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F1 Hotel Manila BGC invites you to embark on an extraordinary dining experience with a chance to win an unforgettable trip to Dubai! From September 23 to December 25, 2024, every dining experience at F1 Hotel Manila BGC could be your ticket to an incredible Dubai getaway.
Dine & Fly to Dubai for 2 is a special promotion designed to elevate your dining moments at our premier hotel. Enjoy the culinary creations at our restaurants – F All Day Dining and The Canary- and for every single receipt spent on Php 3,000, you will earn one raffle entry. The more you dine, the greater your chances of winning this luxurious escape. With the promotion duration from September 23 to December 25, 2024, and travel dates valid from December 26, 2024, to February 23, 2025, guests have ample time to participate and plan their potential trip. The raffle draw for this exciting prize is scheduled for December 26, 2024.
Join F1 Hotel Manila BGC at F All Day Dining and The Canary for a chance to win these incredible prizes while enjoying a remarkable dining experience. On December 26, 2024, we will draw and announce the Dubai trip’s lucky winners. Stay tuned to our official Facebook and Instagram pages for updates!
For further information and reservations, please visit our website at www.f1hotelmanila.com, call us at (02) 8928-9888, or e-mail us at inquiry@f1hotelsandresorts.com. Terms and conditions apply.
W Express launches the Negoyso Booster Program, offering tailored delivery solutions to propel businesses forward.
Ever had to juggle inventory management, customer inquiries, and shipping logistics all at once? Entrepreneurs know how stressful it can be to keep things running smoothly. Enter the Negosyo Booster Program from leading courier service provider W Express, a game-changer for any entrepreneur looking for a reliable and hassle-free delivery solution. But this isn’t just about packages—it’s about helping individuals achieve their aspirations and ensuring that they remain focused on the core values of their business.
Whether you’re selling handmade crafts or tech gadgets, you’ll now have access to faster, more affordable shipping options that free up your time to focus on growing your brand.
More Than Just Deliveries: Building Trust and Growth
What’s even better? W Express isn’t just about getting your products from point A to point B. The best features of the program are special rates and priority handling, giving the best value your business needs to succeed while avoiding hidden fees and long waiting times.
With promotional offers, such as delivery fees starting at just ₱113.40 for small parcels, you can scale your business without breaking the bank.
How to Get Started
The best part? Joining the program is simple. W Express makes it easy to sign up, and you can start shipping with ease in just a few days. Plus, membership is free! So, if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, now’s the perfect time to hop on board.
To join, simply complete the Negosyo Booster Program Enrollment sign-up form, available on W Express’ official website and social media accounts. You may provide your basic business information, including your business name, address, and contact details.
Your application will be reviewed within 3-5 business days upon submission. Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Once you have been accredited, you can choose from the business startup package options and begin right away on planning your deliveries.
“Online sellers face an increasingly competitive marketplace, and we know they need assistance urgently and proficiently,” W Express Chairman/President Dawn Feliciano said. “This is why our Negosyo Booster Program was conceptualized to at least ease some challenges on the part of these entrepreneurs,” she adds. “Our program offers practical delivery solutions that promote growth and savings so they can focus on scaling their business.”
Customers are invited to visit the website https://www.wwwexpress.com.ph/ , plus like and subscribe to W Express’ official Facebook and Instagram pages @wexpressph to discover the brand’s latest news and offerings. For inquiries, customers may call the hotline at (02) 8879-8888, message on Facebook Messenger, or visit any W Express branch.
About W Express
Wide Wide World Express Corporation formerly known as DHL Philippines, was established in 1971. It was through the dynamic leadership of its founding chairman, Mr. Rodolfo Feliciano and his strong partnership with Mr. Guy Coombs that has started courier service in the Philippines, known to be the first in the Asia Pacific Region.
Across the Philippines, we have stationed more than one hundred strategically located service centers equipped with over 1,000+ highly trained and professional employees complemented with approximately two hundred vehicles.
