Explore Love and Self-Discovery in 2024: Must-Visit Places from Your Favorite Filipino Movies

Manila, Philippines– As we step into the new year, it's the perfect time to map out your adventures for 2024. If 2023 was all about Revenge Travel to make up for lost time, 2024 is being hailed as the year for more personal travels. Booking.com's Travel Predictions for 2024 suggest a shift towards journeys motivated by a quest for deeper connections and self-discovery.

If you’re already planning your travels to find love or find yourself and need a little inspiration on where to go, here are some Filipino films that not only brought compelling stories of love but also highlighted how the destination itself (and the journey of getting there) is sometimes all that one needs to find what they’re looking for.

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Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte - Broken Hearts Trip (2023)

Maira-ira beach, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte/ Source: Blue Lagoon Inn and Restaurant, Klook

One of the entries for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), Broken Hearts Trip, is a story about five LGBTQ individuals who are given the chance to heal from their heartbreaks as they journey across the Philippines. One of the spots they explored is Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, often referred to as the "Boracay of the North." Accessible via land and air, Pagudpud is famed for its stunning beaches, including Maira-ira (commonly known as Blue Lagoon), Saud, and Pansian. These beaches boast white sands and emerald waters, making them an ideal retreat for those seeking solitude with their thoughts or desiring more intimate moments with loved ones as unlike other Filipino beach destinations, Pagudpud tends to be less crowded, offering a tranquil escape.

Fujiyoshida City, Japan – When I Met You in Tokyo (2023)

Chureito Pagoda, Fujiyoshida City, Japan/ Source: Japan Guide

Another entry from this year’s MMFF brings us not only a tale of finding love at the most unexpected times but finding love in some of the most beautiful places in the world. In When I Met You in Tokyo, two old hearts–one battered and bruised and one lonely and seeking comfort–find each other in Tokyo. While much of the story took place in the Japanese capital, the film also took its audience to Fujiyoshida City and the famous Chureito Pagoda, basking in the majestic view of Mount Fuji. A 2-hour train ride from Tokyo, the city offers spectacular views of the mountain. The best time to visit is either during the cherry blossom season in mid-April or in the first half of November to experience the changing colors of autumn. Here, like the stars of When I Met You in Tokyo, you may be able to find healing from past hurts and discover new beginnings against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful sights in the world.

Sagada, Mountain Province - Write About Love (2019)

Sagada, Mountain Province/ Source: Gem Muzones, Guide to the Philippines

In Write About Love, an aspiring writer sought help from a veteran yet disillusioned indie film writer to complete an unfinished script for a love story. Their collaboration eventually led them to a pilgrimage to Sagada, where upon seeing the magnificent sunset and sea of clouds, allowed the two writers to reconcile their personal issues and figure out the ending for their own love stories. For travellers who want a little more adventure and don’t mind putting in the work just to experience breathtaking views, there’s Sagada. A small town in the mountains of Mountain Province, Sagada requires more than a half day’s ride from Manila and another couple of hours trekking to get to the top of Marlboro Hills, the highest point of the town and provides an unobstructed view of sunrise and a sea of clouds.

San Juan, La Union - I’m Drunk I Love You (2017)

San Juan Beach, La Union/ Source: La Union Tayo.com.ph

A beloved romantic drama film, I’m Drunk I Love You is all about taking the chance before it’s too late. The movie revolves around two college best friends who embarked on a final road trip to San Juan, La Union, aiming to determine if their bond will remain platonic or evolve into something more. While La Union, also known as Elyu, has earned its reputation as one of the Philippines' top surfing spots, "I'm Drunk I Love You" shines a spotlight on the town's laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere. Here, bars resonate with reggae beats, serve delectable food, and are adorned with eclectic decorations reflecting both local and foreign influences.

Beyond the shoreline (surprising as it may sound), you can explore more of La Union's natural beauty by trekking to the impressive 40-feet high Tangadan Falls. With its unique blend of attractions, it's no wonder La Union has become a go-to destination, providing a comforting retreat for many travelers.

Barcelona, Spain - Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016)

Park Güell, Barcelona/ Source: Getty Images, Conde Nast Traveler

Set within the romantic and vibrant city that is Barcelona, Barcelona: A Love Untold is about two people each carrying their own emotional baggage, viewing the city as either a distraction or a chance for a fresh start. Amid the colorful ambiance of the capital of Catalonia, it becomes the setting for two people seeking different things but irresistibly drawn to each other. With Barcelona’s vibrance, it's no wonder that so many people come to immerse themselves in its rich culture. From the stunning mosaics of Park Güell to the timeless art at the Picasso Museum, there's an abundance of beauty to explore and enjoy. Barcelona is not just a city to appreciate art and culture; it's also an ideal place to discover love or realize that, like Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, you're also a beautiful work-in-progress.

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Ronaldo Nazario: "LaLiga is More Exciting than Ever, Anything Can Happen. It's Undoubtedly the Best League in the World."

Manila, 3 December 2019 – Ronaldo Nazario, president of Real Valladolid, was the most acclaimed figure present at SPIA Asia, an international congress held on 2 and 3 December in Manila and which brought together hundreds of representatives and speakers from the South Asian sports industry and other countries.

Ivan Codina, Director of LaLiga for Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea and Australia, Almudena Gomez, LaLiga Delegate for the Philippines, as well as representatives from Valencia CF, RCD Mallorca and Real Valladolid were also present at the event. It is the fifth edition of this international sports industry conference, in which representatives of leagues and federations, renowned brands, associations and athletes exchange knowledge and experiences on sports marketing, international strategy, inclusion and innovation in sport, and other matters besides.

During the press conference organized by LaLiga, Ronaldo was enthusiastic about being invited to the congress and for being in the Philippines: "We are changing many things in our club, and one of them is our international reach. We are starting to work internationally; we want to be well-known and have people fall in love with our brand." He was asked about his reason to remain connected to LaLiga and specifically to Real Valladolid: "I have history with LaLiga, I spent seven years playing in the competition. Valladolid is a very special LaLiga club, with history and a lot of potential. It's a big challenge, and I'm delighted with the decision I took. We will fight hard to stay in LaLiga Santander." Regarding LaLiga's competitiveness, the Brazilian noted that the competition is more closely-fought than ever, saying "last season was tough, I suffered, we suffer, but we succeeded, but I hope this season we enjoy ourselves more and suffer less because LaLiga is more competitive than ever, the clubs are very evenly-balanced, so it's not going to be easy. And yes, it's the best league in the world," he concluded.

"We have been working in Asia for two years and we are more than satisfied,” commented Ivan Codina, director of LaLiga in Southeast Asia regarding the strategy of the competition in the continent. “We carry this out through the three offices we have on the continent and a dozen international delegates. In these different territories we always work with the leagues and the local federations, we collaborate." LaLiga’s representative participated in a presentation on the impact and strategy of football leagues in Asia.

Representatives of the LaLiga Santander teams also participated in a panel on the international strategies of clubs in Asia last Monday. "Asia is a strategic continent for us, in fact we achieved an audience of 18 million viewers last season and we already have 1.4 million followers in Asia on our social networks," Josep Borrell, commercial strategy coordinator of Valencia CF, told attendees. As for Albert Salas, director of RCD Mallorca, he noted in his presentation that "with Kubo joining the club we have opened up even more to the international market and especially to the Asian market." The feat achieved by the club, climbing from Segunda B to LaLiga Santander, was also highlighted. He also explained the club's close relationship with the NBA, as well as the achievement of having secured two consecutive promotions.

As for David Espinar, director of the Cabinet of the Presidency of Real Valladolid, he explained to the attendees how the club had changed since the arrival of its new president, Ronaldo Nazario. "He is not only a shareholder and the president; he is a globally recognized figure who acts as our club's ambassador. We want to continue to open up to the world, get people to know our brand, but we are not looking for business partners per se, we want to make friends who fall in love with us," explained the representative of the Castille y Leon-based club. He told attendees about the club's positive experience last season in the USA and Canada and reiterated its interest in continuing to work internationally.

