Finding new Melody to Filipino Christmas Traditions

Finding new Melody to Filipino Christmas Traditions

Music Icons’ Stories on the True Meaning of Sharing this Season

 

Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world. It comes with the age-old traditions, big family reunions, Kris Kringles with friends, extended shopping time for gifts, neighbourhood carols, and the nine nights of Simbang Gabi.

 

The present situation, with the pandemic and the natural calamities that have upended many lives, may have brought a feeling of uncertainty for many families. But there’s no stopping Christmas for the fun-loving and family-centered Filipinos. The indomitable spirit of the Filipino endures, and it is strongly affixed to traditional values of bayanihan and malasakit.

 

PLDT Home recently released its Christmas ad titled “Mine”, which highlights the joy of giving. It goes beyond than the mantra of ‘treating yourself’, to show that there is more satisfaction derived from treating others and sharing the spirit of the season, even more. The strong connection of PLDT Home enables Filipinos to extend help and give more hope to others through the different online platforms that are available.

 

Filipino music icons also expressed how the internet enables them to share their gifts and blessings this season of giving. National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab says that “The true meaning and joy of Christmas is sharing.” He adds, “For me, the joy of music and songs is what I can share this Christmas season.”

 

Powered by PLDT Home, sharing gifts and spending meaningful time with loved ones have become more convenient for families despite the social distance. Mr. Cayabyab notes, “With PLDT Home, we can all rediscover the joy of sharing this Christmas.”

 

Mr. Ryan Cayabyab: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIm0hm8HcDC/

 

For Asia’s songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, what’s important is the happiness of her loved ones at home. She shares, “Nakakamiss din ang mamili ng pangregalo at panghanda para sa pasko. Bagamat iniisip ko din maging praktikal muna at magtipid bilang hindi natin alam hanggang kalian pa ito. Pero kasi tayong mga Pinoy kahit mahirap ang buhay, we are still able to celebrate Christmas. Bilang nanay gusto ko lang naman ay maging happy ang anak ko. Dahil ang pasko ay para naman talaga sa kanya.”

 

Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid: https://www.instagram.com/p/CI7cYuYAwdI/

 

An artist and a father to three children, Franco Laurel says, “We are grateful this year that we are all together and safe at home.” He adds that for the family’s safety, their reunions and get-together with loved ones are now done virtually. He shares, “The great thing about doing all the Christmas parties virtual at home is the super high speed and reliable PLDT Home Fibr connection. Now it covers our whole house with fast internet connection.”

 

Mr. Franco Laurel: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJGOKe2FzoG/?igshid=1o09npwe74m74

 

The true meaning of the season and its source of joy comes from caring for others and keeping the family together at home. This Christmas, it is time to rediscover the gift of sharing and re-establish the strong connections, not only to our family, but equally so, to the community.       

 

To watch the PLDT Home “Mine” video, visit this link.

Exclusive Gift of Health and Convenience with Free Konsulta MD from Globe At Home this Holiday season

 

Konsulta MD lets you avail of 24/7 telehealth services from skilled and licensed Filipino doctors.

 

If there is a common wish that most Filipinos have this Christmas more than anything, it is for their families to stay healthy and safe as the threat of the pandemic continues to loom in the country.

 

Fortunately, today’s advanced technology already allows for video or voice consultations, which saves the patient from the hassle and worry of going to the hospital without compromising their health. Now, you can also have this gift of health and convenience with your family courtesy of Globe At Home Unli Plans! Konsulta MD is a telehealth membership service that lets you avail of 24/7 services from skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who can provide safe medical assessment and advice on basic healthcare and proper medication.

 

All existing Globe At Home Postpaid customers will get this gift starting December 21, 2020. After receiving the text notification that your Konsulta MD access is already activated, just download the app [bit.ly/KonsultaMDApp] and register to start availing of the free online consultation.

