We may be in the second month of the year, yet there is no better way to celebrate 2023 than with the 23 peso sale from Watsons Switch and Save!

Have some health and beauty goals you want to achieve? Get ready to switch and save as the health, beauty and wellness retailer offers 23 peso deals, 23% off discounts, and prices that end in 23 deals!

Filipinos love sales, discounts, and bundles so be prepared for some serious shopping.

Watsons has the widest selection of health, wellness, and beauty products in the Philippines, so get ready to get huge discounts and exciting deals on some of your favorite products!

Achieve Your Health, Beauty, And Wellness Goals This 2023!

Score these products for only Php 23! Nourish your skin with the Watsons Brightening Cold-Pressed Soap and Watsons Nourishing Cold Pressed Soap.

Practice self care with Watsons’ wellness products like their Brightening Milk Bath Soap, Moisturising Milk & Salt Scrub Avocado Extract, and Ultra Thin Wings Soft Dry sanitary napkin.

Score deals from Watsons brands medicines! Get up to 30% off when you purchase 30 pieces, 15% off with 15 pieces, and 10% off with 10 pieces. This includes supplements such as Ascorbic Acid, Collagen + Vitamin C + Zinc, Glutathione + Collagen, Vitamin B Complex, and more!

 

Make Your Hair Glorious With These Hair Care Products!

For only Php 123, you can give your hair a treat with the Watsons Hair Care System Products (Precision Creme Black, Precision Creme Light Brown, Precision Creme Medium Brown, Precision Creme Red Brown, Precision Creme Ash Brown)

Give your hair lots of love with Buy 1 Take 1 and 23% off deals with the Watsons Treatment Wax products (Anti-Frizz Treatment Wax Argan Oil, Henna Extract Treatment Wax, Treatment Wax Honey, Milk Protein Treatment Wax, and Smoothing Treatment Wax Yoghurt)

 

Enjoy These Deals For Oral Care and Mom & Baby Products!

The Buy 1 Take 1 and 23% off deals also includes oral care products like Watsons mouthwashes (White Lemon & Salt Mouthwash, Mint Bamboo Charcoal Herbal Mouthwash, Cool Mint Mouthwash Alcohol Free, and Mint Green Tea Herbal Mouthwash).

Enjoy 23% off as well on other mouthwashes from Watsons (Hexeditine Oral Antiseptic Mouthwash) and mom and baby products like the Watsons Naturals Baby Calendula & Oatmeal Body Lotion and Baby Calendula & Oatmeal Head to Toe Wash.

Score Some Sustainable Products And Deals From Watsons!

Of course, the Naturals by Watsons product line are also included in the 23 peso sale! These include the shampoo and conditioner refills for Aloe Vera, Coffee, and Argan variants. You may enjoy these deals until March 31, and for a limited offer only.

Check out Watsons’ unprecedented 23 Peso Sale until February 22 and start off your 2023 with the most exciting health, wellness, and beauty finds.

Download the Watsons app now (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp) or visit any of the Watsons 1,000+ stores nationwide. You may also Pick up your orders in 30 minutes via Click & Collect. Or get them in 3 hours or less via Watsons Express Delivery.

For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

Asthma or “hika” in Tagalog is a long-term lung condition that affects more than 200 million people globally. This condition is considered to be one of the world’s most common non-communicable diseases, although it is more prevalent in children who are yet to have a fully developed immune system.

Asthma attacks involve inflammation and constriction in the airways, which can be triggered by factors that vary from person to person. Some of the common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and tightening of the chest.

Asthma symptoms can come and go, but they often become worse at night or while exercising. Because asthma could potentially worsen during exercise, some people with asthma believe that they should veer away from fitness activities altogether. That shouldn’t be the case, however, especially since exercise is good for your health. In fact, exercise can help you increase your endurance, improve your lung capacity, boost your immune system, and strengthen your muscles, including your heart.

If you have asthma and want to get your dose of fitness now and then, here are some exercises to get you started:

Simple Breathing Exercises

Doing some breathing exercises is one of the simplest ways you can manage your asthma symptoms every day. These exercises help open up your airways, allowing fresh air to penetrate your lungs and minimizing the burden of breathing. Some breathing exercises to consider are:

●      Diaphragmic Breathing (Belly Breathing): Breathe in through your nose and let your belly fill up with air. Breathe out through the mouth. Make sure to relax your shoulders and neck to properly position your diaphragm.

●      Pursed Lip Breathing: As with belly breathing, breathe in through your nose and breathe out with pursed lips. Make sure that you exhale twice as long to help your airways stay open longer.

