Today is Puregold's "Pambansang Hakot Day!"

It's almost Christmas and the folks from Puregold are not going to let you enjoy the season as they attempt to make your celebrations more special with friends and family. Recently, they announced "Puregold 12.12 Pambansang Hakot Day" where just for today, they're putting in a huge 10 percent discount on your holiday favorites.

Puregold's President Vincent Co says "We want this Pambansang Hakot Day wo be a huge celebration, to give Filipinos value for money so they could fit their holiday budget in products you can get only at Puregold. We encourage folks to troop to the Puregold branches near you and fill up your baskets, carts this December 12th and enjoy the tons of savings!"

For regulars, they're going to make sure to give only the lowest prices on items especially those that are sold in Sari Sari Stores. For those who have TikTok accounts, go join #SaPuregoldArawArawPasko and use the Puregold filter in order to win their contest. 50 entries will be chosen for that, a huge chance to win in it for sure!

So what are you waiting for? Go head on to Puregold stores nationwide and get that chance to shop, save and enjoy the holidays!

HP Outs Best HP Family Printer Deals This Christmas

 

So I'm quite sure some of you have already gotten their 13th month pay in time for the holidays. You've also been sprucing up your home office as the supposed temporary work is taking up space in your room for quite some time now. Alas, you don't have a printer yet to make that place complete so you can do the documents some justice or plainly just take your sons and daughters crafting projects to the next level.Fret not little one, you've got choices these days and HP just came out with their new HP DeskJet Plus Ink Advantage 4175 All-in-One Printer that's a dream to actually own. Things like these can not only print, it can scan, copy and send fax via mobile. Those other office machines would actually retire.

 

This HP DeskJet Plus Ink Advantage 4175 All-in-One Printer is a new addition the their printer family. You now might need one for work, your kids school and life in general. Tasks would be easy, fast, no more going to computer shops or copying stores because you can do it in the comforts of your home. This only costs Php 5,290. Oh but don't you worry because HP is feeling generous this season and is giving away Sodexo Mobile Pass worth PHP 1,500 for every purchase of HP Smart Tank and HP Neverstop Laser Printers up until January 31. Not only that, but a whopping Php 6,000 for every purchase of participating HP PCs, you gotta love how this promo goes.Now there's a lot of other things available on HP.com, you might be up for other stuff that would fit your budget and precious office.

 
You gotta print in them HP's.

Puregold and KAINdustriya Convention 2018

I remember the times I was able to shop in Puregold because I was able to only go there twice in my lifetime, no joke. I admit, I am so jealous of the people who frequent their warehouse because their members have lots of perks even if the prices of their products were already dirt cheap. I find the exclusivity appealing and they help businesses grow because they know if the SME’s grow, they will too.

Ivy Piedad of Puregold says “After weeks of challenging eliminations and shows, we’re here to witness the growth of Kaindustriya. We want to tap the food business category aside from Aling Puring which concentrates on Sarisari stores. Now we have 10 who have reached the final cookoff, best of luck and wish you learned in this Kaindustriya competition.”

Members of Tindahan Ni Aling Puring have been invited to join The Kaintrepreneur 2018 and from a lot of contestants they chose 10 in this lot, from different places in Luzon, they did the eliminations to choose the best of the best and will pit them in an ultimate cook-off. Different branches were represented by Kaintrepreneur Finalists Jan Kian Mendoza, Jenny Rodriguez, Jirven Canar, Robert Reyes, Maria Teresa Guerero, Jefferson Cruz Mendoza, Joebel Rosal, Carmelita Parulan , Amelia Sunga and Jay Jay Brinoza. They were all mentored by Partners come from Nestle Philippines, CEO Foods Inc, San Miguel Foods Inc., Alaska, Century Pacific Foods, Del Monte Philippines, Monde Nissin, Unilever etc. and they chose their partners during the press conference this afternoon.

They are doing this to encourage a new breed of entrepreneurs and this year’s Kaindustriya Convention will also be holding KAIN U which is an inter school food business competition for college students. They will also do MIX MASTERS which is a flairtending and mixing competition. They will win their own booths and mobile bar if they win. Participants are invited to register until September 7 so they can battle it out on September 11 at Puregold QI Central grounds.

Ken Alfonso, Kahlil Demetrio, Euclid Cesar wil stand as the judges. They are looking for innovators, people who know how to level up tried and tested recipes and not just original ones. So if you are planning to join, make sure you arm yourself with knowledge before you start cooking.

