Iconic Fragrance Bond No. 9 New York Launches in Manila

Luxury fragrance label Bond No. 9 New York touched down the Philippines, and it’s transporting us to New York through its timeless signatures and contemporary scents. To pay homage to the city’s heritage and vibrant culture, Bond No. 9’s variety of perfumes is made with the magic of extracts and ingredients embodying New York’s famous landmarks and natural landscapes. Featuring the finest notes in fragrance, the brand brings a piece of the region to the Philippine turf with a long-lasting touch that sure enchants. With a selection for men and women, everyone is most welcome to try out their bestselling unisex blends. Shop here.

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London-Based Ormonde Jayne Wows Manila

Making an impression is much easier with Ormonde Jayne’s Four Corners of the Earth collection. The ensemble invites us to discover indigenous scents, spanning countries and continents across the world. To acknowledge London’s diverse culture and community, Ormonde Jayne is definitely going global with its recent launch in the Philippines and regions surrounding the archipelago. Its scents are carefully curated to celebrate and embrace every kin and kind, empowering the wearer and evoking feelings of fondness. Shop here.

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Rhian Ramos is the New Face of Y.O.U Beauty

Flawless and radiant skin is the beauty assetmany work hard for. For celebrities with busy schedules and countlessmodeling gigs, their beauty regimens are their best-kept secrets toglowing, healthy, and beautiful skin. However, it’s not every day thatfans get access to this, but luckily, Filipina actress and model RhianRamos has finally revealed her own skin secrets for the public to takeinspiration from.Known for her timeless beauty and grace, this Filipino celebrity is wellloved for staying authentic while constantly reinventing herself in a fast-paced world. Rhian Ramos embodies everything that Y.O.U Beauty stands for—confidence, grace and beauty, and this what inspired the brand to choose Rhian Ramos as their beauty ambassador for Radiance Glow Illuminating serum. Her ability to achieve self-reinvention while staying true to her roots is also mirrored in her beauty regime and how she present herself—a muse who possesses timeless, long-lasting beauty. Shop here.

Rhian Ramos for Y.O.U Beauty

Actress Dimples Romana Launches Beauty Brand Dreamcake

In a dreamy leap towards beautyinnovation, co-founder Dimples Romana, a renowned actress andentrepreneur, unveils her dream project, Dreamcake. Made in Korea, this beauty product line was designed to make a mark inthe Philippine beauty industry and provide a multi-purpose wonder forskin at an affordable price. “It’s truly a dream come true to be here, especially because this hasbeen my passion project, my love letter, my dream skincare for as longas I can remember! I love dessert and I love skincare and I thought...wouldn’t it be a dream if I marry the two?” said Dimples, succinctlyexplaining the creative inspiration behind the skincare line.“That’s why I teamed up with the Dream Team... skincare experts fromKorea to concoct a versatile skincare line that also gives you the joy ofyour favorite dessert,” the actress-turned-entrepreneur added.

Dreamcake introduces two products: the Skin Glaze First Essence andthe Face and Body Icing. KFDA (Korean Food and Drug Administration)Certified for brightening and fine line-reducing, and Philippine FDAapproved, these products are meticulously crafted and are set torevolutionize one's skincare routine. Dreamcake combines quality andaffordability in a way that every individual can indulge in. Shop here.

Parlon raises over $400K Pre-seed as it continues to revolutionize the salon andwellness industry in Southeast Asia

Parlon, the fastest-growing salon and wellness techplatform in the Philippines, is set to accelerate user growth and kick off Southeast Asianexpansion after raising over $400,000 in a successful pre-seed funding round. Parlon has the widest network of salon and wellness centers in the Philippines. Thisunprecedented success of onboarding over 500 salon and wellness brands and reachingover a thousand branches nationwide highlights the company's ability to cultivate valuablepartnerships. More than that, it also shows how they’re able to deliver cutting-edgetechnology, solidifying its position as a market leader in the field.

Parlon, the first-of-its-kind B2B2C beauty and wellness platform in the Philippines, equips itsmerchants with a software solution that empowers them to streamline operations,implement a CRM system, automate Viber and SMS reminders, and efficiently manage andaccept bookings and payments both online and offline. On the side of consumers, they canconveniently discover, book, and buy salon and wellness services in a fun and rewardingway through Parlon's website and mobile app.

Parlon’s pre-seed funding round was participated by WIP Global Ventures, A2D Ventures,and a group of esteemed angel investors. It's also a source of pride for a female-led andShe Loves Tech alumni startup like Parlon that more than half of its investors are women.

WIP Global Ventures, founded by seasoned startup operators with a track record ofsuccessfully launching and scaling high-growth ventures, specializes in investing inearly-stage startups at the forefront of technological innovation. Meanwhile, A2D Ventureshas rapidly emerged as Southeast Asia's premier platform for early-stage startupinvestments. The platform serves as a vital conduit, linking esteemed angel investors andfamily offices to startups that are shaping the future of the region's digital landscape.

Supporting Parlon's ambitious vision is a cadre of angel investors whose expertise aredemonstrated by their past successes. These include scaling high-impact companies likeCanva, Taxumo, and Mediclick, as well as establishing a diverse portfolio in the beauty anddining sectors.

Prior to establishing Parlon, founders Kristine Claire Ongcangco and Miko Cornejo, hadamassed a wealth of experience in developing tech products for businesses and startups.Their first venture, Concept Machine, is a pioneering digital and software solutions agency that has been in the industry for more than a decade. They have served some of the biggestconglomerates and top startups in the Philippines.

This dynamic team of forward-thinking entrepreneurs embraced the spirit of bootstrapping inorder to bring their innovative idea to life. And by initially utilizing their own resources andassiduously investing their time and skills, Ongcangco and Cornejo have scaled Parlon intogreater heights, and continues to do so. For more updates, follow Parlon on Instagram at @parlonph

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