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Moda Interni and Pedini Debut the Most Curved, Luxurious Kitchen in the PH

A  new wave in kitchen innovation has arrived in the Philippines. Moda Interni, in partnership with Italian luxury kitchen brand Pedini, has unveiled the most curved kitchen ever introduced to the local market, redefining how form, function, and flow come together at the heart of Filipino homes.

The new kitchen from Pedini’s Arkè collection made its official debut at Moda Interni’s Quezon City showroom, led by Goldwin Sison, CEO of Moda Interni, and Francesco Giuffrida, Brand Export Manager of Pedini. Featuring a sculptural C-shaped island and body, curved lacquered cabinetry, and slatted wood detailing, the design is a masterclass in both engineering and aesthetics. This game-changing kitchen challenges the traditional straight-line layout and ushers in a new era of elevated, experience-driven cooking spaces. It’s an ambitious showcase that reflects Moda Interni’s big bet on the growing interest for functional luxury in Filipino homes.

“Curved kitchens represent a refined evolution in kitchen design, one that balances visual harmony with daily performance,” shares Goldwin Sison. “With Pedini’s curved kitchens, we’re not just offering a luxury product. We’re introducing a new standard for how the modern Filipino kitchen can feel and function,” he added.

As the Philippine luxury market becomes increasingly design-savvy, curved kitchens are fast becoming the next frontier. Yet only a select few brands globally can offer this level of craftsmanship. Pedini, a leader in modular and luxury kitchens since 1957, was one of the first to pioneer the curved kitchen concept—starting with its iconic Francesca model. Pedini has been present in the Philippine market for two years and continues to grow among discerning homeowners, interior designers, and architects who value world-class design with local accessibility.

Moda Interni Kitchen

Shaped for Your Needs

Pushing the bounds of innovative yet timeless design, the curved kitchen responds directly to the modern Filipino lifestyle. Its design encourages natural movement, interaction, and everyday multitasking.  Every curve can be strategized to your needs. Not just for cooking, but for creating a space that brings people together and enhances everyday living.

Unlike standard linear layouts, curved kitchens surround you, creating a more ergonomic and intuitive space. While the overall shape stays consistent, key elements like stoves, sinks, and accessories can be arranged to suit your flow and style. Beyond function, curved kitchens offer striking aesthetics, transforming the kitchen into a true hub for entertaining and connection. For Filipinos who love cooking, gathering, and celebrating, it’s more than a kitchen; it’s a lifestyle investment.

“This collection is the result of decades of innovation and Italian design heritage,” said Francesco Giuffrida. “At Pedini, it’s about shaping spaces that reflect the way people live today, with elegance, efficiency, and emotion.”

Perfect for the Evolving Filipino Home

As Filipino homes continue to evolve, becoming more open, expressive, and lifestyle-oriented, the kitchen is no longer just a utilitarian space. It has become the heart of the home, where families gather, stories are shared over meals, and traditions are passed down. It is a space to reconnect with loved ones, express one’s creativity, and celebrate your identity.

Moda Interni and Pedini’s launch of the curved kitchen marks a bold response to this shift. A reimagination of what the modern kitchen can be: sculptural yet practical, timeless and refined.

“Over the past few months, we’ve heard from fellow architects and designers that more clients are asking about curved kitchens. It’s exciting to see this interest growing. It signals the beginning of a new design movement here in the Philippines,” shares Sison. “And at Moda Interni, we’re proud to lead this conversation with Pedini, one of the world’s best when it comes to curved kitchen design and now the leading brand for it in the country.”

As this wave of innovation gains momentum, one thing is clear: the future of kitchen design in the Philippines is curved.

 About Moda Interni

Founded in 2023, Moda Interni brings modern luxury to the Philippines, blending international craftsmanship with local expertise. Featuring curated artisan pieces from brands like Pedini, Turri, Opera Contemporary, and LAGO, Moda Interni offers fine furniture, kitchen designs, and modular cabinetry that elevate spaces and redefine Filipino living through style, quality, and design.

Visit the Moda Interni showroom or contact sales@modainterni.ph for appointments.

Website: https://www.modainterni.ph/

Address: Moda Interni, 5th Floor, Bonavida Center, 38 Scout Rallos St., Diliman, Quezon City
Phone: +639177256456

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Anko makes every day brighter for moms with a grand celebration at Glorietta 2, Makati City

Anko, Australia’s leading home and lifestyle brand, has opened its biggest event yet to celebrate Mother’s Day at Glorietta 2 Activity Center in Makati City. Running from May 9 to 11, 2025, this interactive pop-up is all about.

