Watsons Philippines Brings Free Medical Services to Hundreds Through Alagang Pangkalusugan Initiative

Watsons Philippines, the leading health and beauty retailer in the country, helps hundreds of beneficiaries in different cities and towns by providing free medical services and medicine through the Alagang Pangkalusugan initiative.

 

As the initiative’s first Metro Manila stop for the year, Watsons visited Mandaluyong College of Science & Technology in Mandaluyong City last July 6 for a medical mission that benefited 923 beneficiaries from the city’s different barangays.

 

The Watsons medical mission was supported by Mandaluyong local government, officer partners from the City Health Board and also partner brands.

 

Present during the event were Mandaluyong Vice Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Aguilar Abalos, Councilor Charisse Marie Abalos-Vargas, City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Abalos, and Addition Hills Barangay Captain Carlito Cernal.

 

Among the free medical services that the medical mission offered to Mandaluyong residents were doctor’s consultations, ECG, X-ray, hearing check, eye test, and massage.

L-R: Lexie Coloma; Senior Marketing Manager for Sustainability, Ramil Horario; Controller - Functional Finance, Sharon Decapia; Senior AVP for Marketing, PR & Sustainability, Belle Pesayco; CSR Pillar Head, Kim Reyes; Director, Trading Beauty and Commercial Services, Karmina Porta; Territory Operations Manager, Blesie Espin; Controller - Health Own Brands and Business Development

 

 

L-R: Dr. Arnold Abalos; City Health Officer, Ramil Horario; Controller - Functional Finance, Kim Reyes; Director - Trading Beauty and Commercial Services, Mandaluyong Vice Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Aguilar Abalos, Belle Pesayco; CSR Pillar Head, Sharon Decapia; Senior AVP for Marketing, PR & Sustainability, Councilor Charisse Marie Abalos-Vargas, Addition Hills Barangay Captain Carlito Cernal, Dra. Emily Detaro; City Health Officer

 

 

Watsons is committed to its Environmental, Social, and Governance goal of helping to uplift the health and wellbeing of the community. It has been conducting Alagang Pangkalusugan initiatives since 2013 in the country’s various regions.

 

“We want to bridge the gap between Filipinos and accessible medical services and affordable medicine through the Alagang Pangkalusugan medical missions we are conducting around the Philippines. This is our first medical mission here in Mandaluyong City for this year and we are thankful to our LGU  partners as well as to our health and beauty brand partners for continuously supporting Watsons’ advocacy of helping Filipinos become healthy and live life to the fullest,” said Sharon Decapia, Watsons Senior AVP for Marketing, PR & Sustainability.

 

Shop your health and beauty favorites at over 1,000 Watsons stores nationwide or download the Watsons App for online shopping.

 

For more information on how to look good, do good, feel great, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook, and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

GROHE supports its professional partners in creating individualized shower experiences with a comprehensive shower solutions portfolio

Long gone are the days when showering was just about getting clean. A recent GROHE survey found that in addition to cleansing, 64% of respondents associate showering with relaxation, followed by wellness (41%) and me-time (40%). Showering has become a ritual that brings a little happiness into our lives, drop by drop. But that happiness is different for every consumer, just like the features that can contribute to it. From different spray patterns to vibrant colors and holistic designs: Customization is the key to real shower happiness – and so are the professional partners who make these shower dreams come true.  

GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, supports its professional partners in creating individualized shower experiences with a comprehensive shower solutions portfolio. Backed by nearly 90 years of manufacturing expertise, GROHE shower systems are reliable, built to last, and designed for customer satisfaction. With a range of color, design and feature options, the portfolio caters to the needs of every consumer. All-in-one solutions perfectly matched in form and function – such as the bestselling GROHE Tempesta or the innovative GROHE Euphoria SmartControl shower systems – enable installers to provide a seamless consultation and ensure an easy installation. On top, clever water- and energy-saving features guarantee that consumers can enjoy a sustainable showering experience without compromising on comfort. 

Versatile options for a versatile consumer group

 

The GROHE’s Shower Happiness campaign highlights the importance of a personalized shower experience and inspires consumers to create their dream shower by shining spotlight on two highlights from its portfolio.

For consumers searching for reliable showering pleasure at an affordable price, the GROHE Tempesta shower system with Grohtherm thermostat is the ideal solution. The 250mm head shower creates a generous showering area with the refreshing Rain Spray and has an appealing slim profile. The 110mm hand shower offers three spray patterns – the soft Rain, the revitalizing Massage and the powerful Jet spray. Consumers can easily switch between head and hand shower thanks to the Grohtherm thermostat. Both shower heads feature the water-saving technology GROHE EcoJoy for reduced water consumption without sacrificing performance.

