11.19.2020

FINALLY, A FILIPINO FOLK SONG ALL ABOUT OUR LOCAL FRUITS: PRUTAS PILIPINAS

If you love classics “Bahay Kubo” and “Da Coconut Nut”, then you are likely to enjoy a new song that has been recently creating buzz, called “Prutas Pilipinas.” Music by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab, lyrics by Noel Ferrer and performed by The Company, the song was created in collaboration with local juice brand, Locally, and aims to educate and celebrate one of the best things we as Filipinos can be proud of – our fruits. 

 


In line with Locally’s mission of honoring our Filipino farmers and their crops, this collaboration with top Filipino music artists entitled “Prutas Pilipinas” is a  contemporary Filipino folk song featuring rhymes and riddles about homegrown fruits, both known and unknown.

 



“We are extremely proud of this unique collaboration between icons. Ryan Cayabyab is a national artist, Noel Ferrer is a well-known and respected lyricist with a deep knowledge of Filipino culture, The Company, is an amazing group of talented Filipino singers, and Maribel Garcia is a passionate advocate of the arts being the head of BGC’s art program as well as Mind Museum,” says Gretchen King, Locally Category Manager. “Filipinos are of course known to love music, so we wanted to reach out to them through this medium.”

 

“Nature, music, and science come together in our song “Prutas Pilipinas”. What better way to celebrate life than to sing a song about our fruits that give us life!” says Ryan Cayabyab

 

A way to spread more knowledge about something we all eat every day, “Prutas Pilipinas” not only names popular fruits, like mangoes, melons, and grapes but also more unique ones like chico, mangosteen, and dragonfruit. The song also mentions how nutritious and good these local fruits are, Locally’s way of championing what is proudly our own.

 

“I thought that it would be a good opportunity to start from basic fruits and expand it to a collective push for a healthy nation - para sa masigla, magaling at masayang Pilipinas. The genius of our National Artist Mr. Cayabyab, as shown in the excellent music, and the exceptional vocal quality and harmony of The Company made the song truly fun, dynamic, and meaningful,” shares Noel Ferrer.

 

“We feel that it is our mission to not only introduce these Philippine fruits through our juices but also to imbibe the knowledge and culture in every Filipino, especially today’s youth,” King continues. 

 


“Prutas Pilipinas is that rare moment in OPM where we get to tick all of the right boxes. This contemporary folk song is entertaining, educational and edifying. Transcending merely sensory enjoyment, this song becomes a pro-active participant in nation-building,” says The Company founding member, Moy Ortiz. 

 

The song has three versions – the first is the main song which has already been released and is quickly growing in popularity on Spotify. Set to be released soon, the second version integrates a little bit of “bugtungan” at the song’s beginning, while the third version is short and easy to memorize, made to be shared in schools nationwide through DepEd.

 

“This song is just the beginning,” says King. “We have exciting plans in collaboration with DepEd to integrate learning about Filipino fruits in the curriculum. We strongly believe that loving local and supporting our own is a culture that can be taught and encouraged at a young age. Our country produces some of the best and most amazing fruits in the world, and it’s time for all of us to know about and be proud of them,” concludes King. 

 



Prutas Pilipinas” is available for streaming on Spotify and soon, on YouTube. Locally juices are available in all leading convenience stores and supermarkets. For more information, you may visit @Locally_PH on Instagram and Facebook. 


11.06.2020

5 Reasons Why Your Hair Might be Falling Out

 

Losing up to 100 strands of hair every day is normal. If your hair starts to shed more significant than usual, or if they do not grow back as they should, it can be a source of concern. Once the cause is detected, hair fall remedy or baldness cure for hair losstreatment can be easier. 

While genetic condition like male pattern baldness is the main culprit for hair loss in the Philippines, the causes widely vary: genetic or hereditary hair loss, alopecia areata, male pattern hair loss and reactive hair loss.

What are the possible reasons why your hair is excessively shedding? Find out the 5 reasons why your hair might be falling out. Read more: https://bit.ly/35xfuDA

How do you remedy or prevent excessive hair fall?

Unlike other treatments, using natural ingredients for your hair is exceptionally safe. In the Philippines, NOVUHAIR® has sustained its market leadership and bagged as the leading hair loss treatment in 2019 (Euromonitor Passport Data 2019).

NOVUHAIR® contains only natural ingredients and essential oils to prevent and reduce hair loss such as ginger, moringa, Indian Pennywort, Virgin Coconut Oil, Panax Ginseng, Indian Gooseberry, Aloe Vera, black pepper, Biotin, Vitamin B5, Shikakai, lemongrass, peppermint, safflower, lavender, rosemary and more. NOVUHAIR’s 19 natural ingredients work in synergy to help prevent and remedy the early warning signs of hair loss – excessive hair fall, thinning hair and bald patches. 