●      Nasal Breathing: Slowly take deep breaths through your nose. Similar to belly breathing, you need to make sure that your belly is filled with air. This will increase your oxygen intake and help you slow down your heart rate and breathing.

Practicing these breathing exercises regularly will help get rid of the stale air that has accumulated in your lungs. As a result, your diaphragm can do its job more efficiently. Of course, it would be best to consult your doctor about medications you may need to take or what you need to avoid before attempting to do breathing exercises.

Walking, Light Jogging, or Hiking

Going on a walk or a light jog is a great way to get sunlight and fresh air for your lungs. It’s also a low-intensity exercise, so you don’t have to worry too much about minding your breathing (or your knees). If you want a more immersive experience in nature, you can opt to take a short hike instead. However, make sure that you hike in areas with a low pollen count to prevent an asthma attack.

In addition, you should ensure that you’re walking, jogging, or hiking during warm weather to prevent your symptoms from getting triggered. Cold, dry air irritates your airways, which can cause irritation and worsen your asthma symptoms. If the weather outside isn’t ideal, you can get your exercise on an indoor track or treadmill.

Cycling

Similar to walking, riding a bicycle is a gentle form of exercise that doesn’t require you to overexert yourself. It’s also a great way to keep your leg muscles in shape, plus it allows you to savor nature through a fun activity. That said, because cycling is usually done outdoors, you should make sure to avoid potential asthma triggers like pollen.

Swimming

Swimming is a great exercise for people with asthma because it builds up the muscles for breathing. Aside from the low pollen exposure, you will also be breathing warm and moist air, which is less likely to trigger adverse reactions. Moreover, some studies show that swimming can improve cardiopulmonary fitness and lung function; these can help you better manage your condition.

That said, you also need to be careful about swimming in chlorinated pools, which can trigger symptoms in some people. You may want to talk to your doctor first to see if it’s safe for you to swim in these pools and if there are any medications that can prevent adverse effects while swimming.

Yoga

Yoga is another low-impact exercise that you can practice regularly to improve your health. Yoga allows you to optimize your breathing as it involves slow inhalation and careful movements. Aside from its benefits on your physiology, doing yoga is also known to improve your mental health and quality of life. In particular, it’s helpful in reducing your stress levels and allowing you to better manage life with asthma.

 

A Final Word

Apart from the exercises mentioned above, you can also partake in sports as long as they are gentle on your lungs and don’t involve high-impact bursts of activity. Examples include golf and gymnastics, which provide you with intermittent breaks.

Lastly, you should remember that getting physical activity through exercise or sports should not be a cause for concern. Just remember to take medications as prescribed and always consult your doctor if you believe that changes in your daily routine might impact your health. At the end of the day, exercise plays a big role in helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle and maintain a sense of normalcy—even with long-term conditions like asthma.

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day being an occasion celebrated year on year, creating the perfect plan or even finding the perfect gift can be challenging but truly rewarding! So be it for your significant other, family, and friends—here are ways to express your love this coming Valentine’s Day:

Create a playlist

Music is a powerful trigger for special memories, so give them an audio rush by choosing songs that they love and songs that are significant to you both. Maybe the music you played on your first date or your first road trip? What about that night you were stuck in traffic and you had one song on loop to get you through? They’ll love reminiscing with those tracks.

Write a heartfelt letter

Writing letters may be a lost art, but who says you can’t revive it? Write about how happy they make you feel, express your deepest feelings—and if it’s that special someone, your dreams of a life together.

Book a photo shoot

If your loved one likes to post on social media and you’re their Instagram boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend, why not take it a step further and do it with a professional so you can be together in the pictures? It’s certainly going to be a Valentine’s to remember, and you will have amazing pictures to prove it! Or if you’re awkward around photographers, book a schedule in a self-shoot studio instead! 

Surprise them with a limited-edition gift

There’s just something about receiving limited-edition gifts that just makes people feel even more special. This Valentine’s Day, make sure to get a hold of Red Ribbon’s Valentine Black Forest Cake which combines flowers and chocolates in one beautifully-designed and delicious cake! 

Let your loved ones enjoy this chocolate-cherry creation made of rich chocolate fudge cake, layered with cherry-creamy icing, covered in chocolate shavings, and topped with icing rosettes with cream cheese and sweet maraschino cherries. You can get the Valentine Black Forest cake starting at P550 for junior size, and P750 for the regular size from Feb 13 to 15, 2023.

To order the heart-shaped Chocolate-Cherry Valentine Black Forest Cake starting Feb. 13, visit any of Red Ribbon’s stores, website http://redribbondelivery.com.ph or download the Red Ribbon App. http://bit.ly/RedRibbonApp

 

This will also be available on GrabFood and Foodpanda for delivery!

