Watsons is “Looking Good and Feeling Great”

Watsons, Asia’s largest health and beauty retailer is set to deliver a totally fresh retail experience as it unveils a dynamic brand revamp and launches More Value, More Life campaign in the Philippines.

Asia’s No 1. pharmacy and drugstore brand*, with an international presence of over 3,200 outlets in 12 Asian and European markets, is rolling-out a refreshed brand “look and feel” and service promise. The brand refresh invites customers to explore and experience Watsons’ extensive quality product range, carefully selected to make them “Look Good. Feel Great.” every day. 

The revamp also includes a modified Watsons logo, store interiors, brand visuals and new store front. Store zoning is improved with more prominent displays and enhanced categorization of store areas for beauty, personal care, health and pharmacy.  The roll out in the next months also include new staff and manager uniforms together with enhanced pharmacy, health and beauty counseling for customers, delivering a new level of personalized shopping.

 “Watsons, as a brand, stands for contemporary living,” explained Robert Sun, Watsons General manager. “We conducted extensive research with our customers and, based on their feedback, we are evolving the Watsons brand to a more contemporary, attractive and engaging retail experience.

“Loyal customers said they loved Watsons because they enjoy browsing and discovering new products and new experiences. But it was very clear in our research that our existing customers expect us to exceed their expectations.

“We have therefore evolved the brand to express its positive attitude, in a fun and energetic way while respecting the heritage that is part of our DNA.  The brand refresh projects a new vision of health and beauty retailing, and reinforces Watsons’ leading position by redefining the rules of the health, wellness and beauty retail market.”

More Value, More Life!

In the Philippines, the campaign is supported by a “VALUE” marketing campaign that emphasizes Watsons’ commitment to deliver the BEST VALUE to its customers:

Great Savings from Exclusive Products – switching to Watsons label allows shoppers to get quality product at great prices

Exclusive Member Privileges – SM Advantage cardholders earn bonus points and exclusive free gifts from featured health & beauty products every month

More Choices  - get the widest selection of health and beauty products – personal care, skincare, hair care, cosmetics and a lot more conveniently under one store

Fun Freebies – have a fun and rewarding shopping experience with special gifts with purchase, fab make-overs, health check-up and more

*Campaign Asia-Pacific’s “Asia's Top 1,000 Brands” Survey 2012 of over 5,000 Asian respondents

The campaign is made even more exciting with additional brand ambassadors who have personally found great value at Watsons --

Shamcey Supsup is beauty and brains extraordinaire. Who else can claim to be an Architectural board topnotcher, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Architecture from UP and a Ms. Universe 2011 3rd runner-up? Shamcey shares, “I always believe in aspiring for excellence and sometimes we have to challenge ourselves to go beyond our comfort zone. I never had a beauty pageant experience before but when I decided to join Bb. Pilipinas, I gave it my all. I started with the basics -- I took care of my skin and hair to build my confidence”. She further added “These days, it’s easier to look good and feel great with Watsons. The new store is so inviting that I end up choosing products not just for myself but for my loved ones too”.

Venus Raj, another beauty queen-achiever, was part of the first wave of Watsons Value campaign that highlighted health offers for her and her mom. Now, Venus is joined by her real life best friend Marie Ann Umali who herself is a beauty queen (Bb. Pilipinas-World 2009). “I met Venus during training and since then we have bonded by sharing beauty tips even after the pageant season. It’s more fun and colorful sharing beauty stuff with your girl best friend” says Ann. Venus giddily adds, “When we go to Watsons, we head straight to the make-up area and test our favorite brands. You can’t go wrong since there are beauty consultants always ready to give advice or suggest alternatives…we always feel extra beautiful after shopping!”

Finally, Fatima Rabago is an in-demand model and a regular fixture in the fashion and advertising world. She has graced countless campaigns and runways shows but if you ask her, her favorite role is being a mom to her lovely 2 year old daughter, Daniela. Proud mommy shares “Daniela is a fun kid, as early as now she is showing strong signs of being a model and posing for the camera. She likes putting on lotion, smelling fresh and even playing with make-up! We enjoy shopping in Watsons especially for our personal care products, we just love to keep things fresh and fun!”