 

With the free 6 months access to Konsulta MD family plan, you and your family can enjoy the following benefits for free and save up to Php 1,000:

 

●       UNLIMITED voice consult

●       2 video consults

●       e-Prescription

●       e-Laboratory request

●       e-Medical certificate

●       Access to partner benefits

●       5 members

 

Get this amazing freebie now when you apply for Globe At Home Unli Plans 1899 to 2899 with speeds of up to 30 mbps and 100 mbps respectively! For consultations or inquiries, you may call 7798-8000 or download the KonsultaMD app for free on the Play Store and App Store.

 

Know more about what Globe At Home UNLI Plan best fits your connectivity and lifestyle needs this season by visiting the Globe At Home Online Shop here [https://shop.globe.com.ph/broadband-plans].

P&G continues to be a force for good for communities this Christmas

 

P&G continues to be a force for good for communities this Christmas

 

MANILA PHILIPPINES – Procter & Gamble Philippines (P&G) is bringing comforts of home to communities by donating hygiene kits and products to thousands of families affected by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. The leading health and hygiene products manufacturer partnered with the Philippine Red Cross, World Vision Philippines, and the local governments of Marikina, Cabuyao and Taguig to bring relief to communities for Christmas.

 

“P&G has always believed in becoming a force for good and growth for the country, and this is especially true during the holiday season and after what the Philippines and the world have been through. For P&G, our hygiene brands are our main contribution to sharing comforts and experience of home to Filipino families this Christmas,” says Raffy Fajardo, President and General Manager of P&G Philippines.

 

P&G and its partners donated products to communities in Albay, Catanduanes, Cagayan, Isabela, and the cities of Marikina, Cabuyao, and Taguig. Philippine Red Cross will distribute 4,000 hygiene packs for families in Cagayan and Isabela, while World Vision hygiene gift packs will reach over 3,000 families in Albay and Catanduanes.

 

On top of providing relief for affected communities, P&G continues to extend this care for its employees, the company’s number one priority, amid the difficult times. The company launched the Alagang P&G program, which aims to care for its workforce. On top of ensuring their health and safety with various benefits, P&G’s Vibrant Living wellness program was redesigned to champion the new work-from-home lifestyle in the better normal. The program introduced online classes and programs on fitness, mental health, and even spiritual recollections.

 

For frontliners, P&G repurposed its manufacturing operations in Cabuyao, Laguna to fulfill its pledge with the DOH and partner health institutions to produce one million medical-grade face masks, which has now been doubled to benefit more medical frontliners who continue to need PPEs. The Safeguarding the Front-liners program gave hygiene kits to over 15,000 frontliners and 5,000 PPE suits to COVID-19 hospitals in Metro Manila and Laguna at the beginning of ECQ in March.

 

P&G also collaborated with the Department of Health (DOH) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch a nationwide education campaign for better health habits called BIDA Solusyon sa COVID-19 which has also won P&G three special awards from PANAta Awards by the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA).

 

“Even before the pandemic, P&G has always been guided by our core principles of caring for our employees as our number one priority, serving our consumers with our trusted and essential health and hygiene brands and stepping up for communities in need. This is something we have strongly committed to and we will continue to do in the coming new year as a force for good and a force for growth for the country,” says Raffy.

Stream  Your Favorite Shows and Movies This Christmas Best with Globe At Home’s Fast, UNLI Fiber Plans for the Whole Family!
 

This year’s Christmas is definitely unique from what we are often used to and that’s okay as  long as we are spending it with the ones we love and care about. With the help of the internet, we can still continue the family bonding at home through various activities like cooking the Noche Buena feast together, wrapping gifts, decorating the house, and watching classic holiday flicks over snacks and drinks.

 

For a seamless and worry-free viewing experience, Globe At Home Unli Plans is the perfect partner this Christmas (and beyond!). Choose from UNLI Plans available starting from Plan 1699 with speeds up toq2 20 mbps, Plan 1899 up to 30 Mbps, Plan 2499 up to 50 Mbps, and Plan 2899 up to 100 Mbps for FAST UNLI FIBER home internet connection.

 

These plans also come with amazing freebies that give you access to world-class entertainment! With the UNLI Plan 2899, the family can enjoy 3 months of subscription to leading entertainment platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go, and Viu Premium to binge-watch timeless Christmas films and personal favorites. Now that work and school are off for the holidays, movie and series marathons are definitely on! 

