The Bayad Center is probably one of the most visited businesses that does not sell anything. The Bayad Center is a Meralco Company … it is a payment and remittance center that most Filipinos trust. Our country couldn’t stress enough how Filipinos Overseas have helped our economy. In 2014, Overseas Pinoys reach a record high remittance of $26.9 Billion. This solid stream of remittances has played a major role in the country’s economy through the years thanks to our kababayans abroad.
Overseas remittance does not only help the economy in general but also help improve the quality of living of their recipients, hence, we consider our Kababayans abroad as our modern day heroes.
BAYAD CENTER with the advantage of technology and innovation wants to applaud and honor these overseas Pinoys with a service that would enable them to do seamless transactions in aid of their families and loved ones in the country.
BAYAD CENTER Online will allow not just overseas Pinoys but also those who rely on e-commerce in paying their bills. Transactions are made easier and faster via this web-based facility. Overseas Pinoys can access www.international.bayadcenteronline.com, whereas domestic customers can transact thru www.domestic.bayadcenteronline.com.
BAYAD CENTER is the Philippines’ pioneer and leader in the bills payment collection industry backed by Meralco‘s seal of service and integrity. It accepts 170 types of bills in its system, covering Electricity, Water, Landline, Internet and Cable.
Bayad Center Online can be accessed on all devices with internet access
Aside from home or office based computers, consumers can also view and do their transactions using their mobile phone 24/7 as long as they have a valid email account and an internet service. Payments are transacted thru Paypal and are accepting all major credit/debit cards.
This service also aims to override the limited operating hours of remittance centers that often creates a hassle.
Consumers will benefit from easier record keeping as a receipt will be sent thru email both from Paypal stating that your card has been charged as well as an email from Bayad Center stating that your payment has already been posted.
With BAYAD CENTER, every Filipino, wherever they may be, can always be assured of #TatakSigurado! This is a testament of millions of Filipinos using the service. Paying bills has never been easier.
Who is the target market?
International market
BC Online primarily caters to Overseas Filipino Workers and Residents who send money to pay for utility bills, but end up sending more because funds are often misused for other things. This growing concern prompted Bayad Center to develop this platform.
Domestic market
BC Online also caters to Filipinos in the country who wish to use the Bayad Center facility, but prefers to pay their bills in the comfort of their homes or offices. Paying through BC Online is the same as paying directly to the business center.
What type of bills are accepted?
More than 170 types of bills are accepted in the BC Online Facility. From basic utility bills to tuition fees and online shopping payments, BC Online brings the Bayad Center one-stop shop promise to the digital space.
First Peak: Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu
Goodhands Water Specialist
Happy Well Management
Laguna Water
Manila Water
Marilao Water District
Maynilad
Meycauayan Water District
Micaza
Norzagaray Water District
Primewater: South, North, Lemery, Lingayen, San Carlos Pangasinan, San Pedro Laguna, Paniqui, Camiling, La Union, Sorsogon
Primewater Basic Enterprises
San Jose Water
How do we pay?
Initially, BC Online accepts any type of Credit Card as mode of payment. Soon, the facility will allow the use of Debit Cards and Electronic Wallets such as GCash and SmartMoney for settlement.
When will payments be posted?
Consistent with the Bayad Center over-the-counter experience, posting of payments is within 24 hours, if not real-time, mainly due to Bayad Center’s direct partnership with each Biller Partner.
What are their rates?
BC Online charges the customer with a merchant discount rate of 3.6% of the amount to be paid, which is common for card payments.
There is also a minimal system fee of Php 1.00 for Domestic transactions, and Php 20.00 for transactions made abroad.
How can Bayad Center Online be accessed?
The Bayad Center Online can be accessed through www.bayadcenteronline.com, with no minimum bandwidth required. This means that the facility was built to consider the slowest internet connection from the most remote area, and from varying displays like desktop, tablets, and smartphones. As this is an online facility, BC Online is available 24 hours a day, any day of the week, globally.
