Nippon Paint's Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) 2019 announces call for entries

Nippon Paint (Coatings) Philippines, Inc. announced the call for entries for the Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA) 2019 during a media launch held at the Hotel Jen in Pasay City.

Now on its 11th year, AYDA 2019, which carries the theme “FORWARD: A Sustainable Future,” encourages bright and creative Architecture and Interior Design students to use their talents to transform future environments and create significant impact in the succeeding generations by providing practical design solutions.

Ground Up: a new coworking space in Parañaque

A lot of companies globally these days open to employees to work remotely, since there are a lot of work that can be done online through our laptops, tablets and smartphones wherever we may be. Entrepreneurs, business owners and start-ups are also doing remote work, outside of the normal office space. 

Bancrea Homes launches 24/7 Global Real Estate digital services

Bancrea Homes, together with its partner developer and mass-housing advocate 8990 Holdings Inc., launched its website last October 16 which will be available 24/7 online. The official website, www.BancreaHomes.com, unleashes a full range of innovative features that a traditional property brokerage firm does not usually offer.

Trip Advisor named Marriott Hotel Manila as 2015 Travelers’ Choice Winner

Trip Advisor, the world's largest travel site, bestows Marriott Hotel Manila the prestigious 2015 Travelers’ choice award - Top 25 hotels in the Philippines. 

According to the site, “The 13th annual awards showcase 8,151 winning properties worldwide, covering eight regions around the globe. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. The hallmarks of Travelers' Choice winners are remarkable service, quality and value”.

Real Living Space exhibit at The Magnolia Residences | October 25-26, 2014

Real Living magazine brings another dash of inspiration in creating beautiful and practical homes through its ultimate shopping and design showhouse and exhibition dubbed as “Real Living Space.” 

Set against the cosmopolitan backdrop of New Manila in Quezon City and presented by Robinsons Residences and HardieFlex by JamesHardie, “Real Living Space” showcases the impressive work of nine (9) designers who will style six spaces of The Magnolia Residences, including five one-bedroom condos. To give consumers an opportunity to draw inspiration and shop for their own homes, the exhibition will be open to the public from October 25 to 26, 2014.

New San Jose Builders Inc. builds Victoria de Manila 2

Manila is the capital and second largest city of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities which, along with the municipality of Pateros, make up the whole Metro Manila. More than a city, Manila is a breathing and living entity that has the power to captivate both its long-time residents and visitors.

As the Philippine capital continues to evolve through the years, it was able to maintain its rich heritage through the walled streets of Intramuros and art deco buildings in Escolta. Manila also boasts of the best sunset view at the baywalk along Roxas Boulevard.

Tune Hotels Philippines opens its 9th branch in Aseana City, Parañaque

Travellers always look for an affordable yet very convenient place to stay. Tune Hotels, the Philippines largest internationally owned and operated hotel brand, has continued its impressive expansion in the country with the blessing and opening of the 200-room Tune Hotel Aseana City in Parañaque City.

Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan is world's largest domed theater

The Philippine Arena is the newest coliseum in the Philippines to set a world record as the biggest of its kind in the world, far bigger than the stadium of Brazil where the current FIFA World Cup 2014 is being held. It is an indoor arena being constructed in Bocaue, Bulacan within the Ciudad de Victoria project of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), a religious organization. It is expected to have a seating capacity of 55,000, which is 25,000 more than the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and will open very soon this year. 

New Promenade Cinemas in Greenhills use Dolby Atmos sound technology

The new Promenade Cinemas at the Greenhills Shopping Center now offers a new technology called Dolby Atmos. It’s the new world of sound that let’s you “hear the whole picture.” Dolby Atmos is the revolutionary sound technology that is the current world class standard of sound technology. It debuted in the Philippines at the Promenade Mall Cinemas 6, 7 and 8 on July 11, 2013.

Tune Hotels Philippines launches its 8th branch in Ortigas, Pasig

Tune Hotels, the Philippines’ largest internationally owned and operated hotel brand, has continued its impressive expansion in the country with the opening of Tune Hotel Ortigas branch boasting of 182 rooms. Located at Shaw Boulevard, the property is the eighth branch to open in the Philippines in the last two years after Angeles City, Ermita, Makati, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan De Oro and Quezon City.

The hotel is perfectly located for both business travellers and leisure travellers within the area. Sahlee Zaldivia, the Country Head for Red Planet Hotels (the hotel’s brand owner), said that 2 more Tune Hotels will open this year to further strengthen the company’s commitment to the local tourism industry.

Avida Towers Prime Taft highlights a youthful lifestyle

Avida Land builds on an image that is both youthful and has an achiever characteristic. It is a secure haven along the University strip of Taft Avenue. With the opening of the Avida Towers Prime Taft Project Pavilion, situated right beside the condo site, prospective buyers can have an actual tour and feel of the comfortable and breathable homes exclusively designed and crafted by Avida for the live-work-play lifestyle of students, young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Living a life of serenity with Amaia Steps Sucat and Bicutan Phase 1 in Parañaque City

It is everyone's dream to have their own space where they can have full control with. For families and individuals who want to like to reside in the South of Metro Manila (or are living in the area) with its serene environment have two options from Amaia.

The first one is Amaia Steps Sucat in Paranaque. Launched in November 2012, Amaia Steps Sucat is now selling its 4^th building due to fast take up.

Living your home in style with Avida

Everyone needs a home. I still dream of having my own house. And it's a sheer delight to see beautiful  houses with every space carefully designed by architects and interior designers. I was fortunate to have been invited to a tour of the Avida properties in Cavite and Alabang on March 13, 2011. Cavite is a coastal province south of Metro Manila. It is the birthplace of our country’s independence where  Emilio Aguinaldo, Philippines’ first and youngest President  (at age 21) waved a large flag on June 12, 1898 to signal officially our country’s freedom.

Design Talk by Budji Layug & Royal Pineda at Ayala Museum

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The well-known design and architecture team of Budji Layug and Royal Pineda will speak about their philosophy and practice at the next DesignTalks event at Ayala Museum on Wednesday, August 25 at 4:30 PM.

Picasso Boutique Serviced Residences: The fine art of living

The landscape of traveling is changing and evolving. Over the years, traditional hotels have taken a backseat to boutique hotels or designer residences. Business travelers and vacationers these days are not simply looking for a place to stay, but also for unique experiences that balance the comforts of home with innovations in hospitality.