Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee) Is   Fifty, Fortified, and Forging Forward 

Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee) Is  Fifty, Fortified, and Forging Forward 



The top adult plain vitamin C brand pays it forward on its 50th year in the Philippines market

To celebrate 50 years of supporting Filipinos’ varying Vitamin C needs and to thank its customers for their continued support, the top Vitamin C brand (adult, plain category) Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee) Vitamin C,¹ launches its milestone campaign, Fifty, Fortified, and Forging Forward. 

Poten-Cee Is Fifty 

Poten-Cee, proudly from PascualLab, one of the top pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines, traces its humble beginnings to the post-war era, supporting the Vitamin C needs of Filipinos. Today, it has evolved into one of the top Vitamin C brands offering variants that help fulfill different needs and that support different lifestyles. 

From Poten-Cee's early ventures to its latest products, the brand consistently showcases a commitment to innovation. Poten-Cee Sugar-Coated which was launched in 1974, was designed with a shell coating to mask the sour taste of Ascorbic acid. This coating with its candy-like taste and appearance, also made the tablet smoother and easier to swallow. 

Through the years, Poten-Cee has also formulated adult to pedia variants to suit Filipinos’ diverse needs and preferences:  Ascorbic acid as Sodium Ascorbate (Poten-Cee NA)² and Poten-Cee Plus for adults and children who prefer a vitamin C in non-acidic format³   Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee Chewable), a convenient format for those who are always on the go  Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee Forte) 1000 mg with 8-hour time release for those who prefer a higher dose of Vitamin C   Ascorbic acid (Poten-Cee Sugar-Free) for those watching their blood sugar.   

Poten-Cee's Beauty of Immunity 
In 2016, Poten-Cee introduced the tagline “The Beauty of Immunity.”  Aside from Vitamin C helping to fortify immunity which is vital to good health, it is also essential in collagen production to help support healthy skin.  Still in line with this message, PascualLab’s flagship brand launched Poten-Cee + C in 2022.  Poten-Cee + C is a food supplement which combines Vitamin C and Hydrolyzed Collagen.  

Poten-Cee Is Fortified  
Among Poten-Cee's newer variants are Poten-Cee + Zn (Ascorbic acid + Zinc) and  
Poten-Cee + Zn Advance (Ascorbic acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol) which were both launched in 2021. Poten-Cee + ZN combines Vitamin C that supports immunity and Zinc that helps protect cells from viral infections, among other benefits.  Meanwhile Poten-Cee Zn Advance combines active ingredients that play critical roles in immune function, inflammatory response, and collagen synthesis.4-9 

Poten-Cee Is Forging Forward 
This year, as part of the brand’s forging forward, Poten-Cee unveiled a new offering of Poten-Cee + C. Poten-Cee + C Marine Collagen has Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C in non-acidic format)³ and Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen sourced from fish. 10 With this introduction, Poten-Cee + C now has options that offer consumers type 1 collagen sourced from fish (marine collagen) and type 2 collagen, from bovine or animal sources (original variant). 

Poten-Cee is Paying Forward 
And to thank Filipino families for all the years of support, Poten-Cee is also paying it forward.  Through the years, Poten-Cee has been making sizeable donations to sectors in need including survivors of the recent Typhoon Carina.

As Poten-Cee celebrates 50 years of providing consumers with trusted Vitamin C products, it wishes to extend its deepest gratitude for the unwavering support given by Filipinos. This has been the cornerstone of its success, inspiring the brand to continually innovate and improve, more so in the years to come. 

Poten-Cee is available in all leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide and at PascualLab’s official TikTok, Shopee, & Lazada stores. Follow us on PotenCee_PH, FB & IG. 

*IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR. 
**"MAHALAGANG PAALALA: ANG POTEN-CEE + C AY HINDI GAMOT AT HINDI DAPAT GAMITING PANGGAMOT SA ANO MANG URI NG SAKIT 
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¹IQVIA 2022 Data 
²Per FDA-approved CPR DRP 8842 
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⁴Aranow C. Vitamin D and the Immune System. J Investig Med. 2011; 59(6): 881–886. doi:10.231/JIM.0b013e31821b8755.  
⁵Pullar J, Carr A, Vissers M. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017; 9(8): 866. DOI: 10.3390/nu9080866  
⁶The Nutrition Source: Zinc. Harvard School of Public Health. In https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ nutr itionsource/zinc/". accessed August 2020. 
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8Pugh, Nikki. Collagen-boosting effects of zinc. In https://organixx.com/benefits-of-zinc-collagen/ accessed May 2024 
⁹Bickle, Daniel. Vitamin D Regulation of Immune Function. In https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9065668/ Accessed July 2024 
¹⁰Campos P, Franco R, Kakuda L, et al. Oral Supplementation with Hydrolyzed Fish Cartilage Improves the Morphological and Structural Characteristics of the Skin: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study. Molecules. 2021; 26(4880): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26164880
www.pascuallab.com . Pascual Laboratories, Inc. @FB & IG and PascualLab @Tiktok


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GO FOR THE PERFECT 10!

GO FOR THE PERFECT 10!



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WOWOWIN TUTOK TO WIN SHOPEE 6.6


Catch the Shopee 6.6 Shake & Win TV Special on Wowowin Primetime and Win A Total of ₱1.3 Million in Cash
Tune in on June 6 and stand a chance to be one of the lucky winners 


Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is inviting everyone to tune in to Wowowin Primetime on June 6 to stand a chance to win a grand total of ₱1.3 million. From 7:00 PM to 7:40 PM, the audience can anticipate fun games, non-stop prizes and giveaways, 6-peso deals, and up to 50% off on leading brands. 


Wowowin’s main host Willie Revillame will be joined by Kapuso stars Rhian Ramos and Julie Anne San Jose to host the show. Viewers can also look forward to performances from famous celebrities like Julie Anne San Jose, Kris Lawrence, and Michael Pangilinan. 

Key highlights of Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale: 
On June 6, consumers can expect fun games, amazing promotions, and big cash prizes. Key highlights include: 
  • Watch & Win: Six lucky viewers will get the chance to win ₱50,000 each. All they have to do is pre-register and tune in to Wowowin on Shopee Live. 
  • Shopee Shake: Three Shopee Shake winners will win a total of  ₱1 million. Two will win ₱250,000 each, and one lucky winner will take home a grand prize of ₱500,000. Viewers should tune into Wowowin at 7:10 PM, 7:15 PM, and 7:25 PM for the Shopee Shake Segment. 
  • All-day sitewide free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on all flash deals 
  • 50% off on selected items: Get amazing deals across different categories. Users can get an Amazfit Stratos watch, a pair of Reebok Instalite Lux Women's Running Shoes, or a Fisher-Price Lion Walker at 50% off. 
  • Flash deals as low as ₱6: Consumers can look forward to amazing deals for as low as ₱6. 
  • Exclusive promos from leading brands: Users can enjoy exclusive discounts ranging from 20% to 50% off from leading brands such as Wyeth, Unilever Beauty, Shigetsu, L’Oreal Paris, Maybelline, P&G Home, and Nestle. 

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines said, “As more Filipinos are turning to online platforms for entertainment, we are excited to team up with Wowowin Primetime to bring greater fun and entertainment to Filipinos across the country, just in time for Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale. Filipinos can look forward to our continuous efforts on improving the platform; making it even more fun, social, and engaging for everyone.”

To find out more about the Shopee 6.6 Super Flash Sale, head over to https://shopee.ph/m/double-double.

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

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UV protection in every bottle of Olay's Regenerist Whip

Good news to everyone who love themselves. Olay Regenerist Whip now comes with UV protection so we can glow all out even under the sun. Did you know that on average, people experience about 18 hours of total sun exposure per week just by doing a regular daily routine? Olay Regenerist Whips UV gives you the freedom to face the sun. Plus, it saves you from the longer skincare prep time in the morning. It is perfect for everyday use, so you don't have an excuse to skip sun protection ever again.


