From March 14 to 26, tech enthusiasts can upgrade their programming skills and connect with like-minded individuals from across the region\

As the digital landscape continues to grow exponentially in the SEA region, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches Shopee Code League (SCL) to help upskill coders through workshops and challenges designed to enhance programming abilities. This initiative is available to tech coders of all levels from across the region.

Shopee Code League is a 2-week league that features a series of exclusive online training sessions organized by Shopee and two rounds of coding competitions that let participants solve algorithmic puzzles designed by the Shopee Engineering team. Attended by over 17,000 participants and 300 partners from eight locations across the region in 2021, the competition initially had three different tracks: Data Science, Data Analytics, and Programming. This year, to cater to the need of more coders keen on learning about algorithms, SCL will focus on offering the following topics: Python Programming, C++, Go, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Dynamic Programming.

Shopee Code League 2022 is open to all interested individuals and top performers can win cash prizes amounting to SGD 25,000 (more than ₱950,000). Participants also stand a chance to join Shopee to grow their careers in the tech landscape.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are excited to support a new generation of tech leaders and enthusiasts who want to learn and improve their skills through Shopee Code League. The initiative proved to be successful each year and we will continue to enhance our programs so that our participants can take full advantage of the opportunities Shopee is offering. We are inviting all tech talents to join and learn how to maximize their potential.”

 Shopee seller couple proves how love, teamwork, and trust fuel their successful business and strengthen their relationship

Rommel and Ajima’s goal of funding their dream wedding and honeymoon turned out to be the start of a full-scale business that transformed their lives

Having your life partner by your side through the good times and the bad is one of life’s greatest delights. While many believe that it’s not a good idea to start a business with your partner, the young couple behind the Shopee store  BuyMore_Ph proves it can work. Rommel and Ajima’s inspirational love story and Shopee journey are testaments to how teamwork, trust, and communication can lead to success in their personal and professional lives.

Blossoming of the relationship and the beginning of their Shopee journey

Rommel and Ajima started selling on Shopee in 2017 as a newly-engaged couple looking for a side hustle to fund their wedding and honeymoon. In their early days on Shopee, they would sell trendy items such as lip tints and ready-to-wear clothes for men and women.

They admit that it was not easy at first but what helped their business succeed was  to tap into  the current trends. The couple explained, “sumasabay kami sa uso para maka-attract ng customers at nagiging open kami to more variety sa shop namin para mas marami talaga bumili.” [“We had to ride on the trends during that time to offer customers with a wide variety of items that they would be interested in.”]

The turning point of their business happened in 2018 as their shop continued to perform well and more Filipinos began to embrace e-commerce. Rommel, then an IT specialist, and Ajima, a licensed tax consultant, made the crucial decision to quit their jobs and become  full-time Shopee sellers. It was daunting, but the couple remained optimistic. After all, now they have more time together as they run their business. “Parang cheesy siya pero sa totoo lang mas masarap talaga mag work kung may goals kayo hanggang pagtanda,” shared Ajima. [“It’s quite cheesy but honestly it really feels so good to work with your partner when you have shared goals until you grow old together.”]

Growing together as husband and wife and business partners in life 

When asked what their secret was, the couple says it’s learning how to manage their emotions, in and out of work.  Rommel shares “Natutunan namin ihiwalay ang emotions sa trabaho as much as possible [“we learned to compartmentalize our emotions when it comes to the business], and we’re still learning everyday how to improve that. Hindi namin hinahayaan na mangibabaw ang emotions” [“we don’t let emotions get the best of us”], to which Ajima agreed and said, “More than husband and wife, we’re partners in everything”

Their relationship wasn’t the only thing that grew due to their business. They also grew as individuals, becoming more empathetic and decisive in handling their employees was something new to the both of them. With their success, BuyMore_Ph has been able to grant invaluable opportunities to working students and individuals who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and even some who were unable to finish their studies, especially during these more challenging times.

Rommel, who is more soft-spoken one among the couple, learned to go out of his comfort zone and lead his employees. “Hindi talaga ako masyado makausap sa tao, pero kailangan kong kausapin sila isa-isa para alamin kung ano ang problema.” [I’m not a very talkative and outspoken person but I had to learn how to talk to different kinds of people to resolve issues.]

The couple recognizes the huge role their employees have in the success they’ve achieved. “Super thankful din kami sa kanila kasi nakahanap kami ng tao na may concern din sa kung paano namin pinahalagahan yung business namin,”  [“we’re very grateful to have found people who value our business the way we do”] Rommel said.

