The Rise Makati : At the heart of a vibrant new community - Shang Properties showcases the complementing spaces around The Rise

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Philippines – Shang Properties, the country’s premier luxury property developer nods to cosmopolitan living with a sophisticated new residential and commercial complex now rising at the heart of Makati’s vibrant new art and creative center, North Makati or NOMA.

The Rise Makati continues to set itself apart with its unique amenities concept complemented by Shang Properties’ signature of world-class architecture and modern interior design.

Conveniently located within an eight (8) minute walk from the Makati Central Business District, The Rise Makati is situated just north of Ayala Avenue along Malugay St., perfectly set in a dynamic community known for its interesting mix of galleries, dining spots and watering holes, indie music venues, and novel retail finds.

The Rise Makati has also recently opened up sales for the much-awaited East Wing, which offers more spacious one-bedroom units and breathtaking views of the Manila Bay. The East Wing sets an enviable background to your vibrant life in the city. 

“The Rise Makati offers not just a residential space, but a dynamic community where like-minded people gather and interact. It mirrors the lively and artistic vibe of North Makati, and even stimulates it with high-quality amenities perfectly tailored for its residents,” says Robert Cruz, Sales Director for The Rise Makati. 

“With the recent launch of the East Wing, we are thrilled to be complementing the already brilliant aesthetics of The Rise with astonishing views of the Manila Bay.”

Function Room

At the Center of a Dynamic Community

Situated in the artistic melting pot of the metro, The Rise Makati enjoys a dynamic and vivacious environment where unique food, music, and art come alive at every turn; a perfect complement to the young urbanite’s living concept. North Makati, or NOMA, is known to draw crowds because of the many lifestyle finds that appeal to the tastes of the young artists – unique restaurants and watering holes, creative spaces such as galleries and workshops, and a miscellany of retail choices and specialty stores.

Gym

Karaoke Room

Kids Zone

The Hangout

The Nest

The Workshop

To showcase the exciting community that surrounds The Rise Makati, Shang Properties recently hosted The Rise Community Crawl, a guided tour featuring The Rise show suite and select establishments around North Makati.

The two-part tour kicked off at The Rise show suite at The Fort, where select media guests were taken around to appreciate the different unit offerings of the development. Afterwards, Xandra Rocha guided the guests as they spent the afternoon enjoying home made Swiss cooking at Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant, quirky French pastries with Japanese designs at Patisserie Bebe Rouge, silkscreen printing lessons at Suez and Zapote Gallery, and relaxing cocktail drinks to cap off the busy day at Speakeasy.

Chesa Bianca Swiss Restaurant

Japanese designs at Patisserie Bebe Rouge

Suez and Zapote Gallery

  Speakeasy

“The Rise Makati is a new yet very welcome living concept that Shang Properties has added to its collection of residential spaces in Makati,” says Milen Treichler, Marketing Manager for Shang Properties. “With its inspired aesthetics and design, we feel that The Rise Makati is the perfect addition to the lively and energetic North Makati community.”

Come 2018, The Rise Makati becomes a stunning vision in the North Makati skyline. 

For more information, interested parties may contact +632 THE RISE (843-7473), email sales@therisemakati.com or visit their show suite at 4th avenue corner Rizal Drive at The Fort.

Lenny Kravitz Rocks Manila in March 2015

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Four-time GRAMMY Winner, Lenny Kravitz,  who gave us the hits “Again”, “It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over”, “Are You Gonna Go My Way”, “Fly Away and “American Woman” is set to rock the Philippines this coming March.

Lenny Kravitz, is regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, and has successfully transcended genre, style, race and class into a 20-year musical career, one which revels in the rich influences of '60s and '70s soul, rock and funk.

MIDAS Promotions, the company responsible for sold-out concerts in the Philippines and the rest of Asia, is proud to present Lenny Kravitz LIVE in Manila this 24 March 2015 at the Globe Circuit Events Ground in Makati. 

