The MyProperty.ph magazine maiden issue launched

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Get Sold Corporation, a joint venture between Summit Media and Ringier AG, recently launched their first offline offering, a print version of the MyProperty.ph website, as part of the brand’s strategy to bring real estate information and listings closer to the public. According to general manager Butz de Castro, the free magazine is designed to emphasize how the online and offline experiences are connected, and aims to provide current and new users with “richer content that’s beyond ordinary projects and classifieds listings”.

“The MyProperty magazine was meant to complement our online product,” he said. “It is a major step forward in enabling property seekers, and all the industry’s players for that matter, to make better- informed decisions when it comes to searching for and purchasing property.”

The maiden issue of the quarterly glossy highlights top projects from various local property developers such as Vista Residences, Avida Land, and Grand Monaco. The Featured Stories section contains tips and human interest pieces, including an interview of several street performers in Bonifacio Global City, a yuppie’s guide to condo living, and FAQs about home buying. The magazine also offers a closer look at four booming real estate locations in the country – Pasay, CDO, and Tagaytay, and Pampanga – under Featured Communities.

“With Featured Communities aimed at letting the general public know where fast-track development is happening and Featured Stories on trends and tips, the website visitor – now the magazine reader – is given a heightened and more pleasurable experience in being informed of what choices are available to him at the most relevant time,” de Castro explained.

A classifieds segment presents buyers with listings complete with photos, property specs and seller information, as well as a property ID that can be used to search for the property on the MyProperty.ph website. Home owners looking to furnish and maintain their properties can fulfill their needs through the directory page.

As for what readers can expect in the future, de Castro said, “Along with more editorial content, more classified listings will be up for display, further boosting the chances of connecting the right property seeker with the right property seller.”

First copies of the maiden issue were handed out to attendees of the recently held “DRIVEN Pinoy Dream Property and Lifestyle Event 2013”. MyProperty.ph also plans on distributing it at upcoming real estate and property expos and placing it in major business establishments and event venues. A downloadable version of the magazine will soon be available on the website.

MyProperty.ph is the Philippines’ premier online real estate classifieds, which aims to bring property buyers and sellers together through an interactive and user-friendly platform. Visitors to the site can browse all types of real estate listings: from houses to condos, brand new to previously owned properties, and developer-owned to privately sold homes.

Get Sold Corporation is the classifieds company behind MyProperty.ph. It is a joint venture between Summit Media and Ringier AG.

Summit Media is the Philippines’ leading magazine publishing company—with 21 magazine titles under its belt, it has also expanded into digital media, outside-of-home media and consumer events. For the fourth straight year, Summit Media has also topped the nationwide TNS-Trends Newsstand Survey conducted in 2009. The company is also the co-owner of Jobstreet.com.ph, the country’s leading online jobs portal.

Ringier AG is a multinational media company with around 8,000 employees in 10 countries in Asia and in Central and Eastern Europe. Worldwide, Ringier publishes more than 120 newspapers and magazines and produces and markets more than 20 TV programmes. The company also holds considerable stakes in television and radio stations and operates about 80 websites and mobile platforms. It has eleven printing plants. Ringier is a fifth-generation family company, founded in 1833.

For more information on MyProperty.ph, call the Marketing Team at 451-8888 local 1126 or visit www.myproperty.ph.

PROFITABILITY IN A WELLNESS INVESTMENT

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As the health and wellness sector grows into a billion-dollar industry, there are more opportunities to invest in wellness-related products and services. An even more profitable venture would be to invest in a luxury resort that provides a world-class health and wellness experience to the local and foreign market. Anya Resorts and Residences in Tagaytay offers investors this opportunity.

Anya is located along Buena Vista Hills Road in Silang, Tagaytay, in a secluded recessed property that is verdant with trees, gardens, and grassy groves. As the first truly world-class integrated luxury resort, spa, and residential development in the country, it is now the premier leisure and wellness destination in Tagaytay.

The name “Anya” comes from the Sanskrit word that means “boundless”, which expresses how Anya Resorts and Residences provides comfort, relaxation, wellness, and peace—without limits. Anya is designed for luxury, brand loyalty, market prominence, and profitability. It is one of the savviest investments one can make.

