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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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.