Inspiring other couples to be persevering and entrepreneurial  

The seller couple advises other Shopee sellers to not give up and to trust the process. There may be times when certain strategies don’t always work, but Rommel and Ajima believe that sticking together and enjoying the journey will ultimately reap rewards. Ajima reminds couples who also dream of becoming entrepreneurs to play to each other’s strengths and complement each other’s weaknesses,“kung ano kulang ng isa, napupunan ng isa.” [“whatever one lacks, the other will make up for”]

Rommel and Ajima never expected their once small goal of earning extra income to become a life-changing opportunity for them, their family, and their employees. BuyMore_Ph is now one of the top-selling stores on Shopee with over 1.9M followers. In a few months, Rommel, Ajima, and their almost one-year old baby (who was born during the 5.5 rush of 2021, no less) will move into their dream house. They continue to oversee more than 40 employees and the operations of their warehouse, as they venture into more ways to expand their business this 2022.

Watch the full Valentine’s Day Kwentong Shopee episode of Rommel and Ajima here: https://shp.ee/kfeyhph.

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

This is the ground-breaking declaration of Panasonic Air-Conditioning Philippines during its February 11 Air Conditioner Convention, as it unveiled to press and dealers the big news about nanoe X  Generator Mark 2, a new level improved innovation of the nanoe™ technology.

Panasonic Communication & Product Planning Manager Francis Serrato, President & Chairman of the Board, Mr. Yasushi Kondo, and PACPH Vice President Mr. Tomohiro Yamada are joined by Mr. Gary Valenciano during the press conference

Through a virtual conference attended by 200+ press and dealers, Panasonic revealed research results on nanoe™ – it has been proven to inhibit four types of novel coronavirus variants – Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta in a 45-liter test space (with size of 350mm×350mm×400mm), in as fast as 2 hours by over 99.7%.

This breakthrough news in health and wellness will in effect, provide hope for Filipinos to make their homes and business spaces safer and more sanitized for kids, elders, and working individuals.

 

From home to business: A safer environment indoors is a must for Filipinos

UNMASKING THE NEXT BIG THING THIS NEW NORMAL

In 2021, Panasonic conducted a test with a third-party organization and confirmed the effectiveness on each of the 4 variants (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta). Given this, nanoe™ can be expected to have an even stronger inhibitory effect on novel coronavirus variants. The company again conducted a verification in view of the status of the spread of viral infection.

What were the research results? Here's the gist:

Panasonic Corporation has verified the inhibitory effect of nanoe™ technology with benefits of hydroxyl radicals on four novel coronavirus variants, namely Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta, in collaboration with the Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center (QTEC) *¹.

In the same event, Panasonic announced news about the nanoe X  Generator Mark 2 which produces 9.6 trillion hydroxyl radicals per second – a level up in eliminating odors, inhibiting pollutants, and moisturizing skin and hair. That means, this new technology is two times stronger in performance versus the current nanoe^TM X (4.8 trillion hydroxyl radicals per second). This also means that the nanoe X  Generator Mark 2 may inhibit the novel coronavirus faster and stronger.

Panasonic revealed that nanoe X  Generator Mark 2 is present in these products:

Panasonic X-Premium Split-type Air Conditioner (2022 model)

Panasonic Ceiling-Mounted/Exposed Air Conditioner (2022 model)

 Panasonic Adaptive Ducted Air Conditioner (2022 model)

The X-Premium Inverter Split-type model comes with iAUTO-X feature, temperature and humidity control, built-in WiFi adaptor, perfect for residential or home use.

The new Inverter 4-Way Ceiling Cassette comes with wider flap to produce powerful and 360° airflow that could reach long distance of air throw. ​

Meanwhile, the new Inverter Ceiling-Mounted model comes in a slim design of 235mm thickness, improved installation flexibility and airflow that could reach long distance of air throw.

Lastly, the Inverter Adaptive Ducted type model comes with a low noise level for a common indoor ducted type. It has improved installation flexibility that can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, depending on the AC application and requirement of the users – a first in the Philippines.

Related to this, Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation shared that it has been exporting nanoe™ X-equipped Window-type Inverter Air Conditioners in Hong Kong and Taiwan. It is also in Hong Kong (Shokukanken, Inc.) where an inhibition test featuring the Window-type Air Conditioner model showed that nanoe™ X has an inhibitory effect against adhered influenza virus (H1N1) over 99.9% in 2 hours.

