Pro-Earth Run 2015 on April 25 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds

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Join Pro-Earth Run 2015 on 25 April,  Saturday, 4:30AM, at the Mall Of Asia MOA Grounds in Pasay City. 

‪#‎ProEarthRun2015‬ is part of the World Earth Day Festivities.  You can send so many messages when running and Pro Earth Run 2015 tells us how to Protect, Respect and Oversee the Sensible and Sustainable Care for the Environment.

The event is in support for the cause of the environment with proceeds earmarked for the continuing environmental projects of the Earth Day Network Philippines, Incorporated.

“The future of humanity is everyone’s responsibility. This is why we never get tired of telling people that Earth Day must be everyday, everywhere, for everyone,” said Earth Day Network Philippines Chairman, Dr. Metodio Palaypay. Palaypay underscored the critical role of media in bringing out the message of earth care to the public when he addressed the press and bloggers last 31 March 2015 at Merrell Concept Store, Market! Market! Bonifacio Global City in a media briefing for Pro Earth Run 2015. 

In the end, he entreated the members of the press, “Into your hands, I commit Mother Earth.” Meanwhile, DENR Director for Strategic Communication and Initiatives Service Jesus Enrico Moises Salazar commended Earth Day Network Philippines for the environmental work it has been doing over the years.

“While the result of your labor may not always be immediately felt, it will eventually yield something good for the country.” 

Earth Day Network Philippines is at the forefront of the annual worldwide April 22nd Earth Day Celebration. It actively engages the participation of people from government, corporate, religious, and academic institutions to rally together behind environmental protection, preservation, and promotion. 

Here are the past and present Programs.

Now on its second year, Earth Day Network Philippines stages Pro Earth Run 2015 to encourage people to take active lead in protecting, respecting, and overseeing Earth care by running the race for Mother Earth. 

Proceeds of the 3K/5K/10K advocacy run will fund the continuing projects and programs of Earth Day Network Philippines such as Watershed Restoration and Forest Conservation, Re-Charge Tacloban, Zero Basura Olympics, and Mini Carbon Olympics.

Race Details: 

Date and Venue

• April 25, 2015, SM Mall of Asia

Distances and Inclusions

• 3K
• 5K
• 10K
• Flat Rate of P750
• Sling Bag, Jersey, Race bib, finisher medals and sponsors freebies

Registration

• Credit Card or Bank Deposit: Pro Earth Run 2015 Event Site
  • Bank Deposit Details:
    • Account Name: Voyager Innovations, Inc.
    • Account No: 000388029441
    • Bank/Branch: BDO/Pasay Road
    • Currency: PHP
    • Account Type: Current Account
      • Kindly be reminded that you need to settle payment of order within 3 days, excluding Saturday and Sunday. Once the deposit is completed, kindly email a copy of your deposit slip to orders@takatack.com. If payment is not made within 3 days, your order/s will be cancelled
• Sm Tickets: Pro Earth Run 2015 Event Site
• If you avail of the race kit delivery option, Race Kit delivery will start on April 1 until April 15. If you opt to pick-up your race kit, Race Kit redemption will be on April 17-19, 2015 at designated partner sports stores, to be announced soon.

Race Updates

• Facebook Event Site: Pro Earth Day Run 2015 Facebook Page
• Pro Earth Run 2015 Website: Pro Earth Day Run 2015
• For online registration concern via TackThis at orders@takatack.com
• For Singlet Return/ Exchange and Event Concern:
  • Email: Proearthrunph@gmail.com
  • Call (02) 571 3448
  • SMS (0927)3923799

Race Maps

Pro Earth Run 2015 tickets are available at SM Ticket counters nationwide until April 19 and at Merrell Concept Stores in SM North Edsa Annex, Trinoma, Festival Mall, and Market! Market! until April 15. 

Presented by Earth Day Network Philippines, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), United Parcel Services (UPS), and SM Cares, the Pro Earth Run 2015 is supported by Xend, Official Courier Partner; The Medical City, Official Medical Partner; Greenlite Banner (The Reusable Banner), Official Printing Partner; Merrell, Official Shoe Sponsor; Maynilad, Official Hydration Partner; Canon; Timex, Official Timing Partner; Slimmers World, Official Fitness Partner; Gerry’s Grill and Uncle Cheffy, Food Sponsors; Kabayan Hotel, Air Asia, Rudy Project, and Integrated Waste Management Inc. 

