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Sunday, July 25, 2021

How to Sell and Declutter via Shopee

Everyone loves Shopee. I mean with the rise of online shopping. I guess every household has been familiar with the platform to order essentials, clothes, household items, toys, and whatnots. 

But did you know you can also be a Shopee seller? 
Yes, anyone who has a Shopee account can also sell through the platform. 

If you are someone who wants to declutter and sell your personal items
If you are an author who just launched your book
If you are a crafter who wants to sell her creations
If you are an individual who wants to make a living through buy and sell 


Then, you might consider selling via Shopee. 

Please note that there are some items that are restricted or prohibited in the platform such as:  

Preloved Baby Products (eg. Feeding bottles, breast pump, pacifier, teether, diaper cloth)

Preloved undergarments, cosmetic products & contact lens

Listings with Medical Claims or Philippine FDA warned items.


Well, this totally makes sense due to sanitation and health reasons. Anyway, you can check the full list of Shopee prohibited and restricted items here.


How does this work?


1. If you already have a Shopee account, all you need to do is login to Seller Centre via seller.shopee.ph and select Shop Settings to complete your shop profile.



IMPORTANT: Before adding your products, make sure that you have a verified mobile number added to your account. If you haven't, just go to MY ACCOUNT, add your mobile number and click on Send Verification Code. You will receive a six-digit verification code on the mobile number provided.

2. Set up your Pick-up address


One of the things I love about Shopee is that I don't have to worry about dropping them off or going to the courier to have the parcels shipped. Instead, Shopee will assign a courier to you and you can simply have it picked up from your home/ office.


So, when someone orders from you. All you need to do is just set a pick-up schedule and have the item ready by packing it properly. Most of the time, the courier will be the one to provide the printed waybill and the plastic pouch.


To set your pick-up address, on your seller dashboard, under settings, click My Addresses




3. Now, it's time to upload your products and create a listing!


On your seller dashboard, go to My products, add a new product and fill out the necessary details such as product name, category, product attributes, and description. You also need to provide a product photo. Important: You have to make sure to provide the correct shipping settings such as weight, parcel size because the shipping fee will be based on the information that you will provide.

Any discrepancies (like the shipping fee paid by the buyer is lower than the actual shipping charges) will be charged against you and deducted from your earnings.


4. Shopee Charges


When pricing your products, you have to consider that Shopee charges a small fee every time you sell through the platform.


The Seller Transaction Fee is a handling fee that covers the cost of the payment transactions. Starting August 1, for every successful transaction using Shopee’s payment services, Shopee charges 2% (+VAT) of the buyer’s total amount.

For Local Marketplace Sellers (which is like us), a 1% commission fee will be charged on all transactions for Marketplace sellers as well.


To give you an example, I sold a Php 150 book and I only got Php 144 as net proceeds.




5. How to ship my orders?

  • On your seller dashboard under My Sales and click on To Ship
  • View orders that need to be shipped out in the To Ship tab
  • Click on Ship to arrange for shipment (Make sure you arrange for the shipment before the stated ship-by date)
  • Pack your order properly. Put inside the box or use bubble wrap. 
  • On your pick-up date, hand the order over to the logistics provider


6. Payments


After sending out the parcel, all you need to do is wait for the items to be delivered. Once the buyer confirms receipt (like what we usually do as buyers) then the money will be released to your seller wallet.


Once it's credited to your seller wallet, you can withdraw it directly to your bank account or you can use it to fund your Shopeepay wallet.


More details on how to withdraw your funds, here.



That's it! It's pretty simple. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message on IG. 

Don't forget to follow us on Youtube - www.youtube.com/mymetrolifestyle for video tutorials and on Facebook - www.facebook.com/mymetrolifestyle 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Gadget Review: Logitech C922 Pro HD Webcam

This is not a sponsored post. 

As a virtual assistant, online meetings and webinars is part of my daily grind. It is hard to communicate if my video is faded or pixilated thus, it very important to have a reliable HD webcam. 

Its ability to match the frame rate of what you are broadcasting where everything moves in a single fluent motion can provide a better experience for both you and your audience or the person you are speaking with. 

