The world's largest IKEA store opens to the public in Pasay City on November 25, 2021. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA - IKEA Philippines is cutting prices in time for the so-called “ber” months, which unofficially herald the start of the Christmas season in the country. 

“Starting 1 September, IKEA will be bringing down prices on the things that matter most for the many Filipinos. Exactly 2,000 of 9,753 products, which is 20 percent of the IKEA product range, will now be available at even lower prices,” the Swedish home furnishing giant said in a statement. 

Aside from this, IKEA said it has also reduced the cost of truck delivery nationwide to a fixed price of P600, down from the previous maximum of P1,990.

“Additionally, Click & Collect services are now free of charge (previously P590) at all IKEA Collection Points nationwide located in Pasay City, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, and Misamis Oriental,” the company added. 

IKEA is also cutting prices on select food items for customers visiting its Pasay City store. Meatless lasagna can be bought for just P99, down from P199 previously, and a hotdog with drinks combo for only P59 (previously P79), IKEA said.

As the Philippines now welcomes the ber months, you can think of these lowered prices as an early gift from IKEA to every Filipino home by making it easier for everyone to create a space they love with IKEA home furnishings that are now even more affordable,” the company said.