Once again, LaLiga's great commitment to social responsibility projects was highlighted. Almudena Gomez, Delegate of LaLiga in the Philippines, participated in a presentation on inclusion and new strategies in sponsorships and establishing projects in which she explained the LaLiga Genuine Santander project, the official competition organized by LaLiga for people with disabilities and in which 36 of its clubs participate.

This prestigious international gathering, SPIA Asia 2019, which takes place at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Manila, is part of the activities organised for the 30th edition of the South East Asian Games.

As for LaLiga's presence in Asia, it currently has three offices on the mainland (Singapore, China and India), as well as 12 delegates working permanently in the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Australia, among other territories. In addition to agreements with local sponsors and specific social networks in several Asian countries, LaLiga has also signed various agreements with local leagues and federations.

Shopee Smashes Records for 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Orders Triple from 2018

MANILA, 10 SEPT 2019 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, concludes its most successful 9.9 Super Shopping Day to date. With the tremendous support from users, sellers, brands, and partners across the region, Shopee registered its best-ever performance on September 9, highlighted by:

• 3 times the number of orders compared to 2018
• At its peak, 187,606 items were sold in a minute
• Over 113 million deals offered

Shopee’s popular in-app features continued to attract users over the entire 9.9 Super Shopping Day period. Users tuned in to Shopee Live every day to enjoy an upsized live streaming calendar, garnering 50 million views in total. In addition, Shopee’s collection of in-app games, including all-time favorites Shopee Shake and Shopee Quiz were played millions of times.

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said,, “9.9 Super Shopping Day has exceeded all expectations. We are thankful for the incredible support as we capped off a truly memorable day on 9 September. This year, we hit new milestones as more brands, sellers, and partners joined Shopee for our signature shopping event. We are proud to see 9.9 Super Shopping Day become a key date in our region’s online shopping calendar.”

Shopee ignites worldwide excitement with Cristiano Ronaldo

Shopee enjoyed a successful start to its partnership with brand ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first television commercial with Shopee is a global hit with 35 million views online to date, as the football icon’s Shopee Dance performance trended worldwide.

In addition, Shopee brought users and fans closer than ever to Cristiano Ronaldo with its live streaming feature, Shopee Live. On August 28, Shopee hosted an exclusive interview with Cristiano Ronaldo live from Italy. The football icon tackled various questions from fans in the region and even delivered a special performance of the Shopee Dance. During the countdown to 9.9 Super Shopping Day on September 8, Shopee users also enjoyed an exclusive broadcast of another interview with Cristiano Ronaldo on Shopee Live.

Shopee records best-ever 9.9 Super Shopping Day in the Philippines

In the Philippines, users enjoyed the largest collection of unbeatable promotions and non-stop entertainment on September 9, including free shipping with no minimum spend.

Shopee garnered record-breaking views for its exclusivse Shopee Live with blockbuster stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. Users were able to score over ₱500,000 worth of vouchers and exciting hourly giveaways during a 7-hour long livestream.

In addition, brands and sellers in Shopee Philippines saw an outstanding performance on September 9. Top-performing brands saw an average of 3,269 times increase in traffic and 809 times growth in sales compared to a usual day. Shoppers also hunted for the best deals on their favorite brands and products, with the following trends observed:

• Most Popular Brands: Maybelline, P&G, Huawei
• Top Categories: Mobile & Accessories, Women’s Apparel, Home & Living
• Best-selling Items: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation, Pampers Baby Dry Pants, SanDisk Ultra 32GB microSD
• Hottest Keywords: “Sling bags”, “iPhone Case”, “Helmet”

Yu closed, “We are happy to kickstart the year-end shopping season with a successful 9.9 Super Shopping Day. We look forward to delivering more value to our users, sellers, brands, and partners in the months ahead.”

