Starbucks and LINE FRIENDS, a global character brand loved by many, are joining together once again for a limited-edition merchandise collection to commemorate Earth Month across the Asia Pacific region.
Spotlighting BROWN with planet earth enjoying a cup of Starbucks® coffee, the collection includes an assortment of lifestyle accessories and reusable drinkware.
The drinkware is made in partnership with MiiR, a purpose-driven drinkware company dedicated to driving sustainable change.
Customers can also join BROWN on a planet-positive journey by participating in four fun-filled social media challenges for a chance to win Starbucks® Rewards Stars, inspiring them to take small steps to do better for the planet we share.
“Starbucks second merchandise collaboration with LINE FRIENDS represents our shared aspiration to create meaningful experiences in our communities,” said Erin Silvoy, vice president, Product and Marketing, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “The campaign captures both brands’ shared vision to harness scales for good for the betterment of people and the planet.”
“Following the success of the first Starbucks® X LINE FRIENDS collaboration, we are excited to bring the BROWN limited edition this April in celebration of Earth Month in Asia Pacific,” said LINE FRIENDS. “We hope to inspire people to incorporate small acts of sustainability into their everyday through fun social media mini-games with our beloved BROWN.”
The limited-edition merchandise collaboration will be available starting on April 22 at select Starbucks® stores across the Asia Pacific region, including Australia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan while supplies last.
Lazada launches a LazEarth campaign as part of the company’s commitment to supporting sustainable practices in the digital commerce ecosystem. The campaign will initially focus on plastic waste reduction in product and packaging, given that Southeast Asia generates an estimate of over 31 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, with 91% of consumers stating that they are concerned about plastic waste issues in the region².
Lazada will work with LazMall brands and partners to make eco-friendly products easily accessible and identifiable to consumers. Under the LazEarth campaign, Lazada will recognize and feature more than 70 brands and 5,000 items across mainly fashion and FMCG product categories that are made, packed, or shipped with reduced or better plastics.
“As digital commerce continues to be one of the key growth drivers in Southeast Asia, it is crucial for companies to place sustainability at the core of their strategies to build stronger and greener economies,” said Magnus Ekbom, Chief Strategy Officer, Lazada Group. “The LazEarth campaign is part of Lazada’s ongoing efforts to address plastic waste and help our buyers make informed decisions about sustainable products.”
Since 2021, Lazada started offering greener parcels made from alternative sustainable packaging materials through its Fulfilment by Lazada (FBL) service for partnering brands. The green parcels use FSC-certified carton boxes filled with recycled shredded paper instead of plastic fillers.
Apart from addressing plastic waste, Lazada has put in place partnerships and social initiatives aimed at building a sustainable digital commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, Lazada has partnered with Basic Environmental Systems & Technologies, Inc. (B.E.S.T.)’s Trash to provide Cashback for LazGoGreen, Lazada Philippines’ package recycling program. Customers can simply compile their Lazada packages at home, drop off their recyclables at the nearest MBE-C-Center site (available in Metro Manila and Cagayan de Oro), and convert the environment points they receive from their packaging waste to earn Lazada Wallet Credits.
In Vietnam, Lazada partnered with the National Trade Promotion Program to offer lychees from farmers in Hai Duong on the platform during the pandemic. This enabled Vietnam’s rural farmers to reap the benefits from participating in digital commerce and ensure the long-term growth of the agricultural sector in the digital era. In Indonesia, together with PT Smoot Motor Indonesia, Lazada Logistics introduced the Blue Vehicle, a practical and environmentally-friendly package delivery fleet for Lazada’s frontliners in the country.
James Chang, Chief Business Officer, Lazada Group, said “As part of our commitment to build a lasting digital commerce business in Southeast Asia, we recognize that sustainability and value creation will become increasingly important to our long-term success. With the launch of LazEarth, we look forward to forging more collaborative partnerships and green initiatives that will empower our brands, partners and consumers to collectively create responsible and sustainable shopping and consumption habits.”
From left to right: @kathfiguracion, @chelseamaey, @karagozalimd wearing their summer-ready #LBOOTD
Dressing for summer is a whole lot of fun, especially when you’ve mastered how to stay comfortable without sacrificing your style. To help you shop for your summer wardrobe, we’ve gathered these top summer styling tips from some of your favourite content creators, along with their well-loved pieces from Love, Bonito!