Thus, this is one of the top considerations you should have when choosing a webcam. Luckily,  we found the 
C922 Pro HD Webcam from Logitech.  You can watch the full video review here



But what makes it different from the older Logitech C920 model? 

Just to give you a background, The Logitech C922 is the improved version of the Logitech C920. All features between these two webcams are the same except that the C922 Pro has a faster frame rate which supports 60 FPS at 720p and a background removal tool.



What are the features of this webcam? 
  • The cam has built-in microphones on both ends.
  • It has 6 feet or 1.8 meters long cable with a male USB connector.
  • The webcam itself is plug-and-play. You do not need to install a driver to make it work.
  • To maximize the full potential of this webcam, it comes with a free application called Logitech Capture. 
The C922 Pro HD webcam also comes with a 5-inch-long tripod that can extend up to 8 inches as well as a complimentary XSplit license for 3 months. 

Should I buy the Logitech C922?

Well, it depends on your budget. It is not really cheap as it retails around Php 5,500 ($120) here in the Philippines. However, we think it is worth the investment especially if you are using this professionally. 

To sum it up, here are 5 things that we liked about this webcam:
  • The image and video quality of this equipment is terrific.
  • The backlight return is very good and can be maximized depending on the lighting.
  • The Logitech Capture allows the user to have Full HD on a 24, 25, or 30 frames per second for a better video quality. 
  • If you are on the go and no time to put on your makeup, just set your C922 Pro to 720p on 60 FPS, and you will look flawless on screen.
  • Lastly, the autofocus works perfectly and keeps your video clear even if you move closer or far from the camera. 
How about you? What do you think about the Logitech C922? Do you have other webcam recommendations? Feel free to comment below.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

All about Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special + Sneak Peek on the Best Deals

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan invites everyone to enjoy exciting deals, prizes, and performances at the Shopee 6.6- 7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special, Shopee’s biggest TV Show to date. Filipinos can watch the fiesta-themed-celebration, broadcast live from Araneta Coliseum, by tuning in to GMA-7 and Shopee Live on June 6, 2:00-3:30 PM. Until July 7, users can also enjoy free shipping, daily ₱1 deals, up to 20% cashback, and more at Shopee’s 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale.


Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee welcomes the second half of the year with a bang as we launch the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale. We’re proud of all the milestones we’ve achieved in the first half of the year, and starting with this campaign, we look forward to reaching new ones. With our supersized 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale and TV Special, Shopee aims to spread joy to Filipinos, cater to their needs, and remain a valued partner to our brands and sellers.”

Here are the highlights of the Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale TV Special:

● Over ₱15 million worth of prizes During the TV Special, viewers can catch three Shopee Shake sessions, where they can win either ₱300,000 and a Chery Tiggo 2; ₱500,000 and a Chery Tiggo 2; or a BMW X3. One lucky Shopee Milyonaryo winner can also claim the ₱1,000,000 jackpot prize, plus a house and lot sponsored by Frontrow. Aside from cash prizes and giveaways, viewers can claim over ₱7,000,000 worth of vouchers from Shopee.

● Exciting appearances from local and international celebrities K-Pop fans can tune in to the star-studded TV Special to watch Korea’s hottest rising boy group, Treasure, as they perform hits such as “I Love You,” “MMM,” and “My Treasure.” Viewers can also catch local celebrities such as Shopee brand ambassador Willie Revillame, who will also be hosting the show; Jennylyn Mercado; Rhian Ramos; Michele Gumabao; Glaiza de Castro; Mikael Daez; Mark Herras; Gloc-9; Sef Cadayona; Skusta Clee; Flow G; Mark Maglasang; and finally John Lloyd Cruz, who is set to make his TV comeback since his hiatus in 2017.

● Big promotions from leading brands Shoppers should stay tuned during the show to enjoy exclusive flash deals from the go-to household, food, and tech brands such as Huawei, Reckitt, GSK, Pampers, Dominos, Bonchon, Century, SC Johnson, OPPO, Potato Corner, Globe, Smart, and Moonleaf. Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale Users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, daily ₱1 deals, and 20% cashback on several categories at Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which runs until July 7.

Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale

Users can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, daily ₱1 deals, and 20% cashback on
several categories at Shopee 6.6-7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which runs until July 7.

Here's a sneak peek at what's on sale and what you should buy this 6.6 Mid-year sale: 


Shoppers can also easily top up their ShopeePay wallets through their debit cards and other
convenient channels to enjoy more promotions such as:

● A chance to win ₱20,000 by topping up a minimum of ₱300 on June 5
● Free shipping with no minimum spend and up to 66% coins cashback on June 6
● ₱10 worth of data for only ₱1 on June 6
● Up to 25% cashback on bills payment
● ₱1 Deals from brands such as McDonald’s, Jollibee, Chowking, and more

Get check out the special deals here: https://shp.ee/t583r92

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Lumina Homes: Transforming Dreams To Reality in Bacolod City

Everyone dreams of having their own home. One place that you can call your own where you can settle down and build a family. It does not need to be huge. As long as it's decent and comfortable, it is already something you can be proud and happy to have. 

Unfortunately, no matter how simple this dream is. Many are still unable to afford to buy their dream home. Ordinary workers who are having a hard time making ends meet feel that this dream is quite remote and impossible. 


Luckily, today this is no longer true. 
Lumina, the affordable housing segment of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. and the top real estate developer in the Philippines is offering friendly-priced yet quality housing. Making every Filipino's dream of owning their dream home a reality with their continuous development projects all over the country. 

If you are from Bacolod, Lumina Homes adds more delight to the City of Smiles as it builds its newest community on the eastern part of Bacolod City.

Lumina Homes started to recognize Bacolod’s booming potential in 2016 when it opened its first community with affordable house and lot in the city through Lumina Bacolod. It is located in Brgy. Vista Alegre, with 35-hectare development land, offered around 4,000 house and lot that were all officially sold out in just two years.

This year, Lumina Homes plan to develop another community with offers of affordable house and lot through their 45-hectare acquired land in the east of Bacolod City. This site is just a drive away from Bantug Lake Ranch, a recreational development that houses scenic waterfront and various leisure activities. You can enjoy adventures like horseback riding, boating, and fishing in just a quick drive. The proposed project is also just a couple of minutes away from other fun and enjoying places like Campuestuhan Highland Resort, Guerrero Farm and Nature Park, Melba’s Farm Guest House, and other popular commercial and business facilities.

It is also remarkably convenient and accessible as the main roads have ongoing road-widening projects that will make the site closer to the New Government Center and the New Silay-Bacolod International Airport.


Lumina Homes' latest offering in Bacolod City, like its signature developments will feature affordable residential units and amenities such as shuttle service, mini gardens, parks, and playground, covered multi-purpose hall, and provision for commercial area.

Mega Deal of the Month Featuring Lumina Bacolod East.

Now, here's the best part! You can now reserve your slots through Lumina Homes Mega Deal of the Month Paynagaaan Extended DP Promo. 


Avail of a house and lot from Lumina Homes in Bacolod East for as low as
Php 6,799 per month for 36 months for its Single Firewall home model. This is from its previous price of P10,198/month in 24 months.

You can also avail of their Rowhouse models as low as Php 5,219 per month for 36 months from 7,829/mo in 24 months before this promo began.

Aside from the extended downpayment promo, any home model can be availed by using a Pag-IBIG housing loan, instead of a bank loan as the only financing option. Other promos are:

  • 50% Off on Reservation Fees
  • Free Water Application Fee
  • Free Electricity Application Fee
  • Free HOA Membership Fee

Make sure to plan and have your reservations made within the month, as the promo will only run until April 30, 2021.

  

Live Selling sa Brgy. Lumina Bacolod.

Live Selling sa Barangay Lumina is a digital way to replicate house and lot purchase experience during an Open House event with some fun elements added like games, freebies, all-out inventory, and limited-time offer through Facebook.

As another way for Lumina Homes to connect with partner networks and interested home seekers, Live Selling sa Barangay Lumina is an interactive activity that allows house and lot reservations by simply commenting "mine" during the live stream. After the live streaming, the Lumina Account Officer will coordinate with the acknowledged "mine" comments to assist in officially proceeding with the house and lot reservation.

