ShopeePay Partners with GHL to Drive Digital Payments Ahead

MANILA, OCTOBER 27, 2021 - ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with GHL Systems Berhad, to expand digital payment acceptance in the Philippines, bringing cashless payment solutions for businesses and consumers to over 83,000 merchant points nationwide.

GHL, ASEAN’s leading payment solutions provider, with a vast footprint of 383,600 payment touchpoints across the region, teams up with ShopeePay to drive digital payments in the Philippines as more Filipinos continue to shift towards safer and more convenient options. ShopeePay users can now pay at establishments such as Phoenix Petroleum, Family Mart, Three Sixty Pharmacy, Prince Retail, and more chains nationwide. 

The future of digital financial services in Southeast Asia sees great potential. The region’s gross transaction value will experience a 15% increase, expecting to reach U$1.2 trillion dollars from digital financial services by 2025. With more Filipinos embracing cashless payment methods, the total transaction value for digital payments is expected to have an annual growth rate of 14.67% in the next four years. With this, ShopeePay continues to expand its roster of partner merchants to serve more individuals anytime and anywhere. 

Ruoshan Tao, Head of ShopeePay Online Philippines, said, “As more consumers adopt digital and contactless payments, it’s essential for ShopeePay to provide easier ways for our consumers to transact online. With our partnership with GHL, we can scale up our network of partners and offer our customers access to a wider variety of partner merchants. We will continue to collaborate with other organizations to support Filipino consumers embracing digital payments.” 

The collaboration between ShopeePay and GHL aims to encourage Filipinos to embrace digital payments. ShopeePay will work with new partners to boost both financial and digital inclusion throughout the country, and will push for initiatives that will support the easier adoption of finance digitalization.

Rey Maria R. Chumacera, Chief Executive Officer at GHL Systems Philippines, said, “Adding ShopeePay to our range of digital payment acceptance is definitely the way forward to allowing our merchants to reach a larger consumer base. With ShopeePay’s expansive reach, we can continue growing together, reaching immense scalability in time. At the end of the day, consumers are the clear winners from an enhanced payment experience.”

 

Users can activate and cash-in their ShopeePay wallets through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy a safe and rewarding cashless experience. For more information about ShopeePay and its perks and benefits, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. 

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 & 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 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.

Follow these Self-Care Tips to Keep Yourself Happy and Healthy During the Busiest Time of the Year

MANILA, OCTOBER 27, 2021 - The holidays bring us joy, but the season also marks one of the busiest and most demanding times of the year. While we look forward to our loved ones’ company, there are still plenty of tasks at hand: virtual parties to plan, a holiday shopping list to organize, and work to wrap up before we go on vacation. 

If you want to maximize the holiday festivities, take some time to focus on your well-being. This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, after all! Take it slow, decide which tasks to prioritize, and ask for help if you’re struggling with all the responsibilities on your plate. 

Here are a few other tips to help you take it easy during the holidays:

Get enough sleep

A good night’s sleep equips you with enough energy to face the day. Wake up to better mornings by indulging in a luxurious at-home massage with Rest Easy Massager, which comes with an advanced heating function. Then snuggle in bed and relax any tense muscles with the ergonomic Hosh Memory Foam Pillow. Lastly, improve the air quality and add a relaxing ambiance to your room with the Fresh Air Wooden Humidifier. 

Get your mind off work

It’s difficult to relax when your phone keeps pinging. If you can, disable notifications after working hours and try out new hobbies to take your mind off work. For instance, spend more time outdoors and try gardening. Ace Hardware Garden Tool Set, which includes a trowel, transplanter, and pruning shear, is perfect for budding green thumbs. If you’ve always wanted to explore the art of baking, Oster 6-Speed Hand Mixer will make each culinary experiment easier with its powerful 250-watt motor and chrome-plated beaters and dough hooks. Meanwhile, those interested in dabbling in photography should invest in Paperang Portable Thermal Printer for high-quality instant photos.

Build a self-care routine

Each day, take the time to pamper yourself and melt the stress away with personal care products. With glowing, hydrated skin, you’ve got one less thing to worry about! Start your skincare routine with the Garnier Cleanse Glow Trio. This serum, micellar water, and day cream set contains a concentrated Vitamin C formula to help even out your skin tone. Don’t forget to  treat your legs and arms to some loving too. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion protects dry skin with natural colloidal oatmeal blended with rich emollients.

Indulge in guilt-free me-time

Sometimes all you need to destress is leisurely me-time. Take a much-needed breather and release your pent-up stress using Nintendo Switch Console V2. Its new system features a vibrant seven-inch OLED screen, wide adjustable stand, dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Or sit back and binge-watch your favorite K-dramas on Avision Smart Digital LED TV, which features a 1366x786 display resolution. For quality audio, you can’t go wrong with Xiaomi 11T Pro. With its Dolby Atmos dual speakers, you can unwind while listening to your relaxation playlist. 

Self-care means getting the best bang for your buck, too! To enjoy more deals at Shopee’s Oct 30 Payday Sale, check out with ShopeePay for safe and cashless payments. Get free shipping vouchers with no minimum spend, 30% off discounts, and 30% cashback on your self-care purchases, exclusively with ShopeePay.