1. Choose light, breathable fabrics
For @vanna_garcia, it’s all about choosing the right fabric to beat the heat. Go for flowy or loose styles, and pair them with white sneakers or sandals. Rock your favourite sunglasses, and you’re good to go!
@kathfiguracion is proof that vibrant colours are in this summer! Whether it’s a dress or matching separates, standout in sunny yellows, eye-catching oranges, or hot pinks.
4. Consider pieces that you can wear throughout the year
@pauline_suarez shares a practical tip for when she shops for summer outfits–consider versatility! Pick a go-to summer dress that can also be worn for a date night, the beach, to even a wedding. For tops and bottoms, you can never go wrong with a versatile cropped top and classic tailored shorts. Her go-to outfits? Padded tops and dresses from Love, Bonito that provide enough support especially for hot summer days.
@karagozalimd encourages everyone to try something new for the summer, from maxi dresses with a padded v-neck and a crossed back to a high-waisted skirt that comes with a ribbon. She suggest going for cuts that keep you feeling and looking fresh all day, and silhouettes that accentuate all your best parts.
Loved any of the summer style outfits above? Shop these and more from www.lovebonito.com/intl this April to enjoy sitewide free shipping and free returns throughout the month. If you’re new to Love, Bonito, sign up until May 2 to receive a special US$15 welcome gift card off your first order.
The sunny season is here and as the Alert Level 1 in Metro Manila continues to open up more establishments and offices, we find ourselves going out more and experiencing more of the sun’s scorching heat. Luckily, we can always rely on nifty gadgets and other handy items to keep us cool whether we’re outdoors or just staying at home. On this list, we’ve rounded up such items you can now order online!
Firefly Rechargeable Fan with Night Light
When it comes to the summer heat, an electric fan is the most accessible piece of appliance we can use to combat it. Space-saving with a simplistic design, this rechargeable fan from Firefly that comes with a built-in night light is the ideal item if you want a portable fan that you can easily move from one part of the room to another.
Want to stay cool even when you’re strolling outdoors? Worry no more because this portable fan from Tylex can easily be carried around. You can hold it close to your face, hang it on your neck with the included lanyard, or clip it on your waist, perfect for keeping cool in different outdoor scenarios.
Here’s another portable fan that’s worth checking out. Carried on one’s neck like headphones, the Torras neck fan is a bladeless fan with 360-degree rotation, 48 air outlets circling the neck, and three levels of speed to choose from– all ideal to keep your head cool under this heat.
If you want to level up the blast of air from your fan, then you should consider getting an air cooler. Dowell’s mini portable air cooler is only about six inches high, with a 550 ml refillable water tank, and three speed functions– Low, Medium, and High– to suit your cooling needs.
Another surefire way to chill this season is to nom on cool desserts. Make your ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and other cool snacks at home with the Tylr Electric Ice Cream Maker, which can churn up to 1.5 liter of your chosen dessert in just 20 to 40 minutes!
The fact that the season can easily sweat out the cold from your favorite drink is really annoying, especially when you have a long trip ahead of you. Now you can lengthen its life as a cold drink with the Coleman insulated can holder. It can hold 12 oz. cans and are sized to fit most car cup holders, so you can enjoy your drink much longer along the way!
If a 12oz drink just doesn’t cut it, you can always opt for insulated bottles. Klean Kanteen is one of the most well-known brands when it comes to insulated tumblers, and their 20oz TKWide bottle promises to keep your liquids ice up for up to 59 hours!
Do you have moments when it’s so hot, you just want to splash water on your face? Unfortunately, a water sink may not always be accessible especially when we’re outdoors. The Evian Brumisateur Facial Spray might help! Just a spray on your face and you’ll quickly feel refreshed and your skin hydrated.
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Vision Express – UK’s number one optical chain and leading global franchise – is now ready to bring its world’s best vision technology and eye care to the south!
Vision Express opened its doors in Southwoods Mall (ground floor) and SM Southmall (2nd floor) on April 7 and 8, respectively.
Ribbon cutting ceremony led by Vision Express’ Deputy Head for Store Operations, Karan Gopwani
The launch started with the introduction of the VIP guests, followed by the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony and store blessing. Attendees were also able to participate in a lot of fun and exciting activities put together by the newly established branches.
