Everyday is Playday kicks off Summer at SM

Everyday is Playday is having a Huge comeback at SM City North Edsa, along with 17 other malls, celebrate all play, all fun, all day for kids and the whole family. Making all SM Supermalls a venue for everything play. 

During the next months, more than twenty global brands will be launching their latest toy collections in SM City North Edsa. Likewise, more than 60 characters and brands such as SpongeBob, Shimmer and Shine, Beyblade, Hasbro Gaming and Shopkins, will tour all the 18 malls in a series of exciting shows and meet and greet sessions. 

This year's campaign is set to be much bigger and stronger with our growing partnership with Sony PlayStation, that will bring fun and exciting technology in our days of play, Fujifilm Instax, which will capture the best and fun memories from kids to kids at heart, and Paymaya and Globe G-cash that will offers 30% rebate on our local customers who wants to avail their favorite toys through mobile payment.

Kicking off the campaign is the launch of the new Shimmer and Shine toy collection at the Block Atrium at SM City North Edsa on May 5-6. This top rating Nickelodeon  show is about a twin genies-in-training who grants wishes to their human friend Leah. It highlights the importance of teamwork, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. This is a show that our little girls will surely wouldn't want to miss.

90's kids will enjoy the huge comeback of Beyblade, on August 31 - September 2 at the Annex Activity area at SM City North Edsa. It is known in Japan as Explosive Shoot Beyblade, a Japanese manga series. After the success of Beyblade Championship Tournament in SM City North Edsa the Annex early this year, wherein the winner will be sent to Japan this April to compete in the Asian Championship. This upcoming second leg's winner will be sent to compete in the World Beyblade Competition in Paris, France.

The whole family will definitely love the Hasbro Gaming which will have activations at SM City Fairview, SM City Novaliches, SM City San Jose Del Monte, SM City East Ortigas, SM City Bicutan and SM City BF Paranaque from April to October of this year. Hasbro engages families and friends through toys and games. In this upcoming leg, they are set to create their very first life-sized versions of gaming toys including Monopoly, Jenga, Pie Face, Connect and Twister. 

Kids who love combining entertainment and education will surely get excited for Nutty Scientists which will have roadshow all around SM Metro Manila malls. They create fun, spectacular, interactive activities and uses educational techniques in the form of shows or workshops for kids. Children will be active participants on the hands-on activities they offer that will be led by professionals.

Also this year, with the help of SM Cares, Everyday is Playday will be bringing DSWD partner charities and organizations including SOS Children's Villages Philippines to our series of shows and events. Watch out for more exciting toy launches and events this year. 

SM Southmall presents first Southpaws Easter Scavenger Hunt

SM Southmall celebrates Easter with its shoppers and their beloved pets! Man and man’s best friend come together at the Southpaws Easter Scavenger Hunt on April 1, Sunday, at the Foodstreet. In partnership with Mystery Manila, the first pet-themed Easter hunt features an exciting mystery to be solved, as folks and their furry friends gather clues from all around the mall.

The main hunt is open to all kids, with or without pets. To join, simply present single or accumulated receipts worth P2,000 from any store in SM Southmall. This entitles one kid, one guardian, and one pet to an afternoon filled with exciting games, fun trivia, cool prizes, pet-trrific activities, and a chance to solve the mystery of the animal kingdom.

For dog owners and dog lovers alike, the venue is transformed to a doggy play paradise, with a pet playground, pet buffet pantry, and talks on proper pet care and pet adoption by PAWS.

Truly, SM Southmall caters to the enjoyment of both man and man’s best friend. No matter the season, the occasion, or the time of the year, SM Southmall welcomes the community, together with their furry friends, with open arms.

SM Skating MOA to host Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia, April 3-8

The Philippines will host the 2018 Challenge Cup of Asia from April 3-8, 2018 at the SM Skating Mall of Asia in Pasay City. This is the first time that the country will sponsor the annual international ice hockey tournament that is sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF).

The Philippine Ice Hockey Team hopes to make the country proud as it competes against Thailand, Kuwait, Mongolia, and Singapore in the 2018 IHHF Challenge Cup of Asia at the SM Skating Mall of Asia. All Philippine team games are scheduled for 7PM.

The 2018 Challenge Cup also marks the first time that the Philippines will compete in the men’s top division of the annual tournament among some of the best ice hockey teams in the region.

