Category: Lifestyle

We’re now in the middle of the “-ber” months and excitement is beginning to fill the air as more and more people start preparing for the holidays. Christmas carols are starting to play in public spaces and the decors are starting to go up in shopping malls across cities and provinces. 

While Christmas with all its holiday cheer only comes once a year, one thing stays constant for us women – our ‘period’ during that time of the month. We treat the holidays with extra caution and care with the many things we must attend to – from Christmas office parties to feasting with friends and family; it’s important that we get to celebrate and live life to the fullest. We certainly cannot have our monthly period hold us back!

The best thing to have in our bags? A sanitary pad that can ensure protection against period leaks, stains, and discomfort – Modess!

Modess is specially designed to make women feel extra secure without any worries of leakage or stains leading to that constant need to change. A brand as reliable as Modess helps all types of flow offering different pads that fit different period needs – from regular to extra long, from thick to ultra thin. 

As brand manager Alexandra Burgos mentioned, “Modess is all about celebrating women and encouraging them to move despite the odds. As we start our holiday celebrations, we are encouraging women to not let their periods stop them from enjoying the festivities by using the right pad – Modess! Whether you need a fast-absorbing pad that lessens the chance of skin irritation*, or a pad that you can trust for any outfit, you can rely on– Modess.” 

Brand ambassadors BINI, the rising girl group in the Philippines, also expressed their appreciation for Modess. “Modess has been our favorite napkin for a long while now. Me and the girls all agree that Modess Long has saved us in many ways; like when we use Modess while we perform during that time of the month. Using Modess has proven to offer superior protection—and this makes us even more excited to prep for the holidays because we know no matter what happens, we’re protected,” said Aiah, the eldest member of BINI.

Modess also has the fastest absorbing pad with a hypoallergenic cover. It lessens the chances of getting skin irritation in one’s intimate area and gives users protection not just for leakage and stains, but also against skin irritation. 

Recommended for teen girls, Modess Long is a great pad for them to start with as its long design protects them from any period accidents, considering that their flow can be unpredictable at their age. See how the Modess Long has helped teen girls go through their day:

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@versaachiii/video/7268270982790499590

Meanwhile, Modess Ultra-Thin All Night, offers seamless design on top of its ensured comfort and protection to users. Because of Modess Ultra-Thin All Night’s seamlessness, this pad is recommended for ladies who love to dress it up; making our on-the-go ladies look and feel great even during their heavy flow. Look at how busy period days were slayed with Modess Ultra-Thin All Night:

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellow_alexis/video/7257529697414712582?_r=1&_t=8e7YxndzwSg

Heading out during the holiday rush on your red days is now a lot easier with Modess. Available in official company stores in Lazada, Shopee, and leading supermarkets near you. 

For more information about Modess, you may check their official website at https://www.modess.com.ph/. You can also visit their Facebook page @Modess Angels, as well as their Instagram page @modessph.

*vs. non-hypoallergenic cover

Aveeno, Johnson’s Baby, Neutrogena, and Listerine Celebrates Sustainability in ‘Happy You, Happy Planet’

Vince Velasco, Aveeno brand ambassador, Divine Lee, Johnson’s Baby brand ambassador, Macoy Averilla, Listerine brand ambassador,

and Jae Miranda, Neutrogena brand ambassador, come together at the ‘Happy You, Happy Planet’ event.

Recognizing the importance of sustainability to achieve a more eco-conscious future for the Philippines, Kenvue Philippines’ much-loved brands, like Aveeno, Johnson’s Baby, Neutrogena, and Listerine, continue to make significant strides in making a positive impact on our planet’s well-being by adopting environmentally friendly practices.

Driven by a shared dedication to advancing the well-being of people and planet, these brands have joined forces with Watsons Philippines to support Filipinos in their pursuit of greater well-being through a more sustainable way. With Watsons’ reach, these consumer health brands can connect with consumers across online platforms, including the Watsons website and official stores on e-commerce platforms like Shopee and Lazada. Additionally, Filipinos who prefer to go shopping in person can continue to enjoy the in-store experience at Watsons’ 1000+ stores around the country.     

Mela Quiroz, associate sales director of Kenvue Philippines and Sharon Decapia,

senior AVP for marketing, PR & sustainability of Watsons Philippines on stage after the event.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Watsons Philippines and pilot our first online and offline (O+O) eco-friendly effort, allowing us to showcase our shared goal to provide our valued customers with an opportunity to experience the extraordinary power that arises when sustainable practices become an integral part of our daily lives,” stated Mela Quiroz, associate sales director of Kenvue Philippines.

Building a healthier tomorrow for people and planet

With an unwavering commitment to both people and our planet, our favorite consumer health brands are on an ongoing journey of product innovation and enhancement.

Vince Velasco, Aveeno brand ambassador, poses together with Nica Rollan, senior marketing manager of

Kenvue Philippines Skin Health Franchise, and Ira Santos, senior brand manager of Aveeno.

