Shopee Wraps Up 2021 and Introduces its Newest Brand Ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes, at the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale November 25, 2021 at 11:05PM

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Shopee Wraps Up 2021 and Introduces its Newest Brand Ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes, at the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Users can enjoy fun content from the celebrity father-and-daughter duo, free shipping with no minimum spend, P1 Deals, and 10% off daily at Shopee’s most anticipated year-end sale

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) –   Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, closes the year with its annual 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, the most joyful year-end celebration in the region. 12.12 is set to bring a smile to users as they shop from the widest variety of products to reward themselves and their loved ones during the happiest time of the year. Through the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, shoppers can also spread the holiday cheer to their favorite local businesses, with 2 times more items sold by local businesses this year.

12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Users can look forward to a delightful celebration throughout the festive season. In the past year, Shopee has brought fun to users with exciting giveaways and exclusive content, recording over 13 billion engagements and views across its social media channels. This 12.12, users can expect even more entertainment and engagement with a brand-new commercial featuring international superstar Jackie Chan and performances by popular K-Pop group Tomorrow X Together. To get into the Pinoy family spirit of the holidays, Shopee also welcomes first-ever celebrity father-and-daughter brand ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Every 12.12, Shopee comes together with our users to celebrate the milestones and achievements over the past year. This year, we would like to show our appreciation to all our users for letting us be part of their daily lives. Many more users are now using digital services, and local businesses are increasingly embracing the shift online. We are glad to have been able to adapt to their evolving needs this past year and we will continue to help more people benefit from the digital economy as we head into a new year. We look forward to celebrating the year-end with all our users as we bring smiles to one another this holiday season.”

Celebrating the happiest time of the year with the best deals

As shoppers hunt for the best gifts,  Shopee is thrilled to bring users the most exciting deals this 12.12. These include:

• The best promotions: Shoppers can enjoy the best deals for all their gifting needs with deals such as free shipping with no minimum spend, ?1 Deals, and 10% off daily.
• Big discounts: They can also get discounts up to 90% off on the biggest Shopee Mall brands:

 

Celebrating the holidays with entertainment for the whole family

Users can also expect non-stop entertainment from today until the big finale on December 12. Highlights include:

• Fun-filled 12.12 TV Special: Filipinos can tune in to GMA 7 and Shopee Live this  December 12, 10:30pm, to catch Tomorrow X Together, Korea’s hottest rising boy group, grace the stage with a very special performance. Celebrities such as Michael V, Ysabel Ortega, Kate Valdez, Rayver Cruz, Julie Ann Jose, and Andrea Torres will also join host Willie Revillame for a fun and star-studded evening.
• Entertaining content from Shopee’s newest brand ambassadors: Fans can catch Dingdong and Zia’s festive new TV commercial, which features the beloved Pinoy Christmas tradition bunutan ng pera, on local TV networks and on Shopee’s official Facebook and YouTube accounts. Users can also check out Shopee’s YouTube and Tiktok accounts for heartwarming videos featuring Dingdong and Zia, wherein they recreate social media challenges, go shopping on Shopee, and more.
• Exciting games and contests: Users can win voucher giveaways by joining Dingdong- and Zia-themed games and contests on Shopee’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. From December 1-12, users can win a total of P12,000,000 in prizes from their favorite local celebrities, including Dingdong and Zia, by playing Shopee Celebrity Pamasko on the app. Users simply have to tap on the angpao to win a prize from the celebrity of the day.

Celebrating local businesses and culture

Local businesses represent a significant part of local culture and as the need for digitalization increases, Shopee is committed to supporting these sellers and helping them thrive:

• Shopee Celebrates Local: Shopee launches ‘Shopee Celebrates Local,’ a special contest to share and promote beloved local sellers. Users can read their stories on the #TatakPinoy page and on Shopee’s social media channels, and vote for their favorites until December 5. Winning sellers stand to win prizes they can use for their businesses, while users stand to win Shopee vouchers. Through the Tatak Pinoy page, users can also enjoy exclusive deals when supporting these sellers.

Celebrating wider communities

Through 12.12, Shopee will continue to uplift local communities through its platform. In the spirit of Christmas, Shopee launches the Frontliner Holiday Package to show gratitude for local heroes. Starting December 10, frontliners can avail of this package, which includes vouchers they can use for their holiday celebrations.

