Enjoy exciting discounts from Abbott up to 30% off on 4.4 ShopeePay Sale!

Ensuring proper nutrition for your family all around has never been this easy with Abbott.  

On March 27, April 2, and April 4, shoppers can look forward to up to 30% off at the Abbott Official Shopee Store. 

If you have kids, you're taking care of your senior parents, or if by any chance you have someone from your family who has Diabetes, then this is the best time to buy products that your family needs. Abbott is known for its commitment to helping you live your best life through its life-changing technologies. 

Here are some products that you shouldn't miss: 

1. Pediasure Plus Vanilla 3.6 KG: Nutritional supplement powder drink clinically proven to provide a hard-to-feed child optimal nutrition for healthy growth, development, and immunity.

Despite the kids being picky eaters, there is no excuse for them not to have the proper nutrition. In many instances, we force them to eat normally by getting mad or giving them punishment but in reality, it is also not recommended. Mealtimes shouldn't be "traumatic" as it will just aggravate the situation. 

Instead, we can just ask them to drink milk which is way simpler. After all, a glass of PediaSure Plus provides complete, balanced nutrition. It contains macronutrients and micronutrients needed for a child to stay healthy and well-nourished. Not to mention it's also gluten and lactose-free. 

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2. Similac GainSchool HMO 3.6KG: Similac® Gainschool® now comes with HMO, an important immune-nourishing ingredient that is essential in protecting a child’s gut and beyond. It contains a unique combination of DHA, Lutein, and RRR (Natural) Vitamin E. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function.

With Similac® Gainschool®, you can also find the 10 Key Brain Nutrients with Eye-Q Plus like DHA, AA, Omega 6, Taurine, Choline, Iron, Zinc, Vitamins B1 B2, and B3 help support a child’s overall cognitive development. It is recommended for kids 3 years old and above. 

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3. Ensure Gold HMB Vanilla: Ensure Gold is an adult nutritional supplement powder drink that provides complete nutrition for use as a meal replacement or replacement.  

It now has HMB, a natural nutrient that the body produces less with age. Two glasses of Ensure have 1.5G of HMB which aids in the better absorption of proteins to repair and maintain muscle mass. It also has a dual fiber blend - FOS and Inulin to support gut health.

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4. Glucerna Vanilla 1.8KG: Advanced blend of low glycemic carbohydrates to help support the dietary management of diabetics. It is high in Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A, and is a source of Iron and Vitamin C which support the normal function of the immune system. 

What's great about Glucerna is that you can incorporate it into your everyday meals and it can be taken as a part of a "calorie-controlled" meal plan. 

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Now, let me share a secret! For even bigger discounts, get ready to check out on April 4 from 12mn-2am for up to 32% off. 

So don't miss this 4.4 ShopeePay Sale! Enjoy convenience, security, and rewarding perks like sending money for free, buying the cheapest load, and free shipping for your favorite branded goods. 

ShopeePay empowers Filipinos to embrace digital payments through cost-saving features such as ‘send money for free’ and ‘cheapest load up to 5GB for ₱10’

This 4.4 ShopeePay Sale, Filipinos can maximize Shopee’s mobile wallet and its wide array of features for their everyday digital transactions

Since its launch in 2019, ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, has been providing convenience, security, and rewards and it continues to introduce features that impact the lives of FIlipinos. With the lifting of restrictions and individuals and businesses adjusting to the new normal, the preference for digital payments is here to stay. Recognizing this need and shift in consumer behavior, ShopeePay provides useful features such as ‘send money for free' and the cheapest load up to 5GB for ₱10 this 4.4 ShopeePay Sale.

ShopeePay offers greater convenience and cost-saving rewards at the 4.4 ShopeePay Sale

From March 27 until April 6, consumers can look forward to even more rewarding perks at the 4.4 ShopeePay Sale such as zero transaction fees when sending money and the cheapest load offers. ShopeePay is also giving instant savings with exclusive free shipping vouchers and cashback promotions.

● Send money for free

To make the payments experience more rewarding, ShopeePay users can send money for free. This feature allows users to send money from their ShopeePay wallet to any bank, e-wallet, or Shopee user with zero transfer fees.

As an additional treat, new users can get up to free ₱200 when they fully verify their ShopeePay account and make their first transfer (at least P50) to any bank, e-wallet or Shopee user via ShopeePay from March 27 to April 4. Their transfer also qualifies them for the “Send, Scratch & Win” raffle promo where they can get a chance to win coins, vouchers, and earn an entry for the raffle draw of ₱100,000 weekly. For more info, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-send-money-for-free.

To send money for free from the ShopeePay Wallet to any bank, e-wallet, or Shopee user, users’ ShopeePay account must be verified.

Click here to watch the video on how to send money.

● Cheapest load offer

ShopeePay users can avail of affordable load and data packages from major telcos. Get ShopeePay’s cheapest load offer to get up to 5GB data for only ₱10 at the 4.4. ShopeePay Sale.

On top of this offer, all users can enjoy up to 50% off on load at the 4.4 ShopeePay Sale. New users can also avail of ₱75 load for only ₱1 when they purchase for the first time via ShopeePay from March 27 to April 4.

Click here to watch the video on how to buy discounted load and data in just a few taps using the Shopee app.

ShopeePay also partnered with various brands to offer an alternative payment in stores. Through ShopeePay’s Scan To Pay feature, users can do contactless payment via QR code and receive 20% cashback for products and services purchased at partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Papa John’s, Gong cha, Puregold, and more. In addition, users can also get big savings when they visit “ShopeePay Near Me” on the Shopee app and purchase ₱1 Deals.

Starting March 27, users can also get up to 100% cashback on participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, Globe, Smart, PLDT, Cignal, RCBC, and Metrobank when they settle their bills with ShopeePay.

For more information on the 4.4 ShopeePay Sale and other attractive deals on Shopee, visit: https://shopee.ph/m/4-4.

ShopeePay sets milestones in digital financial services

Shopee aims to give consumers a valuable and seamless digital experience. It continues to innovate and explore new opportunities to help more consumers and merchants benefit within the ecosystem through ShopeePay.

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments made up 20.1% of all transactions in 2020—one in five payments or a total of 910 million transactions were done online1. This gives a better understanding of Filipinos' growing acceptance of digital payments, accelerated by the pandemic.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Consumer lifestyles have become more digital-first; with a preference to meet their needs online not just for shopping but also for other financial transactions such as sending money, buying load, paying bills, and more. Consumers have a wide range of payment needs and ShopeePay's features aim to cater to a variety of different habits and preferences. With ShopeePay, we aim to continue helping more Filipinos access the benefits of digital payments and fulfill our mission to better the lives of individuals and businesses with financial services through technology.”

Since its launch, ShopeePay's has continued to support more consumers and merchants in their digital payment needs.

● 95% increase in ShopeePay adoption in Visayas and Mindanao

● 93% increase in overall transactions

● 165% increase in load orders

● 104% increase in ‘send money’ transactions

● 550% increase in bills payment

● More than 1 million foot traffic created for merchants with ShopeePay Near Me

"We are heartened by the confidence and trust consumers and merchants have placed in ShopeePay. We will continue to improve and innovate so we can meet their evolving needs,” adds Yu.

Gamers' choice: The Galaxy S21 FE 5G exhibits smooth, fast, and powerful features perfect for gaming

Mobile gaming has been the biggest trend with its continuous upgrades in graphics, virtual reality features, live play technology, and many more. Gamers are not only playing video games, they are bringing the real world to the virtual world. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the perfect teammate to create an epic gaming experience through its long-lasting battery life, immersive screen, and state-of-the-art core power. Here’s how gamers can level up their content creation and gaming experience like no other:

Fuel booster for epic fans

Young gamers have more power than the world has ever seen. They are clearly not just following the bandwagon – they are creating it, shaping it, living every bit of it, all in their mobile.

Samsung has unleashed the Galaxy S21 FE 5G with its all-day, intelligent 4500mAh battery designed for overnight battle royales, even on 5G. This device also supports 25W Super-Fast Charging that can get hours of charging in only minutes.

Intense gaming performance for epic champs

Mobile gaming is popular because of its accessibility. Unlike massive PCs, smartphones allow gamers to stream and play anytime, anywhere. Thanks to the Galaxy S21 FE 5G’s powerful processor, gamers get a chance to experience faster frame rates for smoother graphics and almost zero lag with its 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor. And it’s only right to pair a fast processor with the fastest network. No more staring at loading bars or wheels. With 5G connectivity, gamers won’t need to waste time wishing they could stream faster and download quicker.

Immersive gaming screen for gamers

It’s no secret that every fan wants a bigger screen when gaming or streaming. The benefit of an immersive screen is that the images are bigger, vivid, and sharper. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with a Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, making the screen wider while still delivering a smooth high-resolution experience, even under bright daylight. Gamers can play for hours in comfort with Eye Comfort Shield which significantly reduces eye-straight and fatigue by automatically cutting down harmful blue light. This device also sports the Gorilla® Glass Victus™, Samsung’s toughest glass, designed to protect against nicks and scratches.

