The Ayala Center Cebu Expansion will have an addition of 200 stores to the existing 450 stores of Ayala Center Cebu main mall and is expected to be operational on 4th Quarter of 2013. Premium foreign Brands like Gap, Mango, Zara and more will house the first level, including European Flagship stores and wider selection of staple American Brands with priced points ranging from mid to expensive. More hot trends and popular foreign brands will be found at the second level.

Ayala Center Cebu is confident to cater the growing spending power of its patrons and strengthen its position as the premier shopping, dinning and entertainment destination in Central Visayas.
IT, Home and Kids' selections will occupy the new wing 3rd level of the Mall expanding the tech zone offering more options and bigger hubs for tech-savvy lifestyles. This will also serve as the location for highly specialized shops for Kids
The fourth level will have an outdoor-setting chapel as well as new destination for Dining outlets with water features and Cinema.
The parking facility will be at the basement with continuity to the existing basement parking of the main mall. Three levels of basement parking with up to 884 slots.
Looks like another upscale destination to look forward at the Cebu Park District in the Christmas Season.
Ayala Center Cebu Mall Expansion posted at Cebu Events Blog

3 more weeks to checked-off you Christmas gift shopping lists! Ayala Center Cebu will help you tick off those items plus a bunch of treats to Ayala Center Cebu Mall goers from Holiday Rush Sale, Christmas Gift Bag Promo, Concert Series, Ballet Performances and more!
Ayala Center Cebu will begin its December with an enchanted ballet Concert in December 1 with Pepe's Secret Christmas. Dream come to life for Pepe, find out more about the Pepe's Secret Christmas Ballet Concert with Play schedules 4PM and 7PM.

Pepe's Secret Christmas is STEPS Dance Projects's Christmas Offering for 2012. It features original choreography set to music so audience can connect to it.
December 2, 2012 7PM - Kindred Voices

December 7, 6PM - Sharon Cuneta, Live!

Decemeber 9, 2012 - Picture Taking and Story Telling with Santa Claus

December 9, 2012 - The NutCracker by Ballet Center

December 14-16, 2012 Ayala Center Cebu Holiday Rush Sale

December 17, 18, 18, 20, 22, 23 - Christmas Concert Series

December 1-31, 2012 - Chirstmas Gift Bag Promo

For more info and inquirues, check out the poster below:

Feel the Christmas Cheer at the Ayala Center Cebu, where everything is wrapped in Love.

Ayala Malls and BPI Express Credit introduces the BPI Ayala Malls AMORE Visa credit card, the first mall lifestyle credit card that gives shoppers access to the ultimate mall and lifestyle experience. With AMORE Visa credit card you can earn shopping rebates, discounts and freebies at participating merchants and many more mall perks and privileges in all Ayala Malls:  Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu, Market! Market! Bonifacio High Street, TriNoma, Marquee Mall, Abreeza Mall, Harbor Point and Centrio Mall.
AMORE Visa credit card, let shoppers can enjoy instant discounts and freebies in participating merchant stores and enjoy unlimited use of customer and family lounges and e-lounges. They also get exclusive invites to sale events, workshops, and promotional activities. Movie aficionados on the other hand get exclusive invitations to movie block screenings and enjoy a cinema express lane and a 5% discount on cinema ticket purchases.
Application forms for a BPI Ayala Malls AMORE Visa credit card are available at the Ayala Malls concierge, BPI Branches and Express Banking centers or by logging on to bpicards.com.

