December 2, 2014

‘Boyhood’ kicks off December screenings at Commercenter Alabang Cinemas


The newly opened Commercenter Cinemas is one of the few select theaters in the Philippines to exhibit “Boyhood,” a highly anticipated coming-of-age film written and directed by Richard Linklater (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight) which documents the growth of a young boy and his older sister to adulthood over a 12-year period.

Catch this critically-acclaimed film and enjoy a first-class movie experience at Commercenter Cinemas that guarantee intimate, comfortable viewing with its plush seats and wide leg rooms that will put viewers at ease throughout the movie screening.


Touted as the “most radically inventive movie experience of the year,” “Boyhood” was intermittently and painstakingly shot from May 2002 to October 2013 stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane and Lorelei Linklater. Critics lauded it as a groundbreaking film, heaping praises for its direction, acting and scope. 

Following the release of “Boyhood” are exciting Filipino movies such as Bonifacio, English Only Please, Feng Shui 2 and My Big Bossing and other entries to the upcoming Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). 

Enjoy your favorite blockbuster movies at Commercenter Cinemas from any of its four (4) digital cinemas with Dolby Digital 7.1 features. Two (2) of its cinemas boasts of 3D viewing capability. Visit Commercenter Alabang at Commerce Avenue corner East Asia Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

“Boyhood” opens December 3 at Commercenter Cinemas.

December 1, 2014

1st HP Enterprise Cup Basketball Tournament

Photo credits to Raffy Pedrajita of digitalspidey.com


The first HP Enterprise Group basketball tournament was opened last November 22, 2014  held at Gatorade Hoops Central, Liberty Center, Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.

Photo credits to Eli Villagonzallo of http://www.elifestylemanila.com
Hewlett Packard, a Global brand in Information Technology as its first sports event aimed to be an annual activity to build stronger with the HP community and to reach out to its channel partners and customers by promoting work-life balance.

HP Enterprise Cup Philippines participated by 12 teams: MEC Computer Corporation, MSI-ECS Philippines, Thakral One, Wordtext System Inc., Unison Computer Systems INc., Sandz Solutions, Questech, and Advance Solutions Inc.; and HP customer like Globe, Digitel, Banco de Oro and Smart also join in the cup.

HP Philippines Managing Director Ryan Guadalquiver said that “this is the first of many activities of HP Enterprise Group and its channel partner and customers.”

Photo credits to Eli Villagonzallo of http://www.elifestylemanila.com
Basketball superstar Alvin “The Captain” Patrimonio also graced the ocassion.

HP Enterprise Cup will give special awards as Mythical Selections, MVP, and also Best in Uniform and the Best Muse.

7th Business Management Students’ Convention : SM exec readies business students for climate risks



SM Environment Committee head Liza Silerio, addressed the delegates of the 7th Business Management Students’ Convention held in De La Salle University in Manila, November 28, 2014.

"The future business leaders need to be ready for the risks associated with a changing climate, " according to Silerio.


In her speech, she stressed the importance of sustainable measures by future private sector leaders to safeguard local communities during calamities and cushion the impact of an increase in carbon emissions, population, and demand for basic needs. 

she bared the details of SM’s sustainability framework,  as an example of sustainable efforts, a five-level structure that aims to engage different stakeholders, from employees to multinationals.

“Each level reaches a wider array of people which holistically provides a foundation of the sustainability management system of the company,” she said. 

Further, she explained how the SM Group manages to improve its sustainability programs by using a Plan-Do-Check-Act-Report cycle, which plans out and evaluates the events and initiatives of the company within the year. 
“For 2013, our intensity power consumption decreased by 11% at 153 kilowatt hours per square meter per year. This is a 16% decrease since the benchmark year of 2010,” Silerio said, noting the positive impact of the cycle to the company’s energy consumption.

Apart from lowering the intensity consumption, SM also started using renewable solar power in China and the Philippines. 

The Business Management Students’ Convention aimed to spur awareness and commitment to corporate sustainability, environmentalism, and social responsibility by introducing attendees to business approaches, strategies and programs that incorporate sustainability principles.

The Philippines' Property Market is on the Rise

Property Expo Philippines 2014 (PEP) - “Your Property World”, Philippines’ specialized property consumer trade show featuring residential and commercial property developments in the country from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, as well as innovative and reliable real estate product and service providers, to be held on December 05-07, 2014, at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Metro Manila. 

As the Philippine economy continues to grow, its property market continues to rise. The Philippine real estate industry is benefiting from low interest rates and booming demand. Rising OFW remittances and a successful BPO industry continue to help maintain demand and with their current growth are expected to be drivers of consumer appetite. 

With more investments coming in through the ASEAN integration in the coming year, more foreigners are also relocating to the country and is also a growing source of demand for commercial and residential properties.

Rising investment, plus low interest rates have increased condominium prices by 36.4% (18.9% inflation-adjusted) between Q3 2010 to Q1 2014. Property prices have risen as much as 113.3% (34.1% in real terms) from 2004 to 2014. Philippine property experienced the fifth highest price rise in the world during the year to Q1 2014, according to the Global Property Guide’s Q1 2014 report.

Leading media marketing, business community building company and a professional exhibition and convention organizer, Mediacom Solutions, Inc., saw the need to put together all in one roof property professionals and consumers to the Property Expo Philippines 2014 (PEP) - “Your Property World”, Philippines’. 
It shall provide a venue to “explore, learn & invest”. It is a significant business platform for the property industry - from development, financing, implementation and marketing to the operation and utilization of properties all over the country which will be attended by numerous top executives, quality decision-makers and property investors.

Property Expo Philippines caters to both property business professionals and consumers. This specialized trade show will enable them to get a closer look into the property market in the Philippines and its related products and services. The show is packed with knowledge seminars, industry talks and product presentations to engage visitors and to provide them with industry market intelligence, allowing them a chance to network and do market analysis in a comfortable and professional set up. 

Together with Lamudi Philippines, the fastest growing real estate platform in the Philippines and official event partner, the event will feature over 100 exhibitors, 20,000 expected visitors, 30 credible resource speakers in the expo and the conference and 100 journalists and media representatives to cover the event.

Get ready to connect, learn and invest by registering at www.philsme.com or call +63.509.4792. 
Stay connected to the Property Expo Philippines community via Facebook: www.facebook.com/PropertyExpoPH and twitter: www.twitter.com/PropertyExpoPH.

All I want for Christmas is everything!

Christmas is the season of giving, sharing. . . .  having fun, having reunions and parties. Do you have the list of gifts to our loveones, friends, to others, and to yourself? What do you want to have? Here is to share for you to have it easily. 

All I want for Christmas is everything!
  • Spread the holiday cheer with Philips gift ideas
  • Celebrate Christmas by giving exciting Philips gifts your loved ones can enjoy all year round
The season for hot chocolate, mistletoe, twinkling lights, and catchy yuletide tunes is here again. As the festive air of Christmas settles, Philips offers a collection of exciting gift suggestions that can help you skip the stressful task of brainstorming for your holiday shopping list.

Gifts for him

Every man wants to look his best during the Yuletide season.


The Philips Aquatouch Electric Shaver can help men look spic and span for their holiday get-togethers. This electric shave can be used for refreshing wet shaves and convenient dry ones. It’s equipped with CloseCut blades with rounded edges, which allow for a smooth glide over the skin—getting nasty nicks out of the picture.

If you want a little more versatility, the Philips StyleShaver lets users trim, style, and shave all at the same time. The dual-ended electric beard trimmer is the perfect beard-styling tool, with 12 length settings and reversible trimmers built for detailing. It’s also equipped with high-performance self-sharpening blades.


Gifts for her

Christmas is an opportunity to make that special woman feel extra special.


You can help her skip expensive salon treatments and hair care products with the Philips Hairdryer. It comes with innovative ionic care conditioning technology that prevents hair static while also conditioning and smoothening the hair for a shiny and glossy mane.

To prevent hair damage, the hairdryer also provides optimum level of airflow and gentle drying power. What’s more, its foldable design allows users to bring it anywhere for instant hair fixes.

For styling, the Philips Curler helps create natural bouncy curls perfect for partying and everyday looks. Its medium-sized barrel is perfect for making fashionable waves and curls, while its high temperature offers flexible style options. Additionally, this hair care tool comes with a protective ceramic coating that ensures even heat distribution for shiny, soft, and healthy hair.

You can also give her something that can help flaunt her gams with confidence—the Philips Epilator. It comes with an efficient epilation system that helps pull hairs by the root, leaving skin smooth and stubble-free for weeks. This epilator also has two-speed settings that allow for gentle epilation.

And to help her get ready for those holiday selfies and close-ups, you can give her the Philips Sonicare EasyClean. This electric toothbrush uses dynamic cleaning action, which effectively reaches between the teeth and along the gum line while helping remove plaque and stains with its teeth-whitening feature.

For an even better cleaning experience, up the bar with the Philips PowerUp Toothbrush. It is designed with Sonic Technology that offers over 15,000 brush strokes per minute. It also has a two-minute timer that indicates brushing time recommended by dental professionals.

Christmas is a time of giving so make the best out of it with a roster of presents your loved ones can enjoy the whole year round. Be the neighborhood Santa and spread the cheer with Philips’ line of products that everyone can enjoy!

For more information about Philips, log on to www.philips.com.ph. 
You can also call our customer hotline at (632) 6679000 if you are within Metro Manila or 1-800-10-7445477 if you are outside Metro Manila.

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