TO INFINITY AND BEYOND ADVENTURE WITH MINISO X TOY STORY

Sheriff Woody, Andy’s favorite pull-up cowboy doll and the leader of the group. . . Buzz Lightyear, the space ranger. . . Bo Peep, the porcelain doll . . . Hamm, the piggy bank . . . Forky, the recycled fork toy. These are among the well-loved living toys from Pixar-Disney’s iconic Toy Story that kids of all ages can now find in the Miniso X Toy Story collection.

The Miniso X Toy Story Collection brings together the Japanese lifestyle retailer for the young and the nostalgic Talking toys from Disney-Pixar in a fun collaboration for new generation.         

The 1995 iconic movie “Toy Story” was the first Pixar-Disney collaboration on a feature-length computer-animated film that made childhood classics toys come to life like Mr. Potato Head, Etch-A-Sketch and toy soldiers on the big screen.

The Miniso X Toy Story collection features fashionable yet functional creatively cool items.  These include gadget accessories such as mouse pads and earphones; accessories such as bucket hats and caps; sling and tote bags; coin purses, keychains and other novelty pieces.

Conveniently shop and collect these Miniso X Toy Story items in-store or online via shop.minisoph.com. For more updates, follow MinisoPhilippines in Facebook and Miniso PH in Instagram. (PR)

Relive the infinity and beyond fun with Woody and the gang in Miniso x Toy Story Blind Box Collection.

BE SEEN BE HEARD WITH THE BODY SHOP AND THE UN

The Body Shop and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth launch global collaboration calling for more young voices in the halls of power their joint the Be Seen Be Heard campaign.

That’s because millions of young people are missing from public life. With the climate crisis, global conflict and generational inequalities running rampant, the inputs, perspectives and representation of youth are needed more than ever.

Almost half the world's population is under 30. Yet, they make up only 2.6% of parliamentarians around the world. The average age of a world leader is currently 62. Of all the parliaments in the world, 37% do not have a single Member of Parliament (MP) under age 30 and less than 1% of these young MPs are women.

Young people have the right to be included in political decisions that affect them, however, numerous barriers prevent their participation. The Body Shop and the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth are collaborating to change this through the global Be Seen Be Heard campaign to amplify youth voices in public life.

The campaign seeks to create long-term structural changes to decision-making to be more inclusive of young people. It was launched last May 11 with the release of a joint report, ‘Be Seen Be Heard: Understanding young people’s political participation’. The report which includes findings from the largest-ever survey carried out by The Body Shop in December 2021, covering 26 countries with 27,043 respondents in total, over half of which were under age 30.

The research found that 82% of people surveyed agree that political systems need drastic reform to be fit for the future. Across the board, 84% of people described politicians as ‘self-interested’ and 75% of people surveyed think politicians are corrupt.

The majority, two in three people, also agree that the age balance in politics is wrong, with 8 in 10 people of all ages believing the ideal voting age (the age when someone can first vote) is 16 to 18, despite that in most countries around the world the voting age is 18 or over. A third of those under age 30 surveyed would consider running for office versus only a fifth of those over age 30. People across all age groups agree that more opportunities for younger people to have a say in policy development and/or change would make political systems better.

David Boynton, CEO of The Body Shop says, “Our position is clear. The world’s problems cannot be solved by the same people making the same choices. Our research indicates the majority of young people are positive about the future, and we need to hear their views and ideas inside the halls of power. Be Seen Be Heard is rooted in creating a fairer world with and for young people, and together with the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth – we are on a mission to do exactly that.”

Jayathma Wickramanayake, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth says, “The intergenerational gap in power, influence and trust constitutes one of the biggest challenges of our time. As young people have made abundantly clear through their activism on the streets, in civil society and on social media, they care deeply about the transformational change needed to create more equal, just and sustainable societies. Participation is a right, and this campaign is an opportunity to change that.”

The Body Shop and the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth push for transformational change. Among other actions, young people’s participation in public decision-making could be improved long-term by lowering voting ages, increasing formal youth representation through youth councils, parliaments, or committees, removing barriers for young people to participate in public decision-making, simplifying registration for first-time voters, and improving young people’s leadership skills.

