SHOPPING | SMX Shoes and Bags Sale

SM is at it again. The SMX Shoes and Bags Sale is now here! Enjoy up to 50% off on your favorite shoes, bags and luggage brands!

When: June 28- July 1, 2018

Where: SMX Convention Center Manila

Go to SMX Convention Center Hall 3 from June 28 – July 1, 2018!

Participating brands include:

Merrell • Barbie • Chicco • Converse • Vans • Pony • Skechers • Reebok • Saucony • Brooks • Fila • World Balance • Rockport • Hush Puppies • Sebago • Sperry • Keds • Havaianas • Elle • Fisher Price • Samasonite • American Tourister • High Sierra • Targus •

LIST | Independence Day Promos and Sales You Wouldn't Want to Miss

Tomorrow, we will celebrate the day our nation became independent and since it's a holiday, why not go check out some awesome deals in these Independence Day sales!

1. Enchanted Kingdom Freedom Promo

In celebration of the 120th Philippine Independence Day, Enchanted Kingdom is slashing off P120 on Regular Day Passes from June 9 to July 1, 2018.

Weekday rate P680

Weekend rate P780

Promo can be availed of when you buy your tickets at the front gate ticket booths, Group Sales Office, and Makati Sales Office within the promo period.

For inquiries, please call them at (632) 584-3535.

2. Star City Kulay Kalayaan Promo

Star City joins the celebration of our Independence Day with their Kulay Kalayaan Promo! Guests wearing a shirt with a dominant color of the Philippine Flag (Red, White, Blue or Yellow, aka Kulay ng Kalayaan) on June 12, 2018 will get 50% OFF (P245 only!) on Ride-All-You-Can tickets.

Additional fees for other attractions will be at regular rate.

All tickets are valid on the day of purchase only.

3.  SM Malls Pinoy SMile Sale

To celebrate the Philippines' 120th Independence, SM is putting SMiles to all Pinoys, with their Pinoy SMile Sale on June 12, 2018! Enjoy up to 70% off on great selections across all SM Malls nationwide!

4. Daiso 5+1 Freedom Sale

Check out Daiso's Freedom SALE! This Independence Day, celebrate freedom with #DaisoJapanPH branch! Get a FREE item each time you purchase any 5 regular-priced items on June 12, 2018. 

Free item must be of equal of lower value.

Promo is not applicable for tissue packs, handsoap 1L, body lotion 1L, dishwashing liquid 1L, fabric conditioners 1.3L, and bundled and markdown items. 

Head over to favorite Daiso stores now!

LIST | #WalangPasok, Class Suspensions (June 11, 2018)

(Updated at 5 AM, 06/11/18) 

Due to heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Domeng, classes are suspended on Monday in the following areas/cities:

WITHIN METRO MANILA

All Levels

Caloocan

Las Piñas

Malabon

Mandaluyong

Manila

Marikina

Muntinlupa

Navotas

Parañaque

Pasay

Pasig

Pateros

Quezon City

San Juan

Valenzuela

Preschool to Senior High School

Taguig

OUTSIDE METRO MANILA

All Levels

Bataan

Rizal

Lian in Batangas

Olongapo and Subic in Zambales

Preschool to Senior High School

Abra

Preschool to Grade School Only

Bacoor, Cavite

PROMO | Unlimited Ice Cream at Gelare Every Wednesday Starting on June 11!

Heads up everyone! It's time for unlimited ice cream! The cold will never bother you anyway!

One of your favorite UNLI treats is now BACK! Yes, that is right. Gelare’s offering you their unlimited ice cream for 199 Php only through their stores at Gelare 3/F Uptown Mall (BGC Taguig), and Gelare G/F Solenad 3 (Nuvali)!

Mechanics:
1. For Dine-in customer only. Strictly no sharing.
2. Promo is available every weekdays from 3PM to 5PM only.
3. Promo Period: June 11 to July 11, 2018.
3. Not valid in conjunction with any other promos.

