First Look: Korea's NO BRAND opens its first store in the Philippines

Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요) 

If  youre a fan of Korea's No Brand Store. Rejoice! as there's no need for you to fly to Korea just to score your favorite food,  snacks, ice cream, chips, noodles, bubble black tea in a carton! and even  skincare too, masks, serum and toners  yes you read it right, K-beauty!  Name it they most probably have it at a more affordable price ranging from P50 to P1k.

They are now open at the 2nd level of Robinsons Galleria.

Its 25 days before christmas and if you are still on  the look-out for the best gift to give your family, your kikay friends and that special someone. Shop at No Brand for they have everything under the roof. Be it food, skincare or anything you have in mind.  Plus the packaging is sooo cute for gift ideas. I love that their store has that minimalist aesthetic design to it. I love that pop of egg yellow. 

“It's not the brand. It's the customer." This is the slogan of Korea’s NO BRAND store. The value-driven store features private label products that do away with marketing frills and fancy packaging, yet deliver the same quality that are at par with respected and much patronized brands in the market. 

Launched in 2015 by Korea's leading retailer, E-mart, No Brand store is very popular in Korea with 258 locations. It will open its first store in the Philippines at Robinsons Galleria on November 22, 2019. 

The smart consumer takes center stage at No Brand as it highlights utility over vanity, value over appearances. By adopting a simple approach to merchandising and eliminating costs of fancy branding, customers can expect to get exactly what they need or more. 

No drama, no selling plays, no brand only the guarantee of a wide variety of high-quality products at affordable prices. Choices range from chocolates, potato chips, cereals, Korean ice-cream to non-food products like tissue, laundry detergent, diapers and more. Price points are from Php5O to Php1,000. 

Two leaders in the retail industry in their respective countries, E-mart and Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RHHI) forged a deal late last year to bring the No Brand to the Philippines. ”We are confident that, together, we will be able to widen the presence of No Brand in the Philippines by opening more branches," says Manjoon, SONG, Senior Vice-President of No Brand Division, E-Mart. 

”No Brand's philosophy of advocating smart shopping is aligned with Robinsons Retail’s mission of providing top quality products at prices customers can well afford. We are excited and proud to partner with them," says Jody Gadia, Managing Director, RRHI supermarket segment. 

Japanese Mochi yay!!!

Bubble Black Tea yey!!

No Brand Philippines will open its second store by December 2019. 

To know more about No Brand Philippines, follow NoBrandPHOfficial on Facebook and nobrand.ph on lnstagram.

Typhoon Kammuri affects 14 million children; World Vision stands ready to support

Typhoon Kammuri made its first landfall in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon at around 11PM on December 2.

Kammuri intensified just before it hit the landmass with a maximum sustained winds of 165km/h near its center and 230km/h gustiness. 

"I wasn't able to sleep well last night not because the strong winds and rain bothered me but because I was worried about the families in evacuation centers and their deserted homes made of light wooden materials," shares Rey Montimor, World Vision Program Manager of Albay and Sorsogon. 

Information from the Department of Education’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) shows that 14 million learners are affected due to class suspensions across more than 26,000 schools in 12 regions. Meanwhile, UNOCHA’s Joint Analysis of Disaster Exposure data says that there are at least nine million people in the affected areas - Camarines Sur, Albay, Quezon, Catanduanes, and Camarines Norte, 300,000 children of whom are living in places with possible widespread damage.

“As a child-focused organization, our focus is to complement the government’s efforts in ensuring that these children are safe and protected. World Vision is present in Pio Duran in Albay, Bulan in Sorsogon, Jose Panganiban in Camarines Norte and Lagonoy in Camarines Sur. Our team on the ground is set to conduct rapid assessment as soon as it is safe to do so,” says World Vision’s Executive Director Rommel V. Fuerte. 

He also lauded the preparedness initiatives of all stakeholders. In the past, World Vision’s disaster risk reduction projects helped strengthen the communities’ preparedness through provision of early warning equipment like rain gauge and public address system and community and school-based disaster preparedness trainings.

“If needed, World Vision is ready to deploy its prepositioned relief items from its warehouses in Clark and Cebu which can cater to 2000 families,” says Fuerte.

For news and updates, visit www.worldvision.org.ph.

Look forward to happier mornings with Shakey's Breakfast Bunch

If youre craving Schublig sausage with waffles for breakfast then youre in for a surprise as Shakey's offers their newest Breakfast Bunch with a Pajama theme party last November 28 at Shakeys Magallanes Branch.  

Everyone's in their pantulog pajama while we feasted on our breakfast, waffles, bacon and schublig with hot chocolate for breakfast. 

Shakey’s is making your mornings more fun with their Breakfast Bunch. With the Breakfast Bunch, you can have either plain waffles, waffles paired with bacon, or waffles paired with Schublig sausage. 

Each plate comes with Belgian Waffles topped with whipped butter and maple syrup.

Also included in the Breakfast Bunch are Breakfast Pizzas. You can choose between sausage, bacon and corned beef variants for your 6-inch regular thin crust Breakfast Pizza. Price starts at 169 pesos.

The Breakfast Bunch is available for dine-in at selected stores from 8AM to 11AM.

Visit the Shakey’s website for more details at www.shakeyspizzaph

Look forward to happier mornings with Shakey’s.

UNIQLO’s Black Friday Sale Offers until Dec 5

UNIQLO treats its shoppers with Black Friday offers on  LifeWear pieces just in time for the Holiday season until Dec 5.

This year, make the Christmas season merrier by giving the gift of UNIQLO’s LifeWear. The collection offers a wide range of items—from essentials to collaborations with pop culture phenomena and luxury fashion labels to express one’s individuality. Shoppers can find the best present for themselves or their loved ones, to fit anyone's personality.

BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS (from November 29 to December 5)
Shoppers can enjoy deals from different items including:

MEN’S ITEMS: 

Men’s EZY Jeans
The EZY Jeans provides the comfort of sweats made with 9.5 oz stretch denim and lined with a material that’s as soft as sweatpants. It is also made with pre washed material to create a classic vintage look.

Men’s Washed Jersey Work Jacket
The Washed Jersey Work Jacket is made with pre wash material for a casual look. For added comfort, the jacket is also made of soft, jersey material with added stretch.

Men’s HEATTECH Extra Warm Crew Neck Long Sleeve Shirt
The HEATTECH Extra Warm Crew Neck Long Sleeve Shirt has thick, absorbent fabric with a brushed surface for excellent insulation–ideal for harsh winters or cold climates. Argan oil is incorporated in the material with slightly shorter full-length sleeves design to stay hidden under an outer layer.
http://www.uniqlo.com/ph/product/men/featured/limitedoffer

WOMEN’S ITEMS:

Women’s EZY Satin Ankle Pants
The EZY Satin Ankle Pants is made with sophisticated satin material with an elastic waist for comfort. It has a cotton-rayon blend yarn that is soft on the skin with a crisp feel. 

Women’s Ribbed Boxy T-shirt
The Ribbed Boxy T-shirt now features an on-trend rib knit and a comfortable, loose cut that doesn’t hug the body too closely.

Women’s Wireless Bra (Multiway)
The Wireless Bra (Multiway) is made with stretchy, non-slip material at the top of the cups and in back for a secure fit even without the straps. It can be worn as a cross back, halter neck, or strap-less bra.



http://www.uniqlo.com/ph/product/women/featured/limitedoffer

KIDS’ ITEMS:

Girls’ HEATTECH Extra Warm Pile-Lined Leggings
With its brushed lining fabric, the HT EW Pile-Lined Leggings keep the legs and hips warm from the moment they are worn. It is also lined with brushed pile fabric for a fluffy and soft touch.

Boys’ Easy Shorts
The Easy Shorts feature an elastic easy-waist construction and an above-the-knee cut for comfort with any type of movement. It has a casual hickory stripped pattern which makes it ideal for active kids’ everyday playwear.

Boys’ Ultra Stretch Slim Fit Pants
The Ultra Stretch Slim Fit Pants is great for sports and playwear because of its incredible ultra-stretch fabric. It is updated for a new season and is now available in various colors.




http://www.uniqlo.com/ph/product/kids/featured/limitedoffer

For more updates, customers may download the UNIQLO mobile app, visit UNIQLO Philippines’
website at www.uniqlo.com/ph and follow social media account, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial).

Live Clean with Refresh Mineral Water and Win Amazing prizes

Two passionate and inspiring individuals, Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual, are in the forefront of the movement to promote clean and responsible living among the youth. 

As the new faces of Refresh Mineral Water, the young celebrities advocate the habit of #RefreshReturnRecycle or putting used plastics into good use. Inigo says, “It’s exciting to be part of a brand that encourages taking care of the community. I feel like nowadays, there are a lot of kids and teens who are naturally interested in helping the community.”

Maris adds, “And even something as simple as recycling a water bottle is already a step to taking care and giving back to the community.” 

Encouraging the habit of recycling, Refresh Mineral Water invites everyone to post their most creative reuse of plastic bottles with its Refresh Mo ‘To Plastic Bottle Hacks promo!  

Every time you consume Refresh Mineral Water, you can share how you recycle it and find new ways to use it, for a chance to win Live Clean collectibles; or take home the P10,000 grand prize.

Joining the promo is easy. You just need to channel your creativity using one (1) empty bottle of Refresh Mineral Water and any art materials to upcycle this for new useful purposes. Take a photo of your DIY craft and upload it via http://bit.ly/RefreshMoTo anytime until December 18, 2019.

The refreshing everyday drink comes in eco-friendly bottles that are made of 100% recyclable plastic so you can easily use them for DIY projects such as creating your own pen organizers, using them for a vertical garden, turning them into a vase, or reusing them to store small snacks in the pantry.

Three winners of Live Clean collectibles and one grand winner of P10,000 cash will be announced on December 20, 2019. 

So, what are you waiting for? Like Maris and Inigo, you can taste and live clean with Refresh Mineral Water. Embrace the #RefreshReturnRecycle habit and you might get a chance to win amazing collectibles or be the grand winner of P10,000! Promo runs until December 18, 2019. 

The much-popular Jollibee Funko Pop is back!

The much-popular Jollibee Funko Pop is back, this time, bringing twice the excitement as Funko releases a limited-edition Jollibee Hetty POP! 2-pack!

Exclusively available at Jollibee stores, the 2-pack Funko POP! icons feature Jollibee holding a Chickenjoy bucket, together with everyone’s favorite cheerleader,Hetty. 

Toy collectors and Jollibee fans will definitely want to get their hands on the first-ever Jollibee 2-pack to complete their Jollibee Ad Icon collection—from the first Jollibee Pop launched in 2018 and limited-edition Metallic and Flocked versions, to the Jollibee in Barong regular and glow-in-the-dark variants.

The Jollibee Funko Pop 2-pack is available from now until January 15, 2020 for only P1,100 with every value meal purchase in participating stores (list). 

Promo is valid for dine-in, drive-thru, and take-out transactions. So, hurry and double the joy and fun with the Jollibee and Hetty Funko POP! 2-pack!