Shopee launches 11.11 Big Christmas Sale with special deals

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its annual 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale headlines a year where more people and businesses use the platform to connect with each other. In fact, the number of sellers and brands on Shopee surged by 60% in 2021, while 1 in 3 shoppers at its recent 9.9 event was new to the platform.

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, which ushers in the year’s busiest shopping season, presents Shopee’s greatest selection of deals, fun, and entertainment for everyone. To add to the festive mood, users can look forward to the widest variety of discounted products from over 25 categories and unbeatable promos such as PhP 1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 10% off daily. With such an irresistible line-up, the number of new buyers on Shopee is expected to peak further during 11.11. Brands and local MSMEs stand to benefit from the increased traffic, supercharging business growth, and scaling their online presence.

International superstar Jackie Chan also returns with a fun commercial for the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. After his 9.9 commercial met with viral success by garnering 435 million views online, the action-packed sequel sparked excitement for all users as well. Fans can catch the commercial here.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas holds a special place in Filipinos’ hearts. During this season of giving, Shopee Philippines hopes to make this year’s festivities even more memorable for both our users and sellers. As the holidays approach, we aim to bring more joy to shoppers and help them save more on things they love by curating the best deals. We’ve also pioneered efforts to expand our digital ecosystem to help more consumers, businesses, and communities access and benefit from e-commerce. We invite everyone to join us in making this the biggest and most impactful 11.11.”

Biggest growth opportunities for businesses

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will act as a springboard to accelerate growth for businesses on Shopee. In 2021, more than 8 million new local shops opened on Shopee. With a growing base of shoppers and more marketing tools provided by Shopee, 11.11 will give brands and MSMEs greater visibility to maximize demand. Businesses with an offline presence can also participate in 11.11 through ShopeePay and Shopee’s digital products feature.

  • Exclusive deals from leading brands on Shopee Mall: Shoppers can look forward to exclusive deals from top brands such as Xiaomi, POCO, realme, Samsung, Nokia, Vivo, DJI, PerySmith, Deerma, Coocaa Home, and Bata Philippines.
  • More offline deals from brands: Brands also stand to generate more in-store traffic through promotions from ShopeePay. Users can turn to ‘Deals Near Me’ to check for special in-store deals from brands such as Puregold, National Bookstore, Fully Booked, Power Mac Center, The Generics Pharmacy, Family Mart, Lawson, Olympic Village, Shoe Salon, Potato Corner, Mary Grace, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Siomai House, and Fruitas Group of Companies.

Upsized variety, deals, and entertainment for the holidays

Shopee is committed to helping more shoppers access the benefits of e-commerce, especially during the busiest shopping time of the year. To encourage more people to try shopping online, Shopee introduced initiatives such as special welcome gifts and vouchers for new shoppers, with over 5 million welcome gifts across the region redeemed since the start of the year. Throughout 11.11, shoppers can look forward to an unbeatable range of more rewards and deals:

  • Rewards for first-time shoppers: As they start their e-commerce journey, new and first-time Shopee users can look forward to a free welcome package, bills cashback, free shipping, 100% off vouchers, and PhP 1 deals with their first purchase.
  • Gift guides for easy holiday shopping: Users can enjoy a quick and easy holiday shopping experience with Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts gift guides. They can get discounts up to 90% off on a wide range of branded gifts and bundles, from the latest gadgets to luxurious personal care items. They can also check out Shopee Mall for 10% off Mall vouchers, special deals on holiday gifts, and vouchers from their favorite brands.
  • Bigger deals across different categories: Shoppers can discover the best deals on everything they need at 11.11 Big Sale. Highlights include 1-for-1 Deals, Early Platform Voucher Hunt, and Mega Midnight Sale, covering the widest range of product categories. They can also look out for themed sales such as the Big Sports & Outdoors Sale on November 4, Big Fashion Sale on November 5, Big Groceries & Pet Care Sale on November 6, Big Mommy & Babies Sale on November 7, Big Shopee Mall Sale on November 8, Big Electronics Sale on November 9, and Big Vouchers Sale on November 10.
  • Exclusive Shopee Mall discounts from the biggest roster of brands: At the 11.11 Midnight Mall Exclusive Sale from 12MN to 2AM, shoppers can enjoy huge price drops and exclusive bundle deals. Throughout the sale, brand sukis can also enjoy discounts up to 90% off on leading brands in the country:
  • Secure and convenient shopping with ShopeePay: Users can shop with greater security and enjoy better deals when they pay with ShopeePay. They can also now enjoy a free, instant, and more convenient way to cash in from their bank apps via InstaPay. Until November 7, users can cash in via InstaPay and get up to PhP 25 cashback.

The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will also spark more joy with the big finale on November 11:

  • 11.11 Big Christmas Sale TV Special: NCT 127, one of today’s hottest K-pop boy bands, will delight Filipino audiences with their chart-topping hits at the 11.11 TV show on November 11, 9:30-11:30 pm on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos can also look forward to appearances from top local celebrities such as Jessy Mendiola, Aira Bermudez, Rocco Nacino, Klea Pineda, Andre Paras, and Gil Cuerva. Lastly, viewers stand a chance to win prizes and giveaways worth over  PhP 12,000,000, including two new house & lots and a brand-new car.

