Lifestyle
Celebrate Halloween in the Tropics at Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Exciting activities are in store for the family this Halloween season.
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu invites guests to plan a Halloween escapade with an array of exciting activities, a special trick or treat event and magic show to entertain the whole family for that fun-filled vacation.
Families can enjoy a getaway with the Halloween in the Tropics package with rates starting at Php 14,500 and includes two (2) Heroes, Unite! Trick or Treat event tickets on October 30, 2022, unlimited access to Adventure Zone, breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children below 6 years old, Php 1,000 net dining credits per night, two (2) complimentary resort activities and free use of snorkel set. Shangri-La Circle members will get a complimentary DIY Halloween cake, for that extra special celebration.
For those looking for fun trick or treat activities, guests are invited to come in their best outfits straight from a comic book and take part in Shangri-La Mactan’s Heroes, Unite! Trick or Treat event on October 30, 2022, 3 pm. Enjoy Halloween activities, from a festive dinner buffet party to a mind-blowing magic show. Tickets are priced at Php1,500 net per child and includes access to trick or treat even with magic show and, dinner buffet and Php 1,000 net per adult which includes dinner buffet.
A scary-good family activity awaits with the Do-It-Yourself Monster Cake available this October 21 – November 2, so kids and parents can bond over sugary delights and create their own themed cake to celebrate the holiday that everyone loves.
Diners are invited to indulge in comic-themed sliders for a fun Halloween meal with family. Comic Monster Sliders are available at Buko Bar or Breeze Bar this October 28 – November 2, 2022.
Super parents deserve a thoughtful gift of a well-deserved spa day was Chi, The Spa offers Powerful Healing with a complimentary Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask, Healing After Sun Treatment or Natural Muscle Relief Balm for those who book any 60-min treatment from October 1, 2022 – November 15, 2022
To learn more about Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu’s Halloween activities, please visit bit.ly/ComicsInTheTropicsE-Brochure
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu offers 13 hectares of lush greenery, landscaped gardens and a 350-meter white-sand beach providing a mix of luxury relaxation and wellness, lively entertainment, and exciting recreational activities including child-friendly facilities. Guests can savour beach-side luxe within its spacious 530 guest rooms and suites, along with enticing wining and dining options.
For more information or to get the latest update from Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, please follow Shangri-La Mactan on Facebook and Instagram or visit https://www.shangri-la.com/cebu.
About Shangri-La:
Shangri-La, an iconic flagship brand of the Shangri-La Group, puts heartfelt service at the core of its distinctive Asian hospitality experience. Through imaginative and nature-inspired design, delightful culinary and cultural experiences, and its authentic and thoughtful service, the brand enables guests to realise their own moments of Shangri-La.
Today, the brand experience is brought to life in over 80 deluxe hotels and resorts at destinations around the world, including Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
A transformation of the award-winning Golden Circle loyalty programme, Shangri-La Circle was officially launched in April 2022 as an aspirational travel lifestyle platform that connects all of Shangri-La’s brands, hotels and restaurants. As curators of the good life, Shangri-La Circle guides guests to discover their personal Shangri-La and offers a selection of travel and lifestyle offerings, captivating rewards, and unparalleled access to the best Asian hospitality. To enrol or learn more, visit Shangri-La Circle. For more information, please visit Shangri-La.com.
Events
The First NUSTAR BALL
The NUSTAR Ballroom, a magnificent venue at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu, sets the stage for last night’s first-ever NUSTAR Ball.
Black was the color of night at the Zee table.
Glamorous guests from Manila and Cebu converged at the NUSTAR Ballroom, an exquisite venue within the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu. The evening unfolded with a seated 5-course dinner. The opulent feast started with Beetroot Salmon Gravlax, adorned with caper berries, caviar, set with delicate edible flowers; and a main course of Compressed Pork Belly with Crackling Skin and Baby Scallops. Another highlight was the auction of coveted items like Dior and YSL handbags, a limited-edition Bulgari watch, and an exclusive 2-night stay in Nustar’s opulent 3-bedroom villa—complete with a private pool and a dedicated butler. The charity evening benefited the Cameleon Association, an NGO based in Iloilo City created in 1997 that developed a global approach to act on the causes and effects of sexual violence against children.
Nora Sol, Beth Go, Frances Siao and Marylou Ong
Ina Ronquillo, Maryanne Aboitiz and Jackie Lotzof
Designers Jun Escario and Philip Rodriguez
Philip Rodriguez with NUSTAR Malls two power ladies: May Adolfo and Joanna Salazar
Lana Osmeña with Mariquita Yeung
PJ Castillo and Kaye Abad with Cary Santiago
Drew Sarmiento with LV Manager Adrian Decuigan
Cary Santiago with Eva Gullas
Manila socialites Julie Boschi and Ching Cruz with June Alegrado
It was a night of elegance, luxury, and unforgettable memories as ladies in long gowns and gentlemen in black ties danced the night away.