About Bayad Center
BAYAD CENTER is the pioneer and leader in bills payment services, accepting over 200 types of bills in its multi-channel payment platform. Powering more than 5,000 payment locations nationwide including major malls, supermarkets, courier services, remittance outlets, and other establishments, BAYAD CENTER has become the most trusted brand in bills payment, offering a reliable, hassle-free experience of paying bills in one-stop.
Aside from its over-the-counter payment channel, BAYAD CENTER also introduced the Touchpay Machine – an Automated Payment Machine strategically located in Biller Offices, Business Process Outsourcing institutions, Vertical Residential Developments, Drugstores, Gas Stations, and other Commercial Establishments.
BAYAD CENTER has likewise released its own POS Machine, the Bayad Center Retail Machine, enabling community-based, neighborhood establishments like sari-sari stores, barbershops, carwash, etc. to accept payments and other services. Click here to view the list of available physical outlets of Bayad Center.
CIS Bayad Center, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and a member of the MVP Group of Companies.
This Christmas season, give your loved ones the gift of health as MediCard, a leading health maintenance organization (HMO) provider, introduces the MEDICARD ONLINE STORE. With the MediCard online store, you can buy high-quality healthcare plans and give these as Christmas gifts for your loved ones.
MediCard plans
There’s a Medicard plan that suits every age and lifestyle including:
For individuals and families who want to have coverage for hospitalization, outpatient procedures, preventive healthcare, emergency, financial assistance, and dental care, MediCard has the Family/Individual plans.
For those who want to have more comprehensive healthcare coverage, MediCard VIP plans are also offered. On top of the extensive hospitalization, outpatient procedures, preventive healthcare, emergency, member’s financial assistance, and dental care coverage, MediCard VIP plans also come with healthcare assistance during an emergency abroad.
Designed to give members utmost value and convenience, RXER offers a specialized healthcare maintenance service that covers emergencies for trauma cases, preventive and outpatient care. Best of all, there’s no age limit, no medical check-up required and hierarchy is waived.
For the Healthplus plan, members can avail of preventive and outpatient coverage in MediCard freestanding clinics for one year for only P1,100.
Created for overseas sponsors, the Kabayan card provides superior health coverage for beneficiaries in the Philippines.
For those who want to have healthcare coverage for minimal access fee, service fee and fixed fund, try MediCard Select, a breakthrough product that takes care of healthcare needs and allows returns of unused fund.
The MediCard Health CheckCard gives your loved ones unlimited check-ups for only P500. These include check-ups with MediCard’s primary care physicians and select specialists, 20% discount on labs and tests, plus one-time annual physical exam. This plan is valid for one year at any MediCard freestanding clinic where the card was bought.
MediCard branches
Medicard has various accessible free-standing clinics and satellite clinics nationwide, including:
MediCard Lifestyle Center
MediCard McKinley
MediCard Makati
MediCard Sta.Rosa
MediCard Alabang
MediCard Cavite
MediCard Calamba
MediCard Fairview
MediCard Ortigas
MediCard Clark
MediCard Sta. Lucia
and MediCard Cebu City
Click on a pin on the map to zoom in and see the exact address of each of the branches.
It’s December 2016 and ’tis the season to be jolly and what better way to reach that goal than with discounts from our favorite ridesharing apps and online stores! 😀
Most of the ridesharing promo codes are valid in Metro Manila specifically (where I’m from). On occasion, if it is also available in other Metros
Note: This post will be updated often … as soon as I receive the codes and have time to open my computer. 😀
Grab promo codes
GRABPAY now supports credits. You may now top up using even more payment options, such as:
online banking
via ATM
eCard or eWallets
over the counter
Grab also has Phone support. This means that you can call them if you have any issues you would like to have addressed immediately instead of having to wait for an email. Hooray! Good work, Grab!
