Official Statement of the SM Store regarding their Price Tag issue

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Official Statement from The SM Store:

In reference to the price tag photo circulating in social media, we are sorry for the misunderstanding. We would like to assure the public that the price indicated on the tag is correct. The old price tag used came from another item, and is not referring to the promo item itself. This can be seen from the different item codes indicated on the individual price tags.

The SM STORE affirms that we will continue to uphold value for money and integrity at all times.

For more updates, please visit SM Store official website.

RED Planet REDefined: Red Planet launches value hospitality brand in the Philippines; Official opening of its 10th hotel in the country

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RED Planet REDefined.

Pioneering regional hotel group Red Planet launched its new hospitality brand in the Philippines today, coinciding with the official opening of its tenth hotel in the country.

The introduction of Red Planet Amorsolo, Manila brings the number of Red Planet rooms in the country to 1,720, reinforcing Red Planet as the largest international hotel owner/operator in the Philippines.

The new Red Planet hotel brand was specifically created to redefine the value hotel experience for domestic and international travellers in Asia by providing a high quality, comfortable and connected, technologically-enabled stay in desirable locations at attractive prices.

Red Planet also owns and operates hotels in Indonesia, Japan and Thailand.

Tim Hansing, Red Planet Chief Executive Officer

Red Planet Chief Executive Officer, Tim Hansing, said the Philippines is one of Asia’s fastest growing travel markets, and Red Planet’s hotels are targeted at the value conscious traveller. 

“It’s all about value,” Mr Hansing said. “Value for our customers in a hotel that provides a clean, efficient stay and of course staying connected through our investment in providing fast, free WiFi, which is crucial to all of our guests.

“Our commitment to bringing our brand and concept to the Philippines is for the long term and we already have a confirmed pipeline and investment strategy to open more hotels in the coming years.”

A key component of the new Red Planet brand is a highly functional mobile app. Not only is it a simple and efficient booking portal, but when guests arrive at a Red Planet hotel it activates an in-stay mode. The app then feeds information about relevant local events and points of interest directly to guest’s hand-held devices. It also facilitates room-to-room and front desk calling, as well as a chat line, along with many other innovative features.

It is a full package of assistance no other hotel group in the sector offers.

“No matter what class of hotel we are staying in, technology will always play a key part of getting the most out of your stay in the hotel and the city you are in,” Mr Hansing added. “We are always looking to add value to a guest’s stay through our investment in technology at all times.”

Arturo Boncato, Philippines Department of Tourism, Assistant Secretary

Philippines Department of Tourism, Assistant Secretary – Tourism Regulation, Arturo Boncato, attended today’s launch and welcomed Red Planet’s commitment to making value conscious travel more accessible to domestic and international travellers in the country.

“The Department of Tourism has a strong obligation to our country to work closely with international and local companies contributing to vital tourism infrastructure and we are pleased to be able to support Red Planet during the launch of their new brand in the Philippines,” Mr Boncato said.

“The Philippines works tirelessly in promoting our country to international and domestic travellers and securing this type of international investment helps our tourism industry grow and get stronger.”

Mr Hansing added Red Planet would continue to expand in the Philippines as the country “deserved a reliable hotel product in the value sector that people can trust”.

Since opening its first hotel in 2011, Red Planet has welcomed more than three million guests to its 24 hotels. The company has raised several rounds of capital from private investors and anticipates a future public listing in the region.

Arturo Boncato and Tim Hansing at the Red Planet Amorsolo, Makati City opening August 12, 2015

Red Planet’s nine other hotels in the Philippines are in Makati, Aseana City, Ermita, Quezon City, Ortigas, Angeles City, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

Here are some photos of Red Planet Hotel (Amorsolo)

For more information or high-resolution photography, please contact:

Mark Armsden

Senior Vice President, Sales And Marketing

Red Planet Hotels

Tel: 66 2 613 6818

Mobile: 66 84 121 4930

E-mail: mark.armsden@redplanethotels.com

About Red Planet Hotels

Red Planet Hotels was incorporated in 2010 and is a privately-owned regional hotel company focused on Asia’s expanding value hotel sector. The company owns and operates 24 hotels in Indonesia (7), Japan (3), the Philippines (10), and Thailand (4) for a total of 3,783 rooms, growing its portfolio through both acquiring existing hotels and also developing new hotels. Red Planet’s robust and scalable technology platform provides both advanced reservation software and local attraction guides for customers, ensuring a fast and efficient booking process. Red Planet comprises a stylish value hotel offering, with all of its properties centrally located and featuring high-speed Wi-Fi. Red Planet’s companies based in Jakarta (Red Planet Indonesia - PSKT:IJ) and Tokyo (Red Planet Japan - 3350:JP) are listed on the Indonesian and Japanese stock exchanges respectively.

Spandau Ballet concert in Manila on September

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One of the most successful and influential British bands of the 1980s, Spandau Ballet, will bring their ‘Soulboys of the Western World Live’ Concert to Manila for one night only on 21 September 2015 at Mall of Asia Arena.

All five original band members of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp and Steve Norman will come together to perform their smash-hit anthems for Philippine audiences for the first time.

Having sold over 25 million records worldwide, scored numerous multi-platinum albums and amassed 23 hit singles across the globe which have endured for more than three decades. Spandau Ballet’s hits include True, Gold, Through The Barricades, I’ll Fly For You, Lifeline, Round And Round, Communication, Highly Strung, and Only When You Leave, among many others.

Tickets prices at P6750, 5750, 4750, 3750, 2750 available starting July, 2015 at all SM tickets outlets and online at www.smtickets.com.

Spandau Ballet’s Soulboys Of The Western World Tour 2015 live in Manila is presented by Ovation Productions in association with Dainty Group Asia.

Sweet Dreams with Elica

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A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world.Taking care of your child is always the priority to help keep them healthy and happy.

When a child can’t sleep at night, it’s usually because of the monsters under the bed. And that keeps mommies awake too. That’s why they do everything in their power to drive away the scares so that kids can have a good night’s rest. But there’s one monster that is difficult to put to sleep: the monster that attacks the skin, eczema.

Since many people with eczema also have allergies, the doctor may perform allergy tests to determine possible irritants or triggers. Children with eczema are especially likely to be tested for allergies. The goal of treatment for eczema is to relieve and prevent itching, which can lead to infection. 

Eczema is characterized by red, dry, itchy rashes on the skin. It is more common in children than in adults. It can also have a huge negative impact on a kid’s life, like sleep deprivation.

Such is the case for celebrity mom Cheska Garcia-Kramer and her daughter Scarlett. According to Cheska, Scarlett used to cry at night because of her itchy rashes. But after their doctor recommended mometasone furoate or Elica, a topical steroid from Bayer Philippines, both mom and child saw results within 24 hours. The peaceful rests returned and since then, both mother and daughter have had sweet dreams. 

Cheska Garcia-Kramer and her daughter Scarlett

Cheska shared her daughter’s itch story in the “Sweet Dreams with Mometasone furoate (Elica)” launch on August 19, 2015 at Ascott, Bonifacio Global City, where both she and Scarlett were revealed as the newest celebrity endorsers for Elica. “Scar couldn’t sleep talaga when she gets eczema flare-ups kasi it’s so itchy and she keeps on scratching,” Cheska said. During the event, the causes of Eczema and how it could negatively impact children were discussed.

Eczema flare-ups can be triggered by several factors, including dust mites, family pets, heat or harsh soaps. “These triggers should be controlled in order to avoid the symptoms of eczema,” Dr. Lyra Yamat iterated. 

Flare-ups may require more than just moisturizers and in such instances, a fast and powerful treatment is needed. Elica, a topical steroid, is considered to be the first line of defense for eczema. It can help relieve eczema symptoms with visible results in 24 hours, and needs only to be applied once daily, unlike most topical steroids that are applied twice a day. Moreover, clinical studies have demonstrated Elica’s efficacy and safety profile. Elica has also been recommended and prescribed by doctors for many years.

“Eczema should be treated immediately, because it can affect a child’s self-esteem, social activities and of course, sleep,” Dr. Yamat further explained. 

When Eczema strikes, use the effective treatment of Elica and see results in 24 hours, so that both kids and moms can sleep tight. 

