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Robinsons Department Store’s wide range of brands, like Martha Stewart and At Home, give you the pops of vibrancy you’ll need at home. Filipino homes are known for their maximalist designs. When you enter, you’re greeted with lived-in spaces that reflect the personality and history of the people living in them. Every corner is filled with pieces of eye-catching furniture and decor, often passed down from older generations. Even when minimalist homes started becoming trendy among younger Filipinos, you can still find at least one statement furniture and random knickknacks displayed on shelves, which all hold precious memories. As your own story continues to unfold, so does your home’s design and layout. One cool way to change up your space is to add pops of color in your rooms for an instant mood booster. Big or small, you can find the pieces you need at this year’s Robinsons Department Store Home Fair. For the whole month of July...

As households continue to look for smarter ways to manage their grocery budgets, Grab Philippines is teaming up with Robinsons Supermarket and Puregold to bring weekend savings to everyday essentials on GrabMart. Running from May 29 to June 21, the campaign gives consumers PHP 20 off select grocery staples exclusively on GrabMart, covering fast-moving household items such as fresh meats, rice, eggs, water, and pantry basics. The campaign cements GrabMart’s position as a practical option not only for convenience, but also for value-driven grocery shopping.  “Managing a household today requires an extraordinary amount of resourcefulness, and Grab acts as a practical partner to Filipino families in managing their daily expenses,” said Grab Philippines Chief Commercial Officer EJ Dela Vega. “Amid these economic pressures, we are making essential goods more accessible and budget-friendly. By bringing these discounted items straight to the...

Forget the daily "I have nothing to wear" panic. Robinsons Department Store just made outfit-planning so much easier with Grab-A-Fit, Basics Collection. On May 22, 2026, Robinsons Department Store hosted the official launch of Grab-A-Fit at Robinsons Department Store Galleria, transforming the store space into a high-energy fashion playground. The event also introduced the new Basics everyday wear collection of Grab-A-Fit, a brand exclusively available at Robinsons Department Store, all branches nationwide.  The Grab a Fit Basics collection has casual, smart casual, and urban style pieces that you can mix and match to pull off any look for your daily grind. Whether it’s casual chic for weekend strolls or a polished business look for important meetings, Grab-A-Fit has trendy pieces for everyone. Centered on exceptional affordability and versatility, the launch event made effortless style accessible to everyone. Curated ma...

Grab your friends for a fun summer and shop big discounts at Robinsons Department Store Summer is so close we can almost feel it. The last couple of months were all about planning your goals for the rest of the year. Now that it’s March, it’s time to try out a new hobby or book that much-needed trip with friends. There are a number of fun ways to enjoy this summer, which also means shopping for essentials to be sun-ready. Fortunately, Robinsons Department Store ’s Payday Sale from March 13 to 15, 2026 will offer discounts of up to ₱1,000 off on selected “Favorite Brands” and exclusive perks from select banks. So you can save more for all the activities you might have planned, like these ones: 1. Pick up pickleball The pickleball hype is still alive and well – and this is your sign to finally try it out. Once you get the basics down, you’ll find that it’s a relatively easy sport to play alone or with friends. It’s also a great...

Every great adventure begins with deliberate preparation: choosing the right gear, planning ahead, and making smart decisions long before the journey begins. Booking the best deals for your itinerary is only half the story. What follows matters just as much: gearing up with essentials that keep you comfortable, confident, and ready for wherever the trip takes you. So your next stop after (or even before) booking your flights, hotels, and tours is Robinsons Department Store ’s Your Next Stop Travel Fair 2026 , where pre-trip rituals become effortless. RDS brings everything you need in one destination at prices that don’t eat into your travel fund. The special fair features a wide selection of brands — up to 70 % off — loved by travelers for their fashion-forward design and comfort, making exploring cities, beaches and mountains abroad easy. You can roam Paris’ Champs-Élysées in a stylish spring ensemble, wander the streets of Tokyo in com...