For more information about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, visit its page.

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Honda Jazz 1.5 RS Navi CVT review: Compact but versatile

07/23/2020

The Jazz lineup has been known to have a compact body but a versatile-enough interior to accommodate the basic transporting needs of its users. Throughout time, its exterior has seen a few updates but the same offering still remained at its core. For this latest model, we have the top-of-the-line Honda Jazz 1.5 RS Navi CVT variant so let’s take a look if it still carries the traits people have grown fond of over the years.

Exterior

There’s really no mistaking a Jazz but in this Rallye Red color, you can still expect to turn some heads. The latest overall design of this Jazz doesn’t shy away from the aesthetic of the ones that came before it. It still exudes a very cool and sporty feel with its sleek lines and sporty accents.

Upfront, you get a nice matte black front grille which is flanked by two LED headlights equipped with Daytime Running Lights. And being the RS variant, you’ll find the exclusive RS emblem sitting pretty on the right side of the grille. Around the back, you have the LED tail lamp equipped with an LED high-mount stop lamp.

A closer look at the front bumper reveals matching carbon accents which are also present on the design of the rear bumper. Following the Jazz’s lines brings your focus from the elegant sill garnish on the side all the way to the tailgate spoiler which pretty much rounds up the car’s design.

And lastly, adding a bit more flair to the Jazz are its full black gloss, power-adjustable side mirrors, and a set of handsome 16-inch black alloy wheels.

Interior

The interior is a lot more subtle with its seats made of a simple black fabric finished off with orange-colored stitching. Additionally, the steering wheel and shift knob are wrapped in leather for a more premium feel.

But of course, one of the main features of the Jazz has always been the amount of space it had to offer. The setup is somewhat modular and offers four modes to choose from depending on your needs.

Utility mode allows you to fold down the seats on the second row to reveal a fully flat back. If you need a bit more space, you can opt to adapt Long Mode by reclining the front passenger seat to add a few more inches in length. Honda says that in Long Mode, you can even easily stow a full-length surfboard.

Now if you’re not really looking for length but height, opt for the Jazz’s tall mode by simply folding up the bottom seat of the second row. And lastly, for those times when you just need to take a quick break from driving, the Jazz offers Refresh Mode. By detaching the headrest and reclining the front and driver passenger seat, the back seat transforms into a lounge of some sort where you can give your legs a good stretch.

Features

The center console houses a 7-inch touchscreen display with a handful of features. While unfortunately not running on Android Auto or Apple Carplay, it does offer its own brand of features and apps for navigation and connectivity. Navigation works well but I would personally still rather just connect my phone and use Waze for directions and use the on-screen map as a visual aid.

Speaking of connectivity, the Jazz can connect wirelessly to your device via Bluetooth but also offer additional wired input through its HDMI and USB ports.

Just below the touchscreen display, you can find the automatic airconditioning system which also utilizes a touch panel. This may be a pro for some, as it does look more modern, but lacking tactile buttons to manipulate could possibly result in some distractions while driving since you’ll have to look where you’re pressing instead of just feeling it out.

On the steering wheel, you can find useful controls for audio as well as for answering and dropping calls.

Performance

The first thing I noticed driving the Jazz was how light and nimble it is to bring around. Its sportiness isn’t limited to its look since it can accelerate pretty fast when the situation calls for it. The engine was responsive, and can easily pick up speed even when the vehicle is loaded with passengers.

Another thing I liked about the Jazz is how wide the windshield is. As the driver, it’s important that you see everything happening around you so having a wide, unobstructed view is definitely a good thing.

And in order to yield better fuel consumption during your trips, it’s Eco Mode is there to keep its performance in moderation. There’s even this ambient light flanking the speedometer that indicates how friendly your gas input is. Step on the gas hard, the light turns blue. Ease up a bit and it turns green. It’s a handy feature for me as it serves as a constant reminder to achieve better mileage while driving.

We took the Jazz around the metro doing errands and through downpours of rain, as well as out of town for a quick drive and to experience the vehicle further. On long highways, it’s very smooth and its cruise control comes in handy for a more steady-paced adventure. Although going on streets with uneven surfaces, you easily feel the bumps.

Creature Feature

As always, in our reviews, The Modern Creatures aims to find special features in a product that makes it worth buying — something that gives it an edge from its peers. For this Honda Jazz RS, it would definitely be the versatility of its seats to accommodate different kinds of cargo. It’s not too common to see a vehicle this size haul your stuff (up to a full-size surfboard) effortlessly and in just a few folds.

Conclusion

The Honda Jazz RS, for me, is one perfect example of a vehicle suited for Metro Manila — it’s compact enough for some of our narrow streets, it has useful tech that comes in handy during long and short drives, and offers versatility in space depending on what you need. It also looks good and turns heads on the road with its RS package and more importantly, yields mileage that’s above average.

The Honda Jazz starts at PhP 868,000 for the base model but this top of the line RS Navi CVT is at PhP 1,088,000. So if you’ve been a Jazz fan and want to get the latest features and its signature kits, you’ll definitely enjoy the Jazz RS.

To see it more in action, watch our video review below:

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