by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 15, 2018 | Events
The renowned Drum Tao group of Japan is bringing their extraordinary dance, martial arts, and percussion show to Shangri-La Plaza today, April 15, 7PM, at the Grand Atrium.
Drum Tao Samurai Drum Rock Group
After several standing ovations and sold-out shows from more than 7 million audiences in over 17 countries, Drum Tao will be performing the famous Samurai Drum Rock for the first time in Manila, with Shangri-La Plaza as one of their stops.
Mall guests will witness this one-of-a-kind musical drum concert where highly-trained Japanese Taiko drummers beat their Wadaiko drums together with passionate chanting and music. It’s a unique theatrical experience featuring an eclectic mix of dance and martial arts and flawless movements.
Get ready to be captivated by an evening of inspiring and immersive rhythm, beats, and melodies from this world-class performance group at Shangri-La Plaza.
For inquiries, call 370-2597/98 or visit www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial. Follow the Shang on Instagram: @shangrilaplazaofficial.
Drum Tao Shows
Drum Tao Samurai Drum Rock performs live at the Kia Theatre from April 19 to 22, 2018. Book your tickets at www.ticketnet.com.ph or call (02) 911-5555.
Drum Tao Buzoku
Show schedule
- April 19, 8pm
- April 20, 8pm
- April 21, 2:30pm (matinee) and 8pm
- April 22, 4:30pm
Ticket prices
- Balcony L/R – P800
- Balcony – P1,500
- Lodge – P2,500
- Orchestra – P3,500
- VIP – P4,500
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 14, 2018 | Safety tips
Traveling is such a wonderful thing! It helps you appreciate different cultures and teaches you so many lessons that aren’t taught in the classroom. But to make each trip truly meaningful, you have to prepare very well for it.
But even seasoned travelers may run into unforeseen setbacks. Here is a list of common travel fails and what to do in case you find yourself in one.
1. Missed flight or other modes of transportation
Missing your flight or other transfers can be very stressful and costly as it can change your itinerary. But don’t panic! Find out your options, such as travel alternatives to your destination.
Be flexible, too! Know your schedule to give yourself ample time to prepare. While it’s good to have an itinerary, it’s also helpful to have a flexible schedule so you can immediately adjust to unforeseen circumstances.
2. Lost luggage
Make your luggage easily identifiable by adding some personal touches, like a luggage cover protector or bag tags with your name and address. If the airline loses your luggage, report it immediately.
Have the basic necessities and at least one set of clothes in your carry-on bag to tide you over as you wait for your luggage. If the airline is unable to recover your bag, your travel insurance can help.
Make travel insurance a part of your travel checklist. Get protection from Smart Traveler of Charter Ping An. Not only will it provide protection for your personal belongings, it also comes with a wide range of benefits, including 24-hour medical assistance, personal accident coverage, liability and personal safety coverage, and even refunds for unexpected expenses.
Application is easy! Visit the AXA website (www.axa.com.ph/charterpingan/smart-traveller) and choose the ideal coverage for your trip. Eligible applicants must hold Philippine identification documents like birth certificate, long-term visa pass, dependent or student pass, and employment certificate for adults 18 to 70 years old.
3. Luggage overload
Lugging heavy suitcases as you chase after a bus or train or try to catch your flight makes travel more difficult, stressful, and even costly because it could mean paying extra for excess baggage.
Pack light by choosing clothes that are suitable for any situation and occasion. Bring only the most essential. Have your toiletries in miniature containers and carry your jacket instead of putting it in your bag.
4. Lost/missing travel documents
Travelers who are rushing may misplace things like passports or other important documents. When that happens, remember to keep calm and immediately ask for assistance from the nearest embassy or consulate.
Keep electronic and paper copies of your passport and other necessary documents with you, and constantly check your valuables wherever you go.
5. Cash shortage
Having cash is the easiest way to pay for things when traveling, but if you’re not careful, you can run low on cash before the end of your trip. To make your cash last long, bring a refillable water container so you don‘t have to buy bottled water, or shop at local stores for affordable and authentic local cuisines. Create a daily budget for your trip and stick to it. Have a credit card for emergencies.