The event kicked off with a special panel session featuring celebrity moms Iza Calzado and Andi Manzano, with host Joyce Pring, their personal motherhood journeys, favorite Anko products, and tips for balancing family life with busy careers.

Anko’s biggest Mother’s Day celebration, from left: Event host Joyce Pring, Anko Country Manager Rachel Turner, celebrity moms Andi Manzano and Iza Calzado. Photo: Ruby’s Precious Moments

“At Anko, we honor and celebrate all moms and motherly figures throughout the year. This weekend, we’ve created a special space for them to make lasting memories with their families, while also providing a chance for everyone to find the perfect Anko gift,” said Anko Country Manager Rachel Turner.

Another highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the Anko Club loyalty program, which gives members exclusive access to events, exciting rewards, and early access to new products. The app, which is accessible both on mobile and desktop, features interactive challenges, push notifications, and both custom and group in-app messaging to keep members connected and engaged.

The event is free for the public to enjoy and offers a range of engaging activities like the Beauty Zone where moms can indulge in makeovers, and the Wellness Zone where guests can enjoy soothing massages and self-care treatments. Families can bond over art and craft activities in the Play & Create Zone, or get creative in the Kitchen Zone, where they can cook up delicious toastie recipes together.

Each zone also highlights Anko’s signature range of quality and affordable products—from home and kitchen essentials to beauty must-haves, stationery, and more. Guests may purchase items on-site and conveniently collect them at the store, where each purchase can be custom-personalized with live calligraphy for a meaningful takeaway.

Anko Club members who shop in-store from May 8 to June 7, 2025, will earn one raffle entry per transaction, no minimum spend required, for a chance to win a family hotel experience at Seda Hotel.

Anko Mother’s Day picks and more can be shopped at their store in Glorietta 2 and the newly opened branch in Alabang Town Center. For more information on the Anko Club and upcoming events, follow @anko_philippines on Instagram.

About Anko

Anko is Australia’s much-loved home and lifestyle brand, established in 2017. Anko is part of the Kmart Group, which includes Kmart Australia, Target Australia, and Anko Global, and is owned by Wesfarmers Ltd, one of the leading ASX-listed companies in Australia.

Now in the Philippines, Anko aims to make everyday living brighter for Filipino families by offering on-trend product designs at irresistibly low prices across categories such as homewares, bedding, toys, beauty, travel, and more.

Website: https://anko.com/ph/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anko_philippines/ 

Facebook: Anko Philippines

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anko_philippines 

YouTube: Anko Philippines – YouTube

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Uratex holds ‘Tried, Tested, Trusted’, celebrates 17th Reader’s Digest win

Uratex enters 2025 with a renewed focus on manufacturing innovation, nationwide accessibility, and deepening its promise of trust for generations to come.

 

Uratex, the country’s leading foam manufacturer and sleep solutions provider, reaffirmed its commitment to product quality, operational excellence, and enduring customer trust through a full-day showcase of its flagship facility in Plaridel, Bulacan, and a culminating celebration at RONAC Living Gallery in Mandaluyong. The event themed “Tried, Tested, Trusted” marks the brand’s 17th consecutive Trusted Brand Award from Reader’s Digest.

The campaign reinforces Uratex’s position as the country’s leading manufacturer of mattresses and foam products, emphasizing that trust is earned not only through brand longevity but through consistent, everyday execution across systems, teams, and customer touchpoints.

Uratex Philippines’ Pillars of Trust, top management, and its most trusted brand ambassadors and personality guests at the Tried, Tested, Trusted Media Event, that marks its 17th consecutive Trusted Brand Award from Reader’s Digest.

“Being recognized as a Trusted Brand for 17 years is a meaningful affirmation for us,” said Ms. Peachy Medina, managing director of Uratex. “Trust is something that’s earned, and we believe it’s built through how we serve people—whether it’s through the products we make, the service we give, or the promises we keep.”

Now in its 57th year, Uratex continues to be a household name known for innovation, comfort, and durability. The “Tried, Tested, Trusted” event draws attention to the brand’s core values and its long-standing promise of reliability to Filipino families and institutions.

“For over five decades, we’ve stood by our customers through comfort, quality, and care,” said Mrs. Natividad Cheng, chief executive officer of Uratex. “Trust is something we earn every night. And we are grateful that we continue to be a brand Filipinos can rely on.”

