Get more out of your savings when you avail of Metrobank’s Online Time Deposit products

If you have big goals and extra funds on hand and you want sure returns, you can start growing your money with Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.’s (Metrobank) Online Time Deposit.

 

Metrobank now allows its accountholders to conveniently and securely open a time deposit account through Metrobank Online, its internet banking platform.

 

You can enjoy higher interest rates with Metrobank’s Online Time Deposit. For a minimum placement amount of PHP 10,000, you can start your own time deposit and enjoy preferential interest rates, depending on the amount you save and term you choose. You can put in your money for as short as one month or for as long as 12 months and opt to either extend your time deposit or withdraw your funds and interest earnings. 

Gross annual interest rate is subject to the amount and term length of your investment. For the latest rates, please check https://www.metrobank.com.ph/articles/rates-and-fees. 

 

For existing bank depositors with a Metrobank Online account, here’s how you can own and start saving with an Online Time Deposit:

•     Open your Metrobank Online account.

•     Go to Dashboard and click Open Time Deposit. Remember, there’s a 10:00 PM cut-off every banking day to apply for an Online Time Deposit. 

•     Enter your Time Deposit account details—that includes your initial placement amount, source of account, term of your Time Deposit, and your preferred payout option once your Time Deposit matures—and click Next.

•     Review all your information, then click Submit

•     Input your 6-digit Metrobank Online account passcode, click Submit. Once all your information is in, confirm your Online Time Deposit application by clicking Done.

 

On the next banking day, expect an SMS and email in your Metrobank Online inbox on the status of your application.

 

For accountholders without a Metrobank Online, you simply need to sign-up at onlinebanking.metrobank.com.ph/signin to start investing in an Online Time Deposit.  

 

Open your Metrobank Online Time Deposit today and start enjoying higher interest rates. Learn more about Metrobank Online Time Deposit at https://www.metrobank.com.ph/help#FAQ-Online_Time_Deposit.

Ortigas Malls guarantees endless shopping options for everyone in Greenhills, Tiendesitas, Estancia, and Industria

The “Ber” months are here and so is your holiday spirit. This is the first Christmas season since the pandemic that we’re celebrating without restrictions—and what a merry Christmas it will be. Yes, we're very excited!

 

November signals the anticipation for the holidays and if you’re promising yourself that this year’s shopping will be enjoyable, stress-free and done early, you’d better whip out your shopping list as Ortigas Malls guarantees endless shopping options for everyone in Greenhills, Tiendesitas, Estancia, and Industria.

 

The best part? It also rewards shoppers with a world of perks and privileges with the Ortigas Community Card, which gives members exclusive discounts. The digital card also allows members to participate in Community Card-exclusive events!

 

Here are 12 shops to check out as you’re making your list and checking it twice to find out who’s been naughty or nice.

GREENHILLS

A mix of tiangge and boutiques is a good way to go through your Christmas list. One of Metro Manila’s first-ever shopping malls, Greenhills has over 2,000 stores offering clothing, shoes, gadgets, jewelry and so much more.

 

1. AfterMarket

Start 2023 with new kicks (or end 2022 with a new pair) for yourself and loved ones. AfterMarket Philippinesspecializes in sneakers and all kinds of footwear and casual clothing for the urbanite. Check out their collectible basketball shoes like the Nike Kobe Protro and classic models like the Jordan 1.

 

2. Daiso Japan PH

Daiso Japan is one of those stores where you will find what you need and what you didn’t think you needed but do. Prices start at P88 for fun stationery products, toys, lifestyle products, beauty and fashion apparel, home decor, Japanese interior and household items, home improvement products, kitchenware, pet food and accessories, licensed Sanrio and more kawaii items.

 

3. CO. Collectible Store

Are you a Funko fanatic or a Twice fan? Have you been searching for Marvel and Star Wars collectible dolls? CO has them—and more.  You will feel like a kid in a candy store as you browse products from Panini Stickers, Third Culture, Monster Pulls and Pop.ph. From Frozen to FIFA to Fortnite, there’s a box waiting to be bought and put under the tree this Christmas.

