Super addicting milk candy – sort of reminds me of Horlicks candy! Now available in the Philippines!
Kicking off the summer season early this year, Globalport transported their guests to the vintage tropical paradise of Havana, Cuba at the Philippine Polo Open 2015. Heart-stomping percussionists and salsa dancers greeted the guests as they walk onto a tropical backdrop of palm trees and vibrant flowers, paired with delicious Cuban-inspired food and drinks.
After a successful first Philippine Polo Open in 2014,
Previous entry: Global Port Philippines Polo Open 2014 March 25, 2014
Globalport’s Mikee and Sheila Romero continued the tradition this year of advocating the elegant sport of kings, as well as promoting the Philippine’s world-class polo fields throughout Asia. This is the fourth Polo Cup that Mikee has spearheaded out of his desire to make it known word wide that the Philippines is very much active in the sport of polo. This year though, Mr. Romero decided to take the tournament to whole new level by holding a 6 team open, an event that has never been done in Philippine Polo History where players from Argentina, Thailand, UK, and China where invited to come and show off their skills.
Arriving in their best summery attires, polo enthusiasts were treated to tropical welcome gifts of panama hats and floral hairpieces.
Globalport guests were spotted cheering along their favorite riders relaxed and enjoyed the afternoon sipping champagne while watching the games.
The event was culminated by the Patron All- Star Game between the Green team led by Mikee Romero with teammates Santi Juban, Manot Montilla, Nino Obregon versus the Red Team led by Iñigo Zobel, Polo Escape Patron Robin Lourvanij along with teammates Antonio Veloso Guillermo Cavanagh which ended with a draw.
For the finals, it was a battle between the Philippines’ Los Tamaraos under the patronage of Bobby Aguirre where his sons Cole and Gus Aguirre along with teammates Max Charlton and Nacho Ithurburu, fought against China’s Tang Polo team led by patron Shilai Liu with players Miguel and Banjamin Urquiza.
This year’s participating teams are as follows with their respective players:
- Globalport with Mikee Romero, Santi Lujan, Mariano Obregon, and Adrian Garcia
- Kingpower with Apichet “Tal” Srivaddhanaprabha, Santiago Galland, Antonino Menard and Lucas Lujan
- Tang Polo with ShiLai Liu, Nan Liu, Miguel Angel Diaz
- Polo Escape with Robin Lourvanij, Miguel Ayala, Eduardo Venturino, and Glindon Webster
- Team San Miguel with Iñigo Zobel, Gregorio Gelosi, Guillermo “Junior” Cavanagh, and Alfonso M. Araneta
- Los Tamaraos with Max Charlton, Cole Aguirre, Ignacio Ithurburu, and Gus Aguirre
Glindon Webster, Robin Lournvanij, Eduardo Venturino, Miguel Ayala
MAX CHARLTON, COLE AGUIRRE, GUS AGUIRRE, NACHO ITHURBURU
PPO 2015 CHAMPIONS LOS TAMARAOS COLE AGUIRRE, GUS AGUIRRE, MAX CHARLTON, NACHO ITHURBURU
KING POWER TEAM LUCAS LUJAN, SANTI GALLAND, TAL SRIVADDHANAPRBABHA, ANTONINO MENARD
Mikee Romero in action
Bonnie Tan, Mian Alentajan, Monica Dela Cruz, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Tippy Choungrangsee, Sheila Romero, Marlyn Bermud
Cris Badiola, Ruby Chua, Aida Cobanquiat, Mikee Romero, Dette Tan
FERDIE SALVADOR, CHITO and ANNA SOBREPENA, SHEILA ROMERO and AMB. THOMAS OSSOWSKI
George and Analaisa Ossowski, German Amb Thomas Ossowski, Consul Tony Rufino
JJ and Trisha CALMA
Joanne Gonzaga, Jasmin Ghasemi, Adrian Garcia, Tonytony, Sheila Romero
Karylle and Greggy Vera Cruz
Kelly Nabong, Miguel Romero, Mikko Bermudez
LANA JOHNSON, HERA GEREINE, LEN OLBES, SHEILA ROMERO, MARICAR DE MESA, DETTE TAN,LESLIE PINE
Mandy Romero, Penn Roque, Alan Vianzon, Monica Ravanera, Ronald Pineda
MARTIN & ALELI ANDANAR
MARTINE CAJUCOM, ISABELLE DAZA, JESSICA WILSON
MIKEE ROMERO, SOLENN HEUSSAFF, VICHAI SRIVADDHANAPRANHA, TIPPY CHUOPNGRANGSEE, ANTHONY GARCIA
Mikee Romero, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Sheila Romero, Milka Romero, Michelle Barrera, Tonypet Albano
Napo Bustillo, Brittany Lu, Gerard Garcia
STUDIO4INC’S ANDREA MARTEL, BUBBLES BERMUDEZ AND MARIELLE YULO WITH MANDY ROMERO
ROMERO FAMILY WITH ALL THE TEAMS
The Global Port Philippine Polo Open was presented by GlobalPort 900. This event was brought to you by Air Asia Airlines and Oracle Hotel & Residences
Salvatore Ferragamo and the silver screen – an enduring liaison.
The Maison has joined forces with Disney to create the shoes for Lady Tremaine for the highly anticipated film Cinderella.
Ferragamo has once again proven its strong ties with Hollywood: the special relationship established by Salvatore Ferragamo himself earned him the sobriquet “Shoemaker of the stars”.
The latest example is a partnership with Disney for its forthcoming live-action featureCinderella, inspired by the classic fairy tale. The film brings to life the timeless images from the studio’s 1950 animated masterpiece in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation.
The brand has been chosen to work with Sandy Powell to create the shoes for Cinderella’s stepmother Lady Tremaine, played by Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett.
“It was a great privilege,” explains costume-designer Sandy Powell, “to collaborate with the legendary Ferragamo on the shoes and boots for Cate Blanchett who was playing Lady Tremaine (the wicked stepmother) in Cinderella. It was exciting and inspiring to see my designs come to life with such exquisite craftsmanship.”
Sandy Powell and Salvatore Ferragamo’s creative director Massimiliano Giornetti teamed up to create pumps, lace-up shoes and boots in a host of different colours and materials. All were fashioned with painstaking attention to detail, reflecting Ferragamo’s history of excellence in craftsmanship – a unique approach in which the company’s tradition is combined with modern style.
In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by SSI Group, Inc. and is located at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Greenbelt 4, Power Plant Mall, Newport Mall and Alabang Town Center. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.
Super loved the Veuve Clicquot Set up at the Global Philippine Port Open 2015
In celebration of this year’s Global Port Philippine Polo Open 2015 a dinner was held and hosted by Mikee and Sheila Romero at the Manila Peninsula. Thank you Mikee for promoting Polo as a sport in our country and for fostering friendship with Polo teams from other countries
6 Teams has come to the Philippines to play and enjoy polo
All handsome polo players 🙂
A lovely set up and dinner at the Conservatory of the Manila Peninsula
Erik Santos, the first Grand Champion of the ABS-CBN singing competition Star in a Million Season 1 in 2003
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The very supportive and lovely wife of Mikee, Sheila Romero
Amazing Filipino talent Lani Misalucha
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The Sauce
Dune recently opened in Central Square
Love the shoes one the ceiling 
Men’s at Dune brings an array of styles and shades together this Spring Summer 2015
Formal styles relax for Spring, taking on minimalistic, easy-wear silhouettes and soft finishes. Playing on the texture trend; light fabrics of suede, raffia and canvas feature heavily across the collection.
Colorways of tan, navy and white are dominant across all profiles, color-pop elements feature on finer details such as laces and soles.
Casual styles boast thick, white cleated soles mixed with leathers and wovens, while formal styles receive a rugged 70’s inspired treatment with blocked wood heels and color-blocked uppers in sun tanned hues.
Women’s Shoes Spring Summer 2015 Collection
The summer collection is heavily influenced by this season’s biggest trend: The Seventies, with silhouettes and colour palettes reflecting the era.
Colorful shades of summer are introduced, playing to the season’s fun personality, with electric blues, lipstick pinks, glossy textures and embellishment.
For day-to-night dressing, the Dune London girl remains flawless, sticking to updated neutrals such as blush to rose golds in slick silhouettes.
The collection takes on a feel for the bohemian side of the seventies; classic profiles are updated with a stacked heel, natural platforms and thick straps. Reptile prints matched with rose gold metallics add depth to a natural base. Metal hardware is paired with wood on the platform silhouette, named to be this season’s ‘essential accessory’.
A color crush palette elevates the collection. Summer freshness is expressed through bold, bright hues in dressy courts and sandals. Bespoke details of branded hardware and jewel embellishment create an element of interest.
Driving forward the stripped back feel of last season, this range draws focus to a casual, flawless aesthetic; with styles suited for everyday wear as well as evening dressing. Elegant profiles, varied heel heights and casual flats reflect a diverse, on trend collection.
In the Philippines, Dune is exclusively distributed by SSI Group, Inc. and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Bonifacio High Street, Central Square, Shangri-La Mall East Wing, Mega Fashion Hall, Robisons Magnolia. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.
Women’s Spring Summer 2015 Accessories Collection
This season draws focus on new silhouettes. Shape and texture is heavily influenced by the Seventies era, whilst pops of color bring a sense of fun to classic profiles.
The Summer Fade collection is heavily influenced by this season’s Seventies revival. Classic leather box bags are updated with glossy, camel croc textures whilst the saddle bag makes a return in the perfect chestnut hue. Elements of blush and rose gold are also introduced to elevate an otherwise earthy color palette.
Set to be this season’s must-have, the mini bag adds a new dimension to the collection. Miniature sized cross body bags feature in trapeze and boxy silhouettes in an array of color-pop shades. For added fun-factor, clip-on fluffy pom-poms make a return in new sherbet shades.
A color crush palette drives the collection forward. Bright, bold hues are seen on reversible shopper totes, ladylike top-handle bags and patent box clutches. Key colors include hot tangerine, cerise pinks, electric blues on day bags and iridescent lurex metallic on evening clutches.
Twist-lock hardware and drawstring closures replace harsh zips for an elegant finish. Reflecting last season’s successful stripped back feel, accessories take on an overall more flawless aesthetic for Spring Summer 2015.
In the Philippines, Dune is exclusively distributed by SSI Group, Inc. and is located at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Bonifacio High Street, Central Square, Shangri-La Mall East Wing, Mega Fashion Hall, Robisons Magnolia. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information
Angela Chiu is the International Brand Manager of Dune London. Having lived in 7 different cities including New York, Toronto, Paris and London, and with a vast experience in retail and online marketing alongside strategy and public relations in the footwear and accessories industry, she joined The Dune Group in 2012, first in the E-Commerce department, aiding in the re-launch of the Dune London website (awarded Drapers E-Tail Award for Best Re-Design/Re-Launch in 2013), before moving into Marketing to manage Dune London internationally.
Based in London, Dune London has over 20 years of experience and a heritage spanning 4 generations in the footwear industry with a passion and dedication to excellence in product development and in-house design. With an exceptional array of styles for both ladies and men, the Dune London brand is sophisticated and stylish, aspirational and unique with shoes and bags for every occasion.
Having already set foot in iconic locations such as Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Karstadt in Germany, Illum in Denmark and De Beijenkorf in the Netherlands, 2014 sees further international growth with collections in US department stores such as Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom, in addition to 20 planned store openings in markets such as Saudi Arabia, India, Philippines, Russia and South Africa. The first US flagship store is also set to open autumn 2014 on Broadway in Soho, New York.
Renowned in its industry, Dune London was recently awarded ‘Multiple Footwear Retailer of the Year 2014’ by Drapers (the UK’s leading retail trade magazine) at their Footwear and Accessories Awards and its founder, Daniel Rubin, was awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award 2014’.
Thank you to my friend Sheba for these yummy box of cupcakes!!
Roses 🙂 
Not only looking pretty but very yummy too!! Moist and yummy 😉 And the good part is – proceeds will go to the feeding program of the Philippine Christian Foundation
Not only cupcakes but other items too
Click below to go to the website of PCF
Lolo turns 94 today and in celebration of this is the renaming of the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Graduate Program in Business as the Dr. Bienvenido R. Tantoco Sr. Graduate School of Business. This is Lolo’s “Pamana” to the school that gave him a college degree for free when he could not afford it. Thank you to the founder, Dr. & Mrs. Armand Fabella for giving our Lolo that opportunity and making him the person that he is today. March 31, 2015, marks a special day in the history of Jose Rizal University
In celebration of this very momentous occasion there was a formal ceremony held at the library of Jose Rizal University in Shaw Blvd. 
Dr. Vicente Fabella, President of Jose Rizal University
M. Donnie so proud of the Seal he commissioned Sajid Imao to make for the school
Plans and perspectives for the Dr. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. Graduate School of Business
All out support from the third generation
We were serenaded by a very pretty lady Nicole Ascencio Laurel, Former lead vocalist of the band, General Luna. What a beautiful voice! A woman who comes from a family of musicians. Her grandmother, Fides Cuyugan Asensio is a coloratura soprano opera singer. Her mother is Iwi Laurel, a top record-selling and award winning singer. Her uncle is no other than the theater artist, Cocoy Laurel. NO WONDER!
JRU faculty wanting to take a selfie with Lolo 
Our lolo is a very wise man and teaches us many things. He leads by example and he has many wise quotes that are teachings and learnings for us. I am hoping that one day we can all share that with you if ever my cousin, Donnie, can make that book. Sharing with you this quote to all of you who have shared my admiration for this wonderful man, Lolo Benny
Thank you Tita Milet Mananquil for your write up on Lolo. Click below to go to the article
Super love the package that I received – even the packaging is personalized! packed with heart tissue and pink packing noodles
More personalized stationary from Postscriptdesigns – not only cards and hang tags but also pillow boxes, wrapping paper, lined envelopes and business cards.
Complete designs and details in their Facebook page, click below
Antonio “Toti” Zara, President and Managing Director Antonio of Nissan Philippines talks about bringing a Virtual game, Grand Turismo ( by Playstation ) , to Pro Racing through the first GTAcademy in the Philippines. 20 Finalists will be selected and The top 6 performers from these National Finals are then invited to take part in the Final Selection Round – an intense Race Camp competition held at the famous Silverstone Racing Circuit in England. Here, the action jumps from the virtual cars of the PS3™ game to actual Nissan sports cars, as competitors are tested on their strength, stamina, mental agility and driving skills. Judges look for pure talent, drive, passion and dedication to determine who really has what it takes to become a professional racecar driver. 
GT Academy is an international virtual-to-reality contest that allows the best Gran Turismo players to compete for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a real-life professional racecar driver. Any player who proves his or her skill in the virtual world has a chance to go wheel-to-wheel in a real racecar on a real circuit to achieve the grand prize – a spot on the Nissan racing team, and all the training and licensing needed to race in international events.
Created in 2008 by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Polyphony Digital Inc., in collaboration with Nissan Europe, this competition has grown in popularity all over the world, with the launch of a U.S. GT Academy in 2011.
Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is the newest participant of the virtual-to-pro racing competition, the GT Academy.
GT Academy gained prominence since its inception in 2008. Now on its seventh installment, this globally played competition sees an expansion in the form of the new GT Academy Asia, in which Philippines will be pitting against other Asian countries including Japan in the battle to become the GT Academy Champion.
“With the launch of GT Academy in the Philippines, we at Nissan offer an exciting opportunity for Filipinos to emerge as a breakthrough talent in the racing world,” said Antonio Zara, President and Managing Director of Nissan Philippines, Inc.
With GT Academy, any player who can prove their driving skills in the world of video games can compete in a real racetrack. The GT Academy International Champion 2014 Ricardo Sanchez flew in all the way from UK to attend the launch. After winning last year’s competition, Ricardo’s racing career took off after he joined Nissan’s elite motor sport team, the NISMO, to run the coveted tracks of the prestigious Dubai 24-Hour race in January 2015.
The Shift from Gamer to Racer
GT Academy takes skilled Gran Turismo 6 players and turns them into professional racers in five stages.
First Gear: The Recruitment (April – June)
Thousands of hopefuls will be narrowed down to the top 20 gamers to be determined by time trials taking place behind the wheel of GT pods during live racing events.
Second Gear: National Finals (July)
The National Finals will determine top 6 Filipino players who will go to the next round and go bumper-to-bumper with the best Gran Turismo drivers in Asia.
Third Gear: The Race Camp Week (August)
Players will be tested on their strength, stamina, mental agility and driving skills against Asia’s best at the Silverstone Racing Circuit in UK.
Fourth Gear: Driver Development Program
The emerging GT Academy Champion in Asia will join other GT Academy winners in a rigorous training under the wing of professional coaches and racers at the Silverstone Racing Circuit in UK.
Fifth Gear: Graduation
After passing the Driver Development Program, graduates will receive their International C License, allowing them to compete in a prestigious racing event anywhere in the world.
“We are looking forward to discovering even more new stars in 2015. Anyone in the Philippines who thinks they have what it takes should give GT Academy a go. Not everyone can win, but the experience is hugely rewarding at every stage of the competition.” said GTA Global’s Managing Director Laurence Wiltshire.
The top Gran Turismo gamers can qualify through live recruitment events to be held nationwidetime trials using pre-selected Nissan vehicles. Thousands of hopefuls are narrowed down to a selected few, who will then participate in a National Final Event where they battle in special racing pods during a series of live Gran Turismo elimination rounds.
Ricardo Sanchez ( so handsome!!!! ) from Mexico just joined this same competition when he went to the mall and today he is The GT Academy International Champion for 2014
He is inside a Simulator Pod where the aspiring gamers will compete for a place in the National Finals. The competition is open to any Filipino that dreams to be a race car driver!
The top performers from these National Finals are then invited to take part in the Final Selection Round – an intense Race Camp competition held at the famous Silverstone Racing Circuit in England. Here, the action jumps from the virtual cars of the PS3™ game to actual Nissan sports cars, as competitors are tested on their strength, stamina, mental agility and driving skills. Judges look for pure talent, drive, passion and dedication to determine who really has what it takes to become a professional racecar driver.
A television show documenting the intense competition and training for the final GT Academy competitors in Europe and North America is aired on national television channels. Follow the official GT Academy page on Facebook for the latest updates on the competition and status of all GT Academy Champions.
Our NissanGTAcademyPH? LIVE events will start next week!
Here are the schedules:
– April 10 and 11, 10AM-10PM at the Glorietta 5 Activity Center
– April 12, 10AM-9PM at Glorietta 5 Activity Center
– April 17-18, 10AM-10PM at Glorietta Activity Center
– April 19, 10AM-9PM at Glorietta Activity Center.
For the schedule of live events and updates on the GT Academy Philippines, please visit www.facebook.com/NissanPhilippinesInc. ( Click on photo below )
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