It’s The Year Of The Pig At Miniso!

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this huggable pig inspired pillow available at Miniso.

Japanese fast fashion brand Miniso welcomes the Year of the Pig with a wide collection of cheerful and huggable pig plush toys that will surely give you good luck and positivity this year.

To have and to hold. Loveable and adorable pig plush toy in bunny costume only at Miniso.

Children born in the Year of the Pig, after all, are distinguished by a rare cheerfulness, optimism, and never lose heart.  It is impossible to find a sad child of this sign, he finds happiness in small things: communication with close people and friends, favorite toys, delicious food.  He believes that life is given for happiness, any problems are easily solved, the main things is health, a positive attitude.

Keep a positive vibe around you with this endearing pig plush toy in dinosaur costume.

Behind kindness lies a determined nature that always follows their goals, but acts gently and tactfully without offending the dignity of others. Pig girls are gentle, kind, and caring.  Pig boys, on the other hand, are valiant knights with a good heart. He reads a lot, knows countless interesting stories, strongly achieves his goals with dignity.

Sleep in style this New Year with this piggy inspired eye mask. Available at Miniso. 

Channeling the positive, joyful vibe of the Year of the Pig, Miniso has adorable and fluffy pig plush toys in dinosaur and bunny costumes as well as huggable pillows, creative eye masks and novelty neck pillows.

This comfortable and fluffy piggy pillow will keep you company as you travel this year.  Available at Miniso.

Check out these Year of the Pig inspired plush toys available this February at Miniso stores in most SM Supermalls nationwide. Also follow @MinisoPhilippines at Facebook for more stylistic and quality affordable products.

Events: Mickey Mouse Celebrates 90 Years of Magic in the Philippines at ‘Share-A-Smile’ Fair in SM

Retail campaign ‘Share-A-Smile’ kicks off across all SM stores
with exclusive Mickey Mouse merchandise and mall activations

Mickey Mouse kicks off his 90thanniversary celebration in the Philippines through the ‘Share-A-Smile’retail campaign with SM. In photo are: SM Executives (L-R) SM Supermalls SVP for Marketing Jonjon SanAgustin, Toy Kingdom EVP Rosemarie Dy-Lim, SM’s Mara Coson, SM Supermalls SAVP for Marketing TJCuenca; and The Walt Disney Company Philippines Executives (L-R) Head for Studio Entertainment LeeEsguerra, Country Head Veronica Cabalinan, and Head for Consumer Products Yara Macalindong.

Celebrating 90 years of Mickey being The True Original and 60 #AweSM years of retail innovation, The Walt Disney Company Philippines and SM Supermalls and SM Retail team up for a spectacular Mickey Mouse experience with ‘Share-A-Smile’ – a retail campaign with SM celebrating Mickey’s 90th anniversary in the Philippines. With Mickey-inspired merchandise – from shirts, toys, bags, and so much more – fans of the beloved Mickey Mouse can definitely kick-off Mickey’s birthday celebrations in the Philippines starting this September. Until October 31, SM mall-goers are in for an immersive retail experience across 10 SM supermalls in Metro Manila. 

“Coming together to share smiles among mall-goers, we are honored to partner with Disney as they celebrate a magical milestone of giving unparalleled joy to kids and kids-at-heart,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing. 

Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc., supported by SM Cares, joins the celebration and were given the opportunity to meet and greet Mickey Mouse (photo with the kids from the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc. courtesy of SM).

“Mickey has become a friend of every kid and everyone who is a kid at heart. This year marks our milestone year as we are celebrating 90 years of fun, laughter and smiles that Mickey Mouse has brought to fans all over the world,” shared Veronica Cabalinan, Country Head of The Walt Disney Company, Philippines. “We are happy to be collaborating with SM in a series of celebrations, activations and retail promotions that will allow Mickey to celebrate his anniversary with all his Filipino fans.”