On top of continuously providing free eye check-ups, Vision Express also has very appealing news for their valuable customers. As part of staying true to their advocacy of providing better eyesight for everyone, Vision Express is giving away free eyewear to the first 100 customers of each store.
Vision Express offers world-class vision technology for the most comprehensive eye exam
With over 30 years of optical expertise, Vision Express has set up over 65 branches (and counting) across the Philippines, making it the leading one-stop shop for your eye care needs in the country.
Vision Express carries over 40 brands to choose from, including the world’s most loved designer names such as Ray-ban, Gucci, Bvlgari, Armani, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana. They also have the most extensive selection of the highest-quality, most technologically advanced prescription lenses for eyeglasses and even sunglasses.
Every eyewear that goes out of Vision Express stores is tailored to fit the customer’s unique world perspective. With quality service, advanced digital eye exams, stylish frames, and a wide range of vision solutions for all ages, Vision Express provides an eye care journey.
Make your vision count. Visit your nearest Vision Express branch to have your eyes checked. No time to drop by their store? You can also have your eyewear delivered to your doorsteps by visiting visionexpress.ph.
To keep yourself updated with the recent news and happenings about Vision Express, make sure you follow their Facebook and Instagram accounts.
In observance of this year’s Holy Week, most malls in the metro will be closed on Maundy Thursday (April 14, 2022) and Good Friday (April 15, 2022).
Here is a list of shopping malls and their announced operating hours. Keep this list handy when going out to shop and dine, especially with Holy Week coming up while Metro Manila is on Alert Level 1 until Good Friday, April 15!
Here’s everything you need to know about Alert Level 1.
Holy Week Mass Schedule of The Chapel Of Sacred Heart Of Jesus
April 11-13 Holy Monday – Wednesday)
5:30 PM Mass | 6:00 PM (Lenten Recollection)
April 14 (Maundy Thursday)
5:30 PM (Evening of The Lord’s Supper)
April 15 (Good Friday)
3:00 PM (Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
April 16 (Holy Saturday)
5:30 PM (Easter Vigil Mass)
April 17 (Easter Sunday)
9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM
For Inquiries, please text/call 0917-884-3606
[Note: Holy Week 2022 mall hours can change without prior notice, so we recommend also visiting the malls’ respective Facebook pages for additional updates.]
MetroMart, the country’s largest e-commerce grocery delivery platform, won praise today from U.S.-based global NGO Lever Foundation for its new commitment to source and sell only cage-free eggs nationwide by 2025.
“MetroMart is committed to social responsibility and benefiting the community, including through selling high quality, safe and humane food products,” said Evreem Fortich, Chief Operating Officer at MetroMart and ambassador of the company on the issue. “We’re pleased to share our new policy of selling only cage-free eggs to consumers on our platform by 2025, and we look forward to working closely with our partners to achieve that goal.”
Evreem Fortich, COO and Cage-Free Egg Ambassador at MetroMart, holds a box of cage-free eggs. Under the new policy, all the eggs sold by MetroMart nationwide will be cage-free by 2025.
MetroMart’s e-commerce platform connects consumers with local supermarkets and retailers including The Marketplace, Marks & Spencer, Landmark and All Day Supermarket. The company delivers throughout the Manila and Cebu regions, with plans to expand nationally. MetroMart has been actively promoting sustainability initiatives by using banners on its platform to raise public awareness of environmental issues, and offering promotional discounts for ethical and sustainable products.
Numerous studies have found cage-free eggs are safer and have more vitamins and minerals and a better nutritional profile than caged eggs. Research by the European Food Safety Authority and others has found that cage-free egg farms are up to 25 times less likely to be contaminated with key strains of salmonella compared to hens raised in cages. Hens raised in cage-free systems enjoy better bone health, are free to move and express their natural behavior such as foraging, dust-bathing, flying and nesting.
MetroMart Wins Praise for Commitment to Sell Only Cage-Free Eggs Nationwide by 2025
“We applaud MetroMart for its commitment on this important issue, which will benefit the company’s customers by increasing food safety and quality while also improving the welfare of animals in its supply chain,” said Robyn del Rosario, Sustainability Program Manager at Lever Foundation, which worked with MetroMart on its pledge. “With e-commerce leaders like MetroMart rising in popularity and importance during the pandemic, the company’s commitment to socially responsible policies that benefit the community sets a stellar example for other retailers and food brands.”
