Furla’s company history, from the beginning of the Twentieth Century to the dawn of the new millennium is reflected in a handbag with interchangeable flaps that becomes a portable time machine travelling across nine decades.
Furla building MilanoThe FURLA Metropolis, available in five colors: Petal, Magnolia, Gold, Ruby and Onyx will have nine different flaps to narrate the story of the brand that began in 1927 and since then has traveled, in women’s hands for nine decades – keeping them company on their journey of freedom and independence across time and space.
Furla’s journey started in the Roaring Twenties: the age of Charleston and “The Great Gatsby” by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, where the wild parties in the French Riviera were all the rage in the story. The Twenties of Josephine Baker and Art Déco, gave birth to what we now consider modernity, the decade that consigned the Nineteenth Century to history. This decade was represented by a soft nappa leather flap with a velvet base and stud carrying the number “20” galvanized in light gold.
It continues in the Thirties: the Jazz Age, the decade of glamour, of Marlene Dietrich’s mysterious voice and magnetic eyes. The Thirties flap is made of tortoiseshell PVC with ivory colored mink fur with the inscription “30” laser-etched in white on the black tab.
Whereas during the Forties, the crazed rhythm of Swing, frenzied joy of music and dance, and songs celebrating newfound peace had its flap of the Forties handbag printed with a petal and ruby check. Then the number “40” is printed on leather ruffles and a bow, evocative of that decade’s pin-up girls.
Then the Fifties – the age of rock and roll, Elvis and the “greaser” gangs, and the explosion of colors post-WWII decade illuminated by the omnipresent jukebox lights had its flap in pink, turquoise and onyx with embossed colored parts, while the number “50” in light gold was set on the iridescent tab.
The Sixties are the decade of psychedelia, the Beatles, and the cool dry linear elegance of the Mods. Hence, the flap is patterned like a turntable resting on a desaturated Union Jack flag in gray, black and white instead of the traditional red, white and blue. The onyx black on the printed base has a long stud in place of the volume knob while the number “1960” is smacked in the center, where a vinyl LP’s label would be.
From the Sixties’ turntables to the Seventies disco revolution, this decade of glitter and absolute freedom of a new underground culture takes over the world. The flap is in glitter fabric with sails and mirrors like a Disco Ball hanging from the nightclubs’ ceilings, reflecting the light of a future that seemed stranger and more exciting than science fiction.
The Eighties representing Punk and the new wave presented Fashion as a provocation with brooches pinned to Queen Elizabeth’s nose becoming the epitome of that revolutionary stance. Therefore these are the years, for Furla’s journey, of the heart-shaped flap fastened with safety pins, studs and a denim tongue with a bold, unabashed “Furla 80” printed on the flap.
For the Nineties we travel across the ocean from Great Britain to the United States where the Age of Hip-Hop, rappers, “gangsta” style and “bling-bling” was the luxury of excess. The Nineties flap is made of suede, with an onyx and orange rubberized thermo-adhesive strip with white stitching like the one over the jersey of a Football team. It has a big “90” number smacked in the middle of the flap, embroidered with printed, convex leather.
Furla’s time travel and journey through nine decades of the Metropolis handbag ends in the 2000s, the “Aughts”: the decade of technology and dawn of the new Millennium. The flap is in a silver laminate lined with a folding plate, just like a robot’s complete with screw-shaped rivets and shimmering rhinestones. The 2000’s is a world expanded, flattened and interconnected by technology wherein our digital present was so unthinkable back in the Twenties when the Furla journey began.
In the Philippines, Furla is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Follow@ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.
Take a break from hectic days, tight deadlines, and endless tasks by cooling down and relaxing at your nearest Starbucks stores. With new treats that will satisfy and please the most discerning of palates, Starbucks will help you take a break from the hassles of daily life.
The new Starbucks Frappuccino® flavors will surely make you fall in love with classic favorites that come with a new twist. Starbucks introduces Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino® and Irish Cream Coffee Pudding Frappuccino®, two indulgent flavors t hat are directly inspired by some of our most favorite desserts.
The Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino® is a rich mixture of Mocha Frappuccino® blended with banana puree which is then layered on top of strawberry whipped cream. This concoction is then finished with regular whipped cream, a drizzle of rich chocolate, and crunchy waffle cone pieces. Meanwhile, coffee aficionados will surely be pleased with the new Irish Cream Coffee Pudding Frappuccino®, handcrafted with Starbucks signature Coffee Frappuccino® poured on top of creamy coffee pudding and then made even more delectable by espresso whipped cream and Turkish ground coffee sprinkles.
Coffee connoisseurs who are on a constant search for rare one-lot coffee will undoubtedly enjoy Starbucks Reserve® Rwanda Musasa and Starbucks Reserve® Nicaragua Maracaturra. But for those who are looking for the perfect cold brew experience at home, Starbucks has also released its Cold Brew Pitcher Packs. This is a perfect blend of Latin American and African beans that are roasted to bring out their rich and dense flavor when brewed cold. Its flavor is balanced, smooth, and rich with subtle sweet chocolatey notes. To brew a perfect pitcher, simply steep the pitcher packs in your refrigerator overnight.
If you’re wondering about what best goes with the two new Frappuccino® flavors or your perfectly brewed cup of coffee, well, Starbucks has that covered too! The new Lime Torte Cake is a symphony of flavors and texture with its sweet and tangy flavor partnered with crunchy and crumbly cake. For those looking for traditional Filipino flavors, the Mango Crunch Cake will surely delight you with smooth and creamy mousse with Philippine mangoes layered with crumbly and buttery graham and crunchy white almond. Chocolate lovers will surely fall for the Chocolate Marshmallow Cake, a moist chocolate layer cake with smooth and creamy chocolate truffle and then frosted with marshmallow icing.
Starbucks also has two new Greek Yogurt Parfaits that will entice anyone looking for a delectable and healthy treat. The Blueberry Greek Yogurt Parfait is made with creamy Greek yogurt layered with a sweet and tart blueberry compote and then topped with crunchy oat granola. Meanwhile the Mango Greek Yogurt Parfait is made with sweet mango compote and Greek yogurt finished with a sprinkling of crunchy oat granola.
Another perfect complement to your coffee is the Whole Wheat Bagel made with linseeds, rye and soy grits, corn semolina, and oats. A more savory option is also available with the Bagel Bites filled with Cream Cheese, the mini herbed bagels are generously stuffed with cream cheese that will surely satisfy you with every bite.
Starbucks is also introducing three new designs for its Starbucks Cards. The three cards are the Chill Mini Card, Iced Coffee Card, and the Father’s Day Card. The Chill Mini Card and the Father’s Day Card are available for a minimum activation fee of ?500. The Father’s Day Card also comes with a free greeting card making it the perfect gift for your Dad on his special day. Meanwhile the Iced Coffee Card is available for a minimum activation fee of ?1,000.
Visit the nearest Starbucks store to experience these new treats and log on to http://www.starbucks.ph/ for more information.
Mulberry Door @mulberrydoor by @nawwty Trish Panlilio now open at Forbes Town #mulberrydoor Date with my friend Bambi who always feeds me 🙂 I like eating with her because she orders the whole menu haha!! almost the whole menu 🙂 Chipirones Osso Bucco with Parmesan risotto #mulberrydoor#h2hrisotto#ossobucco Teo’s Lamb burger Paella Bianca #mulberrydoor#H2HLamb
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As the world celebrates Father’s Day, Romulo Café honors Gen. Carlos P. Romulo by introducing Cocido, a classic Spanish dish and an all-time favorite of the late general.
Father to four sons and grandfather to five girls and five boys, General Romulo dedicated his life to the pursuit of peace, envisioning a world where, in his words, “no child shall lie down in terror or waken to hunger but shall know himself as a being of unique value in a safer and kindlier world.”For the whole month of June, Romulo Café pays tribute to all fathers with generous servings of Cocido. The hearty stew combines the flavors of beef shank, chicken, chorizo bilbao, chickpeas, pechay, cabbage, and saba (cooking bananas). This is simmered slowly in bulalo soup and served with the famous sauce of mashed saba and eggplant sauce.
