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Miniso in Makati: All around Chinese go to store in the Philippines

Miniso in Makati: All around Chinese go to store in the Philippines

Miniso is a Chinese-led low-cost retailer and variety store chain known for combining fashion and leisure into one. Its stores are filled with an assortment of products, such as beauty products, home accessories, furniture, and even delectable treats that you can enjoy with your friends and family. Through these stores, we are able to taste goodies from foreign countries or be able to enjoy products that are unique, imported and affordable. This fast fashion brand also sells, bags, stationary, toys, cosmetics, gadgets, and anything that might spark an interest to you. Miniso’s philosophy is to pursue a “simple, natural and quality” with their products. Miniso has several branches in the entire Philippines An array […]
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    • 8 Historical Places in PH You Should Not Miss

    8 Historical Places in PH You Should Not Miss

    Get your dose of history by visiting these places!
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  • Vigan
  • Corregidor
  • Aurora
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    • Libraries in Manila That You Can Visit

    Libraries in Manila That You Can Visit

    If you’re in quest for a quiet place where you need things to be done, check out these libraries on our list you can visit located in the heart of Manila.
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  • Makati
  • Manila
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  • Pasig
  • Quezon City
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    • Joanique Jewellery in Makati: Philippine-based fashion accessory brand

    Joanique Jewellery in Makati: Philippine-based fashion accessory brand

    Founded in 2011 by Malou Romero, Joanique is a Philippine-based fashion accessory brand that thrives to showcase modern and distinct handmade creations which define a global Filipino artistry. IMAGE JOANIQUESTUDIO The jewellery brand is known for its unique design, cultural reference, and hand crafted excellence. Each masterpiece is a fusion of natural components with visionary advocacy of awareness and sustainability. From interest to love, fascinations to untamed passion, is the fire fuelling the artistry behind every piece in Joanique. Malou’s works seamlessly incorporate a fusion of cultural connection in a contemporary design. It has been the owner’s mantra that every creative process defines an experience of understanding that each creation […]
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  • Makati
  • Poblacion
  • Clothing ＆ Apparel
    • New World Makati Hotel: A luxury retreat and destination in the city

    New World Makati Hotel: A luxury retreat and destination in the city

    A luxury retreat and destination, NEW WORLD HOTEL is located in the heart of the financial district of the country, Makati City, right across Greenbelt area of Ayala Centre.
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  • Makati
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    • Solaire Resorts and Casino: A premium hotel in Manila

    Solaire Resorts and Casino: A premium hotel in Manila

    Solaire Resorts and Casino boasts not only the beauty and the prestige of the place, but also that of the view of the city.
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  • Parañaque
  • Staycation 2018
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  • Staycation 2018
    • Maxims Hotel at Resorts World Manila, Pasay

    Maxims Hotel at Resorts World Manila, Pasay

    When it comes to high-end accommodations in the Philippines, Maxims Hotel is surely in the list.
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  • Newport City
  • Resorts World Manila
  • Pasay
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  • Staycation 2018
    • Raffles Makati: A relaxation haven in the middle of the city

    Raffles Makati: A relaxation haven in the middle of the city

    Perfect for people who are looking for a quick getaway without leaving the city, Raffles Makati is a must-visit. Located in the middle of the business district, this hotel promises to become a haven to come home to with the hospitality and the service it is very known for.
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  • Makati Avenue
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    • I’M Hotel: Urban Luxury in the Heart of Makati

    I’M Hotel: Urban Luxury in the Heart of Makati

    The ultimate relaxation merged with a sophisticated urban situation you’re longing for is now made possible by I’M Hotel in Makati – the newest and first 5 star hotel in the Poblacion district of Makati.
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  • Makati Avenue
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    • List: Art Galleries in Makati

    List: Art Galleries in Makati

    Amidst the towering heights, bustling façade and busy streets, Makati also hides some of the most sought-after art galleries that houses art events and exhibits from time to time. Here is the list of some art galleries in Makati that you can go to the next time you’ll opt for some art-admiring adventure. 1. Altro Mondo Established in 2010, Altro Mondo is a commercial art gallery which exhibits contemporary art from the Philippines and abroad.  Image grabbed from altromondoart Address: 3rd Level, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City Gallery Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm daily Contact Number: (632) 501– 3270–71 Facebook: altromondoart Read more: AltroMondo 2. MO_Space MO_Space is an […]
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    • Bata in Ortigas: European footwear brand

