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Support the stand of Wikipedia, US President Obama, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Boing Boing, Reddit, Flickr, Cheezburger network, and others against the draconian bid by computer-illiterate American lawmakers to destroy the international freedom of the internet. Voting on the offensive proposed bills has now been postponed pending further consultation, but to combat the continuous lobbying and bribing of congressmen and senators by lawless corporations we will need to maintain our global pressure. To find out more and to stay updated on this issue just click anywhere on the above graphic. See also Angel Tugado's comments on our Opinion page.
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TAKE A TIP FROM THE EXPERT:
SUPER WATER MAN AQUABUZZ
AQUABUZZ (AQUABEST'S SUPER WATER MAN) IS FAMOUS FOR WISDOM, ACTION, AND HIS LOVE OF OUR PLANET AND ITS PEOPLE. "Water is one of the most versatile substances known to man with more than a hundred uses," he says. "Among other things we we drink it, cook with it, wash with it, play with it, create art with it, and use it to produce innumerable substances of benefit to people. In fact it is so vital to humans in its own right that everyone, without exception, needs it."
He continues: "However, Aquabest has managed not only to provide the best quality water it has also managed to improve on it by developing structured water."
"Using an advanced process known as Grander Technology from Austria (where the hills are alive with the sound of music because Austrians are so happy with their good health), the water molecules are restructured by Aquabest to produce structured water."
"To get an idea of how Grander technology works picture this. Imagine your cells are doors with the water molecules as people trying to get inside. With ordinary water, these people are disorganized making entry slow laborious and inefficient. With structured water, picture these people lining up in neat lines causing entry to be faster and more efficient. This allows structured water to offer superior hydration by penetrating each cell to its core. Being more efficient than ordinary water in hydrating the body, structured water is perfect for athletes who are looking for quick hydration on the go."
According to Aquabest's mascot Aquabuzz, the super water man, structured water is more than just for drinking. It can not only do what normal water can, but can do it better. Also It can be used for other purposes. Among the many uses of Aquabest structured water are:
1) Food preparation: Due to its modified molecular structure, structured water brings out the full flavor of food and drinks by bringing out the subtle tastes and textures of food. The effects of structured water are particularly pronounced in food items that require good water quality like coffee and tea.
2) Grooming and personal care: Ordinary tap water often contains minerals and other residues that may affect your skin. Structured water on the other hand contains no impurities that can harm your skin. Also it penetrates deep down your pores to hydrate and maintain the youth of your skin.
3) Pet care: Your pets are very sensitive creatures can be adversely affected by poor water quality structured water will not only hydrate them it would also keep them healthy. This is particularly true for fishes that are highly dependent on water quality for their very survival.
4) Gardening: Plants are very sensitive with regards to water, more than just watering the plants the water used to water them is also very important. Structured water allows plants to better absorb nutrients into their system allowing them to thrive. Sprinkle structured water to your houseplants and watch them bloom.
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Aquabest's
4th Annual Tree Planting Activity in partnership with
Haribon
and WQAP took
place in Nuvali this October 15, 2011. (More...)
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Almira Antiporda (Graphic and photo courtesy of Aquabest)
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SM Supermalls' Regional Operations Manager for South 2 Jason Terrenal
(2nd from right) proudly holds the award for SM Prime Holdings Inc. as one of the recipients of the Most Outstanding Tax Payer Award given by Santa Rosa City during the awarding ceremony. Santa Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas (center) presented the awards.
SM PRIME HOLDINGS RECEIVES AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT
THE MOST OUTSTANDING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA were honored and recognized in a formal awarding ceremony held on July 29, 2011 at The Bellevue Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The said companies and corporations were also ranked according to the amount of tax paid for 2010 as recorded by the Office of the City Treasurer.
There were 5 categories and the Top 20 businesses for each category received recognition for their contribution to the City’s revenue. Mayor Arlene Arcillas, along with City Assessor Mrs. Nelly Gomez and City Treasurer Laura Sy, presented the awards.
SM Prime Holdings Inc. ranked 6th in the Top Tax Payer category, 11th in the Top 20 Payers of Business Tax and 6th in the Top 20 Taxpayers of Realty Tax for the year 2010.