‘Share-A-Smile’ Retail Program

Until October 31, wear the iconic Mickey by choosing from 60-exclusively designed Mickey-inspired shirts from SM Youth. The 60 Tees for 60 Years shirts tell the story of the iconic Mickey Mouse and how he remains to be the icon of style icons through the years.

As part of the celebration, Disney and SM are releasing special-edition Mickey and Minnie plush toys marking the milestones of both companies, which will be available on Toy Kingdom nationwide.

More so, celebrating Mickey’s anniversary comes with a bonus! For a minimum spend of Php1,000 for any Mickey ‘Share-A-Smile’ / SM 60th merchandise or Mickey Classic products, shoppers are entitled to a limited edition Mickey Tote Bag for free! Shoppers can choose from four designs.

These and more Mickey True Original merchandise, such as toys, shirts, bags, stationery, home accessories, are available in SM malls nationwide! 

Mickey Mouse surprises the guests! Joining him are the SM Little Stars strutting the latest Mickey Mouse collection for kids (photo with SM Little Stars courtesy of SM).

‘Share-A-Smile’ Roving Caravan

Want to stay in the Disney radar? Fully experience the festivities around Mickey’s 90th anniversary by visiting the ‘Share-A-Smile’ mall caravan in the following SM malls: North EDSA, Megamall, Mall of Asia, Aura, Southmall, Fairview, Manila, San Lazaro, East Ortigas, and Marikina! 

Share smiles with friends and the whole family and visit Disney’s ‘Share-A-Smile’ caravan in participating SM Metro Manila malls. For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com. Share your experience using the hashtag #MickeyTrueOriginal.

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About The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia:

The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with four business segments: Direct-to-Consumer & International, Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, Studio Entertainment and Media Networks. TWDC Southeast Asia merges the regional markets of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. In Southeast Asia, the Company has a broad range of businesses including Studio Entertainment, Media Networks, and Consumer Products and Interactive Media. Building around core brands Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars, the organization is dedicated to creating high quality branded entertainment experiences for consumers in the region. In 2017, The Walt Disney Company was ranked #1 within the entertainment industry in Fortune Magazine’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies” survey- a testament to the Company’s strategy to successfully expand the brand and its franchises beyond North America. For more information about The Walt Disney Company please visit: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com.

Celebrate Father’s Day At The Body Shop

Father’s Day Treat. The Body Shop’s first complete and extensive Men’s Skincare and Grooming Range is specifically designed to help Dad cleanse, shave and protect. The entire collection is enriched with Community Trade ingredients, sustainably sourced from the most beautiful corners of the planet and 100% vegan.	Cedar and Sage Conditioning Beard Oil. It is designed to nourish & soften skin under beard, while taming and subtly scenting facial hair at the same time. The fragrance contains three complementary essential oils: sage, clove and cedar. Enriched with Community Trade organic coconut oil from Samoa, organic babassu oil from Brazil and soya oil from Brazil	Dad will look forward to shaving with the Maca Root & Aloe Softening Shaving Cream For Men which is a luxuriously smooth operator. Enriched with Community Trade organic aloe vera from Mexico, this cream leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and nick-free after a shave.
Guarana And Coffee Energising Cleanser For Men provides a feeling of freshness and cleanliness, leaving skin feeling energized for the ultimate beginning or end to a day. It is enriched with Brazilian guarana and Ethiopian green coffee and organic Community Trade aloe vera, this vibrant orange gel foams into a light foamy lather, which leaves skin feeling invigorated.	Calm the appearance of irritated skin after shaving, with Maca Root & Aloe Post-Shave Water-Gel For Men. The light-weight, easily absorbed formula works to reduce the appearance of post-shave irritation due to shaving, helping skin feel more comfortable and look healthier. Enriched with Peruvian maca root and Community Trade organic aloe vera from Mexico, skin appears soothed and feels more supple.	Green Tea And Lemon Mattifying Moisturizer For Men will moisturize face for up to 24 hours with this light gel moisturizer. Enriched with green tea and lemon and Community Trade organic aloe vera, this translucent moisturizer glides over skin effortlessly and sinks in to mattify complexion throughout the day.