Traveling is a good investment. Enjoy a hassle-free vacation and always be protected by availing of Smart Traveler now. For more information, visit www.axa.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 13, 2018 | Lifestyle
In celebration of Diamond Month, My Diamond is offering up to 40% off on one carat diamond jewelry from April 1 – 30, 2018. This is to honor the exquisite rarity of diamonds and how they represent women’s strength, beauty, and brilliance.
Dazzle in a pair of 18K white gold earrings each with 300 pieces of 3.29 carat and 295 pieces of 1.68 carat diamonds; an 18K white gold ring with 55 pieces of 1.51 carat diamonds; or an 18K white gold ring with 2.23 carat diamond set on 4 prong crown. Celebrate Diamond Month with an elegantly handcrafted piece by My Diamond.
Visit My Diamond concept stores at Ayala Center Cebu, Gateway Mall, Greenbelt 3, Glorietta 4, Lucky Chinatown Mall, SM Megamall, Robinsons Place Manila, Festival Supermall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, and SM Lanang Premier Davao. For more information, follow and like My Diamond on Facebook and Instagram: @MyDiamondPH.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 11, 2018 | Events
Luisito Sta. Ana once again added an award under his belt as he won recently as the first ever champion of the KTM Dukehana Luzon leg held at Circuit Makati parking grounds. KTM Dukehana is a motorcycle time trial sport where motorcycle riders compete to maneuver through a paved course restricted by traffic cones and other skill-testing obstacles in shortest time.
There will be two more legs of the competition: one in April in Davao and another in June in Cebu. The Filipino champion will represent the country in the Dukehana Asia Finals where he will compete against other Asian competitors including Thailand, China, and Taiwan.
Photo shows (L-R) Marketing head of KTM Philippines Ana Lumban, second place winner Van Ruedas, Luzon leg overall champion Luisito Sta. Ana, third place winner Iraq Bauzon and Inside Racing’s Al Camba.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 11, 2018 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
Have a Happy Summer with The Discovery Leisure Company. Create blissful memories on bright sunny days, whether it’s a city escape or an island getaway.
Club Paradise Palawan
Dive into the stunning beauty of Club Paradise Palawan, a private island resort in Coron. For a minimum of two nights, enjoy a Garden View room for P11,200++ or a Sunset Villa for P12,800++. Delight in buffet breakfast for two adults and two children below 12 years old, roundtrip Busuanga Airport transfers, and a serving of Firefish Restaurant’s “Bowl of Happiness” – different flavors of homemade ice cream, ideal for sharing. Stay date is until June 1, 2018.
Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay
Revel in a Week Date Dream at Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, with special rates for a Deluxe Suite for only P6,354.38++, and a Premier Suite for just P7,169.04++. The generous offer comes with complimentary set dinner for two and Country Breakfast for two at Restaurant Verbena, wine and cheese platter at sundown, and milk and cookies before bedtime.
Use promo code DREAM. Stay period is until November 28, 2018, Sundays to Thursdays except long weekends and holidays.
Discovery Primea
For a truly unforgettable summer break, book a room at the Discovery Primea Makati’s Business Flat, Business Suite, Executive Suite, or Primea Suite at 10% off the Best Available Rate. The room package includes tempting culinary offerings such as daily gourmet breakfast and one order of pizza of your choice at Restaurant Tapenade, one round of cocktails for two at EDGE, and 20% discount on food and beverage. Take a dip in Discovery Primea’s iconic infinity pool, or break a sweat in the hotel’s 24-hour gym.
Tech-savvy guests will love the complimentary use of Handy smartphone and High Speed Internet Access. Don’t forget to use the promo code DISCOVER. Stay dates are from April 10 to June 30, 2018.
Discovery Suites Manila
Not to be missed as well is the Weekend Steals deal at Discovery Suites Manila, with rates starting at PHP 3,665.99++ for a Junior Suite Deluxe. This offer includes breakfast buffet for two at Restaurant 5, access to the swimming pool, fitness center, and children’s playroom, as well as weekend kiddie activities on Saturdays, 4pm to 5pm. Stay Period is from April 6 to July 1, 2018, Fridays to Sundays.
