Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) announced today a new breakthrough confirming that the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by the Panasonic Air Conditioner with nanoe™ X Technology was certified by Texcell*¹, a global contract research organisation.

Texcell verified 91.4% of the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus in the space of 6.7m³ in 8 hours.

In September 2020, Panasonic has verified, in collaboration with Texcell, the inhibitory effect of the nanoe™ X Technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel coronavirus in a small test space of 45L using the nanoe™ X generator.

For further investigation, Panasonic challenged to test using the air conditioner with nanoe™ X in a larger test space. Even with the more challenging test parameters, Texcell has now certified that the Panasonic Air Conditioner with nanoe™ X Technology has 91.4% inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus in the actual space of 6.7m³ in 8 hours. This testing was carried out in a closed laboratory environment and was not designed to assess its efficacy in uncontrolled living spaces.  

About nanoe™ X Technology

nanoe™ X is a technology unique to Panasonic that collects invisible moisture in the air and applies a high voltage to it to produce “hydroxyl radicals contained in water”. Hydroxyl radicals inhibit the growth of pollutants such as bacteria and viruses. They are characterised by being strongly oxidative and highly reactive, but normally have a short life span. Contained in tiny water particles, nanoe™ X has a long lifespan and can spread over long distances. It has an inhibitory effect on both airborne and adhered substances. 

With this study update, one thing is assured: Filipinos can get 24-hour cleaner and safer air indoors, with the presence of Panasonic Air Conditioners in homes, schools, offices, and businesses. In fact, in 24 hours, Panasonic Air Conditioners with nanoe™ X Technology have an inhibition rate of 99.7% on the novel coronavirus, also tested in a 6.7m³ space.

Apart from its Split-type Air Conditioners with nanoe™ X Technology, Panasonic also offers a portable solution for the Filipino consumers, the Portable nanoe™ X Generator. The small device is also equipped with nanoe™ X Technology that’s proven to inhibit harmful air pollutants and viruses. 

The plight for A Better Life, A Better World continues

Panasonic has been researching on nanoe^TM Technology over the past 20 years since 1997 and has verified its effectiveness in a variety of areas, including inhibiting pathogenic microorganism (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens, breaking down PM 2.5 components that have adverse effects on the human body*². 

Panasonic will continue to pursue the potential of nanoe™ X Technology to address possible risks associated with air pollution such as new pathogenic microorganisms, to create healthy environments and A Better Life, A Better World for people around the world.

For reference:

Testing the inhibitory effect of air conditioner with nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a space of 6.7m³_.　

・        Overview

A comparative verification was conducted in a space of 6.7m³ containing the novel coronavirus. (SARS-CoV-2)

・        Results

Over 91% of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) activity was inhibited within 8 hours.

Note:  This verification was designed to generate basic research data on the effects of nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus in laboratory conditions different from those found in living spaces.

・        Methodology and data

Organisation  ：Texcell (France)

Subject          ：Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2）

Device           ：Air conditioner with nanoe™ X 

Method：

Ø  The air conditioner with nanoe™ X was installed in a space of 6.7m³.

Ø  Gauze saturated with SARS-CoV-2 virus solution was exposed to an air conditioner with nanoe™ X from a distance of 0.7m in a 6.7m³ room for 24 hours.

Ø  The virus infectious titre was measured and used to calculate the inhibition rate.

・        Test result 

 As a mother, my greatest commitment to my children is not only to take care of them until the time they can already take care of themselves. I lived up to the challenge to also provide for them nutritious food to aid them in their growth; making sure they would be the best version of themselves. Healthy body and active mind to promote their well-being. With this, I am very meticulous with the food that I give to them. I make sure it’s not only appetizing, but also would give them their daily dose of nutrition which they need to be healthy. 

A delivery and carry-out food service, Fiesta to Go is the newest business of Hortaleza Group of Companies, the same people behind Barrio Fiesta Foods. Fiesta To Go answers the call of the new normal where food delivery and carry-out has become the next best thing for families and corporations for their events and other celebrations. It will be serving the commonly sought and typical food fares loved by most Filipinos, but infused with creativity.

