Classic and timeless love story, “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical” , a musical theater event not to be missed!

In restless times like the one we are living through, “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical” resonates even more. “It shows that in the midst of the squalor, despair, and violence, pure love still exists like the one shared by Julio Madiaga and Ligaya Paraiso,” says award-winning auteur Joel Lamangan,  helming the stage musical version of the Edgardo Reyes novel which spawned the Lino Brocka classic film version that starred Bembol Roco and Hilda Koronel.

With timeless love story, great voices, resonant songs, fabulous dances and world class Filipino performers. Grand Leisure Corporation is set to make local musical theater history with the staging of the much-awaited “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical.”

Among his contemporaries, Lamangan is widely-regarded as the most adept social chronicler with films like “The Flor Contemplacion Story,” “Hubog,” “Bulaklak Ng Maynila” and others to his credit. All these films mirror some of society’s most chronic ills. Lamangan has vast experience as filmmaker and actor in film, television, and theater.

In 2013, Lamangan was named artistic director of Gantimpala Theater Foundation under which he directed the musical “Katipunan: Mga Anak ng Bayan.”

Presenting Full Cast and production heads of  “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical” during the media conference held at the Kia Theater, Cubao, Quezon City, August 29, 2017.

“Maynila… The Musical” was a brainchild of Lamangan and Gantimpala Theater Foundation. The 40-year old theater company founded by the late Philippine theater icon Tony Espejo, has the National Artists Production Series which aims to bring closer to theater aficionados the works of National Artists like Severino Montano, Nick Joaquin, Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero, and F. Sionil Jose. “’Maynila…’ was supposed to be the first movie by a National Artists for Film (Lino Brocka) to be part of the National Artists Production series.”

Based on the Edgardo Reyes novel and inspired by the Brocka film adaptation, the initial challenge for Lamangan and his artistic staff was to synthesize the prose into a two-act, two-hour play featuring soaring music and brilliantly choreographed dance routines. 

“Dapat ‘yung mga tauhan ay lumabas na mga tunay na taong may puso, kaluluwa, at damdamin na kumakanta at sumasayaw,” shares Lamangan. “Dapat na maramdaman ng mga manonood na nagkukuwento sila ng ukol sa kanilang mga agam-agam, hinaing, siphayo, at pangarap.”

Rita Daniela and Aicelle Santos as Perla

To realize his vision of a realistic depiction of the great, if doomed love story of Julio Madiaga and his inamorata Ligaya Paraiso, Lamangan gathered an artistic staff composed of people that he trusts can deliver the goods: Von De Guzman (Composer and Musical Director), Jose Victor Torres and Em Mendez (Libretto), Joey Nombres (Lights Designer), Douglas Nierras (Choreographer), and Jun Flavier Pablo (Production Design). Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. acts as line producer.

Composer and Musical Director Von De Guzman has collaborated with Lamangan in many of the latter’s film projects. He has done musicals meant for school productions but “Maynila…” will be his first mainstream musical of this scope. “Direk Joel wanted memorable melodies for the play,” relates De Guzman, “so the ballads will have the feel of a George Canseco and/or Willy Cruz composition, the fast numbers we have incorporated very Filipino elements of singkil, ati-atihan chants, mostly percussion-driven kind of music. And then we have the strains of kundiman in the other numbers.”

De Guzman adds, was to merge OPM romanticism with the orchestral power of a Stravinsky. De Guzman also utilized Filipino instruments that we seldom hear like the banduria.

The next step was to find powerful singers from the leads to the chorus. “They have to have lungs of steel,” notes De Guzman.

Actors Arman Ferrer, Sheila Valderrama-Martinez, and Lara Maigue easily fill the bill. Ferrer plays Julio Madiaga and sees the role as “a good learning experience, especially the parts where I have to dance.”

Valderrama-Martinez and Maigue are alternating as Ligaya Paraiso. “I was excited to join this production because I wanted to work with Joel Lamangan whom I’ve never worked with before,” says Valderrama-Martinez. Maigue is burning the midnight candles, so to speak, to bring justice to her interpretation of Ligaya Paraiso, a victim of circumstance. “I’ve been watching Hilda Koronel in the Brocka movie over and again and I’ve been talking to friends from UP where they worship before the shrine of ‘Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag."

“Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical” is a musical theater event that shouldn’t be missed and worth saving the ticket price for. “It’s a musical told from the point of view of the novelist,” says Lamangan. “It features wonderful composition from Von De Guzman, topnotch dance from Douglas Nierras, three-dimensional characters, heartfelt moments, stirring scenes meant to enthrall and entertain.”

Giving life to the other important characters in the musical are Floyd Tena (Pol), Noel Rayos (Atong), Rafa Seguion-Reyna and Joseph Puducay (Imo), Aicelle Santos and Rita Daniela (Perla), Jim Pebanco/ Joseph Billezar (Mr. Balajadia), Khalil Kaimo (Gido), Jeffrey Camanag (Omeng), Romcel Binquis (Benny), Randy Rey (Frank), and Dulce and Ima Castro alternating as Mrs. Cruz.

“Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical” is made possible through the generous support of KIA Theater, Cibo, Epson, Erase Placenta, SvelT’I Health & Beauty Centre, and Mr. Swabergers.

Performances are set for September 30, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (gala), October 1, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., October 4, 8:00 p.m., October 5, 8:00 p.m., October 6, 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the KIA Theatre -Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.

For tickets (P1,590-P3,710), contact Bards Lapid at mobile number - 63917 8466704, landlines 632 897 7142, 890 0853, 890 6067 or visit TicketNet.com.ph - 9115555.

Get ready for Shopee 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day! The Biggest Mobile Shopping Day in Southeast Asia

Shopee Kicks Off “Shopee 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day”, the biggest mobile shopping extravaganza will start on September 9.

Shopee, the leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia, today announced the start of its annual shopping event - Shopee 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day. 

Shopee will offer a wide range of promotions, including discounts of up to 99% off, top picks under P99, and flash sales. Shopee partners with more than 1,000 sellers, including leading brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Oppo, Lysol, Sandisk, Mustela, and Makeup World, to make 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day the biggest online shopping event of the year.

“Last year, our 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day successfully achieved a five-fold increase in orders and three-fold increase in traffic within 24 hours. This year, with over ₱50 million worth of marketing activities, we aim to increase traffic by five times and triple our sales. We look forward to having all users across the Philippines join us in the biggest sale of the year,” said Macy Castillo, Head of Commercial Business at Shopee.

Since its launch in 2015, Shopee has experienced significant growth across the region. To date, Shopee has surpassed USD 3 billion annualized GMV with over 50 million downloads and more than 100 active million listings. In the Philippines, Shopee has garnered more than 4 million downloads.

Based on a 2017 study by Google and Temasek, the Philippines’ e-commerce market is projected to reach $9.7 billion (₱498 billion) in 2025 and 34% annual growth rate, which is said to be above the global average growth rate.

Macy Castillo with Ina Raymundo at the Media Conference as Shopee Kicks Off “Shopee 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day” held at Manila House Private Club, Bonifacio Global City, August 23, 2017

“The Philippines is an important market for us given its immense potential. As we scale up our product selection to cater to a wider audience, we are pleased to have leading brands such as Johnson & Johnson and Lysol joining our 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day this year. This is a major milestone for us in establishing Shopee as a one-stop shopping destination for users to enjoy a wide variety of products. Together with our 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day partners, including PLDT and Coke, we are confident that this will be a record-breaking year for Shopee in the Philippines,” added Castillo.

Luigi Casas, AVP and Head of Corporate Relationship Management at PLDT Alpha Enterprise, said, “We are very excited and proud to partner Shopee Philippines. Their business platform contributes enormously to the retail industry, as well as the overall digital transformation of the country and our economy. Together, we aim to increase awareness on the benefits of eCommerce adoption and how it drives the country’s economic growth as we redefine the retail industry.“

Starting from 1 September, Shopee 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day will begin with daily deals up to 99% off across multiple categories, including fashion, health and beauty, gadgets and electronics, and home and baby products. Users can also enjoy daily giveaways on Shopee’s social media accounts.

“Looking ahead, the future of the Philippines’ e-commerce market is very promising. We are highly confident that 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day will continue to be celebrated as an iconic day that appeals to the needs of the increasing number of online shoppers in the country,” Castillo ended.

Join Shopee in celebrating 9.9 Mobile Shopping Day. 

Visit http://shopee.ph/99 and download the Shopee app via the App Store or Google Play.

Parents See Brighter Future For Their Kids With S.A.M.

Parents are known to be a child’s first educators. Hence, it is only natural for them to only want the best for their kids. With the holistic development and character building promise of Seriously Addictive Math (S.A.M.), it is no doubt that it is fast becoming a parent’s preference in supplementing their kids’ capability in math. 

Through S.A.M.’s passion in inculcating the right attitudes like love for learning and discovery, discipline, and solving complex word problems, moms Sophia Ann Casipit and Virgilia Cañete narrated how S.A.M. satisfied their meticulous standards when it comes to choosing a learning center that will help their child overcome their math problems.

Before enrolling her 6 year old son in S.A.M., Casipit explained that her child feared mathematics and found it boring. “Seth didn’t want to think and analyse the questions whenever he had assignments and exams in school. But when I enrolled him in S.A.M., I was so happy because he told me that math was fun to learn. He also got so excited every time he would go to S.A.M.” She stressed that her son’s critical thinking and word problem analysis improved. Her son can now add and subtract faster. What’s more, he now loves multiplication, a topic which he totally hated in his third term in school.”

But S.A.M.’s efficiency is not just targeted towards honing a child’s mathematical capabilities. It is also adept in improving a child’s holistic development and character. This fact is also evident in Canete’s 10 year old son Gab who used to struggle in math.

Canete who enrolled her son in other tutorial centers before recounted: “Before S.A.M., I sent my son to a basic tutorial center which also taught Singapore math. But my son’s grade in math got worse so I stopped him from attending the sessions altogether. But when I transferred Gab to S.A.M., I saw a very big improvement with his math subject. I can now see that he is not struggling so much in answering his lessons especially in problem solving”. 

On S.A.M.’s learning methods, Casipit said “I love the worksheets on how colorful and illustrated it is. I also like the way it teaches Seth on how to analyze and comprehend the questions rather than just learning math thru repetition”.

On the other hand, Canete also observed that Gab also improved on his reading and problem analysis skills. She proudly added that Gab is now focusing on his lessons more. 

With the benefits her son is reaping under S.A.M., Canete said she would recommend S.A.M. to other parents whose kids are also encountering problems with math and their schoolwork, in general. Casipit, meanwhile, thanked S.A.M. for teaching her son, not just math, but also critical thinking and love for independence learning. 

She exclaimed: “I am thankful to S.A.M. for being my partner in teaching my son to look at math being my in a different perspective”.

With S.A.M.’s well-polished and well-researched educational framework plus well-trained tutors, parents who put their trust in S.A.M. can be assured that their children are not just being trained to be masterful in math but also to be achievers, in whatever path they take in the future.

To know more about S.A.M., you may visit their website at http://www.seriouslyaddictivemaths.com.ph 

www.seriouslyaddictivemaths.com.ph and https://www.facebook.com/SAM.SingaporeMath.Philippines

 or call 0977-8239910 | (02) 964 9759.

ABOUT S.A.M.:

Seriously Addictive Mathematics is an authentic Singapore math enrichment program, created and originated from Singapore. S.A.M’s award winning curriculum is modelled after the world-renowned Singapore Mathematics syllabus and pedagogy. Beyond traditional rote learning, drill and practice, we develop thinking and problem-solving skills such as Critical Thinking, Heuristics, Logical Reasoning, Metacognition, Concept Understanding, Modelling Techniques and Situational Word Problems. We have designed a Comprehensive Worksheets Program with over 30,000 pages of daily worksheets to compliment the Classroom experience. Our worksheets are designed to be self-learning and are ‘stepped up’ in terms of difficulty. These features make S.A.M worksheets very encouraging to students and hone their ability for self-learning.

“Biyaheng Proud Nanay, Trip Namin ni Nanay” winners finally arrived

LAST July 28, 2017, classes in all levels were suspended. Government offices had to close down due to heavy rains in Metro Manila because of Typhoon Gorio. But this did not stop the winners of “Biyaheng Proud Nanay, Trip Namin ni Nanay” selfie contest to troop to Manila to receive their prizes.

The selfie contest which follows the theme of "mother and child" is a collaboration between Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, Inc. and Genesis Bus Transport Service. The selfie should be taken inside the bus with a caption that answers the question, “Why do you consider this travel unforgettable?” MYNP received 50 entries from different destinations of Genesis and Joy Bus.

Ms. Bemz Benedito, MYNP Managing Director, Gizella Martinez, Sarah Grace Codilla, Dr. Boy Abunda, Filipinas Bagorio, Ms. Loren Zubia, Assistant Marketing Manager of Genesis Bus Transport Service

Filipinas Bagorio is a 39 year old mother from Baguio City. When she heard that she won the contest, she immediately called the office of Joy Bus to make a reservation. Filipinas has three kids and she works in an insurance company for motor vehicles. “Tuwang tuwa po ako na ako’y nanalo dahil sa dami ko nang sinalihan ay ito ang pinaka una kong panalo,” Bagorio said.

Another winner is a CCTV and telephone operator of an electronic company from Cabuyao, Laguna. Nanay Gizella Martinez is 34 years old and has three children. She said that upon seeing the flyers inside the bus about the contest, she immediately posed with her daughter and sent it to MYNP and wrote a caption coming from her heart “Unang pag bisita sa pamilya at mga kaibigan sa norte. Salamat Genesis Bus sa safe na biyahe.” She added that she chose Genesis because she feels safe and comfortable.

On the other hand, another mother from the summer capital of the Philippines was very lucky during the rainy season as Genesis officials picked her entry. Nanay Sarah Grace Codilla, 25 years old has two children. She’s a native of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao but settled in Baguio. Her work entails travel from Manila to Central and Northern Luzon as an insurance broker. She admits that there were times when she had to bring her daughter to her trip, Manila especially, where she has relatives too. “Genesis is always my travel buddy,” Codilla quipped. “Accomodating pa ang mga staff sa loob ng bus,” she added.

The awarding of prizes to the winners were attended by Make Your Nanay Proud (MYNP) Foundation, chairman Dr. Boy R. Abunda, MYNP Managing Director, Ms. Bemz Benedito and Ms. Loren Zubia, Assistant Marketing Manager of Genesis Bus Transport Service.

The three winners received a good for two all-expense paid vacation at Costa Pacifica Resort in Baler, Aurora and Php10,000.00 cash. The winners were very excited to their getaway vacation to rejuvenate with nature in picturesque Baler. After all, moms need a break, too. 

The Actor Factor : Marvin Agustin and Ricky Kim at Gen Korean BBQ House

How two men went from acting to the food industry. 

Spotted at Gen Korean BBQ House: Filipino actor, Marvin Agustin having dinner with LA-based Korean-American actor, Ricky Kim.

Marvin Agustin, a managing partner of Excello Restaurant Management Group, brought in Gen Korean BBQ House, a giant “cook and order-all-you can” Korean barbeque concept from California. He and his kids got together with Ricky Kim’s family to celebrate the success of Gen’s grand opening. 

Ricky Kim, who is an LA-based Korean-American actor, is in the country to oversee the very first Gen Korean BBQ branch outside the US as Gen’s Marketing Director. Like Agustin, Kim also transitioned from being an actor to an entrepreneur. He and his family are known for appearing on a Korean show “Oh my Baby” and has also appeared in several Korean dramas. 

When asked about the similarities of being in the entertainment industry and the restaurant business, Agustin shared that both end goals are to make people happy at the end of the day.

“As an actor you make fans and casual viewers happy with your work in movies and TV, and as a restaurateur we make people content with good food that we deliver,” said Agustin. 