Cocido was one of the General’s favorite dishes and was served at the Romulos’ “Kasiyahan” home for nearly all Sunday lunches. An order of Romulo Café’s Cocido is priced at P950.00 and is good for 5 to 6 people. Diners need to make a reservation for this special treat and order one day in advance.
Carlos Peña Romulo inherited his intense patriotism from his father, Gregorio, who fought in the revolution for Philippine independence against Spain and America. It’s no surprise that when he grew up, Romulo served as aide-de-camp to General Douglas MacArthur in World War II. A brilliant journalist, he wrote a series of articles about Japanese imperialism anticipating an attack on the United States. He won the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for Distinguished Correspondence for his compelling reports.
He was a brigadier general in the US Army, receiving the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his service during World War II. He later became the president of the United Nations, earning the distinction of being the first Asian to ever hold the post. He continued his dedicated work for the country, serving a total of eight Philippine presidents, including 17
years as Secretary of Foreign Affairs and 10 years as the Philippines’ ambassador to the United States.
Romulo Café intends to keep the memory and legacy of this distinguished officer and gentleman through the art of fine cooking and dining. Its cuisine includes original recipes used by Romulo’s first wife, Virginia Llamas Romulo. A skilled cook who personally managed the family kitchen in her early years of marriage, Virginia made sure that special Philippine recipes were always included in embassy functions that her husband hosted when he became a diplomat. She would prepare and cook the dishes herself, making sure that everything tasted perfect.
Today, Romulo Cafe brings back the charms and pleasures of the general’s genteel era through the flavors beloved by the great Carlos P. Romulo. Romulo Cafés are located in Sct. Tuazon, Tomas Morato, Quezon City; Jupiter Street, Makati; Azumi Hotel in Ayala Alabang; and Kensington, London, UK.
On Father’s Day, City of Dreams Manila offers spectacular ways for families to honor the man of the household with exciting treats for dads, consisting of: custom offers and activities at DreamPlay; a Dad’s night out at CenterPlay; epicurean delights at Nobu, Crystal Dragon and Wave restaurants, and a lavish staycation at Crown Towers and Nobu Hotel.
Family bonding time with dad is memorable at DreamPlay, the world’s first interactive play space inspired by films from DreamWorks animation such as Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon. On June 18, fathers can avail of the “Greatest Dad” promo wherein one complimentary ticket is offered to them if registering with at least two kids, and 50% discount on one ticket if with one child.
Dads can also show their fun side by hitting the punching bag that measures their strength and those with the highest score in the electronic punching machine Kung Fu Panda Po’s Five-fingered Punch Blast get a chance to win special prizes.
Families can have more excitement in the 12 attractions featuring educational and technology-rich activities such as making a gingerbread man in Cooking with Gingy, creating one’s own 3-D animation in Dream Studio, experiencing a 4-D animation at the Dream Theatre, joining Kung Fu Panda Dojo and other fun-filled activities. For an unforgettable dad’s day experience, the family can also interact and have a photo opportunity with DreamWorks characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Kung Fu Panda’s Po, King Julien, Mega Mind and Puss in the Boots.
The grown-ups can bond with their dads in a Father’s Day night out replete with lively entertainment at CenterPlay. A group of six can avail of the Father’s Day Bucket Deal at P988+, consisting of a bucket of six bottles of ice cold San Miguel Pale Pilsen or Light beer paired with fried chicken wings with sweet and spicy sauce, truffle cream potato wedges, vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce and chicken liver pate with toasted bread and gherkins.
At Nobu Manila, the Father’s Day Sunday Buffet Brunch is enhanced with Roasted US Prime Ribeye, Short Ribs Miso Gochujang, Nobu Style Borchetta, Wagyu Beef Takumi Burger, and Truffle Butter Crusted Fresh Baked Oysters. Nobu’s Sunday Brunch is from 11:30 am to 3 pm at P3,880++ per person for the non-alcohol beverage package and an additional P990++ or P1,990++ per person for the standard alcohol and premium champagne beverage packages, respectively. Kids from six to twelve dine at half price while those five and below dine free of charge.
