New Alagang Silka Papaya video tugs the heart for the holidays

It is that time of the year when people start to look for those who are part of the family but has not yet confirmed for the annual Christmas reunion get-together.

The most common phrase one hears is “Magparamdam ka naman” [“Let us know how you’re doing”], which is reflective of Pinoy yearning where a member of the family or closely knit group will look for a group member they care about.

And families have a history of caring for each other, of being together through tough times and through whatever means – a yearning not even a pandemic can diminish.

In the latest Silka Papaya video, a large family is about to come together for Christmas. With a Christmas tree behind him, the grandfather finishes setting up the dinner table. He calls out to his wife, if she’s ready. The grandmother comes with a bottle of Silka lotion, rubs some on both her hands (to look fresh for the family picture, she says). She wonders out loud if the rest of the family are ready. The mother is seen in the bedroom rubbing Silka lotion on her leg. She gently hollers the same are-you-ready question. Cut to the bathroom, where Millie, her daughter, hollers back, while applying Silka deodorant on her underarm: “Almost done, Mom”.

The mother then knocks on the bathroom door, and the Dad answers, already feeling refreshed while still showering with Silka soap: “Mabilis na lang (Will be quick).” Cut to a newly-wed couple’s conversation: the husband is all set and gently tells his wife, “Lika, baba na tayo (c’mon, let’s go down).” She answers, while applying Silka Facial Cleanser with a cotton ball, “Patapos na (Almost done).” This must be a big house, the viewer is thinking, because we’re seeing members of a big family getting together on Christmas Day.

The grandfather takes his seat on the dinner table, and compliments Millie, who turns to face her Lolo. “Kaya paborito ko po kayong Lolo eh (That’s why you’re my favorite Lolo),” she says. Then the grandfather notices that only Anna, a nurse, is missing from, we are led to believe, the dinner table (which is never shown in full). Cut to Anna, who, while washing her hands with Silka soap, says, “Ok, Dad, palabas na (going out already).” So, she must be the bunso (youngest child) and has siblings in both of the two couples earlier shown (who should be with the grandparents by now).

Nurse Anna sits down and says, “Ok, guys, game? 1, 2, 3.” The family picture is “taken” – screenshots of the members of the video conference call are shown, while merry Christmas music plays in the background. Turns out this was indeed a big family, and a gathering still, despite not being face to face. Family alaga (care) knows no distance.

Like these three generations of families keeping to their habit of self-care (pag-aalaga), Silka has been creating and making available affordable lines of effective products to help Filipino families achieve a glowing complexion and smoother skin. Their skincare line includes soap, lotion, facial cleanser, deodorant, body wash, and pearl creme. Since 2001 (nearly 20 years), Silka has been helping Filipinos achieve the kind of care (alaga) they long for.

There’s an emotional tug to the video: the holidays are when families get together, and that’s made all the more difficult because of the social distancing necessitated by Covid-19 restrictions. But you don’t get the feel that the families are settling for less with a video conference call – in fact they’re still as lively as they would have been had they’d been face to face.

The video’s voice over ending is apt: “Naiba man ang takbo ng buhay, natural lang na ipadama sa isa’t-isa ang alaga nating nandyan para sa kanila. Maalagang pasko mula sa Silka (Even if the way we live has changed, it’s but natural to let each other feel the kind of care that’s there for them. Merry Christmas from Silka).”

Families take care of each other just as Silka takes care of you. If you want to experience a Maalagang Pasko with Silka, check out their products on Shopee (https://shopee.ph/mall/search?keyword=papaya&shop=27653726) and visit the official Silka Skincare Store on Lazada (https://www.lazada.com.ph/silka-skincare-store/?q=papaya&langFlag=en&from=wangpu&lang=en&pageTypeId=2&spm=a2o4L10450891.searchbar.0).

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