PHLPost bags 2 awards

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PEACE AWARD. PHLPost Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos (second from left) receives the Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy and Commitment to Excellence (Peace) trophy from Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) President Aniceto M. Sobrepeña (right) during the foundation's 45th anniversary.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has been recognized as Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy, and Commitment to Excellence or PEACE during the Metrobank Foundation Incorporated's (MBFI) 45th Anniversary Celebration in Taguig City.

Postmaster General Luis Carlos accepted the prestigious award in recognition of PHLPost's collaborative efforts with MBFI toward nation-building.

“We are grateful for this award which is a confirmation of PHLPost’s role in improving the quality of life of Filipinos, and its commitment to help uplift the welfare of teachers and learners in the public school system”, Postmaster General Luis Carlos said.

The MBFI bestows the Peace recognition upon institutions from the academe, business sector, non-government and socio-civic organizations, national government agencies, media, and diplomatic missions.

Likewise, PHLPost is the recipient of the award given by the Department of Education (DepEd) for playing a crucial role in advancing quality education and continuously supporting DepEd’s MATATAG Agenda.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has been a partner of the Department of Education (DepEd) and annually sponsors the Commemorative Stamps for the celebration of the National Teachers’ Month (NTM) in partnership with Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI).

Collaborations such as this will contribute towards the realization of our goal which is to develop value added service from traditional to allied services; to be the primary logistics service provider for our SMEs and the agricultural sector; expand international relations and services to deal with cross-border ecommerce, international mail forwarding and international money transfers; and to partner with stakeholders for e-commerce business”, PMG Carlos said.

PHLPost is now coordinating with Local Government Units (LGU’s) in establishing Barangay Postal Stations nationwide for more efficient delivery, reaching out even to far-flung areas of the country; the implementation of the new seven (7) digit alphanumeric new Zip Code PH from the old four (4) digit that will standardize addressing system in the country; and, the “Kartero APP” or K-APP, a Real Time Visibility system to modernize the delivery and efficiency of its mail operations” Carlos added.

Global sensation SHEIN drives fashion passion at first Pop-Up Store of 2024 in the Philippines

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SHEIN, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, launched their fourth pop-up store in the Philippines -- the second one where Filipino SHEINistas can buy products in-person -- on Wednesday, March 13, at the Festival Mall in Alabang. Besides a wide array of quality but highly affordable women's and men's clothing, shoes, accessories and other lifestyle products, shoppers were able to avail of amazing discounts, shopping deals and freebies.

The SHEIN Style Avenue Pop-Up Store located at the Upper Ground Level Activity Area, was deluged with SHEIN fans and followers of SHEIN Brand Ambassador Belle Mariano and dozens of dazzling content creators. The Pop-Up Store will run from March 13 to 17, 2024.

The pop-up will be held at Festival Mall in Alabang between March 13 to 17.

Shoes, men’s, and women’s clothing from party wear to work wear, casual wear and sportswear, accessories, homeware, beauty products. Think of anything that makes shopping fun and it’s there. If only for a week.

SHEIN, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer that has taken online shopping by storm, has opened its fourth pop-up store in the Philippines at the Festival Mall in Alabang, giving its fans a chance to try and buy products in-person.

From March 13 to 17, Filipinos may enjoy the curated collections by SHEIN at the Upper Ground Level Activity Center of the Mall. This is the second time where customers can make in-person purchases at a SHEIN pop-up in the Philippines.

The shopping experience at the week-long store features over 1,000 on-trend pieces for women, men and kids that can be bought on the spot, without waiting for home delivery.

Customers will enjoy up to 90% off discounts and deals including “shop more, save more”: (buy 2 items, get extra 20% off; buy 3 or more, get 30% off), fashion styling advice handed out by SHEIN, and freebies up for grabs.

“Our Filipino customers are in search of affordable and trendy clothing that encourages self-expression,” said a SHEIN spokesperson. “The Philippines is no doubt a key market that we are looking to develop, and we are committed to offering the product variety that Filipino customers demand. The team is working very hard to bring more collaborations and in-person experiences to the Philippines in 2024.”