Held earlier this month from October 9 to 13, the country’s national art fair showcased a convergence of Philippine art in its many shades. ManilART ’24, with its theme “Prisms and Mosaics,” reflected the diversity of Philippine contemporary art, uniting various expressions into a vibrant, cohesive whole. This annual event, now on its 16th year, banners the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)’s overall celebration for Museums and Galleries Month, themed “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain” (Art’s Harvest, A Creative Nation).
Visions in Glass: The Legacy of Ramon Orlina
Philippine glassmaster Ramon Orlina’s long-awaited coffee table book, Visions in Glass, authored by art critic Cid Reyes and designed by Dopy Doplon, showcases his remarkable journey as an artist. Weighing 6 kilograms and comprising 57 chapters, this book is hefty not just in its contents. It spans Orlina’s artistic journey from the 1960s to the present, highlighting his life’s work of transforming discarded glass cullets into stunning art pieces. The overall project was brought to life and spearheaded by his wife, Lay Ann Orlina.
Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey with Cid Reyes and Ramon Orlina.
The book launch attracted notable personalities, including National Artist Virgilio Almario, Secretary Sonny Angara, Senator Allan Cayetano and Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Dr. Jimmy Laya, celebrity art patron Ms. Assunta De Rossi Ledesma, Metrobank Foundation’s Chito and Anna Sobrepeña, and Ms. Daphne Osena Paez, among many others. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach-Jauncey was honored as the book’s Ambassador at the launch. In attendance at both the book launch and the vernissage night were top diplomats including Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino of Malaysia, Ambassador Tull Traisorat of Thailand, Ambassador Dr. Lai Thai Binh of Vietnam, Ambassador Dr. Titanilla Toth of Hungary, Mr. Martin Karuse from the German Embassy and Mr. Mouablong Xayvue from the Embassy of Laos. Apart from this milestone book launch, Orlina has inspired his children, Michael and Anna, to pursue careers as glass artists, and his family has also established Museo Orlina as a cultural landmark in Batangas to honor his artistry.
Illuminating the Mosaic: Some Highlights of ManilART ’24
This year’s fair featured an impressive array of works from 32 participating galleries. Plugged into Fernalia: Art in the Age of AI, curated by Gromyko Semper, explored the intersection of art and technology and its implications for contemporary creativity. The exhibit showcased a diverse range of artistic forms, including painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, and mixed media, featuring works from various artists such as Noel Sadicon, Joshua Palisoc, Pen Medina, Isobel Francisco, Jonathan Benitez, and Austrian fantastic realist artist Peter Gric. The exhibition was organized into four thematic sections: “Origins and Inspirations,” reflecting on AI’s initial promise to the art world; “Ethics and Appropriation,” addressing artists’ concerns about the use of their work by AI companies; “Human vs. Machine,” comparing AI-generated art with human creations; and “Future Visions,” envisioning the future of creativity in an AI-driven landscape.
Several artists chose to focus on nostalgia as their muse across various exhibitions. Hues of Nostalgia featured glass artist Anna Orlina and painters Bea Policarpio and Abby Añover, each interpreting a chosen decade. The Blast from the Past series by Otep Bañez presented mixed media installations infused with childhood memories and nostalgic technologies like the Walkman. Ang mga Anik-Anik ng Diwang Di-Malirip, curated by Gromyko Semper and Cheryl Hironaka, explored the Filipino practice of collecting small, sentimental objects known as “anik-anik,” representing personal history and memory. These exhibitions reflected on the intricacies of human existence and the connections formed through treasured memories.
This year’s iteration of the fair also featured collaborations between renowned sculptors. Steampunk Unplugged, by Danny Rayos del Sol and Ram Mallari, combined intricately carved ostrich eggshells and carabao skulls with brass robotic figures, pushing the limits of imagination. Jik Villanueva and Ramon Orlina showcased larger-than-life sculptures of brass ants carrying glass “grains,” highlighting that persistence yields good fortune.
Ed Coronel’s massive works graced the center-stage area of ManilART. The hyperrealist painter’s pieces, including the award-winning portrait of the Rayos del Sol family, Rays of the Sun, and his mural triptych The Wave, inspired by his ponderings on the West Philippine Sea, explore themes of cultural heritage and resilience through a blend of realism and expression.