Campaigning in 2,600 stores, in over 75 countries, across six continents. The collaboration between The Body Shop and the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth will mean that young people and other stakeholders will be able to engage with the campaign through many routes. Local campaign activations will include partnerships with specific youth-led or youth-focused non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and/or opportunities to support through petitions and other activations.

The campaign launched globally in May 2022 and will run until mid-2025. Check out the campaign website for further information www.beseenbeheardcampaign.com

About The Body Shop

As a B Corp business, The Body Shop is committed to ambitious social and environmental targets. Earlier this year, it established a Youth Collective to help amplify youth voices within its own business. The Body Shop Youth Collective is formed of 10-12 people from inside and outside the business, all aged under 30. They will advise The Body Shop Executive Leadership Team with the views and voices of young people.

The Body Shop invests heavily in activism and has a dedicated activism team, focused on research and tactics, operating around the world. Long before activism was an industry buzzword, The Body Shop has pushed for change where other brands saw risks. It has mobilised its global collective and campaigned for over 20 years on issues such as the rights of indigenous peoples, animal rights, sex trafficking and the burning of the Amazon rainforest.

About the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth

In 2017, the UN Secretary-General appointed Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka as his Special Envoy on Youth and as the youngest senior official in the history of the organization.

The Envoy on Youth’s mandate is to harmonize the UN system efforts on youth development, enhance the UN response to youth needs, advocate for the development needs and rights of young people, as well as to bring the work of the United Nations on youth closer to them. For more information, follow @UNYouthEnvoy on social media and visit our website at www.un.org/youthenvoy. (PR)

The Body Shop and United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth launch ‘Be Seen Be Heard’ to amplify young voices in the halls of power. From left to right; Samson Itodo, Gina Martin, Jayathma Wickramanayake, Chris Davis.   Photo by Joel Sheakoski, Joel S Photo

SLICES OF SUMMER AT THE SM STORE

Sprint Peak Sneakers from the SM Men’s Shoes Department.

GET READY FOR SUMMER PLAY WITH SM BEAUTY

It’s summer whenever, wherever at SM Beauty! Just scan the QR code to shop your summer essentials online. You may also check out SM Beauty outlets located in most SM Supermalls nationwide.

SUMMER FUNALO AT SM APPLIANCE CENTER

Have a cinematic experience in your home this summer with this innovative Skyworth 4K LED Smart TV exclusively from SM Appliance Center.  

ART IS HOPE AT THE SM STATIONERY TIKTOK ARTFEST 2022

The annual SM Stationery ArtFest combines inspiration with modern technology - and great prizes – in its TikTok Artfest: Art is Hope Contest.        

Art, after all, is said to be a source of healing and home during difficult and uncertain times. During the pandemic, some found comfort in sketching and drawing; while others have unleashed their creativity with some DIY craft kits like Miniature woodcraft, and Slime Making.

A joint project of SM Stationery, with brands Faber Castell, Sharpie, Elmer’s, Sakura, Artline and Artherapy, the contest encourages shoppers to share their art journey on TikTok to inspire others, and have a chance to win exciting prizes.

Every P500 worth of sponsored brands Artherapy, Elmer’s, Artline, Maped, Sharpie, and Faber Castell in-store at the SM Stationery section or online at shopsm.com and at the www.smstationery.com.ph  entitles one to join the contest. There are two categories: Adult (ages 18-50) and Kids (ages 12-17).

Prizes include P10,000 worth of SM Stationery items and a Realme Cellphone for 2 Winners in the Adult Category and 2 Winners in the Kids Category. There will also be weekly prizes worth P5,000 for six winners in the Art is Hope raffle.

Create an artwork, show the progress of your artwork on TikTok, and show why this signifies that Art is Hope. Upload your art TikTok and make sure to tag @smstationery and put these hashtags #SMStationeryArtFest2022 #ArtIsHopeContest to qualify. The announcement of winners will be announced on May 31, 2022.

The SM Stationery TikTok Art Fest 2022: ART IS HOPE is in partnership with Sharpie, Faber Castell, Artline, Artherapy, Elmer’s, Sakura and Realme. Also, Be one of the lucky winners with the SM Stationery #ArtIsHopeRaffle. Simply, follow @smstationery and their brand partners on TikTok and comment on their post using #SMStationeryArtFest2022 and #ArtIsHopeRaffle hashtags. Winners will be announced on May 31, 2022. For more info, visit our website www.smstationery.com.ph and follow us on Instagram and Facebook in smstationeryph. (PR)

Art is Hope at the SM Stationery TikTok ARTFEST where you can create your own inspiring work or be one of their lucky raffle winners. Promo runs until May 31, 2022.