For more information about Shopee 12.12 Big Christmas Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-sale.

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Shopee Wraps Up 2021 and Introduces its Newest Brand Ambassadors, Dingdong and Zia Dantes, at the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
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Check Out These 5 Most Popular Budol-Worthy Items Among Filipino Shoppers at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale November 25, 2021 at 09:27PM

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Check Out These 5 Most Popular Budol-Worthy Items Among Filipino Shoppers at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale

Get free shipping with no minimum spend, 30% bills cashback, and 10% off vouchers on your payday haul

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) –  Has a celebrity or friend ever influenced you to buy certain items online? The budol is real, as one might say! As shoppers, we’re constantly on the lookout for the best product recommendations so we can maximize our money’s worth.

Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale

Now that the end of the month is just around the corner, is your shopping cart ready for the upcoming payday sale? If you’re looking for some inspiration on what to add to cart at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale, take notes from other shoppers.

According to Shopee’s data on consumer behavior and trends during payday sales, Pinoys consistently spend on essentials and other items for work and play. They tend to use their sweldo to prioritize essentials and splurge on little luxuries from categories such as home essentials, women’s fashion & accessories, health & beauty, gadgets, and mobile accessories. They love shopping for KF94 masks, window curtains, crop tops, headsets, and hair accessories—the most popular items in Pinoys’ online shopping carts every payday.

Below, check out Shopee’s top recommendations for each of these items:

11.30 Payday Mask

To keep your family safe and healthy for the holidays, stock up on several Health Guard KF94 Masks. Its 3D foldable design makes it easier to breathe and minimizes contact with the lips, while its four-layered structure blocks harmful microparticles.

11.30 Payday Curtain

Sleeping in this weekend? Enjoy a lazy, relaxing day off in bed by hanging up some light-blocking curtains. Siedodo Window Curtains are made of premium cotton and come in a variety of rich, gorgeous colors to give your bedroom an inviting ambiance.

11.30 Payday Top

Whether you’re going out or just snapping some selfies at home, look cute and chic with a trendy puffed sleeve top. The Buymore_ph Crop Top features an elegant backless silhouette and ruffled garterized sleeves, perfect for pairing with high-waisted denim jeans.

11.30 Payday Earbuds

If you still hold meetings with your colleagues via video calls, it’s important to invest in a pair of quality earphones. SoundPEATS Wireless Earbuds will block off any distractions with its noise-cancellation feature, fit perfectly with its ergonomic design, and last for up to seven hours.

11.30 Payday Hair Accessories

Having trouble focusing while working from home? We’ve got one easy hack that might help: tie your hair! With your hair out of the way, you can concentrate better on your tasks. This silky Scrunchie and Headband Set can help prevent tangles and frizz.

Give in to the holiday budol and check out these items and more at Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale.

Looking for even more ways to maximize your sweldo this payday? Start using ShopeePay, Shopee’s all-in-one e-wallet, to avail of exclusive deals! At Shopee’s Nov 30 Payday Sale, enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend and 10% off discounts on your Shopee finds. You can also get 20% cashback on your COD orders when you use ShopeePay on Delivery.

Use ShopeePay beyond your shopping needs! In this payday sale, you can buy load at up to 50% off from all networks or get 30% cashback on your monthly bills. Even better, you can also claim discount vouchers to get P100 off from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, and more.

If you need to stock up on groceries or have a much-needed food trip, get big savings when you avail ShopeePay P1 Deals via ‘Deals Near Me’ on the Shopee app. Redeem your discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Puregold, Potato Corner, Bonchon, National Bookstore, FamilyMart, and more. New brands such as Papa John’s, Goldilocks, Chooks-to-Go, Zagu, Wendy’s, and Candy Corner have also joined the growing network of merchants accepting ShopeePay QR payments.

And if you’re looking for the ultimate get-away experience this holiday season, how about a staycation? Now, you can also book hotels with ShopeePay! Get 30% cashback on all your hotel bookings, including Grand Sierra Pines Hotel in Baguio, White House Beach Resort in Boracay, Mithi Resort and Spa in Bohol, Waterfront Cebu, White Breeze Palawan, and more. To add to that, you can score up to 50% off on selected hotels.

