Bask under the glorious Palawan sun with the first of its kind Avara Nature & Yacht Club Experience serene, luxurious seaside living in Taytay, Palawan

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Here's a glimpse of a seaside living redefined through Avara.

Imagine this: The sound of waves crashing on the shore and the sunlight peeking through the window wake you up on a lazy Saturday morning. You slowly open your eyes, afraid that you’re just in the middle of a dream. But you’re not. You stand up as you feel the gentle sea breeze touch your face. You go out of the porch and look at the horizon. You take your time to enjoy the beauty of the blue skies and the deep sea. The yacht will be waitingfor you whenever you’re ready, anyway. That’s the promise of Avara Nature Yacht Club—the easy life of the seaside.

Airdance group and Filipina harpist Avonlea Paraiso wow the Avara guests with their performances.

Established by the Seaside Premier Development Corporation, Avara is the first of its kind nature and yacht club located at Calauag Bay in Taytay, which was Palawan’s first capital.

The Avara Balanghai designed and created by Master Sculptor Rey Paz Contreras.

The plan for the exclusive resort was formally unveiled at the Grand Hyatt Manila led by its President and CEO Ms. Veronica C. Young.

“After many months of sailing and voyaging aboard bangkas and riding waves, we found the perfect island in Taytay, Palawan to be the home of our pioneering project. It is with a great pleasure to present to you tonight, Avara Nature and Yacht Club - the first of its kind in the Philippines, bridging the middle class to the lifestyle of the rich and famous. As Seaside Premier Development Corporation’s flagship project, we aim to redefine seaside living, where nature meets luxury,” she said in her opening remarks.

Coastal living redefined Avara, which means Sunshine Island, is an eco-luxurious resort that use solar panels as a source of renewable energy, utilize a recycled water treatment system, maximize a hydroponic garden, and take advantage of other eco-materials available.

Its accommodation is inspired by the Maldivian architecture. Members can choose to stay in a one-bedroom Water Villa with jacuzzi, two-bedroom Water Villa with private infinity pool, or one- or two-bedroom Beach Casitas.

Aside from the villas and casitas, Avara members will also have an exclusive access to a two-bedroom yacht with crew for an overnight stay or for cruising around the island and nearby areas. Avara’s yacht features two cabins and a family room in the lower deck; a living room, a kitchen and dining area, and a plunge pool in the main deck; and an open dining space and a sun deck in the fly bridge.

The Avara Island has nothing but the best facilities for its members. Guests will first experience the Avara service upon their arrival at the dock or the harbor. But the ultra-luxurious resort also has a helipad for those who will be coming in by air. VIPs also have the option to skip the reception and go straight to their accommodation.

There will also be a boardwalk open for development to entrepreneurial Avara member.

Meaning, Avara members can also be concessionaires to open their own business—it could be a coffee shop, a grocery store, a bakery, a souvenir stop, and similar ventures. As support to the member-concessionaires, Avara will ensure that the business will be the island’s lone supplier for the specific product.

The island can also accommodate as many as 100 guests at their main dining area and at the grill restaurant. But guests will have more dining options since Avara includes a poolside bar, a seaside bar and lounge, picnic areas, and private dining venues.

Avara is fully equipped with a gym, a water sports center, a tennis court, and a golf course to those who want to keep up with their fitness routine.

The island also has a playroom and nursery, spa and massage cabanas, a bonfire area, a clinic with an in-house doctor and nurse, and a gaming area for the enjoyment of the Avara members.

At any given time, Avara will host up to 300 members to ensure quality service.

As a promised paradise for those who love the beach, Avara offers a myriad of water action such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, jet-skiing, banana boat riding, stand-up paddle boarding, wind surfing, scuba diving, island hopping, and fishing in coordination with neighbor islands. The resort also provides options for on land activities like trekking, biking, and vegetable picking.