EGGS-TRAORDINARY EASTER TREATS AT SM

Easter makes a stop at SM!  And bunnies, toys, chocolates, candies and lots of egg-citement celebrate the hope and new life that comes with spring and Christ’s resurrection.

The SM Store’s Kids’ Accessories section is a great Easter bunny stop. There are fun and functional plush Bunny Headphones, Bunny Arm Pillows, Bunny Plush Round pillows, Plush Cuddle Buddies Rabbit pillows, and Bunny fans.  

Snack Exchange has chocolates, candies, and other sweet treats for your Easter Egg Hunt! There are colorful toy eggs and baskets from Dutche Chocolates; as well as lollipops in festive spring colors, swirls, and Easter shapes like bunny ears and colored eggs. An egg-citing surprise awaits kids with Kinder Joy’s hidden toys.

Toy Kingdom has amazing stuff that highlight the Easter Spirit with its cuddly Kawaii Bunny plushies.  There are colorful and delightful eggs, wonderful pails and baskets that you can design for Easter egg hunting.

Shop in-store or online and celebrate the Eggs-traordinary Easter Fun with the SM Store, SM Snack Exchange and Toy Kingdom. Visit www.thesmstore.com or order via The SM Store Call To Deliver services at #143SM (#14376) and have a personal shopper assists you. For more updates and exciting deals, follow TheSMStore in Facebook and on Instagram. (PR)

Have a delightful and cool Easter with this fashionable AXCS Plush Bunny wired and adjustable Headphones. Available in pink, white and purple color at the Kids’ Accessories Department at The SM Store.

HOORAY FOR SUMMER, HOORAY FOR TOY KINGDOM’S TOP TEN TOYS

Explore the great outdoors and say Hooray for Summer fun with amazing play-mates from Toy Kingdom. Here are Toy Kingdom’s 10 Top Toys that will make this summer exciting and memorable.

Topping the list are new toys from Batman and Barbie that have brought happiness to kids for many generations. This summer, the incredibly detailed McFarlane DC Comics Multiverse Batman Figure and Barbie’s Color Reveal Mermaid sets will be delightful additions to their collection.

Toys that allow kids to discover outdoor fun come next. With eased restrictions, this is the best time for kids to enjoy and explore the great outdoors. They make a splash in your own backyard with cool inflatable pools, floaters and bubble blasters. Create your own exciting water adventure with a Giant rectangular pool or Waterslide with Gator sprinkler pool.

Or they can have a blast biking around the neighborhood or in the park. There are Disney-inspired bikes, foldable e-Scooters, and protection sets for active kids on the go; as well as motorized Motor Trucks and Go Karts by Rux and Segway. These will make your kids love cycling and electronic mobility as they explore the outdoors.

Rounding up the list are portable playsets from Frozen and Barbie; and Play-Doh sets where kids can explore their creative side.

Check out the Toy Kingdom’s Hooray for Play Collection in-store or on their website at www.toykingdom.com.ph and order now thru their Call to Deliver services at 0917.5578797 and have a personal shopper assist you. Follow ToyKingdomPH in Facebook and Instagram. (PR)

Take frozen fun on the go with Disney’s Frozen 2 Elsa’s Fold & Go Ice Palace Playset.

OUTDOOR FUN STUFF FOR YOUR FUR BABIES FROM PET EXPRESS

With summer ahead and easier travel, it’s the perfect time to have a pawsome break with your fur babies. Whether it’s just a stroll in the park, an afternoon in a mall’s Paw Park, spending a weekend getaway like swimming at the beach or a day hike with your dog, Pet Express has outdoor essentials that will keep your adventures safe and worry-free.

Pet Express, the one-stop shop for all your pet’s essentials, has a wide variety of outdoor accessories like collapsible pool and feeding bowls; tug toys and treat dispensing toys; and pet wagons and strollers, that will keep your dog active and safe this summer. Here are some practical tips to keep your active dog safe on your next adventure:

1.                   Create a checklist on your dog’s needs. Pack a lot of dog treats and meals that can be easily fed to your dog; and bring plenty of water and cool mat to beat the heat.

