Shoppers who are yearning for year-end savings do not have to wait until December to score amazing deals and promos because SM City Marilao is rolling out its mid-year sale on July 2, 3, and 4.
Kicking off on the 1st week of July, SM City Marilao brings the fun in shopping sale with great discounts of up to 70% off to countless items mall-wide. Save big and get a chance to enjoy exclusive markdowns, awesome freebies and special promos on various home accessories, beauty services, gadgets, lifestyle products and more from The SM Store, SM Hypermarket, Ace Hardware, Our Home, Toy Kingdom, Miniso, The Body Shop, Watson’s and SM Appliance Center, and at over 200 stores at the mall.
Bargain hunters can also do their shopping at the comforts of their own homes with SM’s Call-To-Deliver #143SM (#14376) and SM City Marilao’s SM Buddy. Brands such as SM Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom, Watsons, Ace Hardware and the Body Shop are offering online shopping through their own e-commerce platforms, social media pages and Viber community groups. These specialty brands also feature Call and Collect, which allows shoppers to call and place orders. Ordered goods can be picked up at the designated location or delivered right at one’s doorstep for convenience.
So mark your calendars and shop early to get the first dibs on the best items on sale only at SM City Marilao’s mid-year 3Day Sale! Don’t forget to observe #SafeMallingAtSM guidelines at all times. For mall events and updates, check-out SM City Marilao on Facebook or follow @smcitymarilao on instagram
During this time of pandemic, some of us might think investing for the things you desire is a waste of money and time. Even though you have extra funds to make it happen, weighing your wants and needs is the first thing that comes to mind.
GInvest, the first-ever digital investment platform on GCash that allows Filipinos as young as 18 years old and with a valid ID, lets you explore easy ways and means on how to start investing and conveniently grow your money through a tap on the app.
To further educate Filipinos on the many investment possibilities using GInvest by GCash, GCash is mounting its second webinar series Kaya Mo Money Talks on June 24 at 8pm on GCash’s Facebook page.
The webinar aims to help customers, specifically the young adults, to unlock their financial goals so they can experience their passions, and teach them the ropes on how to invest and grow their money using Gcash.
It also hopes to empower Filipinos to take charge of their finances and identify their goals to achieve their dreams. What’s excellent about GInvest is you can get started with as little as ₱50 buy-in for local funds and ₱1,000 for international funds. These affordable rates make GInvest by GCash the first fintech company in the Philippines to offer low investment buy-ins.
Hosted by Jaz Reyes, the webinar will feature financial expert Chinkee Tan who will discuss the ins and outs of investing, debunking investing myths and why you should treat your savings like an investment.
He will be joined by members of the popular gaming team, Blacklist International (V33Wise) and Tiktok creator Dora Dorado who will talk about investing in their passions and growing their investments using GInvest.
With GInvest by GCash, anyone can start investing and fulfill their financial goals. It’s an extraordinary entryway to the wonderful world of financial freedom and lets you #UnlockYourLifeGoals at the press of a button.
A survey conducted by Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, revealed four types of online shoppers in the Philippines and their motivations for shopping online.
Shopee surveyed more than 3,000 Filipinos and found that value is the most important factor for online shoppers, with 42% of respondents stating that they are driven by the best deals and prices. 71% of them are females, ranging from 18 to 34 years of age.
There is also an emerging segment of consumers who prioritize shopping from their favored brands online. More than half of these brand lovers are around 25 years old, showing how brand loyalty is becoming key to the online shopping experience for younger demographics. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “The mid-year shopping season is an exciting time for Shopee. As more Filipinos go online to fulfill their shopping needs, we are also seeing more diverse preferences and shopping habits emerge.
This is why we consistently listen to our users’ feedback and improve our features, services, and products to serve their needs. Our 7.7 Mid-Year Sale is no different and comes packed with highlights such as the Payday Sale, ShopeePay Day, and other exciting promotions to deliver more value, variety, and fun to all shoppers.”
The four key types of Filipino online shoppers are:
1) The Sulit Shopper – Decisive shoppers who hunt for the best deals 42% of respondents are Sulit Shoppers. They prioritize finding the best deals and prices before making an online purchase. These shoppers are patient and take the time to research products, but act quickly when they discover deals they like.
Key characteristics:
● Decisive buying: 66% browse a maximum of just five items before making a purchase
● Deals seeking: 62% don’t typically plan purchases in advance—they shop whenever they see big discounts on products they’re eyeing
● Regular shopping: Half of them buy something online at least twice a month Sulit Shoppers can rejoice at the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, which offers non-stop deals and discounts.
