The newest ‘attraction’ in Malabon

Continuing to expand its commercial centers’ portfolio is one of the country’s leading real estate conglomerates and winner of the 2013 Euromoney Best Overall Managed Company in the Philippines, Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC). Recently, it opened its 34th mall, the Robinsons Town Mall Malabon.

The two-level shopping mall, located along Gov. Pascual Avenue cor. Crispin Street in Brgy. Tinajeros in Malabon City, is the latest and most modern full service mall in the CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) area. It houses fashion retail stores, specialty shops, food outlets, amusement center as well as anchor tenants Robinsons Appliances and Robinsons Supermarket.

Formally starting the significant event was the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by top company executives including RLC president and COO Frederick Go, senior vice president and business unit general manager for commercial centers division Arlene Magtibay and Robinsons Retail Group president and COO Robina Gokongwei-Pe as well as Malabon City Mayor Antolin Oreta III.

Congratulations to the entire Robinsons Land Corp. team headed by sales and marketing vice president May Precilla for this promising endeavor!

Race to the finish

Doing its share in promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports is the premier five-star hotel The Bellevue Resort, owned and managed by The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R), as it recently sponsored the Defy 123 Triathlon held at the picturesque Panglao Island in Bohol. The BH&R is under the leadership of chairman Johnny Chan, managing director Patrick Chan, marketing and communications corporate director Ryan Chan and deputy general manager Dustin Chan.

Local and foreign triathletes joined the team and individual competitions as they completed a one-kilometer swim at the mesmerizing beachfront of The Bellevue Resort, a 110-kilometer bike around the towns of Panglao, Baclayon, Dauis and Tagbilaran and a 12-kilometer run around the beautiful Doljo Point. Meanwhile, the hotel’s breathtaking beachfront was the chosen venue for the awarding ceremony, which was attended by the participants as well as the men behind the successful race including Bohol Gov. Edgar Chatto, Defy 123 Triathlon organization committee members Anthony Kierulf, Jerry Santos, Teddy Tong and race director coach Rene “Guy” Concepcion.

With the success of the first-ever Defy 123 Triathlon, The Bellevue Resort will gather once again the cream of the crop in the world of triathlon as it sponsors Defy Triathlon 2014, happening on May 25. The said race aims to attract more local and foreign triathletes as proceeds of the said event will be donated to the Bikes for the Philippines Foundation in Bohol.

(For inquiries, call The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts at (02) 771-8181.)

Wicked: The year’s most enthralling journey

An enchanting treat awaits avid theater-goers as one of the world’s well-loved musicals, Wicked, is coming to Manila to cast its spell on the Filipino audiences starting Jan. 22 at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Now on its 10th year, the Broadway phenomenon has garnered 50 major awards including a Grammy, three Tony Awards and six Helpmann Awards and has been seen by over 37 million people worldwide.

Filipino fans of the top-grossing musical can expect stellar performances from the very talented cast led by Jemma Rix and Suzie Mathers who play the lead characters Elphaba and Glinda respectively.

The Philippine season of Wicked is presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, 105.9 Radio High and Concertus in association with Wicked Worldwide and presenting sponsors Smart Infinity and Visa.

(For tickets, contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.)