Shop the 9.9 Thank You Sale at https://shopee.ph/m/clearance-sale.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

Shopee Offers Sitewide Free Shipping ₱0 Minimum Spend for 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, celebrates 9.9 Super Shopping Day by offering All Day Sitewide Free Shipping ₱0 minimum spend on September 9. In addition, consumers can look forward to flash deals up to 90% off, 100% cashback and discount vouchers, and amazing prizes to take home from Shopee’s ₱1 Game.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming support from all our users since the launch of our annual 9.9 Super Shopping Day. This year, Filipinos can expect even more exciting offers, including no minimum spend Free Shipping, hourly flash deals, and vouchers released throughout September 9. We hope to have everyone join us in celebrating 9.9 Super Shopping Day.”

Get Ready for This Year’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day

On September 9, users will be treated to 24 hours of non-stop promotions and deals. Key highlights are:

• All Day Sitewide Free Shipping with ₱0 Minimum Spend: Users can avail sitewide free shipping for 24 hours during 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
• 24 rounds of Flash Deals: Users can look forward to an upsized session of flash deals to score their favorite products for as low as ₱9. 
• Top celebrities to host Shopee Quiz and Shopee Live: Users can tune in to the Shopee app to see Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards on September 9.
• Stand a chance to win 9 smartphones on ₱1 Game: Users can play Shopee’s ₱1 Game for a chance to take home an Apple iPhone XS Max, Vivo X21, and ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 for only ₱1.
• Voucher giveaways: Users can watch out for 100% cashback vouchers and discount vouchers up for grabs for a limited time only.
• Leading industry players join 9.9 Super Shopping Day: Users can get exclusive promotions from Metrobank, GrabExpress, and Gerry’s Grill. 

Discounts Up to 90% off from Leading Brands

Users can choose from millions of items across categories with discounts up to 90% off. Top brands including P&G Olay, Silverworks, Maybelline, Anker, Enfagrow, and Globe will also be giving consumers exclusive deals for 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

These are the deals that consumers can score on September 9:

• P&G Olay: Users can get their hands on the P&G Olay Skin Total Effects Whip, Skin Total Effects 7in1 Day Cream, and other popular Olay products at amazing discounts during Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
• Silverworks: Users can look forward to exclusive bundle deals and up to 80% off on all Silverworks products.
• Maybelline: Users can stay tuned from 12AM-2AM and 12NN-2PM to enjoy up to 50% off on flash deals on Maybelline best-sellers. Consumers can also score their favorite products including the Maybelline Sensational Liquid Matte Lip Tint, Fit Me Matte Poreless Liquid Foundation, and more.
• Anker: Users can score Anker power banks, speakers, and cameras at up to 20% off during 9.9 Super Shopping Day.
• Enfagrow: Users can get Enfagrow’s newest product, Enfagrow A+ Four Powdered Milk Drink 3.6kg, launching on September 9.
• Globe: Users can shop at the Globe Official Store to get up to 50% off on the Globe at Home Prepaid Wifi, Motorola Moto Z Play, and Cherry Mobile Flare Sport Smartwatch.

Find out more about 9.9 Super Shopping Day at https://shopee.ph/99.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.


About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

Get Ready for 9.9 Super Shopping Day, Shopee’s Biggest Shopping Event for the Region

MANILA, 19 AUGUST 2019 – Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, officially kicks off its signature 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

This comes after the announcement of global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo as its latest brand ambassador sparked immense excitement across the region. Shopee continues the Cristiano Ronaldo hype with its biggest-ever 9.9 Super Shopping Day, featuring three weeks of epic promotions including free shipping with no minimum spend.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee pioneered 9.9 Super Shopping Day in 2016. Today, it is the biggest annual shopping event that is unique to our region. No two 9.9 events are the same, and we strive to make each 9.9 experience better than the last. This year’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day will be our biggest yet as we bring everyone in the region together for our special day on 9 September.”

Key Highlights for 9.9 Super Shopping Day in the Philippines

In the Philippines, 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run from August 19 to September 9, featuring three weeks of super promotions and entertainment. Key highlights include:

• Free Shipping with ₱0 Min Spend: Users can enjoy free shipping promotions with no minimum spend on all 9.9 shops for the entire 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

• Shop Non-Stop with 24-Hour Flash Deals: Users can enjoy 24 rounds of flash deals on selected days, including Super Flash Deals Day on September 4 and the grand finale of 9.9 Super Shopping Day on September 9.

• Score the Most Popular Products with ₱1 Game: Users can join Shopee’s ₱1 Game everyday to score the most sought-after items including an A&S 40” LED TV, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Dell Inspiron laptop, and more.

• Daily 12MN and 12NN Happy Hour Giveaways: Every day, users can redeem exclusive vouchers offering up to 100% cashback at 12MN and 12NN over the the entire 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

Shopee Philippines has also teamed up with leading industry players to provide users with exclusive privileges throughout 9.9 Super Shopping Day:

• Free Shipping with GrabExpress: From September 2 to 9, Shopee will partner with GrabExpress to deliver free shipping with no minimum spend on an exclusive product collection. 

• Save more at Gerry’s Grill: Customers who flash their Shopee app at any Gerry’s Grill branch from September 1 to 30 can get the Gerry’s Grill Sizzling Sisig for only ₱99.

• Enjoy extra discounts with Metrobank: Users can enjoy a further 12% off when they check out their Shopee purchases with a Metrobank credit card from August 19 to September 9.

Tao closed, “I am excited to usher in 9.9 Super Shopping Day this year, as we continue to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience for the people in our region. With the strong support from our brands, sellers and partners, I am confident that this year’s 9.9 will be a big success.”

Watch Shopee’s television commercial with Cristiano Ronaldo here.
Find out more about 9.9 Super Shopping Day at https://shopee.ph/99.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.


About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

Shopee Announces Global Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as its Latest Brand Ambassador

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces its partnership with global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo as its newest brand ambassador. Cristiano Ronaldo will work with Shopee in a wide range of initiatives to engage and inspire people in the region, starting with Shopee’s signature annual shopping event, 9.9 Super Shopping Day.

Chris Feng, Chief Executive Officer at Shopee, said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest athletes of our time. He is an inspiration to many, and his dedication to football matches the deep commitment we have towards our users. Together with Cristiano Ronaldo, we look forward to creating a lasting positive impact for our region.”

Cristiano Ronaldo said, “I am proud to be Shopee’s brand ambassador as we share the same ambition to be the best in our fields. I am always improving my game for my fans and my team, just as Shopee innovates to benefit their users in this region. I am excited by this partnership, and I look forward to creating more special moments for my fans together with Shopee.”

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Shopee’s announcement of Cristiano Ronaldo as its latest brand ambassador is in line with the return of its signature annual shopping event, 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Cristiano Ronaldo will join a series of initiatives as Shopee brings users and fans across the region closer to the global football icon:

• Cristiano Ronaldo stars in Shopee’s newest 9.9 TVC: Cristiano Ronaldo will be at the center of Shopee’s new television commercial premiering on August 16, which will air in all seven Shopee markets in the region.
• Watch Cristiano Ronaldo live only on Shopee: In a first for Southeast Asia and Taiwan, fans will be able to get up close and personal with Cristiano Ronaldo via a range of exclusive content available only on Shopee Live. More information will be announced on Shopee’s app and social media platforms at a later date.

Catch the premiere of Shopee’s television commercial with Cristiano Ronaldo on August 16.

Find out more about Cristiano Ronaldo and 9.9 Super Shopping Day at http://shopee.ph/ShopeexRonaldo.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

Beko Strengtens Presence in the Philippines with the Launch of its Facebook Fan Page "Kick Your Way to Barcelona: The Beko Grand Kick-Off Challenge"

As part of this global partnership and to strengthen the recently launched Facebook fan page, BEKO Philippines is holding the activation promo “Kick Your Way to Barcelona: The BEKO Grand Kick-off Challenge.”  The promo is open to everyone who has a valid passport (except for professional football players).   For one to join, he or she must do the following:

            Step 1: Like BEKO Philippines’ Official FB (facebook.com/BEKOPH) account and Like the         BEKO             Kick Your Way to Barcelona FB post;

            Step 2: Register at www.plugnplay360.com/kickyourwaytobarcelona (micro site) with his/her       complete name, address, contact number, email and FB username; and

            Step 3: Upload a creative photo of one’s self or with friends with a caption that says-         #HelloBekoPH and press the Submit Entry button.

The Facebook Contest ran from December 1 to January 7, 2017, attracted a number of participants who come from different backgrounds and representing Beko’s target market profile.  They will gather on January 14, 2017 for the Kick-Off Challenge qualifier with which each participant will be given three (3) attempts within one (1) minute each to try and kick a ball inside a customized mock up washing machine goal from a designated distance of twenty (20) feet.   There shall be a knock-out phase and only the top 10 participants who successfully made the most number of goals shall move-on to the final round.

During the Final Round on February 10, 2017, the top 10 participants shall be given three (3) attempts within one (1) minute each to try and kick the ball inside a customized mock up washing machine goal from a designated distance of twenty (20) feet. The participant with the most goals shall be declared the grand winner. In case of a tie, the shoot around with 3 attempts and one minute limit shall be repeated until one emerges as the grand winner.

The top 10 finalists will each be given a specially designed BEKO FC Barcelona Gym Bag.  Sparta Philippines, the country’s only indoor football pitch located in Mandaluyong City, is the official venue partner of the activation.

The winner will receive a plane ticket for one (1) to Barcelona, Spain, a ticket to an FC Barcelona match to be held at Camp Nou, hotel accommodations, and city tour.

Alongside this activation, BEKO Philippines also runs the “Witness the Victory 2.0!” Experience Camp Nou and Enjoy Barcelona for Free promo.  Now on its second year, the raffle promo runs from November 15, 2016 until January 31, 2017 and is open to all buyers of BEKO products. 

Two (2) winners will be drawn and each will enjoy a trip for two (2) to Barcelona, Spain to watch an FC Barcelona match live in April 2017.  The tax free prizes include Two (2) Round Trip Tickets to Barcelona, hotel accommodations with breakfast for 2, Barcelona City Tour, and Two (2) La Liga Match Box Tickets.

About BEKO

BEKO is one of the strongest and leading brands in the whitegoods sector in Europe and has been the fastest growing brand in the European market.  Given that the brand sells every two seconds somewhere in the world,  BEKO has always embraced the goal of “Being a World Brand.”  BEKO has been the first choice of 280 million consumers in more than 100 countries by carrying on its Turkish market success all over the world.

Designed to make your life easier thanks to super-fast programmes and energy saving technology - BEKO delivers exceptional value for money, providing smart, innovative and energy efficient home appliances. These factors, combined with an affordable and reliable proposition, make BEKO the brand of choice for today and the future.

BEKO is the international home appliances brand of the Arçelik Group and belongs to the Koç Holding – one of the largest companies in Europe, ranking among the first 250 on the Fortune Global 500 list. It is also the leading home appliances brand in Turkey, offering extensive and innovative ranges of both home appliances and consumer electronics.  The Arçelik Group, with nearly 60 years of experience in the industry, is now a key player in the home appliance industry in Europe, Middle East, and Africa.  With approximately 25,000 employees and 14 production facilities throughout the world, the Group provides products and services in over 130 countries with sales and marketing offices located in 25 countries and under 10 different brands.

To know more about Beko and Beko Philippines, like the Beko Philippines fan page (@BekoPH) or visit the website at www.beko.ph.