Shopee Celebrates The Second Wave of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

MANILA, NOVEMBER 21 2019 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will celebrate the second wave of its biggest annual event, Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. From November 18 to December 12, consumers can look forward to 24 themed days with free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend promotions, 50% off promotions, and exclusive deals from big brands daily.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy to welcome Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale with a bigger line up of exciting promotions after the great success of Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Christmas is the biggest holiday in the Philippines and we are excited to bring our consumers more exclusive deals to help them find the perfect gift for their loved ones. We invite everyone to celebrate the holiday season with us during Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

Key Highlights for Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale promises three weeks of exciting promotions. Key highlights include:

• Free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend: Users can score their favorite products with free shipping.
• Up to 50% off deals daily: Users can enjoy up to 50% off deals daily, such as Avision 43” LED TV, Grand Videoke Harmony Plus, and more.
• Shopee Catch: Users can play Shopee Catch twice daily for a chance to win from a pool of 1.2 million Shopee coins. At Shopee Games Day on December 10, users can look forward to four sessions of Shopee Catch with even more Shopee coins up for grabs.
• Shopee Shake: Users stand a chance to win from a pool of 12 million Shopee coins and premium smartphones including an iPhone 11 and Huawei P30 Lite by playing Shopee Shake.
• Shopee Live: Users can tune in to an exclusive livestream at 6 pm daily for a chance to win ₱10,000 worth of prizes during Shopee 12.12 Christmas Daily Giveaways. Lucky viewers also have the chance to take home an iPhone 11 every Friday.
• Voucher giveaways: Users can look forward to cashback vouchers up to 10% daily. There will also be category vouchers up to 15% off up for grabs
• Exclusive deals from leading brands: Users should watch out for exciting promos from FMCG brands like Pampers, Enfagrow, Unilever, Maybelline, Nestle, Olay, Pantene, and Safeguard. Leading brands including Bosch, INSPI, Anker, Globe, SM Store, Vivo, and Tigernu will also be giving exclusive discounts.

Find out more about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/12-12.

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.

Drive-Thru at Jollibee, Gas Up at Petron for Freebies, Discounts

The country’s number one fast food chain never fails to bring joy to everyone, even to those on the road! Thanks to Jollibee’s Drive-Thru, customers on wheels can easily experience joy on the road and satisfy their cravings for their favorite langhap-sarap meals.

With the “Drive for Joy” promo, anyone on-the-go can get even more exciting freebies and discounts when they order at Jollibee Drive-Thru stores or when they fuel up at any participating Petron stations nationwide.

Every P150 minimum single-receipt purchase at Jollibee Drive-Thru or P200 minimum purchase at Petron stations give customers one (1) coupon which entitles them to a free go large iced tea when they buy any value meal, or free Jolly Crispy Fries when they spend a minimum of P200, at Jollibee Drive-Thru windows.

The coupons can also be used to get a P30 discount when they purchase P500 worth of Petron fuel, or P20 off when they buy at least 1-liter Petron engine lubricants.

So, what are you waiting for? Drive for joy to any Jollibee Drive-Thru store or make a fuel stop at any participating Petron stations nationwide to avail of the exciting freebies and discounts. Promo runs from November 15, 2019 to January 31, 2020. See posters and print ads for details. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-20645 Series of 2019.

Jolly Kids Can Build Their Own Home with the Jollibee Fun House

This November, Jolly Kids and their playmates can have wonderful playtimes as they discover different activities inside the Jollibee Fun House, the latest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys!

With the collectible and connectible toys from the well-loved fast-food brand, kids can set up five colorful rooms of the Jollibee Fun House to reveal the different hobbies of Jollibee and Friends.

Assembling the rooms, Jolly Kids can watch Jollibee sway to his guitar music and serenade the house by pressing the couch in his room. With a push of a button, they can also let Hetty liven up the room by showing her cheerleading skills and striking a winning pose.

