Category: Shops & Services

  • Upgrade your Home with Automatic Centre’s Affordable Payment Terms

    As Filipinos adjust to the new normal they want things they could rely on and make everything more convenient. And for reliable home appliances that becomes a part of our daily lives, Automatic Centre is back and is making it easier for families to get that much-needed home upgrade. Known for its trademark easy and affordable payment options the brand has partnered up with the country’s leading banks and financing institutions to be able to offer the best rates for the Filipino family. 

    For those looking for new home appliances, from refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, televisions, small appliances and more, Automatic Centre has the perfect payment terms for you. We have bank offers with 0% installment up to 24 months and others that get you freebies with a minimum purchase that will be hard to resist.

    No credit card? No problem! 

    With Home Credit you can do monthly installments with no credit card needed. And with irresistible offers like the 0% Hulugan Exclusive, who needs to wait for an upgrade? These offers are perfect for those who have are looking for the lowest monthly terms, with monthly payments ranging from just P679 up to just over P1,019 for 12 Months! We also have 1K Hulugan sa Tag-Ulan, for those looking for new appliances this rainy season. Monthly payments start at only around P1,000 with the last month amortization for free.

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    For those looking for longer terms, the September Super Savers with its 0% installment for 24 months will be right up your alley! Monthly payments range from only P833.29 up to P3,333.17! Avail all of these now by dropping by any of the 12 Automatic Centre stores open now (with more to come!) this whole of September. You can confidently say that Automatic Centre is really here to stay to serve the Filipino families. Make sure to follow @AutomaticCentre1948 and their other social media pages to get more news on offers and deals. #AutomaticYan.

  • Check Out Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day

    Shopee has officially launched the start of its year-end shopping season, and this year, the e-commerce platform is giving Filipinos even more reasons to check out. From Mas Mura Sa Shopee* offers, to an exciting new game that will surely thrill shoppers and not-to-miss entertainment, here are what users can expect this 9.9 Super Shopping Day: 

    9.9 Calendar

    1. Discover Mas Mura Sa Shopee deals from August 26 to September 11 

    Grab a wide range of ₱1 deals on your daily essentials and trending products by visiting the “₱1 Deals” page. Enjoy even bigger discounts when you claim free shipping with no minimum spend that you can use on your 9.9 Super Shopping Day buys.

    Shopee is also the perfect place to score your favorite brand products at irresistible deals, with thousands of brands offering exclusive discounts up to 90%. Shoppers can look forward to  special offers and storewide discounts from leading brands such as P&G, Olay, OPPO, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Pedigree, Garnier, Huawei, Adidas, Xiaomi, POCO, Ace Hardware, Uni-Care, Abbott, GameXtreme, Belo, INSPI, and more.

    The countdown to one of Shopee’s biggest sale events starts as early as August 30, where users can look forward to daily deals on featured categories. Mark your calendars to score irresistible discounts during these sale days: 

    ●      August 30 Payday Sale for your end of the month shopping with free shipping with no minimum spend, 10% off vouchers, and earn 120 coins cashback per bill payment when you use ShopeePay

    ●      Discover trending gadgets at Shopee-exclusive prices from well-loved brands such as Philips, 70mai & Han River at the Gadget Zone Day & Home Tech Day

    ●      Spruce up your personal space at the Home & Living Day

    ●      Enjoy huge savings on your parenting needs at the Babies & Kids Day

    ●      Stock up on your home essentials at the Grocery Bestsellers Day

    ●      Update your wardrobe like a true fashionista at the Bags & Accessories Day and Apparel & Shoes Day 

    Beyond unbeatable deals on essential items and trending products, the 9.9 Super Shopping Day offers Filipinos greater value for money when they use ShopeePay. This September 9, enjoy even more rewards and mas mura perks when you pay bills, buy load, and buy from offline merchants using Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet:

    ●      Activate and verify your ShopeePay for a chance to get free ₱70

    ●      Settle your bills from Meralco, Maynilad, Converge, and more to earn up to 120 coins cashback per bill category

    ●      For only ₱1, get 1GB all-access data to your favorite sites and apps, available on all networks

