries and you will note that the majority, 47%, are from BPOs and professional services. The other common categories were manufacturing, IT and Food and Beverage. Notably, 90% of the companies surveyed were multinational companies. Our goal is to help improve and update the standards for LGBTQ+ inclusion for Filipino-owned businesses and SMSEs.” ~Christopher Eugenio, Board Trustee of Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP)

PFIP is the leading voice and champion of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, promoting safe and inclusive workplaces for all talents, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics. in the workplace. 

Highlighting insights from PFIP’s LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Survey.

Christopher Eugenio, Board Trustee of Philippine Financial & Inter-industry Pride (PFIP) shared that while 86% of PFIP’s LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Surveyrespondents had anti-discrimination policies in place, these still need to be matched by actions on the ground. PFIP is the leading voice and champion of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion

Miss Trans Global 2020 and Lead Convener of Pride PH Mela Habijan moderated the event. She affirmed the efforts of PFIP.

For her part, Cindy Burdette, CEO and Co-founder of ALLCARE.io, discussed how members of the LGBTQ+ community have to work twice as hard to succeed.

“There are barriers that we need to manage around. It was always that I needed to fight to survive. Because of my skills and capabilities, gender was secondary, so I can't express how grateful I am, but I know that's not the story for most people." ~Cindy Burdette, CEO and Co-founder of ALLCARE.io

 

Burdette was joined by Neil Socorro De Guzman, Assistant Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations at KMC Solutions, and Patricia Francisco, Senior CSM Manager at Payoneer. 

“Once an employee knows the value of what they do, you'll be able to get very good performance from that employee.” ~Neil Socorro De Guzman, Assistant Vice President, Service Delivery & Operations at KMC Solutions

De Guzman added that being able to create value for himself and others helped him overcome career challenges. 

“As leaders we set the tone for our organization, and we need to have representation in the business. If there is representation then it will not be difficult for young professionals to find mentors who truly understand their challenges and their experiences.” ~King Santos, CEO of Jobbden and Lennor Metier

Echoing De Guzman’s insight on creating value were King Santos, CEO of Jobbden and Lennor Metier and LA Garcia, Director of Sales and Marketing at The VA Hub. Both emphasized how investing in personal relationships can translate to excellence in the workplace.

“Make your diversity and inclusion initiatives aligned with your company’s goals and values; because if you don’t align these, they will be pushed aside and be given less priority. You also need to find a way to continuously listen. Though annual surveys are trackable and measurable, they are not enough of an avenue for you to get real time insights on how your employees feel and think. You won’t be able to reach your DEI goals (with annual surveys alone) and we want to reach these goals as there’s no shortage of advantages when it comes to reaching these goals such as increased quality of talent and gaining new perspectives for innovation, and of course, more increased profit.” ~LA Garcia, Director of Sales and Marketing at The VA Hub

Rounding up the event was Monique Avila, Payoneer’s Country Manager for the Philippines & Other SEA. Avila spoke about the important role of allies in fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. 

“Payoneer is strongly committed to helping create diverse and inclusive workplaces. As part of this commitment, we are intentional in creating spaces where LGBTQ+ voices can be heard and where our community’s entrepreneurs and leaders can learn and thrive. Allyship is also key for promoting diversity and inclusion. At Payoneer we are proud to be allies in the workplace and beyond." ~Monique Avila, Payoneer’s Country Manager for the Philippines & Other SEA

For more information about Payoneer, please visit https://www.payoneer.com/ph/.

Kemans Announces New Beauty Ambassadors

Left: Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee and Right: Miss Supranational 2023 Pauline Amelinckx as the brand's official ambassadors.

Kemans, an expertly formulated skincare and personal care solutions brand that offers real results, and the brainchild of CEO Dr. Eric "Yappy" Yapjuangco and his wife COO Vina Yapjuangco of The Icon Clinic, has recently announced Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee and Miss Supranational 2023 Pauline Amelinckx as the brand's official ambassadors. 

This is a sign of the continued partnership between Kemans and the Miss Universe Philippines Organization, a partnership which advocates for bringing out the real beauty of a confident woman. As always, Kemans forges ahead of everyone as it continues to foster positive.

