Shopping At The Costco Of The Philippines

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[@rumirru]

It's funny because RJ & Mikey are totally like Benji & Judy. RJ is very much like Benji, they both cook and just happy to serve their partner. While Judy & Mikey are the same, they are the artist, the entertainers LOL

[@ANA.sees.the.World12]

Agreeeeeeeeeee

[@crazybeautiful5664]

also kind, humble and personable which is very rare in famous people ❤

[@lornalorna212]

Benji Costco is part owner of S&R that’s why you were seeing the Kirkland brand. I really enjoyed you giving a mini tour, prices and size of each item you shared. I always love grocery tours! I’m so happy that you were able to showcase your passion of cooking with Mikey and RJ. Also loved the 711 tour! Thank you for taking the time to share! ❤

[@BenjiManTV]

Makes sense.

[@cerie-cp7ju]

Wonder if you could use your Costco card there in SnR? just a curious thought😊

[@rovidelarosa]

Does Costco also owns All Day Supermarket and Landers? I've seen Kirkland products there.

[@jrl19]

@@rovidelarosai think AllDay is Villar owned.

[@JoMan-wt5ef]

Lucio Co, owner of Puregold, owns S&R. They probably procure goods from Costco, but Costco has nothing to do with S&R at all.

[@Jolly4012]

I asked my husband about eggs in the philippines and the US. Eggs in the US need to be refrigerated because it’s been clean, washed. The first layer of the egg is supposed to be to protect the egg, but if its washed, its more exposed now to bacteria. Eggs in the Philippines is never washed so no need to be refrigerate and meaning its still protected 😊

[@daryljohnrecto2200]

Benji, you should visit Costco when you get to Japan and blog that too!!!

[@leannerivera7712]

S&R was named after Sol and Robert Price who founded PriceClub in the US. PriceClub is now Costco. Costco is a part owner of S&R. The volume of merch is tailored for Philippine shopping culture.

[@leannerivera7712]

By the way. Nice to see you and JMK yesterday at the pop up shop 🩷

[@BenjiManTV]

There you go! Now I know.

[@Sparklingslots]

Isn’t snR is owned by SM??? That’s why they will never have Costco because it is mobilized by the Sy family of SM group of companies

[@leannerivera7712]

@@Sparklingslots no. SM doesn’t own S&R. It’s owned by Kariela Management Corp which is now under Puregold by the Co Family.

[@loi7551]

@@Sparklingslots if it is owned by SM, why do i not see any SM products like those on SaveMore and Alfamart?

[@julianneivy]

Loving these videos Benji! PS: The huge can of spam next to your head would have been a cool thumbnail 😂

[@sparkleplenty59]

Such fun to follow you throughout this trip. Different but the same. Your glee at the ice cream choices had me cracking up! Seatown misses you all! 🌊🌊❤

[@rosebojorquez1237]

I love these shopping vlogs! ❤😊

[@flormacaraig7332]

Hi Benji,I'm glad that you enjoying the stay in Phil.particularly to Mikey and RJ's place.You and RJ have a common in same things like cooking and looking the details before buying anything.Love watching you and RJ in your blog.Godbless❤

[@TheWeekendFriend]

12:25, you know you're in costco in the Philippines when there's a whole aisle dedicated to electric fans 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@swtladyy16]

Lol my parents are there right now and they bough two fans at S&R because it was buy 1 get 1 free!

[@Lalaemidio]

O Benji impressionado com o carrinho preso na esteira foi a melhor parte!! 😂

[@jojomar1209]

In Houston we have some two levels HEB stores that have the grocery cart escalators, but the grocery carts are put on one side and the person shopping travels down the escalator next to it so once on the bottom level you meet up with the groceries… and I’ve been to a Target in New York that has them as well. Anyway I’m thoroughly enjoying all the vlogs and can’t wait to see Japan again 😊

[@beautytryouts]

Yeah they have those everywhere throughout the U.S …especially two story Walmarts and targets, but like benji mentioned~ they don’t have the type shown in the vid

[@ANA.sees.the.World12]

11:13 I looooooooove RJ! The fact that he got excited for Buko Pandan. I’m loving the vlogs from the Philippines. RJ and Mikey really are the sweetest human beings! The way they thought of building their house in a way to host family and friends. So great forward thinkers and also so thoughtful. The Filipino “Costco” is fun to see also.