    ●      For as low as ₱1, get up to 20% discount vouchers that you can use to pay at ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Gong Cha and Wendy’s on September 9

    Shop and Win

    2. Win up to ₱1 million with 9.9 ShopeePay Shop & Win and more

    Until September 9, get a chance to win ₱1 million with the all-new 9.9 ShopeePay Shop & Win. To join, you need to purchase on the Shopee app and claim the code from September 1 to 9 to be eligible for the draw. Viewers of the draws leading up to September 9 also stand a chance to win exciting prizes with Guess to Win, a daily in-app game that rewards one lucky viewer with ₱10,000 cash via ShopeePay. 

    Start testing your luck when you tune in to the 9.9 Shopee Budol Live, happening until September 4, for a chance to win up to ₱50,000 when you play the Shopee Live version of the 9.9 ShopeePay Shop & Win game. 

    3. Watch the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special and bring home exciting prizes 

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    Be treated to an evening of entertaining performances from local stars such as Shopee’s own Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, Primetime King Ding Dong Dantes, Michael V, Carla Abellana, Bianca Umali, Victor Anastacio, Luane Dy, Ken Chan, Tuesday Vargas, Sanya Lopez, Rodjun Cruz, Sef Cadayona, Zack Tabudlo, Zephanie, Jessica Villarubin, and more during the 9.9 Super Shopping Day TV Special this September 9, 9:35 PM on GMA 7 and Shopee Live.

    Exciting prizes are up for grabs, as lucky viewers who play Shopee Shake during the TV Special stand a chance to win up to ₱50,000 and a House & Lot from Lumina Homes. A total of ₱1 million cash from Shopee and Uratex, ₱500,000 worth of Uratex products, and a brand new MG ZS Crossover SUV also await the winners of 9.9 ShopeePay Shop & Win during the show.

    Visit the 9.9 Super Shopping Day for more information. 

    *Kantar Nationwide-Urban Quanti-Survey of Online Shoppers using Shopping Apps, June 2022.

  • Vans Returns to the Upside Down  with an all new “Vans x Stranger Things 4” Collaboration

    Vans, the original action sports brand, celebrates creative self-expression and youth culture in a collection of footwear, apparel and accessories inspired by the antics and adventures of the characters of Netflix’s “Stranger Things”, on the heels of its 4th season.  

    Vans x Stranger Things HFC JEAN JACKET

    For the upcoming collection, Vans x Stranger Things 4 introduces classics reworked with graphics and design accents lifted from the nostalgia of the show.

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    SK8-HI REISSUE – Php 8,998 (left); AUTHENTIC – Php 6,498 (middle); STYLE 36 – Php 7,498 (right)

    The footwear assortment is led by the Sk8-Hi Reissue that dives into the Upside Down, with hairy suede uppers, high density Vine prints, and a reflective Demogorgon screen print and crystal outsole, “chewed through” by the creature’s sharp teeth. 

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    The Hellfire Club Style 36 is for club initiates only, featuring a Black and Red all over crackle print canvas upper and embellished with skulls, axes, and throwing stars from Dungeons & Dragons across a distressed and doodled-on outsole. 

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    Surfer Boy Pizza makes an appearance on the Vans Authentic in contrasting black-and-white and red-and-white checkerboard, decorated with doodles of pizza and cartoons.    

    Vans x Stranger Things Denim Jacket
    HFC JEAN JACKET – Php 9,998; I NEED VANS REV. SS TEE – Php 3,198; SKETCH PILL BOX HAT – Php 2,498

    In addition to footwear, Vans x Stranger Things comes to life across a range of apparel and accessories, led by the Hellfire Club Jean Jacket in rigid black over-dye denim. Graphic tees mash-up Vans’ heritage through a Stranger Things lens, seen in a vintage surf poster graphic with Demogorgons on the shore and a reversible play on the classic “Man, I Need Vans” slogan. The Sketch Pill Box Hat that has the classic Vans checkerboard with Stranger Things Upside Down text decorated with doodles.