Kravitz’s talents as a writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist have resonated through nine studio albums into a timeless catalog. Winning four consecutive GRAMMY Awards, he set a record for the most wins in the “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” category. His appeal has also been recognized by his peers; his collaborative efforts are as varied as his own influences, having worked with Slash, Aerosmith, Jay-Z, N.E.R.D., Mick Jagger, P. Diddy and Alicia Keys. He also produced the song "Justify My Love" for Madonna, which he co-wrote with Ingrid Chavez. 

Having sold over 38 million albums worldwide, LennyKravitz’s musical success has afforded him many opportunities to fulfill his creative vision beyond the recording industry. The artist appeared in a supporting role in the critically-acclaimed film Precious, and the box office smash film The Hunger Games, as Cinna. He reprised this role in the second film which was released in Fall 2013. Lenny was also seen in Lee Daniels’ The Butler (The Weinstein Company) alongside Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey.

In 2014, Lenny Kravitz debuted his 10th studio album, Strut. Kravitz is currently on an extensive world tour, and has chosen Manila as one of its stops. He will beperforming songs from Strut as well as from a distinguished career that has made him one of the most distinctive and successful recording artists of today.

Tickets will be on sale starting 9am, December 15th, 2014 atwww.ticketworld.com.ph or at any Ticket World Outlets. For inquiries, call 891-9999. Ticket prices are as follows:

Platinum (seated) – 13,000 | Diamond (seated) – 11,000 |Gold (seated) – 9,000 | Silver (standing) – 3,500 | Bronze (standing) 2,000

For further enquiries and information, please contact Grace Foronda (gracelomboyforonda@gmail.com), Mel Tyler (mel@midaspromotions.com) or log on to the following social media pages:

http://www.midaspromotions.com/

https://www.facebook.com/midaspromotionph

https://twitter.com/midasphofficial

http://instagram.com/midasphofficial

MVP Announces FREE INTERNET for Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk ‘N Text Prepaid!

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The much awaited announcement by Manny V. Pangilinan made at the Makati Shangrila Hotel, September 26, 2014. It wasn’t about running for public office but the announcement is for an advocacy and promo they want to give more to people - Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk ‘N Text Prepaid subscribers.

In an unprecedented move, wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) together with Talk ‘N Text and Sun Cellular today announced that they will start providing free Internet access to its prepaid subscriber base via their mobile phones.

Manuel V. Pangilinan, (MVP) chairman of Smart and its parent company PLDT has announced that all subscribers of Smart Prepaid, Sun Prepaid and Talk ‘N Text will be able to use mobile internet for free. He said that these subscribers can post status on Facebook, upload photos on Instagram, listen to streaming music on Spinnr, shopping on Lazada or Zalora, and of course browse your favorite websites.

"We are launching this initiative to provide a much larger number of Filipinos the opportunity to try out and experience the Internet, enjoy its benefits and, as we at Smart like to say, live more," MVP said.

“This special offer is specifically designed to assist our prepaid subscribers who make up the bulk of our population. Many of them have the mobile devices capable of accessing the Internet but have yet to use them to go online,” said MVP.

Through this special offer, all of the 66 million Smart Prepaid, Talk ‘N Text, and Sun Cellular Prepaid subscribers can use their data-enabled cellphones to browse through and post on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, visit their favorites websites, search on Google and Wikipedia, use navigation tools like Waze and Google Maps, book a cab or limo service via Easy Taxi and Uber, or use traffic info sites such as the MMDA's and InterAksyon's.

They can also send and receive emails, read their favorite blogs or update their own blogs, listen to songs via Smart’s Spinnr music service, shop via online stores like Zalora, Lazada, book their travel details through sites like Skyscanner and Expedia, among other things – all without incurring data charges.

Orlando B. Vea, Smart's chief wireless advisor said, "This special offer is in line with our advocacy of 'Internet for All'."

"It complements the affordable mobile Internet packages that Smart has been introducing over the past year. Among the latest of such innovations are PowerApp and PisoNet service which provides 10 minutes of mobile Internet access for one peso."