Pro Earth Run 2015 is also supported by GMA7, GMA News TV, 97.9 Home Radio,106.7 Energy FM, 99.5 Play FM, Business Mirror, Malaya Business Insight, and out-of-home-media specialist, United Neon.

Let’s run 3K, 5K or 10K for the environment on April 25, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds! Registration is ongoing. Registration is until April 20 via www.earthdayphilippines.org. 

Details on Pro Earth Run 2015 are posted on www.facebook.com/ProEarthRunPH.

#VPY2015 : NAITAS Travel & Trade Show this May 29-31

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The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies Inc. (NAITAS), an association with more than 500 members and 13 chapters nation-wide is organizing the first “NAITAS Travel & Trade Show”, the country’s newest and liveliest travel, tourism, technology and trade fair promoting outbound and inbound destinations, products and services.

The biggest and the largest travel association with seventeen chapters nationwide is putting up Travel and Trade Show on May 29, 30 and 31, 2015 at SMX Convention Center, Hall 2. Pasay City.

Get the best deals for your hotel accommodation and travel packages from international and local suppliers.

The NAITAS Travel & Trade Show 2015 will showcase best deals on travel package, and airline rates. Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) opportunities, photography seminars and contests, and many exciting activities.

Part of the proceeds of the event will go to the improvement and promotion of “KALESA” plying around historic Manila as another world-class tourist attraction.

In partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) the show comes towards a more vibrant tourism & business outlook for the country. 

Interested parties for sponsorship and partnership for this event, you may e-mail naitas.tts@gmail.com.

NAITAS gives you best deals and great opportunities. It's more fun in the Philippines. Visit the Philippnes Year 2015! 

Learning never stops this summer in Exploreum with fun

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Summer is just around the corner! Discover how to make learning a fun part of your children everyday summer routine.

Learning never stops this summer in Exploreum at SM Mall of Asia. With all the in-season classes and activities that are available, parents are caught between the choice of educational or fun engagements for their children.

If you’re in a struggle between the two, worry no more because SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. has the perfect summer activity for you!

SM Lifestyle Entertainment’s (SMLEI) Exploreum is a family-centered facility that believes in parent-children bonding activities that engage and mould curious minds through edutainment (a term used for education through entertainment). Now, fully renovated and with additional summer programs, Exploreum offers 118 child-friendly all-new interactive exhibits and over 100 interesting nuggets of information situated in eight major interactive galleries namely the Natural World, Human Adventure, Zoom, Connect, Cyberville, Space Camp, the Living Earth, and Science Park.

The Exploreum’s Main Attractions

One of the main attractions in Exploreum is the Science on a Sphere or the SOS. First in the Philippines, the Science on a Sphere is a room-sized digital globe that projects real-time, dynamic images of planets, climate change, ocean temperature, and even air traffic. Developed by the US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the SOS will be an interactive exhibit, allowing visitors to control the face of the sphere through a tablet.

If your kids are into movies, the Exploreum houses the country’s only full-sized Dome Theatre. Formerly known as the Planetarium, the Dome Theatre is the only theatre in the Philippines that could boast of its 180-degree digital screen and advanced audio-visual system. With the Digi-star 5, the world’s best-selling operating system and the latest installment for full dome theatres, the 158-seater Dome Theatre promises a photo-realistic experience through its clear-cut projections and remarkable surround sound that will make guests feel as if the cosmos are just within reach. This state-of-the-art facility will feature videos about the space, earth, and beyond.

Exploreum’s First Summer Camp

Involve your children in an entertaining and informative event this summer through the Exploreum Summer Camp 2015. Through this summer program, children will be exposed to practical science experiments that can help them appreciate how the world works. Designed for kids from 4-12 years old, this summer camp develops a learning experience for kids through fun and play. Filled with stimulating games and other exciting activities, the Summer Camp will run from May 8-10, 2015 in Exploreum at SM Mall of Asia. 

