How to Spot a Puregold Panalo Shopper

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Through its 25 years in the retail industry, Puregold has amassed longtime customers that have stayed loyal to this day. These “panalo shoppers” now easily navigate their favorite Puregold store, weaving their carts in and out the aisles to pick the products and goods they need.

Puregold’s “panalo shoppers” know all the ins and outs of any Puregold branch.

Some of them have gone on to be successful small business owners and entrepreneurs—with Puregold as a constant ‘partner’ in their new journey.

 If you want to be a panalo shopper, don’t be afraid to ask for more tips.

It’s easy to spot them. You might be one too without knowing it. Here’s a few telltale signs:

1.   They stay on the lookout for great promos in the store. There’s always a deal to be found at any Puregold branch. Panalo shoppers always check the promo board posted right at the entrance of every branch to see what bargains await inside.

2.  They’re in the right online communities. Puregold has online Viber communities that post consistent updates on deals and discounts. Panalo shoppers are in the Puregold Panalo Community and the Puregold Mobile community on Viber to get real time info.

3.   They follow Puregold’s social media for promos. Puregold’s official Facebook page updates on exciting store deals. That’s why panalo shoppers have liked the page and have it bookmarked for easy reference. They even share posts to inform friends of the latest deals.

4.   They get a headstart at Puregold. If there’s anything our panalo shoppers agree on, it’s hopping over to Puregold before the doors open. Being the first to have a foot in the door gives you time to get a lay of the land and get first dibs at the available promos and fresh produce in stock.

5.   They know to get a deal on the first of the month. Every first of the month, there’s the Puregold Hakot Every 1. Aling Puring and Perks members can avail a 10% discount on featured items and categories monthly.

6.   They follow Puregold on TikTok and YouTube for FREE entertainment. Puregold continues to expand its reach in digital spaces. Part of this is by growing their official TikTok account @puregoldph. Longtime shoppers follow Puregold’s fun TikTok series, and use the Puregold TikTok shop where you can purchase items right from the platform. They subscribe to Puregold Channel on YouTube to watch digital series and other online shows.

7.   Aling Puring points alert! Small business owners who have signed up for Puregold’s Aling Puring program always keep track of the points they earn from purchases. These accumulated points may be utilized later on.

8.   They use their points for savings at the end of the year. The best time to use Aling Puring rewards point is at the end of the year! That’s why panalo shoppers get the most bang for their buck by letting these build up over the year then unloading during year-end shopping.

9.   They buy in bulk. The more you buy, the more you save! Buying in bulk also keeps households well stocked, and maintains precious inventory for those running their own business.

10. They use ecobags on Mondays and Wednesdays. Panalo shoppers know to participate in #PuregoldWalastikGroceryDay. Not only do they help reduce the use of single use plastics in the store, bringing an ecobag on these days also helps them earn cashback points.

Annie Molata is a business owner and longtime Puregold panalo shopper.

Over 25 years, Puregold has amassed longtime customers that have stayed loyal to this day.

So if you want to be a panalo shopper, don’t be afraid to ask for more tips. When questions arise, ask someone for help! The sales staff at your favorite Puregold branch will be ready to assist in any way they can.

Go ahead and reach out to Puregold panalo shoppers too and ask them for tips. There’s always a new trick to learn. How to recognize those Puregold panalo shoppers? They have a happy smile on their faces!

Saigosan - A Brand New Take on Japanese Comfort Food and Cult Classics

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The Red Crab Group of Restaurants presents the launch of its own take on Japanese cuisine, Saigosan in BGC, Taguig City.

Saigosan is Chef Chris Oronce's take on an izakaya that serves great burgers, chicken, and donburi. The Nobu-trained chef wanted to build a small "eatery" that caters to young families—especially fathers and their sons who are fans of everything anime, manga, Japanese inspired tv and movies, old samurai films or even Mr. Miyagi and the gang. Being a father himself, owner Raymund Magdaluyo aims for Saigosan to be the go-to place for fathers and sons alike.

With its unique design, walking inside the store transports you to a dreamlike Japan set in the middle of a commuter train and a ramen shop. The bright colors and neon lights make the store stand out and immediately catch the attention of passersby. The art inside gives tribute to Japanese cult classics, making the ambiance appeal to different generations.