My Discovery Elite
My Discovery Elite members are entitled to a complimentary upgrade from Junior Suite to One-Bedroom Suite, subject to availability. Use the promo code LEISUREWEEKEND to enjoy this special deal.
For more information on these irresistible summer deals, visit www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 6, 2018 | Lifestyle
Did you know that fun play can foster learning and development in children?
Delighting kiddie shoppers with a summer to remember, SM Supermalls invites kids of all ages to the #LetsPlayNowAtSM grand summer kickoff – transforming SM City San Lazaro’s event center on April 7 into an exciting wonderland filled with real-play, entertainment, and fun technology that can help them learn and make friends!
Parents can let their kids’ imagination run wild at the arts and crafts and coloring booth. They can discover their inner superstar at the modeling and singing booth. You can have them explore virtual reality with digital and interactive games. Kids can even harness their fitness skills and team play through basketball and indoor archery. There will also be interactive playgrounds, such as the foam pit, ball pit, and a giant maze, fit for their untiring energy.
The kids’ favorite characters will also come and play including Doraemon and Nobita, Peppa Pig, and Dora the Explorer, among many others.
Some of the country’s top kiddie stars such as Nhikzy Calma, Esang De Torres, Chunsa Jung, Raikko Matteo, Marco Masa, Nayomi Ramos, and Sophia Corine will also join the fun with special performances.
The #LetsPlayNowAtSM grand summer kick-off will be co-hosted by Sam Shoaf, a talented a finalist of “Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.”
Start your kids’ summer experience with an exciting and fun-filled adventure at SM! This event is also brought to you by the Toy Kingdom, Baby Company, Cyberzone, The SM Store, SM Shopmag, SM Accessories, SM Markets, SM Kids, and SM Storyland.
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 4, 2018 | Lifestyle
The modern workplace is constantly evolving. While in the past, interior designers focused on creating spaces that promote utmost concentration through formal, almost rigid layouts, these days the trend is to create flexible workspaces that promote teamwork and interaction among employees.
Agility underpins the design concept for the newly renovated corporate offices of AXA Philippines at the GT Tower in Makati City. Aptly called AXA Home, the newly unveiled facility promises to be a people-centric workplace that is conducive for collaboration and creativity among its occupants. This is a key part of the One AXA vision – the constant process of redefining and transforming systems to improve operations for the ultimate benefit of employees and customers.
Inspired by native materials and motifs, AXA Home has an overall look that is “proudly Filipino with a modern twist.” AXA incorporated local designs of handwoven textiles, artistically crafted rattan, and sturdy wooden furniture and decor. They are artfully blended with industrial design elements in key areas, notably in the “plazas,” the main hubs for collaboration.
In addition to the more artistic and revitalized appearance and feel of AXA Home, a comprehensive space plan was also implemented, which deliberately veered away from the traditional office set-up. Instead, the AXA Home promotes openness, collaboration, and efficiency, particularly in the use of space.
Another key feature of the AXA Home is innovation, manifested in the addition of two new rooms: the Innovation Hub and the Social Media Command Center. The Social Media Command Center, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, aims to boost AXA Philippines’ online presence, as well as to increase positive sentiments in the digital space. The Innovation Room, meanwhile, is an area where people from different teams can collaborate and conceptualize innovations that can help them attain their business goals.
AXA Home aims to provide a space where everyone feels welcome, with boundaries and divisions removed to foster a real sense of community.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 3, 2018 | Real Estate
Filigree, the newest luxury real estate brand in the country, recently gave its renowned designers, project consultants, and select members of the media a warm welcome at Botanika Nature Residences in Filinvest City, Alabang with the turnover of its Tower 1.
Botanika, a luxurious, low-density condominium, has reached a major milestone as the project’s first phase was completed on time and as promised, allowing some of the country’s most discriminating and affluent homeowners to already move into their units, a testimony of Filigree’s ability to complete masterfully crafted, upscale living spaces on time and without compromise.
Catherine Ilagan, Filigree Head
“We are extremely pleased to welcome residents as they finally make Botanika their home,” says Catherine Ilagan, Head of Filigree. “Botanika by Filigree is a bespoke residential condominium masterpiece that we are most proud of. That we were able to finish it on time and to exacting standards is but a testament of our unyielding commitment to investors and unit owners.”
