The most awaited sale in one of the biggest malls in the PH!
The Great Northern Sale 2012
July 13-15, 2012
Up to 70% OFF on SELECTED BRANDS!!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
SM North Edsa Valet Parking Incident
This incident happened yesterday at the SM North Edsa - The Block Valet Parking. My family would usually avail of the valet parking service because of it's convenience. Yesterday, upon arriving at the valet parking area, I went down the car, and I think 2-3 car owners were hurrying to get their tickets so I just waited for them to finish. My cousin, who was driving our car, went down to give the car keys to the valet parking personnel, while I was giving the car details to that same personnel as well. She (valet parking personnel) tear off the ticket, gave us our claim stub, and kept the other half with our car keys. I immediately placed the parking ticket inside my bag, and I even noticed an old and used valet parking ticket inside. I am always tasked to keep the parking tickets and would usually keep it in a compartment in my bag which I don't normally open.
After spending a couple of hours inside the mall, we went back to the valet parking area. I opened my bag, unzipped the compartment, and found 2 tickets. To my surprise, the 2 tickets were dated 6/7 (Thursday) and 6/9 (Saturday), and the panic started. The 6/9 ticket was worn-out and with ballpen markings, which shows that it was already claimed/used, while the 6/7 tickets was only folded in half and no ballpen markings. All of these happened in front of the valet parking personnel on duty. The valet parking personnel who assisted us was sitting behind her and was doing other stuff. We removed every single thing inside my bag and found no ticket dated 7/8.
Valet Parking Personnel: Ma'am hindi po talaga ito kasi may date po eh.
Me: Pero paano nangyari 'yun? Paki-check naman dyan oh.
And the search goes on...
Me: Miss, nasan na 'yung kaputol nito? Paki-check nga kasi baka nag-kamali kayo ng date.
Valet Parking Personnel: Ma'am nasa loob na po eh. Nasa admin na.
Me: Ha?
My cousin: Sige na hayaan na. Magkano ba fee?
And from this moment, a lot of questions kept popping my mind. My tita kept on making parinig to them. Saying "Ano 'yan, racket niyo 'yata 'yan ha?".
So why are we thinking that it was all probably their fault and not ours and there is something fishy going on with that service.
1. The 2 tickets were dated 6/7 (Thursday) and 6/9 (Saturday). That 6/9 ticket is valid and we know that we really went there on that day since I was able to keep a receipt dated 6/9/12. The 6/7 ticket is questionable since we don't really go out on weekdays, because I have work from Monday-Friday, and if it happens that they went out on that day, why was the ticket inside my bag?
2. The tickets' serial number were as follows: 6/7 (-----100) and 6/9 (------98). So how did that happen?
3. The personnel told me that the other half of the ticket was already submitted inside...to their bosses/admin. How would they know which car keys are ours if they don't have the ticket with them/if the ticket is not attached to our car keys? I was asking for that copy to check the serial numbers. They don't want to give us that copy and giving us that lame reason.
We were thinking that they took advantage of the situation when they saw that we were panicking already and they saw that I have 2 tickets with me.
I know that it was partly our fault since I wasn't able to double check the ticket before keeping it inside my bag. I was also thinking if I accidentally pulled out the ticket from the compartment, but again, I never opened/unzipped that part of my bag while inside the mall. So this serves as a lesson learned for us, and also, a warning for those who avails of the valet parking service, not only at the SM North Edsa but also in all other malls/establishments.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
New TriNoma Mall Mass Schedule 2012
First Wednesday and First Friday of the Month: 6:00 PM
Saturday Anticipated Mass: 6:00 PM
Sunday Mass: 10:30 AM / 6:00 PM
Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel, TriNoma Mall
SM Ladies Fashion Corporate Wear Sale
Indulge and invest in fashionable office wardrobes!
SM Ladies Fashion Corporate Wear Sale is only until July 15, 2012!
July 6-27: The Greenbelt Sale
The GREENBELT SALE starts July 6 and ends July 27, 2012!
