Watsons launches #GetActive campaign to inspire everyone to be healthy

Back in the day when I was 40lbs overweight. I had difficulty of breathing and walking. Each time I climbed the stairs, I would hear popping sounds from both knees. I got scared I consulted an Ortho. The doctor told me that I should exercise and gave me diet plan to lose weight. I was 140lbs back then. I got those unwanted pounds from eating pork, drinking sodas and indulging in too much dairy (read: ice cream).

I enrolled myself in a gym for 2 years. My trainer told that I should be fit in about a year. I got results for just 5 months of religiously exercising, eating healthy food and taking the right vitamins. I got my ideal weight of 108 for my height. I am 5'2 tall and managed to keep it for about a decade.

 Sam Ajdani

I cut my rice intake to 1/2 cup each meal, no sodas, no dairy, no pork and fatty food, no chichirya or chips. Those were trying times but I got used to it. With my regular exercise, it helps me manage my weight and reduce my risk of developing diseases.

Watsons PH launches Get Active campaign on May 23 at Square One BGC. The event was attended by media and hosted by Samantha Purvor. It was a fun event as Sexy Chef Barni Rennebeck  prepared healthy chocolate oats snack to the media.  Dr. Mitzi Reodica gave some lecture on what right Vitamins to take.  Sam Ajdani demonstrated some good exercise to be done at home.

Sexy Chef Barni Rennebeck

Dr. Mitzi Reodica

In a research  conducted by Watsons Insights on Shoppers Experience (WISE), a research division of the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group, 66 percent of Filipinos believe they have good knowledge on health, however surprisingly, 57 percent do not exercise regularly to stay healthy.

This shows majority of Filipinos are interested on health. But, there are so many things that get in their way from staying healthy. Either they get too busy or get too tired from a hectic work schedule, family duties, household chores and long hours of traffic.

That’s why Watsons, the leading health and beauty chain in the country, launches #GetActive campaign to inspire Filipinos to be healthy through small, everyday active changes in their routine to improve their health. To be healthy doesn’t necessarily mean doing major changes and adjustments in our lives like starting to train as a tri-athlete, spend 2 hours in the gym 3 to 5 times a week, own a fancy health equipment at home, spend thousands of pesos on healthy meals or cook difficult or time-consuming healthy recipes.

Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion

“Watsons #GetActive campaign is one of our continuous efforts and part of our commitment to improve the lives and health of Filipinos by inspiring them to take small steps to improve their health,” says Watsons Marketing Director Viki Encarnacion. “Small steps such as drinking more water, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, taking deep breaths in between work e-mails, walking from one building to another instead of riding a car or taxi if it’s just in the same area, walking your dog during weekends, and smiling more often can go a long way for our health. The list of small steps which we can do is endless, our days are full of opportunities to do these and Watsons can be their partner to improve their health” adds Encarnacion.

Watsons Group Marketing Manager Karen Fabres

Watsons also recognizes the importance of a holistic approach to health. Aside from healthy diet and exercise, taking vitamins is also important. Vitamins bridges the nutrient gap people don’t get in their regular diet and lifestyle, and can help prevent illnesses.

There are different types of vitamins available and formulated to fulfill different nutritional needs. Some of them are:
• Vitamin A for immunity, vision and healthy skin
• Vitamin B complex for energy production
• Vitamin C for immunity and protection against diseases
• Vitamin E for cell damage repair or prevention and for healthy skin.
At Watsons, there are different brands and products available to fulfill every individual’s nutritional needs depending on age, gender and preferred form – such as Enervon, Conzace, Ceelin, Revicon, Myra E, Centrum, Stresstabs, Berocca, Rogin E, Fern C and Watsons Generics.

To further encourage its shoppers, Watsons is offering up to 20 percent off on select vitamins for select period of time in stores. And for its loyal members, Watsons is offering customers a chance to win trips to Bali, Guam or Sydney, or win an iPhone 7 or iPad for a min P500 single-receipt purchase of select vitamins and health products. Promo runs until June 28, 2017 and is exclusive to SM Advantage, SM Prestige, PRiMO and BDO Rewards Card holders. Promo is in partnership with Hutchgo.com and Philippine Airlines. (DOH-FDA-CDRR Permit No. 127 s. 2017)

So what are you waiting for? Start doing the small changes in your routine – perhaps on your next meal or next day at work or school!

Start to #GetActive and be healthy with Watsons! Visit any Watsons store nationwide. Visit www.watsonshealth.com.ph or www.facebook.com/WatsonsPH.