 

The GROHE Euphoria SmartControl 310 shower system on the other hand puts the consumer in complete control. The innovative GROHE SmartControl technology makes it easy to customize the showering experience. At the push-turn of a button consumers can switch between and/or combine the head and hand shower as well as select the perfect spray pattern and water volume. The 310mm swivel head shower comes with two spray options (soft GROHE PureRain and powerful GROHE ActiveRain), while the 110mm hand shower even gives consumers a choice of three different sprays – the soothing Rain, the water-saving SmartRain and the invigorating Massage spray. 

 

For ultimate customization, the shower heads of both systems are available in round or square designs as well as different colors. From classic chrome to the trend color black – installers can give their customers the freedom of choice to create their personal sanctuary, tailored to their unique preferences and styles.

 

To know more about GROHE, visit https://www.grohe.ph/en_ph/ and follow their Facebook (@GROHEPacific) and Instagram (@grohe_ph) pages.

Unlock Incredible Discounts and Double Offers with Your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card This July

Experience a culinary indulgence like no other at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North where you can dine at your favorite restaurants featuring experienced world-class chefs that curate a blend of delectable cuisine. Take advantage ofastounding discounts and rebates with your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card and a double offer promo for the whole month of July. With just one card, explore the opulence and excitement of two luxurious properties.

Fresh International Buffet at Solaire Resort Entertainment City

Immerse yourself in culinary artistry at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and indulge in a lavish banquet at Fresh with an abundance of fresh lobsters, impeccably cooked to your liking. With your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card, you can dine at Freshand get 20% discount and 20% rebate.

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 Elevate your dining experience with Finestra’s 4-course set menu “Tartufo Nero” featuring dishes in black truffle sauce like roasted scallops andpork belly, homemade tortelli and king prawns, US-beef tenderloin and king oysters, and mulled wine sabayon with bitter almonds for dessert. 

Indulge in a luxurious Japanese brunch at Yakumi, where you can revel in the authentic flavors of Japan across 8 live buffet stations. 

Enjoy a lavish spread of family-style dishes at Red Lantern including wok-fried Wagyu beef, “dong po” style braised pork belly, or braised sliced grouper fish maw and vegetable in superior fish broth. 

You can also treat yourself at Oasis Garden Café where you can try sumptuous Singaporean dishes like satay skewers, nasi lemak, chili crab bee hon, and more. With your Lifestyle Card, you can get 10% discount and earn a 10% rebate on these dining establishments.

Experience a sophistication of flavors at Solaire Resort North.Get utmost relaxation at the Pool Cafe and indulge in your favorite dishes like a luscious sausage platter, Solaire’s Signatureangus burger as well as local favorites including lechon kawali, BBQ liempo, chicken or pork adobo, and more. 

Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card

With your Solaire Rewards Lifestyle Card, enjoy serenity by the pool and get 20% discount and 20% rebate. Savor Kapampangan delicacies with a modern twist like Sipo Egg or Morcon at Manyaman. Have an exquisite 4-course lunch at Finestra where you can savor Italian dishes featuring Carpaccio di Bresaola, Tagliolini al Ragu di Agnello, Pollo Al Matone, and Affogato. Explore a wide range ofunlimited dim sum including deep fried “Jiao Zi” pork dumpling,Siew mai steamed pork dumpling or Ha gao steamed shrimp dumpling at Red Lantern. Relish on authentic Japanese dishes at Yakumi including pan-grilled Japanese abalone or Patagonian toothfish teppanyaki. Get 10% discount and 10% rebate when you use your Solaire Lifestyle Card in these restaurants.

 

Sign up now to become a member by downloading the MySolaireApp or scan the QR code at any F&B or participating resort outlets at Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Solaire Resort North. Make the most out of your 5-star experience and get access to unforgettable culinary experiences like no other.

 

 

Homeschoolers Train Sights on Professional and 21st-Century Skills

 

 A diploma is not enough to thrive in the modern world. It may sound like sage advice heard from elders countless times, but it’s from a policy note of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)1. The government-funded think tank said Filipino graduates “need 21st-century competencies to thrive in adverse circumstances.” 

PIDS added that institutions must provide spaces for learners to acquire these qualities. Through a curriculum that integrates real-world learning and hard concepts, NTC SmartClass Homeschooling delivers education that cultivates abilities like critical thinking, problem-solving, grit, and initiative—21st-century skills that will help the younger generation navigate a future that is expected to be more disruptive.  