Watsons Oral Care Products

Chins up, and get your beautiful smiles on! Establishing good oral hygiene is key to having a beautiful smile and raising confidence.

What else does good oral hygiene bring? It prevents you from having bad breath, suffering tooth decay, and keeps your teeth strong as you get older. It also goes beyond just giving you a great smile you can flash to everyone.

A good oral hygiene can also help you achieve overall physical and emotional well-being as it can impact your diet and physical appearance.

Health and wellness retailer Watsons is the Filipino family's partner in achieving joyful smiles.

From toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other oral care needs, Watsons has everything to keep your teeth and gums brighter and strong.

Here are some oral care must-haves you can get from over 1,000 Watsons stores nationwide or online via the Watsons website or app:

 

Toothbrushes & Toothpastes

 

Watsons Oral Care Products (L-R - Cleene Clio Toothbrush Dentabright Colors and Oral B Toothbrush 3D White Soft)

When getting the right oral care products for everyday routine, it’s good that you choose a toothbrush that can also be gentle for your teeth and gums, like the Oral B Toothbrush 3D White Soft and Cleene Clio Toothbrush Dentabright Colors. Their smooth bristles prevent plaque build-up on your teeth and won’t damage your gums, helping you avoid bad breath and have a lovely smile.

 

You can depend on the Sensodyne Deep Cleaning Toothpaste for sensitive gums, which thoroughly cleans sensitive teeth, freshens your breath, and protects your teeth against cavities. Those who have sensitive gums don’t have to worry, as this provides sensitivity relief and longing sensitivity protection.

 

Watsons Oral Care Products (L-R - Sensodyne Deep Cleaning Toothpaste, Sparkle Triple White Toothpaste, and Oral-B 3D White Luxe Diamond Strong)

Want to have those pearly white teeth? You can trust Oral-B 3D White Luxe Diamond Strong for that. This offers the most advanced whitening technology that removes stains for whiter teeth and has a cool vivid flavor that gives you a fresh breath after brushing your teeth.

Reveal your healthiest and brightest smile yet with the Sparkle Triple White Toothpaste. This toothpaste keeps your teeth strong, clean and fresh.

Watsons Oral Care Product (Colgate Optic White O2 Teeth Whitening Kit)

Level up as you flash your healthy teeth and gums and radiate your confidence with the help of the Colgate Optic White O2 Teeth Whitening Kit. This whitening treatment is created with revolutionary technology and has a super-charged whitening action.

This kit contains a whitening LED device paired with a teeth-whitening pen and active oxygen whitening serum enhanced by the effective wavelength of the patented indigo LED light Device.

Worry no more as this gently whitens your teeth inside and out, giving you that gorgeous smile and healthy gums.

Watsons Oral Care Products (L-R - Oracare Cool Mouthrinse and Bactidol Oral Antiseptic)

Mouthwashes

Complete your healthy oral care routine with these cool mouthwashes!

Prevent oral problems such as tooth decay and gum diseases with the Oracare Cool Mouthrinse. This contains stabilized chlorine dioxide with oxidizing action, which can easily kill harmful bacteria that help you give fresher breath.

Sore throat is also one of the oral care problems that most people often face, and gargling is an effective remedy for this. So when it comes to sore throat, Bactidol Oral Antiseptic can help you. This works in 30 seconds to kill up to 99% of sore throat-causing viruses so it won't worsen to cause flu, cough, and cold.

Score your favorite oral hygiene products at Watsons so you're always confident when you smile. Remember to floss, brush, and gargle after every meal!

You can also join Watsons Club to enjoy exclusive discounts and download the Watsons app now (http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp). You may also visit any of Watsons' 1,000+ stores nationwide and pick up your purchases with Click and Collect Express or have them delivered to your doorstep with Express Delivery.

For more information, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.

Enjoy up to 7% per annum on Maya Savings with your Smart Postpaid account.

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with all-in-one money app, Maya, to launch 'Power Savings,' an exclusive promo that enables postpaid subscribers to grow their savings faster.  

 

Under the exclusive promo running from Jan. 16 to Feb. 28, Smart Postpaid subscribers with Plan 999 and up, and who have upgraded their Maya Savings account, can earn an interest rate of up to 7% per annum credited daily - from the base interest rate of 4.5% — one of the highest in the market.  

 

This gives qualified postpaid subscribers a unique opportunity to grow their money faster and extra cash daily to help them achieve their financial goals.  

 

Moreover, subscribers can enjoy FREE InstaPay transactions when they transfer funds from other banks to Maya and switch to Maya Savings.   