They’re encouraging prepaid subscribers to go online and experience mobile internet life without having to pay and subscribe for special prepaid data promos.

To avail of this promo, subscribers must:

**  have an available airtime balance of at least PhP 1 or is subscribed to any load bucket or promo

** register each day by sending "FREE" to "9999" (registration is free)

An SMS confirmation will be received upon successful registration.

Once registered, subscribers can enjoy free data of up to 30MB per day. However, data charges apply to peer-to-peer uploads and download, VOIP, and messaging.

Smart, Sun and Talk ‘N Text prepaid subscribers can start using their free mobile data starting today with at least 1 peso in their prepaid balance. Though The Big Boss of PLDT, MVP mentioned and encouraged that mobile browsing and app usage that requires internet connectivity can be used with their free mobile data, accessing streaming videos like YouTube and torrent downloading are not allowed. A paywall would appear and will advise the user to top-up their credits to access those features. “Free” here means no data charges, not unlimited bandwidth.

Smart, Sun Cellular, or Talk ‘n Text prepaid SIM on a data-enabled mobile device, you can enjoy up to 30mb of FREE mobile Internet per day for two months. Subscribers can access the internet either through data-capable feature phones or smartphones running on Android, iOS and Windows operating systems. 

The promo is good up to November 30, 2014.

This move complements Smart’s other affordable Internet access innovations, such as PisoNet, which gives users 10 minutes of mobile Internet access for one peso.

Unrivaled network

Smart’s free mobile Internet offer follows the telco leader’s recent announcement that it has stepped up the deployment of its mobile internet network, to meet the growing demand for mobile data services.

Smart recently reported a 73% hike in mobile data traffic, as smartphone prices continue to fall and innovative services like SmartNet and PisoNet allow more and more Filipinos to gain access to the Internet via their mobile phones.

“The strength and resiliency of our mobile data infrastructure enable us to make this special free internet offer available to our prepaid subscribers. Moreover, we continue to expand the reach of our network so that we can bring the internet to more communities all over the country,” said Napoleon L. Nazareno, president and CEO of Smart and PLDT.

The PLDT Group has thus far rolled out about 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables all over the country which provides the transmission facilities needed to support internet services. It has also the most extensive international cable systems needed to connect the Philippines to the rest of the world.

The Search is on for the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award

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Finding individuals who have lived their lives in service of others.

The search is on for the 2014 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Awardee was launched recently and this afternoon, we were glad meeting up with the organizers headed by the JCI Manila 2014 BTCA Chairman Marc Reyes; Lloyd Chao, Vice President and Mark Homer Uy, Director for Special Projects. The was held at the Akira Art of Sushi & Teppanyaki Restaurad, Alphalang, Makati City.

The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award (BTCA) is a recognition dedicated to the late Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 1979 Nobel Prize Winner, and was known worldwide as “The Living Saint” because of her selfless humanitarian work and ideals. The search, which was launched in 1983, is the annual project of Junior Chamber International – Manila (JCI-Manila) and the Alfonso Yuchengco Foundation (AY Foundation).

Organizers also aim to inspire others by recognizing the work selflessly done by everyday individuals. JCI-Manila BTCA Chairman for 2014 Marc Reyes says, “In today’s age where everyone’s focused on putting the spotlight on themselves, it’s refreshing to know individuals who work extra hard to improve the lives of others. We hope this could start an effect of inspiring others to do the same.” 

In the land of selfies, it is refreshing to encounter people who are selfless: dedicating their time, money, and effort to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award (BTCA) aims to recognize these selfless leaders who have taken up social causes that benefit the marginalized members of society. 

The award-giving body aims to refocus public attention and bring recognition to those, who like Blessed Teresa, have dedicated a portion of their lives to serving the “poorest of the poor” and have served as an inspiration to those around them. The winner will receive a cash grant of One Million Pesos (Php 1,000,000.00), at least half of which will be donated to the winner’s charitable institution of choice.

