MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 01, 2022 -
In the face of adversity, Filipinos have always
risen above every challenge by fostering the spirit of bayanihan. This spirit of community and togetherness is what Shopee
recognized and strived for when it first launched Shopee Bayanihan — its
umbrella CSR arm that aims to harness the power of technology to serve its
customers, sellers, partner riders, and all Filipinos across the country.
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| Rider Roel, Nanay Virginia, Entreps Mark & Angel and the Shopee Girl of Dagohoy, Jocelle |
Today, Shopee Bayanihan continues
to evolve as a multifaceted program with various initiatives that cater to the
needs of Filipinos. Each of these initiatives are grounded in its main mission
to better the lives of the underserved through technology—to be there for every
Filipino through every hardship and victory.
In line with these efforts,
Shopee highlights the inspiring stories of five individuals, and how Shopee was
able to support them in their time of need and help improve their lives. Watch
the full video here.
Roel, Shopee Xpress Partner Rider (TransOrient Agency): A hardworking
father who strives to provide
Roel’s journey with Shopee Xpress
started when he joined the TransOrient Agency and was placed in the Bacoor Hub.
Prior to that, he admitted that he was struggling to make ends meet. By becoming
a Shopee Xpress partner rider, he was able to provide for his family and
send his children to school. “Kapag ako sumuko pa, paano na sila? Wala
namang lalaban sa pamilya natin kung hindi tayo,” Roel says.
Roel shared that one of his happiest moments was when his son asked him to wear his Shopee Xpress uniform at his graduation ceremony. He realized that his son was very proud of him, and appreciated everything he had done. “Nabago ng Shopee ang buhay ko at ng pamilya ko. Ako ay isang proud Shopee Xpress rider!” says Roel.
Virginia, Shopee Bayanihan: Typhoon Odette Beneficiary: Conquering fear
as one community
Virginia is one of the many
beneficiaries of Shopee Bayanihan’s Typhoon Odette Support. She shared
that her experience with the typhoon left her frightened and worried about the
future of her family and her home. “I was shivering at the thought of what
could happen because both my husband and I are sick. I didn’t know what to do.
All I could do was pray for the strong winds to stop.” she says.
When Shopee Bayanihan’s Typhoon
Odette Support rolled out to affected areas in Cebu, Bohol, and Surigao,
Virginia and her fellow residents of Tinago, Cebu, were one of the
beneficiaries that received relief packs and other essentials. “We’re
grateful that help came to our community. We were not really expecting this,
and had no idea that Shopee was going to be there in our time of need,” she
says.
Mark and Angel, Shopee Sellers: Fighting for their family by driving
their business forward
Mark and Angel nearly lost their
daughter to biliary atresia, a rare condition that affected her liver and
required her to undergo an expensive procedure abroad. In order to provide for
their family and help pay for Avery’s maintenance medicine, the couple decided
to start their business, Live Pillow. Before taking their business online, they
struggled to generate sales. “May mga araw po talaga na wala kaming benta,
at sobrang lungkot po namin ni partner nun,” shared Mark.
When they put up a store on
Shopee, they were able to reach new customers, generating thousands of orders.
Now, Mark and Angel were able to expand their business by having their own
staff and warehouse. “Dahil sa Shopee, nagkaroon kami ng pangalawang pamilya at
ang staff po namin ‘yun. Lahat kayo, lahat tayo dito, pamilya.” says Angel.
Jocell, Shopee Girl ng Pook Dagohoy: Finding the best deals to support
her family
Known as the “Shopee Girl ng
Pook Dagohoy”, stay-at-home mom Jocelle shared that it was hard for her to
find a way to save due to her family’s debt. “Nalubog kami sa utang. Nung
nagka-pandemic, nawalan ng trabaho yung asawa ko. Nangungutang na lang ako ulit
para may maibayad sa utang din namin,” says Jocell.
Through Shopee, she was able to
save on all her essentials and bills. “Na-diskubre ko na pwede akong umorder
ng mga diaper na naka-sale sa Shopee, kaya sobrang nakakatipid ako. Yung
ShopeePay bills payment naman po doon po ako nagbabayad ng ilaw at tubig para
makakuha ng cashback,” she shares.
Today, Jocelle is able to manage
her expenses better, as she is able to get better deals on her family’s needs
on Shopee. “Parte na talaga si Shopee ng
buhay namin,” says Jocell.
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About Shopee
Shopee is
the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable
digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalize and grow their online
presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and
uplifting local communities.
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging
experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key
contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping
homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading
global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of
consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core
businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.
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