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Three-part Noel Bazaar opens at Okada Manila

Published Nov 18, 2023 06:34 am

At A Glance

  • The Okada bazaar will run until Dec. 17, and will have new merchants every week to ensure diversity of displays.

Noel Bazaar, one of the country’s longest-running holiday shopping destinations, recently opened the first of its 48-day three-part series at Okada Manila to offer a wide array of unique shopping options.

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Kapuso Foundation ambassador Mel Tiangco with a bazaar merchant

Dubbed as the “Christmas Bazaar with the Heart,” it is supported by GMA Network and will feature a host of special events, such as the Okada Home of Wonder with the Christmas Village as centerpiece, Kapuso Tuesdays: Celebrity Meet & Greet, GMA Celebrity Ukay-Ukay, GMA Celebrity Auction and Variety Show every weekend.

 

Other fringe activities include Kid's Fashion Show by Tiddletots, Christmas Caroling by Arts of Music Band, Soap Workshops by Artisan Heritage Group of Companies, performances by Saranggola Productions, Metro Buskers Club, Songwriters Society Philippines, and Raven and the Papis.

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GMA Kapuso star Richard Yap

The Okada bazaar will run until Dec. 17, and will have new merchants every week to ensure diversity of displays. The second edition will be from Nov. 24 to 30 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City, where visitors can also shop at Okada through a shuttle transfer. 

The third and final leg will run from Dec. 8 to 10 at the Filinvest Tent Alabang in Muntinlupa City.

 

Now on its 22nd year, it is offering a wide array of apparel, fashion accents, home furnishings, food, gift ideas, books, personal effects, novelty items, and fast-moving consumer goods.

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GMA Sparkle artist Winwyn Marquez

For exhibitors and consumers’ convenience, Noel Bazaar has teamed up with Maya Philippines, Smart, and PLDT for a hassle-free digital shopping experience. The convergence aims to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for cashless convenience to empower local enterprises, particularly those who are not within the traditional banking system.

 

With the partnership, merchants can avail of the Maya Business’ 1-2-3 Grow Bundle where they can accept online or in-store payments, and help them increase income with Maya Business Deposit’s 2.5% annual interest. MSMEs can also access Maya Flexi Loan with zero collateral for financial flexibility to help them expand their customer base.

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GMA Kapuso celebrity ambassador for Noel Bazaar 2023 Julie Anne San Jose

Portions of the proceeds of Noel Bazaar will benefit the charities supported by the Inquirer Foundation and GMA Network’s Kapuso Foundation, which has helped build 442 classrooms and eight bridges in needy communities across the country. 

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GET READY TO SHOP Noel Bazaar opening at Okada

In photo at the formal opening Okada are Cut Unlimited managing director Justine Bautista, Trinity University of Asia President  Dr. Gisela da. Luna, Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service commanding officer Brig. Gen. Ramon Zagala Inquirer Group of Companies CEO Ma. Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez, and president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands Former Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia in the Philippines  Hon. Jose Luis Yulo Jr., Cut Unlimited President and CEO and Noel Bazaar founder Mayose Gozon-Bautista, GMA Kapuso Foundation ambassador Carmela C. Tiangco; GMA Kapuso celebrity ambassador Julie Anne San Jose, GMA Kapuso Foundation executive vice president and COO Rikki Escudero-Catibog, Okada Manila vice president for strategic marketing Wendy Ni; Okada Manila assistant vice president for retail and leasing Alvaro Ramos, Maya Philippines Inc. head of P2M and Acceptance Business for SME Martin Mauhay, Smart Communications AVP GTM and subscriber management Racquel Alino.

For details and updates on Noel Bazaar, follow #NoelBazaar2023 on Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok. 

 

 

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