Thursday, October 26, 2017

SMDC to generate P6 B from Las Piñas residential project

SM Development Corporation, the residential property arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is expecting to generate a total of R6 billion from its project at the SM Southmall Complex in Las Piñas City.

South Residences, the firm’s first project in Las Piñas, is a four-tower development that is already 60 percent sold since its launch in 2015, said SMDC Assistance Vice President Therese Sonsing-Fernando.

Las Piñas resident comprise the biggest group of buyers of the 2,010-unit South Residences, accounting for about 48 percent of units sold or 60 percent of domestic buyers which comprise 80 percent of total sales.

The four 17-story towers offer one- and two-bedrooms at an average price ranging between R2.5 million and R3.8 million. Tower one and tower two are set to be turned over by March next year and the other two towers by June, 2019.

“Situated in the SM Southmall Complex, South Residences provides premium living, luxurious features and amenities, as well as all the shopping, dining and entertainment choices found at SM Southmall,” SMDC said.

Fernando said “residents can enjoy the five-star experience it offers through resort-styled amenities such as a swimming pool, a kiddie pool, garden areas, gazebos and function rooms.”

She added that, “hotel-like services will also be available, including reception desk assistance and doormen. To ensure safety and security, South Residences is protected by 24-hour security service and CCTVs in all hallways.”

Located along Alabang-Zapote Road, South Residences showcases easy access to the metro’s major thoroughfares like the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Manila-Cavite Expressway.

“From here, key destinations in the city are just minutes away. And with the earmarked extension of the LRT 1 line, the area will soon be more accessible, providing more transport options for its residents,” SMDC said.

https://business.mb.com.ph/2017/10/26/smdc-to-generate-p6-b-from-las-pinas-residential-project/

It's true: Sebastian's Podium branch is closing today

Local artisanal ice cream shop Sebastian’s is closing its branch at The Podium mall in Ortigas Thursday, October 26.
In a Facebook post, Sebastian’s said it is offering 25% discount on all of its products as it holds its last day of operations at The Podium.

“Greetings, dear friends. We’d like to make an announcement and say that yes, the rumors are true, we will be closing our Podium shop today on October 26, 2017 as the entire mall closes for renovations,” it said. “It breaks our heart because Podium was our second-ever branch and our first in Manila. We tried very hard to arrange a spot in the new area of the mall but it was not to be.”


Sebastian’s, known for selling unusual flavors such as ampalaya and sapin-sapin, still has a branch at Vertis North in Quezon City.

New horror flick from Joey Reyes

It was 13 years ago when awarded director Jose Javier Reyes came out with the horror flick “Spirit Of The Glass” that scored high at the box-office and made popular the young stars in the cast. Joey’s follow-up movie of the same genre, “Spirit Of The Glass 2: The Haunted,” opens on Nov. 1.

It’s not a sequel, he said. The new movie is about a group of young people calling on spirits from the underworld for fun. Then each one faces the consequence of the spirits they conjured.

“Ang kwento is about an artista in the 1960’s who had a very sad life and namatay for reasons na hindi talaga alam ng mga tao,” Joey said.

In the lead cast are Cristine Reyes-Khatibi, Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina, one of “Wowowin” hosts Ashley Ortega, Daniel Matsunaga, Benjamin Alves, and Enrico Cuenca.

As to paranormal experiences while shooting, Joey said there was always something going wrong every time they shoot a scene in a certain room of the house they used. He found out a grandmother died from stomach cancer in that room.

“We were shooting in a room na laging sumasakit ’yung tiyan ko. Sinisikmura ako at mararamdaman mo na there’s another presence in the room. ’Yung video assist, ’yung isang camera laging nasisira,” he claimed. “Then they said we have to pray and ask permission, then naging okay na.”

“Spirit Of The Glass 2: The Haunted” is produced by OctoArts Films in association with T-Rex Entertainment.

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Jazz Fest Thursdays continues

The Jazz Fest Thursdays launched six months ago by Greenfield District Corp. marked its sixth month anniversary last Oct. 5, with a special performance by Zia Quizon’s band Extrapolation.

There to show support to Zia and her band were Karylle, Yael Yuzon of Spongecola, GMA artist Benjamin Alves and Robin Nievera.

With the success of the Jazz Fest Thursdays, Greenfield’s EVP/GM Atty. Duane A.X. Santos expressed delight to have fulfilled their vision of bringing people together.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Oct. 26, go to Viva’s big boss Vic del Rosario, Gina Nolasco, Priscilla P. Tuazon, Janet Arnaiz, Jennifer Ongkeko, Jose Bravo, Victor de Vera, Rusty Salazar, Jhervy Santiago, Delbert Santos, Gina Nolasco, Jennifer Ongkiko, Rusty Salazar, Grave Velasco, Victor de Vera, Jose Israel Bravo, Priscilla Tuazon, Delbert Santos, Jherry Santiago, Aida Espiritu, Jules Yanga, Theresa Veloso, Jason Manuel, Callyx Lavado daughter of "TWBA" set designer Randy turns 3, Carmelito Lamoso, Emy Enriquez, Jenny Deed Navarro, Glaiza Joyce Cruz, Rosanna Morales, Shanna Paula Plaza, Jennifer Tan, Dolyn Monique Cadungog, Inday Varing Nacario, Kim Grace Deldig, Dr. Cynthia Gayatin, Lilia Aimas, Tem Ponce, DTI Sec. Ramon Lopez and Rep. Joey SalcedaOct. 27: Charo Santos-Concio, Niño Muhlach, Gary Lising, Harlene Bautista, Nelly Campos, Michael Abundo, Ingrid Salas, Jojo Gatbonton, Michelle Aldana, Viel Aquino-Dee, Ronald Manila, Allure Padua, Joy Rosaroso, and Maria Teresa Cancio