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The Lord called our dear Criselda Lontok @criseldarlontok today to her new life in eternity. I am so blessed to have known Criselda in my life. When I was still a kid I already liked her fashion and when I worked in Rustan’s @rustansph I had the privilege of working with her. She is considered part of our Tantoco family, She is our longest and most loyal in-house designer. I love you Criselda and may you start planning your new fashion line in heaven and have your yearly fashion show I will forever remember you as an elegant, soft-spoken, loving, sweet, and kind soul  #criseldalontok #rustansph #h2hrustans #h2hfashion #h2hdesigner #h2htribute

For all Filipinos, September signals the beginning of the holiday season. Begin preparing for the most meaningful yuletide celebrations throughout these ber months with the help of Rustan’s Christmas Village, the go-to one-stop-shop for all things festive. From September 15 to December 31, experience a personalized Rustan’s Christmas like no other as you discover the most unique home décor, accents, trees, trimmings, food boxes, gifts, and tokens that will suit you and your loved ones’ dream holiday.

Amidst a challenging year, the true light of the holiday remains bright—the love of the family.  Revel in the magic of togetherness and make your yuletide celebrations a holly-jolly one by dressing up your home, serving gastronomical delights, and earning more rewards whenever you shop at Rustan’s.

Christmas themes to try for your holiday-home

Bring home the magic of the season and go the extra mile by adding festive decorations that will bring smiles to your family’s faces. Take inspiration from these holiday themes, while browsing through everything you will need at Rustan’s Christmas Village.

Get nostalgic with Red & Gold

You can never go wrong with traditional deep-red décor with luxurious gold accents. Get nostalgic with an evergreen Christmas tree wrapped in warm lights with glimmering balls and velvet stockings. Add golden candle holders for special candle lit dinners with the one you love.

Stay playful with Red & White

Ho-ho-ho! Take cue from Santa Claus’ favorite colors—red and white—and liven up your living room with snowflake pillows, swirl and candy cane ornaments, polka dot and striped stockings, and decorative ribbons. The brighter red hue signals an exciting holiday full of surprises.

Modernize with Pink Holiday Chic

Go modern in Pink—Rustan’s also carries an assortment of décor in millennial shades like rose gold and cream. Standout like an ultimate trendsetter by opting for a frilly pink tree with pearls, fabric flowers, and Christmas balls.

Frosty in Holiday Blue and Silver

A calming and sophisticated hue, blue adds a slow-it-down vibe to the usual get-up-and-go lifestyle. Embellish a white Christmas tree with frosted shades of dusty blue, cream, and silver for an eye-catching yet serene holiday vibe.

Cozy up with Christmas Woodland

Bring the cozy vibe of cabin homes into your living room by using pine cones, rattan balls, beige-toned ribbons and stockings. If feeling extra playful, incorporate animal decorations for a feel of the outdoors.

Stay nice – Santa’s watching!

Every year, kids wait with anticipation for the merry old man who promises gifts under the tree. Set off your children’s imagination with Rustan’s wide collection of Santa Claus mugs, figurines, trains, and décor. This playful theme reminds youngsters to stay nice, lest they get coal in their Christmas stockings. Ho-ho-nooo!

Adventures of The Nutcracker

Spark adventure by sharing the tale of The Nutcracker to your kids and adding it as a key ornament in your home. Rustan’s nutcracker collection ranges in traditional red, wooden, or modern white-and-gold styles to suit any holiday color palette.

Build a Christmas Village at home

Make staying in enjoyable for everyone by putting up a Christmas village in your home! Go all out this season with the Christmas Village theme that celebrates all aspects of the festive season through little figurines of busy towns that sparks up the holidays.

Locally made accents

Support Filipino craftsmanship by choosing Rustan’s partner merchants for your festive needs. Find table napkins and placemats at Amber & Anne. Check out the handcrafted ornaments, capiz shell decors and accent pieces from Shell Arts. Discover lighting pieces with all-natural materials from Tadeco Home. Create a Nativity scene in your home with our exquisite range of figurines of the Holy Family and angels; and light up your doors and windows with Pampanga Parols, colorful and crafted with love.

