Among the important guests present at the CNY included DOT Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao and DOT-NCR Regional Director Sharlene Z. Batin, and DFPC Director Maria Paz Alberto.

Duty Free Philippines Corporation is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT). Home to the world’s best brands in fashion, cosmetics, confectionery and fragrances, the multi-level high-end mall offers as much as 20% off in select items to mark one of Chinese’s biggest annual holidays.

Clock is ticking for shopping, and with your long holiday list continues to add up, you also want to find good buys that perfectly fit your budget and wallet.

Mindful of this, Duty Free Philippines (DFP) makes the cheerful holiday season happier and delighted to extend its heartfelt gratitude to its esteemed patrons through an enticing pre-holiday sale, marking the culmination of the year’s offerings. Such is a delightful and irresistible early Christmas surprise.

The exclusive event, being the second and final pre-holiday sale, is a gesture of goodwill of Duty Free Philippines to its loyal and valuable clientele, presenting an opportunity to revel in the unparalleled shopping experience in the participating stores namely, Fiestamall and Luxe Duty Free stores.

“We are immensely thankful for the unwavering support of our loyal customers, and it’s our pleasure to offer them a chance to enjoy exceptional savings on the wide array of products this festive season,” said Vicente Pelagio Angala, the Chief Operating Officer at Duty Free Philippines. “At the same time, this pre-holiday sale serves as an advance Christmas present to our cherished customers, not just with the big discounts they will enjoy but also because their shopping experience here will save them time and avoid the hassle and bustle of jam-packed shopping. We want them to have a pleasant shopping experience and take advantage of these incredible offers before they vanish.” 

During this special event, shoppers can anticipate saving up to 20% on an extensive range of products, spanning perfumes and cosmetics, liquor and spirits, chocolates and confectioneries, along with a wide assortment of gifts and souvenirs, encompassing toys, electronics, fine jewelry and fashion accessories.

Mark your calendars!

This exciting pre-holiday sale event will take place on December 2-3, 2023 at Duty Free Philippines’ downtown Fiestamall and Luxe Duty Free stores.

International inbound passengers in the Philippines will be treated to a duty free shopping extravaganza and there are many participating brands that bare their irresistible offers.

From fashion wear like Lacoste and fine jewelry Keleo, to perfumery and cosmetics, liquor and confectioneries, the weekend sale is something is worth preparing for that shopaholics and early Christmas shoppers who wish to make their shopping list be filled as early as now, barely 15 days before the beginning of Philippines’ unique Christmas countdown which is the BER-months.

What makes the weekend sale exciting is the unbeatable savings that Duty Free Philippines offers. Running from August 19-20, 2023 at downtown Fiestamall and Luxe Duty Free stores, the event promises an enjoyable shopping experience with 20% discount offerings on a wide selection of items.  

No less than Duty Free Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer Vicente Pelagio A. Angala announced the Best Dive Deals this weekend. 

“We’re excited to present the ‘Best Dive Deals’ sale, where our loyal shoppers can shop in our Duty Free Store and choose their favorite brands while enjoying huge savings,” Angala said.

The sale will be at Duty-Free Philippines’ off-airport Fiestamall and Luxe Duty Free stores, both boasting a dynamic shopping atmosphere that caters to various tastes and preferences brandishing the breadth and depth of product assortments. The Fiestamall is more popular with the balikbayan and OFW market for its wide variety of pasalubong merchandise, while Luxe Duty Free is a haven for those seeking high-end brands and luxury items, ensuring that even the most discriminating shoppers will find products that captivate their interest. 

So, mark your calendars for August 19-20, 2023, and get ready to dive into unparalleled  savings and an unforgettable shopping experience at Duty Free Philippines’ “Best Dive  Deals” Weekend Sale.  For more information and updates about the “Best Dive Deals” sale, visit www.dfp.com.ph  or follow dutyfreephils on FB, IG, YT and X.

Dubbed “Go, GIRL! Proud to be ME”, all women shoppers will be treated to exciting deals, perks and discounts as much as 20% on participating brands of perfumes, cosmetics, skincare and fashion merchandise. Aside from this major sale event, DFPC has also lined up several in-store promotional activities for its lady customers for the whole month of March, in observance of International Women’s Month.  

The country’s only travel retailer has, through the years, been participating in this global holiday in recognition of the achievements, contributions and rights of women. 

