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Shopee Super Dads share how Fatherhood has Transformed their Careers

Fathers provide, protect, and persevere at home and at work. In celebration of Father’s Day, three fathers from Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, share how fatherhood has allowed them to become better versions of themselves, including at the workplace.
Martin: Evolving as a Leader and as a Father
Shopee Philippines Director Martin Yu has been leading teams to help businesses shift online through Shopee since 2017 and has seen the platform grow. As a father of two young boys, Martin has observed a common aspect between being a father and a leader that he now applies every day: the need to evolve. “When Shopee started in the Philippines, I had to be more of a coach, but as we grew and built up a larger team, I had to adjust my leadership style. I tried to foster a culture where my team is encouraged to speak up and contribute their ideas and initiatives. Now, my role is to ensure these align with our bigger business objectives.”
As a Father, Martin is mindful of how fast his sons are growing up and how he needs to similarly adapt his parenting style to keep up with their changing needs. “I encourage my children to try new things and try to be their buddy. I talk to my sons like we are friends now because they are developing their interests, and I want to encourage them to discover who they want to be in this fast-changing world. Looking ahead, I know I must adapt even more as they become teenagers and young adults.”
Martin’s ultimate hope is that his work will inspire his kids to pursue impactful careers. “My sons are still young, but I think it’s never too early to teach them the value of meaningful work that significantly impacts society and empowers them to pursue a career path that offers that opportunity.”
Michael: Building more Meaningful Relationships
Before coming to work for Shopee Xpress as a partner rider two years ago, Michael worked as an overseas Filipino worker in Taiwan, just like his father. Growing up, he found it difficult to form a solid connection with his father since their relationship mainly consisted of online video calls. When Michael became a father four years ago, he knew he wanted to be a more present figure in his daughter’s life.
As a Shopee Xpress partner rider, not only is Michael able to provide for his family’s needs, but he can also play a more active role in the lives of his two children, aged two and four. “Bago nagsimula ang pandemya, balak ko talaga bumalik sa Taiwan para masuportahan ko ang aking pamilya. Nagpapasalamat ako nang lubos na nakakauwi ako sa aking mga anak araw-araw dahil sa aking trabaho bilang Shopee Xpress rider. Dahil dito, mas nagkakaroon ng meaning ang aking buhay at trabaho.” (Before the pandemic, I planned to return to Taiwan to continue providing for my family. I am grateful that my job as a Shopee Xpress partner rider allows me to come home to my children everyday. Being able to play an active role in their lives has given my life and my job more meaning and purpose.)
One of the things Michael is most proud of in life, is being a present father in the lives of his children. “Ang pinakamalaking inspirasyon ko sa buhay ay ang aking mga anak. Ipinagmamalaki ko na natutupad ko ang aking tungkulin bilang tatay sa kanilang buhay.” (My children are my biggest inspiration in life. It is very meaningful for me that I now get to fulfill my role as a father in a better way.)
Mark: Giving His Best as a Father and a Seller
Since becoming a father, Mark has learned what it truly means to work hard and persevere. He nearly lost his daughter nine years ago to biliary atresia, a rare condition that affected her liver and required her to undergo an expensive procedure abroad. By selling customized pillows on Shopee’s platform, Mark has been able to provide for his family’s needs, including his daughter’s regular medication.
As a father and a seller, Mark said, “Nine years ago, I fought to become a father, and I continue to fight for my family every day. When I started my online business, I struggled to get orders, but I persevered and gave my all for them. Selling through Shopee has allowed my family to reach many milestones like building a home and a warehouse. Everything I do, whether as a father or a business owner, is driven by my love for my wife and daughters. Till today, I continue to give my best every day, not just for my family, but also for my customers.”
By embracing their roles as fathers, Martin, Michael, and Mark have come to understand better how to serve their customers and their teams in their respective roles as employees of Shopee and partners of Shopee Xpress. Their meaningful careers have enabled them to make a difference in the lives of others – both at home and in the workplace.