There are also a lot of activities that Avara members can enjoy outside its vicinity. After all, Taytay, Palawan boasts of picturesque sites like the Canique Waterfalls, the Lake Manguao, the Irrawaddy Dolphins in Malampaya Sound, the Fuerza de Santa Isabel, and the Church of Santa Monica. Taytay is also hope to a paradise-like hidden valley that gives tourists a bird’s eye view of the pristine, idyllic coastal areas of the municipality.

Board of advisors

The executives and board of advisors behind the Avara Nature & Yacht Club.

To ensure nothing but the best of services and facilities at Avara, Seaside Premier Development Corporation tapped some of the industry’s most respected personalities for the resort.

Its board of advisors include the following:

•  National Coast Watch Center Executive Director Rear Admiral Joel S. Garcia for Coastal and Marine Management 

•  Philippine Army’s 7CMO Battalion Commanding Officer Col. Eugene Osias for Security Affairs

•  Cebu Port Authority Commissioner for the Shipping Sector Ms. Regina Barleta for Port Management and Shipping

•  Incoming Manila Board of Realtors, Inc. President Ma. Teresa R. Bigornia for Marketing

•  Motivational speaker John Anthony Calub for Sales

•  The Manor’s Le Chef Executive Chef William “Billy” King for Culinary Arts

“We thank these distinguished personalities for believing in our idea. We can’t wait to show you the beauty of Avara,” Ms. Young said.

Avara Nature & Yacht Club will formally open its shores in the summer of 2020. 

About Avara Nature & Yacht Club

Avara Nature and Yacht Club redefines seaside lifestyle by combining beach living and seafaring. It is the first harbor-front town in Palawan as launched by the Seaside Premier Development Corporation. It offers access to a world-class resort with customized yachts.

To know more,  visit the Avara website (http://avaraisland.com/)

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/avaraisland)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/avaraisland/)

and Twitter (https://twitter.com/avaraisland/) 

About Seaside Premier Development Corporation

Luxury seaside community developer Seaside Premier Development Corporation was

established in 2018. It kickstarted its year by launching its flagship project, the Avara Nature & Yacht Club in Taytay, Palawan. It plans to develop harbor-front townships in the different seaside areas in the Philippines to bring the best beaches and coastal living to every Filipino’s doorstep.

Make Holiday Home Preparations More Exciting with Samsung Digital Appliances

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Get the home Christmas-ready in no time with Samsung Digital Appliances

With the holidays coming up, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the preparations like shopping for gifts, buying ingredients for Noche Buena, and cooking a feast for the entire family. Samsung can help homemakers create a memorable and fun-filled Christmas celebration with its line of innovative digital appliances.

The home will look festive and party-ready with the season’s merry decorations. They may have been kept in storage all year, but it’s easy to get them spotless and pretty again with the Samsung FlexWash Washing Machine. 

This powerful appliance has a built-in AddWash door, which enables users to add forgotten items mid-cycle, so no Christmas doll or sock gets left behind. In the kitchen, mom can create delicious and memorable meals with the Samsung Smart Oven, a 6-in-1 kitchen solution that allows users to grill, steam, fry, bake, and even make yogurt at the push of a button. With so many exciting recipes to try, she’ll have to stock up on ingredients. Storage won’t be a problem with the Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator. It’s equipped with the Smart Conversion technology that allows users to adjust their freezer-fridge settings depending on their storage needs. After meals, the whole family can enjoy lots of undistracted family time with the help of the Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner. It’s built with 21,000 micro-holes that evenly distribute air to eliminate cold drafts, keeping everyone comfortably cool.

Watch how Samsung Digital Appliances can ease your holiday preparations at https://www.facebook.com/SamsungPH/videos/314708299114765.

Hintayan ng Langit film stars multi-awarded veteran actors Gina Pareño and Eddie Garcia

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"Hintayan ng Langit" stars multi-awarded veteran actors Gina Pareño and Eddie Garcia, directed by Dan Villegas  and is written by spoken word artist Juan Miguel Severo based from his one-act stage play for The Virgin Lab Fest.

Juan Miguel Severo’s first feature film confronts timeless bittersweet truths on loving and living.

