Solaire Resort North is proud to announce that they are the record holder for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD title the Largest Glass Tube Installation, The Mangrove. The event was witnessed by hundreds of employees and guests who gathered in the resort’s grand lobby to celebrate this momentous achievement.
A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official adjudicator was present to validate the record, confirming that The Mangrove, measuring 25.396 meters high, officially holds the world title.
(From L-R) Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Adjudicator, Emi Saito, with Bloomberry Resorts Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer, Gregory Hawkins holding the official certificate for The Largest Glass Tube Installation.
Gregory Hawkins, Board Director, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, expressed his excitement, saying, “As we commemorate Solaire Resort North’s first anniversary, we are honored to officially hold a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title. This achievement underscores our commitment to excellence, and we take immense pride in being recognized on a global scale.”
Designed by renowned sculptor Nikolas Weinstein, The Mangrove is a monumental glass installation that redefines architectural art. Taking over four years of meticulous planning, engineering, and craftsmanship, it stands as a breathtaking symbol of the intersection of nature, art, and innovation.
(From left) President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts Corp., Gregory Hawkins, Bloomberry Resorts Corp. Vice Chairman of Construction and Regulatory Affairs Donato Almeda, Solaire Resort North Chief Operating Officer Damian Quayle, Habitus Design Group Founder Samantha Drummond, and the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Adjudicator Emi Saito.(From left) Vice Mayor Gian Sotto’s wife Joy Sotto, Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberry Resorts Corp. Gregory Hawkins, Solaire Resort North Chief Operating Officer Damian Quayle, Bloomberry Resorts Corp. Vice Chairman of Construction and Regulatory Affairs Donato Almeda, Quezon City Third District Representative Franz Pumaren.
Visitors to Solaire Resort North in Quezon City can marvel at this awe-inspiring work of art, now officially recognized as a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder, and experience a destination that blends luxury, creativity, and world-class hospitality.
For more details, visit sn.solaireresort.com, call us at +632 8888 8888, or email sn.reservations@solaireresort.com.
The inauguration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines.
On June 30, 2022, Filipinos witnessed the inauguration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., the nation’s 17th president amidst the challenges of the pandemic and pressing economic issues that will confront his new administration.
The inauguration was held at the historic National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila. President “Bongbong” Marcos was the fourth President to be inaugurated in the same venue following Manuel Luis Quezon (1935), Jose P. Laurel (1943), and Manuel A. Roxas (1946).
The President and the other members of the First Family wore Filipino attire as a symbol of their patriotism in action, words, and even in their manner of dressing. His inaugural barong was designed by Pepito Albert. It was inspired by a traditional military uniform during Spanish time. For his dinner barong, it was again designed by Albert and was made of pina barong from Taal, Batangas paired with shoes from Sapatero Manila.
For the First Lady Atty. Liza Araneta-Marcos, her terno was designed by Leslie Mobo. It was made of pure pina, seda, and suksuk embroidered with Sampaguita, the country’s national flower. It was paired with shoes designed by Lila Almario of Greggs Frame.
Singer-host-actress Toni Gonzaga sang the National Anthem. A military-civic parade ushered to welcome the Commander-In-Chief.
In his inaugural address, President “Bongbong” Marcos extends his gratitude for the support of the Filipinos. “You rejected the politics of division . . . You made it happen. . . You picked me to be your servant . . . I don’t take it lightly but I’m ready for the task, ” he said. “I am here to talk about the future, a future of sufficiency . . . Imagine what you and the government can achieve together. We are here to repair a house divided, to make it strong . . . Never forget we are Filipinos . . . let us all be part of the solution we chose.”
President Marcos stresses that he and the Filipinos share the same dream. “Pangarap n’yo ay pangarap ko . . .” (Your dreams are mine).
He adds that “We will build back better . . . in the experiences that we had . . . There were shortcomings in the COVID-19 response; we will fix it . . . I will complete on schedule the projects that have been started; I am not interested in getting credit.”
Plans are being carried out for agriculture and food sufficiency, education, public health system, tourism, climate change, infrastructure, and business, especially for the MSMEs.
The inauguration was characterized by solemnity, simplicity, and keeping with the tradition. It was attended by foreign dignitaries, VIPs, public officials, and Marcos supporters. Marcos is considered the majority president elected with more than 31 million votes garnered from the recently concluded 2022 presidential elections.
Photos: Screenshot from Bongbong Marcos FB page coverage
As the first Gold Medalist in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Hidilyn Diaz still couldn’t believe that she did it, and conceded that she couldn’t do it on her own, but her faith in the divine providence made everything possible. She posted and shared this message on her Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/hidilyndiaz/
“Di ako makapaniwala na nandito ako ngayon sa Olympics .
