Shopee officially launches Super Brand Day to recognise key brand partners, and provide them with exclusive marketing support to reach out to around 12 million Shopee users across the Philippines. Every installment of Super Brand Day will feature an in-app “takeover”, a revamp of the Shopee app interface to highlight one of Shopee’s leading Shopee Mall brands for 24 hours.

For its debut Super Brand Day, Shopee will be partnering with leading FMCG brand, Procter & Gamble (P&G) to bring users exclusive deals and promotions across P&G’s beauty brands.

Terence Pang, Shopee’s Chief Operating Officer said, “At Shopee, we are always looking for ways to strengthen our brand partnerships in order to give our users access to exclusive deals and campaigns from their favourite brands. Super Brand Day was launched to not only acknowledge the support we’ve had from our key brand partners, but to also provide them with increased exposure beyond our usual campaigns.  Shopee will also be providing all featured brands with exclusive marketing and operational support so that they can more effectively reach out to users across the country.”

Shopee’s debut Super Brand Day with P&G will kick off on June 25 and culminate in P&G’s exclusive 24 hour in-app takeover on 28 June. Users can look forward to daily flash deals happening two times a day, and exclusive deals and bundle promotions across P&G’s beauty brands including Olay, Safeguard, Pantene, and Head and Shoulders. As an added bonus, P&G will also be offering gifts with purchases, limited to the first few thousand orders made on P&G brands.

“Shopee’s first Super Brand Day also marks the start of our partnership with P&G, and we look forward to bringing users even more collaborations with P&G in the months ahead,” added Pang.


For more information, visit www.shopee.ph

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

As a woman, each may have a different meaning of women empowerment, right? What comes in your mind? Well, having the confidence we need is all that matters to stand who we are! With that, we know that being beautiful inside can work things out on its on way, but improving physical looks work things out in an amazing way we can!


Shopee, partnered leading beauty brands Maybelline and Palmolive, to bring together five Women’s Rights advocates in celebration of women empowerment. As part of Shopee’s Beauty Fair event, the women - 2013 Miss World, Megan Young, actress KC Concepcion, and blogger-influencers Martha Jante, Kristine Roces and Helen Payawal - each shared their personal stories on how they overcame society’s beauty standards, and to encourage Filipina women to do the same.

 Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee’s Beauty Fair is a celebration of women and their success, and we are proud to partner Maybelline and Palmolive for this event - both leading beauty brands who share the same belief that women should be celebrated as they are. Beauty Fair was conceptualised as part of Shopee’s continued commitment to empowering Filipina across the country. We hope that this serves as an inspirational platform for more women to take a step forward towards achieving their goals.”

The event featured three different talk show sessions where the five women shared personal stories on various topics, including how the media has influenced the standards of beauty, their struggles with overcoming society’s expectations of women, and how they managed to achieve success in both their careers and personal lives. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary ride to the event from Grab, the official ride sponsor, as well as a free blow-dry and hair styling session by Creations - a salon by Asia’s Top Model Judge, Lourd Ramos’ salon.

2013 Miss World Megan Young on empowerment and standing up for yourself


As a speaker at the event, Young shared about her journey to being crowned 2013 Miss World, and how the title has since placed her in a position to inspire young women around her.

“Joining Miss World 5 years ago really took me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to be more confident. After being crowned, I realised I was in a position where I had the power to influence young women, and I wanted to do my part to encourage them to stand up for themselves. I used to just shrug off people who say insensitive or hurtful comments, but now call them out and tell them they’re wrong, and I encourage all women to not be afraid to do the same,” shared Young.

 


Young’s success in her acting career is also a reflection of her commitment to empowering women, choosing only to act in powerful female roles. She currently stars in the drama,The Step Daughters, where she plays a young, fearless woman named Mayumi who changes her destiny by being tenacious and true to herself.


Maybelline’s top beauty influencers shared their stories on being confident



One of Maybelline’s top priorities is to empower women to #MakeItHappen. The brand presented top beauty influencers Martha Jante, Real Asian Beauty (Kristine Roces), and Helen on Fleek (Helen Payawal) to talk about their work as influencers and bloggers in the beauty industry. The famous influencers also shared their everyday struggles as women in their field and how they were able to overcome it with the confidence that makeup has been able to give them.

@shopee_ph beauty fair #MakeItHappen #MaybellineXShopeeBeautyFair

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Palmolive brand ambassador, KC Concepcion, on how health can empower women to be their best self


Brand ambassador for Palmolive, KC Concepcion, also shared her own story on how being healthy is as important as being true to oneself. The singer turned actress talked about numerous topics from haircare to fitness, and how her journey with maintaining her health has helped her confidence and enabled her to achieve success in both her career and personal life.


In line with the Beauty Fair event, Shopee will also be celebrating Beauty Week from June 21 to 27. Users can expect up to 95% off the health and beauty category on top of a storewide sale, exclusive deals and bundles, P199 below collections and many more. Users can look forward to massive savings on a wide variety of items including makeup, skincare, haircare and other health and personal care items.