Nominees are open to any living individual, regardless of age, gender, race, and religion, who has dedicated himself fully and selflessly to humanitarian work among underprivileged Filipinos for at least 25 years, being an advocate here in the Philippines. 

In addition, nominees will be likened to the degree in which they follow the example of Blessed Teresa, both in integrity and in the simplicity of their lifestyle.

The Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Award encourages anyone who may know an exemplary individual to nominate them by filling up their nomination form found on their Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/BTCAward). 

Only completed nomination forms shall be accepted. The full list of rules and regulations can be found at the back of the nomination form. 

Deadline of nominations is on July 15, 2014.

Don't forget to nominate someone selfless today, especially those who have worked very hard to help those around them.

MARES/SSI Goes Asia, Opens Subsidiary and Scuba Academy in the Philippines

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MARES Spa Italy, the world's leading brand of state-of-the-art diving equipment, and HEAD, the world's leading racquet sports brand endorsed by top-ranked tennis players Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova, recently acquired Scuba Schools International (SSI), the world’s second-largest scuba diving organization and the name to trust in the diving world which has provided training, scuba diving certification, and educational resources for divers, dive instructors, dive centers and resorts around the world.

When it comes to depth and quality of training materials, dive centers around the world turn to SSI, which started out in 1970 among a small group of divers with the passion to make anyone learn how to dive, and is now represented in more than 110 countries globally.

MARES Spa Italy made its biggest splash for the year with the inaugural launch of its headquarters, flagship store and scuba diving academy in the Philippines.

Raising its global profile from its home base in Italy to the Asian region, the launch is anchored on the joint venture between MARES Spa Italy and Dynamic Sports Corp., a leading wholesaler and retailer of sports equipment in the Philippines such as HEAD, and parent company of MARES.

Scuba Academy Manila will feature a beach-like setting that will serve scuba diving enthusiasts in the Philippines perfectly well, with the hope of helping inspire and share their excitement about this popular form of underwater diving 

Prepare to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of our country’s underwater landscape as Scuba Academy Manila opens its doors to scuba divers—and those who want to become one. It is poised to become the number one hub for scuba divers who will truly luxuriate in its most modern indoor scuba facility and scuba training center.

For this important milestone, MARES Philippines General Manager Dieter Heinz lead guests during the grand launch. Other guests include the President of MARES/SSI Gerald Skrobanek, Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, and MARES Philippines co-owner Christopher Tang, among others.

Through the years, the training pool in San Antonio Village is the polestar for divers in Metro Manila until it underwent major renovations. Now the training pool will be brought back to its old glory with the remarkable restoration. Everyone will truly enjoy the beach-like ambiance by the pool that can host up to 20 divers at the same time. Then unwind and share special moments with your loved ones and friends at the nearby Divers Café.

Also found at the ground floor of the famed diving school is the MARES Philippines headquarters and flagship store, which has served as a one-stop solution to everyone’s diving needs. 

Book now and discover scuba for kids from eight-years old who can become an "Aquanaut" to adults under the "Discover Scuba Program.'' With a voucher, distributed in 50 sporting goods stores across the city, everyone can get access to the latest diving materials and different courses or book online via http://www.scubaacademy.ph/. 

For an affordable P1,999, all-inclusive, try the latest technology in scuba diving courtesy of MARES Philippines or simply test out what's the best scuba diving equipment for you. 

On hand also at the Scuba Academy Manila is a team of professional instructors who will assist diving enthusiasts every step of the way as they embark on and discover an amazing and life-changing experience in scuba diving.

MARES products are a perfect match with SSI when it comes to swimming, snorkelling, freediving, spearfishing, and scuba program. Aside from the Philippines, MARES has distributors in more than 50 countries.

For the past 65 years, MARES has become the world leader in manufacturing and distribution of the state-of-the-art diving equipment as it continuously sets new industry standards.