    The Vans x Stranger Things S4 collection is now available in the following Vans stores:
    VANS GREENBELT 3
    VANS TRINOMA
    VANS GLORIETTA 3
    VANS ERMITA
    VANS AYALA CEBU
    VANS ATC
    VANS FESTIVAL
    VANS UP TOWN CENTER
    VANS SM MEGAMALL
    VANS SM NORTH EDSA
    VANS SM FAIRVIEW

    For more information, please visit @vansphilippines on Instagram.

  • Mia Goes Mini! Mia Maison Unveils the New Mini Mia Discovery Sets

    Different scents, different moods. That’s the power of perfume. For Mia Maison, this means crafting various scents that would fit the mood of everyone’s homes and living spaces. And while it’s great to have a signature scent, there are days when you may want to just shake things up a bit – that’s where Mia Maison Home Fragrance’s new line comes into play. Introducing the Mini Mia Maison Discovery Set, a collection of their most beloved Signature Scents carefully curated for your living spaces.

    Mini Mia Discovery Set

    With more than 50 scents in their current collection, the Mini Mia Maison Discovery Set helps introduce would-be new favorites for one to try. Each set contains 6 carefully selected 20ml bottles of either Mia Maison Home Fragrance water-based oils for diffuser or ready-to-use spray bottles for instantly refreshing your room.

    The Mia Maison Discovery Set is divided into four variants that we feel can best dress up certain areas of your room or address certain malodor problems.

    The Living Room Set

    The Living Room Set contains Mia Maison’s number 1 best-selling Signature Scent, the Fresh Bamboo. The cornerstone of the house’s fragrance lineup, Fresh Bamboo evokes green freshness with a touch of woody base. The set also includes Ocean Breeze, another favorite, that helps transport you to your favorite island destination by just putting the scent on. If you fancy a cross cultural trip, there’s Tea at the Orient Express – bridging the sophisticated allure of the West with the exotic intricacies of the East. Pop-in White Tea and Ginger for a quick Zen moment or let Anti-Tobacco and Clean Space fight off pesky malodors in your living room. The last two are part of Mia Maison’s Odour Away collection where the oils are specifically calibrated to not just mask unpleasant smells but to eliminate them on a molecular level.

    The Bedroom Set

    Experience absolute relaxation with the Bedroom Set variant. Having Lavender and Green Tea each can help calm the mind and quiet the spirit while Peppermint and Lime & Spearmint can cool the room further (and may even help you breathe better at night). Rounding off the set are Eucalyptus and Citronella, two scents that help fight off pesky bugs and clean the air as well.  You can also mix and match the water-based oils in your diffuser if you so choose to create your own relaxing haven.

    The Bathroom Set

    The Bathroom set honors our personal time alone and elevates it even further with these 6 finely chosen scents that can help us achieve a more luxurious bathing experience than ever. Lemon Grass and Warm Cotton evokes fresh linen, clean sheets and unmatched squeaky cleanliness while Icy Splash and Sweet Water helps keep a cool and refreshing scent all throughout the area. Lastly, pamper yourself further with our Luxe line collection, Luxe 4 and another Odour Away variant, Bath Time. Both scents fight the mundane utility of the bathroom. This is your “me” time, it’s time to indulge in it.

    The Kitchen Set

    The last set cooks up a storm with its contents. Offering mouth-watering scents to choose upon, the Kitchen Set plays on a lot of food-related scent that we have in our library. Should you bite into our juicy Mia Maison Signature Green Apple scent, or have a hearty breakfast at the local patisserie with our Signature French Vanilla scent? Take a trip to our favorite 5-star hotel’s bakery with Luxe 1 and Luxe 5 or kick things off with our special brew of Mia Maison Signature Coffee scent. Finally, we also offer another Odour Away variant with Kitchen Bliss.

    #DiscoverMiniMiaMoments Facebook Promo

    To further celebrate these your would-be favorite Mini new collection, Mia Maison will be launching their #DiscoverMiniMiaMoments social media engagement promo. Simply follow Mia Maison’s Official Facebook page and wait for the post where they ask you what your new “Mia Moment” could be? What lovely new memories can you create with any of the 24 Signature scents included in the Mini Mia Discover Set.  4 winners will receive a Mini Mia Discovery Set Gift pack at the end of the promo period. More details will be given on their social channel so better keep glued to it.