 

To avail of Power Savings, eligible Smart Postpaid subscribers simply have to follow these steps:   

 

First, join Maya and upgrade your account. First-time users can get up to PHP 60.00 Welcome Reward upon upgrade.  

 

Open a Maya Savings account and go to “Missions” in the app, look for “Smart Postpaid Exclusive” mission and enter the unique Smart Postpaid code (to be sent by Smart via SMS).   

 

Spend a minimum of PHP 999.00 using Maya on paying for your Smart Postpaid bill or any other bill, scanning to pay, paying with Maya card or shopping online. (Tip: Cash in at least PHP 1,500.00 via InstaPay and get a PHP 25.00 service fee cashback) 

 

Enjoy the daily 7% saving interest rate (for up to PHP 100,000.00 end-of-day deposit balance) 

 

All Maya Savings account holders may also avail of the FREE Maya Card, inside the app.   

 

Download the Maya App now   

 

Free to download and register, the Maya app packs a feature-rich e-wallet, an inclusive digital bank, and everything else you need to save, spend, grow, and manage your money—right from your smartphone. 

 

The app is powered by its very own Maya Bank, a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-licensed and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC)-insured bank to ensure that the money remains safe and secure. With its 99.9% uptime rate, users can expect their transactions to be seamless and with less downtimes.  

 

Maya was originally known as PayMaya, a leading e-wallet app in the Philippines. It recently rebranded to Maya as it evolved beyond payments with the launch of its own banking and crypto services. This makes Maya the Philippines’ first and only all-in-one money app as it brings together banking, crypto, and wallet features into a seamless customer experience.  

 

Register your Smart SIM  

 

Smart Postpaid’s exclusive partnership with Maya for subscribers is just one of the many ways the mobile services provider empowers customers with the best postpaid experience.  

 

On top of award-winning services, Smart Postpaid subscribers can expect more exclusive rewards and benefits this 2023. 

 

To keep enjoying Smart's services and perks, postpaid subscribers are encouraged to complete their SIM Registration by confirming the personal information and IDs they submitted for their postpaid plan application. To do this confirmation, subscribers just need to text YES to 5858. They shall then receive a confirmation message from Smart upon successful SIM Registration and get FREE 3 GB data.  

 

Know the best Smart Signature Plan for your lifestyle at www.smart.com.ph/postpaid. 

 

To know more about this exclusive offer, visit https://www.maya.ph/smartpostpaidoffers.

During the Lunar New year, it is customary to purchase new things for yourself and your home to symbolize a fresh start. Start the Year of the Rabbit right by buying appliances in Beko’s Lucky New Year Promo.

Get as much as 33% off in the discounts and bundles for some of Beko’s products! Take advantage of discounts and special bundles on Beko appliances. By the way, you also get a free item for every purchase of a participating bundle for the promo from January 15, 2022 to
February 17, 2022.

Buy the GNO480E40HFGBPH, a 16.7 cu.ft Multi-door refrigerator with Multi Flow Air Cooling System, HarvestFresh technology, and ProSmart Inverter Compressor Pro and get a free Beko 20-liter microwave oven for savings of 17% worth Php 3,990. The RDNT470E50VZK is 16.6 cu.ft 2-door top freezer with HarvestFresh, Everfresh+, Neofrost Dual Cooling Technology, and ProSmart Inverter Compressor. From Php 45,990, you can get it for only Php 39,891!

Cook healthy and delicious meals for your family on the BIR35400XMS, which has a built-in oven, multifunctional oven, and 12 cooking functions. It’s discounted at Php 31,091 and comes with a free Beko 3-liter capacity Air Fryer worth Php 3,690.  If you have a smaller kitchen space, get the HIC64100, which has 6 cooking levels, a built-in hob, and 4 Vitroceramic glass burner plates for Php 15,291. It comes with a free Beko 20-liter microwave oven worth Php 3,990. The GM15321DXNS is a 90 x 60 freestanding cooker with 4 gas and 1 wok burner, and a multifunctional oven priced at PhpPhp63,741.50 from Php74,990. 

Make your daily dishwashing hassle-free and painless with the DTC36811S, which features LED control and 6 dishwashing programs with 8-place settings for a discounted price of Php18,691, and it comes with free dishwashing detergent tablets.  Your clothes will always be clean with the HTV9743X, a 9.0kg/5kg washing machine front load fully automatic washing machine with ProSmart Inverter Motor, 1400rpm, and 15 wash programs. It is discounted at Php 44,991 and comes with a free Beko bagless vacuum cleaner that’s worth Php 5,990.