Try scuba diving lessons. Visit www.scubaacademy.ph 
https://www.facebook.com/ Scuba Academy Manila 

7805 Vistamar Building St. Paul Rd. corner Mayapis St. San Antonio Village 1103 Makati
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Phone 02-4030519 / 403-0520
Email service@scubaacademy.ph
Website http://scubaacademy.ph/

A world of amazing diving experience awaits everyone at Scuba Academy Manila, courtesy of MARES Philippines.

For more details, visit www.scubaacademy.ph or like their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/scubaacademyph.

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Miguel Faustmann's ‘Noises Off’ Takes Off ! opens on March 28

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Repertory Philippines proudly presents the hilarious ‘Noises Off’, the third offering for its 77th season.

Written in 1982 by English playwright Michael Frayn, Noises Off—a stage term indicating sounds coming from offstage—is a play within a play, the story of a temperamental director and a troupe of hapless performers putting up a silly sex farce called Nothing On. 

Miguel V. Faustmann

The present production of Noises Off, which is directed by Miguel V. Faustmann, runs from March 28 to April 13 and from April 25 to April 27, 2014 at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas corner Legazpi St., Makati City.

The idea for Noises Off came to Frayn while he was watching one of his other plays, The Two of Us, from the wings. 

Noting that it was “funnier from behind than in front,” he was inspired to create a one-act play called Exits, which he later expanded into what would become Noises Off. 

Repertory Philippines has assembled a stellar cast for the current production, most of whom play actors playing roles in the fictitious play Nothing On.

CHINGGOY ALONSO

Veteran performer CHINGGOY ALONSO plays Lloyd Dallas, the director of the play-within-a-play.

FRANCES MAKIL IGNACIO

The role of forgetful actress Dotty Otley, who plays housekeeper Mrs. Clackett, is assayed by FRANCES MAKIL IGNACIO.

PAUL HOLME 

Returning to Rep after many years away, PAUL HOLME takes on the role of alcoholic stage veteran Selsdon Mowbray, who in turn plays a burglar. 

SHIELA VALDERRAMA-MARTINEZ

Another erstwhile Rep regular, SHIELA VALDERRAMA-MARTINEZ, plays cheerful actress Belinda Blair, who plays Flavia Brent. 

LORENZ MARTINEZ

Shiela’s real-life husband LORENZ MARTINEZ, another Rep stalwart, takes on the role of Garry Lejeune, who takes on the role of Roger Tramplemain. 

CARLA GUEVARA-LAFORTEZA

CARLA GUEVARA-LAFORTEZA, yet another returning Repper, plays Brooke Ashton, who plays a sexpot named Vicki.

GERARD SISON

GERARD SISON assays the role of actor Frederick Fellowes, who plays Flavia’s husband Philip Brent, the owner of the house in which the play-within-a-play is set. 

PEACHY ATILANO

The backstage staff of the fictitious show is composed of PEACHY ATILANO’s Poppy Norton-Taylor (the show’s assistant stage manager) and NIKO DANS’s Tim Allgood (the company stage manager). Both Poppy and Tim understudy various roles in Nothing On.

NIKO DANS

The unique humor of Noises Off comes from the intricacies of plot and character interwoven with the personalities of the actors and the show they’re trying to perform. Respected New York Times critic Frank Rich called it “the funniest play written in my lifetime,” and now is your chance to see why.

For details of the show, you may contact us in the following ways:

By phone: 843-3570 or 555-0082 (UPDATED OFFICE NUMBERS)

By e-mail: shows@repertoryphilippines.com

By Internet: http://www.repertoryphilippines.com

NOTE: The Repertory Philippines office has changed locations from Ortigas to Makati. Our new address is Unit 13 and 14 Ecoville, Executive Townhouses, Metropolitan Avenue, Makati.