    With a total of 120ml of specially picked Mia Maison Scents, the Mini Mia Maison Discovery Set can last you almost a month of use and open-up multiple olfactory worlds for you to discover.

    Mini Mia Discovery Set Price

    The Mia Maison Discovery set retails for Php 750 for the water-based oil set and Php 380 for the room spray set. Get your Mia Maison Discovery set at all Mia Maison Kiosks nationwide or our official online channels ordering through our Official Facebook Page, our Official Shopee Store or our Official Lazada Store.

  • Love, Bonito Announces Global Brand Refresh with ‘Come Into Your Own’ Campaign

    Love, Bonito, Southeast Asia’s largest omnichannel womenswear brand, marks its 12th year with a brand refresh and new tagline ‘Come Into Your Own’.  This refresh seeks to be an inspiration for women to find strength through adversity, to achieve and realise their fullest potential. Customers can look forward to this month-long celebration with various initiatives including the launch of the brand’s first-ever collection of brand merchandise, global giveaways, and LBCommunity+ member-exclusive perks.

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    Love, Bonito launches first-ever brand merchandise with ‘Come Into Your Own’ tagline

    The brand refresh will be rolled out on multiple online and offline platforms and a Come Into Your Own video series will also be released on Love, Bonito’s relaunched YouTube channel, to drive meaning through visual storytelling.

    Come Into Your Own

    “Our refreshed tagline ‘Come Into Your Own’ encompasses a powerful message we want to instil in every woman. Over the past 12 years, I’ve watched the brand grow from its infant stages, celebrated many firsts and watched it blossom onto the international stage. As we move into the next chapter to create an empowering female ecosystem for the world, we want to inspire women to embrace their personal journey of self-discovery and be empowered by their unique stories. Be it walking by our stores, seeing our social posts or shopping with us online, this message will be a constant reminder that all women can bloom where they are planted,” says Rachel Lim, Co-founder of Love, Bonito.

    Inspired by the nature of flowers blooming in their own time, the campaign is represented by various flora as a visual motif juxtaposed against the stories of real women. A total of five flowers have been chosen to represent the journeys of five renowned women* across Singapore (SG), Philippines (PH), Malaysia (MY), and the United States (US). Each woman was chosen for their embodiment of positivity and strength, diversity and courage, rebirth and resilience, freedom, and femininity. Through each story and personal experience shared, the brand aims to inspire and encourage women around the world to discover their purpose.

    A Global Celebration

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    Left to Right: LBAnniversary Limited Edition Crew Neck Tee in Golden Brown and LBAnniversary Limited Edition Pullover in Daffodil; LBAnniversary Limited Edition Baseball Cap in Cream and LBAnniversary Limited Edition Crew Neck Tee in White; LBAnniversary Limited Edition Pullover in Salmon

    As part of the brand refresh, customers can get their hands on Love, Bonito’s exclusive brand merchandise, which subtly features the ‘Come Into Your Own’ tagline. Available from 24 August 2022, the limited edition range includes a crew neck tee, baseball cap and pullover suitable for everyday wear. Other key global activations** include a Global Giveaway Contest, a 72H LBCommunity+ Members-only Sale and E-Gift Cards Refresh.

    All LBCommunity+ members can enjoy a member-exclusive sitewide sale from 19 August 2022, 12:00 GMT+8 to 22 August 2022, 12:00 GMT+8. Members who spend a minimum of $100 in a single-receipt will get to enjoy 15% to 25% off their purchase plus free shipping. Terms and conditions apply.

    From 22 August to 10 September 2022, LBCommunity+ members who spend a minimum of $90 in a single-receipt online can redeem Love, Bonito’s customised reusable film camera and floral themed stickers.

    Signing up as an LBCommunity+ member is free! Just log onto www.lovebonito.com/intl to create an account.

