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The quarantine restrictions are slowly being relaxed. Just take a look at major malls, restaurants, and other commercial businesses that are now open to the public, coincidentally just in time for the Christmas rush.

However, just a reminder, COVID-19 is still out there. In fact, numerous government and non-government agencies have predicted that there could be a huge spike in COVID-19 cases after the holidays because of all the activities happening around cities and communities.

But the current health crisis should not stop Filipinos from celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Everything can be done online, from simbang gabi to zoom reunions to shopping.

Gift-giving is still possible. You can shop at your favorite online store, wrap them up, and send them to your friends and loved ones through delivery services.

Luckily for us, online shopping has become widely available. Brands have even put up their own online stores while some apps have evolved into shopping sites as well.

If you are still not finished with your Christmas shopping, here's GMA Lifestyle's last-minute shopping gift guide.

Perfect for skin care addicts

Human Nature
Available on: FoodPanda Shops, Grab, Shopee, Lazada, www.humanheartnature.com

This year has been very stressful for all of us so, why not make wellness a priority this coming 2021. The proudly-Filipino brand, Human Nature, is available online and offers its bestselling skincare, cleaning, wellness, and other products.

The brand is selling its holiday gift bundles like the Bundles Jolly Guardian that consists of Skin Shield and sanitizer (P194.50) and Gentle Grooming for Gentlemen that consists of a toner and hair shaper (P229.50).

Perfect for foodies

Marks and Spencer
Available on: FoodPanda Shops, www.marksandspencer.com.ph

The international brand Marks and Spencer is not only known for its stylish and fashionable items but also for its food products. You can get your hands on their products online, from bestselling snacks to premium food selection.

The brand has several affordable food items to choose from like the extremely chocolate/dark chocolate shortcake biscuits (P290), dark chocolate chip (P260), and cookies with white Belgian chunks (P250).

Perfect for everyone

Mumuso
Available on: Lazada, Grab, FoodPanda Shops, www.mumuso.ph

If you want to give your favorite inaanaks fun yet educational toys, Mumuso has expanded their go-to list of useful items for kids of every age.

Some of the items you can get on their online shop are the Elephant Bade Maze toy car (P269), Toss and Catch Sticky Ball play set (P469), and Velociraptor Skeleton model building blocks (P249).

Miniso
Available on: Shopee, FoodPanda Shops, www.shop.minisoph.com

This Asian brand took the country by storm and now it's online! Check out their buzz-worthy beauty products like eye masks (P119), and electronic eyelash curler (P119) for your favorite kikay inaanak.

Perfect for people working and studying at home

Kim Store
Available on: Lazada, Shopee, FoodPanda Shops, and www.kimstore.com

Kim store is a shop that specializes in electronics. From the latest mobile phone to useful computer accessories, this store has it.

Some of of its bestselling products include headphones, power banks, and speakers. You can choose the perfect gift for the people in your life that are currentlty working and studying at home.

Some items to consider are: the Equinox Dynamic Audio Stereo headset (P228), the Proton BT stereo speakers (P1,198), the Jaguar Champion Series power bank (P1,068), and the Exceedo Polaris BT headphones (P828).

Perfect for bookworms

Fully Booked
Available on: Shopee, Lazada, and www.fullybookedonline.com

Do you have bookworm relatives and friends? Then, Fully Booked, has all the things a bookworm needs.

This pandemic has greatly affected our mental health and self-help books are good reading options to give to loved ones such as the Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (P864) and Everthing Is F*cked: A Book about Hope by Mark Manson (P895).

COVID-19 has surely changed the way we live our lives but it's great to see companies stepping up to the plate to make sure that we can still give gifts and we can shop at the comfort of our homes.

Merry Christmas, everyone!