 

4. Pearl Market

The pearl shops at Greenhills have made the mall a destination for jewelry buyers. The Philippines is a rich source of South Sea Pearls and Greenhills has made it convenient for shoppers by putting various sellers from all over the country under one roof. Whether it’s natural or farmed pearls, a pair of earrings (or necklace) will make the recipient feel special and loved.  

 

TIENDESITAS

Make local products the theme for your holiday gift giving this year.  Tiendesitas puts the spotlight on Philippine products like native food, fashion wear and accessories, furniture, antiques, handicrafts, personal care, and novelty items. You can also find pet products, plants and garden supplies on your one-stop shopping weekend.

 

5.  FUR Ever Happy Pet Accessories

Christmas is not just for humans, but for our fur babies too. Since our pets give us so much love throughout the year, let’s make the holidays special for them with food treats and accessories from FUR Ever Happy Pet Accessories. Watch those tails wagging and let them do zoomies when they see you loaded with toys, treats and grooming supplies. Yes, wrap their gifts nicely too.

 

6. Heide Art Gallery

Looking for one-off pieces that truly fit someone special? Head to Heide Art Gallery. It’s like looking for treasure that’s hidden yet in plain sight among antiques, artworks and home accessories that you won’t find in department stores. This is shopping for someone you know very well.

 

7. The Urban Gardening Shop

For the plantitos and plantitas who want to expand their brood, the Urban Gardening Shop provides services and eco-friendly products for every green thumb and newbie. Whether you’re growing microgreens in your kitchen or rosemary in your garden, the store has sustainable products for greens.

 

8. Decathlon

There’s something for every athlete and weekend warrior at Decathlon Decathlon–the largest sporting goods retailer that carries products for 70 sports. Are your family members into sports? Get them new gear for nextyear! Encourage your friends on a fitness journey! Gift them with a new exercise outfit that says how much you care for their health.

 

ESTANCIA

Estancia—Ortigas Malls’ flagship mall for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment—makes Christmas shopping a delight with its well-designed spaces and attentive service. From movie dates to shopping marathons and Sunday brunches, Estancia at Capitol Commons is always a great place to pick gifts and to have a good time without hurry or stress.

 

9. Retail Lab

The multi-brand Retail Lab is the boutique for when you’re not sure what kind of gift to buy but you’re sure you want it made by young designers and independent labels. Originally by the SoFA Design Institute, Retail Lab houses Soak Swimwear, Neon Island, Eighth Mermaid, ANMA Lifestyle, I Love Koi, and Jean & Rosz. 

 

10. TOMS

TOMS started as a simple idea that turned into a global label and movement. The founder decided to take action when he saw extreme poverty and children without shoes in Argentina. He turned the traditional Argentine alpargata shoe into a revolutionary movement, matching every pair of TOMS purchased with new shoes for a child in need. TOMS has expanded its collections for every style—and still retains its signature silhouette.

 

11. Maristela Fine Jewelry

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and a surefire way to bring bling to the holidays. Maristela Fine Jewelryoffers diamond pieces like earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings to express your ultimate love. There’s nothing like opening a Christmas gift that brings a sparkle to someone’s eyes.  

 

12. The SM Store

The SM Store does have it all for you! Occupying three floors at Estancia’s East Wing, this branch is very much in tune with Estancia’s aesthetics. The SM Store is your go-to department store when your shopping list includes your own everyday needs and Christmas gifts. Browse its extensive offerings of clothing, beauty products, home furniture and everything in between. You’ll find gifts for everyone under one roof.

 

Start your Christmas shopping early and make this year’s celebration a most memorable one. But if you just can’t find the time to go shopping, you can shop online at Your Daily Store, the online portal of Ortigas Malls tenants that showcases their products. Download the Ortigas Malls app and register for an Ortigas Community Card and enter a world full of amazing discounts, perks, and special events! Get the latest updates by visiting Ortigas Malls on Facebook, and follow @greenhillsph, @tiendesitasph, @estanciaph on Instagram. 

UNIQLO announces the launch of the Uniqlo and Mame Kurogouchi 2022 Fall/Winter Collection

 

If youre looking for comfortable yet elegant underwear, knitwear, tights, socks trousers and skirts. Look no more for UNIQLO partners with Mame Kurogouchi  for the 2022 Fall/Winter Collection. 