Art Association of the Philippines Tahanan Office/Gallery for Filipino Artists

"The need for an AAP Tahanan became imperative when we were unceremoniously booted out in 2014 from the Kanlungan ng Sining or Art Haven in Rizal Park. And as fate would have it, a few months after, a huge tree fell on its roof, blocked its entrance, and made the building useless. I have no mission but to share and to impart God's gift. God shows the way as to where I'm needed. Am just the keeper of the art. To look at my works and know they are done by a Filipino artist, not just to admire the beautiful colors but to get the message." ~Fidel Sarmiento, AAP President, Master Visual Artist, The Wizard of Visual Art

Art Association of the Philippines Inc. (“Tahanan ng Sining”) is a non-profit and non-government agency organization founded by Ms. Purita Kalaw Ledesma. 75 years ago since the inception of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP). It has gained 12,000 members with 2,000 members actively participating annually. Their vision and mission is to foster, promote and advance the interests of those who work in the Fine Arts including painters, sculptors and graphic artist of the Philippines; And protect and secure the rights in their professional activities, to procure appropriate legislation of all the members for the common good, to prevent and abolish abuses, and many more.

AAP organization has been always homeless. The current set of officers led by master visual artist Fidel Sarmiento, wants to bring the AAP to new heights with its own home, a base, an office/gallery, an educational center.

A visual manifesto is finally rising on a 200 sq m lot in Silang, Cavite, Metro Tagaytay, a tiny but cozy building with two (2) floors consisting of gallery, office and accommodation spaces, with 5 rooms, 7 toilets and a roof deck. AAP Tahanan located at Lot 4, Purok 5, San Isidro Labrador Residences, Brgy. Ulat, Metro Tagaytay, Silang, Cavite is set to initially open their doors on October 8, 2023.  It may be a tiny two-storey home but it is surely built with BIG dreams by artists for artists, a Forever Home for Filipino Artists.

Third quarter 2022, SM offered the Podium and Aura for the artists to put up fundraising exhibits where they generated less than a million pesos. A few students of Sunshine Place in Jupiter, Makati, where Sarmiento teaches painting thrice weekly donated a couple of millions in cash and kind. But construction halted at the start of 2023 and started anew late March from donated materials through Wilcon Home Depot and other generous art patrons.

After the March 2022 groundbreaking, expenses piled, from taxes to steel bars, from weekly payroll to materials, etc. The contractor/engineer, John Morales, is pro bono. Architectural design by Sarmiento, pro bono. The sculptural facade will be pro bono by famed artist Sam Penaso.

Together with hardworking AAP officers:

• Roger Santos, Vice President
• Margaret Lim, Secretary
• Monette Alvarez, Treasurer
• Lulu Olan, Board Director
• and their network of friends

The artists are painstakingly painting stroke by stroke, color by color, their biggest collaborative OBRA MAESTRA, the AAP Home.

The AAP is now the biggest and oldest umbrella national artists organization although founded by Purita Kalaw Ledesma as a social group in 1948. Its rich history boasts of national artists and international luminaries - Vicente Manansala, Jose Joya, Ang Kiukok, Jerry Navarro, Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz, Botong Francisco, including living legend BenCab.

With the padlock etched in his mind, Sarmiento vowed to build a permanent AAP house "to avoid being at the mercy of revolving government officials." Inspired by the two successful artists co-sponsored auctions/fundraisers for Ondoy and Ormoc victims, respectively called Artabang 1 and Artabang 2, in Cebu with Michael Dino, Secretary for the Visayas, Duterte time, Sarmiento pushed for Artabang 3 with the Cebuanos. But this time proceeds will fund the first ever AAP Home.

AAP Secretary Margaret Lim, a watercolor Hall of Famer.

"We asked 80 plus artists to donate their paintings for a one night auction on Dec. 19, 2019, where we raised P4.5 million." ~Margaret Lim, AAP Secretary, a watercolor Hall of Famer

 

Margaret Lim, AAP Secretary, a Watercolor Hall of Famer

I was so happy to receive a piece of watercolor art from Ms. Margaret Lim.

The AAP Tahanan aims to:

1. Be a central office for different groups of artists from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
2. Be a gallery as well for out of town artists who need to exhibit their works but cannot afford accommodations.
3. Be an educational center for visual arts for high school students by conducting regular workshops.
4. Be the face of the Filipino Artist to the world.