Events
Flying Tiger Copenhagen Lands in Cebu
By Joanna Cuenco
June 13 – Cebu City | Danish lifestyle brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen has landed in Cebu, opening its first branch in the Philippines outside Metro Manila at the upper ground floor of SM Seaside City.
Since its first store in Copenhagen in 1995, Flying Tiger has aimed to share products that not only look good, but make people feel good too. There’s something for everyone aged one to 100: toys, art materials, homeware, party supplies, workout gear, travel essentials, fashion accessories, and more. There will be fresh drops at the store every three to four weeks, so there’s always something exciting to look forward to and share with family and friends.
Product designs range from minimalist and “aesthetic” to cute and kitschy. Find lifestyle essentials like food storage and home organizers, tea towels and toothbrush holders, to some awesome things you didn’t know you needed, like a handheld sewing machine and a beach chair for your phone.
Even though the 200+ square meter space is fully stocked with hundreds of items, the store layout and neat display make it such a joy to look at all of the things and make the shopping experience easy and enjoyable. Flying Tiger believes a richer life does not cost a fortune, so items start at only P30, or even lower with some special promos.
The store opened with a traditional Danish cake-cutting ceremony with Jet Tan, Flying Tiger Copenhagen Store Operations Manager of APAC Region; Gladhys Rodriguez, Merchandising Manager of Flying Tiger Copenhagen Philippines; Billi Jin Esguerra-Perez, Marketing Manager of Flying Tiger Copenhagen Philippines; and JB Tan, Mall Manager of SM Seaside City Cebu.
Zandra Len Salvador and Drew Sarmiento
Sarree Pimentel with Lian
Rizanne Tiongko, Joanna Cuenco and Anya Morrissey
Jen and Jas Sarmiento, Rere Dakay, Kirby Yu with Kayden
Jaja Chiongbian Rama with Sebi and Georgiana
Eleni Paray, Hazel Tirol and Mitchelle Lua
Flying Tiger is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Stores Specialists, Inc., the country’s largest specialty retailer that handles a network of 593 stores and 94 brands, including some of the most recognized names in the world.
Facebook: @FlyingTigerCopenhagenPH
Instagram: @flyingtigerph
Events
BVLGARI in Cebu
May 10 – Cebu City | Step inside a world of opulence where gold shimmers and diamonds sparkle. BVLGARI, the renowned Italian luxury brand, is celebrated for its exquisite gemstone jewelry, thin watches, perfumes, and leather goods. With a legacy dating back to 1884, BVLGARI has become synonymous with elegance and craftsmanship. The newest BVLGARI boutique opened last week at the sparkling The Mall at Nustar Resort and Casino, fast becoming the shopping destination for discerning consumers.
Eva Gullas, Jeffrey Hang, Jaja Chiongbian-Rama and Butch Carungay
Jeffrey Hang, BVLGARI’s Regional Marketing Director for South East Asia, flew in from Singapore to welcome guests. “We are happy to unveil BVLGARI to the Cebu market. This is the company’s 140th year, and BVLGARI celebrates this landmark with the Aeterna High Jewelry Collection in Rome this coming May 20, attended by all our global ambassadors like Zendaya and Black Pink” Jeffrey shares with us. The collection will be available in SE Asia later in the year and in the Philippines at the end of the year.
Leading the ribbon cutting was Joseph Muñoz (commercial director of Bulgari Philippines, Jeffry Hang (regional marketing director of Bulgari South East Asian operations, Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey (Bulgari Ambasadress and Ms. Universe 2015), Allan Teo (chief operating officer of NUSTAR Resort and Casino and May Adolfo (mall director of NUSTAR Cebu).
Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, BVLGARI’s local Ambasadress and Ms. Universe 2015
Sheila Osmeña-Go and Jaja Chiongbian-Rama
Spotted at the event was Joseph Muñoz, Commercial Director of Bulgari Philippines escorting Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, BVLGARI’s local Ambasadress and Ms. Universe 2015, Allan Teo, Chief Operating Officer of NUSTAR Resort and Casino, Howard Go, Summit Media’s CEO and his wife, Cebuana Sheila Osmeña-Go as well as some of Cebu’s young fashionable set like Claudia Bezza Yeung, Marjay Ramirez, and Danessa Onglatco.
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SM Fashion Forum reveals Cebu’s style influencers
BTS: Beetle and Bimmer Clubs for Men’s Issue
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