Rustan’s Flower Shop also answers all your Christmas wreath needs. It carries various arrangements including traditional design with cypress, palay, and pine cones, as well as modern selections like wreaths with misty pink accents.

Gastronomical delights from Rustan’s Food Boxes

Aside from décor, Rustan’s is offering gastronomical delights through curated food boxes with partner merchants. Perfect for serving or gifting to loved ones, it guarantees an impeccable experience and a certified happy tummy.

Gourmet Garage offers Christmas food boxes and Christmas food trays featuring holiday biscuits, teas, and festive goodies.

Marks & Spencer displays Christmas hampers filled with biscuits, chocolates and other goodies. Beauty gift sets will also be available, from moisturizing skincare to refreshing body care that make perfect presents for your friends and family.

Treat yourself to artisanal chocolates with a wide variety of fearless flavors placed in artistic packaging from Theo & Philo. These chocolates are perfect for the season of giving. They have flavors such as barako coffee, pili and pinipig, turon (bananas, sesame seeds and crispy caramel), dark chocolate with mango, chili and cacao nibs, as well as gift box sets with a mix of different pouches and items.

Additional Christmas Promos

Christmas shopping is also made more exciting for Frequent Shoppers Program (FSP) members! Earn x5 points when you purchase regular-tagged items at World of Rustan’s Home until September 30, 2021 and get x10 FSP points on Rustan’s Filipiniana Our Very Own merchandise during the weekends of September 18 to 26.  What’s more, take pleasure in giving your home the prime Christmas vibe when shopping for ornaments, decors, trees, lights and garlands, while you earn x10 points from September 15 to 19.

Rustan’s Christmas Village is the one-stop shop for all holiday needs. With ongoing promos and displays from September 15 to December 31, spark the light within the home by creating new memories filled with swooning decorations, mouth watering food, and fun experiences in anticipation of the most wonderful time of the year.

REP is bringing theater and Christmas magic to your home with The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!

From OnStage to online: It’s the first Filipino production streaming exclusively on Broadway on Demand

Repertory Philippines (REP) is back and determined to make this year’s Christmas merrier and brighter by bringing holiday cheer to every home with The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off!, which marks many firsts. It is the first REP Theatre for Young Audiences (RTYA)offering in over a year. It is also the first-ever Filipino production to be available on streaming platform Broadway On Demand. This also makes the musical the first in the country that is purposely filmed for an international online streaming service.

Screening from November 12 to December 12, The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off! combines the time-honored tradition of Christmas cookies with the ever-popular phenomenon of reality baking competitions. It features eight young cookie chefs from all over the country who will battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum. As the chefs are eliminated one by one by three distinguished celebrity judges, feelings of intense (and sweet!) rivalry give way to virtues of charity, family, and forgiveness.

Unlike RTYA’s previous productions staged at OnStage Theater in Greenbelt, The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off! is going online. This is made possible through REP’s innovative and first-in-the-Philippines partnership with Broadway On Demand, a virtual performing arts complex that offers exclusive livestream events, educational and interactive content, and a wide-ranging library of video on demand content including Broadway shows, movie musicals, performances from individual artists, concert series, and content from performance venues and theaters around the world.  

Created with the streaming audiences in mind, The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off! is directed by RTYA Creative Director Joy Virata. The musical’s cast consists of brilliant talents in the industry such as Becca Coates, Tim Pavino, Jep Go, Jillian Itaas, Luigi Quesada, Rachel Coates, Justine Narciso, Steven Hotchkiss, Carla Guevara Laforteza, Jamie Wilson, Arnel Carrion, and Hans Eckstein.

The production also includes an all-star creative team composed of set designer Ed Lacson, lighting designer John Batalla, costume designer Bonsai Cielo, and choreographer Deana Aquino. Multi-awarded director Treb Monteras helms the video production managed by Silver Media. 

Let the entire family experience the magic of theater and Christmas right in the comfort and safety of your own home with RTYA’s The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off! streaming exclusively on Broadway On Demand!

