Crocs finally in Manila

Crocs is finally in Manila! Crocs Philippines celebrated the opening of its new store at the Bonifacio High Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig by throwing a festive family affair. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of face painting, fire show, game booths, jumping inflatables, clowns and magicians. Zagu, Mantou, Waffle Time and Fruit Magic treated and gave out delicious drinks and goodies.

Crocs even took the Christmas spirit to heart as guests were asked to bring toys and special gifts for the children of World Vision Philippines. Along with the store’s launch, The Colorado brand also welcomed to their collection Maryjanes and Offroads. Like all the other Crocs models, they are also made Croslite, an extremely light and soft material which gives the footwear its signature comfort and style. For more info, call Sharon at 895-8019.

Mabuhay Miles Elite golf invitational

Mabuhay Miles Elite member, Dr. Larry Tojino, outclassed a record of 355 players and won the 2006 Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament. He scored a gross 75 to emerge low gross champion, while three-time former titlist Valeriano Floro carded a net 69 on a gross round of 83 to take overall net honors. The two bested a field of Elite and Premier Elite members of PAL’s Mabuhay Miles who competed in the event sponsored by Adidas Philippines, Airbus, Boeing, GE Aviation, HSBC, Mizuno and Petron Corp.

Class B produced a three-way tie at the top with Masahito Hamaguchi, Wilfred Pacpaco and Marvin Caparros all finishing with a net 71.

Class C had all three top finishers submitted identical net 71s. The division crown was won by Cebu’s Insuphil Industrial Corp.’s Armando Serafin over architect Daniel Go and realtor Severino Oliva. Class D was topped by Cinderella Marketing’s Richie Santos with a net 70 over Airlift Asia’s Alfonso Santiago who carded a 72, and Fernando Sison who submitted a 73. Elvira Liboro ruled the ladies’ division with an impressive 75 out of a gross 93 while Venjo Reyes Jr. took the guests’ division with a net 68 from a gross 80.

The tournament’s corporate sponsors were Allied Bank, Department of Tourism, LG Electronics, Panasonic Avionics, Smart Communications and Wide Wide World Express/DHL. American Express Bank, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cross, Nestle Philippines, Pacific Paint (Boysen), Spring, Tanduay Distillers, U-Freight Philippines and Visa International were the event’s minor sponsors. Century Park Hotel was the official hotel of the tournament, Philam Insurance the official insurer and Toyota Motor Philippines the hole-in-one sponsor. Prize donors included Air BP, Asia Brewery, Best Western San Mateo, Boracay Regency Beach Resort, Cinderella Marketing Corp., Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Guam Visitors Bureau, Marco Polo Hotels, Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort, Microtel Inns & Suites, Pan Pacific Manila, Premier Wine & Spirits, Samsonite, Xytron International and Cross.

‘Most’ wanted

When they were together at the Ateneo College of Law, classmates Liza Marcos, Jojo Ochoa, Ed Serapio and Joseph Tan talked about forming a law partnership amongst them. Their dream came true 25 years later when they opened the Marcos Ochoa Serapio & Tan Law Firm. Father Joaquin Bernas S.J. officiated the blessing of their New York style office at the 30th floor of Tycoon Centre in Pasig City. The ribbon cutting ceremony was led by Ilocos Norte Gov. Bongbong Marcos, Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte Jr., and San Juan Mayor J.V. Ejercito.

After the blessing, the guests moved to the Wack-Wack Golf and Country Club for cocktails and dinner. Friends and family members were serenaded by the UP Singing Ambassadors. Guests grooved to the Brazilian music belted by Eileen Sison and the Guarama Band. Several prominent businessmen and political personalities showed up to lend their support to the newly established law firm. Considering the event lasted until way past midnight, it was truly a success!

Marcos Ochoa Serapio & Tan Law Firm is on the 30th floor, Tycoon Centre, Pearl Drive, Ortigas, Pasig City 1605 with phone numbers 638-2030 to 32; 634-MOST; fax is 638-4255. For more info, please e-mail inquiry@mostlawfirm.net or visit www.mostlawfirm.net.

All about age miracle

Pond’s unveiled a revolutionary anti-aging product line, Pond’s Age Miracle, to help women discover their very own romantic miracle. The product contains conjugated linoleic acid or CLA anti-aging ingredient which fixes skin where the core aging processes have occurred. It goes directly to the DNA and triggers it to reduce age spots and wrinkles on the skin to reduce age spots, fine lines and deep wrinkles.

The launch was held at the Shangri-La Makati Ballroom where an opulent dinner was served and Gary Valenciano and Zsa Zsa Padilla entertained the crowd. The products were also given out at the event and Pond’s Beauty Experts were around for guests to consult with. As one uses Pond’s Age Miracle Cream, it brings new skin cells to the skin surface thus, reducing age spots and providing a noticeable change in wrinkles in just seven days. Pond’s Age Miracle is available in all leading department stores and personal care stores.

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