From left: Sheron White, Reader’s Digest Advertising and Retail Director for the Asia & Pacific Region; Natividad Cheng, Uratex Philippines Founder and Chief Executive Officer; Maricarl Garcia, Reader’s Digest Advertising Sales Director for the Philippines. Uratex has received the Platinum Most Trusted Brand Award in the mattress category for 17 consecutive years.

The Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards are based on consumer surveys conducted across multiple countries in Asia, measuring perceptions of brand trust, quality, value, and intent to purchase. Uratex has received the Platinum Most Trusted Brand Award in the mattress category for 17 consecutive years.

From left: Janeena Chan, Filipino Actress and Host; Alyssa Valdez, Filipino Volleyball Player and 2025 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Sports Personality; Pauleen Luna-Sotto, Actress and Host; Atom Araullo, Filipino Broadcast Journalist and 2024 Reader’s Digest Platinum Awardee for Trusted TV Platform; Bigboy Cheng, DJ, Vlogger and Uratex Philippines PR Director.

Uratex also presented awards to its Most Trusted Partners, including the Philippine Orthopaedic Association and the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine, for their continued collaboration in advancing better sleep health and standards.

A closer look at Uratex operations

The day began with a walkthrough of Uratex’s largest and most technologically equipped facility in Plaridel. Operational since 2000 and spanning over 450,000 square meters, the site plays a major role in the company’s nationwide production and distribution.

Uratex, the country’s leading foam manufacturer and sleep solutions provider, reaffirmed its commitment to product quality, operational excellence, and enduring customer trust through a showcase of its flagship facility in Plaridel, Bulacan, among media.

Guests toured the plant, starting with the foam block production area, the curing and cutting stations, the fabrication, assembly and packaging areas showcased Uratex’s continuous improvements in process efficiency, particularly with the recent addition of automated mattress assembly lines in 2023; the company’s in-house product testing and research area, where engineers and specialists conduct durability tests, density checks, and performance evaluations. These measures form a core part of the company’s quality assurance program and are aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Warehousing and delivery areas capped the tour with upgraded racking systems and organized loading zones supporting the smooth flow of finished goods across the country.

Uratex Philippines hosted members of the media for a walkthrough of its largest and most technologically equipped facility in Plaridel, Bulacan.

During the tour, Uratex representatives highlighted how lean manufacturing, automation, and real-time monitoring help maintain high production volumes and quality. The facility employs over 500 workers for plant operations, administration, engineering, warehousing, and quality assurance. To meet national demand and support distribution across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, it operates in multiple shifts.

Uratex also confirmed ongoing expansion plans, including the development of its very own distribution center. It enters 2025 with a renewed focus on manufacturing innovation, nationwide accessibility, and deepening its promise of trust for generations to come.

Featured photo:  Mrs. Natividad “Naty” Cheng, Uratex Philippines Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Uratex has received the Platinum Most Trusted Brand Award in the mattress category for 17 consecutive years.

 

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Inside an Art Collector’s home

The open floor plan is a practical home design for this art collector. “It’s a plan looking into the future preparing for old age when one cannot go up and climb stairs,” she shared.

When designing a home, choosing an open floor plan is a personal decision. “Some just love the home and it happens to come with this kind of combination – kitchen, living, and dining rooms.”

“Others love the idea of having the rooms open to one another as they are great for entertaining,” according to an online source. Moreover, they want to see what’s happening in one glance.

“On the practical side, it’s a plan looking into the future preparing for old age when one cannot go up and climb stairs,” shared the owner of this exquisite residence, who is an art lover and certified art collector.

The kitchen in this open design is just adjacent to the dining and living areas. They share the same hue with the kitchen fixtures, dining table, and living room furniture.

Spacious and looking spruce kitchen area.

The kitchen area looks fresh, upscale, and neat. It has wide spaces to move around when prepping up meals for the household. It has seating areas around the marble island kitchen.

Their well-maintained living room looks great with a contemporary painting by visual artist Nikulas Lebajo. The atmosphere is welcoming, relaxing, and full of warmth. The painting is well harmonized with the interior of the living room. Moreover, a painting is like a mirror to the soul of the owner. One’s taste, character, and story are illustrated by the painting one chooses for the home.

The living room is adorned with a contemporary painting by visual artist Nikulas Lebajo.
The dining area is adjacent to the living room.
The billiard room with perfect lighting.
The bar area inside the billiard room.
A high window with a view.
The collectors’ painting collection of Nikulas Lebajo presently displayed at their residence in White Rock in the Greater Vancouver Area, Canada.

Interesting lighting and coordinated look to the kitchen, living room, billiard room, and master’s bedrooms are interesting touches that create a great ambiance and connected spaces.

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