Ticket prices are P700 (Regular) and P1,000 (Family/Household). Each ticket gives 24-hour access to the musical, which can be accessed via computer or mobile device through a web browser or via tablet or smartphone through the Broadway On Demand app on App Store and Google Play. Broadway On Demand is also available on AppleTV and Roku.

TOGETHER WE TRANSCEND

Rustan’s Beauty Addict Event celebrates its 9^th year promoting self-care,

health & wellness, and positivity to help each other in making the world a more beautiful place.

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Whatever the circumstance, we ought to give attention to our physical, mental, and emotional health by practicing self-care and having the right mindset to be able to rise above and take care of others. In our pursuit for wellness, we can all be reminded on how we should value ourselves and go beyond the limits with Rustan’s Beauty Addict Event,which aims to promote beauty as not just about looking good on the outside, but about LOOKING GOOD, THINKING GOOD, FEELING GOOD, and DOING GOOD. 

In an aim to make a statement and spread positive influence, Rustan’s The Beauty Source will organize special online events, which feature inspiring guests who best embody the Rustan’s 2021 message.

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LOOK GOOD – On September 3, catch Bella Manzano (@bellamanzano) at 11am and Vanessa Matsunaga-Sunga (@vanessamatsunaga) at 7pm on their Instagram accounts for a live, one-of-a-kind unboxing featuring products from Rustan’s The Beauty Source and LeSportsac. Tune in for their virtual try-ons; learn from their personal beauty hacks!

THINK GOOD – September 10 is the much-awaited and biggest beauty event in the country! This year’s event, hosted by Tim Yap, aims to entertain, excite, and inspire viewers. The special guests include: Model and entrepreneur Vanessa Matsunaga-Sunga; Photographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Bella Manzano; Lifestyle journalist and editor-in-chief of Tatler Homes Philippines Stephanie Zubiri; TV executive and mom of three Elvira “Tootsy” Angara; and Musician and live events director Paolo Valenciano. The three-part event will be held at 4pm, LIVE on Rustan’s The Beauty Source’ Facebook page. It will include a performance from Kiana Valenciano, with exciting games and inspiring discussions. This program will surely encourage viewers to look forward to the brighter days ahead.

FEEL GOOD – On September 15, 5PM, watch Author and Wine Enthusiast Stephanie Zubiri prepare an easy, healthy, and guilt-free recipe. She’ll share some tips on how to be beautiful inside and out, while helping others through an IG Live on her account (@stephaniezubiri) to promote Rustan’s Feel & Do Good campaign.

DO GOOD – As the Beauty Addict Event highlights inspirational individuals throughout the celebration, Rustan’s also gives emphasis on each of the personalities’ values and advocacies in light of the fact that true beauty is also seen through actions. Despite being the youngest in the bunch, Bella Manzano’s advocacy to support orphaned and abandoned kids through Project Proverbs create great positive change in the lives of those whom she helps. Similarly, Paolo Valenciano is also an ambassador of World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization that aims to protect vulnerable children, and It’s Time PH, a campaign to encourage Filipinos to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Meanwhile, Tootsy Angara continues to show compassion to people as an advocate of mental health. She promotes awareness as an ambassador of Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF) Mindstrong, a mental health organization promoting awareness and understanding for depression, and anti-bullying. As a woman of faith, Vanessa Matsunaga-Sunga continues to share her love for God by opening up about her own adventures as a wife, a mom, and an individual who is continuously learning to trust the Lord in every season. Lastly, Stephanie Zubiri’s pursuit for wellness has allowed her to give helpful tips to others. Through her platform, she lives her life to the fullest and inspires others to a holistic approach to life. She is also working with World Wide Fund (WWF), which works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment.

What More to Expect from Rustan’s Beauty Addict Event 2021

There’s more in store for the whole month of September with special gifts and exclusive offers!

The festivities will kick off on September 3 with the beauty Friday Flash Sale with special deals that can be availed from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM only when you shop at any Rustan’s The Beauty Source branch, or through Rustan’s Personal Shopper on Call service at 0917-111-1952. Stay tuned for more details!

