Congratulations, graduates!

MANILA, Philippines - Graduation is a memorable occasion both for the graduates and their parents. It is a momentous event that calls for a celebration.

In honor of the graduates, Skechers offers these graduation gift tips:

• Give gifts that are practical. Watches are ideal gifts to the graduate as they not only make a statement and tell so much about a person, but are useful as well especially for young graduates. Skechers Time offers great value and fashionable timepieces fit for the proud graduate.

• The graduate, most often than not, has lived the first 20 years of his life wearing reliable sneakers for both style and comfort. Help the graduate transition from his carefree days of wearing his old sneakers to that of more formal footwear in browns and blacks that can be used for the workplace. Skechers Retros, like the Camaro and the Norco, are designed with this in mind. They retain the comfort and reliability of sneakers merged with the more formal styling that can be used by the graduate as the newest member of the workforce.

• Give the gift of health. No matter the occasion, giving someone the means of keeping himself fit and confident to face tomorrow as a future manager is a sure thing. Fresh graduates now have to focus on their new life and career and may have very little time for the gym. A pair of Skechers Shape-Ups allows people to lose weight even while walking and Skechers Resistance Runners allows more people to run less yet burn more calories with every stride.

• Give the gift of relaxation. After years of time spent studying, graduates often need time to just savor their successes and accomplishments while enjoying their summer. The favorite destination really is the beach or just hanging out while enjoying the company of close friends. Aside from a well-deserved summer trip or even just cash to spend to go out with friends, give the graduate BOBS from Skechers for that earth-friendly, casual, laidback summer look of canvas slip-ons that go well with anything. One can also give graduates fashionable Skechers Tone-ups sandals for those who value casual elegance with the benefits of muscle toning.

(For more information, log on to www.skechers.com.ph)