SM Supermalls begins 100 Days of Happiness

To kickstart the Christmas countdown, SM Supermalls began its 100 Days of Happiness last September 16, where they aim to create a circle of happiness with 76 participating malls, shoppers, the marginalized communities of women, persons deprived of liberty, artisans, cause-oriented organizations, and select local government units.

"We want to create a circle of happiness in all our SM malls by featuring products of cause-oriented programs which we will offer to our shoppers who, in turn, give them to friends and family, and ultimately, benefit the communities that created these products," said SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan.

Through the campaign, SM Supermalls encourages Filipinos to support the advocacies of individuals and organizations that provide opportunities and create livelihood for their communities. For this year, SM partnered with bag designer Zarah Juan, Spark PH, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists of the Philippines, UNICEF, and the Quezon City LGU for its Vote to Tote initiative, among others.

The launch event held at SM North EDSA The Block was attended by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin; Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and select councilors of the city; Spark PH Founder Mica Teves; GSP President Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson; designer Zarah Juan; and Brownies Unlimited Marketing head Dustin Ngo.

Equipping young girls to lead and build the future, one box of brownies at a time

For this year’s 100 Days campaign, SM Megamall, along with 9 other SM malls, is collaborating with Brownies Unlimited and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. For every purchase of a special GSP-themed box of brownies in-mall and via the SM Malls Online App, one girl will be sponsored with a GSP membership for a year. 

"We have a lot of young girls across the country and they've had such difficult times during the pandemic. Our membership dropped significantly. By buying a box, you can sponsor a girl for one year and she can learn so many things like being independent, loving her country more, and helping her community," said GSP President Nina Lim-Yuson.

Recently, SM Supermalls helped the GSP vaccinate all its 70,000 members nationwide. By providing them with convenient and safe COVID-19 vaccines, SM Supermalls was able to ensure that the GSP members have access to quality healthcare services. 

SM shoppers can purchase a box of brownies from 46 Brownies Unlimited branches nationwide and the SM Malls Online App.

Giving marginalized women and persons deprived of liberty hope for the future

Apart from the GSP partnership, SM Supermalls also partnered with the local government of Quezon City for its Vote to Tote program, Spark PH, and bag designer Zarah Juan to sell upcycled tarpaulin handmade tote bags sewn by marginalized women and female persons deprived of liberty.

"Christmas is all about giving. We are very happy that this year, the communities of Quezon City are included as beneficiaries in this program. And apart from helping the women in our communities, we are also able to help the environment by upcycling 70 tons of election tarpaulins that we've collected." said Mayor Belmonte.

Juan, the designer, was the brainchild of the upcycling initiative. "During the elections, there were tons of election campaign wastes. I wanted to do something and I thought I have my platform– my designs. If my designs can actually solve this problem, then it's worthwhile. Then I pitched the idea to Maica Teves, the founder of Spark PH. From there, we gathered all the help we can– from the Quezon City LGU who will help us collect tarpaulins, the women communities that can help us create, and SM Supermalls who can provide us the platform to distribute."

A Happiness Walk was done to showcase the upcycled tote bags that shoppers can buy in SM malls. Joining the Happiness Walk were men and women of substance including select Girl Scouts members, Jeremy Lapena and Bernce Sevilla of the Downs Syndrome Association of the Phils, Mylene Abiva of WomenBiz, media celebrities Ces Oreña Drilon, and Gina Pareño among others.

The proceeds of the upcycled tote bags will be given to the women PDLs in Camp Karingal, and the marginalized women of Barangays Sto. Cristo, Greater Lagro, and Pinyahan in Quezon City. The tote bags will be sold in the following SM malls:

• SM Aura Premier

• SM Southmall

• SM City Fairview

• SM City North EDSA

• SM Megamall

Helping a community of artists 

And in the south of Metro Manila, the SM Mall of Asia family will be partnering with the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists in selling painted Christmas cards to the shoppers.

"All these and more will start to unfold in the coming days as we continue spreading happiness across all SM malls around the country. Let us not waste our next 100 days and use it to make one another happy by giving. Today, let the countdown begin to a hundred days of happiness!” Tan closed.

This is the second time SM Supermalls has started a holiday countdown campaign. In 2021, the biggest mall network in the Philippines showed the world more than a hundred ways of giving through 100 Days of Caring. Underserved communities surrounding the 76 SM malls were provided with their urgent needs through in-kind and monetary donations by the malls, its various business units, and the employees. 

For the list of all partner institutions and their beneficiaries visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts.

Here’s the top gift ideas from your favorite personalities this holiday

Manila Philippines, December 2021 - ‘Tis the season to be jolly! For us Filipinos, exchanging gifts and spending time with our families and loved ones never gets old, and can never start too early. But if planning is not your strong suit, there’s still enough time to go gift shopping and plan virtual or IRL get-togethers in the weeks leading up to Christmas. 

If you have yet decided on what to give or do, say no more as we listed top gift ideas from Dasuri Choi and Blacklist International to make your holiday with your loved ones more Joy-Full. 

Bonding over food 

Similar to our old Filipino Christmas tradition, our resident Korean (but Filipino by heart), Dasuri Choi recommends celebrating this holiday by arranging an intimate dinner with your family and closest friends. “Here in Korea mga chingu, Christmas is spending time with people you love. We don’t have Korean dishes specific for Christmas but parang sa Pilipinas, we like celebrating with lots of food,” Dasuri added. If you’re not an ace in the kitchen, there’s no need to worry. OPPO is offering its smartphone users exclusive holiday discounts on Let’s Eat Pare merchants like Brunchmate, Lulu’s, Manok PH and more, through MyOPPO App, so you can have an easy time preparing a meal for the important people in your life. 

Finding practical and useful gifts

When determining a perfect gift, OhMyV33nus from Blacklist International looks into something that the receiver will use often or something that will replace their old ones. Upgrading things such as watches, headphones, tablets, and phones are your best bet this Christmas if you want to give out practical gifts. OhMyV33nus said, “Whenever I buy gifts for my family, I always think of something that they can use everyday, specifically sa gadgets. I want them to have a seamless device like how I like mine.”

OhMyV33nus recommends the new OPPO A95, a reliable and high-performing smartphone, for everyone who wants to upgrade their loved ones’ mobile devices this Christmas season. With its long-lasting 5000 mAh battery, All-Day Eye Care Feature and 8GB RAM+128GB ROM and all for Php15,999, it’s a smart upgrade for any heavy mobile user.

Treating loved ones and yourself to some exciting promos and sales

If we could give our faves the world every Christmas, there’s no doubt we would. So why not the next best thing: treating them to year end sales and promos so they can get everything they want - and more! Wise of Blacklist International advises to take advantage of the OPPO Joy-Full Sale, until December 31, 2021, so you can extend the holiday cheer beyond the 25th. 

Purchase any OPPO smartphone under Php9,500 this December and get Php700 off OPPO IoT gadgets, like OPPO Band, Enco Buds and more. And if you’re eyeing smartphones priced Php9,500 and above, you can also take home a P700 off IoT voucher, G25 earphones, or 32GB memory card. 

Double and even triple your holiday cheer with the Joy-Full OPPO Sale!

For more updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via the official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines. Or visit OPPO official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

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Grand Christmas Village in SM City Tarlac

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year at SM City Tarlac!

This is the happiest season of the year and SM City Tarlac unveiled its Grand Christmas Village centerpiece with a ceremonial lighting last October 30.

SM City Tarlac opens it Grand Christmas Village to shoppers to remind us of a hopeful and grateful yuletide season while keeping the health safety of the shoppers.

“Amidst the challenges we have been facing, we still have a lot to celebrate and to be thankful for,” Gretna Vicencio, vice chairman of Tarlac City Tourism Council, said during the lighting ceremonies.

Vicencio also commended SM City Tarlac for keeping the spirit of Christmas alive despite the struggles that businesses are facing, saying that “Christmas is a reminder that God has always been here for us especially during the most difficult times.”

Nigel Cokiangco, administrative assistant and representative of Focal Person for Tourism Arsenio Lugay, also graced the event.

SM’s Grand Christmas Village is a colorful place to enjoy and have an inner sense of Christmas where shoppers can buy goodies, take photos, and selfies with loved ones — a tradition every family enjoys at all SM Malls.

Christmas lights, and unique chandeliers made of Christmas trees all around the mall are sure to delight shoppers, too.

Buy These Perfect Gifts for all Your Family Members This Christmas

MANILA, OCTOBER 12, 2021 - Have you finalized your Christmas list yet? If you’re having trouble figuring out what to give your loved ones, you’re not alone—in fact, that’s why most of us end up leaving our holiday shopping up until the last minute! Sometimes the closer we are to a person, the more pressure we feel to come up with the perfect gifts. Our family members, for instance, can be the most difficult people to shop for. 

To help you get into the true gift-giving mode, here’s a little tip from Pinoy holiday icon and Shopee Christmas ambassador Jose Mari Chan: Think of what your recipient would find useful or meaningful. "List down some important people whom you want to cheer up, then browse online to see what items you can give. Whatever you give doesn't have to be a big amount.”

For more inspiration, check out Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts gift guide. Discover a comprehensive compilation of gift ideas for everyone on your list, from your dad to bunso. For bigger discounts on your holiday shopping, take advantage of free shipping with no minimum spend, 50% bills cashback, and ₱150 off vouchers at the Oct 15 Payday Sale.

For your tech-savvy brother

What do you get the brother who already has the coolest PC setup? Buy him high-quality gadgets and tech accessories he’ll use every day. He’ll definitely love the Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth Speaker, which features multi-host functionality and Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX. Get him to start streaming his gameplays with Baseus LED Ring Light & Tripod, powered by 15W. Heavy mobile gamers will also get a lot of use out of Anker Powercore+ 10000, which provides high-speed charging with 18W.

For your beauty-obsessed sister

Do you always borrow cleansers and moisturizers from your sister? Replenish her beauty cabinet with the best skincare and makeup products. The SACE LADY Eye Makeup Set, KIMUSE Eye Beauty Kit, or Focallure Eye Makeup Set, all equally pigmented and long-lasting, will help her achieve the perfect cat-eye. The O.TWO.O Tinted Eyebrow Soap provides a strong hold and a non-irritating formula and mimics feathery brows. Add some color to her makeup collection with one of these limited-edition PINKFLASH Christmas Sets, which contain an assortment of palettes, lipstick, and eye makeup tools that she can play around with. For a clear, even skin tone just in time for holiday photos, get her the Breylee Acne Treatment Set or LANBENA Acne Scar Set. 

For your supermom

Your supermom deserves all the pampering she can get! Treat her to a spa day during the holidays. Begin the makeover with silky, standout tresses in a fresh new color courtesy of Kolours Dusky Blonde Set of 2. The LAIKOU SAKURA Skin Care Set, chock-full of sakura extract and hyaluronic acid, will help restore her glow. Make sure she protects her skin from harmful UV rays with SkinWhite Whitening Lotion, which comes with SPF 20. Lastly, relieve muscle tightness and pain in her shoulder, legs, and body with Rest Easy Neck and Pillow Massager.

For your DIY expert dad

Your ever-reliable dad who serves as the family’s all-around handyman will love useful gifts. Replace his old tools with this Deli Household Tool Set, which includes tweezers, scissors, pliers, wrench, flashlight, and more. Most likely, your dad tends to ruin shirts while working on his projects, so get him a comfy cotton Regatta Men Round Neck Tee. For additional stocking stuffers, throw in a Hygienix Alcohol with Moisturizer, which effectively kills germs, to help him keep his hands and his workspace clean. If he works outdoors, make sure he stays safe and protected with tried and tested masks such as Ilwoul KF94 Nano Respirator or Air Queen Nano Fiber Mask.

Whatever you choose to buy, just remember: your loved ones will appreciate whatever you give them! Jose Mari Chan adds, “When you receive, it's just a moment's pleasure. When you give, it lasts longer. When you give out of kindness, love, charity, and generosity, the impact will last for many years.”

Looking for presents for other family members, or perhaps for friends and colleagues? Discover more gift ideas for all ages at Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts. Grab bundle deals containing the latest beauty trends, high-tech accessories, and essential products to keep your family and friends safe: https://shopee.ph/m/christmas-in-our-carts. 

Enjoy more akinse deals and discounts while holiday shopping at the Oct 15 Payday Sale: https://shopee.ph/m/payday-sale. 

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

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Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

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About Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall is the region’s leading online mall offering one-stop access to a wide range of international and local brands and retailers. Shoppers can enjoy three guarantees delivered by Shopee Mall -- 100% authentic products, free returns and free shipping. With always-on deals, entertainment and a robust loyalty programme, Shopee Mall offers an unparalleled online shopping experience and best value all year round.

About ShopeePay

ShopeePay is an integrated mobile wallet that offers users easy access to digital payment services. Launched in the Philippines in 2019, ShopeePay enables a seamless shopping experience by allowing users to make online payments on Shopee, top-up their wallets, and transfer and withdraw funds.

ShopeePay makes it easier to shop and do business. It provides users with a convenient, secure, and rewarding payment option; it empowers businesses and helps them capture new opportunities. 

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