Expanding the Experience: Conversations and Collaborations at ManilART
ManilART continued to offer its regular repertoire of talks, satellite shows, and refreshments. The fair hosted discussions that delved into the intersections of art, artists’ rights, and new technologies. This series of talks began on October 10 with Ian Felix Alquiros discussing Art for Stigma Reduction, followed by Hon. Christopher de Venecia’s talk on the Creative Industries Act and its significance for the visual arts and galleries on October 11. On October 12, Abe Orobia illuminated fairgoers about Art in the Colonial Periods, while Atty. Emerson Cuyo addressed An Artist’s Moral and Economic Rights, Duties, and Obligations. The round of talks concluded with a panel discussion featuring Marian Pastor Roces, Cristian Townsend, Noel Sadicon, and Jerry Yapo, who explored AI’s role in shaping contemporary artistic creation.
ManilART ‘24 also featured world-class satellite exhibits. One of these satellite shows, Viaje 4: Filipinism, was hosted across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, delves into the essence of Filipino identity through the works of several artists, including Nino Cris Odosis, Joseph Albao, Ian Maigan, and Windsor Magnaye. Another notable exhibition, Refracted Light, occurred on October 6-7 at Ricardo’s Galeria Al Fresco in Amadeo, Cavite. Lastly, Kutkot Pa More, a solo exhibit by Elmer Nocheseda at Galerie Du Soleil in Taguig, explored his distinctive “kutkot” technique as he came to terms with the onset of Parkinson’s disease.
Lastly, ManilART’s partners provided a delightful wine-and-dine experience while viewing art. Purefoods Deli elevated a beloved brand with its quality franks, sausages, and meats; MOD Coffee offered the perfect pick-me-up; Sebastiao Cocktails helped everyone unwind; and Via Mare was once again present to serve Filipino culinary favorites alongside the art fair.
“ManilART ’24: Prisms and Mosaics” was a celebration of all the shades and hues that make up Philippine contemporary art. Each fairgoer contributed to this vibrant display, reflecting the depth and creativity of the nation’s artistic landscape.
ManilART ’24’s participating galleries include 29 Kapitolyo Art Space, 371 Art Space, Annual Sculpture Review, Art Circle, Art for Space Gallery PH, Artalyer, Artienda Art Gallery, Artologist Gallery, Artes Orientes, AT Art Gallery, Daloy Likha Art Gallery, Drybrush Gallery, Espacio Manila, Florentino Gallery, Galeria Bañez, Galleria Nicolas, Galerie Artes, Galerie Raphael, Gallery Nine, Historia Art, Legacy, Life ’n Arts Gallery, M Gallery MNL, Museo Orlina, NAMI Art Gallery, OMVI Art Gallery, Pugad ni Art, Rayos del Sol Gallery, Renaissance Art Gallery, VAM International Art Gallery, Village Art Gallery and Ysobel Art Gallery.
The fair was supported by partners Museo Orlina, The City of Taguig, SM Supermalls, SMX Convention Center, Ladder Events Production, Vision Prime Media, Future Studios, Design Phoundry, Ticketbooth.ph, Via Mare Catering, Purefoods Deli, BDO, MOD Coffee, Grentek Solutions, Marco Polo Ortigas, Art Caravan, and Sebastiao Cocktails. Media partners include ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), The Philippine Star, Inquirer.net, Metro, Inquirer Pop!, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, Preen.ph, Business Mirror, Peoples Journal, WhenInManila.com, Scout, Pilipino Mirror, Nolisoli.ph, Klik.ph, Cebu Daily News, Experience Travel & Living, Hue TVEverywhere, Malaya Business Insight, Manila Standard, and Alike.
An architectural landmark that features hotel amenities, rental income opportunities and access to CaSoBe’s hospitality and leisure attractions.
