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Enthrall in the golden hour of this picturesque Megaworld township in Pasig City, and explore the sprouting nightlife in Arcovia City and savor the moment while it is still exclusive for the patrons. Here are some dining partners to visit for a chill and enjoyable evening: The Vibe The latest addition to Arcovia City is the popular bar from Tomas Morato, The Vibe Bar and Cafe. It serves as a cafe in the morning but a bar at night where guests can immerse in its Amazonian ambience with an array of creative cocktails and superb Pica Pica menu. Location: 2F, The View Deck Operating Hours: 11 AM to 3 AM For Inquiries: +639625019074 UCC Clockwork Known for its selection of coffee and tea specialties, UCC Clockwork also offers mixed drinks to perfectly complement its Steak Salpicao and Omurice. Taste their cold pressed juices and refreshers and let it take you to a beverage extravaganza. Location: GF, The V...

Give your kids a memorable Easter Sunday at Ortigas Malls’ colorful, cartoon-filled celebration on March 31. Ortigas Malls will bring beloved cartoon characters to GH Mall, Estancia Mall, Tiendesitas, and The Strip to bring joy and fun to kids and their families. Expect games, entertaining performances, and of course, Easter egg hunts! Egg-splosive Easter Fun with Dibo the Gift Dragon GH Mall, G/F East Wing from 1pm to 4pm Dibo the Gift Dragon is gracing GH Mall’s Easter event, with colorful activities like Easter egg painting, decorating your Easter bunny, tote bag painting, and more. Shoppers can join the Easter celebration at Estancia by presenting a single receipt or accumulated purchase worth P2,500 at the concierge to claim your free ticket with your Ortigas Community Card. Easter Paw Party Tiendesitas, Level 1 Building A from 1pm to 3pm Let your kids meet the adorable cartoon characters at Tiendesitas’ ...

In preparation for this year’s Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall owners and operators in the National Capital Region have agreed to adjust mall operations from 11AM until 11PM, effective November 14, 2022 until January 6, 2023. This came out after a consultative meeting with major stakeholders was held today at the MMDA New Building in Pasig City. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said the agency requested mall operators to adjust their mall hours to alleviate expected heavier traffic jams during the Christmas season. "Starting November 14, malls in NCR will operate from 11am to 11pm instead of their usual operating hours. We have to implement remedial measures to reduce traffic congestion," said Artes. “Mall wide sales will be only allowed during weekends. Also, deliveries will be during 11pm to 5am only. Exempted from the regulation are deliveries of perishable goods, restau...

"Where are we going to eat and what are we going to do today?” are questions asked every time family and friends go out for a day of relaxation and fun together. For a host of restaurants offering different cuisines and ambiences, and salons and massage centers for a day of indulgence and relaxation, they can head over to Estancia Mall in Capitol Commons, Pasig City.  The luxury mall known for its upmarket shops, entertainment and restaurant offerings completed its expansion in 2020. It now boasts 30,000 square meters of pure fun and open space within the 10-hectare mixed-use development Capitol Commons. We’ve curated the many offerings of Estancia for a full day of relaxation, fun and togetherness. Back to the question: what are you in the mood for? Here are 10 restaurants, salons and services to satisfy your day of pampering. 1. Buca Di Beppo Philippines Mood: When you and your famiglia want a big Italian meal.  Location: LG/F East Wi...

Thinking of where to go on your next date or catch up session with friends? Stress no more because you can never really go wrong with a stunning view. A more enjoyable dining experience awaits mallgoers in Greenhills as Ortigas Malls converts the roof deck of the iconic Connecticut Arcade into an open-air lifestyle hub. Dubbed the ‘Greenhills Skyline’, the neighborhood alfresco offers panoramic views of the city which makes it a perfect place for meet-ups over good food, coffee dates, and even sunset cocktail sessions. With the Greenhills Skyline opening on April 21, here’s what people can experience in the new lifestyle hub. Food, delish food Greenhills Skyline prides itself as a dining destination with its wide selection of restaurants. Delight in personal conversations with your favorites from Italian and Filipino restaurants, or relish pica-pica sessions with sushi, shawarma, corn dogs, fresh fruit, juices, and more! Kape Imperial At Greenhills,...