SM Supermalls’ affiliate stores also made it to the list of Top 20 Taxpayers of Business Tax with SM Department Store, SM Supermarket and SM Appliance ranking 7th, 9th and 19th places respectively.
SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager for South 2 Jason Terrenal received the award for SM Prime Holdings together with SM Santa Rosa’s Assistant Mall Manager Evelyn Verzola. SM Department Store’s Regional Manager Engr. Gerry Bacsid was also present together with SM Sta. Rosa Department Store Manager Georgie Malabanan and SM Supermarket Store Manager Ronnie Ragasa.
- Pamela Peters-Baun (photo courtesy of SM Prime Holdings)
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THE
UNITED KINGDOM BACKS THE PHILIPPINES
ENGLAND IS
THE HOME
OF MODERN FOOTBALL (AKA SOCCER),
AND BRITISH AMBASSADOR STEPHEN LILLIE,
speaking
from the Embassy
of the United Kingdom in Manila,
gives a strong thumbs up to doing
business in the Philippines.
English people
everywhere, including Mr Bean, are
enthusiastic about the developing
popularity of Filipino football and the
inspiring progress of the Philippine
Askals. Football is England's
national sport (second only to being
confused about who the English are) and
they look forward to seeing the Askals
qualify for the 2014
World Cup in Brazil. They also
hope that before then, many Filipino
sports fans will join them in visiting
the 2012
Olympics in London. But when you
get there, don't be surprised if they
ask you where London is.
In
explanation to avoid confusion: England
is part of Britain which is part of
Great Britain which is part of the
United Kingdom which is part of the
European Union. Are you as confused as
they are? I am too, but don't worry.
Just think how bad it is for the English
people themselves, who are all totally
bewildered by it and are compelled to
live with this confusion permanently.
Some have even written books asking who
they really are. This is true! So it's
no coincidence that Charlie Chaplin and
Mr Bean are both English. Nor that
England is the only country on planet
earth without a national anthem. Why
don't they have a national anthem?
Because none of them would know who
they'd be singing about. Instead they
sing about the Royal Family, and even
this doesn't exclusively belong to them!
Therefore
with reference to the 2011
Royal Wedding, Prince William and
Princess Catherine are now second in
line to be King and Queen of the United
Kingdom - but not of the European Union,
although millions of Europeans have
publicly expressed the opinion that
'Will & Kate' also belong to them,
as Will's ancestors came to Britain from
from Germany and they have branches all
over Europe. More surpising is that the
most numerous and most avid viewers of
the Royal Wedding on live TV were the
Americans - who rebelled against and
renounced allegiance to the English
monarchy in 1776 to gain their
independence as the USA. How confusing
is that?
Luckily
for us, Stephen Lillie is a diplomat
with a great sense of humor, which is
unusual for diplomats - even English
ones, and he's a brilliant public
speaker. He loves the Philippines,
speaks tagalog, and gets as excited as
any Filipino when Pacman wins another
fight or the Askals win another football
match.
In
the above video, Lillie states that the
Philippine population of 92 million
makes us the 3rd English-speaking
country of the world. He goes on to
praise the international success of Philippine
call-centers, whose clients
include British blue-chip companies such
as Shell,
HKBC,
and the Financial
Times. He says the Aquino
administration is winning the battle
against corruption, and the presence of
more than 200 major British companies
here signifies clearly that now is an
excellent time for British and other
European companies to invest in the
Philippines. -
Story by Angel Tugado (Video courtesy
of the UK Foreign Office)
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WORLD
BANK APPLAUDS STEADY
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC GROWTH
THE
LATEST QUARTERLY UPDATE ISSUED BY THE
WORLD BANK refers to this
country's recent credit upgrades and
praises its steady economic growth which
is expected to be maintained at the
annual rate of around 5 percent this
year.
Mention
is given to improvements resulting from
the government's programme of reforms,
and it states that growth will continue
to be led by manufacturing, outsourcing,
mining, construction and tourism. Eric
Le Borgne, senior World
Bank economist, anticipated
further gains for the Philippines after
reconstruction of Japan's economy
following its recent earthquake and
tsumami disasters. And Bert Hofman, World
Bank country director, said that
Philippine growth was now robust and
steady after the world financial crisis.
