Philippine Star's Dream Deals with SMDC

The Philippine Star, in partnership with the SM Development Corporation, staged “Dream Deals”, an open house event showcasing SMDC’s condo collection last weekend.  Held at the SMDC showroom at the Mall of Asia complex, dressed up model units were available for prospective buyers to experience the feel of condo living.  

With SMDC in the lead, sister company BDO was present in providing financial options and home loan offers.  Samsung also joined in the fun event with an amazing display of modern household appliances.  The leading name in technology entertained guests with its latest voice-activated, 3-D wide-screen TVs.

Scouting for the perfect condo, checking out sites, comparing floor spaces, and doing oculars are part of a tedious process that normally gets in the way of purchase.  “Dream Deals” was a one-stop-shop of all things necessary in the purchase of a condo unit under one roof.

Xabi's new shirt

Can't wait for 2012-13 season! Liverpool and Real Madrid! 
Here's Xabi's new shirt. 

I super LIKE!
 
 

A Monster of an Idea, now in the Philippines

In the Philippines, as other parts of the word, luck plays a huge role in almost every sphere.  From the use of innumerable lucky charms to invoking many symbols of auspiciousness, luck is wooed relentlessly.   

Monster Philippines study shows, 76 percent of Filipinos believe that apart from the relevant experience and capabilities, luck plays an important role in getting the job, while 67 percent also believe that luck plays a role in job search.  Monster Philippines’ communication is based on these insights.

Monster Philippines launched Monster Mobile Solutions that boasts of Monster applications across all mobile platforms. The company also launched a WAP portal to help seekers and employers to access www.monster.com.ph from anywhere they are.  Wit this launch Monster Philippines became the first company to have a WAP portal for employers.

Make It Happen, Make It Makati

What once was a transient town, a weekend ghost town, if you will, has now transformed into an all-in-one commercial and residential metropolis.

With strong support by public and private stakeholders of Makati: Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), and the Makati Commercial Estate Association, Inc. (MACEA), the city recently launched the Make It Happen, Make It Makati campaign to direct traffic—literally, figuratively and digitally—to the city, and to its many charms and still to be discovered secrets. 

Behind the campaign is Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), one of the country’s leading real estate names.   Late last June, Anna Maria Dy, Ayala Land Vice-president and Group Head for Strategic Landmark Management, showed statistics where more than 60% of respondents answered Makati as the city with vision and leadership.   

Check out the ultra-techie website www.makeitmakati.com. 

Using digital, print and mobile media to connect people to the vibrant city via fully interactive, informative, and modern website and social media, plus a full color, glossy magazine -Makati Leads- speak loudly of its young target market. 

Viva Xabi! Viva España!

Obviously, I am a Xabi Alonso fan.  Numero katorse - No. 14 from Real Sociedad to Liverpool, to Real Madrid, and of course, in La Furia Roja.  [He was briefly no. 23 in Real Madrid as Guti still had claims to no. 14.]

España just made history winning titles 3 in a row.  That's 3 titles in 4 years: Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, and Euro 2012!

Here's the display at the Greenbelt Adidas outlet. 

Xabi was captain of Real Sociedad at the age of 19, and was runner up in La Liga, second only to Real Madrid, pushing his team to Champions League. 

In Euro 2004, he debuted in the Spanish NT.  in 2005, he made the equaliser penalty kick that made Liverpool win the Champions League in 2005.  In 2006, Liverpool won the FA Cup.  Alonso was also in World Cup 2006, where he made a goal. 

He captained the Spanish team against Greece in Euro 2008 and was named Man of the Match.   In 2009, much due to his play, Liverpool just missed top spot in the Barclay's Premier League. 

He was in the starting lineup in World Cup 2010, and in Euro 2012.  In the quarter-final against France, he made 2 goals that sent Spain to the semi-finals against Portugal, where his penalty shootout attempt was saved by Rui Patricio.

Just announced, Xabi is one of the midfielders honored by Euro 2012.  His teammate Andres Iniesta was named Man of the Tournament.

Outside of football, he graces fashion spreads in Spanish magazines.  He's also the endorser of Hugo Boss in Spain.