Wipro Acquires Philippines S Brands Consumer Care Inc.

Companies are getting bigger by the minute and that's including the folks from WIPRO and consumer brand S Brands Consumer Care Incorporated, makers of Keratin Plus, AlcoPlus and their affiliated products (Empress Shampoo, Grips Ignite Body Sprays, DEOPlus deodorants, Fiona Cologne and more!).

The event was attended by their executives Dwarakanath Ayengar, Arun Giridhar, Prabhat Garg, Maansi Gagroo, Amit Dawn, Nagender Arya, Dick Sy Ong, Sharon Yu Ong, Teodorico Jimenez, Romel Hipolito and Rosario Aquino.

Mr. Dick Sy Ong of S Brands says "S Brands is growing and Wipro has the record to get that going. I see their leadership, and see the heart, we believe in the same thing. Every success we celebrate today is because of you. We thank our consumers, and this is the beginning of a new chapter. The best is yet to come."

Nagender Arya of Wipro Consumer Care adds "Welcome everyone, to our partners who made this possible. Putting your trust in us made us all excited. We at Wipro are very diversified, we are already 81 years old, initially an IT services provider, listed in NY and Mumbai, but we are also in consumer products in India, US and large markets. We also have charity initiatives which works in the rural and poor area of India, all for a noble cause. Wipro and Consumer Care and Lighting is now present in Southeast Asia, China, Africa and over 60 countries. We started as a cooking oil company and now have 37 brands. We have grown 36 times in 25 years, all because of the amazing teams and partners we have in these areas. It has helped us be global, and today our partnership with S Brands makes this the 16th one, we welcome them especially with Keratin Plus, AlcoPlus, Grips, DeoPlus, Empress, Fiona Cologne, we have creative campaigns ready as part of our smart marketing. Our plans for the country is complementing what we have in Wipro, it expands our footprint here and makes us ready for other markets, making it possible to get the brands to Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, South China and Hong Kong markets where we are present."

Then they signed the pact in front of the media, answered questions about the benefits of having S Brands becoming part of Wipro and vice versa. S Brands has local influence, they also have a good presence in the Philippines and will take advantage of bringing in what they have and do the same for the hygiene category, a strong market in the Philippines.

They also said the Philippines is the 4th largest market in Asia and is a very young and bullish market. S Brands also saw their culture, R&D and they just clicked. Being in the consumer care business, they have similar values, sort of aligned. They have the passion and way of working. Product development will be easy, they would work side by side to grow, which means more products for Filipino consumers. Retail partners and distributors can expect a rapid growth rate, and they will be happy about the experience they will get. They will have more exposure for the international markets. It will benefit all. 

They are also delving into AI, and since they are also in the tech business, they will adapt and use it for their advantage. Marketing, campaigns, all will be done by that in the future. People will also be trained, make their work enhanced, included in the roadmap they designed with consumer analysis and social media work. 

Can't wait to see everything happen soon! Congratulations!!

SISTERS Welcome New Sis MEGAN YOUNG

She's still so beautiful and has a certain glow after giving birth to a baby boy, she's the one and only Miss World 2013 Megan Young. She is the new Sis of popular feminine hygiene brand Sisters manufactured by Megasoft Corporation.

Megan says "If I'm going to be honest, I didn't get to take care of myself after giving birth. Mikael was there when I was getting overwhelmed, and that reassurance from him got all my Mom guilt out of my system. Sometimes you just want to take care of everything but we have to learn to share the responsibilities. Now I get to taking care of myself and my baby. I always say I am a strong follower, but when he got injured I saw how I was able to lead. Sisters is a brand I truly believe in, and use too. We're happy to share this to other folks, my management knows about it."

She adds "My last project was Royal Blood, but I'm excited to take on new projects because now we can do content, a show with all of us together. For now there will be one parent with Leon, we want him to grow extra happy. We're mostly at home taking care of Leon, we have minimal time to go out but plan to travel with everyone soon because my baby already has his passport"

Megan wasn't briefed yet but so eager to be part of the school visits they do to teach those of age about feminine hygiene. She knows through experience how they often are too shy to be seen using pads which is a normal occurrence. This is also part of their efforts on Sister's 25th year anniversary. You will see Megan on activations, posters and commercials on their socials and TV. 

