As much as people hate to admit it, they actually love receiving flowers. May it be for a special occasion (like the upcoming Valentine’s Day) or just an ordinary day, receiving one will surely make anyone’s day a little bit better. If you’re already a bit pressured on what to get your S.O., choose from a romantic bundle of roses or a well-arranged bouquet from these talented florists:
They specialize in fresh and dried floral arrangements, handiworks, and decorative pieces for your spaces and celebrations. If you want to be less traditional, they even offer a money bouquet! Who doesn’t want to receive a money bouquet?!
For orders, message them on Instagram or call at 09175928460.
For the entire month of February, Bloomingails have come up with a Valentine’s Collection with over 20 arrangements to choose from. It starts with a budget-friendly P2,200 bouquet and the grandest one at P17,640! If you’re pressed for time, they offer same-day delivery as long as you order before 12nn!
Your loved ones only deserve the best! Choose from a beautiful selection of Signature Bouquets, Bloom Balloon Box, Inifinity, and Bloom Box. They use different fresh flowers to make each arrangement unique and lush.
For orders, visit their Instagram. View their Valentine’s Day catalog here.
If you want to gift exquisite flowers while also supporting local growers, check out Dalagang Bukid. And since their flowers are locally sourced, they’re very affordable too! Their Valentine’s Day arrangements range from P999 to P7,999 only.
For 2022, they’re focusing on their newest offering — Preserved Bouquets and Elegant Terrariums. Proven to stand the test of time, these arrangements do not easily wilt nor lose their scent quickly. Perfect to make Valentine’s memories that last!
Experience an elevated floral experience with Te Amo. For Valentine’s Day, choose from their fresh or preserved flower collection. They have sunflowers, roses, tulips, and more.
For over 29 years, Designer Blooms has given fresh looks to occasions with its wide range of unique and modern flower creations. From its humble beginnings of offering just artificial and preserved blooms, DB brings back that legacy. Introducing the 2022 Valentine’s Collection with NEW Preserved Bouquets and Elegant Terrariums to complete this year’s day of love.
These preserved blooms put a contemporary twist on your traditional fresh bouquets. Proven to stand the test of time, these arrangements do not easily wilt nor lose their scent quickly. Perfect to make Valentine’s memories that last!
Veri Peri
Forever Love Heart
Available in 3 one-of-a-kind variations- Wild Bunch Bouquets, The Forever Love Heart and Preserved Flower Terrariums- these blooms are available for the entirety of February, the love month. The Wild Bunch Bouquets (P4,495) are a classic bundle made of various dried stems while the Forever Love Heart (P3,495) is a striking heart-shaped arrangement, available in Very Peri and Red colors. The Preserved Flower Terrariums (From P1,595 to P3,395) on the other hand are colorful rosebuds, elegantly caged and preserved. For those looking for classic fresh flower designs, DB also offers signature pieces and more!
Preserved Rose Glass Case with Lid
Customers may also enjoy a variety of discounts and deals during the month!
We have one of the longest duration for V-Day pre-order offers. Customers may choose between a 10% discount (pre-order until Feb. 10) or free delivery (pre-order until Feb. 11). While Metro Manila deliveries may also avail of lower shipping fees (previously priced at P595 to just P295 now).
For BPI, BDO, Ayala Rewards Circle, Citi, JoMalone and Globe users, more deals await –from discounts to freebies.
Last but definitely not the least, DB has a limited offer in collaboration with Jo-Malone. DB and JoMalone are offering special flower boxes to go with their JoMalone perfume of choice (Php 12,000). Customers can pre-order from select JoMalone stores (SM Aura Mall, Powerplant Mall and Greenbelt 5 Mall) or online at www.DesignerBlooms.com from now until February 12, 2022.
Crocs, a global leading brand for innovative casual footwear is welcoming the new Water Tiger Year with exciting Ang Paos that you can get starting January 28 until February 28 for every regular-priced Crocs footwear purchased at any Crocs stores nationwide or when you buy at Crocs webstore.
Present your receipt and redeem the Ang Pao at the nearest Crocs store until February 28, 2022. Each voucher matches a different treat this month. You may choose to get Php 100 off on your next purchase of regular-priced footwear, a free Jibbitz™ when you get another regular-priced footwear or a Php 100 off on any purchase of regular-priced flips, slides, and sandals. Only one (1) Ang Pao may be used in every transaction.