Kids can help Twirlie entertain everyone with her twirling dance steps by moving the knob from side to side. They can also cruise with Yum by pushing on his skateboard or watch Popo make a spectacular dunk from the basketball court by pressing the button behind him.

Collect and connect the Jollibee Fun House toys with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P122), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P137), each with its own Jolly Joy Box.

So, what are you waiting for? Build your very own awesome home with the Jollibee Fun House, available until November 30 only. Visit your nearest Jollibee branch to collect all five toys!

Shopee Holds its First-Ever 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special starring Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista

NOVEMBER 5 2019 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will be holding its first-ever televised show, the 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special on November 10 at 10:30 PM, aired on GMA7 and Shopee Live. The star-studded show will feature performances by popular GMA stars, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista, in an exciting live countdown to the finale of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale on 11 November. In addition, it will also include the premiere of the latest Shopee’s jingle, exclusively composed by Jose Mari Chan for this year’s festive season.

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas is an important holiday for Filipinos, and we are thrilled to kickstart the celebrations in the biggest way possible with our very first televised Christmas concert, the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special. With this, we hope to deepen engagement with our users by bringing them closer to their favorite stars and brands, and also to foster the festive spirit in the Philippines. We invite everyone to join in the excitement on 10 November as we count down together to our 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. ” 

Key highlights of the Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas TV Special

Debut of Shopee’s latest Christmas jingle: Catch a live performance of the new Shopee Christmas jingle by Jose Mari Chan, which was exclusively composed for this year’s festive season.
Star-studded show: Watch top celebrities such as Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, and Heart Evangelista perform all-time favorite Christmas songs. Also, enjoy special guest appearances by Gabbi Garcia, Lani Missalucha, Julie Anne San Jose and many more popular homegrown stars.
Over ₱11 million worth of prizes, deals, and discounts including a house and lot: Stand a chance to win exciting prizes including a Rusi Mojo 200 motorcycle, Toyota Fortuner, and a house and lot from Avida by tuning in to 3 special Shopee Shake sessions during the program.
Score amazing deals and vouchers: Enjoy amazing discounts of up to 70% from leading brands like Unilever, Pampers, Maybelline, Anker, and Perfetti van Melle during the show.




Exciting promotions, giveaways and  discounts on November 11

Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will culminate on November 11 with exciting promotions including:

All-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend.
Up to 90% off deals: Score up to 90% off deals during the finale of Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, such as the Xiaomi Redmi 7 and Redmi 7A. Consumers can also get the HUG 32” LED TV LT32, and the Rapoo V600 Gamepad XB360; both available at only ₱11.
12-hour non-stop live stream: Look forward to non-stop challenges and vouchers during the exclusive 12-hour Shopee Live session from 12 noon to 12 midnight, and watch out for five iPhone 11 giveaways.
Exciting giveaways via Shopee Shake and Shopee Catch: Stand a chance to win from a pool of 2 million Shopee coins and an iPhone 11 by playing Shopee Shake. Shopee will also be upsizing its latest Shopee Catch, with a total of 6 game sessions and a 1 million coin pool to be won.
Exclusive deals from leading brands: Shop exclusive deals from leading brands such as Pampers, Silverworks, Bosch, Unilever, Maybelline, Olay, Pantene, Globe, Anker, Safeguard, Watsons, and Huawei.
Special promotions from industry players: Get an additional 12% off when checking out with a Metrobank card. Also, enjoy two months’ worth of load for free when buying Cignal Ultimate Prepaid HD at only ₱2,290 during the sale.

Find out more about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/1111.

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

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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.

BLOCBAGETS: A Way to a Worry-free Undas Travels

Quezon City, Philippines – October 2019 – If you are among the thousands of Filipinos who will travel to the province this long weekend in time for Undas (All Saints Day), then you need to ensure that your car is properly equipped and in tip-top condition for a safe and stress-free travel.

