The Future of Home Cleaning is Here: JONR ED12 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

EROC Philippines  is changing the game in cleaning. The e-commerce smart home appliance brand is launching its innovative yet affordable wet and dry vacuum cleaner with its newest brand, JONR.

Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, the JONR ED12 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner is the perfect partner for tackling all sorts of messes at home, in the office or any other place. Whether you’re dealing with spilled coffee, dust or pet hair, this lightweight and cordless vacuum cleaner got you covered. It combines powerful suction and mopping to free your home of dirt, grime and spills and will have your place neat and tidy within minutes. 

When it comes to cleaning, most of us aren’t willing or don’t have the time to study complex features and confusing buttons. The JONR ED12 is designed for those who appreciate straightforward and effective cleaning without the hassle of having to navigate numerous functions. It features a one-touch cleaning button and does not require changing the internal brushes every cleaning cycle.

Big Bad Wolf Howls Its Way to Iloilo for the First Time!

Brace yourselves, book lovers! After two successful event runs in Manila and Cebu, Big Bad Wolf will be bringing the World’s Biggest Book Sale to Iloilo! 

This will mark the first time Big Bad Wolf hosts its Book Sale in the City of Love. Spanning nine (9) days, from October 13 to 22, it promises to deliver the grandest book sale experience to the residents of Iloilo and nearby cities.

With over two million books up for grabs, residents of Iloilo and nearby cities can enjoy exclusive deals, promos, giveaways, and discounts of up to 95% off on selected books. Big Bad Wolf’s roster of literary reads will include bestsellers, must-read classics, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, cookbooks, design books, architecture books, thrillers, young adult titles, and children’s books, making it the perfect reading destination for all ages!

Bayad seals partnership with TALA, enabling convenient bills payment services

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Executives of Bayad and Tala on their partnership signing. Seen in the photo (from L-R) are Tala President and Head of Finance Charisse Alvarez, Tala Chief Business Officer Jori Pearsall, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

Two fintech innovators – CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (Bayad), the country’s pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system, and Tala Financing Philippines, Inc. (Tala) - a global leading money app for the underbanked, has officially sealed its partnership, sharing the same goal of elevating the financial experience of Filipinos.

Baby skincare brand yoboo to reveal new brand ambassador on September 29

A fresh new face is joining the yoboo family—a loving, caring supermom!

This all-around actress, model, and vlogger recently entered motherhood, having given birth to a beautiful baby girl towards the end of 2022. She and her husband, who’s from the same industry, tied the knot in February 2021 and have been embracing family life since then.

“We look forward to sharing with everyone our newest brand ambassador, who embodies our #yobooBestie philosophy,” said Chinen Rina, Pediatrician and Founder of yoboo. “She is her daughter’s best friend and naturally wants what’s best for her. yoboo’s ethos is rooted in our deep care for our partner families and babies’ skincare needs, which we strive to fulfill through our products.”

Home Buddies Bazaar debuts in October!

The influential online group marks their third anniversary with a bazaar extravaganza featuring more than 30 merchants in the home improvement, décor, and design category

Home Buddies, an esteemed group of Filipino home enthusiasts, celebrates its third anniversary with a bazaar event featuring established and budding local brands in the field of home improvement, décor, and design.

Aptly titled Home Buddies Bazaar, the event makes room for a carefully curated selection of furniture must-haves, household finds, and decoration pieces that bear the online community’s mantra of budget-friendly shopping with style. 

“It's the first independent event that we're doing, so we have no limits,” shares founder Frances Lim Cabatuando, prominently known as ‘Mayora’ to HB’s cult-like following on social media. “We're bringing in amazing home brands, starting with our co-presenters Tough Mama, PLDT Home and Ayala Malls Manila Bay. We're also bringing the biggest home professional organizations like United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) for free home consultations for our kapitbahays!”

XTREME Appliances opens 4th Concept Store in Visayas located in the Queen City of the South, Cebu!

After a series of store openings in different parts of Luzon for the last two quarters, XTREME, the country's one-stop-shop appliances brand, is now able to serve Cebuanos. Locals can now access a wide range of appliances to meet their household needs. In pursuit of catering the needs of customers, XTREME Appliances is also set to open stores in Mindanao to serve a wider audience in the Philippines. 

The newest branch of XTREME Appliances, located in the largest shopping mall in Cebu, SM Seaside, carries a complete range of appliances from Audio, Video, Cooling, Kitchen, Cleaning, and Small Appliances. Cebuanos can now check out the full range of high-quality appliances without straining their budget. 

Simple changes, big impact: ACE creating a more water-efficient home with SM

Water security is a very simple concept - it’s making sure we and generations to come have enough clean water to last a lifetime. 

Reusing water for cleaning or gardening and turning off the faucet when not in use are great, active ways to reduce water usage at home. Another solution? Turn your home into a more water-efficient one!

Sounds complicated? Not really! In fact, it’s so easy to do, you can do it yourself with the help of SM and ACE Hardware! Check out this rundown of the best tools and devices you need to make sure your house is a water-saving one:

1. Hose Nozzles 

Are you a plantita or plantito using a garden hose to water your greens? Consider adding a shut-off valve at the nozzle end to give you more precision and minimize water wasted when moving across sections of your garden.

Use any of the nine adjustable spray patterns of this ACE hose nozzle based on your needs.