With Watsons making you look good all the time, feeling great comes naturally! For more information, simply log-on to www.watsons.com or visit www.facebook.com/WatsonsPH.  

Nestle Temptation : Flavors of the World

Summer, summer, summer, there’s a glimpse of summer everywhere. But summer doesn’t mean that you always have to think what’s hot. Summer means to cool down as well. Well, think no more for an excuse to cool down.

This summer, Nestle Ice Cream brings to us their latest ice cream surprise. Celebrating the best desserts in the world in Nestle Temptations Flavors of the World- a range of premium smooth and velvety ice cream that will leave us wanting for more

Presenting Nestle Temptations Flavor of the World and loving every scoop of it.

OUT FOR A NIGHT TIME RUN: ENERGIZER NIGHT RACE FOR SAFE AND ECO-FRIENDLY LIGHTS

Variety is the spice of life, and the same is true for runners, who also like to mix things up in regard to their routine and their training. This need for variation extends all the way to the events and competitions in which runners participate.

To satisfy different quirks and fancies, event organizers have explored a multitude of ways to keep the running community on their toes. This includes running competitions with added obstacles, on off-road tracks and, most recently, holding races at night.

Competitive racing in the dead of night certainly adds a different dimension to the running experience. Being enveloped by darkness requires runners to be more sensitive to the slightest conditions on the road, demanding complete focus and undivided attention. Preparations in the run-up to competition also vary. Training regimen, as well as prep time, tend to differ, too, which only adds to the challenge.

Local runners have already had the pleasure of trying out night races through different competitions already hosted here in the Philippines. This night race craze, however, started in 2011 with one event, the Energizer Night Race.

“MOM AND ME” AT THE HYATT HOTEL AND CASINO MANILA

 On 12 May 2013, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila honours every Mom on Mother’s Day with gastronomic delights and a day of fun. Make a fashion statement by co-ordinating your outfit with your Mom for a chance to win luxurious Pevonia beauty products.

At Market Café, enjoy lunch or dinner buffet for only PHP 2,100 net per person inclusive of free-flowing soft drinks. Roll up your sleeves for unlimited servings of the sweet and spicy Singaporean Chili Crab, Roast Duck with Meat Dripping, Salmon in Buttery Brioche Crust, and the earthy goodness of Truffle Mashed Potatoes, to name a few. The freshly baked pastries, cakes and homemade ice cream from the dessert station are guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. While everyone toasts free flowing drinks in the midst of feasting, let the kids surprise Mom with lovingly designed cupcakes just to say how much she is loved.

At Li Li, Chef de Cuisine Andy Chan creates a nine-course set menu for only PHP 2, 500 net per person, featuring authentic Cantonese cuisine with an enhanced selections such as Crispy Skin Suckling Pig with Jelly Fish, Silky Japanese Conpoy Soup with Seafood and Abalone Shell, Wok-Fried Angus Beef Tenderloin with Scallops in XO Chili Sauce and Golden Crisp Deep-Fried Prawn with Shrimp Mousse and Crab Roe.

 The popular Sunday Yum Cha is ideal to those who enjoy an endless array of delicious dim sums for brunch.  For only PHP 1,950 net per person inclusive of free-flowing iced tea and soft drinks feast on wonderfully prepared dim sums like steamed shrimp dumpling or “Har Gaw”, Steamed Pork Dumplings “Shanghai” Style and Deep-Fried Bicho-Bicho Stuffed with Minced Meat and Wasabi Sauce. Selections include Glutinous Dumpling with Assorted Meat, Baked Imperial Peking Duck, Suckling Pig Sushi, and more.  A dessert buffet of Western desserts such as Chocolate Fudge Cake, Rose Lamingtons and Banana Flambé conclude the meal on a sweet note.

The Fireplace opens its door for lunch with a carefully crafted “sharing “menu for only PHP 2, 500 net per person, inclusive of free-flowing iced tea.  Featuring favourite grilled dishes that are big in flavour, the menu includes Oysters, Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Tangy Cheese Straws, Pan-Fried Salmon Fillet, Mushroom Risotto, Grilled Chicken Fillet Burger, Tomato Penne Pasta with Scallops among others.  Reserve early as seating is limited.