Mark your calendars with all these special offers available only on September 10!

Participating brands will be offering exclusive promos for ONE DAY only. Promos are applicable in all Rustan’s Stores, Personal Shopper on Call, and online at Rustans.com. See what’s in store for you at bit.ly/RTBSTranscendDeals.

The event is in partnership with Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company [“Metrobank”] one of the most trusted local banks in the Philippines, and our partner for 6 consecutive years! Metrobank cardholders can enjoy an additional 10% off, on top of all existing promos by using the promo code “MBRTBS10 plus FIRST 6 DIGITS OF METROBANK CARD NUMBER” (ex. MBRTBS10567890).

For Beauty Addict members, you can get the TALI Cristina Clutch for a minimum purchase of Php 10,000, and a Viajecito Splashkit Sport Set for a minimum spend of Php 20,000 at Rustan’s The Beauty Source and through Personal Shopper on Call! You can also earn x10 Beauty Addict points on every purchase. Not yet a member? We’ve got you! Become a member for ANY purchase (no minimum amount) and get +50 points when you download our Beauty Addict mobile app. 

More exclusive offers await our Beauty Addict members for the rest of the month! From September 1 to November 30, get your hands on the Viajecito Splashkit Sport Set for a minimum purchase of Php 20,000. Plus, enjoy x5 points on all purchases in all Rustan’s Stores and through our Personal Shopper on Call from September 1-9 and 11-30!

Watch out for more exciting deals and exclusive offers when you shop at Rustan’s The Beauty Source from September 11-26.

The Beauty Addict Raffle promo will run from September 3-October 31. For every purchase of Php 2,500, you’re entitled to one (1) electronic raffle entry for a chance to win any of the following: 

3^rd Prize: Rustan’s Sporty Street Clothing vouchers worth Php 15,000 from The North Face, Columbia & Champion and a Rustan’s The Beauty Source Gift Box. 

2^nd Prize: Rustan’s Casual Chic Clothing; Miyuki Side Tie Overlap Dress from Lady Rustan and a limited-edition Twilly d’Hermès Gift Set. 

Grand Prize: Rustan’s The Beauty Source shopping spree worth Php 50,000!
Catch the Beauty Addict Event live on September 10 at 4PM on Rustan’s The Beauty Source Facebook Page via https://fb.me/e/22kmjqRdm

On August 20/21, 2021 (Canada/Manila), participants who signed up for the third session of the cook-along entitled, “Filipinized! Featuring Pansit Palabok at iba pa,” are in for a treat: Nina Daza-Puyat will teach two ways of making Pansit Palabok. First, the simple way using Mama Sita’s Palabok Mix, and second, the chunky Extra Special Pansit Palabok from the new edition of the classic recipe book Let’s Cook with Nora by Ms. Nora Daza. Participants can also try their hand at cooking the popular Visayan street food Chicken Inasal, an annatto-tinged grilled chicken marinated in vinegar, calamansi, spiced with lemongrass, and ginger. For a sweet ending, a modern take on bibingka, called Bibingkrep, will be presented to help make this traditional treat easier to recreate at home.

Filipinized!

Bahay Tsinoy Museum’s former director and advocate of our Chinese Filipino heritage, Meah Ang See will join live and share her vast knowledge of Chinese-Filipino food, and how Chinese influences have been Filipinized through history.

Despite the hindrances posed by the Enhanced Community Quarantine in the Philippines’ National Capital Region, the Mama Sita Foundation’s Mga Kuwentong Pagkain Canada online cook-along session shall push through, albeit with some limitations. Instructional videos will be presented and served up with live and engaging commentary by hosts Canada-based podcaster of Exploring Filipino Kitchens, Nastasha Alli, educator and performer Paolo Paculan with his talented daughter Malaika Paculan.

Celebrating Filipino Foodways

Mga Kuwentong Pagkain Filipino Food Cook Along celebrates Filipino foodways and gives a spotlight on Philippine grown ingredients. With this initiative, Mama Sita Foundation hopes to create a greater and deeper awareness of Philippine Cuisine and encourage more people to cook Filipino food wherever they may be. While some products may not be available, info on readily accessible substitutes will be provided to the audience.