[@loi7551]

True. I love both of them for like over 10 years already, such a soft spoken, smart and genuine couple. I even have a crush on Mikey back in the days lol

[@mariewagner8645]

When I lived in Germany, no eggs were sold refrigerated either....you could tell they were unwashed,, feathers and all! However they told me that if they have been washed, they have to be refrigerated....

[@SpicyChannelShoutOuts]

Benji they have those magnetic escalators in the Super Targets in N.Y, I;m not sure where else. But in Target the cart can go on the escalator without you and follow you up while you're on the regular escalator right beside it.

[@Ria_n_Brian_93]

We have that shopping cart escalator thingy here in America too Benji. It’s mostly in the big cities. I’m in Chicago and our city Whole Foods and Targets have it. Because these stores in our big cities are double levels. And their garage is below level. 😊

[@GlobalFamGoesPinoy]

Wow nice to see you in the Philippines! Been a fan since I saw you at Sean Carnell’s video! I did not know that you’re somehow connected to Philippines! We also just moved here from Canada and now living in BGC and everything is mind blowing especially for our kids! The best decision we ever made!

[@gigivasquez2004]

love these grocery tours!!

[@Allah_knows_your_heart]

Love that you show us the food of the Philippines. Greetings from Germany and thank you for sharing. Looking forward for more food videos from your trip. 🥰🤤

[@jvong97]

PANDAN flavored anything is absolutely delicious and gives me memories of my childhood! America Asian stores don't have anything pandan flavored anymore😭😭😭😭 totally living vicariously through you guys with this ice cream! 🥲

[@Fairyfloss0721]

Benji! You need to explore more stores and supermarkets or even malls in the Philippines. Funny how you think we're so behind but you'll see how we already have everything for years. 😂

[@divboo6284]

Much respect to Benji but he is American lol what do you expect. They usually think the outside civilization is behind lol

[@BenjiManTV]

Philippines is legit and definitely ahead of the game when it comes to food. Just some differences 😉

[@IvysKitchen]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing their version of Costco. I was laughing at some of your comments bc it’s true! We’d have a whole aisle dedicated to cereal and the chives that size would be really expensive 😂. We have a downward escalator like what you and the cart were on, in San Diego, CA , at a grocery store downtown. Costco in CA also carries White Rabbit ice cream.

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

I think that store is really neat….you can buy large amounts or just single amounts if you want 😀

[@dessieccj213]

Lmao im dying how benji compares the costco in american to there to rj 😂😂 " it wouldnt be this package it would be a package to last you a lifetime" 🤣

[@Anew1008]

Yes! love seeing new products from different places! The malls and food supermarkets in India are like that too in Mumbai they garage is under the store and they have those magnetic walkelator like you said lol but they don't have rubber wheels so if u bang your foot or leg in it ouch!❤🎉

[@ronmiller7910]

Could you show the price on the items you talk about? Just asking if possible. I'm glad you started posting again!

[@pellokanny]

I need the giant can of spam in PR 🇵🇷 for the hurricane season 😂😂😂

[@anamikaa]

Benji, the travellator has grooves that match the wheels of the shopping trolley, enabling the trolley to lock into place, preventing it from rolling away uncontrollably. We have these in Australia.

[@BenjiManTV]

We need these in America!

[@mrzA559]

Those cool flat escalators that hold the cart. We have them in canada. I love when benji vlogged s&r there was not many people and super cool things. Costco is always packed. 😂❤

[@Allah_knows_your_heart]

We also have long-life-milk. Especially the elder Germans love things that can stay for a long time in the pantry. They learned from the war-generations before that it’s so important to have always all important food kind of available.

[@BenjiManTV]

Pretty cool

[@ljss123]

We used to have those escalators that lock the carts in Brooklyn.

[@pamelasobreo3453]

anchor butter is my fave and is kinda common here in PH. 🥰

[@Kayemarie77]

Benji, we also have Landers, same concept as SNR. ❤

[@nanettemiller4853]

Those garlic peanut mix are so good! You should try those!😋😀👍

[@ChristaLina1]

That was fun! Now just waiting for the burgers 😋

[@ginmen6095]

i see the s n r in manila offers a lot of choices but here in the province where i live we get frustrated because theres only a few.they just spread out the items to make it looks like they have lots lol,really weird

[@nanayepol]

wah! you went to S&R Kawit.. too bad we didn't do groceries the time you guys went there.

