SHOPPERS in the National Capital Region, as well as in Baguio, Isabela, Laoag, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Subic, Tarlac, Tuguegarao, and Vigan can now shop online in Rustan’s which will deliver their purchases to these areas. Note that this does not cover such signature Rustan’s luxury items as caftans and silk scarves though. In a statement on its website, Rustan’s said that, “In accordance with the guidelines given by the Department of Trade and Industry, rustans.com classifies personal care products, baby care needs, health and wellness supplies, and select household supplies as ‘essential goods.’” There are 23 pages worth of essential goods listed at rustans.com/collections/everyday-essentials. The products displayed with a blue “Essentials” label, and listed in these sections (Everyday Essentials, Baby Care Essentials, and Personal Care Essentials) are among the essential goods Rustan’s can deliver during the ECQ period. These include brands like Nuxe, Murad, Clinique, La Mer, and La Prairie. Contactless payment methods are encouraged via PayMaya, PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard, with additional options in the future. Sanitation and hygiene precautions are undertaken by the department store’s transport partner, Air21, and international items are subject to quarantine as mandated by the Bureau of Customs. For a complete catalogue of essentials, visit rustans.com/collections/everyday-essentials.