NFT Art Goes Mainstream: GCash introduces GCrypto NFT Hub featuring local artists

(L-R) Mark Nunez, Head of Partnerships for GCrypto,
GCash; Jong Layug, Head of Wealth Management,
GCash; Reen Barrera; Neil Trinidad,
Chief Marketing Officer of GCash

GCash launches its NFT platform through an exclusive partnership with contemporary Filipino artist Reen Barrera for the House of Ohlala NFT collection

Digital art continues to grow globally with the Philippines rising as an emerging market for artists and collectors. A study by Finder in 2022, showed that the Philippines ranked seventh in the world for NFT (non-fungible token) adoption. 

Filipinos can now explore the world of NFTs, as GCash, the #1 Finance Super App, introduces the GCrypto NFT Hub. Users can now easily discover and purchase NFT art, and support their favorite homegrown artists.

Uniqlo Launches Its Latest Smart Ankle Pants Collection

Essentials Design for Style and Made for Comfort

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, launches its latest Smart Ankle Pants Collection that features revolutionary pants equipped with innovative designs for everyday wear. 

Once known as the EZY Ankle Pants, UNIQLO renames its popular staple to Smart Ankle Pants. This collection is made with two-way stretch material that stretches vertically and horizontal, giving comfort the whole day without feeling constricted even when sitting or stretching. For easy maintenance, a special resin treatment was also applied on the fabric so that the center pleats do not easily loosen even after several washes. 

UNIQLO Launches Fall/Winter Collection 2020

UNIQLO LifeWear clothing is designed to improve the everyday life of everyone. Conceived thoughtfully with people's changing needs in mind, LifeWear adheres to a promise of continual progress towards something better. LifeWear clothing features the highest-quality materials, modern elegant lines, and superior comfort: all aimed to provide ease when staying at home or doing daily tasks, to help stay stress-free when working, and to give support in keeping active and healthy.

Tim Hortons Offers Warm Wishes, Christmas Treats and More This Season!

We can really start celebrating Christmas as early as today which makes this season the most awaited part of the year. In Tim Hortons®, they know that this is an important part for it's customers, that is why as early as today they are already rolling out Holiday treats, merchandise and even granting wishes.

Yes, you read that right, Tim Hortons will be making wishes come through with their Warm Wishes campaign that gives everyone the opportunity to wish their friends, family, co-workers, or loved one the chance to make their wish come true for them.

Stabucks Philippines #Rekindles Christmas Spirit

Yes, its that time of the year that we will indulge in cups of coffee and frap and the like to collect stickers to get their 2013 Starbucks Planner. The Starbuck Cheer Party held at Starbucks Bonifacio High Street. The event was filled with starbuck fans who wants to have their stickers collected to get the coveted Starbucks planner.

For this year, the planner comes in three different colors: green, brown, and black. And according to starbucks, they made sure the most of the ingredients in making the planners are recycled materials that follows their promise for an earth-friendly coffee compan.

In the cheer party there were a lot of games which gave away a lot of starbucks GCs and premium items. Starbucks also had a cup art competition with customers and their partners from other starbucks stores.

The night was also filled with music, fun, and free taste of their Christmas drinks and desserts. I actually won in one of the Q&A contest and got myself a pair of GCs. Sweet! So this marks the day that starbucks fans can now start collecting stickers and grab those planners for the coming year 2013 and Rekindle the Christmas Spirit!

Cheers!

FASHIONISTA: Freeway x Botong Francisco

National Artist Collectors’ Series Holiday 2012

This year’s holiday collection of National Artist Collectors' Series celebrates Philippine’s greatest muralist of all time,   Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco , who comes from  the artist town of  Angono, Rizal.  This most anticipated collaboration collection also marks the 100th Grand Anniversary of Botong’s life who was born in 1912.

From canvass to fabric, Freeway immortalizes Botong Francisco’s paintings in to a wearable art.  See the 25 piece collection that comes in vibrant holiday colors, befitting the color palette of Botong Francisco’s paintings online.

A Shining, shimmering Christmas at THE 6TH CHRISTMAS TOYFAIR and the 1st PHILIPPINE DIE-CAST AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW

Deck the halls with the most awesome array of toys, rare items and collectibles and get a peek at the world of collecting die-cast cars and vehicles, as Collectibles Unlimited, the SM Megatrade Halls and Die Cast Philippines (DCPH) brings you the 6^TH CHRISTMAS TOYFAIR and the 1^st PHILIPPINE DIE-CAST AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW.

The Toyfair features a huge exhibitors’ floor of around a hundred of the country’s top toy merchants selling the most sought-after toy lines from Hasbro, Mattel, Sideshow, Hot Toys, McFarlane and NECA, and pop-culture collectibles from movie, sci-fi and anime properties.  

The main event is highlighted by a Christmas toy drive for the benefit of cancer-stricken kids of the National Children’s Hospital.  There will also be a Christmas Cosplay Parade around the SM Megamall and in the event venue.  There will also be a collectibles auction and other segments featuring the country’s toy collecting clubs like Pinoy Toy Kolektor, Toy Soldier 1:18, Flip Geeks and more.

Eventology:NUVALI’s COLLECTICON

The word “vintage” truly is a magical one, able to evoke a nostalgic spell in one’s feelings with the mere mention of it. The word can be used to define an era or an object, never failing to conjure up images of a happy and simpler time. Whenever anything is labelled vintage, it exudes an aura of timeless cool and class. Nowadays, it’s not surprising how a lot of people are collecting vintage items to relive days past, reliving precious memories. There’s a certain excitement in collecting these items, bringing tears to the eyes of many as memories instantly play in their head, as well as bringing a rush of adrenaline from finding rare items. If you’re looking to relive childhood memories, check out some cool vintage items, looking for limited edition toys, or simply want to shop for some awesome bargains, then head on over to COLLECTICON, the NUVALI Collector’s Fair!