Special
praise went to President Benigno Aquino
for reducing corruption, upgrading
infrastructure, and opening up aviation
to foreign competition. In response, the
President's office issued a statement
that the World Bank's update confirmed
the Philippine economic improvements and
the soundness of the President's
policies.
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Forget the negative attitudes of stick-in-the-mud critics and do a Google search to see the creativity of Filipinos who have posted on the internet their own versions of DOT's inspiring
new tourism slogan. Who cares what the Swiss did in 1951? They didn't invent the English
language and they didn't coin the "it's more fun" phrase. Positive-thinking Filipinos like the
new slogan and are having lots of fun proving the truth in it. DOT deserves congratulations!
(See Angel Tugado's comments on our Opinion page.
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"Let us
end the culture of negativism; let us
uplift our fellow Filipinos at every
opportunity. Why are there people who
enjoy finding fault in our country,
who find it so hard - as though it
were a sin - to say something nice?
Can we even remember the last time we
praised a fellow Filipino?"
"Let us
stop pulling our fellow man down. Let
us put an end to our crab mentality.
Let us make the effort to recognize
the good that is being done."
"If you
see something right, do not think
twice - praise it. If you see a
policeman directing traffic, coatless
beneath the rain - go to him and say,
"Thank you.""
"If you
fall sick, and you see your nurse
caring for you, when she could easily
be treating foreigners for a higher
salary - say, "Thank you.""
"Before
you leave school for home, approach
your teacher who chose to invest in
your future - say, "Thank you.""
"If you
chance upon your local leader on a
road that was once riddled with holes,
but is now smooth and sturdy - go to
him and say, "Thank you, for the
change you have brought.""
Thank you PNoy for winning against all robber
politicians and giving our nation
back to its lawful owners: the
Filipino people.
"Do you
want the corrupt held accountable? So
do I. Do you want to see the end of
wang-wang, both on the streets and in
the sense of entitlement that has led
to the abuse that we have lived with
for so long? So do I. Do you want to
give everyone a fair chance to improve
their lot in life? So do I."
"I say to
those who would lead us astray: if you
will further disadvantage the poor, do
not even think about it. If all you
would do is to fill your own pockets,
do not even think about it. If it is
not for the benefit of the Filipino
people, do not even think about it."
"If we
ignore the crimes of the past, they
will continue to haunt us. And if we
do not hold people accountable, then
they will do it again and again."
"To those
of you who would turn back the tide of
reform: you will not succeed."
CONGRATULATIONS TO GWENDOLINE RUAIS FROM MUNTINLUPA!
Her second place at the Miss World beauty pageant in London has only ever been achieved
once before by a Filipina. Read the story
and see more photos on our Opinion
page.
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BEWARE!!!
BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!!
THE "FUN TOUR" PROMOS
OF CEBU PACIFIC AIR
CEBU PACIFIC'S ONLINE CHEAP FLIGHT
PROMOS ARE GENERALLY FINE BUT IF YOU BOOK A "FUN TOUR" PACKAGE TO
INCLUDE A HOTEL STAY, YOUR TRIP CAN BECOME A NIGHTMARE.
Some friends of mine booked a 5 day 4 night "Fun
Tour" with Cebu Pacific and paid in full online 3 months in advance
including the 4 night stay at a hotel chosen from the recommended list
on the Cebu Pacific website.
Before
their trip, on searching for the hotel's website to print out a
location map, they discovered to their astonishment that the hotel had
closed down almost 2 weeks previously, yet no word of this had been
communicated to them by Cebu Pacific.
Then came
the serious problem with CP's online bookings: contacting anyone about
them is almost impossible. Their website gives no email address. Just
"Hotline" telephone numbers in Manila and Cebu that are permanently
busy.
My friends
spent nearly a whole day repeatedly dialling before at last getting
through. But these "Hotlines" are not to Cebu Pacific. They are to a
Call Center with the function of filtering, taking notes, and passing
queries to a supervisor who decides whether or not to pass them on to
Cebu Pacific. It's a slow, laborious, frustrating, inconvenient, costly
(you're paying for phone call) process.
In this
case my friends' message was considered serious enough to pass on, and
some hours later they received a call from Cebu Pacific saying they had
contacted the destination hotel which informed them it had only been
closed for a single day and there was no problem with it.
