'Twas a light Sunday afternoon at Ayala Center Cebu, listening to some of Cebu’s young entrepreneurs sharing how one can pursue his passion while also enjoying financial freedom in Let’s Have Some FUNds event presented by Sun Life Financial as part of its celebration of Financial Independence Month this June. Event's hosts by Sun Life Trainer and Pop District Bazaar host Jett Pe and Miss Cebu 2011 and ABS-CBN TV personality Mia Ali.



"Money after Graduation" topic is take up by Kaz Onozawa of lifestyle apparel brand "Rhipstop"; marketing and events agency "Spectrum; restaurant "Morals and Malice" & specialty retail "Common Ground" & "Fly". Kaz imparts to both college students and fresh graduates crowd the importance of College since its a good venue to create good network and an introduction to the "real world", so it's important no to take you college friends and classmates for granted. And when you graduate, graduate with a Journey in mind.



After college graduation, you may get a job right away or relax for a bit, you've been in school since kindergarten so you deserve to give back to yourself and enjoy. Get a job to learn and earn, an ideal environment is in the corporate since it will teach you on how to manage people. While working, when you feel  you're ready to move up, you may apply for a promotion or move to another company that you feel will help you with your goals. At this moment you will learn how to make money work for you.



Don't be afraid to ask for a financial advice, consult a trusted financial adviser who can fortify your goals. Work with them to set aside a extra income for life or health insurance, mutual funds or stocks or bonds, in these manner you are making baby steps to make money work for you. Learn what you can at work, apply these learning to start your business and make extra money.

Working Smart means to maximize your time especially if you're starting a business. Some of Kaz' tips is waking up early than usual, make you commute productive when caught by traffic, leave work on time, sleep early and go full time on your side line business on weekends. Lastly, a good mentor always inspires you and develops you in several aspects, have One.



Other speakers on that afternoon are architect and Blind Clothing owner Kathrynn Dawn Sy, and Sugbo Mercado's Karlo Lim. Sun Life Trainer Danah Mae Latonio, and Sun Life Regional Sales Managers Margaret Bernardo and Michael Gustilo also share their concrete steps that one can take to steer his financial journey in the right direction.

Musical performances from Jacky Chang, Bethany, and Mandaue Nights wowed the crowd in between the talks. Prizes including investment starter funds worth P5,000 and Ayala Cinema movie tickets were given away through raffle draws. Let's have some Funds is supported by BAI TV, Cebu Bloggers Society, Cebu Content Creators and Ayala Center Cebu.

Follow Sun Life (@SunLifePH) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to know more.

With headquarters in the United States, Synchrony Financial's roots in consumer finance trace back to the year 1932, to-date Synchrony Financial is the largest provider of private label credit cards in the United States based on purchase volume and receivables. They have approximately 70 million active consumer accounts and offering credit products through their partners' over 365,000 locations across the United States and Canada.



Synchrony Financial considers the Philippines as a good destination for service centers due to its wealth of talents in terms of workforce that meets the company’s global standards. The country's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure is mature and at par with the US. Moreover, the Philippine governments’ friendly policies for business processing companies makes it one of the top choices.

When it comes to career opportunities, Synchrony Financial strives to provide a great work-life balance for all of their employees. Advocate of equal opportunities to all, regardless of age, educational background or sexual preference. Synchrony endeavors to be a place to be yourself. It's diversity networks help to cultivate an environment of inclusiveness that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day and contribute to the business in an impactful way.

Synchrony Financial has a genuine concern for everyone's well-being as an individual and a valued team member, you may check their website at www.synchronyfinancial.com for a listing of available career opportunities. Synchrony Financial Cebu is located in Ayala Corporate Center, Cebu Business Park Cebu City.

Synchrony Financial Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

After a fruitful partnership for 20 years, AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation (AHRC) announced that its contract with Marriott International Hotels to manage Cebu City Marriott Hotel will conclude on December 31, 2017. The hotel that helped spur the growth of the Cebu Business Park and the rest of the city as a global business center will close its doors on January 1, 2018.



AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corporation president and CEO Al Legaspi expressed appreciation for Cebu City Marriott Hotel’s consistent performance since its opening in 1997. Cebu City Marriott Hotel helped to affirm the reputation of the Cebu Business Park in its growing years as the premier business district of the city, as well as the region. He also expressed gratitude to the hotel employees for their dedicated service.



