Give your dad a memorable Father’s Day with promos and discounts with your EastWest credit card

The calendar coming to June means one thing: it’s time again for Father’s Day. It’s an occasion to celebrate and give back to the special man or father figure in your life for everything he’s done and provided.

You may be looking for the perfect thing to give dad this year—and fortunately, a lot of options are available to you when you purchase and pay using your EastWest credit card. No matter what he likes, there’s something for every kind of dad in these special promos for EastWest credit cardholders:

1. For the health and fitness buff

Does your dad love to focus on his health? Is he constantly active? If the answers to those questions are a resounding yes, you’ll be glad to know that there are exclusive discounts for sporting goods stores Sports Resources and Brooks (10% off purchases), as well as organic foods shops Fresh and Green (10% off purchases), Organics.ph (P150 discount for minimum purchase of P1,500), and Future Fresh (P150 discount) when you shop with your EastWest Mastercard.

You can also give dad the gift of security by setting him up with affordable prepaid health insurance from Maria Health. Get 10% off your first purchase using promo code EWBxMH10OFF and the first six digits of your EastWest credit card, and 5% off succeeding purchases using promo code EWBxMH5OFF and the first six digits of your card.

2. For the foodie dad

If your dad loves to eat, then these perks are the way to go. Celebrate Father’s Day with a delicious feast at select dining partners and get these sweet deals when you pay with your EastWest credit card! Dine at Firehouse Pizza (40% off), Bistro Charlemagne (buy one, get one Vietnamese spring rolls), Burgoo (free Friday Fish Fry for a minimum purchase of P750 and a beverage order), or Gumbo (free Petite Oops Jumpin’ Fish and Chips for a minimum purchase of P750 and a beverage order).

You can also celebrate at home by getting dad’s favorite drinks from Boozy with a discount of P300 for a minimum spend of P2,000 when you use promo code EWB300 and pay with your EastWest credit card until July 31.

3. For the hobbyist

Surprise dad with great finds from his favorite online stores from the US, UK, and Australia when you purchase and have them delivered to the Philippines via ShippingCart! It’s easier than ever, too, with these special discounts for EastWest cardholders.

New ShippingCart customers can get 20% off their first delivery when they pay with their EastWest credit card and use the promo code EW20NEW. Returning customers can still get a 15% discount for a minimum delivery of 10 lbs. when they use the promo code EW15CUR. You’ve got until December 31 to get dad something nice!

With all these great deals for your EastWest credit card, Father’s Day this year can definitely be amazing and unforgettable!

To apply for an EastWest credit card, visit eastwestbanker.com/cards/CreditCard or your nearest EastWest store.

FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE FROM ACE HARDWARE

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. 

To order, dial ACE Hotline #11223 or click http://call-collect.acehardware.ph/. Or shop online at ACE Hardware official store in thesmstore.com, ShopSM, Lazada or Shopee. You can also get rewarded each time you shop, earn points and enjoy exclusive offers with ACE Rewards Card.

HOT GADGETS FOR COOL DADS FROM THE SM STORE’S CALL TO DELIVER

Father's Day is fast approaching. Give Dad a gift of creativity, cool, and adventure with hot gadgets from The SM Store. 

Better still, shop from your home, and have them delivered to him on Father’s Day through The SM Store’s Call to Deliver service. 

Surprise him with light and compact drones for aerial videos, waterproof action cameras for vlogging and live streaming, and innovative multimedia cameras. He’ll be on top of his game with gaming gear, and moto sets. 

Order from the comforts of your home and we will shop for you. Chat with us now via The SM Store’s Facebook Messenger bit.ly/CTD-Messenger and Viber comm:  bit.ly/JoinSMViber Viber admin: thesmstore.hiallie.com. Call #143SM (#14376) and talk to a personal shopper to enjoy a more personalized shopping experience.

Visit thesmstore.com for more Father’s Day gift ideas. 

 ** The availability of items varies per store.

WORLD BICYCLE DAY AT SM

In celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3, bike enthusiasts and advocates got together at the iconic SM Mall of Asia globe to highlight the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and sustainable means of transportation. 

These included SM Engineering Design and Development president Hans Sy Jr. (third from right), Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines Ambassador Luc Veron (third from left), Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor (second from left), and members of the Firefly Brigade led by trustee Jack Yabut (second from right) and chairperson Roselle Leah Rivera (left). 

The event also served as a send-off for Salubungan sa SM: Sama-Sama sa Bike Safety, a 1,300-kilometer bike packing tour across Luzon with safety clinics at select SM malls. The SM Mall of Asia was recently cited as Most Bike-Friendly Commercial Establishment in the 2020 Mobility Awards, together with SM City Marikina.

SM City San Mateo holds 3-Day Sale from May 28 to 31

Get ready to spend your scorching hot days at SM City San Mateo this May 28, 29, 30 for the grand 3-Day Sale at the mall, plus one extra day on May 31, 2021! 

Huge discounts up to 70% are up for grabs on countless items mall-wide. Best deals from groceries, home items, fashion, hardware tools, appliances, health and beauty, even food deals await to be discovered on this sale extravaganza.

SM City San Mateo is giving away a brand new Suzuki S-Presso MT to one lucky winner at the grand raffle draw. For every P1,000 purchase (single or accumulated receipts) is equal to 1 e-raffle entry. Shoppers are entitled to double e-raffle entries on Saturday and Sunday per qualified minimum purchase. Don’t forget to observe minimum health protocols while shopping! 

Boost your bargain hunting skills at SM City San Mateo 3-Day Sale! 

Shopee and Unilever Say Yes to Equal Opportunities and Continue its Support for Local Sellers through its Positive Beauty Campaign

As more Filipinos shift to online shopping for their daily necessities, many businesses are also turning to digital platforms to widen their reach and establish a strong online presence - especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). To cater to the growing number of online sellers, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, continues to partner with organizations to support MSMEs who are looking for better opportunities in e-commerce.

In 2020 Unilever and Mano Amiga, a non-governmental organization that advocates for community transformation and inclusive growth through education, first partnered with Shopee for their Beauty That Cares Campaign, to offer assistance to 25 micro-entrepreneurs. Through this partnership, Mano Amiga sellers gained a strong understanding of e-commerce and learned how to maximize the digital space’s full potential. Sellers had access to monetary funding, entrepreneurship training programs, and Shopee’s e-commerce tools to help them expand their reach. Two Mano Amiga sellers share how Unilever and Shopee supported their business growth:

Janette Lagundi of JTL Trading (https://shopee.ph/alexandermoses_0503) 

For Janette Lagundi, a mother of two, it was tough when she first started her online business. Despite having no prior entrepreneurship experience, she decided to start selling cleaning products and home decor items such as Himalayan salt lamps, to get her family through the pandemic. She admitted that it was difficult for her to adjust to selling on e-commerce platforms as she was not very tech-savvy.

Through learning the ropes at Shopee, Janette saw her business thrived. “Because of Shopee, not only are my sales increasing, my store is also gaining better recognition through plenty of promotions. I learned a lot about selling online through the training programs and masterclasses. I am determined to explore more opportunities on e-commerce, and I’m glad that Shopee and Unilever helped me adjust and adapt amid the pandemic,” she said.

She added that the support from Shopee and Unilever helped her family immensely. “This business is my bread and butter and I feel more confident in growing my business because I am more competent now. Because of this opportunity, I can provide for my children.” 

Cecilia Comia of C plus D Design (https://shopee.ph/designbycplusd) 

Cecilia Comia used to run a food business and even designed her own food stalls, but due to the pandemic, she had to shut down her food business and focus on selling decal stickers and labels instead. “We started our business in 2018 with a passion for good design and we wanted people to appreciate and see how small design details can change an entire product or experience,” she said. The strategy shift, although promising, posed some obstacles. “The competition is tough online. Reaching a wider audience and achieving effective customer engagement are both constant challenges. We are still struggling when it comes to establishing our business. The prices of our competitors are tough to match,” she added.

Shopee and Unilever provided her with the much-needed support. “Unilever’s program connected us with Shopee. It gave us an edge in terms of knowledge in selling online. Unilever’s financial assistance also helped us with our cash flow and allowed us to increase our stocks and improve our equipment.” 