To avail of this Duty Free shopping privilege, international travelers, namely the balikbayans, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and foreign tourists need only to present their passports or any proof of recent travel upon registration.

DFPC currently operates two downtown stores, Fiestamall and Luxe Duty Free; and at the airport terminals in Manila, Kalibo-Aklan, Mactan-Cebu, Iloilo and Clark-Pampanga. As a state owned agency, DFPC remits its earnings to the Department of Tourism for the government’s various tourism infrastructure programs.

For more information visit www.dfp.com.ph or www.luxedutyfree.com or its social media pages (@dutyfreephils and @luxedutyfree) for regular updates.

DFP will “Spread the Love” on February 11-12, 2023 at the flagship Fiestamall store with romantic deals and discounts as much as 20% from selected items. Lady shoppers will be spoiled with free makeovers and other perks. Luxe Duty Free will treat customers to a love and bargain-filled weekend on February 18-19, 2023 with its wide selection of Valentine’s gift ideas from popular brands of perfumes and cosmetics to luxury fashion bags. 

All arriving international travelers, namely the balikbayans, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and foreign tourists need only to bring their passports or any proof of recent travel and their loved ones to shop.

DFPC currently operates 15 downtown and airport outlets in Manila, Kalibo, Cebu, Iloilo and Clark. As a state owned agency, DFPC remits its earnings to the Department of Tourism for the government’s various tourism infrastructure programs.

For more information visit www.dfp.com.ph or www.luxedutyfree.com or its social media pages (@dutyfreephils and @luxedutyfree) for regular updates. 

As the holidays draw closer and the Christmas rush is here, Duty Free ensures that the balikbayans, OFWs and foreign travelers need not have to worry about what to give to their loved ones this Christmas.

Through the years, pasalubong shopping has become synonymous with Duty Free shopping, thanks to the country’s overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and balikbayans who have made homecoming gifts a Filipino tradition. 

For the Filipino traveler, no arrival from abroad or even departure from the country is complete without a pack of chocolates for the children, a bottle of the wife’s favorite perfume or the finest wines to share with friends. 

Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) was created to primarily meet the international traveler’s Duty Free shopping needs. As travel and tourism are now regaining its pre-pandemic state, DFPC is all set to expand its operations to recapture the market. 

Aside from the two Manila downtown malls, Fiestamall and Luxe, DFPC has arrival and departure outlets at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals and at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA).

Recently, DFPC has set up stores at some of the country’s top tourist destinations. Tourists can now shop at the Duty Free departure store at the Kalibo International Airport after their vacation in Boracay, while travelers to Iloilo can drop by the arrival Duty Free outlet at the Iloilo International Airport.  

True to its newest tagline “Only the Best”, DFPC is determined to be the country’s BEST travel retailer by offering only the BEST products and service to its customers.  Despite the pandemic’s profound impact on the Tourism attached agency’s business, DFPC continues to enhance its merchandise mix, programs and services to meet the evolving consumer preferences and retail trends. All these efforts are geared for DFPC to regain profitability and hence be able to contribute to the government’s tourism projects.

To know more about DFPC and its latest offerings, visit www.dfp.com.ph or follow @dutyfreephils on Facebook and Instagram.

Admitting that the past two years have been tough for them, Duty Free Philippines marked the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree lighting event held at its premier Luxe Duty Free store last November 16.

No less than DFPC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicente Angala expressed his gratitude for the continued support of DFPC’s loyal patrons and partners in the tourism, travel and retail industry. In his welcome remarks, Angala underscored that the lighting of the tree is very meaningful to Duty Free Philippines as it symbolizes “TRIUMPH”, with the opening of the economy, the easing of travel restrictions, Angala takes pride in the gradual recovery from the brunt of the pandemic and bullish about the eventual recovery and growth of the industry.

“I see this lighting of our Christmas tree as a symbol of hope for brighter years ahead,” he noted.

Operating in its 35th year of serving its exclusive market of international travelers, and being the country’s only travel retailer that contributes to the government’s tourism programs. To stay relevant and keep up with the evolving global consumer trends, DFPC developed a new logo intended to convey a more contemporary image while retaining the core elements of the state-owned corporation’s traditions. The logo was officially revealed during the event.

