Here’s how to support people with disabilities and local businesses – Manila Newsletter

This online shopping platform offers opportunities, especially this sale 8.8

More than ever, in this confinement that we are currently going through, we must help maintain the stability of our economy by supporting businesses, in particular those belonging to small and micro-businesses, and people with disabilities (PH).

By people with disabilities
One of those Lazada sections that you should check out is their Precious Works of Differently Abled Enterprise (PWDe) where they showcase the talents of people with disabilities through their online store. From food products such as French macarons, no-bake cheesecakes, Korean samgyupsal sets, buko pandan and macaroni; handcrafted items and gifts such as paintings, personalized flower arrangements and baskets, table runners, Saori weaves, drawstring pouches and T-shirts; and even services like encoding, cleaning, sign language lessons, graphic design and photography.

“I am thrilled with the opportunity to empower people with disabilities through this meaningful project,” says Arlene Tan-Bantoto, founding member of PWDe and mother of an artistic daughter with autism at the event held to empower entrepreneurs disabled.

With Archie David, Founder of Independent Living and Learning Center which is a school for children with special needs; Princess Schuck, a marketing professional who was passionate about supporting people with disabilities; and Elyse Go, co-founder of Hand and Heart, a social enterprise that facilitates jobs and livelihoods for people with disabilities, the four are leading this online shopping effort to create sustainable growth and livelihoods for people with disabilities. People with Disabilities.

By MSMEs
For Lazada’s next project, it is in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (DTI) where they support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME). From August 8 to 12, this online shopping platform has something special for its 8.8 sale. Showcasing Filipino crafts and cuisine, Lazada Go Lokal! concept store offers up to 88% off their products, with an additional 10% off local brands. Even better news: free delivery slips with no minimum spend across the country.

“The pandemic has ushered in an era where e-commerce has become the backbone of resilience and growth for businesses large and small. For us at Lazada, our main mission has always been to help Filipino businesses grow online. As a result, a big part of what we do has always been working closely with our industry partners to ensure that we continue to provide opportunities for our MSMEs to digitize their business and thrive online, ” explains Carlos Barrera, COO of Lazada Philippines. .

“Our MSMEs are the lifeblood of the country and through our strong partnership with Lazada Philippines, we are grateful and delighted that more local entrepreneurs are able to be discovered, to gain access to a larger market. and to benefit from better economic opportunities ”shares the director of the DTI’s internal trade promotion office, Marievic Bonoan.

To help you get started, here are a few things to check out. Senyor Sili for your everyday hot sauce, Klush Organics for well-earned personal care and Alice Blue for keeping the house cool. Expect up to 40 percent off and special offers from this Go Lokal! section.