Making Every Filipino Home Brighter This Festive Season
The festive season is about to get even merrier as actress and brand ambassador Anne Curtis led the celebration of Anko’s first anniversary in the Philippines, turning Ayala Malls Glorietta 2 into a hub of joy, creativity, and Filipino warmth.
Australia’s beloved home and lifestyle brand, Anko, marked its milestone with a weekend-long celebration that brought together shoppers, fans, and families for a series of festive events — from creative workshops to immersive photo spots and personalized gifting stations. The Palm Drive Activity Center glowed with the brand’s signature cheerful energy, underscoring how deeply Anko has connected with the Filipino community since opening its first store a year ago.
A Year of Brighter Living
Since its arrival, Anko has stayed true to its promise to make everyday living brighter with well-designed, affordable products across home, kitchen, toys, beauty, and pet essentials. Its formula for success is simple yet effective: fresh new finds every week, giving shoppers something exciting to discover every time they visit.
To meet the growing enthusiasm of Filipino families, Anko has expanded rapidly — from a single store to four thriving branches at Ayala Malls Glorietta, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay, with a fifth branch soon to open at Ayala Malls Feliz.
“It’s been such an exciting and fulfilling first year. We launched Anko with the goal of offering quality, design, and affordability all in one place, and the response from Filipino shoppers has been incredible, which inspired us to move forward,” shares Rachel Turner, Country Manager of Anko Philippines.
Anne Curtis Brings the Joy
True to Anko’s mantra of “making everyday living brighter,” the anniversary festivities shone even brighter with Anne Curtis leading the celebration. Known for her bright, joyful personality, Anne perfectly embodies the brand’s spirit of happiness, creativity, and thoughtful living.
The main event featured a fun lineup of activities — from birthday games and a shopping spree for 30 Anko Club winners to festive product displays and a first look at Anko’s Christmas collection, now being hailed as this season’s go-to gifting destination. Guests were treated to interactive photo booths, exclusive birthday treats, and personalized gifting stations where they could try out creative wrapping and calligraphy for the holidays.
And the fun didn’t stop there — Anko extended the celebration all weekend across its stores in TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Manila Bay, where shoppers enjoyed more in-store workshops, café carts, and immersive experiences that captured the brand’s cheerful spirit.
A Growing Community with Anko Club
Central to Anko’s success is its growing digital community through the Anko Club app, which now has over 34,000 members in the Philippines.
The app, free to join, rewards loyal shoppers with exclusive perks, early access to collections, digital receipts, and styling inspiration.
“It is vital. We actively listen to member feedback through the app—whether it’s suggestions for new products, potential store locations, or local events. Our goal is to build a brand that is truly shaped by the needs and wants of Filipino families. We are also thrilled to be developing an exciting new in-app feature to give back to our shoppers, so please stay tuned,” shared the Anko team.
For creators, Anko’s Ko-Creator Program invites content partners to collaborate directly through the app, giving them access to exclusive events and new product previews.
“We’re very proud of this program because it allows us to connect more meaningfully with the people who already love the Anko brand and their communities,” the brand adds.
Australian Design Meets Filipino Heart
Throughout its first year, Anko has focused on building deep connections with the Filipino community, celebrating love, family, and togetherness through creative workshops, family-centered events, and thoughtfully designed spaces.
The brand also launched its Christmas lookbook (www.anko.com/ph/lookbook), showcasing beautifully styled guides for decorating Filipino homes and creating meaningful gifts using Anko’s affordable, on-trend pieces.
“For us, growth is about more than opening new stores — it’s about enriching the experience,” says Rachel Turner. “We want every Anko store to feel like a place where Filipinos can find inspiration, comfort, and joy.”
An Even Brighter Future Ahead
As Anko enters its second year, the brand remains steadfast in its mission to make everyday living brighter for Filipino families. With more store openings, creative collaborations, and community-driven campaigns ahead, Anko is set to bring even more of its signature blend of Australian design and Filipino heart to homes across the country.
Be part of Anko’s next chapter by joining the Anko Club at www.anko.com/anko-club, or by downloading the app for first access to new collections, exclusive perks, and upcoming events. Stay inspired by following @anko_philippines on Instagram and TikTok.