Technolux Business Series gets more people interested to start ice cream business

Budding foodpreneurs and business owners turned out at the recently concluded Technolux Business Series featuring Taylor Soft Serve Machines and Comprital Italian Gelato and Soft Serve Mixes held last May 19, at the Mall of Kitchens (MOK)  to learn more about the essentials of starting an ice cream business.

The event was part of Technolux’s ongoing Business Series rolled out earlier this year and brings product demos, seminars and client trainings among other activities in key cities across the country.
Participants in the recent event were treated to a highly informative presentation by Aaron Patrick Cezar, Sales Manager of Culinary Best Source Inc., who discussed the ins and outs of the lucrative ice cream business including keys to profitability using the right kind of equipment and ice cream mixes.

The talk also focused on the many features of Taylor machines such as achieving the correct twirl of soft serve ice cream to maximize profitability. USA-brand Taylor is the top choice of many establishments because of its track record for reliability. A worry free and smooth operation, very important in every business.

The event also highlighted the convenience, consistency, versatility and profitability of using Comprital which guarantee quick return on investments with its range of high quality, easy-to-use gelato and soft serve ice cream mixes imported from Italy.

Aaron Patrick Cezar, Sales Manager of Culinary Best Source Inc., discusses the advantages of Taylor machine, highlighting its reliability which is very important in business as this gives you the peace of mind and could focus on the business itself, not if the machine will breakdown.

“In any business, appearance of product, high yield or output and variation are keys to achieving a winning product and ultimately profitability. All these were discussed during the event as well as costings and ROI,” added Cezar.
Cezar said Technolux was very pleased with the positive feedback from the audience, most of whom have scheduled individual demos and R&D to help them get started.

The next Business Series by Technolux is scheduled on June 9, at the Mall of Kitchens featuring Vittore Italian Coffee Machines and Monin Coffee Syrups and Sauces.

isit MOK located at 9703 Kamagong St.,Corner Lawaan St., San Antonio Village, Makati, call Technolux (896-4941 / 899-5012 / 890-6758), check Technolux.net & Cbsiph.com to know more about a wide range of equipment suitable for your business needs.

Smart launches ‘Wonder Woman’ Greece fly-off promo

Smart Communications’ Smart Giga Movies treats subscribers with goddess superhero perks like never before with a special blocked screening of this season’s most anticipated superhero movie, “Wonder Woman,” happening today, June 1 at the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati.

Apart from the free movie tickets, #SmartGigaMovies is taking lucky subscribers to Greece via fly-off promo. To win an all-expense paid trip for two (2) to Greece for the ultimate goddess warrior experience or tickets to the Gal Gadot starrer, text SMARTGIGAMOVIES to 9999, then load up with any Giga Surf denomination to earn points and raffle entries.

Exclusive to subscribers, only Smart has been giving movie fans access to reed carpet events, perks and privileges via #SmartGigaMovies. Previous films included “Logan,” “Ghost in the Shell,” “Fast & Furious 8,” and “Alien Covenant.” #SmartGigaMovies lets you experience Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters like never before with free tickets and freebies exclusive to Smart subscribers.

“Wonder Woman” is the fourth installment in the DC Extended Universe series. Directed by Patty Jenkins, the film stars Gal Gadot in the title role alongside Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen and Elena Anaya.

Set in the early 20th Century, Amazon princess Diana Prince (Gadot) meets American military pilot Steve Trevor (Pine) who was washed ashore on the island of Themyscira where Diana is an Amazon Princess. When she learns from Trevor about the ongoing events of World War I, she leaves for London to end the war herself and become Wonder Woman.

Track down #SmartGigaMovies and #SmartWonderWoman for more chances to win tickets to the movie and the all-expense paid fly-off to Greece. Don’t forget to text SMARTGIGAMOVIES to 9999 and load up on Giga Surf packages for more chances of winning.

Vivo V5s levels up selfie game, triumps rival OPPO F3 Plus

With a slew of smartphone brands vying for the patronage of tech-savvy Filipinos and inveterate selfie enthusiasts, top five premium global brand1 Vivo has sprinted past the competition with its “perfect selfie” V5 line, the latest of which is the Vivo V5s. Priced at only P14,990 but loaded with features that are not found in its competitors, the V5s is turning out to be the best smartphone deal vis-à-vis other brands in the same price range.

The newly launched Vivo V5s is equipped with advanced selfie tools, including an improved Selfie Softlight with an enhanced night mode, and the Face Beauty mode 6.0.



First, the V5s is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera with f2.0 aperture, which trumps the OPPO F3 Plus’ 16-MP front camera. The V5s’ superior front camera is complemented by its 13-megapixel rear camera with f2.2 aperture and an ultra-high-definition mode that renders stunning HD images of up to 52 megapixels.