Science Quiz Bee

SMLEI will be hosting its first ever Science Quiz Bee: a nationwide inter-school competition that will focus on all branches of science. Running from July 2015 to February 2016, the winning school will take home a grand prize of 1 million pesos. Moreover, SMLEI will be giving away cash prices weekly, monthly, and quarterly in each of the qualifying competitions leading to the grand tournament. Students can also participate in the competition by setting up science exhibits in their respective schools.

With all the exhibits and events to look forward to, you can immerse your children in educational and engaging activities this summer at the Exploreum: where science becomes fun! The Exploreum is located at SM Mall of Asia and SM Lanang Premier. 

For more information, visit www.exploreum.ph

Pro Earth Run 2015: Run the Race for Mother Earth

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In its Global Climate Risk Index 2015, Germanwatch listed the Philippines as one of the countries most affected by extreme weather events in 2013.

It also reconfirmed that "less developed countries are generally more affected [by extreme weather] than industrialized countries, and forewarned that “if mitigation efforts are not immediately taken, the world will continue heading down the path towards dangerous climate change.”

Is it a downward spiral from here? Prayerfully, NO.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” said Chinese Philosopher Lao-tzu. So is the race to protect, respect, and oversee care for Mother Earth.

To increase awareness on environmental responsibility and raise funds for Earth Day Network Philippines' continuing projects and programs, do join the PRO Earth Run on 25 April 2015, 4:30AM, Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City. To register, simply click the link below.

Let's all run the race for Mother Earth!

Matteo Guidicelli, Jessy Mendiola enjoy test drive at the Yamaha Tricity grand launch

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Lean to a new trend with Yamaha! 

Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. unveils the latest in transportation ingenuity, the Yamaha Tricity. 

Jessy Mendiola and Matteo Guidicelli,

ABS-CBN's Star Magic celebrity and Kart racer champion Matteo Guidicelli with actress/host Jessy Mendiola graced the Yamaha Tricity's grand launch last Sunday, January 25 held at the SM Mall of Asia Concert grounds where the country would witness and experience the future of personal mobility.

A revolutionary design that is meant to create a new standard city commuter, it is equally efficient as it is practical without having to sacrifice the quality of its overall performance.

This exclusive feeling is indescribable; the only way to really know how the Tricity will redefine your lifestyle in the city is by riding it.

Built for a unique but natural movement, the core of this new commuter vehicle technology is the Leaning Multi Wheel or LMW. 

This system allows two front wheels to deal with changes in different road surfaces while keeping both tires in contact with the road as it leans. It provides a unique experience during each ride that is felt in every turn; any angle; surpassing the standards of style, performance, and technological innovation.

Along with Guidicelli, Mendiola, other celebrities and personalities made their presence felt during the 2-day extravaganza to become part of the newest style fad in the motoring world. Hosting the event were Rico Robles and Karen Bordador, and dance exhibition of the Philippines All Stars  hip-hop dance group. The stars wouldn’t be the only ones who would take it for a spin; everyone had the chance to feel a unique way to move.

Philippines All Stars 

Rico Robles and Karen Bordador

The test riding area has been retrofitted to showcase the abilities of the Tricity, the track included speed bumps, wet spots, ramps, and uneven surfaces.

Also present were the executives of YMPH. President, Mr. Toru Osugi; Sales and Marketing Director, Mr. Kaoru Ogura; Sales General Manager, Mr. Romeo Tan; and Marketing Section Manager, Mr. Ryan Jude Camus.

The Yamaha Tricity was conceptualized with the idea of it being “Smart for All”, a creation that was in pursuit of “Refined Dynamism”, Yamaha’s own design philosophy. 

The design elements of the machine reflect its modernity and elegance, giving an impression of dynamic movement, a look of confident intelligence that beautifully envelops the rider. 

The feature point of this New Commuter Vehicle is the LMW mechanism or Leaning Multi Wheel, a mechanism that allows two front wheels to deal with changes in different road surfaces while keeping both tires in contact with the road as it leans. Its function is perfected because of the harmonious integration of 2 key systems.

·      A PARALLELOGRAM LINK, a system that allows the parallel leaning of two front wheels and separate functioning of independent suspensions.