This Undas, PRESTONE, is joining anew the NLEX Corporation’s “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko,” an assistance program that aims to provide hassle-free travel experience to motorists traversing the North Luzon Expressway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX).

To help you prepare for a safer and more convenient journey, PRESTONE, trusted brand of Coolant, Brake Fluid, and Engine Oil, is also here to remind you to look closely at your BLOCBAGETS. This handy mnemonic stands for Brakes, Lights, Oil, Coolant, Battery, Air, Gas, Engine, Tire, and Self. Simply put, it’s all the things you need to check before using your car for a long drive to prevent accidents or breakdowns.

Brake. To check if your brake system is not faulty, you should push the brake pedal all the way to the floor. It should not feel spongy and have little to no resistance. Make sure your BRAKE FLUID and other parts are still in good condition. Otherwise, you need to let a mechanic check if you are due for parts replacement, cleaning, or flush & fill of brake fluid.

Lights. Inspect your auto lights, such as the headlights, turn signal signals, brake lights, reverse lights, and tail lights, to ensure safety for nighttime driving. To confirm if they are working properly, test all the lights and check if the light beam reflects on the wall. It also pays to check your lights for dirt, cracks, and breakage. If there will be any, have you’re them cleaned or fixed.

Oil. Cars need oil to lubricate its small engine components. Checking your engine’s oil level and color is important to keep the engine working and to prevent dealing with expensive repairs. When oil is below the minimum level, it’s time to refill. Look for leaks, as well, since they signify that your car is losing oil quickly.

Coolant. Coolant is the fluid that absorbs heat from the engine and then dissipates it through the radiator. If you want to prevent the overheating nightmare, then a simple check if your car has the right level of Coolant can save the day.

Battery. Before you get in your car, make sure that your battery is well-charged and has clean terminals. Also, check if the cable-to-terminal connection is placed. By doing so, you can be sure to prevent being stuck on the roadside because your battery dies in the middle of your driving.

Air. Your car’s tires should always be properly inflated to prevent accidents and decreased fuel efficiency. Use a tire pressure gauge to check if the tire, regardless if it is old or new, have the right inflation.

Gas. Do not forget to check your fuel level through the fuel gauge before taking your car for a drive. Ensuring a full gas tank, especially during long drives, can save you from the stress of looking for a gas station or being stuck in the middle of the road.

Engine. Check for engine problems, such as leaks and other sounds like pinging, tapping, knocking, or any weird noise, which may hint at any issues. If any of these are present, then better have a mechanic check it.

Tire. Worn-out tires can lead to accidents. Before a long trip, check your tires for bumps, tears, and other signs of damage.

Self. Lastly, you should also be well-prepared for a long drive. Make sure that you are physically and emotionally fit to drive—free from sickness, dizziness, alcohol, and tiredness (sleep well before the long drive).
To help you with your auto care needs, PRESTONE will be providing FREE TOP Ups and 5-minute Vehicle Check in specific locations along NLEX, SCTEX, and CAVITEX.

From October 30 to November 3, 2019, 6 AM to 6 PM, visit the PRESTONE roadside SMSK motorist camps in SCTEX Floridablanca Lay-by (Subic bound) and CAVITEX Paranaque toll plaza and Kawit toll plaza.

PRESTONE will also be present in Petron Lakeshore along NLEX Outbound, Mexico Pampanga; Caltex Mega Station in NLEX-SB, San Felipe, San Fernando, Pampanga; and Shell of Asia in E1, Guiguinto, Bulacan to provide additional information as well as exciting games and freebies.

If you want to grab exciting deals, PRESTONE product will also be available through its STMSK in Caltex Drive and Dine along NLEX Valenzuela, Metro Manila.

To know more about PRESTONE and the “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” campaign, visit its website at www.prestone.com.ph.