Investment offers

Investors have the opportunity to invest in a unit or suite type within Anya’s resort. They have the choice of getting a Guest Room or Studio; One Bedroom Suite; or Two-Bedroom Suite. It’s better to choose a unit/suite type based on how frequent you expect to use it. 

There are several advantages of investing in Anya. These include the following: high capital appreciation; liquidity; expert asset management; and the chance to provide a health and wellness vacation to family and friends. 

Being a branded, full-service, managed development, Anya Resorts and Residences is expected to have a quick, high-value appreciation in relation to other types of real estate. It also promises greater cash returns in comparison to other properties. 

Anya also keeps investors’ shares liquid so they get cash on an ongoing basis. This is possible thanks to Anya’s world-class facilities that assure a growing client base among wellness travelers. For investors, it’s like earning cash while they sleep. 

Global experts are assigned the task of managing Anya’s assets. Through their efforts, the guesswork, anxiety, and stress are taken off investors’ hands. They can instead focus on their main businesses and wait for their investment to grow. 

Through Anya, investors are also able to provide their families a gorgeous second home that comes with world-class resort and spa amenities. Few investments can boast of including health and wellness in its ROI. 

Investors also become automatic co-owners of the property and members of Anya Elite, a program of exclusive luxury privileges that includes the right to use other luxury properties that Anya is partnered with. 

Expert branding and marketing

It’s not enough to have a premier location or a top-notch development. This must be supported with a robust marketing strategy and effective branding. Anya’s management team has the experience in marketing international luxury hotels and restaurants and will market the property strategically combining a domestic, regional, and global reach. 

The team has on hand large databases, extensive corporate and OTA relationships, as well as collaboration and partnerships with other luxury properties and brands—all of which factor into the wide reach and effectiveness of their marketing efforts.

In many ways, Anya’s facilities and its breath-taking design “market themselves”. The best designers in the luxury resort sector collaborated to create what Anya is today—these designers include firms such as Manny Samson and Associates who are famous for St. Regis, Four Seasons, and the Ritz Carlton. 

Master planning and landscaping was undertaken by Eco Plan, one of the best landscape architects and landscapers in the world. Among Eco Plan’s laurels is Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica for Four Seasons. JYAA Architects designed Anya’s structures in cooperation with BLUE. JCL, the present managers of Manila’s Fairmont and Raffles, is also handling Anya. 

They are all responsible for making Anya’s international standard interiors, viewing decks and terraces, private gardens, lawns, streams, restaurants and its world-class spa. Together, they designed Anya with meticulous attention to aesthetic detail, highly personalized service, as well as international food, beverage, spa, and fitness facilities.

The commitment of Anya’s management team is such that it set aside a pre-opening budget in excess of Php300 million just for 56 rooms. It’s bold statement that ensures high returns from opening day. 

Anya is easily the Philippines first luxury wellness resort brand. While establishing its branding and reputation, Anya will align itself with three other leading domestic and international brands to create a dining, wellness, and luxury experience unlike anything else in the country. 

For more information about Anya Resorts and Residences and its investment opportunities,

please go to their website at www.anyainvestments.com;

or email ask@anyainvestment.com or call 0917-888 ANYA (2692).

Anya Resort and Residences is developed and managed by Roxaco Land Corp., the property development arm of Roxas and Company Inc. Roxaco Land Corp. is also the developer of projects like Fuego Hotel chains and several subdivisions in Batangas and Cavite since 1988.

The Bootleg Beatles Live in Manila

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The Bootleg Beatles – The World’s Premier Beatle Band Live in Manila on January 17, 2014, 8pm at the PICC Plenary Hall, CCP Complex, Pasay City. 

Tickets now available atticketworld.com.ph/thebootlegbeatles

The Bootleg Beatles will also be at the SMX Convention Center Davao on January 18, 2014 and at Solaire Resort on January 19, 2014. 