2.                   Have your dog checked with your vet before going on an outdoor adventure. Make sure that your dog’s flea and tick treatment and vaccinations are up-to date too.

3.                   Try not to feed your dog for an hour or two before you travel, this can help prevent motion sickness during your ride.

4.                   While on the road, have a bucket car seat for your dog to keep them in place while moving.

5.                   Start slow on your hike and always keep your dogs on a leash while walking on your trail.

6.                   Make sure your dogs are always place in a fully shaded and cool area after a long walk and keep them hydrated. Always bring cooling collars, vest and mats that are very

             useful during hot summer days.

7.                   Watch out for signs of heatstroke brought about my extreme temperatures - heavy panting, difficulty breathing, glazed eyes, dizziness, profuse salivation, vomiting, and

            a deep red or purple tongue.  

Pet parents can now place their order online thru www.petexpress.com.ph and on their Call and Collect services in selected branches and shop thru a PAWSONAL SHOPPER at 0917.8091864. Also, Pet Express is now open at The SM Stores in SM Ortigas, SM Makati, SM Southmall, SM Bicutan, SM East Ortigas, SM Marikina, SM Novaliches, SM Bacoor, SM Marilao, SM Clark, and SM Cebu. For more info and updates, follow PetExpressPH on Instagram and Facebook. (PR)

Teach your pet to talk with these Pet Express Speech Buttons.

HOW CONFIDENT ARE WOMEN IN ASIA NOWADAYS?

SPORTING FUN WITH THE MINISO X MINI FAMILY SERIES

Japanese lifestyle retailer Miniso brings sporting fun and cuteness to your home and office with its new MINI Family Series.

The MINI Family Series is an original collection from Miniso, featuring MINI Family pals: Minisau, the Dino: Memo, the kitten; Shiba Inu, the puppy, Bunbun, the rabbit; Piglet, the piggy; and Penpen, the penguin. These warm and comfy, cuddly and adorable plushies believe that “Life and Sports is Fun”, which makes them a great team for the sports they love, Football.

The Miniso x MINI Family Sports Series features functional yet playful items that will get you fit-spired. These include gadget accessories such as desk and mouse pads in Team Red and Team Blue designs; as well as wireless speakers with night lights for your cool down.

Play some hoops with its storage bins and keep your home tidy with a floor mat. There are also coasters and ceramic mugs for your coffee breaks.

Conveniently shop for your favorite Miniso x MINI Family Sports Series in-store or online via shop.minisoph.com. For more updates, follow MinisoPhilippines in Facebook and Miniso PH in Instagram. (PR)

The MINI Family Sports Series brings active fun to Miniso PH stores.

Globe celebrates the women of Brgy. Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong

The pandemic posed many challenges to Filipino families – many survived through the guidance and leadership of the women in their communities.

For Kathleen Anne Quiambao, Mary Magaling, and Rebel Caadan, they did not let the hardships and unexpected situations get the better of them, as they stood strong and found ways to adapt to what life in the pandemic threw at them.

True to its commitment to creating a #GlobeOfGood, Globe became a bridge for these three women to become pillars of their homes during the health crisis. They were able to earn extra money through Globe’s products and services to keep their families afloat and ensure an uninterrupted learning environment for their kids.

Quiambao is the main contributor to their household income. She was previously employed but transitioned to online selling when she had to leave her job for health reasons. She now sells a variety of products in her online store, including frozen goods, apparel, and sanitation essentials. She has since gained a number of patrons who support her business and attributes the small successes of her online selling to Globe’s accessible internet connection in their area.

“Very convenient ‘yung may malapit na cell towers dito sa Mandaluyong para madali ma-access ang mga sites na gamit namin sa online selling,” she shared.

At the start of the pandemic, 60-year old Magaling found herself at the brink of bankruptcy and almost closed down her sari-sari store, which has been her primary source of livelihood for nearly two decades. Amid the lockdowns, she persevered to keep her store open to serve her customers within her neighborhood, especially those who became her suki and friends.

Magaling has been a mobile prepaid load retailer for years and intends to expand her reach and become a merchant of Electronic Commerce Payments Inc. (ECPay), another Globe affiliate that provides a wide array of services, ranging from bill payments, top-up load, electronic PINS, cash-ins, and money transfers.