My friends
questioned this because it contradicted the notice on the hotel's own
official website, and were asked to hold while Cebu Pacific
double-checked. The caller, who gave no name or direct line for future
contact, returned to say the hotel had confirmed it was open and there
would be no problem. "Just go there." So they did.
"Fun
Tour" was Nightmare Trip for vacationers who booked Cebu Pacific online
promo.
Upon late
night arrival at the destination airport and clearance through
immigration and customs, they encountered another regular difficulty
with "Fun Tour" promos. No transportation to hotel is included. After
trying unsuccessfully to find a bus going in the right direction, they
were finally forced to take a taxi, which cost them as much as a night
at the hotel, which they reached at about 2am.
When they
got there, the door was open but the reception desk was unattended.
Calling out and knocking on the counter a few times eventually resulted
in the appearance of someone clearly irritated at being disturbed. She
looked at the reservation details on the Cebu Pacific e-ticket, brought
a man out from inside and told my friends to follow him.
The man,
whose manner was equally disinterested and offhand, made no attempt to
help carry their baggage and walked out of the hotel into the street,
where it had started to rain. Carrying their own baggage and struggling
to keep up, my friends followed him in the rain through narrow dimly
lit streets, then up some stairs, through an empty building, down the
stairs on the other side and further along another dark and wet street
to end up at a different hotel.
This hotel was part
of the same group of budget hotels, but it was not the one my friends
had chosen and did not provide the same room facilities. The hotel
receptionist was aggressively rude on being questioned about the one
they had booked, confirming that it had permanently closed and adding
that if my friends did not like this one they could get out and go
somewhere else.
They
pointed out that they had paid for 4 nights in advance, had already
lost half of the first night, and asked if they could get their money
back. The receptionist replied that they had paid the owner, not him,
and there would be no refund if they did not stay there. He then
demanded a substantial deposit for the room key, although no such
deposit was mentioned on the Cebu Pacific website.
The
Cebu Pacific e-ticket shows 4 nights' stay with checkout on Friday
September 30.
By then it
was too late and my friends were too tired to search for another hotel,
and without refund they did not have enough spare cash to pay another
hotel for the same 4 nights they had already paid Cebu Pacific for.
Reluctantly they paid the room key deposit and stayed there 4 nights.
On the
positive side, next morning their included American breakfast was fine,
and the hotel's eatery staff were efficient and friendly. When they
wandered out to walk around, they found that the location was in a
tourist area largely frequented by backpackers so there was plenty of
cheap local transportation for sightseeing and a pickup point nearby
for the airport shuttle bus.
However, my
friends' "Fun Tour" package vacation nightmare was by no means over.
The worst part was yet to come...
- Edu Garcia (Story of Cebu Pacific
customers' ongoing nightmare to be continued.) See also www.ThePhilippineWay.org
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"Let us
end the culture of negativism; let us
uplift our fellow Filipinos at every
opportunity. Why are there people who
enjoy finding fault in our country,
who find it so hard - as though it
were a sin - to say something nice?
Can we even remember the last time we
praised a fellow Filipino?"
"Let us
stop pulling our fellow man down. Let
us put an end to our crab mentality.
Let us make the effort to recognize
the good that is being done."
"If you
see something right, do not think
twice - praise it. If you see a
policeman directing traffic, coatless
beneath the rain - go to him and say,
"Thank you.""
"If you
fall sick, and you see your nurse
caring for you, when she could easily
be treating foreigners for a higher
salary - say, "Thank you.""
"Before
you leave school for home, approach
your teacher who chose to invest in
your future - say, "Thank you.""
"If you
chance upon your local leader on a
road that was once riddled with holes,
but is now smooth and sturdy - go to
him and say, "Thank you, for the
change you have brought.""
Thank you PNoy for winning against all robber
politicians and giving our nation
back to its lawful owners: the
Filipino people.
"Do you
want the corrupt held accountable? So
do I. Do you want to see the end of
wang-wang, both on the streets and in
the sense of entitlement that has led
to the abuse that we have lived with
for so long? So do I. Do you want to
give everyone a fair chance to improve
their lot in life? So do I."