Ayala Center Cebu putting the spotlight on Wellness with their Think Pink Campaign in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. A month-long "pink" events and mall activities are readied for mall goers. Ayala Center Cebu's Think Pink activities includes breast cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle campaigns like Pink Art for a Cause, Pink Run, Pink Zumba, Pink Exhibit and more.
Shoppers are encouraged to take their picture with Think Pink Icon within the Ayala Terraces and use this as their Facebook profile picture via Think Pink FB Campaign. They can also visit the Pink Photo Booth at Paseo Marina and upload at the facebook page of Ayala Center Cebu to win prizes.
A complete list of Pink Activities at Ayala Center Cebu are listed below, please check them out:

Another pink event to highlight for Think Pink Campaign at Ayala Center Cebu is "Pink Cocktails", a "Laughter is the best Medicine" theme benefit dinner that will feature Banana Split's Melai Cantiveros and Jason Gainza 7pm on October 20.
Ayala Center Cebu Think Pink 2011 was able to raised almost P200,000 cash for the Icanserve Foundation & Kythe Foundation. Ayala Center Cebu gives Cebuanos more opportunities to show support and drive awareness.
Here is a QR code to access an e-book that will guide you through Cebu from Ayala Center Cebu. Scan the QR Code to download the .epub version for iBooks for your iPhone iPhone and iPad, Android and other smartphones, tablets and e-readers and .mobi version for the Kindle.

For more information, contact Ayala Center Cebu concierge at (032) 516-2035 or (032) 231-5432.
You can also visit www.ayalamalls.com.ph or like their the official Ayala Center Cebu on facebook page at www.facebook.com/AyalaCebu for more details on upcoming shows and events.
Ayala Center Cebu Think Pink Campaign Activities posted at Cebu Events Blog

Ayala Malls envision a hub for music, fashion and lifestyle where customers attend the shows, take photos, dress up, interact with designers, writers and radio personalities, and explore their fashionable side. On June 15 to 24 Ayala Malls, Tiger 22 and The Philippine Star invite you to Style Origins at the Ayala Activity Center. Ayala Malls, the premiere lifestyle and shopping destination redefined and elevated retail experience through a reverent series of unique lifestyle initiatives this June.

June 15, 4pm at the Ayala Activity Center
Style Origin Kick Off.
Fashion Beats. High Street Fashion Show with Tiger 22’s DJs and brand ambassadors, a mix of world class and local brands in Ayala Malls will preview the latest collection for Spring-Summer with the latest collection from Top brands such as Bench, Bayo, Kamiseta, Warehouse and more.

June 15, 4pm at the Ayala Activity Center
Local band Never The Strangers on stage with hit single, “Moving Closer”.

June 15, 6pm at the Ayala Activity Center
With Matteo Guidicelli.
Mensweek, Dudes taking center stage. Showcases the first ever men’s show in the Philippines, with collections of more than 20 Filipino designers, in Cebu leg are Phillip Rodriguez, Arcy Gayatin, Yvonne Quisumbing, and Cary Santiago.

June 21 to 24
Style Souk. A four-day fashion and lifestyle event that brings together fashionphiles, designers and stylists, along with exclusive deals, freebies and treats. Beauty consultations from Ayala Malls’ partners, Philippine fashion icons and celebrities through Style Souk. Style Star Picks at Ayala Malls for shoppers who have been photographed by Ayala’s roving eye will cap off the event.

Strut your style at Ayala Malls and upload your photo in the Facebook Page until June 21 for a chance to win a 25,000 shopping spree and an exclusive feature in Philippine Star.
For more information, contact Ayala Center Cebu Concierge Phone number at 032 516-2035 or 032 231-5342 or at Ayala Center Cebu website: www.ayalamalls.com.ph for more details on upcoming shows and events.
Ayala Center Cebu June Events Style Origin posted at Cebu Events Blog

Parlor Games or Parlour Games, Street Games or Childhood Games are our kids favourite past time before but the fast-paced technology changes the game play to iPad and Andoid Tablets where Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja is more preferred. This year, as Havaianas celebrates 50 years, fun and fair play brought back big smiles in the missed street games: Bato lata, Chinese garter, Patintero (tubig-tubig), Sipa, Agawan base (bahaw-bahaw), Lakad bunot, Tumbang preso, and Piko in the 3rd Havaianas Playback Invitational at the Siliman University West Quadrangle in Dumaguete City last February 25, 2012.