As the country gradually eases out of the pandemic, more and more Filipino families are enjoying everyday trips to the mall, though still on “safe mode” – making only quick visits or hanging out mostly at nearby community malls which consistently enforce government health protocols. Leading mall operator Ortigas Malls believes many responsible shoppers these days feel more confident resuming their malling lifestyle at malls such as Greenhills, Tiendesitas, Estancia, and Industria. Aside from the high convenience factor they offer, mall-goers appreciate the consistent enforcement of safety protocols to keep staff and patrons safe, which after all is what being in a community is about. “At all Ortigas Malls branches, we take being part of a community to heart. Above everything else, we prioritize our mall guests’ health and safety, allowing them to worry less and enjoy more. To do this, we heavily invested on safety measures and work closely ...

Local chief executives in Metro Manila (MM) are set to review the guidelines allowing children to go outdoors and enter malls as the region is currently under Alert Level 2, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said Friday. “The MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority), mayors are also reviewing the age restrictions to be allowed (in going) to the mall. While we have low Covid-19 cases, (the) pandemic is still not over. It is within the authority (of) LGUs to put restrictions as the situation may call for,” Año said. His remarks came in response to a report on a two-year-old boy who was diagnosed with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) a few days after going to the mall. “That's very unfortunate. That's why we are still reminding everyone to follow the public health protocols and for the parents to discern in bringing their kids to the mall to be careful and only if it is ne...

September 1 is here and on this auspicious day, we welcome the start of the “Ber” months. This year, a lot of us are buckling down at home in various stages of ECQ and MECQ but SM Supermalls has your taste buds covered – twice over! Today, all you foodies who are tired of homemade food – there’s loads of BUY ONE, TAKE ONE deals from your favorite food chains.  From pizza to milk tea, and everything in between, SM Supermalls has your tummy covered. Pizza is better when it’s buy one take one, so more of your family and friends share the pie with some to keep! At Shakey’s, get 2 18-inch Pizza Americanas for the price of 1 with your Shakey’s Supercard. Looking for other pizza options? At Pizza Hut, you can enjoy two Regular Super Supreme or Meat Lovers Pan Pizzas at P599 or two 9 inch New Hawaiian Lovers Pan Pizzas for P299!  At Yellow Cab, for P499, you can score a 9-inch Pepperoni, Hawaiian, Garden Special, BBQ Chicken, or Manhat...

Malls have announced their schedules for the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) to be implemented in NCR Plus (Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal) until April 30. In compliance with the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases regulations, only essential stores are open including banks, pharmacies, telecom shops, hardware stores and restaurants that offer al fresco dining, take-out and delivery. Mallgoers, however, are advised to strictly observe safety protocols, including wearing face masks and shields. Below are the mall schedules for the month of April, 2021 during MECQ: SM SUPERMALLS NCR, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Outside NCR Plus areas: 10 a.m. – 9pm. AYALA MALLS NCR, Cavite, Laguna: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ROBINSONS MALLS NCR, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. STARMALL Alabang and EDSA-Shaw: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. San Jose Del Monte: 9 a....

Here are store and mall hours in the Greater Manila Area for the rest of the Holy Week (March 29 until April 4) during the week-long enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) placed Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna under ECQ starting March 29 until April 4 due to the surge in new COVID-19 cases. 1. SM Malls - only essential stores like supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, hardware stores and restaurants that offer takeout and delivery will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be free parking to all customers during the ECQ implementation. 2. Robinson Malls - essential stores will also remain open, but with an adjusted operating hours. Supermarkets will operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. while other stores will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be free parking to all customers during the ECQ implementation. 3 . Shangri-La Plaza ...

There's nothing more rewarding than my experience with Sodexo Gift Certificate. Just a few months ago, a week before my birthday, my daughter gave me a Sodexo Gift Certificate for a birthday present. That time, I was itching to get myself a new camera bag to carry my DSLR, and dozens of shutterbug accessories. My camera stuff had piled up over the years and I have to have one versatile bag to carry them all in one shoulder. At the mall where I took my Sodexo Gift Certificate, it couldn't be any simpler! While some stores are tough to some GC's, the Sodexo is easy to transact. Considered as the Number 1 gift certificate in the country, Sodexo has the widest merchant network. They are accepted at every SM Affiliated establishments and more than 9,000 merchants nationwide. (Visit https://merchants.sodexo.ph/   ) All it took me was just 10 minutes at the SM Store, and before I knew it, I was already carrying my dream camera bag over my shoulder - ready to go home. There...

