Lives changed for the better as Smart Padala by PayMaya gave out P1 million to two lucky winners, as well as other exciting cash prizes to 69 winners in its SENDali Manalo Raffle promo.

Student, Maricar Moron and street vendor, Liza Oriel, were the lucky winners randomly chosen via raffle draw to take home the grand prize of P1 million after sending remittances through their trusted Smart Padala agents. With their prizes, Maricar plans to save funds for her tuition fee and to help support her parents, while Liza plans to expand their small business.

Both winners are long-time Smart Padala suki and have experienced SENDali remittance transactions with their trusted Smart Padala agents.

Maricar enjoys quick and hassle-free remittance transactions at her go-to Smart Padala agent.

Maricar earned a raffle entry during their routine monthly remittance transaction as they send money from their parents to their other siblings.

“Sobrang dali magpadala sa Smart Padala—pagka-send ko pa lang sa Smart Padala agent, natatanggap na ng papadalhan ko,” she said. “Masaya siya kasi sobrang dali lang magpadala.”

("It's so easy to send money via Smart Padala - whenever I send via the Smart Padala agent, my recipient immediately receives it," she said. "They are happy because it's so convenient.")

Liza, a longtime Smart Padala customer who frequently remits money to their children every other day, also cites Smart Padala’s instant remittances as the reason why they stick to it. “Mabilis lang ang pagpapadala sa Smart Padala,” she said. “Wala pang isang minuto.”

("Sending money via Smart Padala is fast. It doesn't take even a minute.")

For these two winners, receiving exciting cash prizes from Smart Padala is just as quick, easy, and rewarding as their remittance transactions – giving them a truly SENDali experience.

“At Smart Padala, our mission has always centered on making financial services most accessible, especially to those who need them most. We’re very happy that loyal customers like Maricar and Liza enjoyed a SENDali experience with us, and even won exciting cash prizes that can help them build a better future for themselves and their loved ones,” said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer for PayMaya Philippines.

Maricar and Liza are not the only winners of the SENDali Manalo Raffle Promo. 60 lucky customers won P10,000 while 9 winners took home P50,000 by just sending or receiving remittance from Smart Padala, PayMaya, or even from their loved ones abroad via Western Union at their trusted Smart Padala agent.

The SENDali Manalo Raffle Promo, which was open to all Smart Padala customers nationwide, saw millions of customers join. The mechanics were easy - all customers had to do was successfully perform a remittance of at least P500 to P2000 to earn a raffle entry, or over P2000 to earn two raffle entries.

Thanks to its instantaneous fund transfers, sending money to your family and friends is SENDali lang with Smart Padala, and now, it’s made even more rewarding with exciting promos like the SENDali Manalo Raffle Promo. Experience SENDali money transfers and go to your nearest Smart Padala agent today!

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government.  As of end-December 2021, PayMaya provides more than 44 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms.

Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 63,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "every day" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.    

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com and smartpadala.ph.

Have you ever felt that even though you had a good breakfast, had a quick workout, you still feel like a zombie during the day because you have not been able to get enough rest recently?

There is no surprise in this. While most of us have made some changes to our lifestyle to improve our overall health and wellness through different self-care routines, whether it's a new fitness routine or investing in a good skin care regimen, one of the important (but often overlooked) aspects of a healthy lifestyle is having a good time to rest.

Considering that the Philippines is ranked as the fourth most sleep deprived country in the world, with more than 80% having experienced occasional sleeplessness, there’s a big chance you’ve experienced the problems of lack of sleep – the inability to think or concentrate, feeling low and out of sorts, unable to do what you want to do, and enjoy what life has to offer. You might even find yourself a little snappy with others or being short fused. More than 50% of Filipinos sleep less than 7 hours a night, which means there’s a lot of us weighed down with not having enough Zzzs.

Sleep plays a very important role in one's health, having been involved in the healing and repairing of your heart and blood vessels, supporting physical growth and development, as well as maintaining a responsive immune system. Getting some downtime at the end of the day is an essential process for physical restoration.

That’s why taking care of your body – both physically and mentally – also means giving your body time to recharge. After a long day at work, take some time to recuperate. Exercising, eating healthy, and getting enough rest will help you keep your health in check and enjoy life more.

Along with a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle, start your day #NaturallyFeelingZzzuper with the help of a new bedtime partner — Vicks ZzzQuil Natura Sleep! This new hero of the night contains 1.6 mg melatonin per 2 servings of gummy. 1 mg melatonin when taken close to bedtime may help reduce the time to fall asleep. It also comes in gummy form in wildberry vanilla flavor that’s tasty without needing water, which means you don’t even have to get up from bed.