The Nautilus, Landco Pacific Corporation’s newly-launched 10-storey condotel at the 15-hectare Landco BeachTowns, CaSoBe, draws its inspiration from the famous submarine, Nautilus, featured in Jules Verne’s classic novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Commanding, like a ship on the shore, the iconic structure of The Nautilus carves the beach skyline as a homage to the legendary Nautilus, captained by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, known for its advanced technology, mysterious allure, and exploration of the unknown depths of the ocean.
“This is more than a home – it’s a sanctuary where infinite possibilities are anchored in every sunrise, every sunset, and every wave that laps the shore,” said Erickson Manzano President & CEO, Landco Pacific Corporation.
The Nautilus is master-planned by an award-winning international team of designers and thought leaders of sustainable built environments. Its architecture was designed by Pomeroy Studio in Singapore and Visionarch, ranked 57th in the World Architecture 100 in 2024. Its target turnover is in January 2029.
The mixed-use beachfront condotel offers 171 residential units and 5 commercial units in a 4,614.5 sqm land area. All units have a priceless view of the bay and either facing the CaSoBe development along Miami South Street or Aquaria Water Park; open air private outdoor spaces (balcony); generous floor-to-ceiling height of the general area at approximately 2.80 meters and select energy-efficient appliances in place.
The Nautilus is accessible with vehicular and pedestrian access, pedestrian access from the boardwalk, residential and hotel guests parking area, and commercial parking area.
Sustainability Meets Luxury
The condotel is distinctive for its sustainability features that use recycled non-potable water for toilet flushing and plant irrigation, water-efficient plumbing fixtures or low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water consumption, solar panels at the rooftop and parking canopies, double glazed low-E windows for better energy efficiency and reduced solar heat gain and improved sound insulation.
The building incorporates reinforcing bars made from recycled steel, window frames using recycled aluminum, and low carbon footprint cement for masonry works. Its design features natural ventilation with garden courts at the hallways, mandatory use of LED lighting fixtures and use of energy savings appliances for all units, as well as Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations for its residents and guests.
Like all recent Landco Pacific developments, The Nautilus is registered and proudly pursuing EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification with at least 20% energy savings, water savings and embodied energy in materials.
Condotel Rental Income Opportunities
Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV) operates the leisure amenities and extraordinary accommodations in Landco’s BeachTowns situated in Laiya and Calatagan in Batangas and Samal Island, Davao. At CaSoBe, with its team of hospitality experts, LLV shall provide hospitality management services for the rental program of The Nautilus. LLV shall operate the building as a 4-star hotel, focusing on the value appreciation of its clients’ investments.
Year-Round Summer with Unique Resort Amenities at the Award-Winning CaSoBe
LLV’s alluring accommodations and facilities also enhance the overall experience of guests at CaSoBe, which is recognized as a Highly-Commended Best Mixed-Use Development at the prestigious 12th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.
Offering diverse leisure and hospitality amenities, LLV makes the Landco BeachTowns, attractive beach havens, weekend getaways, work from a resort options and venues for events and conferences in vibrant beach communities.
Crusoe Cabins at CaSoBe, the refitted container vans turned into unconventional accommodations with modern amenities, is recognized as the first Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) -certified resort in the country.
Other enticing facilities include the pod-like accommodations of the Cocoons with murals of marine life, the newly-launched Chairman’s Cabin and lighthouse, Apollo and Cupola; Aquaria Water Park with three-storey slides; the 300-capacity the Canopy events space; Sands and Captain Barbozza restaurant.
For more information about Landco Pacific Corporation and The Nautilus, visit their website or Facebook page.
Lovi Poe’s collaboration with Filipino cosmetic brand Ready Set Glow (RSG) aims to elevate self-love by celebrating her natural morena beauty. The actress intends to inspire others with her new makeup collection, showcasing the beauty of embracing one’s own unique features.
Aside from being hard at work promoting her current movie “Guilty Pleasure” co-produced by her very own company C’est Lovi Productions with Regal Films, prepping her Hollywood debut with upcoming film “The Chelsea Cowboy” and engaging in various endorsement deals, Lovi is now introducing a makeup collection called “Love, You by Lovi” with Ready Set Glow, marking her new era as a beauty entrepreneur.