Shopee Offers All Day Sitewide Free Shipping with ₱0 Minimum Spend for Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

MANILA, OCTOBER 30 2019 - Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, will celebrate Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale by offering users all day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on November 11. Consumers can also score up to 90% off deals and tune in to an exclusive 12-hour livestream with non-stop giveaways and vouchers.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines, said, “In recent years, more and more Filipinos have been shopping online, especially during the holiday season. We see this trend, and are working closely with our brands, sellers, and partners to offer users the best deals on Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. We encourage everyone to celebrate one of our biggest annual events with us on November 11.”

Score these 11 deals at 50% off on Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale:

1. Nokia 5.1 Plus With Free Mobile Gamepad

The Nokia 5.1 Plus balances good performance and design in a compact smartphone. It boasts a 5.8-inch HD+ display and houses a great processor for graphic-intensive games. Get the Nokia 5.1 Plus for only ₱6,490.

2. Avision 50” Smart LED TV

Watch crystal clear shows with the slim Avision 50” Smart LED TV with built-in Netflix and YouTube applications. Get Avision 50” Smart LED TV for only ₱14,699.

3. Nextbook 11.6" 2in1 Laptop

The Nextbook 11.6” 2in1 Laptop is perfect for those with an on-the-go lifestyle. This tablet features a detachable keyboard that allows you to work anytime, anywhere. Get the Nextbook 2in1 Laptop for only ₱9,199.

4. Travel Basic Cloe Luggage

Up your travel game with this sturdy carry-on luggage. The hard-shell case and integrated lock ensures durability and security while traveling. Get the Travel Basic Cloe Luggage for only ₱999.

5. The Platinum KS-5 Karaoke Player

Belt out your favorite tunes with this karaoke player, which has over 9,000 pre-programmed songs. Get the Platinum KS-5 Karaoke Player for only ₱1,498.

6. Avision 43” LED TV

The Avision 43” LED TV has adjustable brightness and contrast for a perfect viewing experience. It can also be connected to a computer or laptop for higher quality images when working or playing games. Get the Avision 43” LED TV for only ₱9,499.

7. Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans 

Looking for a pair of jeans that is flattering on all body types? The Levi’s 501 Jeans are a timeless piece and a great addition to your wardrobe. Get the Levi’s 501 Original Fit Jeans for only ₱1,999.

8. TigerNu 15.6" Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack

Carry all your essentials around the metro without any worries using TigerNu’s Anti-Theft Backpack. It is designed with an external USB charging port for easy access to more battery power. Get the TigerNu Anti-Theft Laptop Backpack for only ₱999.

9. Nivea Body Intensive Milk Buy 1 Take 1

Nivea Body Intensive Milk is enriched with vitamin E which moisturizes and repairs dry skin. It also has grape seed oil and avocado oil for smoother and more supple skin. Get the Nivea Body Intensive Milk for only ₱189.

10. EWEADN Keyboard and Mouse

This keyboard and mouse set can easily help in making your desk space more ergonomic and efficient, great for everyday use. Get the EWEADN Keyboard and Mouse for only ₱150.

11. Maybelline Powder Matte Lipstick

Get ready for a night out with Maybelline’s Powder Matte Lipstick. This lightweight matte lipstick comes in 15 different shades. Get the Maybelline Powder Matte Lipstick for only ₱149.

Find out more about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/1111.

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.

Jollibee will be in Full Service this All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day

This All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, millions of Filipinos will once again flock to cemeteries and memorial parks to offer candles, flowers, and prayers for their dearly departed families and friends. For some, it is also the time to reminisce on the fondest memories of loved ones who have passed on and share their stories over food.

Jollibee – the country’s number one fast-food chain – is again making this season of remembering even more special for Filipinos by conveniently bringing their favorite langhap-sarap meals closer to them, as they spend their precious time with their loved ones.

From October 30 to November 2, Jollibee will have food booths in around 275 cemeteries across the country, while 376 drive-thru stores nationwide will be open to cater to those traveling to the provinces.

Those who would like to stay at home can also count on Jollibee to deliver their fastfood favorites by simply dialing #8-7000.