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the Uniqlo and Mame Kurogouchi 2022 Fall/Winter Collection on Friday, November 11, 2022. Established by designer Maiko Kurogouchi, the Mame Kurogouchi fashion brand has drawn recognition worldwide for timeless designs and the use of innovative materials. This fourth collaboration line offers exceptional skin comfort from new materials created with leading-edge technologies, and exquisitely designed details. The new expression of LifeWear offers an unhindered and beautiful everyday life that frees the mind and body of every woman.

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New material to wear with sensitive winter skin

The new HEATTECH wool blend material developed from yarn especially for this collection provides a warm feel in a thinness suitable for layering. It features crew neck and turtleneck T-shirts^*1 with curved bottom edges, as well as leggings^*1 to complete the outfit setup. A newly launched silk blend HEATTECH provides an even smoother feel against the skin, used in the sleeveless tops^*2 and bra T-shirts^*2 that directly contact the skin to add comfort to winter outfits.

 

New lustrous and beautiful Body Shaper Shorts

Newly added to the line, Body Shaper Shorts gently sculpt the body with soft comfort. The sheer material in a refined luster draws the eye, while variations in the fabric for the thigh, rear, stomach, and other body parts deliver exceptional comfort and a pleasant fit. The elegant and expanded line of items include bustiers and shorts in soft 3D souffle yarn, as well as refined see-through HEATTECH tights and socks, offered in seasonal colors of deep khaki.

 

*1 T-shirts and leggings: 51% acrylic, 32% polyester, 13% wool, 4% elastane

*2 Sleeveless tops and bra T-shirts: 35% modal, 33% acrylic, 22% viscose rayon, 6% elastane, 4% silk

 

2022 Fall/Winter Collection Highlight

Total 21 Items

Category	Pricing
Innerwear	Php 790 - 1,490
Knits	Php 1,490 - 1,990
Socks/Tights	Php 590 - 790

* Pricing is the planned range at the present time, and is subject to change.

 

Details of 2022 Fall/Winter Collection

Launch date:          Friday, November 11, 2022

Store availability:   Full line at Uniqlo Manila Flagship Store, Uniqlo SM Megamall, and the uniqlo.com online store
*Some items are only available in select Uniqlo Philippines stores

Special website: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/contents/collaboration/mamekurogouchi/22fw/

 

About Uniqlo and Mame Kurogouchi

The Uniqlo and Mame Kurogouchi innerwear collection no longer distinguishes between innerwear and clothing to allow women to shine from within. Comfort noticeable from the moment the garment is first worn, along with designs that beautifully accent the body's gentle curves, lift the spirit and add brilliance to the small moments of everyday life. This new embodiment of LifeWear incorporates the idea of helping women add color to the small areas of daily life.

 

Maiko Kurogouchi Profile

Maiko Kurogouchi is the designer of Mame Kurogouchi, a womenswear brand gaining worldwide recognition for the use of innovative materials, ingeniously constructed details incorporating traditional techniques, and curved lines that accentuate a woman's beauty. The Mame Kurogouchi brand she established in 2010 continues to produce clothing that gently enriches the everyday, individual moments in which modern women live. Her commitment to creating clothing with details that allow women to live unrestricted, vibrant lives has captured the hearts of people around the world.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises (COMCO Mundo) is concluding the year 2022 with key milestones

 

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises (COMCO Mundo) is concluding the year 2022 with key milestones as it continues to make waves in the Southeast Asia and the Middle East and Africa markets.

COMCO Mundo, which recently unveiled its newest global headquarters in the Philippines’ Makati Central Business District, is the parent and umbrella organization that houses trailblazing enterprises and ventures such as COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA), COMCO Middle East & Africa (MEA), SEA Wave Pop Culture Studio, Citizen COMCO Advocacy Program, COMCO Alumni Society, and TARO Digital AOX.