 

Here's the press conference on video:

 

 

 

Congratulations Megan on getting this endorsement and for baby Leon! 

KIM CHIU Gets Renewed with SISTERS

I guess it's true for Kim Chiu to say that when it rains, it pours! She's unstoppable as she gets another feather to her hat as she gets renewed with Megasoft Hygienic Products Incorporated's brand Sisters Napkins and Pantyliner. 

This coincides with Megasoft's 24th Anniversary. Aside from the endorsements, they have spruced up the packaging on the premiere product line. The event was also attended by Megasoft Vice President Ms. Aileen Choi Go whom we've seen a couple of times during events from their brand.

She laments "Kim has the same values as us at Megasoft. You've seen her doubly work hard in the different projects she's in including shows like her recent hit series Linlang and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. During out small talk while shooting the material for Sisters, you could feel her enery and how she lights up the set whenever she's there. She's very fun to be with, and still stays quite humble, and always takes good care of herself. Needless to say, she's admired by countless people who know her across the country!"

Kim was ecstatic and said "I am so thankful, honored, that Megasoft trusted and believed in me eversince. Being part of their brand and their advocacy of empowering women across the country, I'm excited on what we could do more this year. It's another partnership with Sisters!"

Kim will be part of Sisters efforts as they take their different roadshows and events in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They continue to educate women about hygeine. All of these are very meaningful initiatives which they will also talk about on Kim Chiu's vlog. They will also make sure that their products will be affordable, but still maintain quality at the forefront. This is just the beginning of another fruitful year!

Congratulations Kim!

The Skin Magical Caravan: Helping Communities

I saw Ghie Pangilinan on the cover of Experience Travel Living mag a couple weeks ago (which I also happen to have an article about Antipolo), the woman who owns Skin Magical, a very successful beauty brand in the Philippines. The young CEO has already made a success out of her brainchild in 4 years and wanted to actually share her success with other people.

As Filipinos still look for the easiest and most affordable way to stay and look nice, it is evident that this market segment is growing because everybody wants to take care of themselves. Recently, the beauty magnate started 2020 with the Skin Magical Learn and Earn Caravan + Skin Magical Cares (as part of her CSR efforts). A total of 150 individuals from her own community in Morong, Rizal where she taught how they too could start their businesses and a little brief on how to do online selling. This includes regular joes, mothers, just about anyone who wanted to make a living. 

Ms. Ghie Pangilinan says “My goal is to share my business to a lot of people. I give them advice on how to succeed in this field and how to treat clients like friends. I also shared my story and how this wife of an OFW made it in the beauty industry. It takes a lot of patience, hard work and honesty.”

The caravan also went on in other places like Bulacan, Quezon City, Pampanga, Caloocan, Laguna and also featured a live selling “Gandang Palaban Reseller” game where participants won reseller packages. This February, they will conduct more in Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Tarlac and Bataan. They have also conducted relief operations during the Batangas crisis where a lot of people were displaced by the Taal Volcano eruption. They helped 400 families and continue to do so in the weeks after. 

Aside from these activities, Ghie Pangilinan is going to have her Skin Magical book and brochure published via ABS-CBN Publishing within the year. She will be sharing her success story to more people in hopes to inspire them to work hard and achieve what she has had in the last few years. That’s just awesome to see her help and lead by example, I’m gonna try the products this month and hope it does wonders!

Young JV Is The New Megasoft Ambassador

It looks like a lot of things are coming to the artist called Young JV. This is his first endorsement, and it came in a perfect time now that he's attained quite a lot in his education, as Megasoft finds that appealing.

Young JV says "Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I am thankful to Ms Ai and I am overwhelmed now that I am part of MEGASOFT Hygeinic Products. Thank you for the opportunity. I hope whatever I could bring to the table, I could give. I have also put up a foundation, which we already have graduates as of date and we're so happy this will help in that. Aside from that, I'll be releasing a few singles soon and I'm excited for that. I also plan to go to Japan, hopefully do Disneyland and maybe with her (talking about Miho). We also have a single cominh out, I like how outspoken she is, very real.t"

Their VP for Sales and Marketing Ms. Aileen says "We all know Gerry and I go around the country and promote not just our products, but also bring endorsers like Young JV. He's got good looks, very talented, so we really want him to be part of it. His parents are involved too when we talked about it, because he's not just endorsing a brand but our whole company. The celebrities really help to promote our products, and our company's goal of prioritizing and value education. We go outside the cities and see the situation, knowing that Young JV has already been doing work for the sons/daughters of soldiers, we feel blessed to have him in our roster. We have a lineup of activities starting with a provincial tour, and incorporate things that should be learned by students. We might also work with JV's foundation, that is still in the wraps but expect JV to be in all our collaterals in social media, posters, images, shows."

Now that he's part of the MEGASOFT family, he's raring to not just promote the products but help in making education a priority as it is part of their core values.

Congratulations Young JV! You'll be doing a lot of work for sure!

KUMAGCOW

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Discovering the Science of Looking Good with Nivea Men

I've been a skeptic but this one makes sense. A few weeks ago we were invited to an event in Makati to witness Nivea Men's take on how to discover the science of looking good. I mean, is there really a science to it? Don't you just get born and get that from genes and stuff? I always thought it was just whatever the one above gave you and you're just stuck with it. In the venue, they kind of explained to us that uhmm - there is kind of a science to it. The things you wear, the things you do, the things you bring to a handshake or talking to other people, they've got an explanation and what effect it has to other parties. This is real, and backed by research so listen up!

Something simple, when you shave these days, you probably use shaving gels or soap just to cover your beard or growing mustache. The thing is, there's anti irritation shaving gels you can use every time you need to shave. If you get bumps and nicks every instance you glide through that blade on your face, then you should consider putting this on first before you do shave. I personally like this and if I don't get the original one I like (other brand) this is the next one on my list. (sorry I have to be honest). This is a lot cheaper though so in tough times that I need something affordable but quality to use inside the shower, Nivea Men answers that.

For those who get break outs, Nivea Men has this anti acne oil control facial foam which you can use when you wash your face. I don't get that anymore but I do sometimes get oily. When I need to freshen up before an event, this is something good. Just make sure you wash it off very well because the last thing you would want is residue. We don't want that to cause another one right? For the lips, Nivea Men has Active care which has the right enough of SPF to protect you from harmful UV rays. Plus you won't look like you're too shiny when you're putting it on. I know you get my point. We don't have to look like we've eaten lechon right after putting it on our lips :)

The Nivea Men Invisible Black and White Spray Deodorant on the other hand will get you that fresh smell without turning your white clothes into corners with yellow stains, or black clothes into something with white residue. That's just nasty. We shouldn't be caught looking like that. The Pore Minimiser Volcanic Mud Foam can be put on every night, so those pores of yours become smaller. You won't get dirt on your face, makes sense? The Oil Control thing also comes in small canisters like that, perfect for travels. If you're just going out for a weekend, or for business, that would be good no?

For those who want more effect,try the Pore Minimiser with Extra Whitening. Make sure you also apply it on your neck though because the last thing you need is a super white face and a discolored neck! I've seen people do that LOL!

There's also a dry stick, and the cool kick. If you're a little sensitive on deodorant sprays, that would be a better alternative no? Other than that, there's Nivea Men Silver protect that's got same 48 hour protection plus anti bacterial properties, so you don't go panicking with body odor problems the whole day, or the next morning too (of course we party til the morning right?).

I think the point of this event is, you are already a man, you know you're clean but there are tons of products out there in the market that can really help keep it that way the whole day. Science? Yes you can say that, there are tons of things that do make us be a little better than the others. Knowing what to do in certain situations would give us the edge. For job interviews, for proposals, relationships, sports and competitions, you need that extra umph to help you go a long way. Good thing there's Nivea Men for that.

To keep you in the loop on how to look good, here's our official wingman Gino Quillamor to tell us about what to do, and what not to do whenever those situations come up. I really see myself in him ha-ha!

Watch out for more of these webisodes to be featured on the Nivea Men Philippine channel on Youtube soon!

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The Importance of Men's Grooming Down There: ToppCock Silver

Filipino men do not realize how much of a big deal hygiene is. There are millions of us living in the Philippines but there are no products specifically to cater to our needs. Well, people have attempted to do that locally but end up only making more female formulated merchandise that does not work for those who really need it, men. It's a little appalling, depressing and shocking why grooming isn't a priority and men might think it's a little taboo to use products like it. I mean why? Don't we deserve to take care of our own thingy?

If you haven't heard, there's ToppCock Silver now in leading drug stores and Mercury Drug branches nationwide. It's an old world solution made with new science so you can make those oh so precious man parts as clean as a whisk. People have used silver for a long time to kill microbes, help treat burns, combat germs, fight bacteria that have even grown resistant to antibiotics. It's anti bacterial and anti fungal properties are completely safe, good and all natural making it the best nano particle odor neutralizer available in the market.

Don't you think ladies actually talk about it in powder rooms or small chats with their friends when you have a problem down there? Exactly. We need to solve that, we need to make sure your name doesn't end up in that conversation... or anybody elses mouth for that matter. It's important to take care of the little guy especially if you're active. We don't want our partners to get turned off when they're already excited right?

Now I'm not the type who just endorses anything without even trying it out myself. So I've been using it for a couple of days now to see how it actually fares. ToppCock comes in 90ML small bottles and this one I used which are 10 ml sachets. It's almost the same size as your ordinary deodorant bottle so it's convenient to carry around in gym bags when you need to. Or if you're going to travel, this would fit snug in your man kits. It's also easy to use because you just need to take a shower, dry and apply. You don't need a lot either and just use enough to cover the area, you don't need to perform a rain dance or any mumbo jumbo for it to take effect because it protects you the moment you put it on. I can tell it even smells like a softer version of Hugo Boss shower gels which I often use. That other one costs an arm and a leg and this one is way affordable, a factor that you may think about when using this on a regular basis. Now, you have no excuse.

If you're also keen on checking out other things from their line, you can try their HYDROMAX shampoo and conditioner that not only cleans and prevents dandruff, but it is designed and formulated for men plus makes your hair moisturized. It smells so good too because they use lemon and sage so you feel and smell so fresh after a great shower. Now you can indulge on those long showers and baths before you go to work. Take a sachet of ToppCock Odor Neutralizer while you're at it and use it after your beast-mode sessions in the gym, or before sexy time. I'm sure your girlfriends will thank you for it, but really don't take my word for it and try getting one in your nearest Mercury Drug store as soon as you finish reading this. Be proper, be proud.

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Strip Manila and Browhaus Launches Gift of the Tropics Coconut Wax

Went to 71 Gramercy a couple of nights ago to attend the Strip Manila and Browhaus event but didn't get to see the fashion show slated to happen that evening. Let's just say it was past 12 and the show didn't start yet, meaning it was MUCH fashionably late. Anyway, I got to see some celebrities who endorsed the new scent called COCONUT WAX (Gift of the Tropics!). I was like ah so that's why there were coconuts on the table centerpiece LOL.

Anyway, here are some people who graced the event that evening.

Fabio Ide and I think his girlfriend (this isn't Lia Andrea Ramos right?). Anyway, they were inseparable that evening.

Neil Arce and Bela Padilla was there. They were also in the looping Strip Manila and Browhaus ad that was playing that evening. 

Gretchen Fulido and her pretty friends enjoyed that evening.

Other celebrities were the guys from Boys Night Out, Antoinette Taus, Tom Taus, Team Kramer (without the kids of course!), Raymond Gutierrez and Jake Cuenca. I didn't get a photos of them since they were busy. For more photos of the event, please check out 71 Gramercy's Facebook page photo album here.

It's natural, the smell is great and it can get the job done. If you're still bushy down there ladies, go get stripped at Strip Manila. If you want to enjoy it with your man, they can also get a Boyzilian. All you need to do is ask.

Call the branch near you!

2F Serendra Bonifacio High St. Bonifacio Global City Taguig
Open on Sun-Thurs: 11AM to 9PM and Fri-Sat: 11AM to 10PM
Phone Number: +632 9010892
Mobile Number: +63 9178472112
Email them: strip.serendra@hareminc.com

4F Greenbelt 5 Phase 2 Legaspi Street, Ayala Center Makati
Store Hours: Sun-Thurs: 11AM to 9PM and Fri-Sat: 11AM to 10PM
Phone Number: +632 5013997
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