With Amazon Prime Video, you’ll never run out of content to watch. From critically acclaimed and award-winning Amazon Originals to kids' content, there’s surely something for everyone to enjoy just like the new series, The Pack, which is perfect for family viewing! Watch adorable dogs and pups with their humans as they embark on a challenging adventure across the globe. Who doesn’t like dogs, anyway?

 

HBO GO, on the other hand, lets you stream new releases the same time as the US, on live TV or on-demand. It also lets you access six live TV channels of HBO, HBO Hits, HBO Family, HBO Signature, Cinemax, and Red by HBO. For this season, follow an endearing holiday tale of a troubled Christmas store elf in Last Christmas starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding.

 

Finally, get a dose of your favorite KDramas and other Asian content with Viu Premium! Watch True Beauty on-demand and satisfy your K-drama cravings with series, variety shows, movies and more!

The UNLI Plan 2899 also comes with a free 6 months subscription to Konsulta MD, giving your family the gift of health this Christmas.  This lets you avail of 24/7 services from skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who can provide safe medical assessment and advice on basic healthcare and proper medication.

 

As a simple way of giving back to its subscribers, Globe At Home brings you a special 12 Treats of Christmas Promo where you can win amazing prizes and freebies! Just download the Globe At Home app on the App Store or Google Play Store to know more!

 

Know more about what Globe At Home UNLI Plan best fits your connectivity and lifestyle needs this season by visiting the Globe At Home Online Shop here. #Recreate the #HolidaysRightAtHome

Celebrate the Season of Giving with Huggies, Anne Curtis, And Baby Dahlia; Help Them Raise 1,000 Gift Pack Donations This Christmas

Celebrate the Season of Giving with Huggies, Anne Curtis, And Baby Dahlia; Help Them Raise 1,000 Gift Pack Donations This Christmas

 

MANILA, Philippines, 23 December 2020 – Christmas is the perfect time for surprises and gifts. This time around, Kimberly-Clark’s Huggies® brand comes with both as it welcomed actress and first-time mom Anne Curtis and her daughter Dahlia as their newest endorsers. Alongside the announcement was the introduction of a special holiday gift pack aimed to help moms and babies in need.

 

Introduced via Facebook Live hosted by Patty Laurel-Filart, Huggies revealed Anne and Dahlia as moms’ Secret sANNEta and Dahlia ReinDEAR this Christmas season; bringing with them a specially curated Secret sANNEta gift pack as part of its ongoing Buy 1, Get 1, Give 1 promo.

 

Starting December 20, every purchase of one (1) case of Huggies Dry Pants comes bundled with one (1) Secret sANNEta gift pack that contains baby care essentials such as one (1) pack of comfortable Huggies Dry Pants, one (1) pack of skin-loving Huggies wipes, two (2) packs of Kleenex Facial Tissues, one (1) roll of Kleenex bathroom tissue, and one (1) Hugsy teddy bear.  

 

With every purchase of this bundle, Huggies and Anne will match and donate the same amount of Secret sANNEta gift pack to Dream Machine, who will then distribute it to families in need from their partner hospitals. A total of 1,000 gift packs will be up for sale. This offer is available exclusively on Lazada until January 15, 2021 or until supplies last.

 

As we continue to face the challenges of the pandemic, all the more people will need basic childcare supplies, and what better way than Huggies to collaborate with Dream Machine, a platform founded by Anne that stands both as a voice against dream shaming and as an enabler to make dreams come true. One of Dream Machine’s advocacies is the youth, and with this, Huggies is extending its efforts to provide comfort and care to moms and their babies, especially to those who need it the most.

 

“I’m so delighted to be moms’ Secret sANNEta this Christmas season,” shares Anne. “My Dahlia reinDEAR has been a Huggies user even before we were welcomed in the family, so we feel so grateful to be a part of this special Buy 1, Get 1, Give 1 promo. I hope everyone is as supportive to reach our 1,000-donation goal for Dream Machine’s partner hospitals.”

 

“Huggies continues to put forward its goal of being the parenting partner, adds Brian Duruin, Head of Marketing, Kimberly-Clark Philippines, Inc. “We should all uplift each other as we remain hopeful for the coming year.”

 

Since the start of the year, Huggies has also donated over 100,000 newborn diaper packs to children’s hospitals and maternity wards. They also launched the Huggies Club: Facebook Live, a five-week online forum series that aimed to guide and provide moms the reliable support system they need by connecting them to other moms and healthcare professionals to tackle relevant parenting topics and advice.

 

Now, with the Secret sANNEta gift pack, Huggies affirms its role and commitment to being your trusted parenthood partner for generations to come.

 

To purchase the Secret sANNEta gift pack, head to Huggies LazMall now. For the latest news and updates, follow the Huggies PH Facebook page or visit huggies.com.ph. Join the Huggies Club for free and get access to more parenting tips, as well as exclusive perks and deals!

Jollibee celebrates with its 1M users on the Jollibee Deliver App via exclusive discounts and promos!

Joy, delivered: Jollibee App gets over 1M downloads!

 

Jollibee is definitely bringing Joy online through the Jollibee App, with its easy-to-use and convenient features that makes ordering your favorite meals a breeze. In just a few months since the Jollibee App was launched last September 2020, the mobile app has quickly racked up to 1 million downloads to date!

 

To thank its loyal patrons and as a special holiday perk, Jollibee is extending its app-exclusive promo that gives customers P50 off for every P500 worth of purchase and P100 off for a minimum order of P1,000 for delivery orders. This special treat is available on the Jollibee App until December 31, 2020. Whether it’s to satisfy that craving for a Jollibee Super Meal, Jolly Spaghetti Pan, or for some mealtime family bonding over a Chickenjoy bucket, Jollibee lovers have more reasons to have their langhap-sarap favorites delivered!

 

Ordering through the Jollibee App is not only rewarding, but also convenient and easy to use with its user-friendly design and interface. Once downloaded, customers can create an account and save their delivery address and contact number for future orders. There’s also a store locator feature to help them find the branch that is nearest to their location.

 

Payment is also simple and can be done in a few easy steps. Customers can opt to pay cash when their delivery arrives or choose online payment via the PesoPay Portal. The app even allows them to claim discounts for PWDs and senior citizens for every order.

 

With the all-new Jollibee delivery app bringing joy to its 1M users, many netizens flocked to social media to voice out their support and appreciation.

 

One of the users, Butch Afante, expressed his admiration for the app’s ability to customize orders. “Astig talaga ng Jollibee App! Pwede i-customize yung order! Tapos may Senior discount din! Galing!”

 

Be one of the many satisfied customers who got to enjoy safe and hassle-free langhap-sarap goodness delivered right to your home! Experience the joy and ease of having your Jollibee favorites anytime you want by using the Jollibee App and avail its app-exclusive promos with just a few taps. Download the new Jollibee App now!

 

 

Holidays @ Home: Globe At Home Brings the Christmas We Love With a Digital  Paskuhan

 

If you’re looking for ideas on how you can recreate your holidays at home, Globe At Home will hold a digital  Paskuhan @ Home for the whole month of December featuring interactive rooms, online games and LIVE events that will surely amp up your holiday cheer. Subscribers can recreate holiday traditions at home with the World @ Home Digital Platform at: www.globeworldathome.com.

 

Live Christmas show with Globe At Home ambassadors. Join the Arellanos live on Dec 19 on the Globe At Home facebook page and Learn how to spruce up the dining table with a fancy yet easy table set-up lesson from design guru Elle Uy.  Be  inspired as Richard and Ashley Yap give you DIY holiday food ideas that the whole family will enjoy. Celebrity entrepreneur Neri Miranda will also guide online negosyantes on how to maximize their online business this Christmas and beyond.

 

There will also be a Christmas Bazaar on the World @ Home Digital Platform from December 11 to 31 in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions where you can learn easy to prepare, tasty recipes to add to your Noche Buena feast.

 

Have (virtual) fun with friends. Christmas parties are a no-go for this year but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with your barkada this season. Aside from e-numans, you can also team up with your friends in two holiday-themed virtual escape room games courtesy of Mystery Manila from December 13 to 20 or hold an online karaoke party using the WeSing app! Get the chance to win a Bluetooth microphone if you post your karaoke video on social media with the hashtag #GlobePaskuhanAtHome from December 18 to 31.

 

Meet the stars. Know how the Arellanos and your other favorite celebrities are recreating their Christmas at home at Globe At Home’s all-star live show on December 19.

 

And just in time for the much-awaited 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on Upstream and GMovies, catch the stars of this year’s entries as they answer your questions exclusively on the virtual platform on December 18, 23, and 27.

 

Let out your inner child. Kids and kids at heart will surely be delighted to meet Mickey, Minnie, and other special friends from Disney on December 27. You can also get access to the exclusive Globe At Home Disney Christmas e-card from December 17 to 31 via the virtual platform, and send it to your loved ones wherever they are in the world.

 

Enjoy the gift of music. Usher in the Christmas spirit as you listen to classic carols at the Christmas Caroling Live happening from December 21 to 28, MWF at 7PM. And just in case you’re missing the usual flurry of gigs during this season, Globe will also hold the Holi-Jams year-ender concert on the World @ Home Digital Platform featuring December Avenue and up-and-coming local acts like Wonggoys, The Dukes, and LaLuna at Concert on December 20.

 

Experience #GlobePaskuhanAtHome platform best with Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi 999 and Postpaid Unli Plans and recreate the #ChristmasWeLove even at home!

 

To register and experience the World Right at Home, log on to glbe.co/worldathome-register.

 

Enjoy a safe and meaningful gift-giving this Christmas with Jollibee’s Jolly e-Gifts.

Share the joy this Christmas season through Jollibee's Jolly e-gifts

The holidays are here once again. Parols and other Christmas decors are all lit up, and yuletide carols fill the breezy air. And while the holidays may not exactly be how we celebrate it traditionally, we can still show our  love to our  families and friends through a unique kind of meaningful gift-giving.

Great news as Jollibee now gives customers the option to share exciting presents that will surely fill tummies with joy with its new Jolly e-Gifts.

Perfect for the Christmas season, customers can send Jolly e-Gifts to their loved ones starting this December, so they can share the joy of Jollibee in their holiday feasts. Customers can access this through the Jollibee website or the Facebook Messenger chatbot. The Jolly e-gifts can be purchased in the form of e-Gift Certificates or as e-Product Vouchers, which are available in specific denominations and featured products.

To make gifting even more convenient and to enable others to spread more joy, Jolly e-Gifts gives customers the option to send to multiple recipients! These can be paid through a wide array of cashless options. For the Jolly e-Gift Certificates, customers can pay exclusively using their credit card, and for the Jolly e-Product Vouchers, they can settle via their credit card, as well as PayMaya, GCash, and GrabPay. The Jolly e-Product Vouchers can be collected by the recipient through email or SMS.

The exciting Jolly e-Gifts can be redeemed in Jollibee’s various distribution channels, whether it dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru. Customers can make use of the e-Product Vouchers for a span of sixty (60) days, while e-Gift Certificates can be enjoyed without expiry.  With these two jolly gifts at hand, families and friends can enjoy presents that are contactless and safe.

Make Jollibee a part of your holiday celebrations by sharing the Jolly e-Gifts with your loved ones. Head over to the Jollibee corporate website or message the Facebook Messenger chatbot to avail of the exciting Jolly e-Gifts.

Shoppers Embrace Digital Payments on 12.12, with ShopeePay Transactions Increasing 50 times in the First Hour

 

Shoppers Embrace Digital Payments on 12.12, with ShopeePay Transactions Increasing 50 times in the First Hour

Adoption surges in North and South Luzon as ShopeePay
provides shoppers across the Philippines with easy access to digital payments

MANILA, DECEMBER 18, 2020 - ShopeePay, an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services, saw more consumers adopt digital payments at the recent Shopee 12.12. It was highlighted by a 50 times increase in ShopeePay transactions in the first hour of December 12 compared to an average day, as people turned to digital payments for their convenience and ease of use.

 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “I am happy to see more people enjoy greater convenience and rewards with ShopeePay at the Shopee 12.12. Our integrated mobile wallet allowed users to check out purchases more quickly and securely while also accessing exclusive deals. It’s heartening to see more people using digital payments as their preferred payment method. It is a positive trend as digital payments become increasingly important in driving digital inclusion and the acceleration of our region’s digital economy.”

 

Rising confidence in digital payments in the Philippines

 

Filipinos used ShopeePay to discover exclusive deals, earn rewards, and complete orders at the Shopee 12.12. The most popular categories checked out using ShopeePay were Home & Living, Health & Personal Care, and Women’s Apparel, showing that people are now more comfortable using digital payments for various essential and lifestyle needs.

 

Key trends for the use of ShopeePay on December 12 included:

 

●       Growing digital adoption in cities: North and South Luzon saw the most significant uplift in ShopeePay transactions on Shopee than an average day, showing that ShopeePay offers users easier access to digital payments.

●       ShopeePay adoption increases across different generations: Millennials aged 18 to 34 continued using ShopeePay to conveniently shop for various needs such as kitchen essentials, mobile accessories, and makeup. Gen X users above 50 also saw a surge in adoption, with orders paid via ShopeePay increasing 24 times from an average day.

 

Yu closed, “As users become more accustomed to digital payments, we are committed to further growing our ecosystem of partner merchants so all users benefit from the convenience both online and offline, while businesses enjoy better growth in the future.”

Share the Love, Spread the Cheer this Christmas with Red Ribbon’s Holiday Specials

 

Share the Love, Spread the Cheer this Christmas with Red Ribbon’s Holiday Specials

While this year’s Christmas is like no other, the season’s message and meaning remind us that despite the year’s challenges, there have been a few important things such as love and sharing that uplifted the spirit and have helped us get through this unprecedented crisis. To continue sharing that love and paying the kindness forward are among the best ways we can meaningfully celebrate this Christmas.

Red Ribbon helps us do just that—to Share the Love & Spread the Cheer through Red Ribbon’s Holiday Specials! Watch this heartwarming video from Red Ribbon to find out more.

Christmas simply won’t be Christmas without the Red Ribbon staples and favorites that are perfect as gifts or centerpieces to complete your celebrations with loved ones this holiday season. To make these extra delightful, Red Ribbon’s boxes and pastry packs now come in elegant Holiday-themed designs - gift-ready for this season of giving!

Bring to the Christmas table a surprise that your lolo and lola will surely love by giving them delectable Red Ribbon cakes as part of your Christmas feast.

There’s  Black Forest Cake that comes with irresistible layers of moist and luscious chocolate fudge cake, cherry-creamy filling, covered in fluffy cream and chocolate shavings, topped with Maraschino cherries, the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast.

There’s also Chocolate Dedication Cake with rich chocolate chiffon, fudgy chocolate icing and filling, and topped with colorful candies ideal for sharing. Each one can be personalized with your own heartfelt message to your loved ones and topped with festive Holiday Theme Toppers!

Your friends and loved ones are also sure to appreciate the Assorted Ensaimada 5-pc Pack or the Holidozen Box, both of which come with a mix of Cheesy Ensaimada and the improved Ube-Cheesy Ensaimada.

Order in advance and pick-up these wonderful Holiday Specials through Red Ribbon’s Call & Pick Up service and enjoy 5% OFF from Dec 3-31, 2020. You can also avoid the rush crowds and avail of delivery-exclusive promotions when you order through Red Ribbon’s #87777 Hotline, by chatting with RIA (m.me/redribbonbakeshop), or by ordering through the GrabFood, Foodpanda, and Lalafood apps. Delivery promotions are available from Dec 1-17, 26-29, 2020.

So, this Christmas, to all the ones whom you hold dear, share the love and spread the cheer with Red Ribbon Holiday Specials!