Living with a smile at Amaia Steps Capitol Central

Amaia Steps Capitol Central comes with a Courtyard at the center of development, which is an area where residents can relax.

Ayala Land’s flagship development in Bacolod, Capitol Central is the first masterplanned, mixed-use community in the area. Envisioned to be the growth center of Metro Bacolod and Negros Occidental, Capitol Central stretches across 9 hectares of prime development where history is fused with modern living.

Once named as “Best Place to Live in the Philippines”, Bacolod City is one of busiest and most urbanized cities in Visayas, giving families and individuals a lot of opportunities to succeed in life. 

Amaia Steps Capitol Central comes with swimming pools for adults and kids, children’s play area, landscaped gardens, jogging path, and retail shops.

Continuing its promise to give an affordable condo living, Amaia, Ayala Land’s economic housing arm, will launch a new property in Negros Occidental on Nov. 15.

Set to rise right in the City of Bacolodacross Capitol Central, also known as the “City of Smiles,” is Amaia Steps Capitol Central, a mid-rise project with nine floors and 288 residential units for its North Building. The project is located along San Juan St., Brgy. 8, Bacolod City.

The new property is, including an upcoming Ayala Land commercial development at Capitol Site. It is also accessible to most transport stations such as jeepneys, tricycles, and even ferry stations. Bacolod-Silay International Airport is just 13 kilometers away from the project.

Apart from the nine-storey Amaia Steps condo, AyalaLand Inc. is also investing about P5 million in a mall and hotel set to rise in the province after the company won the leasing rights to a provincial government property behind the Negros Occidental Capitol.

With the future projects of Ayala near its Amaia propertyCapitol Central’s developments, homeowners will be just few minutes away from a major mall and hotel, allowing them to have better working opportunities.

Providing homeowners with a comfortable living in a highly urbanized area, Amaia Steps Capitol Central is an L-shape configuration with a comes with a landscaped Courtyard at the center of development, which is an area where residents can relax. It comes with swimming pools for adults and kids, children’s play area, landscaped gardens, jogging path, and retail shops. at the exterior ground floor.

Future residents can choose from three unit types namely Studio, De Luxe, and Premier and enjoy the . Some of the units will even give you a view of Talisay and Bacolod City, and, of course, the beautiful scenery of Guimaras Straight.

Like any Amaia property, this project will give you a peace of mind since it is designed with guarded entrance and exits, a perimeter fence and CCTV cameras. There are also two elevators per building and natural-ventilated hallways for homeowners comfort and convenience.

A pocket-friendly buying experience is also ensured since Amaia offers different paying scheme to help you get your dream home easily. Available paying options are cash payment, deferred, PAG-IBIG, Bank and In-house financing.

As with every Amaia project, Amaia Steps Capitol Central is further ensured by the Makati Development Corporation BuildPlus (MDC) and Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC), both trusted for maintaining a secure and liveable community. 

For inquiries, visit www.amaialand.com or like www.facebook/AmaiaLand or call (034) 441-7546.

Strike up the fun at SM Bowling’s FREE Bowling Trial

 In celebration of the biggest bowling tournament in the country – the SM Bowling Millionaire’s Cup, the SM Bowling and Leisure Center lets you bowl for FREE at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and SM City Fairview Event Center.

For the first time in the Philippines, the SM Bowling and Leisure Center provided mobile bowling lanes to encourage all mall goers to try the sport and strike out their inner bowling prowess. Adding to this event’s excitement, all registrants get a coupon entitling them to a free game on their visit to any SM Bowling & Leisure Center nationwide.

And to add up to the fun, players who can score a spare, or better yet a strike, gets an amazing prize!

Catch the mobile bowling lane and get to bowl for free at SM Mall of Asia on November 19 – 21 and SM Fairview on November 28 - 30, 2014.

To find out further details on the biggest bowling competition, the SM Bowling Millionaires Cup, you may visit www.smbowling.com or contact the SM Bowling and Leisure Center at 862-7609 / 0917-8602850. 

Turkish gov't amps up DepEd computerization program donates computer packages school

Computer packages donated to Justo Lukban Elementary School

The Turkish International Cooperation and Development (TIKA) donated computer packages to the Department of Education to boost the computerization program in schools nationwide. An initial donation of 36 computer packages, seven (7) printers, and five (5) laptops were given to Justo Lukban Elementary School.

Turkey Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu hands over the laptop to Diomedes Rosete, principal of Justo Lukban Elementary School

DepEd Secretary Br. Armin Luistro FSC extended his gratitude to TIKA for their continuous support in providing technical assistance to our schools.

Turkey Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan led the ceremonial turnover at the said school.

Turkey Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in a candid moment with students of Justo Lukban Elementary School in Paco, Manila.

Prior to this donation, TIKA had also turned-over tablets last year to assist in recovering school records and DepEd office documents ravaged by Super Typhoon Yolanda. The 40 tablets were intended to speed up the process of salvaging soaked, soiled, and destroyed documents.

 

Here's Samsung's Galaxy of Christmas Wishes !

Here’s some good news for those wishing and dreaming of having Samsung gadget this Christmas!

This Holiday season, make your Samsung wish come true.

The biggest discount is being offered on the Galaxy Note 3 which has a 5.7-inch display and a Quad Core 2.3GHz processor running on Android Kitkat. Price has been slashed from P36,990 to P29,990.

Samsung's  high-performing Galaxy S5  has a 16MP rear camera and 5.1 inch display with the price has been discounted from P34,999 to P31,990.

P2,000 peso discounts follow for the older model Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Core 2, so named because of its powerful quadcore processor. Likewise, shoppers can get a one thousand-peso discount off the Galaxy Grand 2 and Galaxy Tab 4.7.

Buyers of Samsung’s cheapest smartphone, the dual SIM Galaxy V can bought at P4,990 and you will get a free jelly case protector. 

The  Korean manufacturer has slashed as much as P7,000 off their bestselling smartphones in time for the holiday rush.

Samsung Mobile’s holiday promo, called Galaxy of Christmas Wishes, is available in all Samsung Experience Shops and authorized dealers nationwide. Promo runs until December 31, 2014.

2014 Philippines Mobile App developers’ day: SMART CITY and Community INVOLVEMENT

AT&T, A SPACE Manila and Golden Gate Ventures Collaborate to Encourage Innovative Mobile App Creation in the Philippines 

AT&T, A SPACE Manila and Golden Gate Ventures work together to bring innovation to the Philippines. Three organizations will co-host 2014 Philippines Mobile App Developers’ Day in Manila Dec. 6-7, 2014, with an expected keynote address by the United States Ambassador Philip Goldberg.

The Philippines Mobile App Developers’ Day is a contest that will challenge participants in the Philippines to create a mobile app within 24 hours. The theme is “Smart City and Community Involvement”. Teams that come up with the best apps will win prizes totaling more than US$9,000, as well as six-month coaching and mentoring by Golden Gate Ventures.

AT&T, A SPACE Manila and Golden Gate Ventures will provide the resources, education and networking structure to create apps more quickly and at lower cost. Participants will have access to AT&T’s Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), already built-out services by AT&T. Developers can quickly plug them into their apps for added functionality, such as speech-to-text and machine-to-anything. Mentors will be on hand to help and share their knowhow with the participating innovators.

“AT&T was the first carrier in the U.S. to create a Developer Program – the longest running program to date. AT&T is proud to collaborate with A SPACE Manila and Golden Gate Ventures to co-host the Philippines Mobile App Developers’ Day,” said Carlton Hill, vice president, Device Operations and Developer Services, AT&T. “This event complements our ongoing efforts to provide developers with the right tools and opportunities to capitalize on mobile technology’s transformative power, helping us enhance the communities we touch and better the world in which we live.”

“This is an incredible opportunity for Manila’s innovation community and tech talent to showcase their mobile magic. We are proud to co-host the Philippines Mobile App Developers’ Day at A SPACE facilities, Manila’s co-work central and a crossroads for the Philippines developers’ community,” said Micah Asistores, A SPACE Manila.

“Developers need seed funding, mentorship and a strong network of seasoned professionals and peers to commercialize their ideas. As a seed fund for internet startups in Southeast Asia, we are glad to work with A SPACE Manila and AT&T to provide mentorship and support for the participants in the event, which fits in well with our commitment to education and providing opportunities to the developers’ community,” said Jeffrey Paine, Managing Partner of Golden Gate Ventures.

The 2014 Philippines Mobile App Developers’ Day will take place in A SPACE Manila facilities from 9 a.m. on Dec. 6 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7, 2014.

Those interested in participating can register online at: http://bit.ly/attphdd2014

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About AT&T

AT&T Inc.  is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network in the United States, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. Reliability claim based on third party data regarding United States nationwide carriers’ 4G LTE.

Around the world, AT&T has facilities in more than 50 countries and serves multinational companies on six continents. It provides IP-based communication services available to customers in over 180 countries, which represent more than 99 percent of the world’s economy.

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About A SPACE Manila

The A SPACE Manila community is more than just the people who work here, more than just the Founder or the backers – it’s also the smart minds who are members of our Manila coworking space, the people who are members of the Philippines’ innovation community, and the global tribe of inventors, creators, thinkers, achievers, lovers, hustlers, digital nomads, artists, coders, ethical investors.

About Golden Gate Ventures

Golden Gate Ventures is a seed fund for internet startups in Southeast Asia. With offices in Singapore and San Francisco, the fund looks to help bridge Silicon Valley and Asia through investment and mentorship. The early-stage fund invests in startups from e-commerce, to payments, to mobile apps. The portfolio includes RedMart.com (online grocery), Coda Payments (mobile payments), and Nitrous.io (web dev tools in the cloud). Since March 2012, Golden Gate Ventures has been accredited as a Technology Incubation Scheme (TIS) incubator by Singapore’s National Research Foundation.

GGV was founded by 3 former entrepreneurs. In Singapore, Jeffrey Paine ran the Founder Institute and was active as a start-up mentor and investor. In San Francisco, Paul Bragiel sought to build on his success of San Francisco’s i/o ventures model in new markets, and Vinnie Lauria had built Lefora.com, a hosted forum service which grew to over 100,000+ communities and was acquired in 2010. Limited Partners from Silicon Valley include notable founders such as: Dave McClure (500 Startups), Aaron Patzer (Mint.com), Russel Simmons (Paypal Mafia and Yelp.com)

More info: http://goldengate.vc

Burlington and Microban bring Best Burlington Ever in the PH

From Burlington Philippines, the country’s leading manufacturer of international quality socks and Microban International, the global leader in built-in antimicrobial product protection – come a new product that is designed to be the Best Burlington.

Ever with its antimicrobial properties that protects the feet from odor causing bacteria, leaving it fresh and clean all day.

For 20 years now, the Microban® technology used by over 250 companies across the globe,  is known to give long-lasting protection and fight the growth of harmful bacteria. It works by penetrating deep into the bacteria’s cell wall thus, neutralizing its abilities to develop and reproduce. 

“The Best Burlington Ever with Microban® is the latest addition to our wide range of comfortable and high quality socks. It is proven to be safe, effective and durable,” said Burlington Philippines general manager Ruddy Tan.

The Burlington and Microban heads during the Press Conference held at the Makati Shangrila Hotel, November 17, 2014.

“Its antimicrobial properties guarantee a continuous and lasting protection that provides an added layer of defense against damaging bacteria,” Tan said.

“It is the perfect partner for people who enjoy strenuous sporting activities as they no longer need to worry about needing protection odor causing bacteria. With the Best Burlington Ever, their feet are treated to a comfortable, dry and odor-free experience,” he added.

With over four decades of industry expertise, Burlington Philippines is the trusted name in the men’s, ladies’ and children’s socks department. The brand takes pride in its innovative and quality products that are guaranteed to fit the need of every individual.

OPM Legends : The Reunion

Solaire presents OPM Legends : The Reunion on November  21, 8 pm at Solaire Grand Ballroom.

Join and enjoy a night of well-love ‪Original Pilipino Music greatest hits of the four icons - Hajji Alejandro, Rico J. Puno, Rey Valera and Marco Sison as they fill the air with nostalgia with their trademark suave crooning style.

Special guest Solemn Heussaff heats up the night with a red-hot performance.

Tickets are now available at Solaire Concierge (888-888) and Ticketworld (www.ticketworld.com.ph) 

‪#‎SolaireOPMLegends‬ 

Tradition A L’Innovation at Soiree Beaujolais 2014

Banners and heralders proclaim the much awaited news: LE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVE! One of the romantic, nocturnal, and frivolous rituals in the wine world begins.

Soiree Beaujolais 2014 will be held at the elegant Tent City of the Manila Hotel on 20 November 2014 with the theme Tradition A L’Innovation [Tradition and Innovation].

Members of the Board of Directors of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jean Caillard, Steven Rouche, Cyril Rocke, Bernard Flour and Martin Ruby.

At one minute past midnight every third Thursday of November, more than a million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau begin their journey from little villages and towns especially in the Beaujolais region of Morgon, Brouilly, Macon Villages, and Cinsault Rose’ through a sleeping France, and eventually to Paris for immediate shipment to all parts of the world.

For the past 23 years, Le Club, or the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, celebrates SOIREE BEAUJOLAIS to welcome the harvest and arrival of this young wine, and share with its friends in our country, the year's flavor and aroma.

Soiree Beaujolais 2014 will be held at the elegant Tent City of the Manila Hotel, to accommodate more than 1,500 elite and elegant guests from the diplomatic, corporate, and social circles. Likewise, it is a happy reunion of all French nationals based in the Philippines.

Annually, the Soiree Beaujolais adopts a highly visual theme for its events: from icons of France, the Moulin Rouge, the Loire castles, the streets of Paris. This year, the theme is TRADITION A L'INNOVATION: Tradition and Innovation.

Because France has always been a leading innovator in the areas of technology such as the fabrication of spacecraft, airplanes, automobiles, underwater equipment, smart and intelligent information technology; as well as the arts: cinema, fashion, footwear, jewelry, and more.

To be interpreted by leading Philippine stylist and Event Director Mari Hilario of Creative Files, Inc. the entire Tent City will show the dynamic movement from turn of century Paris in the 20s, to post modern France in the 21st Century by way of murals, visual collages, lighting, music, and the interpretative renderings in dance and other theatrical art forms.

Mr. Cyril Rocke

The Chamber President, Mr. Cyril Rocke, will welcome all the guests; the Keynote Message will be delivered by His Excellency, Gilles Garachon, the Ambassador of France to the Philippines, and the Chamber Board of Directors headed by Soiree Beaujolais Committee Chairperson and Past President Bernard Flour who will lead in the uncorking of the new bottles, and declaring the arrival and formal tasting of Beaujolais Nouveau.

The soiree will also serve as the perfect platform in the delivery of the past-Haiyan efforts of the French business community (Lafarge Cement Services Philippines, Schneider Electric, L’Oreal, Total, Sanofi, DataOne, Pacific Hemisphere, Asiatype, AGS Fourwinds are some of the French corporations involved) after exactly a year since the devastating calamity. Spearheaded by the French Chamber of Commerce under its CSR arm called the France-Philippines United Action (FPUA), a task force ensuring that efforts are sustained, well organized, and have the most impact, it is both humbling and elating to announce that the chamber led by the FPUA’s Leadership Committee has taken its promise and commitment to direct projects in various domains mainly in reconstruction of homes, medical clinics, and livelihood programs for the victims. Currently, 43 over 74 homes were built in Site 1 and Site 2 is under construction.

 Ms. World First Runner-up Gwendolyn Ruais

French-Filipina beauty and Ms. World First Runner-up Gwendolyn Ruais hosts the lovely evening and elegant performances through the decades will be performed by a cacophony of dancers and musicians thematically dressed up for the evening.

Non-stop decades of dancing will then ensue with the Exzel Band.

All the wine, cheese, and delicatessen are being especially flown in from France, while the Manila Hotel will lay out a gastronomical delight including exotic hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie, fresh oysters, a myriad of salad concoctions, the hot French and continental cuisine, the pastries and fabulous desserts which the hotel is patronized for.

Major Sponsor EDI Peugeot will showcase its signature cars, and Marithe’ + Francois Girbaud will punctuate the evening with a dazzling denim show by the Philippine All Star performers.

Major Partners of the event are: Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc., Lafarge Cement Services Philippines Inc., Total (Philippines) Corporation, Pacific Hemisphere Development Corporation, and Thales Australia Limited Philippine Branch Office.

Participating Partners are DataOne Asia Philippines Inc., Jones Lang Lasalle, JT International (Philippines) Inc., Oberthur Technologies, Powertech Asia Pacific, Inc., Schneider Electric, SDV Philippines, Inc., Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co., Le Cellier French Wine Selection, Qatar Airways, M Lhuillier Jewellers, AGS Four Winds International Movers, Jewelmer Joaillerie, Asian Eye Institute, El Nido Resorts, Coffral Access and Shoring, TraveLife Magazine and TraveLife TV, Dragonpay, The Manila Hotel, and Perennial Partner -- The Embassy of France in the Philippines.

For those who would like to join in celebrating the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, and participate in this nocturnal, cultural, and gastronomic experience, going to Soiree Beaujolais 2014 is a must.

For limited tickets to the event, please call the French Chamber at 4917708 or purchase them online at www.ccifrance-philippines.org. 

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2014 – ‘Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo’

ABS-CBN has just premiered their 2014 Christmas Station ID titled “Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo,” part of ABS-CBN’s Christmas campaign for 2014.

The “Thank You Ang Babait Ninyo” station ID’s theme song was sung by “The Voice Kids” winner Lyca Gairanod, together with finalists Darren Espanto, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares and written by Robert Labayen, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, Love Rose de Leon with music by Amber and Marcus Davis.

The “Thank You Ang Babait Ninyo” station ID is part of ABS-CBN’s Christmas campaign for 2014. It’s theme song was sung by “The Voice Kids” finalists Lyca, Darren, Juan Karlos, and Darlene and written by Robert Labayen, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, Love Rose de Leon with music by Amber and Marcus Davis.

The 2014 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID was created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management headed by Robert Labayen, Johnny Delos Santos and Patrick de Leon. It is directed by Paolo Ramos and Peewee Azarcon-Gonzales.

The SID Creative and Production team members are Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel Misenas. Kathrina Sanchez, Dang Baldonado, Sheryl Ramos, Christina Barbin, Faith Zambrano-Pascual, Joan Mole-Santiago, Carlota Rosales, Adrian Lim, Mark Bravo, Carla Payongayong, Christine Joy Laxamana, Love Rose De Leon, Pamela Mercado, Marchie Blaire Mallari, Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, Christine Daria-Estabillo, Raywin Tome, Angela Suarez, Christer Salire, Nikz Berame, Monique Olaivar, Ermil Sanchez, Lawrence Arvin Sibug, Nathan Perez, Des Parawan, Aye Duñgo, Tess Perez-Mendoza; with ABS-CBN Marketing; ABS-CBN TV Entertainment, ABS-CBN News, ABS-CBN Regional, ABS-CBN Global, ABS-CBN Digital Media Division, DZMM, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc., ABS-CBN Corporate Communications, ABS-CBN Human Resources Division, ABS-CBN Property Management, ABS-CBN Safety and Security, Star Records.

Other members are Jaime Porca, Technical Production Head; Carmelo Saliendra, Shane Ibañez, Emil Hembra, Tim Aguirre, Ralph Emerson Escoto, Eric Po, Lorenz Roi Morales, Christian Abuel, Marl Abejero, Videographers; Robert Joon Ku, Production Designer; Roger Villon, Oliver Paler, Dennis Amarille, Karlo Victoriano, Raphael Angelo dela Rea, Alfie Landayan, Bridge Sulit, Maria Concepcion Ignacio,Rhea Ramos, Gewerly Bautista, Graphics, Editing and Post Production Team; Marvin Bragas, Location Manager; Darwin Dueñas, James Manalastas, Jenverly Esber, Jesusa Canilang, Production Coordinators.

To purchase the Thank You Shirt, click the link: http://www.abs-cbnstore.com/kapamilya...

Buy and Give through #CaritasExpo2 at Glorietta

Buy and Give 2 through Caritas Manila’s Expo at Glorietta

The Social Entrepreneurship Program of Caritas Manila will hold the second-run of a Grand Expo dubbed “Buy and Give Expo 2”on November 28-30, 2014 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City.

Caritas Manila’s Social Entrepreneurship Program helps the livelihood of poor communities by encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit and marketing their products. This program is providing skills and training to the urban poor communities and marginalized sector as well as honing them to become social entrepreneurs. Caritas Margins and Segunda Mana are two of the programs under Social Entreprise.

The first expo was held last year, November 29, 30 and December 1, 2013 at the TriNoma Mall in Quezon City.

Buy and Give Expo 2 will showcase products made by social entrepreneurs. It aims to raise funds to help sustain the social enterprise and other pro-poor programs of Caritas Manila.

The Expo will sell products which are 100% made by marginalized communities in Metro Manila and provinces, such as gift items, accessories and personal care products made by urban poor families. It will also offer artworks made by residents of the National Bilibid Prison and pre-loved items and inventories generously shared by the benefactors and corporate partners of Caritas Manila.

The Expo is dubbed as BUY and GIVE because every product enables the buyer to GIVE and SHARE in 3 ways: 

-   First, the buyer generates income for the producer from the marginalized community or sector. 

-  Second, part of the income is plowed back to Caritas Manila to sustain its pro-poor programs, specifically the Skills and Livelihood Training and the Youth Servant Leadership and Education Programs. 

-  Third, the buyer gets high-quality products at friendly prices for his personal use or as gift to people he cares about.

Come to Caritas Manila’s BUY & GIVE EXPO 2 for good finds at reasonable prices. Shopping has never been this indulgent to the heart.

For more information about the Expo, call 562-0020 t0 25 local 26.

Visit www.caritasmanila.org.ph or like our Facebook page Caritas Manila, Inc. and follow our Twitter account, @CaritasManila.

#CaritasExpo2 is the official hashtag of the event.

Programs of Activities

Buy and Give Expo 2

Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City

Day 1 - November 28, 2014 (Friday)

• Opening/Ribbon Cutting/Blessing/Remarks with Caritas Manila’s Board of Trustees and Guests
• Choir Performance
• Meet and Greet with Chris Tiu, Caritas Manila Ambassador

• Launching of Caritas Manila Mobile Application
• Healing Mass with Rev. Fr. Ferdinand “Soy” T. Hernando

Day 2 - November 29, 2014 (Saturday)

• Choir Performance
• Cooking Demo by Chef Jessie
• Performance by GMA Artists
• Showcase of Caritas Margins Products (Fashion Show)
• Healing Mass with Fr. Joey Faller

Day 3 - November 30, 2014 (Sunday)

• Choir Performance
• Showcase of Caritas Margins Products (Fashion Show)
• Healing Mass with Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual

Pan Pacific Manila opens the Sunset Lounge

Pan Pacific Manila, the first and finest Butler hotel in the Philippines has opened a new al fresco venue, The Sunset Lounge.

Pan Pacific Manila had a relaxing get together with valued guests and clients to launch The Sunset Lounge.

The guests were treated with overflowing drinks and a sumptuous buffet that samples the dishes that came from the Sunset Lounge Menu. The guests got to unwind and enjoy the comforting ambiance while watching the famous Manila Bay Sunset.

The Sunset Lounge is open daily (weather permitting) from 5:30pm – 9:00pm, It is also available for private events and has a maximum capacity of 60 persons.

For more information about the Sunset Lounge, visit panpacific.com/manila.

Pan Pacific Manila’s valued guest together with General Manager Richard Masselin and Assistant Manager for Corporate Sales Cherryl Ann Go

Guests enjoying the ambiance of the Sunset Lounge

Jhoy Ramos and Hannah Yulo together with Director of Sales and Marketing Loleth So and Assistant Manager for Travel Trade Sarah Marquez

About Pan Pacific Manila

The first and finest Butler hotel in the Philippines – ranked among the top Asia city hotels at the 2008 and 2009 Readers Choice Awards, named one of the best places to stay in the world at the Annual Gold List by the Conde Nast Traveler, and also awarded as the Philippines’ Leading Business Hotel at the 2012, 2011 and 2008 World Travel Awards. 

Conveniently located at the heart of the historical and cultural district of Malate in the Manila Bay area, Pan Pacific Manila is a short drive to the city’s convention, exhibition and business centres and a walk away from shopping, food and entertainment establishments. A business hotel, designed to offer a comfortable abode to business and leisure travellers with its excellent facilities and service, the hotel has 236 all-executive rooms and suites and 7 spacious function rooms. 

For more information, call (63-2) 318 0788 or visit panpacific.com/manila for more special offers. 

A Harmony of Art and Time, Axis watches go beyond trends

AXIS Time out of time. They are timepieces of self-expression and style. It is not surprising then that Axis has partnered with artists to create unique expressions of time. 

Axis launched an art exhibit entitled “Time Out of Time” on November 12, 2014 at SM Mall of Asia. The exhibit featured the works of recognized artists Ram Mallari, Buds Convocar and Salvador Ching. The pieces are a collection of mixed media works that incorporate Axis watches. 

Greater meaning is given to this partnership of art and time as the art works are intended for charity. Beyond just being pieces of art, the works will be sold through a bidding process and the proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hour.

The works of each participating artist are an artistic translation of the concept of time.

“Time Voyager”

Ram Mallari turns discards into works of art. His mixed media assemblages have garnered attention and praise. Mallari’s Axis artwork is called “Time Voyager”. His work consists mainly of metal discards combined with plastics and other non-metal discarded materials that were welded together.

He is hoping that this piece will help raise more awareness on recycling and its value. Ram wants to inspire people to turn scraps into creative and functional pieces and in the process, help them understand the value of his work and its purpose. 

“We All Need More Time”

Before pursuing a full time career in painting, Buds Convocar spent his early years in the academe handling a wide array of art subjects such as Design, Illustration, Typography, Painting and Cartooning. 

His Axis work is entitled “We All Need More Time”. It communicates the need for balance -- to focus on the challenges that confront us but still make time for the people we love, especially in celebrating our triumphs. 

“Oras-yon”

Salvador “Buddy” J. Ching is a full-time, multi-awarded Painter, Installation and Performance Artist. His work is entitled “Oras-yon” which is part of the Women of Malolos Series. His work is inspired by the memories of the past and represents the images of our history.

The Axis art exhibit is a harmonious partnership between art and time -- a partnership that will benefit many children. Through art and a philanthropic endeavor, Axis truly goes beyond just being a timepiece.

The artworks may be seen at the Axis pop-up store on the ground floor of SM Mall of Asia, near National Bookstore. 

Axis watches are available in Watch Republic Shops and leading department stores nationwide.