           ·      and a CANTILEVERED TELESCOPIC SUSPENSION for the two front wheels with unique machine dimensions and geometry.

           ·      It also has a UNIFIED BRAKING SYSTEM (UBS). When the rear brake lever is applied, force is administered to the front two discs and single rear disc.

            ·      It has a displacement of 125 cc and is available in all 3s shops nationwide with the suggested retail price of PHP 146,000 and comes in matte red or white.

Experience a whole new level of enjoyment with the Yamaha Tricity, an innovation that gives convenience and fulfillment; surpassing the standards of style, performance, and technological breakthrough. 

Created to fit the urban lifestyle of the city trendsetter, the Yamaha Tricity has finally arrived.

Welcome to Yamaha’s ever growing World of personal mobility. 

The world was set into full rev when it became part of Thailand’s budding metropolis.

It hit the streets of Japan where it was received with such curiosity being the first of its kind; then it was a steady leaning takeover in Europe where the locals learned how to move, live, and love. Now in the Philippines, it takes the Filipino lifestyle to a whole new level by teaching the country how to Move Like No Other.

Ride it for yourself, visit your nearest Yamaha 3S Shop and be part of a movement that redefines the future of transportation, today. 

Angels Walk For Autism aim high, fly high! The world’s biggest gathering of winged angels!

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THE Autism Society of the Philippines made its attempt to be recognized as the world’s biggest gathering of winged individuals with its “Angels Walk for Autism 2015” held at the SM  Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, January 25.

“We are vying for the most number of people with wings which stands at only 1,200,” President of the Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) Malou Magno Veluz said. 

The Angels' Walk for Autism 2015 successfully gathered its participants who literally wore "angels wings".An estimate of over 12,000 people wearing a pair of wings on their backs gathered at the SM MOA Arena for the Angels Walk For Autism 2015.

This community is also to set a Guinness Book of World Record on the largest crowd wearing wings on this occasion.

The current world record holder for the ‘largest crowd wearing wings’ is Germany with a total of 1,200 people. Mona Magno-Veluz, said that the number is already covered by ASP’s contingent from the province of Cavite and they have a total of 25 chapters that participated in the event.

Sunday’s event kicked off the National  Autism Consciousness Week, which has various activities for the entire week.

Donning an angel’s wings, SM Prime Holdings Inc. President Hans Sy led an estimated 12,000 participants, including people with autism and their families in marching around the MOA complex.

Carmel Almendrala, a member of the ASP’s board of trustees, said the annual gathering intended to raise consciousness on the autism disability as global statistics had projected one million autism cases in the Philippines.

“Autism Inclusive Philippines: Aim High! Fly High!” is the theme of the 2015 Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week. The Autism Society Philippines continues to inspire awareness, acceptance and inclusion of persons with autism (PWAs) in society and to promote action by the public and private sectors towards enabling PWAs to live with dignity, enjoy equal rights and access, function independently and contribute productively.

Sunday’s event kicked off the National  Autism Consciousness Week, which has various activities for the entire week.

The program last Sunday, started with the induction of officers of the stakeholder organizations - Autism Society Philippines (ASP), Philippine Association for Speech Pathologists (PASP) and the Occupational Therapists Association of the Philippines (OTAP).

This was followed by a special Autism-Inclusive dance presentation from The Heart At Play Foundation performers, the CUBS, DTOUR and the KIDZ LIGHTNING CREW.

Certified Zumba and Piloxing Trainer Donna Lim, ASP Chair Emeritus Dang Koe, SM Program on Disability Affairs Head Bien Mateo together with the executives of SM Cares led the crowd of thousands inside the Arena to an Auti-Zumba dance exercise.

Autism-Inclusive Dance Presentation with The Heart At Play Foundation

National anthem with children and adults with Autism

Opening remarks by ASP Chair Emeritus Ms. Dang Koe, and ASP National President Ms. Mona Magno-Veluz

Engr. Bien C. Magno, SM Program on Disability Affairs

Also present during the event were SM Prime Holdings President Hans T. Sy, ASP Immediate Past President Ms. Jan Pena, Diwa Representative Emmeline Aglipay-Villar, Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos Jr., National Council on Disability Affairs Director Carmen Zubiaga, Governor Paul Daza and wife Gigi.