They can save money on shipping, get discounts, and claim cashback at the Vouchers Sale on July 6. During the 7.7 period, they can also tap on the Vouchers button on the Shopee homepage for one-stop access to the best deals.
2) The Shop-and-Go Consumer – Shoppers who enjoy the convenience of delivery to their doorstep
For a lot of Filipinos, online shopping’s main draw is convenience. 17% of shoppers surveyed turn to online shopping for its ease and safety. More than half of the shoppers in this community are 30 years old. They know what they want to buy and do not necessarily spend extra time on the app, but will often make impulse purchases if they stumble upon good deals.
Key characteristics:
● Quick decision-making: 64% browse through a maximum of five listings before they find what they’re looking for
● Proactive shopping: Almost one in two do their own research on products by either searching online or chatting with sellers
● Frequent shopping: 45% shop online twice a month on average, making them one of the most frequent purchasers
Shop-and-Go Consumers can take advantage of Free Shipping on Shopee’s home page. They’ll also love the convenience of ShopeePay, Shopee’s built-in e-wallet. On ShopeePay Day this July 1, they can enjoy ShopeePay-exclusive rewards, such as free shipping, cashback, and ₱1 deals.
3) The Budol Shopper – Window shoppers who can also be spontaneous buyers
Making up 14% of respondents, the Budol Shopper refers to window shoppers who value variety and choice of products. Compared to the Sulit Shopper, the Budol Shopper browses more items on average, and are also more likely to spontaneously check out a product that catches their eye.
Key characteristics:
● Impulsive buying: 63% will buy an item because they felt like doing so at the moment
● Frequent browsing: 27% of window shoppers usually browse up to 15 items before
each purchase
This 7.7, Budol Shoppers can window shop to their hearts’ content across Shopee’s themed days such as Home Tech Sale on June 24, Home & Outdoors Sale on June 25, Kids & Babies
Sale on June 26, and Apparel & Shoes Sale on June 27. Each sale offers a huge selection of discounted products from popular categories.
4) The Suki Buyer – Shoppers who have a good eye for brands
Suki Buyers make up 12% of respondents, and they shop online because they can find their favorite brands easily. Unlike Sulit Shoppers, shoppers who prioritize finding the best value, brand fans are less price-sensitive. Instead, they value having a large variety of brands to choose from, as well as accessing perks and loyalty points from brands they follow.
Key characteristics:
● Regular shopping from brands: 62% of them purchase from their favorite brands as frequently as twice a month
● Brand familiarity: About 1 in 4 follow their favorite brands on social media in order to stay informed of latest product launches
Suki Buyers will enjoy the RB Super Brand Day until June 23, Vivo Super Brand Day from June 27-28, and Olay Super Brand Day from June 28-30, which all offer exclusive deals from well- loved brands on Shopee Mall. Suki Buyers can also get exclusive perks from their favorite brands, such as 30% off vouchers, at the Shopee Mall Sale this June 29.
Give Dad a gift of comfort and joy this Father’s Day with special seat from SM Home, the one-stop shop that has a wide variety of Dad’s Chairs that are ergonomic, sturdy and reliable.
After a hard day at the office, there’s nothing like a comfy chair he can retreat to at the end of the day and just completely relax, like an Air Leather Recliner.
If Dad’s a bit of a movie buff or a gamer, he most probably has a home theatre set-up. Help him create a proper theater lounge that will help create that luxury, cinematic experience. With a relaxed, oversized seating style and a couple of drink holders, it will be easy to make Dad nice and comfy.
A lounge room is a home’s place for entertaining and relaxing; Dad’s place for catching up with family and friends, for chilling out with a good book after dinner and gathering around to watch his favorite sports. What every lounge room needs is a big Sofa that can seat a few people or let Dad really stretch out, like leather selections from SM Home.
With many Dads, currently in a WFH mode, create a functional and productive workspace for him with SM Home’s selection of ergonomic and multi-functional office chairs.
Always the Helpful Place, ACE Hardware shares with us a gift guide for Dads of all types on Father’s Day.
For the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Dad, there are high performance drill sets that can complete a wide variety of projects like cutting, drilling, and plumbing with its attachments and accessories complete with safety features. Home repair projects are also made easy for Dad with ACE-branded durable hand tools. There are also wet and dry vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters that removes airborne particles.