So, whether one is headed to the cemetery, traveling to the province, or simply staying at home, Jollibee will be there to provide light and joy this season with its on-site booths, drive-thru channels, and food delivery service.

SM, McDonald's Celebrate Family Bonding Moments via #NationalThankYouWeek

SM Supermalls and McDonald's level up the Thanksgiving tradition among Filipino families with the online and on-ground celebration of "National Thank You Week" last November 19 to 25.

“On the second year of our partnership with McDonald's, we continue to underscore the uniqueness of the emotional bond of Filipinos, especially when our customers make memories and redefine thanksgiving celebrations in our malls,” shares Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing.

  

On digital, SM and McDonald's encouraged families to share their ‘thank you moments’ for a chance to win P5,000 SM shopping money by simply taking a photo using the #NationalThankYouWeek Photo App that can be accessed via smsupermalls.com until November 25. McDonald’s also gave its customers a special treat, as a simple way of saying ‘thank you’, as all McDonald’s stores located in 47 SM malls nationwide gave a free Vanilla Sundae Cone for every purchase of a Happy Meal from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. from Thanksgiving Day itself (November 22) until November 25, Sunday.

 A grand culminating activity was also mounted for families on the last day of the week-long celebration on November 25 at SM Mall of Asia, Central Atrium. For only Php180, kids and kids-at-heart experienced SM Supermalls and McDonald's Thank You Town where everyone enjoyed an array of fun activities and fun technology games.

At the Thank You Town, SM shoppers were able to sign-up for McDonald’s Stripes Run, avail of the new McCelebrations Birthday Party themes, and experience fun games and activities.

SM Supermalls is the sole Philippine finalist in this year’s World Retail Awards, held last April 19 in Madrid, Spain. SM's "National Thank You Day," an integrated live brand experience campaign in partnership with McDonald's Philippines, made it as a finalist in the ‘Best Customer Experience Initiative – Mall Owners’ category.

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For more information, check out www.smsupermalls.com, and its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts: @smsupermalls.

PH Merchandise Exports up in the Third Quarter – DTI

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assessed that Philippine merchandise exports rose 0.3% year-on-year (yoy) in the third quarter of 2018, a positive turnaround following its 1.3% yoy decline in the second quarter and 5.5% yoy contraction in the first quarter of the year.

PH’s third-quarter merchandise export performance was largely driven by positive yoy growth in the country’s exports of manufactured goods—led by electronics—with increased exports to the United States (US), China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. In the third quarter, merchandise exports were up in July (+0.3% yoy) and also in August (+3.4% yoy) that combined outweighed its September’s fall (-2.6% yoy), which was partly induced by weakening of global manufacturing activity amid escalating trade tensions between US and China.

“The country’s merchandise export performance has been improving on a quarterly basis since the start of 2018. Its growth turned positive in the third quarter after registering negative growth in the first two quarters of the year,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez.

Sec. Lopez added: “The PH government has long-term plans and roadmaps to help expand the country’s manufacturing and production base, and promote the diversification of merchandise exports. Through these policy initiatives and programs, merchandise exports will grow further and in turn will narrow the trade-in-goods deficit. We need to expand our manufacturing base to meet as well the growing domestic demand for both consumption goods and intermediate goods.  In the short-term, we are trying to address supply chain issues and maximizing whatever limited budget given to promote our exportables in foreign markets through trade fairs and expos like the recently held China International Import Exposition (CIIE) that contribute to increasing our export sales abroad.”

DTI Chief Promotes ASEAN Economic Integration: Joins ASEAN Ministers in Signing E-Commerce Agreement, in Enhancing Agreements on Services Trade and Investment

SINGAPORE — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez joined other ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) at the Preparatory AEM Meeting and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council during 11-12 November in Singapore.

In this event, the ministers signed the ASEAN E-Commerce Agreement; announced the conclusion of the negotiations for the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA); and finalised the Fourth Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA).