Second, the V5s’ 20-MP sensor ensures that the tiniest of details are captured in your selfies. The light-sensing area, at 1/2.78 of an inch, is larger than average, allowing more light to come in, which, in turn, enhances photo brightness.

Third, the V5s boasts of an updated Selfie Soflight that allows users to take crystal-clear selfies in any lighting condition—even at night.

Selfies have never been clearer and more vibrant with the newest and more impressive member yet of the V5 line, the Vivo V5s, which brandishes a 20-megapixel front camera and high-end selfie-tools for the tech-savvy Filipino



Fourth, the Vivo V5s has a Face Beauty 6.0, decidedly superior to the OPPO F3 Plus’ Face Beauty 4.0. The V5s’ Face Beauty 6.0, which works as a skincare tool, has three new functions: buffing, whitening, and enhancing one’s skin tone.

Fifth, the V5s touts still another cutting-edge feature—the Group Selfie technology, which supports both portrait and panorama-oriented photos. This means everyone gets into the act; no one is left out in the ‘groupfie’. 

Sixth, the V5s offers its App Clone, a feature that lets users run two accounts with the same app. With the App Clone, multi-tasking professionals and highly mobile millennials can compartmentalize their personal and social lives online.
Seventh, the V5s’ slimmer bezels make it smaller than the average 5.5-inch smartphones, and therefore easier and more comfortable to grip. 

No more excuses not to come up with that perfect, natural, and radiant-looking selfies as Vivo launches its most impressive smartphone yet, the V5s, which boasts of a 20-megapixel front camera and more advanced selfie tools.



Aesthetics and function likewise combine in the V5s. Its 2.5D Corning Gorilla glass cover renders it practically shatter proof and endows it with a minimalistic but elegant look.

The new Vivo V5s trumps its competitors within the same price range in terms of photo quality and camera specifications, improved selfie tools, and new features like the Groufie or Group Selfie technology.



Finally, the V5s’ other notable features include a 4G RAM and 64GB internal memory, Hi-Fi music technology, and 0.2-second fingerprint unlocking mode.
Whichever way you look at it, the new Vivo V5s gives more bang for your buck and is decidedly the best smartphone deal—in its price range—for all selfie-loving Filipinos.

For inquiries about Vivo V5s, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph, or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivophil) accounts. 

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Actor-model Tony Labrusca, Hashtag dancer Mccoy de Leon to woo Vivo fans, selfie lovers at SM Valenzuela, Robinsons Iloilo

Superb product offerings come with great entertainment fare as top five premium global brand1 Vivo brings back actor-model Tony Labrusca and Hashtag dancer Mccoy de Leon to regale fans and selfie lovers on the second day of upcoming mall tours in SM Valenzuela and Robinsons Iloilo on June 3 and 4.

Labrusca, who rose to fame following his successful stint at ABS-CBN’s “Pin oy Boyband Superstar,” will serenade Vivo fans and selfie enthusiasts at SM Valenzuela, while de Leon will charm mall goers at Robinson’s Iloilo with his hip and rad dance moves.

Labrusca and de Leon will promote the newest and most impressive member yet of the V5 line, the Vivo V5s, as they bring the Vivo brand and its perfect selfie experience closer to mall goers and potential consumers. Lucky audience members will get a chance to bring home brand new units of the new V5s smartphones, among other special prizes and merchandise.

The newly launched V5s boasts of a 20-megapixel front camera with f2.0 aperture which allows capturing crystal clear and high-resolution selfies. It is complemented by a 13-megapixel rear camera with an ultra-high-definition mode that can render stunning images of up to 52 megapixels.

Actor-model Tony Labrusca commended the V5s’ 20-megapixel front camera and how it captures even the smallest of details. “The V5s’ high-resolution selfies are unlike anything that I’ve seen before. No need for me to adjust my selfie’s sharpness because every detail is crystal clear,” he said.

The V5s also touts the new Groufie technology, which allows landscape-panning effects in ‘groufies’ or group shots. It also supports both portrait and landscape orientations so that no one is left behind in barkada shots.

“Wala nang iwanan at siksikan sa barkada shots! Pwedeng-pwede na rin ang one big groufie with fans, salamat sa bagong Groufie technology ng Vivo V5s!” de Leon said. This new feature allows up-close panoramic landscape panning effects in capturing a group without squeezing in or missing anyone. 