No other artist like Fidel Sarmiento has brought the luxury of visual art to the people from Bukidnon to Bilibid, from schoolchildren to seniors, demystifying and mystifying the process of painting yet simultaneously encouraging the pursuit of artistry embedded in the Filipino's DNA.

Wielding his painterly wand, he demonstrates how colored pencils or pastels on paper, even a household sponge dipped on house paints and swiped on canvas can bring out another Amorsolo. Then, he distributes pastels and paper paraphernalia, and with his group of artists coach the audience living behind bars, or tribal people, or awed grade schoolers. Yes, he makes it look so simple as shooting hoops street style with visions of LeBron.

Sarmiento, the Wizard of visual art, appears to be on a mission. Hence for the past years, he tirelessly traverses the islands influencing as many people as he can with his style of Painting 101.

President for 18 years of the oldest artist group, the Art Association of the Philippines, he forged with GSIS, an on-the-spot painting contest held annually since 2004. People of all persuasions spill out of the hallways of the reclaimed bay area GSIS offices to the multi level entrance steps, creating masterpieces from daybreak to dusk for the coveted honor of winning over thousands of other artistic hopefuls.

For the 4,000 nationwide AAP members, Sarmiento and his officers continuously market their works collaborating with various organic galleries, medical groups, and foundations to benefit charities like the San Lorenzo Ruiz Home for the Elderly.

Almost every month, holds an outreach program, the latest organized by Gov. Joe and Vicky Zubiri in Bukidnon for the Manobo tribe. Last December, a plein air painting in Baguio with a group of seniors headed by former Makati vice mayor Conchitina Bernardo.

He is the inaugural artist of Happy Garden Cafe, a wellness destination along Jupiter St., Makati. During EDSA Shangrila's 2019 Chinese New Year events, he led AAP members impart the beauty and speed of producing oil pastels artworks to an enraptured crowd.

Was also lucky to be one of the 3 attendees to win Sir Ral Arrogante's works. Tutubi for the win!

 

Yearly, inmates blend oil pastels with him and AAP members. Three years ago, he painted with Ormoc schoolchildren hosted by Congresswoman Lucy Gomez. Two years past, he exhibited in Honolulu with artist/actress Heart Evangelista for the 119th Philippine Independence Day. For quite a number of years, he juried and showed in Seoul, Korea. Just turned 59, he has traveled and enthralled the world with his canvases from Europe to America to Asia, winning awards for himself and the country.

Such is the spectrum of Sarmiento's reach. No one too low or too high, too healthy or too sick, to be touched by the healing and enriching art of painting.

On his fifth year as the wizard at Sunshine Place, he enchants the seniors on four wheels, a third leg, or on active twos, rejuvenating their endorphins on colorful canvas glory. The five story Sunshine Place along Jupiter St. Makati is a foundation built by SM's Tessie Sy Coson in honor of her mother Felicidad Sy. Its President, Lizanne Uychaco, a bank executive and the country's foremost feng shui mixed media artist, asked Sarmiento to be the resident art professor.

"We are lucky to have Sarmiento sharing his talent. He is truly a living national artist." ~Lizanne Uychaco, President, Bank Executive and the country's foremost feng shui mixed media artist

Lizanne Uychaco, President, Bank Executive and the country's foremost feng shui mixed media artist

Sarmiento desires the viewer experience to go beyond the colors and the canvas. The fortitude of gratitude is immensely infused in his being. That's Sarmiento the People's Artist.

For Inquires:

1. Margarita C. Lim - CP# 0917-5522550
2. Monette R. Alvarez - CP# 0977-6861556
3. Veronica Olan - CP# 0995-7136410

Donations can be forwarded to AAP Home - Art Association of the Philippines Inc.

Acct # 122-124181-2

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TCL AAT Inverter+ Refrigerators take the lead to a healthier lifestyle

TCL AAT Inverter+ Refrigerators take the lead to a healthier lifestyle

TCL delivers world class home appliances innovations that help consumers lead healthier, more connected lifestyles.

TCL, the leading consumer electronics brand and the world's top two TV brand, launches their latest Free Build-In refrigerator that is highlighted by three defining features based on TCL’s advanced technology and elevated design. 

Just in time for this month’s celebration of Nutrition month, TCL introduces the newest Refrigerator line up that reflects TCL's dedication to delivering cutting-edge home technology at reasonable prices while enabling users to live healthier, more environmentally friendly, and more practical lives.