When asked about the story behind this new business venture, Dr. Rolando Hortaleza said:  “We have been eyeing to expand our food business from packaged/processed foods, and the series of lockdowns have validated our track that the dine-in restaurant business would eventually be taken over by delivery and carry-outs.” He added that “we are very excited to add Fiesta To Go to our portfolio and we choose the City of Pasig for our first branch because of the vibrant economic activities in the area.”

As their tagline says ANYTIME IS FIESTA TIME, as they hope to make every customer feel the Fiesta vibe with the tastes and textures of Filipino cuisine. Take a bite of their delicious and to-die for Fiesta Sisig, Soy Garlic Chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai and Pork Barbeque. Complement it with their rich-tasting noodles like Pancit Canton, Malabon and Spaghetamis. Another item on the menu which has enticed quite a loyal following as early as now is their Fiesta Halo-halo Shake.

Dr. Hortaleza envisions Fiesta To Go “To be the TOP choice for food delivery for every Filipino household” and plans to have 15 company owned branches and 35 to 50 franchise stores in the next 5 years. 

The Pasig Kapitolyo store is open from 10 am to 8 pm and is located at 4K Plaza Bldg. 677 Shaw Blvd, Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City. 

 Check out their Facebook page for a sneak peak on their food offerings https://www.facebook.com/fiestatogoph/

ShopeePay users can also redeem exclusive rewards such as free shipping, coins cashback, and more this January 21-28, 2021

 ShopeePay, an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services, launches its first-ever ShopeePay Cashless Festival this January 21-28, 2021. Shoppers who use ShopeePay can enjoy free shipping, coins cashback, a chance to win ₱10,000, and more exclusive rewards during the promo period.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “With the launch of our inaugural ShopeePay Cashless Festival, Shopee encourages more consumers to adopt digital payments for a safer, more rewarding, and seamless shopping experience. Filipinos are slowly embracing a more cashless lifestyle, and Shopee is excited to be at the forefront of this evolution. We remain committed to providing easy access to a wide range of digital payment options such as ShopeePay to cater to Filipinos’ evolving needs.”

Key highlights of the ShopeePay Cashless Festival:

From January 21-28, ShopeePay users can redeem these deals and rewards when they activate and top up their e-wallet:

●      Free shipping: During the promo period, users who activate their ShopeePay wallets for the first time can enjoy a free shipping voucher with no minimum spend. New free shipping vouchers with a minimum spend of ₱149 will also be released daily. 

●      Coins cashback from participating shops: Shoppers can look forward to 20% coins cashback on categories such as gadgets, home and living, mom essentials, and sports and motors. 

●      Bills payment coins cashback: From January 21-27, ShopeePay users get 15% cashback capped at 120 coins when they pay their bills with a minimum spend of ₱800. On January 28, they can get 20% cashback capped at 160 coins with a minimum spend of ₱800.

●      Deals Near Me: ShopeePay users get to enjoy ₱1 deals, up to 50% off on e-vouchers, and up to 15% coins cashback capped at 60 coins.

●      Flash deals on mobile load and data: Throughout the week, shoppers can buy ₱100 worth of load/data for only ₱90. On January 25 and 28, users should be on the lookout for flash deals such as ₱10 load/data for ₱6, ₱15 load/data for ₱9, and ₱20 load/data for ₱12.

●      Grand prize worth ₱10,000: There are two ways to win ₱10,000: users simply have to either top-up at least ₱300, or transfer ₱1. All users can also get rewards in the form of Shopee coins or vouchers.

●      Play & Win on Shopee Live: Score up to ₱20,000 worth of ShopeePay credits by joining Play & Win ShopeePay Edition on weekdays, every 5:00-6:30 PM.

●      Tutok to Win: All successful callers on Wowowin’s Tutok to Win will receive ShopeePay credits worth ₱5,000 each, on top of the usual cash prize of ₱20,000.

For more information on the ShopeePay Cashless Festival, visit https://shopee.ph/m/shopee-pay. 

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POND’S partners with Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, to launch the ‘Smarter Skincare Just For You’ regional campaign. This campaign integrates POND’S cutting-edge Skin Advisor Live (SAL) AI chatbot exclusively on Shopee for the first time. The partnership enables POND’S and Shopee to capture more digitally savvy consumers in the region and drive higher engagement, as e-commerce becomes an increasingly important channel of growth. In the Philippines, e-commerce has tripled the growth of Unilever’s skincare category, year-over-year.  

