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Pacsafe opens its first flaship store at Glorietta 5

Pacsafe opens its first flaship store at Glorietta 5

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Imagine heading off to the beach for some much needed downtime or happily backpacking around a European countryside. Exciting, right? Now imagine finding out during your trip that your money, card and passport are missing. That’s a very scary thought — and a very real possibility whenever you’re out traveling.

Thieves are very cunning and always preying on individuals, especially those whose mind is preoccupied on so many other things, which is exactly how we are when in transit or busy doing other activities.

Fortunately, we need not be helpless when criminals strike. Pacsafe has made sure of that.

Pacsafe - Glorietta 5
Pacsafe is a brand of bags that aren’t just stylish and attractive. These products are designed mainly to protect the valuable items that you bring along with you wherever you go and preventing thieves from stealing them away from you.

You’ve probably already heard of this popular brand especially if you’re serious about security.

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Grey Goose Gastronomique - A Grey Goose VX coming out party!

Grey Goose Gastronomique – A Grey Goose VX coming out party!

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What do you get when a goose and a blackbird both take flight? A spectacular evening of fun, food and festivities. This is exactly what guests experienced during the Grey Goose Gastronomique event that happened at Blackbird at the Nielson Tower in Makati City.

Grey Goose Gastronomique - Grey Goose VX

Grey Goose VX was the star of the evening as an ambiance of opulence was felt throughout the entire venue.

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The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery Primea

The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery Primea

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In the 1960’s, many citizens of Makati would associate the 6749 Ayala Avenue address with the Gilarmi Apartments, the first serviced apartment building in the country. Established in 1962 by Virgilio Hilario, he named the building after his son Gil, and his Miss Universe beauty pageant winning wife, Armi Kuusela. Their level of service was famous all throughout the city, and arguably Asia.

The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery PrimeaToday, Discovery Primea stands in the same spot as Gilarmi Apartments once rose, and upholds its name and legacy of fine service in Makati at The Gilarmi Lounge. The hotel’s lobby lounge offers various styles and brews of coffee, high tea, cocktails, draught beer and Filipino-inspired bar fare.

The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery Primea is an ideal venue for intimate groups. The lounge presents patrons with an unparalleled experience of Ayala Avenue through floor to ceiling windows and live piano music, while enjoying a wide variety of coffee or TWG loose leaf teas from 7AM to 11PM daily.

The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery Primea
(L-R) Discovery Primea General Manager David Pardo de Ayala, Chef Luis Chikiamco and Lee Watson

Here’s something to excite you and make you want to drop by The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery Primea sooner than later…

For a limited time only, The Gilarmi Lounge at Discovery Primea will offer the “The Gilarmi Sunset” promotion from 5PM to 8PM, Mondays through Sundays. For only Php 595++, guests will be able to enjoy two glasses of Stella Artois Draft Beer and their choice of Modern Filipino bar chow, among Grilled Chicken Wings Inasal, Smoked Bangus Spring Rolls, “Sisig sa Riles” with Chili-Soy, Calamansi and Soft-Poached Egg, and Grilled Tuna Brochettes with Crispy Chili Garlic.

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DOUBLE the POINTS, DOUBLE the FUN!

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I absolutely love my Globe Rewards Points. Seriously. My wife and I always use our points for food and gas whenever we’re out with the kids because it’s just so damn convenient. But I’m also equally thankful for my Globe Rewards Points because they are an absolute lifesaver whenever I’m on a very tight budget.

Imagine… just by using my Globe Rewards Points, I can easily dine out, buy movie tickets, get medicine, purchase clothes, and even load up on gasoline for our car without having to touch my wallet. It’s just great.

Just look at all the participating partner stores that accept Globe Rewards Points:

Ayala Malls Cinemas, Figaro, Wendy’s,
Sunglass Hut, Enchanted Kingdom, Rose Pharmacy,
Bench, KFC, Petron, Memo Xpress

If you haven’t made the most of your points, I suggest you try it out for yourselves.

Also, the Globe Rewards point system is very straightforward. 1 Point = 1 Peso. Simple.

But I’m MORE EXCITED about using my Globe Rewards Points THIS WEEKEND!
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Gardenia's "Happy Bread Day" Was A Hit!

Gardenia’s “Happy Bread Day” Was A Hit!

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Free entrance, free food, and free fun… add all that to that a non-working holiday and you’ve got yourself one heck of an event that’s sure to be an absolute hit!

That’s exactly what happened during Gardenia’s “Happy Bread Day” event at the Glorietta Activity Center. People from all walks and all ages were there to celebrate as well as to have their satisfying fill of delicious Gardenia bread.