Fans can now fuel their passion for mobile gaming anytime, anywhere with the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, starting at Php 38,990 SRP in fun hues such as Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive.

Get it now via Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online.

For flexible payment terms, pay as low as Php 1,624.58/mo at 0% interest for up to 24 months in participating Authorized Samsung Stores. Get the first-month installment for FREE at 0% for 24 months using a PNB credit card in select Samsung Experience Stores.

Fans can experience epic with Php 3,000 off when they purchase the Galaxy S21 FE 5G on Samsung.com and Authorized Stores, until April 30 only.

Know more about the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G at samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

THE WORLD DESERVES OUR STORIES | Filipino Books take center stage at the London Book Fair 2022

The Philippines has great stories to tell and the world is just waiting for them. The country’s wealth of legends and folklore in the form of graphic novels, young adult and children’s literature, and contemporary fiction will be featured in this year’s London Book Fair (LBF), which will be held from April 5 to 7, 2022 in Olympia at Kensington, London. 

Through the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the Philippines will participate in this event for the very first time.

The London Book Fair is one of the largest international rights trade fairs in the world. International publications and producers in the film, television, theater arts and music industries seeking compelling works for global adaptation will get to catch the best works of Filipino authors and publishers.

AN ARCHIPELAGO OF STORIES 

As the lead agency in the research and development of books, the NBDB will highlight the broad spectrum of Philippine works, including these titles:

Doll Eyes, written by Eline Santos and illustrated by Joy Mallari (published by CANVAS)

This beautifully illustrated children’s book is set in Quiapo—a place where myth, marketplace, and church mingle. In this busy district, the old doll-maker Manang Bolabola runs her shop. Inside is a room filled with the most exquisite dolls, their eyes made of precious gemstones. Curious children enter her store but never come out.

Mga Batang Poz by Segundo Matias, Jr. (published by Lampara Publishing House, Inc.)

“Mga Batang Poz” centers around four online friends who embark on a two-day road trip. Three of them–Gab, Enzo, and Luis–are discreet gays, while Chuchay is the proudly effeminate character. Despite coming from different walks of life, they learn that they share a common truth: they are People Living with HIV (PLHIV).

Tales from the Southern Kingdom by Virginia Villanueva (published by Ateneo de Manila University Press)

This collection of legends, folklore, and children’s stories reflect the culture and the environment of the Sama and Tausug people. Hence, it abounds with tales of seas and oceans, mermaids, boat-people, warriors, and religious characters from the distant past imbued with magical overtones through decades of telling and retelling.

HIGH HOPES AND POSSIBILITIES 

Attending the London Book Fair will be NBDB Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade, NBDB Project Lead of the National Book Database Kevin Ansel Dy, and Komiket founder Paolo Herras. They will be engaging with publishers and literary agents.

“We are thrilled to finally travel and meet with international publishers. The world deserves our stories and the London Book Fair opens a great opportunity for works of our authors, illustrators, and publishers to gain a wider audience. This fair is the best place to start,” shared Tugade.

Komiks publisher Paolo Herras revealed, “Filipino Comics is one of the most underrepresented and exploited genres. We're not studied in colleges or universities, we're not found in the K-12 curriculum, national writer's workshops, or most national awards. But we are already crossing territories, getting picked up by international publishers around the world, and venturing forth into live-action films, animation, content platforms, video games, toys, and other merchandise. So we're mighty proud to be representing the Philippines in the London Book Fair. It's about time.”

RECONNECT IN THE DIASPORA

The Filipino community in the United Kingdom is in full support of this distinguished book event. Acclaimed writers like Candy Gourlay (author of the award-winning Tall Story) who are also based in the UK will be visiting the Philippine stand.

The Philippine Embassy in London will host a lecture by the NBDB on April 8, 2022 at the Sentro Rizal, a platform sharing Philippine culture, history, and art. Executive Director Charisse Aquino-Tugade will lead the conversation on decolonizing the reading landscape in the Philippines.

THE WORLD DESERVES OUR STORIES 

As travel restrictions relax, the publishing world finally reconnects to produce more works to be enjoyed by readers worldwide. The Philippines is on track to be one of the content powerhouses that will enrich not only the literary scene but other forms of media as well. The NBDB is at the forefront of paving the way for Filipino works to reach a global audience because the world deserves our stories.