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Handcrafted, Local, and Ethically-Made:

The Spirit of Community at the Heart of Rustan’s Studio Artesan Concept

It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to venture out of our homes. For those of us who love traveling, it’s been a huge feat staying planted in place, dreaming of all the wonderful discoveries and adventures we might be missing.

But maybe like us, you’ve begun to have a renewed sense of appreciation for your immediate surroundings. We can go out again, even if it’s just nearby, to enjoy the sparkling waters along the coast of El Nido, marvel at the historical streets of Vigan, or take in the pinecone smell of Baguio for the first time in a long while.

There is so much beauty where we live. The most beautiful part though? The people who make a place. The real faces and hands that craft the things we use every day. Rustan’s turns the spotlight on these creative communities through its new fashion and home concept Studio Artesan, which will launch this July 7 in stores and on the rustans.com website.

A love letter to a beautiful country and its people

Studio Artesan is a love letter by Rustan’s to all things locally-produced, handcrafted, and ethically-made. The vision was to create an online and in-store destination that would highlight the handiwork of local artisans, the tradition of their wares, and the special care, attention, and respect given to the islands that provide their livelihood.

Some of the featured brands at the Rustan’spop-in have been years-long partners. Tali Handmade is a line of chic bags that provides employment to female inmates and Silnag isa brand that produces minimalist jewelry from natural materials. Others are new offerings of the store, such as the socially-conscious fashion brands Etika Collective and Maison Metisse.

Rustan’s has also partnered with a line-up of furniture and lifestyle brands to freshen up the home. Philux and The Olive Tree Company are known for reinterpreting traditional designs for Filipino customers today. Tadeco Home, Manang PH, and Shell Arts Co Inc will add a stylish, ethnic touch to your lanai and sala, while brands like Amber and Anne and Tienda Verda bring the vibrant colors of Batangas and Ilocos straight to your tabletop.

Living culture and the vibrant arts community

The Filipino-owned department store aims to take customers on a wondrous journey exploring Studio Artesan’s inclusive collection of fashion, jewelry, accessories, furniture, and home décor from creative communities around the Philippines. To take this inspiration further, Rustan’s is focusing its campaign on content that calls attention to the richness of our Filipino heritage.

In collaboration with Ballet Philippines and the local government, Rustan’s will launch an online video of dancers performing in several tourist spots around the city of Manila. Dressed in the brands of Studio Artesan, the campaign will spotlight the intersectionality between classic and contemporary, art and wear-ability, and the melting pot that our capital has always represented.

In addition, Rustan’s will also run a playful and stylish campaign on its website, social media, and Viber in celebration of the fun and joyful nature of Philippine creativity.

Livelihood for all

Rustan’s has always been a purveyor and staunch supporter of Philippine arts and culture. As the pandemic presents many challenges, it is more important than ever to invest in Philippine-made design and foster homegrown talent.

In the spirit of bayanihan, Rustan’s Private Labels have donated excess fabrics to Cristal Cares, a livelihood program based in Manila’s District 5 that provides jobs to local seamsters and seamstresses. Founded by Cristal Bagatsing, a third-generation Manileña, the foundation has been involved in helping eradicate poverty in the area for decades. Her advocacy extends to caring for the environment as well, and all donated materials will be upcycled into reusable bags.

From July 7 onwards, customers will be able to discover and shop Studio Artesan, our local designers showcase at the rustans.com website and at Rustan’s Makati.

Shop local. Shop artisan. Because the people who make our things and the way they make them matters.

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Analyne Acero
( 09175202588 ) and she gave me her pricelist. She has many others and she said her other bestsellers are her Chili ? chicken & Hongma with cuapao – swipe left to see photos! A must try noodle dish – I read these are birthday noodles! But don’t wait for a birthday – call her and order some now!! Let me know if you like it too!! #misuaqueen #h2hcloudkitchens #h2hpartyplatters #h2hpasta