Monthly Archives: August 2019

Before we even say ‘Hi’ to the fast approaching ‘Ber Months’, SM City San Jose del Monte celebrates everything tech and innovation this month of August together with some activities and events that would give mall goers reasons to have more fun while shopping.

The following are some ways to spice up your mall experience with your family and friends at SM:

Cyber Month Celebration

There is no place like Cyberzone when it comes to gadget treats as it offers ‘Great Gadgets Deals’ with special bargains on selected items that are up to 50% off in participating stores for the whole month of August. PC Express also had a ‘Gizmo Con’ at the mall atrium last August 01 to 06.

Cosplayers will show off their talents, creativity, and amazing costumes in a ‘Cosplay Craze’ on August 17. Cosplay has become a regular promotional event for SM Cyberzone at SM City San Jose del Monte. Different characters from mobile gaming, movies, anime and cartoons will be brought to life that cosplay enthusiasts, mall goers, as well as the contestants themselves will surely enjoy.

Mobile Legends will never be forgotten in this year’s celebration of Cyber month. Organized by the local government, City Youth in San Jose del Monte will show off their enthusiasm and expertise in Mobile Legend game through a tournament on August 13 at the mall atrium.

Celebration of Homegrown Talents

Aside from celebrating everything tech, SM also recognize the talents and competitiveness of San Joseño youth as well as the culture of the city.

SM City San Jose del Monte will have a celebration of ‘Art for Everyone’, a selling exhibit of art crafts that serves as a fun venue for artists to showcase and sell their artworks and masterpieces starting from August 19 to 21. SM taps art organizations from the city to be part of the fair, and invites everyone to discover art and get in touch with their artistic side and creativity.

In addition, series of recitals from SJDM performing groups will also take place. Spearheaded by the City Tourism, the very first ‘Sining Tanglawan’ will have a city wide workshop and grand recital for visual arts, folk dance, contemporary dance, and choreography clinic on August 11 at the mall atrium, while rondalla, singing and choral recitals will take place on August 16 (tentative date) at SM Cinema San Jose.

Moreover, City Youth Katropa Dance Showdown and City Youth Spoken Words Poetry will also take place at the mall atrium on August 14 and 15.

Great Movies and Entertainment

Blockbuster hits like ‘Hello, Love, Goodbye’, ‘Indak’, and ‘Fast and the Furious’ are still showing at SM Cinemas. Watch out for the movies for kids like ‘Maleficent’ and ‘Frozen 2’ as SM Cinema brings back the ‘Kids Watch For Free’ wherein children 4 feet and below can watch movies for free for every purchase of regular movie ticket. The promo will run until December.

Lastly, ‘FireFallDown’, a punk rock Filipino band which had its UK roots and relocated to Manila, will have its mall show at SM City San Jose del Monte’s mall atrium on August 18 to promote their latest single “Forever Never The Same” to San Joseños.

No matter what your tech interest or your age is, there will always be something SM City San Jose del Monte has prepared for you. To be more updated of the events and happenings, visit SM City San Jose del Monte’s official Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/SMCitySanJoseDelMonte/.

Championing charity through e-commerce for the people, for the society, and for the planet

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, teams up with Unilever to launch the #BeautyThatCares sale from August 7 to 9. Consumers can get exclusive freebies, deals, and discounts up to 75% off when they buy from Unilever brands like Cream Silk, Closeup, Love Beauty and Planet, and more on Shopee.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy and excited for the Unilever #BeautyThatCares Sale, which allows us to support inspiring advocacy groups. Shopee has always believed in promoting the empowerment of people, equality in society, and environmental conservation, which is why this partnership is important to us. We hope that our users are inspired by the campaign and learn more about these advocacies.”

Shopee and Unilever’s #BeautyThatCares campaign will support three organizations namely UNICEF, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and Future Faces.

• Cream Silk will be partnering with UNICEF, the leading organization that helps children around the world fight for their rights and reach their potential.