"I say to
those who would lead us astray: if you
will further disadvantage the poor, do
not even think about it. If all you
would do is to fill your own pockets,
do not even think about it. If it is
not for the benefit of the Filipino
people, do not even think about it."
"If we
ignore the crimes of the past, they
will continue to haunt us. And if we
do not hold people accountable, then
they will do it again and again."
"To those
of you who would turn back the tide of
reform: you will not succeed."
Congratulations to Miss Universe 2011 above, Leila Lopes from Angola,
and to our own Shamcey Supsup, who was placed 3rd Runner Up,
one position higher than Venus Raj last year. Editorial photo courtesy of Miss Universe Organization. (More...)
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Wedge espadrilles with ribbon ankle straps.
BE NAUTICAL AND NICE
WITH PARISIAN AT SM
Make waves on land or sea with wedgies and espadrilles, chunky platform heels, and ballet flats.
See Pamela Peters-Baun's selection of nautical inspired shoes on our SM Fashion Page
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THIS MONTH'S BIG 3 VIDEOS
See our Videos Page for each month's mind-expanding selection.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
LI NA - FIRST ASIAN TO WIN A GRAND SLAM TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Li Na holds the coveted trophy after winning the French Open Women's Final in Paris.
THE VERY POPULAR CHINESE TENNIS PLAYER LI NA on Saturday June 5 defeated the reigning title holder Italian Francesca Schiavone 6-4 7-6 to win the French Open Women's Final at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Although 29-year-old Li from Wuhan on the Yangzte river played superbly to beat the Russian star Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals, the more experienced Schiavone was expected to retain her title.
But the strong-willed Li had other ideas and continued her winning streak with a fantastic display of powerful tennis that the holder was unable to match.
Earlier this year Li had beaten the American former world and Olympic champion Venus Williams to reach the 2011 Australian Open Women's Final at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to become the first Asian to reach a Grand Slam Final. In Paris she went a step further and became the first Asian to win one.
Only four Grand Slams are held every year. As the world's top tournaments in professional tennis they are the most sought-after titles, with the fiercest competition and the highest prize money. The two yet to come in 2011 are Wimbledon (London) and The US Open (New York).
Li Na's happy boisterous personality makes her popular with tennis fans everywhere!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KAMUI KOBAYASHI FIRST ASIAN
DRIVER TO GAIN TOP 5 IN F1 GRAND PRIX SERIES!
24-year-old Kamui Kobayashi started his race-driver career in karting and went on to F1.
TALENTED YOUNG JAPANESE RACE DRIVER KAMUI KOBAYASHI shot rapidly from Japanese karting champion to European Formula Renault champion before being signed up by Formula One's Toyota team, and then by BMW-Sauber, which became Sauber-Ferrari when BMW dropped out.
Kamui has consistently raised the marker for Sauber-Ferrari, and on May 29 finished in 5th place on the daunting street track of the Monaco Grand Prix, arguably the most difficult race in the F1 race calendar every year, and achieving this from position 16 on the starting grid. Many F1 pundits predict that he will become the first Asian F1 World Champion if he is signed up by one of the top F1 teams such as Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, Renault or Mercedes.
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Watch
this YouTube animated video by Ericsson Multimedia about life in 2015
and the networked society. (Read more....)
History
and culture of Santa Rosa City Laguna Philippines were lovingly revived
with colorful displays and entertainments in the "My City My SM" event
at SM City mall. (Read more:)
There's
no live theater in Sta. Rosa yet, but the Insular
Life Theater at nearby Alabang
features productions by the talented and popular drama group Theater Down South.
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Imagine
sitting on the balcony of your condo overlooking the South Forbes golf
course, feet up, sipping your favorite tipple in the fresh air, a vast
and delightful vista before you of big sky, tailored greens, mature
trees, and not a building in sight.
If you’re an active golfer this is surely heaven on earth, and if
you’re not an active golfer, guess what? It’s still a heaven on earth.
When you need to wind down after a demanding and exhausting week,
fraught with all the problems and stresses of business, just tell me
where you could find such relaxation, tranquillity and peace in the
National Capital Region to recharge your batteries as effectively as
this!
Yet, traffic permitting (and you’ll soon figure out the best times for
you to make the journey each way), you’re only 30 minutes away from
your high reward, high energy, high pressure, highly successful work.
