Ticket2Me Launches New Ticketing and Video Platform

My first encounter with Ticket2Me was about a little over 2 years ago when I watched a musical in PETA here in Quezon City. Back then, they were still in their infancy but I could tell they've handled online ticket sales quite nicely. It was fast, easy to use, and secure. I got my taste of shows and could get tickets mighty fast as soon as they're listed on the app and platforms.

As you might have guessed, they're bound to be heavily affected by the closures of entertainment areas and theatres as this pandemic didn't spare any business. True enough, they had to transform their business model, innovate to survive. It was in March 2020 wherein they started the lockdown period, and it earmarked efforts by Ticket2Me and their Founder/CEO Darwin Mariano to cooperate with the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership and find ways to aid the country’s health sector frontliners. They started a huge fundraising campaign and worked with the Office of Vice President Leni Robredo in the hopes of raising funds to supply personal protective equipment and food and care packages for these health workers. In just a span of a few days they got to raise millions surpassing their goal by a mile and got to help thousands of people and mobilize help where it's needed, a noble gesture indeed.

Ticket2Me then also started the Open House campaign which they did together with Artist Welfare Project, Philstage, SPIT MNL, Third World Improv and the Theater Actor’s Guild to benefit of the performing arts community which also got heavily affected by the COVID19 outbreak. It was one of 20 they did with different organizations including one for displaced film and performing arts professionals plus funds to build emergency quarantine facilities in Metro Manila, a tough hot spot for the dreaded virus.

Recently, they also catered to the demand of online events. Adapting to the new normal meant they also need to launch their own pay gated video platform so they can hold concerts, theatrical productions, workshops and more. They also launched Dok2Me, a patient-doctor platform so they too would be able to do online consultation. They will also start production of their own online series called Boys' Lockdown come this September. 

With over 11,000 combined cash and online payment options throughout the country, Ticket2Me is achieving its goal to be one of the largest ticketing and events tech company. They can help you manage your transitions to online processes. Download it off the App Store or Google Play now or visit their site Ticket2Me.net to try it out and find more information about them.

Sounds good.

 

ASUS Unleashes All New VivoBook S14 and S15

It was fun to see a couple of celebrities grace ASUS Philippines' launch of their newest laptops the ASUS VivoBook S14 and S15 (S433 and S533). Aside from the technical capabilities of these machines, I was mostly interested how they presented it to fit different lifestyles which celebrated photographer Shaira Luna, Vlogger Benedict Cua, artist and director Khalil Ramos and international endorser and Kapuso artist Gabbi Garcia represented during the launch.

Yes, they are totally different individuals and with rightly shows what colors they chose, Gaia Green for Benedict because he's more travel oriented and adventurous, Dreamy White for artsy and creative Shaira Luna, Resolute Red for fashionable Gabbi Garcia and Indie Black for bold leader Khalil Ramos. The laptops also have NVIDIA GeForce MX350 and SSD drives, so it won't be a problem editing content and speed of saving and transferring files. They also have several software options so it would be seamless to transfer, backup files from phone to laptop and vice versa. It is also lightweight at 1.4 kg, you can carry it around your bag so you can work anywhere. It also charges fast, and battery life is phenomenal as it gets full in a few minutes. It has undoubtedly served them well in the past few days and recommending it to other people was not much of a problem. 

ASUS PR Head Francis Garcia also taught us unique ways to enjoy the new ASUS VivoBook S14 and S15

The VivoBook S series costs Php 49,995 and Php 59,995 for the i5 and i7 variant respectively. Now you can create, work and play without worrying your hardware won't be able to keep up. This is designed with Gen Z's in mind and if you are the type who would want to personalize your things, this would be the best choice for you. It looks cool, powerful and does the job. It is available now in ASUS concept stores and online via Shopee and Lazada.

Honestly, I want one. 

UNIQLO Outerwear Collection: Fit for Every Mood

Japanese retail be UNIQLO just recently released a more functional and fashionable Outerwear Collection. Fit for every mood, wether it be casual, sophisticated, sporty, comfy or essential, UNIQLO has them fit your every mood. They've got pieces that are water repellant, windproof but not hot, they've been leading tech in fabric since a few years ago. They still are creating clothes to help YOU live in comfort, still stay stylish everytime.

Reversible Parkas for all weather preparedness. One can be word when it is drizzly, light rain and still stay cool.

Pocketable UV Protection Parkas so you won't get the harmful rays of the sun when you're out there. Again, still stay looking good.

For those who don't know, UNIQLO is open now in selected malls and stores across the country. Aside from that, they've recently launched their own app which you can download on the App store of Google Play. Free shipping also for orders 2,500 and up! They connect you to stores virtually and ship so fast, I got mine the day after and it was so nice. I bet you know how it fits because you've always loved UNIQLO right?

The Femme Magician Behind Skin Magical

In the Philippines, there has been a resurgence of entrepreneurs dealing all their business online. From food, clothes, technology, and beauty products, they have made smart ingenuous ways to earn despite suffering economic constraints brought about by the pandemic.

This isn't new territory to Ms. Ghie Pangilinan, head honcho of successful beauty brand Skin Magical. She had her humble beginnings as an online seller. She started making business off of selling toys, bags, dresses, shirts and even gadgets. She had her share of detractors, saying she wouldn't succeed and mouthed her for being an unruly vagabond during college which she uses as inspiration, to hopefully prove her critics wrong.

Initially, she tried to woo her friends and family to try it by messaging them on social media, but she was a bit disheartened as none of them replied. She made a daily account of her own experience of it on Facebook, they saw how she glowed and inquiries came pouring in. She admits she had to stay up late just to answer inquiries. Her story wasn't any different, but it was her truth that got it sold. She also did it regularly, on a daily basis. She's worked so hard to make her line of skin care products and took it off from there, that was 7 years ago. Now, she's got more than 200 distributors and over 50,000 resellers nationwide, of which some are even abroad. 

She quips "If you are a housewife and an online seller, you should be very proud of yourself. You should be proud that you are working hard for the sake of your family. Everyone should work hard to achieve those dreams and we all can succeed. Online selling is for everyone.”

This is why she now shares her experience to home entrepreneurs. She's appeared in Karen Davila's show "May Puhunan" and sought to empower other women, that they too could rise to the challenge and succeed. These may be extraordinary times, but that's no excuse to not make your business flourish. She has taken these challenges, and made it. Now even those old friends of her ask about her business, and how it has continued to do remarkable marketing victories til now. 

If you want to know more, check out www.skinmagicalph.com and be one of their online sellers. Then share your own story of success too. Time to make your own magic!