Leading animal protection and food safety organizations around the world encourage a switch to cage-free eggs, which are less cruel to animals and safer for consumers. On caged egg farms, each egg-laying hen is confined for nearly her entire life in a cage so small she can barely turn around. Battery cage egg production has been banned throughout the European Union as well as in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, India, and parts of the United States.
In recent years a growing list of restaurant, hospitality, retail, and packaged foods brands have pledged to use only cage-free eggs in the Philippines, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Marriott, Nestle, Unilever, and many others. MetroMart is the first retailer in the Philippines and the first online grocery delivery platform in Asia to make the same pledge.
Summer has arrived and we all can’t wait to hit the outdoors, dash into the beach and travel to pinned destinations! If you’ve got precious little ones in tow, and healthy home-made baby food is of the essence, then BÉABA has you covered with these must-haves in your list at home and away from home.
BÉABA (pronounced as bay-ah-buh) has provided parents with luxurious, innovative and French-designed baby products for over 25 years. The brand’s story began with the Babycook, a steam cooker and blender for making baby food, and has since evolved into a multi-category assortment including feeding accessories, gear and apparel.
Babycook® Solo (P10,500)
BABYCOOK®
Making life easier for parents with its time-saving and efficient way of preparing baby food, the Babycook® steam cooks, blends and reheats all-in-one, in 15 minutes or less. It also comes in different sizes, with a bag to conveniently carry along during extended out of town trips.
With a capacity of 1,100 ml Babycook® Solo appliance allows parents to cook raw meat, fish, vegetables or fruits in no time. The multi-purpose mixing blade, with its single control button provides just the right texture to any stage baby and toddler. The audible timer tells you when meals are ready. Babycook® automatically switches off with light and sound signal when steaming is finished ensuring no monitoring is required.
Babycook® Neo (P15,000)
The Babycook® Neo makes up to 1,250 ml of food in a sleek, patented countertop appliance that steam cooks, blends and reheats/defrost all-in-one. It has four settings that eliminate the need for pots, a blender and a microwave so that making baby food is as simple as possible. The patented steam cooking system turns off automatically, so you never have to worry about watching over the Babycook® Neo or overcooking your baby’s food. It comes with a glass bowl and a stainless-steel steam basket.
Silicone Meal Set (P1,650)
SILICONE MEAL SETS
The 4-piece meal set includes: non-slip suction bottom plate, non-slip suction bottom bowl, non-slip cup, 2nd Stage Silicone Spoon.
The 2-piece meal set includes: non-slip suction bottom plate with divider, 2nd Stage Silicone Spoon
All silicone products are made from superior quality silicone. They are dishwasher and microwave safe, BPA, Lead and Phthalate free so you can be sure that the products are safe for your babies.
Expert Meal & Storage Food Pack (P2,300)
EXPERT MEAL & STORAGE FOOD PACK
This Clip Portion Set is perfect for preparing, conserving and transporting baby’s meals. It includes: 12 Clip Portions and 2 1st-Age Silicone Spoons.
Other Features:
– Robust and 100% airtight: perfect for transporting
– Stable and easy to fill (wide opening)
– Interlocking portions: the lid clips onto the portion underneath (practical in the refrigerator and freezer)
– Stackable: easy to store
– Graduated Portions (ml and oz) and space (on lid and portion) for noting contents and date
– Reheating and defrosting possible (without lid): microwave oven and Babycook
A healthy tummy makes a happy baby and with BÉABA, moms, dads and guardians are even happier as it efficiently saves time with its compact design and easy-to-clean features.
“BÉABA is not just for babies. In fact I’m having so much fun cooking for myself with Babycook®. Having it just makes life so easy,” said events and TV host Xandra Rocha-Araneta and mom of three. “I enjoy coming up with healthy, clean recipes.”
“BÉABA’s products are so thoughtfully designed and functional,” added events host, model and mom of two kids, Patty Laurel-Filart.
On choosing a partner in motherhood, well-known designer Vania Romoff prefers BÉABA for her daughter Emilia and twins Elias and Leon, “Being a mom is no easy feat but having BÉABA as a partner in this journey every step of the way has been amazing.”