Tickets are available through Ticketworld at 891-9999, or via http://www.ticketworld.com.ph/

Connect to Repertory Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/repertoryphilippines

Twitter: www.twitter.com/repphils

Instagram: www.instagram.com/repphils

YouTube: www.youtube.com/repphils

Repertory Philippines would like to thank the following media partners and establishments for their support: Broadwayworld.com, ClickTheCity.com, Radio Republic, WhenInManila.com, BusinessWorld, Lane Moving and Storage, Herword.com, Ticketworld.com, Solar News, Raintree Restaurants (Mr. Jones, Kabila, MOMO Café, and Museum Café), Greenbelt, Ayala Malls, and Lightshapers. 

“NOISES OFF” was first presented, by special arrangement with Michael Cordon, at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, on February 23rd, 1982, and on March 31st by Michael Cordron at the Savoy Theatre, London. 

“NOISES OFF” is presented by special arrangement with United Agents LLP.

FULL GALLOP: What Does It Take To Become a Fashion Icon? Divine!

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Bravo! What a delightful performance! Congratulations to Full Gallop team for the enchanting evening last Friday, March 14, 2014. It was quite an experience to remember as I was watching Full Gallop, Ms. Cherie Gil who draw us into her world. We the audience all felt like high-society guests sitting in Ms. Vreeland's living room.

Ms. Cherie Gil amazingly performed with tour-de-force one-woman show, the Mary Louise Wilson and Mark Hampton's "Full Gallop." Ms. Cherrie plays Diana Vreeland, who had just recently been unceremoniously fired as editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine.

This two-hour play Vreeland regales us about her various interesting experiences with famous and rich people she hung around with. 

She displays her dances - tango, ballet or the kabuki while she plays us her favorite music on her record player. Her Intercom conversations with her laconic French maid Yvonne (featuring the voice of G Toengi) were hilarious. She even drops big names in the history of fashion, like Balenciaga, Coco Chanel and Helena Rubenstein.

Ms. Vreeland's living room is luxuriously classy set by Joey Mendoza.

Congratulations to director Bart Guingona, the crew and staff of MyOwn Mann Productions Inc. for this exhilarating play. 

Hurry and catch the last few remaining shows of "Full Gallop"! After its premiere last night, there are only four shows left, March 15, then 21, 22, all at 8 pm and one final show on March 23 at 4 pm.

SMDC’s Grace Residences: a gift of serenity

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Any weekday spent in the cityscapes of Makati, Ortigas or Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is an adventure. Amid all the fast-paced movement, one can sense the collective pulse of human interaction and the steady bellowing of rushing vehicles. Going home the quickest way possible, whether to retire for the day or to freshen up for a night out, is a challenge because of rush-hour traffic.

Fortunately, there is a residential escape from this feverish pace that is easily accessible.

SM Development Corporation’s (SMDC) Grace Residences offers a sanctuary where slowing down is embraced.

The sprawling project is designed with a generous open space for tranquility and luxurious amenities that fit the demands of the modern urban professional.

Staying home at Grace Residences is a wonderful option for the city-weary. Its garden concept involves different areas that will benefit every resident, whether single or with family. Lush greens complement subtle swirling patterns reflected on its towers’ facades.

Grace Residences is SMDC’s first mid-rise property development in Taguig. It is near main thoroughfares like C5, EDSA and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). 

The thriving commercial and financial hub of Bonifacio Global City and the Central Business District of Makati are only minutes away.

This proximity to business and commercial areas allows residents to make quick trips to modern facilities like shopping malls, boutique stores, sports halls, arts and culture hubs, and entertainment spots.

Grace Residences is one of the many projects under the SM brand, making it a major investment consideration. SM is acknowledged as a dominant figure in property development, mall operations, banking and finance, retail, hotels and conventions. As a property developer, the quality of SMDC’s projects is compared to that of 5-star hotel. And with a concept like a garden in the city, one can expect a gift of serenity waiting at home by the end of each frenzied day.

SM Development Corporation’s (SMDC) Grace Residences offers a sanctuary where slowing down is embraced. The sprawling project is designed with a generous open space for tranquility and luxurious amenities that fit the demands of the modern urban professional.