Gardenia's Happy Bread Day

The entire place was packed! It was fun with tons of activities, prizes and overflowing food! If you missed this year’s festivities, too bad! But don’t fret, “Happy Bread Day” is an annual Gardenia event so watch out for the next one.

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Greatly Rewarded With MyRewards, MyGlobe

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Globe subscribers now have more reason to rejoice!  MyRewards, MyGlobe has just gotten waaaaay better!

In photo during the launch are (from left) Figaro Coffee Company CEO Crismel Verano, Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu, Globe Head of Customer Lifecycle Management Jay Beltran, and Ayala Malls Cinemas Deputy General Manager Atty. Rolly Duenas.

During the recent launch of this awesome Globe perk which my wife and I personally attended, it was revealed to everyone that Globe subscribers can now use their rewards points as actual cash with a straightforward points-to-peso conversion of 1 point = P1.00.
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“Glad To Be Globe” Contest!

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Hey, guys!

Wanna win an Ayala eGC worth Php 1,000.00?! It’s fast and simple! Here’s how…

Using Twitter, complete this sentence:

“I’M GLAD TO BE GLOBE BECAUSE…”

When tweeting, make sure you include the hashtag: #gladtobeGlobe.

No need to tag me as long as the hashtag is there.

Two (2) winners will be randomly chosen.

Remember, 1 tweet = 1 entry! So, tweet as much as you want! The more tweets, the more chances of winning!

Contest ends at 3PM tomorrow (May 16, 2013).

Simple, right? Join now! Who knows… you could be one of the lucky winners! Tara! Let’s go!

Amazing Asilo

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TagaytayI’ve always dreamt of having my own property in Tagaytay… even just a small one.

Ever since I was a kid, I would happily look forward to long road trips heading off to places with cold climates. Tagaytay and Baguio were always at the top of my list.

When I got married, my wife and I would daydream and talk about having a second home in Tagaytay where our family could easily get away from all the hullabaloo and stress of the Metropolis. An escape of sorts.

But where exactly would one be able to find that perfect spot where the conveniences of the metro (sans the hurly-burly) melds seamlessly with the unique and wonderful environment of Tagaytay? With all the development brought about by Tagaytay’s beauty and booming economy, choosing that perfect spot place can be quite tedious.

Asilo TagaytayI recently learned about “Asilo Tagaytay” – a property being developed by Avida Land, the affordable housing arm of Ayala Land.

Derived from the word “silong”, which means “to take shelter”, Asilo Tagaytay is a mixed-use residential development that offers a second home or vacation home for buyers. This is a wonderful property for people who want to enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Taal Lake and Volcano and soak in the cool, refreshing climate that Tagaytay is famous for. It is also a prime choice for those who wish to invest in a place to lease, with the assistance of Avida’s Leasing Services.

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Social Media Day

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If you have a Facebook account or actively engage with others on Twitter, you must already know that social media isn’t just a force to be reckoned with… but a venue where fun things happen!

It gets even better when you actually know the people you engage with on a personal level. That’s what tweetups are for. It gives everyone the opportunity to know more about the people you chat with beyond what their profile pics will ever reveal.

I’ve been to quite a number of tweetups already and every one of ’em has been a blast!

It may be intimidating for others to not know anyone at first but don’t let nerves get the best of you. Just keep in mind that everyone attending a tweetup has at one time or another been an uneasy stranger during his/her first attendance. Don’t fret! People are extra friendly and accommodating. Believe me, hanging out on Twitter after being in one of these tweetups makes the experience of being online extra fun and more enjoyable.

Tweetups are also awesome “networking” opportunities – explore business openings, find sideline jobs, heck… even discover your long lost soulmate in the process!

Just come… Come for curiosity’s sake… stay for the fun.

That being said… get ready for a major tweetup on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 4:00PM!

Social Media Capital - Social Media Day 2012If there was any time in your life that you were planning to drop by a tweetup… this is absolutely the best time to go.

It’ll be BIG! It’ll be FUN! And it’ll be WONDERFUL!

Everyone will be here… know tweeps from all walks of life and be surprised by how many friends you’ll make before the night is through.

Head over to this site and signup. Nevertheless, you can still come over and attend even without signing up. Attendance is absolutely FREE!

The organizer of this most anticipated event is #TweetupManila and their official Facebook page can be found here. #TweetupManila’s twitter account is @TweetupMNL

Mark the date, tweeps – It happens this Saturday, June 30, 2012. Tower One & Exchange Plaza Fountain Area, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. The venue is impossible to miss… since it’s open-air, the place can be seen along Ayala Avenue.

Here’s a map to guide you to the place in case you’re not familiar with Makati or easily get confused (just like me!):


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Be one with your fellow tweeps on Social Media Day and know why we are the Social Media Capital of the world. See ya, guys!

Invite all your friends! When tweeting about it, use the hashtag “#SocialMediaCapital”