A Better Life awaits Filipino families who choose to make the smart choice with Panasonic

 A Better Life, A Better World, Always

For the past 20 years since 1997, Panasonic has been conducting research on this technology, and has verified its effectiveness in a variety of areas, including inhibiting pathogenic microorganism (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens, breaking down PM 2.5 components that have adverse effects on the human body *².

It has also committed to pursue the potential of nanoe™ technology and verify its various effects to continuously contribute to society.

Alongside the research, Panasonic remains proactive in playing a key role in ensuring safer and healthier spaces of health and educational institutions by providing them with much-needed Panasonic air solutions such as Air Conditioners, Portable nanoe™ X Generators, and Air Purifiers all equipped with nanoe™ and nanoe™ X technology – aligned with its thrust of providing Filipinos with A Better Life, A Better World.

For more information about nanoe™, nanoe™ X technology and nanoe X  Generator Mark 2 please visit www.panasonic.com/ph/nanoe.

You may also explore our virtual showroom here.

ROIDMI, the leader of the cordless vacuum cleaner industry in China, is now in the Philippines.  ROIDMI is a part of the Xiaomi ecosystem and has over 400 technical patents and 10 design awards including iF, Red Dot and Good Design awards.

Sold in over 80 countries, ROIDMI offers quality hi-tech consumer products perfect for different home needs.

ROIDMI X30 VX Self-cleaning Cordless Vacuum and Wipe Cleaner

The ROIDMI X30 VX has a 2-in-1 vacuum and wipes cleaning function. The wipe function serves two purposes—dry mopping and wet wiping of floors. It has a 120,000 rpm digital brushless motor with a suction power of 150W while the mops rotate at 200 rpm with a wiping speed of 10m2/min.

The ROIDMI X30 VX is powered by high-capacity power lithium batteries and it can run for 80 minutes on eco mode, 35 minutes on standard mode, and 10 minutes on boost mode. The ROIDMI X30 VX also comes with a one-button press self-cleaning station for a hands-free mop cleaning and drying experience.

ROIDMI X30 Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The ROIDMI X30 Pro synchronizes vacuuming, mopping and sterilizing, because of the ZiWei Sterilization System. It has a NEX-V roller brush perfect for vacuuming floors and carpets and a magnetic water tank module that can be attached when mopping. The ZiWei Sterilization System sterilizes the floor so your home stays clean and free from viruses.

The ROIDMI X30 Pro, which has a runtime of 70 minutes, also has a LED light that illuminates when you’re cleaning dark areas and corners for full visibility.

ROIDMI X20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The ROIDMI X20 is an aesthetically-pleasing 2-in-1 function vacuum cleaner that can simultaneously vacuum and mop. It has a 120,000 rpm digital brushless motor and a runtime of 65 minutes.  It comes with a NEX-V roller brush suitable for vacuuming floors and carpets. It also has a magnetic water tank module that can be attached when mopping. It also has an LED light that illuminates when cleaning dark areas and corners for full visibility.

ROIDMI S2 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The ROIDMI S2 is a lightweight model with the main unit weighing only 1.5kg with a 270 0 handle design for easier and comfortable use. The S2 incorporates a 110,000 rpm digital brushless motor and a 130W strong suction power. It has a soft roller brush suitable for vacuuming floors and carpets. It has a magnetic water tank module that can be attached when mopping. This vacuum cleaner has a runtime of 60 minutes on eco mode, 40 minutes on standard mode and, 10 minutes on boost mode.

ROIDMI Z1 Air Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The ROIDMI Z1 Air integrates a 100,000 rpm digital brushless motor which provides 110W suction power. At 1.55kg, is lightweight so it is convenient for single-hand use. The Z1 Air has a runtime of 60 minutes on a single charge.

All the ROIDMI models mentioned above have a multi-layer air filtration system that traps the previously vacuumed dust and prevents it from being released back into the air. It also comes with a wall-mount dock which can be used for charging and storage purposes.

Also comes with supporting accessories such as the crevice tool, wide nozzle, extension hose, mattress brush among other tools to meet most home cleaning needs.

*The supporting accessories may vary depending on the product.