Like a love letter penned to oneself, “Love, You by Lovi” is more than just a makeup line. It is a celebration of your unapologetic beauty and a declaration of your self-worth. The “Love, You by Lovi” collection includes five unique makeup products in neutral and bare skin shades, designed to highlight your natural beauty.
Five Unique “Lovi” Makeup Products
“Love, You by Lovi” was personally conceptualized by Lovi Poe with the Ready Set Glow team in a collaborative approach.
The collection has introduced five makeup products that beauty junkies will surely love.
Skin Poetry Scented Body Shimmer is meant to add some sparkle on your skin for that extra feel-good glow, meant to make you shine no matter the texture or color your skin is. It comes in 4 shades: Celestial Glow (ivory white); Dream Dust (lilac), Girl’s Girl (pink); and Sunny Side (beige). The product name “Skin Poetry” features a play on words, as it gives an ode to Lovi’s surname.
Me, Myself & I Lippie. This multi-use product is more than just a lip product. It’s a balm, high gloss, plumper and lip treatment– all in one chic tube.
‘In the Flesh,’ is an idiom for “you’re really here” which means the real you is present in the moment,is the nude pink shade.
Smitten is the pink shade lip color in the collection, while Plum Pout is the purple red color. Resolute Red is the red shade, and Majestique is the dark red color.
Heart in Bloom Cream & Powder Blush Duo, a celebration of self-love in every shade. This blush product comes in four shades: Blossom (pink); Fine Wine (purplish); Flourish (coral); and Rosebud (red).
The Love and Light Contour and Highlighter Stick effortlessly sculpts and illuminates your features, allowing you to express your unique radiance with ease. This contour and highlighter stick comes in 4 shades: Eclipse; Harmony; Sonnet; and Luna.
The Statement Setter Brow Trio, your key to embracing self-love and confidence through beautifully sculpted brows. This brow setter comes in two shades: Self-Motivation (dark brown); and Confidence Creed (brown grey).
Partnership With Ready Set Glow
Introduced in September 2022 as the endorser for Ready Set Glow, it is apparent that Lovi’s relationship with the brand has grown into a business partnership, describing her collaboration with the brand as empowering.
Lovi Poe with RSG Family.
For Lovi, coming to her era of being a beauty entrepreneur is a different high, saying, ”It’s a surreal and fulfilling experience. Seeing my ideas come to life and sharing them with others is incredibly rewarding!”
Lovi also shared why she chose the brand to be her partner in the business of beauty.
“Ready Set Glow has a fearless approach to beauty that resonates with me. Their boldness, creativity, and commitment to quality made them the perfect partner for this collection. From the beginning, we connected over a shared passion for beauty, and that synergy grew into a meaningful partnership.”
Marian Lao Siggaoat, co-founder & brand director of Ready Set Glow, explained why Lovi has always been an ideal partner to the brand.
“We believe that her values align with RSG’s brand values. She is a modern woman who is confident in her own skin and is not afraid to express her individuality. We offered the partnership to her and we are grateful she agreed. She believes in the RSG brand and she always uses them.”
The actress couldn’t stress more why it is important for her to choose self-love as the central theme of her debut makeup collection. “Self-love is about embracing who you are without seeking validation. It’s been a journey for me, learning to accept my flaws and celebrate my strengths. Embrace who you are, flaws and all,” Lovi concluded.
“Love, You by Lovi” is available in all Ready Set Glow e-commerce platforms.
Still high from its new tablet and affordable durable phone, HONOR is launching something new soon.
Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is far from over in launching innovative and affordable smartphones in the market. Fresh from the launch of its newest tablet HONOR Pad X8a and affordable durable phone HONOR X6b, HONOR just teased what seemed to be a water-resistant smartphone.
“You are right; we are launching another smartphone very soon and we are excited for this. We are known for durable devices and now we are taking the standard up a notch! Don’t you miss our next updates to know more about this new phone,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
HONOR’s Hottest Gadgets
HONOR Philippines has launched a handful of revolutionary devices this year. Recently, the HONOR 200 Series, the new HONOR Pad X8a and HONOR X6b have been making waves and are the hottest HONOR gadgets currently.