Just in time for Father’s Day, The Body Shop introduces its first complete skin care and grooming range. It features four unique, natural origin ingredient combinations that have the power to help deliver what one’s skin needs. The fuss-free range is an efficient alternative to everyday skincare, made simple for the modern gentleman.

The entire Men’s Grooming Range is enriched with Community Trade ingredients, sustainably sourced from the most beautiful corners of the planet. 

Both the Guarana and Coffee Energising Cleanser Guarana and Coffee Energising Moisturizer energize one’s skin with a blend of guarana seeds from Brazil and caffeine-rich coffee beans from Ethiopia. Enriched with matcha green tea leaves from Japan and zingy, zesty lemon from Italy, the Green Tea & Lemon Mattifying Mouturizer makes skin feel fresh all day long.  

Likewise, the Maca Root & Aloe Softening Shaving Cream and the Maca Root & Aloe Post-Shave Water-Gel give men an effortless irritation-free shaving experience infused with maca root from Peru and soothing Community Trade Aloe Vera from Mexico.

Cedar & Sage Conditioning Beard Oil, on the other hand, is blended with three amazing Community Trade heroes: organic coconut oil from Samoa, and soya oil and organic babassu oil from Brazil. 

Pamper Dad on his special day with The Body Shop’s Men’s Grooming Range. The Body Shop accepts SM Advantage Card for points earning and redemption, SM and Sodexo premium pass in all The Body Shop stores nationwide. 

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The Body Shop was founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick in Little Hampton, England. The beauty brand pioneered corporate activism and was built on a philosophy that business can be a force for good. With its brand expression, Beauty with Heart, the company continues to be focused on five core values: Against Animal Testing, Support Community Fair Trade, Activate Self Esteem, Defend Human Rights and Protect The Planet. 

All products are created using the finest ingredients sourced from the four corners of the globe, which are not tested on animals and are 100% vegetarian. The Body Shop has been in the Philippine market for eighteen years with over 55 strategically located stores nationwide.

Classic/Contemporary Salvatore Mann Shoes And Bags At SM

Classic/contemporary Salvatore Mann Shoes and Bags	Watanabe perforated sleek leather shoes.	Salvatore Mann elements of style
Officine updates the classic shoe with texture and shading.	Formal appointments with Salvatore Mann Shoes and Bags	Gavyn messenger bag.
Isai Single shoulder backpack.	Go places in style with Salvatore Mann Shoes and Bags.	Savvy and savoir faire with Salvatore Mann Shoes and Bags
Anderson slip- on shoes with stitch details.	Salvatore Mann Shoes and Bags have a nostalgic vibe

While dressing up has become more relaxed in recent years, elegance is timeless. And Salvatore Mann Shoes and Bags highlight contemporary classics for today’s man of style at SM.

Salvatore Mann shoes give a fresh look to footwear for more formal occasions. These include brogues, the workhorse shoe perfect with everything from jeans to suits; lace up derbies that give a dressed up – but not too dressed up – look, black cap-toe oxfords for every dressed up occasion, as well as preppie loafers and slip-ons.

Salvatore Mann bags, on the other hand, combine function and style with updated backpacks, messenger bags, and modern briefcases.

The Salvatore Mann collection is available exclusively at The SM Store.

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SM Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations

At the ceremonial toast of SM’s 60th Anniversary launch.  From left SM Chairman for Executive Committee Hans T. Sy, SM Retail Vice Chair Herbert Sy, SM Investments Vice Chair Tessie Sy Coson, and SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. President Elizabeth Sy

SM launched its 60th Anniversary celebrations by lighting up the iconic Mall of Asia globe, and with it, starting off a series of exciting 60 themed visual attractions, fun experiences, and interactive activities for its customers from May to October in SM malls nationwide.