 

You can tune in this April 24, 2021, at 2pm. Saturday to the Official Facebook Page of Lumina Bacolod for your chance to “mine” your dream house and lot while winning exciting prizes and freebies!

 

The Winner ‘TECHS’ It All.

Achieve your #BahayGoals and get a chance to win a pocket WiFi through Lumina's 'The Winner Techs it All Raffle Promo' when you reserve your own 2-storey Lumina house and lot from April 1 to June 30, 2021!


Most of us are living in a digital world ever since the start of this pandemic. We will always look for fast and dependable internet access, especially that being "connected" is necessary nowadays. Internet is like the bread and butter for people doing Work From Home setup and simply because most people are encouraged to stay at home for safety.

Here are the mechanics of The Winner 'Techs' It All Raffle Promo (Homebuyers Category)

1. Homebuyers should reserve 2-storey house and lot for sale in any of these participating Lumina Homes project locations:

  •         Polomolok
  •         Concepcion, Tarlac
  •         Cauayan, Isabela
  •         Pilar, Bataan
  •         Sariaya, Quezon
  •         Sorsogon
  •         San Pascual, Batangas
  •         Camarines Norte
  •         Bacolod East
  •         Capiz

2. The reservation of the chosen house and lot should be made using Lumina Homes

3. The homebuyer should also subscribe to the Lumina Newsletter and the email address for the subscription should match the one used during the online reservation.

4. Promo runs from April 1 to June 30, 2021.

 

How to Subscribe to Lumina Homes Newsletter?

 

Here are the three easy steps on how to subscribe to Lumina Homes Newsletter:

  1. Open your browser and go to www.lumina.com.ph.
  2. Scroll down, and you will see the Lumina Logo with "Subscribe to the Newsletter" on the left side corner at the bottom of the page.
  3. Click the line, enter the email address you used during your house and lot reservation through Lumina Homes Online, and click send.

And that's it! You are now registered to have an entry for The Winner TECHS It All Digital Raffle Promo. There will be ten winners nationwide of brand new broadband or pocket WiFi.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Did Ariel of The Little Mermaid Teach Us to Become Hoarders?

Disney's The Little Mermaid has been a big part of our childhood. I mean who hasn't watched that movie at least once in his/her life? 



I remember when I was little, I wished that I could be a mermaid with a beautiful voice like Ariel. I would even sing my heart out in public without realizing I was out of tune. 

As a kid, Part of Your World by Jodi Benson was my national anthem. 
If you are not familiar with it, you can watch this music video



Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?

And these few lines from the song stuck with me even up to this day. Every time I go home after a shopping trip or just see my latest haul, I can't help but sing these lines. I feel like I own the world and that I am ready with emergencies or whatnot because I make sure I have "everything" available. 

I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I've got twenty!
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more

And this made me realize - Did Ariel influence me to become the "hoarder" that I am today?  Does the song/ movie teach little girls to become materialistic? 

But then, if you listen to the song further... 

I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walking around on those, what do you call 'em?
Oh, feet

You will realize that no, that is not the case. Instead, the song/ movie teaches us that experience, people and relationships matter more. No amount of material things can replace the emptiness and longing to spend time with our loved ones. 

The song also made me realize that it is important that we learn to enjoy our lives. We don't need to just work, work and work. Instead, we must grab the opportunity to travel and explore the world when we can. I think this health crisis has taught us a valuable lesson on seizing opportunities because we will never know what will happen next. 

Being quarantined for over a year and literary not going out for months was possible because I held on to my previous experiences and wonderful memories. I really do not mind going out because I do not have many regrets. Though I still feel down from time to time, I just reminisce on our previous trips and travel experiences and that immediately makes me feel better. 

If you are a parent, it also important that you spend quality time with your children. It is not enough that you provide all their needs and wants. Your time and attention are more meaningful and it is the best way to show how much you love them. 

So, to answer the question -- Ariel is not teaching us to become hoarders. Instead, she inspires us to live our lives fully. Let us dance, walk and be with the people we love. :) 

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Are you a Disney fan? Let's connect on Instagram. 