Maria Van Aguilar, parent to a seventh grader in SmartClass, said that her daughter has learned to accomplish school tasks with no supervision. SmartClass goes against spoonfeeding and instead pushes students to take responsibility for their learning. 

“'Yun ang gusto ko sa SmartClass, ‘yung pagiging responsable, pagiging independent ng bata, talagang nahubog sa kanya,” said Aguilar.                     

Professionals attest that SmartClass kids are acquiring skills in demand in the modern workplace. In an integrated social studies lesson, SmartClass eighth graders put to use their learning in programming and history by designing virtual museums. The task was to illustrate facts about the Holocaust through a 3D exhibition.

Eighth grader Miguel Perez and his classmates used striking images of the Holocaust for their virtual museums 

Blake Andre Lopez, also an eighth grader, designed a website on top of turning in a virtual museum 

Florence Castillo, a SmartClass parent who works as a Data Enterprise Engineer, affirms the usefulness of these modern lessons. "Using Java, using HTML, programming, creating websites, and all that, that's a very advanced lesson," she said. "When they graduate, surely they will have a job."

“Maganda ‘yung mga homework. Very useful in real-world applications,” said Mirasol Dela Cruz, parent to a SmartClass eighth grader. “My son is only 14 years old but he’s already making that kind of stuff.”

Elementary education, or Kinder to Grade 6, has a fully asynchronous homeschooling program under SmartClass. Junior High School, or Grades 7 to 10, also features online synchronous classes alongside offline school tasks. The online classes are recorded to provide high school learners the option of attending at a later time, ensuring flexibility.  

Parents are also showing appreciation to the program’s teachers, called Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), who supplement the learning through the aforementioned online classes or scheduled consultations. “There is a person who is there to help you and your kids with the subjects,” said Cherille Siquete, another SmartClass parent. 

Global economic challenges are tackled in one of the modules in NTC SmartClass, equipping learners with knowledge about advanced subjects and current events 

Backed by the National Teachers College and APEC Schools, SmartClass provides these features for an all-in package of 35,000 pesos, fulfilling its mission of providing accessible homeschooling that prepares kids for today’s world. Rochelle Bondoc has seen it in her ninth-grade son, who’s been enrolled in SmartClass for the past three years.   

“When it comes to skills, ahead ang anak ko. He’s college-ready,” said Bondoc. 

Beauty Prime Skincare Concentrates helps you simplify your skincare routine

In a world that offers a myriad of skincare choices, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Enter Beauty Prime, a unique range of ingredient-led skincare concentrates formulated to address a specific skin concern and improve skin condition. Simplify your skincare routine by using each concentrate individually for targeted treatment or mix and match to create a personalized solution for your unique needs.

Beauty Prime Retinol Skin Renewal Cream is specially designed to address multiple signs of aging. Its advanced formula helps accelerate skin regeneration and visibly reduces the appearance of deep wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots while improving the skin texture for younger, smoother skin. Pair this with Hyaluronic Acid for extra hydration. 

 

Beauty Prime Vitamin C Skin Brightening Cream gently refines skin texture and evens skin tone. It helps brighten dull skin and minimize blemishes, dark spots, acne marks, and hyperpigmentation for a brighter, radiant, luminous skin. It works well with Snail Mucin to moisturize the skin.

 

Beauty Prime Vitamin E Skin Repair Cream is enriched with powerful antioxidants that help fight signs of aging and repair skin damage caused by free radicals and sun exposure while reducing the appearance of scars, blemishes, and marks for glowing healthy skin. Increase the effects of combating hyperpigmentation with the help of Vitamin C.

 

Beauty Prime CoQ10 Skin Regenerating Cream helps prevent premature aging by energizing and enhancing skin cell activity. It diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and improves hydration, making skin smoother, softer, and firmer. Using this together with Retinol will help fight the signs of skin aging.

 

Achieve soft, supple, and moisturized skin through the combination of Beauty Prime Collagen Skin Booster Cream and Beauty Prime Hyaluronic Acid Skin Replenishing Cream, designed with a rich formula that provides great benefits to the appearance of the skin by nourishing and soothing dry, damaged skin while restoring skin resiliency and elasticity. These creams also help deeply restore intense moisture and sufficiently hydrate skin.

 

Beauty Prime Snail Mucin Skin Recovery Cream is enriched with snail essence, which helps improve skin resilience by locking in moisture while gently minimizing blemishes, acne scars, and dark spots for a smoother and clearer complexion. 