Riding on the momentum of its gold medal victory in the first-ever ice hockey event of the 2017 Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Ice Hockey Team, backed by the SM Group, hopes to make a podium finish in the 5-nation Challenge Cup of Asia as it plays against Thailand on April 3, Kuwait on April 5, Mongolia on April 6, and Singapore on April 8. All games of the Philippine team are scheduled at 7PM.

Other Challenge Cup of Asia games will feature Singapore vs Mongolia on April 3 (3:30PM), Mongolia vs Kuwait on April 4 (7PM), Thailand vs Singapore on April 5 (3:3PM), Mongolia vs Thailand on April 7 (3:30PM), Kuwait vs Singapore on April 7 (7PM), and Kuwait vs Thailand on Aril 8 (3:30PM).

During the Challenge Cup, the Olympic-size ice skating rink at the SM Skating Mall of Asia will be the battleground of the competing ice hockey teams. It is equipped with complete facilities such as a digital scoreboard, players’ boxes, scorekeeper and penalty boxes, locker rooms, and a 200-seater stands located around the rink.

How technology and LG help women do more—and be more

Traditional thinking holds that women are not as comfortable with technology as men, but that's not the case. Women have always been the early adopters of technology. Throughout history, they’ve brought the latest gadgets into use, learned new means of communication, and maximized more efficient cooking and housekeeping methods in order to adjust to the dynamic changes in society and their transitional role in it.

From lightbulbs and typewriters in the 1800s, to the washing machine and refrigerator in the early 1900s, to the telephone in the 1950s, inventions and innovations that had to do with everyday living were always the woman’s domain. The advent of modern appliances had a profound impact on the 20th-century woman, changing the way she cooked, cleaned and cared for her family, and, eventually, how she lived her life beyond her home. Plug-in conveniences brought about a household revolution, one that would eventually change women’s lives, and enable them to enter the workforce and contribute to the economy.

In the 21st century, technology continues to be a woman’s staunch ally. They use it to balance work, family and outside interests, and to better themselves and the lives of the people around them. Because of mobile gadgetry and interactive digital technology, women can now pay bills while en route to a meeting, plan parties in between closing deals, and order groceries on the way home from work—all through their hand-held devices. Technology has not only empowered women to manage their own companies with the use virtual offices and virtual assistants, but it has also enabled them to take charge of their homes and give their families the best care possible. Technology has allowed women to become supermoms and the best partners—the ultimate versions of themselves in a society that now acknowledges how truly important a woman’s role is, whether she’s actively engaged in the workforce or the custodian of her own household.

More importantly, technology has allowed women to empower other women. There has never been a better time to recognize the impact information technology and digital connectivity has had in the lives of women across the globe. Women use their mobile phones and tablets to connect, bond and interact with other women on the other side of the world. The internet and social media has opened their eyes to the realities of many other women, and they use these channels to voice out their opinions and dissent, to take the lid off gender issues, and to create opportunities for other voices to be heard. Technology, more so now, has allowed women to share their stories, to collaborate and to inspire.

For 60 years, electronics giant LG has accompanied women on their journey to self-discovery by providing optimum solutions and new experiences that help their female consumers lead better lives. LG creates efficient, functional, not to mention, beautiful home appliances that free up time for women, allowing them to focus on other concerns. The brand also provides an array of sophisticated, gorgeously designed mobile phones, tablets and smart watches that allow women to stay connected virtually anywhere, and to share information at blazing-fast speeds with just a touch of the screen. 

Transformative experiences are at the core of the LG philosophy. By combining the most forward-thinking technologies with ingenuity and resourcefulness, LG enables women to discover new ways to enrich their life and of the lives of their loved ones.

For more details on how LG products can help improve your life, visit lg.com/ph, like @LGElectronicsPH/@LGTVPhilippines/@LGMobilePhilippines on Facebook, and follow @LGPhilippines on Instagram.

Celebrate Egg Hunting and Party at Funrach

Get ready to hippity, hop, hop for an Egg-citing Easter weekend at Fun Ranch on April 1!

The fun begins with an Easter-themed kiddie party loaded with activities the whole family will enjoy like games, Kiddie Salon/Face Painting and a Magic Show. Save the best for last, because egg hunting happens at the end of the party. And check this out! Participants are guaranteed to get an egg (or prize) during the hunt.

     

Bebe IC enjoyed her last year Egg-citing easter weekend

A limited number of tickets will be on sale at the Fun Ranch ticket booth on a first-come, first-served basis beginning March 13, 2018 until supplies last. Below are the ticket prices and its inclusion.