Premium Cantonese and regional Chinese cuisine at Crystal Dragon offers a choice of two sumptuous seven-course menus for Chinese food lovers, or their usual favorites in the a la carte items at Crystal Dragon from June 1 to 18.
The Precious Set Menu is for a minimum of five to seven persons and highlights Double Boiled Crocodile Tail Soup with Sea Cucumber and Maca; Crispy Roasted Chicken Hong Kong Style; and Braised Pork Belly with Australian King Brown Mushroom in Clay Pot. The Virtuous Set Menu, which is for a minimum of eight to ten guests, includes: Home-Styled Steamed Cod Fish with Cordyceps Flower; Roasted US Duck in Cantonese Style with Plum Sauce; and Braised 10 Head Abalone with Homemade Spinach Bean Curd. The set menus are both priced at P3,380++ per cover. An a la carte menu with some of these items will also be available during the promotion period.
For al fresco dining, families can celebrate Father’s Day with a barbecue buffet at Wave poolside restaurant from 5 to 9 pm. Some of the mouthwatering and freshly-grilled buffet specials are Black Angus beef brisket and eight-hour smoked pork ribs, and Angus beef burgers. A salad bar, specialty breads, pasta choices, cheese display, and desserts including a halo-halo station complete the barbecue experience ideal for the whole family. The Father’s Day barbecue buffet rate is at P1,280++ inclusive of one round of iced tea, soda or fresh juices. Free-flowing local beers may be included for an additional P500++.
To top it all off, nothing else says “I love you dad” more heartwarmingly than a gift of a relaxing Father’s Day staycation with the entire family at Crown Towers or Nobu Hotel Manila. The weekend staycation, offered from June 16 to 18, includes a Father’s Day gift of mini liquor set and dark chocolate bonbon that is sure to make dad feel truly special.
At Crown Towers, dads get the ultimate pampering package as the VIP luxury hotel offers a choice between an overnight or two-night accommodation complete with buffet breakfast at Breezes for two adults and two children five years old and below, F&B dining credit at any of City of Dreams Manila-owned establishments worth Php 3,000 net, and a 60-minute Intensive Muscle Release Massage for two adults at the luxurious Crown Spa. Overnight stay packages start at P17,500 net and a two-night stay for P26,000 net, both for a Resort Room.
A modern Japanese-inspired Father’s Day getaway is in store for dads at Nobu Hotel Manila. This staycation package also offers a choice of an overnight or two-night accommodation, with buffet breakfast for two adults and two children five years old and below at Nobu Manila restaurant, F&B dining credit worth Php 3,000 net at any of City of Dreams Manila-owned establishments, a 60-minute Renewal Massage for two adults at Nobu Spa. Overnight stay packages range from P14,700 net for a Nobu Deluxe room to P22,700 net for a Nobu Suite. Two-night stays are P21,700 net for Nobu Deluxe up to P37,700 net for Nobu Suite.
So nice to be back at City of Dreams It’s worth the trek to go there for good Chinese food at Crystal Dragon #crystaldragonmanila We had a delicious lunch which started off so well with Crystal dragon welcome tea which is a combination of oolong and puerh tea, rose jelly rock sugar which is an anti oxidant and good for your health. Yummy XO sauce with crispy garlic in @crystaldragonmnl at @cityofdreamsmanila#crystaldragonmanila#cityofdreamsmanila
Rolling out on its 5th leg, Philippine Harvest at Central Square will once again bring local farm produce straight to your tables this June 16 to 18, 2017 at Central Square, Bonifacio High Street Central in Taguig.
