Candy-inspired Christmas installations At Estancia brings Sweet Illusions to life

Make your shopping more exciting especially if you found these candy-inspired installations brought by the award-winning Christmas decorator Ortigas & Company. This year theme is candy inspired Christmas which bring sweet Illusions to life. Shoppers can have more fun shopping & roaming around and enjoy the holiday season with this one of a kind attraction for all.

In line with the company’s candy land theme this year, Estancia is putting together another Christmas must-see named Sweet Illusion Chambers – delectable rooms with light installations that bring to mind the candies and desserts that everybody craves for, especially during the holiday season. These Instagram-worthy and interactive rooms are open during mall hours and will run until January 6, 2019. 

The four secret rooms are strategically placed across Capitol Commons––at the mall and the park––with each beholding a fun surprise for those who venture inside. 

The first chamber room we have visited is the Candy Blast that offers a delightful haven that transports you to a candy dreamland. 

Our next tour is to the Special Dark at the Dark LightRoom beckons another captivating exhibit of modern neon displays.

Enter to the room of ice cream, lollipop, cupcakes, and sweet desserts that glows in the dark.

Last year’s Vast Imaginarium was inspired by famous contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms––a four-room art installation that served as a magical journey for the imagination––recently bagged two Silver Stevie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year - Retail and Brand Experience of the Year - Consumer for helping cement Estancia’s reputation as a lifestyle space that promotes the arts. 

Tired of shopping or roaming around? Don't worry, sit back and relax in a candy tree resting area located at the center of the mall. This is for sure, you are going to take your phone or camera to post and take a shot of this Instagram-worthy icon that you wouldn't want to miss!

“Ortigas & Company has always valued providing accessible art to the public, through Estancia’s Vast Imaginarium rooms as well as this year’s Ortigas Art Festival; We want to continue this effort for the holidays, so we are bringing back our renowned rooms now called Sweet Illusion Chambers. Estancia has become Ortigas’ art hub that fosters creativity in the middle of the metro, and what better way to celebrate that than to launch it this season,” says Arch. Renee C. Bacani, VP of Ortigas & Company.

For those who wish to see a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the Tutti Frutti or Rainbow Prism Room awaits at the Capitol Commons Park.

Aside from Sweet Illusions Chambers, Estancia also has a lot in store for shoppers this holiday season. A Keto Workshop will be held from November 30 to December 2 at the ground floor South Wing entrance from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. True to the spirit of celebrating, the Holiday Feasts with treats, in partnership with Mastercard, will run from November 15 to January 15, 2019 at participating restaurants for families and friends alike. On December 9, a MIIS Kids Can! Bazaar will take place at the 2F Bridgeway from 10 a.m. to 4.pm. A Magic The Gathering Tournament (Day 1) Tekken Tournament will also take place at the 2F Bridgeway from December 15 to 16 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

For the kids and the young at heart, get a chance to Meet and Greet Santa on all Saturdays of December at the 2F Bridgeway from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m and then watch a spectacular fireworks show at 7 p.m. And finally, for churchgoers, a Simbang Gabi will also take place at the 2F Bridgeway from December 15 to 23 at 6 p.m.

Visitors can enjoy all these holiday activities while exploring the newly-opened stores in Estancia: Motorino, Brow Lounge, Power Station, Anna Pashmina, Vivere Salon, and Shi Lin. In addition, new stores will be opening its doors such as Anytime Fitness, Scout’s Honor, Alba, Tim Horton’s, Haruta, among many others. 

Make your sweetest Christmas illusions come alive at Estancia! 

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About Ortigas & Company

Ortigas & Company is one of the pioneers in real estate development in the Philippines. Now on its 87th year, the company continues to build great places for life through its iconic estates for living, shopping, business, and entertainment. It is the developer behind some of Metro Manila’s best-known master planned and mixed-use developments: Greenhills, Ortigas East, Capitol Commons, and Circulo Verde. For more information, visit www.ortigas.com.ph or call 633-1580.