Whether it's commerce, industry, education, medicine, news media,
entertainment, science, politics or whatever, it makes no difference.
Why do you think that presidents and monarchs around the world all have
country retreats where they can go for rest and restoration? US
President Obama has Camp David in Maryland to detox the effects of
enormous stresses in Washington’s White House, UK Prime Minister has
“Chequers” a beautiful country respite from rigors of the capital's
Downing Street, the Queen of England can escape from London’s
Buckingham Palace to Balmoral in Scotland, the Sultan of Oman has a
palace in cooler Salalah as relief from the intense heat of summer in
Muscat.
Why do you think that Chief Executives of multinational corporations
such as Virgin’s Richard Branson and globally successful billionaire
entertainers over several decades such as Mick Jagger of the Rolling
Stones choose to run their businesses and manage their investments via
mobile phones and computers from idyllic stress-reducing islands in the
Caribbean?
It’s only a matter of time. One day people from the colder northern
parts of Asia will be affluent enough to escape the snow and ice of
winter and flock to welcoming warmer southern parts of Asia like the
Philippines in huge numbers, just as already people from northern USA
and northern Europe now escape the snow and ice by flocking to
welcoming warmer southern parts in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
The advice of Santa Rosa Magazine is to take advantage of your luck,
and invest in Santa Rosa real estate at your earliest opportunity. We
are not paid to say this, and we do not receive any commission from
real estate developers when our advice leads to increased sales. Our
advice is based entirely on what we know and what we think, because our
OFW backgrounds and connections have directly seen and experienced what
has happened in other parts of the world.
We recognize that Santa Rosa Laguna is special and unique. Its location
so close to Manila, its phenomenal global business successes such as
Laguna Technopark and variety of upscale residential successes such as
South Forbes Golf City, Eton City (the Makati of the South), Nuvali,
Brentville International Community, Ayala Westgrove Heights, Pramana
Residential Park, Georgia Club and others, the election of Noynoy
Aquino as Philippine President, and local voters’ enthusiastic mandate
to progressive City Mayor Arlene Arcillas-Nazareno and City Vice Mayor
Arnel DC Gomez mean that it will now take off at a rate never before
seen in the Philippines. DON'T WASTE THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!
South Forbes Golf City is not the only residential attraction so grab
your checkbook, drive a few miles south, see it all for yourself and
take your pick. Then don’t hesitate. The scale of new developments
already in progress here will blow your mind. Invest early and watch
your investment grow beyond your wildest dreams, while at the same time
enjoying the healthy benefits of every break from big city pressure and
stress. Your family will thank you forever.
What else is your success for? Enjoy it. Indulge in it. Revel in it.
This doesn't mean putting anyone else down; it means putting yourself
up where you've worked so hard to be. You're setting an example to
others. You are positive proof that they can all do the same if they
set their minds to it like you did. YOU,
not us, are their inspiration.
All we ever hope for, but never demand, is that some of you will share
your stories with us so that we may in turn (and with your permission)
share them with our readers.
Available from Surplus Shop at SM Sta. Rosa:
sand blast wash-distressed skinny
jeans worn with a white tank top.
YOUR DENIM GLOSSARY
FROM SURPLUS SHOP
THE
EVOLUTION OF JEANS INTO AN ICONIC
FASHION ITEM has given rise to
many styles, shapes, and washes – from
slim to relaxed, from light to dark to
acid washes. Designers have also added
cool heavy stitching, patches, and
distress detailing to give it that edgy
feel.
With
so many types of jeans in the market,
the challenge is to find the right pair
that will make you look your best. Here,
Surplus gives us a guide to finding the
right pair of jeans for you: Skinny Fit
Sprayed on or
slouchy, this style skims in calf and
ankle. Skinny jeans are a good choice
for petites because they do not have a
lot of fabric to weight the body down.
Petites also look great with dark wash
jeans, as this will make them longer and
leaner. Slim Fit
Men will stand tall
in slim fit jeans, which are constructed
to keep you looking lean. Straight
A classic look
where the lower leg falls straight from
the knee, these are suitable for more
formal occasions. Straight cut jeans
look also best with boy shaped bodies,
as this minimizes extra fabric, which
causes the silhouette to look heavier.