AHRC has appointed its wholly-owned hotel brand Seda to manage the hotel in 2018 after refurbishing its rooms and amenities.  Seda, now has 1,255 rooms throughout the country is ready to fill the needs of Cebu Business Park locators and visitors. Since its launch in 2012, the Seda hotel brand has flourished in various locations throughout the country. It has hotels in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao City, Iloilo City, Nuvali in Laguna, and Quezon City, where it recently opened the biggest hotel in the area with 438 rooms, a ballroom, and a presidential suite. Seda’s success has merited an aggressive expansion program that will see its room inventory growing to twice the current number in the next two years.


Seda in Cebu Business Park will be the brand’s biggest in the Visayas. Legaspi says this is but fitting given Cebu’s status as the center of business and commerce in the area. He adds that AHRC’s commitment to Cebu is further underscored by the construction of another Seda hotel at Cebu IT Park, it will be the first Seda hotel and serviced apartments outside of Metro Manila.

Both hotels will uphold the Seda brand pillars of a strategic location close to shops and restaurants within a vibrant Ayala Land mixed-use development combined with service at par with global standards.

Cebu City Marriott Hotel Seda Hotel Brand Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

Your premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the South - Ayala Center Cebu prepares different Sinulog 2016 Events happening around the Cebu Park district on the Sinulog Festival weekend.

Ayala Mall in Cebu celebrates with Cebuanos, local and international tourist with different activities and events that promotes faith, heritage, social responsibility and treasured traditions. One of Ayala Center Cebu festivities in partnership with Cebu City Tourism Commission, Department of Tourism, Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority, Sinulog Foundation Inc among others is the Balik Cebu Program which aims to offer tourists an “Unparalleled Cebu experience".

Part of Balik Cebu Program activity is the annual party for balikbayans called Balik Cebu Welcome Dinner and Handumanan on January 14, 2016 at The Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu. The Balik Cebu booth at the Ayala Center Cebu will serve as an information center for Sinulog events, tickets for Sinulog grandstand passes for the grand parade are also available. The CSR component of Balik Cebu is Balik Balay with goals to help Typhoon Haiyan victims in Pilar Camotes Island.

More Cebu Business Park events are coming up in the Sinulog weekend (refer to above infographic).

JANUARY 15, 2016 FRIDAY
ELUMINOUS (6PM-4AM)
Eluminous is the grandest foam party in the Sinulog Weekend. Happening at the Cebu Business Park Phase 3 (at the back of Collegio de la Immaculada Conception)


JANUARY 16, 2016 SATURDAY
ETC PAINTENSITY (4PM-3AM)
etc Paintensity is an All-out Color fest set to a background of great music. Color the night to the beat of party music by top DJs like Knoxville, Ace Ramos & MC Pao, Martin Pulgar, Funk Avy, and more. ETC is also giving away limited edition ETC Paintensity shirt at the venue.Admission is FREE! For more details and updates, check out ETC on www.facebook.com/etctv and follow them on Twitter and Instagram via @etc_channel. Don’t miss out on the fun at #etcpaintensity2016!
JANUARY 17, 2016 SUNDAY
SYMPHONY OF FIRE (9PM)
Symphony of Fire is an Annual Grand Sinulog Fireworks Display by Dragon Fireworks at Cebu Business Park.

See you in the streets and Pit Señor!

#SinulogAtAyala Ayala Center Cebu Sinulog Festival 2016 Events posted at Cebu Events Blog

Foodish Food Festival is a year-long upscale Food Bazaar at the Linear Park of Cebu Park District featuring international cuisine: authentic Indian, Singaporean, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Malay; and Cebu’s homegrown brands: Lechon, BBQ and pasalubong items. It will be open to the foodie public on November 13 Firday. As an upscale food bazaar Foodish aims to offer ambiance and details of outdoor casual dining open from 6pm-2am during Friday and Saturdays, and 10am - 4pm during Sundays. Also present are selected dry goods for those who would like to shop for unique items before, during, or after the dining experience. Foodish Food Festival supports I CAN SERVE Foundation


Foodish Food Festival and Bazaar features transparent tents for local and international tourists to appreciate the skies, surrounded by lighted trees and incandescent lights, and serenaded by acoustic music. In the month of December, the Foodish will run every day from December 1-31 at 4pm-12mn.


Foodish Food Festival will also considers featuring special themed months such as Korean Foodish Food Festival, or a Thai Foodish Experience inviting not only local and international food merchants of Cebu but in other cities as well, such as Davao, Manila, Cagayan, or perhaps the nearby islands such as Bohol, Iloilo and Dumaguete.

