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Travel

Bohol Celebrates the Annual Ubi Festival

The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauds the Provincial Government of Bohol’s efforts in setting up this year’s annual Ubi Festival under the new normal.  Running until February 24, the festival, which has been celebrated since year 2000, is proof of the Boholanos’ love for Ubi or purple yam. The root crop was revered as a “savior …

Events

Shopee’s #TatakPinoy Virtual Trade Fair Launches to Support Filipino Businesses

The trade fair, which runs this February 19-21, is part of Shopee and DTI’s joint efforts to promote and support local businesses Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches #TatakPinoy, a virtual trade fair geared towards supporting homegrown Filipino brands and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Shopee consistently advocates for …

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Kilo-kilometrong Pa-Promo with Grab Philippines and Sarah Geronimo

Grab, the Philippines’ leading super app is excited to announce that it will be working with one of the Philippines’ most popular and influential celebrities, Sarah Geronimo – as its brand ambassador.  Known for her strong sense of practicality, Sarah and Grab Philippines will work on a series of campaigns and initiatives to delight and …

Stories

More Reasons to Shop with the Shopee Loyalty Program

Users can experience a new level of value and engagement via Shopee Loyalty, with rewards including vouchers and exclusive deals to be unlocked every month. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is officially launching Shopee Loyalty, a brand new in-app program that delivers a more rewarding shopping experience for users.  With …

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Stories

Love! Love! Love!: Shopee’s Live Dating Show with Kris Aquino

Valentine’s Date / Looking for new love or need love advice? Let the Queen of all Media and Shopee brand ambassador Kris Aquino help you!  Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, invites all Filipinos to join its in-app Valentine’s Day festivities starting today until February 14. Are you ready to find the …

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Create EPIC IG-worthy contents with the SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 5G and Galaxy S21+ 5G

Many things have changed during the new normal but what stayed the same is the desire to connect and share online. People spend more time on social media – from enticing cooking videos to short and hilarious skits. Samsung can help more Filipinos become content creators with the newly-launched Galaxy S21 and S21+ 5G, which …

Stories

Asia Young Designer Awards 2020 (AYDA2020) Highlights Practical and Socially-Conscious Design Solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic did not prove to be a barrier to excellence in this year’s submissions to the Asia Young Designer Awards 2020 (AYDA2020) competition.  If anything, it may have even helped the students in coming up with innovative and empathic designs. The theme for this year is FORWARD: HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN.  It reflects the need for designers …

Business

6 Fast and Convenient Ways of Paying BIR Taxes

Skip the long lines and throw those tax forms when filing and paying your taxes.  The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) new electronic payment system accepts tax returns’ online filing and payment.   You can pay your tax due through any of the Authorized Agent Banks’ (AABs) internet banking system and other payment centers authorized …

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When Flood Happens / Flood-Proof your Homes with These 5 DIY Tips

The Philippines experiences one of the strongest monsoon seasons all over the world. When worse comes to worst, strong rains and super typhoons hit the country and cause damage to our livelihood. This setting is no news for Filipinos. As this happens annually, you should know the best maintenance for your home when flood happens. …

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V-Day Gift Suggestions for Yourself (and your single-friends, too)

Single? Pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day with these self-care products. Practice self-love by indulging in a little retail therapy with Shopee’s Valentine’s Day Sale! Who says you need a significant other to enjoy Valentine’s Day? What used to be an occasion meant only for couples is now a celebration for all kinds of love—including self-love. …