Child: Php550 inclusive of a Ride-All-You-Can (Ortigas) or Unlimited Play (Alabang/Pampanga) wristband, snacks, loot bag, and access to all side activities (e.g. egg hunt, games, and product sampling)

Adult: Php275 inclusive of snacks and access to all side activities

This year's Egg-citing Easter Weekend is co-presented by Pepsi and Poten-Cee Vitamin C Gummies, and will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Ortigas and Alabang branches; 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Pampanga branch.

Fun Ranch’s Egg-Citing Easter Weekend is sponsored by Microtel by Wyndham Acropolis, Columbia’s, Potchi Strawberry Cream Gummi, Frutos Soft Chewy Candy, Skechers Kids, Puffy and Sparky Bags, Lazer Maxx Tag Arena, Cloud 9 Chocolate Milk Drink, Jack n' Jill Cream-O, Jack n' Jill Knots, Jackn' Jill Pretzels, Uni-Love Baby Wipes, PLDT Home Fibr, Iced Gem Biscuits, Choco Iced Gem Biscuits, Snackeroo Heartsies, Snackeroo Bits n' Chips, Lucky Me Special Curly Spaghetti, Jelly Vit Jelly Drink and Mr. Hat Gulaman.

For more details, call your preferred branch at 7063019/7063031 (Ortigas), 8369387 (Alabang) and 09178610294 (Pampanga).

Vivo to bring the house down this March 22!

Get ready as top global phone manufacturer Vivo is set to send the mobile phone industry in frenzy with the release of yet another stunner in their smartphone series. Set to be unveiled March, Vivo’s latest offering promises consumers bigger and better offerings in their mobile phone experience.

                                 

          “Vivo will offer another innovative flagship phone this March”

Following the success of the V7 plus and the V7 release, word is out that consumers can expect that the new offering will retain all of the V7 phones’ impressive, thumbprint features albeit enhanced and updated with specs that are centered on delivering flawless selfie shots made even by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence beautifying tools. Because it is still dedicated in delivering perfect photos, it should also be expected that the camera will rock a souped up HDR mode.

Moreover, a buzz on this newest Vivo flagship includes a bigger display complemented by a full HD resolution. As the V7’s successor, the Game Mode feature is expected to still be onboard in the list of specifications along with the futuristic Face ID and fingerprint unlock component.

The mobile phone industry awaits with bated breath as Vivo’s freshest charmer is out in the market. Although the specs are merely founded on speculations, one thing that is certain is Vivo will never disappoint.

Kickstart summer with as much as 30% cashback at Robinsons via PayMaya QR

Shopping for all your fashion, food, and retail needs this summer just got a lot more exciting as Robinsons and PayMaya brings as much as 30% cashback for your purchases at participating brands of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. when you pay via Paymaya QR.

Leading the launch were (from left) Vic Tria, FVP and Head of PLDT Alpha; Orlando B. Vea, CEO and President, Voyager Innovations and PayMaya Philippines; Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. President and COO; Alex Caeg, Smart and PLDT Consumer Development Head; Jody Gadia, Robinsons Supermarket Corp. General Manager; and Johnson Go, Robinsons Department Store General Manager.

From March 15 to June 15, 2018, shoppers will get enjoy 30% cashback (maximum of P500 per store per day) when they pay via PayMaya QR in Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Appliances, Robinsons Builders, True Value, True Home, Handyman, Toys R Us, Daiso, and brands under Robinsons Store Specialists Inc. such as Topman, Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Burton Menswear, Miss Selfridge, Warehouse, and G2000.

Additionally, they can also get as much as 20% cashback (maximum of P300 per store per day) for their purchases via PayMaya QR in Robinsons Supermarket, Ministop, Southstar Drug, and The Generics Pharmacy.

Paying for all your summer finds–from clothes, to toys, and even food and drinks to take on road trips–is made easier with PayMaya QR. All you have to do is download the app on your phone, register using your mobile number, add money through Robinsons Business Center or one of PayMaya’s more than 15,000 touchpoints nationwide, scan the QR code at the counter, enter the amount you need to pay and click ‘Buy’!

To add money to your PayMaya account, simply proceed to the Robinsons Business Center inside Robinsons Department Stores. Additionally, you may add funds to your account via the more than 15,000 touchpoints available nationwide, which include 7-Eleven branches, Touchpay Kiosks, UnionBank ATMs, 2Go, ExpressPay, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop branches, Smart Padala centers, RCBC Online and Metrobank Online.

To know more about PayMaya and its partnership with Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.,, visit pymy.co/robinsons or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.