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Locator FeatureParkson Duty FreeA haven of great finds in ClarkBy Roy Victor R. RosalesBarely one month to go before Christmas. Are you done withyour Christmas shopping? By this time, people start scramblingto the malls and tiangges to shop, shop and shop for their lovedones. Shopping for Christmas gifts is no laughing matter. It involves ahigh level of stress, to say it mildly.First, one has to go through the traffi c jam just to reach the mall. Then if you brought your car, you haveto fi nd a parking space—good luck. Next, you have to brace the waves and waves of people cramped in themall and with this, the risk of having your wallet/credit card stolen. Finally you line up for a long time just to payfor the merchandise you picked. By the time you’re done, you realize, you forgot to buy a gift for someone buthaven’t got the energy to wiggle through the crowd and line up once more. Christmas shopping in Metro Manilaisn’t something one would enjoy—completing the task is in fact a “major, major” accomplishment and relief.Want to know a secret? There is an alternative to the stressful shopping in Metro Manila. Even thedrive will be a breeze. This yuletide season, why not carry out your Christmas shopping at the various duty freeshops in the Clark Freeport Zone? To reach Clark from Manila, take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) andexit at the very last toll plaza (Dau). A few kilometers after your NLEX exit, take the spur road that will bring youto the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) Mabalacat Toll Plaza. Once at the SCTEX, drive towards Subic,and take the Clark South Exit, this is just a couple of minutes from the SCTEX Mabalacat Toll Plaza, and viola!You are now in Clark. The hassle-free drive from NLEX Balintawak to Clark takes an average time of one hour.12
Locator FeatureChildren of all ages will defi nitely shout with gleefrom the assortment of toys in Parkson. From your basicplastic toys to the remote controlled (RC) cars to thehigh-end RC helicopters. For the sports minded, thereis an array of sports equipment including popular sportgift items like basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, etc.Once in Clark, tryParkson Duty Free.It has an extensiverange of uniqueand bargain fi nds.Parkson Duty Free GeneralManager Jeannie Ng says that among the Duty FreeShops in Clark, Parkson’s items are the most affordable.According to Ms. Ng, through the years, Parson DutyFree has improved its product line to stay competitiveand attract customers. “We are committed toimproving the store by getting better suppliers,” saysMs. Ng. She added that just recently, the Parksonstaff underwent a training conducted by an Americansupplier on product display and troubleshooting.For shoppers who frequent Parkson, Ms. Ng suggeststo time their shopping when the “New Arrivals” banneris displayed in front of the building. Shoppers at thistime will enjoy new items never before seen. TheParkson General Manager also said that most items inParkson Duty Free are pretty exclusive and may notbe imported again. Shoppers are forewarned to enjoytheir shopping until supply lasts. Another tip to maximizeyour budget is to shop for the items with the label “newlow price” as this will stretch your budget even further.Aside from the extensive medley of chocolatecandies, juices, chips, canned goods, milk, iced teamix, cereal, as well as soap, shampoo and other“pasalubong” items one usually buys at a duty freeshop, Parkson offers a variety of goods and noveltyitems making it your one-stop duty-free shop. Needlessto say, if you plan to make gift baskets yourself,the best priced grocery items are all within reach.Parkson carries a wide assortment of home décorproducts such as wall clocks, lamps, decorativetrays, candles and elegant vases, just to name a few.The variety of sizes and colors of these home décorproducts are so extensive that there is a décor for everyhome whether it be a mansion or a small apartment.Dumb-founded on what to give your fi ve-year oldniece? Parkson Duty Free has shelves fully loaded withcute stuffed toys that can make any girl’s eyes sparklewith joy. Still undecided on what to give the kids forChristmas, why not consider the thermos and lunchbox to bring along in school? Parkson has a number ofchoices the kids will surely be proud showing-off in school.Your offi cemates, who just love to drink coffee allthe time, will surely love the spill-proof mugs thatcan be brought practically anywhere—from thehome to the car, to the offi ce and vice versa.For the parents who are keen on making sure theiryoung children get an educational gift this Christmas,Parkson has a good collection of children’s books andinteractive books covering the subjects of math, science,phonetics, history and even the human body amongothers. As Ms. Ng accurately puts it, “This Christmas,give the gift of knowledge.” For the creative minded,a barrage of arts and craft materials is also available.Parkson’s selection of cigarettes, wines, liquorsand perfumes offer a variety of choices thatappeals to both the young and not so young.The appliance section boasts of an assortment oftelevisions, mini components and kitchen appliances.This Christmas, treat yourself to your own personal meatslicer that will surely come handy when slicing the hamthis Noche Buena. The slicer will also be very useful forthose paper thin sliced bulgogi or sukiyaki-style sirloin.In Parkson Duty Free, the gift items for the yuletideseason are countless. From wallets, bags, luggages,RTW apparel (jackets, jeans, shirts, etc), picture frames,car accessories, kitchen utensils, etc. You’ll surely besatisfi ed with the quality of your purchased productsbut more importantly, enjoy your shopping spreenot just for the yuletide season but all year round.Parkson GeneralManager Jeannie Ng13
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