Di ako makapaniwala na matutuloy ang Olympics .
Di ako makapaniwala na nandito ang TeamHD.
Di ako makapaniwala na 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 ako sa Olympics .
Kung ako lang ito, di ko ito magagawa parang impossible. Salamat God sa pagdala ng mga tao, government support, private support, pamilya, kaibigan at prayer warriors para magawa ko ito at maging possible. ⠀ Jesus looked at them and said, “with man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible,” Matthew 19:26.”
Team HD. Photo courtesy of hidilyndiaz on Instagram
Diaz continues to hog the headlines after she won the gold medal for the Weightlifting 55 kg category in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. With her mighty strength, focus, and determination, she bested two opponents from China (Q.Y. Liao) and Kazakhstan (Z. Chinshanlo). She cleared 127kg in her final lift in clean and jerk and finished with a total of 224kg lifted – both Olympic records.
Hidilyn Diaz was ecstatic after winning the gold medal for weightlifting at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Photo courtesy of Reuters / Edgard Garrido
Diaz is set to receive Php10 million from the government for bagging the historic first gold medal for the Philippines after nearly 100 years of Olympic gold dry spell. Meanwhile, a silver is worth Php5 million, while a bronze Php2 million, but additional pledges from various individuals have reached the total prize of Php35 million+ (to date, as per a recent report).
The Zamboanga City pride is now the most consummate Philippine Olympian. She’s not just a gold medalist, but a multi-medal winner from various competitions, such as the 2016 Rio Olympics, 2018 Asian Games, 2019 World Championships, and 2019 SEA Games.
Hidilyn Diaz has now 232k followers on her Instagram account.
Featured photo courtesy of @hidilyndiaz on Instagram
Let’s hear it from these successful women who have made a difference in their own unique ways.
In the course of my work interviewing various personalities, I have come across varying ideas and views about issues – from personal, complex to the most trivial – but what strikes me the most is when those thoughts emanate straight from the heart. It feels genuine and sincere. It makes you think, that we are all the same in the eyes of God – you stumble, recover, and start again, and come out a better person. There is always resilience in the face of trials and adversity.
Here are some of the meaningful quotes I have gathered from my previous interviews with these accomplished women:
Courtesy Dayanara Torres FB Page
“How I rose from scratch makes me a real model for the youth. I will never break that image.”
– Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, when she was chosen as one of the “Most Distinguished Women” in Puerto Rico at the age of 23. She shared that she was probably selected because she made well in spite of her very humble background.
Courtesy online source
“Mothers are often placed in a dilemma prioritizing between career and family. But for me, my family is always first.”
-Zsa-Zsa Padilla, actress, singer, mom, digital influencer, during the time when she was reviving her showbiz career
Courtesy reallysharoncuneta IG
“After that trying situation, I’ve learned to appreciate life more. It has strengthened my faith. I feel so blessed and whatever will happen to me, I’ll be fine because I’ve been given so much already.”
-Megastar Sharon Cuneta, on her thoughts, when she had her second miscarriage
Courtesy QueenStar Vilma Santos FB page
“I believe in a woman’s right to express herself and to live her life the way she wants to, without losing her sense of morality. I’ll probably despise myself if I take on any man I meet in the streets. Let’s not limit the definition of morality. The most important thing is to have respect for yourself.”
– Star for All Seasons and Cong. Vilma Santos-Recto on how she sees herself in a movie role “Bata, Bata . . . Paano Ka Ginawa?”
Courtesy Bianca Araneta-Elizalde FB Page
“Always keep your values and be well-grounded. When you get into it, you must be mentally, physically, and emotionally stable. You must know what you want because you can fall into so many traps. Make sure to carry the real person in you.”
– Bianca Araneta-Elizalde on her advice to youngsters who are contemplating a career in modeling and hosting
Katherine Annwen De Guzman. Courtesy www.geocities.ws
“It should be considered so important. Where’s the system going if people aren’t educated? How can we vote for a good president if we don’t have educated people?”
– Katherine Annwen De Guzman, former Bb. Pilipinas-World on her notion that education must come first
Janelle Bautista. Courtesy spot.ph
“My family. And I would dedicate my life to preserving that. It’s something I hold in my heart. My mission is to help build a foundation for a good family because I believe the family is a source of strength for all of us. So that children will have good idols, and when they have their own families they will also be able to pass on the strong family values they learned from their own parents.”
-Janelle Bautista, former Bb. Pilipinas-Universe on what she considers as the most beautiful thing in this world, and what would she do to preserve it
Individually, these inspiring women have made a difference in their own unique ways. Happy International Women’s Month!
