It’s a good time to visit Ayala Malls Manila Bay, where 51 pop-ups offering various products from micro, small and medium enterprises have gathered for Tindahan ni Tarsee — Daily Tribune’s holiday bazaar that’s ongoing till 27 November.
What began as a regular feature on Daily Tribune’s Tindahan ni Tarsee online show to help independent merchants of consumer items at the height of the pandemic is now a physical market in the mall.
At its official launch on 25 November, Tindahan ni Tarsee drew curious mallgoers to check out its array of goods — from food including smoked meat and fish, sauces and spreads, coffee beans, skincare and cosmetics, clothes and fabrics, bags and accessories, pet products and collectible toys.
Former Presidential Communications Operations Office Sec. Martin Andanar and wife Alelee, as well as Maria Angeles Cusi and son Francis (representing former Energy Sec. Alfonso Cusi) graced the opening ceremonies.
Daily Tribune editors were spotted having a look-see at the stalls, some of them sampling the fresh brews at the coffee stands. Lifestyle editor Dinah Ventura and Spaces editor Francine Marquez had a good time sipping cocktails sponsored by My Brother’s Mustache of Hive Hotel and Convention Center.
Tindahan ni Tarsee is being held in collaboration with the Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Department of Trade and Industry, Digital Out-of-Home, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Home Credit, Angkas, Regroe, Dermclinic, and My Brother’s Mustache of Hive Hotel and Convention Center.
Daily Tribune’s Komfie Manalo, Chingkee Mangcucang, and Denise Calnea hosted the opening program.