Get the rest you deserve and experience the wonders that the night offers. With a healthy lifestyle, proper diet, jump out of bed with the ganda ng gising feeling! #NaturallyFeelingZzzuper

To find out more about Vicks ZzzQuil Natura Sleep, visit https://www.facebook.com/ZzzQuilPH.

Vicks ZzzQuil Natura Sleep is available in Mercury Drug and Watsons.

MAHALAGANG PAALALA: ANG VICKS ZZZQUIL NATURA SLEEP AY HINDI GAMOT AT HINDI DAPAT GAMITING PANGGAMOT SA ANUMANG URI NG SAKIT.

Payday is just around the corner and that’s just about the right time to give yourself a much-needed pat on the back for a job well done. There’s nothing like de-stressing with some retail therapy too! Treat yourself this mid-March payday with deals and promos on those OPPO gadgets you’ve been eyeing at the upcoming OPPO Payday Sale, happening from March 15-17!

Giving you a midweek pick-me-up, global smart device brand OPPO will offer can’t-miss deals such as freebies, vouchers and discounts when you shop best selling gadgets like OPPO Reno5 4G, or power-packed smartphones A94 and A16 on Shopee or Lazada.

Celebrate payday on Shopee to get up to 56% off participating OPPO gadgets, and Php50 off free shipping vouchers for a minimum spend of Php500. Meanwhile, Lazada loyalists can avail up to Php2000 off their OPPO purchases, plus a Php55 free shipping voucher for a minimum spend of Php500.

Wherever you choose to check out, you can take home Php200 vouchers for every minimum spend of Php9999, free DITO sim cards for mobile phone purchases, and free G25 earphones for Reno6 buyers.

Give yourself the gift of gadgets this payday - add to cart now and kick off your shopping with OPPO!

For more updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page and official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

Many Filipino families start renting a space before moving into a more permanent address, thinking that this is the most cost-effective way. However, in many instances, investing in a home is actually more economical in the long run. Instead of having your hard-earned money going to rent, it is much better to invest in a real estate property, the value of which rises year after year as your family grows. More importantly, your home would be in your name.

“Moving to a home of your own is a big step for every family. A lot has to be considered from location to financing among others. This is why we, at RLC Residences, commit to providing home solutions that are dedicated to addressing the urgent and long-term needs of a modern Filipino family,” said RLC Residences Marketing Head Karen Cesario.

RLC Residences has rounded up a list of things to consider when making the shift from renting to moving to your own home:

1. Location

Most of the time, people rent because they want more affordable access to the city where offices, schools, malls, hospitals, and other essential establishments are located. Amid the new normal, being able to walk or bike to the places you need to go to is now also a main consideration. Most of these qualities are available on properties situated in key locations such as RLC Residences’ The Trion Towers in Taguig, The Radiance Manila Bay in Pasay, and The Magnolia Residences in Quezon City.

2. Availability

Availability of the unit is crucial for current renters, which is also an advantage RFO units offer. Once paperwork and requirements are complete, you can move in immediately and settle into your own home. So if you’re ready to shift from renting to owning your place that you want to use right away, check out available one to three-bedroom flats in The Trion Towers, studio to two-bedroom homes at The Radiance Manila Bay, and one-bedroom RFO units at The Magnolia Residences.

3. Amenities

Amenities are one of the things that hook buyers into investing in a home. And rightly so. With people spending more time at home, it’s important to be able to use the gym, the pool, or function rooms when the need arises or at the homeowners’ most convenient time. With RFO units, these amenities are ready to use upon move-in. No waiting required. Plus, there’s no need to spend more on memberships outside because you can use these amenities for a minimal fee or none at all.

For example, at The Trion Towers, you can use its 32 wellness and recreational amenities such as the outdoor and indoor pools, the kiddie play areas, gym and yoga, and pilates rooms. At The Radiance Manila Bay, its outdoor pool area is ready for you should you need to unwind, while its videoke room and private theater are bookable for some family bonding. On the other hand, The Magnolia Residences’ amenities such as lounge areas, yoga rooms, function halls, and outdoor pool and play areas are also ready to use once you move in to your home.

4. Security

Beyond the actual unit, homeowners must also think about how the property is protected. More importantly, how your family is safe and secure within the walls of your home. RLC Residences’ RFO properties, for example, have CCTV cameras installed around the premises. These are complemented with a team of security guards–on duty 24/7–who man the gates and roam the premises for maximum protection. Having a friendly and smiling face at the front desk, ready to be of assistance to homeowners, is also a big plus.

Knowing that your loved ones live in a safe neighborhood with people and technology looking out for them results in peace of mind and a sense of security.

5. Investment

Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase one can make in a lifetime. This is why it’s all the more important to find one that is worth your hard-earned money. What’s good with RFO properties is that you can literally check every inch of the unit before making the purchase, instead of basing a purchase off a model unit.

Additionally, promos and discounts are every homebuyer’s friend. For its RFO properties, RLC Residences gives a 10% discount on all units of The Trion Towers and The Magnolia Residences, while future homeowners can enjoy as much as 30% markdown on selected units in The Radiance Manila Bay.

“Moving into a home you can finally call your own after all the hustle and hard work is a milestone like no other. We are truly grateful here at RLC Residences that we get to help in realizing that dream,” shared Cesario.

For families looking for quality ready-for-occupancy homes, they may connect with a Property Specialist through bit.ly/RLCResidences_OnlineAppointment. For more info, like and follow RLC Residences on social media (facebook.com/RLCResidencesPH and Instagram.com/rlc_residences) and visit its website rlcresidences.com.

Looking forward to creating new fun moments with your family and friends this New Normal?

Don’t worry. Mang Inasal got you, fam!

With the easing of pandemic restrictions and now mindful of the safety precautions, diners of all ages are excited to do everything that they’ve missed, including get-togethers over their Ihaw-Sarap favorites – whether at home or at their favorite Mang Inasal stores.

And to make family bonding moments extra special, Mang Inasal has recently introduced another innovation in its menu. Foodies of all ages can now enjoy Mang Inasal's tender-grilled Pork BBQ with rich peanut sauce and flavorful Java rice. The meal is expected to be added to the growing list of Mang Inasal must-haves always shared with family members and friends.

“Our juicy-lock grilling process ensures that every bite of the Pork BBQ stays juicy, so we can provide customers and their families a delightful experience every time, whether it’s dine-in, take-out, or delivery,” said Mang Inasal Business Unit Head Jojo P. Subido. 

Experience Mang Inasal Pork BBQ today and make your new food adventures and bonding moments tender and unforgettable! Visit your nearest Mang Inasal branch today for dine-in or takeout. You can also celebrate your BBQ FAMoments at home, in the office, or wherever you are by simply ordering online via manginasaldelivery.com.ph, GrabFood, and foodpanda.

Get the latest updates from Mang Inasal at manginasal.com and follow Mang Inasal Philippines on social media. Show its latest digital video some love by visiting bit.ly/MangInasalPhBranches.

Want more exclusives from Mang Inasal NOW? Visit manginasal.com or follow them today on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To check out the complete list of Mang Inasal stores, simply click here.

Shopee gives you more reasons to celebrate on its first mega sale of the year with an afternoon filled with captivating performances and can’t miss prizes at the 3.15 Consumer Day TV Special this March 15, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM on GMA-7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos stand a chance to win over ₱8 million worth of prizes, ranging from cash, motorcycles, and a brand-new car. While waiting for the TV Special, you can shop your way and enjoy Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off vouchers this 3.15 Consumer Day.

Shopee will entertain and delight viewers this 3.15 Consumer Day TV Special. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect:

Over ₱8 million worth of prizes await Filipino consumers

Three lucky Shopee Shake players can win brand new motorcycles from Honda. They can get either the Supra GTR150, a speed aggressor bike that boasts performance, stability, and comfort, or the AirBlade150 which has cutting edge design and advanced features.

One lucky Shopee Shake winner will receive a brand new MG 5 Core sedan, an extraordinary British ride that is big in features and big in comfort.

You can also look forward to Shopee Milyonaryo where three lucky contestants will be playing live during the show, and one of them takes home ₱1 million in cash.

The country’s biggest celebrities and performers come together on one stage

Shopee’s Primetime Queen Marian Rivera and her husband, fellow Shopee brand ambassador Dingdong Dantes, will headline the TV special, bringing the fun alongside your favorite local stars. Tune in to see your favorites celebrities such as Pia Wurtzbach, Carla Abellana, Xian Lim, Andrea Torres, Glaiza De Castro, Victor Anastacio, Luane Dy, Juancho Trivino, Gloc-9, Rayver Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Sef Cadayona, Rita Daniela, Aegis, Kokoy De Santos, Kate Valdez, Tuesday Vargas, Pekto, and Buboy Villar.

Shopee celebrates YOU this 3.15 Consumer Day

This 3.15 Consumer Day, go all-out and maximize the irresistible discounts and promotions such as Free Shipping with ₱0 min. spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off vouchers at Shopee’s first mega sale of the year, the 3.15 Consumer Day. To keep yourself updated on all activities and deals, visit https://shopee.ph/m/consumer-day

On March 15, Shopee has irresistible hourly flash deals. Get items for as low as ₱1, exclusive branded price drops, and electronics deals. Don’t forget to set your alarm for Shopee’s rush hour deals happening throughout the day. There’s something for everyone to check out during the Big Midnight Sale at 12:00 AM until 2:00 AM, Big Morning Sale from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Big Lunchtime Sale from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Big Price Drop Sale at 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Last Chance Sale starting from 9:00 PM until 11:59 PM.

Add amazing deals to your cart and checkout with ShopeePay to get free shipping and cashback vouchers with no minimum spend! This March, enjoy 20% cashback when you scan to pay at ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Puregold, National Bookstore, The Generics Pharmacy, Browhaus, and more. On 3.15, take advantage of 50% off on load across all networks and up to 100% cashback on bills payment. Aside from big discounts, you also get a chance to win ₱100,000 when you send money to any bank or to any Shopee user via ShopeePay’s free transfers feature. If you’re a new user, you’re in luck as you’ll receive free ₱100 on your first-ever transfer (promo runs until March 17). Don’t miss out on the excitement and activate ShopeePay now!

Get up to 90% off from your favorite brands Unilever Beauty, Promil, Lanbena Philippines, Deerma, Johnson & Johnson, OPPO, Abbott, Nestle, Adidas, Havaianas, Enfagrow, and GSK. Shoppers can also look forward to exciting deals and discounts from Coocaa Home, Logitech, Dreame, Seagate, Gamextreme, EZVIZ, OPPO, FB Home Buddies, MetroSunnies, INSPI, Cetaphil, Mikana, Eurochef, Powerhouse PH, NIDO, and Huawei.

Have an even more rewarding shopping experience when you level up your Shopee Loyalty tier to Gold and Platinum so you can avail for unlimited Free Shipping vouchers. For more info, visit https://loyalty.shopee.ph/ in the Shopee app.

Looking for the best customer care on all things Shopee? For all your questions and concerns, Shopee Cares PH is here to help. Follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook, where you and the rest of the Shopee Fam can come together to find answers and get the care you deserve.

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

 Calista, the country's highly anticipated international pop (I-Pop) girl group, launches the music video for their debut single "Race Car" last March 8, 2022, at Novotel Manila Araneta City Hotel in Cubao, Quezon City.

The music video, released on YouTube, was shown today at the media launch. It features the members of Calista: Olive, Laiza, Denise, Elle, and Dain. Produced by Merlion Events Production, Inc., the music video completely captures the essence of the song. Written and composed by sought after music producer Marcus Davis, "Race Car" is all about Calista's  race to the top of the industry.

 

"These girls are on the rise and they're getting there fast. Calista promotes women empowerment and "race Car" is meant to be an anthem. It's for all girls who have a strong drive to reach the top and aren't afraid to get what they want." Calista manager Tyronne Escalante shares. "We launch the video today, very aware that it's 'International Women's Day, ' Calista represents all women that are claiming their space. They're here and they're ready to prove themselves."

Shot in the span of three days, the music video was firmed in the Asian Aerospace airplane hangar in the NAIA Complex, Pasay: I'M Hotel's rooftop bar Antidote in Makati City; and Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

Calista's Race Car music video features a helicopter and sports cars. It's a asymbol of what you can achieve if you work hard. Our production team took the song to hear and worked tirelessly for days to ensure the success of this music video. From finding the right venues to editing the video, this music video is the result of everyone's effor tand dedication," Merlion CEO Atty. Javier Flores reveals.

The press launch was hosted by DJ JhaiHo of MOR 101.9 and featured performances by Yeng Constantino, AC Bonifacio, Elmo Magalona, Andrea Brillantes, Ddarren Espanto, and Ken San Jose. The concert is produced by Merlion Events Production Inc., and directed by NIco Faustino. Soc Mina is the concert's musical director and the choreographer is dance icon Nesh Janiola. Calista is managed by Tyronne Escalante Artist management (TEAM) and produced by Merlion Events Production Inc. 