Visit your nearest Puregold branches nationwide to know more about this tourney.

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Outstanding Laundry Technologies: Lagoon Advanced Care Systems

Fast, easy and green... that's the vision. With the release of the Electrolux line 5000, Electrolux Professional is pushing for technologies for equipment that is delicate on fabrics, gentle on the environment and something that would change the business. This Lagoon Adavnced Care is ergonomic, sustainable and that treats clothes well. This is a wet solution, but doesn't use harsh chemicals so even if you use less water, you don't compromise the efficiency and quality of cleaning clothes. This is an alternative to dry cleaning.

Dave Arboleda says "We are a stones throw away from Araneta Coliseum, you see how they use gowns and suits so you know how hard it is to take care for them. We usually have them dry cleaned right? But that is a little dangerous because of the solvents that are used, so we have developed a wet cleaning system that has been approved by Woolmark, a standard recognized worldwide.  Perchloroethylene is not good for the environment and is toxic, the substance also needs proper disposal as it is hazardous. It also causes cancer, can make white fabrics gray which isn't a lovely picture to paint. Perc is now restricted abroad and will be banned in the next few years. Solven based washing is not a good thing if you use these chemicals, it's not as fresh, not as clean, not eco friendly and not healthy (harmful to operator and owner of the clothes). Hotels and Laundry shops have these dry cleaning machines and some even have used wash basins at times without knowing the dangers of it. The best alternative? Here's the Lagoon Advanced Care systems."

Lagoon Advanced Care systems are not complicated, it's fast, effective and can be done in one hour. Customers now come back for it because it's a game changer. 

Ko Jon Hok explains "This is a water based solution, I'm wearing a suit right now and it's common in so many countries. Jackets have different types of fabric just like your local barong. From receiving the garment, to spotting, washing, drying and pressing, it takes about an hour to finish everything.

The Lagoon advanced care machines have different capacities. Woolmark developed this system with us and got us certified also with other fabrics. The system has efficient dosing which means it adjusts the amount of solvents/detergent depending on the load. It's very easy to mount, (he then puts his wool and polyester in the machine) it uses the existing water in the drum and it uses very small amount. The foam cleans it all and cushions the garment. In a way it mimics hand washing, but this is consistent and very gentle. The dryer on the other hand detects the moisture of the clothes (through a sensor, he showed us using a hand and it detected that her hand had 8% moisture) so you efficiently use energy or heat on the garment. If you see the before and after photos, it has some wrinkled after washing, but after drying it gets straightened out and almost needs no ironing (because of the conditioner they use). From coats, to dresses, to wedding gowns, now you can do it in a machine instead of just hand washing these expensive gowns. Even with beads, embroidery, stones, mixed clothes, fleece, velvet, silk and a whole lot more, it would look almost new after going through the Lagoon Advanced Care system. The Electrolux machines with the custom programs, the detergents and conditioner (so it's easier to iron and protects it with coating) pumps, and will only work with the detergent and conditioner that is tested eith it and can be installed fast. Hotels have used it already, we have pioneers who have used this system and it is available all over the world.

For those who want to know more about the system, you may contact ELS Philippines Inc. who is the laundry solution provider and distributor in the Philippines. They are located at M5 Goldland Tower at 10 Eisenhower Street Greenhills San Juan City. You can also visit their website at https://elsphilippines.com/. 

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Toby's Sports Now Online

It looks like my favorite sports outlet in the Philippines is getting serious about getting Filipinos equipped and ready for a healthy lifestyle as Toby's Sports launches their nationwide campaign called "WE GOT THIS" to promote success in whatever sport or fitness activity you plan to take. They know it's a difficult path, a pretty hard journey to get to your goals and this campaign basically wants to keep you inspired to keep going. The last thing you would ever want to happen is quit, and no matter how hard that goal may be, you would need to continue because we got this. 

To communicate it even better, they just released a video about it which would let you know how you should keep up with you own health and fitness goals. Check this out!

Toby Claudio the President of Quorum International Inc. says "We all go through a lot of things, hardships, trials, problems, but we are here to see them all succeed. We don't just provide the right gear, but also the support they need to attain that goal."

