I don’t know with you but I’ll be at Uniqlo today

When I was a kid, there are only two places I wanted to be outside home---  in a candy shop or in a toy store.

Other than those places, you’ll have to bribe me if you want a companion. Well, things are so much different now than before. Now, you can find me almost anywhere my feet can go. I’ve raced with thousands in numerous running events, dug my way in jam-packed concert venues and even landed Hi-mom-I’m-on-TV appearances in some shows.

I go to candy shops and toy stores when I’m with my 3-year old son who just like me when I was young (in a not so distant past) gets crazy in awe with the many amazing sights in the four corners of toddlers’ kingdoms.

Last June 13, I never thought I’ll find my new candy shop!  And no, there were no candies it in but there was this crazy awe feeling that just hit me the very moment I step on the store. Let me take you guys on a quick tour inside the first ever Uniqlo store in the Philippines located at the 2^nd floor of SM Mall of Asia which will open today (June 15).   

Don't forget to grab pants on sale at Php 590 only! It's a pair to remember

Shoot me, Sheriff but I'm not kidding. I saw this Beatle shirts standing at Php 590 each 

There's no walking out for these nice-looking footwear also at Php 590 a pair

Kids can also do some serious shopping for apparels as low as Php 390!

Yakuly everyday, okay? See you in my closet

I'm not a Barbie Girl but my wife is. So this one goes to my shopping basket

Another place to look for at the Uniqlo store

Here are the goodies I brought home from the "candy shop"

The bill which I will never regret

Uniqlo offers a world-class shopping experience to thousands of Filipinos looking for high-quality, functional and affordable apparel to suit their lifestyle and character.  You’ll definitely find an item for everyone in the family just like the Uniqlo mantra--- Made For All. 

There will be exciting freebies and discounts on opening day. Various Uniqlo products like its popular UT (Uniqlo T-shirts, P790), jeans (P990), dry pique polo shirt (P990), and bra top (bra camisole tunic, P990) can be purchased for only P590.

Uniqlo is also giving away a especially designed tote bag for free to the first 500 daily customers from June 15 to 17, and to shoppers with a minimum single receipt purchase of P2,000. In addition, a delicious mochiko, a Japanese confection made of glutinous rice flour, will be given to the first 500 Uniqlo customers on opening day, starting at 10 a.m. Discounts will be given away from June 15 to 21 only.

I don’t know with you but I’ll be at Uniqlo today.

For inquiries, visit www.uniqlo.com/ph/ or www.facebook.com/uniqlo.ph.

Uniqlo Philippines Cast: The Chosen Ones

While the rest of the world is still in awe with the biggest assemble of superheroes in Marvel's The Avengers movie, Uniqlo Philippines had it's own gathering of some of the most admired names in the country to complete the cast of its brand ambassadors.

The very successful Uniqlo Philippines cast party happened at the grand ballroom of Hotel Intercon, Makati City last May 16. Popular DJs Chico and Delamar of the Morning Rush fame hosted the event.

To open the program, Mr. Katsumi Kubota, chief Operating Officer of Fast Retailing Philippines, shared an overview of Uniqlo and its philosophy which the public will finally experience as Uniqlo opens its first store in the Philippines at SM Mall of Asia on June 15, 2012.

The cast were revealed one by onw. First up was the team captain of the Philippine national team Smart Gilas and former Ateneo basketball star Chris Tiu. The cager is a self-confessed Uniqlo fan for years now

Second was singer Nikki Gil whose talent has conquered not only the TV screen but the world of theatre arts as well. She first rise to fame courtesy of a soft drink commercial and the rest is history.

The third cast member came as a surprise to many. Well, Actually even band leader and songwriter Chito Miranda of the well-loved pop rock band Parokya ni Edgar admitted that he too was surprise when he was offered the spot.  But there is no doubt that he'll be a major draw for the brand with his legions of fans.

Last but certainly not the least, talented actress and commercial model Iza Calzado came to the stage with his usual pleasing aura. She's an award-winning actress whose other accomplishments from other fields compliments the quality that is Uniqlo.

The four faces of Uniqlo personify different individualities that are in line with Uniqlo’s message and philosophy, “Made for All.” Through them, Uniqlo wants Filipinos to know that there are clothes for everyone, no matter what personality they have.

As we do a countdown to the grand opening of  Uniqlo's first store in the country, everyone has a chance to win 1 of the 100 shirts that they are giving away every week plus a chance to bring travel to Japan with a friend for FREE by joining their Vote & Win promo. Visit Uniqlo Philippines on Facebook page for more details.