Giant lanterns once again lit up the City of San Fernando as thousands gathered at Robinsons Starmills to witness the 117th Giant Lantern Festival ( GLF ), a historic and world-renowned annual tradition that celebrates Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, and the true spirit of Christmas. The grand opening was attended by Vicente D. Mallapre III, Robinsons Malls Senior Regional Marketing Manager; San Fernando Vice Mayor Aurelio “Brenz” Gonzales Jr.; Irving L. Wu, Robinsons Land Corporation External Affairs Director; Senator Risa Hontiveros; San Fernando Mayor Vilma B. Caluag; Engr. Noel G. Gomez, Giant Lantern Festival 2025 Chairperson; Maria Catherine S. Alejandro, Robinsons Malls Senior Director for Operations; Jonathan Bryan Chua, Robinsons Malls Regional Operations Manager; and Engr. Jessmark Anthony B. De Guzman, Robinsons Starmills Mall Manager. Known as the Ligligan Parul , this year...

Robinsons Las Piñas brings the holiday magic of Christmas on Display, a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition in the south. Robinsons Las Piñas brings the timeless magic of the holidays to life with the first-ever in-mall staging of the Manila C.O.D Christmas on Display , a beloved Filipino Christmas tradition now lighting up the South. In partnership with Rosario Animated Display , the iconic Manila C.O.D Christmas on Display—a cherished tradition for over 71 years—returns to enchant a new generation with its dazzling lights, moving figures, and heartwarming storytelling. Originally staged in Quezon City , this year’s display finds a new home at Robinsons Las Piñas, allowing more families in the South to experience the joy, nostalgia, and togetherness that C.O.D. has long represented. This year’s theme, “ The Birth of Jesus Christ: A Christmas Story ,” highlights the true essence of the season—faith, hope, joy, and ...

Robinsons Place Antipolo will be the new home of Mercato, east of Metro Manila.  Known to be the premier destination lifestyle food market in the Philippines, Mercato will bring 30 food entrepreneurs who will be showcasing their wide range of great and tasty preparations dubbed as Gourmet Food Fair which will run until the end of 2022.    The food show offers a wide range to choose from, from desserts and savory meals, to fastfood and kiddie favorites.  “We are inviting shoppers to sample these treats: Oreo Ice Cream, Korean faves like corndog and fried noodles, all-time favorites like pizza, pasta, rice meals and so much more,” enthuses Ms. Tina Real-Lim, assistant Vice president for  Lease, Robinsons Malls.  Ms. Real – Lim adds that Robinsons Malls strong supports MSMEs and recognizes there growth potentials.   Robinsons Place Antipolo provides a picture-perfect backdrop for Mercato to sh...

As Manila gets back to normal post COVID-19 shutdown, Robinson Place Manila (RPM) is now offering e-trike services to provide the mall’s customers and commuters in the heart of Manila with another viable and affordable mode of transportation.  The new electric tricycle service, also called as 'E-TRIKES sa Kamaynilaan’, is a partnership between Robinson Place Manila and the local government of the City of Manila. Here's a quick guide to help you familiarize yourself with Manila's new e-trike service. TERMINAL LOCATIONS RPM Adriatico  RPM Sta. Monica RPM Midtown Wing PRICES Php 20 per head for the first three kilometers.  Additional Php5 per head for every succeeding kilometer. Maximum of six (6) persons per trip for social distancing. DIVISORIA E-TRIKE FARE Fare can probably cost you around Php 60 per head one way, since the distance between Robinson Pla...

While most Easter Sunday events for children will make you shell out very hard-earned cash, the Great Easter Eggspedition at the Robinsons Malls is absolutely the opposite. On March 27, starting from 10:00 am and onwards, selected Robinsons malls will be holding Easter egg hunts, magic shows, arts and crafts workshops especially made for your kids - free of charge. Games and prizes await kiddie participants. Participating branches are Robinsons Metro East, Forum Robinsons, Robinsons Place Antipolo, Robinsons Place Las Piñas, Robinsons Otis, Robinsons Cainta, Robinsons Place Malolos, Robinsons Place Imus, Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Robinsons Place Lipa, Robinsons Sta. Rosa, Robinsons Town Mall Los Baños and Summit Ridge Promenade. Admission is free. For more details, click  HERE . WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS POST? Share your ideas by commenting.