    Bata in Ortigas: European footwear brand

    Bata Philippines, in partnership with the SM group has opened its first and flagship store at the 3rd level of SM Megamall, Building B on Friday, December 2. Founded in the 18th century by Tomas Bata in the Czech Republic, this European footwear brand is taking style and comfort to the next level through their quality shoe products. Thomas A. Bata, chief marketing officer and proud descendant of the company’s founder said they’ve been in the shoe business for 27 generations and they are very proud to carry it on. The company would have entered the Philippines earlier, but there were legal complications related to its trademark, says Thomas Bata. […]
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  • Ortigas Center
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    • Makati: What it’s known for

    Makati: What it’s known for

    When you hear someone mention “Makati,” the first thing, probably, that comes to mind would be the tall buildings standing from left to right, thus comprising the “urban jungle” we call today. Known to be Metro Manila’s Central Business District, Makati houses the offices for both the local and the multinational companies.
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    • Friendship Tours and Resorts Corporation

    Friendship Tours and Resorts Corporation

    Need visa assistance for your Japan travel? Friendship Tours is here to help.
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    • Wacoal in Makati: Body Beautiful At Any Age

    Wacoal in Makati: Body Beautiful At Any Age

    As Japan’s leading manufacturer of women’s intimate apparel, Wacoal has started to show the Philippine market what it’s like to have comfy yet classy intimate apparel by opening their branch in Robinsons Place Manila last April 2016.    With its solid reputation in Japan, Wacoal has been the go-to store for women who celebrate “body beautiful at any age,” through the undergarments that the company produces. Known for its high quality and comfortable garments, women have been seeking Wacoal when it comes to “feminine, elegant, and fashionable” items which are priced just right for such a quality. Multi-way Bra (895) available in other colors Low Impact Sports Bra (P895) available […]
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    • Harlan+Holden in Makati: Comfort over looks

    Harlan+Holden in Makati: Comfort over looks

    Women’s fashion typically focuses more on style than comfort. For most women, looking good is more important than feeling comfortable in what you wear. Harlan+Holden, however, believes otherwise. A NEW APPROACH TO DRESSING. Harlan+Holden focuses on comfort. Image grabbed from Harlan+Holden Facebook page Harlan+Holden is a clothing brand that focuses on comfort. Their clothing line revolves around three elements: neutral palette; loose, minimalist silhouettes; and light, sheer fabrics. Each piece is designed to complement the lifestyle of what they call the Harlan+Holden woman: someone who focuses Harlan+Holden on matters more important than choosing what to wear for the day. She’s a woman with nothing to prove to anyone, and greets […]
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  • Makati
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  • Philippines
  • Rockwell
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    • The Big Binondo Food Wok

    The Big Binondo Food Wok

    A food crawl unlike any other Chinatown may be small, but it is a hub for some of the best Chinese restaurants in the country. If you want to sample the best, then The Big Binondo Food Wok is for you. The tour starts with registration and taking of attendance at Binondo Church. You’ll then move to Ramada Hotel where you can take your last pee break. After a brief and humor-laced account of Binondo’s past, you’ll then be taken on a food crawl through 5 Binondo restaurants.     The restaurants change from one tour to the next; this means you won’t visit the same restaurant twice, even if […]
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  • Binondo
  • Manila
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    • Green Sun: Explore the place of wonder, entertainment, and inspiration

    Green Sun: Explore the place of wonder, entertainment, and inspiration

    Green Sun is a new hotel with tech-rich event venues and a bar & bistro that lies in an expansive prime property in Makati.     Built in the 1970s, Green Sun is formerly known as Delta Motors Inc., a Philippine distributor of famous global car brand Toyota. As years passed, arts galleries, production houses, creative agencies and corporate offices started to replace the warehouses. The building also underwent transformation—from a car shop to Solid Group’s corporate office, and into the modern day arts place that it is now. To date, Green Sun houses the only venue in the country with a 360 degree projection system. It is one of […]
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    • Pacifica Dive in Makati: A dive shop in the middle of the city

    Pacifica Dive in Makati: A dive shop in the middle of the city

    Dive shops are few and far between. To get to one, you would usually need to visit beach destinations like Palawan, Boracay, or Cebu. A dive shop in the middle of the city is like a fish out of water… with the exception of Pacifica Dive.   THE METRO’S PREMIER DIVE shop: Pacifica Dive. (Image grabbed from www.pacificadive.net)   Pacifica Dive started off as a retail concept shop that offered lessons and weekly travel activities in 2006. Over time, it has become one of the biggest importer and wholesaler of water sports equipment in the Philippines, with branches in Makati and Cebu.   TOP DIVE EQUIPMENT. They also have other […]
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    • Novotel Manila

    Novotel Manila

    NOVOTEL MANILA. It’s the place for your well-deserved break.   We all need a break from the routine. However, travelling is not always the answer to our longing for freedom especially that it’s time-consuming and not so budget-friendly. Good thing there’s something for us here in Manila that can give a stress-free luxurious getaway, that is, Novotel Manila.   Novotel’s premiere lounge   Novotel Manila is a hotel venture between the Araneta Group and AccorHotels which is a French multinational hotel group. Strategically located in Araneta, Cubao, the business district of Quezon City Novotel Manila has become the place to go to for business or leisure purposes among those within […]
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    • Sunnies Studios in Makati: Where Beauty is in the ‘Eyewear’ of the Beholder

    Sunnies Studios in Makati: Where Beauty is in the ‘Eyewear’ of the Beholder

      They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In this case, Sunnies Studios made the idiom even more fun, by creating a line of eyewear that does not only serve its true purpose, but also makes sure that all eyewear are as fashionable as they can be.   Winona, Yorke, and Isabel designs   Alf and Dixon   Sunnies Studios is the brainchild of model and celebrity host Georgina Wilson, former American Apparel creative Martine Cajucom, model Bea Soriano and her husband businessman Eric Dee. It was in 2011 when Bea and Eric Dee started a retail brand called Charlie, then cousins Georgina and Martine joined […]
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  • Makati
  • Glorietta
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  • Ayala Avenue
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    • Paris Miki in BGC: Largest eyewear retail in Japan

    Paris Miki in BGC: Largest eyewear retail in Japan

    The Paris Miki staff   Japan’s famous eyewear brand, Paris Miki, has finally opened its first store in Manila at the S Maison Mall of the newly opened Conrad Manila this June 15, 2016.   Soft opening with Japanese officials of Paris Miki PH   Known for its specialization in optical retail of prescription glasses and fashion eyewear, Paris Miki has served a lot of its customers by providing excellent customer service worldwide. According to Dr. Aby Paguyo of Paris Miki, the brand, with its high-quality Japan made eyewear and international brands of eyeglasses are at par with the global market.   Some of Paris Miki’s prescriptive eyewears   As […]
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  • Metro Manila
  • Taguig
  • Clothing ＆ Apparel
    • Bambike Ecotours

    Bambike Ecotours

    See Manila’s oldest district, the known “walled city” of Intramuros, as you go on an exciting tour through Bambike Ecotours.   As a well-known tourist attraction in Manila, many people flock to Intramuros, the historical city where one can learn of the beauty and story of the Spanish conquest in the Hispanic period. With the emergence of ecotourism activity in the place, more guests are now keen in seeing more of this great place which tells more of the country’s history.   As part of promoting ecotourism, Bambike was born. Bambike is a “socio-ecological enterprise that hand-makes bamboo bikes. These bikes are made by Gawad Kalinga, a community development organization […]
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    • MySleep Condotel

    MySleep Condotel

    Looking for a place to stay in the middle of Makati? Missing the comforts of home while on a business trip in the Philippines? Look no further than MySleep Condotel!     MySleep Condotel is a world class condominium-style hotel located in the heart of Makati. It’s perfect for anyone looking to stay within walking distance of the business district, as MySleep is no more than 10 minutes away from Ayala Avenue on foot.     Each unit at MySleep Condotel is fully furnished, complete with a full kitchen, dining, as well as an entertainment and living room. You’ll also have free access to the condotel’s gym, swimming pool, and […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
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    • RIMOWA in Makati: A world-known suitcases brand

    RIMOWA in Makati: A world-known suitcases brand

    For those who are always on the go, you need something durable to carry all your belongings with ease.   Rimowa is a world-known brand in terms of suitcases which are available in various, colors, and sizes. It is actually trusted by many travelers, due to its sleek design and durability, perfect for people who travel a lot. The bags that they have are made of the finest quality aluminum, usually used in suitcases to become more high quality.   Aside from being durable enough to carry things, it is made lightweight so that it will not be a burden for travelers to carry them around even in rough surfaces. […]
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  • Greenbelt
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    • MO_Space

    MO_Space

    Here’s another trip to an art gallery in Bonifacio Global City. MO_Space is an art gallery you can find at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City. This gallery is run by artists, which showcase contemporary exhibits since it was opened in September 2007. Time and again, solo and group artists make this gallery a temporary home for their artworks, to show the public what Philippine contemporary art is all about.   LOUIE CORDERO: OTHER INFLUENCE. One of Mo_Space’s art exhibits in December 2015.   Being a venue for various artworks, MO_Space has housed several paintings, sculptures, installations, photography and video art loved by many art enthusiasts, curators, and fellow artists […]
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  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Taguig
  • Museum & Art Gallery
    • MyTown Micro-Apartments in BGC and Makati: A rental you never had

    MyTown Micro-Apartments in BGC and Makati: A rental you never had

    About Philippines Urban Living Solutions, Inc. (“PULS”) Established in 2012, PULS is a leading owner, developer and manager of purpose-built corporate staff-housing at walking distance from the major central business districts in Metro Manila. Under the ‘MyTown’ brand, PULS develops affordable quality rental apartments for young professionals who work where they can’t afford to live. In doing so, PULS helps reduce the cost and time of commute for this important and rapidly developing demographic group, raising both average living standards and general quality of life. It is PULS’s long-term goal to create commercially attractive business strategies and attract private capital to solve economic issues and improve living conditions in the […]
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  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Makati
  • Taguig
  • Real Estate
    • Adora Shop in Makati

    Adora Shop in Makati

    Here’s a place for your upscale fashion needs.     Adora is a boutique department store found at the 2nd floor of Greenbelt in Makati City. It offers various fashion items that are unique and cannot be found anywhere else in Manila. It features upscale fashion that are loved by classy shoppers, especially that they offer A-list brands of shoes, clothes, jewelleries, and bags among others.     Adora has collections perfect for every season, so you will love dropping by to see what other interesting pieces you might want to get. It’s a store for men and women where most people come to during the holiday season, as it’s […]
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  • Makati
  • Metro Manila
  • Philippines
  • Greenbelt
  • Clothing ＆ Apparel
    • Altro Mondo

    Altro Mondo

    As one of Manila’s art haven, Altro Mondo lets you explore the world of contemporary art.     Established in 2010, Altro Mondo is a commercial art gallery which exhibits contemporary art from the Philippines and abroad. It has served as an exhibition venue of artworks presented by various artists, including young and fresh ones, and world-renowned artists alike.   CLICK: PAINTINGS by Marc Gaba   Altro Mondo is a place where artists, curators, enthusiasts, writers, and critics gather. It collaborates with outstanding artists in the industry, to provide a space where they can showcase the different works that they want to show to people. It’s a great place to […]
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  • Makati
  • Greenbelt
  • Museum & Art Gallery
    • Pineapple Lab

    Pineapple Lab

      Love going to art galleries? Try visiting Pineapple Lab located along Palma street in Poblacion, Makati. It is a cultural center, and art and photography gallery that showcases works from various local artists. They regularly hold exhibits, making them a go-to spot for many artists and art lovers.     Aside from art exhibits, Pineapple Lab also holds other kinds of event, such as plays, film-viewing, workshops, etc. Currently, well-known Filipino performance artist Carlos Celdran is holding his one-man show called Livin’ La Vida Imelda at Pineapple Lab. Don’t miss any of their upcoming events. Check the schedule on their wesbite: http://www.pineapplelab.ph/   Photos via Pineapple Lab Facebook Also read: […]
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  • Makati
  • Museum & Art Gallery
    • Salcedo Community Market in Makati: A Bustling Weekend Marketplace

    Salcedo Community Market in Makati: A Bustling Weekend Marketplace

    In Makati, there are two park-turned-markets that draw residents and visitors alike to get their bags and baskets ready for the freshest produce. Every Saturday, the Salcedo Park becomes a bustling place where families, locals, and expats mingle with each other.
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  • Makati
  • Salcedo Village
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