#Foodies must checkout the 1st #FoodishFoodFestival by @choobichoobi starting Nov. 13 at the #LinearPark Cebu Park District. Linear Park is the green park beside City Sports Club. Foodish Food Festival is slated to be a year-long event. #KoreanFood #ThaiFood #Outdooreating #Cebuphotoblog #CebuEventsBlog

A photo posted by Miong Pelimon (@miongplus) on Nov 6, 2015 at 1:55am PST

Foodish Food Festival is presented by Choobi Choobi lingaw lingaw kaon and Sun Valley cooking oil. Foodish Food Festivals sponsors are Pepsi, San Miguel Corporation, Nature’s Spring, Flame It, and Mr. Humba. For Foodish Food Festival inquiries, call or text 09055594378. Like Foodish Food Festival on on  FB.

Foodish Food Festival and weekend Food Bazaar posted at Cebu Events Blog

Huafans and Kathryn followers stormed Ayala Center Cebu yesterday August 15 as Huawei brings "The Royal Affair" event in The Terraces open area where Kathryn Bernardo is set to offer its limited edition, Kathryn-styled Huawei Y5 and Huawei Y3 smartphones. The limited edition Huawei Y5 and Huawei Y3 are Quad-core smartphones priced at 3,850 and 2,990 pesos respectively.

Part of the proceeds will be donated by Huawei Philippines, Kathryn Bernardo, and the consumers to Kathryn’s charity of choice.

Huafans who buys the limited edition Huawei Y5 and Huawei Y3 also was able to help to the chosen charity aside from the pass to meet and greet their favorite local actress Kathryn Bernardo.

The Royal Affair event with Kathryn Bernardo in Cebu City was only the first leg of a series of The Huawei Y3 and Y5 Royal Affair events.

For schedules of The Royal Affair in your Cities, please follow Huawei on their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Photo by Huawei Cebu

Huawei Y3 and Huawei Y5 Phone Preview posted at Cebu Events Blog

Italian heritage brand Brics and American classic Cole Haan established international stores in Ayala Center Cebu. Visit these new shops to see old favorites as well as a lot of exciting new styles in store for both Cole Haan and Brics just in time for the holiday season. Brics is one of Italy’s most stylish imports for quality bags and luggage perfect for day to day classic styles and travelling. Cole Haan is popular for its stylish selection of men’s and women’s shoes, accessories and bags incorporating timeless style with comfortability and quality.

Brics, with its fresh new prints and styles, charm the younger market from its very popular tote bags to crossbody bags and luggage. Cole Haan also never fails to delight shoppers with every new collection widely favored for its its high-quality leather goods that are also high on style, their gesture treat its Cebuano patrons by making the brand more accessible to them.


With the yuletide season just near, the opening of Brics and Cole Haan is a perfect timing. The arrival of these two international brands to Cebu is expected to mark excitement from Cebuanos as they were all eager to see what Cole Haan and Brics has in store for them.


Brics and Cole Haan's presence in the country have seen steady growth over the years greatly due to growing demand from local consumers.


Come and visit Cole Haan and Bric’s newly opened stores at Ayala Center Cebu New wing and start shopping for holiday now.

Italian brand Brics and American classic Cole Haan Opening posted at Cebu Events Blog

With the advancement of car engines today, Shell provides Filipino motorists with the latest technological innovation with the Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels, developed to meet the evolving needs of customers and their cars. Shell V-Power Nitro+  is a product of Shell which is working to meet increasing energy demand and supply challenges by delivering smarter products and cleaner energy, smarter infrastructure, promoting smarter use, and by developing new energy sources while addressing the impact on the environment, through cleaner burning-natural gas and advanced fuels and lubricants technology.

As Pilipinas Shell continues to celebrate 100 years, The search for the 10 most exciting drives is a way to rediscover diverse cultures, unique landscapes and geography in the Philippines. High performing vehicles fueled by Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels will be your companion in rediscovering these places.
To begin, a Shell V-Power Nitro+ #FuelExcitement Exhibit at Ayala Center Cebu last July 19 and 20 was staged as one of the lineup activities for the Queen City of the South - Cebu. It was a visual feast that showcased the product features of Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels, as well as some of the latest vehicle and motorcycle models that run best with Shell’s premium performance fuels.

Pilipinas Shell Vice President for Retail, Oying Yam said “As we continue to celebrate 100 years of Shell Companies in the country, we constantly strive to provide quality products like Shell V-Power Nitro+, our range of fast acting performance  fuels, designed to improve engine performance and give Filipino motorists a unique and worthwhile experience on the road."