Olay Regenerist Whip now with UV protection to give you freedom to glow all out even under the sun Did you know that on average, people experience about 18 hours of total sun exposure per week just by doing a regular daily routine? Olay research says that this is equivalent to the same amount of sun exposure we get when at the beach. Unfortunately, 1 out of 3 women beg off from using SPF daily because of the sticky texture, especially in the humid Philippine weather. In case you missed out on the big news, UV rays are the cause of sun damage and you can get it whether you’re indoor or outdoor, even during sunny or rainy days. This is exactly why sunscreen is highly recommended to be used every day as there’s no escaping from these UV rays even if the sun is hidden. Olay redefines UV protection with the all-new Whips UV SPF 30 - so you can bid goodbye to your greasy sunscreen and enjoy the double benefit of a hydrated skin and sun protection. This breakthrough facial moisturizer offers the best of both worlds – protection and hydration. Olay Whip SPF 30 shields your skin against the sun’s harmful rays while giving it full, natural coverage. Its lightweight formula gives matte finish which lasts from day to night. The best part about Olay Whips is its unique formulation with Active Rush Technology, which means that this moisturizer holds 1000x its weight in hydration, transforming from cream to liquid at first contact to allow fast absorption with breathable feel. No grease, no stickiness, and no white cast left behind the skin. If you’re obsessed about skincare, then this will seal the deal for you. This moisturizer is packed with tried and tested Olay power ingredients: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) that boosts cell turnover and strengthens skin barrier for defense against pollution and weather; Advanced Amino-peptide complex for anti-aging benefit for a firmer and a more lifted look; and Hyaluronic Acid which is responsible in retaining the water within your cells so the skin is kept hydrated all day long. Olay Regenerist Whips UV gives you the freedom to face the sun. Plus, it saves you from the longer skincare prep time in the morning. Every time you step out of the house, you don’t need to worry about premature skin aging, and you can simply focus on flaunting your smoother, younger, and shine-free skin – more reasons to glow all out even under the sun. It is perfect for everyday use, so you don't have an excuse to skip sun protection ever again.



Olay Regenerist Whip SPF 30 is available in all major supermarkets, department stores, and drugstores nationwide. Visit Olay Philippines’ Facebook page to learn more about these products.


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Discover what’s standing between you and your success in preventing hair loss

There comes a time in your life that you have to stand up and say, “Enough is enough.” And that’s the day when you decide to change your life for the better. Who doesn’t want to become accomplished? Even the “gifted” and brilliant ones have to pay the price so as to realize their goals in life.

When we fail to eat on time, get enough exercise or sleep between seven to nine hours a day, we’re compromising our health and wellness as we reduce the maximum extent that our body must function. Consequently, the effects in our body may extend and manifest as early warning signs of hair loss.




Take it from celebrity beauty and salon expert Fanny “TF” Serrano, who once personally experienced such an ordeal. For him, avoiding harsh synthetic solutions and choosing to use the right products with natural ingredients is a must and still the best way to deal with mane problems like losing or thinning of the hair. 


With this in mind, embracing natural healthy lifestyle is so important to achieve optimal health, best physical condition and healthy full head of hair. Health products made out of natural ingredients are way effective for better healing and maintaining our body’s lifelong function than those of synthetic ones. Rather than investing in those branded shampoos or other hair treatments, there’s a natural way to help arrest hair loss and help remedy its four early symptoms, namely, excessive hair shedding, thinning hair, receding hair line, and bald patches. This is none other than NOVUHAIR, nature’s answer to hair loss.

For more information, visit www.novuhair.com.

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NOVUHAIR PROMO

HIS & HERS: Good Things Come in Pairs

There’s a thin line between the idea of being thoughtful and practical when choosing the perfect gift for couples. Striking a balance can be a real challenge. You have to consider their shared interests and make sure that you pick up something neither of them owns. Novuhair is here to help you decide and make the process simpler.

Introducing 2 gift ideas that fit couples of all forms and are guaranteed to be loved and used by your favorite duo. These gifts are perfect for couples who share the same passion to couples celebrating major milestones together such as engagement, housewarming, and anniversary to name a few.

