’Tis the time to level up your Christmas celebrations at SM

This year may have been imperfect, but that is all the more reason to level up your Christmas celebrations as you reconnect with your loved ones to celebrate life and holiday cheer.

As we usher in the holidays, SM Supermalls will continue to be a part of every family’s holiday celebrations as the country bounces back and enjoys the season’s merriments. No need to worry because health and social distancing measures are in place at SM to help ensure your and your loved ones’ safety.

Here are some things to look forward to as SM Supermalls kicks off the 100-day countdown to Christmas and launches its Christmas 2020 campaign: “Ngayong Pasko, sama-sama tayo sa SM Supermalls – everything’s here!”

⦁ Gift giving and sharing. Starting September 16, shoppers can look forward to SM’s weekly online catalogues of gift ideas. They can stay updated on the latest fashion and beauty items, toys, food, and more for their loved ones. There's no stopping you from finding the perfect gifts for your family and friends because SM will be offering tons of digital coupons, freebies, and discounts on select items and services.

Shopee Kickstart the “Ber” Months with the Return of Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan in Time for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Shopee users can look forward to 24 hours of super themed days filled with limited deals and promotions until September 9.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, starts their countdown to their annual signature shopping event, the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, with the return of Brand Ambassador Jose Mari Chan. 

Jose Mari Chan’s return is part of Shopee’s hyper-localized approach to strengthen its engagement with Filipinos . Chan’s capability to connect with the people resonates closely with Shopee’s vision in bridging and uniting the community especially during this pandemic. As Shopee’s brand ambassador, Jose Mari Chan will work on a wide range of initiatives for the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, aimed at providing users an engaging, uplifting, and high-quality shopping experience as e-commerce continues to gain greater significance in people's lives.

Dimple Romana Challenges You To Level Up Your Holidays With CDO Premium Holiday Ham

The cool breeze, the twinkling lights, the hustle and bustle of buying gifts. Yes, Christmas is near and the spirit of Noche Buena is on full blast with thoughts of creating the most perfect of memories, of giving the perfect gift, of serving the best during the season of love and joy. 

For actress Dimples Romana, the new brand Ambassador for CDO Premium Holiday Ham, Noche Buena and ham come hand-in-hand when it comes to creating memories during Christmas festivities. “Hindi buo and Christmas handa naming kapag wala ang CDO Premium Holiday Ham. Yung salo-salo na sama- sama kayo, magdarasal kayo, kakain kayo, parang parte na rin talaga to have that ham there.” 

It’s a tradition she grew up with and something that she continues on as a wife and mother of two. If you check her social media posts, you will know that her whole family, the Romanas and the Ahmees, always celebrate together at home during Noche Buena. “We make it a point that no matter how busy we are (to be together),” she shares. In fact, they make sure they have a theme for the year, “Minsan Pinoy, minsan Spanish, pero ang hindi nababago, yung CDO Premium Holiday Ham. Favorite siya no matter what theme we do for Christmas.” 

Best Holiday Promo Ever! Buy An Acer and Get a RealMe Phone!

Holiday deals is what makes consumers excited for their Christmas shopping for electronics especially laptops. With many waiting for their bonus and 13th month pay to purchase that laptop or gaming device as a reward for the hard work this year. Acer Philippines also made milestones for this year as being the leading brand in the country with their events and new product launches, and for this holiday season they want customers get the best deal for season.

Acer partners with smartphone brand RealMe and they are giving away FREE smartphones, yes you read that right, free realme phones for a purchase of qualified products from Acer or Predator Gaming.

Join Jasmine Curtis-Smith Bring Joy To Families This Christmas

Christmas is truly in the air as World Vision in the Philippines kicks off its Noche Buena campaign for 2019, the child-focused organization’s annual initiative aimed at making Christmas celebrations more meaningful and joyful for the most vulnerable children and their families.

World Vision Ambassador Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Advocate Erwan Heusaff showed their support by teaming up in doing the Noche Buena with a Twist challenge. They produced an online vlog where they cooked their own version of one of the young Filipinos’ favorite Noche Buena dishes, Spaghetti. 

#SaveAngkas Thanksgiving Concert A Hopeful Gathering Despite The Ban

Christmas has been a little bittersweet to Angkas and its riders wherein their operations has been halted by the recent TRO issued by the Supreme Court in favor of the LTFRB. But Angkas continues the fight for their spot as an alternative for mobility in the city. As announced in their Save Angkas Unity Ride, they have a Christmas treat for them with the #SaveAngkas Thankgiving concert held at the Quezon Memorial Circle.

Prior to this, a petition is being circulated to gather signatures and support for Angkas to continue operations. The Angkas petition can be found on this link: https://www.change.org/p/ltfrb-saveangkas-and-support-the-regulation-of-motorcycle-taxis-in-the-philippines, and it is now nearing its goal of 150,000 signatures.

