Smile! There's life in a bottle, hope in a shirt

MANILA, Philippines - The “Drink a Coke, Wear a Smile Every promo,” a collaboration between popular global beverage Coca-Cola and global retail brand Bench, has brought smiles to the faces of teens all over the Philippines. Many have won either a free 8 oz. Coke or one of the hottest style must-haves of the season, the fashionable Coke smile statement shirts.

One of these lucky winners is Earnest Artuz of Sampaloc, Manila, who was in awe when he saw the specially marked cap that said he had won a Coke smile statement shirt. Along with Earnest, Katrin Faye Casiño and Elmer Educalane are just a few of the many lucky winners of the promo.

The promo spreads a sense of optimism to face problems head-on and with a smile. Coca-Cola gives people more reasons to fashionably live a life of sweet smiles in the years to come.

So what are you waiting for? You too can win a Coke to share with a friend or a Coke smile statement shirt. Just follow these easy steps. Step 1: Buy any Sakto, 8 oz., 12 oz., 500 ml, 1 liter, 1.5 liter, or 2 liter bottle of participating Coca-Cola packs which include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite and Royal Tru-Orange. Step 2: Look under the crown or cap to see if you’ve won an instant prize such as a free Coke smile statement shirt (available in red, white and purple) or a free Coke 8 oz. you can share with a friend! And Step 3, claim your prizes. Coke smile shirts can be redeemed at Bench stores, public markets, or Coke sales offices, while the Coke 8 oz. drink can be redeemed at public markets and sari-sari stores.

The fun, dynamic and youth-filled celebration of positivism continues as Coca-Cola stays true to its pledge in giving Filipino youth more reasons to live their lives to the fullest and to smile back at life.