Without Batting An Eyelash : Malls, jewelry, whitening and other wows
\nFirst posted 01:19am (Mla time) June 16, 2006
\nBy Maurice Arcache
\nInquirer\/INQ7.net, Philippines<\/p>\n
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Editor’s Note: Published on page F2 of the June 16, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer<\/p>\n
THERE was adrenaline rush when the absolutely awesome SM Mall of Asia threw wide open its doors to tens of thousands of shoppers, palanggas.<\/p>\n
As soon as SM Prime Holdings\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 hotshot president Hans T. Sy and SM Inc. president Teresita Sy-Coson welcomed the first wave of customers, the crowd simply flowed into the shops. The others dined, watched the movies, or simply had fun checking the mall\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s top main attractions such as the fantastic panoramic view of Manila Bay, the country\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first Imax theater (there are 10 other theaters) and an Olympic-size ice-skating rink.<\/p>\n
There are over 600 local and international shops and over 150 indoor and al-fresco dining outlets.<\/p>\n
Yes, palanggas, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a major wow!<\/p>\n
A day earlier, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, celebrated the Mass, followed by the ribbon-snipping ceremony with President Macapagal Arroyo as guest of honor.<\/p>\n
The distinguished Sy clan was there, led by visionary taipan, SM founder and chair Henry Sy Sr.,<\/p>\n
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and his adorable wife Felicidad Sy.<\/p>\n
Other members of the Sy clan present were SM Investments vice chair Henry Sy Jr., SM Supermarket SVP for marketing and SM Investments president Harley Sy, and SM Prime Holdings SVP for marketing Elizabeth Sy.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Envisioned to be the premiere destination mall in the Asia-Pacific region, the more than 400,000 sq-m mall is located on a 19-ha property in the Bay Boulevard in Pasay City. It is SM Prime Holdings\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 25th supermall, and the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most ambitious project to date,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d explained Millie Dizon of SM.<\/p>\n
The complex consists of four buildings linked by elevated walkways. The main mall includes shopping and dining establishments, the food court, and skating rink.<\/p>\n
The South Parking Building houses SM Department Store and half of the 5,000 parking spaces; while the North Parking Building has the SM Hypermarket and more dining areas.<\/p>\n
The north and south streets have been converted to landscaped pedestrian lanes. It has outdoor retail and dining tenants.<\/p>\n
Without batting an eyelash, I must say that the SM Mall of Asia was definitely designed with us, the customers, in mind.<\/p>\n
Check out this dynamic mega-structure, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a one-of-a-kind in Asia, palanggas.<\/p>\n
Miladay turns 40<\/p>\n
For its dazzling 40th anniversary this year, Miladay launched \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Gift of Love,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d a precious little gift card, at The Podium in Ortigas Center, palanggas.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Because it is our mom\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s dream for every Filipino to own a piece of Miladay no matter how small, we thought of introducing our newest product, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Gift of Love from Miladay,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d explained vivacious Michelle Dayrit Soliven, president of Miladay. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This gift card would surely put a smile on the faces of your loved ones.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n
Men who want to give their sweethearts the best gifts should try \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Gift of Love.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a precious little gift, palanggas.<\/p>\n
In true Dayrit tradition (the late Mila and Vincent Dayrit used to hold grand parties here and abroad), the launch was an awesome good time, palanggas. Hosting the event were the cool second generation of Dayrits: Mark, Jaqui Boncan, Michelle Soliven, Christine and Yvonne Romualdez.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Gift of Love\u00e2\u20ac\u009d was successfully received by Miladay\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s regular clients and newfound friends like Peter Kawsek; Mike Toledo; Nikki and Tina Jurado; Joey and Gina Sunico; Marissa Garcia; Tina Camus; Pricesmart\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Jonathan Cayaon; FDCP chair Jackie Atienza; Sheila Lim; Roi Philips; Tessie Reyes; Nene Leonor; Gilda Salonga; and Blims\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Carrie Lim.<\/p>\n
Also toasting the new Miladay line were Philip Juico, Susan Yap Sulit, Francorp\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bing Limjoco, Lazartique\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Andie Montenegro, Ginnie Lim Fernandez, Randy Cepeda, Penny Cham, Grace Gobing, and other bling-bling lovers, dahlings.<\/p>\n
They enjoyed the sumptuous cocktails prepared by popular Buddy Trinidad of Park Avenue Desserts. They drank red and white wines from Ralph\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Wine, natch. Those with a sweet tooth drank Paradise Mango Rum Liquor.<\/p>\n
When the Dayrits entertain, there is no half-way about it. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all the way or nothing. In fact, fabulous prizes were raffled off, including a four-night stay in Nusa Dua Hotel in Bali, with a round-trip business-class air ticket from Royal Brunei.<\/p>\n
Check out \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Gift of Love\u00e2\u20ac\u009d at all Miladay branches: 150 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati; Glorietta 4, Makati; Waltermart, Pasong Tamo, Makati; Alabang Town Center; Robinsons Galleria; and SM Mall of Asia. Call 8964504 or 8964617.<\/p>\n
Mary Kay\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all-white affair<\/p>\n
As I breezed in the grand ballroom of Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila in Ortigas Center, I saw that everything was totally white, palanggas. After all, it was the fantastic launch of Mary Kay\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new brightening line, PureWhite System.<\/p>\n
Shortly after being warmly welcomed byNancy Harel of Nancy Harel and Associates Inc., we were pampered and beautified.<\/p>\n
We met Mary Kay Phils. Inc. general manager, Bernie Mercado, marketing director Reena Rodrigo, and sales development and training director Lynne Tribino.<\/p>\n
The long list of VIPs included stylish Susan Freeman, a special guest from Mary Kay\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Dallas headquarters, who is also marketing manager for the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n
We were introduced to the new Lucentrix technology behind the PureWhite System. Mary Kay\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s PureWhite System effectively targets the source of skin discoloration and restores the skin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s balance.<\/p>\n
Great gifts were raffled off, including personalized charm bracelets. In addition, some early birds received fab gifts like limited-edition Mary Kay cell-phone charms with sparkling Swarovski crystal and special Mary Kay jewelry sets.<\/p>\n
At the end of the all-white afternoon, the dazzling women were given exclusive samples of the PureWhite System, while the men received Mary Kay TimeWise 3-in-1 cleansing bars.<\/p>\n
The grand prize in the raffle was a familiarization tour of the new Mary Kay facility in China, palanggas.<\/p>\n
Hey, experience pure beauty. Exude pure perfection with PureWhite.<\/p>\n
Call Mary Kay Phils. at 8596211 or visit www.marykay.com.ph<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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