The leading one-stop hardware store, ACE Hardware, has opened at the lower ground floor of SM Aura Premier at Bonifacio Global City.
ACE Hardware Phils., Inc. president Johnny Cobankiat was joined by his lovely wife Aida and children, business partners, valued suppliers and friends at the official store blessing.
With the opening of “the helpful place,†shoppers can now end their search for quality plumbing and electrical supplies, paints, car care products, power tools, and other provisions for lawn and garden and outdoor living.
Congratulations, Johnny, on your newest store branch!
History revisited
In celebration of this year’s Philippine Independence, another delectable culinary journey was sponsored by Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), a top five-star destination in the lovely city of Cebu.
Dubbed as Cocina del Siglo, the food fest featured a selection of mouthwatering Filipino dishes with Spanish influences prepared by the hotel’s seasoned chefs with the guidance of culinary guru Jessica Avila. The chosen venue for this one-of-a-kind event was Café Marco, hailed as the fifth best restaurant in the country by The Miele Guide and the signature outlet of MPPC.
Guests, clad in stylish Filipiniana, were welcomed to this foodie affair by the efficient hotel staff led by the hardworking general manager and Marco Polo Hotels, Philippines area general manager Hans Hauri. The delectable Filipino-Spanish dishes served at the event will definitely leave their marks in history.
Congratulations, Hans and team, for this wonderful culinary journey! The race is on!
Joining the triathlon bandwagon this year is The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R), led by the brilliant chairman Johnny Chan. The BH&R sponsors DEFY 123 Triathlon, the newest and biggest triathlon event in the country.
Happening on Oct. 13 at The Bellevue Resort, BH&R’s top five-star hotel in Bohol, the race will definitely put the participants to the test as they will have to complete a one-kilometer swim, 110-kilometer bike ride and a 12-kilometer run amidst Bohol’s beautiful scenery.
As a headstart for this sporting event, the country’s leading triathletes, sports aficionados and media personnel attended the pre-cocktail launch held at the Tower Ballroom of The Bellevue Manila, the first full service deluxe hotel of BH&R and the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awardee.
Guests were welcomed to the launch by BH&R marketing and communications corporate director and sports enthusiast Ryan Chan along with organization committee members Mark Vincent del Rosario and Anthony Kierulf. Race director Rene “Coach Guy†Concepcion gave an overview of the race mechanics.
The race is on!
(For inquiries, contact The Bellevue Hotel at 771-8181, 0917-871-8181 and 0918-871-8181 or visit www.thebellevue.com.)