Skip the Holiday Rush and Heads Up to Circuit Holiday Night Market at Circuit Makati

Light Up Your Christmas at A Circuit Holiday Night Market

6 reasons why you need to drop by the biggest entertainment district this November

Another year has gone so fast and Circuit Makati once again will host a 3 Night Market Bazaar that will highlight different product category. Compared last year more celebrities have joined this time so it's more exciting and thrilling for everyone. Aside from shopping, a feast on sumptuous treats with food stalls from Mercato and Zomato too! Plus, watch out for amazing performances and surprises! 

It's surely a fun bonding for the whole family, so spread the good news and see you at the event!

What better way to kick off the season of giving than by getting started with your holiday shopping and feasting in the Metro’s biggest entertainment district! There’s no such thing as celebrating too early or having too much holiday spirit, especially when Makati’s premier go-to entertainment district is starting to get into a festive mood. 

“It’s a great way to spend time with the family and to start the Christmas gift shopping season right especially before the rush gets too overwhelming. This year is very special because we’ve also emphasized on supporting local, with more booths supporting local made products and young entrepreneurs.” says Shiella Aguilar, Makati Project Development Head for Ayala Land.

A Circuit Holiday Night Market co-presented by Mastercard, makes Christmas bazaars bigger and better! Now on its fifth year, Ayala Land ups the ante with six standout Christmas district concepts for visitors to shop and dine in and tops it off with acoustic performances for the whole night! 

Get Great Discounts at the Lifestyle District

For the first time this year, SSI will delight all Mastercard holders with an exclusive raffle when they use their Mastercard in the Lifestyle District. Every P1,000 worth of receipts (single or accumulated) from the Lifestyle District entitles the shopper to one (1) raffle coupon for the A Circuit Holiday Night Market Raffle Promo. Get a chance to win as you shop among the best brands like High Sierra, Cache Cache, Oka-B, Joe Fresh, Marks & Spencer’s and Gap!

Get your hands dirty (but in a good way!) at the Green District

For the first time ever, Circuit Makati will be holding a Landscape Festival to brighten everyone’s home. Whether you’re starting to appreciate those little succulents, or are an avid gardener, the Green District will have everything you need to get started or keep going!

Shop Unique Finds at the Celebrity District

If you’ve ever wanted to dress and eat like a celebrity, the Celebrity District is a great place to start! Your favorite local celebs will have their personally curated pre-loved items for sale and their culinary skills will be put on display with their personally baked and home-cooked fare. Charities such as Purple Centers Foundation, Hineleban Foundation and Glenn’s Cookies will also be a part of this district, giving you more reasons to drop by!

Support Young Entrepreneurs at the Student District

The youth are the future, and the future looks bright, especially in the Student District led by The UP Organization of Business Economics Majors (UP OBEM). Through its commitment to provide its members with the exposure to the business and economic environment, UP OBEM frequently holds business conventions and lifestyle bazaars for small to medium-scale concessionaires. 

The Student District offers a wide selection of booths that feature one-of-a-kind homemade finds and craft items that showcase the creativity of the next generation. Support these budding entrepreneurs and get unique gifts for your loved ones!

Put the Spotlight on Local Items at the Artisan District

Explore thoughtfully curated items in the Artisan District organized by The Common Good Market! There are gifts and products for everyone on your list, may it be for the youngsters or the oldies. Spend a little time and you’ll be surprised at what you’ll find with the wide range of options to take home and gift to loved ones this holiday season.

Indulge in gastronomic treats at the Cuisine District

Famed dining destination, Mercato Centrale and online foodie website Zomato, team up to create an extensive and mouthwatering selection of gastronomic treats at the Cuisine District. Browse through dry food items and a wide selection of baked and packed goods that are perfect for the holidays. And take a break from all that shopping with up to 50 amazing food booths!

With all the unique and diverse Districts styled and lighted by Firefly you will surely find what you’re looking for may it be for yourself or anyone this holiday season. To make the celebration more meaningful, Circuit Makati will again light up the tallest Christmas Tree in the city, bringing light to the Makati community and its guests. Watch out for Circuit Makati’s other events like the Manila Hip-hop Festival on November 30, OpenAir Cinema One: Music By Day, Movies by Night on December 15 and Playground 3.0 on December 22.

Create fun and exciting memories to remember this Yuletide season, drop by #ACircuitHolidayNightMarket co-presented by Mastercard on November 16, 17, and 18 from 5PM to 12MN. Entrance of P100 with a discounted rate of P50 for students, Senior Citizens PWD, and pregnant women. Mastercard users enter for free when they show their card at the entrance. See you in #CircuitMakati in the place where Christmas comes alive, #MakeItMakati. 