[@blancaeyre7848]

Can you use your Costco [Executive] Membership at S&R there in PI?

[@chrissie1668]

NZ butter is the best .. but then I'm a little biased 😏 Sending lots of love to you all and hope to see you down here in NZ one day ♥️♥️ 🇳🇿

[@Aloha0483]

thank you Benji for giving us a tour of The Costo in the Phillipines

[@raeyha]

LOL on d SPAM part =)

[@marjgarrote9491]

Legit got me laughing when you saw the big Spam can😂 enjoy food shopping here in Manila Benji!

[@BenjiManTV]

Right?!

[@marjgarrote9491]

@@BenjiManTV you should try shopping at Landers superstore too, I think there is one near the BGC area if you are still here in Manila

[@nancyfarkas3592]

yes they can be left out of the fridge. IF they are unwashed.If you wash them then they have to be put in the fridge

[@mochatrix640]

I enjoyed your trip to S-&R. Do they carry tortilla chips and fresh tortillas? If they do that help me a lot in terms of packing when go to Philippines. I wait for your response. Thank you.

[@LatiNoyTV]

I like the term youre using "America". 😂

[@teresa8363]

Go to Landers too.

[@KayeCatral]

The cart wheels have ridges that match the escalator ridges. So it locks in place.

[@bunniejj4054]

love costco vlog🥰

[@jing6157]

Oh maybe Kirkland brands are allowed for sale, as long as they are offered in a membership-based wholesale grocery store.

[@mariapriest4106]

Eggs just last longer in the fridge for several more weeks that's all. In greece we also have that long lasting milk.

[@BenjiManTV]

Eggs don’t last as long for us… we eat them too fast lol

[@TheFourthLetterBeats]

Sour Cream & Onion Omelet? That sounds bomb. Would you be able to make a video on how to make one some day?

[@janillecamaso8123]

I remember mama’s grocery vlogs i enjoy them much

[@BenjiManTV]

Miss them too

[@Allah_knows_your_heart]

🥚🥚🥚 In Germany they also don’t refrigerate the eggs, because it’s not needed till the 18. day, because of their natural bacteria saving system. (Cuticular cellwall) Actually you don’t even habe to put them in the fridge at your home, but when you do, you can extend the best before date. ☺️

[@BenjiManTV]

Thanks for sharing.

[@user-wp5sk8cw6z]

Where located in the philippines,costco grocery,? i hope soon i come balikbayan from japan ,thanks.

[@janetroberts2262]

Our eggs aren’t refrigerated in the shops because they aren’t washed, if they are washed it removes a coating that means they won’t last as long out of the fridge. I don’t keep my eggs in the fridge but I do wash them just before I use them in case any shell accidentally gets dropped in, don’t want poop or whatever in my food 😂 We also have the trolley escalators here, I’m shocked that you don’t have them in USA ❤

[@TheWeekendFriend]

Wow 250000+ views for BenjiTv!!! Clearly everyone wanted this content from Costco in Philippines!! 😍

[@712almira]

Can i use costco card to shop at S&R?

[@Meena-iy5sp]

The products there are catered to the needs of Filipinos. We don’t always buy bulk because our country is so humid and food gets easily decreased its product quality and shelf life. Something to think about. 😊

[@nanettemiller4853]

When you’re in the homeland, products tend to be smaller in size or not in bulk. Some people don’t have a lot of money! Also some products may not be here in the US probably coz of FDA regulations!

[@jing6157]

Benji, S&R is partnered with Unioil, a local gas station. So, if you refuel your car there and present an S&R membership card, you will be eligible for a discount on the fuel.

[@ErinBooms]

Benji running with the chives

[@julialosbanos9034]

Hi Benji, we don’t call it chives here. We call it spring onions. Same family but different variety i think

[@jeannettemadrio7510]

Yey! Another grocery vlog. Love this. Keep them coming! Try .going to LANDERS as well while in Manila. 😊👍

[@BenjiManTV]

I’ll look for one.

[@chubi143]

Basically the layout. Of S&R and Costco is similar

[@didifarolan5336]

Can you use American Costco membership card in the Philippines?

[@didifarolan5336]

Where is this in the Philippines? I’m sure in Manila but where in Manila?