The SHEIN spokesperson revealed that SHEIN’s women’s wear category with its varied designs, sizing, and good quality have been very well-received by the Philippines market. “This combination has established SHEIN as a go-to destination for Filipino customers looking for modern, trendy and timeless pieces to enhance their wardrobe.”

Beyond fashion, shoppers also browse the online shopping app for home and lifestyle products, gadgets and equipment, much like they would do in a physical department store.

Popular young talent and actress Belle Mariano was re-signed as SHEIN Brand Ambassador for the second year at the opening of the pop-up store.

Belle's popularity among Filipinos is a testament to her versatile talent and her ability to connect with the new generation and our audience. “We recognize the significance of aligning with influencers who authentically represent the diverse and evolving tastes of our audience. Belle's charismatic presence in the entertainment industry and her keen sense of style make her a perfect fit for our brand,” according to SHEIN.



About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN, visit www.sheingroup.com.

Intersectionality of Chemicals, Environment, and Gender Rights, discussed in Women’s Day Webinar

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Environmental group BAN Toxics held a webinar today as the world celebrates International Women’s Day. Speakers from the academe, science, and development work shared their insights on the intersectionality of environment, women and gender rights.

“We seem to have come a long way in terms of gender mainstreaming as the Philippines ranked 16th place in the Global Gender Gap Index in 2021, claiming the highest in Asia,” according to UP Professor Nancy Parreño from the Department of Social Work at UP Diliman. The Gender Gap Index measures gender equality based on the relative gaps between women and men across areas of health, education, economy, and politics.

“Yet, a lot needs to be done to achieve substantive equality or equality in outcomes, which recognizes that the situation of women and men differs according to country, age, class, ethnic or social origin, and other factors that should be accounted for. Filipino women have higher educational attainment than men but have lower labor force participation rates, are in elementary occupations as Overseas Filipino Workers, have less access to resources, are in unpaid productive work, and are less represented in public leadership positions,” Parreño elaborated.

BAN Toxics emphasizes policy and community engagement for its chemical and waste management advocacy, including initiatives on mercury-added skin lightening products, women in small-scale gold mining, with a focus on marginalized sectors including women and children.

The webinar addressed the proliferation of cosmetic products laced with harmful chemicals, which is one of the current focuses of BAN Toxics.

“We have identified the intentional use of harmful fluorinated ingredients in cosmetics in South Korea. Our study showed that harmful fluorinated chemicals have significantly varied concentrations in cosmetics, with sunscreens having the highest concentration,” Dr. Inja Choi from the Wonjin Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health in South Korea discussed.

Dr. Inja Choi explained that fluorinated ingredients, such as per/poly fluorinated acrylate polymers or PFAS, which are known to be harmful, are used in lipstick, sunscreen, and other cosmetic products as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and surfactants, among others.

“Women's exposure to these harmful chemicals is heightened due to the direct application of cosmetics products to the skin and the use of multiple products at the same time,” Dr. Inja Choi warned.

BAN Toxics, for its part, has been championing gender mainstreaming in its work. “Gender mainstreaming means integrating a gender equality perspective at all stages and levels of programs and projects. The group’s pioneering work in artisanal small-scale gold mining to reduce the use of mercury among women and men miners has been consistent with this thrust. The current campaign to reduce the prolific use of mercury-added skin lightening products is another important advocacy that exemplifies how gender mainstreaming takes into account the differences in the situation of women and men,” Edel Garingan from BAN Toxics said in the webinar.

Responding to a question from participants, Parreño added that “Environmental issues often disproportionately impact women and it is important to undertake gender analysis and gender impact assessments as crucial tools for gender mainstreaming.”

The webinar was attended by representatives from government agencies, schools, and the public. BAN Toxics’ board members, including Prof. Donna Paz Reyes from Miriam College Department of Environment, graced the activity with her insights as well.



(Artwork courtesy by Edel Garingan)