This 3.15 Consumer Day, shoppers have more reasons to celebrate with new brand ambassador and Shopee Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend,  ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces 3.15 Consumer Day, the first mega sale of the year. 3.15 Consumer Day will bring the excitement of Shopee’s year-end festivals to all users, giving them more reasons to celebrate and reward themselves as they gear up for the year ahead.

Shopee is pioneering 3.15 Consumer Day to bring more value and joy to all shoppers, who are now using e-commerce to fulfill their needs all year round. Everyone can be a part of 3.15 Consumer Day which features the widest variety of products, made better with Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend,  ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily starting March 3, kicking off the celebration with the 3.3 Consumer Day. Shopee will also launch its #ShopeeCelebratesYou campaign to bring more cheer to users across the 3.15 period. Throughout the campaign, Shopee will surprise and delight its biggest fans on social media, while users stand a chance to win big prizes by taking part in various activities and contests across Shopee’s official platforms.

Adding to the 3.15 celebrations, Shopee welcomes Filipino superstar and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera as its newest brand ambassador. Marian will star in a brand new Shopee commercial for 3.15 Consumer Day which you can watch here. She will also appear in the 3.15 TV Special happening at 5pm on Tuesday, March 15.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines said, “At Shopee, our users are at the heart of all that we do. This drives us to keep innovating, so that we can create new features, services, and campaigns that bring joy to their lives. As more people shop online and enjoy our year-end festivals, we are introducing 3.15 Consumer Day to bring the same excitement and fun to the first half of the year. We are thrilled for our first 3.15 Consumer Day and we hope to deliver even more joy to everyone.”

1. Celebrate You with bigger prizes, better deals

3.15 Consumer Day gives every shopper a reason to celebrate. Users can find everything they need with amazing deals on the Shopee app, and unlock bigger surprises on social media.

In the Philippines, users can win big at the new #ShopeeCelebratesYou campaign across Shopee’s official platforms. Shopee users stand a chance to check out their items for free when they share their shopping carts on social media, while Shopee will also surprise its biggest fans on social media. Stay tuned to Shopee’s official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages for more information and activities.

Till March 15, users can find and save more on all they need on Shopee. Highlights include:

• Special treats for Filipino shoppers: 3.15 Consumer Day will bring a smile to every user, with Free Shipping vouchers with ₱0 min. spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily till March 15. New users can enjoy a 100% off discount voucher with ₱90 min. spend at ₱90 max. discount, Free Shipping voucher with ₱0 min. spend, exclusive ₱1 Deals, or free welcome gifts from Shopee and brand partners, so they can smile even more with their first purchases on Shopee.

• Exciting deals with ShopeePay:  This March, users can enjoy 20% cashback when they scan to pay at ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Puregold, National Bookstore, The Generics Pharmacy, and more. Users can also checkout ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and redeem discounts in stores. On 3.15 Consumer Day, users can take advantage of 50% off on load across all networks and up to 100% cashback on bills payment. Users can get a chance to win ₱100,000 when they send money to any bank or to any Shopee user. With ShopeePay’s free transfers feature, users won't have to worry about any additional fees.

• More entertaining experience with new in-app game, Shopee Pets: Starting March 3, users can play the life simulation game where they can care for and raise their pets through daily activities for a chance to win Shopee Coins, ShopeePay Credits, and more!

2. Discover new brands for You on Shopee Mall

3.15 Consumer Day is the perfect time for users to discover new brands and indulge their wishlist without having to wait till the end of the year. With thousands of brands offering exclusive deals, there will be something for everyone at Shopee’s Mega Brands Sale from March 3 to 15. 

• Midnight Brand Parade and Hourly Branded Price Drops: During the first two hours of March 15, shoppers can look forward to storewide discounts from their favorite brands like Pampers, realme, OPPO, Adidas, Unilever Beauty, and Deerma. Users should also regularly check the Shopee app for Shopee Mall’s hourly price drops, where top brands will offer limited-time flash deals on their best-selling products. 