Save P1,100 with NOVUHAIR® 3-in-1 VIP Promo Kit available at Mercury Drug stores nationwide.

Checkout: https://bit.ly/31NszaI

To know more about NOVUHAIR®, visit @NovuhairOfficial on Facebook or http://www.novuhair.com.

9.10.2020

You Can Now Pay Your Bills On Shopee!

 



Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, offers an easier and more convenient way to pay water and cable bills via its mobile wallet, ShopeePay. Shopee users can now easily pay for their Maynilad, Manila Water, Cignal, SkyCable bills, and more with just a few taps on their smartphones.

Shopee has observed an accelerated shift towards digital payments during the pandemic. According to Facebook and Bain & Co’s annual report, 22% of consumers now say that digital payment is their preferred way to pay, compared to 14% in 2019. As a response to this trend, Shopee is now providing users an option to skip the long lines at billing centers and pay their bills using the Shopee app.


At Shopee, our goal is to empower consumers with more options and to make it even easier for them to shop and make payments online. Through ShopeePay, we aim to deliver a seamless experience, greater cost savings, security, and convenience to our users.” - 
Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines

Here’s a guide on how users can pay their utility bills online with Shopee: 


Step 1: Go to the Load, Bills & eServices Product Module, then tap Postpaid Mobile, Landline & Internet, TV Cable, or Water.
Step 2: Select Biller and add necessary details, then tap Continue.
Step 3: Select the preferred payment method, then tap Confirm.
Step 4: Tap Pay Now. Once payment is successful, you will receive your order details.

ShopeePay Promos on 9.9 Super Shopping Day
On September 9, ShopeePay users can enjoy all-day discounts and flash vouchers of up to 25% off. They can also look forward to a coins cashback amounting to  ₱250 for new ShopeePay users and ₱150 for current users if they pay their bills through ShopeePay.*

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run until September 9. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily flash deals for as low as ₱9, exclusive discounts of up to 90% off on leading brands, exciting prizes via in-app games, and many other exciting offers. 

For more details on billers accepting payments via Shopee, check this link https://help.shopee.ph/s/article/Shopee-Biller-Guide-List. You can learn more about ShopeePay on this link https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay.

Download Shopee for free through the App Store or Google Play.

6.09.2020

Collect all Trolls World Tour toys and Happy Meal Readers books for as low as Php35 each with NEW Add-On Promos

June 2020 - PHILIPPINES - Get ready for more family fun and enjoy exciting bonding moments over play time with McDonald’s all-new Trolls World Tour toys and Happy Meal Readers books. Now available as a Happy Meal or McShare Box add-on for as low as php35 each!


Join in on the fun of the Trolls World Tour

It’s an explosion of colorful hair and unending fun as our favorite little creatures return! If you loved the last Trolls movie, then you’ll surely love McDonald’s new Trolls World Tour toys with every Happy Meal. Kids can choose from over ten (10) playful and colorful characters like the fierce and lovable Poppy, the blue gentle giant Biggie with Mr. Dinkles, and many more!

The TreeTop Twins return with new adventures

Launched just this February, the Happy Meal Readers program offers a book or toy option for every Happy Meal purchase. The books encourage bonding moments for families through storytelling, made even more enjoyable and educational thanks to the Happy Meal Readers books written by world-renowned author Cressida Cowell.

The books tell the story of the Treetop Twins and their parents as they go through exhilarating adventures by traveling in their time machine. For our newly released books this month, parents and kids are in for a blast as they join the Treetop Twins in exploring the world back in time and meeting some of the most unique animals like the Dodo and the pink dolphin!

Get double the fun with both the Trolls and the Treetop Twins!

It’s a tough choice between the Happy Meal toys and Happy Meal Readers books so McDonald’s is making it easier for families to enjoy both! Through the Happy Meal Add-On Promo, an extra book or toy of choice can be added to the purchase for just Php35! The promo allows kids to include as many add-ons as they like, so they can build their collection sooner. Customers can avail of this promo starting today until July 30, 2020. 

We know that the Trolls can be hard to resist, so McDonald’s is also offering the Happy Meal Complete Set Add-On Promo! With every purchase of a McShare Box, adding just Php330 will include the complete set of ten (10) Trolls World Tour toys. Hurry soon, because this limited time offer is available until June 11, 2020 only.

Make the most out of every moment at home with the whole family, and create memorable moments together with the quirky Trolls World Tour characters and the Happy Meal Readers books’ adventurous Treetop Twins! Purchase these in the safety of your home through the McDelivery Website or App, or the hotline 8888-6236. Starting June 13, 2020, you can also enjoy the Php 35 Happy Meal Add-On Promo via McDo Messenger, GrabFood, and FoodPanda.

For more information, follow McDonald’s Philippines official Facebook at fb.com/McDo.ph, Twitter at twitter.com/McDo_PH, Instagram at instagram.com/mcdo_ph, join the McDo PH Viber Community, as well as the following link for store updates: mcdonalds.com.ph/store-locator













6.04.2020

Rico Blanco performs a special cover of “Liwanag sa Dilim” to support healthcare frontliners



Link to video: https://tinyurl.com/LiwanagSaDilim

As we face more challenges brought about by our current situation, Filipinos have gone above themselves to become a hero to one another. This just goes to show that even in the darkest moments, we can continue to show our solidarity and togetherness. 

Through the little acts of bayanihan of Filipinos, Safeguard created the BayaniHands Project. “BayaniHands” focuses on the power of safe hands, and how they can become a force for good during these times.

The BayaniHands Project of the brand was launched through a heart-warming video featuring a cover of the Rico Blanco & Rivermaya classic, Liwanag sa Dilim, while showing real-life acts of bayanihan each and every Filipino does to be each other’s light in these trying times. The project was also created to show how much we appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices our frontliners have done for the people of our country.

Touched by this video, Filipino Rock Icon Rico Blanco, who composed Liwanag Sa Dilim, recorded and posted a special at-home performance of the song. This was his way of showing support for P&G Safeguard’s BayaniHands Project and uplifting our frontliners. “Bilang suporta sa BayaniHands Project, kung saan nag rraise sila ng funds para sa frontliners through the Philippine Red Cross, naisip ko gumawa rin ng quarantine version ng Liwanag sa Dilim. Pagbigay pugay ko rin sa mga ating mga modern day heroes,” said Rico.

As we continue to show how much we appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices our frontliners have done for the people of our country, we hope to encourage everyone to continue joining hands and be each other’s light amidst these trying times by contributing to the P&G Safeguard BayaniHands project. Every donation done through Lazada will be used to help in the frontliner efforts of the Philippine Red Cross.

Support the cause by clicking on this link: https://lzd.co/BayaniHands.

 

Together, let’s make our safe hands a force for good and be each other’s “Liwanag sa Dilim”.

5.09.2020

P&G Safeguard joins hands with Philippine Red Cross for "BayaniHands" Project

P&G Safeguard Philippines encourages Filipinos to embrace the power of safe hands and come together in solidarity through #BayaniHands.


If there’s anything that COVID-19 has shown us, it’s that the Filipino spirit always shines the brightest. Amidst the uncertainty, loss, and fear that grips the world, Filipinos have gone above themselves to help one another.
Being a brand that keeps hands safe, Safeguard wants to show the positive side of what safe hands can do and how it can become a force for good during these times. We call this “BayaniHands”. 
As we continue to seek light and positivity within each other, the brand started the P&G Safeguard BayaniHands Project. To support this, they created a heart-warming film that features real-life acts of bayanihan each and every Filipino does and show how much we appreciate all the efforts and sacrifices our frontliners have done for the people of our country. 
The film hopes to encourage everyone to join hands by contributing to the project for the Philippine Red Cross. Every donation done through Lazada will be used to help in the frontliner efforts of the Red Cross.

Safeguard has been an ally of Filipinos working toward a safe nation for all. We are confident that together, we can get through this, hand in hand.

Support the P&G Safeguard BayaniHands Project for the Red Cross by clicking on this link: https://lzd.co/BayaniHands.

Together, let’s make our hands a force for good.

5.07.2020

McDonald’s Celebrates Discovering Mom’s Hidden Quirks   in Latest Mother's Day Video

May 2020 - Philippines - Being locked up at home during this community quarantine may not be the most ideal of situations, but looking at the bright side, it has given us the opportunity to spend more time with our families. These moments together make us realize that there’s much more to discover about each other, especially our mothers.   


This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the quirky and unique things that set our mothers apart, as we get to know more about them over shared moments at home, and as we discover that there are always more reasons to love them.   


Na-lockdown tayo, Ma. McDonald’s Mother’s Day video this year opens our eyes to the often unseen side of our mothers, which many of us are getting to know with the almost 24-hour confinement brought about by the current situation. For many, it’s a pleasant surprise to realize the stark realization of our mothers leading their own lives—beyond what they do for the family. Now is the time to pay even closer attention to them, and to put in that extra effort of appreciating them for all that they do.   

“We sometimes forget that mothers also have other personal interests, hobbies, or roles aside from being ‘mom’. They can be gamers, tech experts, artists, movie buffs, Kdrama addicts— we don’t really know because how caught up we are on our own daily lives,” shares Ollie Rabatan, Marketing Head of McDonald’s Philippines. “Here at McDonald’s, we hope for families to bond even more, embracing every moment as an opportunity to appreciate our mothers - quirks and all.”  

 If you haven’t checked out the video, head on to McDonald’s Philippines’ YouTube Page or click this link here: http://bit.ly/NaLockdownTayoMa.   




4.21.2020

Mega Prime’s new ambassador Chef Rosebud hosts an online cooking demo to share healthy and practical recipes to Filipino moms during ECQ



Mega Prime has signed up its newest ambassador—Chef Rosebud Benitez, a top-rated celebrity cook and hands-on mom who has become a household name for her mouthwatering recipes. 

Known for her versatility as a chef, Chef Rosebud has always used Mega Prime’s wide array of high-quality products that has made cooking much easier for moms. “I always have Mega Sweet Chili and Oyster Sauce in my kitchen, because they can be paired easily with any dish. With Sweet Chili, there’s no need to think of a complicated dish,” she shared.

Both Mega Prime and Chef Rosebud are passionate about helping everyone come up with yummy dishes that the whole family will enjoy. That is why homemakers are looking forward to what the partnership between Mega Prime and Chef Rosebud has to offer. 

During this enhanced community quarantine, Mega Prime is aware of the different sentiments of Filipino families in the kitchen at home. With this, Mega Prime is kicking off its partnership with Chef Rosebud through a Facebook Live cooking demo featuring healthy, nutritious and practical recipes to upgrade our everyday meals. 

Happening on April 25, Saturday at 3:00PM, Chef Rosebud will be featuring some of her go-to Mega Prime products that can turn simple dishes into super meals that moms can do at home during the quarantine period.

Chef Rosebud joins Marian Rivera, who serves as Mega Prime’s main ambassador, in reaching out to moms. Together,  the two will add even more dynamism to the Mega Prime Mom Club,  which has been steadfast in its efforts to turn Filipino moms into savvy homemakers. 

“I like the products of Mega Prime because the taste is very close to "panlasang Pinoy". They have a variety of products for all our cooking needs and offer value for money. You don't have to pay a premium but what you're getting is of premium taste, which is very important for price-conscious moms,” she said.

Don’t forget to tune in at https://www.facebook.com/MegaPrimeQuality and get ready to cook the yummiest but pocket-friendly dishes with Chef Rosebud and Mega Prime!

3.26.2020

McDonald’s is launching the Happy Meal Readers Program


February 2020 – PHILIPPINES – Making way for families to have more fun bonding moments together, McDonald’s is launching the Happy Meal Readers program that offers a book or toy option for every Happy Meal purchase. The program’s goal is to create more opportunities for memorable experiences shared over storytelling, and this year, families can journey through space and time, and dive right in the Treetop Twins Wilderness Adventures through a series of McDonald’s-exclusive Happy Meal Readers books written by world-renowned author Cressida Cowell.

“McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers’ book option is a great take-home treat – a perfect surprise for kids to cap off the night with a family bonding bedtime storytelling session. The Happy Meal Readers program is part of McDonald’s commitment in bringing to life feel-good family moments, by encouraging book-reading as both a fun and educational family activity,” explains Margot B. Torres, the Managing Director of McDonald’s Philippines.

The McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers book options will be available year-round, starting February 21, 2020, and kids can look forward to collecting a total of 12 hard bound books lined up for release this year.

Meet incredible animals year-round with the Treetop Twins

Families can look forward to an exciting wilderness adventures with the Treetop Twins, a book series written exclusively for McDonald’s by Criselda Cromwell, world-renowned author and illustrator of the much-loved series “How to Train Your Dragon”, whose books have captured the imagination of children all over the world.

Each book tells of the adventures of the Treetop Twins and their parents as they travel in their time machine to meet fascinating creatures, including endangered and extinct animals from the past, such as Polar Bears, Quaggas, Pink Dolphins, and Woolly Mammoths! The series is full of adventures, amazing creatures, and fun facts that kids and their parents would discover together.

The Agoncillos officially join the McDonald’s family!

Celebrity couple Ryan and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, together with their daughter Luna Agoncillo, are happy to join the McDonald’s family alongside the official launch of the Happy Meal Readers books in the Philippines.

“We are excited to join McDonald’s through the Happy Meal Readers program – a project that’s focused on encouraging close family bonding through book-reading and storytelling. This is something that we do as a family, and we’re happy to share this experience with more Filipino families,” shares Ryan and Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo.

Reading books for a cause

Parents and kids alike would be happy to find out that for every Happy Meal purchase, they are also sharing the love of reading among those who benefit from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc. (RMHC), whose flagship programs support the needs for shelter, education, and happiness of Filipino children.

For every Happy Meal bought, McDonald’s Philippines donates a portion to RMHC and its Ronald McDonald Read to Learn program which teaches beginning reading to grade 1 and grade 2 public school learners. As of now, the Ronald McDonald Read To Learn program has reached over 12 million students, trained over 28 thousand educators, and distributed more than 367 thousand books.

McDonald’s goal through RMHC is to contribute to the vision of improving the literacy skills of Filipino learners early on, and with the Happy Meal Readers’ all-new book option, the brand is thrilled to be able to create more opportunities for children to discover love for reading.

Starting February 21, 2020, you can visit your nearest McDonald’s store for a Happy meal, alongside its book or toy option, and share more heartwarming and memorable moments together with your family. Grab a copy of a Happy Meal Readers book to join the Treetop Twins adventures, and collect all 12 books for this year! To learn more about RMHC and how to help, you may visit www.rmhc.org.ph.



1.31.2020

Moira Dela Torre with Downy Parfum launch new song “Yakap” to encourage Filipinos to #Spread100Hugs


To welcome the holidays, Moira Dela Torre released her first-ever original Christmas song entitled, Yakapinspired by Downy Premium Parfum’s #Spread100Hugs campaign as it embodies that heartwarming Filipino Christmas spirit with its touching lyrics and enchanting melody.

This song was a collaboration between me and my husband and it was inspired by how Christmas has always been my grandma’s favorite holiday. Ever since Jason came into my life, my songs have always been in collaboration with him. He came up with the chords, I came up with the melody, he came up with a few words and I finish it with a story. When we heard about Downy Parfum’s #Spread100Hugs, we both envisioned ‘Yakap’, and we wanted to create a Christmas OPM kundiman (love song) that captures the essence of giving hugs this Christmas,” said Moira Dela Torre.

Indeed, the power of a hug transcends time. As Moira shares, This coming holiday season is going to be my third Christmas in 26 years that I won’t get to celebrate with my lola. Thankfully, the past 23 years I had with her was filled with meaningful hugs that will make up for a lifetime. She truly inspires me to continuously spread love. And with Downy Parfum, I am more confident to spread hugs as much as I can to my friends, family and most especially, my husband Jason.”

On the day of its release, Yakap has been streamed for more than a hundred thousand times and has been a part of the country’s top hits on Spotify! Undeniably, it is on its way to being an OPM classic that Filipinos just can’t help but fall in love and feel the warmth of the Christmas spirit with! Even celebrity parents like Saab Magalona, Chynna OrtalezaSay AlonzoHelga Krapf, Vanessa Matsunaga and Troy Montero can’t get over how much the song brings back so many good memories that excite them for the coming holidays they’re going to spend with their families and loved ones.

Yakap’s meaning really transcends through people of all ages and a lot can’t help but share their own rendition of the song — famous Youtube singers like Raphiel ShannonRy & Con, and Aiana Juarez each gave the song a really personal touch matched with their own distinct styles. This kundiman perfectly encapsulates the true meaning of Paskong Pinoy, a classic Filipino holiday.

Remember with Downy Premium Parfum


Downy Premium Parfum also launched a poignant short that follows the story of a girl named Anna and her lola, who was always by her side through life’s ups and downs. As the years go by, and Anna moves to a different home, her lola starts to become forgetful, and Anna is afraid that her lola might have forgotten about her. But as it turns out, the love and happiness brought by Anna’s hugs are forever etched in her lola’s heart. 

To anyone who lacks the confidence to share warm hugs with their loved ones, Downy Premium Parfum’s long-lasting perfume freshness provides that much-needed assurance that will last up to a hundred hugs. Each hug is not just a gesture of kinship, but also a moment to create a special memory made more meaningful by the fresh and refreshing scent that only Downy Premium Parfum evokes.


To get into the holiday spirit, watch “Remember” that captures the power of a hug which transcends the test of time. Afterwards, make sure to listen to “Yakap” that will surely uplift you at anytime. Yakap’s music video is up now too at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xlyDd5nggA!

This Christmas, make sure to #Spread100Hugs with Downy Premium Parfum. For more updates, you may visit https://www.facebook.com/DownyPhilippines/.

#Spread100Hugs