Hurry, visit Crocs stores nationwide near you and get your Ang Paos:
· SM branches nationwide (SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Pampanga, SM Cebu, SM Davao)
· Ayala Malls nationwide (Trinoma, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center)
foodpanda, the world’s leading online food delivery marketplace, has partnered with Robinsons and Waltermart Malls to launch Rider Lounges where the company’s rider partners can comfortably rest and regroup as they wait for customers to book their services.
Comfortable lounges for foodpanda riders while they wait for orders.
The initiative aims to help driver-partners to more effectively and easily pick up orders from foodpanda’s partner merchants in the said malls.
Aside from benches and stools where the riders can sit comfortably, there are also designated stations for sanitization, charging devices, and water refilling.
Aside from offering a place to stay for the riders, foodpanda patrons who are also RMalls+ App members are given discounts. foodpanda and Robinsons Malls also offer a voucher of P100 for a minimum purchase of P399 from participating merchants at Robinsons Malls. Patrons can avail of the offer by using the code RMalls100 on the foodpanda app.
The Rider Lounges have charging stations for partners.
The foodpanda app can be downloaded on the Google Play Store (Android) and Apple App Store (IOS).
foodpanda Rider Lounges with Robinsons and Walter Mart Malls Details:
The Rider Lounges can be found in the following locations:
Waltermart Makati 3rd floor, beside the Medical City Clinic
Waltermart North EDSA Entrance beside Mercury Drugs
Robinsons Manila 2nd floor, Midtown wing, near Calvin Klein
Robinsons Galleria Level 2 Veranda, Alfresco near Banapple
Robinsons Magnolia Mezzanine Level Parking (space near DSA)
Robinsons Dasmari–as Mall entrance in the basement near admin office
Robinsons Starmills Lower Ground floor, Activity Center
In Robinsons’ role in supporting foodpanda’s initiative of establishing a Rider Lounge, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Robinson Land Corporation, Commercial Centers Division, Joel Lumanlan shares, As a way to show support and gratitude to the hardworking riders, we are glad to provide them a dedicated lounge, in partnership with foodpanda, where they can relax and recharge in-between tasks while waiting for customers to book their services.
And with its impact on efficiency and effectivity, Lumalan adds, The availability of delivery riders who are always on standby results in faster response to customers who are ordering from foodpanda merchants in Robinsons Malls.
The Rider Lounges will be available for use starting 28 January until 28 February.
Rockwell kicks off 2022 by celebrating traditions that afford the community ways to connect meaningfully and gleefully.
First up: the Chinese New Year Festivities. It’s the Year of the Water Tiger, one that’s known for its fluidity and flexibility. Rockwell will mark this new beginning with retail patrons, within the safe confines of their homes, or at Rockwell’s malls.
From January 28 to February 1, 2022, Power Plant Mall’s annual traditions such as the highly-anticipated Spring Festival Fair will be back at the South Court, R1 Level. Heart Factory Accessories, Touch of Craft, and Paul Raymond Studio will showcase their uniquely crafted gifting items, lucky charms and crystals. Chinese delicacies from Polland Hopia will also be available at the fair.
The Chinese New Year wouldn’t be complete without fabulous dining. Shoppers can celebrate at 8 Treasures, located at the P1 Level in Power Plant Mall and the G/F of Santolan Town Plaza, and try out their delectable roast platters.
To boost the positive energy for the year, more crystal companions can be found at Accessory Lab, at the R2 Level.
The Rockwell community in San Juan are in for exciting treats. Santolan Town Plaza continues its Rockwellist Tote promo for purchases until January 31, 2022. Those who spend at least 5,000.00 from February 1 to 6, 2022 will get a chance to win angpao surprises. Arton Strip, Rockwell’s newest retail property in Katipunan, also has prizes in store for their regulars.
Customers can look forward to a year filled with fortune. They can welcome the year with special jade plants available at The Fruit Stand by Rockwell at the P1 Level, and on shop.TheRockwellist.com. Shopping safely from home is made possible, as assorted gift sets from Kee Wah Bakery are available on the site. These can also be purchased via Rockwell On-Demand, Rockwell’s buying assistance service.
A great deal of excitement awaits avid Rockwellists this 2022, as more rewards will be coming their way soon. Tune in to their Facebook and Instagram pages.
Merrell, a brand best known for its outdoor collection of hiking boots and trail runners, continues to pique the interest of loyalists, streetwear enthusiasts, and sneakerheads alike by releasing three new colorways of their unique-looking water shoe, including a women’s style this time. Undoubtedly eye-catching and surprisingly functional, the Hydro moc has garnered significant buzz and more than a few rave reviews upon its introduction to the country last November of its Black and Navy styles.