Make Mom the happiest on her special day, and let her sit back and indulge while you plan the most pleasurable celebration.

To make a booking, please call Room Reservations on +63 2 245 1234 ext. 7512/7513 or    e-mail reservations.mn@hyatt.com.  Alternatively visit www.manila.casino.hyatt.com. 

Have a Fruitful Mothers’ Day Celebration

Honoring moms has never been this sweet, yet healthy

For most of us, our Mom is the single most important person in our life because of the countless things she does for us – her untiring support in every endeavor, her caring guidance in every step that we took and, her unconditional love. She is the only woman in our life who deserves nothing but the best.

To say that mothers deserve the best gift on a day dedicated just for them is an understatement.   So, as we honor the only woman in our lives this Mother’s Day, we shouldn’t let cliché presents get in the way of expressing how much we appreciate and love our Moms.

Why not surprise Mom on Mother’s Day with the gift of good health in a delectable and appetizing package?

Fruits in Bloom takes gift-giving a notch higher by offering a heartier and healthier way to make celebrations more meaningful. Combining the artistry of flower arrangement with scrumptious gourmet fruit preparations, Fruits in Bloom provides presents that will both be pleasing to the eyes and appetites.

Musical high, skating tricks and summer fun at Circuit Fest 2013 Music and Skate

Summer gets even more intense as Circuit Fest 2013 Music and Skate, a highly-anticipated all-day event that features music, skateboard tricks and fun games fast approaches.

Slated on May 25 at the Circuit Makati, Ayala Land’s entertainment district that is part of the exciting “Make It Happen, Make It Makati” campaign, Circuit Fest promises to be a totally unique experience, a fusion of aural and visual delights that is sure to appeal to a diverse audience composed of skating enthusiasts, music aficionados and all sorts of thrill-seekers and fun-loving spectators.

Live and have fun under the sun with no worries with Nisce’s Superblock SPF 80

Summertime is the time to go to the beach, but then you don’t need the beach to have the reason to put on some sunscreen. Summer time also means that we are more expose to sun  rays in more ways than one .

More than any season, summer is the peak of skin problems especially today that heat seems to scorch more each time you go out. Noticeable high temperature threatens each stroller to spend time outdoors. And not just that for it’s also an opportunity to show off well worked out body or a sexy one, so to speak.

Common problems these days are sunburn and how to confidently carry yourself in a swimwear showing a little skin when plunging to the beach.

Just recently , Nisce Skin ‘n Face’s brand ambassadors Luke Landrigan and Luke Jickain both give a gist to enjoy lively sun to the fullest.

If you’re someone who loves to go out a lot, Nisce’s sun screen is committed to deliver high quality protection and provides nourish to skin.

“Nisce’s Superblock SPF 80 is my sports buddy whenever I go surfing and do other under-the-sun activities”, surf champion and Nisce Superblock ambassador, Luke Landrigan shares.

There is an AMAIA for Everyone Everywhere

High- rise living becomes an even more ideal option with Amaia , the residential brand of Ayala Land, Inc. That caters to the broad affordable market segment. Its developments are anchored on five (5) pillars-location, features and amenities, quality, buying experience and living experience.

Stepped on Ayala Land, Inc.’s brand integrity, buyers can be assured that when they purchase an Amaia unit, they can expect a perfect balance between affordability and quality.

In a manner of speaking, there is an Amaia property for everyone.

You can choose from the different Amaia located in the Metro.

Amaia Skies in Sta. Mesa and Avenida are the twin Manila projects launched in the 2nd quarter of 2012. Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa is comprised of two (2) towers. The first building, the 30-storey South Tower has 902 units. Located at Valenzuela St. Corner V. Mapa Blvd, in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa South Tower puts residents at ease as far as accessibility is concerned. Public transport is readily available and the V. Mapa LRT 2 Station is also within the vicinity. Furthermore, Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa South Tower is convenientlly located near malls, and hospitals and school such as PUP, CCP and UERM.