  • Campaign for Carbon Neutrality in Mobility Gains Ground with Accelerated Adoption of Electrified Vehicles 

    The shift to various forms of electrified vehicles (xEVs) is rapidly accelerating in the Philippines, with the industry seeing the fastest adoption rates yet since the very first Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) was introduced commercially in the country in 2009. 

     Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), whose groundbreaking HEV Prius pioneered the electrification movement, is leading this shift with 95% of xEV users in the Philippines today driving an electrified model from its Toyota and Lexus lines. 

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    Based on the recent official figures from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), as of end of June 2022, there are already 1,013 total xEVs sold in the market, surpassing the 2021 total volume of 843 and 2020’s 378. A total of 962 of the 2022 year-to-date sales are Toyota and Lexus models. 

    Toyota and Lexus offer the widest range of HEVs in the country today with multiple variants across 10 models – Toyota’s Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, Prius, Camry, and RAV 4 plus Lexus’ IS, ES, LS, NX and RX.

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    Toyota believes in multiple pathways towards gaining speed and scale in achieving Carbon Neutrality. Globally, Toyota offers a wide range of xEVs including Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and the hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) which are being rolled-out to different regions based on the readiness of the market and infrastructure to power these vehicles with clean energy. As of date, Toyota and Lexus have sold more than 20 million units of their electrified models around the world helping reduce CO2 emissions by more than 160 million metric tons.

    Road to Carbon Neutrality 

    TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto welcomes this development as a good sign that the Philippines will soon be making significant contributions to one of the ultimate global goals of vehicle electrification, which is carbon neutrality or net-zero carbon dioxide emissions in transportation. 

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    “The positive impact of xEVs can only be observed once we achieve widescale adoption of these vehicles,” said Okamoto. “The exponential growth and the rate of new xEV model introductions in the country are providing Filipino customers more options and easier access to greener technologies. We are optimistic that we can experience the environmental benefits of electrified vehicles with Toyota taking the lead while always ensuring ‘Mobility for All’ where “no one is left behind.” 

    Toyota RAV4 HEV

    TMP’s range of HEVs are positioned to offer realistic positive impact to the environment, by way of wider mainstream adoption through easier and more affordable access to the technology. HEVs are also appropriate at this time, as they do not rely on charging from fossil-based power sources, but instead generate their own power through self-charging systems. 

    “Our HEVs are gaining wider acceptance and usage in the country, and this started when we launched the Corolla HEV models. One of the electrified variant  nameplate our customers are already familiar with (Corolla Altis), and the other, a competitively priced HEV in an in-demand crossover form (Corolla Cross),” said Okamoto. “Additionally, we have been making ownership of electrified vehicles more attractive with incentives like the extended 8-year battery warranty.” 

    “Looking towards the future, we hope to further expand our xEV line-up and offer more choices for the Philippine market,” Okamoto added. “This is in line with Toyota’s challenge of achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and continuing our pioneering role in environmental leadership towards all of society.” 

  • Join the P499 Mayani Hakot Challenge at Estancia Mall

    Being well need not to be expensive, so go ahead and start your healthy eating habits at Estancia Mall, Pasig City!

    Mayani Hakot Challenge Ortigas Malls Estancia

    Join the Mayani Hakot Challenge from August 19 – 21 at the LG/F East Wing, Estancia Mall, Pasig City. For only Php 499, you can grab as many farm-fresh fruits and vegetables that will fit your Mayani Bayong.

    You can also take home batches of your favorite fresh produce at low prices!

    Register for the Ortigas Community Card through the Ortigas Malls mobile app to get an additional 10% OFF on your purchase!

    Estancia Mall is open from 11AM to 9PM on Fridays, and 10AM to 10PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the Estancia at Capitol Commons 

  • Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines, Inc. is Here to Provide New Mobility-Related Services for Filipino

    TMSPH ventures into the development and offering of a range of ‘new mobility solutions’ that will enhance Toyota as a brand that creates value for society through a service business model. Along with automotive manufacturing and distribution businesses, TMP furthers its effort to provide safety and comfort for Filipinos with TMSPH’s Vehicle Usership (VU) platforms, available for individuals and the business sector. 