Kumain ka na ba? Well, SM City North Edsa is there to satisfy your cravings! SM foodcourt relaunched yesterday with its new and improved food stalls, structure and interior that absolutely give you a promising time when having your meal.

More than sixty food concepts will redefine and bring more flavors, colors and fun to the local food scene.

Among the crowd's favorites that have been established since day one of the SM City North Edsa. Are the food stalls of Inihaw Express, Salo (former Seafood Grill), Gracia's Lechon (former Kusina ni Gracia), Lydia's Lechon, Kamay Kainan, Sizzling Plate, Turks, Mr.Kimbob, Panda Shabu-Shabu and Sisig Hooray!

Satisfy your cravings! How can I say no if it's a lechon? Lydia's Lechon @smfoodcourt #AweSM #SMFoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA #RediscoverYourFavorites

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Looks yummy? 😯 #KumainKaNaBa Sa @smfoodcourt lang to bes! #RediscoverYourFavorites #SMFoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA

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Fries 🍟😍 all time favorite meryenda😋 rediscover our favorite food here @smfoodcourt #AweSM #SMFoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA #KumainKaNaBa #RediscoverYourFavorites

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Satisfy your cravings! How can I say no if it's a lechon? Lydia's Lechon @smfoodcourt #AweSM #SMFoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA #RediscoverYourFavorites

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Cebu Fiesta @smfoodcourt #RediscoverYourFavorites #SMNorthEDSA #SMFoodcourt

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Bulalo Espesyal🍴ng Chef Ala Eh! @smfoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA #SMFoodcourt #RediscoverYourFavorites

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Beef Shabu-shabu and Seafood Shabu-shabu ng Panda Shabu-shabu here @smfoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA #SMFoodcourt #KumainKaNaBa #RediscoverYourFavorites

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Ito ang Chizmozza na di ko kakainisan 😉 @smfoodcourt #SMNorthEDSA #SMFoodcourt #RediscoverYourFavorites

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With the relaunched foodcourt, it featured more stalls and food concepts that will surely satisfy the taste buds of the public.Opening soon is Hachiboru, a Japanese food concept that will surely leave a special place in the hearts of the mall-goers.

The SM City North Edsa foodcourt can accommodate over 1,400 seats, making it a perfect place for you and your loved ones to celebrate any occasion.

To keep updated, you may follow their social media accounts:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/smfoodcourt
Instagram: @smfoodcourt

 
In the lead up to this month’s Orange Day Sale happening from June 13 to 15, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched its latest in-app game, Shopee Shake, with the promise of over 2.6 millions worth of Shopee Coins to be given away.  Within the first three days of its launch on 8 June, Shopee Shake recorded a total of over 100,000 users logging in to the Shopee app during the designated game timings (12 noon and 9pm daily) and shaking their phones for a chance to win Shopee Coins.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, “At Shopee, users form the core of all our strategies, features and innovations, which is why we introduced the in-app game, Shopee Shake, as a way for us to better engage our users and provide them with an exciting new way to earn rebates and other prizes. We are thankful for the overwhelming support we’ve had so far, and will continue to work on introducing even more features to enhance the overall user experience. We welcome all users to join us and participate in Shopee Shake.”

From now till 15 June, users can look forward to winning more Shopee Coins by taking part in Shopee Shake.

 

To add to the excitement, Shopee will also be holding a weeklong social media contest where users are invited to post videos of themselves doing the Shopee Shake on Facebook or Instagram. Users should include the hashtag #ShopeeShakePH to stand a chance to be one of three lucky winners to walk away with an iPhone X, Fujifilm X-T20, or Nintendo Switch.

In addition to the launch of Shopee Shake, Shopee will also be holding its monthly Orange Day Sale from June 13 to 15. Users can look forward to discounts of up to 90% off, 2 for the price of 1 deals, category collections, beat the clock vouchers and many more. As a special treat this Orange Day, users can also enjoy 24 hours of free shipping with a lowered minimum spend of just ₱250 on June 13.

What are you waiting for? Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and get ready to shake and shop this Orange Day!



For more information about the Orange Day Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/.
Download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Everyone deserves a love story, but let’s face it: dating within the LGBTQ community isn’t cakewalk. This is especially true for those just coming to terms with their sexuality and are unsure where to start. There are a few options to kick off the quest for love, from LGBTQ-friendly bars to online forums and dating apps. Still, the experience can be quite nerve-wracking without some kind of guide. In the spirit of Pride Month this June, here are five practical tips from people’s experiences to help kindle the chance for romance:






 
Know Your Comfort Level

The LGBTQ community is vast with many levels of coming out. Simple gestures such as holding hands or hugging in public may already be an issue for some, while others may avoid dating in certain places for fear of being seen by family or friends. If you are similarly on the shy side, you may feel more comfortable dating someone equally reserved. It’s understandable that courage can take time, and there’s no shame coming out step by step.