Excited for HONOR’s upcoming smartphone? Follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.
About HONOR
HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.
Globe volunteer Rachelle Serrano provides hands-on support for a participant in Globe’s #SeniorDigizen Learning Session in Batangas City, October 4, 2024. Held in partnership with the Batangas City Council for the Elderly and the Batangas City government, Globe trained some 50 senior citizens from around the city on basic digital skills, including key features of mobile phones, essential fraud protection skills, and how to use life-enabling apps such as GCash, KonsultaMD and GlobeOne. Globe’s #SeniorDigizen campaign is at the center of the company’s advocacy for digital inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digitalization journey.
Solaire Resort North proudly announces the grand opening of its integrated resort, a premier destination designed for family fun and luxury. Located at the heart of Quezon City, Solaire Resort North aims to redefine family-friendly getaways with its state-of-the-art Kids Club, set to open soon.
The Kids Club is an innovative haven for children who prefer indoor play, featuring a 6-level play structure that includes a vibrant play village and a soft play area. Additionally, the Kids Club houses a purpose-built children bowling alley, promoting key cognitive abilities through engaging activities that spark creativity and teamwork.
Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing their children are in a safe, stimulating environment. The Kids Club also includes two versatile rooms perfect for hosting birthday parties and gatherings. Equipped with cutting-edge audio and visual technology, these spaces ensure an immersive sensory experience for all attendees.
Solaire Resort North Kids Club.
“Our mission at Solaire North is to create memorable experiences for families,” said Gianpietro Iseppi, SVP Resort Operations. “With the introduction of our Kids Club, we’re excited to provide a space where children can explore and have fun while parents enjoy all the amenities our integrated resort has to offer.”
Pricing for the Kids Club is designed to be accessible for families: 5 to 17 years can take part in all the exciting activities. Admission rate is Php750+++ for the first two hours of play, succeeding hour Php300+++. Adult Guardian pass, available at Php300+++ flat rate per entry to ensure every child has a safe and enjoyable experience.
Solaire Resort North invites families to book their stay and discover the unmatched hospitality and entertainment that awaits them. With the promise of an unforgettable vacation, children can enjoy a delightful time at the Kids Club, leaving parents free to indulge in the resort’s luxurious offerings.
Family time is even more exciting and memorable with every experience at Solaire Resort North. Enjoy exclusive rebates and savings with the “Book Early, Stay Longer and Save” offer. Book your stay now by visiting www.solaireresort.com. For more information, you may also call +63 8888 8888.
Get ready for a Halloween experience at F1 Hotel Manila BGC as it presents two thrilling events designed to delight both the young and the young at heart. Mark your calendars for our spooky adventure filled with fun, frights, and delights!
Calling all little villains for F1 Hotel Manila BGC’s Wicked Wonderland Trick or Treat Kids Party, where children can embark on a magical adventure filled with Halloween-themed games, activities, and delicious treats on October 26, 2024, Saturday, from 11 AM to 3 PM. Tickets for the Wicked Wonderland are available at PHP 2,088 net, including lunch buffet for one (1) person, face painting, giveaway, access to balloon twisting, face painting, game station, photo booth, and bubble show. Kids are encouraged to wear their most creative costumes to win special prizes! It’s the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a day of spooky fun and make unforgettable Halloween memories.
When the sun goes down, the party for adults begins! F1 Hotel Manila BGC welcomes all partygoers to the ultimate Halloween bash—Monster Mayhem: Creeps or Cheers Halloween Party. Prepare for a spine-chilling night filled with eerie entertainment and electrifying music of DJ Siangyoo and DJ Yuki on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 10 PM to 2 AM. Unlimited beer courtesy of our official partner, Corona, and unlimited shots of Chivas and Jameson courtesy of Pernod Ricard will be available throughout the Halloween party. Tickets for Monster Mayhem are available at PHP 2,998. Dress up in your most show-stopping Halloween costumes and get ready to dance the night away with fellow creatures of the night!