The nationwide mall tour kicked off at SM Bicutan and SM Megamall last May 7, and continued at SM North Edsa last May 14, SM. Sta Mesa and SM Taytay last May 21, and SM Cauayan in Isabela last May 27, with young actor Paul Salas as the latest celebrity guest.

US team wins $125,000 in PH’s biggest DOTA 2 tournament

After a spectacular show of skill, team work, and determination, the US-based powerhouse team of Evil Geniuses (EG) emerged as the grand champion of the first ever Manila Masters, the country’s biggest eSports event presented by PLDT Home Fibr and Smart Communications.

Composed of Artour Babaev (Arteezy), Sumail Hassan (Suma1L), Saahil Arora (UNiVeRsE), Ludwig Wåhlberg (zai), Andreas Nielsen (Cr1t), EC edged out the formidable China-based Team Newbee with a 3-1 score in the best of five grand finals to win USD125,000 – the lion’s share of the USD250,000 prize pool.

Thousands of gamers, fans and enthusiasts showed up for the three-day tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, to witness eight of the world’s best DOTA 2 teams battle it out for prestige and glory. EG and Newbee were joined by OG, Team Secret, Invictus Gaming, Team NP, Faceless, and the Philippines’ very own representative, Clutch Gamers.

As presenters of the country’s biggest eSports event, both PLDT Home Fibr and Smart pulled out all the stops to give subscribers a gaming experience like never before – from giving away tickets, streaming the games online, to raffling off awesome prizes at the event.

Relive Manila Masters 2017 with Smart’s official coverage and exclusive photos on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications), Twitter and Instagram (@LiveSmart).

Traveloka has partnered with hundreds of local and international airlines and tens of thousands of hotels worldwide to give widest options and best prices.

Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s leading travel booking app for domestic and international hotels and flights, is now available in the Philippines.

At a time when travel is becoming a trend rather than a luxury, Filipinos seek adventure in unusual destinations, often planning and organizing their own itineraries for a unique and personal travel experience. With the Traveloka App, Filipinos gain access to an easy, one-stop booking app that offers low cost flights and high quality, affordable hotel options around the globe, including domestic destinations.

One-stop booking app - Traveloka offers both flights and hotels in one easy-to-use app/website.

Best and Final prices - Traveloka shows customers the final price as they book their accommodations, with no hidden or additional charges. It works with its hotel and flight partners to give customers the best possible prices around.

Multiple payment options - Traveloka makes it easy for Filipinos to pay for their flight and hotel bookings, offering payment options via convenience stores, pawnshops, cash-on-delivery, over-the-counter, debit and credit card payments.

A trusted travel partner - Traveloka provides their customers the privilege of being assisted 24/7 with their friendly customer service representatives.

Hassle-free booking - Traveloka partners with the best airlines and hotels to ensure that customers get a hassle-free travel experience. The app itself simplifies travel through its straightforward interface.


Price Alerts - Traveloka wants customers to find the most affordable airfare on their desired date and route. With the price alerts, customers get to receive an alert


whenever the prices match their budget via push notification and email, in a daily or weekly basis.


“Traveloka will take you places. That's our guarantee. The app is designed to enable mobility especially for young travelers, giving them the best experience from the moment the inspiration to travel hits them to the time they reached their destination. Plus, we always make sure that our users will always get exclusive travel deals to encourage them to explore more destinations, or as simple as experiencing a relaxing staycation,” Poch Ceballos, Traveloka Philippines Country Manager.

The Traveloka App enables Filipinos to go to their next dream destinations, giving them a chance to be consumed by wanderlust, and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.

This June, Traveloka will be having a promo with greater deals for travel bugs itching to explore more destinations. Get updates by downloading the Traveloka app on Google PlayStore and iTunes App Store. You may also visit www.traveloka.com/en-ph/ and follow Traveloka on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @travelokaph
 

Starbucks introduces new designs for its Starbucks Cards

The Chill Mini Card

Starbucks introduces three new designs for its Starbucks Cards. The three cards are the Chill Mini Card, Iced Coffee Card, and the Father's Day Card.

The Chill Mini Card and the Father's Day Card are available for a minimum activation fee of ₱500. The Father's Day Card also comes with a free greeting card making it the perfect gift for your Dad on his special day. Meanwhile the Iced Coffee Card is available for a minimum activation fee of ₱1,000.

Iced Coffee Card

Visit the nearest Starbucks store to experience these new treats and log on to http://www.starbucks.ph/ for more information. 

