Shopee, Shopee Xpress partner with brands and charities to aid Taal evacuees

The continued unrest of the Taal Volcano forced over 1,000 Filipino families to evacuate to nearby communities in Batangas last March. With Alert Level 3 still in place, these families continue to spend their days in evacuation centers across the region.

As part of its commitment to better the lives of the underserved, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with several brands and charity organizations to provide aid for Taal evacuees.

Shopee Philippines Director Martin Yu said, “As we remain steadfast in our commitment to be a force for good, especially in times when Filipinos need it the most, Shopee will work closely with our partners to help provide immediate relief to the evacuees. Our thoughts are with those affected and we hope that the situation in Taal will recover soon for these families to be able to return to their homes.”

Together with Shopee, partner brands such as Universal Robina Corporation, Colgate, and Monde Nissin, donated essentials such as drinking water and food items to affected residents. Through the help of its Shopee Xpress fleet and volunteers, Shopee transported and coursed donations through the ABS-CBN Foundation for the latter’s ongoing on-ground efforts.

These Shopee Xpress volunteers also helped collate and distribute potable water donated by the Luzon Clean Water Development to evacuation centers in Batangas.

Shopee also invites users to donate to those affected by the taal eruption and other emergencies through its partner charities found on the app.

Users simply need to:

1. Head to the Shopee app homepage

2. Click Load, Bills, and Travel

3. Click E-vouchers

4. Click Charity

5. Choose and purchase the e-voucher of their preferred charity

Users can also contribute to the ABS-CBN Foundation’s on-ground efforts through Shopee’s Scan-to-donate feature. Just scan ABS-CBN Foundation’s QR code, choose the donation amount, and donate via ShopeePay.

Understanding what makes the Samsung Galaxy S22 Series the perfect gadget for the Gen MZ

Gen MZ, the combination of millennials and Gen Z, is known for its relationship with technology. It’s hardly surprising, as millennials witnessed the birth of many advances in technology: texting, gaming, the internet, social media, smartphones, and mobile photography. They are the first generation who experienced how it has made the world smaller and has given unprecedented access to information.

Companies have developed a wide range of gadgets, from music players to video game consoles, but among those, smartphones reign supreme as it combines multiple features in one sleek, pocketable device.

Samsung has always been at the forefront of innovation with features that break the rules of what smartphones can do. The techmaker continues to do so with the Galaxy S22 Series - the latest flagship devices that bridge the relationship between Gen MZ and technology.

A generation of multi-hyphenates

Gen MZ is known for the passion projects they pursue outside of work. They also crave the flexibility that allows them to work anytime, anywhere. This combination of juggling multiple projects with a digital nomad lifestyle means that they need a reliable device.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra can help them achieve their day-to-day tasks with the fan-favorite S Pen. Eject it from the bottom of the device to write, sketch or control the phone. Improved latency in Samsung Notes makes every pen stroke feel as natural as ink on paper, making it easier to do work, whether they’re at home or on vacation.

Express yourself

The MZ generation is filled with experts of self-expression. They’ve fully embraced social media and all its products: selfies, TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, and even vlogs. Professional camera equipment is not a necessity anymore when creating content online. A smartphone can simply do just that.

Gen MZs can become their own main character with the Galaxy S22 Series’ suite of cameras. The Galaxy S22 Ultra sports a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera that captures a full 180-degree radius in a single frame, a 108MP Wide Camera that shoots a shorter focal length to expand the horizontal scope of a scene, a 10MP Telephoto Camera that can zoom up to 100x on a subject far away, and a 40MP Front Camera that enables users to capture picture-perfect selfies for social media. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ have a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera, an impressive 50MP Wide Camera, a 10MP Telephoto Camera which also includes 30x Space Zoom, and a powerful 10MP Front Camera.

Its next-level features allow them to express their creativity, at any time of the day. Samsung’s Nightography features also make sure their content always pops, even if it’s taken at night.

A source of entertainment

Gen MZs may be passionate about their work, but they also know how to have fun. Since they grew up with the internet, they use their gadgets to unwind, stream movies or series, play the latest games, listen to music, or read e-books. The Galaxy S22 Series’ advanced Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display that let these socialites watch, play, and socialize even in the brightest conditions.

The Galaxy S22 Series easily transitions from work to play. It comes with Samsung’s most advanced 4nm processor to date, so it can keep up with all the demands of even the busiest multi-hyphenate. The all-day battery, paired with a Super Fast 45W charge,means Gen MZ can stay online from morning to night.

Sophisticated design

Gen MZ is all about expressing their individuality, from the photos they post online, all the way down to their belongings. They want their personal possessions to reflect who they are as people.

Samsung’s flagship smartphones have a sleek and refined look, coupled with a luxurious glass and haze finish. They also come with Samsung’s strongest Armor Aluminum frame that’s built to last. The lineup also comes in a range of colors to further promote individuality. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is available in Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White, and Green. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S22 and S22+ come in Phantom Black, Phantom White, and fun colors like Green and Pink Gold.

The new Galaxy S22 Series is now available in stores at the following prices:

● Galaxy S22 Ultra: PHP 68,990 SRP (128GB) / PHP 72,990 SRP (256 GB) / PHP 80,990 SRP (512 GB)

● Galaxy S22+: PHP 56,990 SRP (128GB) / PHP 60,990 SRP (256GB)

● Galaxy S22: PHP 45,990 SRP (128GB) / PHP 49,990 SRP (256GB)

Users can also take home the Galaxy S22 Series for as low as PHP 1,916.25/mo at 0% interest for up to 24 months via Samsung Authorized Dealers Nationwide and Samsung Authorized Online Store. Citibank cardholders can get up to 36 months installment at 0% interest for as low as PHP 1,277.50/mo. On the other hand, PNB cardholders can get their first installment month for FREE and pay 0% interest for up to 24 months in select Samsung Experience stores and Abenson Stores.

Trade in an old smartphone for the Galaxy S22 Series to get tokens worth up to PHP 8,000 in participating Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores. Customers can also trade in their devices via Globe and Smart to receive a cashout discount worth up to PHP 7,200.

Galaxy users can enjoy 50% off on select cases and accessories via Samsung Members when they upgrade to the Galaxy S22 Series.

Those who purchase the Galaxy S22 Series can also enjoy an ad-free viewing experience with 4 months FREE YouTube Premium and 12 months FREE Viu Premium.

For more information, visit samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.