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When grocery shopping, it’s definitely hard to exercise shelf control when premium chocolates, Iberico ham, slices of Manchego, and fine wines and spirits seem to be calling out your name.

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When Shopwise opened in Alabang, its maiden store in its growing chain of hypermarkets, 10 years ago, shoppers were just so happy to discover — at long last — a one-stop shopping destination that’s got practically everything they needed, from fresh items to dry goods.

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