Get a FABulous treat care of Flawless as they celebrate their 15th anniversary! Use promo code FLAWLESS15 and get PHP150 OFF your GrabCar ride when you book going to select Flawless branches. #GrabPH #FABat15
P150 DISCOUNT for one-time use only
valid for rides going to any of the following Flawless branches:
Eastwood Cyber And Fashion Mall
Farmer’s Plaza Mall
Festival Super Mall Alabang
Trinoma
SM Malls (BF Home Paranaque, Bicutan, Fairview, Las Pinas, Makati, Mall of Asia, Manila, Megamall, North EDSA Annex, San Lazaro, Southmall, Sta. Mesa, SMDC Light Residences)
valid from December 8, 2016 to January 30, 2017
Promo code: CELEBRATE
You are not seeing double. Yes, the code is STILL CELEBRATE. The difference is you can use this one THREE TIMES and the maximum discount is smaller.
50% discount for up to P200
valid for three (3) Grabcar rides from 12pm to 5am
valid from December 05 to 22, 2016
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: CELEBRATE
50% discount for up to P400
valid for Grabcar rides from 11pm to 5am
valid from December 08 to 15, 2016
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: NIGHTSHIFT
50% discount for up to P200
valid for three (3) Grabcar ride from 11pm to 5am
valid from December 01 to 07, 2016
valid in Metro Manila only
Promo code: MIDDAY
discount – P50
valid for ONE (1) Grabcar ride from 12noon to 5pm
valid on December 01, 2016
Uber promo codes
Uber codes don’t come very often but when they do, it is usually worth it.
Loyal Uber riders will notice that their bill is less than the stated fare, in my case it is 5 pesos less. This promo is on-going and is automatically appled to the bill. It will be in effect from December 01 to 31, 2016.
Promo code: TAGUIG2016
discount – P50
valid for TWO (2) rides to and from TAGUIG on December 8, 2016
Win a trip to Japan for two by entering the FLYTOJAPAN promo of Mamypoko at Lazada Philippines.
As soon as I saw that I got excited. My sisters and I have dreamed of vacationing in Japan for the longest time and maybe this is our chance to do so. In the last couple of weeks I have done a lot of shopping … A LOT OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING at Lazada and used every voucher code available that I was eligible for and now there’s this.
Our Bubu and my daughter, Erika
Since we do have a baby in the house, my grandchild Bubu, including Mamy Poko in my shopping list is no hardship. She is still young enough to need a diaper when we go out and when she goes to bed at night.
We’ve tried other brands but I, personally like buying the Mamypoko Extra Soft Diaper Pants For Girls in XL. It is easy to wear and no trouble to remove, especially now that she is at that stage that she prefers to use the potty over peeing in her pants. No stickies to worry about, just pull them up like pants and voila!
Let me add, also, that it is no trouble for ADULTS to remove. For, Bubu, though, it’s still too tricky. She’s already figured out how to open the adhesive sides of other diapers so pull ups or pants was the only solution left. 🙂
How to join:
Joining the promo is easy!
Buy any Mamy Poko product from http://www.lazada.com.ph/mamypoko-official-store.
Enter the voucher code FLYTOJAPAN when you check out which entitles you to one (1) raffle entry.
And that’s it! Simple, right?
When will the promo run?
It’s actually been running for some time … from November 7 to December 31, 2016. Deadline for submission of entries is at 11:59pm of December 31, 2016. All Lazada Philippines customers residing in the Philippines are eligible to join this promo.
Qualified customers will get a chance to win two roundtrip flights from Manila to Japan (up to Php 150,000 in value)
One successful Lazada order is equivalent to 1 e-raffle entry.
Qualified customers can generate as many e-raffle entries as they can, as long as the promo code is entered upon placing the order
Voucher can be used for any product except those marked “Voucher Not Applicable On This Item”
What is the prize?
