A gem rises in Ortigas

There are a multitude of reasons why one chooses to live in the city, such as proximity to work, accessibility to business establishments and almost instant availability of everything needed to live a convenient life. Now, Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) through the Robinsons Residences brand puts together all the right elements to create that much-coveted easy life in the city with the recent launch of The Sapphire Bloc held at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Ortigas. This latest residential gem from the country’s real estate powerhouse, led by the brilliant RLC president and chief operating officer Frederick D. Go, aims to provide the lush promises of living right in the city. The four-tower residential and commercial complex will house one-of-a-kind retail mix perfect for people with distinctive taste. It’s city living done right as The Sapphire Bloc creates an authentic, walkable city with efficient facilities in a strategic location. The event made the guests discover how to make the life they want by transforming the city to fit their own lifestyle at The Sapphire Bloc, with its wide range of gourmet dining options wellness facilities, and efficient living spaces.

‘Belenismo’ in Tarlac

No less than Tarlac’s favorite son, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, was the guest of honor at the “Belenismo sa Tarlac” festival. The annual competition for the best nativity-scene representation or belen in Tarlac was spearheaded by Tarlac Heritage Foundation’s mother-and-daughter team of Isabel and Dr. Isa Cojuangco-Suntay in cooperation with San Miguel Corporation. The President personally handed the awards to the first-place winners in the six categories — Personal, High School, Monumental, Church, Grand Municipal, and Grand Non-Municipal — during the awards night held in Camiling, Tarlac.  Since its founding in 2007, the “Belenismo sa Tarlac” is included in the calendar of events of the Department of Tourism.  A special program of native songs and dances including a sumptuous dinner featuring the delicacies and specialties of Tarlaqueños—was especially created for the members of the Diplomatic Corps that trooped to Tarlac.