Ortigas Library holds Christmas sale
THE ORTIGAS Foundation Library will be holding a special Christmas sale from Dec. 14 to 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the library premises. Take advantage of the price drops onsite as regular prices apply on online orders. The sale includes books, and bags, mugs, cards, pouches, T-shirts, gift bags, scarfs, and pouches all decorated with illustrations of Philippine life from the library’s collection. The Ortigas Foundation Library is on the 2nd floor of the Ortigas Bldg., Ortigas corner Meralco Aves, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Wear face masks and face shields for safe shopping.
Holiday decor and gifts at Artefino
THE POPULAR Artefino bazaar has gone online and can be found here: SHOPARTEFINO — shopartefino. Among its many finds from traditional artisans to updated crafts, Artefino has a Holiday Home & Décor collection that will enhance home based gatherings this holiday season. Among these are an eight-piece capiz shell nativity set and upcycled ornaments from the NVC Foundation, and the cunning Islaw planter (a carabao shaped basket) from Zarah Juan. Meanwhile, in collaboration with The Seven Pantry, Artefino has put together gift selections that come in a beautiful pandan basket made by local communities of Cebu. Each gift bag holds a collection of locally sourced, homegrown, and delicious snacks and condiments.
Shop and support the museums
The famous MaArte bazaar has gone online this year. One can start working on their Christmas list in the comfort of one’s home through MaArte @ ZALORA and in the process support local craftsmen and help preserve our cultural heritage as well. From clothes and jewelry to houseware and personal items, bags to gift tags, watches to handwoven fabrics, all these and more are available. The MaArte Fair is organized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines to raise funding support for the National Museum and its network. A portion of the proceeds from the sales goes to support the National Museum of the Philippines and other cultural projects of the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
Rustan’s shopping chat platform
TO MAKE gift-giving easy this Christmas, Rustan Marketing Corp. has launched its Chat Commerce platform: Shop & Shop. It makes shopping from home a social experience by allowing customers to browse through the official Facebook page and connect with the virtual assistant. Highlighting over 1,000 products from 40 global brands, shoppers can now purchase their favorite products and enjoy exclusive discounts up to 60% off. Among the brands on the page are Samsonite, American Tourister, Max Factor, Nuxe, BKR, Babyliss, Charriol, Vera Wang, Anne Klein Watches, Maidenform, Champion, Jack Nicklaus, Levi’s Footwear, Tefal Cookware, and Cuisinart. Shop & Shop’s virtual assistant helps customers find the best item, the right size, and the correct specs while guaranteeing safety for an overall convenient purchase. Shop & Shop is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featured brands from different categories will be highlighted weekly along with discounts that customers can enjoy until the end of the year. Among the current promos are: 60% off on luggage from brands like Samsonite, American Tourister, Kamiliant and High Sierra; buy one, get one deals from Samsonite’s Popsoda Collection and American Tourister’s Sky Park Collection; 50% off on all styles of Levi’s Footwear; 50% off on home brands including Tefal Cookware, Beka, Cuisinart, Oneida, Conair, Reisenthel and Aladdin; 30% off on all Champion and Hanes apparel; 50% off on select styles of Maidenform shapewear, with additional promos for singles bras at P800 off and a pack of two bras at P1,000 off; 30% off on all Spanx intimate apparel; 70% off on Jack Nicklaus items; 50% off on all styles of Anne Klein and Nine West Watches; 40% off on salon-grade hair tools from Babyliss and VS Sassoon, among many others.
Nivea offers holiday gift set
BELIEVING that gifts promoting wellness and care are needed for this unique holiday season, Nivea has released limited edition Holiday Gift Sets in time for the Christmas shopping season. These gifts show recipients that they deserve to feel good, without making a huge dent on your gift budget. Choose from five sets containing the best Nivea products and exclusive gift items. They are: the Nivea Care Essentials Set (P299) featuring Nivea Crème and Nivea Intensive Body Lotion; the Nivea Dreamy Fresh Face Set (P189) which contains the Nivea Micellair Face Cleanser and Nivea Whip Face Foam combo; the NiveaSmooth & Even Skin Set (P279) which contains Nivea Extra White Body and Deo Serums; the Nivea Fresh and Bright Set (P299) for men which consists of Nivea Men Black & White Fresh Deodorant and Nivea Men Whitening Acne Oil Control Face Scrub; and the NIVEA Fresh & Smooth Set (P299) for men, containing Nivea Men Deep Deodorant Spray and Nivea Men Créme. The Holiday Gift Packs are available online through the official Nivea stores on Lazada and Shopee, Nivea via Beauty MNL, or through at select Watsons, Puregold, Waltermart, Mercury Drug, Robinsons Supermarket and Department Stores, Landmark Department Store, Shopwise, Rustans Supermarket, Metro Gaisano, AllDay Supermarket, Landers, Ever Supermarket, South Supermarket, Cash & Carry, Unimart, and Merry Mart stores nationwide.