Introducing TCL’s Flagship Smart Fridge with Health and Energy-Saving Benefits

TCL’s AAT Inverter+ is set to be the best accessible high-tech top-mount refrigerator on the market and a great example of the powerful functionality featured across the TCL Refrigerator lineup.

With Filipino families becoming more health conscious than ever before, TCL AAT Inverter+’s Healthy Fresh functions are equipped with smart functions to keep your food chilled at the right temperature and ensure it stays fresher for longer, with the innovative Multi Air flow system, AI radar, and the Automatic Anion-releasing Technology (AAT) .

Speaking of better care of health, TCL’s AAT Inverter + also puts emphasis on its care for the planet. Its Twin Eco Inverter provides the perfect cooling environment for food, which not only enables long-lasting freshness but also saves energy and money. The Twin Eco Inverter also provides a steady temperature inside the refrigerator which inhibits the growth of ice, a process known as Total No Frost. Food remains frost-free so there is no need for manual defrost and no danger of food sticking to the walls of the refrigerator or being frozen when placed towards the back.

Lastly, the Easy-Using features give the user experience a premium feel, with little adaptations to make life more convenient, such as large storage space, Twist Ice Maker to freeze, unmold and store ice cubes with a simple gesture.

The TCL’s Varied Refrigerator Range Suited for Every Filipino Family

Aside from TCL AAT Inverter+, TCL has an extensive range of refrigerators to suit every Filipino family’s needs. The TCL FreshPro Direct Cool+ line is an accessible but highly functionable range, with precise temperature control allowing for accurate cooling to ensure optimum conditions to preserve freshness. TCL FreshPro Direct Cool+ Refrigerators are designed to be running at low noise thanks to innovative compressors, ensuring you are never disturbed by humming or buzzing, and soft LED lighting offers excellent illumination of the fridge contents whilst saving on energy consumption.

Regarding the energy saving aspect, like the TCL AAT Inverter+, The TCL FreshPro AAT Inverter Max collection also comes with a Twin Eco Inverter, which allows accurate temperature control whilst reducing energy consumption and noise for a quieter and more environmentally friendly option. What’s amazing is that the TCL FreshPro AAT Inverter Max range comes equipped with powerful cooling functions – with just a press of one button, the Power Cool increases the cooling rate to chill your drinks and food rapidly whilst the Power Freeze further enhances the cooling effect to freeze food and ice. The Max Space feature allows families to customize storage within the fridge to suit their requirements, with daily items organized to be easily accessible whilst optimizing the space available allowing the ability to stock up on family favorites.

Discover TCL’s range of refrigerators to suit every consumer’s requirements, rolling out across retailers in the Philippines this month.

Visit the TCL home page at https://www.tcl.com/ph/en. 

About TCL Philippines:

TCL Electronics (HKG:1070) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, and smart home appliances. Visit the TCL home page at https://www.tcl.com/ph/en. 

Study Confirms Difflam® Lozenges’ Effectiveness Against COVID-19 Sore Throat

"This clinical study underscores our commitment to provide evidence-based solutions that empower individuals to lead healthier lives. We’re living in a Different Normal now where we revitalize our lives while synergistically preventing COVID-19 infection. As we transition forward into the post-crisis period of the pandemic, Difflam® is dedicated to supporting Filipinos in their pursuit of getting back to living their best lives." ~Jason Carroll, iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc Managing Director

Health remains to be a priority in a post-pandemic world. It pays to be up to date, especially as recent studies show that newer variants of COVID-19 infection consistently present with a greater frequency of sore throat. Push for your best self forward through an engaging discussion led by the authors of the study and experts in the medical field. 

A recent clinical study done by the UERM Memorial Medical Center Research team shows Difflam®, locally-available antiseptic throat lozenges with generic Benzydamine HCl + Cetylpyridinium Cl, significantly alleviates COVID-19 Sore Throat – as tested in COVID-19 Patients.

The In Vivo study was led by Dr. Jennifer M. Nailes, MD, MSPH, Vice-President for Research at UERMMMC, in collaboration with a team of medical experts, aiming to determine the real-world effectiveness of Difflam® antiseptic lozenges in treating the throat pain of COVID-19 patients under routine medical practice conditions.