The SM story began in 1958 when founder Henry Sy, Sr. opened the first Shoemart store in downtown Manila, introducing exciting new merchandising and retailing concepts.  At that time, Mr. Sy, who has been honored as the Father of Philippine Retail by the Philippine Retailers Association, thought that if he could sell a pair of shoes to every Filipino, he could be a successful man.

In the 1960s, Shoemart expanded its shoe store chain and became one of the pioneers in the new urban centers in Makati and Cubao.

SM -LTO TIE UP FOR DRIVER’S LICENSE RENEWAL

The LTO Driver’s Renewal Office in SM City North EDSA is conveniently located at The Government Service Express Center, The Annex, Lower Ground Floor. SM Business Centers and SM Bills Payment Counters now accept payments for license renewal as well.

​The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and SM recently signed a memorandum of agreement to bring Drivers’ license renewal closer, easier and more convenient to the public at SM City North EDSA. ​

 

This partnership will also give mallgoers the opportunity to have their licensed processed while shopping, having fun, and doing their other errands in SM Malls.

 

The partnership allows LTO to set up and operate Driver’s License Renewal Centers(DLRC) at selected malls such as SM City North EDSA, SM City Pampanga, SM City Manila, SM City Cebu, SM Southmall, SM Mall of Asia, SM City San Jose Del Monte, SM City Davao, SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cabanatuan, from Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 9pm excluding legal holidays, special non-working days and work suspensions declared by the government.

 

LTO Chief Asec. Edgar Galvante graced the MOA signing together with LTO Executive Director Atty. Romeo Vera Cruz, LTO-NCR Regional Director Atty. Clarence Guinto, SM Supermalls President Annie Garcia, SM Mart, Inc. Executive Vice President Ricky Lim and Vice President for Business Center Operations Dennis Yaw.

LTO Chief Asec. Edgar Galvante (3RD from left), SM Supermalls President Annie Garcia(4th from left), and SM Mart, Inc. Executive Vice President Ricky Lim (2nd from left) during the recent signing of the Memorandum of Agreement which  allows LTO to occupy a space for their Driver’s License Renewal Center (DLRC) at selected SM Malls.

Also present are SM Mart, Inc. Vice President for Business Center Operations Dennis Yaw, LTO Executive Director Atty. Romeo Vera Cruz, and LTO-NCR Regional Director Atty. Clarence Guinto. With this partnership, the public can expect more DLRCs in various SM malls nationwide. This is one way to serve the public better and to bring the government servicescloser, easier and conveniently to the public.

 

​The Driver’s License Renewal Center (DLRC) at SM City North EDSA is conveniently located at the Government Service Express at The Annex, LTO’s Drivers License Renewal together with other government service counters such as Philippine Postal Corporation, PhilHealth, SSS, GSIS, and Pag-IBIG.

 

The Government Service Center at SM City North EDSA is a one-stop venue for various government service counters such as Philippine Postal Corporation, PhilHealth, SSS, GSIS, and Pag-IBIG.

 

Likewise, SM Business Centers and SM Bills Payment Counters now accept payments for license renewal, and will serve as an alternate receiving and payment counters to augment the LTO central office; accepting cash payments from LTO clients with Order of Payment forms from 10:00am to 7:00pm every day.

 

Meanwhile, SM Business Centers offer PSA (formerly NSO) applications for birth, marriage, and death certificates; PRC renewals of professional licenses; DTI consumer welfare services and renewal of business name; and Ombudsman Clearance applications.

 

Moreover, SM Bills Payment counters located in The SM Store, SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore, accept payments for contributions and/or loans for the Social Security System, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth and National Home Mortgage Finance Corporationand Armed Forces & Police Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (AFPMBAI); and payment of fines for tickets issued by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

 

The LTO Driver’s License Renewal Center (DLRC) is one of the many services SM extends beyond shopping to its customers.