Consider Safe Spaces

The typical coffee shop or restaurant isn’t bad for a meet-up, but if you want a sure-fire, LGBTQ-friendly place in Metro Manila, here’s a few you can consider. Fred’s Revolucion is one among other establishments in Cubao Expo, Quezon City, that signed up for the Safe Space Campaign in 2013 to show commitment in the fight against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. Another is Uno Morato, a cultural hub, coffee shop, and bar along Maginhawa Street, Quezon City, where LGBTQ dates would not feel out of place. In Poblacion, Makati, Commune offers great Philippine coffee and conversation for any and all visitors. There’s plenty more places like these where you and your date can feel more secure opening up, so be sure to look up LGBTQ-friendly spaces online when planning a casual meet-up.



Build Rapport

Chances are your date is just as anxious, more so if you two are newly out and new to the dating scene. In that case, it’s ok to tell your date that you’re nervous to help lighten the mood. Break the ice further by asking basic questions about work, school, hobbies, or future plans, and don’t be afraid to talk about yourself. Being too cautious would only make you look boring, disinterested, or untrustworthy. Should you talk about politics and religion? Some advise against it, but if you’re serious about finding a long-term partner, you would want to know whether your values and principles match. Just keep an open mind and stay cool even if the other one takes a stance opposite yours. Do watch out about getting too personal once the ball starts rolling, like suddenly talking about bedroom fantasies or exes if there are any. You want your date to feel safe, not pressured, objectified, or plainly creeped out.


 
Set Realistic Expectations

It’s not wrong to have standards when dating, but remember that no one is perfect. Don’t let a stringent checklist or ideal preference stop you from enjoying the company of new people. It’s also important not to be too self-conscious, so be yourself and laugh a little. Who knows, your date might just find you attractive and you click from the get go. There are a few red flags, of course, like if your date is rude to the wait staff or has terrible hygiene. Otherwise, be confident and have fun.



Drop a Message

Even if a first date isn’t successful, it’s polite to say something after. Most people today, including members of the LGBTQ community, resort to ghosting—suddenly disappearing from contact without explanation—hoping to get their message across, but imagine being in that other person’s shoes. Rejection is tough, and it gets tougher if you don’t know why. Always follow the golden rule. Send the other person a message saying thanks for hanging out with you, and that you think you don’t match or didn’t feel a romantic connection. On the other hand, if you liked your date, be sure to say that you enjoyed the evening and are interested in seeing him or her again. Don’t sound too pushy, though. Your date is also evaluating you, so give the other person a chance to accept or deny the offer of a second meeting.

LGBTQ dating in the real world isn’t something openly televised or given exposure on media. Fortunately, some shows like First Dates feature everyday people, men and women across the rainbow spectrum, going on blind dates—real-life scenarios perfect for a few lessons on dating. Want more tips on how to go about dating in the LGBTQ world? See how aspiring couples take a shot at love on First Dates, Tuesdays at 8:50PM, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

Blue Ant Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).
For more updates, follow Blue Ant Entertainment at www.facebook.com/BlueAntEntertainment/, @BlueAntEnt on Twitter, and @BlueAntEntertainment on Instagram.

SM City North Edsa celebrated Independence Day Through Filipino-Inspired Collections. Independence day is our freedom! So whatever style we desire, whichever design we want to represent who we are, it's okay!



Yesterday, SM City North Edsa celebrated 120th Independence Day in partnership with one of the hottest street fashion designer Jeffrey Rogador, whose designs are a celebration of immense and diverse Filipino culture. His collection features a style with a concoction of contemporary and deep-rooted aesthetics that both serves form and functionality. It's about dressing up regardless of age.

Rogador's works are mostly "ready to wear" for the people who love to with style without sacrificing the comfort of what they wear. In other words guys, it is simple and staple. Rogador is a Fine Art graduate from University of Sto. Tomas and is fond of making art that is wearable. To make his vision come to life, he took up fashion design in Fashion Institute of the Philippines and joines as the 6th MEGA Young Designers' Competition and he became one of the mentors of the prestigious Philippine Fashion Competition.

#ManilaStreetWear Fashion Show @jeffreyrogador

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The Manila Street Wear Fashion Show happened on The Block Atrium, SM City North Edsa. It started at 3:00 pm where DJ Make Lavarez performed awakening music before the fashion show began.


At the Block Atrium, 60 Aspiring models from all shapes and sizes representing the genuine Filipino people of today in an Urban setting joined in the glamorous street wear fashion show. Some famous celebrities, social media influencers, sports enthusiasts are included in the fashion show. They are Nicole Cordovez, 2016 Grand International first runner-up, the social media guru such as Mike Lavarez, who is also a DJ, Tom Tacwigan, Raven Tacwigan, Chuck Aquino and Joe Abad and De La Salle Lady Spikers Major Baron, Kim Fajardo and Kiana Dy.



Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray is also there at the Manila Street Wear Fashion Show.

SM City North Edsa celebrates Independence Day through Filipino-inspired collections #ManilaStreetWear @catriona_gray @binibiningnicolecordoves

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For more information, you may checkout SM City North EDSA Facebook and Instagram accoounts.