Roundtrip flights for two (2) from Manila to Japan (up to Php 150,000 value)
Terms and Conditions
All travel is subject to availability at the time of booking, with travel period from February 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
Airline: Cebu Pacific
Roundtrip Ticket (MNL -TKY -MNL)
3D2N Hotel Accommodation
Pocket money
Here are the mechanics of the raffle draw:
The winners will be selected at random on January 10, 2016 at 5PM, at the main office of Lazada Philippines. The raffle draw will be done electronically through the RANDOM.ORG program
The winners will be informed through registered mail and contact number and will be announced via Lazada social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
Lazada, Federated Distributors & Unicharm employees and their relatives up to the 2nd degree of consanguinity or affinity are excluded from participating in this promo.
Draw venue is at the 23rd floor Net Park 5th Avenue Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By joining this promo, a customer confirms that he or she has read, understood and agreed to the promo mechanics, including but not limited to its terms and conditions.
Cancelled orders will be automatically disqualified from the raffle draw.
Prize is transferrable but not convertible to cash, and only consists of what is listed above.
Lazada will get in touch with the winner via registered mail within 7 days upon raffle draw
The winner can redeem the prize within 60 days from receipt of registered mail. If the winner fails to claim the prize within the redemption period, the winner forfeits his/her claim to the prize with prior DTI approval. Lazada will have a list of buffer winners in the event that a winner becomes disqualified.
When claiming the prize, the winner needs to present at least One (1) Valid ID. Lazada has the right to ask for another ID if deemed necessary.
In case of a winner’s representative claiming the prize, an authorization letter coming from the winner must be presented together with the winner’s valid ID and the representative’s valid ID. The winner’s signature in the ID and the authorization letter presented must be the same. The Authorization letter presented must be the same. The authorization letter must state the full name of the representative claiming the prize on the winner’s behalf.
Winner agrees to participate in publicity marketing campaigns.
Ooh! I’m so excited! I want to win. I REALLY want to win … so much that I am already dreaming of Mt. Fuji, snow and Sakura flowers. Lol! But first I need to purchase Mamypoko at Lazada. I’m doing that right after this post.
Cheetos is a favorite snack for many people, my sister and her kids among others. Whenever I buy a bag of Cheetos I often get the Cheddar Jalapeño flavor ’cause I like that little bit of bite.
Taco Bell has been experimenting with mixing snacks into their menu for quite some time. Remember what they did with Doritos just a while back? For this “experiment” their think tank must’ve said … “what would happen if we combine a cheesy quesadilla with Cheetos?”
Cheetos + Quesadilla = Cheetos Quesadilla
For the first time in Taco Bell’s history, two of your much-loved favorites come together to make an irresistibly good and even cheesier pair!
Always with a flair for giving new and exciting treats to its customers, Taco Bell launched its latest offering Cheetos Quesadilla’ in an exclusive media event on November 23 at Taco Bell’s flagship branch in Gateway Mall at the Araneta Center in Quezon City. Bloggers and members of the press satisfied their hankering for cheese as they tried out this unique and exciting product exclusively available at #TacoBellPHL.
The Cheetos Quesadilla Combo
The new Cheetos Quesadilla, priced at P129 and P169 when ordered combo, is a combination of grilled soft tortilla filled with Taco Bell’s signature three-cheese blend and your favorite crunchy puffed cornmeal snack, Cheetos Crunchy Jalapeño. The launch of Cheetos Quesadilla is just the beginning of a slew of exciting promos that await Pinoy foodies this Christmas. Cheetos’ official mascot Chester Cheetah also made an appearance at the launch.
Speaking of promos, #CatchChesterCheetah as he visits Taco Bell stores this holiday season, snap a photo with him, and post it on lnstagram using the official hashtag #TacoBellPHL and #CatchChesterCheetah and you might just win an lnstax Mini. SMILE! 😀
Check out Taco Bell Philippines’ lnstagram @TacoBellPHL for more information.
Did you know that …
Cheetos are scientifically designed to be addictive.
