Six over-the-top amenities found in Philippine condos

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Tired of the usual amenities? These extravagant features found in some of Metro Manila’s condominiums are anything but ordinary.

These days, it’s no longer enough for condo buyers to have amenities like swimming pools and basketball courts. These are considered common conveniences found in every other development, which leads buyers to look for condos that have a bit more to offer.

In one way or another, condo residents want to feel pampered (spoiled, even), so real estate developers go the extra mile when it comes to providing unique amenities that won’t have condo residents straying far from their own backyard. MyProperty.ph lists a few high-class features experienced by people who prefer to live it up in their condos.

Unique sports facilities

Fitness buffs look for more than just comfort and safety in a condo; they also need facilities that’ll feed their constant desire to train and have fun in their sport of choice. Victoria Sports Towers in Quezon City raised the bar in terms of athletic facilities with its four-level sports complex which, aside from the usual basketball and tennis courts, also boasts of a bowling alley, rock-climbing and rappelling facilities, and a shooting range.

Luxurious pools

Swimming pools will always be a staple in condos, but very few make an effort to provide more than just a place where you can get a few refreshing laps. Azure Urban Resort Residences in Parañaque is most popularly known for its man-made beach, which comes with powdery white sand, waterfalls, beach coves, artificial waves, a beach volleyball court, and a beach bar. For a more relaxing dip, Essensa Private Residences in Taguig has an indoor heated swimming pool.

Entertainment centers

These days, game rooms and playgrounds are almost expected of a condo, so those who want to set themselves apart really go all out in presenting recreational options. For instance, The Lerato and Fortune Hill will have music rooms where residents can practice and play musical instruments at their leisure. At developments like Solemare Parksuites in Parañaque and One Rockwell in Makati, a mini theater is at your disposal so you can see a movie whenever you want.Wellness services

It’s one thing to have access to health and wellness businesses that are renting condo’s commercial complex, it’s another to have them readily available because they’re actually within the development. Residents of Knightsbridge Residences in Makati can spend their spa day right in the condo at its very own relaxing facility. The Beacon, also in Makati, has its own personal clinic open to residents for emergencies, while a dental clinic can cater to the oral-care needs of Victoria Sports Towers’ occupants. Makati’s The Stratford Residences has—wait for it—a beauty salon within the premises to get you ready for a party.

Butlers

We’ve seen them in movies, TV shows, and probably the homes of our more, let’s say, well-off friends: butlers are the ultimate providers of personal services, which makes having one at your beck and call almost a status symbol. Raffles Residences in Makati and Grand Hyatt Manila Residences in Taguig are two condos that offer butler services to residents who are willing to pay more to have their particular needs met.

Helipads

For the ultimate business tycoon, traveling via helicopter is probably a regular thing, which would mean they’ll need a helipad to make their quick and grand getaway. Only a handful of developments carry such a lavish feature, including Two Roxas Triangle in Makati, Pacific Plaza Towers in Taguig, and 1322 Golden Empire Tower in Manila.

OPPO-Lazada Partnership starts Sept 15 for the R7 Series

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Following the successful launch of the Mirror 5, global electronics company OPPO announces Lazada as their newest partner. The partnership will start on September 15 which is also the launch date of the OPPO R7 Series, 

The R7 series comes in two variations – the 5” screened R7 Lite and the more powerful 6” screened R7 Plus. Both phones run on OPPO’s newest OS, the ColorOS 2.1, and have a plethora of unique features that will ensure an easy, top of the line experience.

The OPPO R7 Series will be available in every OPPO store and retailers nationwide. Lazada, the country’s largest online store, will also carry the OPPO R7 series in their store. Prices of the phones will be announced on the day of release.

Visit http://www.lazada.com.ph/oppo-philippines/ for more details.

Belle gives life to learning

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Belle Corporation participated in this year’s Brigada Eskwela wherein 71 rooms from five schools were refurbished.

GIVING back to its community counterparts, Belle Corporation helped give life to the four walls of learning of hundreds of students by tapping its five beneficiary schools for Brigada Eskwela, an annual initiative of Department of Education (DepEd).

Belle Corporation takes part in this year’s Brigada Eskwela, an annual initiative of Department of Education (DepEd), by working hand in hand with the whole community in painting classrooms and other facilities

With this year’s theme, Tayo Para sa Kalinisan, Kaligtasan at Kahandaan ng ating mga Paaralan, Belle employees worked hand in hand with the whole community in painting classrooms and other facilities in Sulpoc, Aya, Montaña, Tranca, and Quilling Elementary Schools. The project was implemented from May 20-29, just in time before the pupils went back to school.

To provide the students a better and conducive learning arena, Belle Corporation participated in DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela 2015 where 71 rooms from five schools were refurbished.

Color, after all, has proven to have a paramount effect in the information absorption and recall as studies have shown that colors stimulate particular brain functions.

From the five schools, a total of 71 rooms were refurbished, including principal’s offices, computer and home economics rooms, to provide the students a better and conducive learning arena.

Community building and volunteerism were promoted as over 90 employees from Belle Corporation stepped out of their air conditioned offices, and under the scorching heat of the sun to help improve some of the local public schools in the country.

Through this activity, community building and volunteerism were promoted as over 90 employees stepped out of their air conditioned offices, and under the scorching heat of the sun, worked hand in hand with the parents and teachers in the improvement of their local public schools.