Toby's Sports is about to celebrate their 40th year in the business and now it's more than just a store, but an ally in sports and fitness with the widest range of equipment, footwear and apparel. They also have partnered with different organizations (I'm sure you've been in more fun runs right?) and not only that, they continue to be one so they could improve lives at their capacity. They are also going to make it easier for people to shop at their store. 

They have just recently launched www.tobys.com where they can accomodate your needs 24/7 right at the comforts of your home. They are also giving away free WE GOT THIS shirts for the first 100 customers who would buy from their store. Now go right to their website and check out different brands, equipment, shoes and apparel. If you need to return it, there are tons of LBC stores you can go to drop off stuff, which means no hassle at all. This ease in e-commerce is a welcome addition to the services that Toby's has been providing us all throughout these years.

We got this right?

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Robinsons Department Store Launches "Go Lokal!"

We spent the afternoon at Robinsons Place Manila. It's the district's most busiest mall, frequented by the masses, expats, foreigners and just about anybody who loves shopping. The place is sprawling with restaurants, stores, specialty shops, kiosks and Robinsons Department Store, one of the best brands of retail in the country. The specific reason why we were there was for Go Lokal!, a new brand that the Robinsons Department Store is launching together with the help of DTI, the Robinsons group, suppliers and Micro - Small -  Medium Enterprises, they are launching this brand for small businesses that have products which they deem ready for the world stage, introducing them to one of the mall's biggest foot traffic areas so people could get to see the Filipino ingenuity, passion translated into their products which we've seen on the shelves of the new Go Lokal! store.  

Robina Gokongwei says "Welcome DTI execs, I would like to thank them for including Robinsons Department Store in go Lokal, we are proud to promote Filipino products especially the passionate SME's who are included in this program. Thank you to everyone who made this happen, our partners, suppliers who believe in this cause to put the Filipino products in the world stage. The micro SME products will now have a place to get discovered and have opportunities to grow their business, here in Robinsons Department Store."

Here's a couple of things sold in the store. I'm posting some of the nice things I've seen there.

Natural fibers made into bags, Mom would love this!

Portable mats, your Yoga sessions come in Banig designs.

Bamboo watches, perfect for men.

Need souvenirs? They have them too!

Gift for the ladies? That's an easy task because they've got dresses and bags like these!

Teens who love music? These EcoSpeakers would be good for their iPhones or smart phones.

Something for Tita? These bangles come in different designs.

Kumagcow wants this Kumagcarabao LOL!

For high fashion enthusiasts or Ate who doesn't want Barbie, this doll would trace her back to her roots.

She can also play and sing "Bahay Kubo" (Nipa Hut) and play with all the vegetables on her basket.

Toys for the little boys, this Philippine Jeepney would keep those kids busy!

Dad can lift and put this sculpture on his porch, to drive away wild animals LOL

Mom would love this classy container made of mother of pearl, shells and gold trimmings.

Dad's cocktails would be a notch higher with these lovely Mango Liqueur.

For the guy friends who just had a baby boy, these cigars from Ilocos would be a great way to celebrate right?

You've got a government agency, the various Micro SME's and the Gokongwei group working in unison to take the fate of these small businesses into greater heights. Make sure to visit them right outside the Ladies Shoes section of Robinsons Department Store and get involved in patronizing these products so they would grow. You won't be sorry as Robinsons made sure they passed their quality standards before putting them on the shelves.

If you have friends and family looking for authentic Filipino souvenirs and products to take home to their next destination, suggest Go Lokal! and get them in one place, the Robinsons Department Store!

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The URGe: Urban Rugged Gear

Walked to Makati this afternoon to check out URGE, a monicker for Urban Rugged Gear which is a new lifestyle store at Greenbelt 1's 2nd floor. Honestly, this is my first time to hear about the brand but I'm glad they're going this direction as they are bringing international brands to Philippine shores. These are premium ones and their two stores (there's one in Greenhills too!) would br great starting points to bring style and convenience to modern men and women who are active, or have diverse lifestyles.

Yurbuds, a brand made and designed by Triathletes have several earphones both wired and wireless that securely fit in your ears, comfortable, sweatproof and allow ambient sound so you can still hear people in the road so you don't get into accidents. Making aware of your sorroundings can keep you safe, that's good.

FRÉ iPhone cases are also there. If you just bought one (yes your iPhone 7 needs protection) then you should consider something that would completely cover it from everyday elements, like dust, water splash, and not too heavy on your gadget. They've got it taken cared of.