Make your selfies stand out with the new Vivo "Perfect Selfie" V5s

Just when netizens thought that selfies couldn’t get any better with top five premium global brand1 Vivo’s “perfect selfie” V5 line, along came the Vivo V5s—its newest and most impressive model yet. Touting superb camera features and advanced selfie tools, the V5s has cranked up the selfie game, posing a challenge to selfie enthusiasts out there:

How do you make your selfies stand out from the legions that are posted in social media every day?

Here, the new Vivo V5s proves that the answer is as easy as heeding a few tips:

Don’t try too hard. The best selfies are those that bare your natural beauty. Are flirty eyes your best feature? Flaunt them! Got pouty full lips or perfect pearly whites? Show that killer smile. A bit of effortless styling won’t hurt, too. Give your hair some bouncy curls and a spot of color on your cheeks and lips, then strike your most casual pose. The V5s’ 20-megapixel front camera with f2.0 aperture will capture all these in a crystal clear selfie.

Share perfect selfies and tell vivid with your special someone using the most impressive Vivo V5s smartphone and its high-end camera features and enhanced selfie tools, including an improved Selfie Softlight.


Get ‘prettyfied’. Say good-bye to heavy filters and contrived beauty enhancements. Vivo V5s’ Face Beauty mode 6.0 gives your skin a soft, ‘I woke up this way’ glow that makes you look naturally fresh and radiant in your selfie. After all, it works like a skincare tool that automatically detects one’s gender, applying beauty touches accordingly. Through Face Beauty mode 6.0, females get a more delicate face contour while males get a more masculine look.

Go into the light. Feel free to capture that perfect selfie, whenever or wherever. Vivo’s Selfie Softlight Technology, a feature in other V5 models, was given an enhanced night mode in the V5s. The updated softlight creates lighting effects similar to those in a professional photography studio so you get crystal clear selfies—even at night.

Barkada shots are better and more exciting than ever with the Vivo V5s’ new Group Selfie technology, which allows panoramic and up-close panning effects in group shots, without squeezing in our missing out anyone in the group.


Share those ‘perfect’ moments. Once in a while, chuck those selfies and celebrate milestones with fun ‘groufies’ that prove happiness is best shared with people you love. With the landscape-panning or panoramic effects of the V5s’ ‘groufie’ technology, no one is left out in group shots.

For inquiries about Vivo V5 Plus, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph, or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivophil) accounts. 

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Wonder Woman opens at Robinsons Movieworld branches nationwide June 1

“Wonder Woman” hits cinemas June 1 when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins (“Monster,” AMC’s “The Killing”).

Watch it at Robinsons Movieworld Galleria Ortigas from June 1 to June 5 and visit their SHOW YOUR WARRIOR: WONDER WOMAN DESIGN YOUR OWN GAUNTLET PHOTO BOOTH.

 Customers get to design their own “Wonder Woman” gauntlet online, choose their preferred top to bottom accent and patterns, have a photo taken whilst doing the iconic Wonder Woman pose , and then share it on social media for that Wonder power feels!

The Wonder Woman Show Your Warrior Photobooth is an exclusive offering from Robinsons Movieworld and is absolutely for FREE! So make sure you buy your tickets now. You may purchase online:

www.robinsonsmovieworld.com

www.clickthecity.com

www.facebook.com/robmovieworld

GMovies App

ClickTheCity App

Robinsons Malls App

“Wonder Woman” Opens at Robinsons Movieworld branches nationwide June 1.

Midea partners with Solane in the LPG forum 2017

Midea, the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer appliances, participated recently in an LPG forum that brought together stakeholders from the government, refineries, LPG plants, LPG distribution companies, technology providers, and investors in the industry. With Midea’s partnership with Solane, a household name that has provided Filipinos with quality LPG, the latter highlighted the different uses of LPG in a household which showcased Midea’s lineup of gas ranges.

Midea has been providing Filipino households with friendly home solutions, including new products to their lineup of kitchen appliances that could make any home a center for feasts and many other gatherings. They have 3 new models of gas range and oven that are meant to bring out the chef in every family member.

Midea has a 50-centimeter gas range with 4 gas burners and a 58-liter oven, and the other has 3 gas burners, a hot plate, and a 58-liter oven. The last one is a 60-centimeter gas range with 4 gas burners and a 65-liter oven. Anyone in the family who enjoys cooking will surely have a treat with these gas ranges, as they are gas efficient, easy to use, and at the same time, has stylish and an elegant look— something that would definitely look good in the kitchen.

With Midea’s line of quality and durable gas ranges and Solane’s continuous service in providing quality LPG in households, their participation in the LPG forum may bring the industry forward and provide solutions for the future. For more information on Midea’s products check out their website at

http://midea.com.ph and Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines.