We already know how easy it is to send money online—all it takes is a few taps on your phone and you’re done. Convenient and ideal, right? Yes, but only if you’re sending money to someone with the same bank account or e-wallet as yours or else you need to pay extra fees. That’s not very practical so we’ve got a solution for you. Did you know that ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, actually lets you send money to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for free? Yes, no hidden fees because we want to enable all Filipinos to fully enjoy the benefits of sending money online.

It’s inconvenient to create and maintain multiple apps just to avoid additional transaction fees. To minimize the hassle, all you need is ShopeePay, which is part of the Shopee app—simply activate and verify your ShopeePay account. With ShopeePay, enjoy free and instant bank transfers with 40+ banks and e-wallet partners, including the country’s major banks like BDO, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Metrobank, Security Bank, UnionBank, and more. With this integrated service, you no longer need to jump from one app to another to make your fund transfers.

Watch the video below to know how to send money for free with ShopeePay.

On top of convenience, ShopeePay also makes sending money more fun and exciting through promos where you can qualify to win rewards and cash prizes. Get the chance to be a ShopeePay Milyonaryo—register at this link, send at least P50 to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user for a chance to play and win up to P1,000,000 on Shopee Live. In addition, be sure to check in during ShopeePay Happy Hour so you can win up to 100 coins daily when you send at least P50 to any Shopee user.

Activate ShopeePay now and start enjoying its benefits. To learn more about ShopeePay, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

Watsons Sustainable Choices has launched an unprecedented collaboration with Plastic Bank, which is expected to further boost the retailer’s efforts to DO GOOD for the environment.

To date, Watsons’ collaboration with Plastic Bank, which was established in 2021, has resulted in 16,700 kilograms (estimated as 833,000 bottles) of ocean-bound plastics collected and the lives of 163 collectors and their families improved.

Shop for Sustainable Choices products at Watsons and be part of this noble effort to help save the world’s oceans.

There are almost 1,200 Sustainable Choices SKUs now available at Watsons Philippines stores and online channels to help provide customers with better options, including Clean Beauty, the use of Better Ingredients, Better Packaging and Refills. This initiative is part of Watsons’ long-term commitment to protecting the environment anchored on four pillars—Community, People, Customers and Planet.

“Every purchase of a #SustainableChoices product supports the fight against plastic waste while improving the lives of collectors in vulnerable coastal communities, in collaboration with Plastic Bank. We hope that by making it much easier for customers to choose wisely, more people will be motivated to do the right thing, for themselves and for everyone else on the planet. Customers are now very much aware of the impact their choices have on the environment and society as we at Watsons continue to increase our efforts to lessen the impact of our business on the planet. Along with our supplier-partners, this is a three-way partnership toward sustainability,” said Viki Encarnacion, PR & Sustainability Director of Watsons Philippines.

Plastic Bank works around the world to keep plastic out of oceans while building ethical recycling ecosystems for coastal communities. Plastic Bank has established over 65 collection centers comprising 1,990 members across Metro Manila, Naga and General Trias.

“Watsons continues to DO GOOD NOW with its partners because we believe that saving the planet is a shared responsibility. Plastic, for instance, is considered a waste and in the health, wellness and beauty industry, we have a lot of that. The mission of Plastic Bank is aligned with our promise to help preserve and protect the environment,” said Encarnacion.

To shop Watsons Sustainable Choices products, visit https://interactive.watsons.com.ph/sustainablechoices.

All year round, Home Credit – the country’s leading buy now, pay later company and digital service provider – has been with you as a trusted partner providing various financial assistance from home appliance purchases, to your needed cash loans, convenient bills payment and the budget for your shopping needs. This Christmas season is no exception, and they’re making it more special with exclusive deals and promos to give back to their loyal customers. 

With Paskong PaskHOME: Ka-Partner sa Saya, they’ll be giving away hundreds of prizes and exciting surprises. Just simply use your favorite Home Credit products and services and join fun activities lined up just for you! At Home Credit, your Christmas celebration is sure to be merry, meaningful, and filled with rewards – a fitting way to cap off the year and the holiday season!

Make your Christmas wishlist come true

Upon receiving your Christmas bonus, you’re probably thinking of getting yourself or a loved one a new gadget or appliance. Well, you’re in for a treat because with Pamasko Loan-Away Giveaway, for every Home Credit loan purchase of at least Php 15,000 gives you a raffle entry for a chance to have your loans waived. It’s the perfect Christmas present for the 80 winners that they will select, and you can be one of them!

Gear up for the holiday season

If you need to fund your Christmas Negosyo or cover holiday expenses to make this season more memorable for you and your family, taking out a cash loan sounds like a good idea. Get your Home Credit cash loan offer so you can join Dagdag CashSayahan Holiday Raffle that gives you a chance to win a Negosyo Package of up to P100,000 or have your loans waived– either 1 month installment or full! Don’t you just love that?

‘Tis the season to buy now, pay later

Make the most out of this season with Home Credit’s latest buy now pay later product Qwarta, offered to customers who will avail of a Home Credit installment plan for any gadget or appliance purchase. Aside from your loan, you can also enjoy instant Qwarta approval of up to 10,000 spending limit! Beat the holiday rush by using their QR payment, e-load or e-bills payment services and be one of the weekly winners with rebates ranging from Php 300, Php 500 and up to Php 2,000. Each transaction is worth 1 (one) raffle entry so use as many transactions as you want for more chances of winning. Enjoy the holidays and have a Merry Qwarta Xmas!  

Shop all you want!

Here’s a special treat when you go on a shopping spree this 12.12 or Christmas sale with your Home Credit Card! Get as many as 5 raffle entries per transaction in the SikSIX Rebates Raffle Promo for a chance to get up to Php 5,000 rebates in the weekly draws and Php 50,000 rebates in the grand draw. All you have to do is use your Home Credit Card for your daily spending needs – be it for grocery shopping, paying your bills, or even buying mobile load in the My Home Credit App.

Head on to your nearest SM Cyberzone and visit Home Credit’s Holiday Caravan booths. Check out their latest products and services and apply for a loan when you purchase your favorite gadgets and tech accessories from leading brands like Rulls, Fonestyle, Silicon Valley, Aerophone, Technox and more. Plus get a chance to enjoy exclusive offers, freebies and win vouchers worth Php 5,000 in the weekly raffles. Hurry and make your way to the SM Cyberzone Holiday Caravan now!

Enjoy fun-filled activities!

Be part of Home Credit’s holiday gimmicks by using their Facebook frame or Facebook filter. Don’t forget to also invite your friends and family to try using it so you can share the fun of the holiday season – the Home Credit way!

Ready to see your idols? Support your favorite social media personalities and influencers as they prepare something special, in partnership with Home Credit. Watch out for that!

These are just a few of the meaningful ways Home Credit is giving back to its more than 8 million customers. To complete the experience, all these services are available in the My Home Credit App which you can download via Google Play Store. Use the app to safely and conveniently shop and do your transactions with just your mobile device.

Users can enjoy fun content from the celebrity father-and-daughter duo, free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily at Shopee’s most anticipated year-end sale 

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, closes the year with its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, the most joyful year-end celebration in the region. 12.12 is set to bring a smile to users as they shop from the widest variety of products to reward themselves and their loved ones during the happiest time of the year. Through the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, shoppers can also spread the holiday cheer to their favorite local businesses, with 2 times more items sold by local businesses this year.

Users can look forward to a delightful celebration throughout the festive season. In the past year, Shopee has brought fun to users with exciting giveaways and exclusive content, recording over 13 billion engagements and views across its social media channels. This 12.12, users can expect even more entertainment and engagement with a brand-new commercial featuring international superstar Jackie Chan and performances by popular K-Pop group Tomorrow X Together. To get into the Pinoy family spirit of the holidays, Shopee also welcomes first-ever celebrity father-and-daughter brand ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Every 12.12, Shopee comes together with our users to celebrate the milestones and achievements over the past year. This year, we would like to show our appreciation to all our users for letting us be part of their daily lives. Many more users are now using digital services, and local businesses are increasingly embracing the shift online. We are glad to have been able to adapt to their evolving needs this past year and we will continue to help more people benefit from the digital economy as we head into a new year. We look forward to celebrating the year-end with all our users as we bring smiles to one another this holiday season.”

1. Celebrating the happiest time of the year with the best deals

As shoppers hunt for the best gifts,  Shopee is thrilled to bring users the most exciting deals this 12.12. These include:

• The best promotions: Shoppers can enjoy the best deals for all their gifting needs with deals such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily.