With affiliate network presence in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, COMCO Southeast Asia continues its thrust of meaningful storytelling as it bagged various industry recognitions garnering a total of 140 awards from prestigious local, regional, and international award-giving bodies since its inception in 2016. The most recent wins and citations were from Marketing Interactive Asia’s PR Awards Asia-Pacific, PRCA APAC Awards, Campaign Asia Pacific’s PR Awards Asia, CIPR Global Excellence Awards, The Gold Standard Awards, Asia-Pacific Tambuli Awards, Stevie Awards, and IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Quill Awards. 

The Agency also continued to strengthen its client portfolio for its 6th year, winning major accounts such as APL GO, ASEANA City, AXA, European Union, Frit-Oh, Kone, Lalamove, MR. DIY, PHILUSA Corporation together with its wide range of brands (Rhea Generics, Cleene Alcohol, and Cotton, Cleene Clio, Babyflo Baby Care, and Love My Honey), Phinma Education, Remy Martin, Skechers, and Uratex; and renewing clients Eastern Communications, Lamoiyan Corporation, Jobstreet, LENOVO, Sunlife Asia Service Center, Takeda, Teleperformance, World Vision, and WWF. From 2021 to 2022, COMCO SEA grew its team by 61% and has a retention of 62%. Of its homegrown talents who started as apprentices and associates, 44% have been promoted to supervisory and management positions.

In the MEA region, COMCO Middle East & Africa continues to reap success on its first year handling notable brands from various industries including Belcanto and Eden at Dubai Opera, Central Park Towers, Electric Pawn Shop, Global Educational Supplies & Solutions 2022, Hyde Hotel’s Katsuya and Hudson Tavern, Nolte Küchen, Holiday Inn Science Park, Issei at Radisson Damac Hills, Last Seen Live, Maison D’Vie, The Vault Real Estate, Tres Marias Coffee and Yas Plaza Hotels. The game-changing agency is also responsible for Empire Movies’ hottest premiers for the year including Bullet Train, Brahmastra, The Woman King, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, and Where the Crawdads Sing. It was also declared as the official PR agency of the Middle East Film and Comic Con 2023 and Najah Abu Dhabi and Dubai 2022.

In addition, COMCO MEA, together with COMCO SEA, recently conducted property roadshows for Philippine property firm RLC Residences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as among the group’s first of many synergy initiatives. The teams will continue to showcase its strength in cross-regional PR through its new client, EZRA COUTURE, a trailblazing UAE-based fashion house that has dressed royals and celebrities like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Shakira, Nicole Scherzinger, Paris Hilton, Sonam Kapoor, Pia Wurtzbach and Heart Evangelista.

 

COMCO Mundo Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy bagged the Gold Award for the PR Champion of the Year (Agency) at the PR Awards 2022 in Asia Pacific of Marketing Interactive Asia. He was also recently elected to the Regional Board of PRCA APAC (Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific) based in Singapore, the only Filipino to be elected in the position. He was also appointed anew to be part of the London-based CIPR’s (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) International Committee and the Lead for Online Events, representing not only the Philippines but also Southeast Asia and the rest of Asia-Pacific. In the Philippines, Mr. Bondoy is also a Board Trustee of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines serving as Corporate Secretary and Chair of Digital and Public Relations Committee and Youth and Student Programs. 

 

Meanwhile, Camp COMCO Mentorship Program, the groundbreaking and proprietary talent incubation initiative, industry linkage course, and apprenticeship platform of COMCO, is also opening its 19^th Cycle in the last quarter of the year. For over 6 years, Camp COMCO has already produced 100 graduates from 18 cycles and received multiple recognition for its contribution to the industry. 

 

As part of its thanksgiving to all of its partners and supporters, COMCO Mundo also successfully conducted the “Early Holiday Movie Night with COMCOmigos” attended by more than 250 media, bloggers, clients, industry colleagues, Camp COMCO Mentorship Program alumni, and COMCO Mundo League staff. The activity was supported by APLGO, Eastern Communications, Jobstreet, LENOVO, Mediplast, MR.DIY, Philusa Corporation (Albatross, Cleene, and Mediplast), Starkaffea, and Teleperformance. 

