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A Redefined UNIQLO Mall of Asia store reopens on May 17
Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has lined up big things for the much-anticipated reopening of its groundbreaking SM Mall of Asia (MOA) store on May 17, 2024 at the Level 2 & 3 of Mall of Asia’s North main mall.
The pioneer store of UNIQLO Philippines is set to deliver new experiences, lifestyle, and more
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Redefined store
UNIQLO’s original MOA store is finally set to open its doors once more after major updates. The newly revamped store comes with a bigger space and larger offerings.
The branch opened in 2012 as the global brand’s very first store in the Philippines, introducing Filipinos to UNIQLO’s stylish and functional everyday clothing. With its sprawling 1,550 square meters at that time, the store served thousands of customers in the largest mall in the country and remained as one of the go-to hubs for LifeWear.
On May 17, the all-new UNIQLO MOA store promises to be even bigger with a doubled-up floor space of over 3,000 square meters spread across two floors. Loyal and new customers alike will surely enjoy the store’s new layout and latest presentations, as the space evolves with the new lifestyles of Filipinos.
Redefined experiences
Aside from featuring a vast selection of LifeWear pieces, the all-new UNIQLO MOA store will also redefine the retail experience where in-store and online shopping comes hand-in-hand. Store-driven efforts such as same-day Click & Collect are set to give customers an integrated shopping experience with UNIQLO.
The all-new UNIQLO MOA store will also be the second store in the country to have UNIQLO Coffee and UTMe! Originally only available at UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store in Glorietta 5, UNIQLO Coffee and UTme! is coming to the MOA store to delight coffee lovers and art lovers, respectively.
UNIQLO Coffee in the Philippines presents locally sourced, high-quality coffee beans from Mt. Apo, and features goods and pastries that mix Filipino and Japanese flavors.
Meanwhile, the UTme! service lets customers customize shirts and tote bags with various designs from its library or their own creations and images. To celebrate the new opening, UNIQLO is expanding its UTme! line-up with new designs in collaboration with partners from the local community.
Redefined lifestyles
The UNIQLO MOA store offers the brand’s complete LifeWear collection for men’s, women’s, kids, and babies. The all-new store spotlights essentials that are made for all, such as, the UNIQLO Core T and UNIQLO BraTop collection. Collaboration pieces with world renowned designers and pop culture brands will also be available.
Mark your calendars on May 17 and join the eventful re-opening of the UNIQLO MOA store at Level 2 to 3 of MOA’s North main mall, sure to be filled with exciting surprises with a redefined shopping experience like no other.
To learn more about #UniqloPH and
#LifeWear, check out www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/ and follow UNIQLO Philippines on
Facebook and @uniqlophofficial on Instagram and TikTok.
Confirmed: vivo Y100 officially arrives to Philippines this April 27
Global smartphone brand, vivo, has officially announced the arrival of its latest addition to the Y Series lineup - the vivo Y100. Packed with cutting-edge features, this device boasts the fastest charging capability ever seen in the Y Series.
Angel Investors Network Pushes for Advocacy and Intentionality in Empowering Filipina Entrepreneurs
Tina Di Cicco, Chairperson of MAIN’s Gender Lens Investing Committee, discussing MAIN's Gender Lens Investing strategy.
This was the statement of Tina
Nepomuceno-Di Cicco, the Gender Lens Investing Committee Chairperson of Manila
Angel Investors Network (MAIN), the Philippine’s largest network of angel
investors, in the recently concluded FoundHer Forum, organized by a Filipino-based
women-led inclusion studio, Imaginable Impact at KMC One Ayala in line with
Women’s Month.
In her keynote speech, Di Cicco
highlighted that advocating for and intentionally supporting women-led
businesses will encourage more women to succeed and attract and grow
investments.
“Through advocacy, we communicate our
vision and goals, as well as promote and support each other’s businesses.
Intentionality, on the other hand, is when we turn our advocacy into
action–it's when we put our resources into investing in women and helping make
women-led businesses succeed,” Di Cicco said, sharing tips on how women can
appear more investible.
In addition, she noted that while the
gender gap remains a pressing issue with only 2% of global venture capital
funds going to women-led businesses, investments on women entrepreneurs are in
fact growing in Southeast Asia with data indicating that female-led startups
raised $1.41 billion in equity funding in 2023, which accounts for 18 percent
of capital raised in the region. This is a 12.6 percent increase from the
previous year.