Get the chance to win a 2012 Subaru Forester, Jewelmer Pearls, Samsung Smart TVs, Crimson Resorts Vacation Packages and many more fashionably exciting prizes in our Raffle Promo!
Get pampered at our deluxe Shopping Lounge at the Gallery of Greenbelt 5...the ultimate respite for those tired feet!
Catch the first ever Visual Spectacle at the Greenbelt 3 Hallway, all weekends of July starting next Friday!
Get amused by our presentation of Forbidden Broadway on July 14, 7PM at the Greenbelt 5 Gallery!
PLUS! All Metrobank cardholders get premium items from Greenbelt when they shop from July 6 - 15!
Monday, July 2, 2012
Rustan's End of Season Sale 2012
Rustan's End of Season Sale
June 30 - July 31, 2012
Participating Branches:
Gateway Mall
Shangri-La
Makati
Alabang Town Center
Ayala Center - Cebu
Beauty Bar Blow Out Sale 2012
Beauty Bar's Blow Out / Mid Year Sale 2012
Starts July 1, 2012!
Participating Branches:
All Beauty Bar Branches
Forever 21 2nd Anniversary Sale 2012
Forever 21's 2nd Anniversary Sale!!!
June 16-July 31,2012
Up to 50% OFF
Participating Branches:
SM Megamall
SM Makati
SM City Cebu
SM City North Edsa - The Block
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Forever 21 Iconic Shopping Bag Freebie
Get a Forever 21 4G flash drive (shaped in Forever 21's iconic shopping bag), for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P3,000
July 2-8, 2012
Participating Branches:
All Forever 21 Branches Nationwide!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 13-September 11: ETUDE HOUSE Mid-Year Sale 2012
This famous Korean brand of cosmetics and personal care is on-sale until September 11!
You can enjoy up to 30% discount on selected items. Sale starts June 13 until September 11, 2012.
Participating Branches:
SM North Edsa - The Block
SM Megamall
Festival Mall Alabang
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
June 15-July 15: TOMATO Mid-Year Sale
Tomato's Mid-Year Sale
June 15 - July 15, 2012
Participating Branches:
All Tomato Branches & Kiosks Nationwide
Tomato Online Shop
Monday, June 25, 2012
June 13-June 30: MANGO Mid-Year Sale
MANGO Mid-Year Sale
Up to 50% OFF on great selections!
June 13 - June 30, 2012
Participating Branches:
SM Mall of Asia
SM City North Edsa - The Block
SM Megamall
TriNoma
Gateway Mall
Shangri-la Plaza
Greenbelt 5
Glorietta
Newport Mall
Alabang Town Center
Power Plant Mall
Robinsons Place Manila
Eastwood Mall
Ayala Center Cebu
SM City Cebu
Abreeza Mall Davao
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Secured Credit Cards
Credit Card - one of the most important weapons of a shoppingera, if and only if used WISELY. Everyone's familiar with credit cards, but not with SECURED credit cards.
What is a SECURED CREDIT CARD?
A secured credit card is similar to that of a regular credit card, the only difference from a regular one is that a secured credit card needs a hold-out deposit/money/collateral. You will be able to enjoy what regular credit card users get - installment schemes, discounts, reward points, etc.
Secured credit cards are perfect for:
- Those who don't have enough proof of income (new work, college students, etc.) but have enough money to deposit as a collateral.
- Those who have had bad credit history and want to re-establish a good credit score/history.
- Those who are repeatedly declined by credit card companies/banks.
How much is needed for the hold-out deposit? How much is the credit limit?
Credit card issuers/banks usually require a minimum of Php5,000 and up (banks differ with the minimum required deposit) and credit limit will be 50-90% of the hold-out deposit. You cannot withdraw the deposited money after a year or so from the date of application. Once you opt to withdraw the money within the holding period, you have to clear and settle your credit card transactions first, request the bank for cancellation of credit card and withdrawal of your hold-out deposit. This will take around 1-2 months to process.