The ROIDMI X30 VX, X30 Pro, X20, and S2 cordless vacuum cleaners have LED display screens and all support the ROIDMI smart app connection to the mobile phone via Bluetooth.  The app connection enables you to check the main unit power, cleaning time, dust full and filter replacement reminders through the app to achieve the best cleaning experience.

Availability

All ROIDMI vacuum cleaners can be purchased at the brand’s Flagship Store in Lazada and the Official Store in Shopee Mall. For more information, you may visit their FB page - RoidmiPH.

This pandemic has brought a lot of anxieties and worries in the family about getting sick.  And why not?  We were all forced abruptly to stay at home and adapt to the new normal.  The kids are the most affected because they had to adapt to the new system of learning.  

The most affected one is my youngest who just entered Kinder or formal schooling last year.  His idea of a physical school and playground is now far-fetched.  He's at an age when he's supposed to socialize and meet other kids plus be involved in physical play. 

This is why I compensate for all their losses by being around my kids all the time, especially the little one.  I become his classmate, his playmate, his customer in his pretend-restaurant and a lot more.  Since he also gets worked up at times, he would always asks for a kiss, a hug, and a relaxing massage at night.

Massages has become our nightly routine.  I believe that a mother's touch never fails to comfort her child.  For our massages, we use IPI Aceite De Manzanilla.  IPI Aceite De Manzanilla emphasizes the power of touch in child development and provides them comfort in different unsure situations.  

• Chamomile oil is a natural antidepressant, helping babies/ children relax and go to sleep
• Helps provide relief in child body discomforts such as muscle aches, cough, cold, fever, and colic

Recently, everyone in the family had flu.  My youngest would complain of some body aches here and there.  I can tell his level of discomfort as he would wake up in the middle of the night.  My hug and massages are what comforts him.  We've established this bonding strengthened by the power of touch.  Thanks to IPI Aceite De Manzanilla, my youngest and I are very much connected.

You can apply IPI Aceite De Manzanilla on your baby’s head, chest, stomach, arms and legs in a  Massage motion depending on which discomfort the child is experiencing.

How to use:

1. Place 2-3drops of IPI Aceite De Manzanilla in your palm.  Rub both your hands until it becomes warm.

2. Gently massage it in your child’s area of discomfort like the stomach, chest, head, arms, legs, and feet.

I love that IPI Aceite De Manzanilla is available in three sizes: 25ml,50ml, and 100ml. The smallest one can be included in our travel kit, so we take our massaging just about everywhere!

IPI Aceite De Manzanilla is available in all leading drugstores, pharmacies, supermarkets, groceries, convenience stores, and sari-sari stores nationwide.  It's also on Shopee and Lazada!

So mommies, bust the myth that IPI Aceite De Manzanilla is only for colic and babies.  Learn more from their #AskDocADM series soon on their Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/IPIAceitedemanzanilla. 

Practical moms raise your baby's booties!  Woot woot!  I know how it is when you choose products for your babies!  We look not only for products that are affordable but should be of quality and true to its brand promises! I found affordability and quality in Kleenfant.

The first time I used their baby wipes, I was really impressed!  Every piece is thick, large, and strong too!  It's gentle as well to the skin as it doesn't contain any harmful ingredients that would irritate your baby's skin.

Basta Kleenfant, you're assured that it provides us with quality consumable baby products that are safe for babies, toddlers, and even us adults!  All Kleenfant products are Pediatrician and Dermatologically approved. Wipes are Made in Korea and with FDA Certification

Now, the brand many moms love including me, comes with new products!  They now have Antibacterial Laundry Wash and Extra Care Fabric Conditioner for your baby's clothes!  I can't wait to try them too!  Kaya i-add to cart ko na sila.  Let me tell you more about some Kleenfant products I'll be trying next!

Antibacterial Laundry Wash - 

Provide the MOST NATURAL and SAFEST detergent that cares for our babies . This prevents rashes and irritation to their most senstive skin. Effectively removes milk stains and dirt while providing gentleness on Mommies hands. 

Extra Care Fabric Softener -  

Kleenfant natural fabric softness and let our baby enjoy the fluffy, comfortable feeling with Kleenfant EXTRA CARE Fabric Softener. Specially made with loving NATURAL INGREDIENTS proving it SAFE and GENTLER for our little one's delicate skin.

Unscented Baby Wipes - 

Kleenfant baby wipes are made with extensive safety standards  which restricts a range of potential harmful ingredients to ensure our  wipes are gentle on your baby's delicate skin.