SM Xiamen Phase III wins “2022 Best Architectural Design Award”
Commercial complexes newly-opened or completed before Y2023 in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are eligible to submit nominations to 2022 Best Architectural Design Award and will be judged from the dimensions of overall planning, architectural design, landscape design, interior design. SM Xiamen Phase III was recognized as one of the five winners through the fierce competition of given comprehensive performance.
As an extension project of SM Xiamen Complex located in the geometric center of Xiamen Island, SM Xiamen Phase III, invested CNY 800 million, has a total construction area of nearly 170,000 square meters, including a shopping center opened in December of 2022, an 18-storey hotel (under construction) and more than 1,000 parking lots.
SM Xiamen Phase III was designed based on the natural conditions of Xiamen (also known as “Egret Island”), taking its special landscape pattern of mountains, waters and islands as the features and reflected by sculpture, pavement, ecosystem and other elements, from the perspective of landscaping.
Tinapay Ti Uno Program
The Aboitiz Group’s Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corp. distributed flour bags to 11 agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) for Tinapay Ti Uno, a program of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Office of Tarlac First District Congressman Jaime Cojuangco.
This initiative aims to establish Tarlac’s bun and bread recipe, utilizing crops such as guava, banana, monggo, malunggay, squash, and cow’s milk from their district’s ARBOs. Each ARBO received an electric oven from the Office of Cong. Cojuangco and Pilmico Kutitap Hard Wheat Flour through Bakery Solutions Company (BASCo).
Also part of the Tinapay Ti Uno program is a competition among the ARBOs where they develop an original recipe for two kinds of bread – bun and special bread — using their own locally produced crops as the main ingredients. The winning bread created by the ARBOs will be the official specialty bread product of the First District of Tarlac. It will be developed, labeled, packaged, and distributed to the market as well as to various feeding programs.
Pilmico will award three Bakery Livelihood Packages, which will include bakery tools, equipment, and flour bags, to the major winners. The runners-up will also receive flour bags.
ShopeePay on App Store
ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, is now available as a payment method for Apple services in the Philippines.
Customers can use their ShopeePay account to pay for App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, iTunes Store purchases, iCloud storage and more.
The addition of ShopeePay as an Apple ID payment method offers a new way to pay for Apple services without needing a credit card and still allows for easy, secure one-tap purchasing from Apple products including iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Customers can manage their Apple ID payment information in Settings on iPhone and iPad, or on their Mac or PC.
Special seat sale
Cebu Pacific continues its 27th anniversary celebration in March as it launches a special seat sale for travelers to and from Manila.
Until March 30, CEB travelers to and from Manila can book their flights to select domestic and international destinations for as low as P88 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel period is from June 1 to Sept. 30, 2023.
CEB is running a “March Pinabongga” month-long series of promos and seat sales as gratitude to its loyal customers over the past 27 years. Aside from seat sales, CEB is also offering up to 27 percent off on select add-ons to make flying more convenient for its passengers.
Passengers with existing Travel Funds may use these to pay for flights and other add-ons. Apart from the Travel Fund, other payment options such as payment centers, credit or debit cards, and e-wallets may also be used.
CEB currently flies to 34 domestic and 25 international destinations, spanning across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Manila Doctors Hospital partners with The Farm at San Benito
Private tertiary hospital Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) has partnered with eco-luxury medical wellness resort The Farm at San Benito to provide a one-of-a-kind health and wellness package to its patients, corporate clients, and medical tourists.
The MOA signing was attended by MDH President Arlene P. Ledesma and hospital director Dr. Hian Ho N. Kua, and The Farm’s general manager Preet Singh and global head of Sales, Marketing and Communications Jennifer Joyce Sanvictores. It was witnessed by MDH Business Planning and Development director Ruby Nietes and The Farm’s medical chief Dr. Marian Alonzo.
The partnership includes the bundled health and wellness package of MDH called the RECHARGE International Wellness Package. Patients and medical tourists alike will experience holistic wellness with a comprehensive Executive Check-Up (ECU) at MDH’s The Wellness Hub followed by an overnight stay at The Farm at San Benito and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, and two-night stay at The Manila Hotel, Club Balai Isabel, Nurture Wellness Village, Crimson Hotel Alabang, and Bellevue Hotel.
Included in the ECU for this package are: Whole Body Scan DXA (bone/fat scan), Coronary Calcium Scoring, Treadmill Exercise Stress Echo, PFT Spirometry with IOS, Physical Examination, Laboratory tests including CBC with platelet count, BUN, Creatinine, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), Lipid Profile, Uric Acid, SGPT/ALT, SGOT/AST, HBA1C, 2D Echo (Plain), Urinalysis (automated), ECG-EHC, Chest PA/AP, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Mammogram or Breast Ultrasound for Females, Prostate Specific Antigen-IRMA for males, PAP Smear for females, Whole Abdomen (male and female), Concierge Service, Life Coaching, Nutrition Counselling, Rapid Antigen Test, and Post consultation. It also comes with free breakfast, snacks and parking during the ECU.
Inclusive of the overnight accommodation at The Farm are: Nutrient-rich vegan plant-based breakfast, Holistic Health Consultation with Cellular Health Screening, Participation in Mindful Movements & Functional Fitness activities: Yoga, Mandala Flower Meditation, Guided Nature Walks, Interactive Wellness Workshops, HIIT & Circuit Training, Sound Healing, Kids activities and more, Complimentary WIFI throughout the resort, Use of swimming pools, meditation pavilions, and Pure Energy Gym, and 20% off medical, spa, and acqua treatments.
Casa de Memoria online Auction Primero 2023
Casa de Memoria, held its first online auction event this year, featuring valuable vintage pieces from the East and West. Dubbed “Online Auction Primero 2023,” this year’s online event was hosted via Invaluable.com, the world’s premier online auction platform on the internet.
“As we open The Casa’s doors for our first auction this year, we want to present objects that are fresh to the eye. We continue to bring pieces that carry rich histories with them. But for this Primero Auction, we playfully highlight some contemporary pieces as well. This Casa Primero will pique the interest of different collectors, both seasoned and new,” noted Angelique Lhuillier, director of Casa de Memoria, prior to the auction.
The auction opened with over 143 lots were up for grabs including a variety of sculptures, paintings, jewelry, furniture, and more. Other featured items include a marble-topped Rococo Style giltwood console table from 19th century France, a set of 12-karat white gold ring and earrings with nine treated diamonds and 60 small round brilliant-cut diamonds, as well as a set of Haviland & Co. and “E. Bourgeois Serpentine and Gilded Porcelain dinnerware.
Palacio de Memoria is a pre-war seaside estate turned auction house and events venue currently owned by the Lhuillier family. It survived the carpet bombing of Manila at the height of World War II and is a recipient of the 2020 National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Philippine Heritage Awards for adaptive reuse.
Take a historical walkthrough inside Palacio de Memoria, located along Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque City, and bring home a piece of history through Casa de Memoria’s online auctions.
Pinnacle of fine living to rise by the Bay
The Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading independent, multi-branded hospitality networks, unveils its first ultra-luxurious masterpiece in the Philippines. The Banyan Tree Residences Manila Bay will soon rise to become part of the group’s diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf courses, and residences.
The premiere location provides unparalleled views of Manila Bay’s majestic sunset – a front row seat to one of the world’s most stunning vistas.
Set to be the metro’s most impressive address, Banyan Tree Residences Manila Bay will satisfy even the most discerning of tastes. It brings together exceptional global experiences and the warmth of a Filipino home to provide a truly distinguished lifestyle.
Like all the Banyan Tree branded residences that integrate the culture of its host country in the overall design, Banyan Tree Residences Manila Bay will make use of traditional patterns and weaves embedded in Philippine culture as the primary inspiration to create a natural landscape of a lush oasis in the city.
Nestled at the heart of a bustling metropolis, the development’s prime address means that airports, premiere universities, leisure and entertainment hubs, and the country’s other central business districts are reachable in minutes.
Every resident will become members of the Banyan Tree Sanctuary Club, including access to more than 60 refined resorts and hotels, over 60 therapeutic spas, more than 70 exceptional retail galleries, and several lush golf courses around the world.
For the ultimate peace of mind of unit owners, a team of multilingual and well-trained concierge staff are always available to assist with enquiries, accommodation reservations, and requests.