Havaianas, in cooperation with the Siliman University Student Government and Council of Student Organizations, gathered 12 student organizations: Sigma Rho, Medical Technology, Zambo Sur Sillimanites, AgusanSillimanites, Pan Hellenic Society, Ang Sandigan, Tau Gamma Phi, Omicronian Society, Kadugong Bol-anon (KADBOL), Philippine Institute of Cumputer Engineering Students (PHICES), Renaissance Youth Leaders Forum (RYLF), and College of Education Student Organization (CESO).

• Champion of the Havaianas Playback 2012 Invitational - Sigma Rho (trophy and P20,000 cash)
• 1st runner up - Renaissance Youth Leaders Forum (trophy and P10,000 cash)
• 2nd runner up - Tau Gamma (trophy and P5,000 cash)
• Happy Squad Special Award - Agusan Sillimanites (Plaque) - the team with the happiest and loudest cheer and chant.
• The Most Loved Team Award - Ang Sandigan (Plaque) - the team with the most active fans
• The Early Birds Award - The Omircronian Society (Plaque) -the first team to complete registration.

Havaianas Playback first launched in 2008 at Bonifacio High Street, Metro Manila. Then in August 2010, it was a collegiate inter-organization invitational participated in by schools such as Ateneo De Manila University, U&AP, U.P. Diliman, and De La Salle University.

Havaianas Street Fun at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu



Havaianas Street Fun from havaianas cebu on Vimeo.
In a flurry of artistic expression, 15 Art students converged suddenly at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu giving mall-goers a taste of sunshine with Havaianas Street Fun, a welcome break from the oppressive weather lately. Capoeira Artists and drum beaters quickly joined in the fun in the unique flash mob activity with a chalk art drawing representing Havaianas in the middle of the Terraces. Drumbeaters made passers-by sway to the beat of summer while capoeira enthusiasts showed off awesome high-kicks and acrobatic moves that combined martial arts, music and dance.
About Havaianas.
A.L. Amizade Marketing, Inc. is the exclusive sub-distributor of Havaianas in Central and Eastern Visayas.  In Dumaguete City, Havaianas are available at Hayahay in Piapi and Robinson’s. In Cebu check out All Flip Flops Ayala and SM, Rustan’s, Republik, Maribago Bluewater Resort, Abaca Boutique Resort, Walk In Shoppe at the Imperial Palace Lobby, LYM Virus Boutique-Paseo Saturnino and R.O.X Ayala. The Havaianas Kid's line is also available at Playpen at the Banilad Town Centre. For more information on the next Havaianas Playback, log on to  http://www.havaianas.com/
Havaianas Playback 2012 and Havaiana Street Fun Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

KANEBO Cosmetics brings to Cebu City "Feel Your Beauty" Make-up Workshop on Thursday, February 23, 2012 2pm to 6pm at Marriott Hotel Cebu. The event is a Basic Make-up Workshop of Kanebo Cosmetics with Mr. Jessie Glova from Cebu to host the entire Make-up Workshop and a Special guest from Malaysia, Kanebo's Chief Trainer, Ms. Jenny Liang. Kanebo Make-up Workshop is more on Personal Make-up 1-day training. There will be a minimum fee of P500 only which is fully redeemable with Kanebo products. All participants will receive a special treats from Kanebo.

• Make-up Artist will host a 1-day basic make-up training. (personal make-up)
• Make-up Artist  will use Kanebo Cosmetics, will demo how to use the products properly.
• Make-up Artist  will teach Day and Night Make-up.
• Participants should bring their own make-up tools and basic make-ups.
• Special guest will give brand info, skin care or make-up description to the client.
• A Private sale- 15% on all Kanebo Products, the P500 fee for the workshop will be deducted to the products that they will buy.
• Bring-a-friend and get additional 5% off (will be added to the one who bought a friend)
• Cocktails will be served.