Cheetos’ airy texture melts in such a way that it actually fools the synapses in the brain so that you don’t realize calories are being consumed!
Weight watchers beware! If you aren’t careful the pounds/kilos are going to start piling up and before you know it you will look like Cheetos. 😛 Everything in moderation, folks!
Taco Bell’s Cheetos Quesadilla is made with the addictive Cheetos Crunchy Jalapeño
Made with Taco Bell’s signature 3 cheese blend with a spicy kick of Cheetos Crunchy Jalapeño wrapped in a warm tortilla makes this an addictive treat. You can’t help but keep asking for more – trust us!
Cheetos Quesadilla is only available in Philippines!
Yes you heard it right. No other Taco Bell in the world has offered a Cheetos Quesadilla, only in the Philippines.
Taco Bell and Cheetos has always been good friends
Earlier this year, Taco Bell Canada released their own version of a Cheetos Crunchwrap.
The Cheetos Crunchwrap … available only in Canada
Satisfy your stubborn cheese craving and sink your teeth into Taco Bell’s all-new flavor with a crunchy kick, ‘Cheetos Quesadilla.’ For more updates, visit Taco Bell’s official website at www.tacobell.com.ph or follow on Facebook and lnstagram.
When I first heard about Helix-D I was skeptical. After all, there are so many products out there that promise the same. But as with the others, I am willing to give them a listen and find out what they have to say about their product.
I have never been overly concerned with skin care. In comparison with many of my peers I have been told that I look younger than my age. But as the years pass my skin is no longer as taught, pores start to expand, and fine lines start to appear on my forehead and around the eyes and I find myself actively looking for a solution that does not include surgery. Enter Helix-D.
A photo posted by Fast Beauty Philippines (@fastbeautyph) on
Give the gift of exquisite beauty with Helix-D. Be ageless by design this holiday season and gift yourself, your friends and your loved ones with the latest beauty breakthrough in skincare: Helix-D.
Available as a Face and Neck Serum as well as an Eye Serum, Helix-D possesses a powerful combination of water-magnet hydrators and anti-oxidants, while The Double Helix is comprised of encapsulated cellular envelopes that contain ìPower-Peptidesî and Matrikines that penetrate deep into your skin.
With the Helix-D Face and Neck serum, a reduction in the appearance of facial and neck wrinkles along with a tightening of sagging skin can be enjoyed thanks to powerful anti-oxidants that provide day-long moisturizing and hydration. The result is smoother and softer looking skin like never before.
The Helix-D Eye Serum, meanwhile, with its new eye serum active complex, can reduce fine lines, dark circles and reduce puffiness. Whatís more, you can also experience increased firmness and collagen renewal ñ youthfulness like no other.
With their research and development team working together with several international laboratories, you can be assured that Helix-D is one of the most technologically advanced skincare solutions in the world, combining elegance and 21st century anti-aging science.
The power to be ageless by design is within your reach. Experience this skincare revolution today with Helix-D.
Helix-D is available at the beauty section of the SM Stores in SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA†and†SM Mall of Asia. Visit http://fastbeautyph.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @fastbeautyph.
Colgate-Palmolive Philippines celebrates 90 years of operations in the country, providing generations of Filipinos with quality brands for oral care, personal care and home care such as Colgate, Palmolive, Tender Care, Gard, Axion and Ajax.
The Palmolive Company Philippines was established in 1926 with an office in the Binondo district of Manila with just five employees. Products sold during those days included Pompeia cosmetics, Octagon laundry powder and Crystal White laundry bar.
It merged with Peet Brothers the following year and with Colgate Company in 1928. Popular products such as Colgate Ribbon dental cream and Cashmere Bouquet toiletries were added to the product range along with Palmolive soaps, pushing accelerated growth for the next few years. Products at that time were delivered to stores by carabao or horse-drawn carts.