Sumosam Olympia Offers Eat all you can at P 499.00 and whole lot more

Big Is Beautiful, this word  was express by  Sumo Sam the way they know how. Sumosam Olympia officially opened  it’s door to the public last April 12, 2013. Sumosam Olympia is the 25th store of the SumoSam Group, located Olympia building on Makati Avenue. Following the tenet of ‘Big Is Beautiful’,  this is the biggest location to date with about 300 sqm of  dining space. The set up is also a bit of a departure from the fast casual dining  restaurant that Sumo Sam usually has. Some of the chairs have been replaced with comfortable sofas with throw pillows, making it not only an ideal place for dining but also for lounging and spending more time with friends and family over food, wine, cocktails, coffee and desserts. 

Our Kitchen By Manila Catering Services: My Mother's Day Treat

Having a leisurely lunch on a Sunday is a best way to unwind after a long work week. But Mother’s day takes lunch to a whole other level. It calls for an extra special feast. Only one thing came on mind, Our Kitchen by Manila Catering!

I discovered Our Kitchen through a friend who recently got Manila Catering Services as their food provider for their wedding last January of 2013. Our Kitchen is a one-stop shop that offers a wide array of delectable dishes, mouth-watering cakes, breads and pastries, and not to mention their Ready-to-Heat Meals that are convenient enough to take only minutes to heat, serve and eat. All these are made available through their Food-to-Go delivery service.

What I like most at Our Kitchen is that they do not use artificial flavoring and preservatives on their dishes.

Growing up with a Spanish cultured family, I became familiar with the taste of Spanish Cuisines.

I love Paella, and I have become quite the connoisseur for I have tasted a lot and cook it as well for my family. My standard is quite high when it comes to traditional Spanish food. I have tried Our Kitchen’s Paella Marinara and I fell in love with it! Every mouthful of the perfectly cooked rice was an experienceof the rich, buttery, sweetness, saltiness& freshness of the seafood. There was a balance of flavor and texture that is delightful to the palate. A very familiar, distinct Spanish taste that I have found only at Our Kitchen’s Paella Marinara.For only P995a group of 5 personscan relish this authentic savory dish! (Also available order for 10pax and 20pax)

The Absolute Mom Awards Launches the Flood of Love Campaign

Absolute Distilled Water recognizes once again four absolutely exceptional moms on its second Absolute Mom Awards. Chosen based on their achievements as mothers, women, advocates, and individuals, the outstanding women were joined by Honorary Mom Awardee and Absolute Brand Ambassador, Judy Ann Santos, in recognition of their unwavering support for their families and their extended communities. Absolute donated P20,000 to each of the awardees’ chosen charities.

 

Absolute Brand Ambassador and Honorary Absolute Mom Judy Ann Santos holds up her award.

LINE unveils new TVC starring Super Junior’s Siwon

Do you know Super Junior's Siwon ? Are you one of the thousand admirer who can't get enough of Siwon?Do you want to be part of his newest endorsers.?

Are you ready for more of Super Junior’s Siwon?

Filipino K-POP fans will be delighted to see Siwon’s familiar face gracing their TV screens starting this May as LINE, the world’s hottest mobile messenger, is unveiling its new TV commercial starring Siwon of Super Junior.

Siwon is the lead singer of the wildly popular Korean boy band that had already held concerts in the Philippines twice in the past three years, with the first one being in April 2010 and the second last February 2011.

Salaminkera: Tales from the Looking Glass

Have you ever wondered what its feel like to talk to your self in front of a mirror? Would it be wonderful if that mirror talk back at you? What would you ask your mirror if you were given the chance?

When was the last time you looked at the mirror and talked to it with all honesty? This predicament is a tale as old as time for women everywhere; echoed by the immortal line, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?”

What makes a mirror special is its appeal to your vanity. It does not just reflect your physical state but also your inner emotions; even your mental state. So simply looking at the mirror could give you an overview of how your total well-being could be – inside and out!

DPP 7th Anniversary Block Party

Digital Photographer Philippines (DPP) invites you this Saturday May 4, 2013 for a whole day event from 9AM to 9:30PM of lectures, live shoots, exhibitors and raffle at 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, BGC Taguig City. See you there !! :