To Reserve slot/s, Just drop an Email or Send a Text Message with your particulars (full name, mobile number, email address) and the number of participants attending this workshop before 22 February 2012, to:
Ms. Yannie- +63 922-8672309/+632 584-7853 / +632 910-0056/ yannie.kanefil@gmail.com
Mr Jessie Glova- +63 917-6222747/ 032-2361808/ jr_glova@yahoo.com
Ms. Judith- +63 905-7735789
All participants may pay to Mr. Jessie or Ms. Judith.

KANEBO Cosmetics Second Event in Cebu this February is "The Impress Counter Promotion". A 3-day event that starts on February 24 to 26, 2012 from 12 noon until 6 pm at Rustan’s Ayala Center Cebu (Kanebo counter).

The Impress Counter Promotion Event for Skin Care Products of Kanebo:

• 10% on all Kanebo products.
• Special guest from Malaysia: Ms. Jenny Liang (Kanebo Chief Trainer)
• Complimentary Skin Consultation with the Chief Trainer.

This Kanebo Cosmetic Event is open for all.
Kanebo Cosmetics Make Up Workshop and Counter Promotion posted at Cebu Events Blog

Red Hot Date with 8 at Red Box: Rock, Dine, Roll at Ayala Terraces Cebu. On February 10 to 18, 2012, Ladies who come in to celebrate Valentine’s in groups of 8 get in for absolutely FREE during Primetime (7pm-12 mn). Check out also Reb Box Cebu's ongoing Promos as well: the Cebu-friendly PhP 99 per hour is on every day and Ladies’ Night on Tuesdays.
Red Box Cebu is open Fridays & Saturdays 12 noon to 3 a.m. and Sunday to Thursday 12 noon to 12 midnight. Red Box Cebu is located at the Garden Level of The Terraces (below the Active Zone, across the fountain) at the Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park.

There are many things you can do at Red Box Cebu, with its innovative packages, spend less per hour at Red Box singing, playing billiard or even watching a movie. Red Box Cebu serves as your chillout lounge for recreation and hanging-out- in Ayala Center Cebu.

RED BOX Cebu is a premium venue for interactive video music entertainment in Cebu. A variety of rooms with different amenities like billiards, instruments and game tables are part of its array of room options. The RED BOX experience is the complete package: singing, good food and fun times for everyone.
For inquiries please contact Red Box Phone numbers (032) 417 1675 or (0917) 6233397. Visit www.redbox.com.ph for more information or find them on Facebook : Red Box: Rock, Dine & Roll.
Red Box Cebu Valentine Promo for the Ladies posted at Cebu Events Blog.

Ayalal Land is in the helm of Makati, the Philippine's leading business district, the growing city of Bonifacio Global City and NUVALI, the Philippine’s first sustainable township. Ayala Land, Inc. and Cebu Holdings, Inc announces the fusion of Cebu Business Park and Cebu IT Park (formerly known as Asiatown IT Park) to bridge Cebu’s leading growth centers, bringing Ayala Land's vision of integrated living to life with the unveiling of Cebu Park District.

Cebu has been recognized as a regional growth center with Ayala Land, Inc. and Cebu Holdings, Inc., It has managed to successfully set the stage for the top commercial and residential developments in the region.

Cebu Park District is recognized as the city’s leading destination for shopping, dining, and recreation on top of being a thriving business hub, efforts are now underway to integrate Cebu Business Park with the dynamic Cebu IT Park, a district that highlights the growing promise of Cebu’s IT industry.

Recently, Alveo Land ventures on a green and open spaces 5 Towers in Cebu Park District - SOLINEA Condo Towers. Solinea is a five-tower development over a 2.6 hectare land area, sharing a central amenity designed as a resort. Solinea's City resort amenities include landscaped parks and greens, kids play areas, an expansive multi-experiential pool and a central clubhouse with a gym, function room and game room.

Solinea's Phase 1 will rise at a location right across Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala City Sports Club and 1016 Residences. Through Cardinal Rosales and Luzon Avenue.
Solinea's Phase 1 development showcases a 29-storey tower with 591 units with landscapes, pocket gardens, and open spaces. At the center of the development are the resort-quality swimming pool and a central clubhouse with a gym, function room and game room, also special retail and dining allowing Solinea to provide a relaxing City Resort Experience.

The Opening of the Japanese-American Cuisine Restaurant - SumoSam at the Ground Floor of The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu became star-studded when Actor turned Entrepreneur - Marvin Agustin extend his greetings to the Cebu Local Media and Bloggers last November 24, 2011. This is SumoSam's First branch in the Visayas. With SumoSam's goal of making their customers experience dining delightful by combining different techniques and element of cooking from different cultures and discipline of international cooking fuse to Japanese cuisine  preserving the taste, service and quality of dishes.

SumoSam Ayala Center Cebu is starred also with Chefs pioneers of authentic Japanese Cuisine here in the Philippines, Chef Benjamin Gonzales, the Executive Chef of the famed Furosato and pioneer batch of CCA, renowned chefs: The Chef of the Stars, Chef Florabel Co-Yatco and Chef Nikki Nicolas. SumoSam will let Cebuanos choose over the wide array of sumptuous meals prepared skillfully by highly-trained chefs and served by modish and vibrant attendants. To date, SumoSam confirms that fusion of the Western and Asian Cuisines can work.

Behind SumoSam are young entrepreneurs: Mr. Raymund Magdaluyo of Red Crab; the Marketing Manager of GMA, Mr. Ricky Laudico and Actor turned Entrepreneur, Mr. Marvin Agustin. SumoSam opened its doors to expansion with a spin to the traditional Japanese Cuisine in 2007 to 2009: John and Yoko, Cosmopolitan-Japanese Cuisine in Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City; Marciano’s, Italian-New Yorker Cuisine in Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City and Mr. Kurosawa, European-Japanese Cuisine in Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City and Resorts World Manila, Pasay City.
SumoSam is open for Franchising, SumoSam realized the desire to expand and reach out by opening new stores and the brand for franchising. Currently SumoSam have 9 branches in the Philippines, including 2 franchises. Check them out at Shangri La Plaza in Mandaluyong, Rockwell Powerplant Mall in Makati City, Marquee Mall in Angeles Pampangga, Trinoma in Quezon City, ABS CBN in Quezon City, Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, Abreeza Mall in Davao and the newly opened SumoSam at The Terraces in Cebu City.
SumoSam at the ground floor of The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu is open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. For reservations and inquiries, please call 401-0643.
SumoSam Japanese - American Restaurant Ayala Cebu Terrace posted at Cebu Events Blog

Fully Booked Cebu in Ayala Center Cebu The Terraces will Celebrate its 3rd Anniversary on December 17, 2011. Fully Booked Cebu is excited to let lucky Cebuanos the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grab as many books as they can - for FREE! The Fully Booked Book Grab is an exciting event where contestants rush to take as many books as they can under a time limit. As the timer stops, Book Grab contestants get to take home the books they’ve checked out, along with prizes from co-sponsors.

Fun and games will be held during the event for the Spectators. Lucky audience members will also get the chance to join the Book Grab. Don’t miss this rare chance to take home all the books you can grab!

1. Complete the entry form found at http://fullybookedonline.com/bookgrabcebu
2. Drop it off at the Fully Booked Cebu branch before closing time on December 2, 2011.
3. Fully Booked will draw five (5) lucky entries at the Fully Booked Cebu store and notify the chosen winners via registered mail, email or phone call.

VIP Pinoy or VIPinoy is a program of Ayala Malls nationwide. VIPinoy Card is a privilege card offered to all Overseas Filipino Workers, Overseas Filipinos and their immediate family. The card offers service and conveniences, privileges and perks in Ayala Malls and Ayala-managed Malls. VIPinoy offers Balikbayas and their families in the Philippines to relax and manage finances in the VIPinoy Lounge. VIPinoy Lounge in Ayala Center Cebu is located at the 2nd level of Activezone.

Ayala Center Cebu VIPinoy Lounge Amenities

• CHARGING STATIONS - Situated near comfortable chairs; can accommodate multiple mobile phone model
• DRINKING STATIONS - Brewed coffee and clean drinking water are provided free at the station
• INTERNET STATIONS - Equipped with high speed internet connection for easy and faster browsing
• LOUNGE AREA - Comfortable sitting areas where you and your companion can relax
• SANRY'S AND WESTERN UNION - Currency exchange, remittance center and bayad center are available for cardholder's convenience
• VIDEOCONFERENCING SERVICE - Free call at the videoconferencing booths (private booths equipped with an advanced telephone technology that delivers clear and crisp image and sound)

Ayala Center Cebu VIPinoy Lounge Services

• AYALA LAND, INC. - Free consultation and advice from Property Specialists of Ayala Land Premier, Alveo, Avida and Amaia
• BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS - Free consultation and advice on 24/7 Banking, Investments, Housing Loans, Car Loans, Business Loans, Educational and Insurance Plans.
• GLOBE TELECOMMUNICATION - Free consultation and advice on Globe Telecom products and packages relevant to Overseas Filipino Workers and Overseas Filipino (Globe sim cards, prepaid cards, and tattoo are available at the Concierge desk)
• PHILIPPINE FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION - Free consultation and advice from leading retail and food franchise owners
• ATIKHA, PHILCOMDEV, IDEALS, BATIS CENTER FOR WOMEN, INAFI PHILS. - Free financial literacy, entrepreneurship, legal and psycho-social counseling
  - Free consultation on EKOLIFE HOMESTAY ECOTOUR (travel to different local destinations with packages that include using OFW homes as lodging)
• PHILIPPINE TRAVEL AGENCIES ASSOCIATION - Free travel and tour package advice from members of PTAA

Ayala Center Cebu VIPinoy Perks and Privileges

• ACCESS TO THE A-CARD PRIVILEGES - VIPinoy cardholders get to enjoy special discounts, perks and freebies in over 900 participating stores across Ayala Malls through the A-Card program (privilege card program of Ayala Malls).
• ACCESS TO CUSTOMER LOUNGE - Unlimited use of the Customer Lounges located at the following Ayala Malls and Ayala-managed Malls: Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, Market! Market!, TriNoma, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee Mall, Abreeza, Metropoint Mall and Pavilion Mall.
• EXCLUSIVE INVITATION -Exclusive invitation to sale events, workshops, seminars and promotional activities (subject to the number of seats allocated to VIPinoy cardholders; first-come, first-served)
• PRIORITY LANE - Express lane for Cinema ticket purchase across all Ayala Malls and Ayala-managed Malls.
• RESERVED SEATS - Special seats are reserved for cardholders in Ayala Malls shows, concerts and events (subject to the number of seats allocated to VIPinoy cardholders; first-come, first-served)

How to Apply for a VIPinoy Privelege Card?
VIPinoy Privilege Card On-site or Offline Application
Apply on-site at any of the Ayala Malls Concierge, VIPinoy Lounge Concierge and Ayala-managed Malls Customer Service booths
VIPinoy Privilege Card Online Application
Apply online by through the following websites:
http://www.ayalamallsvipinoy.com.ph & http://www.atikha.org

What are the requirements in applying for an VIPinoy Card?
Prepare the following VIPinoy Card Requirements

1. Accomplished application form
2. Valid ID
3. Payment of P150 processing fee (please present provisional or official receipt)
4. Support documents (for OFW and OF -photocopy of company ID; valid passport; OWWA or POEA ID) (for immediate family – proof of remittance from any local or money transfer facilities) (valid within the last 3 months)

A person can apply a VIPinoy Card in behalf of another person if he/she knows the personal information asked for the person he applies for. For VIPinoy Card Renewals, just surrender your expired VIPinoy card and present a valid ID to process your card renewal. Card renewal is subject to P200 renewal fee.
VIPinoy Program for OFWs and Balikbayan at Ayala Malls posted at Cebu Events Blog.