The campaign integrates POND’S AI-powered beauty tech solution with Shopee’s proven  engagement tools to deliver an innovative and personalized online shopping experience. Based  on SAL’s free skin analysis, users can gain a deeper understanding of their skin and buy the most effective skincare products, all from the comfort of their homes. This provides a simple one-stop beauty solution for consumers who are often overwhelmed with beauty choices online.  

The campaign has been rolled out in phases across four markets in Southeast Asia including  Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.  

Consumers rely more on beauty tech tools to make purchase decisions 

The sales of skincare products is expected to grow at double-digit numbers until 2023 in Southeast Asia. The Beauty & Personal Care category has consistently seen strong demand on Shopee, as more consumers prioritize self-care by shopping for skincare products. These trends drive more brands to expand online in order to meet growing demands and to find more innovative ways to engage their customers. 

To better serve consumers who are going online to research and shop for beauty products, POND’S brings the success of its unique Skin Advisor Live AI Chatbot to an e-commerce platform. Together with Shopee, its preferred regional partner, POND’S will pilot this initiative across four of its key markets in the region. 

Following the launch of SAL on Facebook Messenger across 9 countries last year, POND’S  observed that up to 98% of consumers cited that they enjoyed their interactions with SAL. This innovative feature helps customers analyze their skin types, find the right skincare products, and add these items to their shopping carts. Shoppers simply have to follow the easy ‘Chat, Snap, Buy’ three-step process by messaging the Unilever Beauty Official Store on Shopee. 

“Our mission has always been to provide consumers with expert skincare solutions to enable  them to look their best every day. When faced with so many beauty choices available online, we  understand it can be overwhelming and challenging for consumers to pick the right skincare  products. By integrating SAL, POND’S virtual beauty advisor, on Shopee’s robust chat platform, we can help consumers quickly find the products that suit their unique skin type. They don’t have to rely on trial and error in hopes of finding the best fit for their skin, making  beauty an enjoyable experience,” says Rohit Bhasin, Global Brand Vice President at POND’S.  

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are honored to be the first and  exclusive e-commerce platform to partner with Pond’s on this innovative campaign. We’re always  looking for ways to explore and launch new ideas, tech, and products with brands. We also want to provide fresh experiences for our Shopee users who trust us for a seamless and unique shopping  experience. This partnership comes at an opportune time to empower users to invest in quality products catered to their skincare needs through edu-tainment and promotional deals this new year.”  

Innovative in-app engagement drives user conversion during Regional Brand Day event 

The ‘Smarter Skincare Just For You’ regional brand day campaign creates a convenient and  seamless in-app shopping experience on Shopee. With just a click, users can learn more about each product before making a purchase.  

By leveraging Shopee's marketing tools and core engagement features, the digital campaign will also deliver relevant beauty content via Shopee KOLs, social media, and co-branded videos. These interactive bite-sized beauty content will debunk beauty myths and equip users with knowledge and tips to discover and experiment with beauty products online.  

POND’S has also leveraged on the popularity of livestreaming to cut through the clutter online,  increase user engagements, and drive sales conversion through livestream giveaways and  rewards. 

“We are confident that this exclusive partnership with Shopee will help elevate our brand  presence online, thus accelerating our growth in the region. We believe that the future of beauty  will integrate more smart technology as consumers themselves become more discerning about  the products they choose,” Rohit Bhasin, Global Brand Vice President, POND’S added. 

From January 20 to 22, the ‘Smarter Skincare Just For You’ campaign will feature exclusive deals and promotions: 

●      Discounts up to 50% off on selected items

●      Three lucky winners can take home one of the following prizes: a Panasonic Facial Steamer, a Panasonic Facial Cleanser, or ₱10,000 worth of POND’S vouchers for a minimum spend of ₱999 on January 22

●      Free POND’S Serum Mask, LED mirror, or manual face massager with a minimum spend of ₱799

Find out more about the campaign at https://shopee.ph/m/unilever-super-brand-day on January 20, 2021.

For more deals, activate and top up your ShopeePay wallet. Top up at least a total of P3,000 until January 31 to receive a free shipping voucher and a 20% off voucher on the 7th day of the following month. Learn more here:https://shopee.ph/m/shopeepay-topup-rewards.

Download the Shopee app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.