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By Peter Devlin

There are five stores across the Philippines, located in Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Malolos and Bulacan. Credit: Facebook

If you’re ever in the Philippines and missing home, or need to pick up a lightbulb – let me direct you to the fine people at Builders Warehouse.

The ‘fake’ Bunnings has recently opened up in the Philippines, complete with the same red, green and white colour scheme, hammer symbol and nearly identical ‘warehouse’ font.

You’ll almost feel like you’re back in Australia, but don’t be fooled – the Filipino Bunnings-style stores left out the most crucial detail – the iconic sausage sizzle.

There are five stores across the Philippines, located in Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Malolos and Bulacan.

The shop layouts look similar, and Builders Warehouse employees have matching uniforms to their Aussie cousins.

The only difference – their slogan. Bunnings boasts ‘lowest prices are just the beginning’ and Builders Warehouse has ‘you build. We provide’.

The shop layouts look similar, and Builders Warehouse employees have near identical uniforms to their Aussie cousins. (Australian Bunnings pictured)

“In 2018, within a fast-paced and rapidly growing industry of building and construction, Racal Group of Companies have reached its newest company milestone, the foundation and institution of Builders Warehouse,” the company website reads.

“You build. We provide. Builders Warehouse is anchored in delivering first-class construction materials to everyone who needs a hand in home building from the groundwork, furnishing up to the final modifications of any structural development.”

There’s just one question that remains – if I find the same item at Builders Warehouse for a cheaper price, will Bunnings beat it by 10 percent?

Bunnings Warehouse is not affiliated with Builders Warehouse.

PerthNow has contacted Bunnings Warehouse and Builders Warehouse for comment.

Source: Perth Now