NOVUHAIR Travel Kit
Promo duration: October 1, 2018 to July 31, 2019
DOH-FDA-CCRR Permit No. 0929 s. 2018
            *NOVUHAIR TRAVEL KIT SRP: Php 4,220 (Save Php 202.25)

Two of the country’s leading brands packed in one travel kit exclusively available at participating Watsons stores nationwide and online:
  • NOVUHAIR, nature’s answer to hair loss, the No.1 hair loss treatment brand in the Philippines
  • NAFLORA, made delicate for your generation, the No.1 most prescribed feminine hygiene wash in the Philippines

HIS: Experience nature’s makeover at home
NOVUHAIR 2-IN-1 PACK contains one 200ml. bottle each of the Topical Scalp Lotion and Herbal Shampoo, highly recommended if HE is –
  • experiencing hair loss - excessive hair shedding, thinning hair, receding hairline and bald patches
  • in need of a natural solution to help prevent hair loss, keep healthy hair and scalp, and stimulate hair growth
  • opting to regain hair luster and vibrancy
  • looking for a natural alternative solution to help prevent dandruff and scalp itchiness
  • in need of scalp cleansing and detoxification

NOVUHAIR TOPICAL SCALP LOTION has a unique combination of 19 natural ingredients that work in synergy to help prevent hair loss and is clinically proven safe and effective.

NOVUHAIR HERBAL SHAMPOO cleanses and prepares the scalp in an optimal way prior to the application of NOVUHAIR topical scalp lotion and helps enhance the effect of the topical scalp lotion.

HERS: Experience a special protection made for your delicate flora
NAFLORA PROTECT is a feminine wash formulated for women of reproductive age and in need of special care to help maintain and protect their natural flora during monthly periods and everyday use. It is formulated with antimicrobial ingredients that help prevent vaginal irritations and infections.


NOVUHAIR 3-IN-1 Plus 1 Promo Pack


Promo duration: September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019
DOH-FDA-CCRR Permit No. 0581 s. 2018
        *NOVUHAIR 3-IN-1 PLUS 1 PROMO PACK, SRP: Php 5,280 (Save 1,100)



HERS: NOVUHAIR 3-IN-1 Pack
NOVUHAIR Herbal Conditioner has been formulated specially to complement the use of NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion and NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo.

Regular use of NOVUHAIR Herbal Conditioner and NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo helps prepare the scalp for the application of NOVUHAIR Topical Scalp Lotion in order to maximize its effect, improve the overall cosmetic qualities of the hair, giving it a shinier, softer and supple look.

HIS: NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo (free)

Chemical-based shampoos contain ingredients that may seem to clean the hair but does not preserve its natural texture. These harsh chemicals strip off the hair’s natural protective layer making it more prone to damage.

A good herbal shampoo like NOVUHAIR herbal shampoo may help leave a stronger, healthier-looking hair and aid in preventing excessive hair shedding which may lead to hair loss. This will be a healthier alternative for him.

NOVUHAIR 3-IN-1 PLUS 1 PROMO PACK contains one 200mL. Bottle each of the Topical Scalp Lotion, Herbal Shampoo and Herbal Conditioner plus another extra 200ml. bottle of NOVUHAIR Herbal Shampoo for FREE exclusively available at participating Mercury Drug stores nationwide.

Without being too cheesy, these couple gifts are fun and surprising, a perfect way to express how much you value their gift of friendship - a gift that may keep them both well-groomed and well-protected. It may not be the best gift in the world but it’s the thought that really counts, agree? Anyways, that’s what friends are for.

To learn more about NOVUHAIR, visit www.novuhair.com
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BANANA BOAT SIMPLY PROTECT: Baby's Defense Against the Sun

Your baby is the most important being in your life. Thus, You and I ought to protect our babies against the harmful effects of the sun. 


Meet my baby Chloe. In just one glance you'll be able to say that she's a happy baby. 

So to keep her happy smile and disposition I must protect baby Chloe from the harmful UV rays of the sun. But the sunscreen that is available in the market are normally not for a baby’s sensitive skin. 


Good thing, Banana Boat simplifies Fun in the Sun with the new Banana Boat Simply Protect.

Edgewell Personal Care, maker of global brand Banana Boat expands its portfolio of sunscreens as it unveils its latest offering  - Banana Boat Simply Protect.

It’s a product that is formulated with 25% lesser ingredients.  It is made with no added oils and fragrances making it lightweight and confortable on your baby’s skin.

BANANA BOAT SIMPLY PROTECT provides SPF50+ broad spectrum of UVA/UVB protection.  It is uses natural ingredients that are safe and effective in filtering out the sun’s harmful rays but are environmental friendly replacing Oxybenzone and Parabens – ingredients that are said to create cellular damage in coral reefs.