Photo taken from www.gov.ph
In 1941, during World War II, invading soldiers sealed the office and looted the warehouse. Loyal employees were instructed by their imprisoned manager to preserve company records. Two employees managed to enter the office but couldn’t escape with the ledgers.
They ended up manually copying all entries, word for word, for over a week. With records intact, the company was able to collect all receivables from insurance after the war and resume business.
Soon after, Ajax powder cleanser was introduced to the market and, in 1949, the company was incorporated as Colgate-Palmolive Philippines, Inc.
While the company may have begun by importing products from the US, growing demand for its brands prompted it to inaugurate a manufacturing plant in Makati in 1951 and to establish a provincial warehouse in Cebu in 1959.
Marketing Highlights
Colgate-Palmolive Philippines was the first company to advertise in color in 1966 when local TV advertising switched from black-and-white to color.
The Palmolive Naturals soap “I can feel it” tagline from the 1987 TV commercial, which featured Alice Dixson and her iconic shoulder shrug choreography, was adopted globally in 1991 and eventually won a Pilak Award in 2002, representing the best Philippine ads of the last 50 years.
In 2007, Colgate’s nationwide Super Mega Brushing campaign earned it a Guinness World Record for most number of children brushing their teeth at the same time. A total of 41,000 students participated in Manila, Cebu and Davao.
The Palmolive Naturals “Bounce” music video, which featured three of the country’s biggest stars: Julia Barretto, Janella Salvador and Liza Soberano, was hailed as one of the top 10 performing ads on YouTube in 2015.
Community Engagement
One of the core values of the company is caring for the communities where it is present. The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program has been supporting oral health education across the country through free dental screenings and tooth-brushing drills, distribution of oral care kits, and integrating oral health education materials with Kinder and 1st Grade school curricula.
This is made possible by the company’s partnership with the Department of Education for nearly 2 decades.
Through its collaboration with the Philippine Association of Dental Colleges since 2001, the company has sponsored various symposia on dental health as well as provided more than 200 scholarship grants to dentistry students nationwide.
Colgate has also been an exclusive partner of the Philippine Dental Association’s annual Kabarangay sa Dental Health Program, raising oral health awareness all over the country through free dental check-ups and product sampling.
As part of its 90th year activities, Colgate-Palmolive collaborated with Puregold to support Operation Smile Philippines, an NGO focused on providing free surgeries to indigent children afflicted with cleft lips/palates; as well as Robinsons Supermarket to help raise funds for World Vision Philippines, an NGO that provides assistance to impoverished children.
Colgate continues to be the Oral Care brand most recommended by Dentists* and Palmolive remains to be the #1 Personal Care brand, in the Philippines**.
* IPSOS Dentist Recommendation Survey 2016
** Kantar Brand Footprint 2016
About Colgate-Palmolive Philippines:
Colgate-Palmolive Philippines is a company focused on the distribution of household products and personal care products, such as body cleansing, hair care and oral hygiene products (including toothpaste, toothbrushes and professional oral care products sold by dentists). Currently, the company carries the following brands which are available nationwide: Colgate, Palmolive, Tender Care, Gard, Axion and Ajax..
Our three fundamental values — Caring, Global Teamwork and Continuous Improvement — are part of everything we do. They are the foundation for our business strategy and are reflected in every aspect of our work life.
Colgate-Palmolive celebrates 90 years of operations in the country on October 26, 2016. The company’s corporate office is located in McKinley Hill, Taguig.
Do you spend a huge amount of money for health and medical coverage but feel like it’s not worth paying for because you seldom get sick or go for a check-up? And yet getting rid of your HMO coverage is out of the question because, what if you get seriously sick?
MediCard, a leading HMO provider in the country, gives a breakthrough solution for you – MediCard Select.
The most flexible health care coverage
This product allows members of all ages to have flexible health care coverage for a minimal access and service fee and a fixed amount of fund. Also, with the new MediCard Select, members get the best value for their money because they can select for their coverage when needed – whether for maternity, pre-existing conditions, extreme sports, etc.