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Shopee Donates 1,200 School Chairs to Barangay Punta Baja in Palawan

One of the winners of Barangay Shopee got their wish granted with 1,200 school chairs provided to students of Barangay Punta Baja in Rizal, Palawan
As face-to-face classes resume, schools all around the Philippines struggle with a shortage of resources due to the influx of enrollees. In Barangay Punta Baja, Rizal, Palawan, students faced the problem of not having enough chairs, as a lot of them had no choice but to sit on the floor during classes. Sitti Halima Adges, a school teacher at the Jose P. Rizal National High School, dreamt of providing her students with a complete set of school arm chairs to create spaces conducive for learning.
One day, Sitti chanced upon a post on Shopee’s Barangay Shopee initiative– where a barangay could win a community project of their choice. She and her fellow teachers took their chances and joined and thanks to their heartwarming video entry, Sitti’s dream became a reality. Out of 200 entries nationwide, Barangay Punta Baja was chosen as one of Barangay Shopee’s two winners.
On November 11, Shopee went to Rizal, Palawan to visit Sitti and her barangay, and donated more than 1,000 school chairs to the Jose P. Rizal National High School.
Sitti Adges submitted the winning video for the Barangay Shopee contest, and her wish was to provide all students of Jose P. Rizal National High School with new school chairs
“Kami ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa tulong at suporta ni Shopee sa Barangay Punta-Baja at Jose P. Rizal National High School. Bilang isang ina at guro, napakasaya ko na may mga mabubuting loob tulad ng Shopee na tumutulong sa pag-aaral ng aming mga estudyante sa barangay namin,” shared Sitti.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, shared “At Shopee, we are committed to serving the underserved and making a difference in communities all over the Philippines. When we launched Barangay Shopee, our goal was to address the direct needs of communities. Sitti’s video entry was one of the many we received, and it reminded us of our commitment to nurture young talent, and the importance of creating environments conducive for learning and growth. We are humbled that we were able to bring smiles to Barangay Punta Baja, and we hope to do the same for many more communities.”
Through Barangay Shopee and all initiatives under Shopee Bayanihan, Shopee furthers its objective to bettering the lives of the underserved by helping communities benefit from the power of technology wherever they are in the Philippines. Learn more about Barangay Shopee here.
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Shopee Brings Joy to Filipino Users and Businesses During Shopee’s 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale #Shopee #MegaPamaskoSale

With mas mura deals and amazing prizes, Filipinos start preparing for the holidays and give local sellers a big boost in sales
Shopee recently concluded one of its biggest sales of the year, the 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale, by giving users a rewarding shopping experience and providing a platform for success for businesses of all kinds. Local sellers experienced a 4 times uplift in sales versus a regular day, while shoppers enjoyed a total of ₱62 Million in savings on 11 November alone as they start their Christmas shopping.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines shared, “Our aim is to give a sense of joy through Shopee – for shoppers to have the most rewarding shopping experience, and for businesses to find success on our platform. The goal is for more Filipinos to experience the convenience of e-commerce so sellers and brands can connect to them whether through mas mura deals, livestreams or our exciting new initiatives, such as Shop to Win Gold.”
Sales grew for local sellers and brand partners this 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale
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The 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale aimed to stimulate sales for local brands and businesses, and connect businesses to Shopee’s digital ecosystem on the platform. One local seller saw a 7 times uplift in sales during 11.11. Local shops that proved to be the favourites among users were Luckiss, Mumu and Willet.
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Shopee Mall also saw an uptick in sales across the board as shoppers were enticed by exclusive deals. This is especially so for the essentials and personal care products category, with Uni-Care, Unilever Beauty and Cblue PH registering the top spikes in items sold on 11.11.
Holiday trends among shoppers in the Philippines focus on getting Mas Mura Deals
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Along with the overall big savings, one Filipino user was also the most wais when it came to their early Christmas shopping, recording over ₱45,000 worth of savings in a single checkout.
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Home & Living, Health & Personal goods and Women’s Apparel were the leading categories as Filipinos improved their homes, replenished essentials and treated themselves to fashionable clothes.
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Women’s shoes, dresses and face masks were the most-searched keywords, showing that users were already planning ahead for their holiday get-togethers.
Big prizes, entertainment and convenient cashless payments drove even more users to the Shopee app
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There were over 2.7 million entries for Shop to Win Gold as users got excited to get a chance to bring home gold bars, or claim a year’s supply of groceries or electricity.