The clinical study involved Filipino patients confirmed to have COVID-19 infection and experienced sore throat. Notably, the study participants reported accelerated recovery and significant relief from the discomfort associated with this common symptom, having been given Difflam® antiseptic lozenges with generic Benzydamine HCl + Cetylpyridinium Cl to relieve their throat pain. This real-world effectiveness study further supports the brand’s distinction as the Most Prescribed Sore Throat Brand by Doctors (Per IQVIA PMDI Data MAT 2022).

Complementing the study's findings, Difflam® Philippines has launched the empowering "Push Your Best Self Forward" campaign, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health and well-being in the transition to a post-pandemic era. The campaign catalyzes Filipinos to embark on a transformative journey toward holistic well-being, where living life to the fullest synergistically integrates with COVID-19 preventive measures. Best practices on health and hygiene standards learned from the past COVID-19 surges have become mainstays as Filipinos rejuvenate their lives and unlock their best selves in this different kind of normal.

iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc Managing Director Jason Carroll, expressed his excitement about the groundbreaking study and its role in Filipinos’ lives today.

"This clinical study underscores our commitment to provide evidence-based solutions that empower individuals to lead healthier lives. We’re living in a Different Normal now where we revitalize our lives while synergistically preventing COVID-19 infection. As we transition forward into the post-crisis period of the pandemic, Difflam® is dedicated to supporting Filipinos in their pursuit of getting back to living their best lives." ~Jason Carroll, iNova Pharma Philippines, Inc Managing Director

As the post-pandemic era unfolds, Difflam® Philippines continues to drive positive change by providing scientific evidence of their products’ efficacy. Through its evidence-based solutions and the "Push Your Best Self Forward" campaign, Difflam® positions itself as a catalyst for transformation, from crisis to resilience, helping enrich the lives of Filipinos nationwide as we push on to live our best.

For more information about Difflam® and its range of products, visit difflam.ph.

About Difflam®

Difflam® is a sore throat brand by iNova Pharmaceuticals with a range of medicated lozenges, gargle solutions and throat spray. Indicated for the relief of sore throat and painful mouth conditions, Difflam® lozenges with generic Benzydamine HCl + Cetylpyridinium Cl delivers synergistic action of its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anaesthetic (local), and antiseptic properties. 

UNIQLO.com Reveals Improved Online Shopping Services, Launches App Members Celebration

“We launched UNIQLO.com 3 years ago with our customers in mind, providing an avenue where they can conveniently shop for their LifeWear favorites anytime and anywhere. This year, we aim to continue improving their shopping experience with its better features and benefits that will provide a more seamless purchasing process through their phones up to receiving their orders at their doorsteps fast and hassle-free.” ~Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer

From July 7 to 30, 2023, UNIQLO App members can enjoy a better shopping experience decked with exciting features, as well as access to exclusive deals, limited offers, and freebies when they shop for their LifeWear favorites online.

UNIQLO App Members Celebration at the Fashion Hall of SM Megamall. There are series of activities, exclusive deals, and surprises as you experience firsthand the perks of being a UNIQLO App Member. This includes interactive booths highlighting the different features and services, such as the launch of their Next Day Delivery service (for Metro Manila.)

Japanese Global apparel retailer UNIQLO celebrates the first ever App Members Month to show its gratitude to the Filipinos for the support they have given the platform. Since its launch in 2020, UNIQLO.com has enabled customers to have a more convenient and seamless shopping experience for their LifeWear favorites. This year, UNIQLO aims to show that the best is still yet to come as they launch new and improved services with special features within the app.

The UNIQLO App, Made Better For All

Customers can benefit from the following online-exclusive features to experience an elevated shopping experience with UNIQLO App:

Shop with extended sizes and colors. Get exclusive sizes from XS to 3XL on preferred tops and bottoms and have access to a wide array of colors.

Check online and in-store inventory in real time. Conveniently check the availability of a specific item’s size and color online and in all stores nationwide through manual input or by scanning the barcode on the chosen item.

Get items altered for the fit. Have LifeWear items altered through the online alteration service, especially for bottoms. Simply select the preferred item, click on the alteration tab where the details will be inputted, and get the perfectly fit item be delivered.

Receive customized updates on LifeWear favorites. Be notified about new offers and arrivals, updates on the availability of items from the wishlist, and alerts on special prices and limited offers.