Over (40) forty exhibitors will accessibly bring to the Metro the richness and diversity of our country’s organic, artisanal, natural, and indigenous agricultural products.Agripreneurs will get that chance to share their stories behind their products to consumers and potential investors. With this, people will discover more of the country’s rich agricultural produce which include organic meat and vegetables, local chocolates and coffee, dried fish, and fresh local fruits.According to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol, the conduct of agri-trade fairs and expositions like this “exemplifies commitment of support of the Department of Agriculture to Filipino agricultural entrepreneurs so they will continue to produce world class products that make use of the abundance of the country’s natural resources.”
The 5TH PHILIPPINE HARVEST is organized by the Department of Agriculture (DA), in partnership with SSI Group Inc. and Central Square. Theagri-food fair will be located at the lower ground and upper ground floors of Central Square starting June 16-18, 2017 and will be open to public during mall hours.
CENTRAL SQUARE INFORMATION
Address: 5th Avenue cor. 30th St., Bonifacio High Street Central, BGC, Taguig
H2H visited Loc & Stor @locnstor247 a self storage facility in Pasig. No need to worry about lack of space in your home, just Loc & Stor ?It’s be in operation for 2 years and now they expanded this facility and soon to open in Makati. Expansion only means one thing More power to you Sam and Anna Peterson ?? Looking forward to more locations #locnstor247#selfstorageph#H2HPeople
I’m so happy to meet Anna Peterson. She’s the sister of our friend Jigs Carlos and she’s our co-parent in Manila and in the States. And she’s OC I like seeing what OC people do because I learn a lot from them. I asked her to show me her storage in her own facility Loc & Stor @locnstor247 Find out what’s inside #h2hhouseholdtips#locnstor247#storageph#selfstorageph
We could all use more Space.
At home…
Do you live with a hoarder? Or does your partner have a hobby collection that is taking over your home?
Is it time to clear out the spare bedroom to make way for the baby?
Has your guest bathroom morphed into a bodega?
Are you moving in to a new modern condo, and don’t know what to do with inherited furniture?
Is it Christmas all year round with no place to store that huge Santa statue?
Are you renovating and don’t know what to do with your fine belongings?At the office…
Is your once productive conference room now a document storage area?
Are you expecting a shipment of seasonal stocks or packaging materials?
Do you need easy 24/7 access to your stocks during the holidays?
Is your current storage too far away?Up until now, Filipinos have struggled to find an attractive choice for storage. Loc&Stor 24/7 changes all that with its world-class secure self-storage offering. Whatever your storage needs may be, Loc&Stor 24/7 Secure Self-Storage has that extra space that you need.
What they offer is simple: a secure, convenient, and professionally operated location wherein to secure your belongings. To do so, they build, or convert, large buildings for the purpose of self-storage. They subdivide the building using steel partitions that are specifically made for self-storage, and provide units ranging from 1.5 square meter lockers that can accommodate eight balikbayan boxes, to 18 square meter jumbo-size units that can accommodate contents of half a 40-foot sea container. It is different from warehousing, which provides limited security and fire protection for your possessions, co-mingles client’s items, limits access, charges for movement in and out, and may well tie you down to a long-term contract. At Loc&Stor 24/7, they incorporate the best that the self-storage industry has to offer and give you secure, convenient, and professional storage solutions.
Cutting-edge Security
Many storage choices, including the use of your own home or office, put your possessions at risk. Pilferage, floods, fire, and damage from improper storage can ruin your belongings. Loc&Stor 24/7 takes the security and privacy of your valuables seriously and takes many extra steps to help protect your items.
First of all, Loc&Stor 24/7 discriminately selects and builds at chosen site locations to maximize protection of your possessions. For example, their first facility along C5 in Pasig City, is situated within a guarded, gated compound that has been flood-free for decades. Extensive smoke detectors and sprinkler systems are installed throughout the facility, and the entire facility is built to strict fire and floor-loading codes… these are not retrofitted office buildings with insufficient and unsafe loading capacity. Loc&Stor 24/7 also builds climate-controlled areas where humidity is regulated. These areas are great for storing goods and possessions that are sensitive to temperature and humidity, such as leather goods, antique documents, books, paintings, winter clothing, and shoes.