The feature film asked "Is leaving a mark on this world what really matters most in life?"

In Hintayan ng Langit, Lisang has overstayed in her waiting room in purgatory, occasionally causing other souls trouble for her own entertainment. But today her waiting ends. Finally, she is set to cross over and her room is to be leased to a new tenant, Manolo, who turns out to be her newly-deceased ex-boyfriend.

But life—or death—takes a heartbreaking turn as Lisang and Manolo get a second chance to get to know each other again and, in the process, begin to realize what it really means to be “alive” again. As Lisa and Manolo look back in retrospect and they examine the decisions they made in their lives, they can’t help but ask what if....

Hintayan ng Langit is a co-production between Globe Studios and Project 8 Corner San Joaquin Projects, a film production company owned by top filmmakers Dan Villegas and Antoinette Jadaone. The movie adaptation is directed by Dan Villegas for QCinema and premiered last October. It won the Best Actor and Audience Choice awards.

While #HintayanNgLangit is trending on social media for its gripping theme and excellent production values, the film is also the latest commitment of Globe Studios in delivering heartfelt but top-quality films not only for its customers but among all Filipino film buffs as well.

“When I first read the Hintayan Ng Langit script for QCinema, I couldn’t put it down, and when I finished it, I couldn’t hold back my tears,” says Globe Studios Head, Quark Henares.  

“When I handed it to our producers, they felt the same way. This is a film Globe Studios HAD to do, and I’m so proud and happy we’re giving everyone a chance to see it nationwide. It’s different. It’s touching. It stays with you. Hope you can all catch it in theaters!”

Villegas and Jadaone join the roll of A-list of filmmakers that include Erik Matti, Paul Soriano, Sigrid Bernardo, Joyce Bernal, and Lav Diaz who have collaborated with Globe Studios for their original video and film productions.

Hintayan ng Langit Gets Nationwide Screening

Missed QCinema? Due to insistent public demand, you can catch Hintayan Ng Langit on November 21 when it makes its theatrical run.

Love, laugh, and create your own wonderful experiences as #GlobeStudios invites you to watch this beautiful movie. Watch the trailer of #HintayanNgLangit here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps9fD08YBmg

JDI's Solignum goes on 'University Tour'

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As part of its advocacy to educate the public on the importance of wood preservation and termite protection, trusted industry leader Jardine Distribution, Inc. (JDI) recently conducted its Solignum University Tour, made possible by the tried-and-tested Superbrand timber expert, Solignum.

JDI’s Solignum University Tour visited the campuses of Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) Quezon City last July 30, its Manila branches last August 17, and Immaculate Concepcion College in Davao last August 13. TIP and Immaculate Concepcion College are best known in the country as two of the leading schools for Engineering and Architecture.

With the theme “Empowering Future Builders in Caring for the Filipino Home,” the Solignum University Tour serves as a means to discuss insights on wood preservation and termite protection with the country’s future architects and engineers. The event likewise helps enlighten the schools’ graduating students on the importance of wood preservation and how it helps in safeguarding forests and other natural resources.

“The Solignum University Tour consists of two main parts: career development discussion and wood science. Career development discussion involves career counseling for students who are about to enter the job market while wood science provides vital information on different kinds of wood and ways of preserving them,”said Jazzcer Macabanti, JDI’s brand assistant who is in charge of the project.

Peachy Tiu, JDI AVP for Construction Supplies Group, concurred, adding, 

“We believe that by sharing our knowledge with future engineers and architects, we are ensuring that more Filipino homes will be protected from the damages caused by termite infestation. This way, we are actually serving our purpose of caring for Filipino homes.” 

Distributed by JDI, Solignum continues to innovate on and deliver a wide range of wood preservation and total termite solutions that are both effective and environment-friendly.

The Solignum University tour is scheduled to cover other major universities throughout the country.

Jardine Distribution, Inc. represents a number of local and global companies that provide world-class crop protection and construction chemical products. They are focused on the safe use of these products, providing technical support, and with due consideration on environmental protection. 