• Meanwhile, CloseUp is teaming up with the LGBT Chamber of Commerce, a group that promotes workplace equality.

• Lastly, environment-conscious line Love Beauty and Planet will be supporting Future Faces, a student-led group that provides nutritious meals to children in impoverished areas”

The special sale will run from August 7 to 9 and features discounts up to 75% off. Early-bird buyers on August 9 can also look forward to freebies including t-shirts, drawstring bags, and limited edition products with a special #BeautyThatCares packaging.

Shop the Unilever #BeautyThatCares sale at https://shopee.ph/BeautyThatCares.

Visit the Shopee website at https://shopee.ph/ and download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

This August has a number of holidays and long weekends that adventure and vacation loving Filipinos can look forward to: Eid al-Adha on the third week of the month, Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21, and National Heroes Day on August 26. Make the most out of these extended breaks by satisfying your wanderlust and going on that much-desired getaway.

Here are some suggestions on where you can go and what you can do to achieve your #looongweekendgoals.

●        August 10 to 12: Singapore or Cebu

Singapore’s always been an accessible and ideal weekend destination for Filipinos. Its quaint old neighborhoods, eclectic dining scene, lively arts and culture, and other exciting attractions make it an even better destination.

The Island of Cebu, meanwhile, offers travelers the best of both worlds: a colorful urban lifestyle and the serenity of nature—the choice is yours!

●        August 9 to 12: Palawan or Hong Kong

You can never go wrong visiting Palawan. Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa are just some of the most beautiful places on the island that offer unique experiences for every adventurer.

Hong Kong, on the other hand, has consistently been a top destination for Filipinos. Travelers can enjoy amazing shopping deals, delectable cuisine, and an unforgettable array of sights and attractions.

●        August 21, 2019: Staycation in Metro Manila

A staycation in Metro Manila on hump day may just be the quick break you need. Treat yourself to a comfortable bed, delicious hotel food, and cool amenities.

●        August 21 to August 26: Japan or Seoul

If you can afford to file a two-day leave, go all out and book a trip to Japan or Seoul, South Korea.

Spend the long weekend in Tokyo or Osaka and have a taste of amazing food while taking in fashion-forward trends, a rich history, and quirky pop-culture.

You can also enjoy the electric atmosphere in Seoul. Experience a whole range of activities, from sampling tasty local delicacies to soaking up K-pop and the rich culture and heritage. Shopaholics will also love the amazing retail finds here.

●        August 23 to 26: Bangkok or Taipei

For those who can only file a one-day leave, a four-day vacation in Bangkok, Thailand or Taipei, Taiwan is perfect.

Bangkok’s culture is best experienced by simply immersing yourself into the heart of things. Try the food and get lost in the sights and sounds of the bustling city.

A trip to Taipei will give you the chance to explore its rich cultural history, irresistible culinary treats, and a modern urban vibe.

●        August 24 to 26, 2019: Davao or Boracay

A quick escape to Davao can prove extremely refreshing, regardless if you stay in the city or head out to experience the beach or the great outdoors.

Boracay’s rebirth, on the other hand, has ensured that its white sand beaches are kept pristine and majestic.

Excited for the upcoming long weekends? Turn these dates into #LooongWeekendGoals with Traveloka, the ultimate one-stop online travel platform, for an experience like no other.

Traveloka provides a wide range of travel needs in one platform—including flights, hotels, transport, flight+hotel packages, attractions, activities, and more—helping customers to easily create moments together with their friends and loved ones.

Check out Traveloka’s #LooongWeekendGoals promotion and get amazing deals! Book your flight+hotel packages via https://www.traveloka.com/en-ph/packages. Download the app via Google Play or the App Store for more exclusive promos.

Denim, as timeless and authentic, never fails to surprise us with its new style possibilities and opportunities.

In partnership with Guhit Pinas Bulacan Chapter, SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag as well as SM Center Pulilan recently launched a denim workshop for aspiring artists and designers with the #DENIMversityatSM.