For the Outdoorsy Dad, he’ll be king of the grill with the durable and portable ACE squared charcoal grill. Perfect for backyard barbecues.
For the Car Lover Dad, there are tire inflators for roadside emergencies and powerful high pressure washers for essential cleaning tasks.
For the Plantito Dad, ACE Hardware has a best- selling gardening tool set including a trowel, a transplanter, a cultivator, a bottle spray, pruning shears, and a lightweight plastic case.
Make your Dad feel extra special and loved this Father’s Day with ACE Hardware’s amazing tools and items. Available in all ACE branches nationwide, you can avail these thru in-store or online.
Visit Ace Hardware at SM Bulacan Malls or join the Viber community for inquiries and advance order for pickup or delivery – bit.ly/AceMarilaoViber for SM City Marilao, bit.lyAceSJDMViber for SM City San Jose del Monte, and bit.ly/BaliwagViber for SM City Baliwag.
Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) rolls out Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Step 2 Registration in SM City Baliwag— one of its mall registration partners in Bulacan.
From June 16, 2021 onwards, registrants with Appointment Slip or Application Reference Number (ARN) and were notified by PSA via text message may proceed to the PhilSys Registration Center located at the second level, Cyberzone area in SM City Baliwag.
To guide public on the registration process, SM City Baliwag and PSA have deployed detailed signages showing systematic procedure for smooth and orderly manner of registration. PhilSys Step 2 registration process includes (1) Validation of appointment slip and supporting documents, (2) Verification of demographic information, (3) Capturing of biometric information such as iris-scan, fingerprint and front-facing photo, (4) Issuance of transaction slip.
After successfully completing Step 2 Registration, registrants will be given a PhilSys Number (PSN). PhilID will be delivered to registrant’s chosen address via Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost).
To ensure public safety, SM City Baliwag in partnership with PSAadhere to strict implementation of the standard health and safety protocols set by the IATF and DOH. Registrants will be requested to observe a safe distance, especially when queuing. Temperature checks upon entry, mandatory wearing of face mask and strictly no appointment, no entry will likewise be implemented to regulate registrants. SM City Baliwag also assigned security and disinfection team for crowd management and maintaining sanitation protocols.
To usher the nation towards a digital society, PhilSys aims to provide valid and unique proof of identification to all Filipinos as to make public and private transactions fast and more convenient. As such, citizens will be entitled to improved access of government services such as health, education, financial and social protection.
PhilSys Step 2 Registration at SM City Baliwag will last for a year, and target to accommodate at least 250 registrants per day. For safety and convenience, registrants may register online through https://register.philsys.gov.ph/ prior Step 2 registration.
Following SM City Baliwag, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is yet to announce start date of PhilSys Step 2 Registration at SM Center Pulilan, one of its assigned registration centers in the first district of Bulacan.
Over the past years, record-breaking Korean girl group BLACKPINK has taken over the world, capturing hearts with their powerful songs and heart-stopping performances. In case you haven’t heard, JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA are Globe’s newest brand ambassadors, and last year the girls painted the Philippines black and pink with a stunning TVC, a massive digital channel takeover, fan-favorite pre-show, access to THE SHOW concert, and more, all streamed via Globe’s social media and online platforms.
Giving you more ways to connect with all your favorite K-pop acts, Globe continues to reinvent entertainment, and today invites all fans of the quartet behind smash hits like “DDU-DDU-DDU- DDU” and “Lovesick Girls,” to SHOW YOU LIKE THAT, a free online event for Globe’s Kmmunity PH Facebook Group. On June 18, 2021 at 8pm, members of the hallyu-centered Facebook Group will get exclusive access to catch the OT4 for the first time since their record-shattering online concert earlier this year.
Bet you wanna be one of the lucky viewers? Feed your frenzy for their high-energy pop and stunning visuals! Simply join Globe’s Kmmunity PH Facebook Group to catch the special online event with JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA, and quench your thirst for more BLACKPINK content in your area.
Always looking to uplift Filipinos in their everyday lives, Globe Telecom is committed to creating innovative ways for all fans to stay connected with each other and with their favorite idols. For more updates about Show You Like That, follow Globe Telecom’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/globeph/, and join Globe’s Kmmunity PH’s Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2216020118728072.
In preparation for the opening of the first store in Pasay City, IKEA Philippines is producing a magazine to share the brand’s milestones and inspiration to the Filipinos. IKEA will feature Filipino families or individuals on the cover and searches for magazine cover model.