While most Easter Sunday events for children will make you shell out very hard-earned cash, the Great Easter Eggspedition at the Robinsons Malls is absolutely the opposite. On March 27, starting from 10:00 am and onwards, selected Robinsons malls will be holding Easter egg hunts, magic shows, arts and crafts workshops especially made for your kids - free of charge. Games and prizes await kiddie participants. Participating branches are Robinsons Metro East, Forum Robinsons, Robinsons Place Antipolo, Robinsons Place Las Piñas, Robinsons Otis, Robinsons Cainta, Robinsons Place Malolos, Robinsons Place Imus, Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Robinsons Place Lipa, Robinsons Sta. Rosa, Robinsons Town Mall Los Baños and Summit Ridge Promenade. Admission is free. For more details, click  HERE . WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS POST? Share your ideas by commenting.

IF you're an avid mall-goer, please take note that most malls in Metro Manila will join the metro-wide earthquake drill on Thursday, July 30. The quake drill is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is led by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOT-PHIVOLCS). Below is a list of malls which will participate in the "shake drill": 1. AYALA MALLS Fairview Terraces Greenbelt Complex TriNoma, and  UP Town Center 2. SM MALLS All Metro Manila branches 3. ROBINSONS MALLS All Metro Manila branches 4. ARANETA CENTER 5. SHANGRI-LA PLAZA MALL 6. GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER 7. POWER PLANT in ROCKWELL For a complete list of other participating establishments, click HERE . The activity is the first metro-wide simultaneous earthquake drill to help prepare the residents of Metro Manila in the event of a strong earthquake due to t...

Shoppers living within the San Mateo district can now enjoy the SM experience without having to travel far from home. SM City San Mateo, the 52nd SM shopping mall to open in the country and the fourth SM mall within the Rizal province, opens on May 15. Having a gross floor area of 80, 043 square meters, the newest SM mall is nearly 90% full with their signature tenants Ace Hardware, BDO, SM Appliance Center, SM Cinema, SM Supermarket, Surplus Shop, The SM Store, and Watsons. The mall has four levels: the first three consisting of shopping, dining and entertainment spaces and BPO offices at the fourth level. SM Prime Holdings, owned by the Philippines' richest man Henry Sy, plans to open three more malls in the Philippines by the end of the year, with the scheduled opening of SM Center Sangandaan in Caloocan, SM Seaside City Cebu and SM City Cabanatuan. HOW TO GET THERE: SM City San Mateo is located along General Luna Ave., Bgy Ampid 1, San Mateo, Rizal near Budget La...

S M Mall of Asia's exclusive XD-4D Cinema will be featuring its first Filipino film in 4D this Christmas, December 25, 2014. If you haven't tried the 4D theater yet (previously on the Hunger Games sequel), we strongly suggest you watch the 'Feng Shui' suspense-horror movie fully rendered in 4D at the XD-4D Cinema located at the SM MOA in Pasay City. The new 4D experience with enormous in-theatre effects includes snow, wind, water, smell, fog and strobe lightings. It also has leg tickler, motion seats, seat vibrators, and seat impactors to add a breathtaking fourth dimension experience, according to the SM Cinema website . The XD 4D Cinema is equipped with strategically-located 48 Pneumatic Controlled Seats that highlight the immersive nature of the theater while maintaining an exclusive ambiance to delight the audience. Tickets are available at SM Cinema Mall of Asia ticket booths. Introductory admission price is P350.00, with daily screening schedule of 1:0...

A new upscale mall, Estancia in Capitol Commons, Pasig City, is now open. The 30,000 square-meter, three-level mall offers different brands such as New York’s Isaac Mizrahi and P.S. from Aéropostale, French clothing Eden Park and Parisian jewelry and accessory brand Agatha Paris, Spain’s second largest retail brand Cortefiel, British shoe brand Kurt Geiger and Swiss shoe label MBT. Estancia also has a furniture shop, West Elm, which provides contemporary designs of home decor and furnishings. Dining To complement their customers' shopping experience, the mall offers restaurant choices like Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, Peanut Butter & Co., TWG, Banana Leaf, Pepper Lunch, Craft Coffee and Clockwork, among others. Coming soon: Shoju bar, Eum Ma Ne, Bap Bap, and Japanese curry house, CoCo Ichibanya. ANY COMMENTS? Feel free to share your reactions and comments down below.