This year’s participants brought an array of thought- provoking work that both explore creative techniques and global issues we face today. Pulling inspiration from art, students used repurpose denim and reinvent them with designs that address global, social concerns while weaving in bits of contemporary, pop culture flair.

“It was heartening to see fresh minds using denim design as a platform to address environmental and social issues” shares SM City Marilao Mall Manager Emmanuel Gatmaitan.

Students had freedom expressing their concepts in their designs and experience the magic of customizing their own denim pieces.

Concepts with strong purpose and strong emphasis around sustainability stood out and took precedence across workshops in SM City Marilao, SM City Baliwag and SM Center Pulilan. Design pulls inspiration from wildlife preservation, women rights to pop art culture and many more.

“Technique and creativity are limitless on this generation of aspiring artist. With their artworks, we reimagine denim as a unique avenue towards self-expression” says SM City Baliwag Assistant Mall Manager Rodora Tolentino.

#DENIMversityatSM is one of the many programs of SM Supermalls to celebrate individuality while giving exciting retail experience. It also hopes to inspire next generation of fashion stylists, designers in the province.

A total of 1,360 San Joseños and residents of nearby cities and municipalities were treated to a free medical and dental mission conducted by SM Foundation Inc. at SM City San Jose del Monte, Thursday, August 01.

Dubbed as “Gamot Para Sa Kapwa” SM Foundation partnered with the City Social Welfare and Development Office, Philippine National Red Cross, and the City Health Office of San Jose del Monte to provide comprehensive and accessible health care to target beneficiaries including SM employees and their relatives, as well as indigent families living within the vicinity of SM.

There are at least 25 volunteers including medical doctors and dentists from the City Health Office and SM Foundation. Other volunteers are employees of SM City San Jose del Monte and its partner agencies.

The supposed to be half-day long medical and dental mission was extended until 2pm and accomplished 1,031 medical checkups for various ailments, 67 dental checkup and tooth extractions, 43 X-rays, 52 electrocardiograph or ECG, 43 random blood sugar tests, 45 cholesterol tests, 43 uric acid tests, and 36 hemoglobin tests.

Thousands of free medicines, doctor recommended vitamins, and health ointments were given to all patients.

SM Foundation’s Gamot Para Sa Kapwa Medical and Dental Mission will also be slated at SM City Marilao on September 11.

Shopee Free Shipping Festival on August 8 will offer Free Shipping with no minimum spend on selected shops

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is giving consumers a chance to take home a brand-new Toyota Fortuner 2018 in its ₱1 Game for Shopee Free Shipping Festival. On August 8, there will be free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend on selected brands and categories, ₱88 deals, and tons of 100% cashback vouchers to enjoy.

Consumers can join Shopee’s exciting ₱1 Game to take home amazing prizes including an Apple iPhone XS Max, A&S 40” HD TV, and Samsung Galaxy A20 by paying ₱1 upon check out. On the big sale day, users should stay tuned as Shopee will be raffling off a brand-new Toyota Fortuner for only ₱1.

Ruoshan Tao, Head of Marketing at Shopee Philippines said, “We are excited to have launched another campaign that provides consumers greater deals on their favorite categories and brands. We are giving Filipinos bigger and better surprises through Shopee’s ₱1 Game which is becoming popular among online shoppers as it gives them more chances to score premium items for the low price of ₱1. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Shopee Free Shipping Festival.”

On August 8, Shopee users can enjoy big discounts on their favorite items. These are what consumers should watch for during Shopee Free Shipping Festival:

• Free Shipping with ₱0 Minimum Spend on selected shops.

• Discounts up to 90% off and exclusive promotions across all categories.

• Premium gadgets up for grabs including an Apple iPhone XS Max, A&S 40” HD TV, Samsung Galaxy A20, and more for only ₱1 in Shopee’s ₱1 Game.

• 100% cashback vouchers and category vouchers to be given away.

For more information on Shopee Free Shipping Festival, please visit https://shopee.ph/free-shipping-festival.

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

Visit https://shopee.ph for more information.