 

To know more about Calista, check out their website at calistasocials.com and follw them on Facebook (Calista PH), Instagram (@calistamusicofficial), Twitter (@calistasocials), Tiktok (@calistamusicofficial), And Youtuvbe (Calista PH)

 

JV Ejercito "The Good One," running for re-election in the Senatorial seat pushes three (3) priority programs, health care, housing, and the infrastructure. These are what JV plans to accomplish once he is elected as a senator in this coming 2022 Philippine Election.

In an interview, Sen JV casually shared what he had observed before and during the pandemic and what had happened with the activation of the Universal Health Care Act. He was a bit disappointed with the outcome of his landmark legislation that would benefit the whole Filipino people.

In this coming election, he plans to battle his way up to the senatorial seat with his three (3) priority programs, which are health care, housing and settlement, and infrastructure. JV believed with these three programs he can help the Filipino uplift their living. Thus, decongesting Metro Manila and bringing the opportunities to other parts of the Philippines.

This is a tough battle for JV Ejercito, but he plans to win it and continue what he has started. Though he's a re-electionist, he believes that his track record will speak for himself.

Filipino cuisine uses a wide range of healthy and nutritious ingredients, however most pinoy dishes use generous amounts of salt, soy sauce, fish sauce, or bagoong to achieve full flavor. In addition to this, Pinoys also love salty dipping sauces or sawsawan. Unfortunately, the flavor that brings the yum in Filipino dishes may be a key ingredient that is putting people’s heart and health at risk.

That’s because too much salt leads to excessive sodium intake, which has been linked to many illnesses such as heart diseases, stroke, and kidney diseases. In fact, Filipinos’ average salt consumption per day is 11 grams (4,263 milligrams of sodium). This is more than the recommended 5 grams of salt (or less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium) daily by the World Health Organization (WHO).

To help address the issue, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) Group recently launched its BawAsin or Bawasan ang Asin campaign, an effort that encourages consumers to reduce their sodium intake without sacrificing the deliciousness of their meals.

Less Sodium, Happier Heart

Our heart works non-stop to keep us going, so we need to take a good look at the condition of our heart and give it the attention and love it deserves. And people can start with consuming less salt in their diets.

Ajinomoto’s new BawAsin section in its official website contains less sodium hacks as well as more than 100 less sodium recipes to help Filipinos in their pursuit of keeping a healthy and hearty diet. One of the main tips suggested is to substitute 1 teaspoon of salt with the combination of ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ tablespoon of MSG. This simple step allows for reducing sodium content by up to 40% while maintaining the flavor.

“Many people remain apprehensive of reducing their salt intake because of the notion and misconception that less salt results in bland-tasting or less flavorful food. This is far from the truth,” said APC Science Communication Specialist Beatrice Menorca, RND. “Based on a study entitled ‘Determining acceptability of a less sodium recipe with umami seasoning’ participants of the study actually preferred the less sodium recipes over regular recipes. This only proves that it is possible to cook delicious food with less sodium. It’s quite easy too, as there are healthier alternatives to make food rich in flavor without adding too much salt,” Menorca said.

APC Group’s BawAsin or Bawasan ang Asin campaign was also launched in a Webinar Series that was held in partnership with the Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines. APC Group and NDAP’s Webinar Series enjoined nutrition experts and students to help spread the word about the importance of taking care of health, through healthy and nutritious food.

The first webinar entitled, ‘Invest in your health be better in 2022’, discussed how people can invest in improving their immune system by consuming healthy and nutritious food. Another webinar entitled ‘More flavor, less salt: Delicious salt reduction’ covered the effects of excessive salt intake on people’s health and how Filipinos can make food delicious with lesser salt intake.

The BawAsin or Bawasan ang Asin campaign is a reflection of the brand’s “Eat Well, Live Well” promise, which aims to help families improve their health by providing ways on how to prepare healthy and delicious meals. These initiatives are in line with the company's ultimate goal of extending the life expectancy of 1 billion people.

“It’s amazing how one simple step—reducing sodium intake—can bring about so many benefits for the heart and our overall health. We must do every little thing that would help us live a healthier lifestyle, while making sure we have delicious meals every single time,” said Roann Co, APC General Manager of Marketing and Public Relations.

For more information about the BawAsin campaign, visit ajinomoto.com.ph.