Celebrating 100 Million Watsons Members Worldwide

Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group has reached a phenomenal milestone of 100 million loyalty members worldwide. This is a strong global community of 100 million beauty and wellness enthusiasts, and Watsons is dedicated to introduce a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. By staying connected to the members, Watsons strives to inspire them to do good, feel great together as a powerful movement.

Having grown rapidly since its launch in 2008, it is now available in 14 markets and is no. 1 in brand loyalty program across Asia. To further cement its position, Watsons launched the Elite VIP Members program with more perks and rewards for its most loyal customers in 2018. By 2019, Watsons One Pass© was launched to allow members enjoy shopping benefits at Watsons stores globally. 

Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia and Europe), says, Today, Watsons reached a major milestone of connecting 100 million beauty and wellness lovers in Asia. Were now growing at roughly one million new members every quarter. This isnt just a big milestone for us; its also an important one for all our members who form a community that inspires each other to look and feel good inside and outside. 

She adds that, the COVID-19 pandemic has created stronger bonds between us and our members and we have been able to stay in touch and share relevant contents during this challenging time. We want to thank every one of you, our 100 million members, for making this milestone happen. Our mission as a community is to Look Good and Do Good for ourselves, the people we love and society.

Support the brand that cares about you and continues to inspire everyone to look good and feel great. Never miss out on superb perks and discounts with your Watsons Card and Watsons Elite. Head on to your nearest Watsons branch, shop online at www.watsons.com.ph or try Watsons Call & Delivery to get your orders within 24 hours.

Brother Philippines introduces Brobot, a cute and helpful customer service chatbot

With its mission of always making sure they’re at their customers’ side, Brother Philippines constantly develops new programs and methods to ensure top-quality customer service in all channels.

 

It’s in light of this goal that Brother launches Brobot, a new customer service chatbot. It seeks to help customers inquiring about the brand’s products and services. The cute and helpful bot, accessible on the Brother Philippines website, has been steadily learning through constant interactions with customers—and continues to learn the more people interact with him every day. While he can already answer most queries, soon enough he’ll be able to respond to even more questions!

 

“We always want to ensure that our customers will always get the help they need when it comes to Brother’s products and services,” said Brother Philippines President Glenn Hocson. “Having Brobot, who can answer questions all the time, anytime, is the best way we can attend to anyone looking for more information. We suggest customers interested in Brother to give him a try on our website!”

 

To talk to Brobot, simply go to the Brother Philippines website at www.brother.com.ph where you’ll find him floating on the lower right-hand corner of the homepage. Just click on him to start a conversation and inquire about products and services. Try it and test his skills today!

 

For more updates and info on Brother products, services, and promotions, customers may visit our Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside/. They can also call the Brother Helpdesk Hotline at (02) 8 581-9898, or through the toll-free line at 1-10-BROTHER or send an email to helpdesk@brother.com.ph.

 

DTI SHOWCASES RIZAL MSMEs AT ITS PAMASKONG HANDOG NG TINDAHANG RIZALENYO TRADE FAIR AT SM CITY MASINAG

The Department of Trade and Industry Rizal Provincial Office in collaboration with Rizal’s strong industry associations Samahan ng mga Rizaleno sa sector ng Agrikultura at Pagkain (SARAP) and Rizal Exporters and Manufacturers Association Inc. (REMAI) showcase various best products of the Rizal Province with more than thirty participating micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the opening ceremony of Pamaskong Handog ng Tindahang Rizalenyo at the SM City Masinag, Antipolo City.

This initiative is part of DTI Rizal’s effort to support MSMEs during the pandemic, the government agencies rolled out several measures to help these MSMEs to pivot their operations.  Hence, the DTI Rizal Provincial Office on its effort to fuel up the bouncing back of the MSMEs amidst the pandemic effect of the COVID-19 and the calamities that hit the country continuously provides assistance in marketing and product development.  The implementation of the One Town One Product Next Generation (OTOP NG) and Bamboo Product Development Project under the Industry Cluster Enhancement (ICE) Program had developed new products and prototypes with potential market opportunities. With these several flagship programs of DTI enables our MSMEs and communities to support and promote products that are rooted in its local culture, community resource, creativity, connection and competitive advantage. 

DTI Rizal Provincial Director Mercedes Parreno reiterates DTI’s support to fully develop a marketing platform for Rizal MSMEs to explore the potentials of new and bigger markets to further their growth. According to her, this marketing activity will provide Rizal MSMEs viable option to improve their business and encourage them to reach out new markets with the support of the SM City Masinag and the two Rizal’s strong industry association. She also added that this marketing event will showcase new products and fresh labels and packaging under the One Town One Product and Industry Cluster Enhancement (ICE) Program. 

The companies whose new products will be launched under the OTOP Program include: Daen Enterprises, Dig Deep Ice Cream House, EF Pirote Food Products Manufacturing, JM Cruz Fruit Juice Manufacturing, J15 Mother Nurture and Wellness Enterprise, Lmjean Skin Care Products Manufacturing, Maflor Home of Healthy Foods, RM Green and Gold Harvest Farm Product Co. Sawasee Tanay Thai Restaurant, Stagira Farms, Swirls N Sprinkles Bakeshop, MD Cerezo Rubber Arts and Crafts, RDBA Industry, Mariya’s Cut and Sew, Sassy’s Creation Enterprise, JETERRA Fine Foods, MNCO Enterprises, KVS Bags and Apparels, Malingkat Enterprise. 

Under the Bamboo Product Development, products of Louniel Handicrafts, San Damiano Bamboo Producers Cooperative and Cardona MPC will be also launched. 

This event, strongly supported by Rizal Provincial Government, feature a wide array of quality products such as holiday and houseware décor, wearables, furniture, natural and organic products, fresh and processed food products from 13 Municipalities and 1 City of Rizal Province.   

