UNIQLO expands presence in the Philippines with new stores in 2023

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO is welcoming the Spring/Summer season with a new roster of stores in the country. 

For the first half of the year, UNIQLO is opening new stores located in Robinsons Antipolo and SM City Bataan. In addition, the brand will open its doors to their first roadside store in Eastern Metro Manila, the Marquinton Roadside Store, in Marikina. 

“We thank our customers for continuing to show their support for UNIQLO. Through opening these new stores, we aim to reach even more Filipinos and give them easier access to our LifeWear products, providing quality pieces that are fit for every type of lifestyle,” says Geraldine Sia, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO Philippines. 

Globe's strong connectivity in Marikina spells better disaster preparedness for its residents

More network builds and site upgrades are underway as Globe pursues its ambition to build a #FirstWorldNetwork. 

In Marikina, Globe installed two new cell sites and 146 sites were upgraded to fulfill the telco's commitment to have 4G everywhere.  

Digital connectivity is the way to cope, better yet, prepare for disasters in this often-hit area. Marlon Llamson of Barangay Tumana and his family have been constantly affected by floods that damage their area. Despite situations beyond their control such as losing personal belongings, they are still thankful that they have enough time to prepare as much as they can with advance information on apps and Marikina LGU’s social media accounts. “Nakikita na kaagad sa internet kung gaano ka kataas ‘yung tubig, kung anong level na dito sa may tulay. ‘Pag mabagal ang internet, hindi kaya.” (The water level is easily seen on the internet, and what level it is already at is near the bridge. If the internet connection is slow, that isn’t possible.)

27th MILO Little Olympics NCR leg set to kick off in Marikina City‏

years, the MILO Little Olympics has helped us nurture ambition, and now, as we celebrate MILO’s 50th anniversary in the Philippines, we are making the MILO Little Olympics an even bigger and better platform for competitive sports.”

Among the enhancements made for the 2014 MILO Little Olympics are the electronic registration, insurance coverage for all athletes and the use of top of the line sports equipment. “This year, we have partnered with the leading sports equipment brands to provide the best equipment, similar to those that the Philippine national teams use,” said Robbie De Vera, MILO Sports Executive. “We aim to elevate the MILO experience for our student-athletes and ensure that they have the best tournament experience possible.”

AXA Philippines Opens Marikina branch

AXA Philippines comes closer to its Marikina customers as it opens its new branch at the 2nd Floor of the RR Building located at187 Shoe Avenue, Sta. Elena, Marikina City. The new branch is the latest addition to AXA Philippines’ ever-growing nationwide network; it assures that customers will always have personalized solutions that fit their financial goals, whenever they need them.

The Marikina branch is under the management of Mary Ann Uyching, the Executive Branch Head of Amazing Life and the Immediate Past President of the General Agents and Managers Association (GAMA) Philippines. According to her, the new AXA office in Marikina would allow the life insurance company to serve more clients.