Secretary Lopez noted two major benefits from the e-commerce agreement: “It has elements that provide protection and safeguards to consumers to build trust and confidence in e-commerce. Likewise, it facilitates more MSME access to the ASEAN market.”

Meanwhile, ATISA aims to deepen services sectors in ASEAN, while ACIA will help maintain the attractiveness of the region as an investment destination.

“ASEAN is on the drawing board to ‘future-proof’ the regional economy,” said DTI Secretary Lopez.

Among the other topics that were discussed include Global Value Chains (GVC), Innovation, Digital Economy, and 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), among many others.

“A priority in our engagement in the AEC is to pursue the agenda on Inclusive Globalization. We can use our international and regional engagements as a tool to alleviate poverty and sustain our economic growth and development,” explained Sec. Lopez.

He added that ASEAN can play an important role in preserving a rules-based global trading order and provide the necessary boost to the world economy, amid the increasing threat of escalating trade tensions and continuing global uncertainties.

Shopee Attributes Outstanding Success of First Wave of Shopee 11.11-12.12 Big Christmas Sale to Users’ Support; Achieves Over 11 Million Orders in 24 Hours

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces the success of the first wave of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale on November 11. With overwhelming support from millions of users, Shopee broke last year’s record at 7:46 AM (+8 GMT).

Across the region, more than 11 million orders was recorded on November 11, around 4.5 times that of 2017. Total visits hit over 42 million as shoppers snapped up unbeatable deals across all categories. At its highest, over 58,000 items were sold in a single minute.

Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, “As our biggest Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale shopping event to date, this year’s sale was extremely well-received by users, and again surpassed all past achievements in record time. The year-on-year growth of our 11.11 performance proves that this will continue to be an integral part of the year-end shopping season for shoppers in the region. We would like to thank our loyal users for their support in making this year’s event our most successful one yet.”

Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale performance in the Philippines

This year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale in the Philippines featured an upsized package of non-stop promotions at up to 99% off; the comeback of the popular in-app game, Shopee Shake; and exclusive deals from Shopee’s brand and strategic partners.

On November 11, top participating brands and sellers enjoyed up to 1,159 times their average daily orders and an average of over 1,500% increase in traffic. Women’s Apparel, Mobile & Accessories, and Home & Living emerged as the top three categories. Highly sought after products on that day included:

• Maybelline’s SuperStay Matte Ink Un-Nude Liquid Lipstick
• Sandisk Ultra Micro SD
• Timeless Manila’s Mystery Box

Mobile continues to drive online shopping forward

In line with the growth of mobile commerce in the region, Shopee’s mobile-first strategy continued to be a key success factor for this year’s Shopee 11.11 Big Sale in the Philippines, with around 95% of orders made on mobile.

In-app games continue to grow in popularity

Shopee’s iconic in-app game, Shopee Shake, continued to engage users throughout Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. Shopee Shake was played around 2 million times in the Philippines throughout the entire campaign.

Surprise Celebrity Delivery

To thank users for their continued support, Shopee will be holding another installment of its Surprise Celebrity Delivery series. From November 17 to 24, several lucky users will have the chance to meet their favorite celebrities including comedian Ethel Booba, actress Ruffa Mae Quinto, and actor Tony Labrusca, who will personally deliver Shopee orders made from November 13 to 23 to their doorsteps. The event will be broadcasted on Shopee’s Facebook Live on November 17, 19, and 24.

“We owe our success to the continued support of our users. Shopee will continue to innovate to bring users more exciting campaigns, activities, and features; and to work closely with our sellers, brands, and partners, to deliver an unmatched online shopping experience. We are excited to kick-off the next round of Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, and invite everyone to check it out,” closed Pang.

The Shopee 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale will continue with its second wave of promotions happening from November 26 to December 12. Users can expect unbeatable deals and huge discounts from leading brands and partners, plus exciting activities with Shopee’s Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan.

For more information, please visit https://shopee.ph/

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.