This is Go Pro Hero 5, they've got that too. For adventure seekers who want to keep their memories on full HD video and photos, this is a necessity. It's surprisingly clear, I'm using one right now and it's capacity to catch my humiliating swims and beachcapades remain to be my favorite past time. Including editing them out on Youtube of course haha!

Otterbox needs no introduction. It's the best in protective cases and mobile power solutions and URGE is one of their original distributors. It's more convenient to see them in one place, and this is in the heart of Makati so how can you not drop by the shop.

Tons of things like Bang & Olfusen Play (which you can bring outdoors for small parties), Goal Zero, Lifeproof, Watershot, Mission Workshop (makes awesome bags) and Ethnotek (makes bags wuth fabric from different tribes of different countries) are all there. They are all in one place and if you were probably thinking of what to get for travel or leisure, this lifestyle store must be it.

Visit them today at 2nd Floor of Greenhills Shopping Center's Theater Mall or at the 2nd Floor of Greenbelt 1. Take your shopping chores here sometimes, it's healthy.

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Shopee Holds 9.9 Sale Today!

If you haven't tried it yet, today might be a good time to download the Shopee app. I've already tried shopping from it a couple of months ago and didn't get any hitches at all. I also haggled a couple of times with the sellers and every time, they're pretty okay with it as long as the deal is fair. 

Today is the 9.9 Mobile Shopping day and they've got 90% OFF in amazing auctions. You must hurry though because there's only a few hours left. If you haven't checked out their Facebook page, they've been offering merchandise there from 9am and 9pm. This was all done during September 1 - 9 and people did bid on their featured items priced from Php 2,000 and above. If you use the Make an Offer button on the Shopee app, you can participate to buy items at an even special price. People have been enjoying the bidding war, I'm sure you would too. If you don't like that, then just ask your friendly merchant so they can take a couple of pesos off or get freebies on items app wide!

You can download the Shopee app on the App Store and Google Play Store today! Join thousands of shoppers, get tons of deals and be at peace even when you're at home!

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World Class Marikina Made Shoes Now Available at MarikinaShoes.theshop.ph

TheShop.ph team showing the ropes on how to navigate at the new MarikinaShoes.theshop.ph website.

We've marveled at the craftsmanship of the people of Marikina. As a shoeholic, I've seen countless foot wear made by local craftsmen in the city and yes, they're probably some of the best in the world. The generations of families that are all based here perhaps made Marikina the shoe capital of the Philippines and with fervor, they're going to be dipping their hands into something new. Specifically, it's e-commerce and what countless possibilities it could provide to not just business owners, but to craftsmen and their families. They're going to improve lives and communities, how you say? It's with the help of LBC Express Inc.’s TheShop.ph.

Mayor Del De Guzman and the LBC The Shop's Team

Mayor Del De Guzman and Marikina based MASIDO Shoe Manufacturers

LBC Express Inc.’s TheShop.ph partnered with MASIDO or Marikina Shoe Industry Development Office and the local government of Marikina City to launch the newest online shop MarikinaShoes.theshop.ph. Now, you'll be able to see 8 real deal Marikina based manufacturers here and it's all because they want the local shoe industry to flourish in the next few years. Getting the word out and maintain it in cyberspace would get exposure to a larger audience, an international one, isn't that a great idea?

MASIDO Technical Consultant Noel Box, Marikina City Councilor and Marikina Shoe Industry Development (MASID) Council Vice Chairman Mario de Leon and Marikina City Mayor and MASID Council Chairman Del de Guzman.

Mayor Del Deguzman and Marikina City Councilor Mario de Leon says "We are thankful for this collaboration with TheShop.ph by LBC. Through them, not only we will be reintroduced internationally, but this will also help our industry. We will be with you every step of the way in moving your products forward. We are not just going to deliver shoes, but also smiles to your customers doorsteps." He also assures their partner manufacturers that they will be with them in this journey, that's something really reassuring.

Looks like these international quality shoes are now heading their way to Asian homes, soon the world. I've seen several to my liking which includes the ones made of genuine buffalo and cow leather, the classic Spanish era looking ones and some boots. This will probably grow in the coming months and years, plus with the world class facilities that LBC has to deliver these all in your homes, there's great promise that you're not only going to get great shoes but help Marikina go out there and be the shoe capital of the world!

Congratulations to all the manufacturer partners of http://marikinashoes.theshop.ph! I can't wait to see those shoes on my doorstep soon!

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