Fulfill Christmas Wishlists at SM City Marikina

The holidays are here, and the rush to tick off items on your loved ones' wish lists must be done. SM City Marikina is your ultimate gift destination in the East Metro, with stores offering something special for everyone. Whether you're shopping for a skincare enthusiast bestie or your tech-savvy sibling, we've got you covered. Check out these perfect gift picks for every personality:

For the Self-Care Queen:
Uniqlo’s Pocketable UV Protection Parka is a must-have for skincare lovers who understand the importance of sun protection. Pair it with a set of glow-boosting skincare goodies from The Body Shop, like their British Rose collection, to keep her skin soft and nourished through the holiday hustle.

For the Corporate Hustler BF:
Upgrade his work-from-home or office game with a tech-savvy touch with Huawei’s MatePad Pro for seamless productivity and entertainment. His favorite caffeine concoction is at his fingertips whenever—wherever—with the Starbucks’ Holiday card.

For the Adventurous and Stylish Dad:
Gift him footwear that’s both comfy and cool, like Crocs' Echo Clog. Durable and lightweight, they’re perfect for family outings or his next outdoor adventure. Top it off with a handsome Huawei Watch GT5 to keep track of his fitness goals.

For the Creative Techie Teen:
Spark their creativity with MacBook Pro, with Beats Solo 4 playing his/her favorite playlist. Whether they’re into digital art or video editing, these gifts will unleash their artistic potential. Available at Power Mac Center in Cyberzone.

Don’t wait—Shop for gifts now!
Head to SM City Marikina today and make every Christmas wishlist come true. Find all these and more, where holiday shopping becomes a festive experience. From exclusive deals to a joyful atmosphere filled with twinkling lights and carols, your Christmas gift hunt will be nothing short of magical.

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ShopBack showers amazing cashback perks on 10th birthday

ShopBack, the leading online shopping and rewards platform in the Asia-Pacific and the Philippines, is kicking off its 10th birthday with a series of exciting activities this June.

Founded in 2014, ShopBack is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, marking a decade of success across the region. With a presence in over 12 countries, ShopBack serves more than 45 million users across three continents. In the Philippines alone, ShopBack boasts over 6.5 million users and partnerships with more than 900 merchants.

10 years of creating a rewarding experience for users

ShopBack’s vision is to be the most rewarding way to shop. By offering cashback on every transaction, users can enjoy significant savings, allowing them to shop even more.

Justine Victoria discovered ShopBack in 2022, initially creating an account while in Singapore and then another upon returning to the Philippines. "I was able to withdraw ₱500,000 and bought two Vespa motorcycles," she says.

MJ Aoki, another ShopBack user, utilizes the platform for travel bookings. "If you're going to make a purchase, you might as well get some money back," she says. MJ has accumulated over ₱58,000 in cashback from her transactions.

Justine Victoria

Kicking off the birthday with a money rain
ShopBack Philippines launched its 10th birthday celebration with a "cashback rain" activation on June 1. In partnership with Ayala Malls Manila Bay, users experienced over ₱50,000 worth of cashback literally raining down on them. Hundreds of mall-goers were rewarded with cashback, which was eventually credited to their accounts.

Month long deals and prizes
ShopBack’s 10th Birthday campaign runs throughout the entire month, beginning with the 6.6 Mid-Year Sale and leading up to the main birthday celebration from June 14-22. During this period, each category—travel, fashion, food, and marketplaces—will feature special highlight deals.

The top prize for users is a chance to win 24K gold, simply by making three transactions across three different categories. Additionally, a month-long rewards page will feature exclusive vouchers and challenges, enabling users to earn instant cashback through easy actions.

Some of the top deals include:

• Exclusive voucher drops from Lazada
• Nike: Up to 10% cashback for both 6.6 and Birthday
• Zalora: Up to 20% cashback during the Birthday, also during their Big Fashion Sale
• Klook: Up to 14% cashback for both 6.6 and Birthday
• Puma: 25%-30% cashback - for both 6.6 and Birthday

Exciting Partner Deals

Several partner brands are also on board to give exciting perks to ShopBack users.

• KFC: giving away thousands of meal vouchers plus two winners of one year supply of free chicken!
• Ayala Malls Manila Bay: official mall partner with activations all throughout June
• Havaianas: Free Havaianas for first 50 ShopBack users on June 15 in their BGC branch
• SEAOIL: PHP20K free gas vouchers for ShopBack users with an offline giveaway on June 14 in their C5 branch
• INSPI: 10th Anniversary special design collab available on their online store

Timothy Tuason, Commercial Director for PH says: "This campaign is our way of thanking our loyal users for their years of support. We've worked hard to secure the best deals, making this birthday celebration truly rewarding for them. We hope they are excited!"

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March into savings at SM Supermalls March Madness Sale!

Escape the early summer sizzle by heading to SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, and SM Cherry Antipolo for the March Madness Sale happening this March 15–17, 2024!

Whether you're shopping for fashion, electronics, home essentials, or anything in between, there's something for everyone. Dive into amazing deals and up to 50% off on discounted finds in all 4 malls with a chance to win P5,000 worth of SM Gift Passes in the raffle draw. Each mall will have three lucky winners chosen, with a total of P60,000 worth of gifts to be awarded.

The March Madness Sale is per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-188626, Series of 2024. Stay updated on all the details by following the official social media accounts of SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, and SM Cherry Antipolo.

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Summer Outdoor Fun Stuff from Pet Express

With summer ahead and easier travel, it’s the perfect time to have a pawsome break with your fur babies. Whether it’s just a stroll in the park, an afternoon in a mall’s Paw Park, spending a weekend getaway like swimming at the beach or a day hike with your dog, Pet Express has outdoor essentials that will keep your adventures safe and worry-free.

Pet Express , the one-stop shop for all your pet’s essentials, has a wide variety of outdoor accessories like collapsible pool and feeding bowls; tug toys and treat dispensing toys; and pet wagons and strollers, that will keep your dog active and safe this summer. Here are some practical tips to keep your active dog safe on your next adventure:

1. Create a checklist on your dog’s needs. Pack a lot of dog treats and meals that can be easily fed to your dog; and bring plenty of water and cool mat to beat the heat.

 

2. Have your dog checked with your vet before going on an outdoor adventure. Make sure that your dog’s flea and tick treatment and vaccinations are up-to date too.

3. Try not to feed your dog for an hour or two before you travel, this can help prevent motion sickness during your ride.

4. While on the road, have a bucket car seat for your dog to keep them in place while moving.

5. Start slow on your hike and always keep your dogs on a leash while walking on your trail.

6. Make sure your dogs are always place in a fully shaded and cool area after a long walk and keep them hydrated. Always bring cooling collars, vest and mats that are very useful during hot summer days.

7. Watch out for signs of heatstroke brought about my extreme temperatures - heavy panting, difficulty breathing, glazed eyes, dizziness, profuse salivation, vomiting, and a deep red or purple tongue.

Pet parents can now place their order online thru www.petexpress.com.ph and on their Call and Collect services in selected branches and shop thru a PAWSONAL SHOPPER at 0917.8091864. Also, Pet Express is now open at The SM Stores in SM Ortigas, SM Makati, SM Southmall, SM Bicutan, SM East Ortigas, SM Marikina, SM Novaliches, SM Bacoor, SM Marilao, SM Clark, and SM Cebu. For more info and updates, follow PetExpressPH on Instagram and Facebook.

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Kultura's uniquely Filipino summer collection

Whether you're going to the beach, to a picnic or just to relax around the city, Kultura lets you go out in style. This summer, step in to Kultura for fun, stylish and fashionable items that are uniquely Filipino!

Add a touch of the exotic and the elegant to your summer wardrobe with cool caftans and tunics as well as pretty summer dresses. There are also ethnic inspired sarongs and ruffle skirts worn with halter tops that make stylish statements.

Accessorize with Kultura’s statement bracelets and neck pieces to complete your look. There are also beautifully textured unique handmade totes and hats perfect for fun in the sun and beyond.

For men, there are linen tops and tropical print shirts that will keep them cool and casual during sizzling summer days.

Find everything you need for a stylish summer at Kultura. Don’t miss Kultura’s weekly special offers on summer must-haves! The Summer Collection is available at Kultura Stores. You can also shop thru our website: www.kulturafilipino.com or thru Call to Deliver 0917-5174096 / 09676093407. Kultura ships here and abroad.

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Hooray for Toy Kingdom's Top 10 Summer Toys

Explore the great outdoors and say Hooray for Summer fun with amazing play-mates from Toy Kingdom. Here are Toy Kingdom’s 10 Top Toys that will make this summer exciting and memorable.

Topping the list are new toys from Batman and Barbie that have brought happiness to kids for many generations. This summer, the incredibly detailed McFarlane DC Comics Multiverse Batman Figure and Barbie’s Color Reveal Mermaid sets will be delightful additions to their collection.

Toys that allow kids to discover outdoor fun come next. With eased restrictions, this is the best time for kids to enjoy and explore the great outdoors. They make a splash in your own backyard with cool inflatable pools, floaters and bubble blasters. Create your own exciting water adventure with a Giant rectangular pool or Waterslide with Gator sprinkler pool.

Or they can have a blast biking around the neighborhood or in the park. There are Disney-inspired bikes, foldable e-Scooters, and protection sets for active kids on the go; as well as motorized Motor Trucks and Go Karts by Rux and Segway. These will make your kids love cycling and electronic mobility as they explore the outdoors.

Rounding up the list are portable playsets from Frozen and Barbie; and Play-Doh sets where kids can explore their creative side.

Check out the Toy Kingdom’s Hooray for Play Collection in-store or on their website at www.toykingdom.com.ph and order now thru their Call to Deliver services at 0917.5578797 and have a personal shopper assist you.

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Give your bedroom a refresh from SM Our Home

Most of us design our bedrooms with a good night’s sleep and relaxation in mind. That’s why we have stocked up on soothing essentials – soft sheets, cozy comforters, pretty throw pillows, and cuddly blankets.

Going beyond sweet dreams, “your bedroom is one of the more private areas in your house, so it should be designed with your taste in mind,” says Kelsey Mulvey in an Elle décor article. “But with a little bit of creativity and strategic thinking, your bedroom can be soothing and speak to your personal aesthetic.”

Give your bedroom a refresh with furniture and accessories at Our Home, where you can get great designs at great prices. There are stylish bed frames, comforting mattresses, and luxurious but affordable bed linen. At your bedside, there are accent chairs for reading and relaxing, night tables and lamps, drawers and dressers to keep your room organized.

Refresh your bedroom with Our Home’s Bedroom Furniture and Accessories collection. Visit Our Home stores nationwide at select SM Supermalls. Customers who prefer to shop online can expect the same great shopping experience through www.ourhome.ph. Shop for styles the way you want right in the comfort of your home with Call & Deliver 09178315260.

Great Designs. Great Prices. And Great Service. Only at our Home.

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New shopping experiences for the New Year with SM Appliance Center

Now is the best time to shop for you new appliances with the new and improved SM Appliances website www.smappliance.com. Customers get a better, faster and easier way of shopping online through its newly revamped website as it helps more Filipinos transition to a digital home.

The new website layout is more intuitive and allows for easier navigation through various filters. Apart from a zoom-in feature on product images, customers can examine the products better through the comprehensive and updated product features and benefits.

There is also a tab dedicated for promos where customers can quickly view special collections. The new website generally loads faster, making shopping online more fun and convenient. New payment option like installments is now also available using BDO and other selected credit cards.

As a bonus, get a chance to win exciting prizes in the Libreng Appliances Araw Araw which is now ongoing until January 15, 2022. For every P1000 purchase, get a raffle entry which makes you eligible in the raffle.

Check out new appliances and shop for your digital home anytime at the new SM Appliance at www.smappliance.com. For more updates, like us at facebook.com/smappliance or follow them at instagram.com/smappliance/ or join SM Appliance Center’s Viber community at https://bit.ly/3uNzk8V

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Pledge good health this new year with SM Surplus

With all the stress during the holiday season, everybody will be going back to our usual routine. It also asks us to watch our health especially when all are vulnerable with all the dangers in the environment. The usual work at home set ups and more should be balanced with comfortable and neat work stations and proper rest.

SM Surplus provides affordable items that provide comfort and wellness for everybody at home. They have infrared sensors, alcohol dispensers, air revitalizers, and wooden aroma humidifiers, as well as rest easy massagers, hot compresses, and steam easy nasal and face steamers.

WFH family members and friends will love our Japanese tatami chairs and foldable laptop tables, and ring lights.

For those constantly on the go, keep them cool and hydrated anywhere with a 7-inch fan with light, water tumblers, and insulated water bottles, and carry their things around in a foldable trolley.

All these and more are available at Surplus stores, including the newly renovated store at SM Makati and those located in most SM Supermalls Nationwide.

For a more convenient shopping experience, you may check out Surplus at Lazada and Shopee just follow SurplusPH and download SM Malls Online. Surplus Order to Deliver is also now available; join their Viber community bit.ly/surpluscommunity and follow them on Facebook and Twitter @SurplusPH and Instagram @Surplus_ph for more details.

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Artisan pieces take the spotlight with Paskong Pinoy theme

Celebrate Paskong Pinoy with uniquely Filipino decorations for your home or office from Kultura. Take pride in the artistry of Filipinos with Christmas decors that are made by hand and from indigenous materials like capiz and abaca. It's Kultura's way of supporting local and serves as a remembrance for those abroad and for foreigners to know more about our country.

Decors in the parol which has become an iconic symbol of the Filipino Christmas and is as important to Filipinos as the Christmas tree is to Western cultures. So light up your homes with Kultura’s creatively crafted lanterns.

There are foldable fabric parols proudly made by the Kababaihan ng Maynila Foundation, available in red, green and gold; abaca lanterns made by empowered Sorsogon artisans; elegant parols made from capiz shells with a beautiful, soft glow when lit.

Even Santa goes homespun dressed in a salakot and barong outfit. These Filipino-themed Santa ornaments carry gifts of Filipino icons such as lechon, sorbetes, bahay kubo and jeepney - bringing nostalgic childhood memories to you.

There are also abaca wreaths and ornaments, as well as capiz shell nativity sets and angel candle holders.

What's best is that Kultura ships worldwide - check out www.kulturafilipino.com for all things uniquely Filipino holiday decor and have it delivered here and abroad conveniently.

The Christmas Décor Collection is available at Kultura Stores. You can also shop thru Kultura’s Website: http://www.kulturafilipino.com or thru Call to Deliver 0917-5174096 / 0967-6093407. Kultura ships here and abroad.

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Gifts of Beauty at SM

Give yourself and your loved ones with a gift of beauty from SM. With things opening up as Christmas approaches, it’s a good time to look good and feel great with gift sets from SM Beauty.

Luxe brands like Laura Mercier and Estee Lauder lead the way with their spectacular selections; while iconic MAC has a new dazzling lipstick collection, Benefit delights us with a beauty box, and Nars’s fashion forward gift set that will enhance your holiday look.

You’ll double the drama with Bobbi Brown’s smokey eye mascara, and make heads turn with Make Up Forever’s holiday collection. Vice Cosmetics has sweet treats with names like Kookie Dough and Peppermint for the lips, while Pretty Secret unlocks the key to great brow-works for the blushing diva.

Give your skin some TLC with Clinique’s Merry Moisture Set and Olay’s serums and moisturizers for younger looking skin.

All these and other personal care products like fragrances, hair care, vitamins, supplements, and more are available at SM Beauty located at The SM Stores in most SM Supermalls nationwide. 

Just in time for Christmas, SM Beauty also has exclusive gifts for all SMAC members- a free bear or luggage for a minimum purchase of P10,000 single receipt, available in select SM stores. Keep shopping because you can get more points for selected items all season! 

You can also enjoy an exciting but worry-free shopping experience with our online shopping platforms; shop with SM Beauty Personal Shoppers and discover more products when you check out the SM Catalog https://thesmstorecatalog.com/collections/beauty-and-health. You can also buy your beauty gifts through Shop SM, our Viber community, Messenger, and the SM Store’s Call to Deliver service by calling #143SM or #14376.

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