For Yam, “An exciting drive is not necessarily about going on a road trip. No matter where you go, driving a vehicle with a high performing engine, which Shell V-Power Nitro+ fuels is designed to  offer, is what makes the driving experience an exciting one”

Pilipinas Shell has recently partnered with Television Culture Shock Productions for TEN season 2. TEN which will be aired at AXN beggining September hosted by Jason Godfery is a travel program that features breathtaking sights and thrilling activities that are yet to be discovered by many Filipinos.

“As we go around some of the country’s most beautiful and unique destinations, we take in the breathtaking sights and exceptional drives that our customers can experience, no matter where they are, what vehicle they decide to drive, and whom they choose to experience the journey with them. Through this partnership, we show our motorists the different formulas that make up exciting drives that one can discover around the Philippines,” said Yam.

FAST. FORWARD. FASTER.
The impulse in which Cebu Holdings Incorporated started 25 years ago when they laid the groundwork for Cebu's most significant landmarks today, The Cebu Park District which comprises of Dynamic Developments Cebu Business Park and Cebu I.T. Park. Enriched lives and fashioned a new landscape where our urban community thrives.

To keep up the momentum on its Silver Anniversary, Cebu Holdings organized a fun run themed "Fast Forward Faster: The Silver Run," on February 2, 2014 at The Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu and proceeds will benefit the typhoon stricken Northern Cebu through Rehabilitation Project by Cebu Holding's CSR arm, Agbayay sa Komunidad, in partnership with Sagip Kapamilya of ABS-CBN Cebu.

Fast Forward Faster: The Silver Run Assembly time will be 3:30AM, Gun start at 4:30AM. Categories are at 5K (Php300), 10K (Php400) and 25K (Php500). Registration for 5K & 10K is still ongoing at the Active Zone of the Ayala Center Cebu. On top of the Cash Prizes and GCs, Race Finisher's Medals will be given to all 25K finishers and  top 25 finishers for 5K & 10K categories.

Hosted  by Ayala Center Cebu and initiated by the Cebu City Govt through Cebu City Tourism Commission in partnership with the DOT, Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority, Sinulog Foundation Inc. and private sector volunteers, the annual Balik Cebu 2014 Welcome Dinner and Handuman Cultural Center Show will be on January 16, Thursday 5pm at the Ayala Terraces.

Sinulog activities has always been featuring The Balik Cebu Program at the Ayala Center Cebu contributed largely to the increase of tourists since then. The 13th Balik Cebu Welcome Dinner will be serving local Cebuano dishes in “boodle feast” style bringing back the traditional cuisine the Cebuano way. It will also entertained Balikbayans via Handumanan or the Sugboanon Kanunayng Madaugon which showcases the best of Cebuano talents.

This year the Balik Cebu committee created the BalikBalay Campaign to channel donations of balikbayans and other parties willing to help, into rebuilding lives of homeless Typhoon Yolanda survivors by providing funds for their dwellings.

Dinner coupons worth Php300.00 each will be available at the Balik Cebu Booth at the Rotunda Area fronting Rustan’s. The booth is designed to help balikbayans who are in town for Sinulog to find activities and events that they could join.
Meanwhile see below for the List of Activities and Events at Ayala Center Cebu for the Sinulog Weekend and the rest of January 2014.

January 6-20 - Balik Cebu Booth

January 2-19 - Grand Fiesta Mallwide Sale

January 10-20 - Annual Sto. Niño Exhibit at Level 4

January 10-16 - Street Style, Sinulog Fashion

January 11, 7PM - Miss Cebu 2014 Pre-pageant Night

January 15, 7PM - Chorale Extravaganza at The Gallery

January 16, 7PM  - Handumanan & Balik Cebu at The Terraces

January 17, 7PM - Annual Kapuso Night at the Terraces

January 18, 7PM - The Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan at The Terraces

January 19, 9PM - Republiq Sinulog Dance Partyat The Terraces

January 31, 7PM - CCCI Centennial + 10 Celebration Night at The Terraces

January 17-19 - Sinulog Dancers Mall Parade

Sinulog Weekend Mall Hours is extended from 10am to 10pm to give you time to take part in all the festivities this January at Ayala Center Cebu. For more inquiries, call the Concierge at 232-0380. You can also visit the website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph or “Like” the Official Ayala Center Cebu on Facebook for more details on upcoming shows and events.

