Shopee Partners with Red Cross to Help Filipinos Prepare for Disasters

Shopee, the leading online shopping platform in the Philippines, partners with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to promote National Disaster Resilience Month this July. The partnership encourages Filipinos to be equipped and self-reliant to be able to survive the first and most crucial 72 hours following a calamity, during which amenities such as electricity, water or telephone lines may not work, and rescue teams may not be able to reach the location immediately.

“Shopee is proud to work with the Philippine Red Cross as we promote the importance of resilience after a disaster.  We hope that by having the PRC Lifeline Kits available on Shopee, this helps Filipinos prepare for and survive in the aftermath of disasters or emergencies,” said Macy Castillo, Shopee’s Head of Commercial Business.

The PRC Lifeline Kits offered on Shopee feature essential items such as flashlights, whistles, thermal blankets, first aid kits and other supplies to help support anyone during the first 72 hours of an emergency. Various kits that can be carried while evacuating are available for everyone — children, adults, or even the entire family.

In the wake of a magnitude 6.5 quake that hit the Visayas earlier in the month, the PRC reminds residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces that they should prepare for the “Big One”, a magnitude 7 earthquake along the West Valley Fault, which is ripe for movement.

“We need to plan ahead for every disaster. By making preparations to ensure effective and efficient responses, we help build resilient communities ready to face any disaster. Efficient volunteers, together with strong logistics support and information technology, will allow us to build a more responsive and better Red Cross for the community,” said PRC Chairman and Senator Richard Gordon.

The PRC kits are available through the official Red Cross PH store on Shopee (https://shopee.ph/redcrossph) and comes with Free Shipping and Cash On Delivery (COD) nationwide. Filipinos across the country can now better prepare to face potential disasters.

“It’s best to be prepared and have an emergency kit at home, the office, and other places we frequent. Shopee is committed to helping the PRC promote swift response and resilience in the face of adversity. This will not only come in handy, but also save lives,” Castillo adds.

Shopee is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. To learn more about the PRC Lifeline Kits, visit the Shopee Red Cross PH store at https://shopee.ph/redcrossph.

Parokya Ni Edgar’s Bente launching this Nov. 29 at Eastwood

Mark your calendar on November 29 for the launch of Parokya Ni Edgar's latest release "Bente" at the Eastwood City Central Plaza. Bente, which celebrates the band’s 20th anniversary as a group. Bente has two editions – 1 DVD/2 CD and 2 CD. The DVD includes 28 music videos of the band plus two documentaries. The 2 CD has a total of 29 tracks (27 of the band’s biggest hits plus 2 brand new tracks).

Bente also includes their newest single Ang Parokya, which talks about the beginnings of the band. It also features Gloc-9 and Frank Magalona. Ang Parokya is the second time that Parokya Ni Edgar, Frank and Gloc-9 collaborated in a song. The music video of the song is also included in the DVD.

For avid fans, two documentaries are included in the DVD– Ang Kuwento ng Parokya and Ang First Gig ng Parokya. Those who will buy Bente on the launch date will get free T-shirt and a poster, on a first come, first served basis.

Part of the proceeds of Bente will be donated to the Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter.

The Tracklist:

CD 1

1. Ang Parokya

2. Buloy

3. Maniwala Ka Sana

4. Silvertoes

5. Harana

6. Picha Pie

7. Halaga

8. Inuman Na

9. Swimming Beach

10. Sorry Na

11. This Guy’s In Love With You Pare

12. Mr. Suave

13. The Yes Yes Show

14. Chikinini

15. Your Song (My One And Only You)

CD2

1. Mang Jose

2. Para Sayo

3. Papa Cologne

4. The Ordertaker

5. Gitara

6. Bagsakan

7. First Day Funk

8. Macho

9. Akala

10. Boys Do Falling Love

11. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)

12. Pangarap Lang Kita

13. One Hit Combo

Bonus Track

14. Salamat Po

DVD

Ang Mga Music Videos Ng Parokya:

1. Ang Parokya

2. Buloy

3. Maniwala Ka Sana

4. Silvertoes

5. Harana

6. Picha Pie

7. Halaga

8. Inuman Na

9. Swimming Beach

10. Sorry Na

11. Mr. Suave

12. The Yes Yes Show

13. Chikinini

14. Mang Jose

15. Para Sa’yo

16. Papa Cologne

17. The Ordertaker

18. Gitara

19. Bagsakan

20. First Day Funk

21. Macho (Version 1)

22. Macho (Version 2)

23. Akala

24. Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)

25. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 1)

26. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 2)

27. Pangarap Lang Kita (Version 3)

28. One Hit Combo

Espesyal Features

• Ang Kwento Ng Parokya

• Ang First Gig Ng Parokya

"HULOG KA NG LANGIT" reflects the state of Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's HEART

The Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez has recently launched a number of special projects for the benefit of the Typhoon Yolanda victims like the auction of her personal items. Aside from this, Universal Records and the Songbird recently released the album Hulog Ka Ng Langit, part of its proceed goes to Philippine Red Cross. 

“Hulog Ka Ng Langi”t album, composed of songs that give inspiration to wives and mothers, has the beautifully-penned Hulog Ka Ng Langit as debut single and title track of the album. The song truly embodies what the album is all about – unconditional love between husbands and wives, and mothers to children.

 “I am a mommy and I thought it’ll be nice to dedicate a whole album for my son. I waited him for so long,” says Regine, but she quickly clarified that, “Hulong Ka Ng Langit is actually just not for him. The album also has a lot of love songs, which you can dedicate to your loved ones.”

Regine recounts that when work has started for the album, the whole team was leaning towards making a baby album. The songbird, however, felt that love songs that have more general messages to be included in the album.

“The challenge really was to have a special, not-so-typical baby album,” shares Regine. “An album that can be appreciated by everyone – kids, parents, lovers, and family.”

With Regine’s gift of amazing vocals, she has given new life to songs like Hele Ni Inay, Someone’s Waiting For You, Happiness, You, God Gave Me You and Just The Way You Are, a duet with husband Ogie Alcasid. The songs included in the album also feature some of the best arrangers, musicians in the country.

 

Hulog Ka Ng Langit promises to give the public an inspiration to continuously hope for their own happiness with people they truly love and care for.

“I don’t usually say this, pero ang ganda-ganda ng album,” closes Regine. “It is very memorable because, when I was doing the album, I was also going through some stuff. This album is special and memorable because I dedicate this to my son, husband, family, and loved ones.”

Catch Regine Velasquez-Alcasid on the Hulog Ka Ng Langit album tour at

Robinson’s Manila (Nov. 20, Wednesday),

SM Marilao (November 28, Thursday),

SM Pampanga (December 1, Sunday), and

SM Sta. Rosa (December 11, Wednesday). 

All shows start at 5:00 p.m.

Here’s the Hulog Ka Ng Langit Tracklist:

HULOG KA NG LANGIT
  RAINBOW CONNECTION
  AMAZING
  MY CHILD
  PAG-IBIG
  TOMORROW
  SOMEONE’S WAITING FOR YOU
  ARAW, ULAP, LANGIT
  JUST THE WAY YOU ARE ( with Mr. Alcasid)
  NATHANIEL (GIFT OF GOD)
  THE ONE REAL THING
  HAPPINESS
  HELE NI INAY
  YOU
  SA‘YO NA LANG AKO
  YOU GOT IT
  GOD GAVE ME YOU
 

Hulog Ka ng Langit, the newest album from Regine Velasquez- Alcasid is available at all record bars nationwide under Universal Records and the digital format at iTunes.com and mymusicstore.com.ph