Brigada Eskwela is an annual nationwide program of DepEd which is usually held every two weeks before the official start of classes. It encourages nationwide voluntary efforts in terms of maintenance and contributions to improve the educational environment in the country, especially in public schools.

Belle Corporation takes part in this year’s Brigada Eskwela with the theme: Tayo Para sa Kalinisan, Kaligtasan at Kahandaan ng ating mga Paaralan.

Last year, Belle Corporation, in coordination with Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Commission, Inc. initially implemented Belle Kaagapay sa Kalusugan – a school feeding program which aims to monitor and improve the pupils’ nutritional status. This project benefited a total of 358 public elementary school students classified as malnourished who eventually had noticeable gain in height and weight. Another remarkable progress was in terms of their school attendance, with some of them even being awarded as honor students.

Belle through its corporate social responsibility brand KAAGAPAY, aims to strengthen its involvement with its partner communities through its projects. Other than the support and assistance it provides, it aspires to transform them into sustainable communities.

Nailogy at SM Pasig Center celebrates 1st Year Anniversary

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Relax and experience pampering - spa, skin, hair, nails and body massage.

Nailogy at SM Pasig Center celebrates their first anniversary and held special blessings last September 5 officiated by Pastor Roland Rosare. For the whole year since they opened the Pasig branch, they provide an incomparable experience to each and every client with the best products, highly-skilled staff and best service.

As the name implies, Nailogy seeks to master the needs of the clients through the wide range of services from simple polish to grand and masterful art designs.

On the pic above from the left is Ms. Celine Kimpo-Cordeta (Managing Partner), Pinky Rojas (HR Manager), Rutchel Sotto and Mae Abarca (Valued Clients) ,Marilyn Adao (Operations Manager) , Cindy Quirante (Valued Client), And Manuel “Migs” Dela Rosa (Marketing & PR Manager)

Uniquely positioned at SM Hypermart which is nestled between Tiendesitas Shopping Complex and some of Pasig’s elite subdivisions, Nailogy endeavors to set the highest standards in pedicures, manicures, foot and hand spa, nail art, wax, relaxing massage, quality products and exemplary client care. Understanding the need to be a full service salon, Nailogy recently added hair care treatment in menu of services.

Nailogy’s primary mission is to provide the highest level of customer service to each client, thereby establishing a long lasting relationship of trust and commitment. It’s a place where one can look and feel great and receive services customized specifically for you and your lifestyle in a friendly atmosphere where you come in as guests and leave as friends.

"Beyond customer service, we pledge that each time you visit the salon you shall be treated to a warm, friendly and helpful staff and environment."

Nailogy…a complete spa experience. Simply the best.

Visit and like Nailogy on Facebook, www.facebook.com/Nailogy and follow on Instagram @nailogysmpasig

For your next spa and salon appointment, call us at 02-5701887 or 09175486852. Visit Nailogy Pasig located at Ground Floor, SM Super Center Pasig, Frontera Verde C5, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig.

Nailogy is also located at Robinsons Manila and Robinsons Galleria.

Nailogy is under Nailogy Beauty Concept Corporation. Nailogy is a sister company of Lunula and Hue Studio Salon.

Mom of two gets biggest surprise by joining Great Taste White: Choose Great, Win Great Raffle Promo

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Flordeliza Lansangan of Malate, Manila, mother of two, forty-seven year old government employee was speechless at first when she received the greatest surprise of her life when the Great Taste White team showed up at her doorstep, last Aug 18, 2015 to inform her that she had won P200,000 in the first regional draw of the Great Taste White: Choose Great, Win Great Raffle Promo. 

When her cash winnings finally dawned on her, the first two things she thought of were her daughter’s education and her mother’s medication. The housewife also hinted at investing a portion of her prize on a small business venture that can also benefit the rest of her family.

“I want to help my relatives because this is a blessing that should be shared,” Flordeliza explained in Filipino.These wonderful intentions reflect the great values that Filipinos exemplify. According to Flordeliza, these values are innate in Filipinos, even during the hardest of times.

Flordeliza is just one of the five Great Taste White coffee lovers who won P200,000 in the first regional draw held simultaneously in the Greater Manila Area, North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

For each regional draw, Great Taste White gives away 14 prizes to 14 lucky winners! Exciting prizes include: one winner of P200,000; one winner of P100,000; two winners of a MacBook Air; four winners of a white iPhone 6; and six winners of a white iPad Mini.

The Great Taste White: Choose Great, Win Great Raffle promo is on-going and will run until September 18, 2015. Coffee lovers can still win in the succeeding regional raffle draws and in the National Grand Draw, where eight brand new white Toyota Vios 1.3 E M/T cars will be given away and one lucky winner will take home P3 million in cash.

Apart from the cash prize, the grand draw winner will also get an exclusive Pinoy Big Brother Experience which includes VIP tickets to the PBB: 737 Big Night, a tour of the PBB House, and a meet and greet with PBB All-In Big Winner, Daniel Matsunaga.

Just like Flordeliza and the other regional winners of the Great Taste White: Choose Great, Win Great Raffle Promo, you too can choose great and get a chance to win great prizes.

For more information, visit the official Great Taste White Facebook page (Great Taste White 3in1) Twitter Page (@GreatTaste3in1) or our website www.choosegreatwingreat.ph. ©2015 Endemol International. Big Brother is a trademark of Endemol Nederland B.V., registered in the Philippines and other countries, and is being used under license.