Assess ratings and reviews of other App Members. Check out ratings and reviews from other UNIQLO customers, as well as include a review on the purchased LifeWear items online and in-store.

Avail of Next Day Delivery. Receive LifeWear items even faster with the rollout of Next Day Delivery service for Metro Manila. Items purchased on weekdays (except holidays) and before 12 noon will be at the doorsteps within 24 hours.

Get free shipping through Click and Collect. UNIQLO opens up more delivery options through its Click and Collect service. Pick up orders at any UNIQLO store and try them on to ensure the perfect size and fit. Same Day Click and Collect pick-up is now available for UNIQLO Alabang Westgate and Blue Bay Walk stores.

Exclusive Deals and Offers

In addition to the new features of UNIQLO’s online shopping services, UNIQLO.com shoppers can look forward to the following promotions this UNIQLO App Members Month:

New app members will receive a Php 300 coupon upon registration, ready to use for their first online purchase.

Customers can access limited offers through app, website, and all physical stores if they show their UNIQLO App from July 7 to 13, 2023. Additionally, with every single receipt worth Php 3,500 purchased on UNIQLO.com from July 7 to 13, they will get a free limited edition UNIQLO Collapsible Cup. From July 14 to 16, UNIQLO Travel Organizer will be given for every Click and Collect single receipt orders with a minimum purchase of Php 3,000.

For Metrobank credit card holders, a special offer of 5% cashback (capped at Php 500) will be applied when they shop at UNIQLO.com with a minimum purchase of Php 5,000 from July 7 to 30, 2023.

Finally, as part of the festivities, UNIQLO is also launching a special App Members Month Celebration at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall from July 7 to 9, 2023. UNIQLO App Members will have access to the different activations showcasing the various app features, additional limited edition novelty items, and freebies from partner brands.

For more updates and information on UNIQLO’s App Members Celebration and the UNIQLO App, visit the UNIQLO website (www.uniqlo.com/ph). Download the UNIQLO App via the Google Play Store or Apple Store to experience all these benefits and shop for LifeWear anytime, anywhere.

Follow UNIQLO Philippines’ social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph), and Instagram (instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

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About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.3 trillion yen for the 2022 fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 (US $16.6 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2022 rate of $1 = 138.7 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.

Filipino singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan drops music video for “Love, That’s Rare”

“We wanted to try our best to tell a story that made people see a different side of Love and all that it brings. Working with Direk Gilb was super fun. His energy is infectious. I learned so much from him on the process of what it takes to create a short film. I'm not trying to impress anyone. I guess I just try to focus on being as authentic as possible to shine His light on others.” ~Benj Pangilinan, Filipino Singer-songwriter 

Filipino singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan drops music video for “Love, That’s Rare”

Filipino Singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan is the newest recording artist this year to be launched under Sony Music Entertainment—home to some of the biggest acts in the country, including P-Pop royalty SB19 and multi-awarded band Ben&Ben.

Serving charismatic flair with undeniable vocal chops, the promising star has shown immense promise with the release of “LOVE, THAT’S RARE.” The track serves as his official single under the international record label, and is co-produced by Grammy-nominated Xerxes Bakker (Imagine Dragons, Snoop Dogg).

 

The release of the electro-pop ballad is accompanied by a music video directed by Filipino filmmaker Gilb Baldoza, who has done important work for fellow recording artists such as Julie Anne San Jose and Rico Blanco. The main idea behind its visuals was conceived by Benj and his sister Hannah.

Despite coming from a lineage of well-respected entertainers, Benj Pangilinan wants to be known for bringing his personal stamp to his own art. Not worried about what other people think, the multi-hyphenate artist is keen on redirecting his focus on making music that represents his own vision.

The music video of “LOVE, THAT’S RARE” is out on July 7, 2023 (Friday) at 7pm on YouTube via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch it here.

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we honor the creative journey. Our creators shape movements, culture, communities, even history. And we’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from establishing the first-ever music label to inventing the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 100 countries, supporting a diverse and distinctive roster of talented creators at every level and on every stage. Situated at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to emerging products and platforms, embrace new business models, and employ breakthrough tools—all to support the creative community’s experimentation, risk-taking, and growth. And we form deep, trusted, cause-based partnerships to uplift and empower communities around the world. Sony Music Entertainment is part of the global Sony family. Learn more about our creators and labels here.