Ms. Maricel Quevedo, Senior Brand Manager said, “ Banana Boat Simply Protect is great new product that gives maximum sun screen protection with very minimal ingredients, making it safe for everyone in the family and it is also micro-plastic free and does not contain Oxybenzone and Parabens making it very safe for the environment as well “.


“And we are also proud to announce that Banana Boat Simply Protect is highly recommended for protection against harmful sun rays by the Skin Cancer Foundation “ she added.

Banana Boat Simply Protect comes in three (3) variants - the Simply Protect Sports, designed for those who enjoys active outdoor lifestyle. Simply Protect Kids for kids 4 years old and above, Simply Protect Baby for babies 6 months to 3 years old.  Both variants are sting-free and tear-free product made mild and gentle enough even for the most delicate and sensitive skin.   All have products stays on skin in 7 conditions – sun, heat, wind, pool water, ocean water, sweat and sand.

Banana Boat Simply Protect Sports and Kids come in Aerosol Spray and Lotion forms and the same lightweight lotion form for Simply Protect Baby.

Banana Boat Simply Protect is being imported, marketed and distributed in the Philippines by Getz Healthcare. 

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Philippine Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo launches ‘affordable’ makeup line.

Philippine Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo launches ‘affordable’ make-up line in an event organized by online e-commerce platform Shopee held at the Kia Theatre on May 31, 2019.




Sarah Geronimo has always envisioned herself having her own business.  She considers this launch of her own make up line as a dream come true. She personally hand-picked everything from its individual content down to its design up to its packaging.


If you'll look closely, her make-up up line has a musical note embossed on each items. Showing her love for music. One can safely conclude that music greatly influenced her make-up line designs.

One of the emcee told Sarah that he'd buy Sarah's make-up line to which Sarah G replied: "Ako ng bahala sayo, bibigyan ka lang namin. Kung pwede ko lang silang bigyan lahat. Pero guys, pabayaan niyo naman akong bumisness," Sarah Geronimo said in jest. 

Sarah Geronimo's army of Popsters showed their love and support to Sarah by purchasing her cosmetics line called Pop Studio which was being sold for Php1, 999 per set. 

“Trend kasi siya ngayon. And ever since mahilig talaga ako magmakeup. I enjoy doing my own makeup ‘pag meron akong personal na lakad. Actually ‘pag nagmi-makeup kami ng makeup artist ko medyo pakialamera ako. Palaging collaborative,” said the Kapamilya singer/actress. 



Geronimo then went on to thank the people who supported her in pursuing what she always wanted to do, saying: "I’m happy na ganun ka-supportive ang glam team ko. At ganun din ka-supportive ang manager ko si Boss Vic (Del Rosario). So ayun buti na lang meron kaming mga industry experts who helped us in producing itong makeup line namin na Pop Studio.”



Sarah revealed that she made sure she had a say in all aspects of the brand as she wanted not only her fans to enjoy it but also herself as well.

“Definitely. May consultant din kami na makeup artists so very important na hands-on ako kasi nga gusto ko ‘yung ibebenta namin na produkto ‘yung talagang ginagamit ko rin - ‘yung ma-eenjoy kong gamitin hindi lang ‘yung mga customers natin," she quips. 

BUDGET FRIENDLY



Meanwhile, the Popstar Royalty revealed what makes the products from her line of cosmetics worthy of every centavo.

“We made sure kasi na very relatable. ’Yung talagang magagamit nila for their everyday look. ‘Yung day time puwede din pang-night time. Meron pang fresh look lang. Tapos merong glam look at night. So kumbaga tinatawag namin siyang two-in-one. So dual purpose siya kumbaga," the 30-year-old singer/ actress said. 


Asked what fans can expect from her now that she’s part of the Shopee family, she said: “Marami. Maraming surprises. Abangan po ninyo. I’m happy na I’m helping Shopee promote ‘yung kanilang biggest lowest price sale. 6.6-7.7. It will start on June 3 to July 7.”