To support the transition and growth of MSMEs in the digital landscape, Shopee partners with Unilever once again to give MSMEs a spotlight at their Yes to Positive Beauty Sale this May 17 to 19, 2021. The campaign is part of Unilever’s renewed purpose and commitment to bring about positive change through real actions - to do more good, not just less harm, for people and the planet. 

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are proud to partner with Unilever to support a cause that aims to uplift the lives of local sellers and their loved ones. Shopee believes that every Filipino entrepreneur can succeed in e-commerce as long as they have the right tools, opportunity, and platform. We will continue to collaborate with brands like Unilever to support the local communities, their livelihood, and their families.”

Dorothy Dee-Ching, Vice President for Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever Philippines, said, “Yes to Positive Beauty is a movement for all Filipinos to champion a new era of beauty and personal care that’s inclusive and sustainable. As the number one beauty and personal care company in the country, we acknowledge the part we play in being a force for good, and Yes to Positive Beauty encompasses our commitment to do this through our brands. This includes championing for equal opportunities, which we have been able to do through our continued partnership with Shopee and Mano Amiga, as well as lending a helping hand to MSMEs, especially those greatly impacted by the current crisis.”

To provide consistent support for the sellers, Shopee’s relationship managers worked closely with them to create irresistible discounts to attract more customers, and also assisted them in mapping out advertisements for their products via social media. With the sale happening in just a few days, both sellers are preparing to stock up on their inventory to meet the expected increase in demand. To support sellers like Cecilia and Janette, check out the Yes to Positive Beauty Sale this May 17 to 19, 2021. 

For more information about Unilever’s Beauty That Cares campaign, visit https://shopee.ph/m/unilever-super-brand-day. 

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About Mom: Mega Prime and Prime Mom Club host a well-deserved Relaxation Workshop for Moms

If there’s anyone who deserves some overdue pampering, it will have to be the mothers of this world. Day in and day out, pandemic or not, moms are always juggling a thousand and one responsibilities, all for the sake of their families and loved ones.

 

To thank all moms for their tireless efforts, Mega Prime and the Prime Mom Club have organized a one-of-a-kind virtual glamping event that allowed moms to relax and bond with fellow moms. The session, entitled All About Mom, pampered moms by giving them some me-time to relax while learning alongside their peers who share their cares and interests.

 

Different from the past Prime Mom Club workshops, a virtual glamping session, the perfection relaxation hotspot for our Prime Moms was created. As a way to connect with one another while also reminding our moms that it's important to care for themselves, guests were encouraged to interact with all that was in store for them. They had a blast with trivia games and other interactive game booths, as well as learning home tablescape styling hosted by Pinky Tobiano topped off with a cooking segment using Mega Prime Oyster Sauce and Canned Fruits. The online event was attended by members of the Prime Mom Club, Mega Prime’s exclusive club for moms who want to continuously elevate their homemaking skills.

 

Leading the event was the Prime Mom Club’s honorary member and Mega Prime’s brand ambassador, Marian Rivera Dantes, who spoke about the importance of bonding with fellow moms through shared passions such as cooking, which are good for one’s well being especially during this pandemic. 

Chef Rosebud Benitez unveiled special recipes using Mega Prime Choices Oyster Sauce. She also whipped up scrumptious desserts using Mega Prime’s Canned Fruits. Together with Mommy Connh Cruz, the winner of The Search for the Next Prime Mom, both of them participated in an online cook-off and shared some practical cooking tips and ideas.

“Mega Prime deeply appreciates the efforts that all moms extend for their families and loved ones. We wanted to celebrate them and thank them for everything that they tirelessly do through Prime Mom Club. This shows our commitment to empower moms, not just through cooking workshops but also through events that focus on their overall well-being. We hope to have more of these events for Prime Mom Club members in the near future,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Mega Global Chief Growth and Development Officer.

The Prime Mom Club has been an avenue for moms to improve their skills as homemakers. Combining information and education with interactive and engaging events, Prime Moms are given exclusive access to enriching activities featuring experts and celebrities to guide them. Be sure to sign up for the Prime Mom Club at www.primemomclub.com to join the growing community of modern home-makers and receive exclusive information on future events and perks. For more information, be sure to follow @megaprimequality on Facebook and Instagram.