Sashimi Platter

Saigosan offers Japanese comfort dishes that people know and love. We offer a sashimi platter, ebi tempura, classic gyoza, and spicy salmon roll. However, we also like adding twists to the classics to give them variety. We have our own take on the California roll in the form of our mini volcano rolls. Our truffle wagyu steak macaroni will satisfy both parents and children alike, as well as our coffee jelly and matcha panna cotta with jelly.

Mini Volcano (Saigosan Cali Rolls)

Grilled Teriyaki Burger 

For burger lovers, the grilled teriyaki burger in brioche buns with onion rings is a definite must-try. The roast beef sukiyaki burger is for the ones who like something a little unique. But if you’re looking for something you and your kids will love, you can choose either (or both) the tori teri sando and tori katsu sando.

Fried Chicken Ramen

Love chicken? Saigosan offers a variety of dishes with chicken as the star. There’s the classic wings and tenders with three different sauces to choose from: teriyaki, wasabi mayo, and creamy mushroom. Our gyoza stuffed fried wings is something you can’t go wrong with when choosing what to order from our menu. The fried chicken ramen is a twist on a traditional dish that features a crispy chicken katsu served in miso-paitan broth. If rice is more your speed, we have a chicken katsudon.

Speaking of donburi, our chasu bacon & egg donburi is a crowd favorite. We also offer familiar dishes like the grilled yakiniku donburi with egg and grilled tori teri don, as well as our version of the buta kakuni don. As a bonus, the miso butter lobster will surely hit the spot for seafood lovers.

Buta Kakuni Don

Our dishes are perfect for not just for the young but for the young-at-heart, too! Whether you’re getting a quick meal for lunch or looking for somewhere to unwind after a day at work, Saigosan is the perfect place to go. We aim to be at the top of people’s minds when deciding where to dine at Uptown Mall, and even the whole Bonifacio Global City. Being near the cinema, our meals are suited to satisfy your cravings before or after watching a movie.

Saigosan comes from the same minds that launched brands such as The Red Crab Alimango House, Blackbeard’s Seafood Island, and Pier at Clawdaddy’s. With the help of Chef Chris, they were able to create a blend of authentic Japanese dishes and modern favorites.

Saigosan is located at 3^rd Floor, Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. It is open daily during mall hours from 10AM to 10PM. For inquiries or reservations, contact Saigosan at 0915 812 6855 or email them at saigosan.bgc@gmail.com.

UNIQLO Releases Four New Designs for PEACE FOR ALL Charity T-shirt Project

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New collection from four popular collaborators available from December 16

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the global launch of four new designs for PEACE FOR ALL, the charity T-shirt project from UT (UNIQLO T-shirt). This latest collection features special graphics from collaborators with a close connection to UNIQLO such as Peanuts as well as a design with an original photo taken by the world-renowned film director Wim Wenders.

As with earlier collections, UNIQLO parent company Fast Retailing will continue to donate 100% of profits from the sale of the T-shirts (equivalent to 20% of the selling price) to three international aid organizations - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Save the Children, and Plan International - who provide assistance to people impacted by poverty, discrimination, violence and conflict.

UNIQLO first introduced the PEACE FOR ALL project on June 17, 2022, with the concept that a T-shirt can help make the world a better place. As of September, a total of more than 484,000 T-shirts have been sold, raising more than US $1M (calculation period through August 31).

So far, 20 collaborators who support the project’s aim of “praying sincerely for world peace and taking action” have volunteered their time and effort to create one-of-a-kind, original design T-shirts.

The five new UTs will be available for purchase from Friday, December 16^th.

Overview of the New PEACE FOR ALL Designs

Product name	：	PEACE FOR ALL
Launch date	：	Friday, December 16th, 2022
Price	：	Php 790.00
Sizes	：	XS-3XL (Sizes 2XL -3XL available only in Online Store)
Availability	：	UNIQLO stores and online
Special website	：	https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/contents/feature/peace-for-all/

(Per DTI Permit No FTEB-145421 Series of 2022)

PEACE FOR ALL New Collection Collaborator Comments and Profiles

WIM WENDERS (Film Director)

I never saw more horizon in my life than on that day in the West-Australian desert. And at the very end of that road, I was sure, behind the horizon, we could only find a peaceful future.