The “ugly” shoe now comes in new Spring-ready shades like Butternut and Black/Brindle for men and Burgundy for women. Made with a single piece of rubberized EVA foam, the Hydro Moc is an all-rounder that is just as suited for the beach and the camping trail as it is on city streets and even casual bike rides as it combines a sleek, ironic fashion with technical function.
First released in North America, the Hydro Moc drew immediate attention from the media and the general public because of its unusual and unforgettable look. The shoe has since garnered scores of fans from Latin America, East Asia, Australia, and now the Philippines. Appealing both to streetwear aficionados and island lifers the world over, the Hydro Moc has often been worn with brightly colored socks or on their own for outdoor activities at the beach, camping, and biking.
For a more easy-on, easy-off experience, the Hydro Slide provides the same kind of comfort but with more freedom on-foot, making it a perfect aftersport sandal. Last year saw the release of Black and White colorways of the slide. This year welcomes a women’s-only Burgundy colorway.
You can now shop the latest Hydro Moc and Hydro Slide colorways in Merrell concept stores nationwide, major department stores and online at their official webstorewww.merrell.com.ph.
Top fashion brand Penshoppe is expanding its eco-friendly collection with new, youthful styles, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Astro’s Cha Eun-woo are once again leading the continuous and conscious switch to greener fashion.
Made from recycled plastic bottles, the new styles from Penshoppe’s The Conscious Generation (TCG) are a fresh update on the line of everyday wearable pieces that come in new colorways perfect for mixing and matching.
Team Penshoppe’s Lisa and Cha Eun-woo sport the collection’s new range of stylish tees, pullovers, hoodies, bottoms, and accessories – all embodying the free-spirited breed of youth who knows, speaks, and acts on what they believe in.
Check out the PET bottle breakdown for all of the collection pieces and the top styles:
Look fresh and feel cozy in this Pullover (P799) and Hoodie (P1099) from the #PenshoppeTCG collection, made from as many as 20 recycled plastic bottles.
Mix and match stylish tees (starts at P499) and comfy bottoms (starts at P899) from the #PenshoppeTCG collection, made from as many as 20 recycled plastic bottles.
Accentuate with purpose. These new accessories from the #PenshoppeTCG collection is leveling up styles in eco-friendly fashion.
TCG Tote Bag P599 TCG Bucket Hat P399 TCG Waist Pack P399
Encouraging its customers to “be part of the solution”, Penshoppe continues to do its part in creating and offering sustainable choices to make the world a better, greener place.
Penshoppe’s The Conscious Generation (TCG) collection is now available on penshoppe.com, Shopee, Lazada, Zalora, and in-stores nationwide.
Aqua SmartGuard’s “cube” purify water via its patented FirewallTM UVC system, the most advanced, widely certified water purification technology in the world
Global leader in home and workplace hydration solutions Waterlogic is looking to transform drinking water in the Philippines with the world’s very first COVID-19-safe water purifier, the Aqua SmartGuard.
Waterlogic recently launched its new and exclusive line of Aqua SmartGuard water purifiers in the country to offer Filipino families a healthier and safer way to get their drinking water. “Every day we find new and better ways to protect ourselves and our families from the COVID-19 virus. Bringing Aqua SmartGuard purifiers to the Philippines is our way of encouraging Filipinos to leave no stone unturned when it comes to their families’ health and safety,” said Windy Goffe-Gomez, Aqua SmartGuard Philippines chief operating officer.
Aqua SmartGuard COO Windy Gomez during the company’s corporate launch last November 2021.
Waterlogic provides trusted and reliable water service to over 50 million households and offices in more than 70 countries to date. Its latest innovation, Aqua SmartGuard, uses smart technology to ensure cleaner and safer drinking water compared to traditional water coolers. This innovative range of “cube” purification units features Firewall UVC Technology and BioCote Antimicrobial Surface Protection to keep the water from having bacteria and viruses, contaminants, and unpleasant tastes and odors. More importantly, these state-of-the-art technologies work together to prevent the COVID-19 virus from contaminating the water.
Patented purification technology
The Aqua SmartGuard water purifiers adopt a patented and most-advanced Firewall UVC technology to guarantee up to 99.99 percent protection against bacteria, viruses and cysts such as salmonella, E.coli and the COVID-19 virus. The water purifier features a unique quartz double helix that ensures targeted light waves reach each drop of water at the point of dispense for utmost purification.