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Lumina Goes All-Digital and Future-Ready for Homebuyers and Sellers

Many businesses have been forced to halt operations temporarily, and in the worst-case scenario, completely shut down due to the health crisis. Given the circumstances, the present situation has also compelled businesses to adopt remote work environments and develop coping business strategies.

The majority of interactions with clients and employees must be virtual in the new normal, where physical separation is required. Given the circumstances, conducting business through mobile and online transactions is one of the most advantageous ways to continue doing so despite restrictions and quarantines.

Lumina Homes, Vista Land's affordable housing arm, seeks solutions to the crisis.


With its digital innovations, Lumina Homes is a future-ready real estate developer and one of the first real estate companies to have ready technology to offer homebuyers in the Philippines and abroad a safer and all-digital home buying experience.

Here are some of the digital innovations developed by Lumina Homes to make their services and the home-buying process easier and more accessible to every Juan, whenever, and wherever homebuyers require it.

Explore Lumina Homes in 3D 

Without leaving your seat, you can take a virtual tour of your future home. Explore Lumina Homes in 3D! All you have to do is visit Lumina Homes' official website and go to the homepage and browse for Virtual Tours of:


  • Aimee Rowhouse is a 22 square meter home with a provision for one-bedroom and a minimum lot area of 36 square meters.
  • Angelique Home Model is a 35 square meter home with provision for two bedrooms and a minimum lot area of 36 square meters. Angelique Home Model is also available in Townhouse and Duplex type of house.
  • Angeli Home Model is a 42 square meter home with provision for three bedrooms and a minimum lot area of 36 square meters. Angeli Home Model is available in Townhouse, Duplex, and Single Firewall type of house.
  • Signature showcase area of Lumina Homes that includes a preview of what a typical Lumina Homes community looks like. 

Lumina Homes Online

Lumina Homes Online is a one-stop home reservation site where homebuyers can search for currently offered house-and-lot units and pay the reservation fee with a debit or credit card, GCash, or over-the-counter.

Lumina Homes Online, launched in 2017 for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) customer and the working-class who are just too busy to visit a Lumina Homes site has now developed into a valuable resource for both sellers and property investors as the pandemic remains to restrict physical transactions.

Lumina Homes in Online Shopping Sites

Lumina Homes continue to grow by leveraging digital innovation and the popularity of e-commerce services. 


It acknowledges the increased development and technological demand and represents a significant milestone in the real estate industry. Lumina Homes has an official store on Shopee as well as Lazada. 

Lumina Online Payment

The Lumina Online Payment is a site that allows homebuyers to easily settle their Lumina home dues utilizing online banking, credit cards powered by Pesopay, and digital wallets like AllEasy and GCash. The payment portal also displays all other reliable online payment channels, as well as step-by-step guidelines.

Lumina Online University

Lumina Online University is a training portal that provides sales training for Lumina Homes' sales partner networks.

At Lumina Homes, the perspective of the sellers is just as important as the journey of the buyers. Lumina Homes intends to support its sales network in adjusting to the changes of the real estate market, ensuring that they are exceptionally stable and persistent in their shared goal of providing affordable homes, even though we face challenging days as a result of the pandemic.

Lumina Online Appointment

The Lumina Online Appointment Scheduler makes office visits more convenient. 

When you book an appointment online for the contract signing, document submission, and other services, you can avoid the lines and save time!

Lumina E-text

Lumina e-Text is a text messaging service that responds to specific types of inquiries using keyword templates. Customers can now expect an immediate response by following the below SMS inquiry template and send to (0919) 072-1399 or (0917) 818-1875. Text messaging fees will apply as usual.

 

  • For outstanding balance inquiry, text LUMINABILL<space>10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER. Example: LUMINABILL 2500000000
  • For reference numbers needed when paying through local payment centers, text LUMINAREFNUM<space>10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER. Example: LUMINAREFNUM 2500000000
  • For the list of payment channels available, text LUMINAPAYCTR<space>10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER. Example: LUMINAPAYCTR 2500000000
  • For inquiry of last posted or credited payment, text LUMINALASTPAY <space> 10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER. Example: LUMINALAST PAY 2500000000
  • For total payments you have made, text LUMINATOTALPMT <space> 10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER. Example: LUMINATOTALPMT 2500000000
  • For updating your mobile number on Lumina Homes' system, text LUMINAMOBILE<space>10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER <space>11-DIGIT NEW MOBILE NUMBER. Example: LUMINAMOBILE 2500000000 09171234567
  • For updating your email address on Lumina Homes’ system, text LUMINAEMAIL<space>10-DIGIT SALES ORDER NUMBER <space>NEW EMAIL ADDRESS. Example: LUMINAEMAIL 2500000000 juandelacruz@gmail.com

With Lumina e-Text, Lumina provides its customers with an additional and faster method of accessing and updating their account information.

