Among the many classic Yuletide carols, Frederic Austin 's "Twelve Days of Christmas" stuck the most to the theme of giving. Talk about being a little lavish, the cumulative song lists things such as five gold rings, milk maidens, a troupe of drummers, and dancing ladies as presents to one's "true...
Since the start of the community quarantine, e-commerce websites have gained a new purpose for many Filipinos. With mass closures of business establishments and employment layoffs, these platforms have generated new opportunities for them to keep their families supported. “E-commerce has made a...
A lot of us have resorted to online shopping due to the risk of going out brought by the pandemic. The vaccine is still being developed, and it is preferred to go for the less risky way of e-shopping. With all the sales happening online, from last season’s price reductions to the recent 11/11 and...
Online or not, these fairs support Filipino brands and artisans Photo from Likhang Habi Fair This year's Christmas calls for a more purposeful gifting experience. After all, it is still the season of giving. And with all of the things that had happened in the country, from the Taal eruption and the...
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to stock up on your makeup favorites, this is it Black Friday has become a days-long shopping blitz, with discounts starting as early as right now and running until next week. There’s a whole lot of beauty among all those bargains, so we’ve rounded...
Alex Gonzaga (left) and Zeinab Harake What can P1,000 buy in Taytay, Rizal? Recently, two of the country's popular YouTube sensations - Alex Gonzaga and Zeinab Harake - took the thrift shopping challenge in Taytay, Rizal to see what the P1,000 budget can buy in the area. In the YouTube video, the...
Here’s how Filipino shopping behavior changed during the pandemic period Social media platform Twitter has released its latest study on how Filipino online buying behavior has changed during this period of lockdowns. Here are the five interesting findings of this study. Pinoys buy essentials...
You better make up your mind with that Christmas gift checklist and make the most out of this month’s sale! Aside from the big 11.11 annual sales that online shops are doing, some brands are celebrating as early as November 7! Take note that you don’t even have to leave the house to complete...
Make your list and check it twice before heading to the Katutubo PH x Bench pop up Lumban weavers (Photo by Noel Pabalate) In our pre-pandemic world, this time of the year is when malls are decked with red sale flags signaling the start of shopping season, the preamble to the gleeful Yuletide...
Queen of All Media Kris Aquino has said that she is excited to appear on the popular game show "Wowowin" hosted by Willie Revillame on GMA 7 this month as the newest ambassador of shopping app Shopee. But Aquino said that she does not want to make promises until she's in the Kapuso studio. "I don't...
The SSI Group—the country’s leading specialty retailer of international brands—is aiming to generate 15 to 20 percent of its revenues from online-related sales with the launch of its multi-brand e-commerce site featuring some of the firm’s most popular brands. In a press briefing for...
Alibaba Group’s annual 11.11 Global Shopping Festival will showcase 250,000 brands, including 6,000 overseas brands, which are expected to boost deliveries of parcels and orders by 30 percent this year. This photo taken on October 27, 2020 shows employees preparing items for the upcoming "Double...