“Our pediatrician recommended Elica and it really helped relieve Scarlett of the itch, redness and swelling because of her eczema,” Cheska said. 

Elica comes in cream and ointment formats, available over-the-counter without doctor’s presciption. For more information on Elica, go to www.treateczema.ph or visit www.facebook.com/ElicaPH.

Mommies enjoy the wonderful world of scrapbooking by FUJIFILM and Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo

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Mommies enjoyed bringing back the love and fun of scrapbooking, as FUJIFILM Philippines Inc. and Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo in Ayala-U.P. Town Center  hosted a Wednesday afternoon (August 19, 2015) of creativity and pure fun for mommies and friends.

Creating keepsakes, memories, collecting anything you don't want to lose, most especially photos, postcards and even recipes - that's Scrapbooking. 

Scrapbooking will never get old. It’s fun, creative, and brimming with nostalgic memories. Even if it has become less of an activity these days, many still consider it as their favorite hobby or past time. After all, experts say that it has plenty of health benefits like improving your well-being and mental functions.

Studies have shown that scrapbooking is a good stress-buster, serving as a quiet distraction from the cares of the world. It can help you get that sense of accomplishment and boost your confidence especially when you are able to finish a project. It improves concentration and focus as well. Most important, it brings back happy memories, creating that special bond with your loved ones.

With that in mind, FUJIFILM Philippines Inc. and Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo bring back the love and joy of scrapbooking. There are a lot of ways to make scrapbook pages. 

Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo

The Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo, the first FUJIFILM’s concept Store in South East Asia, is a one-stop boutique and learning center that offers an array of printing services and products that include Instax Share, a portable printing device, and the Instax camera.

Scrapbooking becomes easier as the shop has lots of photo accessories like washi tape, fancy photo albums, photo frames and stickers. Plus, the Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo boasts a friendly and cool design so that families and friends can have fun creating their scrapbooks.

Instax Share

Instax Share is one of the most innovative and handy printing solution to Instax cameras and mobile devices. Simply download the app, FUJIFILM Instax Share; send your photos through the app, and print as much as you can, anytime, anywhere. Available are a variety of templates for the printed photos: real time, limited edition, SNS (for Facebook and Instagram), square, seasonal and standard. 

When you select real time template and take a photo, the date, place, weather, temperature, and humidity are indicated in the frame. Since you cannot make a copy with this template, the photo will be the one and only in the world.

With limited edition, each print is numbered so it looks like a limited item. A memory shared with people you cherish will be even more precious.

The SNS template is for printing images uploaded to social networking sites. The photo is printed together with the number of likes it got.

The square template fits the photo into a square so that there will be space for writing your thoughts, mood, and messages. 

Seasonal templates allow you to design the printed photo in different designs to fit a special occasion: birthday, christening, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. 

If you like things simple, the standard template is just as good.

The Intax Share also has filter options with your choice of black and white or sepia. Using FUJIFILM digital cameras, you can easily send photos to Instax Share and directly print your photos.

Instax Camera

This instant camera is cuteness overload packed with basic photography settings you can play around with. The entry level Instax Mini 8, for instance, automatically determines the best brightness for taking a picture, and informs you of the suitable setting by lighting the corresponding lamp. While setting the brightness adjustment dial to the high-key mode mark allows you to take pictures with a softer impression.

Fun day 

During the event, mommies and friends were treated to a demonstration of how photos from Instax cameras don’t immediately fade even if they’ve been submerged in water for a certain amount of time. They were also encouraged to take photos using Instax cameras as well as download and print the photos from their mobile devices using the Instax Share. 

They then proceeded to create their most beautiful scrapbook from their printed photos and the accessories made available to them at the Wonder Photo Shop.

The most creative and thoughtful scrapbook got to take home a prize from FUJIFILM Instax.

Launched last June, the Wonder Photo Shop-Tokyo in Ayala-U.P. Town Center has services available include a “selfie studio,” where customers can take delight in taking and printing complex photos; printing services with high-quality professional paper, photobook service, and WPS (Wonder Print Station) kiosk printer, which provides a variety of quick photo printing. Customers can print on different materials like glass, cork board, sintra board, wood board and canvass.