Trick or treat yourself to a Spooky Staycation! Experience the thrill of the City Suite, all for just Php 5,800 net per night. This exclusive offer includes a sumptuous breakfast buffet for two (2) persons and an enticing 30% discount on Monster Mayhem Creeps or Cheers Halloween Party. The promotion is valid from October 29 to November 3, 2024.
For inquiries, ticket prices, and reservations, please contact F1 Hotel Manila BGC at 8928-9888 or visit our website at www.f1hotelmanila.com. Slots are limited; book early to secure your spot at these unforgettable Halloween events!
Featured Artist Stella Rojas presents her 33 captivating artworks at the esteemed Gallery C within the hotel, offering a glimpse into her unforgettable European adventures.
Conrad Manila proudly unveils the latest addition to its renowned “Of Art and Wine” exhibition series with the captivating showcase, “Balade” with Artist Stella Rojas. Showcasing Stella Rojas’ extraordinary talent, this collection comprises 33 exquisite artworks that beautifully capture her immersive journeys across Paris, its outskirts, and the picturesque French countryside. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Rojas’ artistic expression at Conrad Manila’s 32nd installment of the esteemed “Of Art and Wine” series.
“Balade is a French word that means to stroll, to wander, and to travel. We invite our guests to visit the hotel’s art gallery and appreciate these impressive creations, which will transport them to the charming alleys of Paris. We are also honored to have our final exhibit this 2024 with Ms. Rojas, who truly embodies impeccable Filipino artistry,” says Fabio Berto, general manager of Conrad Manila.
“Balade” is a captivating collection of artwork that brings to life stunning destinations from across the globe, as seen through the eyes of a Filipina artist. The collection beautifully captures the enchanting allure of France while also offering a glimpse into the diverse landscapes of other European countries, including Italy, Ireland, Norway, and Poland. The series also showcases striking paintings of male and female statues, large-scale close-ups of flora and fauna, as well as sweeping landscapes, all portrayed with the artist’s unique perspective and style.
Rojas with her artwork.
Through her paintings, Rojas invites viewers to see life as a boundless voyage of discovery and adventure. She encourages exploring the unfamiliar by stepping beyond the comfort of one’s homeland and immersing oneself in new experiences. In the process, one can learn about other cultures, embark on a journey of self-discovery, expand one’s mind, and enrich the soul.
“Since I set foot in Paris in 1989, I not only found the City of Lights cold and gorgeous but also electrically charged with the creative energy of the great men and women of the past who have walked its cobbled streets. One distinct quality to note is, although the theme of ‘Balade’ is Parisian, French, and European scenery, the palette is ‘un-European.’ It is, in fact, more Filipino due to the vivid, pure, and intense colors,” Stella Rojas passionately shared.
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation President Elizabeth Sy, together with featured artist Stella Rojas, Guest of Honor Alice Reyes, Exhibit Curator Nestor Jardin, and Conrad Manila’s General Manager Fabio Berto graced the exhibit launch and spearheaded the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which marked its official opening.
Stella Rojas is a Filipino painter born in Manila on January 19, 1963. Her interest in painting began at the early age of five. In high school at St. Scholastica’s College, she participated in art competitions and received a certificate of merit in the field of fine arts. Rojas graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Major in Painting, from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, in 1986.
Rojas’ first solo exhibit was in 1988 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, where she was a Project Awardee of the Contemporary Art Museum of the Philippines. She presented an 8-panel mural in oil on canvas totaling 12 feet x 48 feet entitled “The Bathers.” Since then, she has had yearly (sometimes more often) one-woman shows. To date, Rojas has mounted a total of 46 solo exhibits and countless group shows here and in Paris.
The exhibit featuring the works of Stella Rojas will be open from October 22 to January 04, 2025, at Conrad Manila’s Gallery C. Each artwork is also available for purchase. To learn more about Conrad Manila’s art collection, along with the exclusive privileges and personalized experiences for a luxury stay, visit www.conradmanila.com or call +632 8833 9999.