It is near main thoroughfares like C5, EDSA and South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The thriving commercial and financial hub of Bonifacio Global City and the Central Business District of Makati are only minutes away.

Singapore Airlines Showcases Next-Generation Cabins, Offers Exceptional Value Fares

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Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) Next Generation Cabins at the Singapore Airlines Showcase held today February 21 at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center. For the first time, Filipino travellers experienced first-hand the comfort and innovative design of SIA's next generation comfortable seats.

Ranjan Jha, Singapore Airlines’ General Manager for the Philippines

 Here's really a treat for Filipinos. The Singapore Airlines Showcase treads on the heels of an ongoing promotion which began last February 1. Under the Singapore Airlines Exceptional Value All-in Fares promotion, the airline is offering roundtrip economy class tickets to various destinations within its wide network, including fares that start from only USD 150 to Singapore and USD 888 to 12 cities in Europe among others.            

 “The Exceptional Value promotion is our way of thanking travellers from the Philippines for their support as well as a means to encourage more and more Filipinos to travel by air. By giving them greater access to premium air travel, we want Filipinos to realize that, with Singapore Airlines, the journey would be as wonderful as the destination,” added Ranjan Jha, Singapore Airlines’ General Manager for the Philippines. 

Mr. Philip Goh, Singapore Airlines’ Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia

“We’ve always been committed to make air travel more comfortable and hassle-free, which is why we have been investing heavily in our aircraft, products and services. We’ve brought in the next generation seats for everyone to try before they fly. These new cabins are the result of more than two years’ worth of efforts and we are proud of the feedback that we are getting so far,” said Mr. Philip Goh, Singapore Airlines’ Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia.

“Singapore Airlines has been flying in the Philippines for 48 years now. Not so long ago, we started our Manila operations with three flights a week, and today, we are flying four times daily. This growth is a testament of the support that we have received from Filipino travellers and we are very thankful for this,” said Goh.

Sherina Cham, Singapore Tourism Board 

In partnership with BPI Express Credit, Ayala Malls, Globe Telecom, British Council and Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines unveiled its new First, Business and Economy class cabin products at the exciting and unique showcase, which is open from February 21 to 23, 2014.

Setting the new industry standard for premium air travel, Singapore Airlines has made significant innovations in its cabin designs in collaboration with world renowned design companies.

The New First Class has been designed together with BMW Group DesignWorks, and the new seats and beddings have been restyled with exquisite details that transform into a more exclusive experience.

The New First Class boasts of a personal 24-inch LCD screens, longer and wider seats, padded headboards and an additional mattress layer. Lights on each side of the seat have three different intensities of lighting to suit different passengers’ needs at varying positions in both seat and bed modes.

The New Business Class seats are designed together with James Park Associates, which now sport a more contemporary design with a curvaceous shell, metallic colors, and luxurious soft furnishings. 

The New Business Class seats are still the widest in the sky, featuring greater recline with new seating positions and an all-in-one business panel. 

Similar to the New First Class, the New Business Class also has varying lighting options to suit every passenger’s mood.

The New Economy Class is more comfortable than ever with more knee and leg room, a unique and moveable headrest, plush seat cushions featuring bolstered sides for increased sitting comfort and in-seat power supply to charge and connect personal devices. 

Completing the experience is SIA’s New KrisWorld In-Flight Entertainment System which offers passengers a truly pleasurable experience on-board. With the innovative features of Panasonic Avionics next-generation eX3 system, passengers across all seat classes can now enjoy their favorite movies, TV shows and games on a larger and high-definition LCD and touch-screen handsets. KrisWorld LCD screens increased from 23 to 24 inches in First Class, 15.4 to 18 inches in Business Class and 10.6 to 11.1 inches in Economy Class.

These exceptional, all-in value fare offers are available until February 28, and travel period is from now until October 31, 2014.

For more details on the Singapore Airlines Showcase and all-in value fare offers, visit www.singaporeair.com.