SM President Hans T. Sy with the people from SM Cares

ASP Immediate Past President Ms. Jan Pena for the invocation

SM Program on Disability Affairs Head Bien Mateo for the Opening Remarks

Special message from Diwa Representative Emmeline Aglipay-Villar

Special Message from Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos Jr.

After the walk, more than half of the participants were  treated to a show featuring children with autism.

But beyond the Angels Walk for Autism’s attempt for a world record title is an underlying message of hope for an ‘Autism OK’ Philippines.

It is estimated that 1% of the world’s population has autism, that translates to around 1 million Filipinos but sadly, only 10% of people with autism are diagnosed properly and only around 5% receiving appropriate intervention. The over-all challenge being faced by people with autism are and have always been – acceptance and inclusion.

The Angels Walk has been conducted in partnership with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, since 2009.

The largest gathering ever recorded in support for the National Autism Consciousness Week that began in January 1996. The first-ever Angels Walk For Autism event was held in Roxas Boulevard in 2007 with less than a thousand participants.

What is Autism?

Autism is a sensory processing disorder. It affects how a person perceives what he sees, hears, touches, tastes, smells and therefore how hereacts to what he perceives. It is an organic disorder of the neural development because it affects the brain, an abnormal brain development from early infancy. It is a PHYSIOLOGICAL, not a PSYCHOLOGICAL condition.

The cause of Autism is still unknown, but scientific research sugest it is a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Autism is also a lifelong disability, no cure but it can be managed. Many individuals with autism have actually lived rich and fulfilled lives.

Repetitively stacking or lining up objects is a behavior sometimes associated with individuals with autism.

As autism is a spectrum disorder, skills and capabilities vary among individuals who are affected by this condition. With early intervention, passion and dedication, many have achieved success, while continuously managing challenges brought by their autism.

Filipino artists like Gabby Atienza, Lance ‘Tikoy’ Basilio, Tomas Perez Diaz, JA Tan, and Tumtum Mendoza, and from other countries, like Dan Akroyd (Canadian comedian, singer, actor from films like Ghostbusters and Satuday Night live); Daryl Hannah (American actress in Splash).

ASP President Mona Magno-Veluz and ASP Chair Dang Koe

“For the welfare of a maturing population of Filipinos with on the spectrum, care fro persons with autism must transition from the confines of the home and school to universities, businesses and workplaces. We hope to inspire awareness, acceptance, accommodation and appreciation of autism in all sectors of Philippine society.” said Mona Magno-Veluz, President of Autism Society of the Philippines

Veluz presented during the opening program ASP’s policy agenda which talks about basic principles of equality. Goals that ASP hope leaders in government and the private sector can consider seriously: 

A Law on Mandatory Developmental Assessment, institutionalized alongside newborn screening procedures.

Inclusive Education, most especially in the public education sector.

Public servants with special skills like occupational, speech and behavioral modification therapists and transition specialists (for public schools) and developmental specialists (for public hospitals).

Community Based Rehabilitation and Autism-Friendly Spaces.

Comprehensive Sensitivity Training for schools and workplaces.

Livelihood Opportunities

Creative reforms to help families to fund interventions for family members with autism like PhilHealth-supported therapy and 100% tax-deductibility of intervention expenses. 

After the program, the angels led by ASP Chair Dang Koe and SM President Hans Sy marched and paraded the grounds of SM Mall of Asia.

“Autism Inclusive Philippines: Aim High! Fly High!” is the theme of the 2015 Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week.

The Autism Society Philippines continues to inspire awareness, acceptance and inclusion of persons with autism (PWAs) in society and to promote action by the public and private sectors towards enabling PWAs to live with dignity, enjoy equal rights and access, function independently and contribute productively.

In a symbolic gesture of solidarity and hope, participants of the Angels Walk for Autism -- which kicks off the NACW commemoration -- are encouraged to wear angel wings. Our community will attempt to set the world record for the largest crowd wearing angels wings. The largest registered contingent wearing angel wings will win P25,000!

Aside from the Mall of Asia activity, similar gathering were held at Baluyan Towers in Tacloban and over at SM City Cebu.

