Monday, November 28, 2011

San Remigio Properties welcomes Atlantis

Press Release

28 November 2011



San Remigio Properties welcomes Atlantis



Come December 2011, San Remigio Properties will add another feather in its cap with the rise of Atlantis.



“On the 18th, we are welcoming a new baby in the San Remigio Properties family—Atlantis”, shared Mr. Mark Ynoc, General Manager of San Remigio Beach Club.

Atlantis is perfect for banquets and other intimate functions mainly because of its 120 pax seating capacity. Only nine feet away from the beach, guests will be delighted at the spectacular view of the beachfront.



Mr. Ynoc disclosed that they got the name “Atlantis” from Plato’s famed dialogues Timaeus and Critias.



Apparently, Atlantis is a utopia created by Poseidon, the Greek god of the seas. Atlantis became the center of civilization because of the great knowledge of the Atlanteans in many areas such as the sciences, technology and arts. On the day that they decided to extend their kingdom, it was said that the skies turned black and the waters swilled until the whole Atlantis is no more.



“Behind the story is a great kingdom which fits the kind of image that we want for our Atlantis: elegance, power and a great sense of tranquility”.



The site of the new Atlantis structure was originally San Remigio Beach Club’s game room. “We want to make room for Atlantis without compromising the usual enjoyment of our beloved guests here at the resort.”



Aside from the panoramic view of the resort during lunch meetings and small parties, the Atlantis has a small snack bar readily available by request.

“We want the Atlantis to cater to any type of guest or event. We want this newest addition to our family to become the beacon of elegance, power and tranquility which the legendary Atlantis was famous for”, concludes Mr. Ynoc.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

SM Seaside City Cebu to Open at the SRP


NEW SM MALL SET TO OPEN AT THE SRP



As the City of Cebu thrives and its economy flourishes, SM Supermalls, the country’s largest chain of malls, gives their vote of confidence in the city’s growth potential by developing what will become a major new landmark at their South Road Properties (SRP) site.

A new mall, aptly called SM Seaside City Cebu will be one of the first developments in the masterplan of SM Properties for their 304,100 sq. m. site, which stretches from the northern part of the SRP to the sea. Designed by Arquitectonica, an international architecture, interior design and planning firm from Miami, Florida, the grand, first-of-its-kind urban development at the SRP will dramatically change the landscape of the city with its nautilus-inspired design of expanding, concentric arcs from a central multi-purpose space.

A large church – a sleek, modern all-white structure nestled among lush foliage – will be the first to be built and completed in the SM SRP complex. Hotels, a conference and convention center, residential buildings and community facilities will follow, and will be designed to span out from the SM Seaside City Cebu mall, which will be located at the center of the entire development. The mall will be interconnected with these other structures through elevated walkways.

SM Seaside City Cebu : The Mall's Features


With a lot area of 93, 570 sq. m. and a gross floor area of 291,043 sq. m., SM Seaside City Cebu will be a 4-level, circular-shaped, world-class retail mall with multiple anchors, including a two-storey SM Department Store and SM Hypermart, a 5-theater Cineplex and IMAX Theatre, an 18-lane SM Bowling and Amusement Center, and a food court flanking an ice skating rink. In addition, the mall will have over 800 food and retail shops, including international brands.

Retail shops will occupy the outer arc of the mall on the ground floor. This area will include a furniture zone as well as a fashion boulevard to showcase the talent of Cebu’s many local designers. Numerous new wining and dining outlets will face an inner circular garden, increasing in number as shoppers proceed to the higher floors. On the third floor, these outlets will have verandas facing the garden below while the fourth floor will have restaurants and bars on the outer circuit of the circle with verandas on the north side of the mall looking out to the sea. The mall will also have a covered event area for concerts and shows at the fourth floor as well as a roof garden with ponds and trees, as well as restaurants to enjoy the beauty of the greens from.

Keeping with the nautilus-inspired theme, the mall’s car park will be incorporated into the structure, helping to define the semi-circular volume of the building. The mall’s layout induces traffic to flow inwards and upwards. The second-level garden has a drop-off area for private vehicles whereas public vehicles will have their own transport interchange at the ground level with different areas dedicated to taxis, public utilities and buses. The retail and food outlets at the ground level will be easily accessible to the riding public while service and delivery bays for tenants and SM anchors are set aside at strategic areas.

An Iconic Viewing Tower will be an attraction in itself, offering sensational panoramic views of the entire city of Cebu while serving as a new landmark for the city. SM Seaside City Cebu will be one of the first establishments to create an address in this district of metro Cebu, and will pave the way for development in the area.