“Amid threats and challenges to businesses, we in COMCO Mundo League continue to thrive as we are driven by our goal to share stories that connect, ideas that transform, and campaigns that make a difference through our unique brand of Meaningful Storytelling. The year 2022 is the time where we cultivated the seeds of our 10-year master plan and we are looking forward to a more exciting new year as we continuously unfold the next phase of our ventures. Thank you so much to our COMCOmigos, our friends in our various publics for their unwavering support to COMCO all these years,” said Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy. 

To know more about COMCO Mundo, visit comcomundo.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comco_mundo on Instagram. 

foodpanda and Jollibee is now available in Huawei AppGallery

There’s nothing like ordering your favorite grub when the tummy starts growling. Nothing beats the best-tasting crispylicious, juicylicious chickenjoy of Jollibee. Thankfully, food delivery has quickly become the norm in the Philippines, with one of the country’s leading food-on-demand services arriving on the Huawei ecosystem! The foodpanda app comes November 1st to the Huawei AppGallery, giving Filipinos access to cuisine of all types at any time of day. 

 

Reward that appetite with foodpanda

 

foodpanda is now available in AppGallery and there’s so much more to look forward to! With foodpanda, getting your favorite food is so much easier now. You may also subscribe to pandapro and enjoy more benefits and promos.  These pandapro benefits include free delivery, 30% off and up on select restaurants, extra 5% discounts on pick-up orders, 10% off on shops and 25% discounts on numerous dine-in offers. Excellent deals all around!

 

foodpanda benefits exclusive to Huawei nova 10 Series

 

Users who get the Huawei nova 10, nova 10 Pro and nova 10 SE can take advantage of a unique perk with pandapro. From November 1 - November 30, nova 10 Series users can claim 1 voucher every month of all-in-one benefits from foodpanda for 12 months, adding up to as much as Php 7,200 in savings -- awesome for foodies and longtime foodpanda and pandapro regulars!

 

Getting it is simple too: just download the foodpanda in the AppGallery, tap the top banner to claim benefits, and redeem on the foodpanda app.

 

 

A juicy new addition: 

 

As if getting juicy-licious Jollibee isn’t rewarding enough by itself, the app constantly updates with the latest promos and deals for all you foodies out there. From discounts on large orders to limited-time vouchers, the Jollibee app always has something cooking to excite the taste buds.

 

If you’re new to town or are just hankering for that signature Jolly flavor, hit the app to find the closest Jollibee store around. It’s the Philippines, so we know the bee in the chef’s hat is just around the corner somewhere -- pinpoint it with the app!

 

The Jollibee delivery app is just one of the many new apps populating the Huawei AppGallery. Huawei’s self-developed mobile app distribution platform is the top 3 largest app store in the world, with half a billion monthly active users. Download the Jollibee delivery app on the AppGallery now and satisfy that Filipino fast food craving any hour of the day. 

 

More exciting apps coming your way!

 

There’s always something fun and exciting to check out in the Huawei AppGallery, including popular lifestyle apps like Grab, GlobeOne, Cliqq by 7-Eleven, and more. Whether it’s looking for something to eat, connecting with friends, or enjoying simple conveniences, AppGallery has it in store.

 

AppGallery, Huawei’s official app distribution platform, proudly boasts of 580 million total users and over 432 billion downloads across 170 countries.  Thanks to the support of app partners and users, Huawei AppGallery has quickly grown to become the third largest App store worldwide, with most of the world’s top globally and locally popular apps available and ready for download.  

 

Based on the industry-leading Chipset-Device-Cloud abilities, AppGallery accelerates the smart app distribution process for Huawei’s smart devices and gives users the innovative experience of seamless collaboration across multiple devices.

 

Within the AppGallery, users can explore apps to suit every need and passion through a curated collection from over 5.4 million developers. 

 

After-sales support is available through live chat on the AppGallery, which can be accessed by clicking on the Support icon in AppGallery homepage.  A manual service is also available from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday simply call our hotline at 0923-0990468, 1800-1853-5353(Pldt/Smart/Sun Toll-Free), 1800-8739-5227(Globe Toll-Free). Or join our Huawei community for helpful app tips:

https://consumer.huawei.com/ph/community/list/?forumId=40413

 

Discover the Huawei AppGallery’s limitless possibilities today by visiting https://appg.al/dc