Secondly, Loc&Stor 24/7 incorporates cutting-edge security measures to maximize protection of your possessions. Loc&Stor 24/7 uses guards from a leading security agency to provide round-the-clock safety at their facilities. They utilize high-definition Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras with night vision to monitor and record all activities within and around our facility. The lighting and security systems are also backed up by generator systems to protect against a security outage. Moreover, Loc&Stor 24/7 employs the world’s number one, multi-layered security system built specifically for the self-storage industry. Once you have set up an account, you will use a user-defined PIN to access our facility. Your PIN arms and disarms your unit’s alarm, and all access to your unit is electronically logged. The system will even notify you through e-mail whenever your unit is opened.
Lastly to complete the protection-picture, Loc&Stor 24/7 also offers an insurance plan that is custom made for the storer’s needs.
With all this protection, you can sleep peacefully without a concern for your stored possessions.
Ease and Convenience
The facilities are conveniently located close to Manila’s main business and residential areas, and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Loc&Stor 24/7’s clean and easy to use facilities are equipped with loading and unloading docks to accommodate up to a 40-foot container, plenty of parking, as well as large elevators to facilitate transport of items to upper floors.They have heavy-duty trolleys and carts that you can freely use on-site to make moving your items much easier. You can even purchase locks and packing materials right from their retail shop. They can also refer you to recommended professional packers and movers to handle the entire packing and moving process for you.
Loc&Stor 24/7 offers flexible monthly rental contracts, with a minimum of one month rental, which can easily be extended; and allows you to upsize or downsize your unit at any time.
Professionalism and Expertise
As industry professionals, Loc&Stor 24/7 knows the self-storage business. Loc&Stor 24/7 was created and is managed by industry experts with international experience and extensive knowledge of the self-storage industry. The management team brings a breadth of experience which includes large multi-national management, private equity, self-storage design and construction, real-estate, and retail. This foundation along with picking the best practices from across the world helps ensure your experience will always be world-class.Loc&Stor 24/7 likes to treat their facility as an extension of your home or business. In practice, Loc&Stor 24/7 keeps the facility professionally maintained to ensure the facility always works and regular cleaning and pest deterrent steps to keep out creepy crawlies or other uninvited guests. And since stored belongings need to breathe too, our entire facility has filtered forced-air ventilation to ensure fresh air circulation for all storage areas, as well as fan-cooled hallways for your added comfort while at the facility.Moreover, their friendly and knowledgeable staff are always keen to assist you in choosing the right storage solution to suit your needs and to ensure you get the best self-storage services possible. They take pride in their customer service approach and are always looking for ways to make your stay uniquely special.
The Philippines is ready and deserves superior and trustworthy storage solutions, and Loc&Stor 24/7 delivers what we in the Philippines deserve. So if you find yourself looking for more storage space beyond a cramped room, a crowded conference room, or a hidden corner in your house or office, give Loc&Stor 24/7 a call. Look to Loc&Stor 24/7 to provide you the self-storage solution you need. “Loc&Stor 24/7: We’ve got your (extra) space!”Not sure what to expect from a Self storage facility? We’ve put together a list of features that will help you decide the kind of self storage facility that will fit your needs.
Do you need climate controlled units? Do you need easy access in the wee hours of the morning? Is security important to you? How about cleanliness and maintenance of the facility?Call or visit to book your unit now and find out what so many satisfied customers have already experienced.
Company History
Loc&Stor 24/7 was started in 2014 by Sam Peterson. Prior to its conceptualization, Sam was heading part of a global company that managed, designed, and constructed self-storage facilities across the world, where he focused on Asian countries such as Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China to name a few. Through this experience and working with leaders in the self-storage industry, he gained tremendous knowledge and learned global best practices. After a year of market studies, exploration, and rigorous planning, he saw that Filipinos were ready for a world-class self-storage facility and opened the first Loc&Stor 24/7 facility where he brought together the best of his learning and knowledge to create a truly world-class storage offering for Filipinos.
