Ford PH opens dealerships in select areas under GCQ

Since the beginning of May 2020, Ford Philippines has opened a number of its Ford dealerships in areas and locations already on general community quarantine (GCQ). In doing so, the company assures the public that its absolute priority is to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for all Ford customers and dealership employees.

According to the company, all Ford dealerships that opened from May 1 to 4 are operating on normal business hours. These dealerships now have access to enhanced tools, as well as implement new processes and policies to mitigate potential risks and provide peace of mind to anyone visiting a Ford dealership.

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*Operating on limited capacity

To further put your mind at ease, the dealers are progressively rolling out the following measures for everyone’s safety:

  • Anyone entering a Ford dealership, including all dealer employees, contractors, and customers, will have their temperature checked with a no-touch infrared thermometer.
  • The dealership layout/floor plan, including customer waiting areas, will be re-organized to ensure appropriate social distancing.
  • All Ford dealer personnel are required to wear face masks and gloves at all times; with a hazardous waste container on site for disposal of all masks, gloves and other potentially contaminated items.
  • Social distancing rules will be enforced in all customer interactions, and shaking hands will not be allowed.
  • All Ford dealerships will be thoroughly disinfected three times each day.
  • Hand sanitizer dispensers will be available across the dealerships, particularly in high visibility and high traffic areas.
  • If an employee is experiencing any flu-like symptoms, he or she will be asked to promptly seek medical advice and return only when/if free of symptoms.

On top of those, Ford dealerships will also be implementing the following sales and service initiatives:

Vehicle Sanitation

All vehicles will be meticulously sanitized after any service visit. Dealers will use the recommended cleaning products and procedures to ensure that vehicles are clean and safe when returned to customers.

Remote Sales Support

Remote sales support with a Ford sales professional will give customers a first-hand shopping experience without them having to leave home.

Finance

Ford dealers will continue working with finance lenders to extend credit terms and defer some monthly payments. Approvals of extensions or deferral support will be at the finance partner’s discretion.

Warranties

All Ford customers whose warranty coverage has expired during the quarantine period are advised to visit their respective Ford dealers to resolve their concerns related to expired warranties.

“While opening our Ford dealerships to provide in-person service is a welcome move forward, our aim is to work very closely with each of our dealers to ensure we are providing the safest and sanitary environment possible,” shared PK Umashankar, managing director of Ford Philippines.

Customers who want to know more about Ford’s vehicles can access various online platforms like their official website and Facebook page as well as hotline numbers of dealerships nationwide.

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All the cool things you can find at UNBOX Greenhills

07/09/2021

Greenhills Mall in San Juan, Metro Manila isn’t just one of the most popular shopping centers in the Philippines. It’s also a treasure trove of exquisite toys and collectibles if you know where to look.

But something new has popped up on the second floor of the Promenade wing that may make hunting down those toys or collectibles a little easier.

What is it?

UNBOX Greenhills is a 500sqm space that looks just a tad bit different than your regular store. It doesn’t have its own inventory per se and, instead, rents out cabinets to sellers for PhP 3,500 a month.

The sellers or merchants will then be able to fill up their rented cabinets with whatever their goods are. UNBOX will then take over and assist in operations and marketing.

In addition to that, there’s also a live selling studio that renters can use for online selling.

The setup is unique and results in customers being treated to a rather fascinating variety of goods — some of which are highly elusive and exclusive.

So many toys!

Of course, it goes without saying, you’re going to see A LOT of toys here. Quite a number of the boxes hold a lot of toys and figures that you won’t normally find at your local toy store.

Funko Pop fan? There are tons of exclusives here. Pop culture or movie buff? There are also rare, early-edition toys that we haven’t seen in a very long time!

Whether you’re a comic book geek or certified otaku, you’re sure to find something here.

We saw a bunch of Marvel figurines (some loose, some boxed), Japan-exclusive toys, custom figures, and so much more!

Shoes to make you drool

Sneakerhead? Then you’re going to enjoy the interesting and unique collections at UNBOX Greenhills.

I’m not a big sneakerhead myself (so pardon me if I can’t name them) but was still really impressed with the store’s offerings.

From what we saw during our quick trip, you can find shoes ranging from PhP 2,000, PhP 5,000, PhP 15,000, and more.

And unlike your regular shoe store, a lot of the shoes come in just 1 or 2 sizes, depending on what the merchant has.

Shiny watches and rare collectibles

While not as present as the others mentioned above, you will find some cabinets offering unique and premium watches.

From G-shock to Seiko, we were able to see a pretty good range of choices that may urge watch collectors to bring out their wallets when they visit the store.

There are also quite a large number of different collectibles! The basketball cards were very present in a lot of cabinets but you’ll also find some Pokèmon cards, signed memorabilia, and vintage items to name a few.

Celebrity Corner

Right when you enter the store, you’ll see five stars marked on the first few glass cabinets and up top a large sign that says VIB or Very Important Boxes. These are celebrity-owned items or merch that are up for grabs.

Currently on display are items from Carlo Ople, Madd Creatives by Jed Madela, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Chinkee Tan, Wetworks, and Bea Benedicto.

Like the other cabinets, items in VIB may also change as well as the featured celebrities.

Project 7 to 1 by Carlo Ople and Pop n’ Shop

Further down the store are special areas for Project 7 to 1 merch and Funko Pop toys and shirts from Pop n’ Shop.

Project 7 to 1 features a Steal Cabinet where you can cop the hottest goods for less. Apart from a curated selection of shoes, you can also find original merch and collabs.

You can also find merch from popular tech creators in the Philippines like Mary Bautista, Alvin tries Tech, and Isa does tech.

What else is there?

One of the magical things about Unbox Greenhills is that you’ll probably have a different experience each time. While some cabinets may have predictable items, you’ll really never know what you’ll find on your next visit.

If you’re not into toys, shoes, or expensive collectibles, there are also cabinets that offer gadgets, crafting materials, funny knick-knacks, and even instant Ichiran ramen from Japan.

Once you’re done shopping (or while you’re shopping), you can also grab a cup of coffee or food from the Bean Brewers coffee kiosk in the store.

Unbox Greenhills is truly a must-visit if you’re in the Greenhills area and especially if you’re a collector. It’s probably the ultimate budol store for collectors and we wouldn’t blame you if just can’t walk out empty-handed.

Below is Carlo Ople’s vlog and features different stuff from UNBOX Greenhills:

UNBOX Greenhills is located on the second floor of the Promenade wing of the Greenhills Mall in San Juan, Metro Manila.

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