Aveeno harnesses the power of oats to help soothe and restore dry, itchy skin using ethically sourced ingredients and responsible packaging. The oats used are ethically farmed and sourced while the bottles are made with 30% post-consumer recycled plastic, showcasing their commitment to caring for sensitive skin and the planet through one of nature’s most restorative ingredient.

Claire Khadka, marketing manager of Johnson’s Baby, together with Divine Lee, Johnson’s Baby brand ambassador.

Johnson’s Baby, on the other hand, promotes healthy skin for babies by only using ingredients that are gentle on a baby’s natural skin barrier in their products. This promise is reinforced with the latest addition of Johnson’s Milk + Rice Baby Creams to their portfolio, which can help protect the baby’s skin from dryness. Their message is clear: love for your baby can be shown through everyday choices, like choosing products that gently cleanse, moisturize, and protect their skin from their very first bath.

Nica Rollan, senior marketing manager of Kenvue Philippines Skin Health Franchise,

together with Jae Miranda, Neutrogena brand ambassador. 

Meanwhile, Neutrogena demonstrates its commitment to protecting the planet by introducing refill pods for its best-selling Hydro Boost Water Gel moisturizer. These pods use 89% less plastic than their jar counterparts, providing users a more responsible way to boost skin hydration. Additionally, Neutrogena empowers Filipinos to adopt healthy skin care habits by using effective products backed by science.

Macoy Averilla, Listerine brand ambassador, poses together with the Listerine Marketing Team.

From L-R: Crismer Tiria, associate marketing director of Kenvue Philippines, Macoy Averilla, Listerine brand ambassador, Alvin Adizon, BOLT management trainee, and Miggy Gamboa, marketing manager of Listerine.

Listerine also showcases its efforts in responsible packaging by using bottles made with 30% recycled plastic and designed for 100% recyclability–a significant step in minimizing waste in our surroundings. Furthermore, they are dedicated to promoting oral health education through their impactful #FightMouthAging campaign, encouraging Filipinos to maintain a healthy mouth even as they age by following a proper oral care regimen.

“We applaud the efforts of Aveeno, Johnson’s Baby, Neutrogena, and Listerine to become ever more sustainable.  We are glad to see their commitment, which resonates with our mission of guiding consumer behavior through heightened awareness of their choices,” said Sharon Decapia, senior AVP for marketing, PR & sustainability, Watsons Philippines.

These brands go beyond skin and oral care, showcasing their dedication to the planet while empowering Filipinos to experience the extraordinary power of everyday care.

Find your favorite consumer health brands–Aveeno, Johnson’s Baby, Neutrogena, and Listerine, at a Watsons branch near you or through www.watsons.com.ph.

If there’s anything Filipinos love, it’s a good story—funny, drama-riddled, or romantic, we’re quick to sniff out a saga and follow it to its conclusion. Whether fact or fiction, there’s nothing quite like having oneself immersed in the twists and turns of finding out who said what, did what where, and who were they with? 

Plots and characters have come to life on any number of platforms throughout the years, but one relatively recent emergence is quickly finding its legs: TypeKita is a newly launched app that aims to empower young Filipino storytellers by rewarding their creativity with accessible and self-determined monetization, while gifting readers with an interactive and visually stimulating reading experience. While the rest of the world criticizes Millennial and especially Gen Z readers for choosing shorter, digital formats, TypeKita promises to inspire and encourage the diversity already present in reading material available today.

At TypeKita’s official launch on August 16, Head of Growth Ysabel Yuzon, Vice President of Strategic Management Dana de la Vega, and Creator Manager Erich Valdevioso took questions from attending members of the press and detailed the ins and outs of the app, as well as its growing potential to “open doors even for those who may not have considered writing before,” according to Yuzon. Live readings of current TypeKita favorites Babalik Sa’yo (Rej Martinez), The Day I Said Goodbye (Miyuki Jeishi), and Hush Lucas (Arki Aaron) were then performed by rising stars Nour Hooshmand, Ian Pangilinan, and Benedix Ramos, bringing to life all the ups and downs of romance in fiction. Finally, singing champion and Silver Badger Featured Live Kumu Streamer Kathleen Anne wrapped up the program with some contemporary classic love songs, as well as her own single, Nagkulang.

The app is a localized version offrom the Thai original Joylada, and is further powered by homegrown social entertainment platform Kumu—a partnership that speaks to the growing online fiction community. “We have always been on the lookout for talent of all kinds, and TypeKita is the space we’re dedicating to the written word,” says Rexy Dorado, Kumu President and Co-founder. “We believe creative people always find their way to each other, but this is where we can also help people find the creativity within themselves, bolstered by a safe community. Both Kumu and TypeKita share a similar moderator system to keep things appropriate and any hate out of the picture.”

But that safety doesn’t mean stifled storytelling; if anything, the shorter bursts of creativity that TypeKita champions through the chat-fiction format effectively refashion the digital novel experience, making both