The two men are definitely hard-working and devoted dads with time to spare at a sizzling hot new resto, with the best meats you can grill. 

For great tasting meat, delectable Korean side dishes and great service, visit the Fil-Am fave at SM Moa by the Bay. 

For more information, like Gen Korean BBQ on Facebook @GenKBBQPH and follow us on Instagram @genkbbq_ph.

#DateWithLoloAndLolaAtSM this September as SM celebrates Grandparents’ Day in 63 malls nationwide!

This September, SM Supermalls underscores this meaningful bond as SM celebrates Grandparents’ Day in 63 SM malls across the country. 

SM Executives and special guests during the Grandparents' Day Media Conference held at SM Mall of Asia Arena Building Annex in Pasay City, August 31, 2017.

Recognizing our beloved seniors’ tenderness towards the family, this season also allows grandparents to express their love for their grandkids through a host of fun-filled activities at SM.

Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, .Jackielou Blanco, TJ Cuenca, SM Supermalls AVP for Marketing and Danny Chavez, Program Director for SM Cares Committee on Senior Citizens

On August 31, 2017, SM held a media conference for their Grand Parents Day celebrations with SM Executives, Mr. TJ Cuenca, SM Supermalls AVP for Marketing, Danny Chavez, Program Director for SM Cares Committee on Senior Citizens, and guests well known celebrities Jackielou Blanco and Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano.

Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano and Jackielou Blanco

Always glamorous, TV host and actress Jackielou Blanco is now a grandmother of her son Kenneth’s baby name Ethan. That makes Jackie Lou's mom (Pilita Corrales) a great grandmother now. Jackie Lou admits she spoils her grandson the way Pilita gave her grandchildren what their little hearts desired.

“Iba ang feeling na maging lola,” she gushes. "Iba ung love to your children, iba ang love sa apo, masayang masaya," she adds.

Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano and Gary Valenciano are now grandparents as their son, Paolo and wife Samantha Godinez-Valenciano, have a baby girl, now 10 months old.

Producer and writer, Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano, shared how happy she is now being a grandmother. 

(more stories coming soon as the Media Conference youtube videos upload)

(Photo courtesy of SM Shopmag)

Grandparents’ Day at SM. Janine Gutierrez and her “Mamita,” Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, grace the cover of Shopmag this September as SM Supermalls ushers in a “grand” two-week celebration of Grandparents’ Day in 63 malls nationwide. 

Janine Gutierrez when asked about her “Mamita,” Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Songs, “She’s very maalaga, always making sure everyone around her is having a good time and being taken care of.” The cover shoot outtakes undeniably characterize the special connection that Filipinos share with their elders.

Starting August 29, “grand” treats and activities for lolos and lolas include exciting shopping and dining deals, and the Sounds of the 60s Fitness Party, where mallgoers can join our elderly as they get fit with fun fitness classes.

Also not to be missed are the App with Apo (Sept. 2, 3, 9, 10), an activity where grandparents can learn useful mobile apps with their grandkids at SM Cyberzone; and the Art with Apo (Sept. 9, 10), where lolos and lolas can enjoy meaningful bonding moments with their apos through arts and crafts. Come Grandparents’ Day (Sept. 10), there will be a special blessing for grandparents after the Sunday Mass.

Mallgoers can also join the digital promo where they only need to share on Facebook their plans on how they will spend their family’s happiest #DateWithLoloAndLola for a chance to win PhP10,000 worth of SM GCs. 

For more details about Grandparents’ Day at SM, check out http://bit.ly/SMGrandparentsEvents2017.

With the nationwide Grandparents’ Day celebration, SM promotes new and fun experiences in the malls, as well as enables customers of all ages to create memorable, family-first moments for everyone to enjoy and cherish in the years to come.

https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls/videos/1512336042145955/

#EverythingsHereAtSM, for more news about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com .

Fil-Global Hosts Wine and Cheese Immigration Night in Celebration of the 3rd Anniversary

Fil-Global Immigration Services Corporation (formerly Fil-Global Ltd.) recently held a successful Wine & Cheese Immigration Night for its valued members and treasured partners in celebration of the company’s 3rd Year Founding Anniversary.

Wine & Cheese Immigration Night

The Wine & Cheese Immigration Night serve as venue for socialization and networking between the guests and the members.was held at Roberts Hall, Time Plaza, UN Avenue, Manila on August 7, 2017.

Mr. Bertch Ian Ranis, Managing Director of FGL, gladly shared that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has timely granted Fil-Global Ltd the license to operate by the name of Fil-Global Immigration Services Corporation (FGISC) which he considered the greatest gift to the company. 

He further said that FGISC will surely take its clients closer to their dreams through its service offices : 

• Fil-Global Immigration
• FG Creatives
• JVB Travel & Tours
• PTE Academic Centre.

Fil-Global 3rd Anniversary Celebration

On the other side of the coin, Mr. Joseph V. Basa, owner of JVB Tours, emphasized that the celebration is dedicated to the valued members and treasured partners of FGISC. He also disclosed that FGISC will give away tickets and hotel vouchers to the lucky guests.

Moreover, Mr. Albert Alde, Chief Operating Officer, has assured the public that FGISC together with its service offices will keep its commitment to deliver the services they truly deserve.

Fil-Global Immigration Services Corporation and partner companies 

FGISC is a world-class company that started in the Philippines offering immigration and university placement to the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and many others. The company is composed of professionals from many different sectors of industry who provide people from all walks of life a stepping stone to achieve their dreams to study, work, and live overseas.

JVB Travel and Tours, on the other hand, the official travel company of Fil-Global Corporation founded in London, is composed of highly skilled professionals, from the mix-sector in the industry of Nursing Health Care, Socio-Civic, Healthcare Management, Employment, Business Development and Marketing and Job Placement, Banking and Finance for almost 5 years.

PTE Academic Centre, the official English Centre of FGC, offers various English programs designed to meet the demands of diverse disciplines. Each program is tailored to the needs of the students who want to acquire specific functional English communication skills.

Indeed, Fil-Global Immigration Services Corporation believes that taking the first step in achieving one’s goal and ultimate dream may start from sharing moments through great WINE & CHEESE.

For details you may contact +63917 114 2345 or email HQ@fil-global.com for inquiries or concerns. And visit Fil-Global Immigration Services Corporation facebook. 

Bea Alonzo’s first ever online mini film is guaranteed to never let you forget

After being introduced as ASUS Philippines Zenfone 4’s newest ambassador, award-winning TV and film actress Bea Alonzo takes on a new role in her very first online mini film, Never Let Me Forget, which is set to air on ASUS Philippines’ Facebook Page this September.

In the recent launch of the ASUS Zenfone 4 series, Bea Alonzo already gave her fans a hint on what they will anticipate from her first venture into online films. Fittingly titled Never Let Me Forget, the 2-episode online short plays on the idea of how fleeting yet delicate moments, when caught and treasured properly, allows the renewal of all kinds of relationships. It is also light and heart-warming story of healing found in well-cherished memories through the happiness that lie beneath the surface.

Never Let Me Forget is an artistic telling of Alette and Matěj’s tale, previous sweethearts who decided to part ways because of their very different worlds, and how the all kinds of moments shared in-between them help the would-have-been couple to endure and eventually rekindle. Alonzo, who is rightly crowned as the Movie Queen of her Generation, is set to play the role of female lead Alette, alongside Matěj Loub, a Czech sweetheart who is currently based in the Philippines, who will be the playing the unique role of himself.

When asked about her thoughts on doing her first venture into the world of online films with ASUS Philippines, Bea expressed her excitement about getting to combine her love for acting and her passion to endorse a good product all at once. “It’s a good thing because I get to do two things that I love at the same time,” Alonzo affirms.

The first episode of Never Let Me Forget is set to air on September 1 at 9:00 p.m. via ASUS Philippines’ Facebook page.

Get ready to catch more moments and the latest innovation from the one of the leading tech industries in the world – for the pre-order mechanics and the list of participating dealers for Zenfone 4, which runs from August 19, 2017 and extends to September 10, 2017, proceed to the ASUS Pre-order page. For more information on the Zenfone 4 and its entire family, as well as the latest from the greatest, head on over to ASUS Philippines’ Official Facebook Page andASUS ZenTalk Forum.