• New Shopee Mall Sampling Counter: Starting March 15, Shopee is giving consumers greater convenience and value for money to discover new brands through the new Shopee Mall Sampling Counter. Users can try sample-size products from best-selling brands like Johnson & Johnson, Uni-care, COSRX, Trizie, and AHC Philippines, and get a free voucher if they decide to purchase the regular-sized product.

• Exclusive discount brand vouchers for new buyers: Shopee also gives brand explorers more incentive to discover the wide assortment of brands under its platform. Curious consumers can look forward to welcome vouchers on their first purchase from their favorite brands on Shopee Mall.

• Brand Membership: Brand loyalists get to enjoy a more rewarding shopping experience when they sign up for the Brand Membership Program of their choice. Over 80 brands under the program will offer its members double the rewards points for purchases made on March 15.

3. Discover a new You

Beyond the amazing deals, 3.15 Consumer Day is also time for users to discover new interests, and support what matters to them. From today till March 15, users can find new ways to do their part for local businesses, and discover hidden gems on Shopee.

• Satisfy all your interests at 3.15: Users can shop for a wide variety of products catered to their interests with themed days across 3.15 Consumer Day. This includes 3.3 Consumer Day (March 3), Fashion Day (March 4), Home Appliance Day (March 5), Home & Living Day (March 6), Digital Deals Day (March 7), Beauty Day (March 9), Mobiles & Gadgets Day (March 10), Kids & Babies' Day (March 11), Sports & Motors Day (March 12), Shopee Prizes Day (March 13) and Vouchers Day (March 14).

  
  
  

• Support and empower female sellers on International Women’s Day: After unwavering support for local sellers across its year-end festivals, Shopee will continue to connect users to more local businesses, including those of strong, inspirational Filipinas. On March 8, Shopee will hold a special 3.15 Women’s Sale to celebrate women in the Philippines and spotlight inspiring stories of female sellers on its platform.

• Explore ways to improve your shopping: Shopee Cares PH is an online community that offers the best customer support for all your concerns and questions. Just follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook so you can shop and worry-free. For Shopee Fam with Gold and Platinum Shopee Loyalty Tier memberships, get ready to claim unlimited Free Shipping vouchers every month. Claim those hard-earned vouchers accessible via the Shopee Loyalty Page or the Homesquare Page so you can make the most out of your shopping this 3.15 Consumer Day.

For more information about Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day, visit https://shopee.ph/m/consumer-day

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

When I resigned from my corporate job in 2018, I took that opportunity to finally ace at my role as a stay-at-home and a more present mom.  We decided to not hire any helper anymore to make this full-time momma dream come true.  I fully embraced and enjoyed it for a while.  But as years went by, I knew I would get tired with all the chores that’s taking too much of my time. I also knew I needed help, but not by getting a kasambahay anymore, but by getting home appliances  that’s smart, highly dependable and works efficiently.

That’s when I started to invest in smart home appliances and my latest helper is a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite!

  

As a mom and homemaker, my ultimate goal is to  ensure our house is clean.  When the house is clean I have some peace of mind that there’s a level of protection from possible illnesses that’s caused by dirt or germs in the house.  That’s why, having a dependable and smart home appliance at home such as Xiaomi Robot Vacuum 2 Lite, is truly a big help to me.

Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Lite 2 full specifications:

• Product model: Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite
• Price: Php 7,999.00
• Where to buy: Xiaomi Official Lazada Store and Authorized Xiaomi Stores nationwide
• Path planning: Visual-aided Inertial Navigation
• Battery capacity: 2600mAh
• Cleaning mode: Sweep&Mop,Mop,Sweep
• Climbling ability: 20mm
• Suction power: 2200Pa
• Auto Recharge and Resume Function
• Storage: 450ml Dustbin, 270ml Water Tank
• Connection: WiFi 2.4GHz
• App: Mi Home
• Dimensions: 353 x 350 x 81 mm 

Other functions:

• Turn on/off, recharge
• Track cleaning progress
• Setting cleaning mode: max, middle, standard, quiet

 Voice Controls:

• Google Assistant
• Alexa

Accessories:

• Main brush
• side brush
• 450ml dust bin
• 270ml water tank

 Inside the box:

• Manual
• Warranty Notice
• Unit
• Dust Compartment
• Filter
• Side Brush
• Main Brush
• Brush Cover
• Brush Cleaning Tool
• Mop Pad
• Water Tank 
• Power Cable 
• Charging Dock

Overall, I am happy with the performance of the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Lite 2 because it indeed makes my momlife easier and lighter.  Sweeping and mopping takes too much of my time away from my family and also work.  But with this new smart helper, I could allot more time to what matters more.  These days, spending time with my family and pursuing and working on my dreams are some of my priorities in life.  Having a Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop Lite 2 can help make this possible!

Before sweeping, empty bin.

After sweeping, small and big dusts inside!

Before mopping, rough flooring or tiles

After mopping. Clean tiles which can even show reflection!

For more information and updates on products and promos, follow Xiaomi Philippines on Facebook.

Eating healthy is important, especially these days when we need to boost our immunity against sickness.  This is why I make sure to include vegetables in our daily dishes that the whole family will enjoy eating.  When it comes to veggies that kids surely love, it’s got to be potatoes.  I’ve collected a number of recipes using U.S. potatoes that’s perfect for starters, appetizers, main course, snack, and even as dessert. 

Today, I’m sharing with you my German Potato Salad recipe using U.S. Russet potatoes and other simple ingredients you could find at home.

You might think, why potatoes?  Did you know that potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals that help keep us stronger and healthier?

Benefits of Potatoes:

●        It's an excellent source of vitamin C

●        It's a good source of potassium (more than a banana!)

●        It's a good source of vitamin B6

●        Fat-free

●        Sodium-free

●        Cholesterol-free

●        Gluten-free

●        Only 110 calories per serving

I consider potatoes a superfood, they’re great for the body especially these times!  If it says it's an excellent source of Vitamin C, then I'm ALL IN!

German Potato Salad Recipe

German Potato Salad is a tasty and healthy starter or side dish that kids and adults would enjoy at home or during parties.  This recipe is easy to double depending on the number of people you want to serve. 

Ingredients:

●        2 large U.S. Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

●        1/2 cup mayonnaise

●        1 tablespoon mustard

●        1 teaspoon honey

●        salt and pepper to taste

●        1 teaspoon dill or onion leeks (optional)

●        2 slices ham or bacon, cooked

Preparation: 

1. Wash, peel and cube the potatoes.
2. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes then simmer until tender.
3. Cook the bacon or ham separately. Then cut in small pieces.
4. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, and honey. 
5. Add the potatoes then toss altogether.  Make sure the dressing is just enough to coat the potatoes.
6. Add the bacon or ham bits, then add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve to your family with a smile and enjoy your meal!

I love this recipe because it does not require a lot of effort to prepare and cook.  Ingredients are simple and easy to find at home.  It's also economical and best of all – healthy!  The whole family loves it and I love that I’m able to serve them nutritious dishes that they truly enjoy.

Try this healthy potato recipe for yourself!  U.S. potato products are available in supermarkets, baking supply stores, and membership shopping outlets nationwide. For more information, visit www.potatogoodness.ph  or like and follow Potatoes USA-Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

It's hard to lose someone to any sickness especially cancer.  I lost my mom to it that's why I  know how devastating that feels.  Cancer comes as a surprise and I still wish that there will be a cure for every cancer there is.  I'm glad to recently stumble upon a biopharmaceutical leader, Takeda Healthcare Philippines Inc. (“Takeda Philippines”) who has launched the “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” initiative to answer the call of the government’s National Integrated Cancer Control Act for medical stakeholders to come together and work towards a cancer-free Philippines.

The initiative is led by Takeda Philippines and is supported by various organizations including the Philippine Cancer Society, Health Futures Inc., Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, Philippine Society of Pathologists, Carewell Community Foundation and Lymphoma Philippines. “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” aims to raise awareness about lymphoma and improve access to lymphoma treatments in the Philippines by providing free testing to patients, partnering with relevant organizations and institutions, and sponsoring talks and seminars to educate the public about the disease.

What is lymphoma?

Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer in the world. According to a study by the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan), over 600,000 new cases of lymphoma were detected worldwide in 2020, making it the 11th most common cancer in the world.^[1] In the Philippines, there were over 4,000 new patients diagnosed with lymphoma, making it the among the 30 most common cancers in the country.^[2] This might seem like a small fraction of the population, but if left untreated, lymphoma can be deadly for the people who suffer from it, with nearly 300,000 deaths resulting from the disease in 2020 alone,^[3] 2,500 of which were recorded in the Philippines.^[4]

The pandemic has also put those with lymphoma at risk, as patients with the disease were identified to be more susceptible to COVID-19 according to a study published in the World Journal of Virology.^[5] And with the fear of being infected by COVID-19 still looming, it has been more difficult for people experiencing symptoms of the disease to go out and undergo testing for lymphoma.

And like any other cancer, detecting the disease in its early stages is essential, as survival rates drop from 90% to 70% in patients with advanced stages of the disease. Even then, relapse is common in advanced stages of the disease, with one-quarter to one-third of patients not achieving long-term remission with standard frontline therapy. However, detecting it is not an easy feat.

Hodgkin lymphoma shares common symptoms with other diseases such as fever, chills, night sweats, unexplained weight loss and fatigue. This, coupled with the fact that it is a relatively rare disease, makes it difficult for people to identify it in its early stages. The most telling signs are painless lumps or swelling of lymph nodes or “kulani” in the neck, armpit or groin region, but even then, the only way to get properly diagnosed is through biopsy or CD30 testing, which is not accessible to everyone. It’s also due to its rarity that there is a lack of public awareness about Hodgkin lymphoma, with treatment options and relevant information not readily available to patients.

Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma

As part of this initiative, Takeda Philippines has ongoing partnerships with several organizations to improve access to testing and raise awareness about the disease. One of its recently concluded partnerships is with the Philippine Cancer Society, where Takeda Philippines provided support to patients through free CD30 testing to help detect Hodgkin lymphoma. To date, the partnership has provided free testing to over 60 patients all over the country.

Aside from making testing more accessible, Takeda has also partnered with the Philippine College of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Philippine Society of Pathology, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion and Health Futures, Inc. for various webinars and talks on Hodgkin lymphoma for medical professionals and patients alike.

“Rare cancers like lymphoma continue to be a problem due to lack of awareness and information available to the public, which is why patients continue to search for treatment options and support in managing their disease. With the ‘Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma’ initiative, we hope to reinforce our commitment in providing access to innovative medicines to lymphoma patients and to address gaps in the areas of screening, diagnosis, treatment and patient support,” said Loreann Villanueva, Country Manager of Takeda Philippines.

Lymphoma Philippines, one of the partner organizations of Takeda Philippines, shared their support for the newly-launched initiative. “We at Lymphoma Philippines try our best to help every patient that needs support in any way we can, whether by providing information, improving access to treatment or supporting patient advocacy. By joining the ‘Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma’ initiative, we hope to make the general public more aware about lymphoma, the issues that patients face and what they can do to help,” said Jheric Delos Angeles, co-founder of Lymphoma Philippines.

Given the rarity of their condition, Hodgkin lymphoma patients may feel isolated as they are less likely to meet other people with the same form of their disease. With the “Spot Lymphoma, Stop Lymphoma” campaign, Takeda and its partners hope to raise public awareness, inform the public about treatment options and make information about the disease more readily available.

If you or someone you know has been experiencing any symptoms associated with Hodgkin lymphoma, please consult with your local oncologist or hematologist.

For more information on lymphoma and Takeda’s initiatives, visit www.takeda.com .

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.