Ayala Land is the Philippines’ leading developer of sustainable estates, offering a diverse mix of properties such as residential, retail, office, hotels, and leisure developments, that support local economic growth and nation-building. The company was established in 1988 as the real estate arm of Ayala Corporation, a pioneer conglomerate and builder of the country’s premier financial and commercial district, now known as Makati Central Business District and Ayala Center.  

Today, Ayala Land has a total of 25 sustainable estates and is present in 55 growth areas nationwide. It has five residential brands, namely Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida, Amaia, and BellaVita, which deliver quality homes to a broad segment of the housing market. Its commercial development and leasing portfolio is comprised of Ayala Malls, Ayala Land Offices, and Ayala Land Hotels and Resorts Corporation.

Rebisco partners with renowned Filipino contemporary artists to create the Rebisco Special Edition Designer Cans

Rebisco celebrates 55th year in the business industry providing our delicious snacks, candies, and many more. I remember during my elementary day, I love to buy the Honey Coconut Biscuit because of its sweet taste and soft texture that easily melts in the mouth. Over the years I saw some changes in the packaging and size of the biscuit but the taste stays on its original since then. 

Through the years, Rebisco products have become a part of Filipino tradition — a pasalubong lovingly carried to waiting family members in many homecomings; a favorite merienda fare; a much-loved snack passed around during family gatherings, big and small. A silent witness to the evolution of Filipino lifestyles, Rebisco Assorted Biscuits continues to be a Pinoy favorite, standing the test of time. One of the most iconic fixtures in a Filipino home is the Rebisco Assorted Biscuits Tin Can — that multi-colored can of snacks that generations have always loved. 

A fresh take on a Filipino classic

As it marks its 55th anniversary, Rebisco takes its humble tin can to the next level by partnering with renowned Filipino contemporary artists to create the Rebisco Special Edition Designer Cans. These works of art aim to showcase the rich history and evolution of the brand, while using the can itself as a vehicle of expression.

By realizing that their snacks are deeply ingrained into the Filipino way of life, Rebisco celebrates its anniversary by launching their newest special edition designer tin can, which serves as a canvas on which the Filipino story is printed. These miniature versions are designed to show how Rebisco is intertwined with the Filipino story, as captured in food practices and traditions illustrated by four highly acclaimed artists. In doing so, the well-loved tin can evolves into a canvas that fulfills the brand’s vision to recognize the work and talent of Filipino artists. 

The growth of Rebisco parallels that of the Filipino culture. Over the past 55 years, Rebisco has grown into a formidable brand, thanks to the Filipino’s undying love and support, allowing it to grow into what it is today. As a fledgling company, Rebisco started with very simple offerings of biscuits and crackers packed into a can with images of the biscuits. Over time, the packaging evolved, soon showcasing family-themed art works as well.

As Rebisco celebrates its 55th year anniversary, the brand collaborated with 4 local artists to create artworks specifical for the launch of the new Special Edition Designer Cans. L-R: Noric Ng, Rebisco Vice-President of Operations; Lady Luzano-Cruz, Category Manager; Roel Obemio, Artist; Migs Villanueva, Artist; Heart Evangelista, Host and Rebisco Ambassador; Lulu dela Peña, Marketing Communications Head; Chico Garcia, Host; Aris Bagtas, Artist; Joseph Bañez, Artist; Katherine Simundo, Rebisco Vice-President of Marketing

Rebisco launches the new special edition designer can series, featuring the artworks of 4 local artist. The green can showcases the paintings made by Aris Bagtas.

 

Rebisco launches the new special edition designer can series, featuring the artworks of 4 local artist. The blue can showcases the paintings made by Migs Villanueva

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Rebisco launches the new special edition designer can series, featuring the artworks of 4 local artist. The red can showcases the paintings made by Roel Obemio.

Rebisco launches the new special edition designer can series, featuring the artworks of 4 local artist. The yellow can showcases the paintings made by Joseph Bañez.