Lumina Admin Virtual Assistant

Meet Juan, Kabarangay! 



No need to visit, stand in line, and proceed to the nearest Lumina Homes Office for your immediate concerns! 

Lumina Homes created Juan Support to prioritize the safety and convenience of Lumina Homeowners. Juan, your virtual admin assistant who is always able to answer your housing questions like:

 

  • Payments concerns
  • List of requirements for housing loan
  • Statement of Account
  • House construction updates
  • Home improvement restrictions
  • Title processing

Lumina Homes is committed to delivering a more refined home buying journey to customers and sales network partners and will continue to innovate to provide the absolute best home buying experience.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Business Innovation During a Pandemic

If there is one thing this health crisis has taught us, it is that things will never be the same again. Working from home will continue to be the norm. Children will continue with online learning and people will try as much as possible to stay at home and see what kind of services they can avail of online.

In such an environment, businesses need to innovate in order to make it in the new normal. They will have to look for other means to market their goods and services. This is especially true for those who own mall-based businesses. People will now think twice about going to the mall and are now looking for alternatives.


An alternative will soon be coming your way via an e-commerce platform. This e-commerce platform will house the first Digital Mall in the Philippines. Go Shopping Philippines will offer all the services that are available in a physical mall. This will be the way to shop in the new normal.



Go Shopping Philippines is the brainchild of Neil Garcia La-as, who is its CEO and Founder. According to La-as, it has always been his dream of coming up with an e-platform that would protect both the concept store owners and their customers.

“The new platform secures the buyers from any fake items being sold online. Concept store owners, on the other hand, will be assured that their brands will be properly represented and marketed through this platform,” he said.

He added that he himself had been a victim of fake items which served as his inspiration to push for this platform.

 “Aside from a series of bad experiences, what really inspired me is the thought that none of the existing platforms are Filipino-owned so I decided to take on the challenge and risked everything,” La-as added.

Go Shopping PH has a number of distinct features that make it different from the other e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee. Only brand concept stores will be accommodated by this new platform. This will ensure that all items sold are authentic. These concept stores will endorse their inventories to the platform which will sell and ship their items to customers. The store will just wait for their in-house inventory and month-end sales performance report.

 ther features include a private chatbot or Viber bot for each tenant, a dedicated customer service department to cater to the concerns of tenants, a pay-per-view and one demand feature, an online clinic, pharmacy, grocery and hotels, and restaurants. To be part of this digital mall, tenants will have to shell out a monthly subscription.

“Other platforms do not ask for a monthly subscription, yes, but Go Shopping PH is different. With your monthly subscription and depending on the package you avail of, you can avail of in-house selling, in-house inventory, in-house delivery, marketing and ad content for your concept,” La-as explained.

Additional perks include photo shoots and video features on the store, exposure in nightly Go Shopping PH show in YouTube channels of PEPPS TV and ExPTV, in house models for products, fashion show for clothing lines, highlight store concept in an LED billboard in EDSA and Facebook post boosting.

“With all these perks, I do not think the two other platforms provide all these services,” he said. “They are free yet they throw back the concerns to each individual merchant. With Go Shopping, our tenants will simply wait for their month-end sales and inventory reports.”

As for the application process to be part of Go Shopping, La-as said they have “a thorough process in accepting a particular business.”

“For one, we have this concept approval stage where concepts are to be scrutinized before they can be uploaded in the system,” La-as said. “This is to ensure that we are dealing with the real concept stores and that the items they are selling are authentic.”