Conversion of a secured credit card to a regular one is possible once you are already capable of showing enough proof of income or if you are paying your bills on-time and in full amount for at least 1 year. Once you had your credit card converted to a regular one already, you can now withdraw your hold-out deposit without cancelling your credit card. You can also use your secured credit card in applying for a regular credit card with other banks since there is a bigger chance that your application will be approved if you are an existing credit card holder with good credit standing.
As far as I know, these are the banks which offer a secured credit card program:
1. Bank of the Philippine Islands (Express Start Program)- Php10,000 minimum required deposit / 50-80% credit limit
2. Metrobank (Save and Swipe Program) - Php12,000 minimum required deposit / 80-90% credit limit
3. Union Bank - Php10,000 minimum required deposit / 80% credit limit
4. RCBC (Instacard) - Php5,000 minimum required deposit / 100% credit limit
How to apply for a secured credit card?
1. Just visit a branch of your bank of choice and bring with you the basic requirements when applying for a savings account, like valid IDs, ID pictures, etc., and of course, your money for the hold-out deposit.
2. Inform the staff that you are interested in applying for a secured credit card.
3. They will ask you to sign a lot of documents, like the credit card application form, deed of assignment (for the hold-out deposit).
4. Wait for 2-3 weeks (usually) for your card to be delivered to your mailing address.
Secured credit cards have normally 100% approval rate, but they are still conducting credit investigations, just for verification purposes, I think, so expect phone calls after submitting your application.
Hope this helps!
Should you have any verified and additional information regarding secured credit cards, please do not hesitate to share it so I can include it in this post :)
What is a SECURED CREDIT CARD?
A secured credit card is similar to that of a regular credit card, the only difference from a regular one is that a secured credit card needs a hold-out deposit/money/collateral. You will be able to enjoy what regular credit card users get - installment schemes, discounts, reward points, etc.
Secured credit cards are perfect for:
- Those who don't have enough proof of income (new work, college students, etc.) but have enough money to deposit as a collateral.
- Those who have had bad credit history and want to re-establish a good credit score/history.
- Those who are repeatedly declined by credit card companies/banks.
How much is needed for the hold-out deposit? How much is the credit limit?
Credit card issuers/banks usually require a minimum of Php5,000 and up (banks differ with the minimum required deposit) and credit limit will be 50-90% of the hold-out deposit. You cannot withdraw the deposited money after a year or so from the date of application. Once you opt to withdraw the money within the holding period, you have to clear and settle your credit card transactions first, request the bank for cancellation of credit card and withdrawal of your hold-out deposit. This will take around 1-2 months to process.
Conversion of a secured credit card to a regular one is possible once you are already capable of showing enough proof of income or if you are paying your bills on-time and in full amount for at least 1 year. Once you had your credit card converted to a regular one already, you can now withdraw your hold-out deposit without cancelling your credit card. You can also use your secured credit card in applying for a regular credit card with other banks since there is a bigger chance that your application will be approved if you are an existing credit card holder with good credit standing.
As far as I know, these are the banks which offer a secured credit card program:
1. Bank of the Philippine Islands (Express Start Program)- Php10,000 minimum required deposit / 50-80% credit limit
2. Metrobank (Save and Swipe Program) - Php12,000 minimum required deposit / 80-90% credit limit
3. Union Bank - Php10,000 minimum required deposit / 80% credit limit
4. RCBC (Instacard) - Php5,000 minimum required deposit / 100% credit limit
How to apply for a secured credit card?
1. Just visit a branch of your bank of choice and bring with you the basic requirements when applying for a savings account, like valid IDs, ID pictures, etc., and of course, your money for the hold-out deposit.
2. Inform the staff that you are interested in applying for a secured credit card.
3. They will ask you to sign a lot of documents, like the credit card application form, deed of assignment (for the hold-out deposit).