[@anunlow]

Lol I think that's the first time I heard Benji cuss! 😂

[@downatheel66]

We do shop in S & R. The restaurant does great hot food (pizzas and burgers etc) but, as a Brit, I do find it a shame there is very little from back home (Johnnie Walker is about the only thing with a Union Jack - the Scots wouldn't be best pleased about that!). The Kirkland brand you see in Costco can be seen on a lot of products while recognisable UK brands like Cadbury's chocolate come from Australia rather than Bournville. They seem to be aiming more at American and Asian expats but I guess there are a lot more of them than those of us from Europe.

[@Line22mar]

Its because we filipinos here in the pH we don't usually eat cereal in the morning , we prefer heavy breakfast like rice meals or if bread, we go pandesal and palaman like bacon, ham ,hotdogs eggs cheese or any spreads we like.. yum! You try go to LANDERS its a lot diiferent when it comes to options... LANDERS are better than S&R and alot of discounts too than S&R.. hope you can try Benjie going there and can't wait for your review

[@BenjiManTV]

Love Filipino breakfast

[@aprianto1985]

It is time for shopping

[@Katleen123456789]

Did you use your US Costco card or did you have to get a Philippines Costco card?

[@mibadi2631]

Is that the S&R here in Cavite????

[@troymagnum]

8:27 Jesus!...what a heavenly size can of spam! Thats it...I'm getting S&R membership!

[@tessbuenaventura3370]

Where is the location of this Costco ?

[@sheewanders7601]

Is it true that breads taste better in the Philippines because of the flour they use? I heard this from someone who visited the PH from the US recently

[@ceciliale370]

The flagship Whole Foods in Austin has a cart escalator.

[@vsahagun]

11:56 I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve heard Benji swear 😂😂

[@theprojectmom]

lol. I know. I had to rewind it. Bahaha

[@killaciela]

Walkalators 😂😂 🎉

[@radicalveg00]

What city is this?

[@PETE1769]

in the uk the carton milk is call UHT

[@cerie-cp7ju]

you’re right😂 , Costco sells goods by the bulk.

[@l1630-k7l]

Omgosh that huge SPAM I don’t get too excited about canned goods but Omgosh that’s cool

[@emjane910]

Kirkland brand also is in sm grocery .

[@BenjiManTV]

I saw that!

[@64SON]

No bear brand it’s 90s kids fav lol tried first time when I was there last December lol that total in Canadian lol be more that’s how much cash I brought lol

[@loi7551]

Ohh is that S&R here in Sta Rosa Laguna?

[@reenreen499]

Kawit, Cavite branch (Evo City)

[@LittleMsBella-ki4pj]

SNR used to be co owned by costco and used to be called pricemart .. until they sold it to a filipino chinese businessman.

[@jeffreywilliams9220]

Can u use the us Costco card over there

[@banshee1133]

Emborg is the best butter you can buy here. It's from Europe.

[@Sdreamz805]

We have escalators like that at Costco in NY

[@starshine3248]

Also at Ikea stores

[@darleneieremia9513]

NEW ZEALAND Anchor Butter is the BEST!! 👍👍

[@cherrymaldonado4516]

FYI... Raos marinara sauce is read as "rei-os" 🍝 By the way, the average Filipino cannot afford to buy groceries in bulk, hence the "tingi" (piecemeal) mindset, e.g., the sari-sari store.

[@khayziekayz]

S&R members gets to have gas/diesel discount to Unioil. I think they have the same owners ☺️ So yes, they have gas too like Costco 🤣

[@ZebraFacts]

I have talked with several S&R executives and store managers. They won't out right admit that S&R is Costco, but when pressed Filipinos don't like to lie or be deceitful. So, when pressed on the subject they will admit that due to Philippines Industry protection laws attempts to protect Philippine commercialism. One way around this for foreign companies is to partner with Filipinos. So, it is clear that S&R is Costco in every way but the name.

[@mozzzy]

Other S&R branches have gas stations actually 😂

[@a_mamj]

the giant Spam tin!!! I need ! LOL

[@sherkhanaa]

Honestly Benji, you’d make some great short form content! Even just shorter versions of your vlogs

[@sa311energy]

Costco in America has caskets! It’s wild

[@BenjiManTV]

🤯

[@jeffthompson5356]

Is this Kawit?

[@MrJonbelt]

Go home proud amboy!

[@drift4647]

Will the girls be taught yours and Judy’s dialect?