Walk for autism. Autistic people with angels’ wings parade at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday to celebrate “Angels Walk for Autism 2015.” - Photos HERE.

Asp chairwoman emeritus Dang Koe said they were extremely thankful to SM for accommodating their cause.

“We cannot thank SM and SM Cares enough because through the years, they have never gotten tired  of being our partners,” Koe said. She said SM and its many malls and stores had become the most autism-friendly establishment. “We can say that SM is the most autism friendly center in all of the Philippines,” Koe said.

Bien Mateo, SM’s vice president for operations and head of the SM Disability Program, said SM shared the same advocacy with ASP.

It was an incredible sight! Kids and adults with autism with their families and friends, all wearing wings and even halos, marching together as one.

The Angels Walk For Autism was organized by the Autism Society of the Philippines and SM Cares.

The Autism Society Philippines (ASP) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of persons with autism spectrum disorder. The ASP has been in the forefront of providing services and training to families living with autism.

Photos HERE.

Property Expo Philippines 2014 Launched at SMX MOA

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The Property Expo Philippines (PEP) 2014 - “Your Property World”, the country’s largest real estate expo for residential and commercial properties, was officially launched at SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City last Friday, December 5, 2014.

The expo features 88 residential and commercial property developments in the country from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, as well as innovative and reliable real estate product and service providers.

Known personalities from the property world attended the opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies. Gracing the event was Chris Wells, Consultant-International Residential Sales of Colliers International, who gave an overview of the Philippine Property Report. Wells shared reasons for investing in the Philippines, as well as top places to invest a property.

Present also during the ceremony were Alejandro S. Mañalac, Chairman of the National Real Estate Association; Engr. Jefferson S. Bongat, President of LandCris Somerset Dev’t Corp.; Princess Hasmin Solis, representative of LANDCO Pacific Corporation; Naoki Fuji, CEO of Capitarise; Christianne Romero, Sales Manager of Rockwell Land; Gabriel V. Dominguez of Green Circle; Jacqueline Van Den Ende, Managing Director of Lamudi Philippines; and actress-singer Isabelle de Leon.3 

The expo will run from December 5-7, 2014, Friday to Sunday at Hall 2 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, where visitors will be able to connect with over 88 exhibitors, ranging from residential and commercial properties, retail properties, hotels & resorts, gastronomy and catering equipment, infrastructure supplies, real estate IT solution, construction project and management control, real estate consultancy, facility management service, real estate marketing, finance and insurance, architecture and design firms, real estate education and training, financial services and house and office accessories.

Highlight of the opening ceremony was the Best Property Brand Awards, a recognition of outstanding innovative brands in the property industry and acknowledgement of supporting organizations for their contribution in boosting the growth of the rising property sector in the country. Included in the roster of awardees are: Alveo Land (Best Developer), A2A Property Developer (Best International Developer), Double Dragon (Best Commercial Developer), Ayala Land Premier (Best Luxury Condo Developer), Bristol at Parkway Place (Filinvest) (Best High-end Residential Condo Developer) Crown Asia (Best Housing Developer), Profriends (Best Mid-range Housing Developer), SM Development Corporation (SMDC) (Best Affordable Condo Developer), Mundo Builders (Best Architecture & Design Planner), Balai Isabel (Best Landscape Architectural Design Firm), The Fundamental Kitchen by Berghoff (Best Gastronomy Equipment), and Lamudi Philippines (Best Online Real Estate Platform).

“ With the fast growth of the real estate industry in the country, our goal as the organizer of the Property Expo Philippines is to provide consumers with a unique experience to gather valuable information about the market and its products and services in a professional environment and at the same time be able to select and make purchases all in one place.” says David Abrenilla, CEO of MEDIACOM Solutions Inc. and Founder and Managing Director of the Property Expo Philippines.

Property Expo Philippines (PEP) 2014 will provide information on the latest innovations, industry trends in the form of seminars, workshops, company presentations, forums and activities that will give consumers a unique overview of the Philippine property market. One of the highlights of the event is the Philippine Property Conference on the first and second day of the expo that will discuss intensive topics in the property market. Major topics that will be discussed during the conference are tips on saving your investment and property; feng shui tips for selling or buying a property; tips on becoming a successful real estate investor; smart tools on how to market your property online; and secrets on how to become a real estate sales champ.