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    According to TMP president Atsuhiro Okamoto, this new venture will “better shape the industry’s role in building our modern societies and enriching human lives.” “We will accelerate the fulfillment of Toyota’s global mission to ‘Produce Happiness for All’ and vision to create ‘Mobility for All,” he added.  

    TMSPH president Ma. Cristina Fe Arevalo defined TMP’s concept of ‘new mobility’ as a suite of technology and data-driven lifestyle and business solutions that can address day-to-day challenges of moving people and goods from one point to another. “We envision TMSPH to be at the center of the ‘new mobility’ ecosystem as an integrated, ‘one-stop’ mobility solutions provider to help advance businesses and address local communities’ needs,” she explained. 

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    Arevalo highlighted that TMSPH will primarily support the operating efficiency and growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises or MSMEs of various industries which are vital in driving economic growth. 

    TMSPH presented an initial pipeline of services which include fleet-connected service, on-demand shuttle booking app, car sharing or rental, logistics matching service, and fleet management service. Additionally, TMSPH will complement Toyota Financial Services Philippines Corporation (TFSPH) in promoting and managing units under its full operating lease product called KINTO.  

    The first of its kind among Toyota affiliates in the Southeast Asian region, TMSPH is considered as a ‘New Mobility Dojo’ that is projected to modernize domestic mobility systems and Internet of Things (IoT), potentially creating employment opportunities for technical but customer-centric professionals. 

    Further strengthening core business 

    Confident that the Philippines can rebound to the pre-pandemic momentum of motorization, TMP says the automotive manufacturing remains the Company’s core business and will continue to serve as a major driver of economic development. 

    Toyota provides staunch support to local manufacturing, a backbone of the Philippine economy, through a strategic network of vehicle and parts manufacturing industries, as well as the export of automotive parts and components by local Toyota Group suppliers. 

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    “Our vision has always been to contribute to the Philippine economy and society through our automotive manufacturing business,” TMP chairman Alfred V. Ty said. “As of the end of last year, Toyota is happy to provide jobs for approximately 63,000 Filipinos at TMP, our dealers, suppliers, and affiliates. We have also contributed $17.1 billion in terms of auto component exports to our Toyota group worldwide since we started export operations in 1997.” 

    At its manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, TMP currently produces two (2) models, the Innova and the Vios – a participating model with a PHP 5.58-billion investment under the government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy or CARS program. 

  • Look: These 5 Water-Friendly Shoes Will Get You Through The Rainy Season

    With rain forecasts becoming the norm recently, we’ve picked out functional and trendy footwear that will have you looking and feeling your best despite the gloomy weather. Whether heading to school, the office or your next barkada trip, here are five pairs that made the top of our list!

    THE MERRELL HYDRO MOC & HYDRO RUNNER

    From its introduction late last year of a few mens colorways, we’re super excited that Merrell just dropped new Hydro Moc colors and ladies options. It’s garnered rave reviews from users in the city, trail and beach with its lightweight comfy clog design and strategically placed perforations draining water instantly, leaving your feet feeling fresh all day. What’s more, they’re now made with 10% BLOOM® algae making it more eco-friendly! Cop them at www.merrell.com.ph, Merrell concept stores, Complex Lifestyle Stores, and top department stores nationwide.

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    The Merrell Men’s Hydro Elements Earth (P2850). The Merrell Men’s Hydro Moc Elements Air (P2850).

    For those seeking a more covered shoe that gives major sneakerhead vibes, Merrell’s new Hydro Runner is for you. Like the Hydro Moc, it features a perforated EVA shell for a lightweight and flexible fit, but this shoe is further equipped with breathable mesh lining and a grippy lugged outsole. Rain or shine, Merrell’s Hydro Runner is perfect for swagging your streetwear style while keeping cool. Find them at Merrell concept stores and department stores nationwide.

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    The Merrell Women’s Hydro Moc in Stonewash (P2750). The Merrell Women’s Hydro Moc Drift in Pine/Marron (P2850).
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    From Left: The Merrell Men’s Hydro Runner in Olive (P4295). The Merrell Men’s Hydro Runner in Oyster (P4295). The Merrell Men’s Hydro Runner in Black (P4295).