With soothing symphony music filling the air, guests stood in awe at Botanika’s majestic atrium and hotel-like lobby, with its superb ventilation and natural light streaming in, plus the lush ‘gardenscapes’ that envelope the entirety of the development—unique features that helped the development gain a three-star BERDE rating for design from the Philippine Green Building Council.
Dodo Casibang and Jun Ganaden of AECOM
During the event, Architect Dodo Casibang of AECOM talked about how the lush landscape connects Botanika’s features and amenities, he relayed, “One of the things that I am truly proud of is really how we were able to seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces”.
Rommel Abad and Andy Locsin of Leandro V. Locsin Partners
Mr. Andy Locsin of Leandro V. Locsin Partners also shared how Botanika’s architecture considered the kind of lifestyle that awaits the future residents, “One of the core value of this project is the ability to live an environmentally-ethical life. I think that is one of the aspects that the clients are looking for.”
Guests were also given a tour of the elegant main lobby, the grand three-bedroom mock-up unit, the state-of-the-art business center, as well as the indoor and outdoor kid’s play area, all interior designed by Isabelle Miaja of the Miaja Design Group further eliciting awes from everyone with the smart floorplan and the breathtaking views beyond.
Botanika Nature Residences surely and simply stands out as a product bearing iconic architecture, generosity of space, unparalleled finishes and build quality, posh amenities, and superior property management that make for green and worry-free living beyond compare. For more information, visit www.botanika.com.ph or call (02) 880-2868.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 2, 2018 | Business
The founding partners of QBO Innovation Hub, the country’s first public-private initiative for startups, were all present for QBO QNNECT: The QBO App Launch, the official unveiling of a virtual hub developed by QBO with the vision of uniting the Filipino startup ecosystem in the digital sphere.
(From L-R: Secretary Fortunato “Boy” de la Peña, the Department of Science and Technology; Katrina Chan, Director, QBO; Assistant Secretary Rafaelita “Fita” Aldaba, the Department of Trade and Industry; Patricia Javier-Gutierrez, Executive Director and Head of Communications, J.P. Morgan; Diane Eustaquio, Executive Director, IdeaSpace Foundation Inc.; and Rene “Butch” Meily, President, QBO.)
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 30, 2018 | Business
Avid shoppers in the southern part of Metro Manila now have more reasons to shop as Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest growing membership shopping superstore, opens its newest branch at Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City.
Shop to your heart’s content for high-quality imported and local products and experience exclusive lifestyle services unlike any other. Landers Superstore Alabang West not only offers first-class shopping experience with its vast-spaced, well-lit aisles, but also comfortable dining with its very own Doppio café, Dough & Co. bakery and Landers Central diner. It also houses a barbershop called Federal Barbers and has its own Caltex gas station.
Dignitaries present at the opening of Landers Superstore Alabang
Present during the launch were (from left) Megaworld Corporation first vice president Kevin Tan, Las Piñas Mayor Imelda Aguilar, Global Estate Resorts, Inc. president Atty. Monica T. Salomon, and Lydia Yu.
Visit other Landers Superstore branches at 1240 EDSA Balintawak Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; 1890 Paz Guazon St., Paco, Manila; and at #23 Minore Park, Cardinal Rosales Ave. cor Pope John Paul II Ave, Cebu. All superstores are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Traveling is such a wonderful thing! It helps you appreciate different cultures and teaches you so many lessons that aren’t taught in the classroom. But to make each trip truly meaningful, you have to prepare very well for it.
Make your luggage easily identifiable by adding some personal touches, like a luggage cover protector or bag tags with your name and address. If the airline loses your luggage, report it immediately.
Lugging heavy suitcases as you chase after a bus or train or try to catch your flight makes travel more difficult, stressful, and even costly because it could mean paying extra for excess baggage.
Having cash is the easiest way to pay for things when traveling, but if you’re not careful, you can run low on cash before the end of your trip. To make your cash last long, bring a refillable water container so you don‘t have to buy bottled water, or shop at local stores for affordable and authentic local cuisines. Create a daily budget for your trip and stick to it. Have a credit card for emergencies.
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