Make sure your clothes are clean and neat with WCV7612X0 (Php23,791), a 7.0kg front load fully automatic washing machine with ProSmart Inverter Motor, 1200rpm, and 15 wash programs.

Keep the clothes freshly ironed with the SIM3124D 2400W Beko Steam Iron (Php1,691) and SIM3122T 2200W Beko Steam Iron (Php1,351). Welcome the Lunar New Year with new appliances from Beko! The discounts and bundles are also available at All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Centre, Fair N Square, Gloria Bazaar, Great World, Hat, J Marketing, Magic Appliance, Manhattan Appliance, Manila Imperial, Mike’s Appliances, Pricewise, Robinsons Appliance, Savers, SM Appliance, Solidmark, S&R, Western Appliance, and 1st Megasaver.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook
page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and their Instagram page at
https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.

Maya, the country’s all-in-one digital banking and money app, is making cashless transactions a lot easier in public markets nationwide with the rollout of the Paleng-QR initiative in Central Visayas, starting with Bohol province.

 

Maya has transformed Bohol’s Tagbilaran City Public Market into adigi-palengkein today’s ceremonies led by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap.

 

The Paleng-QR Ph initiative is spearheaded by the BSP and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and it aims to empower the City Government of Tagbilaran to help public market vendors and tricycle drivers accept cashless payments from any customer via the QR Ph, the country’s standard for QR payments.

 

“Small merchants and Filipino consumers are not only enjoying a hassle-free payment experience for their everyday transactions with Maya QR but also creating a financial footprint that allows them to access more advanced banking services offered by Maya,” said Mar Lazaro, Maya’s Head of Enterprise Business.

 

Since QR Ph’s launch in 2019 for person-to-person (P2P) payments and in 2021 for person-to-merchant (P2M) payments, Maya has led the charge among financial institutions in the rollout of the QR Ph national standard and now counts over 800,000 merchant touchpoints powered by QR Ph-capable Maya QR. “Basta QR Ph, pwede kami,”Lazaro added.

 

Building ‘digi-palengkes’ nationwide is part of Maya’s own LGUs Embracing and Accelerating Digitalization (L.E.A.D). Through this program, LGUs encourage local merchants and constituents to digitalize their transactions with Maya’s business-in-a-box payment solutions and disbursement tools.

 

On top of digitalizing public markets, Maya has become the growth partner of choice of Philippine businesses. These enterprises include pharmacies, transportation, travel, retail stores, public utilities, food, hospitals, service providers, and schools.

HONOR fans are in for a treat as HONOR 70 5G is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans with Zero Cash Out when you avail Globe Plan 1999

In keeping with their annual run series tradition, 7-Eleven propels 2023 with a two-day fun run event encouraging everyone to step on the tracks for their 11th installment. Sprinting on February 4 and 5, the country’s go-to convenience store chain strengthens their hallmark of convenience by championing the event as an avenue for unifying recreation and fundraising. 7-Eleven enjoins communities to create change where proceeds of the run will be donated to the beneficiaries of Philseven Foundation, Inc., 7-Eleven’s non-profit social advocacy arm.

 

The 7-Eleven Run 2023 is open to all beginner and professional runners and is an exciting avenue for an outdoor date with friends and families. Multiple categories from 1k, 3k, 5k, 10k, 10k Buddy, 21K, 32K, and up to 42k are up to enjoy in the simultaneous event happening in three locations: Filinvest, Alabang in Metro Manila, SM Seaside City, in Cebu City, and SM City Davao in Davao City.

This year’s run converges personal and community benefits as medals and cash prizes await winners of all categories at the finish line. More tokens are also to be awarded to the top three male and female finishers of the 21k, 32k, and 42k categories as they win the opportunity of representing the country in an international race.

Racers may join in two ways: paid or promo registration. The paid registration period runs until January 22, 2023 where prices vary according to participants’ chosen category. They may also opt for the Earn Your Way to the Finish Line promo registration that’s exclusive to CLiQQ members. Here, members can earn e-stamps for every P100 minimum purchase inclusive of participating products. A total of 15 e-stamps are needed to redeem one Run 2023 Registration Code for the category of their choice, and the promo duration runs until January 17, 2023.

All participants are entitled to free Race Kits upon payment and a Finisher Kit and Finisher Entitlements for those who cross the finish line. And 7-Eleven being the convenience caterer, over 30 sampling booths are also available at the event for runners to try with products from the run’s sponsor brands.

Save the dates and prepare to sprint in 7-Eleven Run 2023. Start the year on the right foot—everyone is welcome to run the streets to aid raise funds, have fun, and earn prizes with the next-door convenience buddy.