 

You can also use ShopeePay to buy load, pay bills, and scan to pay at thousands of merchants nationwide. Get up to 50% discount on load for all networks. Pay your bills with ShopeePay to avail of the special 30% cashback this Oct 30 Payday Sale. You can use it to pay Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, BPI, and a growing list of partner billers. Lastly, buy ShopeePay ₱1 Deals on the app and enjoy exclusive discounts when you pay via ShopeePay QR at Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, Fruitas, and other partner merchants. Make sure to activate your ShopeePay wallet and cash in through online banking, debit card, and over-the-counter partners to enjoy these exclusive perks.

 

For more deals this payday, visit https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale. 

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 & 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, cash in their wallets, send money, and do bank transfers. 

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.

STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES, NEW AREAS OF COOPERATION PURSUED BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND HUNGARY AT THE 3RD JOINT COMMISSION ON ECONOMIC COOPERATION MEETING

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (18-19 October 2021) – The Philippines and Hungary successfully convened the 3rd Meeting of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation (JCEC) under the co-chairmanship of Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo, Undersecretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Deputy State Secretary for Export Development István Joó of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. The two-day meeting was held in hybrid format with the first day conducted virtually and attended by Philippine-based government officials and representatives. The second day was a physical meeting in Budapest.

During the meeting, both the Philippines and Hungary agreed to pursue new collaborations in the areas of information and communications technology/digitalization, science, technology and innovation, energy, environment and TVET. Follow-through discussions were made on the progress in earlier areas of cooperation covering trade, investments and manufacturing, water management, agriculture, food safety, education, transport, healthcare, culture and sports.

Undersecretary Rodolfo said “This 3rd JCEC is not just an opportunity for both sides to follow through our earlier agreements and decisions, but more importantly, to sustain our collaboration in enhancing our relations to benefit our economies and our people. While there are many challenges arising because of the pandemic, we have to bear in mind that these strategic partnerships are necessary elements in building a strong foundation towards recovery.”

The JCEC showcased the robust cooperation in the field of agriculture not only among respective ministries and departments but also with the academe and private organizations. The Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) concluded a material transfer agreement of vegetable seeds for testing and experimentation with the Bureau of Plant Industry and Barangay Don Bosco in Paranaque City. An intent for a machinery donation of a grader to PhilRice was also made during the visit of the JCEC delegation to MATE.

Hungary has been internationally recognized as having the expertise and technology in water management and treatment. At the JCEC, discussions continued to finalize the relevant agreements to avail of a tied aid loan package to implement the projects of the Laguna Lake Development Authority and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The projects include an online water quality monitoring system in Laguna de Bay and its tributaries and the purchase of compact water treatment units for use during disasters and other emergencies. These projects are becoming increasingly important as the country responds to various environmental challenges and meet national sustainability goals.

The JCEC also recognized the full utilization in the academic year 2020 of the allocated slots for Filipino students under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships. Thirty-four (34) Filipino students were awarded the scholarship and will pursue undergraduate, master and doctoral studies in various universities in Hungary specializing in agriculture and sustainable development, medicine, water management, engineering and hydrology, architecture and the protection of cultural heritage, natural sciences and environmental studies. Philippine utilization of the scholarships has been increasing with a total of 93 recipients since the implementation in 2016. The Philippines likewise invited Hungary to encourage their students and researchers to avail of the various programs offered in selected Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs). With the recent success of Filipino national athletes during the Tokyo Olympics, the Philippines also proposed for both sides to explore cooperation in sports education for tertiary-level sports coaches. With the passage of the Transnational Higher Education Act or Republic Act 11448, the Philippines also took the opportunity to invite Hungary to explore possible partnerships with HEIs providing opportunities for the conduct of higher education programs in niche priority areas, twinning arrangements, and even establishment of Hungarian universities campuses in the country.

The meeting also paved the way for discussions on TVET cooperation and science, technology and innovation through MOUs being finalized by relevant agencies with their Hungarian counterparts. Discussions on transport cooperation are expected to commence soon with a draft MOU already tabled for consideration. Areas of cooperation were also firmed up in the areas of environment and ICT/digitalization.

Towards the conclusion of the JCEC, three agreements were announced. These include the Material Transfer Agreements of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the Bureau of Plant and Industry and Barangay Don Bosco, Paranaque City and the Partnership Agreement between Startup Campus Inkubator Plc., Hungary and QBO Innovation Hub. The latter aims to capitalize on the rapidly growing start-up ecosystems in the country with government support in high-growth services such as AI, Big Data, and fintech, among others.

Clearly, Undersecretary Rodolfo stated that there remains to be a lot of opportunities for both countries to take advantage of. As we face the task of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we hope to foster synergies based on each other’s strengths and our shared interests in the areas being discussed in the JCEC.”

Further to the areas of cooperation agreed upon, Hungary reiterated their strong support to the Philippines as a beneficiary to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) of the European Union (EU). The EU GSP+ is a unilateral trade arrangement that offers zero tariffs on more than 6,000 products to beneficiary countries exporting to the EU. The country is also supportive of the resumption of the negotiations on the PH-EU Free Trade Agreement and remains as one of our strongest supporter in the EU.

Hungary is ranked as the PH’s 49th trading partner (out of 225) in 2020. It is the country’s 11th largest export market in the EU. Additionally, Hungary is the Philippines' 13th largest export destination in the EU for GSP+ products. Out of EUR 144 Million worth of PH products exported to HU, EUR 10.83 Million worth of PH exports used GSP+ preferences. Top export products to Hungary include electronics, machinery parts and accessories, and storage units, among others.