Wim Wenders is one of the most acclaimed film directors of our time, who won the Palm D’Or for PARIS, TEXAS, and more than 20 awards worldwide for WINGS OF DESIRE. His documentaries have received three Oscar nominations, and he was lately honored with the Praemium Imperiale. His photographs have been exhibited in museums all over the world.

KEITH HARING (Artist)

© Keith Haring Foundation. Licensed by Artestar, New York.

The late Keith Haring created this artwork as a sign of global peace. It was meant to signify people all over the world coming together to stand for peace on earth.

A key figure in New York’s East Village scene toward the end of the 1970s and 80s, the American artist Keith Haring’s artwork populated not only art galleries, but also the city’s subways, streets, and sidewalks. His work often combined an iconographic vocabulary, including hearts, flying saucers, winged figures, and a crawling “radiant baby,” with abstract marks and patterning.

PEANUTS (Comics)

©2023 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

The group of friends who inhabit the world of Peanuts display a wide range of personalities: bold, nervous, romantic, curious, thoughtful, and adventurous. What unites them is their friendships and sense of community. For decades, the characters have resonated with fans for displaying all the elements of humanity. This design captures both the love the characters have for one another and the love that Peanuts inspires around the world.

Charles M. Schulz, the creator of the comic strip Peanuts, drew 17,897 strips over the course of half a century from 1950 (the year of the comic’s initial syndication in seven US newspapers) to his death in 2000.

LISA LARSON (Ceramicist)

© LISA LARSON

The picture speaks of unconditional friendship and trust. The vulnerable girl sits on the back of a wild beast. We have to trust in Peace and choose the path of Peace. The lion symbolizes strength, loyalty, and bravery. It takes bravery to turn against violence. To protect the young girl means protecting the future of the human race. Trust is not being afraid. Peace is strength.

Born in 1931 in Härlunda in the province of Småland in the south of Sweden. In 1954, she began working for Gustavsberg porcelain. Later, as the company’s star designer, she became a mainstay of the golden age of Swedish ceramics. In 1980, Larson left the company to work as a freelance designer. In 1992, she co-founded Keramikstudion Gustavsberg. Full of life, Lisa continues to make new designs for production, and unique (one-off) ceramic pieces.

UNIQLO believes that T-shirts have the power to express the ideas of the wearer, as well as elicit empathy and spread messages broadly. To help create a peaceful future, UNIQLO actively engages with individuals who support the PEACE FOR ALL project and dedicates space in its stores around the world to remind customers of all the people who need assistance.

Anyone can join the call for peace by wearing their favorite PEACE FOR ALL UT, and UNIQLO looks forward to a successful continuation of the project.

Here’s why the Infinix HOT 20 Series and its dazzling 120Hz display make it the best value-for-money smartphones

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Looking to give your mobile gaming experience an upgrade and have the best specs without breaking the bank? Infinix, one of the hottest smartphone brands in the Philippines right now, has just the thing for that.

Get a competitive edge with Infinix’ all-new HOT 20 Series, which offer superior gaming performance that both seasoned and casual gamers will enjoy—all because each phone doesn’t cost any higher than P10,000. Beyond gaming, you can also enjoy entertainment and content on the go with strong connectivity, making the HOT 20 a solid deal for anyone looking for a top-tier budget smartphone.

The very best gamers deserve top-tier performance with the HOT 20S

Becoming a top gamer takes a lot of work, and you want a device that can keep up and take your skills to the next level — and the best part is you don’t have to spend more than P9,000 to own the competition.

For those who style themselves as top game assassins, this is what the Infinix HOT 20S offers. Never miss a single detail in the fast-paced action with its crystal-clear 120Hz HyperVision Gaming Pro Display. It teams up with the phone's Helio G96 Gaming Processor and 13GB RAM for a one-two combo that gives #MoreSmoothGameplay to handle the best mobile games. To top it all off, its Bionic cooling system keeps your device cool and steady while you play for as long as you want.

The HOT 20S is available in Sonic Black, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple, and Light-Rider White for an SRP of P8,499, but early birds can still get it exclusively on the Lazada launch sale for only P7,849 along with a free chest bag. After that, it will be available in a special Flash Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop for P7,999.