Dr. Nicky Montoya President of Medicard Philippines
“We at MediCard do our best to bring quality healthcare services to Filipinos. The best part is, members of MediCard Select will get back their funds if unused,” says MediCard Vice President, Luis S. Montoya.
Get your money back!
Medicard Select introduces a breakthrough feature – a revolving fund where the cost of health services utilized is deducted from the amount paid. This means that the balance becomes the revolving fund that members can use again upon replenishment OR … the balance can be returned to the members.
In a nutshell, if you don’t get sick or hospitalized then … you get your money back!
Health benefits for all ages
Medicard Select offers a suite of benefits that give members of all ages the coverage they need. Qualified individuals, families or SMEs will receive coverage for hospitalization, outpatient and preventive healthcare that includes an Annual Physical Exam and the following 8 blood chemistries – Fasting Blood Sugar, Total Cholesterol, Uric Acid, Creatinine, BUN, HDL, LDL and Triglycerides, as well as emergency and dental care.
MediCard has more than 29 years of experience in providing quality health care across a range of individuals, families, and small and large corporations. It takes pride in its robust health care providers, which enables MediCard members to choose from its nationwide network of over 1,000 accredited hospitals and clinics backed by more than 40,000 accredited doctors.
President and CEO Wins in the Individual Category of the 37th Agora Awards
Quezon City, Philippines – Nutramedica, Inc. President and CEO Sheila Mae Velilla bagged the Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship – Medium Scale at the recently concluded 37thAgora Awards.
Nutramedica is a homegrown 100% wholly-owned Filipino enterprise that manufactures and distributes Novuhair, an acclaimed line of products that addresses hair loss.
Held last October 26 at PICC, CCP Complex, the Agora Awards recognizes individuals and organizations for exceptional marketing skills and strategies. It is touted to be the premier marketing awards body in the country and sets the high standards of excellence in the industry.
From humble beginnings to big winner
Moving in an industry dominated by giant multinational pharmaceutical companies, Nutramedica’s tenacious rise from its humble beginnings as a microenterprise is one for the books. Thanks largely to its creativity and innovation, it has become a major player with a well-established niche in the industry.
Founded in 2004 by Velilla, Nutramedica develops beauty and healthcare products out of natural and mostly indigenous ingredients. It is one of the pioneers in the commercialization of virgin coconut oil (VCO) and gained wide success with its slogan “healthiest oil on earth,” which led to its acquisition by a big company.
It continued to create more VCO-based skin care products and hit the jackpot with its latest, and now banner, product – Novuhair, nature’s answer to hair loss. This breakthrough solution is made of 19 herbal ingredients and comes in topical scalp lotion, herbal shampoo, and herbal conditioner that effectively battles the effects of hair loss and helps enhance and restore one’s crowning glory.
Launched in 2009, Novuhair enjoys tremendous success until today. It is widely accepted not only here in the Philippines, but also in other countries. It is set to enter the international market, starting with the United States (US), in December of this year.
Such bold, yet timely, move of the company to export Novuhair to the US and eventually the Middle East also opens the opportunity for proudly-made local products to penetrate the global arena.
Novuhair’s popularity and market leadership may be attributed to the company’s initial market study coupled with the right timing, as well as smart use of resources by coming up with an effective tri-media campaign best described as low-budget yet high-impact marketing.
Leveraging on its organic growth from a microenterprise to medium scale with over 30 employees in a span of 12 years, Nutramedica continues to further develop, market and distribute high-quality goods that could bring honor to the country.
The firm raises the bar in entrepreneurship with its faithful adherence to best business practices, such as provision of high quality products and excellent services, adaptability to market trends, constant innovation, diversification of trade, and giving back to society.
“Great things in business are never done by one person, they are done by a team of people”, Velilla quotes Steve Jobs when asked what’s her secret to success in this competitive business of beauty and healthcare.