Angala also revealed that DFPC is shifting its customers’ focus to LUXE Duty Free to cater to the discriminating taste of the new range of OFWs and Balikbayans who are now composed mostly of generation X and millennials. Luxe Duty Free is located at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City with offerings ranging from staple duty free products of chocolates and liquor to a wider mix of luxury essentials from the world’s best fashion brands.

The Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was attended by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ma. Christina Garcia Frasco and other DOT officials, the DFPC Board of Directors, representatives from government agencies and suppliers.

As most travel retail operators, DFPC was hit hard by the pandemic. With the continued support of its partner agencies and suppliers, the Tourism attached agency is now bouncing back. Aside from the Manila downtown and NAIA stores, the Duty Free outlets in Mactan Cebu, Iloilo and Kalibo have already resumed operations.

For regular updates, join Duty Free Philippines’ social media community @dutyfreephils (Facebook/IG/Twitter).

DFPC believes in World Tourism Day’s goal of recognizing the opportunities that tourism has brought and continues to bring as well as the realization that the world cannot go back to the old ways after the pandemic, hence the call to “Rethink Tourism”. 

As a travel retailer that heavily relies on tourism for Duty Free Philippines, “The halt in travel and tourism due to the pandemic has greatly affected our operations; and the continuing shift in consumer trends and behavior has also led us to “rethink” our strategies”, said DFPC Chief Operating Officer Vicente Angala.

“DFPC would like to celebrate with the world as it begins to open up armed with the lessons of the pandemic. The crisis made us stronger and more resilient. Now we would like to show our loyal patrons that Duty Free Philippines is still standing and shall not waver in its commitment of serving the Duty Free shopping needs of international travelers and tourists,” Angala added.

To celebrate the World Tourism Day, DFPC has prepared several activities. A short program for its partners in the travel industry, top travel tour operators and tour guides, shall be held at Luxe Duty Free in Pasay City on                      September 27, 2022, to present the agency’s enhanced Tour Group Program.
 
DFP’s flagship Fiestamall store in Paranaque City will offer discounts of up to 50% on several participating brands/categories. Customers at DFP’s Manila airport stores will receive special gifts once they proceed to the Fiestamall to continue their “pasalubong” shopping (proof of purchase required). 

To learn more about the DFP’s World Tourism Day celebration, call 0285524359 or visit facebook.com/dutyfreephils.  

What makes the store intriguing is its simplicity and yet elegantly laid out and lighted top the delight of the foreign and Filipino delegates who attended the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit hosted by the Philippines. The well-curated and unique items such as necklaces, bracelets, bags, and other covetous. fashion accessories are really enchanting and worth buying whether as an investment or for personal use.

Speaking to THEPHILBIZNEWS, Hazel Garcia Assistant Store Manager of Luxe Duty Free store said, “These are works of hearts and truly artisan jewelry. Every effort taken to create each piece is unique. This is the reason why many are surprised to learn about it. You cannot find the same piece done by the same designer.”

“It’s a novelty item”, she added. We are showcasing to our visitors that the Filipino talents and the Philippines as a country have so much to offer to the world. And these are some of those worth buying and taking home with them.”

Meanwhile, Floraida Sandalo, the Store Supervisor at the time we visited the Marahuyo pop-up store said, “They can find us at Luxe Duty Free store and we have many more items to see and buy for their pasalubong.

This year’s theme of the WTTC global summit is, “Rediscovering Travel,” which was hosted by the Philippines and aimed at supporting the sector’s recovery and move beyond to a safer, more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future. This was the first time that the Philippines hosted the event. There were over a thousand delegates from various countries around the world. 

For their part, the Department of Trade and Industry saw the event as an ideal venue to promote Go Lokal! and Marahuyo brands to the international market. 

Foreign tourists, regular international travelers, balikbayans and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) will be assured of a truly amazing shopping experience with the newest deals and huge savings in beauty essentials, fashion, select chocolates and liquor brands and other best buys and gift ideas. 

The Duty Free Philippines has been catering to the shopping needs of international travelers for the past 34 years. Aware of the plight of its customers during this trying time, DFP has constantly thought of ways to improve and enhance their ultimate pasalubong shopping experience even during this pandemic.

Luxe Duty Free store is open Tuesdays to Sundays, 11am to 8pm. Standard health protocols are complied with to assure customers of a safe and convenient shopping environment. 

For information on brand listing, visit www.luxedutyfree.com, or call 09088507673. For regular updates, follow dutyfreephils and/or luxedutyfree on Facebook and Instagram.