For more information, visit www.jardinedistribution.com.

Sister-bloggers Vern and Verniece Share their Love of Pink

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Sister-bloggers Vern and Verniece Enciso are famous for two things: their beauty and style sensibility. The dreamy photos of their travels coupled with fashion inspiration are glossy magazine spread-worthy, to the delight of young females all over. Vern was the first to start blogging in 2010 with a “Shoe Tale”. Verniece later followed suit and the rest is history.

The Enciso sisters powerdress in pink like no other.

Vern and Verniece, collectively known as V&V, have proven that self-expression knows no boundaries. They have traversed all forms of topic from beauty to fashion to travel to inspiration articles. The sisters’ blog page is also very delicately feminine: Hues of pink are prominent, exuding a feminine and charming vibe. 

Vern and Verniece are no doubt gorgeous in pink. 

Vern loves pink, something that shows in her unique style. “[Pink is] pleasing to the eyes and it’s reminiscent of youth!” Vern said. 

“Every time I wear [pink], I feel like a teenager all over again!” her sister Verniece was thrilled to learn of the limited edition Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Edition. “Finally, a pink phone!” she gushed. 

Vern and Verniece know how to rock pink outfits. 

Much like the gorgeous V&V sisters, the Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Edition is beautiful and impressive inside and out. Its blush pink case conceals under its hood powerful artificial intelligence-mechanized features. 

Turn heads with the prettiest Vivo V11i in Fairy Pink. 

The Vivo V11i boasts of a new-generation 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, which transforms this unique smartphone from a mere phone to a portable gaming console, allowing users to play games anytime, anywhere at their convenience. The Vivo V11i also features the latest Funtouch OS 4.5 (based on Android 8.1) and Vivo’s Jovi AI Engine also work together to allocate CPU and memory resources efficiently to handle multiple complex operations. 

The Vivo V11i also features a 19:9 aspect ratio, 6.3-inch Super AMOLED Halo FullView™ Display with a 90.4% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive gaming experience. Its ultra-thin 1.76mm side bezels, paired with the 3D curved body design blends the edges of the phone into the display for easier hand grip. 

Most importantly, the Vivo V11i caters to fashion and lifestyle lovers like V&V with its AI dual rear cameras which offers an augmented perspective with the second lens allowing for improvement of sharpness. The ever popular Bokeh effect enhances photograph focus with a blurry effect thrown in for added drama. Its 16MP and 5MP dual rear camera fusion increases the amount of perspective, giving a near 3D image effect on photos. The superior photo quality is supported by Dual Pixel Sensors which boosts light sensitivity and focusing speeds. 

Furthermore, Vivo V11i has added an AI Face Shaping technology which naturally enhances the selfie taker’s facial features. The magic comes in when perfect portrait shots are produced because of AI face-modeling algorithms, transforming a 2D image to a 3D one with the added feature of individual editing focused on the nose, mouth, and eyes for beautiful albeit natural looking selfies. 

It also has a 25MP front camera that renders high quality selfies. It is also equipped with the AI Face Beauty, the AI Selfie Lighting specs, and the newly-updated AI Face Shaping technology that adds oomph to every shot. 

Moreover, Vivo V11i has installed an AI Portrait Framing feature which allows for taking of selfies easier than ever. Backed by AI technology, the AI Portrait Framing prompts the user to hold his phone in an optimal position, thus producing perfectly framed shots each time, effortlessly. With the Vivo V11i Fairy Pink Edition, anyone can start a prolific lifestyle blog with all the great content just like V&V’s own blog site. 

The Vivo V11i’s Fairy Pink Edition validates V&V’s love for pink since the phone is aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and its features are aligned with the activities of today’s youth which are all anchored in self-expression and social media. 

Love pink as much as V&V? Own V11i’s Fairy Pink Edition now! Yours at only P15,999 and available on hand at Vivo kiosks and concept stores and online exclusively via Shopee.