King Sue Premium Christmas Hams

In no other country is Christmas more special than in the Philippines. Here, it’s more than tradition—it’s so ingrained in every Filipino’s hearts that as soon as September arrives, well-loved Christmas songs start to be played and some even begin to put up small decorations that reflect the yuletide season.

Visitors from other countries could only wonder in amazement how locals are able to allot the entire latter third part of the calendar year to celebrating Christmas.

Christmas Candy Cake Spotted At Greenhills Shopping Center!

Greenhills is now redefining their Christmas traditions as it continues to expand and develop into a bigger and better commercial area which caters to people from all walks of life. Last year they launched the Christmas Village that lighted up V-Mall with snow and colors. This year, they wanted to make something bigger with the launch of the 30-foot Christmas Candy Cake also launched in V-Mall.

The Christmas Candy Cake located at the atrium makes a great centerpiece for the mall which brings the yuletide spirit to shoppers. The launch was headed by Ortigas and Company President and CEO Jaime E. Ysmael along with San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez. They were also joined by the city councilors of the city of San Juan, and the top management of Ortigas and Company. There were also kids who joined the celebration which Mayor Guia, now on her last term,  said is the the reason for celebrating Christmas.

Very Merry MOA Winter Wonderland Launched With Magic of Christmas

Now we are back in doing out countdown to Christmas SM Supermalls has now officially unveiled their Christmas kick-off celebrations starting with SM Mall of Asia and their Very Merry MOA Winter Wonderland. It is always expected that the mall will be filled with their themed-inspired decorations, activities, and most especially the huge displays which many friends and family would like to take a picture creating memories of the holidays of that year.

As MOA continues to develop as the largest mall in the Philippines, it is only fitting to have the first launch here with an explosive yet fun program. A Very Merry MOA WInter Wonderland is probably one of the biggest Christmas displays in the country with a huge snow globe in the center, a moving mobile cable with the Christmas characters on board. And of course the huge 50-foot Christmas Tree beside it which is the perfect spot to take pictures.

NOVUHAIR turns favor with Holiday bash promo

So you’ve got your festive outfit set and the fancy gift wrapped for your “monito” or “monita”. All that’s left undone is a party season-perfect hairstyle. 

The fresh out of the shower look can be seductive yet temporary. Blame it to tropical climate, it can spoil your appearance, besides making you feel sweaty and stale. The heat and humidity brought about by extreme weather condition, likewise, dries out the locks easily and make it more fragile. 

Adding damage to your delicate strands are the chemical contents of various products on hand. From shampoo to conditioner and hair treatment, down to styling goods to groom it to your liking, their harsh synthetic materials jeopardize the natural oil and luster of your mane.

Shopee Makes Gift-Giving Merrier this Christmas Season

No Christmas season in the world is as fun and festive as that in the Philippines, and Shopee is here to make Paskong Pilipino even merrier. In addition to celebrating Filipino traditions centered around the themes of family and sharing, Shopee Philippines aims to make festive gifting more convenient and fuss-free. 

“Christmas is a special occasion in the Philippines, but it’s also one of the busiest and most hectic times of the year, especially in Metro Manila. At Shopee, we offer both savings and convenience for Filipinos when it comes to completing their festive shopping online, so that they can spend more time with their families and friends,” said Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee.

This Christmas, Filipinos can check off their Christmas shopping lists from the comfort of their homes with Shopee’s free delivery and cash on delivery options. To add to the festive cheer, from 11 November to 25 December, the Shopee Super Christmas Sale will be featuring huge discounts across popular gift categories including Health & Beauty, Home & Living, and Mobile & Gadgets. On December 11 and 12, shoppers can also look forward to non-stop exciting promotions, including P12 deals, discounts up to 90% off, giveaways, flash deals and many more. Participating brands include Cosmetique Asia, Unilever, Timeless Manila, Coca-Cola, Polaroid, Imarflex, Indoplas and Infinix.

Get Ready for Bazaar Pilipinas Christmas 2017!

Everyone's invited to the BAZAAR PILIPINAS Christmas 2017! The bazaar aims to recognize not just locally crafted or produced creations, but Filipino entrepreneurs whose businesses are as diverse as they are exciting. This free-entrance event will have over 120 sellers of various items to sate the Christmas shopper's needs, from fashionable apparel, footwear, jewelries and accessories, to books, toys, sporting goods, decor and collectibles, cosmetic and skin-care products, food products that are as diverse as they are delicious, pet products, small appliances and crafted furnishings. We are most proud too of the arts & crafts merchants we invited who are ready to offer their lovingly handcrafted creations made of paper, clay, leather, metal, and so much  more. We also welcomed merchants of pre-loved and vintage items to delight even the most discerning bargain shopper! 

Fill up your Christmas gift list in this one bazaar, situated in the heart of Quezon City. We welcome your fur babies too, as this is a pet-friendly event. We will be giving away raffle prizes every half-hour to guests to register at the entrance - all you have to do is sign in with your name and Facebook account. 