The Bootleg Beatles Live at Solaire Tickets now available at ticketworld.com.ph/thebootlegbeatlessolaire

Ticket Prices: (PICC Plenary Hall)

Price Zone 1: P4,897.40

Price Zone 2: P3,855.40

Price Zone 3: P3,230.20

Price Zone 4: P2,605

Price Zone 5: P1,042

Price Zone 6: P625.20

Buy your The Bootleg Beatles Live at PICC Plenary Hall Tickets now at ticketworld.com.ph/thebootlegbeatles

Ticket Prices: (SMX Convention Center Davao)

Silver – P1,500

General Admission – P700

Tickets available at SM Ticket Outlets or visit smtickets.com

Ticket Prices: (Solaire Resort)

Price Zone 1 – P4,941

Price Zone 2 – P3,843

Price Zone 3 – P3,294

More Connections, More Fun! P14 Base Fare Sale, perfect for your immediate travels through AirAsia Zest

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It's more fun in the Philippines! AirAsia Zest will really make everyone fly this year!

To kick-off your 2014, AirAsia is giving you P14 Base Fare Sale, perfect for your immediate travels!

Fly to/from Manila (NAIA Terminal 4), Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Kalibo (Boracay), Puerto Princesa and Tagbilaran (Bohol) from as low as P368 or fly international to Miri, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur & Macau from as low as P474 – everything’s all-in! 

You can also fly to/from Cebu (Mactan International Airport), Cagayan de Oro, Davao and Puerto Princesa from as low as P569 or overseas to Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur from as low as P474 all-in fares!

Booking Period: Now till 19 January 2014

Travel Period: Now till 31 March 2014

Book your P14-seats at: 

-http://bit.ly/1lLOjVy (Pay online through major credit banks using Dragonpay or cash via payment partners: 7-Eleven, Bayad Center and Cebuana Lhuillier)

-AirAsia and AirAsia Zest Call Center (+632 742 2742)

-AirAsia Travel & Service Center (SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa – The Block, Gaisano Mall Davao and Tune Hotels Angeles)

-AirAsia Zest Sales Offices (NAIA Terminal 4, Mactan Cebu International Airport, & D’ Mall Boracay Kalibo)

-AirAsia & AirAsia Zest Accredited Travel Agencies

So if you’re looking for promo fares for impulsive and on-the-go travellers like you, there’s no other way but to go the AirAsia Zest way!

Philippines in UK’s Rough Guides top 10 countries to see in 2014

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It's more fun in the Philippines!

Philippines is among the Top 10 Countries worldwide to visit this 2014, according to British travel guidebook Rough Guides.

The Philippines made it to the 10th place along with other beautiful and culturally-rich countries. 

Boracay Photo: Myrns Roman 

Rough Guides 2014 edition, cited Philippines’ natural places that are “not to miss” which include the islands of Boracay, the limestone islands El Nido in Palawan, the coasts of Coron that hidesbeautiful beaches and pristine mountain lakes, and Puerto Gallera.

The Rough Guides, known for its travel references, has also recommended a must-visit in Chocolate Hills in Bohol, despite being partly damaged by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake the struck the province last year. It also recommended to visitors to see the tiny primate Tarsiers in the region.

“Soak up the bizarre landscape of Bohol’s iconic Chocolate Hills, conical brown-green mounds said to be the calcified tears of a broken-hearted giant,” Rough Guides said.

Rough Guides also suggest to tourists to also try to explore the country’s beautiful mountains and the majestic top views they offier, including the perfectly-coned Mt. Mayon and mountain lakes in Mt. Pinatubo. Rough Guide describes the crystal-clear waters of Apo Reef Marine Natural Park in Mindoro as a “scuba diver’s dream.”

Aside from places, tourist should also explore the traditions and colorful festivals in the country like the Ati-Atihan Festival on Panay to see the “indigenous dress and learn tribal dances,” the travel advisor said, adding that if one gets exhausted from the heat of the sun, a tall glass of Halo-halo, a local sweet icy dessert, will quench tourist’ thirst.

Rough Guides also encouraged European travelers to visit the Philippines, citing direct flights from London to Manila.

“New direct flights from London to Manila mean that it’s now easier to get there from the UK,” it said.

Other countries in Rough Guides’ Top 10 countries to visit in 2014 are Georgia in Central Asia, Turkey, Macedonia, Japan, Rwarna, Ethiopia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Madagascar.