Once the business concept is approved, Go Shopping’s Leasing Department will process the uploading of the concept into the system by asking for the necessary business document and permits. Once the tenants have been uploaded into the system, Go Shopping PH will announce their entry in all social media accounts.

“You can expect Go Shopping Philippines will be marketed exhaustively by our marketing team to ensure it reaches the widest audience as possible,” La-as said.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Meatless Meal Ideas You'll Want to Recreate this Holy Week

Lent is a time to reflect and focus on our spiritual well-being. During this season, my family and I observe abstinence every Friday. This means that we avoid eating meats such as pork, chicken, and beef.




It may sound easier said than done, but skipping red and white meat during Holy Week is actually a bit challenging if you are used to having meat all the time. Personally, I am running out of ideas of what to prepare. Thus, I am happy to find these meat-free meals that are delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare. 

Below are some easy to prepare Lent-friendly meals you’ll want to make this Holy Week:

TIP: Some of the ingredients are available from Unilever's official store in ShopeeYou can simply order them online hassle-free. Sharing the direct links as well. :) 


Salted Egg Prawns

Tickle your taste buds with this rich Singaporean dish that's crispy on the outside, but soft and warm on the inside.

● Prawn Preparation
  1. Season the prawns with Knorr Rostip Chicken Seasoning Powder.
  2. Add the egg white. Coat the prawns with rice flour.
  3. Heat oil to 340F. Deep-fry the prawns until crisp and golden brown.
  4. Set the cooked prawns aside over paper towels until ready to use.
● Sauce Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a small wok. Add margarine and stir until it melts.
  2. Add the curry leaves and the finger chilies.
  3. Add the fried prawns, gently tossing them with the sauce.
● Presentation
  1. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Star Ingredients: Salted Egg and Chicken Seasoning




Tofu Mushroom Cauli Sisig

Enjoy a plate of sizzling sisig without the guilt with this veggie-and-mushroom-filled variation of the classic Filipino dish.

● Breading
  1. In a bowl mix all ingredients until well incorporated. Set aside.
● Tofu Preparation
  1. In a bowl season tofu with Knorr Rostip and black pepper. Deep fry until golden brown and set aside.
● Mushroom Preparation
  1. Using the breading, dredge the mushroom and tap excess. Deep fry in the same frying oil used in tofu until golden brown, set aside.
● Cauliflower
  1. Using the breading, dredge the blanched cauliflower and tap excess. Deep fry in the same frying oil used in tofu until golden brown, set aside.
● Eggplant Soy Dressing
  1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients until well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
● Assembly
  1. In a wok, heat margarine. Add onions and chilies and saute until they are soft. Add in tofu, mushroom, and cauliflower. Saute for 3 minutes.
  2. Season with Knorr Liquid Seasoning and turn off the heat. Fold in Eggplant Soy dressing and mix until well combined.
  3. Transfer to a sizzling plate and garnish with cherry tomatoes, leeks, and spring onions.
  4. Serve with calamansi on the side.
Star Ingredient: Knorr Liquid Seasoning




Fresh Ube Lumpia

Give your regular lumpia a twist with a hint of sweetness from ube strips. With the combination of sweet, nutty, and salty, flavors, you’ll surely be in for a surprise.


● Lumpia Filling
  1. Add oil to the wok and apply medium heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic and saute until soft. Then, add ube to the wok and saute.
  3. Pour water and Knorr Shrimp powder and bring to boil.
  4. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss lightly. Cover for 1 min, then apply high heat and remove cover. Toss and mix well until it's cooked.
  5. Transfer to a colander to remove excess liquid. Set aside to cool.
● Lumpia Sauce
  1. Mix everything (except cornstarch and water) in a pot. Apply heat.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1-3 minutes.
  3. Add Slurry (cornstarch and water mixture) to thicken the sauce.
● Ube Savory Crepe/Wrapper
  1. In a bowl mix all ingredients until well incorporated. Rest the batter in the chiller for 30 minutes.
  2. In a Teflon pan: add oil and cook 1/3 cup of the crepe batter.
● Assembly
  1. Add lettuce on top of the crepe, top the lettuce with filling, then fold.
  2. Drizzle with Lumpia Sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Star Ingredient: Knorr Shrimp Powder


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