Surplus has straight cut jeans in both
regular and big sizes. Jeggings
This super stretchy
style is meant to fit like a second
skin. It looks best on curvy figures as
the stretch hugs your curves and shows
them off.
The Denim Collection is available at the
Surplus store located at the ground
floor of SM City Sta. Rosa. Find us on
Facebook – simply search and visit
Surplus Shop.
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TREVEIA
in NUVALI
Treveia
is Alveo Land's maiden project in Nuvali. It is a 60-hectare
development located in Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, centrally located
within Nuvali, Ayala Land's newest and biggest township development for
the 21st century, offering modern urban conveniences to be readily
available for its residents.
Nuvali
Less than an hour south from
Metro Manila is Nuvali, Ayala Land's vision of a new, fully-sustainable
metropolis of the future. Nuvali represents the evolution in Ayala
Land's approach to master-planning and is the first large-scale
development in the Philippines to be built in the principles of
sustainable design.
Treveia
Alveo Land Corp. sets its mark
in Nuvali with Treveia, a residential haven that introduces a lifestyle
that warmly nurtures close family and community ties in a healthy,
upscale and eco-friendly environment.
Modern
and Eco-friendly
Treveia offers modern
conveniences which are readily available for its residents.
Eco-friendly, tech-ready and cutting edge amenities in Treveia will
revolutionize contemporary living. Eco-Friendly In-line with Nuvali's
sustainability campaign, Treveia is designed to be an eco-friendly
living environment with sustainable elements infused in the design.
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle will be easy, if not effortless for
Treveia's residents through forward planning of community facilities,
utilities and educational programs.
Family
and Community Nurturing
Treveia will foster
relationships within the community. Treveia's extensive and innovative
open spaces will give residents a venue to nurture the bond between
family and neighbors. Highlighted by its 2.5 hectare grand central park
and nature- themed pocket parks, Treveia will provide much needed space
for community building among its residents.
Available
for sale:
Phase
1
Size of Lot: 239-576 sqm
Price Range: 2.6-4m
Phase
2
Size of Lot: 250-400 sqm
Price Range: 2.6-5m
For more
information and site viewing call: ADZNA MALLI 0917.523.9626 / 0939.363.5225
or email: adznamalli@gmail.com.
VERDANA
HOMES MAMPLASAN
In
Biñan, Laguna, just outside the stress and pollution of the city,
Verdana Homes Mamplasan offers houses and lots that are perfect for
those who want to combine the warmth and traditions of suburban living
with modern-day facilities and amenities. With clustered units to keep
the neighborhood intimate, as well as wide open spaces and recreational
amenities for everyone to enjoy, this sprawling 42-hectare subdivision
is designed to foster ideal family living.
Family
focused and neighborly
Verdana is a walkable,
intimate community primarily offering ideally sized residential lots
with an average size of 200sqm. Its unique sub-cluster concept allows
residents to get to know their neighbors easily and enjoy the lush
greeneries in the parks near each cluster. The Asian-Balinese theme
accentuates this 42-hectare masterplanned development with a total of
804 lots. With its top-of-the-line security features, wide array of
amenities, and accessibility, Verdana is the ideal community where it's
easy to become a family.
Close
to all your family needs
By virtue of its location,
Verdana connects its residents to an extensive roster of dining
options, leisure and recreation destinations, as well as prestigious
educational institutions in the South. Located in Binan, Laguna which
is only 15minutes away from Alabang Town Center and an easy drive to
Paseo de Sta. Rosa. It's proximity to reputable schools such as Brent
International School, St. Scholastica's College - Westgrove, Ateneo
Graduate School and De La Salle University - Canlubang.
Convenient
for work and leisure
With a scenic drive away from
vacation hotspots like Tagaytay, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna. Easy
access to Nuvali and its rising metropolitan area creating
possibilities for shorter commutes to work, larger venues for
interaction, and a more vibrant community.
Available
for sale:
Phases
1 and 2
Size of Lot: 181-499 sqm
Price Range: 2-6m
For more
information and site viewing call: ADZNA MALLI 0917.523.9626 / 0939.363.5225
or email: adznamalli@gmail.com.
