PANGLAO, BOHOL – The leading home improvement retailer in the Philippines, MR. D.I.Y, marked its 500th store opening in Barangay Danao, Panglao town, Bohol on February 16, 2024.
The grand opening ceremony was graced by the presence of MR. D.I.Y’s celebrity endorsers, former PBA player Doug Kramer and his wife, actress Chesca Garcia-Kramer, who also hosted the event.
They were joined by Panglao City Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay and his wife Annie, Tagbilaran City Councilor Atoy Torralba, JCI Chocolate Hills Bohol, The Fraternal Order Of Eagles, local vloggers, members of the Bohol media, and the Panglao City Police.
The guests and customers were treated to a festive atmosphere with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a lion dance performance, and a raffle draw with exciting prizes. The first 500 customers also received free MR. D.I.Y umbrellas as a token of appreciation.
In a press conference held at Bellevue Resort prior to the store opening, MR. D.I.Y’s CEO Roselle Andaya said that the company is proud to reach the 500-store milestone in the Philippines, which reflects its commitment to provide quality products at affordable prices to Filipino consumers.
“MR. D.I.Y is more than just a store. It is a one-stop shop that offers a wide range of products, from hardware, household, electrical, car accessories, stationery, toys, to cosmetics, sports, and gardening. We have something for everyone, whether you are a homeowner, a hobbyist, a professional, or a student,” Andaya said.
She added that MR. D.I.Y’s brand promise is to ensure that its products are always available, always convenient, and always low prices. She also thanked the loyal customers and partners of MR. D.I.Y for their continuous support and patronage.
Meanwhile, Panglao City Mayor Boy Arcay expressed his gratitude to MR. D.I.Y for choosing Panglao as the location of its 500th store, saying that it will boost the local economy and create more job opportunities for the Panglao residents.
He also urged the MR. D.I.Y staff to be friendly and courteous to the customers, especially since Panglao is a tourist destination that attracts visitors from different parts of the country and the world.
“I am very happy that MR. D.I.Y is here in Panglao. This is a great help to our city, especially in this time of pandemic. I hope that MR. D.I.Y will continue to grow and expand its business in the Philippines and bring more convenience and savings to the Filipino people,” Arcay said in Bisaya.
MR. D.I.Y is a Malaysian-based company that started its operations in the Philippines in 2016. Since then, it has grown rapidly and established its presence in various regions, such as Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It aims to open 600 stores by the end of 2024 and become the largest home improvement retailer in the country.