4. Wait for 2-3 weeks (usually) for your card to be delivered to your mailing address.
Secured credit cards have normally 100% approval rate, but they are still conducting credit investigations, just for verification purposes, I think, so expect phone calls after submitting your application.
Hope this helps!
Should you have any verified and additional information regarding secured credit cards, please do not hesitate to share it so I can include it in this post :)
Monday, June 18, 2012
July 27: Forever 21 opens at the SM Mall of Asia
Calling all Forever 21 fanatics and those who have been wishing for a branch of this famous international clothing brand at the world's 3rd largest mall! Forever 21 is finally opening a branch at the SM Mall of Asia on July 27, 2012 (Friday).
Other Forever 21 Branches:
SM Megamall
SM Makati
SM North Edsa - The Block
Other Forever 21 Branches:
SM Megamall
SM Makati
SM North Edsa - The Block
Sunday, June 17, 2012
June 16-July 31: Forever 21 Sale!
Call me biased, but Forever 21 is one of the best shopping brands for me! Trendy and chic clothing, accessories, and shoes for women, men and girls that are more affordable (especially when they are ON SALE!) than the other international clothing brands. Yes? So there, another sale that will last for more than a month! A more-than-a-month-long sale + A NEW BRANCH AT THE SM MALL OF ASIA.
Participating branches are not indicated on their page though. I will update this once they have cleared about this information already.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
JUNE 2012: JUANA Blockbuster Sales
Juana Blockbuster / Mid-Year Sales
Sale Schedule:
SM Valenzuela branch (Freedom Sale) - June 8-13
SM Sta. Mesa branch (San Juan Fiesta Sale) - June 15-20
168 Branches - Starts June 22
Juana
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
June 13 - June 17: The 6th Manila Food and Beverages Expo 2012
The 6th Manila Food and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) 2012
June 13-17, 2012 (Wednesday - Sunday)
World Trade Center East Wing
10 AM - 8 PM
"Manila Foods and Beverages Exposition (MAFBEX) is the biggest and the
most comprehensive food show in the country. Armed with the passion to
strengthen the food industry, MAFBEX is the only quality and
international food and beverage show that is exclusively dedicated to
suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers of the food an
beverage products to meet the needs of the rising demand of the food
service and hospitality industry. It will serve as an avenue of small
scale and large-scale food business to attract potential buyers and
promote local and international food business. It offers a broad variety
of latest food, beverage and equipment ideas from around the world
under one roof. The show is truly an effective source of information
like product knowledge, trends and current issues within the industry.
It also promises to boost the performance of the food and beverage
sector and at the same time maximize its potential for generating
investment and sales."
Entrance Fee: Php100
Event Organizer:
Worldbex Services International
Phone Numbers: (632) 531-6374; 531-6350; 531-5044; 533-6988
Fax Number: (632) 533-2026Email: info@worldbex.com, info.worldbex@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
June 30 - July 1: I'm Shoe In Love
Find your PERFECT PAIR!
The Biggest SHOE SALE of the year!
June 30 - July 1 2012 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio City
Participating Brands:
Terra & Agua, Trunk Show, Cole Vintage, Sperry Top Sider, Keds, Skechers, ALDO, Charles & Keith, Pedro, LYN, T Studio,
Vibram Five Fingers, Puma, Adidas,
The Ramp Crossings, Ipanema, Grendha, Rider, Reva, Gold Dot, J&M by Soleil, Swatch Seasider, Suelas, Marengo, Suki, Shoo In, Happy Feet, EuToepia, DAS, Jelly Nelly, and many more!
Entrance Fee: Php50
Event Organizer:
The List Group
imshoeinlove@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
May 31-June 3: TriNoma Green Light Sale 2012
THE GREEN LIGHT IS ON! Don't waste a second!
Up to 75% off! Shop 'til 11pm on June 1 and 2!
Sale Period: May 31 - June 3, 2012
Sale Period: May 31 - June 3, 2012
TriNoma
EDSA Corner North Ave.
Quezon City, Philippines
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