The invitation to be on the cover of IKEA Philippines magazine is open to all Filipinos. Five families or friends or individuals will be selected to be on the printed and/or digital cover of the magazine. Selected participants will also receive P30,000 worth of IKEA shopping vouchers.
Entries to the search will be collected from 15 – 30 June 2021. Winners will be announced via IKEA Philippines Facebook page.
How to join the search
Interested individuals may visit (https://www.ikea.com/ph/en/campaigns/search-for-ikea-magazine-cover- model-pub628065f0) and submit a photo taken inside their homes. Photo entries may include their friends, partners or other members of their family. For more information and to see full contest mechanics, visit the IKEA Philippines website, www.IKEA.ph
After a long day at work and family time at home, Dad craves to have his own special space where he can recharge, rethink, relax and be himself. He longs for a quiet retreat where he can plunk down on a sofa, chill out with a drink, and unwind.
This me-time, after all, can make him a better husband and father which will eventually benefit the whole family. After all, what is more pleasant than a man who is relaxed, happy, and stress-free..
This Father’s Day, help Dad create this special space – others call it a man cave – with a little help from Our Home.
There are cozy recliners where he can sit, recline, and relax. Bar tables, chairs and other bar essentials complete the fun. If he must work at home, there are writing desks as well as ergonomic chairs to bring comfort to WFH corner.
Visit Our Home stores nationwide at select SM Supermalls for more Father’s Day gift ideas. Customers who prefer to shop online can expect the same great shopping experience through www.ourhome.ph. In addition, Our Home has introduced Contactless Shopping Options for customers who prefer to stay in their homes. Customers can Call & Deliver – call (0917)8315260, pay online, and have their items delivered. They can Shop Live where a personal shopper takes them on a virtual tour of the store via video call. Curbside Pickup is also available.
You can also visit Our Home at SM City Marilao located at the second level or call (0917)5575528 / (044)8158977 for contactless shopping. Free interior design advice and affordable bespoke services are available.
Going gift-shopping for dad isn’t easy. He’s pretty quiet, always responds with a perfunctory “I don’t need anything” when you ask him what he wants, and seems to already have everything, anyway. Still, if anyone deserves the best gift, it’s dad—he takes care of the whole family, after all!
If you’re having trouble finding the perfect Father’s Day gift, narrow down your search by identifying your dad’s interests and hobbies. This will make your gift-hunting a whole lot easier, and your dad will love your thoughtful gesture of personally picking out a gift that fits his interests.
For thrill-seekers and adventurers, we recommend portable barbecue grills, insulated water bottles, outdoor gadgets, and more. These items are all on sale this akinse at Shopee’s 6.15 Payday Sale. Make the most out of your sweldo and check these out now:
Has your dad been waiting for gyms to reopen? With the Domyos Push-Up Wheel Grips, he can take the first step towards building his own home gym! These grips, developed by strength training teams, offer a variety of exercises for body weight training workouts.
Remind dads-on-the-go to stay hydrated with the Hydro Flask 20oz. Whether he’s working out, going for a jog, or biking outdoors, this handy vacuum-insulated stainless steel tumbler will keep his drinks hot or cold for hours.
If he’s been dreaming of going camping, get him the Home Zania Portable Grill. No need to lug around bulky outdoor grills that take hours to get assembled—you just need to unfold this one in order to use it. It’s also high temperature-resistant, distortion-free, and non-toxic.
Get your dad a Morui Dash Cam for safer journeys on the road. It boasts of a dual-lens camera design: a front camera with up to 170-degree viewing angle and a waterproof rear camera. The device can simultaneously record front and rear view videos.
If your dad loves nature and photography, level up his adventures with the DJI Mavic Mini-Drone. He’ll enjoy shooting high-definition photos and videos, which he can edit and post straight from his phone with the DJI Fly App.
Find more gifts for your adventurous dad at Shopee’s 6.15 Payday Sale. Aside from big discounts, enjoy deals such as free shipping with no minimum spend, 15% cashback, and ₱15 deals. Visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale for more information.
Check out using ShopeePay to enjoy even more perks such as:
ShopeePay ₱1 Deals for Puregold, Potato Corner, Seaoil, and other supermarkets and restaurants, redeemable when you pay in-store
Discounted load and data offers such as ₱10 data for only ₱1 and ₱10 load for ₱6
Up to 35% cashback on Bills Payment
Top up your ShopeePay wallet conveniently through debit card, online banking, TouchPay machines, and over-the-counter on June 14 for a chance to win ₱15,000!