The patented UVC Firewall acts as a barrier to prevent pathogens from infecting the water. Water flows up and down through the Firewall, exposing it to the UVC light and freeing it from harmful bacteria as soon as it leaves the nozzle.
Besides alcohol and disinfectants, more Filipinos have turned to ultraviolet (UV) solutions to make sure their homes and things they use are safe from COVID-19. Studies have shown that UV light, specifically UVC or the third type of UV ray in the ultraviolet spectrum, effectively reduces pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms such as bacteria and viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19. UVC works by altering the structure and molecular bonds of microbes’ DNA, preventing them from moving or multiplying. Among the three types of UV rays, UVC radiation requires the shortest amount of time — only a few seconds — to kill bacteria and viruses.
When it comes to purifying water, UVC works best with mechanical filtration systems to make sure that the purification process will yield safe and healthy drinking water. This is where the Firewall systems come in.
A team of microbiologists from the University of Arizona led by Dr. Charles P Gerba recently put the Firewall to the test against COVID-19. Results of the rigorous tests reveal the Firewall inactivates the COVID-19 virus by 99.9999 percent.
BioCote: Additional protection from the outside
In homes and offices, utilizing traditional dispensers is a point transfer for viruses and bacteria by mere touch of the machine’s body and buttons. For further protection, Aqua SmartGuard features an antimicrobial defense, the BioCote, on its surfaces, including the purification unit’s outer shell, dispensing buttons, nozzles and tray.
Exclusive to Aqua SmartGuard units, BioCote uses silver ion technology that keeps microbial cells from growing on the cube’s external surfaces. It significantly decreases the presence of microbes on the machine in just 15 minutes and reduces up to 99.5 percent of bacteria within just 2 hours.
Unlike other antimicrobial additives, the active agent in BioCote cannot be washed or rubbed off as it is infused during the manufacturing process and is therefore chemically bonded to the material. BioCote is able to provide continuous and long-lasting protection throughout the product’s life span.
Aqua SmartGuard provides you and your loved ones with exceptionally safe, hassle-freeand great-tasting drinking water
Unrivaled water purity and security
In addition to its Firewall UVC and BioCote technologies, the Aqua SmartGuard purification unit feature a carbon filter that removes particles that give the water a bad taste and odor while leaving the necessary and healthy minerals. It can capture particles 1 micron in size and can substantially reduce chlorine and other contaminants in the water.
This high-performance carbon filter is made from sustainably sourced coconut shell, making the product eco-friendly.
Besides its innovative technologies and features, the Aqua SmartGuard by Waterlogic has been recognized and certified by international health organizations such as the Water Quality Association (WQA) and the and the Water Regulatory Advisory Scheme (WRAS). It also meets ISO 9001 and Energy Star standards.
“First in the Philippines and in Asia, Aqua SmartGuard’s COVID-19-safe water purification units make a good addition to the Filipino household or even the workplace, protecting families and employees and championing health and hygiene at home or at work,” said Goffe-Gomez.
Aqua SmartGuard by Waterlogic opened its first stores at Trinoma, Greenbelt 1 and SM Megamall last December 2021. Aqua SmartGuard’s countertop unit is now available in metallic silver, and its freestanding version will also launch this year.
Experience full insurance, maintenance, replacements and exceptional customer service for only Php 1,490 a month. Visit smartguard.ph for more information on its Total Care Service and products.
The New Year is officially upon us. And though the Holiday season is now in the past, the spirit of Christmas remains at the City of Firsts through various promos and offerings that are kicking off 2022 in a big way!
Here are some things that you can look forward to in Araneta City at the start of the year!
1. Enjoy big savings (and win prizes) at the Grand Clearance Sale.
Now that the Christmas rush is over, you can fully enjoy some great deals especially at the Grand Clearance Sale in the City of Firsts. Get up to 70% off on select items from some of your favorite brands in Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza.
From clothing and accessories to toys and gadgets, you’ll find it in Araneta City and at prices that you can’t beat! So, make sure to rush to the City of Firsts as the Grand Clearance Sale will only last until January 16.
Aside from the discounts, you may also win amazing prizes! Just present a P1000 single-receipt purchase from any Araneta City establishment to get a digital scratch card. Prizes at stake include Araneta City merchandise and surprises from Pizza Hut and Novotel Manila Araneta City! So don’t miss this chance.