The DTI Rizal’s Pamaskong Handog ng Tindahang Rizaleño is at SM City Masinag until December 13, 2020. 

Celebrate the season of giving with Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1

Double the happiness with a feel-good holiday treat for two through the McDonald’s Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 program! With every Happy Meal purchased from November 27 to December 17, McDonald’s matches this with a gift to another child from partner beneficiaries in areas affected by the recent typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. 

Every Happy Meal purchase that goes for as low as Php90 can make not just one, but two children happier as McDonald’s matches each purchase by gifting a toy or a book to kids from partner beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries of the Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 program includes children from areas affected by typhoons Rolly and Ulysses such as those in Albay, Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Pampanga, and Sorsogon, as well as all Bahay Bulilit communities and other select LGUs.

A small amount can go a long way in making someone’s holiday a little bit brighter. For more details about McDonald’s Happy Meal Buy 1 Share 1 Program, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/McDo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/McDo_PH), and Instagram (instagram.com/mcdo_ph).

CREATIVE CHRISTMAS TREE CENTERPIECES BRING JOY TO SM SHOPPERS

It is said that Filipinos began decorating their homes with Christmas trees in the early 1900s, as influenced by our American colonizers.  Earlier, however, Dr. Jose Rizal, our National Hero, introduced and brought the idea about the Christmas tree in his letter to his eldest sister when he was in Berlin in November 1886. He simply described how Christmas is celebrated in Germany and Spain, and how a forest pine tree decorated with glitter, lights, candies and fruit is placed inside the house where everyone celebrates Christmas around it.

Since that time, the Christmas tree has found its place in many Filipino homes. Beyond the display and the ornaments, it has conveyed a message of love, unity, and joy in every member of the family.

SM Aura Premiere

The iconic Christmas tree has also found its way as a creative centerpiece in SM’s malls with artistic renditions in modern and traditional themes.  Some like the Christmas in Bloom at SM Aura Premier, and the Southacular Carnival Christmas at SM Southmall, highlight blooms and fair images, respectively, instead of ornaments.

SM City Clark's Parul Kapampangan

Others highlight the work of artisans in the regions – the lantern makers of Pampanga in SM City Clark’s Parul Kapampangan and indigenous fabrics from local communities – hablon, jusi, piña, abaca, and rattan – at SM City Iloilo.

More than just beautiful centerpieces, these have become symbols of hope, love, and joy during these most challenging times. These have become focal points where we can reconnect with our traditional celebrations, and join the Filipino community in hoping for safer, brighter, and merrier times.

SM City San Mateo extends help to Typhoon Ulysses victims in San Mateo and Rodriguez, Rizal

November 11-12 may have been the most difficult days of residents in the towns of San Mateo and Rodriguez in Rizal this 2020 as Typhoon Ulysses left a massive destruction in their communities amid an ongoing pandemic. Violent winds, torrential rain and raging flood inundated houses, businesses and even took helpless lives. Residents fled to safer grounds even while the typhoon is ravaging the area. 

True to its mission, the SM Operation Tulong Express is mobilized to bring aid to affected residents as quickly as possible.  Together with Rizal Vice Governor Jun Rey San Juan, the SM City San Mateo team headed by Regional Operations Manager Engr. Dennis Martel and Assistant Mall Manager Sean Arroyo distributed more than 3,000 SM Kalinga packs to displaced residents in both towns. 

The team turned over 2,000 SM Kalinga packs to the local government of San Mateo for efficient distribution to their constituents. Also, over 1,000 packs were distributed to evacuated families in Bgy. Rosario in Rodriguez, Rizal. In addition to this, Goldilocks through SM Foundation fills up evacuees with delicious hot meals in Bgy. Banaba in San Mateo. 

Operation Tulong Express is a program of SM Foundation together with SM Supermalls and SM Markets as an immediate response to extend assistance to communities during calamities.

Ring in the holidays with a Samsung TV

With Christmas right around the corner, delight your family with a Samsung Crystal UHD TV now offered at up to 40% off with some selected models bundled with a Samsung soundbar, for a truly immersive viewing experience. The Home for the Holidays sale runs from November 1 to December 31, 2020.

The Samsung Crystal UHD TV offers a stunning 4K UHD screen resolution, giving the family a more vivid and pristine picture quality. The TV also comes equipped with top-of-the-line features including Bixby Voice Assistant, Tap View, Multi-view, and Ambient Mode, giving the Samsung Crystal UHD TV one of the best TV deals this holiday season.

The Bixby Voice Assistant*, in particular, is a true game-changer that lets users easily navigate their TV. Let Bixby look for the movie or series that the family can watch on the most wonderful time of the year. Bixby makes Samsung Smart TVs even smarter as its artificial intelligence adapts to the viewers’ favorite viewing preferences and apps. 

Binge-watching your favorite movies this Christmas is more convenient with the Samsung Crystal UHD TV thanks to the Tap View and Multi-View features. Your family can browse through photos or videos taken during the holidays with the Tap View, which is available for Samsung Galaxy devices running on Android OS 8.1. A simple tap of your phone on the TV is all it takes to enlarge photos or videos.

With Multi-view, it’s now possible for the family to share the TV to watch their favorite movies and flash their mobile game on the TV and view them simultaneously. 

Apart from these modern features, the Samsung Crystal UHD TV comes in a sleek stylish design, that easily becomes part and parcel of one’s home décor theme through its Ambient Mode.

Don’t miss out on Samsung’s Home for the Holidays Sale – ongoing till December 31, 2020, and available in Samsung Authorized Dealer Stores nationwide. Additional premium freebies come with select TV purchase. For more information on the Samsung Home for the Holidays Sale, visit www.samsung.com/ph.