"It's great to be back in the running community!"
Yours truly Runner Rocky together with his fitness coach Ronniel took part in this year's most anticipated Watsons and Unilabs fun run held at the SM MOA Running Ground early morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026. Yes, this is Rocky's comeback and first running event of 2026.
So without further ado, let me share Rocky and Ronniel or Rock and Ron's running story with Watson and Unilabs run. Here's the details:
Care, commitment, and wellness brought 8,000 Watsons Club members together as Watsons Philippines joined forces with Unilab for the Share the Alaga Run at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. The collaboration united two trusted healthcare leaders: Watsons, a premier health, wellness, and beauty retailer, and Unilab, the Philippines’ leading pharmaceutical company. Anchored in a shared commitment to making quality care accessible, the event also celebrated 185 years of A.S. Watson under the theme Grow As One and 80 years of Unilab advancing Filipino health.
Members who purchased through the Watsons App enjoyed a holistic wellness experience. Bringing together families, friends, and runners of all levels, the event encouraged everyone to move with purpose and prioritize their health. Every stride reflected a shared belief: wellness begins with everyday alaga.
After crossing the finish line and earning their medals, runners cooled down at hydration stations, captured memories, explored product booths, and joined interactive games. They also discovered essentials that support recovery and everyday health, reminding everyone that wellness continues beyond race day.
Watsons and Unilab bring wellness closer to the community through the Share the Alaga Run, as 8,000 Watsons Club members take off together in a powerful celebration of health, togetherness and everyday alaga.
Leaders from Watsons and Unilab unite at the Share the Alaga Run, highlighting a strong partnership anchored in a shared mission to bring accessible, proactive healthcare closer to Filipino communities.
“The Share the Alaga Run turns everyday care into action, giving our Watsons Club members meaningful experiences beyond the store. Our partnership with Unilab brings together their trusted healthcare expertise and 80-year legacy with Watsons’ accessibility and nationwide reach. Together, we bring alaga beyond products and into everyday experiences that empower Filipinos to take charge of their health. As we celebrate 185 years of A.S. Watson, we continue to grow as one with our members and partners through impactful wellness initiatives,” said Danilo Chiong, Managing Director of Watsons Philippines.
“Unilab is proud to partner with Watsons in celebrating this milestone. Built on 80 years of advancing Filipino health through Quality Alaga, our shared initiatives, from the Share the Alaga Run to Alagang Pangkalusugan medical missions, reflect our commitment to making care more accessible and empowering Filipinos to take charge of their health,” shared Alexander Panlilio, Senior Vice President and Head of Revenue and Commercial Operations of Unilab Philippines.
Through initiatives like the Share the Alaga Run, Watsons, and Unilab reaffirm their shared commitment to champion proactive health and make everyday alaga more accessible to Filipinos nationwide.
Download the Watsons App via the App Store or Google Play and become a Watsons Club member to unlock exclusive perks, wellness-driven activities, and rewarding experiences designed to support your health, wellness, and beauty journey. Shop conveniently through the app or visit your nearest Watsons store nationwide to discover a wide range of essentials that help you feel good, do good, and feel great every day.
How's your personal record during this race? Do you enjoy the run? Will also share more of our stories across my different social media platforms. See you all on our next race! (Runner Rocky)
About Watsons Philippines:
Watsons is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group, the world’s 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.
In 2002, AS Watson Group joined hands with SM, the Philippines' leading shopping mall developer. The partners brought about the first Watsons stores in SM Megamall and The Podium (Ortigas) and have since seen rapid growth. Today, Watsons operates more than 1,200 stores in the Philippines (as of January 2026).
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.
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