BRIEFS: Duty Free Phl’s 2-day Halloween sale

Duty Free Philippines (DFP) announces a 2-day halloween sale with up to 60 percent off on selected items on 26 and 27 October at the Duty Free Fiestamall in Parañaque City.

Get up to 60 percent off on selected Oakley merchandise; up to 50 percent on selected Fox apparel, Reef footwear, DC, and Vans Shoes; up to 40 percent selected on Sebago footwear; up to 30 percent off on selected Penguin apparel, Adidas shoes, Speedo swimwear, and Solomon footwear and up to 20 percent on selected Fitflop sandals.

Enjoy the best value on home furnishing with up to 60 percent off on selected items, up to 50 percent off on selected Christmas decorations and special discounts on selected fashion, perfumes and cosmetics brands.

The Widus Group (Widus), owner and developer of the Widus Hotel and Casino and the Clark Marriott Hotel, and the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) signed a lease agreement for the development of the Hann Lux, a luxury mountain resort in New Clark City.

Among the establishments to be developed are global hospitality brands such as the Banyan Tree Hotel, Angsana Hotel, Westin and Luxury Collection by Marriott.

Under the agreement, Widus will lease 450 hectares of land within New Clark City with an investment commitment of P12 billion.

The luxury mountain resort will be located in the southernmost portion of New Clark City.

Phase 1 of the leisure resort shall include the development of the Angsana Hotel and the Banyan Tree Hotel — a leading global hospitality group that is rooted in its ethos of sustainability, embracing the environment and empowering people for sustainable tourism development. The development of the first phase with a total investment of P5 billion is pegged for completion within five years.

Meanwhile, Phase 2 includes the development of Westin and Luxury Collection by Marriott, two 18-hole championship golf courses, outdoor recreation facilities, premium villas and residences, a mixed-use commercial center and a 10-hectare public park for a total investment of P7 billion.

Strong online presence ensures commercial success

With the continuous growth of the e-commerce sector in the Philippines, a strong online presence can ensure success for online entrepreneurs, says J&T Express, the number one express delivery company in Southeast Asia.

J&T Express Philippines chief executive officer Dean Ding said that online entrepreneurs should take steps to make their brand even more visible online, especially with the constant growth of the number of Filipino internet users.

Citing a Hootsuite and We Are Social report, Ding noted that the Philippines now has over 67 million netizens, based on the ‘Digital in 2018.’ A similar report released last January 2019 revealed that Filipinos spend an average of 10 hours and 2 minutes every day using the internet — the longest globally. They also spend an average of 5 hours and 4 minutes using social media.

To elevate the discussion on this trend, and to provide a venue for interactive and insightful sessions, J&T Express will be holding the LF: Online Sellers, a symposium on e-commerce and the advantages of using digital platforms to ensure business success, as well as in creating partnerships.

The event will gather some of the top influencers in the country who will share their tips and insights on the way they expanded their brand, garner thousand followers and subscribers, and manage to utilize the online platform to gain an edge in the e-commerce market.