“Hindi ko na masyadong alam ‘yung mga online o apps pero gusto ko subukan para dagdag kita. ‘Yan rin kasi ang hinahanap ng mga suki ko kaya gusto ko rin i-offer sa kanila.”

Meanwhile, Caadan, a mother of three children aged 7 to 14, uses Globe as her partner to prepare them for the future. They have challenges getting a broadband connection since they share a household with two other families, but are grateful that they are able to utilize mobile data for their online learning and communication with the teachers.

With her children experiencing difficulty keeping up with online classes, she makes sure that she is constantly available when they need help, closely coordinates with their teachers, and remains supportive to help them finish their studies.

The three women are part of the community where the Globe of Good and #BrigadangAyalaKaakay programs operate, which consists of a 12-week food distribution program that provides rice, fresh vegetables, canned goods, and bread to 10,000 families across Metro Manila.

At a food distribution event in Mandaluyong last month, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu expressed his gratitude and excitement at seeing the beneficiaries of San Roque Parish, Barangay Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong City. He emphasized Globe’s commitment to driving digital adoption by catering to the community’s needs through their products and services.

“A very big focus of Globe is sustainability. Conducting these types of programs allows us to help address the needs of the community, and continue to drive adoption of products that really serve our customers,” he said.

Cu added that employees and executives’ on-ground experiences in these programs are very valuable to the culture that they foster at Globe.

On top of its community engagement efforts, Globe continues to expand its network services to provide connectivity to more Filipinos, Cu said. Being a digital solutions provider, the company intends to strengthen its GCash e-money services for broader financial inclusion.

Globe supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 8, which promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all, and SDG No. 9 on fostering innovation. Globe is committed to upholding the UN Global Compact Principles and contributing to 10 UN SDGs.

A SUSTAINABLE BODY-LOVING BODY BUTTER FROM THE BODY SHOP

The new and improved Body Butters are made with at least 95% natural origin ingredients, including handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana, which harnesses the nourishing power of Community Fair Trade shea butter from the Tungteiya Women’s Association in northern Ghana.

Love yourself like never before with The Body Shop’s new most nourishing and sustainable Body Butters made with 95% (or more!) natural-origin ingredients. This includes the Avocado Body Butter for dry skin made with Hass avocado oil and Community Fair Trade shea butter.

COMFORT MEETS STYLE WITH BATA RED LABEL x ORTHOLITE

With things easing up and less of us working from home, it’s time to step out in style – and of course, comfort –with Bata’s Red Label women’s collection with Lifesole by Ortholite.

Trendy, stylish, and elegant, the Bata Red Label women’s heels collection will make every woman step above the rest with updated designs in functional and comfortable footwear for those on the go.

All engineered with Ortholite Lifesole for perfect comfort, Bata’s Lifesole technology ensures that customers can get 50% more comfort in every step while having a long- lasting cushioning for your feet. And with this, Ortholite has created ‘Lifesole’ EXCLUSIVELY for Bata.     

Aside from footwear and shoes, Bata also offers accessories such as wide selection of bags, purses, wallets and belts that are also guaranteed and designed with comfort, style, and finest quality.

They also created a complete line of Shoe care products to help you clean, restore, and protect your shoes. These include quality shoe care products such as shoe care polish, cleaners, insoles, heel grips, cushions and more.

The Bata Red Label x Ortholite collection is available at The SM Store and Bata boutique stores at most SM Supermalls nationwide. You can also visit their official website at https://bata.com.ph/

About Bata Shoes

The Bata Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear.  A global concern with more than 30,000 employees, 24 production facilities, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries across the globe, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best prices, backed by unparalleled service, for 120 years.  In the Philippines, Bata is in partnership with SM Retail.

Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings or technology, but more importantly, people, knowledge and core values.  This visionary approach has enabled the company to meet each new challenge with creativity and foresight, while earning the trust and confidence of customers, employees and the communities in which it does business. (PR)

Walk all day with style and ease with Bata Women’s Red Label Wanella close toed and block heeled sandals. Its long- lasting cushioning has Lifesole by Ortholite technology.

SHARE YOUR EXTRAS AT THE SM STORE

Now is the best time to clear the clutter, clean your closets, and share your extras with the less fortunate in the SM Store’s Share Your Extras campaign.

A joint project of The SM Store in partnership with SM Foundation and local Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), shoppers can donate their slightly used or brand new clothes (tops and bottoms) for infants to adults. All the items collected will be for the benefit of those affected by the recent Typhoon Odette.

Shoppers can drop off their donations or purchase new ones from The SM Store until February 15 in all branches in Metro Manila, and from February 1 to 28 in the rest of the stores nationwide.

Each donation will entitle shoppers to a P100 discount coupon voucher courtesy of The SM Store. The discount coupon can be redeemed at any The SM Store branch, from January 15, 2022 until February 28, 2023 with a minimum P1000 single-receipt purchase of any denim item from SM Woman, GTW Urban, Just Jeans, Code Blue, and SMYTH.

Share Your Extras is part of the annual donation drive of The SM Store and SM Foundation. Previous beneficiaries included communities in need such as in Marawi, Isabela, and many other communities across the country. As mentioned earlier, this year’s campaign will benefit families affected by Typhoon Odette, which has displaced thousands of families in Mimaropa, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Share Your Extras is one of the ways The SM Store reaches out to the communities. Other store based projects include Donate-A-Book, Share-A-Toy, Share Shoes, Share-A-Gift, and Gamot Para sa Kapwa.

Sharing is not just about donating, it is about making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Come and Share Your Extras at all branches of The SM Store! (PR)

These kids from San Bartolome De Novaliches Parish were one of the beneficiaries  of  the  Share Your Extras  campaign.

SAYING IT SWEETLY 2.0 AT THE SM SNACK EXHANGE

It is said that the Cadbury group introduced a new Valentine’s Day tradition when candy maker Richard Cadbury was inspired to package chocolates in heart shaped boxes decorated with rosebuds and cupids, which were popular symbols of romance among the Victorians.  These boxes had locks where one could later store mementos like love letters and small gifts.

The tradition lives on today at The SM Store Snack Exchange with sweet indulgences from some of the world’s well-loved chocolate brands. Cadbury’s “Say it From the Heart” gift boxes come with heart-full stickers of creative and personalized emojis and #kilig lines.

Swiss chocolatier Toblerone, on the other hand, says it sweetly 2.0 with a heart shaped gift box and its iconic triangle chocolates with personalized sleeves with sweet poetry. No wonder, it has retained its popularity for the past 100 years.

Together, these two well-loved chocolate brands bring the sweetest deals at The SM Store Snack Exchange. Every P1,000 single- receipt purchase of Toblerone and Cadbury items, entitles one to a free 100g Toblerone Chocolate until February 28.

Shop in-store or online and celebrate Valentine’s Day with SM Snack Exchange, visit  https://www.thesmstore.com/collections/snack-exchange or order via The SM Store Call to Deliver services at #143SM (#14376) and have a personal shopper assists you. For more updates and exciting deals, follow The SM Store Snack Exchange or checkout their online Catalog in Viber. (PR)

SPREAD THE LOVE WITH THE BODY SHOP

The Body Shop customers helped spread the love to medical front liners and Grab riders over the holidays.

In partnership with SM Cares, The Body Shop was able to spread the love to medical front liners through The Body Shop’s Buy 1 Donate 1 Body Butter to a Medical Front Liner promotion.   A total of 1,500 Body Butters amounting to Php 1,275,000 were given to medical front liners from 14 partner hospitals.  

Hospital partners include QC General Hospital, VRP Medical Center, The Medical City Pasig, San Juan De Dios Hospital, Las Pinas City Medical Center, Inc., Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center, University of Sto. Tomas Hospital, Manila Doctors Hospital, Mission Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Marikina Doctors Hospital and Medical Center Inc., The Premier Medical Center, South Super Highway Medical Center, and Medical Center Paranaque.

Customers also shared the joy with 700 Grab riders through The Body Shop Call to Deliver orders made over the holidays.  Through this, Grab riders received a Goldilocks Bitbit pack from The Body Shop.