Along with Babycook® also comes a treasure trove of meal accessories, gears and apparel for your bubbly ones that help create happy memories. Check out BÉABA’s amazing products and yummy recipes with 10% off all products site wide from March 27 to April 4 only on www.beaba.ph.
Crocs Philippines, a global leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men, and children, finally opens their much-awaited concept store at Bonifacio High Street.
Crocs welcomes the summer heat with a full-on Crocs-tastic attractions that you can spot at the Bonifacio High Street grounds. The brand welcomes the crowd with a life-size ‘Come As You Are’ signage right in the middle part of the activity area. Few steps away and you can strike a Crocs-tastic pose at the Futuristic Podium, best to experience at night time to capture those rainbow-bright beam of lights. And lastly, play a cool pose besides the Jibbitz Tree casually hanging across the newly opened Crocs Concept Store.
And if you still can’t get enough of that Crocs-tastic outdoor experience, make sure to check out the Crocs claw machine spotted right inside the store. Don’t forget to take a snap or two and share it on your social media accounts and put on the #CrocsIsHere hashtag.
The re-energized concept store with a 68 square-meter floor area, is twice the size of its original built with unique experiential consumer journey begins with the highly popular jibbitz bar where customers are encouraged to choose their blank canvas (classic collection) as a form of self-expression. The maximized spaces, easy reach accessibility and fully stacked display featuring wide product assortment, consumers will be able to find a pair that best suits their needs.
Be on-trend as you hit the different summer destinations with well-loved iconic classic collection, summer sandals, flips and slides. Crocs can take you anywhere with its comfortable, easy wearability and stylish designs that you’ve always wanted.
Iconic marries comfort, the Classic Clogs are dubbed as the next generation of shoe designed by Crocs footwear. A lightweight clog choice for both men and women and it continues to win hearts of unbelievers old and young alike.
This season, the Solarized collection is about bright graphics combine with iconic Crocs comfort featuring a unique, bold graphic, it’s the fun, stylish clog that you’re sure to fall deeper in love with day after day. Grounded in comfort, spiked with personality.
CROCS MARBLED COLLECTION
While all marbled shoes have the same wavy look, no two shoes are exactly alike. The new marbled Croslite™ material creates a colorful effect that is completely unique. Now is the best time to gear up for the ultimate adventure in the new Marbled Collection.
CROCS JIBBITZ COLLECTION
The jibbitz bar has been hugely popular with Crocs fans and new fans. With more than 250 JibbitzTM selections from Fun, symbolic and sentimental charms to represent your unique self to the world on your favourite Crocs shoes.
This summer, the classic collection will continue to grow with new Classic products added to the line. Just like our Jibbitz™ Charms, each shoe is our icon collection is itself an opportunity for self-expression. So, watch out for more exciting activations prepared by Crocs PH in the coming months!
Even more Filipino communities will now experience the convenience of online grocery shopping, as MetroMart – the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines – expands its services to Davao and Bicol.
Starting on March 28, 2022, MetroMart will provide its grocery delivery service in Davao with Robinsons Supermarket and S&R. Launching on the same day, Robinsons Supermarket will also be available on MetroMart for the Bicol area. Users in Davao and Bicol will now be able to order their complete range of groceries from fresh, frozen and dry goods from Robinsons Supermarket and S&R. And to top it off, you do not need an S&R membership to shop from S&R!
New Users of MetroMart in these locations can also get additional discounts. Use the code HELLODAVAO or HELLOBICOL to get FREE Delivery for a minimum spend of ₱1,000. Promos are applicable in their respective serviceable areas only, valid from March 28 to April 30, 2022.
“We’re excited to announce our nationwide expansion to more cities in the Philippines and to share the convenience of online grocery shopping from the MetroMart website and mobile app to more Filipino families. We are grateful for the opportunity to empower and provide income to our hardworking Personal Shoppers and Riders who are joining the MetroMart family, as well.” Stefano Fazzini, CEO and co-founder of MetroMart, said. “Stay tuned for more updates on new locations, new merchants, and more discount deals from MetroMart this 2022.”
MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include Robinsons Supermarket, S&R (no membership required), Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in less than 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/MetroMartPH. Order groceries online or download the app via http://metromart.app.link/