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Users were also treated to thousands of hours of livestreams with over 115 million viewers watching all over the country during the campaign to interact with and claim deals from their favorite local sellers and brands.
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More Filipinos made the most of the convenience and perks of ShopeePay, with the platform seeing a 2.5 times uplift in shoppers who paid using ShopeePay for the first time and over 3 times more orders paid via ShopeePay compared to a regular day.
Bring more joy to your Christmas shopping when you download the Shopee app from leading app stores and follow Shopee Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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Gold, A Year’s Worth of Groceries, and More at Shopee’s 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale #Shopee #Sale

Win gold, a year’s worth of groceries, or subsidy for a year’s worth of electricity with Shopee’s ‘Shop to Win Gold’ promo this 11.11!
This 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale, Shopee is offering all its users a chance to win gold, a year’s supply of groceries or essentials, and exclusive deals and discounts! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with these amazing offers:
Make your holidays brighter with Shopee’s ‘Shop to Win Gold’ promo
It’s the season of giving, gathering, and golden days as Christmas fast approaches. As you look for the best gifts for your loved ones, Shopee is giving you the best holiday shopping experience with amazing prizes at the 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale!
From today up to November 11, shoppers have the chance to take home a gold bar as the grand prize, or a year’s worth of groceries from Procter & Gamble and Rebisco, or subsidy for a year’s worth of electricity, and more. To join, just claim your Golden Ticket after every purchase and gain more chances of winning each time you shop on Shopee.
On November 12, stay tuned via Shopee Live to find out if you will be one of the 12 lucky winners to take home gold or a year-long supply of groceries or electricity!
Enjoy exclusive discounts from our bank partners
Shopee users can also get special discounts when they use our bank partners’ voucher codes from November 9 to 13. Qualified Credit, Debit and Prepaid cardholders (new and existing Shopee users) can save up to ₱2,000 with any of the voucher codes below to avail of their favorite items at mas mura deals.
More details can be found at the 11.11 Partner Promos page.
Participating Cards |
Voucher Code |
Offer |
Bank of Commerce Debit Cards |
BANKCOMDEBIT11 |
10% off, min. spend ₱2,500, capped at ₱2,000 |
Bank of Commerce Credit Cards |
BANKCOMCREDIT11 |
10% off, min. spend ₱5,000, capped at ₱2,000 |
RCBC Mastercard Credit Cards |
RCBC11MC |
₱500 off, min spend ₱3,000 |
RCBC Visa Credit Cards |
RCBC11VISA |
10% off, min spend ₱3,000, capped at ₱600 |
RCBC JCB Credit Cards |
RCBC11JCB |
₱400 off, min spend ₱3,000 |
BPI Credit Cards |
BPI11SHOPEE300 |
₱300 off, min spend ₱3,000 |
BPI11SHOPEE500 |
₱500 off, min spend ₱5,000 |
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Maybank Credit Cards |
MAYBANK300 |
₱300 off, min spend ₱3,000 |
MAYBANK500 |
₱500 off, min spend ₱5,000 |
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PNB Credit Cards |
PNBSHOPEE11 |
10% off, min spend ₱3,000, capped at ₱500 |
Metrobank Credit Cards |
MBSHOPEE11 |
₱500 off, min. spend ₱3,000 |
UnionBank Credit Cards |
UBSHOPEE11 |
10% off, min spend ₱3,000, capped at ₱500 |
Robinsons Bank Credit Cards |
RBSHOPEE11 |
10% off, min spend ₱3,500, capped at ₱450 |
EastWest Bank Credit Cards |
EWSHOPEE1111 |
₱300 off, min spend ₱2,000 |
China Bank Credit Cards |
CHINABANK11 |
₱300 off, min spend ₱2,500 |
AUB Credit Cards |
AUBSHOPEE11 |
₱300 off, min spend ₱3,000
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Visa Credit, Debit, Prepaid Cards |
VISA200OFF |
₱200 off, min spend ₱3,500 |
Go for gold this Christmas and experience holiday shopping like no other. Download the Shopee app from leading app stores and visit https://shopee.ph/m/win-gold for more details.
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