Valenza : A Crown Asia's Prime Property in Tagaytay

While on the way to vacant lots for future house and lot owners, I noticed the difference between a regular subdivision and Valenza. The lots have ample space compared to the regular subdivision. They also have better and more recreational facilities aside from the usual clubhouse.


One of my visit's the highlight was taking photos up at Valenza’s Winter Tales Castle. The impressive structure stood majestically near the entrance of Valenza, Sta. Rosa along the main road. The Christmas-themed castle changed into different colors to the awed delight of the visitors. The display was lit up at sundown, but dozens of people lined up at all hours to have their photos taken. Definitely, a wonderful souvenier.

Pines Suites Tagaytay: Home Suites Home

#Luckyme as I always say. This time, I discovered one of Tagaytay's yet to be polished gems, the Pine Suites, developed by Crow Asia, one of the county's top property developers. 

It was the day of groundbreaking. I got to see Crown Asia's plan for Pine Suites first hand. I saw that it would soon rise into a place where you have everything you will need. Clubhouse, bar and lounge, swimming pool, gym, function room, game, any room you will ever need. 

Starmall Cinema Alabang ATMOS DOLBY Sounds

It’s been years since I last visited the Starmall Alabang, formerly Alabang Metropolis, one of Southenerns' favourite places to unwind because of its accessibility, affordable buys, and a wide variety of food choices. There has been noticeable change since the last time I have been here. The lighting and aesthetics have greatly improved and the mall is now more spacious. Another thing that Starmall Alabang prides in is their renovated and up-to-date cinemas. In time for the Christmas season, Cinema 4 opened its doors for everyone to enjoy the ATMOS DOLBY experience.  ATMOS DOLBY sound system has been creating 3D aural experience in theatres since June 2012.

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Christmas at Jollibee makes holiday family traditions more festive

More than just a place for langhap-sarap food, Jollibee has become a haven of happiness for cherished family moments, especially during Christmas, the jolliest time of the year. This Yuletide season, the country’s leading fast-food chain is adding brightness and cheer to its nationwide network of stores with holiday decorations that make dining an even more festive experience.

Decals featuring well-loved Christmas parols and a group of cute kiddie carolers embellish the glass panels of Jollibee stores, welcoming customers as they enter and depicting the holiday traditions that many Filipinos are fond of. These also add to the heartwarming mood set by the colorful murals that showcase Pinoys’ strong family ties, as well as the fun store accents and décor that win over kids and kids at heart. Donation boxes for the 20th Maaga ang Pasko, the longest-running toy and book drive in the Philippines, also touched the hearts of consumers, encouraging them to share their blessings with those in need.

To get everyone into the holiday mood, Jollibee introduced special holiday treats that celebrate the flavors of the season. Celebrations with the family became even more complete with the Christmas Bucket Treats, featuring everyone’s favorite Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti bundled with yummy treats such as Buttered Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Peach Mango Pies and Jollibee Mix-ins with Hershey’s Kisses.

Dine at Jollibee and feel the spirit of Christmas as cute kiddie carolers welcome you with a warm smile. 

Adding a sweet note to the festivities are the Jollibee Christmas Creamy Shakes. Available in Mocha Cookie and Choco Cookie variants, these indulgent flavors mixed with vanilla soft-serve ooze with creamy and delicious sweetness. 

Have your Best Day Ever @ 16TH ULTIMATE WEDDING AND DEBUT FAIR ON JANUARY 3-4

When it comes to our best day ever like debut and wedding, we roam around just to get the best of everything and we spare no expense to achieve it. There are times that because we wanted the best and check everything, we sometimes find it harder to choose. Limiting ourselves to only the best and choose among them would make our time more worthwhile and not energy draining before our best day ever come.

SM Supermalls World Choir Day 2014 Celebration

Last December 7, hearts were filled with joy of music as SM Supermalls celebrated World Choir Day 2014— an international event of remarkable music that was started in order to bring communities together with the values of unity, peace, and understanding.

For more than   20 years, choirs have celebrated World Choir Day crossing cultural boundaries with the aim of uniting people through heartwarming choral songs. This December, SM Supermalls joined millions of singers and choral groups across the world to celebrate this great event.

Ericsson RELEASES 2014 Networked Society City Index, ranking cities by ict maturity

Nine cities have been added to 2014 edition of Networked Society City Index report. Manila is ranked as 8th most improved city in ICT Maturity compared to its 2013 ranking

Key finding: cities with low ICT maturity are improving their ICT maturity faster than high performing cities, indicating a catch-up effect, and a potential for cities to leapfrog by moving straight to advanced mobile technology

The report includes three predictions for the future of cities, around the growth of smart citizens, a redefinition of GDP, and power of collaboration

Ericsson recently published its latest Networked Society City Index. The index ranks 40 cities and measures their ICT maturity in terms of leverage from ICT investments on economic, social and environmental development: the "triple bottom line" effect.

Filipino Bloggers Network Christmas Party 2014: A party, an experience, a bond that is unbreakable

I am a member of the Fiilipino Bloggers Network for more than a year and I could say that I’m lucky to be part of the group. FBN has given me opportunities and new friends along the way. Even with last minute chances, the much anticipated Christmas party push thru and I could say; we couldn’t ask for more.

The Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active bloggers group in the country, successfully held its annual Christmas party at the Aluform facilities at Jade Garden, San Juan City last December 13. 

The event which was filled with fun games, great food and more importantly, sharing of stories of the fellow online writers.   FBN currently has almost 1400 blogger members and continue to expand as it provides a venue for Pinoy bloggers to interact with other members from different part of the Philippines. Moderating the discussions and posting opportunities from different brands for the group are co-admins Divine RC and Richard Mamuyac.

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR THE SM PAMASKONG HANDOG PARA SA GLOBAL PINOY

Watch the heartwarming SM Global Pinoy Video through this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBX6UXOwOk

Coming home has never been this sweet as SM Global Pinoy honored an OFW who came home to spend Christmas together with her loved ones. This tribute video is SM Supermalls’ way of saying ‘thank you’ to OFWs for their hard work and support, not only for their families, but also to the SM Global Pinoy Program.

Now on its 3rd year, the SM Global Pinoy Program through Pamaskong Handog Para sa Global Pinoy held a grand homecoming last December 15, featuring celebrities like Piolo Pascual at SM City Dasmariñas, Angeline Quinto at SM City Clark, Xian Lim at SM City Bacolod, Sam Milby at SM City General Santos, and Daniel Matsunaga at SM Southmall. Our Global Pinoys and their families also enjoyed exclusive discounts from selected stores at the SM Supermalls’ Balikbayan Specials.