Ayala Center Cebu Sinulog Festival Activities & Events posted at Cebu Events Blog

Children’s Hour has the vision to reach children all over the Philippines and give them access to better education, provisions for healthcare & proper nutrition, and the capability to live the happy childhood they deserve.
In Cebu, this vision is being realized through the efforts of the Ayala Business Club Cebu and Cebu Landmasters through its “Concert for a Cause” event this coming November, 16 at 6PM at the Ayala Terraces. Featuring a concert by renowned vocal group, ‘The Company’, This Concert for a Cause is the fundraising event of the Ayala Business Club Cebu (ABCCI), together with Cebu Landmasters, to benefit Children’s Hour’s mission of education for all.

The Children's Hour Concert for a Cause at The Ayala Terraces aims to raise at least Php 1,000,000 in funds to build school classrooms in Cebu/Visayan underprivileged schools under the Bayanihang Pampaaralan project of Children’s Hour and rebuild the affected schools in Bohol given the recent earthquake where a lot of help is very much needed.
Bayanihang Pampaaralan program is an initiative of the 57-75 Movement, a consortium led by the League of Corporate Foundations that is committed to building 10,000 classrooms to bridge the current shortage of 65,000 classrooms all over the country, in a span of 2 years. Children’s Hour is taking part in this endeavor by contributing 100 classrooms in 2 years.

Ayala Business Club Cebu, together with Cebu Landmasters, would like to invite everyone to donate to “Children’s Hour Concert for a Cause”. Aside from ticket sales to the concert, the Ayala Business Club Cebu has been actively seeking donations from its employees and key contacts as well as sponsorships from key business partners.
Tickets are available at the Privileges Desk at the Ayala Center Cebu and Globe Telecom Stores in SM City Cebu and Ayala Center Cebu for a minimum donation of Php 2,000.00. Each ticket entitles the donor to cocktails and live entertainment by The Company. This is a great opportunity to not only be part of a great cause but also to meet other passionate individuals who believe in making a difference.

To date, Children’s hour has helped nearly one million children and youth from all over the Philippines. As it enters its second decade of operations, the vision of changing the lives of every less-fortunate child from Luzon to Visayas, and to Mindanao remains very much alive.

Ayala Business Club Cebu are composed of companies such as Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala Foundation, Ayala Land Sales, Inc., BPI, Cebu Holdings, City Sports Club Cebu, Globe, Honda Cars Cebu, Isuzu Cebu, Manila Water and Marriott Cebu.

For more information on Children’s Hour and how you can help, kindly visit www.childrenshour.org.ph
Photo by www.childrenshour.org.ph
The Company Children's Hour Concert for a Cause Tickets posted at Cebu Events Blog

The very first of its kind. Breeze proudly welcome Moms and kids in Sigeland where they took home toys without paying for them in cash, moms instead had to make a promise to say yes to stains, and yes to learning. Each toy was assigned a “price” that moms had to pay. A child’s painting set is priced by “teaching your child creativity” on it, and moms must teach the child the value of creativity as payment for the toy. Other values included courage, confidence, and sportsmanship, offering a wide array of toy choices to pick from. Kids took home bikes, basketball hoops, inflatable pools, art sets, scooters and so much more.
Breeze believes that children learn from their own independent experiences. By learning through toys, Sige kids are given the opportunity to experience their lessons through hands-on activities, translating abstract ideas into concrete form.

More than 1500 toys were given away. Instead of Cash Payments, cashiers were set up to accept promises via Facebook. Sige mom’s can avail the toys, by using the Sigeland Facebook App to “cash in” their promise of teaching their kids a lesson.  The no-cash toy store operates on the belief that if stains from playing lead to learning, then “Sige sa Mantsa!”
Sige Mom Dawn Zulueta, graced the event who experienced shopping at Sigeland. 10 lucky winners get the chance to have a photo taken with her.

Time for moms to stop saying 'No' and instead say "Sige sa mantsa!" Breeze Sige Land proved to be a fun venue for moms to bond with kids through a most memorable shopping experience that teaches them values and lessons along the way. This experience is a reminder that every stain leads to something good and that thanks to Breeze, our "Sige Moms" don't have to worry about stains and can focus on ensuring their childs life experience.

The all new Breeze with ActivBleach is packed with a superior formulation to help moms cope with the toughest stains due to their children’s various activities. It uses a 4-enzyme technology that removes more stains, and a patented whitening agent that brings perceivable whiteness right after the first wash. This fast-acting ingredient works right on target, freeing moms from worrying about stains and dirt. A unique AD system was also added for better bula, while special melamine encaps ensure better fragrance delivery and keep laundry smelling fresh and clean.
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Breeze Sigeland Say Yes to Learning, Sige sa Mantsa posted at Cebu Events Blog