Some of the products from Sarah Geronimo’s makeup line include the following :

  • primer
  • makeup sponges
  • brushes
  • blush with contour
  • day and night eyeshadow palette
  • brow pencil with mascara
  • foundation stick with liquid concealer
  • matte lipstick with lip balm. 

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The Hopeful Romantic trailer goes viral; reaches 9.6 million views

The Hopeful Romantic trailer goes viral; reaches 9.6 million views



The official trailer of the upcoming sexy romantic comedy film, The Hopeful Romantic has gone viral as it has reached a remarkable 9.6 million views on Facebook in less than three weeks since it was launched.

If anything, the virality of the trailer to organic Facebook users indicates a positive reception from netizens. As of today, the trailer has now reached 108,000 shares, 14,000 positive comments on Good Time Fan Page.

"Ayos 'yo ah, basta hindi gwapong aktor tapos ganito 'yung concept na movie, siguradong papatok."

"Mas gusto ko ganitong movie. Matatawa ka na maiiyak. Mas nakaka-inlove ang ganito at nakaka-excite!"

Starring theatre/TV/movie actor, Pepe Herrera and actress Ritz Azul, The Hopeful Romantic offers not just an entertaining love story, but also aims to impart an important lesson about love.

Ritz, who gets to be launched in this film as a leading lady, beams with pride about this project.

“Sobrang proud ako sa pelikulang ito kasi lahat pinaghirapan namin: ng direktor, producers, writers, at syempre co-actors ko na pinagpuyatan.

“Nakailang revisions kami para mapaganda ang story, para maihatid yung message ng story na may matutunan sila. Tsaka maganda ang storya, kapupulutan talaga siya ng aral.
The actress had to face a lot of challengers for this movie.

Firstly, Ritz, who is more comfortable with drama, ventures into comedy in The Hopeful Romantic.

Secondly, she had to lose weight to effectively portray her role as a sexy gold digger.
“Ang mahirap lang for me, physically, dapat medyo mukhang sexy don sa screen, so nag-struggle din ako to lose weight, kasi sobrang lumaki ako for a while before gawin yung movie.

“And then nahirapan ako kasi sobrang kabaligtaran ko ang role sa totoong buhay. Naging kumportable ako sa mga katrabaho ko, kaya napa-swimsuit ako."

Meantime, Pepe, who is a very talented singer-actor, finally gets to be a lead star in this film.

The versatile actor takes pride in saying that he gets to explore comedy genre through a sexy movie.

Pepe admits that he felt pressured that he would finally be a leading man in this project.
Fortunately, Ritz made his job easier for him.
"Ang masasabi ko po ay lalaki din ako at nakakaramdam ng karupukam. Si Ritz ay very desirable 110%."

“Kasi kinabahan ako nung una dahil sinasabihan ako, ‘Leading man ka na, kailangan tutukan mo yung panunuyo o kung paano tratuhin ang leading ladies.’  Parang siya [Ritz] pa yung gumagawa non para sa kin. Cowboy si Ritz. Hindi siya tipikal na leading lady.

“Sa shooting ka, sanay kasi siya na i-maximize yung oras. Walang nasasayang na oras.”
In the meantime, Ritz is happy to learn important lessons from Pepe as an actor.

“Sobrang gaan katrabaho ni Pepe. Sobrang professional. Tsaka parang nung nagsu-shoot kami, merong connection. Habang nandon kami sa characters naming, minsan kahit mata lang, nag-uusap na ganon.

“Sobrang ang pinakanatutunan ko sa kanya, hindi siya titigil sa take, kahit paulit-ulit pa yan para mapaganda yung scene,” she says.

In the Hopeless Romantic, Pepe plays Jess, a 33 year old Valet Parking Attendant at The Manila Hotel, an honest man and most of all, a virgin. He promised himself that he will only give himself when he already found his true love.

Veronica, (played by Ritz), is a kept woman in the high society world. A victim of circumstances, but still a survivor.
Jess meets Veronica at the hotel bar. Instantly, he gets mesmerized by her presence. One thing lead to another, and Veronica gave Jess the “first time”. Jess, believing in the magic of what happened between them, decides that Veronica is his one true love.

However, there is one problem; Veronica has no idea that he is not rich. Afraid that revealing himself will make him lose Veronica, Jess starts to pretend the part. He kept on doing this until his resources spill away. The inevitable happens, and Veronica learns the truth about Jess.

Tagged as the sexy comedian, The Hopeful Romantic is the first film of Pepe in a lead role.
The Hopeful Romantic opens September 12, 2018. The funniest romantic flim of the season is directed by Topel Lee.

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Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day


Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is Back:
The Biggest Annual Shopping Event in Southeast Asia and Taiwan
Users can look forward to a super series of non-stop deals over 11 consecutive super themed days, and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 million to be won



Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its biggest annual regional shopping event, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. After last year’s successful 9.9 event which saw a three-fold uplift in orders and a five-time increase in traffic, Shopee is upping the ante this year with a 11-day mega shopping event from 30 August to 9 September. With over 500,000 sellers, around 800 brands and more than 60 partners onboard, users can expect up to 99% off from the largest collection of deals and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 Million.

“Shopee has grown tremendously in the past year. We now boast around 160 million users across the region, including over 16 million in the Philippines. At the same time, the number of sellers on Shopee has more than doubled to over 500,000 in less than a year, showing how we are quickly becoming the online shopping destination of choice for both shoppers and sellers in the region. To thank all our users for their continued support, we extended this year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day to feature almost two weeks of non-stop promotions across all product categories. We have also continued to strengthen our ties with leading brands and partners to bring our users even more exclusive deals and promotions on Shopee,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee.


Super savings on super themed days


Starting 30 August, users can participate in a 11-day shopping marathon, featuring different back-to-back themed days every 24 hours in the lead up to the peak of Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day on 9 September. Users can also look forward to free shipping with lowered minimum spend every day during this period. Key highlights include Super Flash Sale Day on August 30 featuring flash deals as low as 99 happening nine times over the course of the day; and Super Vouchers Day on 3 September with a total of over ₱900,000 worth of vouchers to be redeemed.

On 5 September, Shopee will also be teaming up with hundreds of leading brands including giants P&G, Maybelline, Samsung, Colgate - Palmolive, Oppo, Asus, and more to launch the first-ever Super Brand Festival, comprising the largest collection of deals from major brands on Shopee Mall. Users will get first-hand access to thousands of products sold by their favourite brands across all product categories including Electronics, Mobile and Gadgets, and Health and Beauty.

Shopee Shake, the highly popular in-app game that has since clocked over 70 million plays by users across the region, is making a comeback, this time with a new group mode where users can invite others to play at the same time to earn bonus coins, and a supersized coins pool of over 9 million Shopee Coins up for grabs. On Super Shopee Shake Day and Super Shopping Day on 8 and 9 September respectively, users can play up to 18 times in 48 hours for a chance to win Shopee coins, vouchers and prizes.



Take part in the nationwide Shopee Dance competition to win super giveaways


In line with Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping day, Shopee will also be launching a nationwide Shopee Dance competition called Shopee Dance to Win with prizes including an Ace 50” TV and up to ₱100,000 in cash to be won. The dance is featured in Shopee’s second television commercial starring Shopee Philippines’ brand ambassador, Anne Curtis.

To qualify, users will need to post a video of themselves doing the Shopee Dance on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ShopeeDancePH. The competition will run from 31 August till the end of Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Winners will be announced on Shopee’s social media pages on 9 September.


Join us for this year’s Shopee 9.9 Shopping Super Day

This year’s Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day is supported by more than 60 partners, including Grab, Cebu Pacific, BPI, SM Advantage, ABS-CBN Publishing, and ABS-CBN Store. Joining Shopee in its biggest sale of the year, Grab will be giving 9,000 worth of Grab rides each to 99 Shopee users; while Cebu Pacific will be giving round trip tickets to Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, and Siem Reap.

“We have packed Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day with a comprehensive suite of deals and promotions tailored to our users’ varying needs and preferences. With the strong support of our sellers, brands and partners, we are confident that shoppers will enjoy an unmatched online shopping experience at our largest annual regional shopping event,” Pang concluded.

Shop the biggest sale of the year, Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day. Visit https://shopee.ph/99 from August 30 to September 9.
For more information on Shopee Dance competition, check out Shopee’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ShopeePH/.
Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.

Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across Greater Southeast Asia. Sea's mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.

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