New SM Mall Set to Open at the SRP
PRESS RELEASE
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.
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New Tourism Campaign Wows International Travel Experts
MEDIA RELEASE
January 2012
This year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum at Manado, Indonesia witnessed the new Philippine brand launch with the line — “It’s more fun in the Philippines.”
“ATF 2012 is a perfect platform to introduce to some 1,600 international delegates composed of buyers and sellers, the NTO community and media delegates,” Philippine Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. said.
Focusing on the country’s core strength, the campaign singles out what no other destination can offer — and that is the Filipino people. The Lonely Planet guidebook calls Filipinos “among the most easygoing and ebullient people anywhere.” Meanwhile, a constant truth that comes out in the passenger exit surveys is the “warmth and hospitality of the people.”
“Our strategy is simple: while other countries invite you to observe, Filipinos can promise a more heartfelt and interesting experience. Wherever you go, whatever you do in the country, it’s the Filipinos that will complete your vacation and will make your holiday unforgettable,” says the new tourism chief, who accepted the post in September 2011.
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I Won the Lottery!
..in my imagination! 
The jackpot is around P500,000,000 (~$11,000,000). Pretty big, huh? (Dreaming big!) And that’s a lot to spend. 
But in my imagination, I chose not to spend it all for personal consumption. How I wish winning the lottery isn’t that tricky, though. Then I’d be able to achieve a whole lot of luxurious pleasures! 
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