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All the Single Ladies: How Filipino Brands are Cashing in on Singles’ Day

December 3, 2019

The exact inflection of Manny Pacquiao saying “Shopee, eleven-eleven, big Christmas sale!” remains vivid in my memory. And the fact that the said sale bled my wallet dry is even more unforgettable. Th...

My 2019 Christmas Shopping Strategy at the Malls

Justine Lubag

November 13, 2019

Lifestyle, Shopping, Tips

As much as I enjoy the festive -Ber months and the holiday sales, I also hate large crowds in malls in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This year marks the third holiday season when I’m financially capabl...

Shopping on a Budget: How Far Will P50 Get You Online?

Issa Baleva

November 12, 2019

Lifestyle, Shopping

Christmas is fast approaching and the malls are packed with last-minute shoppers. If you want to avoid getting mobbed, then going online for your gifts might be the smarter choice. Shop for the perfect gift...

Protect Your Data While Shopping Online: Here’s What You Need to Do

Geri Osorio

November 7, 2019

Lifestyle, Shopping, Tips

Christmas is fast approaching, but many of us are too busy hustling for extra cash to spare some time for gift shopping. Luckily, technology gave us a wealth of conveniences. The internet is a one...

HABI Weaves Culture, Tradition, and the Filipino Identity Back into the Industry

Joy Soriano

October 8, 2019

Culture, Shopping

Weaving was a thriving industry even before Spain occupied the Philippines. Every tribe has its distinct style; the t’nalak from the T’boli, the pis siyabit from the Tausug, and the pandan from th...

The 100-Peso Watsons Care Package Challenge

Ashley Petallano

August 18, 2019

Lifestyle, Shopping

According to the internet, Watsons is the largest healthcare and beauty care chain store in Asia. Filipinas, however, have a different definition: it’s the mecca of all things good in terms of self-care and...

How Personal Style Guards You from Impulsive Trends

Rick Formalejo

August 13, 2019

Fashion, Shopping, Tips

A year ago, I found my closet full of clothes I no longer wear. That’s why I decided to reduce them to give space for the new ones that I actually wear. Most of the pieces that piled up in my clos...

The Tabo Test: Is MUJI’s Water Dipper Worth It?

Justine Lubag

July 4, 2019

Lifestyle, Shopping, Trends

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MUJI went viral this month for advertising one of their products on Facebook: a bath dipper, or tabo, as Filipinos call it. But it wasn’t the fact that a popular Japanese store was selling an everyday item ...

Sharper Image: Great Finds in the Men’s Department

Justine Lubag

June 4, 2019

Fashion, Shopping, Tips

When I was in high school, there wasn’t a section for plus size clothing yet. When I had to shop for clothes or shoes, it was always a struggle to shop for my size because all the brands were mixed and not ...

One Local Brand’s Bid to Help Dying Filipino Languages

Mai Porras

May 7, 2019

Entrepreneurship & Sidelines, Fashion, Inspiration, Shopping

The Philippines, home to 104 million Filipinos, has 175 languages. But according to Philippine National Museum chief anthropologist Artemio Barbosa, in a decade or so many no longer hear 50 of the countr...