Enjoy these exclusive deals and more when you activate and cash in your ShopeePay. Now, you can also enjoy free and instant cash-ins and bank transfers with ShopeePay via InstaPay. Get up to P25 cashback on your InstaPay fee when you cash in. Buy Load, Pay Bills, and Scan to Pay with ShopeePay this payday for a rewarding cashless experience!

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Tea’s the Season to enjoy 12% OFF on ALL Serenitea Drinks starting November 26 #ShopeeXSerenitea November 25, 2021 at 06:28AM

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Tea’s the Season to enjoy 12% OFF on ALL Serenitea Drinks starting November 26 #ShopeeXSerenitea

Use your Shopee App and get a 12% discount on ALL Serenitea drinks starting November 26

TEA’s the month for an exciting celebration as all Serenitea drinks will be 12% OFF from November 6 to December 12 only. Serenitea will also have a Buy 1 Get 1 Promo on December 12 only, featuring their bestsellers – the Okinawa and Traditional Milk Tea.

Serenitea Promo with Shopee

This year, Shopee collaborates with Serenitea for exclusive promos for Shopee users only during the 12.12 Big Christmas Sale. You also get to enjoy Shopee co-branded cups when you purchase at Serenitea.

Serenitea for exclusive promos for Shopee users

So, if you’re craving for some refreshing milk tea, just make sure to check your Shopee app and don’t miss out on the latest deals. To know the complete details, click here.

How to Avail the 12% Discount

How to avail Shopee Discount at Serenitea

1. Visit the nearest Serenitea store on November 26 to December 12
2. Show your Shopee Profile in the app to the participating store team member
3. Enjoy the following Serenitea promo with Shopee app on the following dates”
   – November 26 – December 12 (12% OFF on ALL Serenitea drinks)
   – December 12 (Buy 1 Get 1 on Okinawa Milk Tea and Traditional Milk Tea drinks)

Serenitea, one of the pioneer local milk tea shop chains in the Philippines is the first to introduce the brewing of tea using an espresso machine. And not just that. Serenitea is one of the first milk tea brands to launch the DIY (do-it-yourself) Home Kits, and the brand is also available on Shopee and Lazada – to reach more customers.

They quickly grew to sixty-five (65) branches in ten years and looking forward to expand to other provincial areas in the country.

You can also now pay via ShopeePay in select Serenitea outlets for a hassle-free and cashless transaction.

Serenitea Linya Linya Tote Bag

Serenitea Linya Linya Tote Bag

And guess what, Serenitea also collaborated with Linya Linya showcasing their Wi-TEA (witty) one-liners from designs such as “I’ll stop the world and milk tea with you” and “Every Tea’s Gonna Be Alright”. You can buy them on Shopee for only PHP 399 but another option of getting a free Linya Linya Tote Bag is by either doing the following:

Purchase any of Serenitea’s bundled promo discounts below worth PHP 449.

• BUNDLE A. Medium Okinawa Milk Tea + Hashbrown
• BUNDLE B. Medium Hokkaido Milk Tea + Hashbrown
• BUNDLE C. Medium Wintermelon Milk Tea + Hashbrown
• BUNDLE D. Traditional Milk Tea + Hashbrown

So it’s a mix of fun and bringing out the stylish tote bag in you while drinking your favorite Serenitea milk tea drinks.

Mark your calendars and make sure to get your daily dose of Serenitea milk tea with a great discount from November 26 to December 12 only.

Serenitea Promos

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Moving Services: The Cost of Hiring Movers and Packers in Dubai November 19, 2021 at 03:15PM

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Moving Services: The Cost of Hiring Movers and Packers in Dubai

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – When you don’t know how much it will cost to hire professional movers and packers, you won’t plan your moving budget accordingly. As a result, you don’t know if the savings you’ve accumulated will be enough to cover the costs of moving. You cannot concentrate on the many moving tasks ahead of you because you have too many unanswered questions. How much money would it cost to hire the best movers in Dubai? Are there any cheap movers in Dubai? Depending on where you’re moving, you’ll either need a local or an intercity mover. Keep reading, and understand how the moving price is calculated to save money on your house shifting in Dubai.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers and Packers

When moving locally, movers and packers charge per hour. Hence, moving companies must provide a price estimate based on an hourly rate and time needed to complete the move. You can expect to pay 220 AED per hour for each of your movers for a move. However, the actual hourly rate will depend on where you live, when you move, and which moving company in Dubai you hire.