2. Continue to feel the magic of Christmas and win exciting prizes.
There’s still time to make your 2022 more magical and exciting! All you have to do is join Araneta City’s Bring Home the Magic of Christmas Promo for a chance to win one of 40 prizes from the City of Firsts!
Simply present ₱1,000 worth of single or accumulated receipt purchases from any Araneta City establishment or four Gateway Cineplex or Ali Mall Cinema tickets at any mall concierge or redemption booth. So make your shopping more rewarding by joining the Bring Home the Magic of Christmas promo which lasts until February 6!
3. Feast on some delicious delicacies and take home a surprise.
Everything is more fun at the City of Firsts – including dining! Every ₱250 single or accumulated receipt purchase of any combo meal with a Coca-Cola product from any Araneta City Food Court or Dampa at Farmers Market entitles you to a free Coca-Cola eco bag or can. Just present your receipt/s at the redemption booth in any Araneta City Food Court or Dampa at Farmers Market to get your free item.
Promo is until January 31 only, so don’t be left behind!
Whether you’re shopping or dining in Araneta City, your safety always comes first. That’s why strict health protocols are being implemented throughout the City of Firsts. Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza have received the Safety Seal certification from the Quezon City local government as a testament to its adherence to health and safety guidelines.
Customers are also required to present a valid ID and COVID vaccination card.
Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza are open 10 AM to 8 PM from Sunday to Thursday and 10 AM to 9 PM from Friday to Saturday for Retail/Service establishments. For Food and Beverage/Restaurants, operating hours are 10 AM to 9 PM from Sunday to Thursday and 10 AM to 10 PM from Friday to Saturday.
Have a safe and rewarding shopping and dining experience at the City of Firsts!
Sperry and John Legend have partnered to design and introduce a new capsule collection of men’s footwear for Holiday 2021. Legend has served as Sperry’s Global Brand Ambassador since 2020. This will be the first time that Sperry and Legend will collaborate on product design.
The two styles, the Signature Boat Shoe and the Commodore Boot, are an evolution of the classic Sperry silhouette. Each is designed to complement and reflect John Legend’s personal style, featuring luxe suedes and leathers, soft lambskin linings, and Vibram soles. Design details inspired by John Legend such as a keyboard-print on the footbed, quotes by the musician printed on the inside of the tongue and subtle hand-stitched JL branding can be found throughout the collection.
Left: John Legend wears the Sperry x John Legend Signature Boat Shoe in Blue (P5995); Clockwise from Left: Sperry x John Legend Signature Boat Shoe in Blue, Sand, Gunmetal, and Rust (P5995)
“It’s been such a pleasure working with Sperry over the past couple years,” Legend said of the collection. “I had been curating my favorite shoe styles from Sperry’s current assortment, and it’s so exciting to embark on this next chapter: designing my first capsule collection with Sperry. The styles are based on some of my favorite classic silhouettes from Sperry’s wonderful heritage, infused with my own personal style and sensibilities. They’re the kinds of shoes that will add a touch of freshness and sophistication to your look. I look forward to wearing these shoes myself, and I am so proud to present them to the world.”
Clockwise from Left: Sperry x John Legend Signature Boat Shoe in Blue, Sand, Gunmetal, and Rust (P5995)
Sperry x John Legend Signature Boat Shoe
The Sperry x John Legend Signature Boat Shoe takes Sperry’s iconic Authentic Original to the next level. Part loafer, part boat shoe, this sleek deconstructed style comes in butter-soft suede and offers a pared-down aesthetic with no hardware or shoelace eyelets. Instead, laser cut details suggest the traditional 360 lacing which is a signature element of Sperry’s classic boat shoes. A fixed lace detail on the tongue allows for easy slip on and off.
Left: John Legend wears the Sperry x John Legend Commodore Boot in Rust (P9995); Clockwise from Left: Sperry x John Legend Commodore Boot in Oxblood, Rust, and Bone (P9995)
Sperry x John Legend Commodore Boot
The Sperry x John Legend Commodore Boot plays off of Sperry’s best-selling chukka and raises the height to complement Mr. Legend’s weekend wear. This style is made with Sperry’s PLUSHWAVE technology, and the shoe is extremely light and extra comfortable. A clear outsole reveals a holiday-themed red and green tartan, inspired Legend’s holiday album and features the word “Legendary” in the pattern.
The Sperry x John Legend Collection will be available on Sperry.com.ph on January 10 and select Sperry retail stores in TriNoMa, SM Megamall, and SM Mall of Asia on January 16.
