From a free concert and meet and greet with your favorite stars to 12.12 promos, here are some events you can look forward to this week.
Free concert with Belle Mariano, other stars
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Mobile services provider Smart Communications is holding a free concert featuring Belle Mariano and more on December 14 at 5th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Also part of the lineup are Bamboo, Moira Dela Torre, AC Bonifacio, and Arthur Nery.
The event will also include a "creator's lab," an interactive area which somes with a livestream setup and green screen backdrop for TikTok posts; a game arena featuring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang; and a stream theater with shows on Max and Netflix.
Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos meet and greet in Taiwan
Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos. Garcia/Facebook
The Taiwan Tourism Administration is inviting fans and travel enthusiasts to a meet and greet experience with its celebrity ambassadors, Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos.
The events will be held on December 14 at Wonderful Theatre Ximending in Taipei, and December 15 at Kaohsiung University of Science and Tech, Nanzih Campus, Conference Hall.
Aside from getting a unique chance to see Garcia and Ramos up close, attendees can also look forward to interactive games inspired by Taiwan's famous night markets and a screening of the "Panahon sa Taiwan" travel video.
More details are available on the Taiwan Tourism PH page.
Lazada's 12.12 All-Out Pasko Sale
E-commerce platform Lazada is ringing in the holidays with its 12.12 All-Out Pasko Sale, which runs until December 14.
Users of the app can enjoy up to 90% off on local and international brands, claim up to P2,000 Lazada vouchers, and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend.
Seasonal grocery items, Noche Buena essentials, and gift bundles are available at LazMart, with LazBeauty and LazLook also offering last-minute gift options.
Logitech's 12.12 sale
Logitech is joining the 12.12 sale on Lazada and Shopee, offering discount vouchers, free shipping, and zero-interest payment options on select items.
The sale kicked off last December 9 and runs until December 14. Shoppers can look forward to deals on Logitech products such as the Pro X 2 Lightspeed Gaming Headset, G Pro X Superlight Wireless Gaming Mouse, Pro X Gaming Keyboard, POP Icon wireless keyboard and mouse combo.
Uniqlo's 12.12 deals
Uniqlo is dialing up the holiday shopping frenzy with deals and offers this 12.12, one of the biggest sale dates of the year.
Uniqlo app members can get a free phone stand with card holder for every minimum purchase of P3,500 when they place orders online until December 12. Discounts are also available on items such as DRY-EX Short Sleeve Polo Shirt, Linen Blend Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirt, GIRLS Sanrio Characters Cropped Short Sleeve UT, and KIDS Pocketable UV Protection Parka.
First-time users can get a P300 coupon, which can be used online or at any Uniqlo store on their next order with a minimum purchase of P3,000.
Uniqlo is also offering an online gift service, which allows shoppers to have their presents delivered to their loved ones.
GCash Christmas promo
GCash is holding a Christmas promo that allows its users to score great deals and a chance to win P10,000.
These include discounts at Domino's, Angel's Pizza, and Seattle's Best Coffee; free delivery with a minimum purchase of P2,000 at SM Markets; and a P300 discount on orders over P3,000 from Boozy.
Deals are also available for last-minute gifts from Sperry, Keds, Merrell, Nike, Payless, Charles & Keith, Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy, among others.
Each GCash transaction lets users join the Merry Mystery Gift promo, with rewards up for grabs until January 3. They can win exclusive merchant vouchers and GCash credits up to P10,000.
Krispy Kreme's Day of the Dozen
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Krispy Kreme is celebrating the holidays with Day of the Dozen, a one-day buy one, get one promo.
This December 12, customers can get a free Box of 6 Original Glazed Doughnuts for every purchase of a Dozen Original Glazed for P405. OG Card members can upgrade their perk to a free Dozen Original Glazed.
Those ordering via GrabFood, FoodPanda, Pick-A-Roo, OrderMo, and Groover can get a Dozen Original Glazed for P475 and get a Box of 6 Original Glazed for free. Delivery SRP is P475 and may vary across delivery partners.
The Day of the Dozen promo is valid for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.), delivery (store opening until 1 hour before closing, or until supplies last), and GrabFood/FoodPanda/Pick-A-Roo/OrderMo/Groover (whole day).
It is not available in the following branches: Makati Medical Center, SM Mall of Asia Arena, Airport Stores, and Tempo Selling Sites. Customers can only get a maximum of 2 sets each.
National Book Store's Sulit Christmas Sale
National Book Store is holding a Sulit Christmas Sale until December 14, letting customers get up to 50% off on select items.
They can also shop for P29 planners and P49 toys and games, among others.
The promo is available at select National Book Store branches, as well as the store's website and shops on Lazada and Shopee.
Switch holiday deals
Switch is currently offering deals on Apple products until January 5, 2025.
Flexible installment terms can be enjoyed by credit card holders of UnionBank, Metrobank, Bank of Commerce, BDO, BPI, EastWest, and RCBC.
Those who will buy an iPhone 16, meanwhile, will get a free accessories gift bundle.