• 2 men, 1 truck. An hourly rate of 330 AED to 440 AED for 2 men and a truck is typical. As stated previously, the actual date of your move will greatly affect the rates of professional local movers.
• Studio apartment. The job must take 2 movers about 4-5 hours, so expect to pay around 1760-2200 AED without extra services for a studio apartment move.
• 1-bedroom. Moving out of a 1-bedroom apartment should cost between 1760 AED and 2200 AED for two professional movers working for 4-5 hours.
• 2-bedroom. Moving a 2-bedroom household will cost more money. Assume 3 movers work 5-6 hours to pack and load your belongings. Then expect to pay between 3300 AED and 3960 AED for the job, excluding extra services.
• 3-bedroom. Moving out of a 3-bedroom residence should cost around 6170 – 7930 AED for 4 professional movers working for 7-8 hours.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the actual cost of furniture movers may be higher than the average stated above. Moreover, to ensure that the estimate you receive is as close to the final house movers’ cost as possible, you should inquire about additional fees that local movers may impose, such as the travel fee. This fee is frequently tacked on as an extra hour of work wherein most local movers need a deposit to hold your moving date when scheduling your move.

Possible Extra Charges

When determining the typical cost of hiring movers, the following additional and often unexpected fees and charges come into play:

• Bulky Items. Let the moving company know about huge and heavy items; if the movers arrive unprepared for these, they may not be able to transfer such items.
• Long carry fee due to inability to park near building entrance or long walk from the apartment to moving truck.
• Cancellation. A cancellation fee can be charged when you want to change your moving date, and the house mover cannot cater to you. This cost is usually equivalent to or less than the date-reservation deposit.
• Storage fee. Charged usually if you request a delivery delay. In such cases, movers must store your goods for a set period.
• Express Delivery Fee. This is usually charged when moving from one state to another or requesting an exact delivery date for a cross-country move.
• Environmental Fee. Usually charged when you ask for unpacking. The moving company must dispose of used moving boxes and extra packing materials.

Moving Costs Can Be Reduced By Implementing These Three Cost-Saving Strategies

Moving is costly, but can you decrease the final moving price? Of course, you can and should. Use these three most prominent strategies to save money:

1. Reduce your belongings

Move only practical items and items you feel sentimental about. Less stuff means less money because intercity moving costs are based on shipment weight. Donate unwanted items to friends or charities; you can also sell them online or at a moving sale or even recycle them.  Remember: less stuff means more money saved.

2. Pack your own stuff

A full-service moving company in Dubai will charge you extra for packing services ranging, and the packing materials aren’t usually included in those costs. So, one great way to save money on moving is to pack as much as you can yourself. Your possessions should be safely wrapped and boxed before moving day. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, leave any unique items to professional packers.

3. Bargain with your movers

One unusual way to save money is to bargain. Remember that moving company prices aren’t fixed and that you have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate.  Ask your movers about any current special offers, or discounts.  You can tell them that a competitor has provided you with a better deal; this may help convince them to reevaluate their estimate.

More Simple Tips To Save Money When Hiring a Moving Company

Even if you are just moving to a new city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially in Dubai and Sharjah, it is important to save every single cent you can. But there are many ways to save money if you hire a moving company that charges an hourly rate. Here are some of those:

1. Be Ready to Move Before the Movers Come

While this may seem obvious, many customers are not fully packed and organized when movers arrive on moving day. Hence, if you decide to pack yourself, be sure to finish it before your movers arrive. This is the best way to save money on movers who charge per hour.

2. Boxes Sorted by Size

An easy and quick way to save money with hourly movers is stacking like-sized boxes. Stack smalls on smalls, mediums on mediums, and so on. Stacking boxes by size helps them stay stacked on the dolly and makes loading the truck easier and faster.

3. Dismantle and Reassemble Your Bed

These small tasks can quickly add up to your moving company’s hourly rate, especially when moving into a home with four or more bedrooms. It’s an excellent way to save both time and money when you’re on a tight schedule.

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