Di Cicco also pointed out that the
current trend indicates that more investors and networks are using Gender Lens
Investing when considering startups to invest in and support. Gender Lens
Investing (GLI) is a strategy that MAIN employs, through the support of the
Australian Aid’s Investing in Women program, to maximize investment potential
in women-led businesses. Through the GLI, MAIN provides extensive support to
women-led startups, especially those at the early stage, in terms of capital
allocation, training, and mentorship. To date, more than 40% of the startups
that MAIN members have invested in are female-led.
“We are hearing investors
prioritizing portfolio diversity, with many incorporating gender lens investing
strategies. What we see across the board is a slow but steady increase in
gender lens investing,” Di Cicco said, underscoring investors’ intent to address
gender disparity through their investment choices.
“This is the time for women founders.
We are being sought. We are more visible. There is no better time to be a woman
than now,” Di Cicco added.
The FoundHer Forum is a signature
event series elevating the conversation on investing in female founders, to
bridge the capital gap for women in the startup ecosystem. Aside from MAIN,
FoundHer Forum was made possible in partnership with KMC Solutions, a leading
provider of flexible office space requirements and co-working space for
emerging businesses in the Philippines.
Aside from supporting women-led
businesses, MAIN, composed of more than 120 angel investors, aims to increase
the number of female investors in the Philippines by diversifying their own
membership. MAIN is also a member of the Gender Lens & Impact Investment
Council (GIIC), a member-based industry body that seeks to build the gender
lens and impact investment ecosystem in the Philippines.
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About Manila Angel Investors Network
(MAIN)
MAIN is the largest committed private
investors network in the Philippines that was formed to support the country’s
startup ecosystem by connecting investors with promising early-stage companies.
Apart from providing capital funding, it also mentors entrepreneurs, provides
expertise support, and opens networking opportunities. This innovative startup
ecosystem will benefit both MAIN members’ portfolio and overall growth of
Filipino startups.
MAIN’s upcoming pitch nights are
slated on April 30 (Q2), July 23 (Q3), and October 22 (Q4). The network also
conducts seminars and training sessions semi-annually. This includes a
StartupAcademy and MAINAcademy sessions this coming May, and a HardTalk session
in June.
To learn more about these upcoming
events, stay tuned to MAIN’s social media platforms (linkedin.com/company/manila-angel-investors-network/) for more
details. For investors interested in joining MAIN, please contact
invest@main.ph.
Stay Connected and Capture Life’s Beautiful Details with realme 12+ 5G
Smartphones have become an extension of one’s
self in their daily lives. It’s used in work for sending emails, attending
online meetings, and in play for creating and streaming content. The realme 12+
5G is an excellent choice for everyday activities like staying connected with
loved ones, browsing the internet, and capturing life’s beautiful moments
through its stunning camera. realme’s latest smartphone effortlessly blends
performance and functionality, delivering exceptional results with minimal lag
at a mid-range price point.
Here are a few ways to elevate everyday
activities with the superior quality of the realme 12+ 5G:
Capture
and appreciate details in everyday life
Photography enables users to archive moments that can be looked back on at any time. The 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Camera turns ordinary photos into movie-level portraits ready to be shared on social media. Its flagship-level sensor promises next-gen photography with the support of Optical Image Stabilization. Aspiring photographers can #BeThePortrait Master with just one click.
Seamlessly
handle work meetings and other daily tasks
The realme 12+ 5G becomes an extension of one’s self, and with the ultra-powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7050, workdays become even more efficient. With its 6nm Architecture, the phone has a high level of power efficiency that allows smooth transitions from sending an email, updating a spreadsheet, attending an online meeting, and researching—all with minimal lag and low power consumption. It also has Dynamic RAM Expansion of up to 24GB providing a hassle free experience for doing multiple tasks and shifting between different apps.
Stream
content and browse social media
All work and no play makes for a dull day. End a long shift at work by streaming the latest movies and series online. The 120Hz Super AMOLED Display offers a true flagship experience with super fast scrolling, brilliant colors, and incredible clarity. Quickly jump from the real world to viewing reels with ease as this display also supports up to 4,096 levels of brightness, suited for keeping eyes protected no matter how dim or dark surroundings can get.
Never
miss a beat throughout the entire day
With a 5000mAh battery, get a full day of usage on the realme 12+ 5G, without having to worry about the longevity of the battery. When power runs low, the 67W SUPERVOOC Charge can get the smartphone from 1% to 50% in 19 minutes and up to 100% in 48 minutes.
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an exclusive limited-time giveaway from Techlife
Everyday activities are enriched by the
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of the Squad are encouraged to anticipate the realme 12+ 5G Freebie Giveaway
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12+ 5G in 12GB+256GB storage variant (P19,999 SRP) includes a FREE TechLife
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To learn more about
realme’s latest updates, visit the realme official website and follow realme on Facebook.