SM Seaside City Cebu : The Mall's Features



SM Seaside City Cebu: THE MALL’S FEATURES


HYPERMARKET

SM Hypermarket is a full-fledged business entity within the SM Group of Companies.  For one, it has been successful in creating the convenience of having a first-rate indoor wet market as well as a food and general merchandise store in all of the Hypermarkets.
The concept behind the creation of a new retail format – which is what is now known as a “hypermarket retail format” – is to combine the features of a supermarket with those of a department store.  The principal aim of this venture is to provide the consumer with a one-stop shop where most shopping needs will be satisfied all in one go.

Hypermarket has 12,410 sq.m flood area

SM DEPARTMENT STORE

The 20,389 sq.m 2-level SM Department Store is a home of the latest trends in fashion and accessories – from Ladies, Men, Boys and Girls Teens, Children, Infants, Shoes & Bags, Accessories, and Beauty & Wellness


RETAIL SHOPS/RESTAURANTS/JUNIOR ANCHORS

Over 800 food & non-food tenants including international brands.

5 SM CINEMAS

SM Cinema is proud to be the largest cinema exhibitor in the country today, currently operating over 200 cinemas in more than 36 SM Supermalls nationwide - and still growing! It offers these great facilities:
  • 300 seats (with handicapped seats)
  • superb film projection
  • state-of-the-art surround sound
  • spacious lobby area
  • comfortable upholstered seats
  • carpeted floors

IMAX THEATRE

With over 500-seating capacity, IMAX Theatre is equipped with the most advance digital theatre system. It is also equipped with the latest revolutionary IMAX digital projection system
projects crystal clear, larger than life 2D & 3D images and delivers laser-aligned digital sound.

IMAX makes you feel the full emotional impact of the visionary creators’ dream and creates powerful experiences by enhancing every image, sound, and dimension.




BOWLING CENTRE

18-lane SM Bowling Center


ICE SKATING RINK

It can accommodate both recreational and competitive figure skating. The Ice Skating Rink will occupy 1,966 sq.m in floor area.



ROOF GARDEN

Similar to SM North Edsa, the roof garden is 23,443 sq.m elevated park with ponds, trees, and restaurants. The park provides the much needed greenery not only for the mall but for the city.


COVERED EVENT AREA

Will be situated at the 4th level, the Event Area is a perfect venue for performances, shows, and exhibits.


THEATER

1,020 seating capacity perfect for stage plays, concerts, and other performances.


COVERED PARKING

89, 366 sq.m
2,234 slots
With 2nd floor, 2nd mezzanine, 3rd floor, 3rd floor mezzanine



PUBLIC TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE

For taxis and jeepneys



800 TENANTS (FOOD AND NON-FOOD)



ICONIC VIEWING  TOWER

100-meter viewing tower (this is still a proposal, no specific details available)



THE CUBE

-similar to the Globe in SM Mall of Asia (this is still a proposal, no specific details available)
-made of LED 

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Signs MOU of Support for VBS 2011

Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Signs MOU of Support for VBS 2011
In the photo, RAFI is represented by its Communications Officer Haidee Emmie Palapar (sitting, second from left) and Communications Assistant Nancy Cudis (far left). CBSi is represented by its president, Kevin Ray Chua (sitting, second from right); Wilhelmina Sarawi, treasurer (far right); (standing, L-R) Mark Razonable, member; Ruben Licera Jr., vice-president; and Clark Philip Alingasa, member.



The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) signed the Memorandum of Understanding and Support to the Visayas Blogging Summit 2011 hosted by the Cebu Bloggers Society Inc. (CBSi).

RAFI’s vision, in its 44 years of existence in development work in the Visayas and Mindanao, has consistently been “Touching People, Shaping the Future.” It has worked towards “elevating lives through a comprehensive approach that champions best practices in community development”. For more information about RAFI, please visit www.rafi.org.ph.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

VirtualStaffFinder Sponsors Visayas Blogging Summit 2011

VirtualStaffFinder Sponsors Visayas Blogging Summit 2011
photo by BRENN  ALMARIO


Live2Sell Group CEO and VirtualStaffFinder.com Founder Chris C. Ducker (second from the left) signs the Memorandum of Understanding and Support to Visayas Blogging Summit 2011. In the picture is VirtualStaffFinder.com Manager Stephanie Tumulak, Cebu Bloggers Society vice president Ruben Licera Jr., and VSF Asst. Manager Lara Baculi.

VirtualStaffFinder.com is an online professional placement agency that matches local homebased online professionals to prospective clients abroad.

For more information about the company, you can visit the site at VirtualStaffFinder.com.