Let Me Just Say #ThankYou For Everything This Season!

I say #ThankYou for new adventures!

If we felt last year was a year of challenges and grief, but we can look with hope and optimism. Believe me, I have been through so many moments of both good and bad. Looking back, we can actually say that we are thankful for everything that comes our way.

I have written so many posts when I was down, heartbroken, and angry. Despite the emotions in my writing, I rarely delete them because I can read them again and feel it with a different perspective. And this has been my mantra with what goes on with my life.

Whatever storms we face, time can bring us to an era of peace and we will be thankful for the lessons and emotions we felt during those days. 

Now I am in another phase of life which I can say the year I am very grateful. Not many would know that I have been working step by step to get my degree and in 2016 I finished it and will be joining the graduation ceremonies this 2017.

SM and BDO Make Christmas For OFWs Extra Special

Diane Reyes had spent the last six years working in Japan as a teacher. This year she looks forward to finally spending Christmas with her family.

SM Supermalls has made Christmas for Reyes even more special with its Pamaskong Handog para sa Global Pinoys celebration last December 10.

Spearheaded by SM Supermalls, BDO, SM Global Pinoy and SM Store, the Pamaskong Handog Para sa Global Pinoy gave Overseas Filipino Workers like Reyes and their families a special day to celebrate the uniquely Filipino Christmas celebration in participating SM malls nationwide.

“The Pamaskong Handog Para sa Global Pinoy is really for our modern heroes and their families because it’s not every year that they get to experience Christmas here and so we want to them to experience the unique Filipino Christmas to make them homecoming memorable and truly heartwarming,” said Mr. Glenn D. Ang, Senior Vice President for Operations and Program Director of SM Global Pinoy.

Huawei invites you to give more this Christmas Spread the spirit of Christmas and #GiveMoreWithHuawei

The Filipino’s favorite season is here and Huawei is adding to the holiday spirit and excitement with #GiveMoreWithHuawei.

The smartphone giant invites you to engage in a fun, social activity to spread the love this Christmas. In three easy steps, you can help make the Yuletide season even merrier for the kids at Concordia Children’s Services, Inc, an organization based in Manila dedicated to improve the welfare of the abandoned and underprivileged children and their families, in order for them to grow as significant members of society:

Share the Holiday Cheer With SM Bears Of Joy!

The spirit of giving continues this Christmas with another year of SM Foundation's SM Bears of Joy. This will be the great opportunity to share the joy and blessing we received this year. Available on all SM Malls, the SM Bears of Joy are available for only P200 in which you get two bears!

One bear is for you to cuddle, and the other one is for sharing to a child in need who will definitely appreciate your act of kindness. It is really the most meaningful gift you can get, and the child, this season!

Build Hope this Christmas with Habitat’s “Pamaskong Handog”

This Christmas, thousands of families will be celebrating in evacuation sites and temporary shelters because of recent calamities that struck the country. Amidst the busyness of the holiday season, Habitat for Humanity Philippines (Habitat) is committed to building their homes and bringing hope in disaster affected communities.

Alviera Christmas Jamboree offers unique holiday camping adventure for families and first-time campers

Alviera offers a one-of-a-kind Christmas adventure for the whole family with the Christmas Jamboree on November 28 and 29 at Porac, Pampanga. It is a unique Yuletide celebration where you get to camp out under the stars and enjoy day-long arts and crafts workshops, live performances and holiday games.

During this weekend, SandBox transforms into a Christmas wonderland with festive workshop tents, life-sized Christmas displays and numerous parols or Pinoy Christmas lanterns lighting up the campsite. Alviera’s majestic 360-degree view of scenic hills and mountains enhance the fantasy setting.

Make Christmas merrier with UNIQLO’s #MyUQGiftToYou

Want to give the Gift of LifeWear this Christmas season? Join #MyUQGiftToYou!

Every week starting November 18, UNIQLO will announce a featured Holiday item via its Facebook page. Share the photo and tag a friend who is deserving of the featured Holiday item. Put a nice dedication as to why it should be given to him/her and include the hashtag #MyUQGiftToYou. The most creative post will get to gift the featured item to that friend.

Check out the Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph) and Instagram account (http://www.instagram.com/uniqlophofficial) of UNIQLO Philippines for weekly updates and further information on #MyUQGiftToYou this Holiday season.

Favorite cartoons come to life in SM’s biggest Christmas celebration

Kids and kids-at-heart are expected to enjoy an enchanting Christmas at all SM malls nationwide starting this weekend, November 6 to 8, with well-loved cartoon and toy characters joining the launch revelries of SM’s Grand Christmas celebration.

Festivities start at SM North EDSA on Friday, November 6, where all-time favorite Disney characters will be present during the launch of “A Season of Magic”. To make the event more meaningful, children from a selected beneficiary will be given a chance to personally meet Disney characters Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, and have a first peek at the main attraction – the Disney Village. A medley of favorite Disney songs will be performed by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir.