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It’s All Business at the Oakridge Executive Club

The Oakridge Executive Club pioneers a new business lounge concept, offering guests comfort, convenience and class that are distinctly Oakridge.

It’s no secret that Cebu is fast-becoming a business hub. With buildings in an upward scramble to touch the skies, new establishments popping up in places where you’d least expect—and not to mention, the heavy traffic—this sunny island gets busier by the day.

While these are generally indicators of progress, there are some downsides, as well. What used to be a quick fifteen-minute drive from anywhere else in the city now takes twice the time if you’re lucky enough to avoid traffic. Either you’re late to your meeting, or it gets moved to a later time (and place) for the convenience of all parties.

In an answer to the growing need for the perfect meeting space, Cebu-based property developer Oakridge Realty Development launched the Oakridge Executive Club, the latest addition to Oakridge Business Park’s business and events facilities.

The entrance to the Oakridge Executive Club

“The reason why this was actually created was because we wanted to say thank you to our tenants and our loyal patrons, the people who have trusted us and supported us through the years,” says Edmun H. Liu, Oakridge Realty Development Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer.

Located on the 12th floor of Oakridge IT Center 2, the 1,800-square meter Oakridge Executive Club is a venue born of the company’s desire to honor loyal patrons who have made Oakridge Business Park their home.

“Since the plan was hatched more than twelve years ago to develop Oakridge Realty—that was once a factory—into something that is more attuned to the needs of the times, we’ve had a number of tenants who really believed in us and supported us,” he says.

These tenants, he shares, are people whom they want to give back something in return for supporting them.

“A lot of our tenants are young, aggressive, creative entrepreneurs. SMEs,” Edmun says. “I remember when we did a topping off of this, someone asked me what was our target market. A normal inclination is always BPOs, large BPOs, and that’s nice, there’s a market for that. But we should never forget the SMEs. A lot of them need offices as well and that’s what we did.”

The club’s spacious and classy interiors

“We were fortunate that they believed in us. But while they’re young and aggressive and dynamic, the unfortunate limitation that they have is resources so the office [space] may be limited,” he continues. “So when we were talking about it, the suggestion was to give them something that might help them grow their business. A meeting place, a place where they can bring their guests, customers.”

Here, executives of Oakridge locators, consisting of small to medium businesses, can conduct their meetings in comfort, convenience and class without leaving the casual elegance and ambience of Oakridge Business Park. Patrons will receive exclusive benefits and privileges as Oakridge Executive Club cardholders.

A highly-functional venue, visitors can stay connected, catching up on emails and meeting deadlines, while enjoying complimentary freshly-brewed coffee. The club also boasts an expansive, opulent lounge with a panoramic view of the city and the mountains.

The Maple Room, the club’s dining room

The Oakridge Executive Club has three meeting rooms; aptly named the Olive Room, Walnut Room, and Bamboo Room, each of these rooms accommodate 15-30 guests, and have a built-in LCD projector.

The 14-seat Executive Boardroom also comes with its own projector system, as well as the Smart TV, overhead speakers, private restroom, and a telephone and coffee station en suite.

For larger gatherings of up to 120 guests, the 240-square meter Mahogany Hall is ideal for business conventions, seminars and the like.

“Someone was asking me, ‘whose brainchild was this?’ It wasn’t any single person’s brainchild,” Edmun shares. “It’s actually a combination of the legacy of gratefulness that our founders have passed onto us. They [our parents] always emphasized that we should never forget to say thank you.”

While the Oakridge Executive Club was established to thank the tenants of Oakridge Business Park, Edmun divulges that it’s actually open to the public who are also keen on finding the perfect meeting space.

Guests may opt to dine at the Maple Room

Additionally, the club’s dining room, called the Maple Room, seats 60-70 guests. With a dedicated culinary staff, they serve a menu of gourmet dishes throughout the day, from full breakfasts to four-course dinners.

“Anybody can come here and book the place,” he says. “It’s not limited to just cardholders. Just that as cardholders, you get to enjoy certain privileges.”

In this case, the certain privileges he mentions are that cardholders get to come in for free and enjoy the amenities, and should they choose to partake in the meals available or avail of the boardrooms, they get to enjoy discounts.

Walk-in guests may also avail of the club’s services for only P1,000 consumable cover charge.

“The value that you get from our services is much greater than the price you pay,” Edmun shares good-naturedly.

The Oakridge Executive Club is located at the 12th Floor of Oakridge IT Center 2
Opens from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.

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An Ocean of Flavors: The Bada Opens Their Second Branch

A trail of white smoke, along with the scent of roasted pork and the sizzle of the flaming grill will welcome you once you enter the tinted doors of the second branch of The Bada Korean Restaurant.

A trail of white smoke, along with the scent of roasted pork and the sizzle of the flaming grill will welcome you once you enter the tinted doors of the second branch of The Bada Korean Restaurant. Located at A.S Fortuna, Mandaue City, The Bada is sure to leave you with a satisfied appetite and a full stomach.

The name “bada,” which is Korean for ocean, was used since it started out by selling more seafood items than meat. Later on, the restaurant pursued on selling more meaty items on its menu. Although, no different than their first branch, The Bada gives its customers the opportunity to experience Korean food culture at a fair price of P299.00 only per person. With that, you already get an unlimited amount of the coveted samgyeopsal. But what makes the second branch much better than the first one? The A.S Fortuna branch is more spacious, well-ventilated, and vibrant; perfect for when you want to take some selfies or Instagram-worthy photos.

More than that, The Bada offers a round up of your favorite Korean dishes such as gimbap (seaweed rice roll), samgyeopsal (grilled pork), bulgogi (which literally means “fire meat”), bibimbap (mixed rice), and the like. Pair all of that with some soju and you’re good to go!

What makes them different from other Korean restaurants in the metro, owners and brothers Paul, Mason, and Min Ho Kim say that it’s their marinated bulgogi. While other Korean restaurants offer it just as it is, theirs is made with a special Korean marinade sauce; a recipe created by their own mother.

And while the Korean cuisine, in general, may be a bit foreign to our Filipino palate, The Bada’s bulgogi gives a slight familiarity to the taste.

“We’ve got [Korean] food that Filipinos also like,” says Paul.

What to do when you get there

Since the The Bada is an all-you-can-eat restaurant, we recommend you to bring your coworkers, friends, or family since they serve a generous amount of food (remember, they’re unlimited).

Getting there may take you on a few rides should you choose to use public transportation, but all that will be forgiven once you enter the brightly lit and steamy room. You’ll find yourself hungry for a decent amount of meat after taking in the sweet and savory scent of sizzling samgyeopsal. Take your time in choosing from an unlimited choice of Korean food, there’s no need to wait since the friendly staff will serve them almost right away with a smile.

Once the food arrives at your table, you’ll find yourself with an array of side dishes, lettuce wrap, and, of course, the meat. Start off by grilling the meat on the stove to your desired doneness. Once cooked, put one or two pieces on a lettuce wrap, add some side dishes, and wrap them all up. In one big satisfying bite, expect a burst of different flavors will definitely hug your taste buds.

Make sure to also try their bibimbap, gimbap and their authentic seaweed soup, you’ll surely feel satisfied after doing so. And what is Korean food without the famous kimchi, right? The Bada’s kimchi is unforgettable with just the right and balanced blend of fermented vinegar and spice, the perfect pair for your orders.

With its promising and delectable menu, The Bada will surely feed the Seoul-ful foodie that’s inside you.

The Bada opens from 11 A.M. to 12 M.N.
Visit them at A.S Fortuna, Mandaue City, right beside Benedicto College.

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Bringing businesses together: Lalamove paves way for SMEs across the globe to “Make a Winning Move”

The local episode #LalamoveItToWinIt to support MSMEs across PH

To inspire businesses around Asia and Latin America, Lalamove has launched a regional branding campaign “Make a Winning Move” to showcase its various B2B services, strong driver-partner network, and wide-ranging fleet for fast and reliable delivery solutions. Locally, the on-demand delivery platform has kicked off the campaign by inviting its patrons, old and new, to #LalamoveItToWinIt.

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing their efforts on an experience-led customer journey. With deliveries as undeniably crucial for businesses to fulfill their services and win over customers, the central creative idea behind the regional campaign revolves around such scenarios where Lalamove’s services and B2B features help entrepreneurs stay ahead of the intense competition.

Lalamove, as the trusted delivery partner, has been servicing businesses of all sizes in the Philippines. Lalamove’s corporate clients can enjoy the on-demand delivery platform’s variety of business solutions, such as multi-stop delivery, API integration, real-time GPS tracking, a wide variety of fleet for on-demand, same-day, long distance, and last-mile delivery, and a dedicated account manager.

“The Philippines has more than 900,000 businesses, over 99% of which are MSMEs. What Lalamove offers businesses of all sizes is faster, easier, and a more seamless delivery experience to help them save time and costs. Our dedicated partner drivers, the economic frontliners of today, are here to deliver to an even wider reach across Luzon and in Cebu. This campaign is the visualization of what we can do to help businesses jump over hurdles – simply put, just ‘Lalamove It to Win It!’” remarked Dannah Majarocon, Lalamove Philippines Managing Director.

First-time users of the Lalamove mobile delivery app can get up to Php 150 off when they sign up and use the code LALAWINIT. New corporate clients, on the other hand, can also receive a welcome bonus of up to Php 1,200 when they sign up and top-up their Lalamove corporate wallet. Moreover, with Lalamove Rewards recently launched, each delivery for every user is now made even more rewarding.

Find out more about what Lalamove offers by visiting www.lalamove.com/lalamoveittowinit, or follow the official Lalamove Facebook page, Instagram account, and TikTok account for more information.

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ABOUT LALAMOVE

Launched in the Philippines in late 2016, Lalamove is an on-demand logistics company that matches drivers with customers and SME businesses to fulfill same-day deliveries. Lalamove’s mission of making local deliveries faster and simpler across North, Central, and South Luzon, and in Cebu is achieved through innovations such as instant order matching, real-time GPS vehicle tracking, 24/7 services, and a driver rating system. Lalamove also allows businesses to scale their deliveries and operations at an accelerated rate. Lalamove now operates in over 30 markets across Asia and Latin America. Visit Lalamove’s website: http://lalamove.com

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King-size Treats Await Dad this Father’s Day at Seda Central Bloc

Misto Restaurant at Seda Central Bloc

King-size Treats for the King!

by Ryan Daniel R. Dablo

Seda Central Bloc celebrates the hardworking hero and steadfast lynchpin of the home with its offerings for Father’s Day weekend.

At the Misto, Seda’s restaurant, Dad gets to sample the delicious international cuisine for free when dining with five full-paying adults. If an evening dine-out is more the family’s speed, the Straight Up bar offers a dinner buffet with a continental menu and mocktails, all enjoyed amid a backdrop of excellent cityscape views from the rooftop. Staycation at the hotel comes packed with perks for the weekend as well, such as complimentary lunch at the Misto, drinks at the Straight Up bar, and breakfast for two.