“We at Nutramedica also adhere to our core values of integrity, trust, fairness, discipline, humility, leadership, teamwork and faith in God. That’s our winning formula,” Velilla further adds.
Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide. For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural and on Instagram @novuhairofficial. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.
Late night shoppers started very early to take advantage of Lazada’s 2016 Online Revolution. Customers looking for the best deals from trusted brands started coming in from 12 midnight today. As of 9am, www.lazada.com.ph recorded 100,000 items, 29% of which came from the health and beauty category, with electronics as a close second.
Shoppers relished in the choice of products available to them at amazing offers –all at up to 95% discount. The very first order came from a customer in Tarlac City, who ordered a KDS Beats-0022 100dB Stereo Subwoofer Over-the-Ear Headphones.
Inanc Balci, Lazada CEO
“Lazada’s Online Revolution excitement started much earlier this year,” said CEO Inanc Balci.
“We’ve had an exciting and long night, with crowds of late-night owls turning into early-bird shoppers snapping up the best deals from Samsung, L’Oreal, P&G, BUM, Starmobile, Mamy Poko, among many others. Watch out for more deals coming later today and in the next 4 weeks for your Christmas shopping.”
The Online Revolution sale continues until December 12. Following 11.11, and during the next 4 weeks leading up to 12.12, Lazada is focusing on satisfying its customers’ interests with a weekly curated selection of products for beauty fans, supermoms and families, techies and fashionistas.
Beauty Fanatics (November 14 to 19)
Family Superstars (November 20 to 24)
Trendsetters (December 3 to 6)
Techies (November 29 to December 2)
Be part of history as Lazada kicks off the Christmas shopping season with the best brands and wallet-friendly deals. Get a chance to win an Isuzu D-Max and Turkish Airlines international roundtrip tickets for all your shopping. Visit www.lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free.
About Lazada Online Revolution
The Lazada Online Revolution is the biggest online shopping and selling event in Southeast Asia bringing brands and retailers, and consumers together in six countries.
Lazada started the Online Revolution on 12 December 2012 (12.12) to educate consumers on online shopping and its conveniences. The one-day sale sparked a shopping frenzy that grew it into an annual month-long event.
Since then, Lazada Online Revolution has proven itself to be Southeast Asia’s busiest online retail event. In 2015, US$40 million in Gross Merchandize Value was recorded in its three-day finale.
Lazada Online Revolution 2016 will see big retail and marketing brands participate to create an unmatched assortment of popular, quality products, and the best deals for Southeast Asian consumers.
About Lazada Group
Lazada Group operates Lazada, Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination, with presence in Indonesia (www.lazada.co.id), Malaysia (www.lazada.com.my), the Philippines (www.lazada.com.ph), Singapore (www.lazada.sg), Thailand (www.lazada.co.th) and Vietnam (www.lazada.vn).
Launched in March 2012, Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, extensive customer care and easy returns. Lazada features a wide product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada offers brands and sellers a marketplace solution and an ecosystem of partners providing direct access to about 560 million consumers in six countries online.
Aside from home or office based computers, consumers can also view and do their transactions using their mobile phone 24/7 as long as they have a valid email account and an internet service. Payments are transacted thru Paypal and are accepting all major credit/debit cards.
BC Online primarily caters to Overseas Filipino Workers and Residents who send money to pay for utility bills, but end up sending more because funds are often misused for other things. This growing concern prompted Bayad Center to develop this platform.
BC Online also caters to Filipinos in the country who wish to use the Bayad Center facility, but prefers to pay their bills in the comfort of their homes or offices. Paying through BC Online is the same as paying directly to the business center.
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Colgate-Palmolive Philippines celebrates 90 years of operations in the country, providing generations of Filipinos with quality brands for oral care, personal care and home care such as Colgate, Palmolive, Tender Care, Gard, Axion and Ajax.
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