SALE | urbanAthletics Freedom Sale

Celebrate FREEDOM and reward yourself with fresh kicks and threads! Select items online and in-store are up for grabs for as high as 40% OFF.  What are you waiting for?

Visit #urbanAthletics S Maison in Conrad Manila, Greenbelt 3 and UP Town Center or shop now here.

SALE | Krispy Kreme Ramadan Promo Treat - Box of 6 original Glazed for 129 Php Only

Ramadan, a month of fasting observed by Muslims all over the globe in commemoration of the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad, is a way for gatherings to take place! Share your blessings with Krispy Kreme's Ramadan Promo happening in all Mindanao stores. Buy half dozen Original Glazed for P129 only! 

Mechanics:

• Valid in ALL Krispy Kreme stores in Mindanao
• Valid for dine in, take out and drive thru only
• Promo is limited to 2 dozens per person
• Promo runs until June 16, 2018 from 5pm onwards. 
• In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount or the discount provided under the expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher. 

ALERTS | Books for Less Back-to-School SALE

Books for Less Back-to-School Sale is ongoing until June 30, 2018. Great finds await you for 50 Php only in these Books For Less branches: 

Centis, EDSA, Quezon City 

Jazz Mall Makati 

Pioneer Center, Pasig 

RCBC Plaza Makati 

Shopwise Commonwealth 

SM Pasig 

Sun Mall, Welcome Rotonda

SALE | Victoria's Secret The Semi Annual Sale at 60% Off

So there goes her secret!

Victoria's Secret is currently holding its Victoria’s Secret Semi Annual Sale which runs from June 1-25, 2018, at Victoria’s Secret boutiques in SM Megamall and Resorts World Manila.

Go there now! Sale includes items up to 60% off! Dali na.

PROMO | Enchanted Kingdom Buy One, Get One at 50% Off on Eagle FLYday

Friday means Eagle FLYday! And this means, EK will be holding special promos on these special days!

This June, #EnchantedKingdom has started celebrating the 20th Philippine Eagle Week. Buy 1 Regular Day Pass, Get 1 Regular Day Pass at 50% off!(P1,200 for both tickets, P600 each)!

Promo valid on all Fridays of June 2018 (except June 1) when you buy your tickets at the Park or from the Makati Sales Office.Regular Day. Pass is inclusive of admission and unlimited rides, except gated attractions.

*This promo cannot be used with any other promos, and cannot be used with the Senior Citizen, Junior and PWD rates.

SHOPPING | 24th Mega Brands and Lifestyle Sale at SM Megamall

Living near SM Megamall and needing that retail therapy because of the immense stress brought about by work? Check this out! 

Summer is out and School is in! Complete your school fashion and OOTD by grabbing your favorite brands at discounted price only here at 24th MegaBrands & Lifestyle Sale happening on June 08-10, 2018 at the Megatrade Hall 1, 5th level, SM Megamall from 11am to 10pm.

Admission is free and all major credit cards are accepted. See you there!

PROMO | Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) Mondays Made Better

In celebration of its 15th year anniversary in the Philippines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) brought back #MondaysMadeBetter! From April 23, you can enjoy the drinks you love for only Php 100! 

Get ready to experience classic favorites and new flavors every Monday only at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Mondays Made Better

April 23- July 30, 2018

Participating CBTL stores

General Mechanics:

1. Customers can purchase any of the featured beverages for Php 100 the whole day (store opening – 11:59PM) for regular & 26th St. Bistro stores every Monday from April 23 – July 30, 2018. For 24 hour stores, customers can purchase any of the featured beverages for Php 100 from 6:00AM to 11:59PM from April 23 to July 30, 2018.

2. Php 100 beverage is applicable to REGULAR size iced drinks and SMALL size hot drinks for regular stores. LARGE size for 26th St. Bistro stores.

3. Customers can purchase more than 1 featured beverage per day.

4. Featured beverages will be announced every Sunday on The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Social Media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) throughout the promo period.