• Big discounts: They can also get discounts up to 90% off on the biggest Shopee Mall brands: 

2. Celebrating the holidays with entertainment for the whole family

Users can also expect non-stop entertainment from today until the big finale on December 12. Highlights include:

• Fun-filled 12.12 TV Special: Filipinos can tune in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this  December 12, 10:30pm, to catch Tomorrow X Together, Korea’s hottest rising boy group, grace the stage with a very special performance. Celebrities such as Michael V, Ysabel Ortega, Kate Valdez, Rayver Cruz, Julie Ann Jose, and Andrea Torres will also join host Willie Revillame for a fun and star-studded evening. 

• Entertaining content from Shopee’s newest brand ambassadors: Fans can catch Dingdong and Zia’s festive new TV commercial, which features the beloved Pinoy Christmas tradition bunutan ng pera, on local TV networks and on Shopee’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts. Users can also check out Shopee’s YouTube and Tiktok accounts for heartwarming videos featuring Dingdong and Zia, wherein they recreate social media challenges, go shopping on Shopee, and more.

• Exciting games and contests: Users can win voucher giveaways by joining Dingdong- and Zia-themed games and contests on Shopee’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. From December 1-12, users can win a total of ₱12,000,000 in prizes from their favorite local celebrities, including Dingdong and Zia, by playing Shopee Celebrity Pamasko on the app. Users simply have to tap on the angpao to win a prize from the celebrity of the day.

3. Celebrating local businesses and culture

Local businesses represent a significant part of local culture and as the need for digitalization increases, Shopee is committed to supporting these sellers and helping them thrive:

• Shopee Celebrates Local: Shopee launches ‘Shopee Celebrates Local,’ a special contest to share and promote beloved local sellers. Users can read their stories on the #TatakPinoy page and on Shopee’s social media channels, and vote for their favorites until December 5. Winning sellers stand to win prizes they can use for their businesses, while users stand to win Shopee vouchers. Through the Tatak Pinoy page, users can also enjoy exclusive deals when supporting these sellers. 

4. Celebrating wider communities 

Through 12.12, Shopee will continue to uplift local communities through its platform. In the spirit of Christmas, Shopee launches the Frontliner Holiday Package to show gratitude for local heroes. Starting December 10, frontliners can avail of this package, which includes vouchers they can use for their holiday celebrations. 

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale. 

Download Shopee for free on App Store or Google Play Store.

It's been two years since we started our new normal quarantine lives.  Since then, we've embraced working from home, distance learning of kids, and cooking more often.  Another thing is we've joined a number of groups that awakened our planttita and pantito hearts and helped us with our home interior designing/renovating 

And admit it, you've been "budol-ed" one time or more into buying home items from one or all of these home improvement groups!  I know, because I was!  I didn't regret it because I make sure that I only buy items I really need and make sure to buy when it's on sale.  

These are the items that I recently checked and bought from Omega Houseware on Shoepe!

• Omega Houseware Robbia Rectangular Glass Food Keeper Storage airtight, and leakproof lid - is made from BPA Free, food-safe, and durable high borosilicate glass. With easy-to-close, airtight, and leakproof snap locking lid and can withstand heat up to 300°C. It's a healthy alternative to plastic food keepers and perfect for storing leftovers, meal preps, snacks, and more.  Shop HERE: Omega Houseware Robbia Rectangular Glass Food Keeper Storage

• Omega Houseware Tessa Aluminum 2-Layer Non-Stick Coating Fry Pan Induction-Safe Magnetic Steel -  ensures a convenient, fast and even heat conductivity and distribution to help you save time and energy for hassle-free cooking everyday.  Shop HERE: https://shopee.ph/Omega-Houseware-Tessa-Aluminum-2-Layer-Non-Stick-Coating-Fry-Pan

• Omega Houseware Larix 1L Round Clear Glass Pitcher - is the perfect everyday drinking Pitcher. A Clear Embossed Glass Pitcher and dishwasher safe. Shop HERE: https://shopee.ph/Omega-Houseware-Larix-1L-Round-Clear-Glass-Pitcher

Good news is Omega Houseware is up to 50% OFF at Shopee's 8.8 Mega Flash Sale!  This is what I'm talking about mamas!  Make sure to buy all your home needs during sale events such as Shopee's 8.8 Mega Flash Sale!  This is the most practical shopping tip that I always give to moms who want to make the most out of their shopping budgets.  Look for quality yet won't hurt your pockets.  Plus choose a brand that's well-known for durability and one that's value-for-money.  Check out Omega Houseware's Official Shopee Account for more home items!  Add to cart now! :)