SEDA NUVALI, Your Home South of Manila

For many of us a vacation is not always that easy, especially in our budget. 

How we wish we could escape the stressful, noisy city environment, attending to our day-to-day responsibilities at work and at home. 

We need a break, maybe for a couple of days of fun, relaxation and adventure with our family somewhere. But sometimes if not most of the time we cannot do so due to some reasons.

It might be between restaurants, hotel accommodation, transportation, travel costs multiplied to a family make us to think twice, it’s a huge sum of money to spend for a weekend vacation.

If not the cost as the factor, it is sometimes health concerns or work obligations that prevent us from leaving our home for that much needed vacation.

This year, why not plan a vacation south of Manila? 

A true staycation of fun, adventure and relaxation for your whole family.

Seda NUVALI

Your home south of Manila either with your family, friends or co-workers. Seda Nuvali, a great place to spend your weekend, for fun and adventure.

It’s easy to indulge life’s best pleasure while staying at Seda NUVALI in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna. The lifestyle hotel forms an integral part of the NUVALI eco-city development which is intended as the growth center of the CALABARZON area.

All rooms have: 40-inch LED HDTV ; Media panel with HDMI, USB and A/V connectivity; with iPod dock and FM stereo features; Complimentary wireless or wired Internet access; Mini-bar and coffee and tea making facilities; Executive writing desk; In-room safe

At Seda you will have that spectacular views of the lake and overlooking structures that blend perfectly with natural landscapes of a peaceful, resort-like environment.

It offers rudiments such as 150 contemporary style guestrooms, an e-lounge and banquet, and meeting venues for modern business travelers.

A spa, gym, swimming pool, Straight Up roof deck bar, and Seda’s signature restaurant, Misto, and and other facilities to make your stay more enjoyable and relaxed.

Adult and kiddie swimming pools

Function rooms – 6 fully-equipped venues that can accommodate meetings of 10 to 90 persons

Gym

Misto, Seda’s signature restaurant. Misto – offers all-day dining with a fine selection of international dishes and local favorites

Game room, children’s playroom

And just a few steps is the Solenad’s dining and retail outlets for your shopping needs.

For corporate event and team building, Seda is within easy reach of The Monochrome Events Place and sports facilities, the Camp N and the wake-boarding site at Republic Wake Park for fun and adventure.

Camp N 

 

Republic Wake Park

Republic Wake Park NUVALI – water sports facility that features a 4-hectare lake, hotel, bar, restaurant, and skate park

With all these, we suggest Seda at Nuvali for your next team building or strategic planning, group friends and family adventure!

Familiarization tour and Staycation at Seda Nuvali we have last July 23-24, 2017.

Day 1

at the Camp N

Lunch at Misto 

Great lunch at Misto - Relish Japanese cuisine made with authentic ingredients , variety of food items in a bento box featuring Japanese culinary artistry.

A wonderful evening, bbq dinner with beautiful music. 

Day 2 

To start the day, we had a delightful healthy breakfast at Misto.

An Executive Set Lunch : An awesome lunch before we go back to Manila 

One of the Wall arts at Seda Nuvali by Ann Tiu Pamintuan 

Thank you Seda Nuvali for a wonderful , fun and adventure during our staycation. We will be back again, with our family and friends.

Seda NUVALI location

Lakeside Evozone, Seda NUVALI is located in Sta. Rosa City, Laguna, 4026, Philippines and forms an integral part of the NUVALI eco-city development.

NUVALI is envisioned to be the growth center of the CALABARZON region, which is comprised of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. Among the features of this eco-city are sustainable residential developments, spaces dedicated to sports activities and nature trails, and environment-friendly entertainment options. The site is less than an hour’s drive from Metro Manila and is accessible through several exits along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

Visit Seda Nuvali website  http://web.sedanuvali.com

 and contact Phone Number: +63-49-255 8888 for more info and updates.