5. Add-ons must be paid on top of the promo price. Regular price of add-ons (NSA, Soy, etc.) applies.

6. Swirl Rewards cardholders may use their Swirl Rewards points to purchase any featured beverage.

7. Marketing Gift Certificates and beverage coupons may not be used to avail of the promo.

8. Promo is not valid in conjunction with other promos. But in compliance to, Section 4 of R.A. 9994, otherwise known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, “In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen can avail of the promotional discount or the discount provided under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher.”

9. Promo is valid in all Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® & 26th St. Bistro stores nationwide.

10. Promo period: April 23 – July 30, 2018.

TRAVEL | Landers Super Fuel Sale

It's been going on for weeks already.

Stay super on the road all year round when you avail of Landers Super Fuel Sale Year promo any day of the year!

Landers Super Fuel Sale
May 15- December 31, 2018
Landers Superstores Nationwide

Landers Superstore currently has branches in Balintawak, Otis, Cebu, Alabang West, and ArcoVia City.

General Mechanics:

1. All Landers Superstore members can avail of this promo starting May 15 in all Landers Superstore branches and Landers-Caltex gas stations.

2. For every single receipt purchase of P4,000.00 at Landers Superstore, a member automatically gets one (1) fuel discount coupon, which will be attached to the receipt (i.e., P4,000.00 single receipt = 1 fuel discount coupon, P8,000.00 single receipt = 2 fuel discount coupons.

3. Purchases made at Landers Central, Doppio, Federal Barbers, Capital Care and Landers-Caltex gas stations are ineligible for a fuel discount coupon.

4. The fuel discount coupon entitles a member to the following fuel discounts:
Minimum of P7.00 off per liter on Platinum
Minimum of P7.00 off per liter on Silver
Minimum of P4.00 off per liter on Diesel

5. To successfully avail of the fuel discounts, a member must present his fuel discount coupon along with his membership card before fueling up at any Landers-Caltex gas station. (Membership card name and name of fuel discount holder should match)

6. Member may use his fuel discount coupon to fuel up one (1) car only. (i.e., One (1) fuel discount coupon = One (1) car only).

7. Fuel discount coupons are non-convertible to cash, non-transferrable, and cannot be reprinted. Lost fuel discount coupons are automatically void.

FOOD | Yellow Cab's 1 Peso Chicken! Craaazy Chicken Sale!

1 peso chicken? Unbelievable, but it's true! 

Brace yourself for Yellow Cab's Craaazy Chicken Sale! Get the Drum & Thigh Combo for Php 1 when you buy any pizza!

Promo is available today and on the following dates:

June 4-8, 2PM-6PM

June 11-14, 2PM-6PM

You, your family and your friends can indulge in this chicken madness in-store or at home. Phone delivery transactions are available in all Yellow Cab stores nationwide except Kidzania, MOA Arena, Brent, Imus, San Pablo, Sto. Tomas and Camaya Coast.

PROMO | Free Yabu Katsu on your Birthday!

Hey, birthday boy/girl!

Spend your birthday with Yabu and they’ll treat you your all-time favorite katsu for FREE! Just tag along three of your friends at any Yabu branch nationwide any day until December 31, 2018!

Terms and Conditions:

1. Birthday celebrant of all ages can avail the birthday promo on the day or within their birthday month

2. Birthday celebrant gets a free 80g katsu set (Hire, Rosu, Chicken, Menchi and Cream Dory only) ON THE DAY or WITHIN THEIR BIRTHDAY MONTH, as long as accompanied by a minimum of 3 guests who will order a FULL KATSU SET EACH (Kurobuta Katsu Sets, Katsu Sets, Menchi Katsu Sets, Seafood Katsu Sets, Katsu Pairs, Deluxe Katsu Sets, Original/Special Katsudon Sets, Katsu Curry Sets, Katsu Burger Sets, Donburi Sets. NOTE: Ala carte, refillable sets, Bento box and Kids meals are not counted as full katsu set.)

3. The celebrant can avail as many times in a month

4. Birthday Celebrant must present a VALID and ORIGINAL government issued I.D. with photo and birthdate. Accepted are S.S.S., N.B.I., Driver’s License, Pag-Ibig, P.R.C., Barangay, Unified, Police Clearance I.D. and Passport. If the celebrant doesn’t possess a government issued I.D, he/she may present his/her birth certificate supported by any VALID I.D. with photo. (school I.D., company I.D., etc). Photocopy and photos of ID will not be honored.

5. Birthday promo can’t be used in conjunction with any other promotions or discounts.

6. Using of Gift Certificates as payment will be honored for this promo. Marketing vouchers will not be accepted.

7. Birthday promo can be availed from 10AM to 10PM. Store hours may vary.

8. Can be availed from Mondays – Sundays, even on Holidays

9. Birthday promo is available in all Yabu branches.

10. Valid for Dine-in only

SHOPPING | Plains & Prints Big Mid-Year Purple Sale

#ExperienceFashion the big way as Plains & Prints bring you the Nationwide Mid-Year #PurpleSale! 

Elevate your everyday style with deals up to 50% off! Visit their fabulous boutiques and online at plainsandprints.com starting May 26, 2018 and get hold of your favorite pieces. See you!

Join Plains & Prints Big MidYear Purple Sale from May 26 to June 24, 2018 at Plains & Prints stores nationwide!

PROMO | Max’s Group All-You-Can Wednesdays!

A lot of Filipino patrons and foreign settlers alike joined its Chicken All-You-Can promo before.

This June 2018, Max's Group brings you its first ever All-You-Can promo that's gonna run every Wednesday from 2PM for only 349 Php per person! This features your favorite MGI brands offering their best-selling products which you can eat all you want for only Php 349 per brand. 

Bring your friends, get together and fill your tummies with sumptuous dishes at this year’s Max’s All-You-Can Wednesdays!

General Mechanics:

1. Customer can avail of All-You-Can offers all Wednesdays of June 2018 (June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2018) from 2:00 PM to closing.

2. Customers will be provided stickers for identification..

3. Strictly no sharing and no leftovers.

4. Refills will be done only when the prior serving has been fully consumed. Refills will be done single serve.

5. Not valid in conjunction with any other promo or discount.

6. In the purchase of goods with promotional discount, the Senior Citizen or PWD may choose to avail either the promotional discount or the 20% discount provided under the expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, whichever is higher.

7. Price is inclusive of VAT. Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability may claim VAT exemption upon presentation of valid IDs.

8. Valid for dine-in transactions only.

This promo is available in over 600 participating stores nationwide. Click on the brands' pages to know more:

Max’s – https://tinyurl.com/yamzqrza
Pancake House – https://www.facebook.com/notes/pancake-house/taco-all-you-can-wednesdays/1872805432750904/
Yellow Cab – bit.ly/YCAllYouCan
Krispy Kreme - https://www.facebook.com/krispykremeph/videos/1948104825202668/
Teriyaki Boy - https://www.facebook.com/notes/teriyaki-boy/all-you-can-ebi-tempura-mechanics/10156163707177870/
Sizzlin' Steak - https://www.facebook.com/notes/sizzlin-steak/all-you-can-beef-belly-strips-mechanics/10155804523697620/
Dencio’s – https://www.facebook.com/notes/dencios-restaurant-and-bar/krispy-sisig-all-you-can/10156182707830155/
Jamba Juice – https://web.facebook.com/notes/jamba-juice-philippines/all-you-can-smoothie/1663663100392486/

FOOD | Free Donuts at Dunkin’ Donuts 15th DDday

Yes, it'll be raining free donuts soon! 

Dunkin' Donuts will be celebrating its 15th annual #DDday nationwide a few weeks from now! This June 16, troop to any Dunkin’ Donuts store and get free donuts from 2-3PM!

Mark your calendar! June 16 2018, 2-3 PM, in Dunkin Donuts stores nationwide!

Barkada Bundles are also available all day for only P199 per bundle! Celebrate Dunkin’ love with every donut lover!!!

INSPIRING | Three The Voice 2018 Knockout performances that you'll enjoy and put on repeat

When it comes to listening to good renditions, there's no other TV show that would showcase the best of the best. Just to clarify though, I am not an avid fan of The Voice. However, as I was scanning through my Youtube dashboard, I saw one superbly awesome Knockout performance video which then tricked me to watch the other clips of The Voice this year.

Image Courtesy: NBC

Of all the videos I've marathon-ed today, here are the three The Voice Knockout rounds performances I really loved watching and putting on repeat. Enjoy!

1. Brynn Cartelli: "Here Comes Goodbye"

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel The Voice

At only 14 years old, this young lady from Massachusetts has what it takes to win this year. As early as age four, she's already been singing and some of her vids are uploaded on her Youtube channel. At six, Brynn has had early singing exposure through school talent and variety shows. And surprise, this pop-soul singer-songwriter has performed in front of 15,000-strong crowd at Gilette Stadium.

2. Kyla Jade: "You Don't Own Me"

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel The Voice

This 33-year-old woman from Tennessee is a vocal powerhouse. Her voice was developed as she grew up with a church choir. She once became a background vocalist for Jennifer Hudson and worked with Carrie Underwood. Her biggest break was when she took part in the Nashville Super Choir on “Bobby Jones Gospel,” BET's longest running gospel show.

3.  Christiana Danielle: "Elastic Heart"

Video Courtesy: Youtube channel The Voice

Who wouldn't remember her for her audition piece cover of Hotline Bling? She grew up listening to gospel music exclusively, but eventually dabbled in R&B and blues. At 22 years old, she already has a degree in social work and aims to bring music to the underserved communities as a way of coping up in life.

ALERTS | Free MRT 3 rides today until April 11 for Filipino veterans

Yup, you're reading it right. The Manila Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) is set to give free rides starting from April 5 (today) until April 11, however, this will only be provided to Filipino veterans.

Image Courtesy: BusinessMirror

Every Filipino veteran will get to ride the MRT-3 for free in commemoration of Philippine Veterans Week and Araw ng Kagitingan which is annually celebrated on April 9. The veteran's plus-one will also be allowed to ride the MRT for free, the MRT-3 management said in its advisory.

To avail of the free ride, Filipino veterans must present their Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) identification card upon entry at any station along the MRT-3 line. The veteran and his/her companion will then be given a single journey ticket to ride the train for free.

The MRT-3 transports around 500,000 passengers daily with just 15 trains moving back and forth along the EDSA route.

CULTURE | Ang Huling El Bimbo, the Musical opens this July 2018

The long wait is finally over!

Fans of popular Filipino rock band Eraserheads will surely be delighted to watch the musical Ang Huling El Bimbo which will be held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. Featuring at least 40 songs from the country's well-loved rock band, Ang Huling El Bimbo is written by Dingdong Novenario and directed by Dexter Santos.

Image Courtesy: Resorts World Manila

Let's sure hope that they include Magasin, Alapaap, Spoliarium, Toyang, Tindahan ni Aleng Nena, Maselang Bahaghari, Ligaya, Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka in the musical's roster of tracks.

The much-awaited rock musical Ang Huling El Bimbo is set to run from July 20 to August 26, 2018. Purchase your tickets through TicketWorld beginning on April 6!

BOOK SALE | Big Bad Wolf Books is now here! 2 million books up for grabs at 60 to 80 percent off!

Everything is all set. Bookworms, get ready for this year's biggest ever book sale in the Philippines!

Image Courtesy: Big Bad Wolf Books

Today, Big Bad Wolf Books held a special preview of its first-ever book sale in the country. Dubbed the largest book fair in the world, Big Bad Wolf Books has brought over 2 million books and 27,000 titles to the Philippines for the first time. Get discounts of up to 80% off! 

It will open tomorrow, Friday, 9 AM, 24/7 until February 25 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

Catch your favorite books (fiction, non-fiction and children's books) in different packaging--softbound, hardbound, and other package sets. That's 231 hours of nonstop book sale!