    THE KEDS ROWAN RAIN BOOT

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    From Left: The Keds x Rifle Paper Co. Rowan Rain Boot Menagerie in Navy (P4590), The Keds x Rifle Paper Co. Rowan Rain Boot Menagerie in White (P4590), The Keds Rowan Rain Boot in Black (P3795). The Keds Rowan Rain Boot in Burgundy (P3795).

    Best known for their fun and feminine sneakers, Keds is giving us a reason to love the rainy weather with its cute new rain boots. The Rowan is fashioned after the sleek Chelsea boot silhouette and has a waterproof rubber upper. For something a little playful, check out the Keds x Rifle Paper Co. versions featuring the latter’s signature floral prints and patterns. If you want a little rocker edge to your look, nothing beats solid black or burgundy. Check these out and more from www.keds.com.ph and retail stores nationwide.

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    The Keds Rowan Rain Boot in Black (P3795) worn by Kathryn Bernardo

    Sperry is a brand that is best known for their boat shoes – which technically already count as rainy day essentials because of them being borne from the sea. The brand has since introduced two new water-friendly shoes made of EVA for all-day comfort. The A/O Float Boat Shoes and Water Striders drain water instantly with their perforated uppers, making them must-haves for any weather condition. Shop these and more at their official webstore www.sperry.com.ph and Sperry retail stores nationwide.

    THE SPERRY A/O FLOAT & WATER STRIDER

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    Sperry is a brand that is best known for their boat shoes – which technically already count as rainy day essentials because of them being borne from the sea. The brand has since introduced two new water-friendly shoes made of EVA for all-day comfort. The A/O Float Boat Shoes and Water Striders drain water instantly with their perforated uppers, making them must-haves for any weather condition. Shop these and more at their official webstore www.sperry.com.ph and Sperry retail stores nationwide.

  • Smart Launches New Partnership with Animated BTS Characters TinyTAN

    Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is launching today a new partnership with TinyTAN, the group of animated characters created from the seven members of 21st century pop icons BTS, to bring a new line of special licensed products, including 5G-ready SIM packs and load cards exclusive for subscribers.

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    TinyTAN was first launched in 2019 and is currently licensed by BigHit Music under multinational entertainment company Hybe Co., Ltd. The name comes from Bangtan Sonyeondan, the transliteration of BTS’ Korean name. Each TinyTAN character projects a personality representative of each BTS member but follows a unique narrative in the TinyTAN universe.

    Under this exciting team up, subscribers can experience Smart’s fastest mobile network with their Smart SIM TinyTAN Edition that comes with one character card in each pack. Fans can collect a total of eight special edition TinyTAN character cards by simply purchasing a 5G-ready SIM pack.

    Subscribers can also access Smart Prepaid’s data, call and text promos using their Smart Load Card TinyTAN collectibles.

    “In the same way that we enable fans to connect with their favorite idols through mobile technology, we always go the extra mile in empowering our subscribers to live more and make the most of their passions,” said Francis E. Flores, SVP and Head of Consumer Business Group– Individual at Smart.

    “Our special collaboration with TinyTAN is in line with our efforts to go beyond providing our subscribers with world-class connectivity but also delighting them with special lifestyle experiences and rewards,” he added.

    Step into the Smart Universe with TinyTAN licensed products

    Smart Prepaid subscribers can get one TinyTAN character card with every purchase of the 5G-ready Smart SIM TinyTAN Edition, which comes with up to 11 GB open access data for all sites and apps, plus calls and texts to other networks for only P45.

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    Subscribers can also enjoy more calls, text, and data using their Smart Load Card TinyTAN Edition, which are available in denominations of P100, P300, and P500.

    All Smart TinyTAN licensed products will be available online at https://store1.smart.com.ph/ at Smart Stores nationwide, accredited retailers, and Smart’s flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee.

    Smart’s collaboration with TinyTAN is part of the all new “Smart Universe” experience aimed at giving subscribers special and exclusive treats, rewards, and offers attuned to their various passions.

    Know more about the campaign by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok using the official hashtag #SmartTinyTAN.