Loc&Stor 24/7 is a member of the US and Asian Self Storage Association and the pioneer in numerous security and safety features in the Philippines, including full facility smoke detection and fire protection, digital CCTV coverage, PIN code access, individual unit alarms, email notifications, and round-the-clock security guards from a top agency. With two facilities in operation, a third nearly complete, and several others under design, Loc&Stor 24/7 is determined to provide a world-class storage experience to a growing segment of Filipino storers.
Company Vision
To be at the forefront of the self-storage industry in the Philippines, making Loc&Stor 24/7 synonymous with world-class self-storage.
Company Mission
Provide Peace-of-Mind for Filipinos with extra stuff, but no extra space. Enabling those who seek a de-cluttered organized life to reclaim their space at home or office.
Company Values:
Integrity in all areas of our work
We place great importance on our commitments. We are honest and transparent in all our transactions with customers, employees, partners, and suppliers.
Excellence in all we do
We embrace excellence through continuous improvement and forward thinking solutions that make us better today and tomorrow.
Attention to detail
We pay close attention to the details; be it construction, system design, staff selection and operations. First-impression draws customers to us, but the attention to detail persuades them to stay.
Listen to our customers
We love feedback. Our best ideas and improvements come from our storers.
COMPANY HISTORY & OWNER’S PROFILE
SAM PETERSONSeveral years back, Sam shifted gears after 20-years managing businesses for the world’s largest industrial gas company, Linde. From this large multi-national, he joined the legion of self-storage pioneers in Asia when he took on the MD role at Steel Storage Asia (SSA) in Singapore. Here, he learned from the best in the industry; covering: design, real estate, financing, construction, operations, and marketing of Self-Storage. As his learnings grew, the allure of owner/operator was too great. So, four years ago he ventured into the Philippines on his own to create, from scratch, what is now the Philippines largest self-storage operator, Loc&Stor 24/7.
ANNA C. PETERSONAnna’s background has been in marketing and merchandising. Her job stints have been in Leo Burnett and McCann Erickson in the Philippines, Toys R Us in the US and Hongkong and Habitat in Thailand. She also co-founded Impressions Art Studio in Singapore, before moving back to Manila after 25 years of living in various countries. She is happy to apply and test her many learnings and experiences at Loc&Stor 24/7, where she currently wears many hats – marketing, merchandising, operations, purchasing and a little bit of HR. “When you own your business, you have to be a jack of all trades and learn new roles as quickly as you can… and also learn when to hire 3rdparty consultants to help out where needed.” It has been a steep learning curve at times, but it’s been fun. The best part is when customers come to the facility and are pleasantly surprised at the level of cleanliness, service, and professionalism that we offer.
REINA C. LICAUCOReina studied Early Childhood Education and co-founded CHILD Pre-School fresh out of graduate school. Aside from child education she has always had an interest in art, dabbling in various mediums during her spare time or for relaxation. This interest in art led her to start Art Corner at PowerBooks where she held workshops for young kids using various mediums, thus combining both her passions. When her husband started SDIF, a college for low-income families, she took on a teacher role once again, this time teaching English to college level students. She never imagined herself to be in business, but she has been with Loc&Stor 24/7 since day one, learning the ins and outs of running a world-class self-storage facility. In line with her background in education, she trains the staff at Loc&Stor 24/7, and assists with operations, sales and HR. “Helping out in Loc&Stor pushed me out of my comfort zone — but it’s been worth it, seeing it grow.”
In the last Philippine Harvest at Central Square I bought a bottle of Bangus belly in a bottle from this booth It’s mini bangus bellies 🙂 and I fry it in its own oil in the bottle til crispy and yum yum! 🙂 I am into these bottled fishes nowadays 🙂
The FURLA Metropolis, available in five colors: Petal, Magnolia, Gold, Ruby and Onyx will have nine different flaps to narrate the story of the brand that began in 1927 and since then has traveled, in women’s hands for nine decades – keeping them company on their journey of freedom and independence across time and space.
Osso Bucco with Parmesan risotto 
It’s worth the trek to go there for good Chinese food at Crystal Dragon 
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