Kami naman, Ma! McDonald’s Captures the Essence of Biving Back to our Mothers with its Mother’s Day Short Film

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – May 12, 2023 – As we grow up, our mothers are growing old too. This Mother’s Day, McDonald’s releases its Mother’s Day short film that captures the essence of appreciating the love and care our mothers gave us while we were growing up. Now that we’ve grown, it’s for us to step up, give back, and say “kami naman, Ma!”

The short film opens with a daughter meticulously going through her mother’s travel bag then finds that she forgot to pack her senior citizen ID, to which her mom affectionately jokes, “senior moment!” Soon enough, her mom’s friends start coming in to fetch her for their trip, but before going away, the daughter hands over McDonald’s as a pabaon, an act of love that our mothers have done for us many times when we were growing up. The short film ends with a flashback to when it was still the mom sending off her little daughter to a field trip, indicating how times have already changed and now it’s time for the daughter to give back what her mother has done for her while growing up. 

Mothers truly deserve their spotlight this Mother’s day, and to further spread the love, McDonald's is also offering a special Mother’s Day bundle promo from May 12 to 18 where customers can enjoy a free McFlurry with Oreo and 1.5L Bottle of Coca Cola with every purchase of 4-pc McShare Box with McSpaghetti Platter available via Dine In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru and McDelivery.

McDonald's is committed to serving not only delicious food but also with being an avenue for more bonding moments with the family. Watch McDonald’s Mother’s Day short film via the McDonald's Facebook page and make sure to make this day extra special for your mom.

Be sure to stay on the loop for updates on promos and offers by following @mcdo_ph on Facebook and Instagram!

Exciting Mother’s Day Deals and Treats Your Mom Will Love

MANILA, MAY 7, 2021 - Mother’s Day is coming right up. Time to salute our mothers for their innate strength and unconditional love. No one can juggle career, family, and household responsibilities quite like our supermoms do. 

Now that most of us stay home, our moms work extra hard to make a living, run the home smoothly, and ensure that the whole family is happy. They sacrifice their time, and sometimes even their well-being and happiness, to ensure that their children are safe and healthy. During these uncertain times, it's more important than ever to show your appreciation for your loved ones. So this Mother’s Day, go all out and pamper your mom—she deserves it! 

On May 9, check out Shopee’s Mother’s Day Sale, where you can treat your mom to everyday luxuries and functional must-haves, with discounts up to 90% off:

Help your mom look bright-eyed and wide-awake for all her online meetings with Wet N Wild Mascara. Its formula lifts, separates and extends lashes minus the clumping and smudging. This works perfectly for date nights with dad too! 

Sometimes moms forget to take care of themselves. Remind her to prioritize self-care with Pure Marine Collagen Peptides. This gluten-free, keto-friendly powder helps build bone strength, reduces joint pain, and stabilizes blood sugar.

Chores tend to eat up time, so free up a few precious minutes for your mom by giving her fuss-free, easy-to-use kitchen appliances. With Oster Personal Blender’s powerful 250-watt motor, she can quickly and effortlessly concoct smoothies for the whole family.

After long, stressful hours of work and chores, your mom deserves to indulge in a relaxing skincare sesh. Give her the gift of youth with Olay Whip Cream + Essence. This non-sticky, moisturizing skincare set reduces dark spots and wrinkles, allowing your mom to flaunt a fresher and brighter complexion.

Lastly, treat her to hydrating body care basics. Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion contains natural oatmeal and rich emollients to provide moisture for 24 hours. It’s also fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-recommended.

For other product recommendations for your favorite lady, visit https://shopee.ph/m/mothers-day-sale. 

Don’t forget to top up your ShopeePay for more deals on your purchases this Mother’s Day! Use ShopeePay at checkout to enjoy free shipping with a minimum spend of ₱199 and 8% cashback sitewide with a minimum spend of ₱1,000.

Bonus: Shopee Mom’s Club and livestreams hosted by celebrity moms

Moms could always do with support from fellow moms, so invite her to join a helpful, inclusive community at Shopee Mom's Club. This May 9, members can look forward to exclusive deals and discounts up to 90% off on brands such as J&J, Wyeth, Nestle Nutrition, Pampers, Tiny Buds, Huggies, Unilever, Mamypoko, Enfagrow, Unicare, Nestle, Alaska, Orange and Peach, Nursery Van, Breeze, and GSK. For sign-ups, visit https://shopee.ph/m/mom-club.  

Shopee also offers plenty of fun, informative mom content this Mother’s Day. For an interactive discussion on the topic “A Mother’s Love is Like Calpol, Tough & Gentle,” hosted by Jolina Magdangal, tune in to Shopee Live this May 9, 12:00 NN to 1:00 PM. 

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 & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.

About Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

ShopeePay is part of SeaMoney, the digital financial services arm of Sea Group. A leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia, SeaMoney’s mission is to better the lives of individuals and businesses in the region with financial services through technology.

McDonald’s Reveals the Greatest Gift a Mom can get in their Newest Ad

May 7, 2021 - Manila, Philippines — With the world closing down and our lives revolving around the four corners of our homes, it has become all the more evident how hard our moms work to meet all our needs and give us a life of comfort. From daily housekeeping jobs of cleaning and cooking, to managing businesses or working a full-time job, helping children transition to blended learning, and finding meaningful ways to bring happiness to homes; moms have continuously put their families’ needs over theirs.

So this Mother’s Day, McDonald’s celebrates the moms who tirelessly give their all just so their children have a happy life and a happy home. Through the launch of their new online video ‘Himbing’, McDonald’s makes us realize that celebrating moms doesn’t always have to come in grand gestures and luxury gifts. Sometimes, the best way to pay tribute to her is to give her what she needs the most— a break from everything to rest and relax, even just for a day. This, alongside hundreds of Filipinos who have expressed heartwarming relatability to the video, sheds light on the idea that giving our moms time to just slow down and breathe is truly one of the most valuable gifts we can give her.

“McDonald’s has always been about ‘simple, feel-good moments’. We hold that true in whatever we do and offer. In these extraordinary times, we wish that all the more for all the moms who work so hard to take care of their families. So this Mother’s Day, we released a video to show just how easy and simple it is to give moms the gift they need the most: tulog na mahimbing. We hope we all remember that sometimes, it's the simplest things that can make one the happiest.” said McDonald’s Philippines Marketing & Channels Head Oliver Rabatan.

Show your love and appreciation for mom by giving her the gift of a well-deserved break and a treat to her McDonald’s favorites.

See how McDo says #LoveKitaMa through this video: https://fb.watch/5jdED1AbKE/

Surprise Mom with these Perfect Gifts that Matter

With Mother’s Day just a few days away, you definitely should be on the lookout for a fun or creative gift that will make the occasion more memorable for Mom. Why not surprise her with meaningful gifts that reflect just how much she means for the whole family? Toshiba has got you covered with these gift ideas that will surely make Mom - or any superwoman in your life - feel all the more loved and cared for.

The perfect companion for her everyday diet
Health is a top priority for everyone these days, especially for elderly loved ones, so a gift to remind Mom to eat healthier will absolutely be appreciated. The Toshiba Low Sugar Multi-Cooker (P11,995) is an innovative kitchen assistant that will help keep her sugar intake in check.

Mom can finally enjoy tasty, well-cooked rice sans the guilt, as the Toshiba Low Sugar Multi-Cooker is designed with Starch (Amylopectin) Removal Technology that not only reduces the sugar content of rice by 35% to 41% but also aids in increasing the body’s resistance to starch by up to 58%. It also features the Japanese Binchotan non-stick charcoal coating inner pot that makes it durable, while ensuring that food particles won’t stick while cooking.

This multi-cooker also offers a 9-menu function for a variety of cooking options: healthy rice, quick cook, steam, congee, white rice, brown rice, gaba brown, soup, and mixed rice. With its 3D heating induction technology, she can make sure that all her dishes are cooked evenly and consistently to perfection.

A smart solution to ease kitchen chores
Mom deserves more “me” time, so gifting her with the Toshiba Mini Dishwasher (P19,995) so she can get all dishwashing chores done, and have more time for herself and for the whole family. Designed to be a smart kitchen solution, this dishwasher is just what she needs to quickly yet thoroughly wash dinnerware.

The wide range of wash options - 360 Wash, Rapid Wash, and Fruit Wash - is a nifty feature that Mom will find particularly useful for when she needs to delicately wash her china and her favorite fruits, while ensuring that they are cleaned from the inside out. The 360° washing efficiency, in particular, will give her peace of mind knowing that every nook and cranny of the items being washed are thoroughly and expertly cleaned with the pressurized water it delivers. Meanwhile, its hot water wash function ensures well-sanitized dinnerware and produce, helping keep the family healthy and protected against germs.

Doing dishes is not all the Toshiba Mini Dishwasher can do. Its Fruit and Vegetable Wash function gently cleans a variety of fresh produce, without damage. It comes with a portable design, too, which means Mom can save as much space as she wants to give room for more items in the kitchen.

The gift of comfort
With the many things she juggles every day, Mom definitely looks forward to her break periods when she can just relax, sit back, and reenergize herself. The Toshiba Remote-Controlled Digital Stand Fan (P3,495) allows her to do just that, thanks to its 4 wind mode options that allow her to customize the level of cool and comfort to suit her preference. Plus, she will be able to save on electricity as it comes with a 12-hour on and off timer that can be set according to her preferred schedule.

With these thoughtful gift suggestions, you can let Mom know she is valued each and every day. To know more about these products or to browse and shop for more gifts that matter, visit https://toshibaph.com/.