 

All Beauty Prime Skincare Concentrates are dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic, paraben-free, non-comedogenic, lightweight, fast-absorbing, and highly concentrated. 

 

For more information about Beauty Prime, follow @beautyprimeph on Instagram and TikTok. Visit Beauty Prime’s Official Shopee Store, www.shopee.com/beautyprimeph, or the Official Lazada Store, www.lazada.com.ph/beauty-prime, and start your journey to Prime skin.

 

 

Emily in Paris: Say Ciao to New Faces

Emily in Paris Season 4 Adds New Cast & Releases New Photos from the Upcoming Season 

• Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello: Originally from Rome, Marcello is direct, confident, and values simplicity. He's substantive but never flashy — true to the roots of his family's company.

• Thalia Besson as Genevieve: Laurent's 20 something daughter from a past relationship, who's just moved from New York City to Paris to start her career. Her bright, eager demeanor immediately endears her to Emily, who’s thrilled to have an American expat to mentor. But their similarities may end up complicating Emily's life — both professionally and personally.

("Courtesy of Netflix")

• Rupert Everett as Giorgio Barbieri: The owner of a global interior design firm based in Rome. Giorgio makes it his business to know everyone else’s business, and to be the life of every party. He’s been friends with Sylvie for decades.

• Anna Galiena as Antonia MuratorI: Marcello's mother, the matriarch of the Muratori family, and the head of the family business. Antonia presides over their small village by building up the community and taking care of the people who live and work there. Even in uncertain times, Antonia is committed to maintaining the company’s soul.

• Raoul Bova as Giancarlo: A charming, self-assured, successful Roman commercial director who used to be Sylvie's film professor.

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EMILY IN PARIS SEASON 4

Emily in Paris Season 4 will be split into two 5-episode parts, with Part 1 premiering on August 15, 2024 followed by Part 2 on September 12, 2024. 

After the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s misbegotten wedding, Emily is reeling: She has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups. Mindy and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty. Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of. 

Creator / Executive Producer / Writer: Darren Star

Executive Producers: Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Alison Brown, Robin Schiff

Co-Executive Producer: Stephen Brown, Grant Sloss, Joe Murphy

Producers: Ryan McCormick, Raphaël Benoliel, Lily Collins, Jake Fuller

Starring: Lily Collins (Emily Cooper), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Camille Razat (Camille), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie)

Produced by: MTV Entertainment Studios, Darren Star Productions, and Jax Media

www.netflix.com/EmilyInParis

Discover 7-Eleven's Japanese Curry Party: Savory Pork, Beef, and Chicken Rice Meals by House Foods

 

Convenience is key at 7-Eleven, so when it comes to finding world-class eats anywhere, a visit to their stores is the way to go. Within their 40 years of service, they’ve managed to bring a variety of cuisines closer to Filipinos, like Korean and Thai favorites. Now they’re expanding their delectable menu with another mouthwatering slew of dishes inspired by Japan.

 

Introducing the Japanese Curry Party Lineup, three scrumptious rice meals available in pork, beef, and chicken that come with a rich curry sauce from one of the biggest curry manufacturers in Japan, House Foods. Customers will surely flock to the sauce’s mouthwatering scent and robust and flavorful taste medley of caramelized onion, roasted garlic, miso, and the aroma of cardamom. 

 

Get a taste of these restaurant-quality delights at budget-friendly prices, starting with the Hamburg Steak Curry for ₱139. Topped with delicious melted cheese, it’s a perfectly cooked beef steak patty served with curry sauce and plain rice.

 

Sounds appetizing? Customers can treat themselves to more options such as the Pork Katsu Curry at ₱139 andChicken Karaage Curry for ₱129. Both are generously covered in luscious curry sauce, served with fragrant white rice, garnished with yellow radish for an added sweet taste with every bite. 

7-Eleven food options can always be trusted to be accessible, convenient, and tasty, but the choices this time around are even more special as they carry the seal of approval of Let’s Eat Pare. A community-led Facebook group that provides a space for foodies to discuss and critique the latest food drops, their opinions are highly regarded by online users as a credible source on whether a new product is worth the try.

 

Spot these fresh drops right away on 7-Eleven shelves with the coveted Let’s Eat Pare logo for a guaranteed quality eating experience.   

 

Get pumped and taste the curry party today as these Let’s Eat Pare-approved rice meals are now available in 7-Eleven stores around Luzon.

 

 

Cheers to 40 years with 7-Eleven and like us on 7-Eleven Philippines Facebook, follow @711ph on Instagram, and @711philippines on Twitter and TikTok for more information.