Lightning-quick connectivity with the HOT 20 5G

You might want to get a taste of the hyper-fast internet connectivity of 5G technology, which is spreading wide in the Philippines. 5G is the best way to play online games, as you don’t experience bad ping that can cost you the match. The competitively priced Infinix HOT 20 5G, at under P10,000, is one of the most affordable 5G phones in the market.

The HOT 20 5G does its thing with a Dimensity 810 Blazing-Fast 5G processor that teams up with 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM. All of that makes sure you get to play as many games as you want without performance issues.

Get the HOT 20 5G in any of these three dazzling colorways: Space Blue, Blaster Green, and Racing Black. It’s now available for an SRP of P9,499, but you can get it with a free power bank while stocks last exclusively on the Lazada special launch sale for only P8,849 from November 28 to 30, then for only P8,999 during the Flash Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Stay cool and powerful in HOT 20

If you still want to ball out and play hard, but are on the tightest budget, the well-rounded HOT 20 offers you competitive power and a wide range of features at under P8,000.

The HOT 20 is a Cool Play Master that runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 outfitted with an Octa-Core processor–comprised of two powerful 2.0GHz Arm Cortex-A37 CPUs and six 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs–rounded out by 6GB of RAM that allows games o perform smoothly. The 90Hz Punch-Hole Gaming Display gives you solid screen quality to view the latest games and media, and you also get a 5000mAh Super Power Monster battery that has 18W Fast Charge Support, allowing you to use the phone for long periods of time without needing a recharge.

Get in on the HOT 20 Series with the HOT 20, available in Sonic Black, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple, and Legend White for an SRP of P7,499. You can also get dibs for only P6,849 during the exclusive Lazada launch sale and get a free Free Fire phone case along with it. It will then be available for P6,999 during the limited-time Flash Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

Level up and become a top gaming assassin while staying completely within budget with any of the smartphones of Infinix’s HOT 20 Series, now available online and at Infinix kiosks nationwide. To learn more, visit Infinix’s official website.

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About Infinix:

Infinix Mobility is a rapidly emerging technology brand that designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013.

Targeting today’s youth with first in class technology, Infinix creates trendy, powerful and attainably priced smart devices that bring the latest technology on the market to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want it.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

Philippines’ Mark Ghosn is Global Finalist at World Monologue Games

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The Philippines’ Mark Ghosn has battled his way to the Global Finals of World Monologue Games, the largest acting showcase in the world which features performers from over 100 countries.

Ghosn placed 2nd during the regionals of the Sprint Category.

“Competing on the world stage is a dream come true and it was exciting to share my talent and represent The Philippines,” says Ghosn who performed a Filipino monologue written by noted playwright and author Rody Vera.

Industry professionals from around the world, including renowned actors, film directors and heads of international acting schools, weighed in to select which performers went through.

Event founder Pete Malicki is thrilled to see World Monologue Games getting bigger and better each year. “What I love most about the Games is seeing amazing performers from all around the world come together in a single event,” he says.

This year’s worldwide competition started in July and ended in November. Contestants went through different elimination stages and were asked to perform several times for each level of the competition. “It was very challenging, I had to think of different ways to deliver the same monologue without losing the things that the judges liked from the previous performance,” Ghosn says. “I also wanted to show my range while still making sensible acting choices.”

Ghosn previously gained popularity for creating the award-winning show Ampalaya Monologues in 2015 and has since built a name in his niche through various projects including a recent collaboration with GMA News and Public Affairs, among others.

He said that his 7-year experience as a monologist and spoken word artist prepared him for the competition. “I’ve been doing theatre since 2005, but the experience of performing solo is what helped me hone the required skill set for this.”

His future plans include producing more shows and relaunching his theatre group. “I hope that this opens more doors for me to continue my passion and work with the community to bring these artforms to new heights,” Ghosn says.

At present, Mark Ghosn is busy touring the country as he brings his show to different parts of the Philippines.

He also hosts a digital talk show with Oomph, Viva’s Podcast Network.

You can also read his critically acclaimed best-seller book ‘Ampalaya Monologues’, available on the Summit Books Shop.