The Body Shop continues to spread the love in the New Year. Look Good, Feel Good and Do Good.  Visit and shop at The Body Shop store, on its online store www.thebodyshop.com.ph or via Call to Deliver 0917.1800259. (PR)

The Body Shop, in partnership with SM Cares, recently spread the love to the medical front liners of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. In photo are Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital HR Assistant Ailene Panganiban and Executive Asst. Catherine Tana receiving The Body Shop’s Body Butters from SM City Sta. Mesa Assistant  Mall Manager Claire Rue. Supplied Photo

LUCK AND FUN FOR TIGER TOTS AT TOY KINGDOM

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Toy Kingdom’s cuddly toy tigers that kids – and kids at heart - would love to hold, hug, and snuggle at night. Adorable as they are, these are a supposed to bring a roaring share of luck, laughter, passion, and adventure in the Year of the Tiger.

There are adorable and colorful plush tigers with stripes and sparkling eyes, as well as cute and fluffy Kawaii Tigers.

They are perfect gifts for tiger tots who are born with all the charm and optimism they will need to navigate the ebb and flow of fortune in life.  They possess big hearts, and naturally dispense love and charity to those people and interests that capture their imagination – from family and pets to the needy and downtrodden of the world.

Charismatic and bright, little tigers are ultimate optimists and will always bounce back from any setback, much like Tigger in Winnie the Pooh. Their insatiable curiosity about life will lead them into more than their fair share of adventures, sometimes resulting in scrapes, but you can’t keep a good cat down.

Tigers are natural born leaders, always looking to bring folks together, put their brilliant ideas into practice, and ensure that equality reigns.

Welcome the Year of the Tiger with Toy Kingdom’s collection of fluffy and adorable tiger inspired plushies that will surely bring luck and lots of fun into your homes. Get them via Toy Kingdom’s Call to Deliver services at 0917.5578797 and have a personal shopper assist you and your kids to virtually select toys. Check out the latest toys at www.toykingdom.com.ph. Follow ToyKingdomPH in Facebook and Instagram.

Tag along these TeenyTY Tabor and Tundra plushies wherever you go.

SM CINEMA RE-OPENS WITH NEW THEATRES, EXCLUSIVE SCREENINGS, AND NEW WAYS TO WATCH MOVIES

SM Cinema re-opens its doors to movie enthusiasts with new cinemas, exclusive screenings, and new ways to watch movies.

Selected cinemas have opened around the country since November 17, along with a new Cineplex at the newly opened SM City Grand Central. SM Cinema Grand Central houses four state of the art cinemas and two Director’s Clubs that offer a premium movie experience, leather recliners, and a crystal-clear laser projection system.

Missing those pre-pandemic blockbusters? Eternals, Black Widow, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City, and No Time to Die;” are just some of the movies waiting for cinephiles at SM Cinemas!

SM Cinema also has exclusives that will surely delight K-Pop fans. Blackpink, the Movie celebrates the 5^th anniversary of the beloved K-pop girl group. It is also a special gift for BLINKS – Blackpink’s beloved fandom – to revisit old memories, and enjoy their performances.

Monsta X: The Dreaming, on the other hand, gives us an intimate look at the South Korean boy group’s rigorous journey for the past six years. Including exclusive one-on-one interviews, it shows on December 9 and 11.

And of course, Filipino film enthusiasts will love Encanto and Kunwari Mahal Kita; plus, the much -missed Metro Manila Film Festival will run from December 25 to January 7, 2022, with more Filipino movies to enjoy!

Moviegoers can also book an entire theater for a change! Get your own exclusive movie space with the current movies you like!  SM Cinema is feeling good to bring you “Book- a-Theater”, reserve an exclusive cinema perfect for a private movie screening by treating your family and friends to a truly movie theatre experience.

As it reopens, SM remains committed to the safety and wellbeing of their mallgoers that’s why all SM Cinemas are certified safe with Safety Seals awarded by its local government. SM Cinema, in partnership with Hygiea Innovations and Technology, Inc, have installed MERV filters and air purifiers to ensure safe and clean cinema for everyone. A health and safety officer will be present for every screening while movie theaters will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized regularly. SM Cinema employees are fully vaccinated and will be at your service in full PPE gear.

Rediscover the magic of the movies at SM Cinema! Visit www.smcinema.com for more details.

Experience a grand way of watching movies at SM City Grand Central with four state of the art regular cinemas and 2 Director’s Clubs equipped with Surround 7.1 sound, a laser projection system and 88 premium gliding seating capacity.

GIFTS OF GOOD CHEER AND GOOD HEALTH AT SURPLUS

Seat, relax and watch your favorite movies comfortably with this Japanese tatami chair. Available at Surplus.