Organized by MEDIACOM Solutions Inc., a specialized trade marketing, business community building company and a professional exhibition and convention organizer in the Philippines; together with Lamudi Philippines, the fastest growing real estate platform in the Philippines and official event partner, Property Expo Philippines (PEP) is a great venue to explore, learn and invest from all the types of property, real estate services and latest home and office innovations and designs.

Property Expo Philippines (PEP) 2014 Ribbon Cutting & Opening Ceremony (In the photo, L-R) Chris Wells, Consultant-International Residential Sales of Colliers International; Divina Dizon, Marketing Officer of Double Dragon; Dr. Cheryl Duran, Senior Interior Designer of Mundo Builders; Jacqueline Van Den Ende, Managing Director of Lamudi Philippines; Christian Raeuber, Director of MEDIACOM Solutions Inc.; David Abrenilla, CEO of MEDIACOM Solutions Inc. and Founder & Managing Director of Property Expo Philippines; John Alexander Kerr, CEO of A2A Property Developers; Audrey Arugay, Senior Manager of PROFRIENDS; and Ross Mendoza, Marketing Officer of SM Development Corporation.

The three-day real estate expo is sponsored by MUNDO Builders, SMDC, Profriends, Double Dragon, 2GO Express and supported by the Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines, Home Guaranty Corporation, Philippine Association of Realty Appraisers and the Department of Trade and Industry – Board of Investment.

To visit the Property Expo Philippines from December 5-7, 2014 at Hall 2 of SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, register for FREE at www.propertyexpo.ph. Connect via Facebook: at www.facebook.com/PropertyExpoPH and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PropertyExpoPH.

Best Property Awardees at the Property Expo Philippines (PEP) 2014 

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

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 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. 

The Galeón: a New Museum to rise in Manila

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The SM Group of Companies in collaboration with Museo Del Galeón, Inc. held today the ground-breaking ceremony for The Galeon, enivisioned to be a worthy addition to the community of museums, to open in late 2015.

Acapulco Galleon Museum will be a cultural facility with an 8,000 sqm. Total exhibition space, featuring a full-scale reproduction of a magnificent galleon. Unlike all other galleon reproductions attempted before in the Philippines, the new museum bases its reproduction on a very precise set of naval architectural plan published in 18th century Manila.

“What was then just an idea is now fast becoming a reality,” said Hans T. Sy, president of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. When briefed on the project, Hans T. Sy graciously offered a beachfront location in the Mall of Asia complex as the site for the museum. The support given is towards facilitating the circulation of vital knowledge of the first globalization of trade and commerce, in which the Philippines and Mexico were polar points of activity.

The Galeón will convey accurate, exciting information that will throw light on the roots of today’s banking, shipping, commerce, and cultural exchange in the Pacific region. Silver, gold, and potatoes from the Americas and wine, tools, and furniture from Europe were traded for Asian silk, spices, and ceramics in global circuits that are still used today by more than 40 modern nations.

Bronze coins were brought to Manila from Mexico and Peru for the Asian trade.

17th -18th century Bronze Cast, Signal cannon - Used to signal the sighting of ships, whether friend or foe.

The 300 year exchange produced extraordinary cultural change on both sides of the Pacific. Notably, the thousand year old tradition of boat-building in the Philippine archipelago transitioned into ship-building according to European design.

When Madame Margarita Zavala, spouse of former Mexican President Felipe Calderón, visited the Philippines in 2011, she enthusiastically endorsed the plan to build a galleon museum in Manila.

His Excellency Ambassador Julio Camarena of Mexico and Hans T. Sy initiated the ground-breaking ceremony at the Mall of Asia. Also present was Pasay City Mayor, the Honorable Antonio G. Calixto. The program featured Ms. Marian Roces, Lead Curator of TAO Inc. as the keynote speaker, and Senator Edgardo J. Angara who is also a member of Museo Del Galeón, Inc.

Upon completion, The GALEÓN will command magnificent views of the glittering Manila Bay. Construction will begin November 2014 with completion expected on the last quarter of 2015.