As we persevered despite
another year of the pandemic, there is no denying that the “new normal” has
significantly changed the way we shopped. In the past couple of years, we
eagerly embraced the world of online shopping, which left a big impact not just
on our shopping carts, but also on our hearts.
For plenty of ordinary
Filipinos such as Maricris Lorenzo, Biboy Bautista, and Jggigs Elmido, Shopee
has completely transformed their lives. They each come from different walks of
life and carry their unique Kwentong Shopee, but they all have one thing in
common—hope.
Here are three stories of how Shopee has helped shoppers, riders, and sellers
rise above difficulties:
Suki buyer and wais mommy
Maricris Lorenzo
After working as an OFW in
Singapore for 10 years, Maricris Lorenzo and her husband decided to settle down
and start their own family back in the Philippines. However, as the couple
welcomed the birth of their first child and tried to navigate their way as new
parents, they found themselves facing new challenges due to the pandemic.
Thanks to Maricris’ knack
for resourcefulness, however, they continue to take good care of their child.
Raising a baby can also be financially draining, but as a self-proclaimed wais misis, Maricris finds ways to get
the best deals and value for her money. She admits that almost all of their
basic essentials and baby needs are from Shopee. She was such a frequent
shopper, she even went on to forge a strong friendship with her suki Shopee Xpress rider.
The rider offered their
help when Maricris and her family contracted COVID-19 this past year. “Kung wala si Shopee, hindi ko alam kung saan ako kukuha ng mga items during those
critical times of the pandemic especially
nung nag-quarantine kami,” she
said.
After getting sick, Maricris wisely
utilized her finances and used Shopee’s cashback rewards to save on bills,
which were beginning to pile up. Maricris also used ShopeePay so she can
save money, maximize exclusive perks, and, since her family’s safety is a top
priority, go cashless.
As she looks back on her
experience, Maricris expresses her gratitude to Shopee for helping her find
ways to save on her family’s expenses and find a lifelong friend during a
crisis. “Salamat kay Shopee kasi nakakatipid ako. Salamat kay Shopee
kasi nakaka-meet kami ng riders na parte na
rin ng buhay namin.”
Passionate and resourceful pet store owner Biboy
Bautista
E-commerce platforms
provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to digitize, expand, and explore other
businesses amidst the pandemic. After Biboy Bautista’s previous printing
business shut down due to the pandemic, he opened Barkboi, a pet store which
started as a humble dog food business in a small garage. He then took his
business online, which grew to become a full-blown pet store with five branches
in Las Piñas. Biboy
calls it a stroke of luck since he didn’t expect his love for animals to turn
into a booming business, especially during the pandemic.
However, the success
didn’t come without challenges, the biggest of which happened during the second
wave of the coronavirus last August. Biboy had to temporarily close shop after
he and the majority of his employees contracted the virus. As a business owner,
Biboy was aware of the responsibilities he had towards his employees, which
included people who lost jobs due to the pandemic and undergraduate students
who needed income to further their education. To make sure he could still
support his employees, Biboy decided to focus on selling on Shopee while the
rest of the team recovered.
After setting up his dream
business from scratch and growing it exponentially within a year, Biboy
believes that just giving up is not an option. As long as their Shopee store
continues to flourish, Biboy says that’s all the strength they need to bounce
back from the hurdles Barkboi has encountered. He tells his employees, “Basta Shopee natin maayos, sigurado tayo
buhay tayo. Hangga’t may benta may pag-asa!”
Hardworking and dedicated Shopee Xpress rider Jgiggs
Elmido
A Shopee Xpress rider
faces many struggles—adjusting to routes and
managing deliveries, to name a few—but they’re no match for Jggigs
Elmido. As a father, husband, and student, he had to make ends meet in order to
provide for his young family, give them the best future, and finish his
studies.
After taking a break from
school to take care of his newborn baby, Jgiggs worked as a Shopee Xpress
Rider. Through his job as a rider, Jgiggs was able to reach milestones he had
set for himself, such as buying his own phone and motorcycle, building his own
home, paying for his studies, and supporting his family.
In just one day, Jggigs
would attend class, spend time with his family, and deliver orders until the
evening. He admits that raising a young family, being a rider, and pursuing a
degree at the same time was stressful, but he proves to be one tough cookie
that can’t be deterred. While achieving dreams is never easy, for Jgiggs,
determination is key. “Lahat naman
mahirap. Pero kung may gusto kang makamit, gagawan mo ng paraan.”
Jgiggs feels immensely
grateful for the opportunity to become a good provider for his family. His
flexible working hours as a rider allowed him to earn income to support his
family, spend quality time with them, and finish his degree.
With his strong fighting
spirit, Jggigs was able to graduate and proudly stand as the provider for his
family. He concludes, “Ang laki ng utang
na loob ko kay Shopee.”
Shopee has empowered its
buyers, sellers, and riders to find a silver lining even in the toughest of
challenges and say, “Salamat, Shopee!” What’s your Kwentong Shopee?
Watch Maricris, Biboy, and
Jgiggs share their Kwentong Shopee here: https://youtu.be/CzW8rSQhyKk.
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 & Taiwan. Shopee connects
shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets,
empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time.
Shopee offers an
easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people
daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments
and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each
market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a
firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
Shopee is a part of
Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition
to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm,
Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to
better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.
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