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The new way to look good while doing good: Watsons Philippines pushes sustainability forward

Patricia Ramirez · Aug 17, 2026, 1:59 AM

WATSONS Philippines and Mober drive sustainable deliveries forward with electric trucks, helping cut carbon emissions while keeping products on the move. — PHOTOGRAHS courtesy of Watsons Philippines

Small, everyday choices make a difference, from refill packs and reusable bags to recycling, giving shoppers a simple way to support a greener planet.

Sustainability can start with the everyday choices people make and the brands they choose to support. For Watsons Philippines, that means looking beyond its products and stores to find ways to make its operations, logistics and customer experience more sustainable.

Watsons Philippines recently partnered with Mober to introduce electric trucks into its logistics operations, taking a step toward reducing carbon emissions from the delivery of health, beauty and wellness products. The initiative also explores a cleaner future for logistics as businesses look for practical alternatives amid changing fuel costs.

The partnership currently has four Mober electric trucks supporting Watsons Philippines deliveries, with plans to expand the fleet in the coming years. During a three-month test run from March to May 2026, the electric trucks completed 109 delivery trips, contributing to an estimated 656 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions saved.

By the end of 2026, Watsons Philippines aims for electric trucks to handle at least 10 percent of its total Metro Manila logistics operations. The initiative is expected to eventually expand to the Visayas and Mindanao, supporting the company’s nationwide reach.

Chiong and Ng make the W and M signs, representing Watsons and Mober, respectively.

For Sharon Decapia, senior assistant vice president for Marketing and Sustainability of Watsons Philippines, the partnership shows how sustainability can become part of everyday business operations. Using electric trucks helps reduce carbon emissions while keeping health, beauty and wellness products moving to stores and customers.

The shift is also changing who gets to participate in the logistics industry. Mober CEO Dennis Ng highlighted the company’s support for diversity and women empowerment, including women taking on truck-driving roles. Some women drivers are expected to be deployed for Watsons Philippines deliveries, offering a different picture of an industry traditionally associated with men.

Watsons Philippines managing director Danilo Chiong said the company sees an opportunity to continue expanding the initiative beyond Metro Manila. For the company, the goal is not simply to introduce electric vehicles, but to explore how sustainable practices can become part of long-term business operations.

From left: Watsons Philippines’ Sharon Decapia, SAVP Marketing, PR & Sustainability, managing director Danilo Chiong, Mober CEO Dennis Ng and Watsons Philippines head of Supply Chain Jessie Calinog sign the official partnership agreement, marking a greener step for logistics and delivery. — PHOTOGRAPH by Patricia Ramirez for DAILY TRIBUNE

That commitment also extends to customers.

Watsons Philippines encourages shoppers to make more sustainable choices through refill packs, reusable bags and recycling initiatives. Refill options can help reduce the need for new packaging, while bringing a reusable bag can lessen the use of single-use bags during shopping trips.

Even a P1 paper bag purchase can contribute to community health efforts. Proceeds from paper bag purchases support medical missions and health-related programs across the Philippines, turning a simple checkout choice into support for communities in need.

These efforts show that sustainability does not have to be limited to large environmental projects. It can be part of how products are delivered, how customers shop and what happens to packaging after use.

From electric trucks on the road to refill packs, reusable bags and recycling, Watsons Philippines is making sustainability more tangible for both its business and customers. With partnerships, innovation and participation from consumers, the shift toward more responsible business practices can become part of everyday life.