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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA total of 35 Watsons local volunteers along with AS Watson officers and volunteers from Superdrug, the UK\u2019s health, beauty, and wellness retail brand under the AS Watson Group joined in the mission<\/i><\/p>\n
Twelve years into their partnership, Watsons and Operation Smile Philippines continue their vital work, bringing smiles to the children with cleft lip and palate. Since then, over 2,500 Filipino children have received free cleft surgeries and comprehensive care, each one a story of courage, transformation, and brighter futures.<\/p>\n
In their recently conducted medical mission, the partners teamed up with Daraga Doctor\u2019s Hospital in the region of Bicol. This region holds special meaning, as it is where Operation Smile Philippines\u2019 first missions took root, and now, they bring Watsons to celebrate more than a decade of collaboration that continues to change lives and inspire communities.<\/p>\n
This homecoming mission is more than a celebration of milestones. It\u2019s a heartfelt return to the community that sparked a movement and a reaffirmation of Watsons\u2019 commitment to champion health, wellness, and care beyond its stores.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Bicol surgical mission was made possible through the comprehensive support of Daraga Doctors\u2019 Hospital.<\/i><\/p>\n (L-R) Ms. Corinne Marte, People and Organization Development Director, Watsons Ph;\u00a0\u00a0 Dr. Gerard Ocampo, Cleft Surgeon Team Leader, Operation Smile Philippines; Mr. Ed Pasion,\u00a0 Director for Sales and Ops of South Luzon, Watsons Ph; Ms. Sharon Decapia, SAVP Marketing, PR & Sustainability, Watsons Ph; Dr. Salvacion Macinas, Medical Director, Daraga Doctors Hospitals; and Mr. Ramon Solas Jr, Program and Center Coordinator, Operation Smile Philippines<\/i><\/p>\n \u201cPutting smiles on our customers faces drives us, which is why we proudly partner with Operation Smile. We want to do more than enhance a look, we want to literally transform a child\u2019s smile and life, giving them a better chance at health and happiness. Our partnerships have led to incredible stories, like that of Jayden, a past Watsons-OSP Give A Smile beneficiary who has a talent for singing. He received surgery through the program and is now singing well, living proof of the power of one operation.\u201d Sharon Decapia, SAVP for Marketing Communications, PR & Sustainability at Watsons Philippines shares.<\/p>\n The success of the Bicol surgical mission was made possible with the support of Daraga Doctors Hospital, which provided both the medical facility and necessary operational assistance for the initiative\u2019s overall execution.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen Watsons and Operation Smile reached out to us, we wholeheartedly accepted this mission to give smiles. The hospital made sure to provide the best care to our beneficiaries. We were able to buy new beds and assigned dedicated nurses to help during the mission. We deeply appreciate Watsons and Operation Smile for this initiative because they not only help families but also overcome financial barriers for life-changing operations making genuine transformation possible,\u201d Dr. Salvacion Macinas, Medical Director of the Daraga Doctors Hospitals said.<\/p>\n Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson arrives at Daraga Doctor\u2019s Hospital<\/i><\/p>\n Beyond providing support, Watsons brings its people into the mission. Employees from both the head office and local stores actively volunteer, assisting with missions, patient education, and extending care to families. Volunteers from Superdrug, the UK\u2019s health, beauty, and wellness retail brand under the AS Watson Group also flew in to assist. For them, this is more than corporate outreach; it\u2019s a deeply personal experience that reflects Watsons\u2019 purpose of \u201cLook Good. Do Good. Feel Great.\u201d<\/p>\n Ms. Corinne Marte, Watsons Philippines\u2019 People and Organization Development Director says, \u201cThis initiative is directly tied to our company\u2019s culture of care and our brand philosophy. The mission to transform lives and instill confidence through these surgeries is incredibly impactful. It inspires our employees and gives them an opportunity to express that care far beyond the confines of our stores.\u201d<\/p>\n For the Operation Smile Philippines team, this marks a full-circle journey, returning to the roots of the initiative\u2019s start and celebrating its growth into a significant advocacy.<\/p>\n OSP\u2019s Cleft Surgeon Team Lead Dr. Gerard Ocampo attests, \u201cThis mission holds deep personal significance for our Operation Smile team. It truly feels like coming home. Our connection here dates back to 1982, when Operation Smile\u2019s founders started.\u201d<\/p>\n Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson with Volunteers from Superdrug, the UK\u2019s health, beauty, and wellness retail brand under the AS Watson Group<\/i><\/p>\n He continues, \u201cWe are grateful that Watsons is always there to help us close that gap. Their consistent financial support, mobilization of volunteers, and nationwide awareness campaigns are vital.\u201d<\/p>\n As Watsons and Operation Smile continue to reach more communities, this homecoming gives a renewed beginning that keeps the heart of the mission alive in every volunteer, every partner, and every Filipino family whose lives have been touched by a smile.<\/p>\n Watsons customers can also take part in this mission of hope. By donating through in-store cans or using Watsons Club points via the Watsons App, every individual can help create another smile, proving that together, we can make the world a little brighter, one smile at a time.<\/p>\n Everyone is invited to join its care movement. To learn more about how Watsons bring health and hope to every Filipino, download the Watsons App from the App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a> and shop. Because at Watsons, every act of care counts\u2014one medical mission, one child, one smile at a time.<\/p>\n About Watsons Philippines<\/b><\/p>\n Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group, the world\u2019s largest international health and beauty retailer. Today, the company operates in over 16,900 stores across 12 retail brands in 30 markets, employing 130,000 people globally.<\/i><\/p>\n In 2002, AS Watson Group joined hands with SM, the Philippines\u2019 leading shopping mall developer. The partners brought about the first Watsons stores in SM Megamall and The Podium (Ortigas) and has since seen rapid growth. Today, Watsons operates more than 1,165 stores in the Philippines (as of January 2025).<\/i><\/p>\n Watsons strives to ensure that its customers get the best value for their money through monthly promotions, special offers, and continuous consumer marketing programs. Each Watsons store houses nothing but the best brands from top manufacturers all over the world and also carries its own competitively priced, high-quality private labels and brands. With more than 1000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics, and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise, Watsons Your Personal Store delivers only the best health, wellness, and beauty solutions to each and every customer.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A total of 35 Watsons local volunteers along with AS Watson officers and volunteers from Superdrug, the UK\u2019s health, beauty, and wellness retail brand under the AS Watson Group joined in the mission Twelve years into their partnership, Watsons and Operation Smile Philippines continue their vital work, bringing smiles to the children with cleft lip […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":323229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[119119],"tags":[54179,6663,119126,760,1159,119125,119123,10314,28388,10461,30604,23165,39706,1003],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-323228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-onthescene","tag-bicol","tag-bring","tag-briones","tag-care","tag-home","tag-miyo","tag-onthescene","tag-operation","tag-philippines","tag-smile","tag-smiles","tag-unwavering","tag-watsons","tag-years"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"image\"\/](\"https:\/\/64.media.tumblr.com\/acb6ad3512d93a3c1dadf8604e421169\/3d3b800a68b2690b-0a\/s1280x1920\/37db5b859c8665509e89fa935f8f1820c1e47b7b.jpg\")
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