HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR TRAVELERS AND TRENDSETTERS WITH PAYMAYA

I know a lot of you are not yet done with gift-giving. Even if it's the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday cheer may also mean jam-packed malls and heavy traffic around the metro. Don’t let the holiday rush ruin your Christmas spirit by shopping online. Good thing there's a lot to choose from a wide selection of products for every budget at Takatack, Lazada, Zalora, and other online marketplaces by using PayMaya.

To make your holiday shopping even easier, PayMaya has rounded up a list of fashionable and functional gift ideas to impress the travel junkie or style maven in your family or barkada.

Here's a few suggestions for Travelers:

Travel Cord Roll/ Cable Organizer - One of the peskiest things to happen to you is to have to untangle your cords from each other. Save your friends the trouble with a cable organizer; best to get those leather travel cord rolls for that authentic adventurous feel. Image credit: Etsy.com

GOODS.PH 'BER MONTHS BACK-2-BACK PROMOS

Say hello to ‘Ber months! Since Christmas is just around the corner, Goods.PH Online Shopping Philippines is having Back-2-Back promos: PASKO NA, SANTA KO! And GOODS.PH AFFILIATE PROGRAM.

Pasko na, Santa Ko! 

Goods.PH Online Shopping Philippines is giving crazy deals, exciting giveaways, and more cashbacks with “Pasko na, Santa ko!” promo. 

9.9 MOBILE SHOPPING DAY WITH SHOPEE

Hear ye, hear ye! Who wants to go shopping? Who wants sale? We can now shop at the tip of our fingertips and the good news is it has a huge discount up to 90% off! Woohoo!!!!

 Shopee, the leading mobile-first marketplace in Southeast Asia and Taiwan announced its inaugural 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day. Slated to be the biggest mobile shopping festival in the region, Shopee Philippines will offer, on top of Free Shipping and Cash on Delivery, 24 hours of non-stop deals, including huge discounts at up to 90% off, selected products from top categories at ₱99, and exclusive offers from partners such as Belo Essentials and Unisilver Time. 

#ALTHEATURNS1 + JOIN ALTHEA BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY

If you've been following me on IG (itsshopgirljen), I posted my new discovery of a one-stop online shop with our fave Korean beauty products that carries Etude House, Tony Moly, Innisfree, Nature Republic and more months ago. To give you a little background, last February, Althea Korea launched their Philippine website where they provide authentic Korean beauty products. If you're fascinated with Korean dramas and see all their women with beautiful, flawless skin, you will wonder how they take care of their skin and what is their beauty regimen, right? 

Well, wonder no more! With Althea Korea, we can now have these authentic Korean beauty products with just a click of our fingertips. Althea online store also supply make-up, make-up tools, skin care products, hair and body, Korea's bestsellers and some hard to find Korean products. You may also discover brands that you're not yet familiar with. 

And I can't believe that this month of July, Althea is celebrating its 1st birthday! And to celebrate this milestone, Althea is having a Birthday Giveaway!

LAZADA PH MOBILE POWER SALE

The trend of shopping online through apps has reached an all-time high as 60% of Lazada customers have shifted from desktop to mobile. Starting tomorrow until February 28, Lazada gives more power to the mobile-savvy via exclusive deals in the Lazada mobile app.

SHOP YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT AT LAZADA

 In an online survey of over 300 respondents, only a third (36%) of Filipinos are really happy with their Valentine’s Day gifts. Less than half (46%) said that they were satisfied while 3% expressed absolute dissatisfaction.

The survey, conducted by Lazada, explored the processes and reasons for the lack of contentment over Valentine’s Day gifts. 

#LOVEISALLHERE WITH TAKATACK X PAYMAYA

With Valentine's Day a few days away, Filipinos may still not be sure of what to get for or how to spend that red letter day with their loved ones. Luckily for them, Voyager Innovations and PayMaya Philippines, the digital innovations units of PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), have the ultimate wingmen for them. 

Shopping discovery platform Takatack and digital payments mobile app PayMaya can help Filipinos ace the two most challenging parts of this special day - gifts and dates.

CHINESE NEW YEAR KICK OFF SALE AT LAZADA

Lazada Philippines, the country’s One Stop Shopping and Selling Destination, kicks off its first big sale of the year, the Chinese New Year Sale. A wide assortment of unique finds for the year of the fire monkey and discounts as high as 88% across 15 categories will be up for grabs from January 26 to February 8. 

CALYXTA TURNED ONE

It was a happy, eventful day when Calyxta celebrated its first anniversary! The pampering party was held at Makati Diamond Residences wherein we were treated like queens with make-over, massage and refreshments. 

The icing to this grand cake, however, is having a stellar roster of beauty brands and services for the guests to try out themselves. Among these brands are Ciaté London, Toni&Guy, Maybelline, Browhaus, Strip, My Amazing Blow Dry Secret, and Enza Nail Spa. 

ZALORA CRIMSON SHOPPING

Hey loves! It's been a long time since I last posted an ootd. Promise, I'll do more of this in 2016, hehe! Anyway, I just want to share my latest finds while browsing thru my Zalora app. I've been stalking their site ever since I bought awesome shoes (see story here) for myself. I've been checking their site every now and then to get myself updated with their latest and sales. And I stumbled upon this brand that offers trendy but affordable style!

ZALORA SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

As much as I love Christmas season, the traffic in the metro is taking away the joy. Sometimes it prevents me from going out and doing my Christmas shopping. Good thing there's online shopping and thank God there's Zalora! You can download the Zalora app at google play store and apple app store and shop at the comfort of your home. That's what I did, and bought myself two cool shoes! Merry Christmas to me!!! Lol!

ENJOY ONLINE SHOPPING WITH PAYMAYA VISA #NOWYOUCAN

There are endless possibilities online. That pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing in Zalora, that just-released novel you’ve been wanting to read at Amazon, or even that Bali trip you’ve been itching to book via Philippine Airlines - they can all be yours in just one click. Shopping can be a breeze now that you don’t have to bear the hassle of EDSA traffic or those terrible long lines in the counter just to buy that perfect little black dress. These days, you can purchase anything you ever want or need while sitting on your comfy couch, drinking coffee. Convenient, right?

Educate, Inform, Engage with OLX Yaman

We are all familiar with OLX, right? Who can relate to this tagline: Ang hindi na ginagamit.. ibenta mo na! Me!!! Who knows what kind of things you have in your house that can be sold for lots of moolah! hehe! :D (and here I am, hands on the laptop, eyes wandering on my stuff, hehe). Whenever I try to clean-up my closet or room, I sometimes find stuff that I already forgotten it was there. I find things that I don't need it anymore. But when the sentimental me kicks in, I put them back where I found them. Haha! 

But now, thanks to OLX, I may find a new home for my beloved stuff and earn from them!

One year after its rebranding, OLX Philippines, the country’s leading buy and sell platform, announced it is now focusing on leveling the online classified ads   landscape to provide users with equal buying and selling opportunities.

Lazada celebrates Mother's Day with 50% OFF shopping treats for Moms

Mother's day is not yet over as Lazada Philippines – the country’s one-stop shopping destination has prepared something for the moms out there happening this May 26 until June 4 via www.lazada.com.ph/mom-loves

Mom Loves is a shopping event designed for every mothers out there. Whether you are social media savvy, on-the-go, urban lifestylista, or even the stay-at-home type of mom, Mom Loves has something in-store for every mom. From exciting flash sales coming from top brands, to hot discounts and exciting games, Mom Loves is packed with all the coolest deals that every mom could get to nurture her family.

Mid-Year Madness Hits Lazada.com.ph this June

June does not only mark the start of the school year and the rainy season in the Philippines, but it also has something in store for all the shoppers out there – Lazada Philippines is cracking up this month with a mid-year madness with 5 of the best reasons why you should shop at Lazada.com.ph right now.

Here are the 5 Best Reasons Why You Should Shop in Lazada this month

REASON #1: Sale-lebrate with Lazada this Independence Day

We all know the parades, the speeches, and the floats during Independence Day but this year, while you’re at your break from work or school, Lazada.com.ph offers you the best deals on the hottest items right now. With offerings as much as 80% discount on more than 30,000 lifestyle and electronics products up for grabs, shopping online will be a breeze and right before you know it; your purchases are already at your doorstep. So why be left behind dreaming over those brand new smartphones or accessories when Lazada makes shopping effortless and risk-free for you?

REASON #2: DDD – Discounts Dedicated for Dads this Father’s Day

Why leave all the heart-warming moments with mom when you can put up a smile on your Dad’s face this Father’s Day? Whether you have a classy dad, a techie one, an adventurous one, or even a sporty one, there’s definitely something for every father out there at the country’s online shopping mall - www.lazada.com.ph.  Choose from a wide selection of electronics, outdoor gears, accessories or grooming products right at your fingertips – all at prices which won’t break the bank – so you would still have money left for dinner and drinks with dad! With jaw-dropping discounts as much as 70%, you and your dad will definitely feel appreciated when you shop at the country’s online shopping mall. For more updates on our Father’s Day sale, subscribe to our Facebook fanpage by liking www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines.

REASON #3: Don’t sweat the swipe!

Who says you need credit cards to buy online? Not with Lazada! Buy anything as you please and pay when the items are delivered at your doorstep – in cash! Simply effortless and risk-free all for you.

REASON #4: Wherever you are, we’re there

No time to go outside to shop? Tired of the swimming aimlessly in a sea of people in the malls? Fret no more, with Lazada’s free nationwide delivery system- for transactions above PhP 1,000, you are sure that no matter where you are, your will receive your purchases right where you want it. Staying abroad? You can still show your loved ones in the Philippines your appreciation by ordering in Lazada and we’ll be sure to send it to them. No fuss, no hassle.

REASON #5: Don’t Like it? We’ll Take it

Purchasing from Lazada is not only effortless but also risk-free. When you purchase items with us and you don’t seem to like them anymore or they do not fit you perfectly, simply send them back to us free of charge and we’ll return your money back. Afraid of buying items that you don’t think will fit you? With Lazada.com.ph, you can purchase items one size smaller and one size bigger and you can fit at the comfort of your home and pay for what you want to keep, if it doesn’t fit, feel free to send them back and we’ll handle the rest.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

EasyShop.ph Seller’s Night a Roaring Success

EasyShop.ph’s pre-launch event called the “Sellers’ Night” drew a huge crowd Saturday evening as online sellers, bloggers and others in the web community joined the company’s officials and partners to celebrate the newest online marketplace based in the country at the Green Lounge Events Place at the BTTC Center in San Juan City, Philippines.

Nelson Liao, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of EasyShop Online Inc; Sam Gavino, web development head; and Jerry Pereda, marketing chief were present during the festivities and took turns in convincing the audience why EasyShop is the next big thing in the online buy-and-sell marketplace.

Also present were online bloggers numbering around a dozen, roughly 20-25 online plus other guests including supporters and partners of the fledgling company. 

 “The data as of May 16th is that we have 2,000 registered users in our website and around 5,000 products already posted,” proudly shared Liao during a roundtable with the bloggers.

The figures look promising indeed as the website’s official launch is still on June 15, 2014 but more importantly, Liao emphasized on the security of the site—using the phrase “scam-free” multiple times during interviews. 

“Other online buy-and-sell sites, it’s just a platform; it is not engaged in the transactions of the buyer and seller so there are lots of scams or it’s open to potential scams. They open the platform and then leave the buyers and sellers to their business; that’s the problem they don’t have any sort of monitoring,” said Liao, a graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in 2009. 

“The main difference with us is that EasyShop is engaged with the transactions to assure that the money is secure. Unless the buyer has received the goods it’s only then that we release the money to the seller. On the other hand, sellers won’t have to worry about the payments since the money is already with EasyShop even before delivery.”

In between the discourse by the designated speakers for the night, prizes and freebies—from smartphones, tablets to a big screen LED TV-- were given away via a raffle for those who had signed-up in the website and attended the event.

Among the partners for the pre-launch event are SKK Mobile, Mogao BS Mobile, Michaela, CCK Mobile, Yousie and Epson.

EasyShop.ph has a partnership with Nelsoft Technology, Inc. and PoziHongkong Technology Ltd.—two reliable software development entities that handles the website. 

Gear up with Lazada's Ultimate Gadget Craze!

An early summer treat awaits all tech enthusiasts and gamers as Lazada Philippines—the largest online shopping mall in the country—has launched an ultimate gadget craze campaign. 

One of the campaigns is the “Great Samsung Sale” which is tagged as Samsung’s biggest sale of the year. Buyers can get a discount of up to Php3,500 and get to have cool freebies along with it. In addition, gamers can enjoy playing the latest Sony PlayStation 4 console for only P23,500! The bundle package is priced at P26,200! Playing with your favorite games will not be complete without a new LED TV. Lazada is offering My View LED TV that can go as low as P4,999.

 

Change your mobile into something nicer and smarter. Buy the new HTC One for only P25,185! This Smartphone is equipped with quad-core processor, ultra-pixel camera, and long battery endurance that guarantee meeting your daily needs—whether for work or play.

If you like local brands, then you might enjoy the exclusive Torque Mobile Bundle—Torque Droidz Edge phone and Torque i20TV for only P2,979 (available only in Lazada). Or maybe a touch screen laptop? The new line of Haibook Android Laptops will surely meet your needs and budget since it’s now available for only P4,599.

So hurry and gear up this coming summer with Lazada’s incredible gadget craze! Avail these awesome bargains, great price, and even better service only at Lazada! Log on at www.lazada.com.ph. Follow @LazadaPH on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay updated.