Visualizing the rich local flavor

Beautifully using the tin can as the canvas through which they can capture local color are four of the country’s talented contemporary artists - Migs Villanueva, Aris Bagtas, Roel Obemio, and Joseph Banez. By collaborating with Rebisco, they aim to shine the light on Filipino artistry and culture in a tradition that Rebisco has created.

Migs Villanueva, a Palanca-awardee visual artist, uses bold pastel colors and wanderlust compositions to invite Filipinos to see their own childhood experiences in her works.  Aris Bagtas shows the Filipinos’ identity through his folk, religious and abstract works,  inspiring people to create a country where family values, traits and traditions are not forgotten. Roel Obemio, a member of the famed Saturday Group,  uses storybook characters and Filipino family-oriented imagery that convey whimsy and fantasy. Joseph “Otep” Bañez, who made his own brand of Filipino Pop-Social Realism that took the market by storm, creates detailed renditions combined with playful colors and hilarious settings.

Alongside these artists, celebrity and visual artist Heart Evangelista-Escudero plus radio DJ Chico Garcia celebrated the launch as official event hosts for this prestigious event.

This project’s new masterpieces are featured on the tin can’s outer packaging. There are four sets of special edition designer cans, and inside are assorted premium biscuits, crackers, cookies and wafers – all-time favorites that people love to snack on and share. Retailing for php175.00 SRP, these are now available at leading supermarkets nationwide, namely Robinsons, Puregold, Waltermart, Rustans, and Shopwise. Starting November 15, 2018, you can also buy online via www.honestbee.ph.

“Every Pinoy family has a story to tell and through the years, we make these stories come to life through our products. Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Cans support local not only through taste, but through art. We at Rebisco believe that life is a constant journey of growing and refining who we are. Thus, we find a new twist to an old product to rekindle interest for it while continuing our tradition to let the tin can serve as an art canvas that tells the stories and values of Filipino families,” said Ms. Lulu dela Peña, the Marketing Communications Head of Rebisco.

Indeed, Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Can will once again be part of the Filipino heritage. What are you waiting for? Express your support for local by gifting your family and friends with Rebisco’s special edition designer cans, and share with them a taste of our rich Filipino culture. 

#RebiscoDesignerCan 

#Rebisco55

SM CITY NORTH EDSA celebrates GLITTER CRITTER CHRISTMAS

 

SM City North EDSA suddenly shines and becomes brighter as they launch the GLITTER CRITTER CHRISTMAS. The event starts the mall's festivities that lead to Glitter Critter characters led by Cap, from the Planet Hapitu that are on their mission looking for the happiest place in the universe.

The Critters made their biggest discovery and found the spectacular place of wonder and joy in SM City North EDSA. After exploring the mall, the Glitter Critter characters - Cap, Boom, Chum, Lox, Oola and Lala, Puchik, Ching, Twinkle, Mick, Baloo, and Baba decided to make it even more festive and fun. 

Cap together with the Glitter Critter Characters transformed The Block and Skygarden into a happy play park in glittering lights where the Glitter Characters play around and enjoy the holiday season.

A special Meet and Greet sessions with Glitter Critter characters on November 17, 24 and December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Block and Sky Garden that will make the world go RAWR this Christmas at SM City North EDSA.

Kids can enjoy the Glitter Critter play park installed at the Sky garden: the KIDS Mountain, the Space Shuttle Sleigh which Baloo and Baba pilot to deliver gifts and Christmas magic; and the Fun Christmas Roller Coaster Ride, which kids can share with their new-found friends.

Kids will surely amaze with a Magical Science Show by Nutty Scientist on November 30 and December 16; and get a chance to share their wishes as they Meet and Greet Santa on December 2, 9, 23, 24, and 25 at The Block Atrium

Meet Cap closer, the wisest of the critter bunch and the captain of the expedition; Boom, the DJ at the critter planet who loves music; Chum, the foodie always hungry critter who thinks o food all the time; and Lox, the mischievous critter who stalks Cap, sneaking into the ship to join the expedition.

Catch the live performances from NU Chorale on December 7, as well as Ben&Ben, Keiko Necessario, Leanne & Naara and December Avenue.

Northern skies will light up the Grand Firework Display on December 15, 22, and 29.

Celebrate the holiday season at SM City North EDSA  #SMGlitterCritterChristmas